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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

New York, Nov. 22.-The Paris bull
letin sent out Monday afternoon an
nouncing that Senior Rios, chairman
of the Spanish peace commission, had
refused to continue peace negotiations,
was not sent from Paris by the cor
respondent of the Associated Press,
and it was not sent with his knoWl-
edge or by his agreement.
Our New Proposition
Paris, Nov. 22.-The United States
peace commissioners undoubtedly
made their final proposition Monday.
When the conference convened Judge
Day, addressing the Spanish commits
sioners, REQUIRED to the protracted ne
EQUATIONS and reaff1rmed the desire of
the American commissioners to reach
an amicable conclusion. Handing the
American Interpretation to the inter-
perter, Judge Day concluded his re-
marks by saying that the Americans
preferred not to break the armistice
or resume hostilities, and had determ-
ined to present another and final pro-
posal which he hoped would lead to a
portion Of the presentation setting
forth the new proposal, the proposal
that the United States must have pos
session of the entire Philippine archi-
pelago with a tender of $40, 600, 900 for
a treaty of cessIon of the island, was
then read. Without betraying their
mental attitude, the Spanish commits
sioners soon afterward suggested an
adjournment until tomorrow. The
memorandum filed thirty typewriter
sheets.
It being the policy of the United
States to maintain in the Philippine:
an open door to the worlds commerce
the American commissioners are pre-
pared to insert in the treaty now il
contemplation a stipulation to the eff
feet that for a term of years Spanish
ships and merchandise shall be admit
ted into the Philippine ports on th'
same terms as American ships ant
merchandise
The American mmiSSiOnerS ar
also authorized and are prepared t
insert in the treaty in connection will
the United States a provision for tn
mutual REIMBURSEMENT of all claim
for indemnity, national and individual
of every kind, of the United State
States against Spain and of Spail
against the United States that ma,
have arisen since the beginning of tn
late Cuban Instruction and prior Il
the conclusion of the treaty of peace
The Americans notified the Span
iards that they desired to treat of tn
religious freedom of the Caroline isl
ands, as agreed to twelve years ago
also of the release of political prison
ers now held by Spain in connection
with the Instructions in Cuba and til
Philippine islands; also the takin
over of the island OF Kusaie or ITalar
in the Carolnes, also of cable station
rights at other points in SPANS juris
diction, and also the renewal Of Ger
tain treaties previously in force be
tween the United States and Spain an
which may have lapsed or been viii
ated by war.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
MILLER RETIRES.
Reaches the Age Limit and Leaves
Admiral Bunce to Succeed Him.

Washington, Nov. 22-When Rear
Admiral kirkland was retired by age
limit July 4, Rear Admiral joseph
Nelson Miller became the senior Off
Ger Of the United States navy. This
position he loses today with his for
NAL retirement on account of reaching
the age limit. Rear Admiral Bunce
succeeds to the dignity He will hold
it under the retirement schedules but
one short month, when he will yield
to Rear Admiral Dewey, the hero of
Manila. So that the navy in the short
space Of six months will have four
senior officers, a most unusual circum-
stance in naval annals. Rear Ad-
miral Miller was stan6hed at San
Francisco, on the cruiser Philadelphia
n command Of the Pacific squadron,
and was recently ordered by the pres
ident to proceed to Honolulu where he
raised the stars and stripes over the
newly acquired territory. From
August, 1897, to May, 1898, he was
stationed at Honolulu to guard Amer
lean interests. His course there was
such as to win the highest praise from
all parties in that then troubled little
republic. The retirement Of Rear
Miller also means the pro-
motion of Commodore H. L. Howison. |
Of the Boston navy
yard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Milwaukee, Nov. 20.-Miss Jessie
Schley, who went to Spain as a dele
gate OF the Women's International
League for peace in an effort co bring
the war to a close, issued a statement
yesterday in which she takes the
credit for influencing Spain to sue for
peace. She endeavors to substantiate
the claim as follows:
L reached Madrid as a delegate of
the Woman's International League for
peace and bearing a list of names and
resolutions for her majesty, the queen
Of Spain, on July ed. l at once began
visiting and comforting with promi-
nent officials. On the 23d the minis
ter of state, Duke de AlmodoVar del
Rio, requested me to put in writing
the matter that desired to convey to
him. l did so, and sent it to him on
the 25th. That day or the following
day, the queens cabinet discussed
the communication and that day
the (26th) Spain sued for peace
The next day the 9th, hurried out
of Madrid fearing riot against me
when it should become known that
Spain made overturss for peace. It
was feared that the Carlists and Span
ish jingoes might make trouble then
and they had already begun to look
for me. I received a courteous letter
from the minister of state for foreign
affairs, in which he says your letter of
yesterday received my fullest atten-
ton with preference among much
other pressing business OF course
peace would have come as Spain was
beaten, but she was not ready to sur
render then. But I maintain the doc
ument as submitted to the minister OF
state decided her to sue for peace just
then and belive the Spanish authori-
ties will bear me out"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
THAT REPORTED DECREE.
How It Would Affect Catholic Mem
bers of Secret Societies.

Madison, Nov. %.
Madison Catholics who were virtual
ly accommodated some years ago be-
cause of the papal decree forbidding
them to belong to secret societies are
interested in the report that the ban
has been practically taken off. The
decree reported to be just issued from
Rome permitting the interment of
Roman Catholics in consecrated
ground though they belong to secret
societies, and particularly to the Ma
sonic order, is considered to be as
sweeping as the original decree excom-
municating those who did not resign
from sucn orders and organizations.
1t nullifies the drastic decree Of seven
years ago, and it is claimed will rec
oncile hundreds of Roman Catholics to
the church who were banned because
Of their af1liation with the Free Ma
sons. It must be said, however, that
the Madison clergy know nothing of
such decree. They would receive word
from Archbishop Katzer of Milwaukee
who is inclined to doubt the truth of
the report.
Among many Roman Catholics the
decree, if isseud, means another tri-
umph for the liberal school of
Catholicism, in that the Ital-
ian clerics who have hitherto con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

DELEGATION EN- ROUTE TO WASH
INGTON TO PRESS CLAIMS.
WILL ASK FOR BIG SUM
Attempt Will Be Made to Show That
American Troops Destroyed Valu-
able Property Owned by the Fill
pinos-Matter to Be Laid Before
the President and the Cabinet.

San Francisco, Nov. 22-At the Pal
ace hotel in this city are registered
several prominent Filipinos. They
come direct from the city OF Manila
and are en- route to Washington. The
object of their visit to the United
States is to present large claims for
damages before the president and cab
met. The damages, the claimants as
sert, were incurred owing to the re-
cent war with Spain and an attempt
will be made to show that valuable
property owned by the Filipinos was
destroyed by the American troops. It
is not definitely known just how large
an indemnity will be asked for by the
Filipinos, but it is believed the aggre-
gate claims will reach several hundred
thousand dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
SENATOR QUAY INDICTED.
Grand Jury Holds Him on Charge o
Illegally Using Public Money

Philadelphia, Nov. 22.-The grand
jury Monday presented to the county
court true bills of indictment against
United States Senator NJ. S. Quay, his
son, Richard R. Quay, and ex-State
Treasurer Benjamin J. Haywood,
charged with conspiracy to unlawfully
use public moneys deposited in the
Peoples National bank of this city for
the purchase and sale Of stocks and
for other purposes not authorized by
law. John S. Hopkins, former cashier
of the Peoples bank, now dead, is
named as party to the conspiracy.
The true bills returned charge NJ. S
Quay with conspiring with John s
Hopkins for the unlawful use OF
money Of the Peoples bank in the
purchase and sale of stocks of various
corporations for account, benefit and
profit of NJ. S. Quay The second in
dictment charges NJ. S. Quay with con.
spring with Hopkins to unlawfully
buy and sell stocks knowing that sale
Hopkins was cashier Of the Peoples
bank. The third indictment charges
B. J. Haywood, NJ. S. Quay and Rich
ard R. Quay with conspiracy to con
vert to their own use 100000 of pub
lie money of the state on December l
1896, when Haywood was state treas
urer of Pennsylvania, and also will
the use of 100000 The fourth coun
| charges NJ. S. Quay and B. J. Haywood
with conspiracy together with John S.
| Hopkins, William Liyesey, William B
Hart, P. K. Boyer John W. Morrison
| Samuel K. Jackson and Ash Mckee, on
| March %, 1898, unlaWfully to use, and
| did use to make profit, certain sums OF
money Of the commonwealth which
| had been deposited in the Peoples
! bank by the several state treasurers
! Of those named, Quay Liysey, Hart
| Boyer, Morrison, Jackson, and Hay
wood have been state treasurers sue
| ceeding each other in the order named
The fifth count charges Haywood, as
state treasurer, with unlawfully loan
ing 100000 of state money, which it is
alleged went to Richard r. Quay, alsc
receiving pecuniary benefit from a de
posit of state money in the Peoples
! bank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
EMBrzzLER GETS FOUR YEARS
John Harvey Myers OF Milwaukee
Sent to Penitentiary.

Milwaukee, Nov. 22.-John Harvey
Myers Monday was sentenced to four
years in the state prison at Waupun,
having pleaded guilty to the embezzle-
ment of $4,000, as secretary of the
Home Building and Loan association
This was the amount specified in the
warrant on when he was arrested, but
the court was informed of the embez-
Element of probably $4,000 more, not
specified but testified to by Receiver
A. w. Hard. Mr.. Myers took his sent
ence coolly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
BLIZZARD IN NORTHWEST
Heavy Fall of Snow Accompanied by
High Wind.

st. Paul, Nov. 22.-The first general
snow storm of the winter prevailed
throughout the northwest the past Sc
hours. The snow was accompanied by
a high WIND, reaching in many places
the proportions of a genuine blizzard.
dispatches from various points in
North and South Dakota, Minnesota
and northern Iowa report the storm
still prevailing and local business i'm
peded. The storm was especially Sc
we're on Lake Superior, Duluth report
ing a 10-mile gale
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

that something of a sensation has
been caused there by the announce
ment in loaded type in the semi-ofticial
North German Gazette that Doctor
Won Miguel, Prussian minister of
finance, instead of Prince Hohenlohe,
chancellor, presided over the cabinet
council held Monday The Daily
News correspondent remarks: The
fact that Prince Hohenlohe is in the
best of health and can be seen any day
walking on the streets gives some
color to the rumor of a chance for a
crisis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
REDMEN VICTORIOUS
CARLISLE INDIANS WIN FROM
CHAMPAIGN TEAM.
FINAL SCORE is II TO o
Aborigines Go Through Tackles and
Around Ends Time After Time for
Big Gains-Harvard Defeats Yale
by a Score Of II 10 Odd Eli
Fights Hard but Is Outplayed.

Chicago, Nov. 20.-The Carlisle In
dams defeated the University of Ili
aois eleven on Jackson field Saturday
afternoon by a score OF IL to 0. Only
the call of time prevented the husky
redskins from scoring another touch
down, as the ball was within six
inches Of the coveted goal line when
the referees whistle ended the long
drawn-out contest. In fact, the ball
had been carried a foot over the line
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
EX-QUEEN LII ARRIVES.

San Francisco, Nov. 22.-On board
the steamer Coptic, which arrived
from the orient via Honolulu Monday,
was ex-Queen Liliuokalanai o. Ha-
wall. The ex-queen is very reticent
regarding her mission TO this country.
The general impression is that she has
come to make formal application for
the restord ton Of the Hawaiian crown
lands, valued at S6,000,O00. 1t is
claimed the crown lands are private
property and not subject to confisca-
ton
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
NEWSPAPER OFFICE BURNED.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Nov. 1S.-The
building occupied by the Gazette
Printing company was damaged by
fire early Thursday morning. :'he
building is owned by Mrs. Samuel
Holdredge. The loss on the building
is $4,000 and on the stock of the Ga
zette $4,000, both covered by insur-
ance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
COULDN'T PLEAD GUILTY.

La Crosse, Wis, NOV. 18.-M R.
Todd, cashier in the defunct Fillmore
County bank at Preston, MINI, was in
dicted by a grand jury on the charge
of embezzlement on four counts. Todd
offered to plead guilty, but District
Judge Whylock refused to permit him,
and the case will go over to the jan
uary term for trial. The bank failed
in August with over 100000 liabili-
ties The assets were less than $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
MUST RETURN STOLEN STUFF.

Washington, Nov. 22.-The following
dispatch was received at the navy de-
partment Monday from Capt. McCalla,
dated Nassau, B. ". l., saying:
abandoned the Teresa on the goth.
British local authorities, governor and
our consul notified. Consul has asked
recovery of nameplate, flags, moneys
and fixtures taken by resident
Bahamas, who evidently believed the
Teresa subject to local jurisdiction"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
PAPER MILL FOR ASHLAND.

Appleton, Nov 19-O'Keefe & Orbi-
son OF this city have contract for the
erection of a big paper mill at Ash
land, which is to have two machines
devoted to the manufacture of manila
paper chiefly The mill will cost $780,
600; and will be a branching out in an
entirely new direction of the paper
trade Of this state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
CUBAN OCCUPATION DELAYED

Washington, Nov. 22.-The war de-
partment has found that it is imprac-
ticable to occupy Cienfuegos before
the first of January, and Gen. Wilson,
commanding the first corps, which was
designated TO occupy Cienfuegos, has
been directed to make such disposition
of the troops that are about to sail as
in his judgment will best serve the in
terests Of the army. There are over
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
FATAL QUARREL OVER A WOMAN

Ellis Junction, Wis, Nov. 22.-Wil-
liam Menoso of Middle Inlet, Wis,
shot Matt Durfee and then turned the
weapon on himself. The shooting was
the result of a quarrel over a woman.
Both men will die. Menoso married
Durfee's former wife about year ago,
but she soon left him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
ON HIS DAUGHTERS GRAVE.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Nov. 22.-Stephen
c. Spaulding of Villa Ridge, H..
formerly leading jeweler of this city
shot himself on his daughters grave
in Oak Hill cemetery. He was visit
ing here and appeared cheerful. No
cause is known for the deed He was
about rs years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Oh a previous down by Cayou, but had
been forced back. The Indians were
still stiff and sore from the drubbing
given them by Pennsylvania. Car
isles ends and tackles excelled their
opponents, and most Of the Indians
Indians scored once in the first half
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
ANOTHER MANITOWOC MURDER

Manitowoc, Wis, Nov. 22.-Frank
Rathsack was stabbed to death by Jo-
seph Nowak at a road house near here.
Nowak claims he acted in self defense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

London, Nov. 22.-The Berlin cor
respondent of the Daily News says
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing quota
lions of produce at Chicago
Monday:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
NOT BROKEN OFF
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS AT PARIS
STILL CONTINUE.
OUR NEW PROPOSITION

Americans Offer S2o,0OO,0OO for Ces-
sion of the Philippines to the
United States-Open Door Policy
for Commerce in the Orient Ii We
Get the Islands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
CLAIMS THE CREDIT
MISS SCHLEY SAYS SHE BROUGHT
WAR TO CLOSE.
MADE SPAIN GIVE UP

Milwaukee Woman Asserts That
Spain, Through Her Efforts, Was
Induced to Sue for Peace-Reason
for Her Hasty Departure from
Madrid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

$4,000 Spanish troops in Cienfuegos
and the Spaniards cannot De removed
IN time for the occupation by the
American troops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
IS HOHENLOHE OUT?

Minister of Finance Instead of Chan
cellor Presides at Cabinet Council.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

Paris, Nov. 22.-It was quite unex-
pectedly announced Monday thata com
mercial treaty had been concluded be-
tween France and Italy, granting mu-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

I. G. Owens OF Arcadia, while a
preacher in Missouri before the civil
war gave great offense to the sympa-
thizers with the south on account of
time while in church he was struck at
with knife and as result carries a
scar on his hand. At another time
he was told by friend that he was
singled out to die together with fifty
others. The same night on which ne
received the warning he had to fee for
his life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
GARCIA IN NEW YORK
INSURGENT LEADER TALKS ON
FUTURE OF ISLAND.
he is FOR FREE CUB

But Believes in American Occupation
Until Order Is Restored-Says
There Is No Sentiment on the Isl
and for Observation-Disclosures
viii Help Mckinley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24
A FRENCH-ITALIAN TREATY.

Announcement of New Commercial
Agreement Creates a Sensation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-11-24

OLuGIS. uG SAME hight Ou WHICH Ne
received the warning he had to fee for
his life.
Frank J. Homes, a travelling man.
has nearly completed a fine $4,000
house about four miles east of Colfax
stone taken from a quarry near there
1t will have a steel roof, all modern
conVeniences, including furnace,
hot and cold water, bath rooms, etc,
and will be lighted with acytelene
gas. The house is situated in a
beautiful valley and will be connected
with outside places. When finished
it will be one Of the fines, country
residences in northern Wisconsin.
One OF the youngest men ever elect
ed to the state senate is Lieutenant
Norman K. Knudson of Manitowoc
VINO was born there only % years ago
He was graduated from the high school
in 1889 He then took a position in a
store. He Joined the national guard
over nine years ago and served 10
every capicity up to first lieutenant
which position he still holds. AT
the breaking out of hostilities he was
one of the first members of his COM
pany to respond. On the arrival OF
his company at Charleston, S. c., Capt
Abel, who had command, was taken
sick, whereupon the command was
given to Lieut.. Knudson during the
rest of the war. During the Porto
Rican campaign the company under
Lieut.. Knudson's command did good
service and for five days the city OF
Juan Diaz was under martial law,
with Lieut.. Knudson in command.
The Homecoming of Lieut.. Knudson
and his company on the morning OF
Sept. IS was one OF the most note
worthy in the history of Manitowoc,
and banquet was given them at the
opera house, which had been preceded
by the largest procession ever seen in
the city. Lieut.. Knudson made no per-
sonal canvass during the recent cam
paign on account of his being taken
down with typhoid fever shortly after
his return from Porto Rico. He is a
republican.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26
They Now Do Business.

The State Farmers Mutual Hail
Insurance company, the new cor
poratlon composed of a number of
Trempealeau's substantial busi-
ness men and farmers have COM
piled with the laws of Wisconsin,.
and have their articles of corpora.
ton now on the file with the
state insurance commissioner at
Madison. 1t is strictly farmers
organization and will do business
all over the state on the
same plan as that of the farmers =
township fire companies and it is
safe to predict that it will be
success and in short time have
thousands of mem bers.
All farmers wishing to join may
do so by paying two dollars for
membership and policy. An in
surance of this kind on the mutu-
al plan can not help but work to
the good of the. farmers. We
would advise the farmers TO join
this and insure their growing
crops.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-26

For real honest value, strength,
beauty, finish and easy running
qualities there is no wheel IN or
outside of River Falls that begins
to compare with the 1897 model
Crescent Bicycles at $35 or the
1896 model at $25. Call and ex-
anime them.-A. P. Forsyth.