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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13

Springfield, Jan. THE senate
Thursday adopted by viva voce
vote Senator Lundin's resolution to
investigate the Chicago police. The
resolution provides that committee
of seven be appointed by the president
of the senate clothed with power to
send for books and papers, summon
and subpoena witnesses, administer
oaths and thoroughly investigate the
subject and report its conclusions to
the senate at this special session. The
president announced the members OF
the committee as follows: Berry, AS
pinwall, Baxter, Lundin, Bolinger, all
republicans; Mahoney, democrat; and
Dresser, populist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
NO INSURANCE FOR MISS GING

Minneapolis, Jan. 9.-Miss Julia
Cling, twin sister of Catherine Cling,
the victim If Murderer Harry Hay
ward, has lost her suit against the
Travellers Accident Insurance COM
pany, to recover the face of an acct
dent policy on her sisters life. Judge
MCGEE held that the murder was not
an accident and that Miss Cling was
not killed in defending her own life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13

are sewn on the blouse after every
thing else is complete. The sleeves
ere of quite a new shape; the tight
fitting part is in two pieces, and the
puff drapery at the shoulder is ar
ranged by folding up the straight
ness of the material into evenly ar
ranged folds or pleats. The front
revere and straight back collar are
all in one, and sewn onto the blouse
bodice. The front drapery of the
blouse hooks on to each side Of the
vest, finishing in point at the waist
line
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13

Quay is to be inaugurated within the
next two weeks by the Business Mems
league. This was decided upon at a
meeting of the executive committee
of the Philadelphia branch of the or
ganization. Regarding the proposed
opposition to Senator Quay the mem
bers of the league are reticent regard
ing a candidate, but it is known that
many of them favor John Wanna
maker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
HANNA MAN HOPEFUL.
More Cheerful Than for Several
Days.

Columbus, o., Jan. SENATOR
Hanna's managers were apparently
more cheerful Friday, but the cause
for it was not apparent. They have
adopted quite a different policy in their
canvass from that followed at the be-
ginning of the contest here. They are
now following the tactics of Kurtz, the
leader of the opposition, whose strong
suit has been to conceal everything
possible from the Hanna people. What
ever important developments there
Ray be are now kert under cover and
as a result the opposition has been
forced to partially change it's plans.
to whip the democratic members into
line to vote for d republican senator
have not been so successful as expect
ed. AS a result it is stated authori-
tatively that there will be caucus Of
the democratic members next Monday
night. The purpose Of the caucus is
to locate the doubtful members and
pledge those who are willing to carry
out the proposed fusion so that enough
members can be kept in line to insure
the maintenance of deadlock should
one be forced. The most reliable in
formation is that Kurtz will be pro-
posed as the candidate of the opposi-
ton, both for the long and short
terms. 1t is believed by the democratic
leaders that Kurtz would be more &C
ceptable to a majority of democrats
than any other man. The democrats
believe now that the vote on
the first ballot will show
Hanna's strength to be about the
same as in the organization of the
legislature. The opposition will be
divided. The two Hamilton county
n embers are counted ON to vote for
a free silver republican. 1t is
claimed by the leaders of the oppo-
s:tion that all the democrats will
stand together, but this claim is not
borne out by information from other
sources. The indications now are
that the opposition is preparing for a
long deadlock. The calling of a
mass convention of republicans in
Silio SieJ hOAI W plolSSt
against the attempt to defeat Hanna
has been generally endorsed by the
supporters Of Hanna in all parts OF
the state, according to kilograms re-
ceived at the Hanna headquarters.
The inaugural parade will be made
up chiefly of the military, as nearly
all political clubs that had decided tc
participate have rescinded their ac-
ton. Some weeks ago the ninth
battalion of colored troops rendered
it's services as an escort to Governor
Bushnell and the governor promptly
accepted the tender in recognition OF
the loyalty shown by the colored
people in his election in face of the
fight made against him on account Of
the Urbana lynching. Friday Major
Fillmore, commanding the ninth
battalion, sent the governor a letter
declining to act as his personal es
cort. 1t is rumored that Col. Mart
ing of Ironton had rendered his resig
ration as a member of the governor
staff, but it is stated by the governor
private secretary that the resignation
has not been received at the office
The news of Representative Man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
NO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
John Russell Young Will Not Allow 1t
to be Sold in the Library

Washington, Jan. 9.-John Russell
Young, librarian of congress, will not
permit the sale of intoxicating liquors
in the new Congressional library.
The anti-saloon league of the District
Of Columbia filed a formal protest
against the sale of liquor in the liz
bray restaurant, but Librarian Young
did not need protests for suggestions
in the matter. He had forestalled all
such proceedings by previously order
ing that the standing rules of the SEN
ate and house of representatives shall
be observed in the library of congress,
and those rules cover the case COM
pletely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
INSPECTING VETS HOME.

Waupaca, Wis, Jan. S.-The board
of trustees is in session at the Wiscon-
sin Veterans home. The hospital and
Marston hall have been inspected and
bills audited. The board attended the
public installation of the G. A. R. Of
ficers. Col. Gray of Madison in
stalled the officers; speeches were
made by j. H. Woodno III of Milwau
kee and A. J. Smith of Amherst. Capt
Caldwell and wife were present and
were presented with two beautiful
chairs by the board in memory of their
valuable services in the past. Capt
Caldwell, retiring commander of the
pest, was given a gold G. A. R. badge.
The trustees are well pleased with the
new commandant at the home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13

rel's declaration made before the
mass meeting of his constituents at
Dayton last night that he would vote
for Hanna was received with great
satisfaction at the Hanna head
quarters. 1t is claimed that ManuePs
declaration at this time means more
to the Hanna cause than the vote
that is carried with it. The Hanna
people expect that it will influence
the other recalcitrant republicans to
break away from the fusion. News
is brought from Griffith's home
in Union county that Griffith is in
the hands Of his friends there and
that they had secured his promise to
vote for Hanna.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
FISH AND NETS SEIZED.

game warden and force Of deputies
made a descent upon about 20 illegal
fishermen Friday, capturing 20 miles
of nets and many hundreds of pounds
of fish. The nets were destroyed and
the fish sold 1t was feared that a
battle would result as the fishermen
were armed with clubs and various
missiles, but the law-breakers did
nothing further than to heap epithets
on their molesters. The fisher men
had been violating the law for some
time past, taking fish Illegally through
the ice of Lake Winnebago, but es-
capped detection. Twenty arrests will
follow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13

During the leisure recently forced
upon him by care for his health the
pope has been revising his Latin
verses, which will shortly appear under
the title "Carmina Novissima." Pub.
LEGATION in the wider sense is not con-
temp1ated, but the volume will be
given by his holiness to favored
friends. The volume which Leo XIII.
E. J. Radcliffe the actor recently
convicted of wife-beating in New York
prisonment, has been granted writ
of reasonab BILE doubt by Judge Dickey,
in the supreme court. He was then re-
leased in $500 bail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
A TESLA THEORY.

though apparently impracticable,
theory that, inasmuch as two bodies
similarly charged with the same kind
Of electricity repel one another, the
charging of the surface of the human
body with static electricity will SINH
larly charge any invisible micro-or-
ganisms on it, and these will conse-
quently be thrown off.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
A Seasonable Style.

An exquisite cape for the theater
is of cream satin lined throughout
with rose silk, and trimmed profusely
with cream chiffon. This cape falls
from the neck in graceful godet folds
and reaches to about the elbow. A
garniture of black jet also ornaments
this dainty cape. A new and stylish
gown for outdoor wear has an open
front Muscovite blouse with battle
shaped basque and epaulettes, which
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
MCKINLEY CHOOSES HIM.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Ex-Represen-
tative Mark S. Brewer of Michigan
has been rendered a position as a
member of the civil service commits
sion. He has the matter under con-
sideration, but his friends are generally
of the opinion that he will accept. Mr..
Brewer is a personal selection of the
presidents. He was a colleague of
Maj. Mckinley when the latter was a
member of the house, and he was an
igan
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
BRACE SUCCEEDS PEISANG.
New Deputy Internal Revenue Col
lector for the Fifth District.

Internal Revenue Collector NJ F.
Blumenfeld Saturday appointed L. A.
Brace of Eau Claire deputy collector
of the fifth district in place of John
Beisang, resigned. The salary is
$4,000 and $500 expenses. Brace is
a gold democrat and was deputy col
lector of the fifth district under A.
c.. Parkinson during Cleveland's first
term. Beisang resigned to enter into
some private enterprise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
PRISON INVESTIGATION ENDS.

Waupun, Wis, Jan. 8.-The state
board of control completed its inVes-
tigation last night Although about
Is witnesses were called the testi-
mony Of Friday was about the same
as that of preceding days. The de-
Tense will answer February 1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
MAI. HANDY DEAD.
United States Commissioner at Paris
Exposition Passes Away.

August, Ga, Jan. 9.-Maj. Moses
P. Handy died Saturday. The re-
mains will be taken to Berlin, Md,
for burial. Maj. Handy was an in
valid for the past two months. He
was taken i'll in Paris, whittier he had
gone as the special commissioner OF
the United States to the French exposi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
CITY OF LA CROSSE LOSES

La Crosse, Jan. II. J. Hogan
has won an important suit in the cir
cult court against the city. 1t is one
of series of actions brought to con-
test the legality of certain special
sewer assessments, claimed to be IT.
regular and illegal on account of de-
fective preliminary proceedings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
A BOLD THEFT.
Seven People in House When $4,000
in Valuables Are Stolen.

the residence of w. w. Jacobs at ~
Waverly place and carried away min
ing stocks valued at about $4,000 be-
sides a collection of rare coins, nlu-
steal instruments, rare books, jeweiry,
silverware and clothing. The burg
larry took place when there were seven
Or eight persons in the house, a party
of three being in the adjoining room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
INSANE FROM OvERWORK.

hartford, Wis, jan. 8.-Miss Helen
White, who resigned recently from
her position as primary teacher in the
public schools, has been pronounced
insane and committed to the hospital
for the insane at Oshkosh. The
cause of her arrangement is thought
to have been overwork.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
SUMMER HOTEL BURNS.

Waukesha, Wis, Jan. 9.-The
one of the most prominent
summer hotels in Waukesha, was
completely destroyed by fire Satur-
day. The 'oss was $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
WANTS TO BEAT QUAY
Philadelphia Business Mems League
Favors Wannamaker.

Philadelphia, Jan. IAN active
campaign looking to the nomination
of strong republican candidate for
governor and opposition to the re-
election, of United States Senator
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
TO PROBE POLICE
CHICAGO'S DEPARTMENT TO BE
INVESTIGATED
ILLINOIS SENATE SAYS SO

Senator Ludin's Resolution Adopted
by a Vive Voce Woodwork to Be
Done by Committee of Seven, Five
Republicans, One Democrat and
One Populist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-13
MEANS GREAT DEAL
SWEEPING DECISION BY JUDGE
CARPENTER
REScINDS ADOPTION ORDER

In Case Of Little Bertha Rhyder He
Holds that Unless Consent Of Both
With Notice of Petition, the Adop-
ton Is Void-Story of Case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

mind the mannuvres were series q ridiculous
impossibilites. II the movements had been
carried out in practice both armies would have
been annihilated. Some Of the officers were
asked at Salisbury Plain why certain useless
and unreasonable evolutons had been ordered
and executed, and they answered that the gen
erals did not wish to show the Army at its
best because the mannuyres being
watched by so many foreign military repre-
sentatives. The generals were afraid. they said,
to let the world see how well the troops could
do forsfear that others would profit by the ex-
hibiton. The facts show that both the Duke
Of Connaught and Sir Redvers Butler made
many objectionable blunders
'"Tbe work demonstrated also that the boot
Ing Of the English Army is bad, and hundreds
Of men had 10 be sent from the ranks because
OF sore and blistered feet In this respect the
English Army has much 10 learn from Germany
and France. IN fact the Duke Of Connaught.
who subsequently attended the French manPu-
vres was amazed at the lightness OF the foot
gear and Of the accoutrements Of the French
soldier"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

ehe spirit OF the campaign with a beartincss
and devotion 20 duty which brought words Of
commendation from the commanding officer AZ
the close OF each days maneuvre. The verdict
was always looked for with great interest and
every man seemed anxious to be on the win
ming SIDE but IL was explained TO the soldiers
that good lessons may be learned from de-
feat well as from victory"
on the third day Of the manuuvres the army
got taste of outside contract work A lot Of
:eamsiers had been engaged TO assist in the
work or transportation. Two drivers became
very drunk and delayed operations by driving
across road and refusing to move. On the
Sunday Of the manGuvre work the men rested.
there was water deep enough, formed for bath
ing parade. Foot inspection in all infantry COM
nands followed
The military work closed with a grand re-
view. This the most spectacular feature
OF the manGuvrcs. and attracted thousands Of
people 10 the scene. military expert who
vas present during the whole campaign said:
THE most noticeable feature in the manuuvres
has been the undeniaby high quality OF the
militia regiments. which have come into line
with the rest II may be overstatement TO say
they have been ignored but they certainly
have been neglected. Yet their uses IS feed
their value no one who has been with them at
these manPuvres can deny
AS &c the makeup of the militia reports
agree that in stature set frames anc breadth
Of build many Of the militia regiments which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

Toms career has been confined chiefly 10 high
living and repeated combats with strange dogs.
When four days old Mrs. Katherine Riley placed
him in the and keeping OF Thomas MAJORS.
who was then training to make the race lor
Alderman. made il, was showed under ana re-
tired from politics The orphan kitten became
his consolation and companion. Some wicked
bows had murdered its mother and that aroused
Mr.. Majors's sympathy for the little creature
so much that he procured bottle with al
necessary accCutrements and commenced feed
ing il on half and half--cream and milk.
The kitten soon grew into cathood. and be-
came passionately fond of cooked turkey meat,
with liver fried in butter on the side. Then II
was christened and moved into luxurious quar-
tcrs For nearly nineteen years Mr.. Majors mas
given the cat every attention. and during that
time the amount expended upon the animal ag-
eregates in round numbers. S2.0'O. For the
FIRST six years il required an outlay CT - cents
a day to give Tom all the turkey he wanted
As he grew older his appetite increased until the
daily expenditure reached 40 cents, and some
times 10 cents.
Every evening the owner goes 10 a neghbor-
ing restaurant and purchases the next days
supply and places il in an iceboX TO keep from
spelling Tom refuses to eat anything tainted.
He is particular in his tastes and habits NO
iscs without trouble following, and Toms record
ie one If victories He has teen in many fights,
and never was defeated He prides himself on
a fine. growth of Whiskors.
There NAV be finer blooded and prouder
cats" saws Mir Majors, but they are not 60 he
found in the black and white tribe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

have turned out have reached high standard
and compare faVoraby with the Regular
troops.
While all accounts from official circles unite
An nronouncing the mannuvres great success.
who viewed the operations from a practical
standpoint The fact that catering company
had charge of the provisioning Of the troops
and that another business concern did much
Of the road transportation caused much I'M
favorable comment and reflections on the in
capacjty Of the heads Of departments, accusa-
,;ons of mismanagement and conflict Of orders
,o,,oued in the wake Of the army manuuvres
similar 10 those which came with the close OF
the war with Spain.
A retired English Army officer saId: Inc
ranuuvres AT Salisbury Plain may be fuHy
described in one word: Failure. III was large
eonqrccation Of troops from all parts OF the
country. assembled at tremendous expense
.nd the citizens Of England know that II was
= ree,ese waste Of money. The effect has been
,pinrious because the taxpayer has seen the
inoficiency and bad management OF the Army
Cre az the most noticeable features OF 'he "oih
was the utter breakdown OF the cohhisS"S
ocpartment and the Encouragement Oh TIC
medical and the transportation arms OF '1e
ser,jce The commissariat, upon WhIch Hi
IONS had been expended, was SO ineHcieh' t'a'
. n.,e,er had 10 be called IN. Teams had 10
=. hired because the transportation service
uas incomplete. and the important ou'e' VI
conveying stores and munitions OF Wal "e'' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
AcETYLENE GAS ~ FRAfrE.
VIC Chicaeo Times Herald.

From The Chicago Times Herald.
Ten French factories are making carbide CAL
CHM for the production Of acctylone gas ana
four are heinc built France next year viii pro-
tluce three thousand tons of the carbide WORTH
So q ton. exclusive Of the cost Of packing TWO
villages in France lighted wholly by a"etS-
l.ne gas Each house IN these Villages has Its
own gas plant, just as bicyclists IN this country
make their own gas from the CARBIDE. me
lighting power of acetyleDe ~ ffteen tlints mat
Of coal gas. For the same amount VI bSL' ~
costs 50 pee cent less than coal gas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02
CHICAGO'S COSTLIEST CAT.
! The Chicago Tribune

From The Chicago Tribune.
Tom Majors claims distinction the oldest,
wisest, best-fed and withal sleekcst in this
town. He is. in fact. the king Of cats. He -
about to celebrate his nineteenth birthday, has
cost the man who owns him. and in VIII )se honor
he was named more than 81 600 and constant
Is gives evidence of greater wisdom than many
people POSSESS. He is up to date on every thing
an aristocratic cat should know, and only once
in a great while eats anything but roast turkey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

trusted 20 men who owed obedience 10 con-
tractors only, and in whose eyes the officers
insignia had value.
The medical arm Of the service was so poorly
fitted for the work III hand that men who fell
out Of the ranks from sunstrOke we're left
forty-eicht hours without medical aid. one Of
the ludicrous blunders, which cost the Govern
ment a pretty penny. was the shipment OF all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-02

the horses for a cavalry regiment TO the wrong
place The men arrived at the rendezvous, but
had no horses Horses were hired. and farm
ers carriers. merchants and teamsters in the
neighborhood saw their horses converted into
cavalry steeds for week, and received good
pay for the transformation
on the subject Of the movements OF the
troops the Englishman said: ITO the military
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-30
NEW FEATURES INJECTED.
A section Added to the Kansas Railroad
Bill Provides for Receiver In
Gaze OF Disputes.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 2S.-ln order to
arrive at a solution of strikes and
other labor troubles a unique provision
has been adopted and inserted in the
railroad bill, which will be passed at
the present special session Of the legis-
lature. The section provides that in
the event of any material reduction in
wages, strikes or any serious trouble
of any character between railroads and
employees, the railroad court can, upon
application OF any interested party,
appoint receiver, take charge of the
railroad and operate it until such la
Dor trouble or other difficulties shall
have been adjusted 1t is the purpose
of the trainers of the bill, by this sec
ton, to make the railroad court a sort
of board of arbitration to settle labor
troubles. Another change was made
in the bill last night, so that 1t pro-
vides that in all cases brought before
the railroad in the state the suit shall
be brought in the name of the state of
Kansas