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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
OF INTEREST TO EDITORS

Everv nublisher of every legitimate
newspaper. whether city daily or
country weekly, should rally TO the
support of the so-called Loud bill now
before congress. The interests, par
ticularly of the country editor, are
virtually affected by the measure
which aims to cut off from the privI-
Ieees of second-class matter not only
paner-coyered trash, but those numer-
Gus fraudulent sheets devoted nlne-
tenths to advertising and one-tenth 10
cheap reading matter. These sheets
trespass murderously on the adyertls-
ing possibilities, particularly OF the
country editoE Under absurd inter
pretations Of the present law they are
| admitted to the mails as second class
matter, thus paying the same postal
rate as the legitimate newspaper. Inc
| consequence is that the territory OF
| the latter is flooded with them, and
| foreign advertisers seek their columns
| instead of bestowing their patronage
unon the bona-fide home newspaper.
This outrage upon the mails IN the
sole interest of private business enter
| prises results in cheating the rural
| weekly even more than the city daily
out of an amount of advertising which,
| taking into consideration the papers
of the whole country, is simply stu
pendous in amount
The Loud bill purposes to make
these mere advertising organs come
under a class that will require them
to pay, not one cent postage per pound,
but eight cents per pound. In other
words, they will be forced into the
third class and compelled to get ont
of the second. 1t is estimated that
the passage of this measure would
nearly if not quite eliminate the de-
felt of $12,0OO,000 which was the
amount of shortage in postal revenues
last year. The bill contains nothing
to which any country or daily editor
in Wisconsin can possibly object and
very much indeed that he can enthu
siastically endorse. The house passed
the bill at the last session Of congress,
but the senate failed to do so, and most
of the S12,00OO00 deficit is therefore
chargeable to that body. Editors
should lose no time in writing to their
senators and representatives,, urging
favorable action on the measure. Its
passage cannot fail to operate to the
advantage of every legitimate news
paper. 1t will also place the postal
department nearly if not quite on a
raying basis and result very soon in
bringing the letter rate down to one
cent an ounce.-Madison Democrat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
CAPT. FULLER NOT UPHELD

Appleton, Wis, Jan. 20.-The facul-
ty of Lawrence university has prac-
tjcally repudiated Capt. Fuller of the
military department, modifying the
punishment of Cadet Otto G. Haefnel
to a reprimand and the usual time al
drill. The modification practically
sustains Haefner in his disobedience.
Capt. Fuller is said to have announced
that if Cadet Haefner were not pun
ished as the court-martial recommend
Cd, he would resign his place as mil
itar7 instructor of Lawrence college.
Cadet Haefner gave as his reason for
leaving the ranks that he was studying
for the ministry and had scruples
against bearing arms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
COLEMAN MUST PAY.
4 Verdict for $500 Rendered in Fav-
or Of John Fable.

Milwaukee, Jan. 2O.-Edgar w.
Coleman, proprietor Of Der Herold,
will have to pay $500 to John Fable
for malicious prosecution. The jury
found that the defendant made the
complaint on which the plaintiff was
arrested, that it was done maliciously
and without probable cause, that he
did not state the case fairly to the
district attorney and that he did not
at the time believe the statements he
made to the district attorney. The
jury assessed the compensatory dam
ages of the plaintiff at $1,000 and the
punitory damages at $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

live stock and their remedy, the ced-
ing of arid lands to the states, the
sheep industry and best methods to
eradicate the scab, tariff on hides,
grading stock, the protection of the
range industry, the eastern breeds Of
fine stock and their relations to the
western rangemen, the movement of
cattle from south to north, the lamb
feeding industry in the west, ship
ment of American stock and meats to
European markets, the future of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
IVES AND SCHAEFFER WIN.
Worlds Record Equalled in 1S-Inch
Balk Line Game.

Chicago, Jan. 22.-Frank Ives last
night defeated Spinks in the most I'M
satisfactory game of the tournament
Score: Ives 400, average 20, highest
1876; Spinks 154, average Z 40, high
est a.
"Wizard'' Schaeffer in his game in
the afternoon, with Cation, ran his
400 points in ten innings, average 40,
which is the worlds record a. the new
game, 1S-inch balk line, Score: Schaef-
fer 400. average 40, highest los: Cat
ton SO, average 10 1-3, highest AZ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

which the delegates will elect their
permanent officers. G. L. Goulding is
chairman of the executive committee
and Arthur Williams secretary. They
have had all the details in charge.
Besides forming national organiza-
ton, the best means and methods for
the development of the cattle and
stock industry will be discussed.
Among other themes will be the fol-
lowing: Adoption Of more uniform
state and national quarantine laws,
the railroad versus the trail in the
movement of stock, American horses
in the armies Of Europe, diseases of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

called several witnesses including
members of the defendant company
and examined them for the space OF
nearly three hours. Much contention
arose between counsel growing out OF
the difficulty Of drawing the line be-
tween what is admissible evidence in
rebuttal and what evidence is admis-
sible on direct examination only or up
on cross examination. Here the court
ruled that witnesses might be recalled
for further cross examination, which
was done.
| Later-The jury was out but a few
minutes and brought in verdict fol-
| the defense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
SPRINGS A BOMBSHELL.
EXAMINER BAILEY'S SENSATION
AL TESTIMONY.
Writes a Letter to Investigators Stat
ing He's Under Suspicious and
duplicates Proctor.

Washington, Jan. Pa 5om5shell
was sprung at Mondays session OF the
senate civil service investigation COM
mittee when E. D. Bailey, assistant
chief examiner of the civil service
commission, intimated that the C&m-
mission had sought to interfere with
his testimony. Mr.. Bailey was asked
as to the last sweeping extension Of
the civil service, May 6, 1896. He
said that the extensions were first Sug-
gested by the commission to the pres
ident instead of the reverse, which he
thought might be required by a strict
construction. At this juncture Chair
man Pritchard read letter which he
said he received from Mr. Bailey say
ing that he was under unpleasant
suspicious" by reason Of being sum-
moned and asking why he had been
singled out from the commission. Mr..
Pritchard pressed the witness regard
ing his reason for writing the letter
saying: eff anyone has inte.'feced
with you it is due the committee to
tell everything"
'EThe first thing that revealed tie
TACT that I might be suspected Of
knowing more about examinations
than l actually know" replied MI.
Bailey, was when Mr.. Proctor called
me to his office after the first testi-
mony 7 gave. He said that he had no
desire to influence my testimony in
any way, but the chairman Of the COM
mittee had not summoned any one
friendly to the commission and
asked me to tell him what I was to
say so he could be prepared to
answer" The witness insisted that
he did not believe Mr.. Proctor intend
ed to intimidate him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
WOLVES CAUSE CONNECTION.
One Is Finally Shot After Three Days
but the Rest Get Away.

Clinton, Wis, Jan. pa couple of
wolves in the town of Clinton have
caused as great commotion in this
vicinity as if a band Of Indians with
their war raint on had marched
through this section. The wolves have
been slaughtering hogs and sheep and
party was organized to hunt them
down. John Inman was the first per-
son to draw bead on one of the an
imals but he only succeeded in break
ing the VOLTS leg. Then party of
three started out. They tracked the
wolf to Darien, then back nearly to
Sharon. Finally J. o. Reilly and Her.
man Wandoff shot the beast after
chasing him four miles farther.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

President E. D. Eaton of Beloit col
lege, has been asked by the American
board of foreign missions to be one OF
a committee to inspect the work of the
society in China and he has accepted.
Mrs. Eaton will accompany her hus-
band, and they will start today, reach
ing Vancouver on Saturday and sail
ing on the Empress of Japan Monday.
Such committees have been sent be-
fore, though never to China. Pres
ident Chaplin went to Turkey in 1883
to help settle dispute between the
Christian and the native church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
MESSMER GOING ABROAD.
Bishop OF Green Bay Diocese Will Sail
for Europe Feb. %.

Green Bay, Wis, Jan. 21.-Bishop
Messmer of the Green Bay diocese will
sail Tuesday, Feb. %, for Europe. He
expects to be gone four months and
has engaged passage on the steamer
Lahne which sails from New York or
that date. While in Europe the bishop
expects to spend much of his time in
locking UP the history OF the early
Wisconsin missionaries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
INVITE MCKINLEY TO WISCONSIN

Washington, Jan. 21.-The entire
Wisconsin delegation in congress,
headed by Senators Mitchell and
Spooner, called at the white house
Thursday to urge the president to &C
cept an invitation to visit Milwaukee
next June on the occasion Of the eel
ebration Of the semi-centennial ami
Yersary of the admission OF Wisconsin
as a state into the union. The presi-
dent expressed the wish to make the
trip, if possible, but said it would no.
be possible for him to make an en-
gagement so far in advance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
FLOAT OUT IN LAKE ERIE.

Sandusky, o., Jan. 22.-One hun
dred fishermen's huts on the ice in
Lake Erie off PutinBay were sweep
away in last nights gale. Two hun
dred men, women and children mar
rowly escaped drowning by the ice
breaking UP and carrying them cut
into the lake and by the huts catching
fire. All on the ice made a mad rush
toward the shore, from which relief
parties in small boats commenced to
put off to their rescue. They were all
saved after much difficulty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

to have followed his efforts, and Of
fers to donate $1,000 to any hospital
DR.. Terry may name if the latter can
prove that none OF the forty-nine cases
afterward died of appendicitis or re-
covered without the use Of the knife.
Dr.. Terry declines to accept the chal-
lenge, stating that the cases mentioned
extended over a period Of five years,
and it would be impossible to locate
them now
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
FLOOD IN INDIANA.
Fifty Persons on a Bridge When II
Falls.

English, Ind, Jan. 22.-One Of the
most disastrous floods ever known in
this section has just occurred here,
Three of five bridges over the Little
Blue were washed away. Fifty per-
sons on the Court street bridge when
the bridge went down were saved
with difficulty. Many horses and cat
tie were drowned. Houses on low
grounds were flooded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Denver, Jan. 25.-The people of
this city have long been looking for
word with great interest to the for
nation of National Cattle Growers
association this week. Over 5000 del
egates, representing the whole cattle
raising and live stock business Of the
United States will be in attendance.
Besides a number Of the governors OF
different states will be present and
other persons who directly or Indirect
" have some connection with cattle
raising will be in attendance. AlVa
Adams, governor of Colorado, will
call the convention to order, after
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
CENTRAL MUST BE SOLD.

New York, Jan. 1S.-Supplemental
to the decree of the United States cir
crit court for the eastern district OF
Wisconsin dated December 2, 1897,
Judge Lacombe Monday signed an
auxiliary decree of foreclosure in tie
suit of John A. Stewart and Edwin
H. Abbott, as trustees, against the
Wisconsin Central company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
SCHAEFER DEFEATS IVES.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-"Jake' Schaefer
won last nights game in the billiard
tournament by defeating Ives by
score of 400 to 378 They will get
first and second money. Schaefer's
highest was 1873, record breaker In
the afternoon game Sutton beat Cat
ton, 230 to 95.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Rev. and Mrs. T. De Witt Talmage,
who were quietly married in Allie
ghany, Pa, Saturday, passed Sunday
very comfortably in their suite in a
Cleveland hotel. Mrs. Talmage was
Mrs. Charles Collier, a widow. She
was living with her mother, Mrs.
James McCutcheon of Allegheny,
where the wedding took place. Her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

DR.. Henry Morris of Philadelphia, a
grandson Of Robert Morris, the "finan-
cier Of the revolution" protests against
the reported plan to petition congress
for a return Of the money advanced to
the government by Robert Morris dur
ing the struggle for independence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
NANSEN DISGUSTED.
Gives up Lecturing and Starts for
Norway.

New York, Jan. 25.-Dr. F'ridtjof
Nansen, the Arctic explorer, who has
been lecture touring this country on
Farthest North, has cancelled the re-
mainder OF his contract with the bu-
reau which had him, and will next
Saturday sail for Norway. Nansen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
SAYS HE'LL NAME BARDEEN.
Governor Scofield Announces That He
Will Appoint Wausau Jurist

Racine, Wis, Jan. 25.-Gov. Scofield,
who was here attending a campfire
given by the local G.. A. R. post last
evening, announced that he has de-
cided to appoint Judge Bardeen of
Wausau to the supreme bench to ill
the vacancy caused by the recent death
of Justice Newman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

The suit OF Daniel Jay against Lady
Jesica Sykes to recover f15,87O for
money loaned was placed On trial in
London and brought out some interest
ing testimony as to the lady's extrav-
agant habits; but she was acquitted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
PERSONALITIES.

Steve Brodie, the bridge jumper, has
had his tonsils removed by a surgeon
at Syracuse, N. Y. The BoWery actor
and saloon-keeper believes that this
will relieve his voice of much of the
hoarseness which has hitherto charac-
terized it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Princess The. Sc, daughter Of Prince
Luitpold, regent of Bavaria, has had
conferred upon her the degree of Phi.
D. by the University of Munich. The
princess is the author of scientific
book based on travel in Brazil and is
the first woman to receive the degree.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
DEPRW GIVES SOME ADVICE.
He Advises Republicans to Follow
Cookers Example.

New York, Jan. 19.-Chauncey M.
Depew was elected president of the Re-
publican club at the annual meeting.
In his speech Mr.. Depew said: THE
differences in our party are more
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

Attorney J. L. Mahoney Of James
vile, who left recently for Beaumont,
Texas, is now associated in the law
business with Judge Ford of Beau
mont
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
HOUSE

Washington, Jan. 25.-The house
devoted it's time to transacting bus
mess relating to the District of Colum-
bia and the considera ton Of the In
dian appropriation bill. During the
consideration of the latter bill a
lively debate was precipitated. Speak
ing under a proforma amendment, MI.
Simpson (pop., KAN commented on
the interview with the president rel
ative to the strike in the cotton mills
Of New England wherein the presi-
dent is quoted as depreciating the con-
dition of labor and as favoring the re-
striction Of immigration. Mr.. Gros-
venor rep, o. took exceptions to
Mr.. Simpsons quotation from the al
legged interview with the president on
the immigration question. The de-
bate then drifted into a general dis
cussion of our industrial conditions, IN
the course of which the strike in New
England, the high prices for wheat in
Kansas and the defaulting republic
an officials in Nebraska, successfully
played their parts. Messrs, Dingley
Gep., Me.), Green (pop., Neb.), Mor-
Ger Qe9., Neb.) }, Grosvenor (rep., o.
and Simpson (pop, KAN participated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Washington, Jan. 25.-Within forty
eight hours for the first time since
the instruction broke out in Cuba
three years ago the United States will
be represented in the harbor of Hav-
ana by a warship. The decision to
send the Maine was finally reached
at special meeting at the white
house Monday morning between the
president, Secretary Long, Assistant
Secretary Day, Attorney General Nc
Kenna and General Miles and it is a
striking fact that with the exception
of the secretary Of the navy and the
attorney general not a member of the
cabinet knew the presidents intention
to take this radical action. 1t is not
| denied, however, that some such move
has been long contemplated. Assist
ant Secretary Day made this state
ment: THE sending of the Maine to
Havana means simply resumption
of friendly relations with Spain. 1t
! is customary for the naval vessels Of
friendly nations to pass in and out
of the harbor of other countries with
which they are at peace, and British
and German war-ships have recently
visited Havana. This is no new move.
The president intended to do it some
time ago but heretofore something
happened to postpone it. The orders
to the Maine mean nothing more than
is shown and there is nothing alarm
ing or unfriendly in them. The
Spanish minister here is fully in
formed on what is going on, and as
far as I know has not made the slight
est objection to it," Day further said
that Lee had not sent for a warship.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 25.-The
Times Union and CaisenZ Key West
, srecial says: Great excitement pre-
walls here over the report that Lee
has resigned"
Havana. Jan. 25-Captain Genera
Blanco left the palace Monday fol
Manzanillo, the province Of Santiago
de Cuba Blanco has issued decree
pardoning all persons now under SEN
tence for completely in the rebellion
whose terms of imprisonment woulc
expire on or before February 20 next
Washington, Jan. 25.-Ministel
Woodford has cabled the department
of state that Spain has consented tt
l. negotiate commercial treaty will
the United States on a basis OF reel
p1ocity, with schedules for Cuba an(
the peninsular.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
CATTLE MEN TO MEET
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF
BEEF RAISERS IN DENVER.
BIG BUFFALO BARBECUE

Plan That Is Expected to Exert an
important influence Over a Vast
Area of the Far West-Many No
table Men to Attend-Work to be
Done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
|WARSHIP FOR CUBA
MKINLEY SENDS THE MAINE TO
HAVANA.
HAS MINISTER LEE QUIT?

A Report to That Effect Privately
Sent to Papers in Jacksonville
Blanco Issues a Decree Pardoning
Persons Under Sentence for Com
plicity in Rebellion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
MODS KEPT DOWN
RIOTOUS STUDENTS IN FRANCE
RESTRAINED.
MANY ARRESTS ARE MADE

Two Thousand Persons Start DEM
onstration, but Are Dispersed by
Police Anti-Semitic Disturbances
Occur in Different Provinces Of thu
Republic-Anarchist Jailed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27
| MORGAN ON HAWAII
ALABAMA SENATOR TAKES IS
SUE WITH CLEVELAND.
DEBATE ON PENSION BILL
Mr. Allen Wants All Pensions Raised
to at Least IS a Month-Mr. Per-
kins Raises Point Of Order to Block
Such Action-House Members En-
gage in Lively Political Debate.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The proposed
annexation of Hawaii was extensively
reviewed in the senate by MIR. Morgan
Gem, Ala while speaking on
question Of personal privilege. The
Alabama senator has been represented
as saying in executive session sub
tantiaIly that eX-President Cleveland
was in favor OF Hawaiian annexation.
This statement called out denial
from Cleveland and in support Of his
original statement Mr.. Morgan ad-
dressed the senate at great length.
One of the features Of the session
was an elaborate speech by Mr.. Tur-
pie (dem, Ind in support of the Tel
| Ter resolution. Mr.. Turpie said: II
we abandon silver and agree to pay
all of our obligations in gold, we will
simply clinch the hold of the debt
syndicate upon the country. II, now
lever, we maintain another metallic
standard and enforce that position by
opening our minis to the free coinage
OF silver, the syndicate would become
as strong a friend of silver as IS my
friend from Colorado, the author OF
this resolution, for it would naturally
see that it would not lose anything on
| it's holdings of government obl1ga-
tions." He denounced as a mendaclous
falsehood of the gold men the state
ment that the standard silver dollar
was worth only half its face value
and some time in the future 1t would
be worth still less. Mr.. Turpie spoke
for an hour and a half, concluding
with the statement that he and other
silver advocates are willing to rest
their case with the people.
The pension appropriation bill was
called up and debated for nearly three
hours. Mr.. Gallinger (rep., n. HI
secured the adoption of an amend
ment providing that hereafter no pen
sion will be paid ON power of attorney
from pensioners residing in foreign
countries. After the adoption OF COM
mittee amendments to the bill, Mr..
German (dem., Md briefly ad-
dressed the senate on the measure. He
said that the bill did not carry by S.
900 900 or S10,OO0,OO0 the sum neces-
sary for the pensions Of 1899. Mr..
Allen (pop., Neb.) offered an amend
ment providing that hereafter no pen
sions of less than IS a month should
be granted and all pensions Of less
than So a month now being paid be
raised to that amount. Mr.. Perkins
(rep., Cal. } made the point against the
amendment that it was new legisla,
ton. Without reaching any conclu
sion as to the point of order against
Mr.. Aliens amendment the senate ad
jOurned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-01-27

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 25.-The
Times Union and Caisenz Key West
special says: Great excitement pre-
walls here over the report that Lee
has resigned"