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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
PLOT TO KILL CAR.
The Conspirat ors Explode Gas Kill
ing Three Servants.

New York. Sept. "a dispatch to
the World from London says:
There was a daring plot to assas-
sinate the car of Russia at Moscow
last week. The plan of the conspira-
tors was to allow gas to escape into
a house on the route Of the cars
procession until the a atmosphere in
every room had become saturated.
One of their number was to remain in
the house and strike light when the
car was passing in expectation that
the house would be blown to pieces
and the car killed by the flying de-
Iris. The conspirator would perish
himself as a sacrifice to the cause.
This duty fell to the lot of one Alex
ander Kolanoff. In his agitation
Kolanhoff seems to have made an
error, as the explosion was mistimed.
When it occurred a staff officer and
his wife were driving past the house
and they instead Of the car were
killed. The coachman VIII probably
die Of his injuries and about thirty
other persons were more or less Sc
riously injured. Kolanoff's mangled
body was found among the ruins. The
car and czarina drove by just TWEEN
ty-fve minutes later Many arrests
have been made in Moscow, but the
Russian press has been forbidden to
refer to the matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
TROUBLE AT MANILA
DEWEY CONSIDERS THE SITUA
TON CRITICAL.
WANTS TWO MORE SHIPS
Aguinaldo Announces His Intention
of Converting an Assembly of Fill
lpinos Thursday to Decide Policy
to Be Adopted by the Insurgents
He Wants Complete Independence.

Manila, Sept. 13.-Admiral Dewey
says that he considers the situatio
critical. 1t is understood he ha
asked for an additional cruiser and
i battleship.
The Spaniards assert that Germany
will take a coaling station here and
Stain will retain the remainder of
the islands.
The last Spanish garrisons at Ilocos
and Laguna have surrendered. The
whole of the islnd of Luzon is in the
hands of the insurgents, except at
Manila and Cavite. AguinaIdo went
to Lorlollos Friday. He announced
his intention of converting an assem-
bly, of Filipinos September Is to de-
eide the policy to be adopted by the
Insurgents.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press had an interview with Aguin-
aldo who said that there were $1,000
il surgents armed with rifles. He add
ed that he could raise 1000 men.
The insurgent leader pointed out that
the whole population of the Philip
pines is willing to fight for independ-
ence. Aguinaldo said that he had
5000 military prisoners, includ-
Jig 5000 in the vicinity OF
Manila, besides civil prisoners, He
said the provisional government is
NV operating % provinces. AS %
the Americans, Aguinaldo remarked
that he considered them as brothers
and that the two sovereign reput
lies were allied against common
enemy" Aguinaldo continued: I've
have been fighting fer independence a
long time, and the natives who pro-
fess to favor annexation are fnsin-
Cere 1t is merely a ruse to ascer-
tain the American views"
Asked if the FiIipinos would object
to the retention of Manila, AguinaIdo
declined to answer. Pending the
conclusion of the assembly, Aguinaldo
said that he was confident there
would be no trouble between the
Americans and the Filipinos. Aguin-
aldo complained that the Spaniards
were disseminating false reports for
the purpose of fomenting antagonism
tetween the Americans and Fill
pinos." Aguinaldo desires alb olute
independence and regards the mission
OF the Americans here accomplished
and expects their withdrawal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
SPLIT IN COLORADO
SILVER REPUBLICANS DIVIDE ON
FUSION.
TELLER HEADS A.FACTION
Senator Elected Chairman of Fusion
lists Conventio1-He Denounces
Mckinley as Enemy of Silver
Chairman Towne Makes an Ad-
dress Before Teller Element.

Colorado Springs, Sept. at the
END OF the first days meeting of the
TOUR state conventions here. the stu
alton seems no clearer than before
The chances for fusion between the
democrats, populists and the Teller
branch of the silver republican party
appear slim. According to an agree
ment reached neither faction of the
silver republicans attempted to meet
in the opera house, where Delegate
Harrls was shot and killed in the
squabble for possession o. the build
Ing. The republican fusionists
gathered in Durkee hall and chose
Senator Tellar permanent chairman
Teller made an address in which he
denounced Mckinley and his
supporters as the enemies of silver.
lie created great enthusiasm bv his
vigorous advocacy of the annexation
OF the Philippines. A committee was
chosen to meet with similar commit
tees from the democratic and populist
conventions to arrange for fusion.
National Chairman Charles A. Towne
Of Minnesota addressed the conven-
ton. The anti-Teller faction met in
COburn hall and elected Judge Dixon
chairman. Judge Hilton of Denver in
an address asserted that Teller had
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
TO REMOVE THE FAIR.
Such Move Being Agitated in the
State.

Milwaukee, Sept. 11.-Johu NJ.
True, president of the State Agri-
cultural board, and S. D Hubbard.
another member of the board. are in
the city on business connected with
the fair.
President True said. when asked as
to the move being made in other parts
OF the state to have the state far re-
moved from Milwaukee county: Yes,
1t is true that there is a good deal Of
effort being made by fair men in
different parts of the state to bring
about a removal of the fair from Mil
waukee to me other city. This move
! has been brought about. | think. as a
! result Of the feel ng that has gone
abroad the past few years that Mil
waukee did not care fer the fair and
/ that her citizens had become indiffer-
ent to its continuation here. There
IS, hoWev r, no definite step in the
direction of removal, but should it
prove that the fair this fall is not
well attended or a grand success. this
move would undoubtedly take on re-
reWed force, and the claim would
be made that Milwaukee is not the
place for it. On the other hand, if
the fair is the success we hope to see
it, that VII have its weight in the
direction Of retaining the Milwaukee
grounds and continuing the fair.
Mr.. True also stated that there are
now moro entries in every depart
ment than ever before made for the
Wisconsin fair. The exhibit of
, pigeons of every kind will be I'M
usually large and interesting. L.
A. Jansen of this city is in charge
of this department, and he has been
given the entire paddock, formerly
devoted to the dog show for his
birds, which will come from all parts
of the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
B. K. MILLER DEAD.
A Prom n=nt Citizen and Attorney of
Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Sept. BIB. K Mil
Ter, Sr., one of Milwaukee's oldest
citizens, died Monday, after an illness
Of three weeks. He had not been
feeling we'll for some time, but did
not think that there was anything
serious the matter with him until
three weeks ago, when he was forced
to remain at home and later was I'M
able to leave his room. DR.. A. J.
Burgess, who was summoned, stated
that Mr.. Miller was suffering from IL
fammation of the bladder.
Mr.. Miller was the chairman of the
gratuity fund committee Of the
chamber of commerce, and had held
that position since its inception in
1880. He had been a member Of the
chamber since 1876.
Mr.. Miller was the president of the
Bar association at the time OF his
death, a prominent member Of the
Pioneers club, being its president at
one time, and of the Old Settlers
club. At Christmas, 1896, he present
ed the Milwaukee law library with
$4,000 as memorial of his old firm Of
FInches, Lyrde & Miller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
KENNY AGAIN INDICTED.
Delaware Senator Charged with Aid
ing an Embezzler.

Wilmington, D5L, Sept. 9.-The
grand jury of the June term of the
United States district court, after
about three hours consideration Of
evidence presented by District Attor-
ney Lewis c.. Vandegrift, found a
true bill against United States Sena-
tor Richard r. Kenny, charging him
with Conspiring with William N.
B. ggs, the defaulting paying teller of
the First National bank Of Dover, to
commit an offense against the laws
of the United States
1t is alleged in the indictment that
Senator Kenny on May 6, 1896, know
ingly, W.llfully and fraudulently con-
spired with Boggs to have Boggs en-
bezzle from the bank 1850 for the
use, benefit and advantage of Boggs.
the means being a check drawn by
Kenny in favor Of S. L. Shaw, sheriff
when the sum was in excess of all
sums or amounts which Kenny was
entitled to draw, and that the payment
thereof was not then and there in any
way secured; that Kenny conspired
with Boggs on September a. 1896, for
Boggs to embezzle 5000 to pay obliga-
tons of Boggs to E. R. Cuthbert &
Co.; on May "a, 1897, to embezzle
81 ,255 to pay obligations of Bogp
William Anderson; on June 6, 1896. to
misapply $500 to pay obligations Of
Kenny to E. B. Cuthbert & Co.; on
May "a, 1897, to misapply $1,000 to pay
obligations of Kenny to Cuthbert &
Co.; On May "a, 1897, to misapply
2,095 "a for the use, benefit and adj
vantage Of Kenny and in payment of
bis obligations; on May "a, 1897. to
misapply $1,568. Is for the benefit Of
Kenny, the checks represented in the
last two items being generally charged
at some later date than that when
cashed by Boggs.
The indictment differs from that on
which Senator Kenny was tried in
July in that the conspiracy counts in
he first indictment were stricken out
1y Judge Bradford on the demurrer Of
Ieiendant's counsel. His trial took
place on counts which, generally
speaking, alleged that he aided anS
abetted Boggs in the wilful misappli-
cation of the banks money. Another
Inference between the two charges is
hat the penalty under count Of aid
ng and abetting in from five to ten
ears Imprisonment, whereas under a
conspiracy count, the Imprisonment
lot more than two years with fine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
persons were killed or fatally
wounded.
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS

At Philadelphia Joe Choynski de-
feated Joe Goddard in a six-round
| bout.
The leaders, OF the gold democracy
Of Massachusetts decided, after a
long discussion, to discontinue the
party organization.
Orders are expected ate the Brook
lyE navy yard for putting the battle
sips Oregon and Iowa in shape for a
trip to the Pacific. Ammunition is
being put on board both ships
At Toronto the sixth biennial con-
ventiOn Of the brotherhood of loc-
motive firemen is being held. There
are 600 delegates present. There is
an interesting contest for successor
to Grand Master Sargent.
Aguiaa,do's three commissioners to
the American-Spanish conference in
Paris have started from Hong Kong
and will arrive in San Francisco on
Sept. 80 as passengers On the steamer
Gaelic. These men are native Fill
ipinos, who have been appointed by
the insUrgent dictator with the per
144ACS4SA VI LIZ Ii4hCJ ICcil IOIllilduuSI
at Manila They will argue for the
independence of the Philippines.
Col. James A. Sexton, the new
commander-in-chief Of the G.. A. R.,
who has been asked by President Nc
Kinley to assist in the proposed in
vessigation of the war department,
has returned to his home in Chicago
and has announced his acceptance of
the presidents appointment.
The 51st annual session of the
Great Council Of Improved Order Of
Red Men is being held in Indianapo-
!, lis. Reports Of the officers show an
increase Of membership throughout
the United States last year of owe
10000. The finances are in a -four
! ishing condition.
The town of Jerome, Ariz., was
wiped out by fire, entailing a loss of
fully $750,0C0. Eleven bodies have
so far been recovered, while a score
or more are said to be in the ruins
or missing Over $50 residences aver
aging in value $4,000, and twenty-five
stores, saloons, ETC., of all kinds are
wiped out. The only building to es-
cape was the Meth0d st church. The
number Of people homeless is 1900.
Among those who lost their lives
are the following: A Mexican wo-
man and two children; MILFORD, I'M
dertaker; drygoods clerk, name I'M
known; two laborers, names I'M
known,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
NEW YORK PARADE ABANDONED.
Troops Unable to Stand Fatigue of a
Long Tramp.

Washington, Sept. 13.-The plan OF
having a parade in New York Of the
troops returning from Porto Rico and
those a. Mon aux Point has besn
definitely abandoned. This is the re-
suit of several c,nferences on the
subject between the president and
Gen. Miles and consultations with the
army officers in New York and
Camp Wikoff. The president decided
that it will be impracticable for the
troops at Montauk to take part. 1t
was determined to let the matter be
decided by the physical condition Of
the men. To ascertain this, the med
ical officers at the camp were called
upon, as was Shafter. All reported
that the men would not be able to
stand the fatigue Of parade before
the first Of next month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
NOTED JURIsT PASSES AWAY.
''use lhomas M. Cooley Dies at His
Home in Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor, Min, Sept. 13.-Judoe
Ihomas NJ. Cooley, the noted iurist
ana constitutional lawyer, died Mon
uay at his home. Three months ago
ne returned from private sanitarium
dC fllnt, Mich, where he had been
treated chiefly for mental weaknesses
lie was then so much improved in
rental health that he was able to
recognize acquaintance. He realized
his weak physical condition and his
falling mental abilities, and often
expressed a wish that death would
cCme. Sveral weeks ago he relapsed
into a comatose condition. During
the ensuing interval the only intelli-
gible utterance he made was once
when he inquired for his eldest son.
Judge Cooley was a New Yorker by
birth. He was born in 1924 on his
fathers farm near Attica, in which
town he received his only education.
He began the study of law in 1912
and a year later moved to Adrian,
Mich, where he was admitted to the
Do1i IL was 11OI1 CuCIS that liz Was
elected to the supreme court, and he
did not go to Ann Arbor until 1859,
when the law department was organ
lied. He was eX-chairman of the
interstate commerce commission, and
perhaps the most eminent juriss of
this country. He was universally
recognized authority on the law and
the books he has written are consid-
cred the best on the subjects treated,
Law of Torts, Constitutional Limita-
tons. Principles of Constitutional
Law and Law of Taxation, all works
that are recognized as standard au-
thoritY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
SONS OF VETERANS.
Their 18th Annual Encampment
Opens in Omaha.

Omaha, Sept. 13.-The 18th annual
elcampment of the Sons of Veterans
vas Monday called to order in this
city by Senior Vice Commander Cog
shall of Grand Rapids, Mich, in the
absence of Commandment Oar
Ling of Boston. About $50 delegates
were present. There will be a fight
ever the election Of COMMANDMENTS
clief, for which there are three prom
inent candidates-W. S. Obeder,
New York; Col. Shepard, Illinois;
Lieut.. Gov. Jones, Ohio.
The main report of the day was by
Adiu ant Gensral Bolton, who re-
viewe1 the work of the last year in
the absence of Commander-in-Chief
Darling. In this considerable stress
was laid upon the fact that
mora representatives of the order en-
listed in the war against Spain than
from any other organization. Par
ticu ar mention was made of Go. L of
the SD Michigan, which fought il
the battle of Sidney and lost many
men. Another state which furnished
companies of sons of veterans was
Minnesota. A recommendation was
made that special services be held in
commemCration of the members of the
order who have fallen in battle.
a net gain of 599 members was
made the past year, the total member
ship being at present 32,341, dis
tributed among 1,15S camps. There is
a surplus Of over s1,100 in the
treasury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
'CORTES GOES WILD
D'ALMENAS SAYS FOUR GENER-
AIS OUGHT TO BE DIsGRACED.
BUTCHER WEYLZR is ONE
Lla1co, Primo de Rivera and Ceryerl
Also Included-Tbe Announcement
Throws Senate Into Extraordinar.
1umult-Minister Of Marine Re-
ceives important Dispatch.

G-adrid, Sept. 13.-The session OF
the senate Monday was stormy. Cont
! D AImenas, challenged to give the
names Of the generals who he recent
~ said ought to lie disgraced. re-
piled: The genera S to whom I re-
ferred are Weyler, Blanco and Primo
de Rivera. l will also include Ger
vera The announcement led to an
extraordinary tumult.
The senate at Mondays session
definitely adopted the Hispano-Amer-
lean protocol.
Capt. Aunon, minister of marine
received an important dispatch from
the Philippines Monday describing
the conflict between the Spani b gun
po1ts and the insurgent foti la in
winch the former successfully pre-
vented the insurgents from landing IN
Vlsayas. According to the dispatch
tie insurgents had five vessels all
OF which We're sunk. The spaniards
mad no less, but the telegram asserts
th2t hundreds of insurgents are he
IIeFed TO nave peIished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
MUSSALMANS SLAUGHTERED 600
Investigation Increases Number of
Victims First RepCred Killed.

London, Sept. 13.-The correspond
ent of the Times at Gambia, island of
Crete, who just landed, after five days
at Roadstead, says: about 600 men,
women and children were either
burned alive or massacred in the out
break last week. Turkish troops are
row patrolling and blocking up the
streets. Mussulmans are ransackflg
the ruins of the burned quarters Of
The town where the devastation is
complete Blood is visible every
where. Such bodies OF the slain as
were not burned were removed Sun
day in carts and buried outside the
town limits"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
THOUSANDS HOMELESS
City of Tents Replaces Inflated
Town of Westminster, B. C.

Vancouver, B. c., Sept. 13.-At
Westminster Monday there were
many peculiar scenes after the fire.
On the wide open space just beyond
where TIE fearful fire stopped, city
of tents has arisen. Here the provin.
cial government and Vancouver au-
thorities are housed ir tents with all
the homeless sufferers. The victims
OF the flames have borne their ruin
stoically. The chief of police believes
the fire was started by a spark
from a steamer which ignited the
Lay on the wharf.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
800 PERSONS KILLED.
-sataI Rlotlng in Guatemala During
Recent Elections.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 13.-The steam
er Olympia, which has arrived here
from Porto Cortez, brings news of
serious rioting in Guatemala during
the recent elections, in which, it is
said, 800 were killed and wounded.
Although Gen. Morales had died
after his capture in a cave by the
government forces, his followers were
lll-content to submit to the reelection
OF President Estrada and, although in
no condition to make a strong fight
in the balloting, gathered in force at
the polls and considerable disorder
followed heated personal disputes.
Troops had been posted near all
polls and when the disorders became
extensive the order to fire was
given.
Details are lacking, but according
to the captain of the Olympia 800
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
FOURTH MUST GO.
War Department Declines Governors
Request for Postponement.

Gov. Scofeld wired the war depart
ment Saturday asking if it could
be arranged so that the departure Of
the fourth Wisconsin volunteers from
the state for the military camp at
Admission, Ala, could be postponed for
thirty or sixty days. Adjt. Gen. H. c.
COrbin replied to him as follows:
I'm view Of the present plans Of
the war department, it is impractic-
abe 10 delay tie departure Of the
fourth Wisconsin, but it is thought
that there need be no fear as to the
sanitary conditions existing in Annis-
ton"
Camp Douglas, Wis, Sept lit is
not expected now that the fourth reg
iment can be moved before Tuesday,
perhaps Wednesday. However, every
thing is now ready except transpocta
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15

stylish finish as well. Two pretty
modes for freshening up waist are
portrayed in the illustration. The
first, a fichu OF lace comes over the
shoulders, crossing in front and tieing
in a graceful bow at the back. The
other is lace collarette, with draped
silk tie at the throat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
In Vogue.

For the woman who may possess
but few changes in the way of bodices,
the perfectly plain corsage is the best
style to select. There are any number
of little accessories which may be used
to give the effect of having quite a
number of pretty waists. Dainty
over blouses, fichus, small boleros
and pretty neck FILINGS tend to bright
en- up the plainest gown and gives a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15

rived are ex-Congressman Charles A i.
Towne Of Minnesota: George Fred.
Williams, B-s.on; H. F. Bartine,
Washing, on; Congressman Charles S.
Hartman, Montana; George H. Sybley,
Chicago; ex-senator Dubois, Idaho.
Among the gold advocates are J..
Sterling NJ rton, Nebraska; Horac
White, New York; H. P. Robinson
Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
WANTS TO WE'D A NEGRO.
Scotch Lassie Comes from Glasgow
to Marry Philadelphia Coon.

New York, Sept. 13.-To wed a
colored man Scotch lassie journeyed
5000 miles across the seas on the
Allan-State line steamship Monaghan,
which arrived from Glasgow. She is
Margaret Wood, IS years old, with
light hair. blue eyes and a rosy COM
plexiOn. The man to whom she
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15

While S. A. Newbatt, a student al
the Northwestern university, was try
ing to save himself from drowning in
Lake Michigan. a would-be rescuer
threw to him a heavy plank which
struck the unfortunate boy on the
head and he drowned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
NATIONAL CURRENCY QUESTION.
Prominent Gold and Silver Advocates
Gather in Omaha.

Omaha, S pit. 13.-The opposing
forces for the coming great battle on
money are beginning to arrive and
prspare themselves for the national
curr ucy convention which begins at
the exposition today and continues
three days. Silverites who have ar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-09-15
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

H. B. Mills, Jr., with Co. I, Sd Wis
consin, at Coamo, Porto Rico, writes
% his brother, ]. H. Mills, at Black
River Falls: John T. Kingston of
the Ashland company died Friday,
July 26. His regiment had gone away
the day before so we buried him the
best we could. The rain fell in tor
rents, and there were but sixteen
present, the chaplain and 1 being the
only ones that had known him. 1t
seemed sad to see him buried so far
from home and friends We laid him
beside the two boys Of Col. L, who
were killed on the 18th. while we
were taking a pass in the hills four
miles from here"