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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

Mr.. Wyman, disappeared and wrote
ms partner from neighboring city
advising Murray to close the stock out
as best he could. Since that time
nothing has been heard from him.
Mrs. Wyman, who is still in the city,
has not heard from her husband. wy
man and Murray. before coming to
Chippewa Falls, were in the employ OF
Marshall Field & Co. of Chicago, Mr..
Wyman being for seventeen years
head OF one of the departments in that
great establishment
AT Eau Claire suit is TO be begun by
Mrs. Ida Kidder, daughter of the late
George A Burlington and prominent
socially, to recover interest on $50, 900
worth OF stock in the Valley Lumber
company in her own behalf; and in
terest on $4,000 worth OF stock in be-
| half of her daughter, Miss Grace Kid
| der. b. A. and c. A. Burlington are
| defendants. 1t is claimed on the part
| OF the plaintiff that under the will Of
her father she is allowed the interest
| on $4,000 worth of stock and to her
! daughter the interest on $4,000. In
| the latter case principal is to be paid
| the beneficiary when she reaches the
| age of 80. The plaintiffs attorneys
| will Seek 10 show that only a portion
OF the interest due Mrs. Kidder has
| been paid, while the daughter has a
balance Of $4,000 due.
Mystery still surrounds a robbery of
! $4,000 worth of diamonds at the home
of eX-Mayor Joseph Miller in Racine
| The gems were composed of rings,
brooches and studs. Two electricians
who were working about the house
! were suspected and detained by the
police, but sweating process failed to
| connect them with the disappearance
of the jewels.
Winslow A Novel;, trustee in the
Frederick T. Day bankruptcy case,
/ says in his report to the United States
court that no moneys have been re-
| ceived or paid out on account Of the
estate. Unless objections are made
Mr.. Day by this proceeding will be
relieved from the payment of debts
amounting to S1400,000 The records
show that no creditors appeared at the
meeting and that the total expense of
these proceedings has been $40 for the
referee, So for the trustee and S1.50
for the record book, in which no
records were kept Mr. Day was
president of the Plankinton bank and
his fortune was swept away when
that concern failed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

Wilmington, Jan. l5.-Senator Gray,
democrat, was rendered compliment
LaIy dinner in this city last night
Mckinley, the cabinet and members OF
the peace commission sent letters OF
regret. Mr.. Gray said in the course of
his speech:
We i.re now in the crisis OF our his
tory, and your hearts and minds are
full OF anxiety as TO a proper settle
ment OF the rlomentous issues which
have resulted from the war with Spain
| ardently desired that we might es-
cape the necessity of taking the Philip
pines and know the president is equal
iy anxious to the same end. UneX-
pected conditions have been created,
however, and duties have sprung up
which should not be evaded by lie
United States. The performance of
duty is sometimes not only unpleasant,
but has dangers attendant upon it;
nevertheless, a brave man AID a brave
nation will not shrink from it on thai
account On the other hand, if the
American sentiment did not justify a
return Of the islands to Spain, no
more could it justify leaving them a
dereict in the eastern ocean. Europe
would acQuieSce in our taking them,
but they would not stand by and see
them in a helpless condition OF an
archy and disorder without Selling the
opportunity to aggrandize themselves,
and SO it is thought best by the presi-
dent to take a cession Of their sover-
eighty from Spain and hold it in trust,
to be administered in conformity with
those high ideals and liberty loving
traditions which animate and glorify
the history Of our country. Now that
we have the Philippines it does not fol-
low that we are committed to
a colonial policy or to
violation of those principles Of liberty
and self-goveTnment which must al
ways remain American ideals, if our
free Institutions are to endure. No
country, and this country least Of all,
can afford to trample on its IDEALS.
have no fear that it will do So With
out assuming any right TO speak for
the president l think | can say ne fully
appreciates the duties and responsible
ties of the situation and that he is
committed to no policy calculated TO
discourage, much less strike down, the
aspirations Of liberty-loving people
all over the world. l should be false
to my sense of justice and to the pride
which [ feel as an American if | did
not declare my confidence in the patTi-
otism and purity of purpose OF McKin-
ley. He is no usurper of power, no
stranger to American institutions, but
one of the American people, and it
would be strange, indeed, if he did not
show to the fullest extent a love of our
constitution and the principles that I'M
derlie 1t. When the treaty is ratified
no policy can be adopted without the
sanction of congress. And the Amer
lean people Will determine, through
their representatives, what relations
they shall sustain towards the Philip
pines"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
TELEGRAPHiC TICKS.

A close censorship is being main
tanned over cablegrams at Manila.
Capt. Dan Knox, one Of the first res
idents of La Crosse, was found dead in
bed.
George Gemunder, one of the most
expert violin makers in the country, is
dead at Astoria, l.. l., aged SO.
In London William Plunkett, baron
of Dunsanny, representative peer for
Ireland since 1893, is dead, aged As.
King Oscar is suffering from intiu-
enza and in consequence number OF
court ceremonies have been aban-
doned.
Justin Buckley, aged 70, is dead at
Alton, Ill. He occupied the chair Of
church history at Shutleff college, Bap-
fist, for 81 years.
At Battle Creek, Mich, Prof. G. H.
Bell, aged rs, teacher in the Seventh
Day Adventist college, was killed by a
kick from a horse.
The Prussian diet was opened with a
speech from the throne, IN watch En-
peror William said the financial situa-
ton continued favorable and the pros
perity of the country is visibly grow
The United States transport Grant,
formerly the Mohawk, having on board
the 14th infantry and battalion of the
18th infantry, will sail at once from
New York to the Philippines via the
Suez canal. The Grant will reach Ma
Mia some time within and 80 days.
Gen. Lawton, who has been assigned to
the Philippines, will take passage with
his staff aboard the Grant.
ing.
The trial of young Jesse James, son
of the noted border outlaw, under in
dfctment for completely in the robbery
Of the Missouri Pacific train at Leeds.
Mo-, in September last, has been post
poned till February 16.
Gen. Menocal and ex-Superintendent
McCullagh are examining 800 appH-
cats for positions on the Havana police
force. About so patrolmen have been
accepted so far. Some former Spanish
officers are among the applicants.
Surgeon General Sternberg, who has
just returned from visit of inspection
of the United States military camps in
Cuba, says the sanitary condition of
the troops now stationed in and near
Havana, Matanzas and Pinar del Rio
is very good.
In Baltimore Miss Anna Mary Hoeke
Schley, Is years old, second cousin of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

only $4,000. The fire started in
the coal room and soon after it was
discovered flames spread over the en-
tire plant. A few hours later nothing
but tie walls were standing. Only part
OF a large stock of cutters and har-
Eesses on the first floor could be
saved. Nearly 1000 sets of wheels and
new buggies that were stored away in
The building and in the workrooms
We're burned, together with a large
amount of other material and machin-
cry, ABOUT $4,000 had been expended
in improvements during the past sum
mer. The building was three stories
high and covered a space of 40 feet
square. The fire throws 80 mechanics
out Of employment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
TO MEET IN GAINESVILLE.
Badger Cyclists Will Race Next in
that City.

Milwaukee, Jan. 17.-At the meeting
Of the Wisconsin division of the L. A.
as the city for holding the next state
meet. L. L. Hall Of Ripon, H. P. An
drae of Milwaukee and J. R. Jeffris of
Racine were selected to represent the
division at the national assembly in
Providence. Frank NJ. Harbach Of Mil
waulee was elected state Handicapped.
The report of the secretary treasurer,
Ryan, showed large falling off in the
membership and small balance in tie
treasury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
WISCONSIN BRIEFS.

| The Kenosha county board voted to
| decline the offer Of q. G. Simmons to
erect a memorial in honor Of the dead
soldiers of Kenosha city and county.
| 1t is probable that Mr.. Simmons will
erect the memorial entirely at his own
expense.
| Charles A. Crooke is dead in Ocono-
| ufacturer of tinfoil, and the pioneer
producer of that article in the United
| States He was a New Yorker, and
his remains will be shipped to Pough-
keepsie for burial.
L. Smith of Houghton Point was a
| Ashland on his return from Dawson
| City He was one of the Washburn
| party that left over a year ago. Mr..
Smith is much pleased with his pros
poets there and intends to return 10
the Klondike as soon as possible.
At La Crosse, H. B. Callahan is deau,
aged so. He was commonly known as
Boss" Callahan, having been a bridge
builder and general contractor ever
since coming to La Crosse in 1851.
His first wife was a sister of S. D.
Hastings, Sr. Of his family but one
daughter is living, Mrs John kellogg.
Cora Frye, who was arrested in
Hurley, because her hair resembled
a blonde lock in the possession of a
Chicago detective, was sent home at
the expense of the state of Illinois
after many apologies had been made
by police and county officials for her
detention. Clara Williams, is it said
has confessed to the charges on which
the Wisconsin girl was arrested.
John Garvy, chief OF police of Men
asha, was found drowned by wor.,-
man of the Winnebago Paper mills,
who was engaged in raking out the
fume guards. Garvy was last seen
in the vicinity of the head race of the
mills. 1t is conjectured that he missed
his foothold. He was 40 years of age
and had acted as chief of Menasha
for seven years. He is survived by
wife and eight children.
At GAINESVILLE the will of the late
Mrs. Charles T. Wilcox, who was
murdered Dy neT husband, has been
filed. Prior to her marriage to Mr.
Wilcox she was the wife OF Francis
Dano. She left Mr.. Dano, now dead
her gold-headed black silk umbrella
Her property and personal effects, val
ued at $4,000, she left TO a brother and
sister
A bold attempt to steal q cars of
wheat was nipped by officials of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railroad. The grain was mostly the |
property of the S. Y. Hyde Elevator |
Company and the W ". Gargill Com |
pany at La Crosse and the cars were /
diverted from their original con-
signees by the substitution Of bogus
way bills. Just about the time the
deal was nearing contamination the !
swindlers weakened. Warrants are
out for the way bill forgers.
The firm of Wyman & Murray, who
opened dry goods store at Chippewa
Falls In September, has been closed
,ut by Charles c. Lay Of Chicago Just
before Christmas the head of the firm,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
WESTERN DEBATERS.
Intercollegiate Championship
Stake in the Arbor Contest.

Evanston, Ill, Jan 13-rhe first de
bate between Northwestern univer-
sity and the University Of Michigan
to be held under the rules of the cen
trail debating league, established las,
year, is to take place in Ann Arbor to-
day. Northwestern will be represented
by Andrew Cooke, E. r. Perry and
Charles Lederer. Cooke and Perry
have an unbroken' record of vic
tories in debate at Northwestern
Lederer was the alternate in the Chi
cago-Michigan debate in 80 and wor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
EAGAN CONSULTS ALGER.

Washington, Jan. lin answer &C
a direct question Secretary Alger yes
terday said that the war department
had taken no action, in the case OF
Commissary General Eagan, but de-
clined to say word as to his inten-
lions in the matter The commissary
general yesterday spent some time
closeted with the secretary. 1t is
stated that Gen. Miles will not prefer
charges against Gen. Eagan, but in
with the matter in its own way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

The legislature reconvenes at II this
morning, when Speaker Ray will
name the house committees.
/, is reported that the chairmen of
some OF the more important commit
tees will be: judiciary, W. S. Wheeler,
Rock; railroads, ]. w. Thomas, Chip
pewa; finance, banks and insurance,
B. A. Burlington, Eau Claire; education,
L. b. Dresser, Polk; state affairs, T. j.
McGrath, Brown; taxation. A. r. Hall,
Dunn; cities, Francis Keene, Milwau-
kee, public lands, Andrew Jensen
Waupaca: claims, j. NJ. True, Sank;
corporations, Henry Overlook, Door.
roads and bridges, H. n. Policy, Lau
Claire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
Necessary to a choice

II is probable that at least one form
al and one informal vote will be taken
in the caucus, and then adjournment
be forced.
AT the caucus Mr. Quarles will be
placed in nomination by Assemblyman
Rusk of Chippewa Falls while Senator
Julius E. RoehT of Milwaukee will
make the seeonding speech. Senator
James j. McGillivray Of Jackson will
name Mr.. Babcoek and Assemblyman
Philo 4. Orion of La Fayette will also
speak. Assemblyman T. J. McGrath,
whose eloquence and earnestness two
years ago secured favorable vote on
the bill for the Green Bay reformatory,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
VICTIMS OF BLIND TIGER.

Little Rock, Jan. 17.-Reports re-
county, state that farmer named Ho-
gan, DR.. Simpson, a physician, E
l.. Hayes, owner of an extensive zinc
mine, John Fout and two others whose
names are unknown died the last few
days. ALI were apparently in robust
health when they were suddenly
stricken and died a short time after
the attack. Several others were saved
by prompt medical attendance. 1t is
thought the deaths were due to bad
whisky purchased at a blind tiger"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
BATTLES FOR T0GAS
CONTEST IN PENNS1LVA ANA
OPENS IN EARNEST.
ANTIQUITIES ARE ACTIVE
Result OF First Ballot Awaited With
Keen INTERESTINGLY Contest in
West Virginia for Senator Faulk-
ner's Seat-Dayis to Succeed Him
self The Fight in Delaware.

Harrisburg, Jan 17.-Ihe battle for
United States senator opens in earnest
today with the taking of the first ballot
in the senate and house. The fight is
between Quay, Backed by the 109 SEN
ators and members who took part IN
the republican caucus; George y.
jerks, the Brookville candidate of the
democratic caucus, and half dozen
"fayoTite senators" nominated by the
anti-Quay republican legislators.
With the democrats and anti-Quayites
voting for their candidates, the indica-
tions are that there will be deadlock
After Faulkner's Seat.
Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 17.-John
b. Floyd of this city, who has been ac-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

Admiral Schley and daughter of the
late Col. William Louis Schley, poet,
lawyer and veteran of two wars, killed
herself while temporarily deranged
According TO Brigadier General
Gomez, member of the Cuban
commission now in Washington,
the Cuban army is to receive three
years pay, s40,0OO,O0O probably being
advanced by the United States for the
purpose, with customs of Cuba as Sc
curity for repayment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
GEN. BROOKE'S ADVISORS.

Havana, Jan. 17.-Gen. Brooke yes
teTday announced the following ap
pointments TO the newly constituted
cabinet of advisers TO the administra
ton: Department of government,
Domingo Mendez Capote; finance.
Pablo Desvernine: justice and public
instruction, Jose Antonio Gonzalez;
agriculture, industry, commerce and
public works, Adolfo SaenZ YaenZ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
SICK MEN FROM MANILA

San Francisco, Jan. 1S.-The Ohio
arrived yesterday with 500 men from
Manila, most of them stray soldiers,
who were either going home ON fur
Tough or convalescents. The LIST Ne
braska regiment was the most largely
represented among the sick men, al
though there were a number from the
18th Minnesota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
PROF. FAVILLE DEAD.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 17.-Prof. Al
den Gage Faville, well-known in must
cal circles throughout the state, dice
yesterday after long illness, aged 6
years He was the founder of thu
Arion musical society of this city an(
prominent member of the masonic
order
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
QUIET AT MANILA.

Manila, Jan. 1.-THE situation here
is improving. A native engineer at
the waterworks, outside the lines, was
murdered Thursday by an organized
gang of thieves. The native author
tiles are investigating the affair, but
the Filipinos disclaim any knowledge
OF the outrage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
YALE'S NEW PRESIDENT.

Columbus, O., Jan. ia special
from Morgantown, w. Va, says pri-
vate advices from Lexington, Va, say
that William L. Wilson, ex-congress
man and president of the Washington
and Lee university at Lexington, has
been chosen president of the Yale
college and will accept the position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

the oratorical prize at the university
that year. The question will be:
Should the United States Maintain a
Much Larger Navy Than She Has at
Present? Northwestern debaters
will have the affirmative. The win
ners will meet the victors of the Chi
cago-Minnesota debate for the finals in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
WILL AID FERD PECK.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 17.-Howard J.
Rogers OF this city, deputy state super
intendent of public instruction, has
been appointed director of the depart
ment of education and social economy
for the United States at the Paris ex-
position of 1900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION.

Kokomo, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE resi-
dence of Charles Null was wrecked by
a natural gas explosion last night and
three women were badly burned, one
fatally. The explosion was caused by
into which Mrs Null went with a
lighted lamp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
TRAIN ROBBERS CAUGHT.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Jan. Thames Gill
more. John Allen and Harry Howard
under arrest here for robbery. have
been identified by Minnesota detectives
as the three men who robbed the Great
Northern train Nov. 10 five miles west
of Fergus Falls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
TABULES BY THE MILLION.

New York, Jan. IA statement is
sued by the Ripan Chemical Co. she's
that the sales of Ripan's tabules dur
ing the year 1898 exceeded seventy
millions and that the sales in January
are at rate exceeding five hundred
thousand a day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
SHE MAY BE LOST.
The Ocean Liner Marquette Seyera
Days Overdue.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE Atlantic
transport liner Marquette, which left
London for New York Dec. 20, has not
yet been reported. Anxiety is felt for
her safety, as she has now been Is days
at sea. She carried crew of $50 and
had II cabin passengers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
MONROE FACTORY BURNS.
Fitzgibbons Bros Carriage Works in
Ashes-Loss, $50,

Monroe, Wis, Jan. 15.-Fitzgibbon
Bros carriage works. the largest man
ufacturing plant in this city, was to-
tally destroyed by fire that was dis
covered at 4 O'Clock Saturday morning
The loss is $50, and the insurance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

The volume of business handled by
the savings bank department of the
London postofice has grown to enor-
nous proportions, and at present the
staff Of the Central Savings bank
numbers more than 1880 persons
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

had fourteen years in congress, and
before going to Washington served his
state as lieutenant governor. Many
members of the Texas congressional
delegation were present at the in
auguration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

Austin, Texas, Jan. 13.-Governor
Savers was inaugurated with pomp
and ceremony yesterday. Mr. Savers
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WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

Mrs. John H. Powers OF Barapoo,
whose husband is editing the blue
book this year, will soon go to Salt
Lake City to visit her daughter, the
wife of a prominent lawyer of that
place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
CHICAGO MARKETS.

ing, highest, lowest, and closing prices
of produce Monday at Chicago:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
BOTH AGAINST EXPANSION

In a Speech al Banquet in dis Honor
at Wilmington, Senator Gray Says
That Mckinley Does Not Desire
That This Country Retain The Phi
lppines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
COMBINATIONS NEXT
ACUTE STAGE IN SENATORIAL
CONTEST.
STEPHENSON STOCK RISES

But QuaTles Men Continue 10 Main
tain an Air OF Conidenee-Guess
al First Vote in Tomorrows eau
cus-Cook Thought to Be Showing
More Strength.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
SAVERS NOW GOVERNOR.

Well Known Texas Congressman Be-
comes Executive of His State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

Mrs. Jennie Howard, formerly Miss
Jennie Farrell of Madison, VINO COM
mitted suicide at Marinette, was head
cutter for Mrs. Scott, a fashionable
dressmaker Of La Crosse from 1893 to
1894, and went there again in 1896 to
locate, but found the field well filled.
She was cheerful yet reserved, says a
La Crosse report. She willed her
property, $4,000, to J. P. Towne, an
Edgerton lawyer Notwithstanding the
fact that she has very near relatives
living. The tragedy is tinged with
romance. so it's said.
Herbert Copeland Aver Of Chicago
is dead at Newark, n. J.. He was the
son of John V. Aver, one of the earli-
est settlers Of kenosha and partner in
the iron firm of Hale, Aver & Co. Mr..
Ayers father came west in 1859. He
had married New Orleans girl
against the wishes Of his parents in
Massac husetts. He failed in bust
ness in the south, and was sent a
clipping not long after
coming to Chicago telling of the. sup
posed death Of his wife and infant
child. Twenty years later he went
south, and found that his first wife
and son were living. He gave them
OF his wealth, arranged divorce, and
took the son, who was Herbert Cope
land Aver, to Chicago to be partner
in his business. Ten years after the
lire the elder Aver died, and later tie
neartened, spent his time travelling.