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Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
CLARK IS ALL RIGHT
Grand Jury af Bufte ExOner-
 oteS inc Copper M0gnote.
Stafe Senator WhiteSide'S Story Of Attempted Bribery is Not Be- IieVed-Nevada'S Investigation.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 26.-Sensations came thick and fast today in the Mon tana legislature. Before the members met in joint session to vote for United States senator the grand jury reported that it had heard no evidence on which to return any indictments.
 For two weeks the grand jury has been faithfully investigating the charge of bribery made by State Sen- ator Whiteside of Flathead county, when he dramatically turned over to the joint committee thirty $1,O00 bills, swearing to high heaven that they had been given 10 him and three others by agents Of W. A. Clark of Butte to in- f1uence their votes in Cla-k's favor for the federal senate.
 Whiteside repeated his story to the grand jury and thirty-three other wit nesses were examined on all phases of the matter. One of Whitesides al- legged cc-partners in the vote selling business repudiated him hotly and dis credited him before the grand jury. Other contradictory and refutory evil dence was given, of such character that the grand jury could do nothing else than 1isbelieve Whiteside.
 The result was a sweeping and com plete vindication of w. A. Clark of Butte. His integrity and political hon. esty are established by reports of the grand jury
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
EAGAN ON THE STAND His Defense Justification and Extreme
 PrOYOcatiOn. RECITAL AT TIMES DRAMATIC
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Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
THE FILIPINO WAR.
Aguinaldo Authorized to Begin Hos
 tilities.

Manila, Jan. 21-(Via Hong Kong, Jan. 26)-The Republica, the official organ of the Fiiipinos, announces that the congress at Malolos has adopted a Philippine constitution, passed a vote of confidence in AguinaldO and empow- cred him to declare war on the Amer jeans whenever he may deem it ad- visable.
 At mass meeting of the women at Cavite yesterday it was enthusiast caIly resolved to petition Aguinaldo for permission to take the mems places in the defense of independence and to bear arms if necessary.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
grazing of sheep on government forest

grazing of sheep on government forest reserves
 After these resolutions had been ex- haust1veiy discussed the convention listened to papers by w. J. C. Kenyon of South Omaha, on Relation of the Stockyards to the Live Stock Indus try; "The Packer and the Stockman, '' by F. J. Berry Of Chicago, and The Railrpad and the Stockman,'' by M. A. DougAerty of Nebraska
 After the noon recess the reading and discussion on topics Of general in terest was resumed.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
TROUBLE WITH SAILORS.
The Philadelphia's Crew Soldering and
 DeSerting

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 26-The Phfla- delphia has no orders to sail for Sa- moa. The sulking sailors who "sol- diered" on the work of coaling have been displaced by landsmen who are rapidly storing the fuel in the bunk CTS. The ship will be ready to sail by Saturday. A number of assertions occurred from among the one-year en- listed men, who do not wish to go to Samoa, and over thirty sailors are in irons for failing to obey orders and attempted desertion.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
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Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
BRITISH STEAMER MANHATTAN

New York, Jan. 26.-The new British steamship Manhattan arrived from Liverpool today. She was built for the National line, now controlled by the owners of the Atlantic line, of which the New York Shipping company is the agent. The Manhattan is d vessel of 5000 tons gross and SPA tons net. She is fitted with all modern appliances for the cattle and cargo carrying trade and can accommodate a few passengers. She is in command of Captain Pearce, formerly of the steamship America.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
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Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
PHOENIX FIRMS GET THEM.
Contracts Awarded for Improvements
 at the Indian School.

Washington, Jan. 26.- CSpecial)- Contracts were awarded yesterday by the secretary of the interior for the building of dormitory for the Phoe- nix Indian school to J. B. Sprague for S14,600; for a sewer and water system, at the same school, to the Scovillc Plumbing company, for $13,7 ,7O9. Both are Phoenix firms.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
REGULARS SAIL FOR MANILA.

San Francisco, Jan. 26.-The trans ports Scandia and Morgan sailed for Manila this evening having on board the Twentieth United States infantry, 1900 men, Brigadier-General Lloyd Wheaton commanding. A number of the officers are accompanied by their wives and families
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
HOLDS THEM THE SAME.
A Missouri Justices Views of Bucket
 Shops and Board Of Trade.

Kansas City, Jan. 26-IJast week seventeen proprietors of bucket shops, stock and race horse pool rooms were arrested, charged with violating the city ordinance against betting on any event. Even President Moore oi the board of trade was arrested, but dis missed.
 Today Police Judge Burnham hand ed down a decision dismissing the cases. He holds that there is no ma terial difference between a bucket shop and the board of trade and that both come under the ban of the ordinances He holds. however, that the supreme court has decided that the board of trade is legal and therefore the bucket shops are legal.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
A SINKING SHIP.

Margate, England, Jan. 26.-A large ship is ashore at Longs End and is ap- parently sinking. A local Iifeboat has gone to her assistance. A heavy sea is running.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
WHITNEY BUYS EDISON.
Offers 220 for It, Payable in Bonds of
 His Electric Com mbinat.on.

New York, Jan. 26.-Mr William C.
 Whitney's planE for combining the To- cal electric light and power companies in his 25,000,000 organization are rap idly maturing. Today announcement was made of the terms upon which he proposes to buy the Edison Electric H. luminating company, which has S9,-
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
zEALANDIA SAILS FOR HOME.
Everything Believed to Be Progressing
 Well in the Philippines.

Washington, Jan. 26.-General Otis cabled to the war department today from Manila as follows: "The trans port Zealandia left today for San
 Francisco" This dispatch, like the last received from General Otis, was regarded as satisfactory because he made no mention of any change in the conditions at Manila, as he would be sure to do had there been any insur- gent outbreak.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
WILL SOON GO TO SAMOA.

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 26.-Tonight it is reported that the cruiser Philadel- phia is nearly cCale6 and it is probable that she will get away for Samoa to- morrow night or Saturday morning.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
YUMA COUNTS NEW PosToFFIcE

Washington, Jan. 26.- Special. J. A postofice has been established at Somerton, Yuma county, Ariz., with Minnie E. Case postmistress.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
A BIG RUBBER COMPANY.

Trenton, N. J., Jan. 26.-Articles of incorporation were filed with the sec retary of state today of a rubber goods manufacturing company with an au- thorized capital stock of s50,000,00
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27
CHARGES WITHOUT FOUNDATION

CHA1tGESo WIIHOUI FOUNDAIION.
 Carson, New, Jan. 26.-The inyesti- gating committee which considered the bribery charges against Assemblyman Leidy reported today, declaring the charges to be without foundation and generating Leidy in every particular.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-27

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
MARS KNOCKED OUT
LITTLE PROSPECT OF BIG WARS
HEREAFTER.
ARBITRATION is ADOPTED
Sub-Committe Of the Peace Conference
Agrees on a Report Recommending
Court OF Inquiry for Settlement of
international Disputes-Much Graf
ifcation Felt Over the Action.

The Hague, Netherlands, July %
tional peace conference held a ses-
sion yesterday under the presi-
dency Of Leon Bourgeois, Of the French
delegation, and adopted article 9 as
modified. The article now reads:
IN international disputes involving
neither a country's honor nor essen
tial ties arising from difference of
opinion over points Of fact, the sigma
tory powers deem it advisable that
parties unable to agree by diplomatic
proceedings shall institute as far as
circumstances will permit an interna-
ticnal inquiry, which shall be to facil-
itate the situation by clearing up the
questions Of fact by means of an i'm
partial, conscientious examination.
After adopting article and passing
10y second reading the five articles
dealing with commission of inquiry,
the committee adopted with slight YER
bal notifications, articles SO to sc Of
the British scheme and then adopted
the whole, bringing the labors of the
committee to a successful conclusion
Count Nigra, head of the Italian dele
gaion, On behalf of his colleagues
thanked NJ. Bourgeois, who, Nigra
said, had directed the discussions with
distinction, authority and impartial
ity" and Gin a conciliatory spirit
The committee will meet formally
Tuesday next to read the minutes OF
its proceedings, and afterward a plen-
airy meeting of the conference will be
held for the final acceptance of the
arbitration scheme.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
ELIHU ROOT ACCEPTS.
GOTHAM LAWYER WILL BE AL
GERS SUCCESSOR.
Office rendered to and Accepted by tht
New Yorker-Will Meet Pres
ident on Champlain.

Washington, July 23.-Elihu Root Of
New York has been rendered and has
accepted the secretaryship of war. Mr..
Roots telegram Of acceptance was re-
ceived shortly after noon yesterday,
while Secretary Long was with the
president. Secretary Alger had just
left. The tender Of the war portfolio
was made to Mr.. Root Friday night, af-
ter the conference at the white house
AS the president will leave for the
AdirOndacks Wednesday or Thursday
of this week, it is hardly probable
that Mr.. Root will come to Washing
ton to confer with him before that
time. 1t is regarded as more likely
that Mr.. Root will meet the president
on Lake Champlain the latter part of
the week. The announcement of Mr.
Roots appointment was made at the
war department. It was stated that
Senator Plat came to Washington
Friday evening, armed with authority
from Mr.. Root to accept in his name
the war portfolio. 1t is not expected
that acceptance will make any change
in the plans of Secretary Alger and he
will remain on duty here until the end
Of the present month being assisted by
Mr.. Meilklejohn. Secretary Alger han
confidently expected the appointment
of Mr.. Root and was very much pleased
at the presidents choice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
THREATENED TO RESIGN.
Kruger Has Serious Difference With
the Volksraad.

Pretoria, Transvaal, July 25.-Presi-
dent Kruger has been absent from the
government building since Friday
evening and it was understood that
owing to the opposition shown him by
the executive council of the volksraad
regarding the questions Of the Johnes-
burg fort and dynamite monopoly he
had arrived at the conclusion to no
longer attend the volksraad and had
threatened to resign. Monday, how
ever, a delegation, including General
Joubert. vice president, Herrin Schalk
and Bur Burger, chairman of the
yolksraad, waited upon Kruger and in
duced him to attend a secret session of
the volkSraad which lasted over three
hours. A crowd had assembled outside
the building waiting eXpectantly to
learn the outcome of what was regard
ed as a momentous session. Late Mon
day evening it was said that the volks-
raad had finally assured the president
it had the utmost confidence in him. 1t
is understood however, that most of
the members of the volksraad still diff
fer with the president on the dynamite
monopoly question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
BARABOO ELOPERS..
Father of Girl Just Too Late to Pre-
vent Wedding.

Chicago, July 25.-Miss Irene Cunr
ningham, daughter of John Cunning
ham of Baraboo, Wis, eloped with
John c. Lancy of that city Sunday and
was married in st. Joseph a few min
utes before the young woman's father
who was in pursuit, arrived. What
passed at the meeting between me
father-in-laW and son-in-law is moi
known, but the three went for trip uI
the st. Joseph river, seemingly at
peace. Mr.. Lancy and his prospective
bride stepped on board the steamer
City of Chicago of the Graham & Nor
ton line in the morning and the steam
er had just pulled out of the dock at
the foot of Wabash avenue when Mr..
Cunningham appeared on the wharf
and called on the captain to stop the
boat. The command was unheeded
and Mr.. Cunningham reached st.
Joseph on the noon train
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
SAYS HE ISN'T SICK
ADMIRAL DEWEY NOT GOING TO
CARLSBAD.
GIVES PLANS FOR FUTURE
do l Look Like a Sick Man? Do |
Look as if | Required Carlsbad
Treatment? Asks the Doughty Ad-
miral-Will Remain at Mediter-
ranean Ports Whole of August.

Trieste, Austria, July 25.-The cor
Monday visited Dewey On board The
flagship Olympia and was cordially re-
ceived. Dewey said that, although he
had received many invitations from
Americans sojourning at Carlsbad, he
had never intended going there. Look
at me-" said Admiral Dewey. do
look like a sick man? Do l look as if
| required Carlsbad treatment? I'm
quite healthy and although l will be
62 next December I feel pretty young
in health and spirits, and from my
humor you will notice that what | tell
you is quite correct. I came to Trieste
solely to recruit the health of my crew,
they having passed II months in the
tropics without break. My reception
by the Austrian officials has been most
friendly. All reports of the emperor
declining me a reception are I'M
founded. [ expect to remain in Trieste
about a week longer, and shall then
proceed probably to Naples. Further
details and plans have not been decided
upon, but the cruiser will remain dur
ing the whole of August at Mediterra-
mean ports. The last port touched in
Europe will be Gibraltar, where we will
only take on coal and stores. We are
expected in New York by Oct. 1. l
have accepted invitations to receptions
by citizens in New York and am in
possession Of a photograph of the
sword of honor given me by the Amer
lean congress-" The admiral went to
Shatteau last evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
FATAL RAILROAD WRECK.
COLLISION SMASHES CARS AND
KILLS TWO MEN.
Disaster Across Lake Monona Caused
By Breaking of Coupling and
Colliding Of Sections.
Madison July %

Madison, July p.
A special north bound freight train
of y cars on the Northwestern road
was wrecked at 800 p. m. Sunday, near
MCnona station south of Madison. Two
tramps, as yet unidentified, were
killed and a third. William Hines of
Vandalia, H., narrowly escaped with
a severe bruising. Ten cars, all empty
| but one, which was loaded with Deer
ing farm machinery, were badly dam
| aged. A wrecking crew arrived from
| Baraboo at about II p. IN. and managed
| to clear the tracks by about 6 a. m.
| Monday. Two northbound trains. one
at 10: 40 p. m. and the other at :03 a..
m. and one southbound train at $40 a.
m. were obliged to change their routes
as result Of the smashup
AS the long train was coming over
the hill near Monona Junction the
strain on the couplings was so great
that the train broke in two about q
cars from the rear. This was not OBJ
served by the trainmen and when the
front end stopped for the railroad
crossing on Lake Monona the rear end,
with the momentum acquired from
| coursing down the hill behind, crashed
into it and jumbled the cars into a pile
at the edge of the lake.
The injured man, Hines, was taken
to the Hayes hospital, where he is re-
covering from number of bruises.
which were his most serious injuries
He says that one Of the other tramps
said he had sister in Madison and
that he and his companion were COM
ing here to find work. The dead men
were taken to the Fitch morgue
Coroner Lynch Monday morning
summoned coroner's jury to hold an
inquest ON the dead men. The jurors
are Ole Myrland, Robert Lockwood,
Joe Hagan, J. Gill, w. H. Drives and
A. c. Laue. The inquest will be held
| tomorrow afternoon when the train
men will be here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27

washington, July 25.-The long
pending reciprocity treaty negotiations
between the United States and france
were brought to successful close dt
the state department last evening When
Ambassador CambOn and Commission
er Kasson affixed their signatures TO a
reciprocity treaty. It is by far the
most important treaty under the reel
procity provision Of the Dingley law
and the only one affecting trade with
a large commercial nation. The nego-
;iations were marked by rather sharp
and long continued discussions Wnlcn
lasted up to the time the signatures
were placed on the document. In the
end a spirit of compromise prevailed,
and each side conceded something. AS
a whole both sides expressed satlsfac-
ton with the general results, for while
the compromise necessitated some NIL
nor sacrifices the general effect of the
treaty will be to encourage commerce
between the two countries.
The concessions granted by the
French embrace most articles in what
is known as the French minimum tar
if. This comprises 644 heads, the
rates being on an average of about ~
per cent. below those in the general
tariff Of France. 1t was found neces-
sary. however, owing to the protests
from the French agrarian interests 70
except from this minimum list about
"a articles, chiefly agricultural pro-
.,a1 iniC
obliged to pay heed to this sentiment
and in turn Cambon made exceptions
that caused the closing of the treaty.
1t was this point that kept the negotl-
atoms in doubt for several days and 1t
was only by compromising on the ex-
tent of exceptions that an agreement
was made possible Besides the reduc-
tons given this country, the treaty is
important in keeping a number OF
minimum rates which would have been
abolished if the treaty had not been
concluded The most important OF
these are on petroleum and mineral
oils. At present these oils enter
France on a minimum rate, but had
MONDAYS treaty failed to pass, rate
would have been imposed making a
difference in duty amounting to
about $5,OO0,000. The same
is true as to cotton, which is one OF the
chief articles of shipment from the
United States duty free. Had Mon
days treaty failed, heavy duty would
have been imposed upon American
cotton. The same is also true of cop
per, rubber, iron and many classes OF
machinery. France secures important
concessions ON over 100 of the chief
products sent by France to this coun-
try. The Dingley law allows not to ex-
ceed 20 per cent. reduction as basis OF
reciprocity, but the full 20 per cent.
is not allowed on all the articles COW
cred by the treaty.
The treaty. results in placing the
United States on the same basis in
France as Great Britain and Germany.
At present these countries have the
minimum French rate while the Amer
lean goods with few exceptions have
had to pay the maximum rate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
FARMERS FLEECED.

Monticello, Wis, July pa few
days ago there came to this village two
strangers representing themselves to be
head members of a Chicago firm, They
interviewed four prominent farmers,
who signed contracts on a medicine
deal to pay certain sums after a COM
plete cure was effected. It developed
that the contracts were promissory
notes, with interest at per cent, pay
able one year from date. Containing
as they did the signatures Of four reli-
able farmers the sharpers lost no time
in presenting the notes and receiving
payment at the Bank of Monticello
The total sum of the forged nc<s
amounts to S425.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
HAL BIS FAST MILE.
He PAGES the Distance in 2:O5h-De-
troit Races.

Detroit, July 23.-Night was falling
fast as the last heat of ten hours con-
tinuous racing was trotted at Crosse
Point last evening. In spite Of two
rainy days the entire program of 20
races was completed and the attend
ance at the opening meeting of the
grand circuit was the largest on record
There were two unfinished and seven
untouched races on Saturdays pro-
gram when Starter Hoyt called the first
field at 9:45 a. m. and all are now fin
lshed except one which had to be de-
cided in Caracalla's favor because of
darkness after he had won two fast
heats. Hal BIS mile in 2:051a made
in the 2:10 pace stake is the fastest
competition mile of the year, excepting
the one by Searchlight in 2:O51a at
Denver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
INGERSOLL'S FUNERAL.
Remains TO Be Cremated and Ashes
Kept in an Urn.

New York, July 25.-Simple funeral
exercises over the body of the late
Robert G. Ingersoll will be held at
Walston, the Ingersou summer home
at Dobbs Ferry, at o'clock this after
mono. DR.. John Clark Ridpath. who
for many years was a close personal
friend of Ingersoll, will read the eulogy
delivered by Ingersoll upon his broth
er. DR.. Ridpath will also read MY
Greed" the last poem written by In
gersoll and will afterward make a brief
address. Maj. Q. J. Smith of Dobbs
Ferry, a warm friend of the great ora
tor and lecturer, will read other selec-
tons from Ingersoll's writings. Early
tomorrow morning the family will
carry the remains to Fresh Pond, Long
Island, where the body will be ere
mated. They will bring the ashes
back TO Dobbs Ferry and they will be
deposited in an urn which will be sur
mounted with a bust Of Ingersoll, to be
made from the death mask made yes
New York sculptor. The only music
that will be heard this afternoon will
be the Siegfried funeral march. The
funeral will be private and it is said
that only those who were personal
friends of long standing will attend
and representatives of societies that
believe as did the late Mr.. Ingersoll.
Mrs. Ingersoll is so i'll that she is con-
fined to her bed. The members of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-07-27
GARCIA CALLS ON MKINLEY.
Cubans Want Authority to Hold Con-
yentiOns and Elections.

Washington, July 23.-Gen. Carlos
Garcia, son of Gen. Calixto Garcia,
saw the president few minutes yes
terday, by appointment Garcia rep
resents the Cuban Republican league
His mission was to explain to the
president the aspirations and purpose
OF the league. The league desires
complete political independence of the
island at the earliest possible moment.
It's aim, however, at present is to Sc
cure authority for holding conventions
and elections for municipal officers
and, by demonstrating capacity for
holding elections and for local self
government, preparing the way for
complete political control of the island.
The league desires authority for mu-
nicipal elections early in the fall.