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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
A SMOOTH FORGER.
D. d. Quinlan Under Arrest in Chicago
Makes Sensational Confession.

Chicago, April 4.-D. D. Quinlan,
who was arrested Monday as a forger,
has confessed to the police that he re-
allied a small fortune by securing
money on worthless checks. He is
wanted in New York, st. Louis, De-
troit, Cincinnati and several other
cities. Quinlan went by the name of
Charles Fast. His parents, he says,
live in Ohio, are wealthy and highly
respectable, and not aware of his
troubles. His victims were almost all
hotel men, but he swindled bankers
also. Several months ago he secured
a position to travel for E. G. Dewitt &
Co. of Chicago. The firm advanced
him money and never saw him again.
At the same time he represented the
firm of J. j. Foley & Co. He forged
his firms name to half dozen checks.
Next he was engaged as travelling
salesman for Charles Nevin of Buffalo,
n. Y, whose name he forged to a
dozen checks day while on the road.
He stopped at the finest hotels, and
when in need of money filled out a
check and passed it On the owner of
the hotel or at bank Quinlan says
he expects his relatives will come to
his rescue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
CLERK CLEANS UP $4,000.
VIII Drop His Employers Phone and
Buy Seat on Change.

New York, April 2.-Daniel S.
ploy of Lockwood, Hurd & Co., stock
brokers at No. SO Wall street, as
tonished his employers by announc-
ing that he had made $4,000 in stock
speculation since last August. and
that he intended to buy seat on the
for himself. Mr.. Peters told his en-
ployers that he had made the money
by transactions in Brooklyn Rapid
Transit. Peters is member of
Troop c and served with it through
out the war with Spain. He was con-
tinued on the pay roll of Lockwood,
Hurd & Co. during his absence at the
front, and when he came back was in
stalled in his old place on the floor
OF the exchange. His duty was to de-
liver orders from the firms telephone
to the broker on the floor. He thus
had the advantage of following the
trading of customers and many other
opportunities which do not come to
the ordinary Wall street lamb" Mr..
Peters got the ''B. R. T." tip and Dor
rowed $4,000 from his grandfather to
play it. When reporter asked him if
the story Of his good luck was true Mr..
Peters replied:
1T is true that I have made money,
but just the exact amount | do not
know myself. About $4,000, |
guess"
Mr.. Peters is "a years DID, married,
and lives in Brooklyn. Seats on the
Stock Exchange are now held at
S34, 000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
M'KINLEY WILL ATTEND.
Arrangements Completed for Renter
ment of Dead Soldiers.

Washington, April ARRANGE
ments have been practically completed
for the funeral ceremonies on the oc-
casion of the refinement in Arlington
cemetery at 2 o'clock tomorrow after
noon of the remains of about $50
soldiers and civilians who lost their
lives either as the result of wounds or
disease in the campaigns of Santiago
and Porto Rico. Full military honors
will be paid the memory of the patri-
OTIS, and all the regular troops in this
vicinity, the district national guard
and a battalion of marines will part1c-,
ipate in the ceremonies at the GENE
terry The president and most of the
officials in the city will attend the fu-
neral services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06

with the army, and the bodies of Col.
Harry c. Egbert of the 22d infantry,
killed on March 20, and other officers
who have recently fallen in battle
Gen. Wheaton has assumed com
mand OF the brigade lately commanded
by Gen. Otis. The Sd and 22d regi-
ments OF Gen. Wheaton's command arc
returning TO this city Gen. Nae
Arthur's troops are still resting At
Maloios with the exception Of two regi-
ments, the 22d infantry and so arui-
lery, which have returned to Manila
All efforts to locate the main body OF
the insurgents thus far have been un-
awaiting. Many natives are returning
from the north to Malolos without
arms. Possibly they are soldiers who
have grown tired OF fighting. Others
of those who fled before MacArthur'S
advance presumably are joining the IN
surgent force, estimated at 1000, which
Gen. Halls troops drove from Mari
quina last Friday and which has now
returned to that place, the American
troops having been withdrawn. Scouts
sent north from Malolos as far as Cal
umpit have been unable to locate
the insurgent force. They found
small number of armed natives, how
ever, and in skirmish killed three
Filipinos. Desultory firing continues
at Paranaque, south of Manila, and in
order to dislodge the persistent sharp
shooters the monitor Monadnock
shelled the town again. Gen. Otis was
warned that an outbreak Of natives in
Manila had been planned for Sunday
evening. Extraordinary precautions
were taken to prevent an uprising, but
no sign of trouble occurred.
Foreign business houses lost over
81 100000 by the destruction of IloilC
by the Filipinos before Gen Miller
captured the city Steven & Co., an
English firm, estimate their loss al
$4,000 on stored hemp. English in
surance companies will be chief losers
The French firm of jewelers., La Els
trella de- Norte, lost 100000 in prop,
| erty
| The Oceanic Mail says that the oc
| cupatlon OF the Filipino capital by
the Americans materially signifies only
| the taking of another town anc an adj
vance of few miles beyond theil
former position, but morally it as
! sumes an importance that it would b,
absurd to deny and ridiculous tt
minimize. 1t is destined to have 4;
great effect in the eyes of the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
Easter and Other Events at the Ma
tional Capital.

Washington, April 2.-fhe French
ambassador has issued invitations for
a musical during Easter week. NJ
Cambon is now in New York to re-
main over Sunday. Mr. Thiebaut,
first secretary of the French embassy,
accompanied the ambassador to New
York and sailed for Europe yesterday
on a two months leave of absence.
Ex-Secretary and Mrs. John W.
Foster have cards out for a reception
April 5 to meet the Mexican Ambas-
sador and Madam Aspiroz. This will
be the new ENJOYS introduction to Of
fetal society. The German ambassador
will dine his new colleague April 6.
The French and Russian ambassadors
will soon issue dinner cards in honor
OF Senior Aspiroz.
Mrs. Alger and her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Pike, will leave Washington
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06

Cincinnati, April 4.-The elections
in Ohio Monday were in general for
municipal and township officers.
While local issues usually control
these spring elections, yet there were
other influences in some places yester
day. At Cleveland there was a deci-
siye democratic victory on the head
of the ticket only, but it was not due
alone to local opposition to Mayor Nc
Kisson for a third term. McKisson
last year was the candidate of the
boiling republicans and democrats in
the legislature against Senator Hanna
At Columbus republican was elected
for the first time in II years. At Gin
einnati the republicans have a plu-
rality of 1000, the present democratic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
SWORD FOR FIGHTING BOB"
Capt. Evans Handsome Gift from the
Crew of the Iowa.

San Francisco, April 4-The crew of
the battleship Iowa, now lying at this
port, has just presented Robley D.
Evans, who commanded the Iowa in
the Cuban waters during the war with
Spain, with har dsome sword, accom-
panied by fitting letter. The sword
bears the inscription, Presented to
Captain Robley D. Evans, U. S. NJ, by
the crew of the U. s. s. Iowa" On the
reverse side are the words, "To our
hero-too just to take a fallen foes
We give this sword instead" These
words refer to Capt. Evans action in
declining to accept a Spanish captains
sword when it was offered him by the
commander who was brought on board
the Iowa after the battle off Santiago
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06

periOr court and two members of the
board Of city affairs. Rufus B. Smith
(rep.) for judge of the superior court
polled 30,432 votes. He had no oppo-
sition on the democratic ticket For
the board of city affairs, William Nc
Allister and Albert Fischer (reps.)
were elected by pluralities of about
5000 each.
Toledo, April 1.-The vote was the
heaviest in the history OF the city.
The returns indicate that Jones linde-
pendenD has carried the city for mayor
and the remainder of the regular re-
publican ticket has been elected.
Columbus, April 4.-The election of
Schwartz republican, over Black
(dem.) for mayor is conceded by 1900.
Schwartz is the first republican mayor
elected since 1887.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
REBELS DISHEARTENED.
FILIPINOS APPARENTLY WILLING
TO LAY DOWN THEIR ARMS.
Otis Sends Highly Welcome Cable
gram-Dewey Congratulates Amer
lean Commander.

Washington, April 4--The following
cablegram was received at the war de-
partment Monday:
Manila, April 3.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Present indications de-
note insurgent government in perilous
condition.; it's army defeated, discour-
aged and scattered; insurgents return
ing to their homes in the villages be-
tween here and points north of Malo-
los which our accommodating parties
have reached, and they desire protec-
ton of Americans. News from Wis
ayan islands more encouraging every
day. OTIS"
Dewey Congratulates Otis.
Manila, April 4.-The natives con-
tinue returning to their homes. They
are coming in all along the American
lines, and many Of them, seeing the
promises of good treatment are full
filled, are inducing their relatives to
return to their homes. Maj-Gen. Ell
well S. Otis, commander of the mill
tary forces, has received the following
message:
Hearty congratulations on the most
magnificent work of the army
Dewey"
The United States Philippine COM
mission, the last member Of that body,
Col. Charles DENLY, former minister
to China, having arrived here, will dis
cuss the situation. The commission
ers are hopeful of the restoration OF
peace, believing hostilities will soon be
confined to the habitual revolutionists.
Brlg.-Gen. Harrison Gray Otis has
sailed for home on board the United
States transport Sherman. He said
he believes the insurrection
has received its death blow.
The Sherman also has on board the
sons OF Col. John Hay, secretary of
state, and Senator Hale OF Maine, who
have Witnessed much of the fighting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
A MODERN HESTER PRYNNE.
Confesses Her Sin Before Large Dunk
ard Assemblage at Pomona, Cal

Pomona, Cal, April 4.-"Before my
God and the whole church l confess
my sins. | confess that | have broken
Gods law" The speaker was Miss
Celia OverholtZer eldest daughter of
millionaire orange grower of the
Pomona valley. The occasion was the
assemblage of the Dunkard denomina-
ton at the large church at Lordsburg
in services commemorative of Good
Friday. 1t is a modern instance of the
sin of Hester Prynne and her Puritan
pastor, Mr.. Dimmesdale, in The Scarlet
Letter. Several years the Rev. Ed
ward A. Miller was called from Phila-
delphia to the presidency of the Dunk
ard college at Lordsburg. He was
bright active young man with a wife
and two small children. Miller be-
came a power in the new college and
his sermons in the Dunkard church
were considered the most eloquent ever
heard in this valley. Among the girl
students at the college was Celia Over
hotter. She was IS when she first
met Miller, and an unusually pretty
girl. Mr.. Miller asked her to become
his private secretary, and until last
December she gave several hours
every week of the college year to cler-
zeal work in his study. Last autumn
there were rumors among the college
students that suspicious circumstances
had been observed about the presi-
dents study. The Dunkards de-
nOTncod tho rIIuorc &c faJcaboo7c apd
the congregation focked to sustain the
reputation of the popular preacher.
A few days ago, when the Dunk rds
were preparing for the observance of
Good Friday and nightly prayer meet
1ngs were in progress, Miss OverholtZ-
er aWoke her father late at night, and,
throwing herself on the floor at his
bedside, told him between her sobs
and means that at last her conscience
had overwhelmed her and she must
confess. The tenets of the Dunkard
denomination require that all sins
should be told the church, so Celia
OVerhOltzer rose in the family pew and
read her confession from sheet of
paper. Her voice was broken, and
SIohlhS ldu uOWA uST dSnSn
cheeks and she gripped the rail of the
pew to keep from Keeling. When she
had finished her white haired father
put his arms about her and held her
close while father and daughter wept
together. Over 1,50O persons were
present and all were sympathetic. 1t
was some time before the presiding
elder could recover his voice Then,
in faltering accents, he read a more
detailed confession Some one moved
the expulsion of Miller from the
church and it was carried amid tears
and. cries. Miller knew what was COM
ing. He had gone with his family to
Los Angeles few hours before, but
left note confessing his guilt and
asking the prayers of his church. Miss
Overholtzer was carried from the
church to her home in a daze. One of
her four brothers is said to be insane
with grief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
BY DIRECT VOTE.

Harrisburg, April 4-The house has
adopted resolution authorizing the
appointment of two senators and three
members to confer with the legisla-
lures of other states with a view OF
bringing about the submission of an
amendment to the constitution of the
United States whereby the president
and vice president of the United States
may be elected by direct popular
vote. This committee is to report to
the legislature in 1901.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
A HORRIBLE CRIME.

Salisbury, Austria, April 4.-The
BODY OF 12-year-old girl named Of
finger has been found in the mortuary
chamber of cemetery in this city.
An investigation shows that she had
been outraged and murdered in the
midst OF a number of bodies waiting
burial. The perpetrator of the crime
has not been discovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
FINNISH AMERICANS PROTEST.

Calumet, Mich, April 4. A monster
mass meeting was held yesterday by
Finnish Americans of Houghton coun-
ty, protesting against the abrogation
of the car of Russia of Finland's con-
stitution. The meeting was very en-
thusiastic. A chorus of 800 voices sang
American and Finnish patriotic songs
and speeches were made by several
prominent Finnish-Americans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
KILLS ANOTHER MAN.
Noted Clyde Mattox, in Self Defense,
Murders a Ranchman.

Ponca City, l. T., April 4.-Clyde
Mattox killed Lincoln Swinney.. an
Usage ranchman, here last evening
during a quarrel in which Swinney
was the aggressor. Mattox used a
knife. The case of Mattox is one of
the most celebrated in the southwest.
In 1891, when a mere boy, he killed a
negro IN Oklahoma City, o. T., in a
quarrel; was tried and sentenced to
death. He escaped from the Jail in
1893, was recaptured and sent to the
penitentiary. His mother, Mrs. S. w.
Hatch, after vainly spending a fortune
IN his behalf, appealed to President
Cleveland, who finally committed Mat
tox's sentence to life Imprisonment. A
second appeal, made to President Nc
klnley, resulted in pardon last year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
COINAGE IN MARCH.

Washington, April 1.-The monthly
statement of the director of the mint
shows that the total coinage during
March was S14,572,073, of which $12,-
1878 was silver, s2,346,55e gold and
$48,801 in minor coins. The coinage
OF standard silver dollars during the
month amounted to S1,9OO,3O1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06

Hong Kong, April At is reported
that the Chinese have captured Capt.
Henry Francis May, superintendent
Of the Hong Kong police. Two COM
panies of Welsh fusiliers went to Can
ton last night on torpedo boat de-
stroyer, sent there to protect the Brit
ish interests, and the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Fame followed at daybreak
this morning with 200 men. The Hong
Kong regiment is now under orders
70 proceed to Canton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
STEPHENSON BUYS A YACHT.

Marinette, Wis, April 4.-Ex-Con-
gresham Isaac Stephenson yesterday
purchased the handsome steam yacht
Bonita, owned by the Terrence estate
of Racine. He paid $4,000 cash for it.
The Bonita is 1913 feet long and Is foot
beam. She is fitted in mahogany with
triple expansion engines, and has
record speed of 22 miles an hour. Mr..
Stephenson and family expect to make
an extended cruise on the lakes on her
this summer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
SPECTATORS MUST PAY.
They're Compelled to Affix Revenue
Stamps to Memorandum of Sale.

Washington, April An the su-
preme court of the United States Mon
day decision was handed down by
Justice Peckham, confirming the va
lldlty of the war revenue act imposing
taxes on the transactions of boards of
trade and other similar institutions
In another case similar opinion was
rendered with regard to taxes upon
transactions at stockyards. The de-
cision requires the seller on an ex-
change to deliver to the buyer a bill
memorandum, agreement or other evil
uence of sale, showing the date, the
name of the seller, the amount of the
sale, and the matter or thing to which
1t refers. This memorandum or agree
ment must bear internal revenue
stamps at the rate of l cent for each
500 in value of the property sold. The
penalty for violating this clause is a
fine from $500 to $1,000, or imprison-
ment for six months. Two cases were
brought by Chicago brokers against
this feature of the law In either case
the governments right to tax was not
assailed, but in both the brokers de-
MED the governments right to compel
them to issue a memorandum. The
supreme court holds that inasmuch as
the memorandum is simply an instru-
ment to facilitate the collection of the
tax, the provision is a constitutional
requirement, because unless a men,
orandum were issued it would be OBJ
viously impossible for the government
to collect the tax, there being nothing
to attach the stamps to and nothing to
show the amount of tax due.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
CUBAN TELEGRAPH SYSTEM.

Havana, April 4.-The overland tel
egraph lines connecting Havana with
Santiago have just been completed,
placing the commanding general in
communication with every command
and with all the important islands.
The corps has constructed 200 miles of
line in 60 days. Secretary Alger, now
at Santiago, probably sent the first
message overland, it being to the pres
ident.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06

An order was issued, disseminating
the postofice at Gagen, Oneida county.
Mail will be sent TO Monica.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
VICTORY FOR HANNA
HIS OLD ENEMY, MAYOR M'KIS-
SON, DEFEATED.
OHIO ELECTION RESULTS

Cleveland Chooses Democratic Mayor
At Columbus Republican Is
Elected Mayor, the First in Twelve
Years-Republicans Generally Re
tain Their Strong Hold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-06
AT TER THE BRITISH
THE CHINESE CAUSING THEM
TROUBLE.
POLICE CAPTAIN CAPTURED

Capt. Henry Francis May Caught by
the elestials-British Government
Hurrying Torpedo Boats and
Troops to the Seats of Trouble
Canton in Unsettled State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-03
HOW GEORGIA TOCAROLINA
A Graphic Account Of the Great Thanks
giving Game.
Georgia Developed Surprising Strength and it Took Close
Hot Work on the Part of the Tarhees to Win From
The Crackers by Score of5 to O.
Atlanta Constitution.

gan, aided by the failure of Graves to
catch the punt, found themselves pos
sessed of the ball on North Carolina S
seven-yard line. In covering the dis
lance from the center of the field to
their point of vantage the Georgians
displayed the best headwork seem in
Atlanta during the season, taking quick
advantage Of bad plays on the part OF
their opponents anth forging around the
ends in a manner that made a Carolina
victory doubtful With the ball almost
in arms length of the goal line. McIn-
tosh was thrown into center twice in
sllccession, with no gain. and the ball
went over after tine failure of Young to
get the rquiTed five yards
GEORGIA TRIED TO PLACE KICK.
1t was evident to the Georgians that
they could gain nothing by trying the
lire. and with the oval in the centre of
the field and on Carolina's thirtv-fivc-
yard mark. Mcintosh fell back for a
place kick from the field. The hopes -
the Georgians rested on that place kick
as it would have made the score Il tie.
hut although swiftly executed, the oval
sailed off to the left of the goal post
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-03

Georgia's football season came to an
end yesterday at Piedmont Park in a
final defeat, says the Atlanta Consti-
tuition. but the victory of the Tarheel
giants was dearly bought one, and in
losing her game Georgia only added
to her reputation for grit and endurance.
North Carolina lis the victor by a
score of ) to Olive of the easiest scored
points ever made on gridiron, but dur
ing the remainder of the bitterly fought
contest Carolina had all she could do IN
keeping Georgia from scoring.
In the excellence of its defense the
team from the Old North State was SUI
perior. and when the desperate Geor-
gians twice had the oval on their oppo-
nents FIVE yard line Carolina saved
herself from defeat by this stubborn de-
termination not to yield an inch.
In point Of fast playing. frrriouss buck
ing and brilliant punting the contest yes
terday was the fairest seen an Atlanta
in years. and the crowd Of 5000 persons
locking on and feeling keen interest in
the outcome cheered the pigskin Iftians
and urged them ON to renewed effort.
Unanindful of the successive defeats
that have followed Georgia in all her
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-03
KoEHIIER Rus THRoUGH THREE MEN FoR IVES YARps

and agility in leapng over the
line when it looked as though
the entire Georgia team was around him.
was the admiration Of the Carolina con-
tingent.
The doubtful honor Of contributing the
other featuIe of the contest also fell to
the Carolina halfback. when in full view
Of the grand stand he struck Quarter
back McCutcheon in the face, violating
the rule Of a noble sport and adding the
cnly unpleasant occurrence to an other
wise delightful game. The bleaehels
stood up TO a man and demanded the
withdrawal Of the Carolinian from the
contest, hut Umpire Connell did not see
the blow delivered. aud WAS poweress
to act. 1t is needless TO say that the
rules of football admit Of smuggling under
no circumstances whatever, regardless
of proyocafion by word or deed, and il
Il the violation Of this iFon-hound com
pact from which football as a popular
sport has the most to fear.