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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

Kansas City, Nov. 28.-Bert Repine
of Nashville, Tenn, won the 48-hour
bicycle race that began in Convention
hall Tuesday last, establishing new
record for 48 hours. The distance COW
cred was 9611a miles, which is 81 1-6
better than the previous record for
similar contest. Charles w. Miller Of
Chicago, the heretofore unbeaten
champion Of endurance races, made
determined effort to maintain his SUI
premacy, but a series of accidents on
the track, punctured tire, broken
crank, and another mishap, caused him
to lose ground he could not recover
from the lucky Repine and equally
lucky Swede, Oscar Julius, who rode
without slip or mishap. julius fin
ished second to Repine, one lap behind
and Miller finished a lap behind the
Swede. Young Gus Lawson of Ch1ca-
CO. eighteen years old, who rode 40
hours with the leaders, withered under
the hot pace of the last day
and finished laps behind the
leader. Boston's flying Dutchman, -
Frank Waller, was a bad fifth, finish
ing three-quarters of mile behind
Repine Six others of the eleven start
ers had dropped out earlier in the race.
John Chapman of Atlanta and Oscar
PIummer of Kansas City fell out after
the eighth hour. Fred. Nelson of Chi
cago went out on the second day, John
Lawson of Chicago fractured collar
bone by fall and retired after having
ridden 324 miles. Ed Lingenfelder OF
Chicago and L. H. Niederhofer of Min
neapQlis went off Monday afternoon
after having covered over 500 miles and
earning a share of the purse. Miller
gained three laps on the leaders Mon
day by clever sprinting. Repine also
tried hand at sprinting in the even
ing to the strains of Dixie by brass
band and gained lap before his COM
petitors realized what he was doing
The final score at 9:35 stood: Repine
961 miles, laps; julius 961 miles,
laps Miller 961 miles, laps; Lawson
900 miles, 10 laps; Waller $50 miles,
laps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

The Methodist Episcopal church con-
John HI. Vincent presiding.
At Grand Rapids, Mich, Gen. Israel
C. Smith, aged 60 years, was instantly
killed by the accidental discharge of
his gun while hunting.
1t is reiterated at Berlin that the An
glo-German agreement has secret
clauses referring to south Africa which
will eventually allot Tiger bay to Ger
many.
The Nissan fly has made it's ap-
pearance in the wheat of Indiana and a
failure even more pronounced than
that of this season seems imminent for
next year.
George w. Cooper of Columbus, Ind.
who twice represented his district in
congress, died in Chicago Monday night
form complication of diseases follow
ing a surgical operation.
At Chicago the five story brick ware
house at 1872 Kinzie street, occupied by
the Morse Johnson Broom Corn Stor-
age company was completely destroyed
by fire Monday night, loss $125,000.
The prize fight at New York between
Bob Armstrong of Chicago, colored,
heavyweight, and Jim Jeffords of Cali
fornia, which was slated for 25 rounds
ended abruptly in the third round,
Jeffords being counted out.
At Memphis the fight between Cas-
per Leon Of New York and Johnnie
Richie of st. Louis resulted in a draw
after the fourth round. Leon broke
his arm in the third round when he ap-
peared to have his opponent going.
Hubert G. Taylor, a lawyer, was ap-
pointed temporary receiver for the de-
funct Franklin Syndicate bank of
Brooklyn. According to a shareholder,
the liabilities exceed 100000, the as
sets being about $4,000 cash in the
hands of the police.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
ANTI-IMPERIALISTS MEET.
Ex-Gov. Boutwell, Scores Mckinley S
Policy.

Boston, Nov. pat the New Eng
land anti-Imperialistic league annual
meeting Saturday the principal speech
was made by ex-Gov. George S. Botell
who roundly scored the administration
for its policy in the Philippines and de-
clared if President Mckinley is a can
didate next year on plat
form embodying the present
policy he may be as surprised the
morning after election as Van Buren,
was in 40 when he thought he was
elected, while he had received the votes
Of only five states. A resolution was
adopted that ministers Should be asked
TO present the topic of the war in their
Thanksgiving day sermons. Officers
were elected including George S. Bout
well, president; Irving Winslow, sec
rotary; Francis A. Osborne, treasurer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

Milwaukee, Nov. 2S.-Henry G.
Payne says the Wisconsin members
will present at the meeting of the ma
tional republican committee in Wash
ington, Dec. II, resolution recon-
mending change in the representa-
ton of future republican national con-
ventions on the following basis: Each
state to be entitled to four delegates
at large and one additional delegate
for each 10000 votes or majority frac-
ton thereof, cast at the last preceding
presidential election for republican
electors, and four delegates from each
organized territory and the District of
Columbia. If the plan proposed by
Mr.. Payne De adopted by the conven-
Arkansas s, Florida 5, Georgia 10, Lou
isiana 6. Mississippi 5, South Carolina
5; total, 40, instead of 124, as under the
present apportionment Other de-
creases would be: Colorado 1, Idaho
/. Nebraska 2, Nevada l. North Caro-
lina2, Tennessee 5, Texas 9, Utah /, Vir-
ginia 6, Wyoming 1. The increase
would be California 1, Connecticut 3,
Illinois Z, Indiana 6, Iowa 7, Maryland
2, Massachusetts 2, Michigan 5, Mime
sofa 5, New Hampshire 2, New Jersey
6, New York IA, North Dakota 1, Ohio
II, Oregon 1, Pennsylvania Is, Yer
mont 1, West Virginia 2, Wisconsin T.
The representation of other states
would remain as now and the total
number of delegates would be S94 as at
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
OBTAIN THE WRIT.
SUPREME COURT GRANTS PRAYER
IN PLANKINTON CASE.
Madison, Nov. %.

Madison, Nov. %.
The motion for an alternative writ OF
mandamus in the Plankinton bank case
was granted by the supreme court Mon
day, returnable on the first day of the
next assignment. The writ calls upon
Judge Johnson of the circuit court OF
Milwaukee county to show cause why
his order appointing Irving M. Bean as
assignee of the PlankintOn bank shall
not be rescinded and an assignee ap-
pointed who will work in harmony with
the creditors and their attorneys. This
is the second time that the supreme
court has issued writ of mandamus
to Judge Johnson in the Plankinton
bank case In the former case the cir
cult court was compelled to take Ine
back track and admit the examination
of the report of the assignee.
The following cases were argued in
the supreme court:
Morgan, respondent, VS.. City Of
Rhinelander, appellant; argued by l.. j.
Billings for appellant, and submitted
on brief for respondent.
Sweain, respondent, VS.. Donahue ct
al, appellants; argued by John Van
Hecke for respondents, and submitted
on brief for appellants.
Quint, respondent, VS.. city of Merrill,
appellant; argued by M. c. Porter for
appellant, and by E. Nj. Swart for re-
spondent.
Mass respondent, VS.. Schulz appel
liant; argued by E. M. Swart for appel
liant, and by w. G. Hoffman for re-
spondent.
H. w. Wright Lumber Co., respond
ent, VS.. Hixon ct al, appellants; argued
by A. H. Reid for appellant, and by g..
NJ. Swart and 7. w. Spence for respon-
dent.
Emerson, respondent, VS.. Pier, appel
liant; argued by Harriet H. Pier for ap-
pellant, and by M. c. Porter for re-
spondent.
Motion to advance case of Rickelson
VS.. City of Milwaukee on calendar
granted and case set for first assign
ment in January.
Motion for alternative writ of man
damus in case of state eX. rel, Fourth
Nat. Bank of Philadelphia VS.. Johnson,
Judge of the Milwaukee County Circuit
court granted.
The court adjourned till Dec. Is when
the following cases will be argued:
No. $50, and Nos. 142 to It's except Nos.
ISL, 154, 169 and 172
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The general
currency bill prepared by the republi-
can caucus committee appointed by the
last congress has received it's final revi-
sion at the har DIS of the members and
will be given to the press this after
noon after a copy has been mailed to
each republican representative in cor
gress. The measure represents the
unanimous conclusion of the committee
and will be called ID for consideration
- the caucus of the republican mem
hrs of the house which is be held prob
cC,y next Saturday. Accompanying
the bill is a report setting forth at
length the reasons and necessity which
in it's opinion exist for the proposed
legislation. The Evening Star today
prints the following as some of the
chief features of the bill which in the
main is probably fairly accurate. can
onendment to the coinage laws making
IS SIS grains of gold, 900 parts fine, the
Standard coin measure. An amend
- ert to the greenback reissue act OF
1878 providing that those treasury notes
"hall beredeemed with gold and when so
deemed shall not be reissued except
n exchange for gold. This provision
will prevent the operation of the end
less chain which has hitherto been a
means to raid the gold reserve. An
amendment to the specie resumption
act and directing the maintenance of
the gold reserve at not less than $780,
100000, the maintenance of the reserve
at that figure now being entirely dis
cretionary with the secretary of the
treasury. An amendment to the ma
tional bank authorizing banks to be
organized with capital stock of S25,-
600. At present the minimum is $780,
600. Another amendment to the same
act authorizes banks to issue notes to
par value of bonds they have on de-
post to secure circulation. At present
the limit is 80 per cent. The third
amendment to this act reduces the tax
alton on bank circulation to ITO per
cent. This tax is to pay the expenses
of engraving and printing notes. The
present rate more than meets this ex-
pense."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
WIGHTMAN MUST SERVE.
Aged Fond du Lac Murderer Is Found
Guilty.

Fond du Lac Nov. 2S-The jury in
the case of George Wightman, charged
with numbering Clarence Updike,
brought in verdict Monday of murder
in the first degree after being out only
seven minutes. The aged prisoner will
not be sentenced for several days. The
jury decided that he was sane when he
did the shooting. When the verdict
was read in court Wightman was the
most unconcerned of those present.
The defendant is 81 years of age and
has been confined in the county jail for
nearly a year and half. Wightman
shot and killed Clarence Updike as he
thought Updike was alternating the af-
fections of his wife.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

issue up TO the par of the bonds, un-
subjected to additional tax on the 10
per cent. extra circulation, will re-
suit in their Immediately taking out
their additional circulation for the pur-
pose of profit. Business credits will be
extended and adjusted to correspond
with such increase of the currency,
and practically the same elasticity will
characterize our bank note issues then
as now. With the advent of panic
We would have no additional means of
lessening the necessity of a call upon
the business community to furnish, by
the repayment of loans, practically the
bulk of the deposits drawn by fright
ened depositors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
HEARING IN INDIAN GIRLS CASE.

Cedar Rapids, Nov 2S.-A petition
of Lelah-Puck-Kah-C was filed in
the federal court Monday by ]. w.
Lamb, attorney for the Indians on the
Tama reservation. The papers will be
forwarded TO Judge Shiras at Dubuque,
who will order hearing. Lelah-Puck-
Kah-Chee is an Indian girl who had
been kept in schools by the Indian
agent and for whom the Sacs and
Foxes were said to be disposed to make
trouble, even to the extent of taking
the war path.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
ACTOR AND AUTHOR DEAD.

Galveston, Nov 2S-Charles Cogh-
Ian, English actor and author, died
here Monday of gastritis, aged Sc. He
had been i'll at Galveston some time
The remains will be shipped to Prince
Edwards Island, Coghlan's former
home. Coghlan was born in France of
English-Irish parentage. Although
educated for the bar, he never followed
that profession. He became an actor
when young man and his rise was
rapid both in Europe and America
He was the author of several success
full plays, among them being Jocelyn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
COMBINATION FAILS.
William C. Whitney and Other Capital
lists Withdraw

Philadelphia, Nov. 2S.-The Evening
Bulletin says: The plans to control
all the independent telephone COM
panies of the United States, and COM
bine these with the great telegraph
companies and five Atlantic cable COM
panies, for which purpose the Tele-
phone, Telegraph & Gable company of
America was incorporated Nov. 9, with
a capital of s3O,OOO,0OO received a Sc
we're blow Monday by the withdrawal
from the scheme of William c. Whit
ney, Thomas F. Ryan, Anthony N. Bra
dy, William L. Elkins, P. A. B. Wide
ner and Thomas Dolan, men whose
support made the success of the en-
terprise possible and whose opposition
or Indifference may be fatal to its ex-
istence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
OHIO FARMER KILLS OFFICER.

Mansfield, O., Nov. 2S.-Intense ex-
element prevails near Chicago juno
ton over the murder Monday after
noon of Constable William Smith and
the probable fatal shooting of Marshal
]. T. Conklin of Plymouth by Ezra
Moore, farmer on whom they at
tempted to levy an execution. Sheriff
Ronk has gone to the scene with
posse determined to take Moore dead
or alive Moore later made his escape.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

When the offer of Tammany hall be-
came known in Philadelphia repre-
sentative of the newspaper telegraphed,
insisting on burying Anthony. Croker
sent for the manager of the burial COM
pany and told him Tammany hall
wanted to pay 5000 toward the ex-
penses. It was agreed this amount
should be added 10 that the newspaper
promised to pay and the marine be CIV
en- a more imposing funeral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
COLORADO EX-GOVERNOR DEAD.

Galveston, Nov. 28.-Samuel H. Ell
bert, ex-governor of Colorado, is dead
here. He had been in failing health
for some time. Elbert was born in Lo-
gan county, Ohio, in 1888. He was a
delegate from Nebraska to the conven-
ton which nominated Lincoln for
president In 1866 President Grant
Ebert governor of the terri
tory of Colorado. He was elected
chief justice of the supreme court of
the state when Colorado was admitted
to the union in 1876.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
TWILL BE BRYAN AGAIN.
Croker Says Nebraska Man Will Be
Nominated.

New York, Nov. 2S.-Richard Croker,
who is to sail for Europe today, said:
L want to say before my departure for
Europe that William J. Bryan will be
the standard bearer of the democratic
party in the next national campaign
and that the fight will be made against
trusts and imperialism. Bryan is the
only man to lead such a fight; Tamma-
ny hall will give him heartiest sup
port, you may rest assured of that. No
running mate for Bryan has been Sc
lected as yet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
BRYAN GOING TO CALIFORNIA.

Lincoln, Nov 2S.-William J. Bryan
has decided to spend the winter in Lex
ington, Cal, seeking the rest Of which
he feels the need after the eXhausting
he made in his own and
other states prior to the late elections.
will be absent at least six months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
MAJOR HOWARD'S FUNERAL.

Omaha, Nov 2S.-The remains of
Major Guy Howard, son of Gen. o. O.
Howard, who was killed. in the Philip
pines Oct. q, arrived Monday. Shortly
after ward a trtln arrived from the
east bearing Gen Howard and family
The funeral today will be strictly
private
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
VENEZUELAN REVOLUTION.
Gen. Castro With 4,500 Men to Oppose
Advance of Hernandez.

Caracas, Venezuela, Nov. 2S.-Gen-
eral Castro left here for Valencia where
has assembled about $500 men to at
tack General Hernandez. He will re-
turn Immediately, leaving General
Pietrie in command. General Her
nandez has dynamited the bridge on
the German railroad so as to retard
Gen. Castro's advance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
WHITMAN GETS TWO YEARS.

Chicago, Nov 2S.-Alonzo 7. White
man, former state senator of Mime
sofa, who disappeared after being con-
victed of forgery in this city and was
recently re-arrested in New York, was
taken to the house of correction Mon
day TO serve two years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
COURT UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

Topeka, Nov 28--Judge Hook of the
United States circuit court handed
down lengthy opinion Monday declar-
ing unconstitutional the court of visit
alton. This is the court established by
the last Legislature to regulate railroads
and telegraph companies. The court
decided the law is in the nature Of a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

The appointment of ex-Assembly-
man c. w. Sweeting of Manitowoc as
assistant dairy and food commissioner
to succeed w. w. Chadwick of Mon
roe was made Monday. Mr.. Sweeting
has been in the dairy business for fif-
teen years or more
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
FUNERAL OF A HERO.
Croker and Philadelphia Times tC
Bury Bill" Anthony.

New York, Nov. 2S.-Richard Croker
on behalf of Tammany hall Monday
agreed to contribute $500 to bury Ser
geant Bill Anthony Croker also
promised to give 500 personally to the
fund to erect a monument over the
grave of the marine. The Philadelphia
Times Sunday instructed burial COM
pany to procure the body and bury it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

Professor Archibald Coolidge Of the
Of history at Harvard uni
versity and his father have given to
the university library 10000 volumes
bearing on the crusades.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
NORTHWESTERN MEN PROMOTED

Chicago, Nov 2S.-Sherburn San
borne, general superintendent of the
Chicago & Northwestern railway, has
been promoted to assistant general
manager, and Richard H. Ashton, SUI
perintendent of the Iowa division, has
been appointed general superintendent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

The earl of Mimic has received an in
vitation from the st. Regis Indians to
attend their ''pow-wow" next summer.
with the promise to make him an In
dian chief with an Indian title.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
TILTED GIRL COMMIT SUICIDE.

La Crosse, Nov. 28.-Miss Lille
Drinkwine committed suicide at
Sparta with rat poison. She was Tilted
in love.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

TAKES FIRST PLACE IN FORTY
EIGHT HOUR CONTEST.
MILLER TWO LAPS BEHIND

Series of Accidents Prevents Former
Champion From Retaining His sup
remacy-Repine Establishes New
Record 81 1-16 Miles Better Than the
Old-How the Final Score Stood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

Josiah Proctor Watson, widely
known in Iowa as a state historian and
scientist, is dead, aged "a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
A CHANGE
LICAN COMMITTEE TO.
WHAT HENRY c. PAYNE SAYS

Contemplated Arrangement Would
Take Away Largely from Power of
Southern States in Convention
Number of Southern States to Re-
main the Same as at Present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
CHINESE OPEN DOOR
AGREEMENT FORMING BETWEEN
THE GREAT POWERS.
LONDON SEAT OF THE TALK

Boer War Thrown Into Background by
the Great Possibilities of the Nego-
tiations Now Under Way-Move-
ment of Buffers Troops in South
Africa-Ladysmith Quiet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

Harry o. Macdonald, who died in
hospital in New York few days ago,
was a son of native king on the Afri-
can gold coast. He was taken from
his country by slave traders, was res
cued by British ship, became SER
want in the British army, where he
was given the name of Macdonald, and
later came to the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
NEW CURRENCY BILL
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS COMMITTEE
HAS MEASURE READY.
TO CONSIDER 1T SATURDAY

What the Chief Features of the Bill
Are-Amendment to Prevent Opera
ton of Endless Chain Road on the
Treasury-Lowers National Banks
Capital Stock to $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

1t is said that President Kruger has
sent seven sons and so grandsons into
the boer army to fight the English, i'll
addition to taking the field himself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

Robert P. Porter, who was asked by
Secretary Root to take up the work of
special commissioner on colonial af-
fairs for the war department, has de-
clined on account of other business ar
rangements.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

Bolton Stafford Bird, the new premier
of Tasmania, presents the rare sight of
a Congregationalist clergyman at the
head of British colony.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30
PERSONALITIES.

The University of Pennsylvania is
about to confer the degree of LII. d. On
President Diaz of Mexico.