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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
MINISTER MARITIME RECALLED.
Italy Disavows His Action in the San
Nun Bay Affair.

Rome, March 14.-The Tribuna as
serts that Italy has not delivered an
ultimatum to China. On the contrary
the Italian government has disavowed
the action Of Signor Martina regard
ing the San Nun Bay affair and has
recalled him, confding Italy's inter
ests to the British minister at Pekin,
Sir Claude Macdonald, until the sue
cessor Of MARITIME arrives there.
London, March 14.-In the house of
commons William Pritchard Morgan,
who recently, on behalf of British and
American syndicates, obtained i'm
mensely valuable concessions in the
Chinese province of Sze-Chuan, called
attention to the support given to the
British minister at Pekin, Sir Claude
NJ. Mcdonald, to Italy's demand for q
lease Of San Nun bay. He declared
Great Britain, the United States anu
Japan need an expansion of trade
and it was great mistake to support
Italy, whose demand, he claimed, is
another step towards the disintegra-
ton of China.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
PORTO RICANS UGLY
THEY'RE CAUSING AMERICAN
TROOPS MUCH TROUBLE.
CONDITIONS ARE ALARMING
So Says Commandant Henry-Natives
Have Been Given Every Opportun-
ity, but They Have Thrown Them
Aside-Authorities Will Hereafter
Be More Strict.

Chicago, March 1.-THE Tribune's
San Juan staff correspondent under
date Of March l, says:
In an interview COmmandant Hen
~ SAID: The conditions here are
alarming. The people have been given
every opportunity, but tney have
thrown them aside. They are clamor-
ing now for local DISAGREEMENT.
They are no more fit for local self-gov-
eminent than | am to run locomo-
tive. More troops are needed in the
island. The seeds Of discomfort plant
ed by professional agitators are rapid
ly growing, and can only be kept down
by a strong military force. The ill
feeling between the natives and troops
is growing stronger every day. l have
given the people Of the island, too
much rein. I'm now going to take in
the slack"
cat Caguay,25 miles from San Juan
Private Michael Burke Of the 147th
New York was murdered last Saturday
night in a manner that illustrates the
treachery of the natives. Burke was
sitting at table in the Porto Ricar
literary club when native slipped VI
behind him and with one stroke Of his
machete sharpened to a razor edge
severed the soldiers head from his
body and sent it rolling across The
| floor. Another soldier happened into
| the club shortly afterwards and founC
the dismembered trunk of the dead
man still in his chair with his heat
| lying on the floor. Several Porto
Ricans were standing around discuss
| ing the matter. No one would admi
| seeing the murder committed. Thu
murderer has not yet been arrested
| Only four nights before the killing o
Burke the bad blood between the ma
brutal assault on Private Fitzpatrick
The native police arrested Fitzpatrick
without a warrant and when he re
sisted beat him insensible. The sold
iers of his company Of the fifth sta
toned at Caguay waited unit
night and then started out t.
police the town as they called II
Three cafes were 'policed' in mos
thorough manner. Tables were over
turned and mirrors broken, when tn
officers of the regiment arrived an
quelled the riot, persuading the men t
return to the barracks. The mex
chapter in the Caguay affair was tn
killing of Burke. The withdrawal Of tn
regiment to Brooklyn for musterin
out prevented more serious encounter
between the volunteers and natives
The troubles at Caguay have been du
plicated at almost every place on tn
island"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16

Santiago, March 14.-Gen. Wood, IN
the presence of the adjutant generals
of the department of Santiago, Col.
Beacon and Capt. Gilmore, Capt.
Scott, captain of the port, and other
officers, positively identified the re-
mains of the Spanish officer discovered
a few days ago among the rocks on
the shore near FL MORO, as those OF
Admiral Villami, who commanded the
Spanish torpedo boat destroyers in the
naval battle which resulted in the de-
struction of Cervera's fleet. Accompa-
MED by the officers named, and by
others, Wood went in tug to lnVes-
tigate personally as to the truth OF
the reports that a body of a Spanish
officer had been found, tied in an arm
chair, at the point designated. Inc
report proved well founded. Nearly
opposite the point where the wrecked
torpedo boat destroyer Pluton lies,
Gen. Wood found an arm chair, with
ropes around it, skull and bones on
the ground and ragged remnants OF the
uniform of a captain IN the spanish
navy. 1t was evident that buzzards
had stripped the bones of flesh. 1t IS
understood heTe-though as to this
there is no certainty-that Admiral
Villami was taken ashore from the
Pluton in dying condition, tied in an
arm chair, and the supposition is that
he died Immediately on reaching the
shore, the body being left abandoned
among the rocks, where it remained
undiscovered until few days ago.
Admiral Villami, it is known, was
wounded in the arm and leg. Gen.
Wood put the bones together, showing
unmistakable marks Of wounds in these
places. The identification was in ev-
cry respect complete. Col. Beacon and
Capt. Gilmore carried the arm chair,
tattered uniform and bones to the tug.
The identification caused a sensation
among the Spaniards here as Villami
was one of the best known strateg4sts
in the Spanish navy and man held IN
the highest esteem by his countrymen
Gen. Wood, through the war depart
ment, will notify the secretary of state
of the finding of the remains, so that
these can be removed to Spain, II
Spain so desires.
Much excitement prevails in Santi-
ago owing to the action of the military
assembly in dismissing Gomez from
the post of conmmander-in-chie The
general opinion is that the assembly's
action is the severest blow that has
been dealt to the legitimate aspira
tons of Cuba since American occupa
ton began and such behavior prove:
to the world that the Cubans are in
capable of self-government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16

the seth Ohio volunteer infantry. He
served with this regiment as a private
until May, 1866, when he was made
second lieutenant and transferred to
the 42d u. S. (colored) infantry. He
served with this last regiment until
January, 1866, when he was mustered
out. His war service was largely with
the army of the Cumberland. He was
with Sherman on his march to the sea.
With the close of the war Colonel
Johnson made his home at Union City,
Ind, for five years. Later he was at
Portland, Ind. He removed to Cincin-
natl in 1880. His post in this city is
Fred. c. Jones, G. A. R., No. 401, Of
Walnut Hills. He is 81 years Of age,
of joVial nature and bears the reputa-
ton of being a wit. His home is in the
suburb of Norwood. He has three
sons and daughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
A POPULAR FALLACY.

Visitor-Ive heard that you burglars
usually shun houses where there is a
young baby; that you are afraid the
baby will hear you and set up cry.
Demonstrating in it at all. Jest
as soon tap house full of kids as not
Course de baby's liable ter set up a
howl, an dat wakes up de OF folks. But
wot of dat? De mudder'll go over an
rock de cradle fer a few minutes an
make racket enough so Teller kin roll
out barrel of flour if he wants ter. Nc
danger from de mudder. An as fer de
kids dad, ye kin jest bet yer bottom
cartwheel dat if he hears de little one
cry he'll pretend ter be sound asleep
no matter if it was BLOWN trough a
fog horn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
SPRINGFIELD VS.. MAUSER.
Reasons Why All American Soldiers
Don't Have Long Range Guns.

Washington, March 1.-THE ord
nance officials of the war department
declare that the criticisms passed on
the department in some quarters be-
! cause all of the troops in the Philip
| pines have not been equipped with
| Krag-J orgensen rifles is based upon z
misapprehension of the facts 1t is
| not denied that the Spanish Mauser
has a longer range than the IS calibre
Springfield, even when the latter is US
ing smokeless powder, but the military
commanding officers in the Philippines
were given the option Of using Spring
field or Krag-Jorgensen and decided in
favor Of the former, at least for the
beginning. That is why the Krag-
Jorgensen are lying at Benecia arsenal,
subject to the requisition of Maj. Gen
Otis, and it is not because the depart
ment is either unwilling or unable to
transport them to Manila. All of the
regular troops at Manila and now on
the way there are armed with maya
zine rifles. The volunteers have |
Springfield rifles because the military |
commanders in. the Philippines regard
them as the better weapon, when used
with smokeless powder, for the I'M
skillful handling of the volunteers.
The difference in extent of range is
really not very great, and the Spring
field As ball is almost sure to kill when
the small ball Of the Mauser only
wounds Aside from this, there is one
great advantage in the Springfield,
namely, its simplicity and strength.
The volunteer soldier finds the
Of the modern rife difficult
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
FAVORS MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
Chicago Council Approves City Gas,
Electric and Heating Plants.

Chicago, March 14.-By vote of sc
to 2 the city council last night went on
record as being in favor of municipal
ownership Of gas and electric lighting
and heating plants. 1t should be said,
however, that the matter was not dis
cussed and it is believed that the aver
age alderman voted in favor Of the
proposal on the general ground that it
never would amount to anything. The
matter came up on a resolution intro
duced by Alderman Bigane, asking the
legislature to pass such statutes as
would enable the distribution Of
electric light and heat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16

state, the session of 1898 ended yester-
day afternoon without electing a
United States senator to succeed
George Gray. Owing to the established
precedent Of the upper house OF
congress in refusing to seat
gubernatorial appointees after a
legislature had opportunity to
elect, Gray's seat will remain
vacant until the general assembly OF
1901 shall choose his successor. AS
the clock pointed to the hour Of ad-
journment, the chamber was in an up
roar. The democratic members and
| regular republican members who op-
posed Addicks, cheered loudly, many
of them jumping on desks and waving
| their hats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
KIPLING IMPROVING.

New York, March 11.-"Kipling is
improving" said DR.. Doubleday last
night. At supper Kipling had been
able to eat more solid food than at
any time since he became i'll. 1t was
impossible to keep him ignorant of his
daughters death, and the news was
broken last night by DR.. Durham. I ne
blow was a heavy one, but the father
bore up bravely. How long was she
ill?'" he asked. He was then told as
much as the attendants thought wise.
Tears stood in the poets eyes and he
murmured half to himself and half
aloud poor little Joel"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
MAY BE MURDER.
Suspicious Circumstances Attend Sud
den Death of Young Woman.

Oshkosh, Wis, March 14.-Miss Min
ME Brown, % years of age, very
handsome young woman, was foun0
dead in her bed yesterday in her room
over James Hatley's restaurant, where
she worked as a waitress. Her home
was in Appleton and her FRIENDS have
been notified. DR.. Russell, who viewed
the remains, stated emphatically that
death was due to unnatural causes
and that thorough investigation
should be made. The girls han0s
were clenched tightly and there are
marks on her throat and arms as
though she had been bruised and
chOked, although it is not certain yet
that this ha6 anything to do with her
death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
GENERALS MUSTERED OUT.

Washington, March 14.-By the di-
rection of the president yesterday, an
order was issued mastering out a large
number of general and staff officers
Of the volunteer army. The officers
who have not been mustered out will
be retained for service under the pro-
visions of the reorganization law. The
general officers mustered out are as
follows: Maj Gen. J. Warren Weifer,
Brig.-Gens. Arnold, Alexander Ken
kingston, Snyder, Randall, Sheridan,
Douglas, Boynton, McKibben, Carpen-
ter and Humphreys.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
BEEt INQUIRY.
Investigating Board to Remain in Chi
cago Several Days Yet.

Chicago, March 14.-Rapid progress
was made yesterday by the government
court of inquiry investigating the beef
controversy. Nearly a dozen witness
es were examined. Col. Davis stated
last night that he was unable to ap-
proximate the length of time that it
would take to exhaust the list of Chi
cago witnesses, but it seems likely that
two or three days will be required and
possibly the entire week before the
members of the court can leave for
Kansas City. The testimony Monday
was unconstitutional.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16

lar Thanksgiving day game with Mich
igan it will play Brown university on
that date It's chief game outside of
Brown, will be with the University OF
Pennsylvania. The decision not to
play with the three state universities
is based on the fact that they all de-
manded return games, and Chicago
would not play them unless they were
TO be played in this city. The three
universities would not agree TO this
and consequently Chicago will not play
them at all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
WILL PROSECUTE BANKERS.
Uncle Sans Officers After Alleged
Crooked Directors and Officers.

Chicago, March IA Times-Her-
aids Washington special says that
Comptroller Dawes, after an expert
examination Of the condition of the
national bank of Illinois and appraise-
ment of it's assets, has ordered an
assessment Of 100 per cent. against all
of it's shareholders. AS the outstand-
ing notes represent face value OF
81 ,0O0,0 900 the assessment is expected
to bring that amount Of bank assets
available for the liquidation of its in
debtedness. Dawes also directed Re-
ceiver McNulta to make an investiga-
ton with a view to bringing action for
damages against the directors and Of
ficers of the bank, who by bad man
agement were responsible for its
failure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
VOLUNTEERS COMING HOME.
All in Cuba to Be Brought Back and
Mustered Out.

Washington, March 1.-THE war de-
partment has determined to muster
out and bring home all the volunteers
in Cuba, with the exception of the vol
unteer engineers and immunes. The
necessity for immediate action has
been brought to the attention Of the
war department on account of the
quarantine regulations against Cuba
which go into effect about May 1 and
which are especially strict at all
southern ports. 1t is possible that the
troops for the northern states may be
brought to Montauk and Camp Wikoff
again be established, although the
present intention is to have all the
northern troops sent to Camp Meade
in Pennsylvania.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
CONCLUDING ARGUMENTS.

Chicago, March 12.-Attorney Todd
concluded his argument for the state
in the Won Biedenfeld murder trial
shortly after noon yesterday and At
torney Benjamin Bachrach addressed
the jury for the defense. Tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock Lawyer Forest
will make the final argument for his
client. Assistant States's Attorney
Smith will follow. He expects to con-
clude by Tuesday noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
NEW GUNS TEST WELL.

Reading, Pa, March 10.-The official
government test of the Brown seq
mental tube wire gun took place yes
terday at Birdsboro, this county,
where so of these guns are being built
for the government. The gun is of
five-inch calibre, weighs 81 tons, and
is 10 feet long. The highest pressure
reached was over 10000 pounds with
a velocity of nearly 5000 feet sec
ond. So far the tests have been highly
satisfactory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
PERIL OF FISHERMEN
SWEPT OUT INTO LAKE HURON
ON ICE FLOE.
BUT WIND LUCKILY SHIFTS
Floe Is Blown Back to Shore and All
Land uccessfully-Were Out on
the Ice Day and a Half-Party In
cluded 200-Their Escape Mirac-
ulOus.

Bay City, March 1.-THE ice in Sag
NAV Bay broke away at 2 O'Clock
Sunday morning, and carried away
200 fishermen towards Lake Huron.
An easterly gale prevailed all
day and they were unable to help
themselves. A change of wind turned
it toward the shore and as it crashed
along the shore, the ice was piled in
large heaps. The snow still made it
impossible for the lost fishermen to de-
termine where they were. Watchmen
were appointed to skirt the edge of the
foe and report developments. At noon
Monday one Of the sentries discovered
favorable point and landing was
successfully made. Their escape from
watery graves is little less than mi
raculous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
THE Won BIEDENFELD TRIAL.

Chicago, March 10.-The state prac-
tically rested it's case in the Won Bied-
enfield trial yesterday and today ar
guments will begin. Twenty-four wit
nesses were introduced by the prose-
cution yesterday to prove that Charles
Mcdonald, previous to his death, bore
a good reputation. The witnesses
were largely policemen and saloon
keepers, although two attorneys were
among the number. Their statements
were to the effect that Mcdonald was
not regarded as a dangerous, brutal
or revengful' person, and many sWore
that he was known as a Jolly, good
fellow" man who liked to have a
good time and helped others to enjoy
the same"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
FATAL POLITICAL SQUABBLE.
EX-Congressman Walker Mortally
Wounds Attorney Hamilton.

Bristol, Tenn, March 12.-Gen
James Walker, former congressman
from the 9th Tennessee district, yester-
day shot and mortally wounded W. S.
Hamilton, attorney for Congressman
elect William F. Rhea. G. E. Davis,
Rhea's private secretary, returned the
fire, two bullets striking Walker in
the shoulder, inficting painful but not
mortal wounds. The quarrel occurred
while dispositions were being taken in
the Rhea-Walker election contest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
BUILDING FAST CRUISERS.
British to Protect Their Commerce
and Food Supply.

London, March 10.-Goschen, first
lord of the navy, in a speech in the
commons, spoke Of the naval increase
Of England, but said that in view of
the construction by her rivals of fast
cruisers with the ayowed purpose Of
preying upon British commerce and
great Britain's food supply in the
event of war, England was forced to
build five new cruisers particularly
swift, in order to circumvent these
schemes. He also said that four
a. mored cruisers are now being built
which will be the most powerful ships
in the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
NEW GRAND ARMY CHIEF.
VIII Be Elected in Philadelphia April
11-Col. Johnson the Man.

Cincinnati, March 14.-Col. W. c.
Johnson, senior vice communicating
chief of the G. A R., issued call yes
terday for the executive committee OF
the national board Of administration
to meet in Philadelphia April IL to Sc
lect a commander-in-chdef to succeed
the late Gen. James A. Sexton. Col.
Johnson will doubtless be chosen
communicative chief He is an Ohioan
by birth. When the war broke out he
was a student at the Ohio Western uni
versity, but left that institution to join
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
ACTING KING JEERED.

Christiana, Norway, March IA
Crown Prince Gustaf, Duke of Werm-
land, who was recently appointed re-
gent on account of illness of his father,
King Oscar II, while returning from
the military club was met by crowd
of people who hooted him, Kissed him
and pelted him with snowballs. The
crowd was dispersed by the police and
several arrests were made. The Nor
wegian papers condemn the demon
stration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
PERISH AT SEA.

Aberdeen. Scotland, March IA
steam trawler, which has just reached
here, has landed two engineers and
seamen belonging to the Norwegian
steamer Idreat, from Stavanger, bound
from Tyne to Bergen, which foundered
in the North Sea March TO- Twelve
other members of the crew of the
Ldreat are supposed to have persisted.
The Idreat was of 697 tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
CENSUS OF CUBA.
Administration Will Get Complete List
of Natives Qualified to Vote.

Washington, March 1.-THE admin
istration has decided to take a census
Of tb" island nf Cuba as complete as
that taken IN the United States. The
census is found to be necessary to de-
termine who shall qualify as voters,
before an election is held to establish
a representative government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
List of Casualties.
HOSPITALS IN CUBA.

Washington, March 1.-THE govern
ment having requested the Red Cross
to take up hospital work in Cuba, shell
tering the homeless and caring for the
sick, the Red Cross staff will start for
Havana today to join the Red Cross
agents already there. Hospitals will be
opened in different parts Of the island
as far as the agents can make arrange
ments for them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
ACQUIESCE IN POPE'S TEACHING
Paulist Fathers Assure His Holiness of
fbair Absolute Obedience.

New York, March 10.-An official
statement was issued yesterday re-
garding the action taken on the pope's
recent letter on Americanism by the
PauNst fathers, founded by Father
Isaac Hecker. According to the state
ment the Paulist fathers have tele-
graphed Cardinal Rampolla assuring
him that they have entirely acQuiesced
in the teachings of the holy father. A
letter was also sent which reviewed
the assurance of absolute obedience of
the Paulist fathers to the letter and
spirit of the pope's teachings and stat
ing that the next edition of the Life of
Father Hecker will emphasize the
pope's teachings and conform to his
judgment in every respect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
THE DERBY OFF.
San Francisco City Council Passes an
Ordinance Prohibiting Betting.

San Francisco, March 14.-An ordin-
,ance prohibiting pool selling, book
making or betting on horse or cog
races was passed by the board of su-
pernisors yesterday and signed by
Mayor Phelan. 1t is considered that
the prohibition of pool selling at the
local horse races and coursing matches
means the death of the Ingleside race
track and of the Ingleside Coursing
track. The ordinance will be tested IN
court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-16
NOTRE DAME WINS.
She Defeats Both Chicago and Illinois
Universities.

Notre Dame, Ind, March 12.-Notre
Dame won the triangular meet with
Chicago and Illinois yesterday, the
final scores being Notre Dame 80, Illi-
nois %, Chicago %. The meet marked
the dedication of the new Notre Dame
gymnasium and was witnessed by
900 people.