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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
DRIVEN OFF
FILIPINOS TRY TO RECAPTURE
TOWN OF CALAMBA.
HOUR OF FIERCE FIGHTING
American Forces Lose Two Men
kllled-Six Are Wounded-Compa-
ny of 9Th Infantry Has an Encoun-
ter on West Shore Of Negros- Ugh
teen Insurgents Killed.

Manila, August AFTER concentrat-
ing their forces for two days, the Fill
pinos Sunday attacked Calamba, the
town on Laguna de Bay captured by
Gen. Hall Wednesday. The engage
ment lasted an hour and the Filipinos
we're driven off, carrying away their
dead and wounded. The American
forces lost two men killed and six
wounded.
a company of 9Th infantry, COM
manded by Capt. Simpson, has had an
encounter at Babalaynos, on the west
rebel force. The latter lost Is men
killed. There were no casualties on
the American side.
The United States transport Grant
sailed for the United States Monday
having on board 4S1 men of the Idaho
regiment, $40 of the North Dakota reg
iment and 274 of the Wyoming regi-
ment.
No Casualties Reported.
Washington, July 31.-Gen. Otis re-
port to the war department on the eff
forts of the F'ilipinos to retake Calamba
chronicled in the news dispatches fol-
lows:
Manila, July 31.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Insurgents in consider
able force appeared vicinity Calamba
yesterday; were punished and driven
off by Gen. Hall. Our casualties, one
killed, seven wounded. Capt. Simpson
9Th infantry, struck robber band ne
gros July %; killed nineteen. No cas-
ualties. Otis"
Gen. Otis reports the death from
gunshot wound, accidental on May g.
of Henry Lehmay, Sd infantry, and
from typhoid fever, Peter MANI, Sd in
fantry, company F.
The enlistments for the Philippines
are to date 1857. Col Pettit's regi-
ment, the 31st, has 1909 just one short
of the full quota. The next is Col
Bells, the 9th, with 1,176, and Col
Gariner's, the Goth, has LOSS.
Returned Volunteers Land
San Francisco, August 1. The Ne.
braska regiment landed from the trans
port Hancock Monday and went into
camp at the Preside, preparatory to be-
ing mustered out. An immense crowC
of people cheered the war-worn vet
Grams. The hospital corps brought IL
the rear of the Nebraska regiment an(
seated in the wagons were severa
wounded men. Then came the Utaf
light artillery. Bringing up the rea
of the procession was troop F of thu
9Th cavalry and Sd artillery. In thu
reviewing stand on Van Ness avenue
we're Gen. Shafter, Gov. Poynter of Ne
braska and several members of hi
staff, Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson
and their friends and ladies. AS tn,
Nebraska and Utah boys passed tn,
stand they cheered for Gen. Shafter ant
Gov. Poynter and the gentlemen an(
ladies returned the compliment b.
saluting and waving handkerchiefs AM
flags.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
CANDLES AND INCENSE BARRED

London, August 1.-The archbishop
of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Frederick
Temple, d. D., rendered a decision
Monday in the ritual cases which lie
and the archbishop of York, the Most
Rev. William Dalrymple McLaginan T..
d., heard in May. The archDishops
declare that while far from saying the
use of incense and the carrying of
lights in procession are unsuitable Or
undesirable accomplishments of divine
worship, they are obliged to come to
the conclusion that these adjuncts are
neither enjoined nor permitted by the
law of the Church of England. There
fore, the archbishops add, though they
may be used to sweeten a church or for
purely lighting purposes they urge all
the clergy, for the sake of the peace of
the church, to discontinue their use as
part of the services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03

Milwaukee, August 1-HOTse meat
is again being made into sausage in
this city, it is officially announced, and
the health authorities appear to be
poWerless to stop it. A large amount
of sausage has been found in certain
veterinary establishment, according to
the statement of Chief Inspector Curtis
of the health department, and sus-
picions are aroused that there are nu-
merous stations in and around the city
where the product is manufactured.
Chief Inspector Curtis says that under
the existing laws nothing can be done
except to see if possible that no dis
eased or unsOund animals are trans
formed into food. There is no provl-
sion, he says, against the slaughtering
Of sound horses for the meat market,
although there is of course very
strong sentiment against it on the part
of the meat buying public. Mr.. Curtis
further says that he will invite the CO.
operation Of the United States live
stock inspectors in regulating the bust
ness of dealing in horse flesh as food
which has sprung up in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
STEAMED UP THE SUSHITNA.
Captain Glenn Finds River Navigable
For 135 Miles.

Washington, July 3O-The secre-
tary of war has received a report from
Captain Edwin T. Glenn, commanding
the Cook Inlet exploring expedition in
Alaska. Captain Glenn has made a
trip on the steamship Duchesne from
Ladd's Station up the Sushitna river.
LAS result Of this trip" he writes,
Il feel satisfied in stating that the
river is navigable for a distance of
nearly 135 miles. which means practi-
cally distance Of $50 to 165 miles due
north from Tyoonok The only boat
that can be used for navigating the
river is a light-draft stern wheeler,
with sufficient power to propeI it at
the rate Of 13 to Is knots an hour.
"The results Of this experimental
trip are certain to be Of great benefit
to this section of Alaska, and
probably Of great benefit TO the
entire territory, if I succeed in
finding an overland trail from the head
Of navigation Of the river to the Ia
mana river and Circle City. This trail
not only will be available during the
season of navigation, but will be avail
able for winter use as we'll The Ia
mana Indians, as well as the Skittig
nation Indians. located at the head of
the Sushitna river, make use of it in
brin ging their furs down to market |
during the winter or closed season.
The valley of the Sushitna river is
very wide and contains large amount
of arabic land which can he cultivated
with profit to the producer whenever
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
PORTO RICAN CONCESSIONS.

Washington, July 29.-The attorney
general has rendered opinions in three
cases involving franchises and conces-
siOns in Porto Rico. In the case Of
Vincente and Jose Usera the attorney
general holds they do not hold COM
plete and lawful concession to build a
tramway from Ponce to Port Ponce
and that the secretary of war has no
right to confirm such a concession.
The attorney general also holds ad-
versely on the application Of Ramon
Valdez y Coban for a concession for
the right to use the water power of the
river Platt. In the case of Frederick
W. Weeks who was granted permission
to build wharf at Ponce the attorney
general holds the concession is bind
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
MORE SUSPECTS ARRESTED.
Bottle Connors and Mike Madigar
Charged With Train Robbery.

Neenah, Wis, August 1.-The depu-
ty sheriff Of Waupaca county Monday
arrested Bottle" Connors and Mike
Madigan on suspicion Of being impli-
Gated in the Wisconsin Central train
robbery at WaUpaca in 1895. The po-
lice are still in search Of one or two
more Of the suspected bandits. Robert
Macarthur was arrested at Amigo
Wednesday and Andrew O'Leary was
placed under arrest at Minneapolis
about the same time, both suspected of
being implicated in the Central train
robbery. Another man who is also
thought to be a member Of the gang
got away from Menasha before the po-
lice got hold Of him. At the prelimi-
nary hearing at Waupaca Macarthur
and O'Leary were held for examination
on Aug. 5.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
M'KINLEY'S PLANS FOR CUBA.
Outline of Scheme of Government for
the Island.

Washington, August 1-President
Mckinley's plans for the government
of Cuba are embraced in the following:
A civil governor for Cuba who will be
vested with veto power; legislative
bodies composed entirely Of natives,
their enactments to be subject to the
approval of the governor; military oc-
cupation of Cuba by the forces of this
government to be reduced to a mini
mum; all municipal offices, including
the postOffices and customs bureaus, to
be filled by natives; the appointment
of a chief justice to whom all appeals
can be made; the governor and the
chief justice to virtually constitute
de factO government; the status Of Gu
ba TO be precisely identical with that
of territory after congress has passed
an enabling act admitting such terri
tory to statehood, pending the submit
ting of the constitution to the people.
1t is held that this form Of military
and civil government as evolved by
President Mckinley partakes strong
ly Of home rule. All sug-
gestions to congress for nee
essary legislation to carry out
this scheme have been practically de-
termined upon and they will be out
lined in the presidents message TO
congress- unless a change in conditions
should make it necessary to modify the
plan. Under existing laws the presi-
dent is empowered to make tariff con-
sessions and to negotiate reciprocity
treaties with recognized powers, and it
is Believed this authority can be exer-
cised in the case of Cuba. If congress
authorizes this plan to be carried out,
officials of the administration say it
can be continued for months or years.
or in fact until the Cubans have prov
en- themselves capable of self-govern-
ment, as contemplated by the resolu-
tons of congress by which this govern
ment is pledged to turn the govern
ment over to the Cubans. Officials
who are thoroughly familiar with the
conditions in Cuba do not believe it
will be safe to withdraw the military
forces for some time to come, but thew
wish to give the Cuban people renewed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
CROWDS FOLLOW MRS. DREYFUS.

Rennes, August 1.-Already the
crowds that gather daily about the
home of Nine. Dreyfus and the prison
where her husband is confined, as she
passes from one to the other, have be-
come to augmented as to demand the
policing the route Police have been
placed at close intervals along the en-
tire distance from Rue de Chatillon,
where Nine. Dreyfus resides, to the
prison in Rue de Hamel. Strict orders
have been issued to prevent persons
lettering around the prison precincts.
This has resulted in a number of con-
fiicts between the people and the gen
darms which, however, have not been
serious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
COULDN'T STAND THE RIDE.
Mrs. Mckinley Overestimates Her
Strength.

Plattsburg, y. Y, July 30.-President
Mckinley had caller yesterday in The
person of George Curtis Treadwell,
Gov. Roosevelt's military secretary,
who bore message Of welcome to the
state from the governor to the presi-
dent. The president spent most of the
afternoon in reading the papers and
attending to his correspondence. After
luncheon the president and his wife
took short drive around the hotel
grounds. The drive proved too much
for Mrs. Mckinley, however, and they
returned to the hotel in less than half
an hour. The president, assisted by
Secretary Cortelyou, helped Mrs. Nc
Kinley from the carriage to a wheel
chair, in which she was wheeled to her
apartments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
BIG CHICAGO STRIKE
MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND
MEN STOP WORK.
BRICK MAKERS STARTED 1T
No Representative of the Manufac-
turers Puts in an Appearance at
Conference Set for Saturday-Build-
ing Trades Council Taxes up the
Fight-Strikers Hopeful.

Chicago, July 30.-More than $4,000
tomorrow and work will be stopped on
every large building in the city where
brick made in non-union yards is used
in it's construction, if the business
agents Of the building trades council
carry out their intention. No repre-
sentatives Of the brick manufacturers
were present Saturday at the conference
of those involved in the brick makers
strike at the rooms of the Masons' and
Builders association and as result
nothing was done in the way of settling
the difficulty. At the head
quarters of the committee hav-
ing the strike in charge it was
said the manufacturers had failed to
send representatives to attend the con-
ference and as a result the strike would
be pushed vigorously forward from now
on. Saturday afternoon being a half
holiday, no attempt was made to stop
work on any Of the buildings, but be-
ginning with tomorrow it is said the
Workmen will be withdrawn from the
buildings where brick from non-union
yards is used. The business agents Of
the building trades council say that be-
fore the end of the week building OPP
erations On all the large structures in
the city will come to a standstill. They
say that at least 10000 men stopped
work at noon Saturday and will not
begin tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
STABBING ARRAY AT LA CROSSE.

La Crosse, Wis, August 1.-William
Kerr, a deckhand on the steamer
Lion, running on the packet line be-
tween this city and Wabasha, Mimi,
was attacked by four men. He was
stabbed ten times with a four-inch
dirk. 1t is feared that Kerr will die.
Four men, Miller, William Trapp,
Richard Foss and William Kick, were
arrested and held by the police await
ing the outcome of Kerr's injuries
Miller, who it is thought did the stab
bling, is the son of one Of the most
prominent families of La Crosse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
HAWKEYES PLAN WELCOME.

Des Moines, July 29.-Gov. Shaw will
go to San Francisco, accompanied by
party of state officials and other promi-
nent people, to receive the 51st Iowa
volunteers on their return from the
Philippines about Sept. Is. The people
Of San Francisco have invited the gov
ernor to go there and will give a great
reception to the regiment and Hawkeye
party.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
INDIAN KILLS WHITE GIRL.
Graduate of Carlisle School Murders a
Massachusetts Maiden.

Amherst, Mass, August 1.-Eugene
Pakahauer, a graduate of the Indian
school at Carlisle, Pa, shot and killed
Edith Morrell aged II years, at the
home of Mrs. J. F. Morrell, in South
Amherst, last evening. The Indian
had been employed on the Morrell farm
far about year, and during that time
he had paid much attention to the girl.
After he shot the girl he set fire to the
barn and destroyed the home, barn and
outbuildngs. The murder was doubt
less the result of Miss MorrelPs refusal
to marry him. No trace Of the Indian
can be found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
M'KINLEY'S BUSY DAY.
Disposes of Huge Pile Of Mail-Takes
Much Exercise.

Hotel Champlain, Clinton county,
New York, August 1.-President Nc
Kinley had busy day Monday. After
disposing of huge pile Of mail matter
that had accumulated over Sunday ne
went for a walk with DR.. RiXey. After
luncheon he went for a drive with Col
onel Legrand B. Cannon. The presi-
dent himself held the reins and dis
played much skill in handling them.
Toward evening he took another short
walk with DR.. Rixey. The president is
very much gratifed at the rapidity at
which Mrs. Mckinley is gaining health.
Today there will be golf tournament
and baseball game on the hotel grounds
and the president will probably attend
both.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
SAMPSON SUES UNCLE SAM.

Washington, August Rear Ad-
miral William 7. Sampson Monday
filed in the supreme court of the Dis
trict of Columbia a suit on his own be-
half and also in behalf Of the officers
and enlisted men of the ships of the
North Atlantic station who took part
in the naval engagement off Santiago
and the subsequent captures for prize
money. The suit is similar to that re-
Gently entered by Admiral Dewey in
the same court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
COLUMBUS RACES.

Columbus, O., July I'm the grand
circuit races here Monday the big race
of the day, the 2:O8 trot, was won IN
straight heats by Abbott, almost pro-
hibitive favorite. The best time was
2:07 Bob Fitzsimmons won the PIP
pace, his bes3 time being 2:O7%.
Shade On won the 2:23 pace; best time
2:091a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
LOOKING FOR RECRUITS.
Five Lieutenants After Men for the
both Regiment, U. S. Volunteers.

Milwaukee, August 1.-Recruiting
Officer Captain Penrose of this city has
assigned five officers of the Goth regi-
ment Z. S. volunteers, to various parts
of the state to get recruits for that reg
iment which is scheduled to leave for
Manila September 10. The assign
ments are as follows: First Lieuts. F.
]. Barrows to West Superior and John
Mcbride, Jr., to Marinette; Second
Lieuts. John CARRIER to Oshkosh, G. w.
Cochmower to Madison and Guy
Boyle to Stevens Point. This regi-
ment has already enlisted more than
1000 men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
BOILER MAKERS STRIKE.

New York, August AT special
meeting of the Brotherhood of Boiler
Makers and Iron Ship Builders of dis
trict No. 2, Atlantic seaboard, last
night a strike was formerly declared in
all the shops which refused to grant
the demand for a reduction in the
hours Of labor. 1t is estimated that
/ 800 men will strike, throwing out OF
about 1000 others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
GOOD RACING AT CLEVELAND.

Cleveland, July 30.-Sherman Clay
was the favorite in the 2:07 pace of the
grand circuit races yesterday, though
he never showed his nose at the front
Ananias won the first two heats and
Miss Logan took the next three with
ease. Copeland was a hot favorite in
the PIP trot and won without effort,
though Tudor Chimes made game
struggle for the first place in the last
two heats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
DEATH OF MRS. E-SPRAGUE.

Washington, August Mrs. Kate
Chase-Sprague died at her country
home near here Monday. She was the
daughter of Lincoln's secretary of the
treasury, Salmon P. Chase. Her hus-
band was William Sprague, governor
of Rhode Island in 1862 and United
senator from 1859. He was enor-
mously wealthy; but later lost it all.
Mrs. Sprague secured a divorce and has
lived almost in poverty since. Her
wedding to Sprague had been the most
brilliant social events of the time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
MILES WANTS UNDERSTANDING.
He Will Ask Root to Tell Him Where
He's at

Washington, July 3C.-The Post to-
day says: General Miles will ask
Secretary Root for speedy decision
as to the relations existing between
the general commanding the army and
the secretary of war. He is now pre-
pairing his side of the case which will
be submitted to the new secretary.
The condition which has existed in the
war department since the campaign in
Porto Rico is reviewed, showing that
Miles, while major general command
ing the army, has had little or no voice
III the management of the affairs Of the
army, and it is stated that with the
incoming secretary he hopes to secure
a change in the present condition of
affairs"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
BLOW TO AMERICAN CATHOLICS.

London, Aug. 1.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says the
pope has ratified the decisions of the
council of American bishops held there
recently, These decisions are a moral
blow to the aspirations of American
Catholicism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
BIG RACE POSTPONED.

Dorval, Que, July 30-The race sched-
uled for yesterday between GIencairn
and Constance respectively, the de-
fender and challenger for the Sewanhka
cup, was postponed until tomorrow
There was not enough wind to start the
boats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
YELLOW FEVER IN VIRGINIA.
ThirtySeven Cases and Seven Deaths
in Soldiers Home

Washington, August 1.-The latest
official advices received show a total of
81 cases and 7 deaths from yellow fever
at the soldiers home at Hampton, Va.
One new case developed Monday. Thus
far the disease has been confined to the
home, but all the surrounding districts
are excited and a vigorous quarantine
is being maintained. Dr. Watson is
working in cooperation with the local
board of health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03

there is a market for his products
The section Of the country near the
head Of navigation, together with the
range of foothills lying between the
Sushitna and Matanuska rivers and
between the head Of navigation and
tidewater contains gold in paying
quantities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
A PRIEST FOUND DEAD.

Portage, Wis, July 91.-The Rev.
Father J. D. Cummane, pastor of st.
Mary's parish here, was found dead in
bed at the parsonage Monday. He
conducted services as usual Sunday.
Heart disease was the cause of death.
Father Cummane came to Portage from
Chiffon in May, 1897 and was 49 years
of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
HAIL RUINS WHEAT.
Storm Greatly Damages Crops in North
Dakota.

Hamilton, n. D., August monday
a hail storm swept over stretch OF
country from Tynes, between Cavalier
and Hamilton, to Glasston, II miles
long and wide. The destruction Of
crops was almost total. The damage
amounts to $25O,000 and is in one of
the finest wheat sections of the state.
Aberdeen, S. D., August IA severe
rain, hail and wind storm travelling
south and east visited various places
near here. Several other places report
heavy loss to crops by wind and hail.
At Ashton the storm was of the nature
of a tornado and besides injury to crops
wrecked the warehouse Of Whallon's
elevator, tore the roof off McCrossen' 5
warehouse and moved a railroad track
six feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
REVOLUTION IN HAYTI
To Be Immediately Declared in Favor
of Gen. Jimenez.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, August l.
From dispatch just received from a
reliable source it is learned that rev.
olution will be proclaimed today or to-
morrow in favor of Jimenez. Accord
ing to this dispatch the entire western
portion of the republic will support
Jimenez. He is the only candidate
for the presidency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
SIX KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
Boiler of Threshing Engine Bursts at
Big Prairie, Mich.

Detroit, August IA special from
White Cloud, Mich, says: thresh-
ing machine engine exploded Monday
near Big Prairie. Charles Haight, AL
pha Haight, Charles Crabtree, George
Overly, Cecil Priest and Raymond
Howe were killed. Oscar Evans and
George Haight were severely injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
TEN EYCK WINS EASILY.

Boston, July 30.-The three-cornered
championship single scull race between
Edward Ten Eyck, Joseph Mcguire and
Joseph Whitehead, which served to at
tract 10000 people to the banks of the
Charles river yesterday, was easily
won by Ten Eyck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-08-03
HARVARD TEAM WINS.

Boston, August 1.-The eastern ten
mis- championship in the doubles was
won Monday at Longwood by the Har-
ward team, H. Ward and D. F. Davis,
who had no difficulty in disposing Ct
c. r. Budlong and c. H. Beals Wright
in straight sets, GA, 60, 60.