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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
WANT CHEAPER PAPER.
Newspapermen to Present Resolutions
to Congress-

New York. Feb. 24.-rhe American
Newspaper Publishers association,
comprising most Of the large neWspa-
pers OF the United States, for the past
three days in convention at the Wal
dorf-Astoria, gave thorough considera-
ton to the sudden increase in the price
OF white paper and adopted resolutions
calling upon congress to make inquiry
by means OF special committee into the
conditions described, to the end that
suitable legislation may be provided to
remedy this condition of affairs, in the
interest Of the best source of public in
formation provided for the people, the
newspaper, whose interest the founders
Of the republic held in the highest re-
gard" A committee OF newspaper pro-
prietors will personally present the
resolutions to congress within the next
few days. Officers selected were: S.
H. Kaufman, Washington Star, presi-
dent; M. A. MacRae Cincinnati Post,
vice president; w. C. Bryant, Brooklyn
Times, secretary; Edward 2. Call, New
York Evening Post, treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
FOUND NATURAL GAS.
Woodman Heard Kissing, Lit a Match
and Stump Burst Into Flames.

Lock Haven, Pa, Feb. 25.-
A strange story OF a find of natural
gas comes from DunnstabIe township.
81. G. Stewart, a farmer in that town
ship, was engaged with several men in
cutting trees in the woods. They
chopped into a hollow tree which they
were about to fell, and as the axe cut
through the outer rim of wood a
strange kissing sound as of escaping
steam was heard. The men soon found
that either air or gas was escaping
from the hollow tree. A lighted match
was applied, when the fact was estab-
lished that the kissing was made by
natural gas The fgnited gas burned
to height of several feet, and contin-
ues to burn. The people of the section
are excited over the find, and believe
that great quantity Of gas exists there
which can be struck by drilling down
a few hundred yards. 1t is probable
that oil exists in the vicinity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
BOOM FOR WOODRUFF.

Dertoit, Feb. 22.-Several striking
oyations were given last night by the
leaders Of the republican party In
Michigan to the stars who appeared
before them on the occasion of the fif-
teenth annual banquet Of the Michi-
gan club, but the enthusiastic recep-
ton accorded Timothy L. Woodruff,
lieutenant governor of New York, out
shOne all other features of the occa-
sion. Introduced as the probable can
didate of the great pivotal state OF
New York for the high office of vice
president Of the United States, Wood
ruff stood mute before the long con-
tinued storm Of applause. Major Gen
eral Shafter, Governor Nash Of Ohio
Shaw of Iowa and Pingree Of Michigan
all received welcomes second only TO
that Of Woodruff. While more than
500 republicans sat al the annual feast,
the galleries were filled with specta-
tors, and the big armory was gay
with it's patriotic decorations.
The post prandial oratory included
speeches by Lieut.. Gov Woodruff, on
the Expansionist, Gov.
Nash Of Ohio on Washington and the
Northwest, Gen. H. V. Boynton of
on Men OF Michigan in
the Footsteps of Washington, Gov.
Shaw Of Iowa on What and How Much
We Have Accomplished and Gen
5hafJer in random talk. Letters OF
regret were read from President Nc
kinney and many other distinguished
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
AGREE ON BILL.
PORTO RICAN TO BE MODIFIED
AND PASSED.
So House Republicans Decide at Con-
ference-President Holds
1t Constitutional.

Washington, Feb. I'll At the con-
ference of house republicans last
night On the Porto Rican tariff bill as
surances were given that the president
believed the measure constitutional
and would approve of it if it came to
him and an agreement was reached to
limit the operation of the bill to two
years and to reduce the duty imposed
by it from % to Is per cent. of the
American tariff. AS a result the re-
publican leaders claim the bill will
have the support Of all republicans ex-
cept four, Messrs. Mccall, (Mass.), Lit
tlefield (Maine) Lorimer CID and
Crumpacker Qnd) but that this loss
will be offset by the affirmative votes
of the opposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01

could not be the case as the primaries
were not fraudulent, and were not so
attacked until Clark had been defeated
at one county convention. In reply to
a question concerning the campaign
of 1888 Daily gave testimony in conflict
with that Of Clark. He said he had
promised at first that he would not
NEEDLE, but later had decided he could
not give Clark his support, "and," he
added "a majority of the people took
the same view according to the re-
turns" Daily denied he ever had con-
versation with J. R. Toole, in which he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
FORECASTS THE PLAN
PRESIDENT SCHURMAN ON PRO
POSED FILIPINO GOVERNMENT.
SUGGESTED BY JEFFERSON
Former Head OF Philippine Commits
sion Tells Armour Institute Stu
dents That President Has Accented
Recommendation Made-Peace
With Chieftains.

Chicago, Feb. s4;-President Jacob G.
Schurman of Cornell university, form
or head of the Philippine commission.
delivered an address before the stu
dents of Armour institute yesterday in
which he forecasted the report and
recommendations of the commission
soon to be published at Washington.
President Schurman said he had rec
commended to the president, and the
latter had accepted, a government and
constitution for the Philippines iden-
teal with that framed by the educated
Filipinos, which is practically the
governmental policy outlined by
Thomas Jefferson for the vast territory
acquired by the Louisiana purchase.
The speaker said the government is
now having printed $4,000 copies of the
report in order to show the kind of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
Brave Irish Troops.
DAILY MAKES DENIAIIS.
But Says He Paid Out Some Big
Money

but says He Paid Out Some Big
Money.
Washington, Feb. 27.-Marcus DAILY.
the millionaire miner of Montana. was
the principal witness before the senate
committee on privileges and election
yesterday. He was on the stand about
two hours, and at the expiration of
this time was excused on the plea that
he was not well. that the questioning
process fatigued him. Daily confessed
that he contributed $4,000 or So, 900
TO the prosecution of this case. but as
serted he had not entered into any
conspiracy before Clarlz's election to
injure him, and had not contributed
any of the $50, 900 used in the White
side exposure. He rendered his checks
and checkbooks for the past five years
Tor inspection of the committee. Clark
listened attentively to Days testi-
mony.
DAILY specifically denied the state
ment that he had said that every man
who supported Clark should be de-
n0unced as a boOdler or bride taker.
He also denied that he had ever sought
TO influence members of the legislature
N their choice of United States sena-
tor. DAILY admitted he was one of the
contributors towards this prosecution.
DAILY said that Campbell. Whiteside
and several other members of the state
committee Joined him in agreeing TO
prosecute the case. How much have
YOU contributed thus far?" asked SEN
ator Hoar. 4 haven't the checks he
replied, "but it amounts to between
$4,000 and $4,000" He explained
that this was used for the expenses of
prosecution. It was paid over to
Campbell. When asked if he knew
that Clark became a candidate because
Of fraudulent primaries, Daily said this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
FOUR COMMISSIONERS CHOSEN

Washington, D. c., Feb. 25-It was
officially announced yesterday after
noon that four of the five members Of
the new Philippine commission had
been selected. They are Judge Taft of
Ohio, Luke E. Wright of Tennessee, H
c. Ide Of Vermont, and Dean c. Worces-
ter Of Michigan. The fifth member
viii be announced later 1t is general
~ believed it will be Bernard Moses of
California
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01

At Appleton a section of the stone
work of the upper government dam
partially gave away under the pres
sure Of the ice banked against it and
bulged forward three inches, making
a considerable leak. Capt. Warren Of
Milwaukee, the United States engineer.
has issued orders for its repair. A
heavy crib Of stone, sixty feet long, is
to be sunk in front Of the veal ened
section and bolted down. The dam was
built in 1874
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

Judge w. R. Hoyt of Chippewa Falls
has been mentioned as a candidate for
department commander of the Grand
Army. Judge Hoyt is a graduate of
West Point, and left that institution for
active duty in the field at the opening
of the rebellion. He served throughout
the war, and returned to his old home
Vermont volunteers. He has resided
at Chippewa Falls for about thirty
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Cattle- Receipts $4,000 !;
market active; beeyes, 100000; cows and
Ats; Texas fed beeves. 4.NO@5OO Hogs-Re-
ceipts yesterday, 32,OOO; today 5000; left over,
5,2i3; slow mixed and butchers, 1909
4.6OR4.70; light, 4.50@4S0; bulk of sales, 1850
4.S2h Sheep-Receipts, 1900; steady; sheep
4.I5@5.S5; lambs, 5.O0@7.25
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
Of produce yesterday at Chicago:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01

Long" Jones of Waukesha, who has
announced himself as a candidate for
governor, was for years the chairman
Of the Illinois republican state central
committee, and the way he did things
for General Logan and himself have
often been told. He came to Waukesha
Twelve years ago and made money in
the Bethesda springs, but could not
keep out of politics. He was elected
to the state senate and was manager
Of the campaign which made Quarles
United States senator. Up to this time
only two men have made formal an
nouncement Of their candidacy One is
Ira B. Bradford of Augusta and the
other is Senator De Wayne Stebbins
OF Alg0ma. but really there are six
candidates in the field. The candi-
dacy of Emil Baensch has been in
dorsed at Beaver Dam by the republic
can county committee, and it is prac-
tically assured that he will be in the
fight. w. A. Jones of Mineral Point
has not yet made formal acknowledge
ment Of his candidacy, but his friends
are making an active canvass in his
behalf, and it is said that Governor
Edward Scofeld is not averse to being
a candidate for reelection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01

Joseph Wright, one of the pioneer
settlers Of Fond du Lac county, died
OF paralysis. He was 81 years Of age
and leaves large estate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01

DR.. John Bostwick, formerly of Eau
Claire, died at Hamilton Mont
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-01
Not Raising the Siege.

London, Feb. 27.-Winston Church
i'll, in q dispatch to the Morning Post
from Frere Camp, Sunday says: THE
idea that the beers are raising the
siege of Ladysmith is premature The
advance is being pursued in the face
of the most stubborn opposition and
heavy loss. President Kruger's grand
son is among the beers killed"
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
ALABAMA CENSUS
 AS TO POLITICS
May be Congress District. County in the Legislature.
 Our Congressman.

The announcement of Alabama's popula- tion of 1,S2S,697, as made in yesterdays Age-Herald, set the politicians to discuss ing the redistricting of the State for rep resentation in Congress and also the re- apportionment for representation in the lower house of the General Assembly of the State.
 If the predictions frequently made in the recent past that the basis of representation in Congress be fixed at one member for every 100000 of population, the State will retain its present strength of nine mem- bers. That would give total of S75 mem- bers in the lower house of Congress, as- suming that the population of the United States be 75,OOo,000 which, 1t seems to be agreed is approximately correct The pres ent strength of the House is S56 members, and therefore the placing of the ratio at one to each 200, 600 would add only nineteen new members This is a smaller increase than has been made in any one of the last three or four decades and it is hardly probable that so small a number will be acceptable to the country this time.
 Ten years ago twenty-six new members were added a basis of one to each Ill., 900 of population. That was an increase Of only about 5000 in the ratio. Presuming that the new apportionment will add twen- ty-nine new members and swell the total to 1885, this would result in the fixing of the ratio at about one member to each 194, QUO of population which would allow Ala bama one additional representative, mak- ing the States total ten.
 Assuming, however, that the states rep resentation will remain as it now is-nne members the inequality of population in the districts would require a new appor- tionment. The population of the different districts, in round numbers, is as follows:
 First district, 191,
 Second district, 212,OO0.
 Third district, 223,000.
 Fourth district, 17S,0O0.
 Fifth district, 219,000.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 THE IRON MARKET
Sales Were More Numerous
 and Tonnage Larger
ACTIVITY WAS MANIFEST
Despite Low Prices a Better Feeling Exists-The Low Level Has Brought Many Consumers
 Into the Market

Cincinnati, October 21.-(Special.)-In re- viewing the iron market for the week end ing Saturday, October 2O Rogers, Brown & Co. say:
 There has been greater activity in the iron market during the past week. Sales have been more numerous and compara- lively of larger tonnage. Inquiries have increased and the general spirit of the trade has been vitalized appreciaby. These developments are not surprising to those informed, as it has been known that many consumers have exhausted their pig iron supply and are evidently tired of making almost daily car lot orders Furthermore, prices have fallen to such low level, that buyers feel greater security in contracting at prices obtainable for any class or char acter of iron desired.
 "The shrinkage in price has been so pro- nounced that some furnaces are distressed as to figures prevailing and are entirely unwilling to meet figures others consent to, though probably as Well or better prepared to accept.
 Everything points to improvement. The election of Mckinley and the patriotic sus- tainment of the present administration seems assured, which, if realzed will con- finn government policies and plans and maintain the safe conservative programme prevailing"
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
WILLIAM s. CHERRY IA ARRIVES IN PARIS Young American Explorer Re-
 turns from Africa HE BRINGS VALUABLE DATA Spent Four Years in the Heart of the Dark Continent - Entered the
 Kittu Region North of
 the Free States

Chicago, October H.-Word was received here today of the arrival in Paris of the young African explorer and engineer, Will liam Stamps Cherry. of Chicago. He comes direct from the Congo Free State. Mir Cherry left Chicago nearly four years ago, and brings back considerable data of the country he has been travelling through which will be of immense historic and scientific interest
 When England and France nearly went to War over the Fashoda region of Africa Major Marchand it will be remembered, had taken possession of that portion of the country on the Nile as an outlet on that river for the French possessions MT. Cherry at that time was the leader of a second expedition organized in the French Congo. which followed closely the one led by Marchand
 On his return to the Congo country from Fashoda MT. Cherry devoted a portion of h1s time to the exploration of the hitherto uhknoWn klttu region, lying to the north ot the Congo Free State and the French Congo country. The Kittu region is far removed from the portion of Central Africa with which Henry NJ. Stanley made the world so familiar It is expected that MT. Cherry will bring back considerable in- formation of the social life and industries of people never before visited by a white man. The young Chicagoian has traveled over equatorial Africa to correct any mis- leading information about that country. He has taken a series of photographs of the various African tribes and also added largely to the collection of curios secured on his first trip.
 MT. Cherry was accompanied on his latest trip by MT. Charles H. McClin tock of Chi cago. About year after their arrival in the French Congo Mr. McClintock suc- cumbed to African fever.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
BERLIN MARKET
Decline of Discount Rate Feature of the
 Week

Berlin, October 21. - The decline of tho private discount rate was a striking feat ure of last weeks money market. This was caused chiefly by sympathy with Londoh and also by the excellent Reich Bank statement for October. Rates are now so easy that financiers confidently expect tie Reich Bank to continue the present rate through the autumn. The movement at the bank is now toward rapid recovery.
 The weeks sensation on the bourse was in the obligations of certain mortgage banks, while violent break in quotations was caused by decreased bankers esti- mate and so reduced rumors of financial unsoundness. These institutions began by buying back their per cents yesterday at SS and their 3h per cents at 85. Mean while prices fell off from 10 to F per cent
 The subscription price of Hamburg's new As will be 9914. Cologne has received the governments permission to issue loan of 2l,000000 marks, and this may be in- creased. At Chefield the number of unem- ployed Is 1279.
 In the iron industry numerous wage re- auctions have been made. Iron stocks in- creased 5l95 tons during September in Si- licia.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
Iianna's Endorsement

Chicago, October 21.-Cecil A. Lyon of sherman, Tex, chairman of the Republi- can State Executive Committee of Texas, who has been in Chicago since Saturday, has received from Chairman M. A. Hanna, of the Republican National Committee, au- thority to name Paul Fricke of Brenham, and Wilbur Crawford of Cameron state electors at large on the Republican ticket in Texas. Both of these candidates were nominated by the Waco convention, con- trolled by the Hawley faction, and the au- thority now given is to avoid any question of the legality of the nomination.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
MANCHESTER MARKET
Sellers Were More Ready to Accept
 Offers

Manchester, October 2.-With the de- cline in cotton, sellers were more ready last week to accept previous offers or even off, fers less profitable. if only to keep the n.L- chimes going but such transactions We're not facilitated. While there was more gun eral inquiry, buyers were not eager to of- fer it, pointing out that the market ever the sea did respond and frequently with drew
 The bids obtainable were often out 1t reach of the market, even when anxious to sell at a sacrigce. There were few transactions for China, the latest reports having a discouraging effect. quiet mis- cellaneous business was transacted through some Of the less important outlets.
 Contradictory reports regarding the American cotton crop were read and much interest centers in the discussion whether the frost will kill the crop.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
BREWTON
Itms of Interest from the Little South
 Alabama Town

Brewton, October A.-(Speciai.)- Es- cambia County managers for the approach ing Presidential and Congressional election have been named. Those for Brewton are c. M. Luttrell manager; T. M. Thames, C. E. Weaver, inspectors; J. ". sRaley, re- turning officer.
 Mrs. D. w. Bell of Morrlstown is the guest ot relatives here.
 Mrs. J. W. Henry and little son, and Miss Mamie Arnold, are visitors here.
 MT and Mrs. H. T. Parker have moved here from Hammac.
 Capt. J. H. Fuller, who has been very i'll for several days, is rapidly convalescing
 Mrs. B. F. Skinner has returned from her home al Georgiana, after spending several days with relatives here.
 J. A. Fuller and family have become citi- gems of Brewton, moving here from Ham mac. They are occupying the Coleman cot tage in Douglas avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
Sixth district, 1855, 900.

Sixth district 1S5,0O0
 Seventh district, 15S,000.
 Eighth district, 195,00O
 Ninth district 235,000.
 Thus it will be seen that the Ninth has 12000 more population than the next most populous district and 77,0O0 more than the least populous-the Seventh district. Jef- ferson, with Bibb and Blount would make a district with 1S2,000 population, while Jefferson, Blount and Walker combined have 1S9, ,OOO.
 It is claimed by some politicians that the adjoining counties will object to be- ing districted with Jefferson, as they would practically have no voice in the politics of the district. If that be the case it is not improbable that Jefferson will be consti- ytuted separate Congressional district.
 It is almost an absolute certainty that the State will be redistricted, and in the new allotment of the counties Jefferson will be in a district with not more than two other counties.
 As to the representation in the General Assembly of the State, Jefferson will cer- tainly have eight and probably nine repre- sentatives, and of course one Senator. That will be gain of at least two over the present number.
 There are sixty-six counties in the State, and as each of these must have at least one representative, regardless of popula- tion, that leaves thirty-four of the one hundred members to be distributed among the more populous counties. Whatever ratio may be established for the division of these thirty-four, at least seven of them .l.s. ia more probable, however, that the ratio will entitle Jefferson to eight of the thirtyfour thus making nine representatives for the county, or one-eleyenth of the entire Lower House.
 The Legislature will this winter have the duty of redistricting the State for Congress- men and State Senators and reappolntng the representatives.