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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
THE CAUCUS LAW.
Present Primary Statute Prevents In
dependent Action by Voters.

A very important change is likely to
be offered to the caucus law at the next
session of the legislature. AS the
measure stands now it attempts to de-
clare by law that voters shall be either
democratic or republicans and thus if
the last general election it makes him
eligible to vote only at the republican
primaries in the succeeding campaigns
until another general election occurs
and vice versa. As will be seen, this
almost bars a man from independent
action in the primaries.
A man, if he fails to vote for his
party nominee at one general election,
is thus prevented from voting at the
Primaries of his party until after an
The right to vote at the caucus for
party man whom he could support is
thus taken away.
Good lawyers have long doubted
whether such law which seeks to say
by statute that a man shall be either
a republican, democrat or populist, &C
cording to his vote at the last general
election, is constitutional, and hold it
is very doubtful if a man can by le-
gal enactment be compelled to belong
to either one party or the other. The
proposition now is to so change the law
as to provide that a man cannot vote
at more than one caucus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
SEEK A SETTLEMENT.
Investigation of Manufacturing Condi-
lions In Chicago Progressing.

Chicago, March 3.-The inquiry of
the subcommittee OF the industrial
commission into the manufacturing
conditions in Chicago has taken on
broader scope than was intended, and
it is thought possible it may be the
means of bringing about an amicable
settlement of the existing labor trou-
bles, by an impartial and unbiased in
vestigation of the conditions prevail
Ing. 1t is now planned to have repre-
sentatives OF the labor organization ap-
pear before the subcommittee and
state their case.
Charles K. Offield, patent attorney,
gave the result Of his investigations in
to the present labor and manufacturing
conditions in Chicago and vicinity,
and said the present conditions were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29

Durham, March 25.-It is learned
here that the boer leaders are aware
that they are beaten but think they
can hold out for four to six months,
within which time they firmly believe
foreign intervention will force Great
Britain to grant favorable terms, in
Guiding independence. They expect
Germany or the United States to inter
yene. The mission of Messrs. VOL
marans, Fischer and Vessels to Europe
is to hasten this, so far as Germany
is concerned. The boer plans include
a stand at KrOOnstad, Vaal river and
other points, eliminating in a defense
of Pretoria which has been prepared
for siege Ranges of guns have been
tested, mines laid, and forces in the
field have not allowed themselves to be
cut off with their heavy guns, which
are needed in forts at Pretoria. The
majority of Transvaalers are ignorant
of the gravity of the situation, though
tired of remaining so long from their
farms, and will fight hard, believing
their liberty and property are at stake
and confident of ultimate success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
BAD HORNETS NEST
SUCH THE PHILIPPINES SEEM TO
A CORRESPONDENT.
NATIVES HARD TO QUELL
Insurgents Seem to Have Taken AS
Many Guns and as Much Stores as
Americans Have-Guerilla Warfare
Raging on Every Hand-Improve-
ments Visible Nevertheless

San Francisco, March 23.-rhe
steamer Hong Kong Maru brings from
Hong Kong news of a surprising state
of affairs existing in the Philippines.
The correspondent of a Hong Kong pa
per sends the following uncensored let
ter TO his journal: Manila, Feb. 18th:
Strange is the state of affairs that
exists in the Philippines today. I'm
provement is visible in nearly every
quarter. Civil governments are rapidly
being established in every town Of i'm
portance and garrisons and patrols are
in process of extension wherever the
Americans hold territory, and yet
it is an undeniable fact
since January list, the insurgent
forces have captured number of rifles
and quantities of ammunition from
Americans almost equalling the sum
total of American captures from the
insurgents. Besides this the casualty
rate for the last two weeks comes very
close to being heavier than at any
other period of the instruction, with
the exception Of the time Of the out
break. These are hard facts to swal-
low and somewhat alarming into the
bargain. The threatened guerilla war
fare that has been heard on every side
seems to be a reality and parties of so
or smaller numbers are ambushed and
Jumped" day after day.
Supply trains, small escorts and
scouting parties are special objects of
attack and the country seems to be full
of small rowing bands, waiting at
every convenient cover until the prey
is caught In one or two instances heavy
patrols or strong scouting parties have
quickly avenged these raids by setting
out imediately and hunting down and
killing as many of the marauderS as
possible These lessons have not been
forgotten and in the immediate dis
tricts there have been no repetitions Of
the trouble. Authorities are giving the
question considerable attention and
every effort will be made to insure pub
lie safety, for on this depends the fu-
ture of the country. England's policy
in India is frequently discussed and her
swift and severe punishments are
looked upon as model peacemakers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
A BAD CONDITION
PORTO RICAN SITUATION A MOST
SERIOUS ONE.
MANY POOR ARE STARVING
Condemned Because of De-
lay in Settling Tariff Question
Boston Editor Finds Fault With In
consistency Practiced by the Gov
Commentaries at a Standstill.

Ponce, Porto Rico, March 24--rhe
situation here is more serious than at
any other time since the terrible hurri-
cane. In many places the poor are
starving. The price of rice, beans and
cod fish have increased from 90 to 100
per cent. Demonstrations against the
delay of the United States government
in settling the tariff question have re-
entity bene held at Mayaguez, Yuace.
Arecibo, Aguadilla, Fajardo, Juana-
diaz, Guayama and many other towns.
The people are unable to understand
the delay, and they condemn all Amer
leans indiscriminately. Pad feeling is
arising which it will take years to
overcome. Trouble from riots is al
most inevitable unless the tension is
relieved. Even wealthy land owners
cannot command ready cash, and many
penniless Americans are glad to work
for their board.
A Distressful Condition.
New York, March 24.-James Jeffry
Roche, editor of the Boston Pilot, was
passenger aboard the United States
transport McClelland, which reached
port yesterday from San Juan. Roche
spent three weeks on the island, OBJ
serving the people and their condition
From his experiences while there he
said he was compelled to confess that
the United States is in the ungracious
position, of having deprived the island
ers Of their foreign trade and given
them nothing in place of it. 1t is q
cumbersome, uncertain, unsatisfactory
way of doing business to collect reve-
nue. from them with one hand and give
it back with the other" he said. by
the absurd and contradictory custom
prevailing, goods that come from the
United States to Porto Rico must be in
American bottoms, a provision which
recognizes Porto Rico as a part of the
United States and subject to our coast
ing trade law, but when the goods ar
rive they must not be treated as do
nestle goods, but purely as foreign,
and the receiver must pay duty accord
ingly. There is a great deal of pow
erty there, due to the results of the
hurricane last August, and the want of
work at present. The people are in a
distressing state Of suspense, which
prevents all trade until the tariff ques-
ton is settled"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29

intolerable. and that unless something
drastic were done the capital invested
in manufacturing would be driven out.
He thought the president of the United
States could select a commission OF
sufficiently high standing and honor TO
bring about settlement of the trouble,
and that if the president gave any in
timation Of his willingness to do so. he
would without doubt be invited to ap-
point such a commission. Thomas
Nicholson, contractor, favored a COM
binauon OF contractors. Labor unions
as contractors would then not have to
deal with ten or twelve different
unions. Nicholson said both sides in
the present controversy were right in
some things, and wrong in others, but
both were fighting for principle The
only solution seemed TO be the wearing
out OF one side, and as the builders
and contractors were better provided
with funds. the result seemed inevi-
table.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
EXAMINATION Is BEGUN.
Investigation In Goebel Shooting Case
Opens.

Frankfort, March 24-The prelim-
mary examination of Secretary of State
Caleb Powers, charged with abet'
the assassination of William Goebel.
began yesterday before Judge Moore.
The court house was guarded inside
and out by militia and scores of deputy
sheriffs armed with winchester rifles 70
prevent possible interference by noun
taineers who were reported to be on
the way to Frankfort, but no disorder
occurred. The testimony tended to
show that the shots came from that
section of the executive building in
which Secretary Powers office in
located, although no one swore that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
WORSE THAN KISSING BUG.
Yale Professor Tells of a Strange
Pest That Is Coming.

New Haven, Conn, March 25.-Dr. L.
o. Howard, the Yale entomologist,
sounded a note of warning when he
announced that new bug-more an
noying than the kissing bug-is on the
way in large numbers He Is the
blood-sucking cone nose bug, and he
has left his old 1aunts in New Mexico
for the north. His geological name is
conorbimus languisuga His bite is a
serious affair. The first specimens
found were discovered by DR.. Howard
in some shirts sent home from Chin
csc laundry. The bug is of a bright
speckled color, larger than beetle
and snappish as a starved turtle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29

the shots came from the secretary's Of
fee. No evidence was adduced tending
to show that the defendant was impli-
Gated in any conspiracy Prosecuting
Attorney Polsgrove said sufficient evil
dence had already been heard to war
rant holding Powers, but that the case
would be much stronger before he
would be through. On the other hand,
Former Governor Brown for the de-
Tense expressed himself as well
pleased, regarding the evidence so far
as decidedly weak.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
$500 FOR LOST LOVE.

Green Bay, Wis, March 25.-Nellie
kuklya, the 20-year-old daughter of a
Polish farmer, has been awarded $500
as balm for the wounds a tickle lover
inflicted in her heart and affections.
She is now trying to collect the judg-
ment. Adam Piescheek, the 24-year-
old son of farmer, is the jilter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
LAWYER STRIKES WITNESS.
Sensational Episode in Horlocker
Poisoning Trial.

Hastings, Neb., March 23.-Chas ".
Morey, husband of the woman 10 whom
Miss Viola Horlocker sent a box of
poisoned candy, was on the stand yes
terday in the Horlocker trial On
cross examination Attorney Batty for
the prosecution asked him numerous
questions concerning his relations with
accused, referring to hugs, kisses,
calls upon her. etc. As Morey left the
witnes stand he approached Batty and
applied an insulting epithet to him.
Batty retaliated by striking Morey in
the face and had it not been for the in
terpositton of court officers rough and
tumble fight would have occurred
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29

Gentlemen, he said to them. Il find
[ have just s22 in American money
left. Now, will risk it all if you
will let me name this last bet" The
others were curious, and knowing they
could not lose much, consented. and
asked what his proposition was. at
is this" he said: ''Tn bet you s22 that
can yell louder than the ships steam
whistle. OF course II lose,'' he added.
but. by lingo, l know the whistle
can't be fixed. New York Tribune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
AFTER THE ASSIGNEE.
Another Chapter in the Plankinton
Bank Trouble.

Milwaukee, March 25.-Henry Her.
man, assignee of the Plankinton bank,
does not propose to allow Ferdinand
Schlesinger 70 retain over S150,000 of
the money that belongs to the defunct
banking institution without a vigorous
fight. To emphasize the determina-
ton he filed a complaint against
Schlesinger, in which he accused him
of having practiced fraud on William
Plankinton, former assignee, and hav-
ing obtained by fraud an order of the
court permitting the settlement of a
debt of S16S,000 for S1.4S6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29

Julia Marlowe is to be her own man
ager next year. She and Charles Froh-
man have agreed to part company
owing. both admit, to differences con-
corning plays. Miss Marlowe says Mr.
Frohman did not want to support her
in certain ventures and that she deter
mined 10 make them by herself. There
is little doubt that the proposed pro-
duction of a dramatization of When
knighthood Was in Flower was the
cause Of the difference in opinion.
Miss Marlowe intends to offer the piece
to the public next October.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
WHITE SEASON IN WOMEN'S
WEAR.

A white season is predicted for this
summer. which means that many light
accessories of women's costumes will
be worn; but they will be of the pastel
shades rather than the more brilliant
colorings-the brighter shades to be
used with white, and the lighter tones
with black.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29

More than six months having elapsed
since Prince Luigi, duke of the Abruz-
ri, set out to find the north pole, and
nothing having been heard Of him dur
ing that time, various scientific So
cieties are now petitioning the Italian
government to set out to find the
prince.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
APPLETONS BANKRUPT.
Big Eastern Book Concern in Hands Of
Receiver

New York, March 23.-Justice Bichoff
of the supreme court has appointed D.
Hampden Dougherty receive for D. APP
pleton & Co., publishers on the appli-
cation Of Daniel Pritchard, a stock
holder. The bond of the receiver was
fixed at $4,000. The liabilities are
$1,110,000. The assets consist of stock
and outstanding accounts. Mr.. Can
non, chairman Of reorganization COM
mittee, says he is confident the concern
can be liquidated so that there will be
no loss to creditors. The firm will
continue its business in the same way
A statement issued by the company
says: THE present situation is owing
not to undue business risk nor to trade
losses but mainly to the fact that
through the extension of our business
on the installment contract basis
(Which contracts amount to fully $780,
0G0 now outstanding but collectable),
our capital being inadequate to meet
our maturities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
NAMED THE LAST BET.

An Australian coming to America
on a recent steamer fell in with two
sharpers, who led him into many
wagers. They were so invariably
successful that he became suspicious
they were fixing" the bets, but each
new proposition was so tempting he
could not resist it. At last, as they
approached the Golden Gate, he
counted up the remnants of his roll.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
GEN. ROGERS ADMITS IT.
ViroQua Gentleman Squarely in the
Race for Governor.
Madison, March 25.

Madison, March rs.
Gen. f. NJ. Rogers of ViroQua was in
the city yesterday. Just as he was
leaving the Van Eta to take a train
for home he confirmed to a Democrat
reporter the rumor that he was a re-
publican candidate for governor. The
general said the conventions to nom
mate delegates to the national conven.
ton at Philadelphia would occupy the
attention of politics for a month to
come, and that then he should pull off
his coat and go out for the nomination.
Speaking of the other candidates, the
general said they were all good men,
and he only hoped that more like them
would come into the field. If there
could be one from each congressional
district it would be easier for him to
bowl them all down at once and make
a ten-strike.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
FIRE LOSSES.
Two Wisconsin Towns Visited by
BlaZeS.

Packwaukee, March 25-Fire de-
stroyed the general store Of F. E.
Ward, entailing a loss of $4,000 The
building belonging to L. w WhItson
and was occupied by William Haynes
with a furniture stock, which was also
destroyed The loss on the building
and stock is $4,000 with $1,000 insur-
ance, Mr.. Ward carried $500 insur-
ance.
Sturgeon Bay, March 25.-The resi-
dence of Aid w L. Damkoehler was
destroyed by fire. All the contents on
the lower floor were saved. The loss
is $1,000, with $3.50 insurance on the
building and $500 on the contents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
CORNERED SHEEP.

kenosha, Wis, March 25-Clapp
Minor, aged SO, who became famous
during the civil war when he got
corner on sheep, making a profit of
several hundred thousand dollars, died
at Salem. An estate of 100000 will
go TO his daughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
WILL CRATE IN MADISON,

Ann Arbor, Mich, March 25.--At the
annual oratorical contest to determine
upon representative for the University
of Michigan in the Northern Oratorical
league contest at Madison May 4, Geo
w. Magey won first honor with an
Grafton on Webster's Reply to Hayne.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
BLISS FOR v. P.

Philadelphia, March 25.-Henry c.
Payne of Wisconsin and Chairman
Manley OF Maine, as members of the
working subcommittee Of the national
republican committee, both favor Bliss
OF New York for vice president.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29

A lecture course in banking and in
vestments has been established at
Cornell. The services OF some OF the
most prominent financiers in the coun-
try have been secured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
A COLOSSAL COMBINE
ARNEGlE INTERESTS UNITED IN
GREAT NEW CORPORATION
RICK SUITS DECLARED OFF

Great Steel and Iron Corporation Can
tailed at S350,e0O,QO0 Is Formed
Railroads, Coal Fields and Coke In
terests Drawn in the Gigantic Com
pany.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
TWO TICKETS NAMED.
st. Paul Democrats Have fractional
Fight.

st. Paul, March 25.-The democratic
city convention yesterday, owing to
factional differences, perfected two sep
arate organizations and placed two
tickets in nomination, one headed by
Postmaster Robt. A. Smith, the other
by eX-Judge John W. Willis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
BOERS' ONE HOPE
AFRIkANDERS CONFIDENTLY
HOPE FOR INTERVENTION
PREPARING AT PRETORIA

Belief That in Few Months Germany
or United States Will Take a Hand
Leaders Realize That They Are
Beaten But Are Yet ResOlute-Will
Stand at Vaal River.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
YOUNG FOLKS ELOPE.

Lancaster, Wis, March Pa social
stir has been created by the elopement
of Miss Belle Johnson and Frank Free
born, who left together for Galena
H., and were married.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29

Samuel H. Tallmadge of Milwaukee,
who succeeds General Harnden as com
mander of the Wisconsin G. A. r.. is
native of Chicago and is so years of
age. He is a son of Mrs. Charlotte z.
Mitchell, one of Chicago's pioneer resi-
dents, who has lived there since 1897
and is now nearly 80 years old. Mr.
Tallmadge enlisted for the civil war,
but did not serve long, owing TO an in
jury received He moved TO Milwau-
kee when a young man and has since
resided there. He has long been prom
inent in G. A R. circles OF Milwaukee
and Wisconsin. He has been COM
mander of Wolcott post Of Milwaukee
and was assistant adjutant general for
several years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29

Mrs. Jessie Lee, who was the wife Of
dead at Daytona, Fla. After the sensa-
tional developments which resulted in
the suit Of Aid Lee against Aid E. ,.
Hammond, for $4,000, for the alleged
alienation of the affections Of Mrs.
Lee and the divorce secured by Aid.
Lee, she was completely Frustrated
and went south in January. 1t is said
by her friends that she died of broken
heart. The body will be brought to
Eau Claire. She was handsome, ac-
complished and a leader in social
circles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-03-29
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

In Hennessey, Oklahoma recently,
E.. Page Webb of Superior was married
to Miss Martha B. Vandervoort young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs T. D. Van
deryoort. Mr.. Webb is at present To-
Gated at FIT. Riley, Kas., as recruit
ing officer for the regular army. He
was in the Spanish American war, hav-
ing served in Company B, eighth
United Stated cavalry. He was form
erly connected with the Superior
Leader.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-03-15
ExCORIATED IT..
DR.. David W. Dennis Riddles the Porto
Rican Tariff Bill in Earlham
Chapel rhis Morning.

DIR. David W. Dennis this morning
in college chapel at Earlham gave the
Porto Rican tariff bill a terrific scor-
ing. He stated that since he was p
years of age he had voted the Repub-
lican ticket, but that if the party
pursued it's present course he would
not do so this fall. The party has
established a precedent of taxing the
starving and poor Porto Ricans, to
tax the Philippines in the flu
ture. He stated that he regard
ed the bill as un-American, and
unworthy the great Republican
party. In my opinion" said he,
1.-The Republican party will repent in
sao kcloth and ashes what it has al
ready done" There may be enough
money during election times to buy
all our votes when the issues are I'M
important, but there are times when
the American people will not be
bought, and that is when American
principles are at stake. This, said
Prof. Dennis, is one of the times
when the people are not for sale.
The speech created somewhat of a
sensation, as it was very radical in
its vein.