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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
Frisco Workmen Quit.
MARGIN QUITE SMALL.
Conservatives Have But Four In
Cuban Constitutional Convention.

Conservatives Have But Four In
Cuban Constitutional Convention.
Havana, May 21.-COnservatives
now claim only a majority of four in
the Cuban constitutional convention.
When the convention met yesterday
it was found four of the conservatives
were absent, and the disposition to
hush things which had been agreed
upon as the program was changed to a
movement to block the radicals from
coming to the final vote. Yesterdays
session was secret, and probably the
sessions will continue secret during
the discussion of the two reports.
After the minority and majority re-
ports had been read, the conservatives
made a canvass of the house and,
flnding their majority doubtful, asked
the privilege of the tabling of both re-
ports for twenty hours. An effort
will be made to bring out today the
full strength of the conservatives,
who have virtually agreed to vote for
the majority report as presented.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
COMMITTEE ON PEORIA PLAN.
Presbyterians Take Up Variety of
Routine Matters.

Presbyterans Take Up Variety of
Routine Matters.
Philadelphia, May 21.-Routine mat
tiers occupied the attention of the
commissioners to the Presbyterian
general assembly during the greater
portion of yesterdays sessions. The
annual reports Of eight church boards
were submitted to the assembly and
three Of them, ministerial relief, ed
ucation and freedmen, with reports of
their standing committees, were dis
posed of. Others will be taken up
today and Wednesday, when it is ex-
pected the deck will be clear for dis
cussion of the revision Of committee
reports, which is the special order for
Thursday. During the afternoon ses-
sion Moderator MintOn announced the
appointment of Robert Pitcairn of
Pittsburg as vice moderator DR..
Minton also appointed a committee of
five to complete details of the Peoria
overture, a new plan of electing stand
ing committees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
TO MERGE 81" ROADS.
Big Moneyed Scheme on Regarding
Chicago Lines.

Chicago Lines.
Chicago. May 18-All the elevated
railways in Chicago are to be formed
into one company. The Northwest
ern and Lake Street Elevated roads
and the MON Loop company will be
consolidated at once. AS soon as the
stockholders CT the South Side and
Metropolitan companies come down in
their prices, it is expected, they will
be included in the consolidation.
Blair & Co. of New York formed a
syndicate which purchased all Of Mr..
Yerkes' stock in the Union Loop.
Northwestern and Lake Street Elevat-
ed roads in February. When this step
was taken it was understood to be a
move in the direction of consolidating
all the elevated roads in the city
Conferences were held with the stock
holders of the South Side and Metro
politan roads with the object of Undue
ing them to agree to the merger of the
five roads into one, but the stockho1d-
ers thought it good chance to get
high price On their securities. The
stock rose until its price destroyed the
chance Of consolidation at that time.
j. ]. Mitchell is the head of the syn
dictate buying the stock of the two
roads here, and Blair & Co. are doing
the same thing in New York
The beginning Of the consolidation
sent up the stock of Union Loop to
1880 yesterday 1t had recently been
selling from 108 to 116. The COM
bined capital of the five roads is $42,-
SOC, 00e, and their bonded Indebtedness
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

of the world His greatest enemies
have been forced to bend the knee at
his bidding. Predictions of his fail
ure have been freely made and his ca
reer has been compared to that OF
meteoric "Joe" Letter. But one by
one these prophecies have been dis
proved, and one by one his critics
have been forced to acknowledge the
power of this wonderful man. Success
has attended his every effort With
consummate skill he steered round
the rocks on which young Letter
foundered and the close of his corner
is marked with the same certain sue
cess that has characterized it from
the start.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
WRECKED OFF AUSTRALIA.
Two Steamers Lost in Gale and NAM
Perish.

Victoria May 17.-News is received
by the steamer Moana of the loss of
the steamer Federal off the Australian
coast during the heavy gale at the end
Of March. Thirty-two persons per-
ished with her Six bodies were re-
covered with the boat, but no wreck
age was found and it is believed that
the vessel foundered near the coast.
When the bodies were found Dingoes
were eating them and were driven
away with difficulty. The bodies were
badly mangled by wild dogs and only
few were identified, including Cap
tain Coult's. The ship Louise Lamont
was lost during the same storm with
16 souls, nothing having been heard #
any of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
UHL PASSES AWAY.
Ambassador to Germany Under Cleve.
land no More.

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 19.-Ed-
of state and ambassador to Germany
under the Cleveland administration
died yesterday. He had been i'll near
ly year suffering from a compiled
ton of Diseases, among them Bright &
disease.
Mr.. Uhl was one of the strong men
in the Michigan bar and in politics
Born in New York state in 1S41, he
came to Michigan when a child At
ter his graduation from the Michigan
university law department, he soon
won a foremost place at the bar, and
became the recognized head of the
profession in this city. In politics he
was a democrat. He was twice elect
ed mayor Of the city. He was assist
ant secretary of state under President
Cleveland, and was later appointed as
ambassador to Germany. Since re-
turning from Berlin he withdrew from
politics, as he was not in harmony
with Organism.
Soon after his establishment in the
practice of law, Mr.. Uhl was married
to Miss Alice Follett of Ypsilanti,
Mich. Four children were born to
Mr. and Mrs. Uhl Lucy Follett, the
eldest daughter, was well known In
Washington society circles for two
years. Alice Edwina is the second
daughter. David, the eldest son, is
in business in Grand Rapids. The
youngest son, Marshall Mortimer, Is
still a schoolboy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
No Strike In st. Louis Next Year.

st. Louis, May 19.-Representative
machinists of the union and their en-
ployers reached an agreement last
night by which all danger of a strike
of machinists in ST. Louis during the
next year is avoided. The unio1.s
acceded to the employers right to ar
range weekly work as they saw fit,
while the employers granted their
employees an increase in the present
hourly wages OF 10 per cent Upon
this settlement, effected with the
machinists as a basis, other metal
working trades have signifed a will
lingness to make a settlement of their
demands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
EVANGELIST ACCUSED.
Michigan Business Man Seeks Arrest
of Rev, Emanuel S, Wilson,

Detroit, Mich, May 19.-Alfred R..
Hemstreet, a we'll known business
man of Grand Rapids, has laid 2
charge against Rev. Emanuel S. Will
son, the leading minister of the
Herald of Hope, travelling chapel car
conducted by the Baptist State as
scciation. He accuses the preacher OF
wrong relations with Mrs. Hemstreet.
Wilson has been holding revivals
at Muskegon Heights for six weeks,
and there he met Mrs. Hemstreet.
The couple made a trip to Grand
Rapids together last week, and as a
result Hemstreet took out a warrant
against the preacher
Wilson has been traced to Mears, a
village forty miles from Muske gon,
and an officer has gone to arrest him.
Wilson has a wife and five children
at Bay City. He is the half-brother of
Mrs. Hemstreet's father, hence
half uncle and blood relative of the
woman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

from North Antrim. McHugh has
been in parliament for ten years. He
is a man of sturdy figure and has
proved his possession Of fighting blood
on many occasions. He is editor and
proprietor of a newspaper with the
warlike name of the Sligo Champion
His parents are tenant farmers. Nc
Hugh was educated for the priesthood.
He did not take orders. however, be-
coming instead a schoolmaster. He
has always been prominent as an Irish
nationalist and has twice been impris-
oned under the Irish coercion act.
He is now A years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
MILWAUKEE AFTER WOODMEN.
Delegation Appointed to Secure Next
National Convention.

Milwaukee, May 1S.-Modern Wood
men, 1905 600 in number, will assemble
at st. Paul, June II, for the twelfth
biennial head camp. There they will
be labored with by a Milwaukee dele
cation which will make every effort
to secure the convention of 1903 for the
cream city, and which expects to win
out
The delegation from Milwaukee, ap-
pointed by the local camps to secure
the convention at any cost, consists
Of E. G. Morton, DR.. III. L. Harrington,
H. n. Latin, c. w. Perry of Wauwa-
tosa, H. F. Ohm OF south Milwaukee
and C. w. Wendt of North Milwaukee.
They will reach st. Paul several days
in advance of the delegates and will
make a systematic canvass to secure
the selection of Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
First Vessel Tonnage Report.

The first report of vessel tonnage,
in compliance with the new law impos-
ing a tax of cents d ton for net ton
mage, was received by the secretary OF
state yesterday from the Leathem &
Smith Towing and Wrecking company
Of Sturgeon Bay. They report four
teen boats with a total net tonnage Of
3,545 tons, on which the tax viii
amount to S10635. Half of this goes
to the county in which the port of en-
tlT is located. Vessel owners have
until July 1 in which to report.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
Funeral of Mrs, GAGE,

Washington, D. c., May 21.-After a
brief ceremony the body of Mrs. Ly-
man J. Gage, wife of the secretary of
the treasury, was sent to Chicago for
burial. The funeral party will reach
Evanston, H., today, where the body
viii be placed in a vault in Rose Hill
cemetery, and buried tomorrow with
final services at the grave conducted
by DR.. Hills. The floral offerings
were numerous and beautiful among
them being a wreath of pink orchids
sent by the president.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
PRESIDENT MUCH ELATED.
Mrs. Mckinley Continues to Grow
Stronger and Rests Quite Well.

San Francisco, May 21.-"Mrs. Nc
kinney is much better and the presi-
dent is very cheerful over her i'm
provement" The above announcement
was made at the Scott residence last
evening. Mrs. Mckinley passed con-
siderable time propped up in bed yes
terday and rested well While no deh-
mite date has been set for the presi-
dents departure, present arrange
ments are that he will go direct to
Washington and not to Canton as has
been unofficially stated During the
remainder of his stay in this city the
president will participate in as many
public gatherings as Mrs. McKinleys
condition will allow, but only in an in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

Washington, May 21-ApproXimate-
1y $4,000 machinists throughout the
country struck yesterday for nine
hour day, a scale of wages equal to
the present ten-hour per. day scale and
other demands. This is the rough
estimate of President O'Connell of the
National Association of Machinists,
based on Geographic adVices from
machinists' headquarters in the vari-
Gus cities. The strike thus far has
not extended to the allied trades, save
in one or two instances, as at Scran-
ton, where the men in part of the al
lied trades are out. No machinists
engaged in government work are Rf-
fected This is because the eight
hour day scale already prevails. Rail-
road machinists as a rule are not in
volved in the strike though men on
several roads are out. The situation
in the forenoon was summarized by
President O'Connell as follows:
I'VE are demanding a nine-hour
day universally throughout the trade,
with an increase of wages sufficient
to cover the loss of the hour in time;
regulation of the apprenticeship sys-
TEN and the number that shall be en-
ployed in accordance with the num-
Der Of journeymen employed; agree
ments as to arbitration of all disputes
that may arise in the future; the
right of machinists to be represented
by committee and agreements that
there be absolutely no discrimination
adopted against machinists because
of their membership in the union.
From present indications and state
ments issued from headquarters at
various points the orders are being
generally obeyed, in larger numbers
than was anticipated. The number of
firms signing indicates that in locali-
ties where agreements are being made
the strike may not last over a few
days. In other localities, where larger
number of men are being involved, |
look forward to an adjustment being
reached within the present week"
Telegraphic reports to President
O'Connell show the following as the
number of firms which signed the
agreements. h6uOSud, dill, MllWdu-
kee, five; Wilmington, Del, two; To-
ledo, one; Auburn, all; Anaconda, all;
Denver ALL; st. Louis, all; New
Dreams, all; Danbury, ALL Pittsburg,
80 per cent; Franklin, ALL Youngs-
town, all; Cleveland, fifteen; Roches-
ter, 80 per cent; Buffalo, so per
cent; Niagara Falls, all; Tonawanda,
all; Trenton, rs per cent; Baltimore,
eleven; Philadelphia twenty-five; New
Haven, eight. These establishments
having conceded the demands, their
men are at work as usual,
= Frisco Workmen Quit.
San Francisco, May 21.-F'ive hun
dren union machinists and other iron
trade workmen affiliated with them
quite work in this city yesterday 1t
is expected that 1000 men will join
the strike as soon as they are ordered
to do so by their respective national
directors. Among the latter are the
iron molders and core makers. OF
1000 men employed at the Union
Iron works, $500 went out. At the
Risdon Iron works of $50 men only so
remain. At the Fulton Iron works
there we're about 600 workmen in all
but 100 quit,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
Aloer Off for Europe.

New York, May 16.-General Russell
A. Alger, formerly secretary OF war,
accompanied by his wife, sailed for
Europe yesterday on the ST. Louis.
They will go to Carlsbad. General
Alger said his health was not good and
he needed a rest. Cornelius n. Bliss
and his daughter also were passengers
on the st. Louis for Europe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

formal and impromptu way. Yester-
day in spite of the stormy weather he
drove to the residence of his uncle,
Benjamin Mckinley, where he spent
ten minutes visiting the family. He
then drove to the home of his niece,
Mrs. George Morse, but she had left
the house sometime previous to go to
the Scott residence. The president
returned directly to the Scott resi-
dence for luncheon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
No Eulouy Over Uhi.

Grand Rapids, May 21.-The re-
mains of the late ex-Ambassador Ed
win F. Uhl lay in state at st. Paurs
church yesterday, viewed by thous-
ands. The Episcopal ritual was used
at the funeral service without any
eu,ogy. Prominent members of the
bar from this and other states were
in attendance. Today the remains
will be taken to Ypsilanti for inter
ment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
RIVAL TO STEEL TRUST
colorado Fuel & Iron Company Floats
$10,OOO,00O Bond Issue

Chicago, May Isl. Pierpont Nor
CAMS steel trust has a formidable rival
IN the Colorado Fuel & Iron COMPANY
for which John J. Mitchell, president
OF the Illinois Trust & Savings hank
and John w. Gates have just floated a.
S10,00O,0 GOO bond issue in New York
Although rivals, Mr.. Mitchell declares
there will be no losing competition be-
tween the young company and the
United States Steel corporation. Mr..
Mitchell has returned from New York
and announced the success of his mis-
sion. The new loan is said to be not
mortgage, but a convertible deben-
ture bond issue. Four millions will be
spent on new mills and the remainder
lett IN the treasury as a working CAPT.
tai. The new plant will consist of tin
plate and wire mills, the steel rail mill
being already in operation By the
first OF next month the mills of the
Colorado company will be turning out
its product at the rate of 100000 tons
a year and it is expected by leading
owners that the company will be pay
ing dividends by July l. Mr. Morgan
and Mr.. Gates are not the financial
enemies that is popularity supposed,
according to President Mitchell, and
he declares that their companies will
not fight each other. "The consolida-
ton of the Chicago Il roads will
shortly be accomplished through Blair
& Co., Of New York." said Mr.. Nit
chell, 'tbut I am not at liberty to make
known the Details"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

is SIS, 154, 900. Through the combina.
ton large annual saving will be
made and the increased earning ca
petty will probably be capitalized.
Following is the daily average of pas
sengers carried by the various elevat-
ed lines in 1900:
metropolitan -. sc, 1920
Northwestern 49,. 1900 Al 81
Lake Street ...... 40 .O9S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
SUICIDE OF JAMES cARRoTHERs.
Former Manager of Kirby House
Jumps in River.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 19.-James
H. Carrothers, well known and popu-
lar in Milwaukee and for several years
manager of the Kirby house, COM
mitted suicide yesterday morning by
jumping into the river at the Kern
farm north of the North avenue
bridge. Dependency over business
reverses is supposed to have driven
him to that mental state which
tempted him to end his earthly
troubles.
Dragging for the body was begun
soon after the waters shut out the life
of the unfortunate man, and the river
gave up it's dead at about noon
Mr.. Carrothers was 46 years old, and
is survived by a wife and one daugh-
ter, Miss Mildred Carrothers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
Esther Cleveland Ill.

Princeton, N. J., May 21.-Esther
the former president, is suffering
from diphtheria The physician in
attendance says the child is not in
dangerous condition and he expects no
serious development in the case. Mr..
Cleveland, who has been on fishing
trip to Middle Bass island near Tole-
DO, O., is expected here today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

The present stage of warm weather
would seem to indicate the season for
straw hats had arrived. The lower
grades will no doubt be in demand, but
there is variety advertised in one
store window for s125 that so far are
said to be moving rather slowly, for
some reason or other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
CAN'T BE IN LIQUOR BUSINESS.
Sovereign Camp of Woodmen of World
Passes Resolutions.

Columbus, May 21.-The sovereign
camp of the Woodmen of the World
last night decided that in future if
member engage in the liquor business
he shall be expelled, and camps re-
fusing to take this action shall have
their charters revoked. The conven-
ton also voted to reduce the number
of members of the sovereign board of
managers from to 5.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

King Edward much prefers congen-
ial society to solitary state and so has
introduced the custom of having q
good-sized dinner party every evening
at the royal table. The members Of
his own family, all guests and several
members of the suite are always in at
tendance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

When the stubborn Irish members
were. thrown out of the house of com-
mons few weeks ago, it took tn :
united effort of several officers to &C
complish the removal of Patrick Alloy
sius McHugh. the stalwart member
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
A SW L COP.
Millionaire Joins the Buffalo Police
Force.

Force.
Buffalo, n. Y, May 19.-Harry Ham
lin-society leader, horseman, millio-
naire and son of Cicero J. Hamlin,
president and chief owner of the
American Glucose company Of Buffalo,
Chicago and several other cities-has
become a special patrolman of the city
of Buffalo. He says the only reason
he became a special patrolman was be-
cause Of his connection with the expo
sition, and to be prepared to act in
case Of trouble, should difficulties arise
at any time during the exposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23

Chicago, May q. = Cattle-Recipts, 26, COO;
active; good to prime steers, 5.10g5. go;
poor to medium, 6O@5 co; ,stockers and feed
ers, 3C005 90; COWS and heifers z. 55@4.7O,
calves 3 9Od5 80 Texas steers, .2595. 10
Hogs-Receipts yesterday, 5000; today, 49,.
coo; left over, $50; active steady; mixed and
500 97h rough heavy, ). 70@5 80; light, 5 esq
60; bulk of SALE ) .8015.9O.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; strong; sheep,
4 goa 80; lambs, 50@5. IS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
COMING TO WISCONSIN.
Prof. lathrop of Stanford Follows
Prof. Ross and Resqns.

San Francisco, May 21-Stanford
university's faculty has lost another
member because of the resignation of
Prof. Ross under pressure. Prof. H.
D. Lathrop rendered his resignation
yesterday and stated he had accepted
a chair in the University of Wiscon-
sin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
MACHINISTS GO OUT
FIFTY THOUSAND ARE THOUGHT
TO JOIN IN GREAT STRIKE.
CALLED TRADES NOT IN 1T

Demand Of Nine-Hour Day With
Ten-Hour Wage Scale, Regulations
AS To Apprenticeship, etc.-Rail-
road Employees as Rule Not
Affected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
Away for Vacation.

Hazelton, Pa, May 1S.-Father
Phillips had been away from Hazel
ton for about two weeks ON a vacation.
During his absence he is said to have
attended the ceremonies incident to
the elevation of Monseigneur Marti-
nelli to the rank of cardinal.
Father Phillips was a prominent
member of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians and the Elks lodge of this
city. He took an active part in set
thing the A. O. II. difficulties a few
years ago. He was a strong temperance
advocate, and his influence with the
men of all nationalities, who make up
the population of the anthracite reg
ion, was recognized by miners and
mine owners alike. His participation
in the settlement of the miners strike
of last year is still fresh in the minds
Of the public.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-05-23
Baseball Scores.

Baseball scores.
Grand Rapids 3, Indianapolis 2.
Toledo 4, Louisville 2.
Fort Wayne 0, Dayton /.
Marion 3, Columbus 4.