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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
WAS FAR OUT AT SEA.
Admiral Hgginson Testifies Regard
ina Santiago Fight.

Washington, Sept. 22.-Only one
new witness was introduced yesterday
in the naval court-Commander
Schroeder, executive officer of the
Massachusetts, now governo of Guam.
The testimony dealt with the cruise
of the flying squadron off Cienfuegos
and Santiago and the bombardment of
the Colon in the mouth of the harbor.
Schroeder said the cruise was not as
expeditions as it should have been.
While Schroeder was giving his tes-
4imony Judge Wilson, counsel for
Schley, sought comparison of the
distance of the feet from the shore
under Schley with the distance under
Sampson, after the latter officer ar
rived, but the judge advocate objected
and Wilson withdrew the question,
saying he would raise the point later.
The forenoon was devoted mainly to a
cross examination of Admirals Har-
Der and Higginson, the latter being
recalled. Higginson corrected his
statement concerning the distance
from the shore maintained by the
feet in the blockade at Santiago. He
said early in the blockade the fleet
was five or six miles out at sea, NOV
ing up closer later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
WRECK IN ROUMANIA
AND AMERICANS KILLED

Vienna, Sept. 24.-The Extra Posts
Bucharest correspondent telegraphs
bis paper that Herman White and Eric
Falconer, believed to be medical stu
dents of Baltimore, Md, and Miss
Edith Johnson Of st. Louis, Mo-, were
killed in smash-up at Turnu Zvern,
Roumania. Edward Tinington of Chi
cago was among those who escaped
injury.
Bucharest Sept. 24.-The number Of
those who lost their lives in the COLI
sion between the Vienna flyer and
petroleum train near Palota now
reaches thirty-two. A girl was
burned to death while her parents
looked on and could not save her.
M. Dinu, Roumanian, millionaire,
got his foot damned in the wreckage
and begged one of the train guard to
sever the foot with an ak, promising
large reward to him II he would do so.
Before the guard could help him he
sank into the flames and burned to
death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26

Washington, Sept 24.-The part
played by the Texas at Santiago July
3, 1898, was the basis of the greater
part of yesterdays proceedings of the
court of inquiry. Of four witnesses
examined three were officers Of the
Texas during the battle and two If
them new witnesses. These were Com
mander Heilner, navigator, and Com
nader Bates, chief engineer. Com
mander Harder was recalled The
fourth witnesses was Commander
Schroeder, executive officer of the
Massachusetts.
The testimony several times during
the day was somewhat exciting, es-
pecially when Heilner described the
battle and the part the Texas had,
taken.s He said when the Brooklyn
made the loop it passed across the
Texas bow at distance of not to ex-
coed 100 or $50 yards and the Texas
was brought to a dead stop. Bates
testified that the starboard engines
stopped and said he thought this also
happened to the port engines. He'll
ner expressed the opinion that three
miles were lost by the manoeuvre and
part of the machinery crippled. Heo l.
sidered that the Texas was ia
greater danger when the Brooklyn
crossed than at any other time.
On cross examination Heilner ad-
mitted having taken part in prepare
ton Of the official naval department
chart, showing the positions Of the
ships which participated in the battle.
He said that according to the chart the
two ships were nearer than 900 yards
from each other. But, he contended.
the chart was inaccurate and he hal
only consented to it as a compromise.
Bates admitted the official steam log Of
the Texas contained no record of the
signal TO reverse the engines. SchrOe-
der testified concerning the coal sup
ply If the Massachusetts, which he
said would have been sufficient for the
blockade Of 16 to 20 days.
The day closed with another Animal
ed controversy between the counsel a.
to the policy of bringing Simpsons
name into the trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
POOR LOST BABE
DIES OF FRIGHT

Menomonie, Wis, Sept. 21.-The
lifeless body of the 3-year-old son Of
Andrew Kragness Of this city was
found in a swamp three miles from
home, where he had wandered and per-
ished from exposure, fatigue and
fright. He went into the woods On
Tuesday afternoon with two older
boys and when night came he could
not be found.
A searching party numbering over
200 was formed and the adjacent coun-
try was secured, without success.
Worn out with fatigue a new party Of
over 800 was formed Wednesday,
which renewed the search with in
creased determination.
Wilson creek was dragged for two
miles, and every farmhouse within five
miles Of the city was visited. The
news spread through the city and the
excitement increased so that whep
night came a fresh party Of over 400
was ready to resume the search.
They were formed in long lines, and,
aided with lanterns, they patrollad
the woods and swamps, walking about
eight feet apart and resembling an
army of soldiers.
Thursday the search was continued
and the lifeless body of the little fell
low was found. His tear-stained face
and bruised body showed signs Of
great suffering from fright and pain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26

Pittsburg, Sept. 24.-The Associated
Press has secured an advance copy OF
the statement Of Shaffer, giving the
history of the late strike and the terms
of settlement. Afer detailing the
causes of the strike in progress and
the efforts to effect settlement, Sh If
fer gives a copy of the settlement. Il
is substantially as follows: The Amer
lean Tin Plate company reserves the
right to discharge any employee VINO
shall prevent another from peaceably
following his vocation without refer
ence to connection with labor organ
cations.
NOn-union mills will be represented
as such; no attempt will be made TO
organize, no charters granted, but old
charters retained by the men if they
desire. Individual agreements will be
made for mills of improved character,
until developed, when the scales will
govern. The company shall not hod
prejudice against employees by reason
Of membership in the Amalgamated
association. The agreement shall e
main in force for three years from
July l, 1901, but terminate on 80 days
notice of either party on or after De-
tober /. 1902
The sheet steel scale as printed is
signed for the mills of last year, but
not Hyde Park and Canal Dover.
The steel hoop scale as printed is
-
year. Shaffer Chased by saying he was
willing to resign if the members think
him inefficient and incapable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
PRESIDENT OF ALL.
This Roosevelt Announces viii Be His
Aim.

This Roosevelt announces VIII BE ms
Aim.
Washington, D. c., Sept. 22.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt walked early to The
white house yesterday from the resi-
dence Of his brother-in-law, Command
er Cowles of the navy, arriving shortly
before $50. Secretary Hay, Secretary
Long and Secretary Gage came almost
upon his heels, and saw the president
for few minutes in the cabinet room.
The doors of the white house were
closed to the public, but admission, of
course, was accorded to those who de-
sired to see the president personally,
and within an hour score of men
prominent in public life had called 10
pay their respects and to extend their
good wishes for successful admins
tration.
To the Minnesota representatives
the president recalled the fact that it
was in their state that he had made his
last public utterance as vice president
and that in that confession of faith
as he characterized it, he committed
himself TO the policy of Mckinley, 10
which he pledged his adherence upon
assuming the responsibilities of his
office at Buffalo Representative Liv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
Beers TAKE
MANY BRITISH

London, Sept. 20.-Gen. Kitchener
telegraphs that the beers on Sept. II,
ambushed three companies of mounted
infantry with three guns, commanded
by Major Cough, in the vicinity Of
Scheeper's Mex. After severe fighting
the British were overpowered and lost
their guns, the breech blocks of which
were first destroyed. Two officers and
IA men were killed, five officers and
70 men wounded. Five officers and
100 men were made prisoners. Major
Cough, who escaped during tie night,
reports the beers numbered 1000 men
and were commanded by Gen. Botha.
Gen. French reports that Commandant
Smuts, in order to break through the
Gordon rushed on suadron of IL lane
ers at Glands river poort, killing three
officers, 20 men, wounding one officer
and thirty men. The beers lost
heavily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
HOLDS FIRST MEETING.
President Roosevelt Meets Mckinley's
Old Advisers.

Washington, Sept. 21.-President
Roosevelt arrived at the Pennsylvania
road station at 9:25 yesterday and I'M
mediately entered a carriage and was
driven to the residence of Commander
Cowles. All members of the cabinet
who went to Canton returned with
him. A cabinet meeting was called at
1 O'Clock in the afternoon.
Secretary Long Informed the presi-
dent as to the condition of affairs in
his office and was asked as to the work
of the Schley court of injury.
The presidents former secretatv
Mr.. Loeb, will remain with him and
probably as assistant secretary. Mr.
COrtelyou, at the presidents earnest
request, will retain his position as his
secretary.
At II o'clock all of the members If
the cabinet had arrived at the Whit
house and soon were seated around
the familiar table President Roose
welt occupied seat at it's head and in
the chair long occupied by his prede.
cessor. 1t all seemed strange to These
devoted advisers Of the dead president
to sit at the table without him at its
head, and the gloom and solemnity
which characterized the meeting was
not unbeftting the occasion. Nearly
all Of the members of the present Gao
met are quite sure to remain during Mr.
Roosevelt's term, but it is very prob
able that Secretary Long will retire
within the next few months. He feels
that he can resign without embarraas
ment to Mr.. Roosevelt and. therefore
it is thought that within the next few
months he will ask the president toper
nit him to retire to private life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26

There are rumors that she intends to
go on the operate stage.
Mrs. Hurst. the divorced wife of the
bishop, was Miss Ella Agnes Root,
daughter Of Francis H. Root Of Buff
falo, millionaire and pillar of the
Methodist church. Her marriage with
the bishop seven years ago was great
surprise to their friends, as the bishop
was nearly seventy years Old
The bride inherited a large fortune
from her father, her income being esti-
mated at $4,000 a year. Several
causes were assigned for the domestic
infelicity of the Hursts, one being the
disparity of ages, another that the
trouble was a financial character,
friends of Mrs. Hurst limiting that she
considered the bishop altogether too
lavish in the expenditure Of her
money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
ROOSEVELT'S BIG FLOCK
White House Too Small for the Con-
fort of the Family.


Washington, Sept. 24.-Questions cf
state will be overshadowed in the
presidents mind when he takes pos
session of the white house this week
by the problem of finding room for his
large family.
Mr.. Roosevelt has six children, the
eldest of whom is young lady in her
eighteenth year and the youngest q
baby who has not yet seen two win
tiers. With Mrs. Roosevelt the family
numbers eight. Other members of the
household will be a nurse, perhaps a
governess, at least one maid, and a
housekeeper. This makes twelve in
all. President Roosevelt has the larg-
est family of children of any president
who ever entered the white house, and
is therefore confronted with problem
which none of his predecessors, except
Cleveland, had to face.
In the presidential residence there
are only five sleeping apartments
Three of these are of goodly dimen-
sions; the two others are not very
large While the white house is a
large structure, more than half the in
terror space is devoted to public Offices
and reception rooms, and other presi-
dents, with smaller families, have
never had room to spare.
On the ground floor is larage bill
lard room, which was not used during
McKinlev's administration. This
apartment may be brought into requi-
sition in the present emergency, al
though the new president is fond OF
billiards In the basement at present
are two small rooms in which the
steward and the butler sleep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
CzOLCOSz
EXAMINED

Buffalo, Sept. 22-Czolgosz whose
trial will begin Monday was examined
as to his sanity for one hour yesterday
afternoon by DR.. Carlos F. Mcdonald
of New York, an eminent alienist who
was for years chairman of the state
board Of lunacy commissioners. The
ferent times during the examination
At it's close DR.. Mcdonald declined 10
discuss the case and the attorneys
would not express opinions although
the inference drawn from answers
was that they believed Czolgosz sane.
DR.. Mcdonald was brought here
through the efforts of the bar associa-
ton for the purpose of passing upon
the murderer's sanity as the association
for the purpose of passing upon the
promised to assist Judges Lewis and
Titus who were suggested as counsel
for the defense by the trustees of the
association. The examination was
held in the private Office of the district
attorney and all preparations for it
were kept secret.
DR.. Mcdonald was alone with the
prisoner and sat in a chair directly IN
front of him, STOPPING down and peer
ing into Czolgosz' face. When ques-
toned as to whether the prisoner
would talk to his counsel Judge Lewis
said: "He is talking more freely, bu1
he is not voluble speaker. He said
nothing upon which we might work in
basing a defense" At 4:35 o'clock
Czolgosz was taken back to Jail hand
cuffed to Detective COlomon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
HURST's CONDITION SERIOUS.
Conference of the Methodist PreIate
Alarmed at His Illness.

London, Sept. 21.-Bishop John F
Hurst Of Washington has succumbed
to the arduous labors that fell to him
as one Of the great leaders of the
Methodist Ecumenical conference here
and to the stress and worry Of his do
nestle infelicities, and is now lying
seriously i'll at the Hotel Cecil. His
conferees in the church are much
alarmed about him.
Bishop Hurst has been prominent
for many years in the Methodist
church, is a scholarly man and chan
cellor of the American university, the
large Methodist institution in Wash
ington. Since the domestic troubles
Of the bishop and his wife becams
known in June, 1899, his health has
been failing. Mrs. Hurst is now in
Paris having her voice cultivated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
HARVARD-YALE TEAM CHOSEN.
To Meet English Athletes in Inter
national Contests.

To Meet English Athletes in Inter.
national Contests.
New York, Sept. 22.-The Harvard
Yale athletic trials of four events at
Berkley Oval yesterday decided the
team to meet Oxford and Cambridge
in the international track and field
meet Wednesday. Yale won three
events. Speaker jumped in fine form
taking one trial in the broad jump and
clearing % feet, 31a inches. Nearly
all the members of the English teams
were present, Workman and Mac
Naughton ran two miles in 10 minutes
and seconds. ]. H. Converse of
Harvard, in trial over the hurdles,
120 yards, covered the distance in
Is 3-5 seconds.
At the conclusion of the games the
following Harvard-Yale team was Sc
lected for all the events with the ex-
ception of the hammer throw:
ITO yards-Hargrave, Yale; Haigh,
Harvard.
$40 yard run-Boardman, Yale;
Rust, Harvard.
Half mile run-Franchet, Yale;
BOynton, Harvard.
Mile run-Clark and Knowles, Har-
ward; Brown, Yale.
Two miles-Miles and Swan, Har-
ward; Teel, Yale.
100 yards hurdle-Clapp, Yale; Con
verse, Harvard.
Running high iump-Spraker, Yale;
Herman, Harvard.
Running broad jump - Speaker,
Yale; Ristine, Harvard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26

Canton, Sept. 22.-At meeting of
the executive committee appointed for
the purpose of conducting the final
obsequies of the late president, steps
were taken for the organization Of an
association having in view the cree
ton of a national monument at the
cemetery here to the memory Of Pres
ident Mckinley. The Mckinley com
mittee issued a statement which says
that the site chosen is beautifully To-
Gated in the cemetery where the de-
ceased members Of the presidents
family are already buried, and has
been approved by the cabinet, Speak
CT Henderson, congressman and
others. After the corporation has eff
tected an organization, steps will be
taken to procure subscriptions with a
view to the speedy erection of the
monument While the committee has
taken upon itself the formal steps to-
ward the incorporation of the associ-
alton under the laws of Ohio, it will
be in no sense of local character but
thoroughly national in management
and control. Judge Day said last
night that Senator Hanna and Col My
ron T. Herrick Of Cleveland favored
the plan.
Monument Matter in Allegiance.
Chicago, Sept. 22.-Complying with
the suggestion of close friends of the
late president, the Chicago committee
appointed to determine the advisable
ity of inaugurating movement for a
collection of funds with which to erect
a memorial at Washington decided to
hold the matter in allegiance. Plans
are in operation to inaugurate a ma
tional movement for the erection of a
suitable monument at Canton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
Orderly Year on Lakes.

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 22.-Maj. Gen
Elwen S. Otis has forwarded to Secre-
tary Of War Root his annual report as
commander Of the department of the
lakes. It's chief recommendation
concerns the admission of military
laws and the care of prisoners. Gen.
Otis suggests increased prison room
for military offenders. The report
comments upon the fact that during
the year there were no disorders in
he department requiring the attention
of federal troops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
BODY GUARD SURRENDERS.
Aguinaldo's Friends Take Oath o
AIleuiance

Manila, Sept 24-Aguinaldo' body
guard, Major Alhambra, two captains,
two lieutenants and twenty-nine men
with twenty-eight rifles, surrendered
about forty miles north of Baler,
Island of Luzon, to Captain George A
Detchmendy of the 220 United States
infantry, took the oath of allegiance
and were released.
After Alhambra kidnapped the presi-
dente of Casigurnan, September u,
Captain Detchmendy reQuisitioned a
steamer and pursued him closely. He
would have been captured within an
hour if he had not surrendered
Since Aguinaldo left General Mac
Arthur's house for his present place
of confinement he has never quit the
premises, although he is at liberty to
do so if accompanied by an officer.
The reason assigned is that he fears
assassination at the hands of the par
tisans of the late General Luna
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26

ingstone of Georgia was especially
pleased with his reception. The
Georgia representative had congratC-
lated the president, had expressed the
hope that his administration would be
a success and had informed him that
as a southern man and Georgian he
would contribute everything in his
pcwer to that end. The president e.
piled that it would be his aim to be
the president Of the whole
people without regard to geo.
graphical lines or class distinctions,
that it was the welfare of all which he
should seek to promote.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
Editor Will Resion and Marry,

Sheboygan, Wis, Sept. 22.-Anton
H1rschberger, editor of The Volks-
blaat, the organ of the Social Demo
Gratis, has resigned his position, the
resignation taking effect Oct. 1. He
will go to Chicago, where he will be
married and go into business Oscar
Loebl, a former editor of the paper,
will succeed Mr.. Hirschberger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
Pension for McFinley's Widow.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 24.-It is
not doubted here that congress will
vote Mrs. Mckinley a pension of
S., 900 a year. Precedent establishes
this. Mrs Garfield and Mrs. Grant
have pensions of this amount and in
addition the widows of presidents
have the privilege of franking their
mail by simply writing their names on
the envelopes containing their letters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
Bio Race Near at Hand.

New York, Sept. 24.-The work OF
cleaning and painting the ShamrocB
was completed yesterday. The Col
umbia has received it's finishing
touches Both yachts will be meas
ured tomorrow. They will then be
towed to Sandy Hook to wait the first
of the races Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
FRISCO TO
MANILA

Albany, n. Y, Sept. 24.-The Com
mercial Pacific Cable company was in
corporated here yesterday, the object
being to lay a submarine cable from
California to the Philippine islands by
way of Honolulu, distance of $500
miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
ORGANIZE for Monument.

Cleveland, Sept. 24.-At a confer
ence attended by Senator Hanna,
Judge Day and Col Herrick yesterday
afternoon, it was decided to organize
commission national in scope to
build a memorial fl honor of the
martyred president.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26

Chicago. Sept. 24.-Cattle Receipts, q, 90;
steady; good to prime steers, s. logs 80
poor to medium. 4.0066. 90; stockers and feed.
ers, 2.5C14. 80; COWS and heifers, 225d5 90,
calves, 8 c0d6. IS. Texas steers. 8. 0O64. SO.
Hogs-Receipts yesterday, %, coo: today. %,
go; left over, 8, 472; market to l0c higher
heavy. 70Oa73 81; rough bsavy, 655a6 80
light 6 SO9g7 Is bulk of sale. .9047. 05.
"a Sheep-Receipts, 30. 600; steady; sheep. 3.50d
4 90: lambs. 3.O06390
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
Minnesota Town Burning.

Pipestone, Mimi, Sept 24.-Edger-
tc1 is reported on fire and the destruc-
ton of the entire village is threatened.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
Secretary of State Dies.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 24-Secretary
of State Power died of pneumonia
early this morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26

came Joachim II. Martens, dealer in
boots and shoes, and lastly Robert J..
Adams, contractor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26

NATIONAL MONUMENT ASSOCiA-
TON FORMED AT CANTON.
BY FUNERAL COMMITTEE

Site Beautifully Located in Cemetery
Where Are Buried Deceased Mem
bers of Mckinley Family-Plan APP
proved by Cabinet Members,
Speaker Henderson and Others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-09-26
SHAFFER ON TERMS
TELLS OF BIG STRIKE.
WHAT SETTLEMENT MEANS

Concessions Chiefly on the Part of the
Strikers-Some Mills Back on Last
Years Basis-Old Charters May be
Held in Certain Instances but Men
not to be Interfered With.