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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Madison. Oct. s.

Madison. Oct. s.
President Charles Kendall Adams is
said unauthoritatively to have deter
mined to step out as the head of the
University of Wisconsin. The report
says he will formally tender his resig-
nation at a special meeting of the
board of regents which has been called
for next Friday afternoon. This deter
mination on the part of the venerable
scholar and educator is said to be due
to his disappointment in not perma-
nentiy regaining his health in the past
year which he spent in Europe at SAM
tariums and watering places under the
best medical care in the hope of re-
cuperation.
He returned to Madison some three
weeks ago and at the annual address
to the students, Sept. q, announced
himself as fully recovered and ready
to take up the work at the head Of
the institution with full vigor. Imme-
diately after this address he was con-
fined to his home and rumors became
persistent that he was dangerously i'll
His private secretary, Registrar w D..
Heistand, said the confinement was
due merely to severe cold and his at
tending physician, DR.. George keenan,,
said the president was simply tired
out. In student circles it was saiu that
it was found necessary to administer
morphine in order that he might get
sleep. This report was denied by DIR.
keenan,, who said only trace of NOR
phine was given in another medicine.
When definite verifcation was
sought last night as to the truth or
falsity Of the prospective resignation.
none was to be had. Secretary E. F.
Riley of the board of regents said
special meeting of the board of regents
had been called for Friday but SO far
as he knew, it was for the purpose of
opening bids for the new agricultural
building soon to be erected. The spe-
cial meeting of the regents was called
by the executive committee of the
board, which committee consists of
DR.. Adams, B. J. Stevens, William F.
Villas and Geo. W. Peck. No word
was to be gotten from these. Mr.
Stevens is in Chicago, Col. Villas in ST.
Paul and Mr.. Peck at his home in Mil
vaukee. Mr.. Riley, when asked If
such a thing as the resignation of DR..
Adams would surprise him would not
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Government Can't Help.

Washington, Oct. 8.-The ability
10 cable by noon today the ransom
for Miss Ellen Stone. the America
missionary held captive by the Bull
arian brigands, is the only solution in
private and official opinion here Of
this extraordinary case. These ways
and means of securing Miss Stones
release have ben discussed earnestly
and often by President Roosevelt with
the state department.
Appeals for sympathetic action with
the United States have heretofore
been advanced to the czar, the sultan
of Turkey and the prince of Bulgaria.
The money appears to be the great
factor to which alleys are looking as 10
the solution of the problem.
1.-THE action of the United States af-
ter the release of Miss Stone is one Of
of the secrets of President Roosevelt,
and the state department. but it re-
quires little provision to see that there
will be a heavy reckoning with Bui.
garia il it permits itself to be dis
graced by impotency either of it's own
the assurance that the ransom can
easily be raised in the United States
The president and the state depart
ment authorities having set in motion
the diplomatic machinery in a request
to Russia, Turkey and Bulgaria to Sc
cure prompt action by the last named
government have done all the Unit cd
States as government can do for the
release of Miss Stone.
President Roosevelt's personal in
terest in the case is unceasing, and
he has urged all possible speed in the
diplomatic and private negotiations.
Summed up the successful termination
Of this extraordinary case depends so
far as officials can see, on the ability
to cable the amount of ransom by noon
today. The state department officials,
while unwilling to have anything as.
cribed to them for publication, are still
interested in the matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
PayneS With President,

Washington, Oct. S.-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt entertained at dinner
last night Henry C. Payne of Wiscon-
sin, member of the national repub-
lican committee, and Mrs. Payne, and
A. J. Cassatt, president of the Penn
sylvania railroad. Payne is an earnest
advocate Of the reduction of represen-
tation in congress from the south and
it is believed this will form a feature
Of the talk with the president
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Britons Outdrink Us.

London, Oct. S-The church con-
gress, in session last week at Brighton.
concerned itself chiefly with platitudes
and the intricacies of ritual, but one
topic was of general public interest.
An accredited delegate startled the
congress by asserting that if Great
Britain could bring down the con-
sumption of alcohol in this country to
the level of America the British ma
tional drink would be reduced by $3.50
100000. Much of this reduction would
be SO much clear gain to the wealth
of the country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
SAYS Judqe Is Partisan.

Georgetown, Oct. Sin the new
trial of Caleb Powers, convicted as &C
cessory before the crime in the killing
of Governor Goebel, the defense
sprung sensation by filing an affida-
Wit to require Judge Cantrell to vacate
the bench. The judge thereupon ad-
journed court until today. The affida-
Wit alleges in forceful language the
partisan feeling by the judge in for
mer trials.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

is apparently another instance of
Salisbury's placid Indifference and
Lansdowne's impulsive generosity. 1t
is said that President Roosevelt will
recommend its adoption to the senate
Doubtless Great Britain will agree to
it. Although it gives US nothing at
all, it will have the advantage of get
ting rid of all outstanding grievances
with the United States"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

The Kennebec (Me.) Journal says:
GA noteworthy episode of Webster's
pedagogic stay in Fryeburg, Me-, in
1902, of whose academy he was prin-
cipal at the age of 20, was fourth
of July Grafton delivered by him in
the old village church to a deeply i'm
pressed audience. For one so young
it was a brilliant, a remarkable, effort.
And what is still further remarkable.
the original manuscript of this youth
full address, after being lost many
years, was discovered by city junk
dealer and rescued from oblivion. 1t
is now in the possession of Alonzo F.
Lewis of Fryeburg. Another curious
fact about this Grafton is that the
peroration is almost the same, word
for word, as that of his last speech in
the United States senate, delivered
July II, 1850-forty-eigh years after"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
RETURN" COPIES.
Postmaster General Smith Explains &
Recent OrQer.

Recent Order
Washington, Oct 7-POstmaste"
General Smith, in a letter written to
magazine publisher who requested
reconsideration of the order excluding
return" copies from the pound pos.-
age rate, says that the force of the
departments order falls On the legiti-
mate publications which have grown
up outside Of the law He says that
the publisher addressed is, with a
single exception, the only publisher
who has written specially to him on
this point. He adds:
By lax practice news agents have
been allowed what is expressly denie.l
to the publishers themselves, viz. hav-
ing unsold or return copies sent back
to them at the cent-a-pound rate but
it is in plain contravention of the
terms and intent of the law. The &c
partment is trying to execute the law
faithfully and thus cut off some fragrant
abuses which have loosely grown up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

give an Affirmative answer, but said
ne knew nothing of it. Mr.. Heistand
said he knew nothing Of the report,
but discredited it because he was in a
position TO learn of it as soon as any
body.
1t is. of course, too early to specu-
late on the successor of Dr. Adams
should he resign, but Dean E. A. Birge.
who very acceptably filed the posi-
ton in President Adams absence, as
acting president last year, is said to
be strong probability.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
To Convert Whole World.

Constantinople, Oct 4.-The sulta1
is preparing a pan-Islamitic encyclical
calling on the world to embrace NJ
hommedanism, of which religion he Ii
at the head. He declares there is no
faith more suited to the environments
of mankind than Mohommedanism, nor
none more certain to produce happ!-
ness with this world or with the next.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
ME MBERSHIP
MADE EASIER

San Francisco. Oct. 8.-Ye5terday
was day Of oratory in the house Of
deputies of the Episcopal convention
The debate on the proposed addition
to article X Of the constitution, the ar-
ticle prescribing the form of worship,
was continued all day and finally re-
suited in it's adoption as follows:
''But provision may be made by can
on for the temporary use of the old
forms and directories of worship by
congregations not in union with the
church, who are willing to accept the
spiritual oversight of the bishop OF
the diocese or missionary district"
The prevailing opinion was that th9
vote would be more evenly divided
than it was 1t was strongly urged Ly
the advocates of the proposed change
that the adoption would open the way
to great increase in the membership II
the church, while the opponents re-
garded it as too radical an innovation.
The house bishops adopted the amend
ment to article I, section 13 of the col
stitution already approved by the
deputies, which, in effect, makes the
presiding bishop of the church elective
for three years by majority of the
bishops. It was voted, in view of the
growing Importance OF the missionary
work in China. to divide the district
of Shanghai into two departments to
be known as Shanghai and Hankow.
The bishops considered number of
reports and transacted much routine
business.
The Daughters of the King elected
council and decided to hold meetings
triennially hereafter preferably in the
convention city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Foraker Will Sneak

Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 8.-Senator
Foraker is making out his campaign
itinerary. He will make seventeen
speeches, beginning at Delaware Octo-
Der 49, He will speak in all of the
close legislative districts. It is the
present plan to wind up the campaign
at Cincinnati November with mon
ster mass meeting, at which Senators
Foraker, Hanna, C. NJ. Depew and
Speaker D. B. Henderson will be the
orators.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Plan a Neuro COLONY.

New York, Oct. S.-A plan for the
negro colonization of South Central
Long Island is under way and is
promised an early realization. The
company in charge has an option On
1900 acres at So an acre. Rufus L.
Perry, a negro lawyer and politician
of Brooklyn, has the matter in charge.
He says $4,000 is needed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
EIGHTY
KILLED
IN FIGHT

London, Oct Sin Pavlouka,
town 120 miles from Kharkoff, a quar-
rel between Stundists and orthodox
church people led to free fight. The
Russian church was wrecked and
eighty people killed. The police were
powerless and troops were sent from
Kharkoff to restore order. The Rus
sian priests escaped with the more
valuable sacred images and altar yes
sells.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Many Millions in War Claims.

Washington, Oct. 6.-Probably $50
100000 in claims will have been flied
with the Spanish treaty war claims
commission by next Tuesday night.
when the time for the filing without
permission from congress expires. The
amount now filed is nearly $4,000, 00S
and claims are coming in every day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

FERROUS circumstances. An autopsy
appointed at the request of Mrs. Wit
wer's mother disclosed the presence of
arsenic and copper in the stomach. 1t
lis said the death of each alleged vic
tim was sudden and all strangely alike.
The prisoner is ~ years old. No con-
ceivable motive for the suspected
crimes is disclosed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
BORALMA TOO SICK.

Will not Meet The Abbott in Great
Race.
Lexington, Oct. st was announced
last night that Boralma was too sick
to meet The Abbott in the proposed
$780, 900 race tomorrow. The directors
attempted to have Cresceus substitute
ed and offered $4,000. Geers was will
ing, but Ketcham declined. The Alb
bolt will go against the worlds rec
ord The meeting will be opened with
the $4,000 futurity for three-year-olds
today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
BAD AS A BENDER.
Buckeye Woman Charged With Il
Murders Under Arrest.

Dayton, o., Oct. S.-Mrs. J. A. Wit
wer, a widow, was arrested at the in
stance of the coroner pending an in
vestigation into serious charges. Mrs.
Witwer is suspected of IA murders,
including four husbands, five children,
a sister and four members of different
families in which she was employed
as housekeeper. The last supposed
victim was her sister, Mrs Anna
Pugh, who died week ago under mys-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Will Soon Open Line.

Odessa, Oct. 4.-According to adj
vices from Vladivostok, the junction
of the Manchurian line with the rest
of the trans-Siberian railway will be
effected on October IA. Traffic will be
opened on the entire system on No
vemher 6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

that the Ameer died last Thursday
after brief Illness"
No confirmation has been receiver
at the foreign Office of the reported
death of the ameer but the accuracy
of the report is not doubted. In view
of the existing critical situation IN
south Africa. the news has sent some
thing like a shock through the united
kingdom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Cement Men Discuss Prices.

Detroit, Oct. .-Representativs OF
the cement manufacturers Of New
York, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and
Indiana met here yesterday and ap-
pointed committee to prepare a plan
to maintain prices and report at
meeting to be held in Chicago Oct. 49,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Roosevelt Touches Button.

Washington, Oct. President
Roosevelt at 12:37 yesterday pressed
the button in the telegraph room of
the white house which formally opened
the grand stand carnival at Richmond,
Va.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
LLOYDS AND MARCONiS
FORM IMPORTANT AGREEMENT

| London, Oct. 8.-The Marconi COM
Ipany and Lloyds shipping agency have
entered into an agreement whereby the
stations of the agency throughout the
world will be equipped with wireless
| telegraphY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Dakota Court House Burns.

Alexandria, S. D.. Oct. 8.-The court
house was destroyed by fire, together
with nearly all records. The loss on
the building is $4,000. The loss Of
records cannot be replaced and in
many instances will be heavy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
LONDON PRESS COMPLAINS.
Says England Surrendered Everything
in Canal Treaty.

London, Oct. 8.-The Washington
correspondent of the Chronicle gives
the alleged substance of the provision
al canal treaty abrogating the Clayton
Bulwer treaty. Commenting upon
these advices the Chronicle says:
''Englishmen will be startled to
learn that we have abandoned our
rights upon the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
and surrendered every disputed point
compensation. The new treaty
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
STORM OVER EUROPE:
GREAT DAMAGE REPORTED FROM
GERMANY,
FRENCH COAST ALSO SWEPT
Floods and Winds Doing Much Harm
to Vineards in Rhine Region-Gaie
Drives Shipping Into Harbor Of
Dunkirk-storn Reaches to med;-
terraneaa Lands

Berlin, Oct. 9.-Reports from all over
Germany tell of a violent storm Sunday
and yesterday. Frankfort had q ter
rife hurricane Sunday night, much
damage being done houses and teIe-
graph wires. Twenty-one persons
were more or less injured All parts
Of the valley of the Main report heavy
damage. The storm was also violent
in the Hartz mountains and heavy
snow fell in the Brockep region. In
the valley of the Moselle heavy rains
caused freshets doing further damage
to vintage. Koenigsburg reports a
severe storm
French Coast Swept.
Paris, Oct. S.-Violent storms are
raging along the French coasts, partic-
ularly in Brittany Many wrecks are
reported in the channel. Dunkirk and
other northern harbors are crowded
with vessels seeking refuge. The
storm extends to the Mediterranean.
Much damage has been done by wind
and rain at Belfort and other places
inland. Telegraph and telephone
communications are interrupted, There
has also been a sudden fall of temper
ature and the first snow of the season
is reported from Remiremont, Pontar-
ilier and the Vosges mountains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Chicago. Oct s-CattIs-Receiuts. %. OOo

Chicago, Oct -Cattle-Receipts, Is, coo
steady good to prime steers, 6I5@6 SIS poor
to medium, 356G5 90: stockers and feeders
2.25G4.0 90; cows, 25@4 so; heifers, i75@4 rs;
Gamers, l.25G2.25: calves, 2.5O@6 25; Texas
steers, o0d3. 50
Hogs-Receipts yesterday 20, coo; today "A,
600; left over 2, 600; steady; mixed and
butchers, 6.35@6 20; good to choice heavy
5000 80; rough heavy, s 20@6 50; light, s. so
66 So; bulk of sales, o.40G6 IS.
Sheep-Receipts 40 coo: steady; good to
G4.75.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
To systematic Money Gettino

Baltimore, Oct. S.-The opening
session of the rivers and harbors con-
gress will be held tomorrow in this
city. The object is to discuss plans
of systematizing the present method
of congressional appropriations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

lieved he was given knockout drops
and laid on the track to make it aD-
pear he was killed by the car Invest
igation has thus far failed to deter
mine the cause of death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
WAS FARMER MURDERED

Milwaukee, Oct. 8.-John Connolly,
recently sold his farm near this city for
$4,000 and drew the money from the
bank Saturday. Last night his body
was struck by a street car 1t is be-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
is NEBO ARRESTED?

Muskegon, Mich, Oct. S.-A man
believed to be one of the cleverest
crooks of his kind in the country has
been arrested charged with fieecing a
woman out of $500 through clair
voyaDt ruse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
Raging Among the Indians

Ashland, Wis, Oct. 8.-Investigation
at the Odanah government school in
the Jad River reservation shows that
of 20 pupils 4S have smallpox Much
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

Emlen Roosevelt, brother of the
president, married a sister Of Senator
Kean of New Jersey. The daughter
Miss Emily Kean Roosevelt, is the in
innate friend of the presidents 49,
year-old daughter Alice and will there
fore be prominent in Washington So
cial life. One of Mr.. Roosevelt's cous-
ms married into the Astor family and
the daughter of this marriage, Miss
Helen Roosevelt, has spent several
seasons in Washington as the guest
of Mrs. w. S. Cowles, the presidents
sister.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

Dispatches were received in Madi-
son yesterday giving a description of
the man under arrest in Michigan and
from the description he is believed to
be Jules Nebo, who recently operated
in the capital city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
MISS STONES
TIME EXTENDED
FORMER CONSUL GENERAL TO
TURKEY FEARFUL.
SAYS BRlGANDS WILL KILL

JnIess Ransom is Paid Life of Mis-
sionary Captive VIII be Forfeited
He BeIieves-Machiner of Govern
ment too Slow to Effect Release
President Roosevelt Concerned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
TO BUFFALO FOR A SONG.

General Passenger Agents Extend
Fare Privileges.
Chicago, Oct. S.-General passenger
agents of the western roads decided
yesterday to extend the Sc round trip
rate from Chicago TO Buffalo to points
as far west as the Missouri river.
Tickets from points in the district
named to Buffalo will be sou at one
fare for the round trip to Chicago.
This will be added to the Sc fare here
to Buffalo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
is AMER DEAD?

Ruler of Afghanstan Said to Have
Passed Away.
London, Oct 8.-A news agency
publishes the following dispatch from
Simla;
"Habib Oullah Khan, elder son Of
the Ameer of Afghanistan. has re-
ported to the British agent at CabTl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

answering several were allowed to
pass. Finally one, instead of giving
his name, fired on his questioner. The
white capper fell and his comrades
poured a volley into the negroes, who
fed, leaving the wounded behind. The
white cappers, after the fusilade, left
/ in buggies, carrying the wounded with
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

alarm is felt over the situation and
drastic and unusual action MAJ be
taken to curb the disease
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10
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, 1901-10-10

London, Oct. SIT is reported
from Sofia says the Express, that
United States Consul Dickinson and
an envoy of the missionary society ar
rived at Vienna Saturday, intending
to follow Miss Stone, the abducted
missionary, and deposit the ransom.
The brigands, it is rumored, have ex-
tended the time for payment one
month !"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

Nora Lamison, who was leading lady
for Julia Marlowe, plays Mary Larkin,
the heroine Of Clyde Fitch's Lovers
Lane.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1901-10-10

There are now about thirty women
pastors of Unitarian churches in the
United States. The last addition to
their ranks is Miss Estella r. Padg-
ham, of Syracuse, New York, who has
just been ordained in that city.