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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
LIE GIVEN TO O'BRIEN.
Captain Mcdonald Makes Point Blank
Denial of Alterations

Washington. D. c., May 27-Cap-
pine committee all day, having been
given permission at his own request,
and will return today with documents
to prove statements he made yester-
day regarding the conduct of the army
in the Philippines. These statements
were point blank denials of the sensa-
tional allegations made by Corporal
O'Brien who was before the commit
tee last week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29

to replace the present method of
armed peace by an Industrial peace.
New Zealand, he declared, greatly de-
sires to hold the trade of the mother
country by a preferential tariff or a
rebate on British goods transported
in British ships. The home govern
ment, he said in conclusion, must
withdraw from the suicidal position
which it had maintained for many
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
To Settle Samoan DISPUTE.

Christiana, Norway, May 25.-King
Oscar has invited ex-Premier Hage-
rup, ex-Minister of Justice Annerstedt
and others to assist him in settling
the Samoan questions submitted to his
arbitration by the United States. Ger
many and Great Britain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
PEACE is DELAYED.
Hitch In Negotiations Reported from
Hollands Capitsl

The Hague, May PIT is said IN
boer circles here that the peace pro-
posals to the conference of Vereenig-
ing, Transvaal, include the condition
that the beers in the field be allowed
to consult with the boer delegates in
Europe before a definite settlement is
reached. 1t is declared also upon the
same authority that the British GOV
eminent refused, May %. to accede to
this request
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
CREW JUMPED INTO RIVER.
Two Engines on Wisconsin Central
Collide on Bridge.

Fond du Lac, Wis, May 27.-The
hill engine Of the Wisconsin Central
road in charge of Engineer Thomas
Gilbert and Fireman Strehmel collided
with an extra north engine No. $40 in
charge of Engineer Robert Beck and
Fireman Ed Trechel Sunday evening
near the Western avenue bridge
When the collision occurred the engi-
neers and firemen jumped into the
river and escaped uninjured. The en-
gines were badly damaged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
Presbyters Adjourn Assembly

New York, May 27.-In the general
assembly yesterday afternoon the clerk
read the names of 1913 Presbyterian
ministers who had died since the last
assembly. The usual resolutions IF
thanks were adopted, the doxology vas
sung and the assembly adjourned sine
die.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
Plot Against Pope Untrue.

Rome, May 27.-The report pub
lished in the United States that the
authorities have discovered evidence
of plot against the pope is absolute
ly without foundation. There is no
ground whatever upon which to base
a statement of this nature
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
JUSTICE SATISFIED.
Quaker City Negro With Audacous
Aspirations.

Quaker City Negro With Audacious
Aspirations.
Philadelphia, May 27.-1he hanging
of William H. Lane, the negro butler
who murdered Miss Ella Jarden and
her two children, Madeline and Eloise.
at their home, Fifteenth street above
Wallace April occurs today The x
ecution is set for 10 a. m. The muir
der was due to jealousy. Though
black Lane aspired to supplant in the
affection of Miss Jardin, a rich carnee
manufacturer an, the tragedy was q
natural consequence of the scandalous
conditions. The woman lived in fine
style and, so far as the public was con-
cerned, conducted herself with great
decorum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
CoEleqe Professors Will Tour.

Beloit, Wis, May 27.-Prof. and
Mrs. c. w. Pearson and Dr. and Mrs.
G. l.. Collie will sail for Europe i'm
mediately after the close of school.
Prof. Pearson will return in the fall,
but Dr. Collie will remain in Germany
all year and pursue geological work,
having been given years leave Of
absence by the Beloit college trustees
on full pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
MAY END STRIKE.
important Conference on Coal Situa.
ton Held in Chicago.

ton Held in Chicago.
Chicago, May PA conference that
promises to change the aspect of the
anthracite strike situation was held in
this city yesterday between members
of the National Civic Federation and
union interests. President Mitchell
of the United Mine Workers met Frank
P. Sargent and Franklin MacVeagh of
the federation and Samuel Keefe of
the longshoremen's union and plans
for further arbitrative endeavors were
discussed. No definite statement was
obtainable, but it is understood the
plan contemplates calling another
conference with a view to arbitrating
the strike question. The plan will be
forwarded to Senator Hanna tor ap-
proval.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
New Zealand Wants Peace

Bloemfontein, May 27.-Prime Min
lister Seldom of New Zealand. who is
visiting south Africa, said in a speech
here that he was going to the corona
ton conference of colonial premiers
70 help lay the foundation of union
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
MURDER CARAVAN GUARDS.
Major, Four Captains and Fifty Gend
armes Killed by Outlaws.

Constantinopie, May 27.-Brigauds
recently attacked pilgrim caravan in
the province of Nedjed, Central Ara
bia, and killed major, four captains
and fifty gendarmes who were escort
ing the caravan. The pilgrims lost
everything. The commandant OF Bas-
sorah has been ordered 10 punish the
brigands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
WIFE MIXED COW LATE.
And Lies at Point of Death as the
Result

Wausau, Wis, May 27-William
Koker of the town of Easton, Mara
thon county, is in Jail under So 900
bonds waiting an examination on the
charge of wife-beating. The victim is
at the point of death 1t is said that
she did not milk the COW early enough
yesterday morning to suit him, where
fore he felled her to the floor with a
blow in the neck and then kicked her
numerically until she became uncon-
sciouS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
COLLEGIATE TENNIS.
Wisconsin Represented in Annual
Meet at Chicago.

Chicago, May 27.-The western in
tercollegiate tennis tournament begun
yesterday. Representatives were
present from the universities of Michi-
gan, Iowa, Wisconin, Chicago, North
western and Armour institute. The
first round of the singles was finished
and the play in the doubles will COM
mence today Michigan and Wisconsin
drew dyes. In the first round of the
singles, Proctor of Chicago defeated
Hammond of Armour 60, 60. Bailey
of Iowa defeated Moore of Northwest
ern 6-3, g. Johnson of Northwestern
defeated Watkins of Armour GA, ga.
E Bailey of Iowa beat Bingham of Chi
cago 1912, 6-3, 6-3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
Woman Surveyor of Logs and Lumber

st. Paul, May 27.-Mrs. G. Fred
Stevens of Duluth will be the first
woman in the United States to hold
the Office of surveyor of general logs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29

aud lumber. She is the widow of the
late surveyor general of the Duluth iis-
trict and Gov. Van SAINT has decided
to appoint her to fill the unexpired
term of her late husband.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
TO ELECT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Heads of State Institutions to be
Chosen by State Board

The state board of control met yes
terday afternoon and will convene
again today. The principal matter to
come up outside of routine business
is the election of superintendent of
the several Institutions Thus far no
changes are talked of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
Summer Retreat for Hollands Queen

Brussels, May 27.-As soon as her
health permits Queen Wilhelmina will
proceed with the queen mother to the
castle of Sehaumburg, near Coblentz,
belonging to the Prince of VALID eek
and Pyrmont She will remain there
during the summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29

synod owns part of the plant at De
corah where one of its educational in
stitution is located. This went to
the finance committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29
CHICAGO MARKETS

The following table shows the cr~s
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
of produce yesterday at Chicago:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-29

reached and with little urging the colt
came away from the others and won
by five open lengths
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
PROTEST ON LIBERAL RABBlS
Orthodox Jews i'm New York Take EN-
ceptiuns to Action of New
Orleans Conference.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE discussion
concerning the observance of the Sabbath,
which arose during the annual session of
the Central Conference of American Rabbis
in New Orleans recently, has stirred up
more or less argument among the orthodox
Hebrews in this city. Vigorous protest
hes been made against the liberal school
Of rabbls who raised the question in the
conference to the extent of suggesting that
the Sabbath day should be changed.
The Talmud Torrh committee of the Ohab
Zedok congregation, this city, met and
after denouncing the conduct of the rabbis
at New Orleans sent through Louis Freed
man. chairman of the committee, a tele-
gram to the conference at New Orleans
as follows:
Rappoport at Bruunshweig conference
said, For tearing down not architects
are called, but uuskiled laborers. Make
pcsiah gessah radiCal step, accept
Christianity and settle it all
A circular is being distributed among
the members of synagogues calling on the
Jews to remain steadfast to their tradl-
tions and to aid in founding schools to keep
the faith alive.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
Many to Attend Petersen Trial.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., May 1.-(Special)
Considerable interest is being taken in
the preliminary examination to be held al
Viborg tomorrow of Wilhelm Petersen. who
is charged with assault with intent to kill
Pending the result of the preliminary eX-
animation, Petersen is under bonds OF
$2,5OO. The defendant is a farmer living
near Viborg On the night Of May 6, during
a fierce street fight at Viborg, he seriously
cut and stabbed Anton Sorensen, a labor
ing man. The assailant, as well as his
victim, is well known and scores OF farmers
will gather at Nborg tomorrow to attend
the trial
Mrs. Petersen is an inmate of the State
Hospital for the Insane at Yankton. Su-
periutendent Sherrard Of the State Chill
drens home, prevailed upon Petersen to
consent to the removal Of the children to
the home in this city. Some of Petersen s
neiEhbors interfered and offered to provide
good homes for the little ones and this
Cffer was accepted and the children are
row being properly cared for.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
SWEDEN'S KING LIKES FRANCE
Spending "a Month ny the ScHshore and
FrHterniyes with the
People.

Copyright, 1902, by Press Publishing Coz
PARIS, May 11.-(New York World Ca
blegram-Special Telegram The king of
Sweden is spending a month at Biarritz
leading a simple life in daily communion
A charming picture is given by a French
journalist of the old man, now 49, buying
trinkets from the various fakirs that line
the way always providing that the mer-
chant be young and pretty, and mani
Testing his interest in the pleasures of the
humblest. He explains his love for the
French by the fact that he is virtually a
Frenchman, since his grandfather was born
in Paris and his grandmother in Mar
settles. He proudly wears two medals Of
French origin, one for military distinction,
the other a life-saving trophy. Both were
bestowed by Napoleon III, the former in
1861 on the Champ de Mars he received
in common with his brother as a Bernadotte.
The second was au acknowledgment of his
personal valor. He saved two women in a
runaway by seizipg the horse by the head
and stopping it in its mad career. His
athletic training had made the king WON
derfully strong and served him well.
On the political situation in France the
Swedish monarch is animated. He believes
the Waldeaux- Rousseau ministry will re-
main in power, but he doubts that Presl-
dent Loubet will desire another term. AT
least he has told me as much,' is his con-
clusion. "a good, loyal, intelligent man
of much cultivation and esprit" is his
tribute to the French executive 0e,..-. ,..-,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
WANT MORGAN TO HELP THEM
Difficult Problem for
Londoners.


Copyright, 1902, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, May 11-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram. J-Londoners
would welcome J. Pierpont Morgan warmly
II he were 10 take in hand the passenger
problem OF the Thames, After years OF
struggle with obsolete boats the Thames
Steamboat company has collapsed. There
will be no passenger boat service this
summer. Last year the London county
council asked for powers to establish a
proper service. but the ministerial major
ity IN the House OF Commons refused on
the ground Of interference with private en-
terprise. Now II Is recognized that J. Pier
Pont Morgan is the only man who can solve
the dfhculty, but il is feared il is NOT a
big enough enterprise to attract his atten-
tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
TURN DOWN BRYAN AND SILVER
First club Organized In New England
in His Honor ForsHlScs
the NebrHskHn.

BOSTON, May 11.-(Special TelegramD-
A special from Thomastou, Me. announces
that the Jackson club, the first Bryan club
organized in the country, has repudiated
the Nebraskan and gilded its silvery ban
ner. When Bryan received the nomination
in 1896 the democrats of Knox county,
Congressman Littlefeld's district, organ
ized the jackson club. During the SIX
years that Bryan has been a national fig
ure the club stuck to him and free silver.
1t was the last political organization in
New England to forsake l6 to l. DR.. G.
l.. Crockett, the clubs president, says
Science has solved the monetary prob
lem and Bryan, like Clay Calhoun and
Blaine must die with an unsatished am
bition"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
CHEAP LABOR oFI NO AVAIL
machinery More Than inLes Up the
Advantage Ct the
orient.

WASHINGTON, May uLAu interesting
resume Of the trade Of the United States
with Japan last year is afforded by an cE-
tract from Commercial Relations Of 1901.
which was made public today by Frederic
Emory, chief of the Bureau of Foreign
Commerce Of the State department. The in
ability Of cheap labor to compete with ma
Chinery. 81 is stated, is shown in the facs
that the greater part Of Japan's exports
hitherto has consisted of raw materials,
while the largest item Of manufactured
goods has been cotton yarn. which is
shipped almost exclusively to China, a
country noted as well as Japan for its
cheap labor. One Of the most hopeful fea-
lures of The situation in Japan today is the
recognition of this fact by its educated
classes. Prominent lawyers, statesmen anl
business men are beginning to agitate ques-
tions Of policy with regard to labor, ma
chnery and foreign capital and the agita-
tion may be expected to bring about bene-
fetal changes in the near future. Japan
will thus afford a growing market for ma
chnery. The United States already leads in
the exports Of electric light apparatus
mining machinery, papernadng machinery,
watch movements and watch cases to Japan.
In weaving machinery. spinning machinery,
fire engines and pumps, tools and imple-
ments of farmers and mechanics, sewing
machines and photographs apparatus we
hold second place, but oqr proportion Of
these expectations is advancing steadily.
Chance for II Hde.
As the people of Japan come to accept
and act on the dOctrine--uow being taught
by its most thoughtful citizens that its
future prosperity depends largely on the
substitution of machinery for cheap labor it
will need to purchase these lines Of goods
in greatly increased quantities and the
United States should be alert to gain its
share of the trade Already its commerce
with Japan, including exports and imports,
is greater than that of any other nation.
Inquiry made in Japan as to the relative
merits of English and American locomo-
tives proves that, general conditions being
equal, the American locomotive is pre-
ferred. Japanese railway officials express
a preference for it if for no other reason
than that orders are more quickly filled
and more readily conformed to in details
of manufacture.
The United States sends about two-thirds
of the iron rails imported to Japan and
the same proportion of the nails, having
won this last trade from Germany, which
five years ago controlled the market We
also sent the largest valuation Of iron pipes
and tubes to Japan last year, until then this
import always had been greatest from
Great Britain.
In spite of the higher price of our flour
the Australian product cannot compete
with it and this trade in Japan is expected
to increase immensely as the use of this
cereal is spreading among the people,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
revolution in Costa RIca.

PANAMA, Colombia. May 11.-News has
reached here from Costa Rica that the mill
tary element in the neighborhoOd Of San
Jose the capital, is in insurrection, refus-
ing to recognize the authority Of Asuncicn
Esquivel. who was inaugurated president
May S. The insurrectionists are proclaim
ing Demetrio Yglesias, the former Costa
Rican minister Of war. as president Senor
Yglesias has declined to take part in the
revolutionary movement
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
NEBRASKAN BRINGS GREETING
Rev. Huntington of Lincoln FrnternaI
Delegate to Methodist
Church s0.ytsl.

DALLAS, Tex, May 1.-THE four days of
the conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
church which have just passed were oc-
cupied principally by preliminaries. The
determined effort of an active minority for
consideration of the war claim matter
rather retarded progress toward a settle
ment of other issues to come before the
conference.
Tomorrow night Rev. d. w. G. Hunting
ton, d. d., of Lincoln, Neb., chancellor of
the Western university, and Lieutenant
Governor John L. Bates of Boston, fraternal
delegates of the Methodist Episcopal
church, north, will present letters of greet
ing from that branch of the church, which
is the largest body of Methodists in the
world. This action is regarded as impor-
tant, as it is possible that overtures for re-
conciliation will be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
"Hey Rube" sounds in France.

BEZIERS, France, May 11.-Barnum &
Baileys circus was the cause of serious
riot here this afternoon. The crowd seek
ing admission to the performance was
greater than the tent could accommodate
and those who were unable to enter began
stoning the circus employees, five of whom
were injured. One had his skull fractured
and will probably die, The crowd num-
bered about 1000. They cut the tent ropes
and several thousand persons forced their
way to the seats. The troops were called
out and restored order, finally driving the
rioters away.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
onpose. CITY water Plant.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., May 11.-(SpecialD
Arguments have been concluded before
judge Garland of the United States court
in the case of the South Dakota Water
company. which furnishes the people of
Sioux Falls with water, against the city of
Sioux Falls. The water company seeks TO
prevent the city from establishing a mu-
nicipal water works plant, for which the
voters at a special election authorized the
expenditure Of S216,OOO. To this suit the
city filed a demurrer
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
TRIESTE LIKES AMERICANS
Officers ana sailors of Chicago Have
Good Name Everywhere
but in Venice.

Copyright, 1902 by Press Publishing Coz
TRIESTE, May 11.-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram 1.-THE United
States cruiser Chicago leaves here for
Naples today. when Admiral Watson sur
renders the command of the European
squadron to Admiral Crownshield. The
Americans here and at Venice are greatly
irritated by the unfair and partial ac-
counts published Of the incident at the
Cafe Europe. The World correspondent is
Informed by one of the officers concerned
that they were victims, first of an accident
and then of an insult table was mad
vertently overturned when passing by one
Of their number. A needlessly demonst ira
tive protest was made by some Italians sit
ting by, who ignored the American officers
dumb show expressions of regret. The
officers seeing they were wasting their
politeness, assumed an Indifferent atti-
tude. until they were provoked by some
insulting illusions to the Philippines and
were threatened with assault at the hands
Of the eXcitable Venetans. This drew a
menacing crowd and the Americans in try
ing to force their way out were roughly
handled and set upon by the mob, led on
bS a policeman and a fireman. Anyone
acquainted with the excitable character OF
these people. who lose all lf-restraint
when once reused, and the danger OF
knives being used can understand the
dilemma in which the officers were placed
and their natural resolve to fight their way
out.
The men and officers Of Chicago dur
ing their weeks stay here have been shown
the utmost cordiality and made them
selves as popular as they did everywhere
e1c in
until the unfortunate misunderstanding at
Venice
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-12
CAVALRY HEADED FOR NEBRASKA
Coming Ia Fort Robinson AFTER Three
Years Service in
Cuba.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE Munson line
steamer Olinda, which arrived this after
noon from Cuban ports, brought as passen-
gers l99 enlisted men Of the Tenth cavalry.
L. S. A., who hsye been stationed at Hol-
guin, Cuba, for nearly three years. The
men belong to troops b, ID, l and X and
are In command OF Captain r. J. Fleming
They are enroute to Fort Robinson, Neb.
There we're also fifteen women and children,
families Of noncommissioned officers, and
seyenty-two discharged soldiers.