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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
HUNDREDS DROWNED
IN COLLISION At SEA
Steamers Crash Off Japanese Coast
and Majority on the Matsu
Perish.
2s7 ALL TOLD, ON BOARD.
Survivors Saved by the Hideyoshi-
Ten Are Lost in Ferry Boat
Accident in Germany.

Two hundred and seventy-five persons
were drowned in a collision between
two large japanese coasting steamships,
one of them crowded with passengers.
The collision occurred before dawn in a
dense fog. The S,000-ton Matsu Maru
of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha line was
the vessel sunk, being struck by the
Hideyoshi Maru, and going down with
in short time. 1t is definitely known
that the Matsu Maru carried forty
three sailors and 244 passengers, and
nearly all Of these persisted.
The scene of the collision was within
a few miles of the reef on which the
Dakota, one of the biggest of the Amer
lean owned Pacific liners. was sunk a
year ago. 1t is in dangerous and
difficult part Of the HOkkaido straits.
near the city of HakOdate, and just
south of the northernmOSt of the Jap
anese group of islands
According to advices from Hakodate,
the passengers were all sound asleep
when the crash came, and terrible
scenes of panic ensued. The Matsu
began TO settle rapidly, and the boats
were prepared for launching. Owing to
the darkness and the wild panic among
the passengers, however, little could be
done. The Hideyoshi, though herself
badly damaged, stood by and put out
boats to save what survivors she could.
but the Matsu sank within ten minutes
after the collision.
The HideyOshi's boats cruised around
until after dawn, but succeeded in MAX
ing few rescues. Another steamer stood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
GET BUSY ON LAWS,
DEMAND Of ROOSEVELT
Short, Sharp Message to Congress,
Urging Action on Pending
Bills.
TO AMEND SHERMAN ACT.
employers Liability and Labor
injunction Statutes Need
Changing.

President Roosevelt Wednesday sent
special message to Congress which is
expected TO stir the do-nothing lecisla-
tors into useful if tardy activity. The
communication from the White House
is, in fact, a protest against congress
sionalC dolce far niente and the slum-
brous loquacity of the Senate. In ii
Mr.. Roosevelt outlines and urges action
as follows:
Tariff-Immediate placing of wood
pulp on the free list. with reduction of
the duty on paper made from wood pulp:
also provision for collecting data that
tariff revision may be undertaken at the
next session of Congress. the necessary
information to be gathered by congress
slonal committee and government agents.
Labor-Legislation prohibiting tempo
rsry restraining orders without notice in
labor disputes. Petitions for permanent
inJunctions to be heard speedily; issue
in contempt proceedings to be decided by
another Judge: noting to be done to le-
galize either the black list or the boy
colt.
Antitrust Law-Amendments permit
ting industrial, labor and farmers com
binations whose objects do not conflict
with the principles of justice and free
dom.
Interstate Commerce Law-Amend-
ment giving railways right to form traffic
agreements subject to the approval of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. Amend
ment giving power to the commission to
make public and pass upon all securities
issued by railways.
Financial-Action by Congress ar the
present session. Establishment of postal
savings banks also recommended.
Child Labor-Prohibitio throughout
the nation. Model law for District of
Columbia
Employers Liability-Immediate re-
enactment of a law conforming with Su-
preme Courts ruling Also a law giving
compensation to employees injured or kill
ed in service of government.
The message is short and to the point.
The President confines himself to dis
cussion of the legislation outlined and
avoids subjects which have made his
recent communications to Congress the
theme of such widespread discussion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
CARTER BEGINS LIFE ANEW.
Former Army Captain Seeks TO Re-
habfIftate self in Worlds Eyes.

III W of'o -
Oberlin VI. Carter. former captain OF
engineers in the United States army and
holder of the most brilliant record eyer
made at West Point is TO take up his
life anew and seek TO rehabilitate himself
in the eyes of the world. He has under
consideration three important engineering
positions which have been offered him re
Gently, one of them at a yearly salary of
$4,000. Mr. Carter regards as COM
plete vindication the final entering OF the
decree by Judge Kohlsaat of Chicago IN
the case against the former captain by
the federal government, in which the gov
eminent sought possession of certain
moneys alleged TO be connected with the
Savannah harbor scandal of years ago.
After more than seven years of litigation,
during which time Carter served a FIVE
year sentence at Fort Leayenworth I'M
posed upon him by court-martial, Judge
Kohlsaat held that Carriers course In
the premises was not necessarily an abuse
of the discretion vested in him, nor seri-
ously inconsistent with his claim that he
discharged his duty to the government
With the $4,000 which was awarded
Carter as being without faint" the for
mer engineer officer will again enter upon
active life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
CHICAGO.

Trade conditions in Chicago for the
week are summarized by r. @. Dun 4
Co. as follows:
Seasonable conditions have Unmarried
: more hopeful tone to industry. and new
demands make an improving exhibit in
IRON, steel, metal and woodworking, there
being also steady additions TO the ma
chinery and hands employed Building
operations and heavy construction open
promptly, the work in sight assuring a
busy year, with heavy capital investment,
and the outlook strengthens the buying
of structural needs. lumber and quarry
products. Navigation between nearby
lake ports is effected, thereby widening
the general movement of freight. which
aggregates heavier tonnage by rail than
month ago, although marketing of grain
has slackened. Farm reports Indicate
widespread preparatory work and inn
provements.
"A healthy indication of the improve
ment under way is a better offering of
commercial paper and an easier tendency
IN the cost of money. Currency ship
ments to the interior have fallen behind
those at this time last year. but larger
sums are being reserved for use in man
olacturlng and other property extensions,
whlle savings deposits are on the upturn.
rev commodities disclose any significant
decline in prices.
Mercantile collections generally reflect
increasing promptness, and credits are
less disturbed by the lower commercial
mortality this week Retail trade pro-
crosses encouragingly. and is relatively
very good at outside points, where higher
temperatures have prevailed. Wholesale
dealings in the principal staples include
very satisfactory gain in the number
of new accounts, and the aggregate sales
of textiles, footwear, men ard women's
wear. food products and hardware COM
pare favorably with year ago, although
many buyers anticipated forward require
ments more conservatively.
Failures reported in the Chicago dis
trict number 81, against 80 last week
and 20 year ago. Those with liabili-
ties over $1,000 number 10, against IL
last week and in 1907"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
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Cbicago-Cattle, common to prime,
S4.O0 to S1.3J; hogs, prime heavy, $500
to $3.50; sheep, fair to choice, $500
to $62J; wheat, No. 2, 94c to 9Jc;
corn, No. ., 64c to 65c; oats, standard,
53c to J4c; rye, No. =, 76c to 7Sc hay,
timothy, $3.50 to $1,000; prairie, $500
to 5000; butter. choice creamery, 25c
to 29c; eggs, fresh, 14c to Ice; potatoes,
per bushel, 63c to roc
Indianapolis-Ca shipping, $500
to $500; hogs. good to choice heavy,
500 to SJ.35 sheep, common to prime,
$500 to $500: wheat, No. 2, 96c to
9Sc; corn, No. white. &c to Gle; oats,
No. = white, 52c to 53c.
ST. Lous-Cattle. $50 to 500; hogs,
$4.O0 to $j.35; sheep, $500 to 1913;
wheat, No. =, 9Sc to 99c; corn, No. 2,
62c to &c; oats. No. =, sic to SIC; rye,
No. >, SIC to SAC.
Cincinnati-Cattle. $500 to $J.SJ;
hogs. $500 to 500; sheep. $500 to
500; wheat. No. >, $100 to S1.01; corn,
No. mixed, 64c to zoe; oats, No.
mixed, 53c to 54c; rye, No. 2, SIC to SIC.
Detroit-CattIe. 500 to $500; hogs,
S4.O0 to $3.50: sheep. $3.50 to $500;
wheat. No. .. 96c to 97c; corn, No. 3
yellow. &c to Csc: oats. No. 3 white,
5:}c to Doc rye, No. :, SIC to Soc.
AIilwaukee-Wheat. No. , northern,
81 .OG to S1.0S; corn. No. 3, G3c to Gle;
oats. standard. 53c to 54c; rye, No. !,
soc to Sic: barley, No. >, SIC to 90c;
pork. mess. S11.9O.
Buffalo-Cattle. choice shipping steers.
$500 to $3.50: hogs. fair to choice, S4oO
to 500: sheep, common to good mixed.
800 to $3.50; lambs, fair to choice,
$500 to $3.50.
New York-Cattle. 800 TO SG.75:
hogs. $3.50 to $3.50: sheep $500 to
$50: wheat. No. red 99c to 500:
corn. No. .. CSC to 70c; oats. natural
white. 57c to 60c; butter, creamery, &c
to 29c: eggs. western. he to 16c.
Toledo-Wheat. No. . mixed 93c to
91c: corn. No. . mixed. Coo to 66c:
oats. No. mixed. J:}c 10 dc; rye. No
2. Sic TO s2c: clover seed, prime, $780,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs

Carshops at Macarthur, Ohio, burned.
Loss $4,000.
In the burning of the San Francisco
almshouse three inmates lost their lives.
The Ohio House passed bills abolishing
the boards of public service and the
boards of public safety in municipalities.
Abraham Ruef of San Francisco has
sued Judge Dunno and others for S4.6J9,
the amount he alleges he paid out of his
own pockets for prison quarters, automo-
bile hire and living expenses while in
charge of Elisor Biggy.
San Francisco police are looking for
a religious sect which is said to be win
ming, through alleged crooked methods,
young girls for the Chinese white-sIave
traffic.
John l.. Ivaneovicn. a fruit packer OF
Santa Clara, Cal, was accidentally killed
in scuffe with a probation officer, who
found his boy On the street during school
hours and attempted to carry him OFF to
school in his buggy.
Fire of unknown origin broke out IN the
council chamber in the city hall ut Clevc-
land and the building narrowly escaped
destruction. The council chamber vas
practically destroyed. Many valuable
public records were badly damaged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
WE'D IN DEFIANCE OF LAW.
Many Marriages of Divorces Held
Illegal by Chicago Judge.


Illegal by Chicago Judge.
Marriages of divorced Illinois residents
within the time forbidden by the Illinois
statutes are illegal. even when performed
in foreign States. Judge George A. Car
penter of Chicago thus held in annulling
the marriage of Maggie Z. Gilmour and
John Gilmour, 1244 Union avenue. The
decree will affect hundreds ard perhaps
thousands of similar marriages. and is di-
rectly opposite to the Interpretation of the
statute given by Judge McEwen, while
chancellor in the Superior Court about
year ago. Judge AIcEwen's decision was
given in the suit of Laura C. Cummings
against Norman p Cummings. real es-
tate dealer. The plea was made by the
defendant that the marriage was Of no
effect. even though performed outside Of
Illinois, because of the divorce of one of
the principals within a year preceding it.
Judge McEwen held otherwise. The COM
plainant in the present suit formerly was
the wife of Charles B. Van Wagner, from
whom she was divorced Dec. II, 1906.
The following June she went to Valpa-
raise, Ind, with Gilmour and was mar
ried. Judge Carpenter found that they
went to Indiana for the express purpose
of evading the laws of Illinois, which pro-
hibst the remarriage of divorced persons
within one year. and that therefore
'such pretended marriage was null, void
and of no effect"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02

The Cement Age says that the expert
ment of the Lackawanna railroad with
concrete car bumpers has been tried with
great success. They are of nxnolithiC
construction, with granite block face to
receive the blow of the car buffer The
rails of the roadbed project into the
concrete SO that the impact force reacts
against the weight of the car. The same
authority tells of the successful operation
of an immense fly wheel. or rather two
of them, made of REINFORCED concrete. in
a pumping station near Johannesburg
South Africa. Each weighs 5000 pounds
and is IA feet in diameter. The difficulty
and expense of Transporting iron led to
this surprising use of concrete.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
Rare Art Secrets Revealed.

Collectors of rare violins and other
musical instruments are much interested
IN the recently tested claim of Prof John
Horvath of Philadelphia that he had dis
covered the secret of Stradivarius, whose
viollns now command fabulous prices.
According to Horvath, it is all in the
varnish and after years of experimental
ton he has produced the varnish. Be
fore company of experts and must
clans he compared the tone effects of two
violins treated with his varnish, one a
s. affair in use and the other SO in
strument just out of the factory, with a
number of rare and costly violins. His
triumph exceeded all expectations for the
treated instruments equaled the best. The
next step will be to give a number of
treated violins a six months test.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02

oy and gave what help could be given.
When the naval authorities at Hako-
date were notified, they dispatched sew
eral fast destroyers at top speed for
the scene of the wreck, in hope of Civ
ing assistance. The Hideyoshi was bad
~ damaged, but no one is believed to
have been lost on that ship. The cap
tain and all the members of the crew
are japanese.
A number Of rich Japanese merchants
are thought to have been on board the
wrecked steamer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
sIxTEEN-HoUR DAY is AN ISSUE
Trainmen Hold Federal law I'M
pract fcabIe and Seek Ruling.

Trainmen Hold Federal Law I'M
practicable and Seek Ruling.
Railroad trainmen are in a quandary
about the federal sixteen-hour law and
have appealed to the State railroad com
mission in Pennsylvania. The State com
mission has no power in the matter, but
has taken up the question with the in
terstate commerce commission. A delega-
ton of freight trainmen employed by the
Philadelphia and Reading Company laid
their case before the commission. They
say the Law provides that no crew shall
be kept at work more than sixteen hours
continuously, and that after such work
each member shall have at least eight
hours rest. They say it is difficult to OBJ
serve such a rule on the railroad. At
recent wreck at Rossmoyne on the Read
ing railway the wrecking crew was at
work eighteen hours it was impossible to
relieve the men. The trainmen say fur
Their that often the siIteen-hOur limit ex-
pires when they are only few miles
from a terminal point. They want to
know whether it is their duty to stop
work and tie up traffic under such cir
cumstances or take the train to the end
of the run.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
FINDS OLD CHRISTIAN CHURCHES


DR.. ID. II. MacIver Reports Rare Dis
covery in Northern Egypt.
News received from DR.. David Randall
MacIver's archaeological expedition to
Egypt has thrown scientific circles at the
University of Pennsylvania into futter
of excitement, for he announces discov-
cries hardly less important than those
which he made at Anibeh early in Janu-
airy. While in the north of Egypt in
February, DIR. MacIver discovered sew
eral Christian churches of date within
two or three centuries after the death of
Christ. Maps and photographs of the
shrines were made and it is thought when
these are published much will be added
to the knowledge antiquarians possess of
the churches and the modes of worship
of the earliest Christians outside of the
City of Rome
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
MINE OWNERS INVITE STRIKE.

Coal Workers Plan for Averting
Wage Battle Is Turned Dow
Plans of the miners to prevent a sus
pension of work in the coal mines of
Iowa April 1, presented in the form of
resolution to the joint conference of min
ers and operators, were turned down
point blank by the operators. The miners
signified their willingness to continue
work after April /, pending negotiations
of a wage scale, on condition that the
scale and terms finally agreed upon by
both parties apply from that date. The
operators insisted that complete shut
down of the mines is necessary during
the period of negotiations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
FOrtficaiiOns of Manila Bay.

The government will send 1000 work
men to the Philippines next month for
work on the Notifications of the island.
yof Corigidor. at the entrance of Manila
BAY. This will make 1900 to be sent
within month. The fortifcation of the
island was only recently determined upon,
and the work will be rushed. The work
meu are offered $50 per month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02

Lewis II. Hail. New York contractor,
had an exciting race with death on the
voyage from Venezuela The steamer
was delayed by storms. The warm eli
mate affected his health and he hurried
north. The change to a colder climate
gave him pneumonia and on landing he
was hurried TO a New York hospital
where he died within an hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
Kills Self Over Wifess Ashes,

Left alone for the night after his IA
year-old adopted daughter had gone to
visit friends William Doepping, a cabinet
maker, 30 years old, took the ashes of his
dead wife from an urn in a closet, scat
tered them about table in the sitting
room of his fat at 341 East Seventy
eighth street, New York, and then car
ried out his often expressed intention of
ending his life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
FARM WEALTH COLOSSAL.
Seventeen states Produce $1,o91,-
100000 in One Year.

seventeen states PrOuuee SI.O0Is-
100000 in One Year.
The statistical bureau of the Union
Pacific passenger department has issued
a statement, compiled from government
reports, showing the value OF products of
the farm in seventeen States west of the
Mississippi in 1907 to have been ST.,
091 100000. Corn leads in production,
being valued at nearly $500, 100000. Win
ter wheat is next, valued at 100000, 600,
and domestic hay was valued at only 81
100000 less. Rye, oats, barley and po-
tatoes follow in the order given. The
report is compared with that of the pre-
vious year, and indicates an increase of
- per cent in the value of crops. This
increase is credited TO irrigation. Nearly
So,O0O,000 acres were under cultivation,
and the average value of crops an acre is
given at S12.S6. Iowa ranks first in
corn, oats and potatoes. Kansas is first
in wheat and Nebraska is first in rye.
The report also shows an increase of go
per cent in live stock since 1870.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
KIDNAPPED BOY is FOUND.
MfddIetown, v. v, Lad Stolen

MiddIetown, ". ", Lad Stolen n
Year Ago Is Taken from Gypsies.
After an absence of a year, during
which he had been with gypsies who took
him from his home in Middletown, n. Y,
Leonard Allen. the 16-year-old son of
Mrs. Mary Allen, has returned. Detec-
tives searched the country over, but were
unable to find him until March 16, when
they discovered him with gypsies named
Stanley at Fall River, Mass. He was
suffering from lack of food and i'll treat
ment, and his mind was so weakened tina
he hardly knew his own name. Mrs
Allen appeared against the gypsies, who
were held for trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
DEATH AND RUIN IN TORNADO.
Town Is Totally Destroyed, Two Per-
sons Killed and Others Injured.

Town Is Totally Destroyed, Two Per-
sons Killed and Others Injured.
The town of Lynn, six miles from
cambridge, Ga, has been destroyed by
tornado. At least two persons were kill
ed, James Wright and a child of Major
Lyles A number of persons were injured,
including Bozeman and Pet Hatcher. Mrs.
Bailey, Miss Blanche Mimms, George
Williams, Miss Kate Ardie and Mrs. Will
liam Lynn. A child was blown into the
woods. Doctors from cambridge and
Crimson were sent on a special train to
care for the injured. The costly home
of Mr.. Bailey was carried away. Every
dwelling, tenant house, barn and store
house was destroyed, and all the contents
ruined. The track of the tornado was
400 yards wide and two miles long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
Mother and Son Blown I'm.

Mrs. Florence Bilser. 40 years old. and
her son, 10, were fatally injured in a
kerosene explosion at her home in Day
ton. Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
EmbezzIenIents in 1907.

The record of embezzlement, forgery,
defaulting and bank wrecking continues
large, though the total for 1907 is smaller
than that of 1906. which was the largest
since 1894. The total for 1907 is S1O,-
424, $50. Banks and trust companies are
the worst sufferers, their losings being
$4,9SS,605. Public officials have been
comparatively honest, having distracted
only $7S7 1866. The summary of embez-
Elements, etc. by years, from 1894 to
1908 is as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
County Loses Money.

Under a decision of the District Court
st. Louis county must pay into the Min
nesota State treasury S1T,151.74 tax
money lost through the failure of banks
in 1894 and 1896. The county must also
stand the loss of State funds which had
been forwarded to the State treasurer on
tax settlements. The county viii ap-
peal to the Supreme Court
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
RED THREATENING FLEET HELD
Head of San Francisco Anarchists
Says Ships Should Be Blown Up.

Paul Bignami, said to be the head of
the San Francisco colony of anarchists,
was arrested and an attempt will be made
to have him deported. Bignami, who
came from New Orleans year ago the
other night harangued a crowd and was
heard by Policeman Rocca to say that the
feet on its arrival should be blown out
of the water; that President Roosevelt
should be assassinated and that the entire
police department of the Golden Gate city
should be wiped out of existence. The
police say they have found the headquar-
tiers of the foreign anarchists, and are
contemplating a raid that will cleanse the
place before the feet arrives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
Find officer Cruel to Recruit.

Captain Clark D.. Dudley, Fourteenth
cavalry, stationed at Boise barracks,
Idaho, has been convicted by court-mar-
tial of cruelty in having compelled a
young soldier to parade up and down the
porch of the barracks for three hours
wearing on his back placard with the
words bad boy" Captain Dudley was
sentenced to be confined within the limits
of his post for four months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
Throws Himself Under Train

James O'Neal, a travelling man of Phil
adelphia. became mentally deranged at
Bidwell Ohio. and jumped under a Hook
ing Valley train and was instantly killed.