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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1883-09-29
WINE
OF
CARllN

This pure wine is n simple vegetable
extract without intoxicating qualities,
and has proved to be the most aston
ishiDg TONIC FOR WOMEN known
to medical science.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
THE FORA BURNS MYSTERY.
The Examination.

CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-Tee Daily News
Lincoln, ILL.,, special says the testimo-
ny for the defense ia the Fora Burns
murder trial rested this morning at
ter proving an alibi for Carpenter on
the night preceding his arrest and
thus contradicting the story told by
one Of the detectives. The state then
began to submit testimony on the re
buttal.
LINCOLN, Ills, Nov. 9.-The exam
nation is seriously damaging to the
hopes of the prosecution. The repu-
tation of Rebecsa Carpenter, one of
the chief witnesses of the prosecution,
on which much reliance has been
placed, has been very badly demol-
lshed; some sixteen witnesses ina
peaching her with much effectiveness.
She Is known to be a hard case. The
fact that hairpins were found IN Car
penter's buggy is met by the testi-
mony of two ladies, who testify that
they had used Carpenters buggy
shortly before the murder and that
they used the same kind of pins and
may have lost them. The mother of
Mr.. Carpenter testified that he was
at home at $40 of the night
of the murder; and she is eorrobo-
rated by a Mrs. Sweet, Of Boston,
who testified that she was at the house
OF the Carpenters on the night Of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
VIII Play alone Hand.


CHICAGO, Nov. "a private dis
patch received here to day from St.
Paul from John Muir, general traffic
manager of the Northern Pacific, in
which he says: Taking effect yester-
day, we withdraw from the California
business, and the southern lines with
draw from all business north of San
Francisco" No explanation or rea-
son for this action is given, but it is
supposed to be the result of secret
conference among passenger repre-
sentatives of the road, in the trans
continental association at Topeka
during the past three days, they hav-
ing failed to reach an agreement as to
a division of competitive territory at
the late CHICAGO meetinr
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15

Won't Come to Time e..

CHICAGO, Nov 9.-The Illinois Cen
trail management has decided not to
adopt the new standard time, soon to
go into effect, but is getting out a new
time schedule based on Chicago time
The reason given for this is its nu-
merous suburban trains, which must
necessarily be run on Chicago time
and to run its other trains upon a
different schedule would mix up
matters and increase the danger of
accidents and collisions between trains
running by different schedules If
Chicago city should adopt a standard
time this road will do likewise. At a
meeting of Representatives of the
Ohio river pool lines and lines ope-
rating in conjunction with them,
to-day, it was agreed to m2intain
rates to all competing points n the
territory included in the agreement.
covers all points north of the Ohio
river and east of the line of the I'LL
nois Central road. The penalty for VIC
lation is unusually heavy, being made
$500 to 81 900, the offender to forfeit
ten times the revenue derived from the
shipments. A meeting to fix SEIZED
ule of rates will be held at Cincinnati
Nov. II
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
A Outline of Rates.i

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 1O.-The ten
days notice upon the Chicago passen-
ger business given by the Rock Island
as previously reported expires to-mor-
row. At a meeting IN Kansas City of
agents who are interested they discuss
ed the charges made by the Rock
Island on Chicago rates being scalped
or tickets issued at Denver and St.
Joseph and sent here, but no under
standing was reached. The Rock
Island road will subsequently make
SO limited rate to Chicago to-mor-
row which will be met by the Alton
and the Hannibal & Missouri Pacific.
This reduction of SIS will proba-
bly, continue until the differences
arc settled. The Missouri Pacific
gave notice of withdrawal from the
Kansas City agreement as far as re
gard the competing territory with
the Ft Scott & Gulf and the New
Memphis, being the territory south of
the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad, ex-
cept Washington, Baltimore, Cincin-
natl and Louisville. This move is
considered as an attempt to force the
Ut. Scott road into agreement, but
does not necessarily entail the cutting
of rates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
PennsvIvania Returns.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10.-Official
majorities for auditor general and
treasurer, the only state officers bal
loted for in Pennsylvania, are Niles,
16, 726; Livesey, 10, 886. Official count
of the vote of Philadelphia shows the
following republican majorities
Niles, auditor general, 20, Live
sey, state treasurer, q, 994; Graham,
district attorney, mo opposition 127,
225; Littleton, clerk Of court, quarter
sessions, 20, 1926; Jeffries, city comp
troller, Opposed by the committee Of
one hundred ZIP; Powers, coroner,
1873
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
The Pension Sharks.


AsHINGToN, Nov. 9.-The follow
ing letter from the attorney general
explains itself: Under the previous
instructions from Col. Corkhill United
States district attorney has nearly
completed number cases Of frauds
upon pension claimants for action of
the grand jury. He has received a
large number of fraudulent circulars
and letters explaining the use made of
them. He is DESTROYS that soldiers or
other friends having copies of such
circulars or knowledge of such at
tempted frauds will at once SEND him
full information and be particular to
send the number by which the claim
IN each case is known at the pension
office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
ANOTHER WITNESS SPEAKS.
Infirm Supports in the South Wing

Infirm Supports in the South Wing.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. "a mechanic,
named Bohn, who was at work n the
extension of the capitol at Madison
when it fell, has privately told the
secret of the downfall to parties in
this city, who will produce him at the
coroner's jury to locate the blame for
the terrible accident. Bohn says he
saw defects in the brick pier support
ing the column of the third floor on the
southwest corner and cracks were SO
plainly visible the day before the ac-
cident that the foreman, Jones, now
dead, screwed up the iron pillar sup
porting the roof girders with jacks.
The coarse brick pier was to be rebuilt
on the following morning However
Bohn says Jones took away the jacks
early. not wishing that the
public in general should know
of the trouble. Bohn was at work on
the third floor when the accident oc-
curacd, and saw this pillar give way.
The masons say the mortar was green
and was squeezed out by taking away
the jacks so early causing the pier to
settle, hence tbs fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Bonds Listed.


New YORK, Nov. 1O.-Application
was made for the listing Of the fol
lowing bonds upon the New York
stock exchange: Pittsburg, Bradford
& Buffalo Railroad company, first
mortgage bonds. Nos. 701 to 500,
making a total of $500, 900: Chicago
& Western Indiana, Of $500, O03 first
mortgage 6 per cent. gold bonds, and
SO, 500, 0000 general 6 per cent. bonds.
There is provision for the formation
of a sinking fund to pay of: the latter
issue at LOS after January 1, 1886, re
demption by lot of Southern Pacific
Railroad compan, Sc, 000 600 series A
$24, 900, 030 series B, 6 per cent. bonds
of which $33, 100000 have already
been issued
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
The Weather for To-day.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-The indi-
cations for Sunday are: Upper lake
region, partly cloudy weather, light
rain in south portion, followed by
clearing weather variable winds, gen
orally southwest to northwest, station
airy or slight rise In temperature; up
per Mississippi and Missouri valleys,
generally fair weather, except in the
northwest, local rains, followed by
clearing weather, winds shifting tc
west and south, stationary or slight
rise in temperature, in southern por-
tons higher barometer, northern por-
ton falling barometer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
a CONFERENCE WANTED.

The Republicans Want to Call a
Council Of Physicians.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1O.-Prominent
politicians suggest that a conference
be called of leading republicans, not
III office, to be present when the ma
tional republican committee meet, for
the purposes of consultation. 1t is
said, on seemingly good authority,
that the friends of Arthur are de
termined to have the convention held
at New York or Saratgo. Philadelphia,
Cincinnati and indianapolis have al
ready put in claims for the conven-
ton. No movement to secure it for
Chicago has yet been made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Gen. Sherman.

NEW York, Nov. 8.-Gen. Sherman
was the guest Of Gen. Hancock to day.
Gen. Sherman also attended a meet
ing of the Military Service institute.
ST.. LOUIS, Nov. 8-Gen. Sherman
will arrive at his future home Mon
day next. At his own request there
will be no public demonstration but
he will be givea a public reception in
the evening at the Southern hotel by
the Grand Army of the Republic, in
which the citizens generally will par
tlcipate, after which the general will
go to the Olympic theatre and take
part in the welcome to be given his
old friend, Jno. Mccullough, the
actor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
A ST. Paul Scandal

ST. PAUL, Nov. 1O.-Daniel B. Yer
milye has filed an affidavit in the
municipal court of this city, charging
Gen. VIM. Myers with criminal con
duct with Vermilye's wife. Yer
milye's attorney requested Gov Hub
bard to issue a requisition on the gov
ernor of Illinois for Gen. Myers.
The governor awaits the report of the
attorney general in the case before
signing the requisitIon papers to have
Myers brought here for trial. A re
port will be made Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
How They Beat the Tariff.

PITTsBURG, Nov. 9.-The discovery
has been recently made, says the
Commercial Gazette. of an ingenious
evasion of the tariff by importers of
sheet iron and their agents, Taggers
iron, which is of a very light grade,
is admitted for thirty per cent adj
valorem, while the tariff on heavier
grades is one-half to two and one-half
cents per pound Importers have
been mixing the two together, and
appraisers have been deceived into
admitting it under the thirty per cent
ad valorem rate. After its arrival
here it would be repacked and shipped
west. It is said that thousands of
tons have been brought into this coun-
try by the evasions, much TO the in
jury Of the sheet iron mills of this
city and else where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
A Big Suit.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1O.-The Pittsburg
Bessemer Steel company, in the fed
eral court to-day filed a creditors bill
against Frances III. Hinckley and the
receiver Of the Chicago, Pennsylvania
& Southwestern railway to recover
on a Judgment for $40, 900 against
HinckIey in last July. The claim is
made that Hinckley owns a majority
of the capital stock and also owner Of
the road under the purchase of May
81, 1881. The bill asks that whatever
interests he holds be made subject to
a lien on this Judgment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
COX AND CARLISLE.
Their Friends in Congress Attempt
ing Compromise Which VIII
Chiefly Benefit the Latter.

Their Friends in Congress Attempt
ing a Compromise Which Will
Chiefly Benefit the Latter.
WASHINGTON, Nov. lot is re
ported that efforts are being made by
members Of the New York democratic
delegation in congress to secure a
compromise between Cox and Car
Isle, with reference to the speakership
contest. This would not create com
mentif these efforts were directed to the
success of Cox, but it is generally I'm
derstood in point of fact that the man
agement is Of q contrary nature, and
the diplomacy is directed toward the
election of Mr.. Carlisle. Perry Bel
mont is quoted as authority for the as
seTtion that the New York delegation
would be very much hampered by Mr..
Cox's candidacy, and that if it were
not for this complication they would
like to vote for Mr.. Carlisle. 1t is
rumored it viii appear in time that
Mr.. Cox will be quite satisfied with
the Craftsmanship Of foreign affairs,
1t is believed, however, that is Spring
er's objective point also, in view of
the Importance of the Irish question,
and speaks of unpleasantness brewing
with Spain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15

guilty of attempt to defraud the gov
eminent or applicants for pensions
The commissioner Of the general land
Office decided that the FL Tabrante
reservation IN California was conin-
ed to the lands lying between five sur
rounding ranches exclusive of their
surplus A decision to dismiss claims
made by certain persons to the land
near Oakland, California, was also de-
cided that the lands between Mooraga
and San Ramon ranches became pub
lie lands in 1860.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.


NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Nov. TO- A
train of freight ears on the Troy and
Greenfield railroad bound west took
east bound track at Zerar station to-
day and stopped to let passenger
train bound west pass. While
standing with engine derailed, a
construction train rushed into
the depot and into the freight
train with terrible force. The engine
derailed was lifted from the track and
fell on another engine and several
cars were piled promiscuously about
the engine. A brakeman of the con
struction train jumped and was seri-
ously injured; the engineer and fire
man jumped and escaped Injury.
Damages are heavy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
An old WARRIOR Dead.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-General
Matthew McEwen died here to-day
He served as surgeon in the I'd West
Virginia cavalry at the commence
ment of the war, and subsequently as
a staff officer with Generals Sheridan,
Custer, Crook and Averill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Obituary.

DETROIT, Nov. 1O.-Capt. Heber
Squirer, Of Grand Haven, widely
known as a lake captain, died this
morning at Philadelphia, after a brief
illness of typhoid pneumonia.
DETROIT, Nov. 1O.-Rev. Miles
Bronson, for forty years Baptist mis-
sionary in India, died this morning
at the residence of his daughter in
Eaton Rapids. He returned to this
country q few years since.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Going for the Lottery Men.

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-The grand jury
has returned indictments against
Frederick Erby, Frank Moore, J. A.
Parks and FL. P. Shopley for using
the mails in the interest of lotteries.
Erby represented the Henry College
lottery, of Louisville; Moore the
Louisiana state lottery; and Shopley
the Little Havana. Ali gave bail ex-
cept Shopley, who went to jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15

tragedy an9 that he, Carpenter, came
home from church at 8 o'clock and
was there during the night. The old
lady kissed her son in court with
great affection, not having seen him
since the incarceration Fanny Car
penter, the daughter of the accused,
also showed that she rode In the
buggy frequently and that she wore
halrpins similar to those found in the
buggy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
A Railroad Wrecker

ST.. ALBANs, VT, Nov. 5.-Edward
Ellis, suspected to having wrecked a
train on the Missisquoi railroad this
morning was arrested this p. M. He
confessed he was using the switch
earl y this morning, but claims he left
it all right. CircumstantiaI evidence
is strong AGAINST him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
A BURGLAR Killed.

NEWARK, n. j., Nov. 1O.-H. NJ.
Choate, paying teller of the Seaboard
bank, Of New York, finding a burglar
in his residence last night, fired and
killed the intruder. He then sur
rendered to the authorities, but was
released on nominal bail and attended
to business as usual this afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
THE PENSION FRAUDS.

Secretary Teller, in reply to the
communication of Attorney General
Brewster in regard to the appoint
ment of an expert from the pension
bureau to assist the district attorney
in the preparation Of cases against
pension agents charged with
illegal operations, says he fully sym
pathizes with District Attorney Cork
hill IN his effort to punish the parties
for swindling the soldiers, and recog-
nizes the duty Of the government to
bring all such offenders to justice.
An expert will be detailed to examine
papers, and and all means at the com
mand of the department will be plac-
ed at the disposal of the attorney gen
eral to punish offenders, whether
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Hotel Failure.

ALBANY, n. Y, Nov. 9.-Charles
3. Leland, formerly proprietor Of the
Delavan house and latterly of the
Brighton Beach hotel, Coney Island,
made a general assignment to Chas.
j. Buchanan. Liabilities and assets
not known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Bank Statement

New YORK, Nov. 1O.-Loans de-
creased, 81, 600, 700; specie increase,
$1843, 300; legal tenders increase,
$11, 700; deposits, increase, So, POS, 800;
circulation, decrease, 81, 800; reserve,
increase, 81, 504, 300; BANKS now hold
81, 74O, IT'S above 25 per cent. required
by law
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
DAKOTA.
The Vote on the Constitution.

YANKToN, Nov. 8.-There being nc
general election in the territory a
light vote was polled. Gov. Ordway
and his followers inaugurated rig
orous war against the constitution
about month ago and kept it up till
the last day. Returns come in slow
ly. Incomplete figures from fifteen
of the forty-eight counties show the
constitution thus far is over 1900
ahead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Wall Street.

New YORK, Nov, II, A. M.-Stock
market this morning strong and
higher to the extent Of enc per cent.
Round amounts on Erie, Louisville
& Nashville, Canada Pacific, Denver
& St. Paul shipped to England to-day.
Stocks strong the past hour, Oregon
Transcontinental sold up to 49,
Western Union to sol; Louisville &
Nashville to 50$$, and Lake Shore to
1O14 at midday. Market fraction off
from best prices.
New YORK, 2 p. m.-Stocks were
buoyant this afternoon. The North
western rose to 1879, preferred to 148 F;
Lake Shore to 1929; Union Pacific to
904; Omaha to 384; Louisville &
Nashville to II; aid the Western
Union to 8035. The market closed
strong at or near the best of the day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Washington.
APPOINTMENTS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-The presi-
dent has appointed G. Dubois, Penn
sylvania, consul to Liberia.
ltsis understood the court martial
has sentenced 1t. Col. Morrow to dis
missal from the service.
Examination of witnesses in the
Greeley relief expedition inquiry will
begin Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,

WASHINGTON. Nov :.
To the Secretary of The MISUNDERSTANDING to
your letter of the 2d, respecting the appointment
by the commissioner of pensions of person to
the investigation OF all claims for pensions and
bountles in connection with which charges are
made against the attorney. and to examine such
cases as the district attorney shall desire to pre-
sent TO the grand jury, | agree with you that such
appointment cannot be made to examine cases.
where the OtfenSeS charged are not offenses
against the United States; but the district at
torney III his letter to you includes the cases
where these pension agents make formal applica-
claims they present are fraudulent This is an
otfense against the United StuteS so far as the
district attorney makes the charges of crimes
against the United States. He should be aided
IN the eXaml. alton of such cases by the officer
of the pension bureau. who is specially desailed
for that purpose. The evil set forth by
the district attorney is growing
one and all means that can legally
be employed to suppress it ought to be put in
vance proof sheets of the second auditors report
which diScloses the frightful condition of an or
gained fraud against the poor and helpless who
have either served their country themselves, and
live MANNED and broken down in health or who
have left destitute widows and children,
all OF whom are now victims of
these designing bad men, who rob them
OF their little savings and earnings, under color
OF the gains they are never to have, and overload
public departments with work that hinders the
necessary pi Ogress of their proper business. Il
this can be put to an end, by the intervention OF
the officers of the United States. if this can be
punished, it ought to be.
(Signed) BENJAMIN H BREWSTER
Attorney General.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
The Pennsylvania Apportionmen1

HARRISBURG, Nov. 9.-The repub-
llcan members of the house and sen
ate have decided to pursue the same
course as in the past, viz. demand &C
ceptance of senate apportionment
bills and early final adjournment.
Democratic senators and representa-
tives will consider the situation Tues
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15

denies that he executed a marriage
contract and charges that it is a forg
cry. The court was asked for a decree
that the plaintiff was never the wife
of defendant, and has no claim to de
PENDANTS property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
a Dakota Murderer.

GRAND Forks, D. T., Nov. 10.-C. S.
UHne was arraigned to-day on an in
dictment found by the jury for the
murder Of Charles and Frederick
Ward, of Chicago, in Ramsey county,
May last, and admitted to bail in the
sum of $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Fires and Casualties.
AN EXPLOSION.

CAIRO, ILL.,, Nov. 1O.-The station
airy engine ured for hosting freight
at the Cairo g st. Louis narrow guage
depot blew up at II o'clock this a. m.
The engineer and another were slight
ly hurt. The boiler was blown SOC
yards by the force of the explosion.
No other serious damage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
The Dsfences of the Country.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-General
Wright, chief engineer, in his annual
report, urgently recommends con
gress to make ample appropriations
for putting the sea and lake fronts in
condition for defense in case of war.
He advises at least $500, 900 to be ex-
pended at San Francisco.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-11-15
Fires and Casualties.
BURNED TO DEATH.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8.-Anna Ber-
ringer, a domestic, was burned to
death this morning while kindling a
fire with coal oil, at the residence of
J. H. Vagen.