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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
New York Democrats.

New YORK, Oct. 13.-At meeting
in the Tammany hall of the county
convention, John Kelley urged the
importance to the success of the dem
ocrat state ticket of this city of this
year and the presidential ticket next
yea, Of harmony among the demo
cratic organization in this city in the
approaching election. He also de-
nounced any possible union Of demo
Gratis and republicans on local issues
and declared thatif county democrats
unite with the republicans on the
state ticket, the state ticket will be de
feated before election Samuel f.
Cary, of Ohio, also spoke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
News From China and japan.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13.-The
steamer City Of Rio Janeiro has ar
rived
-Four hundred Chinese sailors will
be dispatched to Germany to man
the ironclads being built for the Chi
nese government.
The japanese government have
concluded q treaty Of commerce with
Corea
Two daughters of the Mikado died
within forty~eight hours Of each other
Out Of ten children only one survives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18

heartened he plunged into dissipation,
yet tried by all means in his power to
find his missing wife. A few days
ago he learned that she had been a
resident of this city. He came here
and found her in a low resort in Com
mercial street. She was sad wreck,
and the meeting of husband and wife
under such circumstances was affect
ing in the extreme. At first she was
hysterical, and pleaded for death to
end her agony, but finally grew calm,
and agreed to accompany her husband
back to Delaware, where they will
try to forget the past and begin new
life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
The Insult to Alfonso.

PARIS. Oct. 18.-Prime Minister
Ferry and Ragnal, minister of public
works, were entertained at banquet
at Rouen Ferry, in a speech, alluded
to the apology made to Alfonso. He
said: president Grevy has shown
with what serene majesty the chief Of
a republic can repair the errors of an
unthinHng crown" He dwelt upon
the advantages enjoyed by practi-
cal, sensible and prudent, but not
clustering republic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
New York Democrat

ALBANY, Oct. 12.-Invitation of
the democratic state central commit
tee OF representative democrats and
editors of the democratic press of the
state, numbering $50 persons, met the
candidates for state offices to-day.
The object of the meeting was for
constitution as to the best means of
organization. The result in Chic. it
was claimed, gave assurances of a
democratic victory in New York, and
a majority of $4,000 is predicted.
The chairman of county commission
Ars explained that the prospects in
Weir counties though a bright victory
depended to some degree upon the
local nominations. The editors gave
their experiences. 1t was agreed that
the schemes of the organization are
satisfactory. In the evening the Dem
ocratlc PhalanX serenaded the gov
ernor and candidates and members of
the conference. Gov. Cleve-
land, in speech said
I'VE celebrate tonight a victory
IN q most important field and a vic
tory which gives us an earnest of
much grearter yet to come We look
with pride and JOY to the achieve
ment Of our brethren in a sister state.
and yield to them all the praise and
admiration which their gallantry and
courage claims. The first battle in
the great campaign of 'S4, has been
fought and won. Ohio in van, calls
on us to follow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
Spain Satisfied.

MADRID, Oct 12.-Sagasta is fully
satisfied with the last dispatch from
the Spanish ambassador. in which he
explains the friendly assurances and
cordial explanations rendered
by Prime Minister Ferry
So the Alfonso incident is
therefore considered at an end and
the Spanish government, with the
assent of France, has announced that
such is the case in a circular to its
repreSentatives abroad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
Ten Years Among the Senator

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12-At the re-
quest of number of prominent citl-
zens Hon. Jno. r. French, ex-ser-
geant-at-arms of the United States
seuate, delivered a lecture tonight at
the Congregational church in this
city, eDtitled Ten years among the
senators. The church, (which
is the largest in the city,
was filled and the lecture received
with most hearty applause. AT the
close OF the address many we'll known
people IN the audience stopped to
congratulate Mr. French upon the
success of his effort.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
INTERNAL MACHINES.
Found in a SatcheI ia Chicag

Found in a SatChel ia Chicago.
CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. 13.-The police
thought yesterday that they had cap
tured two internal machines large
enough and strong enough to tip over
the new court house. One of the pa
troll wagons was called to a saloon on
East Lake street to take charge of an
ordinary-looking leather hand-satchel,
which they were told to handle with
care. In explanation the proprietor
stated that about three months ago
the satchel was left in his place by
SOME UNKNOWN PARTY,
and that it had been taken care Of in
the hope that the owner would some
day call and claim his property. AS
no claimant appeared it was decided
yesterday to open the satchel, and
this was done All that appeared at
first was lot of paper, but folded
up in the paper were two
iiendish looking contrivances
which no one cared to investigate too
closely They were tin boxes, about
eighteen inches long and almost
round. Running out of the corner of
each, down the sides, and up into the
bottom were four small wires, two of
copper and two of iron, while in the
center Of the cover another copper
wire ran down into each box No one
in the saloon dared open the boxes,
and the police also
HANDLED THEM GINGERLY.
Finally the whole outfit was turned
over to the electricians in the fire
alarm Office. They had never seen
anything like it before, and for long
time hesitated about opening either of
the boxes But break was at last
made, all outsiders scattering when
they discovered it, and by first cutting
the wire the cover was removed.
This exposed what appeared to be a
lot Of soft pitch mixed with chunks of
bOrax, while an odor of ammonia came
from the whole. This mixture ex-
tended down about fovr inches, and
then came a layer of what appeared
more like tanbark than anything else.
Under this layer came aoother layer
of the borax and pitch, and so the lay
ers extended to the bottom Of the box.
The copper wires were badly corroded,
but the iron wires were sound. Even
after this investigation the electricians
were at loss to explain matters, but
they think the contents of the boxes
were at one time in a condition to ex-
plode, but that they had spoiled by
long keeping.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
More Indian Rumpus in the Apache
Region.

TOMBSTONE, A. T., Oct. 12.-News
has been received from Joyce's rancho
in the SWissholm mountains of a
mysterious military movement at that
place Sunday last. The celebrated
scout, Mickey Free, arrived here and
stated that he had come from Fort
Bowie and wanted to know the near
est way to Capt. Rafferty's camp. He
departed Immediately on being in
formed. Tuesday following fifty
three Indian scouts, with three white
men, arrived One of the
latter said they had come
from San Carlos, and were
in pursuit of fourteen Indians from
their reservation who were believed to
have headed for Sonora after having
killed two white men in the Chircahua
Mountains. The inference is that the
military authorities at TT. Bowie had
learned of the escape of the Indians
from their reservation and had des-
patched Mickey Tree to inform Capt.
Rafferty, to intercept their progress.
A Mormon living in the Chircahua
Mountains confirms the killing of the
two white men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
SuIIiVan'S Peril.

SCRANTON, Pa, Oct. 13.-Jno. L.
Sullivan's combination, billed at the
Driving Park, for this afternoon,
failed, owing 10 the threatening
weather, to give an exhibition. The
crowds were greatly incensed and
clamOreA to have the admission
money refunded and over
powered the ticket seller. A number
of persons were bruised and trampled
upon. The manager escaped with the
money on horseback. Tonight, while
Sullivan was in the barber shop g
large crowd assembled outside hooting,
kissing and threatening his life.
The police, trying to dispense them
We're assaulted and twoof them severe
ly pounded and kicked Sullivan es-
capped through the side door and went
to his hotel, which was then closed by
the proprietor. Seven rioters were
arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
The Way They Get Free Again.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. ia meeting
in the interest of divorce reform was
held to-day at Holy Trinity Protest
ant Episcopal church. The Rt Rev
Benjamin Henry Haddock, D. D.,
bishop of Massachusetts, presided. He
explained the object of the meeting,
and referred to the fact that there are
states which show that the plague Of
divorce lays hold of one out of every
ten families 1--WE are" he said,
rapidly approaching state of de
moralization, and the evil Of divorce
iszincreasing rapidly"
The Rev. Samuel W. Dixie, cores
ponding secretary Of the Divorce
Reform league of New England, gave
the ratio Of divorces in different
states He thought one of the causes
of the increase is carelossness in court
proceedings and in courts Themselves
in their method of procedure. An
other fruitful cause Of divorce is lack
Of uniformity in the laws Of different
states. Reducing the number of
causes for which divorces may be
granted would reduce the number Of
divorces 0ne-nalf. A memorial to
congress was unanimously adopted,
asking for an amendment to the con
stitution of the United States on the
subject.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
A Prominent Man Killed.

CLEVELAND, Oct. PA Painsville
special to the Plaindealer reports that
Elmer futile of the firm Of futile &
Co., lumber dealers OF Chardon,
prominent citizen Of northern Ohio,
was run over to-day at Painsville BY
the cars and instantly killed. The
body was shOckingly mangled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
The Great Race To-day.

CHICAGO, Oct 12.-The race be
tween St. Julien and Jay-Eye-See will
not be trotted tomorrow. Jay-Eye-
See will trot against time.
st. Julien having been injured since
his last race, is not in condition to
start on the proposed race with J. I. c.,
set for tomorrow, and Hickok mott
fed the management of his withdraw
al from the contest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
The TeWksbury Issue.

Boston, Oct 13.-Thos. J. Marsh,
Jr., formerly assistant superintendent
of Tewksbury, removed through the
efforts of Gov. Butler, declined a re-
publican nomination to the legisla-
ture from the 18th MiddIcsex district.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
MARYLAND Politics.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 12.-The repub-
lican city convention endorsed the
nomination OF J. Monroe Heiskall
independent democrat, for mayor and
nominated Robert II. Smith for states
attorney and VIM. E. Agreg for
sheriff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
A Vigorous Denial.

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. Eek
Warden Earle, of the state prison, in
IA public letter says: All charges.
either direct or by insinuation, in all
the speeches Butler has made regard
ing me are falsehoods and misrepre-
SentatiOnS."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
Bag Manufa cturerS.

New YORK, Oct. 12.-Manufactur-
ers Of bags, in conference to-day, de-
clared there was over production, and
resolved to maintain the present prices
next year; each manufactures agrees
to place only > specified number of
bags on the market.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
Mackenzie,S Good Luck.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14-Brig. Gen.
r. S. Mackenzie will succeed Gen.
Augursin the command of the depart
ment of Texas. The department of
the South has been consolidated with
the department Of the East with Mai.
Gen. Hancock III command.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
The Harvest Plenteous, the La
bOTerS Few.

READING, Pa, Oct. 1o.-The synod
Of the Reformed church Of the United
States DEPRECATED the Discrimination Of
young men TO enter the ministry as
against more profitable calling In life
and passed a resolution that earnest
efforts be put forth to induce young
men to enter the ministry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
THE PROHIBITIONISTS.
Thev Cook RobInson,s Goose

BOSTON, Oct. 12.-The prohibitory
state committee have issued an adj
dress. No good, it claims, can result
from the election of Robinson, and
the success of either republicans or
democrats Will not affect the prosper
ity Of the rum interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
An American Scientist Perishes in
the Java Earth quake.

BOsToN. Oct ia cablegram
announces. the death of VIM. Denton,
geologist, for the past two years
making scientific explorations in
Australia, New Zealand and China.
He is supposed to have been in Java
at the time of the earthquake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
The Green Eyed Monster.

DENVER, Oct. 13.-This afternoon.
VIM. Harrison, residing on Ninth
street, in this city, shot his sixteen
year old wife and then himself, both
dying almost instantly. The cause
ASSIGNED Is jealousy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
Crime
4 GREEN BAY CROOK.

GREEN BAY, Oct. Considerable
of a stir has been created here by the
arrest of W. Fl. Bartran, United
States examiner of pensions, on a
charge of extortion, in exacting ex-
cessive fees from pensioners. DR..
Bartran has been a practicing physi-
clan and surgeon in this city and sur
rounding country for many years,
and has heretofore borne an excellent
reputation, both professionally and
personally. He was taken to Milwau-
kee in the custody Of United States
Marshal Henry Marshall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
Suffocatad bv Coal Gas.

ERIE, Pa, Oct. 10. -FrankF Florin,
superintendent of the Northeast Penn
sylvania Canning Co., was found
dead this morning in a room in his
office, having been suffocated by gas
from coal stove.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
Acquitted.

GREEN BAY, Wis, Oct. 13.-Cath-
crime and Jacob Bloknik, on trial
charged with numbering John Goet-
finger, was acquitted to-day.
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The Duplicating Accounts Mania

WASHINGTON, Oct. ia court
martial has been ordered to convene
at Fort Leavenworth for the trial of
Charles E. Morgan, 1st Lieut.. 5th in
fantry charged with duplicating his
pay accounts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18

lille, colored, shot his brother Pierre
dead. The difficulty was about a
woman
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
Crime.
SUICIDE OF A BANDIT.

MADISON, Ind, Oct. 10 Alfred
White, the youngest Of the gang of
horse thieves known as the White
boys, tried to commit suicide by tax
ing morphine, in the county jail last
night He is alive to-day but will
probably die Two Of the brothers
have recently been sent to prison and
the others are being hunted down.
THE BOND OUTRAGE.
HILLsBoRo, Ill, Oct. 13.-The En-
ma Bond outrage case, which is set for
trial at the November term Of the cir
cult court in this county, is again Gre
ating much interest. Over 200 Wit
nesses have been summoned and the
ablest talent secured by both the
defense and prosecution. One of the
witnesses for the defense, w. T.
Montgomery, died a short time ago,
but his death has thrown no light on
this dark crime. Miss Bonds condi-
ton is much better. She will be able
to give her testimsny at the approach
ing trial.
DEATH-WARRANT SIGNED.
New ORLEANS, Oct. .13.-The gov
ernor has signed the death-warrant
of George Davidson, for the murder
of Alexander Mccoy, of Franklin
parish. The execution occurs Nov.
%.
MURDERED HIS BROTHER.
New IBERIA, Oct y -Slvain Bal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18

EXECUTIVE ORDER RETIRING GENERAL,
SHERMAN

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-An execu-
tive order announcing the retirement
of Gen. Sherman from active duty,
Nov. 1st, and the changes incident
thereto, will probably be issued this
afternoon. It is understood that
Maj. Gen. Hancock will succeed Lit.
Gen. Sheridan, in the division of the
Missouri. Maj. Gen. Pope will sue
coed Gen. Hancock, in command of
the east division, and Maj. Gen. SEQ
field will remain in command of the
division of the Pacific.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
LONG SEARCH FOR HIS WIFE

ALONG SEARCH FOR HIS WIFE.
Louis L. AEIer's First Care After Be
ing Released from the Peniten-
tiary,
CLEVELAND, Oct. 13.-Six years ago
Louis L. Akers, of Delaware Ohio, a
railroad brakeman, married q girl of
16 in the neighboring town of ALI
ance. For time they lived happily,
but the wife, IN the enforced absence
other husband, accepted the attentions
of better dressed railroad officials.
The husbands jealousy was aroused,
and, returning home suddenly one
day. he found one Of the officials In
his wife's company. Akers drew a
revolver and shot the man. The
wound did not prove fatal. Akers
was tried, convicted, and sent to the
Ohio penitentiary for years. He
served his term, and returned to ALI
ance to find his little property dis
posed of and his wife, for whom he
still retained affection, gone no one
knew whittier. Discouraged and dis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
A PRIMA DoNNA's DIAMONDS
Nine. Litta's Gems Sparkling on Fair
Females of Illinois.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Oct 13.-At the
time Of the death of Litta, the prima
donna, her valuable diamonds and
other expensive jewelry were placed
in the postoffice vault for safe keep
ing. a postot1ice clerk named Rother-
well is placed in bad light. He is
something Of ladies man, and it is
said that a number Of his female
friends have for some weeks past been
decorating their persons with the
precious gems Of the dead songstress,
which Botherwen kindly took from
the safe and loaned out IN a rather
promiscuOus manner. The relatives
of Litta feel highly indignant over
Rotherwell's conduct, and are taking
steps TO collect the jewelry from the
parties now having the wrongful pos
session OF the property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
GEN. sHERMAN's RETIREMENT,

The executive order in regard to
the retirement Of Gen. Sherman,
which was anticipated this afternoon,
was not issued, and nothing more can
be learned upon the subject tonight
It is probable, however, the charge
referred to in previous dispatch, Will
be announced tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
GENERAL HAZEN.

Gen. Hazen, chief signal officer. re
turned to Washington from and ex-
tended tour in the west He had a
conference with the secretary of war
this morning, relating to the failure
of the Greedy relief expedition.
THE COREAN EMBASSY.
The members of the Corean embas-
sy called at the white house to-day in
full court dress ard took formal leave
Of the president and members Of the
cabinet. They were received in the
blue parlor, and presentations made
by Secretory Frelinghuysen. The
embassy leave Washington Monday
Or Tuesday next for San Francisco,
where they will take a steamer on the
24th inst for home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
AN INIPOSTER.

OSHKOSH, Oct. Ian old gentle
man giving his name as John Cole
was arrested and brought before JUS
tice Eighme on the charge Of obtain
ing money under false pretenses. 1t
appears that he had written out quite
a number Of lottery tickets on a draw
ing of the Louisiana lottery, to take
place in November. The tickets were
sold for 50 each
CRUELTY IN BAY STATE PENITENTIARY.
BOsTON. Oct. 12.-The warden of
the state prison denies the statement
of Robinson, republican candidate
for governor, that the condition of
affairs in the state prison is Of a
threatening nature The warden
claims that extreme cruelty was prac-
ticed by his predecessor, and states
that more than 100 men were chained
up by their wrists from ?! 10 81
hours.
ARREST OF & CITY MARSHAL.
MARsHFIELD, Wis, Oct 12.-COn-
siderable excitement has been aroused
by reason of James Talent, the city
marshal of this city, being arrested
and tried upon a charge Of assault and
battery upon the complaint Of one
Conrad Habermann The first trial
before Judge Hirth resulted in a dis
agreement of the jury, the final bal
lot standing three for acquittaI ana
three for conviction. The second trial
resulted in a verdict of guilty, and
the defendant was fined 81 and costs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-18
DEPARTMENT REPORTS.

The published statement that the
president has directed that the annual
reports of all bureau officers of the diff
ferent departments be withheld from
publication until after he shall have
sent his annual message to congress
is officially denied Private Secretary
Phillips says the president has never
made such a request nor has he
even intimated that such was his
pleasure. The report of the bureau
officers are made to the head of the
department and it is for them to say
whether or not their contents shall be
made pubic in advance Of transmits
sion to the president and by him to
congress, in regular official routine, as
the documents are to be printed with
the presidents message.
SERGEANT MASON TO BE PARDoNED.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.- The Ma
tional Republican tomorrow will
quote Judge Advocate General Swain
as saying that he is of the opinion
that the president will soon pardon
Sergeant Mason, imprisoned at Al
bany for shooting at the assassin,
Guiteau. It Will also say that this
opinion prevails generally among
the army officers stationed in this
city, and that an examination of the
records of the war department shows
that the application for Mason's re
lease forms the largest general petit
ton ever presented on any subject in
the history Of the United States. Sig
natures are attached to the paper
which are from every state and ter
ritory, aggregating more than go, 900
names
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DEATH-wARRANT SIGNED.
HIS BROTHER.

New IBERIA, Oct. u -Slvain Bal