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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
4 Court MARTIAL case.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-The case of
First Lieut.. James T. Simpson, of the
Third cavalry, tried by court martial
on charges of conduct unbecoming an
officer and q gentleman, in having
married a woman who had been his
mistress, is now before the secretary
Of war for transmission to the presi-
dent for final action. The court found
Lieut.. Simpson guilty, and sentenced
him to dismissal. 1t is understood
that Judge Advocate General Swain,
In his review of the case, takes excep-
tions to the action Of the court, and
recommends that the sentence be set
aside.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
ANOTHER PHASE.
The Girl VINO Married the Wrong
Man, Before the Public Again.

Man, Before the Public Again.
WAUKEsHA, Get. 5.-W. D. Conlan.
the young man whose ne Wy married
wife claimed, two or thre e weeks ago,
to have made a mistake in MARRYING
him, supposing him to be his twin
brother, to-day brought suit for S., 600
against Daniel Newhall, of this place
formerly distinguished Milwaukee
an, for the alienation of his wife's af-
fections. When Mrs. Conlan found
her marriage unsatisfactory, and also
that the Milwaukee justice who mar
ried her to her husband could not un-
tie the knot, she entered Mr.. New
halls service Conlan claims that if
it had not been for Newhali he would
have lived happily with his wife, and
that the former, in fact, broke up the
household. The papers in the case
were completed and delivered to the
officer for service this forenoon. J.
'. Y. Plato, of Milwaukee, is retain
ed as counsel for the prosecution, G.
&. Armin, of Waukesha, being the
local attorney in charge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
A Murder in Milwaukee,.

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6.-Albert Els
termann, of Magdeburg, Germany,
81 years old, killed his wife with an
iron rod in a Clinton street lodging
house last night, and left the scene at
eight o'clock this morning, leaving a
note in which he explained that their
money was all gone and they did not
care to live any longer, and they had
agreed that he should kill her. The
note closed with the phrase: . [ have
gone out to hang myself" He has
not been found. They came to Mil
waukee last Tuesday.
The police have learned that a man
answering Elstermann's description
took northwestern train at II a. M.
Chicago. Communication with the
chief of police in Chicago has result
ed in the information that a man of
similar descrip lion took a Michigan
Central train about 3 o'clock for the
east buying a ticket to Utica, n. Y.
Elstermann was known at his board
ing house at Hoffman, though he
admitted that that was not his real
name. The couple come from St.
Paul on Tuesday, but the wife
told a lady that they lived in
Bismarck, Oak. The boarders in the
house had come to the conclusion that
they were clipping, though they had
no particular reason for thinking SO.
The dead woman was about 25 years
old and apparently higher in the social
scale than her husband. Their bag
gage contains nothing to identify
them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
The Steel Trade.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5.-The Age of Steel
will publich tomorrow about thirty
letters from iron, steel and hardware
manufacturers and dealers in various
parts of the west relating to the pres
ent condition and outlook for the fall
trade in these lines. A summary of
the letters shows the present condition
of trade to be good, the demand COM
pairing very favorably with that of
last fall; sales larger as rule than
last year; prices, however, are low, SO
that the percentage of profits will not
vary materially from last years The
outlook is encouraging as to volume,
but as to prices the condition of the
country is such that there will be
large demand for goods for actual con-
sumption, but anxiety on the part of
manufacturers to dispose of the eX-
cessive production causes a weakness
in prices all through the trade down
to retail dealers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Ma1-rinor Editors

INDIANAPOLIs, Ind, Oct 5.-Iarry
New, Jr.. proprietor of the Journal
assaulted John G. Thompson, editor Of
the Washington Cd. O. Sunday
Chronicle, on the street this evening,
striking him two severe blows in the
face. Both were arrested on the
charge of assault and battery. The
cause of the trouble is said to be ar
ticles written and published by
Thompson as editor and correspond
ent concerning young New and his
father, the Hon. John @. New.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
A New Literary Enterpri Sc.

CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-Public announce
ment will be made tomorrow by Mr..
Edgar L. Wakeman of new literary
enterprise to begin Christmas day.
It will be a weekly literary journal,
to be called ''The Current, " for which
ample capital has been provided.
Among the list of contributors are
the names of many distinguished lit
erary men and women of Europe and
America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
A New Theory of the Exposition
Fire.

PrTTsBURG, Pa, Oct. 5.-The theory
that the exposition fire was started by
Prof. Warmers balloon was greatly
to-day by the statement
of the exposition painter He says
that the day before the fire he saw
Prof. Warner and two assistants
pour boiled linseed on the balloon by
the bucket fulls This was in the
boiler room and he thinks the heat
caused the oil to ignite. The fire
marshal agrees with this theory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

ADRIAN, Mich, Oct. As the
Lake Shore train which left Chicago
yesterday morning. In the afternoon
as it was nearing this city it was fired
upon by concealed persons. Three
windows in the smoking car We're
broken and three passengers had their
faces badly cut by fragments of flying
glass. Officers are IN pursuit blu no
arrests have vet been made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Great Fire in Dallas. Texas

KANSAS CITY, Oct. Ga dispatch
from Dallas, Texas says: A terrible
cont1agratlon IS raging there in the
elevator and cotton press district
About ninety buildings are already
on fire. 1t started at noon in the en-
CINE room of an elevator on Elm
street. The building was soon in
flames, which then communicated to
a large quantity of cotton stored near,
and under a high wind the fire
spread through the entire district. At
three o'clock the fire was still raging.
A fire engine from Ft. Worth is here,
and with the two Dallas engines is
playing upon the flames. The crowds
are running and excitement is I'M
abated. It is impossible to estimate
the loss, but it will amount into the
hundreds Of thousands.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
GALVESTON, Oct Ga News Dallas
special says: Probably the largest
and the most destructive fire that ever
occurred here is now raging at II
o'clock this morning. The fire broke
out IL the engine room Of III. @.
Howard & Co.'S elevator and soon
after the flames We're issuing forth in
all directions. The elevator is stu
ated right at the Texas & Pacific de-
pot one block north Of Elm street.
The flames spread rapidly and soon
the cotton yard of the city compress,
occupying about q block of ground
Immediately adjoining the ele-
vator, caught fire and was rapidly
consumed by the devouring elements.
A strong breeze is blowing from the
south east, and the heat from the
burning district is frightful At 12:30
the elevator fell with a crash. A
brick building adjoining it, occupied
by Simon, Davis & Co., containing
boilers and engines, IS also total
loss; both burned to the ground.
The flames rapidly spread, and soon
the cotton around the city compress,
across from the elevator. caught, and
is rapidly burning It is hoped that
the compress will be saved With but
little damage, as all efforts are now
being used in that direction.
At12:45 p. M. the fire is still raging,
going in a northerly direction, and
has just caught and wiped up the cleo
trio light works and the livery stable.
That part Of the town in which it is
now spreading is composed of small
frame structures, and there is
no telling where it will stop.
The elevator contained wheat and
oats to the amount of 10000 bushels,
all destroyed. There are also proba
bly, 4, 900 bales of cotton consumed
thus far. Prominent insurance men
estimate the loss at one million dol
lars, and the insurance at three
fourths that amount. Business is al
most suspended and the whole town
is excited. The fire department re
sponded promptly, but the water sup
ply was inadequate one Of the engines
was nearly worthless. Where the fire
broke out there were some twenty-five
or thirty box and flat cars lying
on the track and as the hose tried to
cross, the firemen were delayed until
a switch engine could remove them
Fort Worth has been telegraphed for
aid, and the engine and department
are expected in few minutes.
LATER.--It is said there were nearly
Is, 900 bales of cotton in the yard and
around the compress, and fully half
THAI number has been consumed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
The Chicago Races Postponed.

CHICAGO, Oct 5.-The opening day
of the fall races at the Chicago driv-
ing park has been postponed from
Saturday, the 9Th, until next Monday,
the Sth inst, on account of the recent
rains. Programme for Monday: Three
minute trot, entries; 2:20 pace, 6
entries; stallion race, 6 entries; hur-
die race, ) entries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

When ? lover leaves the house of his
adored one at late hour in the even
ing, and walks musingly homeward be-
meath the twinkling stars, his fond
fancy pictures her, clothed in white sa-
mite, resting sweetly upon her pillow,
with her unbound hair tossed about her
sleeping face, and angels bending over
her couch whispering heavenly dreams.
Perhaps at that very moment she IS III
the pantry gnawing hungrily on a ham
bone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Judge HOadly.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 5.-The CONNER
cial Gazette's Dayton dispatch says
Judge Hoadly arrived this evening,
and was serenaded. He will speak to-
morrow. Judge Foraker will arrive
tomorrow morning, and will speak
in the afternoon. He has authorized
Mai. Bickham to offer Hoadly a divi-
sion of the time for political discus
sion at the republican meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Yellow Fever.

MEXICO, Oct 5.--The yellow fever
epidemic at Vera Cruz has entirely
subsidized. The steamer Whitney will
resume her trips between New Orleans,
Galveston and Vera Cruz on the 10th
inst.
PENSACOLA. Oct. 5.-Not even a ru-
NOR of yellow fever. Marionna and
Milton raised quarantine to-day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
President Arthur.

New YORK, Oct. 6.-President
Arthur had but a few callers to-day.
He will probably 60 to Raritan, n.
j., this evening to spend Sunday with
Secretary Frelinghuysen, returning
to New York Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
A Core tiOn.

CHICAGO. Oct. 5.-Through blum
der of the telegraph company dis
patches from Minneapolis announc-
ing the advocacy by the Tribune of
that city of Senator Edmunds for
president was stated as from Chicago,
and the Tribune of Chicago, made to
appear as in the president making
business. It was the other Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Joseph Privat de Moliere, the natural
philosopher, was in the habit of writing
and studying in bed. One day when
his niece and the servant had gone out,
q rObber found his way into the room
occupied by Moliere in the Royal Col
lege. Monsieur, what are you after?"
Your purse" MY money is in the
left-hand of the drawer of the desk yOn-
der. You can open it and take out the
money, but pray don't disturb my pa
pers." When he had accomplished his
search and secured his booty the thief
door. 1t was in the depth of winter.
''Monsieur! monsieur! you haven't
you haven't touched my paperS?"
mo" "WelI, then you will still fur
Their oblige me by shutting the door af-
ter you"
In Scotland they have narrow, open
bitches, which they call sheep-drains.
A man was riding a donkey one day
across q sheep pasture, but when the
animal came to the sheep-drain he
would not 90 over it. So the man rode
him back short distance, turned him
around, and applied the whip, thinking,
of course, that the donkey, when going
at the top of his speed, would jump the
drain before he knew it. But not so.
When the donkey got to the drain he
stopped all OF a sudden, and the man
went over Mr.. Neddy's head. No sooner
had he touched the ground than he got
up, and looking his beast straight in the
face, said, ''Yeery weel pitched; but
then hoo are We yoing to get over yer
5elf?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
and EngIish Relations.

PARIS, Oct. 6.-Waddington, French
ambassador to London, will shortly
receive instructions to confer with the
British foreign secretary in reference
to the indemnity claimed by Mission
ary Shaw for his treatment by the
French in Madagascar. France is
anxious to effect a friendly settle
mPnt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Must Fork Over His Taxes.

DENVER, Oct. 6.-The special coun-
Gil for the collection of delinquent
taxes commenced suit against Senator
J. P. Jones, of New, to recover $50, 900
alleged to be due for taxes on sundry
mining stocks
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Lord COleridge.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 6.-Lord Chief
Justice Coleridge, Of England, ar
rived this p. N. He is guest OF the
Baltimore bar association and was en-
tertained bv them at dinner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Heavy Fire at Eau Claire.

EAU CLAIRE, Oct 5.-This morning
q fire broke out in the Central hotel
on the west side, and the entire build
ing and an adjoining saloon were de-
stroyed. Loss $45. 900; insurance Ola
building $25, 900. The property was
owned by Mrs. P Cramer and Mr..
Bergeron.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
WON'T MOVE.

The Eankton Capitol Question.
ST. PAUL, Oct. GA Yankton
special says: Territorial Treasurer
McVay has written : letter to Cover
nor Ordway, refusing to remove the
territorial treasury to Bismarck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Knox VIII Attend.

CHICAGO, Oct. 5.-The comptroller
of currency accepts the invitation to
attend the convention of the Ameri-
can Bankers association Tuesday
next.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Gov. Buffers Colored Judge Re-
ieCted.

BosTON, Oct. 5.-The executive
council rejected 40 to / the nomina-
ton of Z. 6. Walker (coloreD to be
Judge Of the municipal court of the
Charlestown district. Walker was
Immediately renominated by the gov
ernor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Poisoned Cheese.

BOsToN, Oct. 6.-There were a num-
Der of cases of poisoning by cheese
the past few days No fatal result
yet The cheese comes from Yer
mont
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
An Alderman "a Little Off. "

BUFFALO, Oct. 5.-Alderman Geo.
Baer, who showed a mental derange-
ment III the council chamber, Mon
day last, left for parts unknown.
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Bas e Ball.

BALTIMORE. Oct. 5.-Baltinores, 10;
Detroits, 5.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11

Oldberg, Lima, Iowa; Waite, n
Whittemore, Long Pine, Neb. /: S,en-
Ger G. Osborn. President, Neb.: Mar
tin J. Carey, Richardson, Wis.
AN ORDER REVOKED.
Sec. Folger has revoked the order
disbarring Mr.. D. W. Classic from
practice in the treasury department.
and he has also been restored to prac-
tice in the interior department.
WANTS TO RETIRE.
Rear Admiral Pierce Crosby. COM
manding the Asiatic stations, has tel
egraphed to the navy department re-
questing to be ordered home and plac-
ed on the retired list on account Of ur-
gent domestic reasons. He would
not be retired otherwise until January
10Th, 1886, when he will have reached
the age of 62 years. No action has
yet been taken on his request.
United States Appraiser Ketchum
has got into trouble in New York. as
he is charged with making appoint
mentS in his office in violation of the
civil service rules. The charge which
has been LAID before Commissioner
Dorman B. Eaton, chairman of the
civil service board, is that he has ap-
pointed fourteen openers and packers
IN the last three days, withoat having
them sent before the civil service ex-
aminers. He is also charged with dis
regard of the rules, and fav0ritisn
in other cases.
4 MIXER OF DRINKS LICENSED BY SENA-
TOR EDMUNDS.
Senator Edmunds, as presiding off
GER of the senate, has given the lease
Of the senate restaurant to Dick Fran
els, who for more than twenty-five
years has had a reputation as a mixer
of drinks at 8 Hancock, " a popular re-
sort on Pennsylvania avenue. Fran
els has long been a favorite with states
men, many Of whom have passed hign
encomiums upon his cocktails and
other beverages, and indicated that
they meant what they said, too. 1t is
expected that the flavor Of the "cold
tea" dispensed at the senate restaurant
Will be greatly improved and that the
sideboards in the committee-rooms
will be even more popular than be-
fore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
The Army of the Tennessee.

CLEVELAND, Oct 5.-Arrangements
for the reunion Of the society Of the
army Of the Tennessee have been
completed Generals Grant, Sher-
man, Logan, Governors Fletcher,
Fairchild and others have written
they will be here, and General Sheri-
dan is expected. The society meets
on the morning Of October 18th in
the tabernacle for q business session.
In the afternoon members will be in
the hands of the committee on enter
tainment to view the city and visit.
In the evening at the Euclide avenue
opera house, Governor Foote and
Mayor Farlep will deliver welcoming
addresses, General Sherman respond
ing, and General Fellows, bishop of
the Reformed Episcopal church of
Chicago, delivers the annual address.
tn the forenoon of the 18th, business
session; in the afternoon, special re-
ceptlon; in the evening, a grand ban
quet in the Roller Rink.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
THE TREASURY
WILL NOT REMOVE.

The commissioner of internal reve-
nue. has decided not TO remove the of
flee Of collectoro Of customs from Sante
te to Alberqueque, n. NJ He does
not think the internal service calls for
q chance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-10-11
Washington.
MAJ. MCPHERSON.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 6.-The whe
abouts of the notorious Mai Nich
son have been ascertained. He is !
siding at Thorald, Canada. Upon !
ceipt of this information the secretai
of war ordered him to proceed at one
to Washington and report in person
An answer was received from him
yesterday in which he declined to
obey the order. He defies the author
tiles, feeling sure that he cannot be
eXtradlted. No further action has
been taken in the matter. In all
probability he will be discharged from
the army as deserter. He reported
false name to the department. disobey-
ed Gen. Sherman orders not to leave
Washington, and now refuses to obey
the secretary's order.
THE TREASURY.
The condition of the treasury. to-
day is as follows:
Gold coin and bullion .. .Sa06 So s1a
Silver dollars and bullion .......... 1Iqa 53. Saf
trOcuOnal silver coin. Observation-Disclosures. 2666q ,6y
Z . .'.-..-.'..----. '5.I2976'
Currency outstanding, gold. ...... 54146350
Currency OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l9.Oo0,0O0
WILL NOT REMOVE.
The commissioner of internal reve-
nue. has decided not TO remove the of
flee of collector Of customs from Sante
Fe to AlberqueqUe, n. n He does
not think the internal service calls for
a change.
SERGEANT MASON'S CASE.
Counsel for Sergeant Mason. the
soldier who attempted to shoot
Guiteau, recently applied to the secre-
tary of war for copy Of the Judge
advocate generals review of the pro
ceedings of the court martial bv
which Mason was tried. The score
tary refused the application, ON the
ground that the document was a con
fidentlaI communication. 1t is said.
however, by the prisoners friends,
that the secretary withholds the re
port because it Is favorable to Mason,
and contrary to his own view in the
case. Counsel will, it is reported.
apply to the president for a full
record.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
This body will leave tonight for
Detroit to arrange for the examination
to be held there the 10th inst.
THE COREAN EMBASSY
visited Secretary Teller to-day. being
introduced, they were shown through
the department by J. Stanley Brown.
Work on the
GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
has begun and will be pushed forward
rapidly. Instead of one large build
ing, the hospital will consist Of
series of small buildings, open on all
sides to air and light, and isolated
from the other structures.
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GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

has begun and will be pushed forward
Instead of one large build
ing, the hospital will consist Of
series of small buildings, open on all
sides to air and light, and isolated
from the other structIres-
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THE COREAN EMBASSY

visited Secretary Teller to-day. being
introduced, they were shown through
the department by J. Stanley Brown.
Work on the
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS.

This body will leave tonight for
Detroit to arrange for the examination
to BE- held there the 10Th inst.