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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06
COUNTY.


Notwithstanding the disagreeable
weather which prevailed in this local
ity, there was large vote out, and
though considerable enthusiasm was
manifested at the different voting
precincts, there was general quiet and
good order prevailing. No rows OF
disturbance of any kind have been
brought to notice.
The vote in this city compared
with that Of Garfelds, is much larger
and about in the same proper ton
democratic. Throughout the county
heavy vote was polled numbering
in all about $500 The entire demo-
cratic county ticket is elected from
top to bottom. Mr. Edwards run
like wild fire leading the national tick
ct several hundred and is undoubtedly
elected. Mr. Meehan runs only 225
ahead of Mr.. Stephenson and is
undoubtedly beaten.
Cleveland has ajority over Blaine
OF $40 and considering the large in
crease of 1000 votes in the county
since 1880 this is quite nominal. The
voting of straight tickets was quite
general on all sides. The vote 10 the
town of Rudolph is deserving of
special notice. The number Of votes
cast was 270 giving Blaine majority
of 10. Much credit is due the Re
publicans in Rudolph for their gallant
fight and splendid victory. On the
state ticket the result is much the
same as that of the national ticket
The entire Republican ticket is I'M
doubtedly reelected.
In the city of Centralia the vote
divided for Cleveland 1913, Blaine 95,
Butler % while St. John and Mrs.
Lockwood had no followers. The de-
feat, in the county so far as the
republican ticket is concerned, is
complete No one, however, feels
otherwise than that the best work
was done throughout the county.
Over 1000 new voters were naturalized
since the LIST of October, and a large
per cent of them were democrats
This accounts largely for the complete
defeat of the county ticket on Tues
day. besides at Marshtield they usually
vote solid for their home candidates
and are strongly democratic. The
complete turnover is gracefully accept
ed tho it is hard medicine.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
The following are the county officers
as elected for the ensuing two years:
For Member of Assembly
TIE. NASH.
For Sheriff
l. I. TORRANCE.
For County Treasurer
HENRY KUNTZ.
For County Clerk
VIM. t. JONES.
For Register of Deeds
JASPER CROTTEAU.
For Clerk of the Court
ORIN GRAY.
For District Attorney
j. A. GAYNOR.
For Superintendent of Schools
EDWARD LYNCH.
For County Surveyor
j. B. GR1EVES.
For Coroner
DR.. P. HURLEY.
The majorities in this county stand
about as follows Cleveland $40,
Meehan 225, Edwards S25, Fratt 251,
Nash $50, Jones 469, Crotteau 100,
Gaynor $50, Gray Isl, Lynch Ill,
Grieves $50, Hurley 245. Thse fig
ures may be considerably changed by
the official count as it has been almost
impossible to get accurate returns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Rev. Rowland will occupy the
pulpit of the First Cong. Church of
Sparta next Sunday morning and eve-
ming in exchange with Rev. Crawford
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06
THE CONGRESSMAN ELECT.

It is authoratively stated that the
following congressional candidates in
this state are elected:
First District-Lucian B. Caswell (Rep)
Second District-Edward S. Bragg Dem)
Third District-Robt. NJ. LaFollette (Rep)
Fourth District-Isaac W. Van Schaick (Rep)
Fifth District-Joseph Rankin Oeml
Sixth District--Richa Guenther rep
Seventh District-Orm shy B. Thomas (Rep)
Eighth District--Wm. T. Price (Repl
Ninth District-Isaac Stephenson Rep)
There is some doubt about Robert
NJ. La Follette's election in the Third
District, but advices seem to be favor
able to his election. 1t will take legal
returns to decide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

1t is always difficult to get accurate
figures so soon after an election but
we give the most reliable figures OBJ
tainable as we 90 to press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

G. T. Witter physician and surgeon.
Office on Main street, residence on
Drake street. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Twelve and oue-half pounds of
granulated sugar for $1.00 at Billins,
Demarais & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

n. &. Emmons has just received
fine assortment of holiday silver and
gold plated ware, jewelry &c. Mr..
Emmons keeps fine stock to select
from.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Physicians prescriptions and family
receipts accurately compounded at
st. Amour & Demars, Centralia. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

The Enterprise devotes column
and half to the Reporter boys.
They demand attention, eh, Mr..
Enterprise. -MarshfeZd Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Eight pounds of good coffee 70
S100 at City Cash Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

r. I'll. Douglas, of Sank Co. father
of Mrs. T. j. Cooper, is visiting at
their residence in Centralia. The
REPORTER acknowledges a pleasant
visit with Mr.. Douglas on Monday
last.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Miss Jennie Webb would like a few
more pupils in instrumental music.
Miss Jennie has herself received thor
ough instruction in music and harmony
from one of the best pianists in the
country, and is credited with being an
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

A full line of best family groceries,
cheaper than ever at G. e. Pariseau's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Never before has Wood County
been so thoroughly canvassed as this
year. Meetings were held in every
precinct in the county by both parties
The Republicans held large and en-
thusiastic meeting at the Fair ground
Monday evening. The town of Grand
Rapids was quite largely in attendance,
Messrs. T. J. Wood and VIM. T.
King made rousing speeches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Election day was rainy and disa-
greeable all day. The vote through
out the county has greatly increased.
In this city the increase since 1880 is
100. The vote for Blaine is 143
while Garfield received only lis.
Hancock polled IA while Cleveland
gets 203. Grand Rapids has done
pretty we'll all around.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Geo. N. Wood is selling first class
sewing machines at cost. if.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Finest line of fancy groceries at Bill
Inns, Demarais & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

cent to the Post office. If
D. M. Kellogg the principal of our
high school has resigned and will
leave this week. Another teacher is
expected on Monday. In the mean
time Supt Cole will teach the school.
1t is unfortunate that Mr.. Kellogg
and the school have been unable to get
along together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Standard prints five cents per yard
at City Cash Store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

Broadhead dress goods in great
variety at the popular store in the
brick block. Billins, Demarias & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06

DR.. J. T. Lockwood's office ada.
cent to the Post office. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-11-06
High School Report,

The following is the report for the
first month of the Fall term ending
Oct. 3rd, 1884.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-19

1he appropriation for railway post office
clerks is increased from $4,000,000 to
$4,300,000, and for mail bags and catchers
from $3.50, 900 to $3.50, 900. The Senate adds
to the bill $4,000 to defray the expenses
for delegates to the Universal Postal Con-
gress, to be held at Lisbon in October
next, and finally provides that if the reve-
nues of the Post Office Department shall
be insufficient to meet the appropria-
tions made by the act the deficiency
shall be made up from any
moneys in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated. The amendment
proposed by Mr.. Plumb, and adopted by
the Senate, adding. $4,000 TO the apprO-
priation, was authorized by the Commit
tee OF Appropriations, after hearing some
remarks in the Senate by Mr.. Morgan,
representing that the people along the
line of the Alabama river were deprived
Of all mail facilities, and had been so de-
prIYe1 for SIX years, although for many
years before that time there had been
steamer service. He had sent to the Post
once Department petition signed by
900 citizens, asking for the estab-
llshment of mail route along
that river, but he was salts
fed that some subordinate OF the de-
partment had taken the petition and
never even unrolled it. He had been try
ing Tor years to get such mail service
established, but because some one in the
Post Office Department had come to cross
purposes with some steamboat captain
thousands of people had for years been
deprived of the reasonable mail facilities
to which they ywere entitled. Mr.. Morgan
added that he made these remarks thus
openly in the Senate in the hope that the
circumstance would induce the Post
master General, or his assistants, to di-
vert their attention long enough from the
manipulation Of political affairs in Ala
bama, at least to read the petition which
Mr.. Morgan had sent in from the people
of that State
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-19
CAROLINA ELECTION CASES.
All are Stricken from the Docket on
Motion of District Attorney Melton.

All are stricken from the Docket on
Motion of District Attorney Melton.
CHARLESTON. 5. c., April 1s.-An
event Of considerable importance to the
people Of South Carolina in their feeling
of security at home, in their relations to
the national government, was a motion
by District Attorney Melton in the United
States Circuit Court this morning to dis
continue all cases on the docket involving
charges of violation of the election laws
Of the United States.
The motion was granted, and all cases were
stricken from the docket. In making the
motion Mr.. Melton reviewed the history Of
the eases. He stated that when he came into
Office he found about 200 cases on the docket
and realizing that all could not be tried. he
had obtained permission from the Depart
ment of Justice TO select the most serious and
discontinue the others. The cases so selected
were worked up by Special A gent Sanders
appointed for the purpose. The result of the
trials was one conviction and one plea of
guilty, the other cases resulting in mistFials
At the next term Of court the cases had been
upon his suggestion. continued. At the last
term the cases arising under the new state
election. whereby the State and national elec-
tons are kept separate, We're alone tried his
desire being 10 avoid even the appearance Of
making inquiry into the conduct of the elec-
tlOn of State officers. These trials had again
resulted in mistrals. Being thorough
of public sentiment convictions were impossi-
bic in these cases. he had so informed the
Attorney General. and had received from him
letter dated March l5 last, directing him to
exercise his discretion in the matter Under
this authority he moved that the cases be dis
continued. Judge Bond, without comment
al once ordered the clerk to strike all cleo
tlOn cases from the docket. EX-JUdge Nc
Grath, who was the general counsel for the
accused in all the election eases. rose and de-
MED very emphatcally that convictions had
failed to be secured in consequence of the
influence of public sentiment. He asserted
that the failure was because that in no
case proposed by the District Attorney
for trial had there been sufficient evidence on
which to base a conviction. even had Judge
been sitting alone without a jury. The dis
continuance of these cases. from whatever
cause, Is welcome relief TO the people of the
State. They have regarded the prosecutions
as grOundless. and accomplishing nothing save
70 cause local irritation and embitter the re-
lations between the state and Federal Gov
prument,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-19
\ BOOM AT CHICAGO.
Prices Leaping Upward all Around, ano
the Bears Rushing to Cover.

Prices Leaping Upward all Around, and
the Bears Rushing to Cover.
CHICAGO, April 1S.-Wheat and corn
developed surprising strength to-day. The
temper of the crowd was bullish at the
opening, and continued to grow more so
as the day advanced.
Various theories were urged a. the moving
cause but il was contended that the country
had turned bullish and had flooded the room
with orders to buy wheat, and that corn re-
sponded from sympathy. The buying orders
were more numerous than had been known on
the iuor In many months. The weather con-
tiuues cold and disagreeable, injur-
ing the seeding of spring wheat. and
reports from the winter wheat districts
are not so encouraging a they have been.
The receipts continue very small only nine
cars Of wheat of all grades having been re-
ceiyed during the past twenty four hours.
The speculative demand was active. with an
upward tendency. The shorts covered freely
The market opened to 34c higher, eased or
a triie. then rallied to l%4c. over the closing
figures of yesterday ana closed firm. April
closed at So, May at 81. On the afternoon call
board the sales were l,IO0,000 bushels, May adj
vancing to S7l2c., and closing at S73sc.
Trading ln corn was very active and with
strOngerfeeing in the market. Advices gener-
ally were favorable, and the shorts showed an
inclination TO cover. The market opened
l2'q@i higher. advanced lGll more, declined
y. but again rallied l5d54 and closed
higher for May and June than yesterday.
The oats market displayed some activity,
but the tendency was weak owing TO the
heavy receipts On the whole, however,
prices were moderately well sustained under
the influence Of the other markets. May
closed at 32l9.
Mess pork was moderately active with ir-
regular prices. The market opened l0dI5
cents lower, rallied 2OG25 cents. receded GI0
cents and closed steady. May clo. ed at SIG s.
Gl6 S7I5.
Lard was moderately active and shade
higher May closed at S 35dS 37l5c.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-19
WATTERsON NoT a DELEGATE.
He Feels Sure, However, that the Party
will Choose q Gnnd TicI.at

He Feels Sure, However, that the Party
will Choose Good Ticket.
LOUISVILLE, April 1S.-Henry Waiter
son makes an address to the Kentucky
Democracy declining to represent them
in the next Democratic Convention. He
says: 81 can see no reason why 1 should
put upon myself sacrifices and RESPONSE
bilities of service which, at all points diff
ficult and thankless, is doubly so at time
when party strifes and private aims give
the people such scant assurance of disin-
terestedness in theiI public men. have
no dOAbt that the policy of revenue re.
form how fairly inaugurated at Washing
ton will be completed at Chicago, and
that a ticket will be named endowed with
the integrity, traditions and spirit of the
DarfV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-19
THE COWHIDED JUDGE.
Fears at Mount Sterling that the En-
of the Affair is Not Yet.

Fears at Mount Sterling that the End
of the Affair is Not Yet.
CINCINNATI, April 1S.-A later dispatch
from Mount Sterling, KY, says: "a
spirit of uneasiuess pervades the COM
munlty, and there is a dread that the END
of the Reid cOwhiding affair has not been
reached. The following letter to Judge
Reid, from Judge A. f. Richards, shows
conclusively that Mr.. COrneilsOn had no
ground for his attack whatever. Judge
Richards was expected here this evening,
and should Mr.. CorneilsOn insult him
there will probably be trouble. Here is
Judge Richardson's letter:
FRANKFORT, KY, April Il.
To Ny Dear JUdGe-I can't come to Mount
Sterling this morning for reasons which your
brother will explain As to the charge which
Mr.. Corneilson makes against you, wish to
make the following statement: | wrote the
opinion in the case. You never spoke word
to me about it before the decision on the con-
trary, you were absent when first took up the
record, and did not return to Frankfort until
after the conclusion Of consideration of the
case by Judge Bowden and myself. the
notes on margin are exclusively in the hand
writing of Judge Bewden and myself As to
the opinion l am officially and jointly respon-
sible with Judge Bowden. Personally, / am
alone responsible. Very truly yours in great
hast.
signed +. A. RICHARDS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-19
GEORGIA.


Palatka has raised $500 for the Confederate
Home fund.
The policemen Of Jacksonville are to have
new uniforms.
The new Presbyterian Church at Orlando
is to have zoo pound bell.
r. B. Bailey. Of jefferson county, has two
hundred acre watermelon patch.
The Republicans of Leon viii hold their
county convention at Cenirevilc next Satur-
day.
The construction of row Of nine two
story dwellings has been begun at Jackson
Vile.
One hundred and thirty dollars and fifty
cents has been subscribed at TAN ahassee
toward the Confederate Home fund.
At Monticello a negro gave his wife dose
of opium 20 relieve pain Of which she COM
pIained. She was buried the next day.
A packing house has been established at ST.
Marks by {. A. Lamb. He will pack fish.
game. etc, in ice for shipment To various
points.
new steamer put into Tampa recently
from New Orleans. bound for the Kissimmee
river She is said TO be a launch some ninety
feet i'm length. of quite light draught.
The Monticello Constitution wants the pro-
posed monument to the memory of the Con-
crate dead buried in the local cemetery
erected without further delay. Two hundred
and hfty dollars is asked for the purpose.
Monticello Constitution: ''The crumbling
skull Of an adult human being was deposited
IN in1S once a lew UdAs ago UN AlI. " hltt-
hurst. Whilst digging hole for post in the
lower part OF the cemetery 1t was found
twelve inches from the surface. 1t must have
rested in the shallow grave many years. just
above the right eye Is a clearly defined bullet
hole"
Fourteen thousand dollars in stock have
been subscribed for building the hotel at Mon
tcellO. and Is percent. of the sum has already
been paid In TO the Ireasurero Of the company.
The hotel viii be completed about November
j. lS,4. and will he about the same size as the
Leon Hotel in Tallahassee. SIX thousand dol
Jars additional stock VIII be raised In the next
few weeks.
At The recent meeting Of the Presbytery of
ST.. Johns. held in Orlando. the intelligence
was communicated that during the past SIX
years Presbvterianlsm in the territory cover
ed 10y that PTesbytery had increased more
than Aundred-fOld. At the organization OF
The Presbytery six years ago there were only
-lN ministers enrolled and about twice the
number OF churches. At the meeting last
week there We're present fourteen ministers
and tWenty-siX churches on the roll.
BrooksyIlle Crescent: Last Tuesday as Mr..
William Lisk was driving a bunch OF caft-e
he noticed a c0mmOtiOn among them that he
could not account for. 50 as soon as he got the
excited stock quiet he went back to look for
the cause. As he neared the place of dis
turoaGce he saw something waving up and
down on the ground. and closer inspection re-
Neaied monster raItiesnake with a half
swallowed fox squirrel in his mouth. The
cattle had surprised him at his meal and he
" a7 powerless for harm, but the cattle didn't
6noW DC. Mr. Lisk put an end to the dining
ana snake at once with his piston"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-19
WILLIS HODGES HANGED.
Dying Before 500 Spectators for Muir.
dering His Fiekle Paramour.

Dying Before 500 Spectators for Muir
dering His Fiekle Paramour.
EsTMAN, GA, April 1S.-WilIis Hodges
was hanged to-day, in the presence Of 600
or 800 people, for the murder of Lizzie
Jones, near ChaUncey, on the 25th of last
December. A telegram, signed by sew
eral gentlemen, was sent to Gov. NcDan-
iel this morning asking re-
spite for the prisoner until the
petition could reach him for a commu-
tatlon of the punishment to life imprison-
ment. The Governor declined, from a
sense of duty, to interfere. not knowing
the grounds for the respite. Ten minutes
after - O'Clock the Sheriff took the priso-
ner from the Jail and escorted him under
guard to the gallows, several hundred
yards in the rear of the Jail. After sew
eral songs, at the request of the prisoner.
prayer by Rev. p. A. Jessup, a talk by
the prisoner and a prayer by himself he
turned calmly to the crowd and
said: Farewell" Twenty-One~ min
utes after O'clock be
told the Sheriff that he was ready. The
drop was cut, and without a struggle
Hodges body sprang from the scaff0ld
into eternity. He warned young men to
keep out of bad company and let whisky
alone, and said that those were the evils
which brought him to the gallows. His
body was decently inferred in the negro
cemetery near here, Perfect order pre-
vailed.
THE APPEAL TO THE GOVERNOR.
ATLANTA, April 1s.-This morning Gov.
ernor Mcdaniel received the following
telegram from Eastman, dated yesterday
Willis Hodge is sentenced to hang to-mor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-19
THE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

1t AdjOurns to Meet in Savannah in
April of Next Year.
MACON, GA, April 1S.-This was the
third and last days session of the Medi-
cal Convention. Itwas devoted chiefly to
reading reports and appointing commit
tees. The Georgia Medical Society, OF
Savannah, extended an invitation, signed
by Drs. T. J. Charlton. President. and J.
NJ. Johnston, Recording Secretary, to the
association to hold its next convention at
Savannah. The invitation was accepted,
and the convention adjourned this after
noon to meet at Savannah on the third
Monday in April, 1885. Most of the MEM
bers returned home tonight. The re-
mainder will leave in the morning.
All Macon society tonight attended a
grand calico ball at Macon Hall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-19
REvERsEs FOR Ell NIAHDI.
The Prophet and Gordon Both Com
pleteIy Hedged in by Foes

The Prophet and Gordon Both Com
pletely Hedged in by Foes.
CAIRO, April 1S.-Sir Evlyn Barring. the
English Minister, has received a dispatch
from Gen. Gordon dated April 9. Ia this
Gen. Gordon says that a merchant had
reached Khartoum from Ell Obeid after a
journey of twelve days. The merchant
reports that the Tegeba tribes had twice
defeated Ell Mahdi, who suffered heavy
losses. FL Mahdi is now as COM
pletely hemmed in as Gen. Gordon.
ZOBEHR'S STAND.
ZObehr Pasha is willing to go to Khar-
toum and act under the authority of the
khediye, but not under Gen. Gordon. Nu-
bar Pasha, President of the Egyptian
Ministry, believes that ZObehr is the only
man who can paclfy SOudan, and hopes
that his departure to that region may not
be delayed too long.
ZoBEHR NOT TO GO To KHARTOUM.
CAIRO, April 1S.-The English Govern
ment has no intention of sending ZObehr
Pasha to KhartOum.
GORDON IN DESPAIR
Gen. Gordon has telegraphed to Sir Eve
lyn Barring that his position is hopeless
unless Zobehr Pasha be sent to Khartoum
Immediately.
Ell MAHDTS PROCLAMATION SEIZED.
LONDON, April 1S.-Advices from Simla
state that the Indian police have seized
proclamations which purport to emanate
from El Mahdi.