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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10
LITTLE JERRY'S DEATH.
The Wonderful BOY Volcano Totally
Consumed by SeIf-COmbustion.

Some time ago the New Orleans
Tlmes-Democrat reporter gave a full
desert ption of the wonderful boy in
the vicinity of the fair grounds. For
three years this monstrocity has been
a burning curiosity, of which the
public has been in almost total ignor-
ance until accidentally discovered by
the reporter.
As soon as the case was published
the medical societies directed their
attention towards it and the boy was
exhibited to several of the most emf
nent physicians of the city. The
various arguments were scientific,
ponderous, and covered pages of
manuscript, but no solution was ar
rived at.
The boy, however, settled his own
case yesterday by total combustion.
His mother having to come up town
on important business, left his aunt,
who is stranger here and unaccus-
toned to the peculiar ways of little
jerry, in charge of him. His aunt
accordingly proceeded to dress him
up, when he at once broke out into
flames. She, not knowing what to
do, screamed Justify. This brought IN
the neighbors, who, in a fright, began
throwing water over the boy. AS a
natural consequence the blaze increas-
ed and fed on the stream of water cast
over him, until the heat became so in
tense as to cause Jerry to double up
In agony. AS soon as the connection,
made oy the touching OF his head and
feet, was cOnsummated, he was in
stantly and entirely consumed. The
scientists of New Orleans claim that
the coming together of the positive
and negative currents occasioned the
only natural result that could possibly
follow-that of entire destruction.
Mrs HILBERT, his mother, is in great
agony at the loss Of her son, and re-
grets having left him with one unused
to his ways. His charred remains
were inurned in the garden of his pa
rents
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10
THE FUTILE COMET.
Its Probable RediscOvery at Vienna
OnMay &c Last
BoSton AdYertiser

A cable dispatch was received at
Harvard college observatory the other
day from DR.. Kruger, of Kiel observa-
tory, announcing the probable discov-
cry at Vienna, on May &c, of the Tut
tie periodical comet of 1853. While
the comet is of small magnitude, and
therefore of no popular interest, the
event, If verified by later observations,
is Of special scientific interest, as all
returns of periodical comets are. It
is, perhaps, not too much to say that
it has also a local interest, since the
comet was originally discovered at
the Harvard observatory by Mr.. H.
7. futile, who was then of the observ-
atory staff. The present uncertainty
arises from the peculiar circumstances
Of the supposed discovery. The OBJ
servation at Vienna was made on
May 26, and the faint object seen was
then judged to be a nebula, as it is
known that nebulae exists in that
part of the heavens. The observation
was made with the great refact0r Of
Vienna, which is of 26 inches diane
ter, and the position was defined to- be
IN right ascension II hours and 80
minutes. The Vienna observer again
mad occasion to look for the supposed
nebula, which, if a nebula, should of
course have been found in the precise
point named, but it mad disappeared.
The SuppositiOn, accordingly. is that
the object seen was a comet, and the
time corresponds approximately to
the calculated return of the futile
comet. Had it on May 26 been sup
passed TO be a comet, it would have
been diligently watched, but by the
neglect SO to do, and the faintness of
the object itself, it has been lost sight
of, nor can its course be onjectured.
If it was the futile comet, its perihel-
ion must have been passed early in
May, so that now, being farther both
from the sun and the earth than on
May 26, it is doubtful if It can be de-
tected. One object of DR.. Kruger's
dis patch was to put all observers in
this country on the alert, so that if
possible it may yet be Overtaken by
telescope vision, and its path in the
heavens upon this return be defined.
A series of complicated calculations
has been entered upon at Cambridge,
to determine Alphabetically, If it was
Tuttle's comet IN the position on the
date named, where it should be now.
This result, when reached, Will enable
the Cambridge observers to point their
telescope, not certainly but hopefully.
These two nebulea nearer in position
to the point named IN the cable dis
patch are designated in Dreyer's cat
a}OUlln as No < S76 and < S77 The
great telescope at Cambridge was di-
rected to these last evening, and they
were clearly distinguished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10
A Queer Fish.
Winnipeg Times.

The crew of the steamer Hattie Via
ton, of Silver islet, had an exciting
adventure the other day, the particu-
lars of which were furnished to the
Port Arthur Sentinel. The steamer
had been down to Jackfsh bay, assist
ing IN raising the barge Kincardiue,
and upon entering the Straits of Ne
epigon the man at the masthead, so
to speak, noticed what he supposed to
be fins of large fish moving slowly
through the water. Wild visions of
the great sea serpent took possession
of the minds of the captain and crew,
but the Vinton being a stanch boat it
was concluded to try conclusions with
the monster, and if they should be
successful in killing hina, what a big
free advertisement it would be for all
concerned. Accordingly full head
of steam was put on and the boat bore
down for the alleged fins. When the
proprietor of the fins heard the noise
of the steamer rushing through the
water in his direction, the fins disap-
pear and instead appeared the shaggy
back and head of a huge black bear,
who, apparently tired of swimming
across the straits had-as any good
swimmer would do-rested on his
back, and his paws rising above the
water produced the imaginary fms.
When the crew of the Vinton saw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10
Not Much of a Hero.
New York Sun.

They were enjoying the river view
by moonlight at West Point, and
George, with his gray uniform, looked
every inch soldier.
George" she remarked softly, edo
you ever expect to become a great
general2 Like Sherman for in
stance2"
George rather allowed that he did
not expect to.
Il have always admired Gen. Sher-
2K.an, she went on quietly.
YES" George replied, t'Gen. Sher-
man is a distinguished fighter. He
did splendid service during the war. "
i don't remember very much about
the war" she said, bat I have met
Gen. Sherman several times, and do
you know, George, that he always
kissed me? He is a great soldier, and
/ admire him immensely"
Yes, indeed" acquiesced George,
Seen. Sherman is great soldier"
And then she complained of the
chill in the air, and as they returned
George wondered why she was silent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10
The Pony and the Bull.

An interesting adventure in the
stock ranges of Nevada is thus describ-
ed in the Philadelphia Call:
[ rode once with some cattle buyers
through the stock ranges Of Nevada
My pony-it was called Bob-had drift
ed into Nevada, Utah. and was known
as a buffalo hunter. Bob was as mean
looking as .sheared sheep and as bull
let-headed as political opponent.
However, Bob and I got along very
well the first day of our acquaintance;
got along, in fact, about fifty Nevada
miles, which | have carefully estimat-
ed to be equal to IS Christian miles.
The next day Bob was tired, or cross,
or bored. He had regarded the wastes
of sagebrush disdainfully, while [
threaded my whip upon him, and
lunched off the sage brush, while I
wore out my spurs on his shaggy sides.
Then I led him few miles, and he
regarded me in big-eyed meditation.
When | remounted, which [ did only
when my shoes were Worn out, Bob
appeared so broken up that felt sorry.
I determined to 60 no further that day
than the ranch house we We're ap-
preaching, for I did not want Bob's
life charged to my cruelty. Just be-
fore we reached the house herd of
cattle reached us. [ may say reached
for Us. A big bull, the biggest and
widest [ remember ever TO have seen.
selected Bob and me for target.
Considering Bob's condition, was
about to dismount and take my
chances afOot, when Bob started. I
believe he thought he was entered for
the Derby. You never saw such a re-
markable rate Of speed attained by
such a remarkable gait. Bob would
alternately roll himself up in a ball
and stretch out to three times his nor
NAL length; his head would get out of
sight into his shoulders, and then 90
out of sight in the distance. Sudden
ly Bob stopped-very suddealy-so
suddenly that 1t unseated nv dignity
and pose. Looking about I discovered
the cause to be that the bull had stop
ped. Just as suddenly as the bull be-
gan charging the other way, and Bob
that fool of a Bob-began CHARGING
the bull If the bull had been a beck
of oats Bob could not have displayed
more earnestness in the chase.
| Between my anxiety lest Bob should
catch the bull, and not knowing what
to do with it, and my uncertainty as
to my seat, was very unhappy. Bob,
| however, appeared to be having real
good time. The chase was kept up for
miles, and until the bull suddenly
stopped short, and swung his big
horned head around at Bob and me,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10
re RUN UNDER WATER.
A little Boat with Fins, and Bearing
TOrpedOes Fore and Aft.
New York Su

In the boiler room of the Delemater
iron works, at the foot of West Thir-
teenth street, a dozen men are build
ing an iron steamboat of peculiar de-
sign, and have about all the plates
riveted in place. It is so feet long
over all, e broad, and deep. The
model is very sharp where the water
is divided, while the run aft will give
solid water to- the wheel. It looks
much like a substantial steam launch,
except the side frames are carried up
and arched over the top to form the
rounded deck, which wholly covers
the hold except at round hatch in
the center. At this hatch well is to
be constructed, with door in one sic e
leading into the hold. On each side
of the keel enough lead will be placed
to load the vessel to the waters edge,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10

as we came along. Bob lodged beau
tifully, and then the bull chased us
awhile. The thing was kept up for
hours. If the bull wouldn't chase us
Bob would chase the bull; it was all
the same to him-just as much fun for
one as another. [ reckon we chased
each other-Bob and the bull and /
about fifty miles, when we happened
upon little oasis and Bob and the
bull began browsing the unexpected
grass together in the most friendly
manner. | excused myself and walk
ed back to the ranch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10

that it was only a bear Gin the water
that had to deal with, they set about
capturing him, and by means of boat
hooks, axes, and a hawser they speed
lily put an end to his swim, and also
to his existence, and hauled him
aboard. He weighed some $50 pounds
and bear steaks have been plentiful
on the steamer ever since.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10
CHICAGO,
milwaukee
AND g. PAU.

It owns and operates over 400 miles Of road IN
Dakota; and as it's main lines, branches and connec
ons reach all the great business centres Of the North
ton Of Short Line and Best Route bssween
Chicago. milwaukee. st. Paul and
minneapolis.
Chicago, milwaukee, Portage, Ia
Crosse and WfnOna.
Chicago. milwaukee, 0rtonviIIe, Abb
erdeen and ElaendaIe.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Fan Claire and
saltwater
Chicago. milwaukee, Wausau and
Merrill.
Chicago. milwaukee,, Beaver Dam,
Fond du Lac and Oshkosh.
Chicago, milwaukee. Waukesha and
OcononnOyyoc.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison and
Prairie du CHEN.
Chicago, milwaukee. Owatonnas Man
kato and FaribauIt.
Chicago, BeIolt, Janesville and Min
eral Poiat.
Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Du-
buque.
Rapids and Tama.
Chicago. Des Hoiaes, Council Bluffs
and Omaha.
Chicago, Canton, Sioux City, Sioux
Falls and Yankten.
Chicago. Milwaukee, Albert Lea and
Southern Minnesota Points.
Chicago. milwaukee,. Mason City,
Mitchell and Chamberlain.
Rock Island. Dubuque, St. Paul and
Minneapolis.
Davenport. CaImar, St. Paul and Min
neapolis.
milwaukee. Racine, BeIoit, Freeport.
and Rock Island.
Mitchell, WoIsey, Ashton and Aber-
deem.
Jim River Valley Line)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10

In certain cemetery in a town in
Connecticut can be found lot con-
tanning five graves-one in the cen
ter, the others near by at the four
points of the compass The inserip-
tons on the latter read, respectively,
" Ny | Wife, " Ny II Wife, " My
III Wife," my iii Wife," while
the center stone bears the brief but
eloquent expression. Our Husband.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-10

The story of North Carolina ruby
is thus set forth by the Asheville Citi-
zen. "Mr. Daniel Selford found a
ruby in Clay county which he sold
for SIS. 1t next sold for S., 600, then
for IS, 900, and a Iapldary bought it,
and, after working upon it, sold it for
S1S 600 -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-03
WORK IN CONGRESS.

Bills introduced in the House-A Great
Days Work in the Senate.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-Representative Stew
art, of Texas. to-day introduced bill authoriz-
ing the President to issue proclamation carry
ing into effect the Mexican reciprocity treaty
whenever he is satisfied the President of Mexico
has issued similar proclamation. Representa-
tive Buckner to-day introduced bill to amend
the national banking laws. 1t provides for an
increase of stock of banks from time to time,
with the approval of the Comptroller for more
frequent examinations and reports, and for pun
ishment of malfeasance in Office of bank officials
by imprisonment for five to ten years.
Twenty five Democrats and thirteen Repub-
lcans took part in the proceedings of the Senate
to-day. Ninety five measures were brought up.
of which forty were passed. This was the great
est days work of the session, and very few days
in past sessions show larger record Among
the senators present were Edmunds, Sherman,
Logan, Hawley and Allison
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NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.
The Statesmen Who Want To Be Presi-
dent Hard at Work.
The Public Debt Statement for Maya Run
ona Savings Bank-0ther Capital
Notes of Interest.
ALoNEsoNIE CAPITOL.
The Various Candidates for the Nomination
Taking Matters Quietly.

The Various Candidates for the Nomination
Taking Matters Quietly.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-Around the Capitol TO
day. a graveyard air was very noticeable Inc
House met at IL o'clock and adjourned soon
after o'clock, having accomplished nothing
There was quite crowd in the Senate galleries
all day, as many persons, resident and visitors,
desired to gaze upon the dark horses who sat in
their seats with their accustomed solemnity
Gen. Gresham occupied his desk at the Postot-
fee Department, and attended to his business as
if he had no thought that in the volcano OF poh-
tics his name might be cast to the top Blame
was perhaps the least interested of any in the
events transpiring in Chicago He coolly packed
up his traps and his family and started for his
summer home at Augusta, Me-, where he in
tends to pursue his literary labors His non
chalance is certainly eommendable, and gives
color to the oft-repeated story that he does not
care a snap whether he receives the nomination
or not There is no apparent change in the
President He went through the usual routine
of work which devolves upon him, and at his
accustomed hour he sprang upon his horse
Cor his daily exercise.
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ANOTHER GREAT CANAL.
A Cut from the Atlantic Ocean to the Med
iterranean.

a Cut from the Atlantic Ocean to the Med
iterranean.
Madrid Dispatch In London Times
Confirming what was stated here early in the
present year respecting scheme which excites
lively interest in Spain, Spanish newspaper, pub
lished on the northern frontier states that
canal from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean,
which is to convert the Iberian peninsula into
an island, appears now to be in fair way to
become an accomplished fact Starting from
the Gironde, the proposed canal is intended to
touch Toulouse, continuing through Languedoc
and joining the Mediterranean near Narbonne.
AS the site for commercial emporium, Mar
bonnie hold a position second to none in France
being placed at an angle of the Gulf of Lyons
and in the valley of the Aude.
According to the journal referred to. the con-
tract for the works is signed between the found
ers and the contractors of the Suez canal for a
canal capable of taking vessels of the largest
size The founders have asked the French gov
eminent for & guarantee of 0,000, 000f. an
nually, to begin from 1889, when the works are
expected to be completed This guarantee is to
help to cover the interest on the capital expended.
1t is further alleged that the Minister of Public
Works has promised the scheme his support, and
has ordered government engineer to report on
the district through which the canal is expected
to pass
Spain looks upon this scheme from several
distinct points ofview but the balance of opinion
is favorable toit. The canal. if made, would
constitute a new line of defense for France
which it is hoped would remove the objections
made by the French military authorities to the
perforation of the Pyrenees at the points most
convenient for Spain-Canfranc, for instance.
1t would not only bring some of the Spanish
ports nearer to those of England and northern
Europe, but would connect those of Catalonia
with the Biscayan provinces Asturias and Cali
cia. The canal tits thought, will affect unfav0r-
ably some of the southern ports, for what reason
is not very clear, and the Importance of Gibral-
ter, from strategic point of ,w, is expected to
be considerably reduced
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The Latonia Race Course.

CovINGToN, Ky, June 2.-The attendance at
the races to-day was large, the weather good
and the track dusty.
The selling race, for purse of 5000, six fur
longs, was won by Susie McNinary; Manitou
second, Glengarine third Time. LII IL.
A heavy shower fell before the second race
which was for the Harold stakes, for two-year-
olds, five furlongs. The race was won easily by
Redstone Trousseau second, Socks third. Time
Ills "a
The Gladia stakes, for three-year old fillies,
one mile and a quarter, was won by Fallen Leaf
by ten lengths; Morn second Highhight bad
third Time, 213 -
The handicap race, for purse of $500, one mile
and half, was won by Tax gatherer; Lizzie S
second, Cleaner third Time 2:43 IL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-03
Beecher on Ineersoll,

Interview In Buffalo Express
Said Mr.. Beecher 81 am like the fly whom
the spiders left nothing out skin. l am sucked
dry from every quarter. My good nature will
be the ruination Of me-"
But our mutual friend, Ingersoll, says that
good nature is the brother of genius, y was said
In reply What do you think of Mr. Ingersoll
aud his work. by the wayl"
Tiles smart and bubbling over with wit He
Is like 'guano, which, while it makes weeds
grow thick, it also accelerates the growth of
corn to marked degree Half he says is true.
What he says of the old Calvanistic church,
taken alone, would entitle him to an invitation
into the pulpit"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-03

WAsH;SdToN, June2-The Comptrollerof the
Currency has appointed NJ. L. Bundy, of New
Castle, Ind, receiver of the Hot Springs Nation
al Bank.
Mr.. Blaine left for Augusta, Me-. this after
noon, taking his family along.
Tho Comptroller of the Currency has declared a
final dividend of ii l-2 per cent. in favor of the
creditors of the Miners National Bank, of
Georgetown, Col, making a total of rs IL per
cont
Messrs. Newton, Edmunds, P. G. Shannon
and James FL. Teller, members of the Sioux In
dian commission have returned to Yankton
after visit to the Sioux reservation. The COM
missioners tried to induce the Indians to sell
their lands, about 900 900 acres, at the rate of
q per acre, but the red men were not disposed
to sell just now. The million acres are held by
shout l, 400 Indians.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-03

Commencing June /, the Monon line Louis
VILE New Albany & Chicago railroad. will place
on sale at the Union Depot, union ticket Office,
No. l6 North Meridian street, and Massachusetts,
avenue depot full line of tourists round trip
tickets to all Michigan summer resorts An
persons intending spending the hot season north
should remember that this Michigan short line
is the only line that run their cars from Indian
apolis to st. Joseph, Benton Harbor Holland,
Grand Haven and Grand Rapids through with
out change, and but one change to Petosky No
other line can offer you any better inducements
than this short line: elegant cars, quick time,
accommodating employees, etc. For m...ps rates
or other information, please cal. ON or write
Robert Emmett passenger agent Office No.
SO South Alabama street, or A. B. Southland,
general passenger agent, Louisville KY.
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impossible. Nelson was received with redhot
enthusiasm; they cheered him to the echo, and
half the audience were eager to organize univer-
sal Peace Society in indianapolis, and the other
half to fling themselves into the grand cause of
MeXico-as consuls. Next morning came the
news of revolution in Mexico of unusual
ferocity in which many We're slain and the
President was declared il traitor and banished
from the country forever Nelson was adver-
tised for another city that night, but he sent a
despatch to the judge who was to preside:
"Dsperse the audience-violcnty if necessary.
Lecture won't work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-03
Troops Changing Stations.

DETROIT. June 2--Lieutenant-colonel Miner,
of the Tenth United States Infantry, with his
staff and regimental band and companies A, Z
and K in all about 135 men, left this city Oh
special train for New Mexico, to-day. A special
train with four companies recently stationed at
Mackinac, will meet the Detroit train at Chi
cago and the two proceed West together. Com
pany II was left behind in charge of the fort at
this city until the Twenty third Infantry arrives
from New Mexico
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-03
A Brutal Outrage.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, June 2-Advices from
Osborn, Dekalb county, some thirty miles east
of here, on the Hannibal & ST. Joe railroad, say
that two masked unknown men entered the
house of Mrs. W. j. Truck. widow of the late
Senator Truck, about o'clock on Sunday morn
ing. evidently for the purpose of robbery, but
indirTs no money they bound and gagged Mrs
Truck. and then outraged herin brutal manner.
The whole town was reused, and secured Che
surrounding country all day yesterday but at
last accounts no arrests had been made
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Indians In Arizona.
Kai.aas city Tin,

10 reporter who accosted him at the Union
Depot last evening, General Crook declared that
the condition of Indian affairs in Arizona was
such as to preclude all cause Of apprehension as
to further trouble between the races. Affairs
were never SO encouraging" said the General,
upwards of l 200 Apaches last year engaged in
agricultural pursuits aud are now absolutely
self sustaining. the government providing them
with nothing The number rendered self-sus-
aiming this year will. l think. materially exceed
his, although we have to work under very dis
souraging circumstances. Notwithstanding