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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09

had discovered. 1t proved to be the
mouth of large cavern, within which we
found plenty of arms and ammunition. and
also many valuables which had been taken
from murdered travellers. The whole
thing had ha opened very fortunately for
US. Had the robbers been in the cave
when we entered the basin, Or had thew
been IN possession of their firearms. we
might have had some hot work, for thew
were desperate characters; but we fairly
caught them mapping.
We returned to Booneton, and after the
rascals had been lodged in Jail the one
whom we had captured upon the road.
and with whom [ had changed horses.
turned States evidence; and his story
was just about what l had expected. He
said that the gang had been together for
several years, operating in different parts
of the country. The horse had been
trained by one of their number, who had
been an old circus performer, and had
been taught, when sent away from home
without any breakfast. to dash off with
the victim as he had done with me-
This was done to avoid any scenes near
the highway. But the victim was not al
says taken to their cavernous retreat
When a prize was expected some of the
gang stationed themselves in the wood
between the two streams ready to stop the
horse and dispatch the entrapped travel
er, and [ was assured that if | had been
taken across the first brock, l should have
met my death very quickly afterward
They had no accomplish at the inn.
When a traveller was spotted at either
Clayville or Booneton one of the number
was sent to look out for the travellers
horse, who by careful management was
to administer some sickening dose to the
animal.
The rascals were tried, condemned, and
executed, and l retained possession of
the trained horse, but I did not keep him
long.
One bright morning I missed him
from the stable and all search for him was
in vain.
1t is possible that the intelligent brute
unfastened his own halter strap and ran
away, but have chosen to give the mat
ter different solution.
believe he was stolen by the honest
looking countryman in whose hands I
first found him, and who was set at lib
erty on account of turning states evil
dence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09
Esther Roekwelrs Romance.

Mrs. Esther Niles Rockwell, widow of
Harry Rockwell, died at aaddam Neck a
few days ago, writes New Haven CORE
spondent of the New York Sun. A most
romantic event in her life gave her some
thing more than mere local repate. She
was married in 1917 to Henry Rockwell,
who lived further up the Connecticut riv-
er, and who was a man of somewhat row.
ing disposition, with a strong liking for
the sea. Two years after marriage Rock
well accepted an offer for winter en-
ployment in Savannah, but when he
returned in the spring came only to
New York. There he was tempted to
ship on whaler, and did SO without
seeing his wife. He was afterward cap
tured while on an English vessel by a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09
In the Feudal Times.
others.
Texas S1f tlbgS.

Gus de Smith, of Austin, will persist in
inficting his attentions upon the witty
and accom- plished daughter of Judge
Pennyworth, although his dullness makes
him perfectly unbearable to the brilliant
yonng lady.
One evening, when a painful silence
had reigned for some time in the Penny
worth sitting room, during which Miss
Pennywol tn had yaWned perceptibiy
several times, Gus, who had long been
studying to frame compliment, broke
out with:
Pardon me, Miss Penny worth, but you
remind me of one of those beauties of the
feudal times.'
L am sorry. Mr.. de Smith, but you do
not suggest those times to me-"
"Why not, Miss Penny WORTH
because there were few dull people In
those days."
Gus has been studying ever since to
make out what she meant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09

Spanish ship, and spent two or three
years In a Spanish prison Then, with
out returning home, he enlisted in the
United States navy, and for some years
after, was on merchant ship. He sail
ed around the world several times. Mrs.
rockwell not having heard anything
from him for seven or eight years be-
heyed he was dead, aud in 1925 she mar
RED George Evans, who died in 1881.
hockWeH III that year was in New York
ana intended to return home, but hear
ing that his wife had married again
thinking him dead, he at once shipped.
Tor long voyage.
Dy mr.. Evans she had three children.
."o OF whom are now living. One of
'uese, Ael1nda, when little girl in 1885.
tolu her mother that she had a oueer
ureah ana that she saw her other papa.
de aochton was called, coming home in
SAILOR clothes and a colored vest. week
later, on the afternoon of JuIy 4th and
during heavy thunderstorm. Rockwell
knocked at the door of his W. fe's bouse
and asked for shelter. He v.s invited
to take dinner, though ne one recoonized
him. The little girl, however, smoke of
her dream at once when she saw him. cav
ing that the man was dressed lust as her
other pa had been.
Then the wife said realty agitated:
"You remind me of the man who was
once my husband"
Don't you know me, Esther?" was his
answer.
Five days after they were married and
lived happily together for forty-six wears.
when Rockwell died. Three children were
born to them, one of whom, Edward
Rockwell, lives now in the old homestead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09
About Owls.
School and Home.

The chief peculiarly of owls is their
mode of flying and their quick sense of
hearing. Their food being mostly mice
and other small animals which easily
hide themselves in the gound, great ST.
lence and clear sight are necessary, as
we'll as quick hearing. So we find the
wing of an owl is provided with feathers
SO remarkably small AID plant that in
striking the air they make no rushing
sound as the feathers of the other birds
do.
There is something in the strange ap-
pearance of owls that has made them Of
ten feared, and superstitious people have
thought them always oLninus of evil
But there is hardly more useful bird
anywhere; its food consists OF Vermln
and insects that would do great harm to
the cross; and the farmers ought to be
very thankful to the quiet owls VINO go
round the fields in the dark and pounce
upon all the mice and inse cts that would
injure the crops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09
ONE WOMAN'S HUSBAND.
CARLOTTA PERRY.
AS IT WAS TO BE.

Alb II WAS ~ BE.
Thorp h Land ard Sos lay wide between.
He was coming, my own rue mate,
He as coming to COZ Quer fate.
The King was co ming to crown his ueen.
Tai should he he with q regal air
with brow as white a. he marble gleam
Tt al flashes nthwsrt the scuipfUrs di cam,
With waving masses Of coal black hair.
His love shall atone. Oh! mighty love,
For eve. lack that my life could know;
In every WIND that could ever bow
Sa eguard his strong arm sh0ci,d prove.
He should love the books that loved the best.
Thr songs sang should his lou inspire
With a holy y, AID the poets fire
Should burn aud glow IN his manly breast
He should scale the heights of philosophy.
Science ard arts he should wi.ely teach
Ny faiIeTipg lips a 0viuer speech;
Such was the man that toe king should be-
as IT Is.
He's short and fat OH miserable avowal
His brow is high a. any brow in town,
So high il reaches 10 the very crown.
His hair, alas be combs 1t with towel.
His voice it is the sharpest of sharp trebles,
With lutle unexpected flats between,
His somewhat pash ey S are alway seen
Behind T. very best Brazilian pebbles.
las in the dry goods line; at trades quotations
AOSr ant he IS; beside the evening hartn
H, tells the price of wool, what cotton S worth
Ana cheers me with the markets huctuations
He does not sit by me in summer weather
Ard read sweet poetry in ducet tones
That 81 Ri me to the marrow Of my bones;
Nor do We sit in wiptry ewes together
And. bidding cold and snow glad defence,
Discuss The last lew hook, the latest sta;
Hand clasppd in hand we 90 not r"am afar
Along the f1Owery fields OF art and science.
Instead we sit in solemn tryst and wonder
How he>t to- bring up John and Julia, and
Ifhs is not just exactly a. planned
Ger each month"; household bills we Sit and pom
der.
And yet Ike his ways think his stature
Quite perff ct; in has rather forid ACE
/ read the outward signs of inward grace,
inst as should, and such is woman nature
I've even grown to think that eyes look better
PeEiI y convex leEs, and very dear
Is his bald head to me INV own true sphereJ;
I've learned TO take the spirit for the letter.
For, after all, Sc much is justly due him,
HI heart il strong aid 'ue, and be loves me;
and though but humble dTy-goods man Is
be-
No king on earth can hold a candle to him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09
A theatrical Dog.
Alb nv EXDr- s.

Poor Keyser is dead" For six years
he has been a faithful attache TO the Lee
land Opera house. At at early age he
was taught to go through the house after
each performance and arouse any per-
sons who might have failed to take their
departure. II was known to every actor
and actress in the country. and all had a
kind word for him. With Mary Ander-
son he was prime favoriae, and Lester
Wallack, at every appearance .ere, want
ed to take Keyser home with him. Key
ser was only dog, but was endowed with
more intelligence than many human be-
ings. As soon as the curtain in the thea
ter was rung up the dog would seek the
soft side of the carpet in the property
room, and there dose away until tn. per
Torrance was over, when he would go on
his nightly rounds of the house. He was
coed natured brute, and very fond of
children. His fate was sealed the other
day when he yielded TO the seductive al
lurements of a poisonous button. Peace
to his ashes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09
HOW THEY FIXED IT.
MINNEAPOLIS TRIBUNE.

Der the silent. slum nering city.
Night had spread her sable pail,
An a dense funereal bIackness
Left its shadow over all.
Smith end Jones and Brown together
CnApcEd to be that som IRE eve,
And the darkness brood ng Ger Them
Could not fail 20 make them grieve.
sab. it's sad So see this bIackne-s
Or our town, they softly said,
Taen they put their beads together
And agre. d to paint 1t red
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09

Hog cholera in Montgomery county, IL
linois, has caused loss to far"oers OF
probably $25,O0O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09

c. A. Davis, of Nevada, Mo-, sneezed so
violently the other day that he broke one
of his ribs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-09


could get nothing out of him.
1t was only now an hour past noon. and
in less than an hour we had twenty men,
we'll mounted and we'll armed, ready 30
follow US. The black horse was led out,
saddled and bridled, and | took my seat
upon bis back and he behaved we'll as he
started off. In fact, he seemed to like
the company of the other horses, and to
be proud of leading them. When we
reached the wood [ gave him the rein, and
he turned off just where he had turned
with me before.
On by the path I had been before
across the brook where | had made my
leap-and then away through the dark,
| deep wood beyond. By-and-by we came
to another stream. upon the opposite side
of which rose high, perpendicular bluff,
and it appeared to Us that there coul
not possibly be any passage that way.
| But the black horse pushed into the
stream, and when we reached the other
| side he walked down few rods in the
shallow water, and then, turning to the
right, he entered a narrow pass, which
had been before invisible.
little way through this curious pas
sage we came into deep circular basin
or hollow, walled in upon all sides by an
almost perpendicular bank, and here
sitting beneath some small trees we found
six men. They started up when they saw
US. but as our pistols were quickly out
they did not offer resistance.
One of them, however, made a dash to-
wards point in the wall. directly behind
my two companions, but he was quick
stopped, and my eyes followed the course
he had taken, discovered an open place
In the face of he bluff, resembling the
mouth of cavern.
We secured the men, and we then OK
amined the opening in the bank which
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-09
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

than ten-acre lot, but never yet saw a place
where the ruler of the country was so utterly
neglected by the citizens as was the case
on Wednesday. l failed to find solitary
flag single streamer displayed anywhere in
the city at the time the ceremony came off, and
noticed, too, that even the flags on the hotels
were lowered at sundown, aud very few of those
on the public buildings remained at the head Of
the mastsn
This lack of display was remarked upon by
nearly every visitor present in Washington at
the time A suggestion was made in one of the
daily papers, a few days before the wedding,
that the occasion be made oae of joy. and that
all good citizens display some sign of festvity in
honor OF the event But the suggestion fell like
wet blanket. and on Wednesday evening away
from the White House, 1t was utterly impossible
to tell by any demonstration on the street that
anything out of the ordinary was In progress.
The trouble with the people of Washington is
that they never make display unless there is
money in it, and even then they usually want
Congress to foot the bill
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that he is aware that his views are not shared by
his electors, and that an honorable feeling sug-
gests that be should resign.
The Most Rev. James Donnelly, d. D., Roman
Catholic bishop of Clogher, County Tyrone,
Ireland and all the priests Of his diocese, have
sent an address to Mr.. Gladstone, stating that
they cannot consent longer to be trampled
upon by the restless Orangemen Of Ulster"
An eye witness describes Mr.. Parnell upon the
floor of the House of Commons last night as fol-
lows He was unusually pale He commenced
his speech nervously. He afterwards followed
the lines of his manuscript. which had previously
been submitted and approved by Mr.. Sexton.
The speech forthwith assumed higher level and
the orator became very impressive. Every SEN
tence was formed with the greatest accuracy to
express certain shades Of meaning Mr.. Parnell's
face flushed with affection and pride when he
exclaimed: We cannot surrender a single
irishman. The concluding appeal for the peace
and prosperity of suffering Ireland was delivered
In cord of tender and genuine kindness, differ
ent from the great Irish leaders usually cold and
dispassionate tone"
meeting of forty Scotch peers and members
of the House of Commons was held to-day.
Lord Roseberry presided. A committee was ap-
pointed to propagate the Irish home-rule doc
trine In Scotch constituencies. Measures were
adopted for the establishment of home rule lit
erature and speakers funds.
Mr.. Gladstone after announcing the dissolu-
tion of Parliament will issue manifesto to his
Midlothian constituents, which will serve as a
general appeal to the country. He will visit
Midlothian to inaugurate the electoral cam
palgn.
Lord Hartipgtons address to his electors will
be used as a unionist counterblast to Mr.. Glad
stones manifesto. The manifesto from Sir
Michael Hicks Beach or Lord Salisbury is ex-
pected to refer to Parnell's disclosures.
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THE CASE OF wARDER.
A Stubborn Fight Expected Over the Question
of Restoring His Salary.

Stubborn Fight Expected Over the Question
of Restoring His Salary.
Special to the Indianapolis Jour3ax.
WASHINGTON, June S-To.day's Baltimore
American has this from its WASHINGTON UUrre-
spondent: Zone of the most remarkable atti-
tudes assumed by the Forty ninth Congress
was that taken last week in the Warder bribery
case. The evidence was conclusive, and the re-
port of the House committee recommended his
dismissal, yet, when the vote came, the Demo-
Gratis almost solidly adopted resolution, which
said that, although the facts were substantially
as set forth in the majority report. we will only
reprimand him, for he is good enough for u.s.
The action vas peculiar that the breath of the
opposition was taken away, and they have only
just now recovered from the shock. The legis.
lative, executive and judicial appropriation bill
comes up this week. and Warder's salary la
stricken out His friends will try and get it
back. and the fight is to be resumed. 1t will be
lively. The charge against Warder, who is an
assistant door-keeper of the House, was that he
had received money from his Indiana constitu.
ents to influence legislation" The appropriation
bill above referred TO was taken under considera.
tion in the House this afternoon, and will likely
consume all the week. It is in charge of MIR.
Holman, and the fight for Warder is expected to
be hot.
Indiana Democrats are very much chagrined
over the course of ex-senator Mcdonald in
Washington lately. His connection with
the Of Warder the assistant door.
keeper of the House, who was charged
with having accepted money for the purpose
of influencing legislation, is regarded by them
as a case entirely beneath the dignity
of such man as Indiana's favorite son. They
look upon his course in Washington, where ha
has been acting very much in the capacity of a
claim agent for the past year. as severe fall
from the statesmanlike position which he has
held IN the past. Every one admires
Uncle Joe" for his past course
but one is inclined to accord to him
much credit for his later connection with
Washington life. Indiana men. who still look
upon him as an available candidate for the
presidency, are particularly annoyed that
he should be engaged in such business as that
which has lately occupied his attention; but the
ex-senator goes along about his business with
all the vigor of professional claim agent and
he will probably continue to do in spite of the
protests of his compatriots.
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MANNING,s SUCCESSOR.

Some Qualifications of One Candidate Who
Aspires to Manage the Nations Finances.
Washington Special.
The name of William L. Scott, the millionaire
representative from Erie, Pa bas heen repeat.
edly mentioned as a likely successor OF Mr. Man.
ming. Mr.. Scott would unquestionably be de-
lighted to obtain the position His fitness for
the post is questioned, but if Daniel Mannings
experience as president of national bank in
Albany fitted him to be the successor OF such
secretaries as John Sherman, Hugh McCulloch,
Fessenden and Boutwell,, then Mr.. Scott is am
ply qualified TO fill the present Secretarys shoes
Early in life Mr.. Scott demonstrated his abil
ity as inancer by first wrecking the Allegheny
River railroad, and then buying it in at a hand
some figure. He successfully manipulated one
of the most profitable deals ever made in the
Northwest, and when William H. Vanderbilt
wished to unload portion OF his New York Cen.
tral stock without breaking the market, Mr..
Scott undertook the task for him, and sold over
$50 GOO 900 OF the stock, keeping the market rea
sonably steady during the time This sort oil
fnancierng may not be exactly what is required
at the head of the Treasury, but it argues bust
ness sagacity on the part of the financier Mr.
Scott is reported here wishing to receive the
Democratic nomination for Governor OF
Pennsylvania, not with any expectation OF being
elected, but presumably because it would give
him some national prominence. On all financial
questions Mr. Scott is in line with the admins
tration, and the President has a high opinion OF
his ability. On the tariff Mr.. Scott might be
considered trihe shaky. Since the announce
ment was made that his vote conld NOT he relied
upon against motion to consider the Morrison
bill, his Pennsylvania associates have had some
doubt Of lis fealty TO the protection cause On
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-09
sUNFLowER CULTURE.

Handsome Profits May Be Realized by Ex-
pressing the Oil from the Seeds.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 8.-Mr. Charles Halieck
of Minnesota, who was for SO many years the
editor of Forest and Stream, the chief sporting
paper in the United States, at considerable
expense, some time last year, wrote an excellent
treatise on the subject of sunfower culture,
with reference to the production of sunfower
oil. In this industry Mr.. Halleck has had con-
siderable experience, in Europe and in this
country, and his views and information have
great value. He says that the machinery re-
quired for making sunfower oil is not expeIs-
ive--that the yield is large and the profits would
be handsome. The sunAower will grow in q
far northern climate, and will thrive even in
Minnesota and Dakota. The oil is an excellent
one, which will take the place yeiy largely
of cotton-seed oil, being available for the same
uses. 1t Is also good oil for packing purposes,
and some years ago large contract was made
with a company in which Mr.. Halleck was in
terested, for large quantity annually of SUM-
flower oil for packing sardines. 1t is matter of
regret that Mr.. Halleck's treatise has not yet
appeared in print He thought he would pub
Governor Hubbard, and other Minnes otans,
sent it to Commissioner Colman to be published
by the government Mr.. Colman says that
there is not sufficient money to the credito of the
Agricultural Department to publish the
treatise at present. and at the same time
he declines to return the manuscript
to Mr.. Ha)leck, in order that it may be pub
lshed elsewhere. He has offered to print the
wofk. in iustallments. in his agricultural paper
at St Louis; but this is not satisfactory propo-
sition to Mr.. Halleck, who desires to have the
information which he has collected with so much
expense and labor more widely disseminated
than it would be in the columns of Mr. Comans
paper. Although number of Northwestern
Senator'S and Governors have requested Colman
to publish the treatise in government publica-
tion as soon possible there is very little like
lhood that it will be done. It is TO be hoped
however, that Mr.. Colnan will change his
mind and return the manuscript to Mr.. Haileck,
who, with his characteristic enterprise and en-
erey, will soon put it in print somewhere else,
where it can have wide circulation.