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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-06

The Shah of Persia has been enter
tanned by the Gear, and is about to be en-
tertained by the Queen. The King of
Italy has been on visit tC the Emperor
of Germany. The Prince of Wales is
having a good time on the continent and
other royal personages of more or less
importance are moving about the world
in search of enjoyment. Among the lat
ish throne, who is in Ireland, a country
that is seldom visited by royalty. All
these royal junketings are recorded in the
newspapers from day to day, but this no
sign that they have any real Importance.
The NOV ements of all sorts of people
find corner IN the newspapers now a.
days, and the journey of Shah and his
entertainment by Gar are no longer
events-they are mere incidents like the
goings and comings of ordinary people.
There could be no better proof of the
fact that royalty has lost its hold upon
tire world than the indifference that is
felt in regard TO these royal junketing5.
1t is not many years since royalty could
not move without exciting widespread in
terest. Now kings and emperors can
come and go and nobody cares fig. 1t
is certainly healthy sign that royalty is
left to entertain royalty without sym
pathy from the people, and it may not be
too much perhaps to expect that in few
years the Gear of Russia and the Emper-
or of Germany will be dwarfed to some
thing like the present proportions of the
Prince of Wales.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-06

Force their way into many household that
might be protected from their inroads, by the
simple precaution of keeping in the house that
benign family medicine and safeguard of health,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Particularly where
there are children, should it be kept on hand, as
a prompt remedy for infantie complaints, In
their outset easily conquerable, but which, if al
lowed to engraft themselves on the delicate
childish organism are not easily dislodged, and
speedily work grievous mischief. Irregularity
of the bowels, indigestion and biliousneSs. are
ailments of common occurrence in the household.
Children living In malariouS regions, are more
liable TO be attacked With chills and fever than
adults. and the ravages of that fell disease in
their system are Speedler and more serious. In
remote localities. far from professional aid, it is
especially desirable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-06
Blaze at WOneWoc.

WoNEwoo, VISA fire broke out in F.
A. Melcher's general store Wednesday and
spread with great rapidity, destroying
the Bank of Wonewoc, the harness shop
of M. F. Duncan, Dewey's blacksmith
shop and j. o. Pieroe's wagon shop. The
losses and insurance were about as fol-
lows: Bank of Wonewoc $500, insurance
5000; F. A. Melcner $4,000, insurance
$4,000. M. F. Duncan $4,000, insurance
$1,000; John Dewey $500, no insurance;
S. o. Pierce $500, insurance 5000; R. Fisk
$500, insurance 5000. About $4,000 of
the insurance was in the Concordis, of
Milwaukee. The Gre is attributed to
pontaneous combustion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-06

ALL Russian ships of war are to be
lighted exclusively by electricity, and by
January next the whole of the Russian
feet will be lighted by that means.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-06

RECENT discoveries made by the use of
the spectroscope show that all the heaven
ly bodies appear to be composed of the
same chemical elements.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-06
THE PERIL OF
RICHARD PARDON
BY B. l. FARJEON,

Author of Great Porter Square, ""G1if,"
"Bldde-o'-GrdSs," The Nine of
Hearts" "DeUlin the
Bdrbern Etc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-06-06

sign OF a QO9maUlc nature; but L did not
discuss it with my guest. 1t was not for
me to cast even a shadow of disapprovaI
upon anything my uncle and benefactor
did, and certainly not to argue such a sub
ject with comparative stranger. During
the week small matter somewhat ruff1ed
me. l was taking the letters out of the
post-bag, preparatory to sending them to
the postoff1ce by the hands Of Samuel
Fleetwood, when Mr. Mortlock said
81 beg your pardon. 1 have dropped .
letter by mistake into the bag"
There were not more than six or seven
in all. and Mr. Mortlock, selecting the ono
to which he referred, took 1t from the lit
tie pile. and put It into his pocket. 1t was
quite by accident that l saw it was adj
dressed to my uncle. Mr.. Mortlock, /
concluded, was acquainted with my I'M
cle's address. of which l was kept ignor-
ant, and was in communication with him,
whereas was debarred from the privilege
It was, as have said, small matter, but
it ruffied me-. Our relative positions should
have given me the advantage in my un-
cle's confidence, but this advantage was
held by another, who surely could not be
so close to him as I was. 1t was, of course,
in my power to ask Mr.. Mortlock to give
me the address; but it seemed to me as If
the asking of such simple question would
be violation of my uncle's wishes, and
therefore refrained. I consoled myself
with the reflection that time was waning
fast, and that my uncle would soon be
home
Time, indeed, was flying. Two months
had elapsed since Mr.. Mortlock set foot in
our house, and he evinced no inclination
to put an end to the visit. Not in the re-
hottest manner could I give him hint
upon the subject. 1t would have been a
breach of hospitality; and yet I felt that
his visit had been unduly prolonged.
did not feel at my ease. nor did my wife
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
BROTHERS-iN-laW DUEL

BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Nov. 12--The par
ticulars are just received Of dreadful oc-
currence by which we'll known farmer OF
this county will doubtless lose his life.
Yesterday evening Charles Balton and
VIM. Kerr. brothes-in law. two well
known citizens of South Downs. met in
the road A grunge mad for some time ex-
listed between them in regard to mort
gage on a team of mules, the property OF
Kerr. They got into dispute, which
soon emerged into life and death con
flict Both drew large clasp knives. and a
duel was fought 10 death without seconds
or witnesses Bolton was the victor.
through Kerr drew his knife first He cut
and slashed Kerr 80 dreadfuly about the
abdomen that his intesfIues fell out upon
the road As soon As help came the
wounded man was carried TO a neigh bor's
There is no hope whatever for hins, and he
is probably dead while this being written.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
a STRONGER VIII

LAPoRTE, Ind, Nov. 12-The Desormier
girl of South Bend, whose whim to de-
prive herself of food mas attracted consid-
cradle attention during the past few
weeks, has broken her fast under the in
fiuence Of powerful will power exerted by
DR.. Berteling. She partook Of food last
evening and will probably now continue
TO eat Dr.. Berteling says she is a victim
Of melancholia The girl, who Is deaf
mute, wanted TO return TO Canada. few
weeks ago, and because her father was
unable 10 bear the expense Of the trip she
grew sulien and gradually lapsed into the
condition IN which she has been for the
past twenty daya From A round-facsd.
pretty girl she has been reduced By her
fast 20 hollow eyed skeleton. and unless
she continues 70 take nourishmers viii
soon die. Her age Is % wears.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
PACIFIC RAILROAD COMMITTEES

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Nov. l2-Th- sena.
torial committee which is investigating
the condition of the Pacific railroads was
expected here this morning en- route from
Denver, and they have been snow bound
all day on the Union Pacific road at Ba
varia, Kan and will not arrive until
o'clock tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow the committee will inspect
the Union Pacific terminal in this city and
proceed on their way east in the evenin G
via Chicago.
WAMEGo. Kan, Nov. 12.-The senatorial
investigating committee appointed by con-
gress TO investigate the Pacific railroads,
consisting of Senators Dawes, Platte and
Turpie, visited Wamego few minutes
this evening. Their special train was
met by the band and fu ly 200 citizens,
who called upon Senator Dawes, OF Wis
cousin, for speech. He responded, re-
viewing the trip to the Pacific coast. He
spoke in glowing terms of the great west.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
A DINNER PARTY POISONED.

LoGANsPoRT, Ind. Nov. l2.-John Cas-
sell and family and Mrs. Hoffman and
children of Indianapolis, guests of Mr..
Cassell sat down TO dinner yesterday and
shortly after were attended with severe
pains in the stomach. Their condition
grew so alarming that physician was
summoned. Upon his arrival the doctor
expressed the opinion that they bad been
poisoned Purgatives and emetics were
administered freely, and in due time the
sick people were resting easily. After the
danger point had been passed the doctor
Investigated and came TO the conclusion
that the poisoning was brought about by
eating cabbage that had been sprInkled
with Paris green.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
KILLED HIS COUSIN.

KEYTEsvILLE, Mo, Nov. IA tragedy
occurred near Forest Green Sunday after
noon in which Thomas MADDOX lost his
life at the hands of his cousin, Will Lee.
Some time last August Lee and Younger
brother of MADDOX had Qusrtel and fight,
and since that time bad blood has existed
between them. Sunday afternoon Will
Lee was on his way home from Forest
Green. when be was overtaken by Thomas
MADDOX, and hot words ensued, when Lee
drew S2-calibre revolver and fired, kill
ing his cousin Noah Lee, father of Will
was present at the killing and in his en-
deayor to separate his son and MADDOX re-
ceived two flesh wounds in his leg, infiict-
ed by Madox's knife. Will Lee came in
this morning and surrendered himself, and
old man Lee was arrested this morning
and is now in the custody of Sheriff An
derson, charged with being accessory to
killing, VIII is unmarried. MADDOX was
about so years of age and had a wife and
three children. Lee claims MADDOX m sde
at him with a knife before the shooting
occurred.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
Che aieha naiy gayle aednesdao Orung opeber 1s Is

ally Mr.. Forrest said, CHOW, we are not
here, if the court please. to apologize for
Alexander Sullivan, to defend him; we
have no retainer from him, but we protest
that the prejudice which exists against
him should not be allowed to have weight
honor's attention facing the jury to the
records of Judge Bakers court, which
shows that Alexander Sullivan three days
ago was discharged from his $50 900
bail by the order of that court of Cook
county. After Alexander Sullivan had
been discharged by the other court last
week protest against anything, against
this case. We have no defense to make of
any triangle and no attack to make on 1t.
nor have we any apology to make for any
triangle. Our duty does not require us so
to do. All We ask is that Dan Coughlln
and Martin Burke be tried lat the top OF
his voice. for their sins and not tried
for the sins of Alexander Sullivan,
and protest against this whole scheme as
nothing but an attempt to connect my
clients name with Alexander Sullivan.
So far as counsel here are concerned, we
are willing to say ito perdltlon with Alex
ander Sullivan We are not his friends.
we do not represent him. and do not
apologize for him, but what we protest
against most so EMMY as American ad-
fOCdtSS III al AHlSrlCdu COuIt ID CAoV vi
prejudice existing against the name OF
Alexander Sullivan should be heaped on
the unoffending heads of these poor men
who had nothing whatever to do with the
trial.
"The counsel for the state expect to con-
vict my client Beggs because he was
friend of Alexander Sullivan, and for no
other purpose, when 1t is matter OF TACT
that he could not find enough evidence
against Alexander Sullivan to enable MIN
to procure even an indictment against him.
| do not stand here either to laud or de-
fend Mr.. Sullivan, but to submit to your
honor that you are not going 10 conYlct
these men upon evidence that they are
friends of Alexander Sullivan. II he Is
the black sheep; if he is guilty as they say
he is, why do they not inuict him."
The states attoruey-lf some OF his
dupes will tell US the facts and the truth
We Will get an Indictment against him
pretty soon.
Mr.. Donahoe-I except to that state
ment.
The states attorney-You are not de-
Tending Alexander Sullivan, are you? You
are not dupe of his, are you? Now, we
propose to show that, Notwithstanding
Alexander Sullivan walks the streets of
the city Of Chicago, we propose TO show
mere that four years ago this very
same man who was on the executive com
mite and charged with the fraudulent APP
preparation OF these funds, prosecuted DE-
Cronin, aud this man Daniel Coughlin,
on that committee trying DR.. Cronin for
writing n circular that reflected on Alex
ander Sullivan's character"
I The argument was continued with much
earnest ness until the hour of adjourn
menG arrived. Judge Mcconnell then
aunouncedthat he would take the matter
under ADJUSTMENT until tomorrow morn
ing.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
GRAND PRINCIPLES.
Continued from first page,

York. B. L. Buval, of Arkansas; Daniel
A. Rudd, of Ohio; Anthony Kelley, OF
Minnesota; NJ. Clennan. of Virginia;
James R. Coleman, of Louisiana; r. G.
Kerens, of Missouri; John Guerin, of Hill
nois, and Alexander H. Morse. OF WASH
in2ton. The president received them cor
daily and listened carefully to the reading
of the address.
In reply the president said he appreci-
ated the compliment paid him by the visit
as well as the truth OF the sentiments eX-
pressed in the address in regard to the
fidelity of the Catholics of the United
States to the constitution and laws OF the
country. He regretted that his official
duties would prevent bis attending the
sessions of the congress in Baltimore, but
he thought he could promise them that be
would be present at the opening OF the
Catholic university near this city tomor-
row. The committee returned to Baltl-
more in the afternoon well pleased with
their visit.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
WEATHER BULLETIN.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WICHITA. Kan. Nov.
1.-THE highest temperature was Al ..
the lowest 27o. and the mean "a, with
cold, cloudy followed by warmer. clearing
weather, brisk north winds becoming
light at night. rising followed by station
airy pressure.
Last year, on November II. the highest
temperature was As the lowest 81 ., and
the mean Al >.
FRED /. JOHNSON, Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
Nov. 12. p. m.-Forecast until p. m.
Wednesday:
For kansas-Fair, clearing; warmer,
variable winds.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
A MINISTER'S MAD DEED.

STOCKTON, Cal, Nov. &c. A. Ross, a
preacher living near Lockeford, early this
morning shot and killed his wife, his g.
year-old son and himself. He was a
Methodist preacher for several years but
lately he had been an itinerate Congrega-
tlonalist. engaged in selling books. He
had not lived happily with his wife and
they separated some time ago. She sup
ported herself and her boy by teaching
school near Lockeford and made her home
at the residence of Frank Foster. For
some time past Ross had been driving to
the school house aud taking his wife
home at the close of school hours.
He did SO yesterday ana remained with
her all night. He arose at s o'clock this
morning ana shot her through the temple
with a pistol, killing her Instantly. The
report awakened The little boy who slept
in an adjoining room. He rushed into his
parents room and the father shot him
twice in the cheek and temple, causing in
slant death. Before Fosters family could
reach the room Ross shot himself in the
head and soon died. The cause OF the
tragedy is not known,
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
APEClJLIAR SiJlTDEC,DED

SALEM, Iii. Nov 12.-An important suit
was tried be ore Judge Kagy of this city
today. About two years ago a resident of
the county was sent TO the Chester peniten-
tiary for one year for burglary. During
his incarnation in prison the county author
tiles kept his family in food and clothing,
although the father-in-law Of the criminal
was a well-to-do farmer The county
board of supervisors brought suit against
the father-in-law for the money thus ex-
pended by the county, claiming in this
case the old man was bound under the law
to keep his daughter while her husband
was in prison. Judge Kagy decided the
suit against the county.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
COLONEL E,SFUNERAL.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Nov. l2-Sunshne
ushered in the day for Colonel Gondloe's
funeral, The city WAS full of people from
every part of the United States, chief
among them being ex-Prrsident Hayes,
who was one of the staunchest friends
of the deceased politician. At 8 O'Clock
the funeral services began az ChriSt's
church. They were conducted by the Rev
+ II. Ward. No sermon was pronounce
The regular funeral readings of the Epis-
copal church were rendered The inter
ment occurred at the Lexington cemetery.
where Henry Clay is buried The funeral
took place at about $50 o'clock.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
DISPUTE OVER a CHILD.

VANDALIA, Ill.,, Nov l2-Since the death
of William Carey, who died at st. Elmo
couple of weeks ago from the effects OF
poison. there has been a dispute between
Carey's wife and Carey's mother as 10
which should have possession OF Carey
7-year-old boy. Carey's wife, who is the
boys step-mother, together with the boy
and Mrs. Durbin, it will be remembered,
were poisoned at the same time, but all
recovered. The boys grandmother claims
she is his legal custodian, and a day or
two ago went to where the boy was attend
ing school and, by force, carried him away
Mrs. Carey, the boys step-mother, il is
said, will test the case in the courts.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
DRUM cHARGEDw WITH FORGERY

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 12.-The grand
jury at Independence, Mo-, specially called
to consider the case of Andrew Drum who
is now under arrest in Toronto, Canada.
mas returned an Indictment charging him
with forgery in the first degree. The in
dictment is one under which he can he ex-
tricated and he will be brought back at
once. 1t has been learned that Drum in
vested large portion of the proceeds from
his forgery i'll Toronto real estate in the
name of a close friend and it is believed
that Maj or Drum will be unable to recover
that amount of the stolen money.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
FELL DOWN a SHAFT.

JOPLIN, Mo-. Nov. 12.-Today the re-
mains of a man were found at the bottom
of an abandoned shaft in the northern
limits of the city. The coroner's investi
cation resulted in the full Identification of
the body as A. E. Hastings, clerk in the
grocery store of Edward Schur elm "a: Ga
lena. Kan. Three weeks ago Hastings
came to Joplin with several companions
and engaged in a carousal He visited a
public resort in the vicinity of the shaft,
and left toward morning in state of IN
toxication He is supposed TO have STUN
bled into the shaft. which was about fifty
feet deep and killed 10y the fall.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
OUR ADVICE is: Read The
Diamond Button"
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT BABIES

In Spain the infants face Is swept with .
pine tree bough to bring good luck.
Garlic, salt, bread and steak are put into
the cradle OF a new born babe In Holland
in Ireland belt made with a wonans
hair Is placed about child 10 keep harm
away.
In America tho child Is handed over n n
nurse with Instructions TO raise it on tho
bottle"
In Scotland il is said that 20 rock the emp
~ cradle viii insure the coming OF other 90
cupauis for 1T.
The Grecian mother, before putting har
child in it, cradle. turns three times around
before the fire while singing her favorits
song TO ward of evil spirits
The Turkish mother loads her child with
amulets as soon az IL Is born, a small bit Of
mud well STEPPED in hot water prepared by
precious charms Is stuck on It's forehead.
Welsh mothers put pair OF tongs or
knife in the cradle 70 insure tbs safety n
their children: the knife Il also used for tins
same purpose in some parts Of England.
The London mother places q book under
the head Of the new born infant that IL may
Dc fAfNn ~ Acee<@Asss 49, ftAea HtHS III
first bath 70 guarantee it, wealth Ia the tu-
ture.
Roumsnia mothers tie rcd ribbons around
the ankles Of their children % preserve them
from harm, while Ethiopian mothers attach
bits of assafotida 70 tie necks Of their Of
spring
At the birth OF child In lower Brittany
the neighboring women take 1, ia charge.
wash it, crack its joints. and rub it, hesd
with OIL % solder tbs oranium bOnss Il ia
then wrapped in tight bundle, aud Us lips
are anointsd With brandy 70 MAKE IL n full
Breton.
Among Vosges peasants children born at
new moon are supposed 70 nave their tongues
better hung than othsrs, while those born at
the last quarter srs supposed % have Ices
tongue. but better reasoning yowcrx A
daughter born during the waxing moon
always precocioua
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
KUNzs DENIES ANY CONFessloN

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Now 12-Kunze, the
Cronin suspect, is annoyed by the state
ments of the local papers that he has con-
fessed Today he addressed letter to a
local German paper giving what he says IS
all he knows about the Cronin case. The
letter says: 1T surprised me very much
when | read in the papers today that | was
to go on the stand as witness for the
states attorney. could tell him nothing
unles told him fairy story whereby in
necent persons would suffer. If | had
taken Dan Coughlin to the Carlson cot.
tage it would have been told long ago. l
would have told it when they had me in
the police station for ten days |
and can not therefore give false
testimony, although Mr.. Longenecker
promised me my liberty if l would say So
Oh. how gladly would | take my liberty if
] knew something of the story and could
say SO to the states attorney. but will not
swear falsely for any money in the world.
Not even If my life is Ia peril could / see
any innocent person suffer on account Of
me. That | ran around with Dan Cough
lin until April 10, 1889, is true and that
bore false name on the south side is also
true, but all this ! have already confessed
to sthe states, attorney. That the others
had something to do with this (Cronin)
matter | now believe myself, if for no
other reason than that because of their
behavior in Jail. ! am sure Burke is one
of the miscreants. | saw and felt
it yesterday. When the clothes of Dr.
Cronin were brought into the court room
he trembled violently, which is proof of
his guilt. The others were as white as
snow | thank God that | have a clear
conscience, nobody to fear and nothing to
make me tremble. So far as the false
name is concerned that will be cleared up
10y the Scbufeldt distillery matter, because
| was Swallowed at that time and they
wanted to take important papers from me-
This is my confession which | have to
make to Mr.. Longenecker. In the honest
hope that my innocence and the truth will
soon be known, | remain yours sincerely.
JOHN p kTTNZF,'
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-13
HE KILLED THREE NEGROES

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 12.-For sometime
the negroes of Shelby depot have openly
avowed their intention of killing an I'M
popular saloon keeper named Joe Nelson
Sunday evening one of them named Tide
worth entered Nelson's saloon and called
for drink which he refused to paw for
Nelson started toward the negro with the
intention of ejecting him when the latter
drew knife. Before he could use it
Nelson filed him full Of lead
He then dragged the body out on the side
walk and locking up the saloon went to
the depot intending to take the train for
Rosedale, the county seat. and give him
selp up, While waiting for the train he
heard three negroes In conversation, one
of whom threatened to kill Nelson on
sight. He did not wait to be killed, but
drawing his revolver he shot the negro
dead. Nelson reached Rosedale and gave
himself IN