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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11

They are Now TerrOrizing the Inhabitants of
West Virginia.

P1rrsBURa, April 8.-A special from
Uniontown says: in addition to the
terror inspired throughout Fayette coun-
ty by the McClelland band 1ot outlaws,
they are creating greater terror In the
adjoining county of Preston, in West
Virginia. When they were driven from
their refuge near Markleysburg they
went across the line into West Virginia,
and are now said TO be located in house
near Glade Mills, small hamlet.
Reports say there are six of them,
in the gang, and that nightly they com
nit some depreciation on tie citizens In
the vicinity. So great is the excitement
over their presence, and the robbing and
victimizing of the gang In that neighbor-
hood is in despair. Local desperadoes
have Joined forces with the gang, and
they threaten all kinds of vengeance on
any one who lnterferes with them. The
place where the gang holds forth
is near distillery and this
adds to their reckiessness.
Appeals from people in the neighbor-
hood have been sent to the nearest town
of any size, KingswoOd, asking for help,
Organized efforts Is to be made TO cap
ture them under command of West Vir-
ginia officers. The district is so far away
from Geographic communication and Is
only accessible by long journey, so that
particulars can only reach this place IN
fragments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
TAUGHTTO nTEAL.
A Father Tells his Children to Steal Anything
They Can,

A Father Tells his Children to Steal Anything
They Can.
LA CROSSE, April 8.-Obto Schmidt, q
small boy about ten years of age, was ar
rested for stealing an account book from
A. f. Kennedy's store. When arrested
the boy stated that he had been told to
steal whatever he could by his father. His
father had cautioned him to be very care
fol and not take anything if he was likely
to be seen, but anything that he could
safely get away with he was ordered to
appropriate and take it home with him. A
sister, few years Older, has received
similar instruction, according to the boy.
The magistrate decided that the reform
school WAS the proper place for the boy
and there he will be sent to remain until
he is of age. The boy is bright youth
and q irst-class beggar and he can cry
over the imaginary loss of quarter
through Sidewalk crack in a way that
will generally touch a phllanthro pic
haart
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11

WASHINGTON, April 8. -Secretary Noble,
in conversation with Post reporter, to-
day, said that Cor poral Tanner, new com
missioner OF pensions, was not a BIT
more radical in his politics than he was.
The secretary said he was in thorough
accord with the commissioner in the re-
moval of Incompetent or inefficient
democrats, and the selection in their
places of republicans.
"Taaner," said he, "believes in turning
out ex-confederates whenever more com :
petent union soldiers can be employed,
and so do l." The secretary said that
$50 special examiners in the pension
Office, all of whom were understood TO be
democratic, would be dropped from. the
rolls at the end of the current fiscal year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
APPEALING TO TIE PEOPLE,
Gen. Boulanger and the French Chamber
Bouutfes

Cen Boulanger and the French Chamber of
Deputies.
BRUs ELS, April 5.-Cen. Boulanger
held a conference today in this city vii
a number of his supporters in the French
chamber of deputies. Another manifesto
will shortly be issued By the general, treat.
ing Of the vote ia the chamber yesterda 2
sanctioned his prosecution, and appeal
Jog TO the people against the government
and chamber, The French government
is urging Belgium to expel Gsn. Boalan-
ger.
PARIS, April 5.-The opLortunist and
radical press regard the vote in the
chamber of deputies, YESTERDAY, author
izlng the prosecution of Gen. Boolanger
ny the government, as a death blow to
Bouiangism. Count Dillon and NJ
z Jchefort will be prosecuted by the gov
eminent for their connection with the
Bouiapgist movement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11

Are the River Land Settlers in Iowa,
D&s MoINEs, April 5.-Advices from
Webster City state that great excitement
still prevails among the river land set
tiers there. They are armed with rifles
and refuse to be evicted. Yesterday the
marshal and his posse retreated after be-
ing fired upon, and the officers are now
celebrating as to what should be done
next, since no one cares to be shot. 1t is
rumored that the marshal will be rein
forced by troops, either state or federal,
but nothing definite is known at pre-
sent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
WISCONSIN NOTES.

The village of Eagle Is overrun by
thievish tramps.
An incendiary at Eau Claire set seven
fires in three days.
Wausau has contracted for an addi-
tional school house that is to cost 81, 400.
Military men are agitating the organl-
zation of company in Ashland for the
national guard.
N. Boyington d Co.'s sawmill, in the
town of Sharon, Portage county, was de-
stroyed by fire. Loss, SIS 900; insurance
$1,000.
A boiler in the cav mill at Waverly,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
A HORRIBLE BUTCHERY.
Father, Mother and Six children Murdered
and the Bodies Burned.

Father, Mother and Six children Murdered,
and the Bodies Burned.
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 5.-A
says G. B. Dickinson, sheriff of Titus
county, Texas. has arrested Frank Schultz
at that place on charge OF murder On
the night of the 10th of December last.
The house of j. II. King,
well-to-do farmer of Titus
county, was burned and the charred re-
maine OF Mr.. King, wife and six children
were found in the ashes. Upon the ax-
animation it was found that the ekulls of
all the family had been crushed in, and
in the house. On the day of
the murder, Mr.. King and his son, aged
twenty, had killed some hogs, and az they
were to move into new house a few
hundred yeards distant, they had carried
the meat to the new house, and young
King slept there to guard the meat. Ga
the nigh of the murder, before going
to the house for the night, young King
had used the axe and left it at the gate.
Suspicion pointed to Kings son-in law,
Shultz, frsl cousin to the man arrested
here who had run away with Kings
daughter and mad forged an order for
marriage license. And it was through
fear OF being prosecuted for forgery
that caused him to murder King and
his family.
Shulfz, Kings son-in law, had made
threats and has since confessed to a
friend thar be aud his cousin did the
killing, and that he killed King and his
wife and that his cousin killed the six
children aud then set fire to the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Peddlers 10 Pay a LOcaliLicense.

DUBUQUE, Ia, April S.-This city pro-
poses to make transient "Cheap John"
dealers pay city tax. The city council
by ordinance provides that transient
merchants, before beginning business,
shall pay ten per cent. OF
the value of their stocks into
the city treasury, and procure a
license, failing in which they will be sub
ject under the ordinance to fine and i'm
prisonment." The city insists upon its
assessor seeing the invoice and ascertain
ing the correct value of the stocks offered
either at auction" or bankrupt sales"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
A Step Toward Home Rule.

LONDON, April SIN the commons to-
night, the lord advocate introduced a bill
providing for local government in Scot
land. The bill creates county councils,
the members of which are to be elected
by hOuseholders. All boroughs with a
population of less than 1000 will be
merged into counties; others will be self
governed. The powers of councils ex-
tend to private bill legislation. Right OF
Iegislating on private bills has hitherto
been vested in parliament. The measure
IS therefore a step in the direction OF
home rule. The functions of councils
are otherwise similar to English ooup
oils
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Smnggled Goods Seized.

New YORK, April 8.-Mrs. Parks, an in
speotress on Surveyor Beattie's force to-
day seized from Mrs. Davis. a passenger
on the steamer Adriatic, from Liver pool
about three pounds of WOODEN yarn which
she had quilted in one of her Petticoats,
thirteen yards of dress goods sewed in
another, and about twenty yards of fan
nells wrapped around her little daughter.
Mrs. Davis is a resident of Minnesota
and confessed to having SNUG gied goods
in this manner before. The goods were
sent to the seizure room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Buffalo Billn Will Assist.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-The collection
of wild ANNA at the Smithsonian insti-
tuition, which forms the nucleus of the
aggregation to be domiciled at the pro-
posed national geological park survived
the winter in good condition. Hon. W.
+. Cody buffalo BilD has donated three
American elk. which have been on exhi-
bition in the institution park since last
autumn, and has promised the authori-
ties to further assist them in securing
representatives. of native wild species.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
MURDERED HIS CHILD.
Ffend Cuts the Throat of Three year-old
Child and Suicides.

Child and Suicides.
P1TT<BURa, April 4.-Edward Deitz, a
laborer, who resides with his wife and
family in this city, killed one OF his chill
dren this morning, girl years old, By
cutting her throat with razor, and then
ended his own life in a like manner. The
deed was the outcome of a quarrel be-
tween Deitz and his wife, which started
last night.
The cause of the tragedy was thu re-
fusal of Mrs. Dietz to send for the eldest
daughter, Leza, VINO was living out as a
dom este, TO come home. Dietz wanted
his wife to live out and the daughter TO
take her place. After driving Mrs. Dietz
and all the children but the baby from
the house, Dietz sent message to Lena
if she was not at home in an hour he
would kill every one in the family. She
did not obey him and the refusal of the
others to return probably alone pre-
vented the monster from patting his
threat into execution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
TO ASSIST IN THE EVICTIoNs.

A Posse of Twenty-Five Men Soon to Arrive ON
the Scene OF Trouble.
MINNEAPoLIs, April S.-The Journals
Fort Dodge, Ia special says: A posse of
twenty-five men will arrive from Des
Moines this evening, to assist the United
States mershals in the work of evictions
which will be resumed as soon as the rain
ceases. Settlers say that if the coming
Investigation sustsins the claimant i'm
mediate and full possession will be given
without the necessity for recourse to
auction. President Boyntou, of the set
Hers union, disclaims responsibility for
acts OF violence toward eVictors, and says
they are the work Of individuals driven to
des peration by their wrongs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
To Relinguisb Millions of Acres.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-The members of
the commission, recently appointed to ne
gotiate with the Cherokee and other In
dian tribes for the cession of their lands
in the Indian territory, will meet here
next week to receive instruction from
Secretary Noble. It is understood that
the commission will first direct it's atten-
ton to the Cherokee strip " lich contains
about 100000 acres, and if no uEexpeot-
ed obstacle is encountered all the necss-
sary relinguishm ents will be obtained by
the 10th of next June.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
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A HEAVY GALE AT MORE ok.
The Water at the ohipyards is Higher Thai
Ever Before.

The Water at the nhipyards is Higher Than
Ever Before
WASHINGTON, April 8.-The followiD G
telegram was received at the navy de
sartment to-day from Commandand
Brown, of the Norfolk navy yards: A
heavy gale set in about midnight Satur-
day. The water rose suddenly and was
higher than ever known, being about q
foot above the coping of the dry dock.
The Pensacola was lifted from the
blocks filled with water through the old
and new Kingston valve openings and
settled dagonglly across the blocks. The
water is over the gun deck combings.
The diver reports that there was no in
jury to the bottom. We have plugged the
holes and expect to pump the ship dry,
readjust the blocks and the dock again
The gale still continues.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Vote Against Temperance Law

TORONTO, March Affections for the
repeal of the Scott temperance law were
held in the following places in Canada
today, and the repeal was carried in all
of them. Guelp and 81. Thomas cities,
and Lennox, Addipgton, Kent, North
cumberland, Durham, Victoria, Frontenac,
Wellington, Lanark, Brant, Carleton,
Ontario, PeterDoro and Lincoln counties
ia Ontario, and Chichester county, Nova
g aotja
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
APPROVED THE BONDS.

Nix. Huston viii Not Qualify Until Mr.. Hyatt
is Relieved.
WASHINGTON, April S.-The secretary of
the treasury has approved the bonds of
Mr.. Huston as treasurer of the United
States, but he Will not quslify and assume
the duties of Office until after Treasure r
Hyatt is relieved of his duties at the
New York sub-treasury, and probably not
until after the count of moneys and
securities at that office has been com
pleted. Assistant Secretary Roberts ex-
poets 20 taks charge of the New York
sub-treasury next Wednesday, and the
count will probably be completed in about
three weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
The Worst storm Ever experienced

Fort MONROE, Va.-The worst sto7 N
ever was remember here, set in Saturday,
lasting forty-elghe hours. The telegraph
wires went down; not a boat ventured out
and tbs tide was fooS higher than ever
was recorded, doing great damage to
houses on the beach and roadway. A
number of families abandoped their
homes and sought safety in the fort.
Thsre was no damage in shipping in the
canal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Farth0uake in Hayti.

New YoBK, April 3.-Mr. Purser, of the
steamer ElCal!ao, which arrived today
from the port Depaix, Hayti, reports
that on March 265h, a heavy shock of an
earthquake was felt in town and adjacent
country which lasted several seconds. At
the time the steamer left, no news was
received OF any loss of life or damage. to
prOperty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Fouoht Their Way TO Land.

LONDON, April 8.-The emigrants oD
bo.rd the NoordIand, which was in COLI
sion off Beachy Head yesterday with a
schooner, and which put into Soutbam D.
ton for repairs, were forbidden TO land
Sixteen Eoglishmen, however, fought
4hejr way to shore, and con planned of
bad quarters which were provided for
passengers on thu steamer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Was the Shooting Accidental ?

NFILLsyILLE, Wis, April SACK Gar
vim, who shot and killed Ermal Free, at
Spookville, on the Bad inst, was arrested
last Saturday and lodged in Jail here.
The shooting was supposed to have been
accidental, but Garyin has conJradjcted
his own stories concerning the affair
several times, and the authorities will in
yeetigato the shooting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Rusk Diminishing PaIt of his;Force.

WASHINGTON, April 8--Secretary Ru-k
finds the roll of ploy ca Of the agricul-
turaI depar' ment SO large in excess of
resource for the current year that until
after June 30th, there will be far uiore
disni-sals than appointments. In the
seed division alone eighty of the I'm pIoy.s
have been dismissed and the force will be
still further reduced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Parted in a Gale.

WASHINGTON, A pril S.-The steam tug
~hicn left S Saturday with the dism antled
bark Albatross in tow for Norfolk, re-
turned this morning. The captain re-
ports, that yesterday morning when 80
miles northeast of Frying Pan light, tbs
ship Hawser, parted and the bark went
adrift 10 gale. There are six men on
the bark which is without boats, sails or
ballast, and it is feared they persisted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Train Robbers Captured

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ, April S,-A tele-
gram from Knoubie, Utah, signed by the
sheriff says that the four ROBBERS who
held up train at Canon DiabIo, a month
ago have been captured, and that the
sheriff and posse with the prisoners are
nov on their way TO Milford, Utah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
A Music Teacher arrested for Fraud.

SUsQUEHANNA, Pa, April 8.-MoselIa
Whit, All Elmira music teacher, was ar
rested here this morning by Chief Little,
OF EmIra, for defrauding various people
in thae city out Of sums aggregatiug
$4,000 on fictitious mining and silk
mills stock and other pretenses. She
confessed that she lost the money in E.
mia bucket shops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11

Pierce county, exploded, demolishinZ the
mill and instantly killing the proprietor,
Phillip Bakely, and workman named
John Wilkins.
The members of the bar at Appleton
have unanimously signed petition ad-
dressed to Governor Hoard, requesting
the appointment of f. w. Hartman to
the vacancy in the county jadgeship
caused by the death of the late J. E. Har
riDaD
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
AN AFFECT APOLOGY.

Mayor Ames Sends to Coy Beaver and Wants
Court.nartiai Prevented
PITTsBURG, April 8.-The Times special
from Harrisburg, says Gov. Beaver has
received a letter from Maj. Ames. 1t
contains mostly an apology and begs him
to interfere to prevent court martial.
Ames says that rather than submit to the
disgrace of being court martialed he will
commit suicide
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ April 8.-A.
Mcdowell, of Boston, auditor of the Mex
lean Central railway, we'll known in New
York, Boston and the west, died here this
morning. He was taken with a congestive
chill Wednesday en- route from the City
of Mexico, and was compelled to stop
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11

PORTLAND, Ore, April S-A prize fight
occa-red yesterday at Seattle, between
VIM. Scott and Frank Britton, which
ended in a row that will probably result
fatally to one or more men. During the
fourth round Britton claimed a foul.
This referee refused to allow it and or
dered the fight to proceed, and Britton
refused to go on, and the referee gave the
fight to Scott. A crowd of Britton's
friends spruug into the ring and bitterly
protested. Hot words followed, pistols
were drawn and a number of shots fired
The row was finally qnelled and 1t was
found that Tom and Charley Cianery
ssloonkeepers, aud 4mes McCsun, Brit
toms second had b. en- wounded, the lat
ter fatally. number of persons have
been arrested, including Gatherie, the
referee, aud warrants are out for the
others. Officers are on sharp lookout
and propose to round up ali persons who
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Collector Mag0ne at New York Resigned.

Collector Magone at New York Resigned.
WASHINGTON. April 3-CoDlector Ma
gone, of New York, was at the treasury
department aod had interviews with
Secretary eWindom aud Assistant
Secretary Tichenor. The latter said
that Magope's visit related entirely
to the routine business of his Office. From
ether sources it is learned that he placed
the resignation at the secretary's dis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
a Town DESTROYED By FIRE.

RALEIGH, n. c., April 8.-Almost the
entire town of Smthfeld, in Johnson
county, burned yesterday. The only
buildings which remain standing are the
county court hoase, all and 4 few dwell
lngs. The total loss is estimated at
100000. Much of the property was in
Snrad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
A Republican Claim .

CHICAGO, April 4.-Today's develop
ments changed at least one feature
of the local political situation. Instead
of clean sweep for the democracy, the
city clerkship falls to the republican
party. In point of patronage, the clerk
ship stands next to the mayorality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
GIBRALTAR, March 81, 1889
MUST TAKE A REST.
President Harrison Seems Worn Out Through

President Harrison Seems Worn Out Through
Being Harrassed by Office Seekers.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The president
has determined to take few days rest
and recreation outside of Washington as
soon as he can do SO without sacrificing
public interests. He has been under a
severe strain, both mentally and physi-
cally, for the last eight months, and it is
beginning to tell on his health. Friends
and ply sicians advised him to take short
respite from official duties, and he has
promised to do so at the first favorable
opportunity. He made some inquiries
about trip.to Fortress Monroe, and ru-
NOR was soon started that he was gong
to take cruise in the Chesapeake bay on
revenue cutter. His departure WAS
txed by rumor for tomorrow, and
Fortress Monroe as his destina-
ton. Inquiry at the White
house this afternoon, showed there was
NO truth in the report, SO far as this
work Is concerned. It is, however, very
probable the president will leave the
city for few days by the end of the
week, but it is not likely that any def
mite arrangements as to destination or
means of transportation will be made
for several days yet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
ATTEMPT TO ROB THE MAIL CARRIER.
A Masked Man Attempts to Gain Possession OF
the Mails.

SHAwsNo, Wis, April S.-News reached
here today OF q bold attempt to rob the
mail carrier between Pulcifer and Len
wJJi, late Saturday afternoon. The af
fair occurred about eigteen miles from
here. The mail carrier was proceeding
TO Linwood by team, as is customary.
He was driving along lonely part
of the road when q masked man
jumped from place of couceaImens by
the roadside. demand to hand over
the mail sack was ignored, aud thu robber
owened fire, shooting one of the carriers
horses dead. The mail carrier showed
fight, whereupoa the highwaymap took
to the woods. Efforts to arrest him have
been unsuccessful up 10 this time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
To Act in the observation-disclosures

WASHINGTON, April 8.-The president
has designatee Assistant Secretary Bach
eIlor 20 assist as secretary of the treasury
in the absence of Secretary Window, and
Assistant Secretary Tichenor to act as
secretary in the absence of both Sec.
Window and Assistant Secretary Bachel-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-11
Ecuador VIII be Represented.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-The secretary
of state is informed that Ecuador will be
represented at the conference of Ameri-
can states to meet at Washington October
4, Dext.