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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
THE WIRES MUST GO DOWN.
Action Taken Against the Electric Ligh
Companies of New York.

New YORK, Oct. 14.-It is now decid-
ed that all the electric light wires above
ground must 90 down. No injunction
can be served on the board of health unless
eight days notice is given, and should the
courts make the injunctions against the
mayor permanent the board of health will
take the matter in hand and before
eight days not wire will be left above
ground.
The supreme court being occupied with
other cases, argument on the injunctions
will be postponed until tomorrow. The
counsel for the United States and Brush
companies announced that meanwhile the
currents should be shut off from a large
number of their circuits so that
no danger would exist as result
a large section of the city in darkness to-
night, all electric lights south of 59th
street being cut off and the time having
been too short to arrange for the lighting
of thousands of gas lamps, fallen into dis
use since the introduction of electricity.
Madison Square and Union Square Parks
around which the life of the city clusters at
night are shrouded in almost impenetrable
gloom. Rain was falling and the gloomy
sky served to intensity the darkness. The
police patrolled had been doubled in many
sections of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
STATE NEWS.

Aid. Jacob Stumm, of Fond du Lac, has
tasted fourteen days, in an attempt to re-
duce his flesh.
a man named John Schmidt, of Waseca
Mimi, boarded the transfer at McGregor,
Iowa, for Prairie du Chen. When near
his destination he leaped from the car, re-
ceiving injuries that will prove fatal.
w. C. Reckstrom, a Chicago travelling
man, was arrested at Eau Claire On a
charge of passing a fraudulent check.
The corner stone of the new st. Joseph
church at West Depere will be laid by
Bishop Katzer on Sunday. the Goth inst.
Miss Abbie Durham, a charming and
popular young lady aged II, residing In
Eau Claire with her guardian, became en-
gagged to G. B. Brown, young business
man of Flandreau. Oak. The guardian
was strongly opposed and forbade the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
A FEUD ENDS IN BL0ODSHED
A Fatal Shooting ARRAY Takes Place
at Nicholson. Miss.
A Witness Comes From the Courtroom
and Commits Murder.
A Bullet From a Revolver Ends the
Murderer's Life.

NICHOLSON, Miss, Oct. IA fatal
affray occurred here today which was
virtually the outgrowth of the Osyka
tragedy of last year, in which the druggist
Vamodo was assassinated. The case
against DIR. Tett, charged with completely
was dismissed today for lack of proper
evidence. After this E. c. Collins, one of
the witnesses against Tett was
heard talking about the mat
ter outside Tett went home.
got a Shot gun, returned and finding
Collins was talking to several people at the
court house fired two loads of buckshot
into his face, killing him instantly. Quin-
ton Perton, a bystander, was quite
seriously wounded. Collins brother-in-
law, ]. w. Turner then opened fire on
Tett with a pistol and the doctor was
fatally wounded, dying in a short time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
LAW COMES HIGH.
Both Sides in Charivari Case Taste of the
Costs.

Chiffon, Wis, Oct. 14-What is
known as the Michigan charivari case is
up in the circuit court here in different
phase this term In June, 1887, John
Minaghan, of this town, was married to a
second wife, and upon his return from a
brief wedding tour twenty or twenty-five
Chiffon youths went out to give him a
charivari. Minagan failed to respond
the first night, and the boys
kept it up for three nights. On the third
night Minaghan borrowed a double bar
relied shotgun. He loaded one barrel
with shot and the other with ball. and
fred into the crowd. The shot struck a
number of the boys, but the ball struck
John Higgins in the leg and made
him a lie cripple. Minaghan was
arrested on the charge of assault with
intent to kill The case was taken on a
change of venue to Appleton, where, after
a long trial, the defendant was found gull
ty, the fine and costs amounting to over
$780, Higgins then sued Minagan for
civil damages. This case was tried at
Fond du Lac, and Higgins recovered $500.
Minaghan. to retaliate, had eight of them
arrested charging them with riot. The
jury brought in verdict against the eight
defendants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
HIS CASE HOPELESS.
The Earl of Galloway VIII Probably Have
to Go to Prison.


to Go to Prison.
EDINBURGH, Oct. 1.-THE earl of Gal
loway was arraigned this morning at
Dumfries on a charge of having made
an indecent assault upon a child named
Gibson. The court room was crowded
with the leading people of the communi-
ty. The little girl gave testimony in re-
gard to the nature of the earl's offense,
and her testimony was corroborated by
other witnesses. A statement prepared by
the defendant was then read, in which the
explanation was made that no Intentional
ofense was committed, as the alleged of
tense was committed in helping the child
off wall.
LATER-After hearing further evidence,
the earl was acquitted of the charge.
The guilt of the accused seemed so clear
ly established that those present in the
and relatives of the little girls whom the
aged nobleman was charged with abusing
took no pains to conceal their disgust with
verdict was signal for loud expressions
of disapproval from the benches
where the spectators were seat
ed, and the frowns and threats of
the. presiding judge were of no avail to
suppress the cries of ''shame, shame,
uttered by dozens of indignant persons. In
London the news of the verdict was re-
ceived with great Indignation among the
common people and they pointed out that
had the accused been anything but great
nobleman, the evidence brought out would
have been sufficient to convict him dozen
times over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17

$15, 900 Damages Claimed for Breaking Up
Home.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Oct. IA. P.
Craig, worthy blacksmith of Cadott, has
brought suit for $4,000 damages against
Henry Frazell, prominent merchant of
that burg. Craig claims that Frazell's
friendship for his wife has broken up his
home Several weeks ago Craig
came to this city and wanted war
rants for Frazells arrest, charging undue
intimacy with his wife The district at
torney refused to issue the warrant unless
Mrs. Craig was also arrested on the same
charge. This Craig refused to do. Fra
zell then threatened to sue her for libel,
and now Craig comes back with suit for
damages. Frazell friends claim that it is
blaclzmail. He has retained an Eau
Claire firm of lawyers to fight it. The
plaintiff claims that some spicy develop
ments may be expected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Fled With His Niece to the West.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Oct. 14.-WilIiam
Davis, of Boyd, was in the city yesterday
and secured a warrant for the arrest of
his brother, w. J. Davis. Young Davis
Is q years old and this week suddenly dis
appeared with his niece, aged Is years.
They took a team belonging to William
Davis and are believed to have set out for
Washington Territory Sheriff Cofburn
is in pursuit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
YESTERDAYS TELEGRAMS.

Lucy Eddy aged twenty, wife of young
carpenter committed suicide at New York
by taking carbolic acid.
Three men were instantly killed by the
explosion Of boiler in the Hernlans sor-
ghum mill at Bueyrus, Ohio.
The dead body of Hans Hagan, of Brai-
nard, Mimi, was discovered ten miles
north of Breckenridge, MINI. His skull
was crushed and his throat cut and it is
supposed he was murdered for his money.
The journeyman bakers at the Titus
cracker factory, atNewark, n. j.. struck
yesterday, and the strike will affect nearly
500 men in the other bakeries of the
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
A Plan to Rob an Express.

VINcENNEs, Ind, Oct. 14-Passengers
on the Ohio & Mississippi passenger train
going East, had narrow escape from
robbery by gang of tramps near OIney,
ILL.,, Saturday night. Between Bridge
port and Lawrenceville, the train officials
discovered a man in the act of uncoupling
the last coach from the train. He escaped,
but his companion on the top of the coach
was captured. Four or five men were on
the roof of the coach awaiting the signal
but ESCAPED
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
A Pathetic Scene in Court.

OSHKOSH, Oct. pa very pathetic
scene occurred in Justic Oellerich's court,
after Edward Flynn, who is charged with
attempting to kill his wife and himself.
had been bound over In the sum of s., 200.
Father O'Malley, at the suggestion of the
justice, administered the pledge of total
abstinence for lifeto Mr.. Flynn, and from
the latter's manner and devout appearance
no one could doubt that he meant to keep
-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Meeting of the Brotherhood.

ST. PAUL, Oct. 14.-The first meeting
of the annual convention of the Brother
hood of Railway Brakemen was held last
night, but no actual business can be tran
sacted until tomorrow, when the commit
tee on credentials will report. The sessions
Of the convention will be secret, except
that of tonight, which was public, and was
in the nature of reception to delegates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
A PUGILIST'S LUCK.
Pat KilIen Falls Heir to $1S 200 From His
Mother.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct 12-Pat Killen,
the pugilist, has been notified that con-
tested will of one Of his ancestors has just
been settled in his favor. The amount
that Pat will receive is $4,000 or $751;
900. The heavyweight will go to Phila-
delphia on the 18th to receive the amount.
His windfall is a portion of the estate of
his mother, who died recently In Phlla-
delphia, possessed of property worth up
ward of 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
NEW OFFICERS.
Important Changes Made in the Officers of
the Railroads.

CHICAGO, Oct AK. H. Wade, who
was general superintendent of the Wabash
railroad under the receivership of Gen.
McNulta has been appointed general
manager of the California lines of the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road with
headquarters at Los Angles. G. c..
Wheeler, at present superintendent of the
Wisconsin Central and formerly connected
with the Michigan Central is to be made
general superintendent Of the Santa Fe,
vice D. J, Chase resigned. The appoint
ments take effect Nov I
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Mrs. Best Dead.

MILWAUKEE, Oct, 14-Mrs. Margaretha
Best. widow of the late Charles F. Best,
one of the founders of the Phi. Best Brew
ing company, died at l o'clock yesterday
morning at her home, 133 Twenty-sixth
street., her death, which was unexpected,
was the result of short illness. Mrs.
Best was 81 years of age. She was the
mother of Charles and Emil Best, who
hold the positions of secretary and treas
urer of the Pabst Brewing company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
THE RED MAN IN POLITICS.
The Recent Act of Congress Makes 4,93
Additional Voters.

WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-THE Indian as a
political factor is likely in the near future
to attract public attention. By recent acts
of congress every Indian over twenty-one
years who receives allotment of land In
severalty becomes voter. The successful
termination of negotiations with the Sioux
Indians by which they surrender
large part of their reser
vatiCn in Dakota viii it
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Charged With Adultery.

WAUKEsHA, Oct. 12.-Mrs. Pringle,
more generally known as Mrs. Austin
Wheeler, has been arrested on charge OF
adultery sworn out by Warren Wheeler.
She was arraigned before Justice HemlOck
and held to bail in the sum Of $500. Mrs.
Pringle only few days since commenced
suit for divorce against her husband, who
resides in Michigan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Can't Find Stanley.

ZANZIBAR, Oct 14-Mr. Stevens. who
was sent to Africa by the New York World,
arrived today. He has not found any trace
of Stanley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Tried and Found Wanting.

New HAVEN, Oct. IA sensation has
been created by the discovery of a def
cheney of 1900 in the accounts of VIM. H.
Stowe, quartermaster of Admiral Foote
post, GA. R.. Stowe has been quarter
master for seven years and stood high in
business and social circles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Two Duck Hunters Shot.

EITHAcA, n. Y, Oct. 1.-two duck
hunters, George and Richard Hawkins,
brothers. were dangerously injured this
morning ON Cayuga Lake. They were at
tempting the capture of tame decoy
duck which had escaped. A hunter on the
shore had fired twice at the bird, both
shots taking effect on the men, each struck
in dozen places and each losing an eye.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Bodies Washed Ashore.

BosToN, Oct. IA despatch from Nan
tucket, Chatumand Vineyard, Haven, re-
port terrible storm raging. Considerable
wreckage has been picked up off Nam
tucket. One body has been washed
ashore. In Boston harbor this afternoon
the captain and one sailor of fishing
schooner were washed overheard and
drowned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
GOING IN NUMBERS.
Diptheria Carrying Off Little Ones by the
Dozen.

GALLITzIN, Pa, Oct. 14.-Diptheria in
its worst form is playing havoc with the
lives of the little ones in this place. Dur
ing the past two weeks the average num-
Der of deaths was three to four per day,
and the doctors report at least fifty cases
down with the disease In the town. Four
families with six or seven little ones each
one month ago are now childless.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
TWO STEAMERS COLLIDE.


GLASGOW, Oct. 12.-The State line
steamer, State of Nebraska, bound for
New York, colIided, today, with the Allen
line steamer, Norwegian, from Montreal.
The State of Nebraska was struck on the
port bow and several plates were smashed.
She was driven ashore and her stern lies
high up in the ferry slip at Greenock. The
Nebraska was filed with passengers.
New YORK, Oct. 12.-The agents of the
State line have received cable advices that
the State of Nebraska was not seriously
damaged and that the passengers are all
1uyoll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
APPOINTED a RECEIVER.
Sheriff of Peoria County Ills, ordered to
Sell the Assets of an Insolvent Firm

CHICAGO, Oct. 14.-Judge Gresham to-
day appointed George 7. Paige, a Peoria
lawyer receiver for the msolvent firm of
Bennett Brothers and Co., of that city.
1t was ordered that Bennett and Grimes
appear before the master in chancery. in
Peoria and be examined regarding their
property. The managers of their various
branch stores in the different cities, were
ordered to take inventories and give bonds
to the receiver. The injunction against
the sheriff of Peoria, is dissolved and he is
ordered to sell the assets levied upon, and
hold the proceeds subject to the further
order of the court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Jumped From the Bridge

ST. LOUIS, Oct, 12-Mrs Louisa Ernst,
who has been suffering from dementia
some time, eluded her attendants this
morning, went out on bridge and leaped
to the river 100 feet below. A fisherman
who saw her rescued her with skitf.
Strange to say she was injured very
slightly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Hon. L. S. Whiting Dead.

TIsKILwA, H., Oct 10-Hon L. D.
Whiting. of this place, after a long illness
died at his home early this morning, aged
So. He was a member of the constitu-
tional convention of 1870. and for about
eighteen years member of the state
legislature as representative and senator,
besides holding lesser offices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Passed Temperance Resolutions.

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct 14-In the
Congregational council to-day, the tenn
perance resolutions reported from the COM
mittees were adopted. They were conserva-
lively worded and the motion to substitute
''legal'' for Legitimate" was lost. A res
olution asking congress to increase the
number of army and navy chaplains was
adopted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
FOUL PLAY FEARED.
Thomas W. Gfblin Missing With So 500 on
His Person.

PRATT. Kas., Oct 14-Thomas W. Glib
lin, examiner and general agent of the
Lockwood Mortgage company of Yelling
ton. kas., left home month ago on trip
through Kansas in the interest
of his company. Since then nothing has
been heard of him, and friends fear foul
play. He had on his person $500 of
the company's funds Giblin's property
has been attached by the company, which
claims he is defaulter to the amount of
$4,000 to them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
A Horrible Find.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 14-This morning the
police found in the room of Henry Fritz,
a blacksmith, his wife dead in bed with
the side of her head crushed in and her
body and the bedclothes covered with blood.
The woman was evidently killed in
drunken quarrel with her husband. Fritz
was arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17

is estimated. by next year throw into the
politics of the state. 1887 voters. The
negotiations now pending will soon make
many more Indian voters At the in
terror department it is thought upward of
10000 Indians viii be entitled TO vote at
the next presidential election.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
MUCH RACY TESTIMONY.
The Born Divorce Case Causing Much
Comment.

Comment.
SHEBoYGAN. Oct. 14.-The Born divorce
came up again today at 2 p. M,
in the circuit court. The case is creating
an unusual amount of comment. Some
very sensational developments are
promised and many prominent citizens
have been subpenaed as witnesses.
by either the prosecution or defense. The
fact that the two lived as man and wife in
the city for six years, and that the defend
ant introduced the lady into the best So
ciety here as such, and at this late date de-
MES ever having been legally married, is
causing great deal of unfavorable com
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Receiving Their Reward

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Oct. 14.-The
President made the following appointments
today: Daniel NJ. Frost, of Kansas, to be
register of the land Office at Garden City,
kas.; Daniel L. Sheets, of Colorado, to be
receiver of public moneys of Durango,
COL; William B. Newman, of Missouri, to
be receiver of public moneys at Ironton,
Mo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
AN IMPORTANT CONVENTION.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
in Session at Denver.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 14.-Chief Arthur,
who is on his way to Denver to attend the
coming convention of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, said: ut will be
the most important ever held in the
Brotherhood. The question of federation
with other labor organizations will be de-
cided. | am opposed to federation and if
the order is not maintained separate and
distinct from all other organizations the
engineers must look for a new chief
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17

marriage, whereupon Mr. Brown and Miss
Durham, aided by several young lady
friends, arranged their plans, eloped to
Chippewa Falls and were there married.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
About 'AIf and 'AIf.

HARTFORD, Conn, i2.-Full returns
from all but one of the 168 towns in this
state shows majority against the prohi-
bition amendment of 27.246. Under the
local option law 50 towns went wet an in
crease of three. and s. dry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Permitted to Practice,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE following
attorneys were today admitted to practice
before the supreme court: John G.. Reid.
Chicago; and Henry c. Fuller, Peoria, III.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Died at Eldnradn.

DEs MONIES. Oct. 14-Hon. S. G..
Winchester died at Eldorado yesterday, of
paralysis. He was member of the con-
stitutlonal convention and prominent in
state affairs for many years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17

An Australian colonist recently caused to
be inserted in the newspapers the following
brief announcement: Not having heard
of my wife for the past ten years, | intend
to marry again. JOHN LEARY, postofhce,
Geslong
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
A Scientist Dead.
Destroyed by an Earthquake. &,

LONDON, Oct. 14.-James Prescott Joule,
the distinguished scientist, is dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17

VENICE, Oct. 14.-An earthquake was
experienced in this region today Several
houses in a village near here. were des-
troyed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Typhoid Fever Prevalent,

JoHNsTowN, Oct. AT is estimated
that there are 300 cases of typhoid fever
here. The Red Cross society are doing
everything possible for the relief of the
sick.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Milwaukee Market,

MILWAUKEE, Oct 14.-Wheat Firm; 727S for
seller cssh; 50 for No. 1 northern. Corn-Easier;
No 3, 81. Oats-Steady; No white, D. Rye
Quiet; No. l. 421E@422l. Barley-Easy; IS for
seller October. Professionalism. Pork-11OO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-10-17
Weekly Banks Statement.

New YORK, Oct. 12.-The weekly state
ment Of the associated banks shows the
following changes: