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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
HARRISON'S VIEWS.
He FavOrs Capital Punishment when Guilt i
Proven.

He FavOrs Capital Punishment when Guilt is
Proven.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Attorney General
Miller was questioned today in regard to
the presidents views on the subject of
capital punishment, his recent acts of
clemency to men under senteace of death
in Washington having given rise to the
impression that he was opposed TO it.
Mr.. Miller said: "The president is
is not opposedsto capital punishment, and
in the murder cases referred to, did moth
ing more or less than he should have
done. He has none of that maudlin
sympathy which Will interfere with a
just course of the law, but be will Sc that
a murders guilt is fully established
before the extreme penalty is
put into operation. 1 coincide
with the president as TO the communication
Of Green's sentence and | agreed With
him as to the respites which have been
granted to Briggs and Colbert. What
are my views on capital punishment?
favor it in all cases where crime is proven
beyond doubt."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
A Fiendish Outrage indeed.

GRAND Forks, OAK, May News is
received from Crookston, Mimi, of a
fendish outrage committed last night, on
a citizen nemed James Zenholt. He was
taken from his room at the Cleveland
house, bound, gagged and numerically
beaten. Then ne was taken to the out
skirts of the town, tafred
and feathered, a rope was placed
around his neck, and he was dragged
mile and left for dead. Finally he re-
covered and informed the police of What
had occurred. He now lies in preoari-
Gus condition, with littls hopes of recov-
cry. The ASSISTANTS have been arrested.
The cause of the outrage has not yet
been divuIged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
italian LabOrers in Pennsylvania Strike.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, May 2.-On the new
Schuykill & Lehigh Valley railroad, now
in course of construction 5el1w this city
today a number of italian laborers struck
for higher wages, and aiming themselves
with revolvers and clubs proceeded along
the line, compelling the men to join them.
Near Orwigsburg the mob met with the
first organized resistance. Contractor
Ric<ert rallied his men and made a
stand, some of his men being armed with
Winchester rifles. Several volleys were
fired and the leader of the rioters, an
Italian, was shot. The sheriff was tele
graphed for and proceeded to the scene
with a strong posse. Nine of the rioters
were arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
SAD ENDING OF A ROMANCE.
Young Wife Suicides at New Yprk Wit
out Cause.

Young Wife Suicides at New Yprk With
out a Cause.
EVANSVILLE, May 1.-The sad ending
of Mrs. Demarco at New York has brought
out romantic story connected with her
early life. About year and half ago
Marshal Hogan arrested young couple,
and at the instigation of the girls
parents returned her to her home at
Argyle, while her companion went to
Chicago. The young girl was the daugh
ter of contractor for the Madison d
Northern railroad, and the other was
Frank Demarco, rich Italian employed
by the girls father. The parents at last
consented to their marriage, and on Jan.
9Th of last year, they were pronounced man
and wife. They at once went to New
York, and their married life seemed a
happy one. When the news of the young
wife's suicide reached her husband he
tried TO follow her example, but was pre-
vented. No cause can be assigned for
the rash act
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
CROOKEDNESS IN OKLAHOMA.
The Attorney General VIII Make Some Pros
ecutiOnS

ecutionS.
WASHINGTON, April 4.-George W. Cole,
of Chicago, who was in Oklahoma when
the territory was thrown open for settle
ment, had conference with Attorney
General Miller this afternoon in regard
to the conduct of the government officers
on that occasion. According to his
statement, Marshall Jones, of Kansas,
and nearly all his 700 deputies, took
illegal advantage of their official position
TO get possession of the choice land.
Cole said he was on the spot and was
prepared to substantiate his charges
against Marshal Jones and his
deputies. He said further, that Marshal
Needles and his deputies of the Oklahoma
district, were alleged to be equally cul-
pable in the matter; bit as he was not
as these officials were concerned he did
not care to- be responsible for the charg
es against them. He had seen enough
however, during his stay of three days in
the territory to convince him that certain
persons have been given unfair advan
tages in securing claims and he deemed
1t his duty to bring the matter to the at
teEtion of the proper authorities. The
attorney general assured him the matter
would be thoroughly Investigated. He
said he had already heard enough to
satisfy him tia. some crooked business
had been perpetrated in Oklahoma ard
he was determiI ed that tbs offenders be
Brought to Justice If possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
MURDERED FOR AN ESTATE.

Two Sons Hang Their Father and Shoot Their
Stepmother to Facilitate Their Securing an
Estate.
SOMERSET, Pa, May 1.-The mysterious
tragedy in Jefferson township yesterday,
grows more revolving as the facts appear.
1t now seems more than probable that
David and George, the two sons of old
man Shauis, who was So years of
age, hanged their father, and that
David an hour later shot his
Young step-mother three times through
the body as she was returning from the
barn TO the house. The step-mother
still lives and may recover. The object
OF their crime was that they might speed
lily come into possession of the estate,
which is valuable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09

CHICAGO, May 4.-Contrary to expec
tations the grand jury today ompleted
it's work without lndicting DR.. Herman,
superintendent of the Cook county in
sane asylum, as accessory to the murder
Of Lunatic Burns, for which three asylum
attendants are now awaiting trial. In
an extended report on the condition of
the asylum the jury attribute most Of the
evils there to the extremely ogercrowded
condition of the institution and the III
adequate number of attendants. So
horrible is the overcroWding, the report
says, that large number CT inmates are
obliged to sleep two in he'd of three feet
in width, and the beds have to be so 10
Gated for lack of room that many times
the attendants, particularly in the female
wards, must crawl over patients in one
bed 70 give those attention who are in the
bed beyond.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Body snatehers at Work in Denver. Col.

DENVER, Colorado.-Last week the
widow OF Col. j. A. Greenlow received in
formation that the grave of her husband
had been robbed of the body and that she
could gain possession of the remains by
paying ransom of several thou
sand dollars. Detectives were at
once put on the case and
this evening Chief Linton arrested R.
Greenwood, f. R. Shinn, Mrs. f r. Shinn,
W. 0. Bacon aud S. G. Mccoy. The
thieves had drawn up an agreement
which all signed, requiring the utmost
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

A Chicago Beer Pavilion Removed by Flames.
CHICAGO, May 4.-Huston's beer pavil-
lion at 18th street and Cottage Grove av-
enue, and nearly a square of old frame
buildings surrounding, burned tonight.
Most of the property was owned by Hus-
ton, whose loss is $4,000, and
is well insured. Wilson's dry
goods store was damaged $4,000 insured.
Much excitement was caused by score
of horses turned loose from the burning
livery stable. The animals repeatedly
dashed through the crowd OF people
watching the fire. but injured no one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
ALSO VISITED BY STORM.

The Society Islands Swept by the Hurricane
That Visited Samoa
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The American
bark City of Papeete, Captain Berude,
which arrived today brought news of the
hurricane which swept the Society islands
contemporaneously with the great storm
at Samoa. Captain Barude stated that
the worst storm experienced at Ia
hiti for the past 26 years, occurred dur
ing tho early part Of March
last. The wind did great damage to
shipping vessels, being com pelled TO seek
safety in the open sea. There was not a
tree on the island that was not torn bod
lily from the earth. The streets are all
impossible in the city of Papeette and in
general cessation of. business has been
experienced. On the island of Maitea
which lies opposite Papeete, the storm
was more damaging, as it was open to
the full force of the wind. Great in Jury
was done to the plantations in all the
islands of the group. Captain Berude
stated that there was no truth IN the dis
patch from Auckland several weeks ago,
stating the storm had been accom- panied
by great loss of life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Love, Jealousy, Suicide, and Probably Muir
der

DARLINGTON, KY, May 2.-Last night
Louis Morton and Miss Lizzie Hays, both
of this place, attended a ball. Morton
objected to Miss Hays dancing with his
rival, but she ignored his protest. As
they were going home he upbraided her
for her conduct at the ball. 1t seems
she was not in very repentent mood,
and Morton, mad with jealousy, drew a
pistol and fred three shots at her, one
ball striking her in the breast and in
fiicting a probably fatal wound. He
then at one shot terminated his own
career. Abont a year ago Mortc n made
an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate
BEDFORD Crabtree because Crabtree was
trying to wean the elections of Miss
HAYS from him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
SOMEWHAT FAST.
Young Man Personates His Uncle and is
jagged for it.
fog.

jagged for it.
CHICAGO, May 4.-C. B. Eshlman, who
by personating his uncle, Rueben Eshl-
man, well to do merchant of Mount
Pleasant, Ia, induced the Malone Pants
Co., of Malone, N. Y, to send him on
credit 800 pairs OF fine pants, was arrested
here today. As travelling dealer in pants
Eshlman made brilliant success,
disposing of the whole stock
through Northern Illinois at fancy
prices. With the proceeds he went to
Chicago and engaged in a wheat deal,
but al the wrong time, losing 81, 500 in q
day. He stole a ride to Council Bluffs,
Iowa, and joined the Salvation army, and
was made captain within two weeks, then
got drunk and was dropped by the army
just "a hours before the detectives reach
cd the town. At Dubuque he made
enough money of vender OF alleged
eye water and tooth powder
to bring him 10 Chicago. Culprit had
employment on lake steamer about TO
leave port when officers pounced upon
him. Eshlman had been out of the pen
itentiary only since last fail when he
completed two years sentence in Mis-
scuri for attempting at st. Joseph to
indulge without funds his penchant for
pantaIOons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
WOlIenMilis Purchased.

BENNINGTON, VT, May 4.-John Sheldon,
of Palmer, Mass, purchased the Benujng
ton Wollen Mills and will start them at
once. Il is said that the purchase price
was 8 per cent. of the original cost, which
was 81 10000 The mills have been idle
over three years, the former owners
having gone through bankruptcy. Their
shutting down caused decrease of 1900
in population.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
TOO MANY FREE PASSES.

The Interstate Commerce Commission De.
mand Explanation as to Issue of Free
Passes
WASHINGTON, May 4.-The Interstate
commerce commission called UPON
twenty-seyen railroad com panies, incud-
ing the prominedt eastern lines and syss
TENS for a list of persons to whom free
passes have been given. Counsel have
appeared in response to the call. It is
expected that sensation will be created,
as many of the newly appointed govern
ment officials are said to have demanded
passes, in disregard of the Interstate
commerce lew: The hearing is now GO
ing on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
A SHEBOYGAN SENSATION
Too Much Married.

Sheboygan special to the Evening
Wisconsin, May Capt. Born the popu-
lar and handsome captain of the Ever
green City guards. is made defendant in
divorce suit, sinstiruted by an alleged
wife, who seeks aiimony claiming that
they were married II 1880, and have never
been divorced. In 1887, Born married a
lady in Sheboygan. It is claimed that
this marriage is illegal and that the first
wife is the only wife. The prominence
of tbs defendent, who Is chief OF police
and commander of a well known military
company, make the case quite ssnsa-
tional one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
England Will Favor American Proposals in
Regard to Samoa.


LONDON, May 2.-The Posts Berlin
CORES pondent says: 1t is understood that
England, in the interest of the Australian
colonies will on many points support the
American proposals in regard TO
Samoa. The Berlin correspondent of
the News says: Perhaps Tamasese
will be appointed vice king of Samoa
but Germany will decline TO allow
Mataafa any official position. The en-
perOr has invited the delegates to the
Samoan conference to dine at Potsdam
Monday.
LONDON, May 2.-The cross examina-
ton of Mr.. Parnell was continued before
the Times commission today. He said
that he had always denounced and re-
pudiated the dynamite and physical force
party in America, and denounced
them in the house of commons. Mr.
ParnelI read extracts from the speeches
delivered by him in 1879, such as, 'Let Us
remain within the law and constitution
[ hope the people will not be tenn pied
to initiate the violence and illegal atti-
tute of the government. The league is
perfectly peaceable and constitutional,
and there is nothing behind it,"
Parnell further said that in 1880 he
enounced the shooting of agents as IN
.ecessary and prejudicial where there
was a suitable league organization, but
admitted that such denunciation was
insufficient to stop such outreges. He
denied that he was responsible for the
violent articles which appeared in United
ireland, and sand that OBrien had
supreme control of the paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
A Slaughter

GREENsvILLE, Miss, May A. During
an alteration this afternoon Hugh Can
ningham, special night Waterman, was
ahot by Moses Weston, coIored, and in
stantly killed. Another nuroer was
committed tonight, John Kelley a bar
tender, shooting ard killing Lem Collier,
an ex-poiiceman belonging TO the better
class of coiored people. The cause of
the shooting was Golfers open sympa-
thy with the murderer, Weston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09

secrecy, and promising death to any one
who should give information regarding
the robbery. This was found upon
the person of one of tie men.
One Of the thieves made a
full confession and there is but little
doubt of their guilt. One of the prison ers
Is prominent grocery dealer and the
others are well known. The body of
Greenlow after being taken from the
grave was re-buried on the open prairie,
three miles from the cemetery. It was
recovered TODAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
The Findings of the Court Martial Approved

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The secretary of
tn navy has approved the sen tence and
findings of the court martial in the case
of Lieutenant William G. Strong, tried on
board the steamship S. S. Tallhoosa and
Monteveido February II, 1889. There
were three charges, namely,
drunkenness on duty, neglect of duty
and dIsobedience of orders; and 10 these
1T Is accused pleaded guilty. The court
sentenced him to be suspended from
duty for five years on one half of his duty
pay, TO keep his present number on the
list and to be publicly reprined by the
secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Murdered His Mother.

EATON, o., May 2.-The case of
Elmer L. Sharkey, aged % years,
indicted for murder in the first degree
for the killing of his mother, Caroline
Sharkey, on the night of January IL last,
was conclud ed last night at 10 O'Clock by
the jury returning verdict of guilty of
murder in the first degree. The defense
was made on the ground of insanity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
THE RESULT OF Rum.
Henry NJ Smith, Who Skipped With United
States Money, Found.

NEW YORK, May 3.-HeEry M. Smith
paymasier of the United States corvette
Essex, who disappeared with a sun OF
money, has been found. He is now at
his mothers in this city, too i'll to give
any account OF himself or the $1,000 he
disappeared with. It is learned that ne
went to his mothers house Wednesday
night in a partly crazy condition, the re-
suit of heavy drinking. The came night
he tried to commit suicide but was pre-
vented by his attendants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Killed in a Wreck.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis.,, May 2.-Twelye
Eastern Minnesota gravel cars and the
engine, out of a train of twenty-five
loaded cars, jumped the track eight
miles south of this city today, while
approaching the city at a fair rate of
speed. The fireman, West Leclair, was
killed, but the engineer and the rest of
the train men escaped unhurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Another COLLAPSED Strike.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 4.-The 81. Paul
street railway company has conquered the
strike of ITS employees. The strikers are
tuLnbling owe. each other in their efforts
to get back TO the:2 work. They accept
the reduced scale of wages and sign the
oironcIad" conditions on which the com
pany reinstate5 them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Fire in Catholic CoIlege-Two Students In
jured,

PHILADELPHIA, May "A four story
stone building attached to the Catholic
college at Germantown burned this morn
ing. The building was used for storage
and cooking purposes. The widest ex-
element prevailed among the students
in the college adjoining. Ignatius
and Michael lillian who who were
in the third story of the burning
building appeared at the window.
Michael jumped to the ground and his
brother was about to follow him, when
the flooring gave way under him and he
sunk into the burning mass of debris.
Michael is badly injured and he may die
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09

be Joseph Doffabio, put numbsr of track
torpedoes into the stove, and when Rochi
lighted the fire to cook his supper there
was an explosion which burst the stove
ineo thousand pieces and wrecked the
car. Rochi was dreadfully injured end is
lying at the county hospital at the point
of death
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
A Conference Regarding Our Relations With
Canada.

CHICAGO, May 1.-The senate snec;sI
committee on relations with Canada, will
hold conference in this CITY tomorrovv
and afterwards will depart for San Frame
CISCO. Chairman Hoar, who arrived here
today, said the investigation into railway
affairs would be made by Sen. Cullom's
com mittee, and that his (Hoar) commit
tee would not interfere in that work. The
senator was less exploit in answering a
query as to the investigation in the west
touching the Behring sea trouble and
fisheries matters in general.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Pirates Surrender.

SAN Francisco, May News has been
received from China and Japan, to the
effect that a band of pirates under the
command of Dol Van, consisting CT 212
men, rmed with Gras, Remington and
Winchester rifles and revolvers, who have
been subsisting on the population of the
delta for three years, surrendered to the
Fren b authorities at Hanoi, on March
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
FIGHT OVER LOGS.
Wisconsin and Minnesota Lumber. Inspectors
ina Difficulty.

ina Difficulty.
ST. PAUL, MINI, April 29.-Robert
Downend, of Osceola, Wis, who has Just
been appointed lumber inspector of the
Fourth district of Wisconsin, speaking of
his app"intm ent to friends in this city,
said: "You know the is little fight
going on between the state of Wiscon-
sin and the city of Saltwater. The
Saltwater lumber inspectors claim that
all logs which go over the ST. Croix
river boom must be scaled by them. We
of Wisconsin claim that those cut on the
Wisconsin side of the river should DE in
spected by the Wisconsin inspectors. As
matter of Interstate lawI am confident
that our position is GenabIe and am de-
termined TO see that our rights are sus-
tanned. That is what l was appointed
for, and I am going to work hard so as to
earn my pay"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
CAME BACK DISCUSSED.
Wisconsin OkIahOmians Return Hol

Wisconsin Oklahomians Return Home.
Darlington special to the Evening
Wisconsin reports that number of farm
ers who went TO the Oklahoma country
have came back disguised. They claim
the country TO be sandy desert, and the
timber scrubby oaks, OILY few feet
high, arid soil, water scarce, and the
region undesirable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
The Steamship Nevada Safe.

New York, May 4.-The steamship
Navada, from Liverpool, reported as
having been seen at sea proceeding under
one engine, arrived off Fire Island this
efternoon about the same time that the
steamer Wieand arrived.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
PENSION BOARDS.

Van Schaick Gets in His work With Tanner.
MILWAUKEE, May 3.-Congressman Van
Schaiek has secured toe removal of Drs.
McDill, Hasten and Massman, and the
selection instead of Drs. Marks, Bantley
and Rogers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Why viii Parents be so Foolish ?

AsHTARULA, Ohio, May "a house oc-
cupied by Portuguese family named
Silvey burned this morning. The parents
had gone out, leaving three small chill
dren in the house. One boy of three was
burned TO death, and two others were so
badly in ured they will die.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Caused by a Lamp Explosion.

R1vER FALLS, Mag 2.-The house osned
by Joseph Stephens, and occupied by f.
L. CoIgrove, was destroyed By fire. Loss
on house, $1,000; insurance, 800. But
little of the household effects were saved.
The fire was caused by lamp explosion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
Bishop. the Mind Reader, Again Married.

ST.. PAUL, May 2. -Washirgton Irving
Bishop, the mind reader, was married
again this afternoon to Mabel Clifford
Taber-Bishop. This action was taken
to put at rest all doubts which
might be raised as to the legality of his
previous California marriage on account
of tbs granting of the divorce to his first
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-05-09
A st. Louis Blaze.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May About one-half
of the extensive soap and candle factory
of Shaefer Bros, & Powell, at Barton and
Kosciusko Streets, were destroyed by fire
between and 3 O'Clock this morning
Loss from $75,O coo TO 100000. Insured