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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11

then opposed Fenianism and secret soci-
ettee. Irish Americans objected to the
scheme, holding that it would give the
politicians too much power. Witness had
converted many pationalists TO mis- views.
Atty. Gen. Webster read resolutions
demanding the overthrow of British
domination and the establishment of an
Irish republic. Mr.. Davitt admitted thst
he was present at the meeting IL Ameri-
ca when the resolutions were adopted.
He stated that he did not dissent. He
said: Il am a republican by principle"
The resolutions were cabled to Mr.. Par
nell, but never reached him. Witness
had never discussed them with Mr.. Par
nell. Mr.. Davitt said: "Mr. Parnel and
1 differ, because Mr.. Parnell is opposed
to complete eparation, but if he got his
measure through, would support it. If
he was successful the demand for separa-
ton would eventually die"
LONDON, July 5.-Davitt opened his own
case before the Parnell commission to-
day. Loudon, an ex-member of the house
of commons, testified that periodic
famine occurred in county Mayo, owing
to the rack rents. The witness asserted
that in founding the Mayo branch of the
league it never went further to f0ment
crime. The murders of Hymen, Hudd
and Kavanaugh were the work of Herds
league: part of whose policy was to shoot
land leaguers. Herds league was
in the pay Of the police and was
organized by Whelan who
lost his life in consequence. Presiding
Justice Harmon questioned the witness
who persisted the police had melted the
outrages perpetrated by Herds league.
Witness said he did not inform the
authorities because he would put himself
on a level with the informer. He had
frequently denounced Herds league
publicly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
Piled THEIR VOCATION.

Thieves Make a Haul at Chippewa Falls
POstOffice Robbed.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Jnly 5.-During the
celebration yesterday a great many OF
our citizens we're the victims of gang OF
robbers and pickpockets, over twenty
people losing their purses and money.
One house was broken into and two gold
watches stolen. The authorities are on
the track and will probably catoh the
thieves.
thieves broke into the postoffice at
about II O'Clock last night, and rified the
banks mail boxes, carrying off drafts of
exchange, etc. Mr.. Martin, the post
master, notified the banks at once, and it
is very likely some of the gang will be
bagged in trying to negotiate the collat-
arQi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
AYICTORY FOR THE UNION.
Secretary Window Decides that the Law Pro-
hibits the Use of Steam Presses.

Secretary Window Decides that the Law Pro-
hibits the Use of Steam Presses
WASHINGTON, July S-Secretary Win
dom has decided that the recent act of
congress concerning steam plate printing
presses for the bureae of engraving and
printing is intended to be prohibitory of
the use of all steam presses. Under this
ruling the Milligan presses now used by
the bureau will have to be dispensed with.
There are eighteen Milligan
and one Homer Lee steam presses in
use there. The secretary's decision is a
clear victory for the labor unions who
have been fighting for the introduction
of hand presses. They were successful
in their efforts in this direction when the
act of congress was passed, but the
language of the bill was such that ques-
ton arose as to whether it was strictly
prohibitory. saand the matter was referred
to Secretary Window for decision. The
secretary has refused to sign any con-
tract with the MiIIigan company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
WISCONSIN IN BRIEF.

Prof. J. G. Adams, of Merrill, has beer
elected principal of the Jefferson schools.
The Washburn Water Works Company
has been incorporated with a capital
stock of 100000.
E. Vanetta's store at Chippewa Falls
was destroyed by fire. The family es-
capped in their night clothes.
By the accidental discharge of pistol
at Mcmillan, Dan Maxwell was wounded
in the arm. The injury is not serious.
Prof. L. G. Clark, of Sparta, has been
elected superintendent of the Baraboo
High school in place of Prof. W. J. Brier,
who will teach in the River Falls Normal
School.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
DAVIPP ON THEsSpAND.
He Gives Some Sensational Testimony BefOr,
the Parnnn Commission

He Gives Some Sensational Testimony Before
the Parnell Commission.
LONDON, July S.-Mr. Davitt continued
his testimony before the Parnell COM
mission today. He stated that he would
not object to joining any movement to
secure the independence of Ireland if
such movement was backed by force
strong enough TO Justify the hope of its
success.
Mr.. Davitt said he did not approve of
the CIerkenwell explosion. he regretted
the attack upon the prison van in which
a brave policeman was killed, but ap-
plauded the men who made the attack
for trying to save their friends. While
in prison he concluded that move
ments by secret societies would do
no good, and wheH l was released he
held conference with the Irish Repub-
lican Brotherhood in Paris regarding
the advisability of an open movement.
Mott Harris, one of those with whom he
conferred, had given permission for his
name TO be diving ed, but at present the
witness colld not divulge IKE names of
the other irish Brotherhood leaders with
out their permission. Chief Justice
Hammer said Attorney General Webster
was entitled to press the question as TO
Whab OthSIS "SIC pISSShb, Due L COulu
wait until the end of the
examination TO do so. The
witness further said that be failed to
win the Irish Republican Brotherhood
leaders to approve of the adoption of an
open movement, with the exception of
Harris. He intended to make the land
question stepping stone to the indie
pendence of Ireland treating the land
lords as an English garrison. The
Land Leagues programme, witness said,
had now become the programme of the
Tory governments. Laughter.
Mr.. Davitt refused to say whether or
not James O'Kelly, member of the house
of commons for the North division of
RoscommoH, had been engaged to dis
tribute firearms, and declared that he did
not know whether the trustees of
the skirmish fund-Dr. Carroll
and Messsrs. Breslin, Duby, Dewey,
Burke and Rossa-belonged to the Clan
na-Gael. There is hue and cry against
the Clan-na Gael in America for political
purposes. The witness declared that he
must be careful of what he said, but he
would say that they are all extreme ma
tionalists.
Mr.. Davitt said that many persons OBJ
posed his scheme on the ground that if
the people became tenant farmers they
might become lukewarm in the cause of
independence. A majority Of the people
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
THE CURRANS ARE FREE
The Slayers of Willis HaseItiue Acted
in Sell Defense.
The Jury ter Being Out Four Hours
Render a Verdict.
Thieves and PIckpOckets Get in Their
Work at Chippewa Falls.

WAUPAoA, Wis, July 3.-At 2:15 this
afternoon the jury in the case of John
and Henry Curran, charged with the
murder of w. w. AaseItine, of Stevens
Point come into court with verdict of
not guilty.
When the jury came in there was
gless rush In the court room and the
crowd held their breath, while the judge
asked if they had arrived at verdict.
The foreman nodded assent and handed
the verdict to Judge Webb. Declared of
supeIfuous phraseology, it read:
1--WE, the jury, find the defendants not
entity"
Almost Immediately the crowd arose
and John and Henry Curran were the re-
cipients of congratulations. The de-
PENDANTS shook hands with attorneys and
the jury and District Attorney Lamor-
eaux shook with Henry and John. The
Stevens Point people are wild with ex-
element.
Judge Webb began his charge to the
iury Immediately after the conclusion of
Col. Birds arguments, at a few minutes
after 10 O'Clock this morning. In com
mencing his charge he said certain legal
rules simple, easy TO understand, found
ed in the wisdom that comes of ex-
perience-are applicable to all
criminal trials. at is the duty
of those entrusted with the ad-
ministration of crimial law" he said,
Gin every case to recall, observe and ap-
ply such principles, whether the case in
hand shall be one involving the investi-
CATION of alleged crime of high degree
or low, whether he or they who shall be
charged with crime are of lofty station
or low. Prominent among such legal
rules as these: Every man is presumed
by the law to be innocent till
proven guilty, and that no
conviction for crime can be
lawfully had except upon proof sufficient,
upon the whole evidence given, to over
come sIoh legal presumption and affirm
atively establish the guilt of the accused
beyond q reasonable doubt"
Judge Webb discussed at length the law
of self defense, which is that threats IN
accompanied by an overt act, do not JUS
tify homicide. The fact that j ohm Currdn
admitted that he shot Haseltine with the
intent to take his life, made it necessary
in this case only TO determine whether
such killing Was done in self-defense.
Unless the Jury were satisfied from the
evidence that Henry Curran was aware of
a premediated design to take Hazeltine's
life, and was present and assisted in the
execution of that design, he must be &C
quilted. Direct evidence of the
existence of such design or conspiracy
was not necessary, but the jury might
draw their differences from any c1rcum
stances developed by the evidence tend
ing to show that such conspiracy did or
did not exist. Both of the defendants
Judge Webb said were competent wit
nesses. The legal aspects of the case,
were exhaustiyely treated in the charge
which occupied about thirty minutes in
delivery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
CHAMBERMAIDS STRIKE.

The Plankinton House at Milwaukee the
Scene the Trouble.
MILWAUKEE,, July Son Saturday
morning the manager Of the Plankin-
ton issued an order TO his help, that here
after they were to make their exit from
the rear entrance instead of
the front hall, as they were in the habit
of doing, the same as the guests. When
this was heard the chambermaids grew
indignant, and the more they thought
over the dire insult to their dignity, they
waxed warmer, which eliminated in
thirteen leaving. Many afterward asked
to be taken back but their request was
refused.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
The Currans VIII Leave Wisconsin.

The Oshkosh Northwestern says that
John and Henry Curran are worth about
S125.000; that they paid Chas. W. Felker
$4,000 for his services, Judge Cate 81, 500,
and their other attorneys about 81, 500,
making 1000 in all. 1t also says that
Judge Cate and Matthew Waldleigh are
no longer on good terms, notwithstand
ing that son of Judge Cate married a
daughter of Mr.. Wadleigh, and conse-
quentiy sister of Mrs. Haseltine, the
wife OF the murdered lawyer. The same
paper says it is reported that the Currans
will remove to Beverly, Ia, where they
have farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
A Village Swept AWAY.

WATERFOWL, s. D., July 8.-Kronsberg,
a small village two miles east of here, was
visited by wind storm, yesterday, and
every house in the village more or less
injured and several totally destroyed.
Joseph Maxellbaum sustained severe in
juries and reported to have been killed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
LEGETIME'S DIFFICULTY.

his Friends are Leaving Him and His Soldiers
DESERVING.
NEW YORK, July 6.-1he steamer Geo.
w. Clyde, which arrived today from st.
Marc, reports that L egitime's best friends
have left him. He is at loggerheads with
the French minister. His soldiers
are leaving him every day. The only
thing left him is his men of war. Jeremie,
Aux Cages and Jacmel have revolted
against Legitlme. He was
obliged to send his war ships
to-quell the instructions at these ports
temporarily. The sanitary condition of
those ports is of the very worst kind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
Beggs Wants to SmellFresh Air.

CHICAGO, July S-Attorneys for John
F. Beggs this morning presented in
Judge Tuley's court an amended petition
on behalf of Mr.. Beggs, the lawyer, in
dicte9 for com piioity ID the murder of
DR.. Cronin, asking that he be admitted
to bail. petition similar in ali respects
except that it asked for the absolute re-
lease of Beggs, instead of his admission
to bail, was presented on Saturday and
denied. Judge Tuley postponed hearing
arguments on the petition until 10 O'Clock
tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
a Millionaire Drowned.

CHICAGO, July 8.-Herbert A. Pearson
millionaire member of the Calumet
club, was drowned while in bathing in
the lake off the foot of Thirty-frst street
at 10 O'Clock last night. Mr.. Pearson
was about IS yeass of age and came to
this city year ago from Bonanza City,
Custer county Idaho, where he was an
extensive mine owner. He was a cousin
of Mrs. Geo. M. Pullman and was we'll
known in society and club circles of this
city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
Died From the Effects of Gas.

DIES MONIES, July Ga. D. Taylor, a
tall, light complexioned man, with freck-
led face, aged about so, died at the col
lege hospital this afternoon. He was pos
sessed of considerable property, which
was in litigation, and is supposed 70 have
relatives some where in Illinois, Missouri
and other states, but their address is not
known. He died from the effects of es-
Gaping gas at the hotel in this city in
March
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
: Officers of the Trunk Line.

New YORK, July 8.-The vice presi-
dents of the trunk line association met
today and elected Vice President I'll. j.
Hayden, of New York, central chairman
of the executive CON mittee. This makes
Hayden acting commissioner in Mr..
Fink's absence. G. w. Bullen was made
acting freight commissioner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
LYNGHING TOO GOOD FOR THEM.
A Woman in South Carolina Assaulted by Six
Negroes.

BIsHoPvILLE, S. c., July 5.-Three miles
from here on Monday young white wife
named Mrs. Daniels, was criminally as
saulted by six negroes, led by Ned Viii
liams. The husband was beaten and
driven away and the victim was in the
hands of the negroes all day Monday and
Monday night. She was concealed end
the white people first heard of the
affairs today. Five negroes have been
caught. The town is in fever of ex.
citement, and knots of men both white
and colored are seen all about to wn dis
oussing the question, and large guard
is placed over the prisoners to pre-
ent any possibility of their being lynched
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
The Convention Takes a Recess.

BISMARCK, OAK, July 8.0The conven-
ton met today but did nothing except
to adopt rulea and listen to speech on
woman suffrage from DR.. Blackwell, of
Boston. An adjournment was taken till
Thursday to give the president an oppor-
tnnity TO make up the committees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
Shot for Whisky.

EvERsoN, Pal, July 5.-Robert Hill was
fatally shot in the abdomen by Swede
named johnson in the bar-room of the
Hotel Kramer. johnson shot at the bar
keeper because he refused him drink
and the bullet struck Hill, who was an
inoffedsive spectator. The Swede is IN
dor arrest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
For the Ordnance Department.

WASHINGTON, July THE secretary of
war has authorized the erection of one
brick store-house for the use of the ord
nance department at Omaha, Neb., at
cost of $10,150 and an expenditure of
$4,000 for Sewer system at Fort d. A.
RusseI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
Died Alone.

COLUMBUS, Wis, July 6.-Yesterday
Gottield Schuenemann, farm hand
living in the town of Ham pden, was found
dead upon lounge in the house of the
farm. A coroner's jury attributed death
to consumption, 90 testified to by DR..
Davies after post mortem examin alton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
Strikers i'm Vienna.

VIENNA, Jnly 8.-Four thousand weav-
ers at Jaegernsdorf have struck work.
An official proclamation has been Issued
warning the strikers against committing
excesses
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
DISPATCHES OF YESTERDAY

The village of Ubberdorf on Wesser
Perez, Germany, has been destroyed by
fire and the loss is enormous.
Mrs. Adams, wife of President Adams,
of the Cornell university, died at Ithica,
n. Y. Her body will be taken to Ann
Arbor, Mich, for burirl.
An Investigation has been make into
the charges made by Germany that the
B ritish consul assisted Mataafa at Apia,
and the consul has been exonerated from
all charges.
Egyptian troops encountered the Der
wishes near Arquin and many of the
latter were killed or captured. So far
900 have been killed and nearly 700 cap
tured or deserted.
Admiral Krantz, minister of marine
and the colonies, has threatened to re-
sign unless the chamber of Deputies at
Paris give him an extra credit for the
navy of 60,000,000 francs.
The press of the City of Mexico and
other cities, are making fierce attacks
upon the scheme TO set5le negro emf
grants from the United States in Mexico.
Several journalists have been arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
Two Amendments.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-James p. Early
agent of the general land Office. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
The Queens Donation.
recently.

LONDON, July 8.-The queen has do
mated $50 to the sufferers by the rail-
road accident dear Armaugh, Ireland,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
Heat in the Northwest.

ST.. PAUL, July 6.-The weather today in
the Northwest was sweltering, of suffo
eating nature. In this city there were
hot winds pretty much ali day. The sig
nal service reporting 81 degrees in the
shade while other thermometers
registered over one hundred.
The hottest place heard from was Huron,
Dakota, where the thermometer register
ed LOG. Ft. Suliy reported 104 in the
shade and other places little bit lower
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11
GOULD SEE NOTHING.


to see the fight the crowd was in no tenn
per to tolerate any obstruction to their
view. The general aspect of the crowd
was
ANYTHING BUT TOUGH.
The hoodlum element was largely out
numbered by an eminently res pectable
crowd. Professional men, merchants,
and bankers, some from New Orleans,
and others from neighboring states,
were present TO a preponderating de-
gree. Many of the SPECTATORS
came from points as far distant as San
Francisco on the west and Boston and
New York on the east. It was 8 O'Clock
before the train of so men made its ap-
pearance. and five minutes later the am
phitheatre was packed with a mass of
eager and perspiring humanity, some
thing like 5000 in nunper.
Kllrain was the first of the gladiators
to put in an appearance. He was accom-
panied by Charley Mitchell. They we're
both received with applause and cheers.
kilrain's appearance
DIsMAYED HIS HACKERS.
He was unshaven and looked haggard,
worn and weak. In short, he looked
scared. He was white under the gills and
behaved like man being led to execu-
ton. He was not stripped but wore a
striped shirt and striped pants. He
afterward disrobed in the ring. Soon
after Sullivan came accompanied by the
ever vigilant MuldooH. Sullivan wore
an ulster Or sweater" as it is called, ex-
tending from his neck almost TO his
ankles. His appearance was the signal
for
TORNADO OF APPLAUSE
and cheers of demonstration but not With
out its depressing effect in the Kilrain
corner. Both principals were led to
seats in the corners, diagonally opposite
each other, and were surrounded by
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-11

he HAD BEEN DRUGGKD.
He did not have the strength of cat;
be could stand any amount of punish
ment, but could not iniiot any, and he
could see his blows were not hurting Sui
Ivan.
When the train reached the station
carriages were procured for Kilrain and
party and they were driven up town.
Kilrain was conducted to the Russian
bath, and after being subj ected thereto he
repaired to his quarters at the Athletic
club and retired 20 rest.
THEIR OPINIONS.
John l.. Sullivan who was seen i'm
mediately after being conveyed to his
special car and said, among other things
that he would never enter the ring
again under any considera-
ton. h had done his share
of smuggling during his rather brief ca
reer IN the istic arena and he wanted no
more of it. He certainly did not intend
TO fight the California negro for the sim
pie reason that he considered il entirely
too degrading for a white man to place |
himself on an equality with a negro.
His reference to Kilrain and his fight |
ing qualifications were of a most pleas |
ant character, concluding with the remark |
that he (Sallivan) had got more effec- |
tive humping in his contest with |
Kilrain than ever in his life before. Ow-
ing to the disIocation of the knuckle on |
the first finger of the left hand, which
occurred in the seventh round, he was |
com PEELED to make the remainder of the |
fight almost single handed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-09-26
HARVEST EXCURSIONS

On Aug. 9Th and goth, Sept. 10Th
and gath, and Oct. 8th, 1889, land
excursion tickets will be sold 10
many points in Minnesota, Iowa and
Dakota on the c. NJ. IL St. z. Ry.;
Montana on the Nor. Pacific Ry.;
Minnesota, Dakota and Montana on
the St. p. NJ. & NJ. Ry. to all points
in Nebraska, Kansas and Eastern
Colorado west Of the Missouri river;
to all points in Arkansas, Texas, In
dian Ter, New Mexico, Arizona,
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho
and Montana. Final mit on these
tickets thirty days. Rate for round
trip will be one first class one way
fare. t-octSth
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-09-26
An Occasion for Tears.

IL was the tender, witching twiliy,
hour, just the time when the sor51
side of man is held In allowance IA
the tender impulses make themselys,
felt. In poor, stunted city sbai.
tree which was bravely struggling In
an existence amid the most discourse.
ing surroundings mocking bird b33
alighted and was pouring forth r.
soul in song. Everyone paused IA
listen, and as the ripping notes wens5
forth into the soft summer air faces
which but IA moment before had been
hard and eareworn became tender and
thoughtful as memories of a long for.
gotten childhood, of green fields, and
dewy lanes were recalled TO mind.
There is something inexpressbly
touching in that melody" said a pori.
ly merchant to his companion. as be
himself wiped a suspicious moisture
from his eyes. II do not wonder yoq
are moved to tears"
"Dey vas not tears of Grief, mine
friendt,' was the answer. Il va,
yoost yeepin tears Of choy 70 t.nk vat
pudiful musics | vas getlin mitou.
having to put up a cent. '-Ierre Haaa
LTUresS.