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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
SLAUGHTER IN THE SOUTH.
Report That Four Negroes Were Killed by
the Whites.

A Report That Four Negroes Were Killed by
the Whites.
WAHALAK, Miss.-It is reported here
that three bands of five meE each who
have been bunting in the noun tains for
the negroes concerned in the recent mas
sacre here have killed four of them, nam
ed Cheatham, Wilder, Maury and Stennis.
Cheatham was shot in his own yard while
begging for his life. injury in his cot
tage while conversiDg with the v1g1
lantes, and Wilder, who was union SOL
der and fought with Grant at Vicksburg,
on the road to Wahalak. Wllders body
was buried in shallow hole, and stones
were piled on it. Stennis was found hid
ing in an abandoned house, where he had
been nearly two weeks. He tried to de-
fend himself with an ak, and was shot
three times before he fell. Merchants in
this county are protesting against these
crimes, and have urged the sheriff to put
a stop TO them, especially as it is believed
the trouble is simply local affair, grow
ing out of the general bad feeling against
the negroes, many of whom own farms of
their own.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
A Dio in the Ribs

Ii on the right side and lower part Of the
diaphragm, though playfully meant and deliv-
cred, Is calculated to evoke profanity from a
chappy whose liver is out of order. When that
region is sore and congested, pokes seem fendish.
Look at mans countenance ere you prod him
under the ribs If his skin and eyeballs have a
sallow tlnge, you may inter also that his tongue
is furred, his breath apt to be sour, that he has
pains not only beneath his ribs, but also under
the right shoulder-bIade. Also that his bowels
are irregular and his gestion impaired. Instead
OF making a iocose demonstration on his ribs,
recommend him 10 take, and steadily persist in
taking. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the finest
ambitious and Alternative medicine extant. In
comparable is it, also, for dyspepsia, rheuma-
tisTn, nervousness kidney trouble, and fever and
ague.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

THE Missouri alliance, strong body of
citizens, has drawn up an iron clad liquor
law, which will be forced through the
next Legislature if it be a possible thing.
Among other things it fixes retail license
fees for st. Louis at So 600, and elsewhere
at from $1,000 to $4,000, according to the
size of the place. It's provisions are of
the most stringent order, and the tenn
perance sentiment in the state at large
seems strong enough to be correctly re
fected in this measure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
CONGRESSMAN.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9.

SENATE.-Tne senate non -concurred
in the house amendments on the
Nicaragua canal bill, and a confer
ence was ordered. Consideration of the
tariff bill was then resumed, the pending
q uestion being on Sen. Vance's amend
ment that the dut, on no article in
schedule j., flax, hemp and jute), shall
exceed so per cent. advalorem. The
amendment was rejected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
GRAND RAPIDS,
WISCONSIN.

The Navajo Indians of Arizona are
cry successful in raising stock. Accord
ing to the figures of the reservation
agent, they own 245,OOO horses and pom
les, 300 mules, $500 cattle, 100000 goats
and 500 burros. The wool clipped for
the year amounted to 1 100000 pounds,
and they also sold 100000 sheep pelts and
100000 goat skins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

The Railway Age takes somewhat
gloomy view of the future of the interests
to which it is devoted. The sale at auc-
tion of 423 roads, representing % per
cent. of the t0tai mileage of the country,
to satisfy creditors, in the past thirteen
years, is pretty good evidence that the
profits of railroading have been constant
ly dwindling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

A TRIAL trip has been made by the new
ynamite cruiser yesuvious, in accord
ance with the request of Secretary Whit
ney and the naval board. The second
test showed clearly enough that the high
speed attained on her first trip was a
genuine test of this direction. In spite
of heavy sea and shoal water, something
over the twenty knots required by the
contract was made in two separate runs.
During the second one of the air pump
levers broke, and the last half knot was
made with a single engine. Such an &C
eident, however, is of slight importance
although another trial is to be given
after the repairs are finished. But it is
already pretty clear that the Vesuvious is
a remarkably fast boat, and one that
promises to be in every way a valuable
addition to our navy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

The house has finally passed the bill in
cor porating the Nicaragua canal COM
pany. The general drift of debate be
fore the holiday recess showed that a
change had CONS over the spirit of the
house upon this questi on. Some of the
amendments incorporated in the bill as
it came from the senate were opposed by
the men who stood behind this great
scheme. The provisions requiring the
board of directors to be citizens OF the
United Stated or citizens of Nicaragua
and the majority of citizsns of the
United States, may prevent the placing
of the stock in Europe, but the require
ment is upon the side of safety, and
taken in connection with the proviso
that the company shall make an annual
report of its affairs TO the secretary of the
interior, it amounts to moral support
of the enterprise which promises to
revolutionlze our coast trade and our
commerce with South America. The
for the debts of the company: fixes the
capital stock at $780, 100000 with power
to double the amount upon the vote of
thirds of the stock company; re-
quires all stock to be paid for in money,
and prohibits the company from &C
oeptiDg any more concessions from
Nicaragua affecting the rights of Ameri-
can citizens or of the United States with
OF the consent of the governmen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

AN idea of the density of London fogs
can be had from the following, taken
from the Pail Mall Gazette: Thursday e
fog was simply horrible in patches. AT
Queens road, Bayswater, at $50, had
to hire a boy with lantern TO find me a
hanson which was buried in fog in the
middle of the roadway. My cabby had
to walk, leading his horse with his lamp
in his hand, close to the curhstone almost
as far as the Marble Arch. Even then he
often got on the pavement. The sound
of the voices of those lost in the fog, the
ghostly glare of the hanson lamps, which
seemed strangely far apart, and the far
away simmer of the gas lamp made the
frosty fog of last night thing to dream
of, not to tell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

The unpleasantness that has sprung up
between Sir r. D. Morrier, the British
amb assador at st. Petersburg, and Count
Herbert Bismarck, grows out of charges
made by the Cologne Gazette to the effect
shat when Morrier was charge d'affairs at
Darmstadt in 1870 he kept Marshal Ba-
zaine informed of the movements of the
German troops. Morrier secured on
LIST written denial of this charge from
the French marshal and now he asks
Count Bismarck 10 cause his denials to
be published in Germany. Young Bis
marck replies in a manner to lead one TO
infer that he believes the Cologne
Gazette's Indictment. He regrets that
neither the contents nor tone of Morriers
letter enables him to comply "with its
astonishing demands" Upon the re-
ceipt of this frigid reply the English
man gave the correspondence to the
Nress
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

In Venezuela all manner of makeshifts
have been resorted to for supplying q
Circulating medium" In Guanta, for
example, the people have absolutely no
money, and when they wish to puschase
few necessaries they steal cocoanuts by
"the dark of the moon" and hand them
over to the traders in exchange for the
supplies they require. L his free-and-
easy custom became SO universal and
alarming that in order to protect the few
who raise the fruit the AIcaldi of the dis
trict of Guanta was obliged to issue de-
cree which probably has not a parallel in
financial circles. He lately prohibited
the use of cocoanuts as money and threat
ened with candign punishment ali traders
who may receive them as such.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
eff your Lordship pleases," said James,

eff your Lordship pleases," said James,
and sat down.
''Mr. Short" said the Judge, clearing
his throat, 81 do not often speak in such a
sense, but l do feel called upon to cempli-
ment you upon the way in which YOU
have, single-handed, conducted this case
in some ways one of the strangest and
most important that has ever come before
me-having for your opponents so formid-
able an array Of learned gentlemen. The
performance would have been creditable to
anybody of greater experience and longer
years: as it is, l believe it to be unpre-
cedenJed."
James turned color, bowed, and sat
down, knowing that he was a made man,
aud unau 10 wouIu DE mis- own fault If his
future career at the bar was not now one
OF almost unexampled prosperity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

New York's licensed saloons number
z ,195.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29


What company shows the largest ratio
of assets to liabilities in this Slater Proyi-
dent Savings.
What company shows the largest average
| policies? Provident Savings.
What company shows the smallest losses!
Provident Savings.
What does this demonstrate? That tho
average man can carry his productive
ability or protect his family from want ana
restitution by insuring in this company.
What is the object Of life insurance. 10
cover the productive ability OF man ana TO
create an instantaneous provision 1or MS
family in case Of death.
Can this be accomplished in any other
way? No.
Does a life-insurance policy upon mans
life add TO his credit Yes.
Does il prolong life? Yes:
Docs it produce forethought and conside-
ration, thereby creating desire to accu-
mulatel Yes.
Who Invested life insurance from bank
ing or speculation featuresI Hon. Shep-
pard Romans, president of the Proyident
Savings. ..,.
Who placed pure life insurance within
the reach of men in moderate circuin-
stances! Proyidcnt Savings.
WHO'S the most distinguished insurance
man living TODAY? Sheppard Romans,
president of the Provident Savings.
Who is the author of the American expe-
rience table? Hon. Sheppard Romans,
president of the Provident Savings.
Which is tho most reliable table upon
which life insurance is basedI The Amerl-
can experience table.
Who is president of the actuarial So
ciety of America! Hon. Sheppard 10
mans.
What company shows the lowest ex-
pense and death account? Proyident Sa-
wings.
What company shows the lowest average
price per thousand? provident Savings.
Does a man stand better in his commu-
nitv bv protecting his wife and little ones
from want and hunger? Yes.
What per cent. of men in the world
succeed financially in life Five per
cent.
What docs this demonstrate? That
% per cent. cannot afford to live without
insurance.
Can this IS per cent. sustain n policy in
the Proyident Savings? Yes, without a
doubt.
For further points and information, or
agency contracts, call on J. >. JOKES,
Manager for Virginia and the Carolinas.
Room 6, Shafer building, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29
FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Let's give you a few of our reasons
why your interest will DO best served 10y
buying your Fall Clothing here-FROM
Us. In the first piece we handle only
makes OF merit-clothes that You'll like
moro and more as tho days roll by
clothes that'll keep their shape. wear
well, and .ook well longer than any
clothes that find their way to Richmond.
Secondly-but equally as important to
you, inasmuch as We mark our goods at
tho lowest prices when they first come
in-so low, in fact, that We can't afford
to cut our prices when the seasons over.
1t is only fair to assume that We give
better value in style and cloth for given
amount than those who fix their present
prices on basis that will admit Of great
slaughter or cut-in-two price sales
after you've been served.
Your memory must be bad, indeed, if
you fail to remember having seen suits
sold elsewhere from SO to $50 AT THE
BEGINNING OF A SEASON and cold
at Sl3. 73-or some such price-LATER
ON. Is it reasonable to suppose that
those who do that kind Of business can
afford to sell as low as we do NOW?
We've never carried such a stock as we
can show you now. We have positively
never shown such absolutely perfect gar
ments as we've produced this season.
Ours is a progressive business-and our
place is at the head of the procession.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29
THE MAYO BRIDGE COMPANY.
| Charter of Incorporation Granted by
Judge WellfOrd.

Judge Wexford, of the City Circuit
Court, yesterday granted a charter TO the
MAYO Bridge and Improvement Com
pany," which Is formed for these pur-
poses:
To acquire by purchase the toll bridge
and appurtenances between the cities Of
Richmond and Manchester across James
river known as "Mayo's Bridge" together
with the franchises thereof and the islands
in James river and to operate said bridge
as a toll-bridge.
To purchase, erect, and maintain other
bridges over said river or elsewhere.
TO purchase real estate and improve the
same and TO construct and maintain steam,
electrical, and horse-railroads: to erect
mills, factories, and machinery thereon to
be run by steam, electrical. or other pow
er; and to erect and conduct plants and
appliances of any character necessary and
proper TO produce and TO furnish such
power both for the use of the company and
for hire thereof to others; to erect
plants TO furnish gas or electric light, &c.
The capital stock is TO be not less than
$50, 900 nor more than Sl,000000, divided
into shares of 800 each. The amount of
real estate TO be held shall not exceed 800
acres in each of the cities of Richmond
and Manchester, and 10000 acres in any OF
the counties of the State of Virginia.
The officers are Ware Il. Cav, of Bos-
ton, president j. Thompson Brown, Of
this city. secretary and treasurer. Dlrec-
tors: The above and William 5. Dashiell,
of Richmond, and George A. Smith and
George n. Ball. of Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29
POLICE COURT GLEANINcs.
Some of the Cases Before Justice Crutch-
field Yesterday.

In the Police Court Yesterday morning
| John Henderson alas George Williams
(colored) was charged with breaking and
entering the stOrehouse Of b. ID. Chalkley
in the nighttime and stealing one lot Of
hides. At the request Of Sergeant Tomlin-
son, who has been workingup the robbery,
the case was continued until October ID III
order that additional witnesses might be
summoned.
George Banks (coloreO, charged with
stealing one pair Of pants ana watch and
| chain worth $3.50. the property of B. f..
Johnson, was sent 10 Jail for ninety days.
Joseph Davis (colored), vagrancy. Sent
TO the city almshouse.
J. I. Moore. trespassing on the premises
of VI. j. Moore and cursing and using
abusive language to her. Fined IS and
costs.
Ellis Robinson (coloreD assaulting and
beating Elizabeth Starke on the street.
Continued until Monday.
James Hickman (colOred), assaulting,
cursing, and abusing II. c. Hewlett IN the
street Fined IS and costs.
Andrew Davis (colored), peddling old
junk on the street without license. Fined
$40 and costs.
Marshall Lewis (colored). assaulting
striking, and wounding Benjamin Hardin
with some sharp instruments Continued
until October Sth in the absence of Hardin,
who seems to have disappeared since his
recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29
Registration and Transfers

The headquarters of the City Democratic
Committee over the State Bank, No. 1903
Main street. are open for the purpose Of
furnishing our people with information
and aid concerning registration and trans
fera.
Our voters will find it greatly to their
advantage TO avail themselves OF the help
of the headquarters officials.
There are many new voters who should
have their names entered upon the lists as
soon as possible.
Hundreds of persons have changed their
places of residence since they last voted
and in nearly every instance a transfer is
needed.
Not n few who think their names are
properly registered will find that the con-
trary is the fact If they wait until the day
OF election 10 seek information.
All such should consult headquarters
officials. who will save them time, trouble,
and vexation.
Most of these matters can be attended
to nolo, and they can be better done than
in the hurry and rush of later period.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29
Mr.. tiARFELD'S TROUBLE.
The Case reported Dismissed by the New
York Authorities.


Captain Charles II. Epps was acting
Chief of Police yesterday, MAJOR Poe
being in New York in connection with The
Harfeld bigamy case.
Captain Epps received in the mail adj
dressed to the Chief letter from Inspector
Bvrnes. of Now York, enclosing copy Of
n bench-warrant issued against Harteld
and founded on an indictment IN the
Court Of General Sessions Of tho Peace OF
the county Of New York.
Mr.. Byrnes said Detectiye-Sergcant
Charles Heidelberg would at once come 20
Richmond with requisition for Harfeld.
and asked that our Chief have accused held
here until the arrival Of that officer.
The letter was evidently written before
Inspector Byrnes received Major POe's
telegram announcing that Harfeld had con-
sented to come on to New York under GUS
tody Of the Major.
THE CHARGE AGAINST TIE PRIsONER.
The New York correspondent Of this
paper sent the following special last
night:
Harfeld is n prisoner at police head
quarters. He was indicted after three wit
nesses testified to his recent marriage to
Miss Sarah Marks. of No. 2l6 east Broad
way. having previously been married 70
Julia Harlem, of this city. Harteld lett
her after a honeymoon of five months.
Harfeld admits the first marriage, but de-
MES that he was welded To Miss Marks,
ALLEGING that the ceremony celebrated here
q few weeks ago was the engagement, q
custom among the sect to which ne be-
longs. He declares that his intended
bride is familiar with his previous i'll
starred marriage and expresses a willing
ness to wait until he can secure legal
separation. Harfeld will be taken TO the
District Attorneys Office on Monday
Should he escape from the criminal charge
the next step will be bis arrest for aban-
doning his wife. and unless he gives sat
isfactOry bond for her support he will be
transferred from the Tombs to Ludlow
Street jail.
II was tho discarded wife who put In
sDector Byrnes on Harfeld's trail and De-
tective-Sorgeant Heidelberg traced him TO
his pawnshop III Richmond.
1t is said Miss Marks emphatically de-
MES that they are married.
REPORTED DISMISSED.
The following. received here YESTERDAY
afternoon bv q brother of the accused, con-
hicts with the above:
New YORK, September %, 1889.
Rec. Dr.. Lo'ds HaJld, POI Mayo street, Rich
moHd, Va:
Case heard and dismissed. VIII be home
,, Tuesday, positively. Regards.
DAVID AND GooDMAS.
The latter is a brother Of David Harfcld
and accompanied him to New York, as did
Miss Marks.
Nh Harfeld has been living in Richmond,
according TO his statement, about nine
years. He Is said TO be Of Russian parent
| age, but was born IN England thirty-three
| years ago and is diamOnd-cutter by trade,
| but left that business because Of defective
! eyesight. His occupation here has been
that of pawnbroker, and his shop is at
No. 107 north Seventeenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29
Promptness Always Appreciated.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Sept. 26, 1889.
Mr. ". b. Lightfoot, Special agent Mdnhat-
tan Life-InSiWance Company Of Aelo York,
915 Main St''cet, Richmond, "a:
Dear Sir,-The draft for $1,000 on New
York was received on the 23d instant
through your agent. Mr.. George E. Cole,
in payment of claim under policy No.
2,5l3, ana the same deposited in bank to
my credit. Igreatly the prompt
manner in which you attended to this mat
in paving the claim. The conduct OF your
company confirms my opinion that it is not
only one Of the strongest and fairest. but
one of the most conservative and square
dealing companies in the country.
Yours very truly.
HORACE I. CRIsMoND.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29

DEPUBLICAN LEAGUE OF RICH
II MoND. VA. No. SOi EAST BROAD STREET,
RIcHNOND Va, September %, 1854 Tho men,
beers OF this League are requested 20 DO present
AT the regular meeting 20 DO held 10 their nall
TO-MORROW EVENING al ) O'Clock sharp.
Business Of importance concerning every mem
Der o. tho League.
By order OF the League at their last meeting.
GEORGE W. DUBSBEkRY. JR..
Sc 29-lts Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29
BiiIousness, bile. boils, and tho blues can be
cured by taking simmons Liver Regulator.

Thousands Of my southern friends know whs.
n sufferer from catarrh have been. Six months
ego by the advice OF my physician gave up the
pas,orate. ] have used two bottles OF kings
Royal Germeteur," and while cannot say that
am completely cured, do Affirm that it has so far
retired me. | experience no pain or discomfort
feel IL 20 DO my duty 20 say. also. that tho et-
fects Of this remedy upon my wife have been
oven more signal and wonderful She has been
almost lifelong inra'id from nervous headache.
nsuralgia, and Theumatism. In a period Of thirty
years she has scarcely had days exemption
from pain. She has been using "Germetuer
abouttwo months. more complete ranstorma-
ton have noger witnessed. Every symptom OF
disease has disappeared. She appears 70 be
t,rsnty years younger, and Is as happy and play
full as a child.
We have persuaded many Of our AFFLICTED
friends to take this medicine. and tho testimony
OF all Of them Is that IL IS a GREAT REMEDY.
J. b. HAWTHORNE
T,,iy 1850
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-29
THE Boston,
Clothing, Hats, and Furnishings,
1909 MAIN STREET.
OPPOSITE POsT-OFFICE
SCH WARZSCHIL D s. CO.
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS WANTED-CHURCH

EJkOHOSAlIO WA NlED-NnO hCl
4 BUILDING.-The Building Committee for
the erection Of a new First Presbyterian church
In Greensboro. " C.. will receive scaled pro-
posals for the construction OF said building,
Including everything as whole; among oihsr
things mason work, carpenter WORK. furnace
work gas-htting, glass, iron. cCiiing, yentilstng
apparatus. and painting and each q the above
separately. or any two or moro OF them TO-
gether according 10 the plans, specifications
and details, which can be seen aud examined az
the store OF : :. Brown. Esq. in this city.
The seating capacity OF the auditorium 10 be
I'VE hundred. and Of the sunday school room
attached three hundred. with pariOr and ill.,
fant-class room adjoining.
Work 10 commence between November ].
1889. aud March !, 1890, and 70 be finished Tor
occupancy within six months after work COM
mences.
Proposals must be fled with the undersigned
at or before 10 o'clock A. NJ. OCTOBER IS, I.s9,
at which time. 10 the Chamber Of Commerce.
thcy will DO opened.
The committee reserve the right 70 reject any
or all bids.
/. b. Walk & Son. Of Brooklyn. y. Y. archi-
tects A. 81. SCALES, Chairman
80 2s-ft Greens Doro', y. c.