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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Several Prominent People Injured.

WAUsAU, Dec. 2.-Ye Yesterday afternoon
while coming home from the burial of Hon
c. F. Crosby, one of James Eddy's teams
ran away. There were eight men in the
rig and all were thrown out excepting
W. Kickbusch and John Schneider Two
carriages were ran into and upset. Mrs.
Terry Laughlin, who was in one, was
seriously hurt and may not recover. The
street was full of conveyances and it re-
quired a great effort to prevent general
stampede.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05

Coming down to the contsntion of the de-
tense that the blood in the cottage was not
human, the states attorney said the evil
dence all tended to show it was human
blood. Why was the floor painted If it
was not? He would not take up the time
of the jury to argue that it was anything
else than tho blood of DIR. Cronin.
If you want to write history of the case,
said he, you want to write: Il contract for
medical service of DIR. Cronin Patrick
O'Sulllvan. Il contract for cottage =
Martin Burke Il contract for horse and
buggy for my friend Daniel Coughlin.
Draw your line now and write: committee
of three, and write again: Il contract
for your Fitzpatrick O'Sullivan. Il
contract for horse and buggy to drive you
to death Daniel Coughlin Il rent cot
tage In which to strike out your life" -
Martin Burke. Write again: Committee
reports to senior guardian alone John
F. Beggs.
In closing the states attorney said. when
you come to consider the verdict think of
that man (Cronin) in the cottage, and
when you think of him there may then
reverberate through your ears the death
cries of this man who In his last moments
called upon his God and his Jesus Think
of these men who without even
giving him time to pronounce
the other trinity name, felled him to the
floor, with their death blows. Think of
all this, and in the end there will such a
verdict as when his honor pronounces
Judgment upon it that he having his heart
and eye to God may say: May the Lord
have mercy on your soul =
in0Op w mo thpr1 bpcral1 an a1draSS on
the behalf of the defense Commencing
with Coughlin defense he referred to the
vast amount of evidence produced in
the case all of it cireumstan-
tial and explained the different
light in which such evidence must be con-
sidered from that accorded to the direct
evidence. He dwelt upon the necessity
that the jurors should put aside their nat
ural preiudices against these men ON ac-
count of their nationality and religion
and remember that it was natural for them
to love the home of their birth At this
point the court adjourned until Monday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Their Wives Confessed.

ST. Louis, Nov. 29.-In addition to the
nine men arrested in the Chickasaw nation
for robbing the Santa Fe train at Berwyn,
Monday night, two women, wives oftwo of
the men have been arrested At their homes
in Armore two large packages of jewels
taken from the express car were found
The women made confessions duplicating
the men under arrest and also several
others who are still at large
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
A NEAT ROBBERY.
Bonds and Jewelry Stolen without Awak
ing the Family.

ATHoL, Mass, Nov. 29,-The residence
of Henry R. StowelI the wealthy furniture
manufacturer, was entered Thanksgiving
morning and money, jewelry and stocks
and bonds, most of which are negotiable,
to the amount of nearly twenty-five
thousand dollars were stolen. Although
eight persons were in the house asleep no
one was awakened Most of the valuables
were taken from the safe which was open
ed without injuring it. This is a mys-
terry as the combination was only known
to StowelI and his daughter. There is no
clue to the BURGLARS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
XVIII BE Tariff Legis Station.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Sen. Allison is
reported in a local paper as saying, in re-
ply to question as to what prospects there
were of legislation on the tariff this ses-
sion: There will be some legislation on
the tariff Whether it will be on the
lines of the bill prepared by the senate
fnace committee the last session is too
broad a question to answer now. ] think
this congress will accomplish a gocd deal
of work. The country expects great
deal of us and don't think it will be dis
appointed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Train Robbers Sentenced.

DENVER, Dec. 2-Ex-Lieutenant of
Police Connor, James Marshall, of Kansas
City, and Chas Corners, who were recent
ly convicted of conspiracy to rob the Rio
Grande express, last April, were to-day
sentenced. The two former to two years
in Jail, and fine of one thousand dollars
each; the latter to one year, and fine of
$500. An appeal will be taken
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
WHERE WERE THE PEOPLE.
Thousands of Gallons of Beer Flooded the
Streets of Newark, Nj.

NEWARK, N. j., Dec Am explosion
occurred this afternoon in Trefz brewery
presumably. from gas escaping from the
ammonia pipes in the ice machine. In
stantly after the explosion great flow of
beer gushed through tie rear windows
from where the watts stood and ran in
streams across Rankin street and down to
houses below. Thousands of gallons of the
malt liquid was wasted. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000 The brewery was pur-
chased short time ago by an English
syndicate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Creditors Upon the Firm.

New YORK, Dec, Am attachment
was obtained today against Lewis R. Cox
& Co., manufacturers Of knit goods in
New York and Philadelphia, and the
sheriff is In possession of the New York
store. In Philadelphia it is said that Cox
is i'll, but that an attorney for the credi-
tors estimate the liabilities would amount
to half million.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
THE SITUATION.
France Awaiting 0fncial Notification From
the New Governments.

PARIS, Dec. 2.-In the deputies today,
replying to an interrogation regarding
the attitude of France toward the new
Brazilian government, Foreign Minister
Spuller said that after the provision
al government had placed itself
In diplomatic communication with
France he has instructed the French agent
to continue the same diplomatic relations
with the republic that had been main
tanned with the empire No official Motif
cations had yet been made ON either side,
and the new government of Brazil is
probably awaiting the assembly of its con-
greSs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Riot at a Bull Fight.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 2.-There was a
riot at the bull ring at Pasco yesterday
because the bulls were bad. The people
were indignant at the tameness of the
show, and hooted the bull fighters and
nearly demolished the amphitheatre The
police were reinforced by the military and
several arrests were made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
An Enraged Husbands Act.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Dec. DIR. Morris
Gibbs, a prominent physician this after
noon walked into the lobby of the American
Hotel, and shot T. E. Kitchener The
bullet was DETECTED by book In Michener's
pocket and the wound inflicted was slight.
Gibbs tried to fire again but was over
powered. He alleges Kitchener induced
his wife to abandon him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Fighting the Direct Tax Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2.-The fight over
the direct tax bill has opened early. Con-
gresham Oates, of Alaban a, has held
consultation with leading democrats, who
agree to stand by him in resisting the bill,
which is to be pressed for early passage by
the republicans
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Verdict in the Navassa Case.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2.-The jury in the
Navassa case to-day, after deliberation of
forty-six hours, brought IN verdict of
guilty against G. S. Key. Moses Williams
alias Dakota, was declared not guilty, and
the jury disagreed IS to the other sixteen
negTOeS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Caught at Their Acts.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-The Chicago. St.
Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha road have
been fined 800 for violating the Western
States agreement in selling the detached
coupon of New York ticket In connec-
ton with one of its 1,000-mile tickets,
the effect being to reduce the through
rate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05

SALT LAKE, Utah, Nov. 30-Judge An
derson today denied the application for
admission to citizenship of those Mormons
oath. In his decision Judge Anderson
admission Of applicants to Citizenship to
be that the mormon church is and always
has been reasonable organization in its
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
The President and Wife VIII Attend.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-It is announced
that President and Mrs. Harrison will
leave Washington on Friday or Saturday
of this week for Chicago, to attend the
opening of the Chicago Auditorium next
Monday night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Marked Increase in Earnings.

CHICAGO, Nov. 30.-The report of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad
including the Burlington & Missouri, for
the month of October, shows an increase
of net earnings ofs163, 420 over the same
month last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Smashed in a Collision.

PROVIDENCE, Nov. 30.-The old colony
steamboat train for Stonington, collided
with the switch engine at branch avenue
bridge this evening. The two engines
were smashed. Engineer Burnham, was
instantly killed, three other employees were
seriously injured. No passengers were
hurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
just in Time.

CINCINNATI, Dec To-day two men
representing themselves as travelling sales
men for Stern & Stern, jewelers., who re-
Gently failed in New York city. were found
at a hotel loading up 100000 worth of
jewelry to remove it to Kentucky The
sheriff took charge of the entire lot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Removed" Themselves.

REEDsBURG, Dec 2.-''Han" Ayers, A
years DID, an ex-stock buyer, suicided b Y
shooting yesterday. He had wife but NO
children. No cause is assigned.
PORTAGE, Dec. 2.-F. w. Fish, aged
so, committed suicide here by taking
rest for fraudulently obtaining $50 from a
Kendall man. His wife lives at Potts
Vile
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
UNKNOWN DEBTORS.
The United States Owed $50 100000 by
Unknown Parties.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29-The annual
report of Gen. Hepburn, solicitor of the
treasury, shows that the sum of S35, 000,-
600, principal and interest is due the gov
eminent evidenced by judgments of the
circuit and district courts, but that no
reliable estimate can be given of the value
of these judgments. The solicitor asks for
an appropriation of $4,000 to be expended
in hunting up these debtors and their
property in order that collection of these
INDICTMENTS be made
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Appointed Special Agent.

WASHINGTON, Dec. flames H.
Blodget, of Rockford, H.. has been ap-
pointed special agent to collect statistics
of education In the United States for the
18th census
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Poor Peters.

BERLIN, Dec. "A cable despatch from
Zanzibar states that Capt. Rust, mem
Der of DIR. Peters expedition, has returned
to Lamu, and believes Peters and Lieut..
Tredemann are dead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
A Good Radiance.

New YORK, Dec Judge Patterson
has granted the petition of John J. Plu-
kett for absolute divorce from Mary H.
Plunkett, the Christian science healer who
some time agJ mated with Bentley
Worthington bigamist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
Died of Heart Failure.

New YORK, Dec. 2-Samuel Wilkin-
son, secretary of the Northern Pacific rail-
road company, died here this evening of
heart failure
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-12-05
short in his Accounts.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 30.-It is stated
that shortage of s35, 900 has been found
in the accounts of City Collector Woodsan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-16
CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE WOMEN.
A Series of Meetings Begun by the South
bergen Branch.

A Series of Meetings Begun by the South
Bergen Branch.
The South Bergen Women's Christian
Temperance Union instituted series of
gospel temperance meetings yesterday
afternoon at the rooms of the Young
Mems Republican Club, No. 541 Month
cello avenue.
Mr. A. E. Watson conducted the service
and commented upon the parallels of the
wise and foolish virgins and the ten tai
ents. Others spoke and prayed and sew
eral hymns were sung.
Requests were made for prayers for the
reformation of men addicted to drink.
Almost every one present was an active
worker in the cause, and the meet
ing was devoted to preparation for the
work of reclaiming young and old men
from the curse of intemperanee.
The meeting will be held on Sunday at
p. M, and on Thursday at p. m. Next
Thursday evening Mr.. Hoople, of the
Florence Mission, New York, Will speak
Mr.. Hoople is the son of a wealthy Brook
lyn man who gave up all his prospects to
devote him to the work of reclaiming fall
en- women.
While engaged in this he has had a
wide and varied experience among the
dens and brothels of New York, which,
together with his eloqence and earnest
ness, makes him an entertaing talker.
Mrs Watkins has q Band of Hope num-
bering over 100 children, which meets
every Friday afternoon at three O'Clock in
the same place.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-16
TRIED TO SAVE HIS AssAILANT.
Fred Metzner Forgives SIeinert Won Des-
pitern Who Stabbed Him.

Fred Metzner Forgives 1Ieinert Won Des-
piteru who Stabbed Him.
Meinert Won Despitern is locked up at
the Hoboken police station charged with
atrocious assault in stabbing Fred Metz
ner with table knife at a family re-
union at No. 20 Grand street last night.
at about nine o'clock last night man
told Policeman Weide that murder had
been committed at the above place.
When he arrived there he found all the
guests on the sidewalk and Metzner
bleeding from a terrible wound in the
head. 1t appears that Despitern and
MetZnef were guests at the house. Large
quantities of wine and beer were con-
suned and the party soon became hilari
GUS. While in this condition Won Des-
pitern and Metzner got into an alterca-
tion and Despitern, becaming enraged at
a remark made by Metzner, picked up a
table knife and plunged it full force into
Metzner's head. The blade penetrated
fully three inches and broke off at the
handle, leaving part of the blade in the
wound.
Metzner fell off his chair crying that he
was murdered, and there was a stampede
of the guests. At this juncture Police
man Weihr arrived and placed Won
Despitern under arrest. He was followed
to the station house by q large crowd.
This morning Won Despitern was ar
raigned before Recorder McDonough.
Metzner appeared in court with his head
in bandages and wanted to withdraw the
complaint, but the Recorder would not
entertain any such proposition, and ad-
vised MetZner to go home and doctor his
wounds, RS they might prove serious.
MetZner repented, saying that he would
procure bail for his assaiIant's release.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-16
THE STREET AND WATER BOARD.

Fixing the Location OF the New Fourth
Precinct Station House.
The Board of Street and Water Com
mississioners transacted but little busi-
ness of importance this morning. All the
members Of the Board were present.
A petition from the residents of the
Fourth district was received, praying
that Thomas Murphy be made Inspector
of the Laidlaw avenue sewer. The petit
tion was referred.
The Rev. Father James Hanley. of ST.
Bridget's Church, asked permission of
the Board for the church to be allowed to
improve the pavement of Brunswick
street, from Montgomery street to Mercer
street
The Board decided to pay off bills
amounting to $3,466.S4, contracted by a
previous Board in 1882
O'Donnell g. Ormsby were awarded the
contract for the improvement of Laidlaw
avenue; and the purchase of $3.50 horse
was ordered for the Belleville pumping
station.
A communication from the Board of
Education. was received, asking the Board
to flag the yard of the new school house
III Halladay street.
The Commissioners also decided on the
location for the new Fourth precinct sta
tion house. The building will be erected
on the triangular plot of ground on Com
munipaw avenue, now occupied by the
bell tower
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-16
THE LOSS REDUCED.


How the Thieves Gained Entrance to
Mr Metzler's House.
Since the reporters visit to the resi-
dence of Mr.. Gustav Metzler, on Jersey
avenue, which was entered early Satur-
day evening and robbed of valuable jew
elry belonging to Mrs Metzler, it has
been ascertained that the thief or thieves
entered the house through the scuttle
hole of the roof. They had climbed up
through Mr.. Horace Farrier's new flat a
few doors below and made their way over
the intervening roofs to the Metzler resi-
dence.
Mrs. Metzler has since found several of
the Jewels she supposed We're among the
stolen ones, and the amount of the loss,
according to the list of missing gems fur
nished yesterday morning to Chief Muir
ply. is estimated to be not more than
exon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-16
HENDERSON STREET AMAzONs.
Mrs. Riley Says Mrs. Lockwood "Poked
Her a PeIt in the Head


Hannah Riley, of No 517 Henderson
street, caused the arrest of Mrs. Ann
Lockwood for assault and battery. Mrs.
Lockwood lives in the same house Mrs.
Riley occupies. Today the case was tried
in the Court of Sessions.
Mrs. Riley was put on the stand, and
she said:-''Some one broke into me
wood house, and was a-tellin' Mrs. Nc
Annerny about it; Mrs Lockwood came
down and said was a-Jellin' Mrs Mean
nerDy that she had broke into the wood
house. ! said no, Mrs. Lockwood !
and so did Mrs. McAnnernY, and
then she says, says she, You
called me thief, and its yourself,
says she, that's the thief, and it's dirty
thief you are,' saysshe. And says | Mrs.
Lockwood, says L, it's not me that's the
thief says |, and with that says she,. 'pll
show you,' says she. and then she poked
me pelt in the head, nearly breaking the
side Of it, and then says she, 'l'll show
you who's thief saws She"
How many pelts did you get?" asked
the Prosecutor.
''Only the one, sir; that was enough,
and went up the stairs"
Mrs Lockwood denied the assault, and
declared that Mrs. Riley had called her
ga thief
"And I suppose you want her to prove
it, 2 insinuated the Prosecutor.
Indeed | do, SIR was the earnest
answer which caused the Court and every
one present to laugh heartily.
The jury found verdict of assault.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-16
SAYS HE'S PARALYzED.
And So He Couldn't Have Been Guilty of
Abuse Charged by His Wife.

And So He Couldn't Have Been Guilty of
Abuse Charged by His Wife.
An application was made this morning
to Vice Chancellor Pitney, on behalf of
Sarah Hilton for alimony, pending the
determination of a suit for absolute di-
vorce, which she has commenced against
her husband, Jonathan Hilton.
The parties reside in Paterson, and Mrs.
Hilton is said to be sixtv-six years old.
while her husband is at least twenty
years her junior. They were married
seven years ago and have lived in Pater-
son since. The woman claims that her
husband does not support her; thai he
treats her cruelty and subjects her to in
human treatment, and that he drove an
adopted daughter from the house by his
cruel treatment She also claims that
she has been dependent upon charity of
neighbors for her subsistence.
The defendant denies the charges in
the bill and says that once she assaulted
him with cheese knife and he was
obliged TO have her arrested. He also
claims that he is paralytic and depend
ent upon the rents of tenement house
which he owns, which rents his wife has
collected for the past four months. The
case is still on.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-16
Hobolsen Briefs.

Mrs. Heffernan, one of the most respec-
ted ladies in Hoboken, died at her home
in Monroe street early yesterday morn
ing. The deceased was an active mem
ber of St. Joseph's Church and sister to
Councilman Stanton.
The condition of Freeholder James
Kenny is slightly improved today and
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
Thomas Hanley visited South Orange
today to have the chalice, which will be
presented to Father Lehner, blessed.
Timothy Dorsett is sorely afflicted. 1t
is only short time ago that he buried a
child who succumbed to diptheria. Yes
terday his two-year-old daughter died
from the dread disease.
Bernard Wall, longshoreman, board
ed until noon today at No. 66 River street,
when his boarding house was changed to
the police station. He amused himself at
his former boarding house by cutting up
the clothes of the boarding mistress, Mrs.
Kluever, and demolishing the furniture.
He is held on charge of malicious mis-
nhiaf
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-12-16
A MEAN SwINDLING DODGE.
Two scamps Play the Insurance Game
on Poor Woman.

Two Scamps Play the Insurance Game
on a Poor Woman.
Two of the meanest kind of deadbeats
are operating in this city just now, and
the meanest part of it is that they select
as their victims poor women who can i'll
afford to lose even a small sum of money.
The two scamps are playing the insur-
ance racket, and in many instances have
been successful.
Two weeks ago last Friday two well
dressed young men called on Mis-,
Bennie, Of No. 4t2 Newark avenue.
and asked her if she was not insured in
the United States Insurance Company, to
which she answered in the affirmative.
One of the men then told her that the
company in which she was insured was
going out Of business on the first day OF
the year, and that the Prudential Com
pany (Which he represented) had bought
the business.
AS the collector for the United States
Company had not having called in over
two weeks she thought the tale might be
likely true. The two asked to see her
policies and books, and they also asked
for the sixty cents which she owed the
company. She asked if all was right and
added, "This sixty cents represents half
days work, and | cannot afford to lose
it." The answer was that sit is all right,
madam; you need not fear" When they
left they walked off with her policies.
Two days later the regular man came
around and stated that he had been sick,
and when he saw the receipt which the
bogus agent had given her lie told her
that it was of no use to anyone, being
merely the usual death claim receipt
AS a result she was compelled to get
out new policies at additional expense.
She has not seen the two men again, but
she has their faces in her memory and
could identify them. She says that she
has heard of similar cases recently in
which the same men probably figured