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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
TWO WOMEN ARRESTED.
They Brought Money to This Country
Which Belongs Abroad.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-Cornelia V. E.
Miller and Priscilla Field, the wives of the
London bankers styled Field & Co., who
failed a month ago with liabilities
amounting to 100000, were arr ested in a
hotel here today. They are said to have
come to this country with funds which
should nave been applied to the iquida-
ton of debts of the insolvent firm.
The firm name was James IL. Field &
Co. They are said to have done large
business, paying % per cent. on all monies
left with them. The door of the instita-
ton was closed the latter part of August
and soon thereafter the wives of two
members of the firm sailed to this country,
arriving here Sept. 80. They had drafts
on the banking house of Brown Brothers
& Co. for 1876, 900, which they cashed An
other draft of $4,000, and 9th,
ers for smaller amounts followed,
but Brown Brothers & Co. refused to
honor these, having received cablegram
from London advising them that the
drafts Mrs. Miller was presenting
were the proceeds of stupendous
swindle. Today Inspector Byrnes, on the
British consul, arrested the woman The
cablegram read as follows:
"ThOse people are supposed to be Americans
from Chicago. The warrants for arrests have
been granted. Apply to authorities for arrests.
Necessary documents will be sent as soon as pos
sible"
A writ Of habeas corpus has been OBJ
tanned by the women's counsel, returnable
Monday. When the writ is disposed OF
the women will be Immediately arrested
by the United States authorities upon
warrants charging them with bringing
stolen money into this country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
TWO TRAINS COLLIDE.
Several Men Injured and a Number of lei cad
of Cattle Killed

LAKE CITY, Mimi Oct. 13.-An east
bound stock train and the first section OF
passenger train No. 8 on the Chicago.
Milwaukee & st. Paul road, which left
Chicago at 1870 last night, collided 500
feet west Of the Lake City station at II 80
this morning. Two men were badly in
Jured, both on the passenger train
Head Conductor Will Day was bruised
about the head causing conclusion of
the brain. Hopes are entertained for
his recovery. Fireman McCumber-
land was quite severely scaIded.
Both engines are almost complete wrecks
and stand on the track badly telescoped
The tender of the stock train smashed into
the first stock car and lodged on top Of
four steers in the car. The two next
cars, both containing stock, were com
pletely wrecked, and piled up on both
sides of the track. From twelve to six
teen head of cattle were killed The
fourth and fifth cars were derailed, but
not overturned, and the stock in them is
safe. Men were at once set to work
clearing away the wreck, and a track was
laid on one side of the old track, of which
about fifty feet were torn up at the time
of the collision, so that the fast mail could
get through tonight The cause of the
accident was said by the trainmen to have
been a difference in time. The stock train
was four minutes slow, but as nearly three
quarters OF mile of track can be seen
from the station, there is no reason appa-
rent why the engineers should not have
seen each other in time to avoid the col
liSiOn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
SOCIALISM IN EUROPE.
Many Great Leaders in Conclave and They
Quarrel.

HALLE, Oct. 13.-In the socialist con-
gress today Herr Bebel reported that the
solidarity party had greatly increased
since the socialist congress held in
Paris. The party now owned 104
trade organs which had 100000
subscribers. There was stormy
discussion over the rural socialist pro-
poganda. Herr Bernd declared that Ber-
lin socialists were opposed to the meas
ures favored by the extremists. Grillen-
berger denounced Werner as a
business socialist" and said that
he was able to prove that
Werner was disIoyal to the party. Lieb-
knecht and Basel denounced anarchism
and violence. Singer justified the mod
crate course adopted in the demonstra-
tions on last May-day and defended his
action in voting with the liberals
The majority of the speakers supported
the party leaders against the Berlin oppo-
sltlon. The attendance at today's session
was enormous The general opinion is
that the opposition has been finally routed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
OF THE Y. p. s. C.. e.
Delegates From All Over the State Are
Gathered at Appleton.

APPLETON, Wis, Oct. 1.-THE first
session of the fourth state convention of
the Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor was held in the First Congre-
gational church of this city last evening.
The delegates we're welcomed by
DR.. c. w. Gallagher, president of Law
renee university, and several other adj
dresses were made. In the alb
sence of Mr.. A. A. Birle, presi-
dent of the state union, 4 Mannin
vice president, of Oshkosh, presided.
There were about 800 delegates from all
parts of the state at tie first meeting, and
over 1000 are expected by tonight. At
the business meeting this morning it was
announced that the societies in WiscOn-
sin has grown from 5000 members three
yeas ago to 10000. Rev. n Boynton,
and Rev. F. E. Clark, of Boston, the
latter the founder of the So
ciety, are to be pre- mt this evening,
stopping on their way home from Mime
apolis, where they attended a meeting of
the missionary board. The delegates
from Milwaukee number about eighty,
and all are entertained at the home of
the society's members. Everything is
being done for the comfort and enjoyment
of those present, and Rev. DR.. Fayille's
new church is tastefully decorated, incan-
descent lights twinkIing in appropriate
designs and llOr OgTams
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT.
Walter o. Kernochan, Wealthy Bachelol
Commits Suicide.

NEW YORK, Oct. u. - Walton O.
kernochan, wealthy young man who oc-
cupied bachelor apartments in the Delta
PHI club, No. ), East REIMBURSEMENT
street blew his brains out in his bed
chamber early this morning. He placed
the muzzle of revolver in the center of
his forehead while sitting on the edge OF
his bed fully dressed in evening attire.
Death was instantaneous. The
report Of the pistol rang loudly
through the building. and other
occupants left their beds in alarm and
hurried inio the hall The first impress
sion that prevailed among the semi clad
committed. A policeman who was sum-
moned forced his way into the room, and
found the young man lying dead with a
CHASTITY wound In the forehead. Beside
the body lay the revolver covered with
blood. The greatest excitement fol-
lowed the discovery He was one
of the wealthiest members of the
club None of the other members
of the fraternity would express any other
opinion than that the man shot himself
while temporarily insane, produced by in
somonia, from which he had suffered
greatly for many weeks. He was twenty
seven years old. His father, John A. Ker-
nochan, who died about three years ago,
was a prominent fancier, and owned big
milling interests in Pittsfeld, Mass,
where the family originally resided. At
his death Walton and his brother, Joseph
H., at present in the insurance business
in this city, shared most Of the large for
tune that was left. Louise NJ. Kernochan,
stepmother of the suicide, left for Pitts
field Friday night, and word Of the sad
occurrence Was telegraphed to her
today, The young man was some
thing of a hypochondriac, and for
mo- tbs past has been under treatment for
numerous disorders. His friends say that
in most cases the ailments were more
imaginary than real. Kernochan was a
member of the New J ork Jockey club and
the Calun ct club, and wal interested in
the Johnson Railway Signal company Of
Railway, N. J. Frederick Kernochan. a
real estate man, and the husband of a
sister of Pierre Lorillard, is an uncle of
his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
THE RACING PARSON.
Rev. j. w. Arney is Unable to Withstand
the Temptation.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct. 1.-THE
Rev. J. w. Arney, of Saranac, is already
a ba ck-slider. At the Michigan Methodist
conference, held at Muskegon only two
months ago, he said that he was sorry he
was so fond of horse flesh, that he regretted
that he officiated at a driving matinee
given in Saranac in July, and that if his
offense were overlooked this time he would
never, never do it again. 1t was moral
horse race which he conducted.
There was neither gambling nor bad in
huences and the Rev Arney's horses won
three out of the five events on the pro-
gramme. but the conference, after discuss
ing the affair. adopted resolution that
the church discountenanced anything of a
sporting nature and implied that sum-
mary action would be taken with brethren
who had anything to do with such things
in the future
Rev. Arney returned home after the
conference, and was gives royal welcome
oy his church and fellow citizens. He
was rendered reception in the evening,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
PASSED TO ETERNAL PEACE
Justice Miller Today Appears, to be
Judged by a Higher Trl-
bunal.
He Passes Quietly From the Billows OF
Life Into the Misty Haven OF
Rest.
His Family and Friends Surround
the Death-b bed al the Dying
Moment.

WASHINGTON; Oct 13.-Justice Miller
die tonight at eight minutes of eleven
o'clock without struggle and apparently
without pain.
A few minutes before he died, phlegm
gradually accumulated In his throat and
his frame quivered. 1t was evident that
the end was approaching and the members
of his household who were not in the sick
room were hastily summoned to his bed
side. Besides Mrs. Miller and her son.
Irvine, there were present DR.. Cook, j,
w. Woolworth, an old friend of Justice
Miller, who had just arrived from Omaha
the family servants and Chief Clerk Nc
Kenney, of he supreme court. Soon after
death the face Of the justice, which had
become somewhat drawn during the last
days of his illness, changed to d perfectly
natural condition, and he looked as if in
quiet sleep. n o arrangements for the funeral
will bemade until tomorrow, but it IS GER
tain that his remains will be removed to
his home at Keokuiz, Iowa, where they
will be inferred in the family burying
ground Tomorrow the supreme court
will meet as usual and after the announce
ment of Associate Ju tice Miller by Chief
Justice Fuller the court will adjourn.
Mrs. Touzalin and Miss Cordhill, the
daughter and granddaughter of the JUS
tice, will reach Washington tomorrow af
ternoon.
Samuel Freeman Miller was born at
Richmond, Kentucky, April ), 1916. His
father emigrated from Reading IN 1872.
His mother was the daughter of parents
who removed to Kentucky from
North Carolina before her birth
Mr.. Miller's early years were
spent upon the farm but later the employ
ment in a drug store gave him an oppor
tunity of reading medicine. He gradu-
ated in the medical department of Tran
sylvania university when % years Of age,
and entered upon the practice Of medicine
in, Knox county, Ky. He had been
married in the meantime; he begun
study law and was admitted 70 the bar in
1347. In 1862 President Lincoln appoint
ed Mr.. Miller associate Justice of the SUI
preme court, and he is today the sole re-
naming appointee of Lincoln on the bench
except Justice Field.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
Secretary Blaine is Making Prepar-
atiOns to Carry Out the
New Law.
Tables are Being Prepared, to Deter
mine the Existing Trade Re-
lations With Spain.
The Effect of the Silver Bill Does Not
Approach the Expectations
of its Authors.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 1.-THE
new reciprocity treaties will not be nego-
tiated until Secretary Blaine has carefully
examined the statistics regarding our
trade with the South American countries
and with Spain, and the proportion it
bears to the trade of Europe with the
southern countries. The bureau of
statistics of the treasury department
has been for some time preparing
tables showing the relative exports
and imports of the southern coun-
tries from the United States, from Great
Britain and from the continent of Europe.
The subject of reciprocity was talked over
a good deal during the Pan American con-
ference, and some preliminary steps have
been taken with reference to Spain but no
treaties have yet been proposed. The
state department authorized the announce
ment the day after Mr.. Carlisle's
speech in the senate that negotiations
were IN progress to carry out the recipro-
city amendment. This announcementwas
intended as denial of Mr.. Carlisle as
sertion that nothing would be accomplish
ed under the amendments. The announ-
cement had degree Of foundation, but it
was no reply to Mr.. Carlisle, for he did
not intimate that no treaHes would be
made. His statement was directed to the
retaliation clause in the amendment and
stands unchallenged by anybody who I'M
derstands the question.
The steady decline in the price paid for
silver is causing considerable ANNOYANCE
among the silver men. 1t is less than two
months since the silver act went into effect,
and only seven weeks since the director of
the mint was paying s1.2O4 an ounce.
But since early September the price has
steadily fallen until today purchases were
made at $1.1158. This fall in, the price
of silver seems decidedly unfavorable to
the expectations based upon the silver act,
that it would carry silver to parity with
gold, and result in high prices, large
profits and active business. The opinion
is expressed at the treasury department
that the price will not revive until the
The speculative movement, which
carried silver so high when the act first
took effect, has spent its force. Even
then it Is not expected that silver will APP
proach s1.20 an ounce for a long time.
The notes issued under the new law. if
they are supposed to be secured by the
silver, are already worth less than
their face value in the market,
and there is not enough silver
In the treasury to redeem them in
bullion. Meanwhile reports continue
to be received of increased silver
production caused by the advance in price
when the act took effect, and the treasury
is likely to be flooded with silver at price
below par for long time to
come. The champions of silver say that
the remedy is to be found in free coinage
and the movement for it will undoubtedly
be renewed far more aggressively than
ever at the coming session of congress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
NEEDED A RECEIVER.
The Indianapolis Car manufacturing CO
Falls Under its Debts.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 10.-The Indian
apolis Car Manufacturing company con-
Germ employing about 300 hands, was
placed In the hands of a receiver this after
noon. John Voorhees,. the purchasing
agent of the company, filed an action de-
manding receiver, alleging that
he holds the company's promisory
note for $4,000 past due.
He claims that the company is insolvent
having debts amounting to 5650,000. The
assets being but 100000 and $4,000 of
the liabilities being now due the other
creditors are likely to bring suit any
time.
The president Of the company thinks the
receiver will be able to continue business
and probably In time turn il over to the
stock holders clear of Indebtedness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
DESIRES NO SALARY.
President Palmer Officially States That
Six Dollars Per Day is Enough.

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-Hon. t. W. Palmer.
president of the world fair national COM
mission was in conference today with the
assistant secretary of the treasury, Net
tleson, who is in the city regarding worlds
fair matters. President Palmer said he
would inform the department that he
(Palmer) would decline to receive th3
$4,000 annual salary allowed him and
would charge only his actual expenses
during such time as he devoted in Chicago
or elsewhere wholly to the
business Of the exposition. President Palm
er, when asked what he thought of the
salaries of Director General Davis and
Secretary Dickinson (Sl5, ZOO and 100000
said he thought them none too large, and
as the work progressed the figures ought to
be increased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
THE NEW LAW.
No Merchandise Bearing the Trade Mark
of a Domestic Firm Admitted.
WAsHINGsoN. Oct. 11-Assistant Sec

WAsHINGsoN, Oct. 11.-Assistant Sec
rotary Spaulding of the treasury depart
ment has issued a circular to the
officers of customs and others
calling attention to section Z
of the new tariff law providing
that on and after March l, 1891, no article
of imported merchandise which shall copy
or simulate the name or trade mark of any
domestic manufacturer shall be admitted to
entry at the United States custom houses.
In order to aid the custom officers in en-
forcing this prohibition, it is provided
that the domestic manufacturer
who has adopted trademarks may
require his name and residence and
a description of his trade to be re-
corded in books kept for that purpose in
the treasury and may furnish to the de-
partment fac SMILES of such trade marks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
IN A FIRE TRAP.
Four Men Lose Their Live by the Fire
Demon.

CHICAGO, Oct. 19-Shortly after :
clock this morning Putnann's European
hotel, at Nos. 163 and 165 East Adams
street, was burned, and four persons lost
their lives Mrs. Minnie Robinson was
killed by jumping from a window. Tom
Bowler, a barber, was burned to crisp
H. K Sims, formerly a Pinkerton attache
was burned to death. and Edward Peyton.
colored porter, suffocated. The cause of
the fire is still unknown The house is
lighted by gas and the proprietor insists
that there was no lamp. in the hall. The
fire originated on, and was confined to. the
top floor The total loss is about $4,000.
Tom Dowler left his room and entered the
flaming hall to meet his death. One of the
windows opened directly on the fire escape
and his roommate made his escape easily.
Presence of mind would have saved his
life as well as that of H. K Sims, who had
The impression prevailed among the
police and fremen present that Mrs.
Robinson had her baby in her arms. This
was not tie case. Mr. Robinson descend
ed the fire escape, carrying with him his
infant child His wife old not follow him
from the room along the hall to the room
IL LULU VI WIFI =" 'to 0i0 A1e escape. Lie
dense smoke and flames made her lose
command of her senses. The building re-
sembles fire trap. The halls are narrow
and crooked, and the narrow stairway is
in the center of the structure A very lit
tie fire was sufficient to make enough smoke
to fill the halls and render them impass-
able.
Mrs. Robinson, who leaped from the
fourth story of the building after being
roasted alive, died at the county hospital
at 4:l0 o'clock Sunday morning. Strange
to relate, the woman made the tragic
descent to the stone sidewalk without re-
ceiving any broken bones or displacement
of either Of her limbs. She was burned
almost to crisp over her entire person,
save where protected by her corset, which
she mac not taken off when retiring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16

Many Claimants are Bringing Action
Against Hoxie & MeIIor

APPLETON, Wis, Oct. 13.-The regular
term of the circuit court for this county
that opened today will be special term
for Langlade county, and several cases
against the firm Of Hoxie & Mellor, of
Amigo, will come up for adjudication
The titles Of the actions are: Bank OF
Amigo VS.. Hoxie & MelIor; Curtis Bros &
Co., vs.. Hoxie & MeIlor; Judson A Roundy
ct al. VS.. Hoxie & Mellor; Langdale coun-
ty bank VS. Hoxie & Mellor. Some dis
tinguished legal talent is arrayed upon
these actions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
LOST IN THE TRANSIT,
The Silver Wreath Presented by Americans
to the Late Emperor Lost

BERLIN, Oct. 13.-South German pa
pers state that the silver wreath purchased
with the funds subscribed in the United
States has been lost in transit. 1t was
consigned TO Mr. Charles Gibson, an attor-
ney, of st. Louis, now visiting Germany,
and who was recently presented by the
emperor with the first class decoration of
the Royal Order of the Crown. Mr. Gibson
was to have deposited the tribute in the
tomb of the late Emperor Frederick.
On Saturday Mr.. Gibson dined with the
emperor at POtsdam.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
THE WILL BE BURNED.
The Widow Of Millionaire Langeyin Cause
So

IL
ST.. PAUL, Oct ia curious compIica-
ton has arisen in the settlement Of the
estate of Edward Langevin, the many
times millionaire, who died suddenly
three weeks ago. No will being found,
the widow had arranged with the st. Paul
Trust company to administer the estate,
but today she withdrew and announced
that a will had been found One of
the heirs was George, eldest son of the
deceased, who had piled up debts
to the extent of 100000, on account of
which he was disinherited in the lately
discovered will. 1t is the knowledge of
this fact that now impels the widow to an
nounce that she will put the will III the
fire, and to allow all to share and share
alike, without Offering the will to probate
The supposition is that the creditors of
young Langevin have brought this about
In order to secure themselves, as the young
debtor share in the estate, if administer
ed by law will amount to several millions.
But the claim is made by near reitives
that they are legatees under the will and
they will take steps TO compel the produc-
ton and probate OF the will. The value of
the estate is very great, there being over
81, 900, 900 in st. Paul real estate alone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16
WESTINGHOUSE APPEALS.
The Case Against Edison Taken to tn,
Supreme Court.


PITTsBTRG, Pa, Oct. 10.-The appeal
lip the case of the Consolidated Light com
pany westinghouse VS. the McKeesport
Light company (Edison) to the United
supreme conrt, has been perfected. The
case was decided against the plain
bffs Oct. 5, 1889, and today
Judge Achsou made the formal
decree dismissing the bill. Complain
ants attorneys to-day asked the court to
allow an appeal, which was done, and
citation was issued directing the defendants
to appear at the supreme court at Wash
ington the third Monday of October, 1890.
The appeal will be filed in the office of the
clerk of the supreme court of the Unit
ed States on the Goth inst, but the
case will not be heard for about three
wears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-16

Schweinfurth and his Dupes Before the
Grand jury

ROCKFORD, H., Oct. 11.-George Jacob
Schweinfurth, Father Weldon and about
dozen others of the disciples and angels
Of the Winnebago Heaven, were before
the grand jury. There are none of the in
mates of Heaven" who do not appear to
be anxious to give their testimony Father
Weldon, with his venerable and hand
some face, soft voice and patient bearing,
made deep impression upon the jurors.
His two daughters, five sons and Apostle
Smith all gave their testimony, and none
of them varied an iota, and all their evi.
dence went to show that they lived happy
and blameless lives. 1t is not thought
possible that this grand jury will be war
ranted in doing anything further.