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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13

pecially to this matter. The teacher
should know how to take book,
great book, and spend half hour
talking TO the class about it as indicat-
ed above, and then the children should
be assigned as much as they can read
carefully for half an hour day. and
every few days the teacher should talk
with them about it, or place upon the
board questions about it for them to
answer in writing. Much less time is
needed above the primary grades in
the average oral reading lesson, but
too much time can scarcely be given
to aiding children in doing good read
ing, to the intelligent reading of good
books by themselves, to the end that
taste for good reading be acquired.
Parents and school officers win appre-
.iate this work.-JouraGl Of EducG-
lion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
PARNELL's VICTORY.
Amendment to Smiths Motion Censuring
Parnell's AssaiIants.

LONDON, March I'm the commons to-
day, Louis J. Jennings, conservative, gave
notice that he would move to add the fol-
lowing to Smiths motion ON the Parnell
report: "The house condemns the conduct
of those who were responsible for the ac-
cusations against members of the house of
completely in murder when such accusations
are based on forged letters" This was re-
ceived with opposition cheers and Justin
Mccarthy expressed intense satisfaction at
finding the conservative thus taking in
dependent action looking to the censuring
of Parnell' assailants.
Cain, unionist liberal, Hamburg, con
sentative, and Lord Randolph Churchill
will support jennings motion.
1t is stated that the Portuguese minister
has failed in negotiations with Salisbury
for settlement of the African dispute and
will return to Lisbon Immediately.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
The students Still Out.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, March 10.-The
students who had hearing before the IA
Guilty and asked to have those suspended
for abducting two professors rein
stated at the end of this term,
expected a reply this morning,
but. not receiving this, some left for their
homes today. 1t looks very much as
though the faculty had voted itself out of a
job. 1t is hoped that the faculty will re-
consider their decision
The movement to establish another bank
at Ripon has been abandoned. The light
demand for money and the low rates pre-
vailing here do not offer sufficient in
ducement for careful bankers to embark in
the proposed enterprise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Death of Rev. Lloyd SINNERS Father.

BARABoo, Wis, March 6.-The father
of the Rev. Lloyd Skinner. Unitarian min
lister of this city, and J. w. Skinner, sec
Rotary of the Northwestern Mutual Life
Insurance company, of Milwaukee, died at
the home of the former here early this
morning The funeral services will be
held tomorrow morning and the remains
will be taken to Sheboygan Falls for in
terment. Deceased had been i'll for
number of ears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
DisgracefuI Conduct of U. S. Officers.

WASHINGTON, March ga copy of the
charges preferred by General Hastings
against Commander McCalla and the other
officers of the o. S. S. Enterprise, of scan
dalous conduct at Bermuda, has been of
fered by the secretary of the navy to the
charges are to the effect that McCalla and
three other officers were shamefully drunk
and disorderly at Hamilton, Bermuda, on
Sunday, while the Enterprise was at anchor
in the harbor with the dead body of the
late Minister Pendleton on board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
State Prison Too Small.

WAUPUN, Wis, March 6.-The State
Board of Supervision has decided to extend
the workshops of the state prison fifty feet
each on the north and south ends, two
stones high, which will give four rooms
sufficient to accommodate $50 or 200 more
prisoners. The present shops are too
small for the increased number of prison
ers, and this enlargement of the building
is made necessary in order to keep the con-
victs employed. The improvements will
cost about $4,000 and will be done by the
board. Work will begin at once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
CHEERED BY HIS MoTREk.
She Stands at the Ringside and Witnesses a
Bloody Prize Fight.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, March g. Jack
Hefferon and Carter, local pugilists of
some note, fought this morning near Will
Creek for 800 side, London prize ring
rules After desperate fight, Hefferon
was declared the winner PA rounds.
Both men were badly punished. Among
the eighty spectators present was the
mother of Hebron who cheered her boy
on. When he was declared the winner she
clasped him in her arms, after which she
took him home and dressed his injuries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
A Counterfeiter Arrested.

KEoKUK, Iowa, March 0.-A man nam
ed Shepard was arrested today charged
with making counterfeit money. He con-
fessed his guilt and told a pitiful tale
about his family starving and he not be-
ing able to get work. A full set of dies,
mouids and tools were found in his pos
session. Commissioner Leach held him to
the federal grand jury in the sum of one
thousand dollars
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
signor B1aneheri RESIGNS.

ROME, March 10.-A ministerial crisis
is imminent because of a disagreement
which has arisen between Signor Blanche
ri, president of the chamber of deputies,
and Signor Crispi, prime minister.
The resignation of Signor Blancheri
was announced in the chamber of deputies
today. Prime Minister Crispi moved that
the resignation be not accepted and the
motion was unanimously adopted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Fault of the Local Board.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The cross-ex-
animation of ex-Postmaster Paul of Mil
waukee before the house committee on
civil service was conducted today by Com
missioner Roosevelt, who pressed Paul for
an explanation as to how it happened
that at one time in the Milwaukee
Office on each of six certificates they
were booked, so that the six men entitled
were not certified, and six men not en-
titled were chosen. Mr.. Paul said it was
a matter for the local board to answer. He
did not knowingly violate any civil service
rnleS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13

A severe storm of sleet and snow, which
started in New York City Wednesday
night, is still raging. 1t extends along
the Hudson river and in the Mohawk valley
Railroad traffic is interrupted.
A babe only few days old, but well
wrapped up and bright-eyed, was found in
Carl Widder's barn, near Sheboygan Falls.
The weather was very cold. A more
heartless case was never before heard of IN
the country, and it has created great in
dignation.
The mystery of the numerous attempts to
wreck trains on the New York, Pennsyl-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Euel for the DakOtaS

CHAMBERLAIN, March 8.-Another
vein of soft coal was discovered to-day,
eight miles south of this city, on the west
side of the river. The coal is of the can
mel variety, and rather light, owing to its
protracted exposure to the sun and air,
but burns well. If indications as to
quantity hold good, steps will be taken for
working the vein. The discovery natural
ly excite considerable interest, as the fuel
question is an important one east ofthe
Missouri.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13

vania & Ohio road in the vicinity of
Youngstown, Ohio, has been cleared by the
arrest yesterday of George Fsterly, who
has confessed, duplicating one Jordan.
The object of their desperate attemps
Esterly refuses to divulge
The president sent the following NOM
nations of postmasters to the senate yes
terday: For Wisconsin David E. Welch,
at Baraboo and David c. Remington, at
Mansion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
AN INVESTIGATION NEEDED.
The Assassination of Mr. Clayton VIII be
RigidIy Looked Into.

WASHINGTON, March AT the meet
ing of the house committee on elections to-
day, the subcommittee consisting of Chair
man RowelI and Messrs. Lacey and Crisp,
reported on the evidence in hand in the
CIayton-Breckenridge Arkansas contest,
and stated that owing to the alleged as
sassination of Clayton, whereby the con-
test is suspended it is of the highest i'm
portance that the matter be fully investi-
gated. They reported resolution provid-
ing for the appointment of a sub-comnit-
thorough investigation, and, if necessary,
vote
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
LINENIEN STRIKE.
Ask For an Increase of Wages Which is
Promptly Refused.

OMAHA, Neb., March 0.-Ihe hnemen
of this city, numbering about 125, decided
last night to quit work until their demand
for an increase of wages would be con-
coded by their employees The action was
taken by the union order linemen, which
includes the linemen employed by the
Electric company, Western Union, Union
Pacific and Telephone company. The
companies interested refused to grant the
increase which is from s210 and 1925 to
$3.50 and 1865.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
CATTLE MEN IN SESSION.
A Convention to be Held in Texas to Con-
slider Timely Topics.

Fort WORTH, Tex, March 1O.-The
cattle convention here Tuesday will try to
devise some protection from the Big Four
of Chicago. A system of refrigerators will
be recommended by some and representa-
tives of S2,000,000 company Will be here
to negotiate for the erection of four re-
frigerators in Texas. The interstate con-
vention will also consider some plan for
the better grading of cattle, SO they may
be sold by grade as wheat, corn and cotton
are sold Texas cattle raisers think a
foreign market for cattle will be obtained
which cannot be controlled in this
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Had Not the Election Funds.

LONDON, March 10-Under the name
and title of Roger Doughty Tichborn,
Baronet Arthur Orion Tichborn, the claim
ant, was nominated as the home rule can
didate for Stoxe-on-Trent, to fill the yacan
cy in the commons caused by the resigna-
ton Of William Leatham Bright home ruler
He failed, however, to deposit his share of
the election expenses, and his nomination
wa: therefore cancelled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
A Murderer Shot.

MARQUETTE, Mich, March g. Warden
Tompkins, of the penitentiary, shot the
notorious train and stage robber and muir
derer, Holzhay, through the hand tonight
IN order to disarm him. Holzhay had, in
some manner. secured a table knife and
ground it down to point, and was threat
ening the life of a fellow prisoner. The
warden S shot carried away the fingers of
his right hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
SELLING WITHOUT LICENSE.
About Eight Hundred Unlicensed Saloons
in Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG, Pa, March 10.-Chief
Brown of the department of public safe
ty, in his annual report today, made the
startling statement that there are at pres
ent about eight hundred ''speak-easies"
or unlicensed liquol saloons in Pitts
burg. Under the Brooks law
are but 90 dealers licensed to sell liquor in
the city. He recommends either absolute
prohibition or enough saloons properly
distributed to supply the orderly needs of
the drinking classes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Killed in the Caboose.

LINCOLN, Neb.. March 10-By a rear
end collision on the Burlington & Missouri
river road near Harvard early this morn
ing, conductor Norton and brakeman
Miller were instantly killed The train
had broken in two and they had just con-
nected it up when the engine of another
freight crashed into the caboose. TT
men on the other train saved themselves
hIE i111nrninn
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MUST FACE THE MUSIC.
Noted FOrger Returns to the Scene of the
Crime for Trial

Cr1me fOr THAI.
PONTIAC, ILL.,, March THE return of
William H. Fursman, the noted 100000
forger of deeds and mortgages, to this
city, last evening, caused great excitement
here Fursman, who ran away four
months ago, and was arrested week
since in New Orleans, was in the custody
of Sheriff Wilson, of Pontiac. There was
a great crowd at the depot when the train
arrived composed of the old acquaintances
of the forger. He recognized no one, and
marched along to jail with downcast eyes.
He was quite jolly and talkative with
newspaper men, but did not reveal the
itinerary of his travels since leaving Pom
tiac He looks rather seedy, and his
clothing show marks of hard usuage, and
he has cut In the back of his head.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Murder of a Handsome Girl.

NEW YORK, March 10.-A mysterious
murder was discovered by Blumah Jevy,
woman of 20 years, in a grimy cellar at
No. 3, Eldridge street this after
noon. The murdered one was
young, good-Iooking, and evidently
a Jewess The body was covered with
bruises and the skull was fractured
Shreds of human skin were found hanging
in light threads from her finger nails, as
mute evidences of her awful struggle with
her murderer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Ginty Won't Take it,

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10.-Gen
Ginty left for home today, after several
days in Washington. He denies that he
is seeking the office of United States
marshal for Western Wisconsin. ''Just
imagine me chasing Indins through the
woods, and figure out the kind of marshal
| would make, is the sententious answer
to the above proposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Four Passengers Reported Killed, Others
Injured.

Injured.
BUFFALO, March ga train on the
Lake Shore, from the west, due in Buffalo
at 80 D. m, broke in two near Ham
burg, tonight The front part of the
train, consisting of an engine, tender,
smoker and two day coaches was quickly
brought to stand STILL The
rear half composed of five heavy Pull
mans came on down the grade and
crashed into the second day coach. Pull
mans, being the heavier, lifted the day
coach into the air, and they now lie in a
heap, both having telescoped the first day
coach. Both day coaches and the Pull
mans were full of passengers
Four persons are reported killed and ten
injured, one fatally.
The railroad people refuse to give any
information. An Associated Press report
er went on the relief train as a surgeon s
assistant, as no reporters were allowed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Struck With a ChiseI.

CHILLIcoTHE, O., March 8.-Lineman
Gibbons, of the Baltimore & Ohio South
western railroad. quarreled with a fellow
workman named Wesley BfcDaniels last
evening. During the alterations Glib
bons struck McDaniels on the head with a
chisel with fatal results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Will Move to Joliet,

Troy, N. Y, March 1O-FulIer &
Warden, proprietors of the Clifton foundry,
the large stove mandatory, have been
requested to move their business to Joliet,
ILL.,, and the company intimates that the
proposition will be accepted. The COM
pany employs l, 200 men and the pay roll
year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Short d Large Amount.

JEFFERSON CITY. March 8.-The COM
mittee appointed to investigate the affairs
Of the state treasurer. finished counting
the cash on hand. The committee ex-
presses the opinion that an examination
Of the books and papers will increase this
to something over $4,000. Governor
Francis has not yet decided whether he
will accept the treasurer resignation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Lit His Pipe Near Natural Gas.

MARION, Ind, March 10.-A careless
workman lit his pipe near a gas we'll today
and an explosion followed the derrick
was shattered and number of men were
painfully burned. A column of fire is now
rising from the well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
HUNTING FOR A JUDGE.
The Fria1 is Lost in Michigan and That
Game Is Scarce.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Marh 8.-A still
hunt for candidate for circuit judge to
succeed Judge Grant, who has become an
associated justice of the supreme court, is
in progress. Daniel H. Ball, of this city.
upon whom the bar of the circuit had I'M
will not permit him to fill the judgeship,
and, as a consequence, matter which for
several weeks has been Regarded as settled
is now in chaotic condition, Nobody
is being prominently mentioned In con-
nection with the position.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Suicide at Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE, March 8.-Louise Rebart,
a carpenter, committed suicide by cutting
the arteries of his left wrist He was sc
years of age, and had been sick for long
time. He lived at the boarding house Of
Louis Conrad ON Reed Street
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Skinned With tbe Cash.

CHICAGO, March 10.-C. V. Henkel,
cashier and bookkeeper of the Globe Light
and Heat company, disappeared several
days ago and an investigation of his ac-
counts shows him to be a defaulter of 50, 500
or $4,000. Before leaving the city he
cleaned out his personal account at the
bank. He left ayoung wife and two chill
dren in destitute circumstances.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Draws Back.

CHICAGO, March 10. - The Atchison
road has given notice to the western
freight association that on and after
March 20, twill decline to pro-rate with
the other lines on grain shipments origin
ating on its line passing the Missouri
river east bound
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
RUSSIA'S DESPERATE RESORT.
Agents in America Paid to Represent the
Gar as an Angel.

LONDON, March THE recent outrages
committed by the Russian officials in
Siberia upon helpless prisoners have led to
the discovery that number of persons of
the higher classes are engaged in the work
of representing the Russian empire as a
veritable paradise and the car as an angel
of mercy, The articles written by George
keenan, and published in the Century, OBJ
tanned wide circulation in Russia until
the censors succeeded in preventing copies
of the magazine containing the articles
from passing through the postofice; but
the seed has been sown and the govern
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Shot With a Toy Gun.

PALMYRA, Wis, March 7.-Romeya
jerks, of Aztelan township, while playing
with a toy air gun, shot Nellie Ryder
through the upper lip and mouth, while in
school One of the girls teeth was broken
off, and several severe flesh wounds were
inflicted besides. Her escape from fatal
l,,,.+ 11voc =,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
A Sharp Neighbor.

Rice Boyd of Uniontown, Pa, has
been pasturing his cattle on 100000
coal field. never suspecting its value.
He sold it to a sharp neighbor few
days ago for 5000, and the purchaser
disposed of it at once for $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Charges Against REYNOLDS.

ASHLAND, Wis, March 1O.-In the Hur-
ley bank trial the defense today charged
Cashier Reynolds with overcharging the
debts of the bank and personally appro-
priating the overcharge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Died at 123 Years.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March S-Matilda
Ruby died at Waywaick, Ky, yesterday
morning aged 123 years. The record of
her age was authenticated in the family
bible in her possession
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13
Victory for Missmann.

ZANZIBAR, March 10.-Mai. Wissmann,
and captured Bwana Heris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-03-13

The End TO BE Attained in Language
Teaching-The Taste for Rea ding Is
Usually Acquired.

Necessity OF Being Accurate and Rapid In
Addition-How to Keep the Atten-
ton of Pupils.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-02-14
SIEERIiN TRAGEDIES.
Particulars of the Tragedy In the politi-
cal Prison at Kara Siberia,

Particulars of the Tragedy in the politi-
cal Prison Mt Kara, Siberia,
New York, Feb. 11.-An evening paper
publishes dispatch from Paris which
states that cypher letter has just been re-
celved by Itussian refugee IN that city
dated December 2S, which gives the details
of horrible tragedy in the political prison
at Kara, Eastern Siberia.
Mademoiselle Nadyda Sihida, of noble
birth. and teacher in the high school at
Moscow, was found last year with revolu-
tionary pamphlets in her possession and
sentenced to penal Servitude. On her ar
rival at Kara, the handsome, refined wO-
man soon attracted the attention of the di-
rector of the prison, who took all earlv 0p-
portunity to insult her. Nine. Sihida
boxed the ears of the director of the prison
who, IN revenge, had her stripped and
logged in the presence of all the men in
the prison., Such outrages have not been
perpetrated ON women OF rank since the
days OF Empress Catherine, and the
unfortunate lady was so apprehensive
OF further shame and torture that she com.
mltted suicide on the same day by poison
ing herself. Several other female political
prisoners. fearful of receiving similar
treatment, on hearing of the terrible event.
followed her example. A few miles from
the Women's political prison at Kara is
thatoccupied by male political convicts,
who, on hearing OF the tragedies, revolted
en- masse. Troops were called out and aw-
Iul scenes MISUNDERSTANDING, hogging and
torturlng going on by the Wholesale Up
to this time the mission authorities have
been able to suppress all news of the oc
currenceS.