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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
CAUSE OF HIS SUICIDE.
Light Thrown on the Mystery Surrounding
Crosby's Taking off.

II
Crosby's Taking off.
HELENA, Mont, June 2.-1he will of
Edward F. Crosby, nephew of ex-Gov.
Crosby, who suicided May Is, has been
filed for probate. 1t is dated May IA, and
disposes of about $4,000. One paragraph
of the will is of interest and perhaps
throws more light upon the cause of
Crosby's suicide After giving nearly I'll
his property to his infant daughter,
Margaret, it continues. The
purpose and object of leaving my
property to my said daughter hereby
declare to be that my wife, Jane Eliza
Brewer Crosby. will have as little as posi-
BILE of my estate, only taking that portion
which the law gives and allows her and
which cannot will away from her, she
having declared to me on many occasions
during the last eighteen months that she
hated me and wished for my death, and
more lately in the presence of a witness
that she would be delighted to leave me
forever" Bishop Brewer, Crosby's father
in-law, and William B. Crosby. of 100
Broadway. New York city, are made the
executors. With the will is filed a petit
ton of Bishop Brewer that W. R. Tuttle
be appointed administrator. Thursday,
June 3, is the date set for probate.
Whether any effort will be made to over
turn it on the ground of Crosby's insani-
ty is not known. His wife and family al
legged insanity as the cause of his suicide,
though the jury which investigated the
case did not return such verdict.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05

Hattie Schultz, whose husband is furrier
IL Red Wing. Juergens is married man,
and Wednesday evening his wife discov-
cred him in the house of Mrs. Schultz,
their neighbor, whose husband is never at
home except Sundays. A stormy scene
followed, which was finally settled. Thurs
day Juergens came home in a hurry,
packed small sachel and told his wife
that he would be back in the evening.
He did not return yesterday and it was
ascertained later in the day that he had
left in company with Mrs Schultz. each
taking only small sachel Mrs Schultz
took her 14-months-old baby with her
The police are now after the pair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Tore Off His Arm,

New YORK, June 2.-Benjamin Bau-
mann, lad lad less than seven years of
age, had his left arm torn from his body
today at his home, No. 273 East Third
street. While feeding pet canary he
fell from the top of a step-ladder out of a
third story window, and was impaled on
an iron picket of the fence in front of the
areaway The iron ran through his arm
close up to the shoulder, and the weight of
his body tore the mangled member from
it's place and left it hanging, quivering and
bleeding to the picket,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
LITTLE CHOICE.
A White Girl Thought She Married an
Indian But he Wasn't

CHIPPEWA, FALLS, Wis, May 3O.-The
sr e H up over p s seeng Ms %hcR
groom posed as an Indian a doctor, But his
head had a suspiciously woolly appearance.
He asked justice of the peace to perform
marriage ceremony. The justice think
ing everything was as represented, agreed
and presently the man appeared with a
comedy white girl of.about 20 years, The
ceremony vas performed, and the next day
the girl came to the justice weeping bitter
ly, She pleaded with him between her
sobs to unite the knot, saying that she was
satisfied that her husband was negro
A lawyer has the case in hand, and suit
for annulment of the marriage will prob
ably be commenced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
A HORRIBLE SCHEME.
A North Carolina Mans Scheme tn Defra,5
an Insurance COmpany

an insurance Company.
RALEIGH, n. c., May 31.-Twelve
months ago James Dillon, well known
citizen of Tyrrell county, insured his life
for s., 900 In the Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance company. Some time ago he
fell from boat, feigned inability to swim
and had to be pulled out of the Alligator
river to prevent his drowning. The
next day he overturned his boat
a half mile from shore and yelled loudly
for help to man quarter of a mile
away. When the man responded Dillon
secretly swan ashore and could not be
seen. The man whose assistance he had
asked supposed he was drowned and was
perfectly willing to swear to it.
Notice of Dillon's death was sent to the
company 1t refused to pay the insurance.
Action was brought by Dillon wife, and
the case stood for trial at the court last
week, the widow alleging that he was
drowned. Ten days ago body was found
near the place where he had been seen to
sink In the water. The body was identi-
fed by twenty-five people as that of Dillon.
At court counsel for the wife took a non
suit, because the body had been found.
Evldedce of death and the Identification
was forwarded to the company, who wrote
that they would do as advised by their at
torneys In the county. There is no doubt
that the company would have paid the
money, but last Friday, to the surprise of
every one Dillon himself returned safe and
sound to Columbia. Hearing of the non
suit he thought it put an end to his claim
and that there was no hope of collecting
the money, and so he returned home.
His statement is most remarkable. He
says he swan ashore the day he overturned
his boat, put his hat in it, and left the
boat half full of water. He determined to
hide In the woods so that his wife could
get the insurance money. He kept in the
great swamps for FIVE months, when he
found the body of a drowned man floating
In the Alligator river. He removed the
hair from the head so as to make it bald.
and taking his own hair and whiskers put
them in the decomposing corpse He
knocked out two of the front teeth of the
dead man, and removing the clothes from
the corpse, dressed it in clothes he had
worn on he day of his disappearance
At night he conveyed the body to the
place where he was supposed to have been
drowned
1t is one of the most desolate and bar
rem wastes in the low lands of eastern
North Carolina, seven miles from any hab-
itation
News of his return created much excite
ment, and talk of lynching and tar and
feathers was freely INDUCED in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Unlueky Beloit.

BELoIT, Wis May D.-There has been
a chapter of accidents ill Beloit the past
few days beginning with the awful burning
of Mrs Perkins, and yesterday at the
Eclipse works Mr.. A D.. Macs hand was
cut by band-saw in the pattern room.
chip from from a. tool e1 in the machine:shop and
August Deitz fell in the foundry and
broke leg. Last night at the Grand
hotel, Manager Ercanbrack and J. A.
Carpenter started on gas hunt over the
house, and caused an explosion by strick-
ing a match, in which Mr.. Ercanbrack was
badly burned on the face and neck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
For National Inspectors.

CHICAGO. June Pursuant to a gen.
eral desire Oh the part of large number
of the building inspectors of the United
States convention is called to meet at the
Grand Pacific hotel Wednesday, June Is,
at o'clock P. NJ. for the purpose OF organ
izing a national association of building in
spectors, appointing committees and map
ping out the work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
A MOTHERS INTERFERENCE.
Incites a Blushing Bride to End Her. Life
by Suicide.

MEXICO, Mo-, May 29.-Miss Susie
Richardson, refined young lady of "a,
living with her parents near Laddonia,
this county, committed suicide yesterday
afternoon, by taking strychnine. She was
had entered vigorous objections. to
the marriage, and this so preyed on the
girls mind that she determined to kill her
i By friends who fear ri he ue will I take his fe
as he is frantic with grief. Elder Hill,
who had been engaged to perform the
marriage ceremony, will preach the fu-
neral sermon :,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
ANTICIPATES BLOODSHED.
England Sending Line of Battle Ships to
New FOundland.

HALIFAX, June 2.-There was rumor
to-day that advices have been received
from England that regiment of the line
and two batteries of artillery were about
to sail for New Foundland in view only
of anticipated trouble Two torpedo
boats are expected to arrive from England
this month A feet of war ships arrived
to-day from Bermuda.
LATER-The reports in the London
papers about war ships and artillery bat
terry leaving here for New Foundland are
false. The editor of the colonists and a
New Foundland delegate, says there will
be no armed conflict
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Arcadia Flooded.

ARCADIA. Wis, May 30.-A terrific
rain storm came up at midnight last night
the water falling in torrents for several
hours, and overlooking the river. Two
mill dams were swept away, flooding al
most the entire village, For a short
time the village was in the midst of river
which poured through the streets from two
to six feet deep, washing out sidewalks,
and fences and moving houses from their
foundations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Wants the County Seat.

CAMERON, Wis, May 30.-Rice Lake
people have just concluded a meeting for
the purpose OF agitating the moving Of the
county seat from Barron to that city, and
today they are securing the country in
every direction with petitions for signers.
There snow little doubt here but it will
be moved, for the reason that Barron is so
out of the way from the other towns of the
county Every other village Or city in the
are opposed to Barron.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
The Wizards Phenomenal Runs.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2-The billiard
contest between Schaefer and McCleery
closed Saturday night. Schaefer closed
another run of l 200 points, which made a
continuous run of 5000 points for the three
nights. McCleery had no opportunity
to use his cue after the first nj ght of the
contest, when he scored fifteen points
Score at the close: Shaefer, 1904; Nc
Cleery, Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
For a Small Purse

NEW ORLEANS, June 2.-Jack Roland,
(Cincinnati) easily defeated Tommy Burke
BOSTON, in a fight to a finish with
five ounce gloves before the Audubon
Athletic club tonight for a purse of $500.
The fight lasted eleven rounds. After the
fifth round Burke was knocked down re-
peatedly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
LONG TERMS IN PRISON.
Bulgarian Conspirators Convicted and
Sentenced.

SOFIA, May 3o.-The trial of Maj. Pan
liza. and nine others, charged with con-
spring against the government of Bull
garia, ended today. Maj. Panitza; Capt.
Kalobkoff, of the Russian army; Maj.
Amandoff, and Maj Rizoff, were found
guilty. Maj. Pantiza was sentenced to
that Prince Ferdinand, the ruler of Bull
garia, might possibly commute his SEN
Capt. Kaloboff was sentenced to nine
years imprisonment. Maj. Amandoff, and
Maj Rizoff were each sentenced TO impris-
onment for six years. The six other per-
sons charged with completely i. the con-
splracy were acquitted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Withdrew the Charge,

SHAwANo, Wis, May 30.--In the case
of the state against r. J. Ketchum, the
charge of an assault with attempt to COM
nit rape, was withdrawn, and the defen-
dant pleaded guilty to the charge of assault,
and was sentenced to four months in the
county jail with fine of $50 and the costs
of suit. amounting to about $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Their Quarrel Ended.

KANSAS CITY, May 31-Enoch Link, a
blacksmith, was shot and killed today by
Frederick Sorter, of Auindore, suburb
of this city Two years ago Link shot
Sorter's COW. which had strayed npon his
premises. This caused bitter quarrel be-
tween the men, which has continued ever
since.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
War Waped by the Daily News.

CHICAGO, May 31.-On accout of the
Daily News, which is waging an unrelent-
ing war ON the gamblers of the city, party
of constibles with axes and crowbars forced
enterence into the gambling house of
George Hankins, one of the most wildly
known in the eli y, and carted away all the
gambling implements in the place, about
two tons. These were taken before a
justice of the peace and destroyed by his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Students Protest.

Boston, June AT large meeting Of
Harvard students tonight resolutions
were adopted denouneing the acts of van
dalism ON Saturday nig ht when red paint
was freely used about the grounds and on
the statue of John Harvard; declaring that
they were the work Of but one or two
men and should not be charged by public
opinion upon the students as a body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
A Duel in a Churchyard-

LOUISVILLE, June 2.-The local papers
assert that after quarreliug last night
about young lady, Thomas OVERLY. of
this city, and Robert Sanders of Indiana,
repaired to the cemetery where they fought
a duel with pistols, Sanders being serious
" injured. 1t is stated he was taken to
his home In Evansville. The story is not
verified.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
A Mine on Fire.

ASHLAND, Pa, June 2-The situation
at the Bast mine is unchanged, Men are
at work driving two shafts and have
reached depth of twenty feet. 1t is i'm
possible to give a definite statement as to
the extent Of the fire, as only part of it can
be seen. The troughs which carry the
water to the burning banks burst above the
Buck mountain engine house last night
while the engineer was down the slope,
and washed the coal dirt into the house,
almost covering the engines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
A Mas4nan's Act,

FIT. SMITH, Ark, June Twill Jack
son today endeayored to induce his for
mer mistress, Ida Dean, to return to his
quarters. She refused and Jackson shot
at her. She ram into the yard and he
followed and emptied the revolver into her
body When certain of her death he
kissed her, and then shot himself IN the
left breast. He will recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Sorrow For a Lieutenant.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 30.-The wife
ofIieut Starkweather of the revenue cutter
Andy Johnson, died suddenly yesterday
at the residence of her brotherin-law, DR..
A. B. Wierdemann Mrs. Starkweather
was i'll but few days with scarlet fever.
Her maiden name was Mary Golden
Waller. She was daughter of William
Waller, of New Bedford. Mass. Mrs.
Starkweather was twenty six years of age.
She is survived by her husband and two
young children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Is BIS MARCK TIRED.
Private Life too Much of Strain Upon His
Active Faculties.

PARIS, May 31.-The Petit Journal
prints conversation alleged to have been
held recently with Prince Bismarck, in
which the prince asserted he would again
enter public life if a demand were made
on him. The prince said Germany would
never attack France, and that the real enc
my of Europe is Russia, who only assumes
friendship for France because it serves
her purposes. Bismarck said it was posi-
sible he might re-enter the reichstag, but
only to maintain his own ideas and not to
embarass Chancellor Won Caprivi In the
course of the conversation the prince spoke
in high terms of President Carnot and
Mr.. Constans and De F1ercinet, and ex-
pressed his surprise that France did not
fully appreciate their admiral qualities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
Counterfeiters Arrested While Trying to
pass the Queer"

DULUTH, Mimi, May 31.-John Fiah-
erty. William Wheeler and James Moore
were arrested here last night for trying
to pass 500 counterfeit gold piece, but
today they were identified by Foreman
John Currie, of the Lehigh Coal and
Iron company, of West Superior,
as the parties who broke into his
house there last Sunday morning
robbing him of $3.50 in cash and a lot of
other valuables, and while two of them
held loaded revolvers at his head the third
raped his wife before his eyes. The story
of the robbery was told, but shame kept
the Currie family silent until today when
they identified the miscreants. Flaherty
is well-known tough, formerly in Eau
Claire and Oshkosh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Severe Sentences.

PARIS, May 2S.-The trial of Secretan
and the others connected with the recent
cooper syndicate, on charges based on the
Operations of the syndicate, was finished
today. Secretan was convicted and
sentenced to six months Imprisonment and
to pay fine of 1000 frances. Laveissere
and Hatchmeyer was also convicted, but
their penalties were lighter. The others
were auuitted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Carpenters strike.

CINCINNATI, June 2.-The carpenters
strike, agreed upon yesterday, went into
effect today, when 10000 men stopped
work
Rock ISLAND, June Zone hundre d
union carpenteas struck this morning. for
nine hours day and ten hours pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
A PUPILS SEVERE CASE.
Punished by a Teacher Until His BODY
Became ParaIized.

PONTIAC, Mich, May 31.-Frank
Cook, twelve year old, the son of a widow,
was pestered by sehoolmate and he made
an outbreak. Miss Jennie WEIGH, the
teacher, gave him severe beating The
lad managed to break away and run home.
He became very sick and was unable to
retain any food on his stomach for
several days. Upon getting better
Mrs. Cook took the lad before the
superintendent and begged that the
boy should not be punished again as his
health was impaired The superintendent
promised that he should not be harmed
and the child was returned to school,
Miss WEIGH had pursuaded the superin-
tendent that to prevent further insubor-
dination she must again punish Cook, and
she did it with vigor- The boy was taken
home sick and he is now lying in critical
condition, his right side being paraylized
from the effects of the punishment admin
istered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Thousands Paw Tribute,

OMAHA, June 2.-There were thousand
people in the funeral cortege which fol
lowed the remains Of Bishop O'Connor to
the crypt of St. Philomeas cathedral One
hundred and fifty bishops and priests were
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
DISHONEST MANAGERS.
Robbing abe Western Union Company OF
the Tolls.

the lois.
CHICAGO, May 29.-The Western Union
Telegraph company has unearthed a con-
spiracy among the managers of some of
the smaller offices in the northwest,
whereby system of knocking down"
has been going ON for some time and
whereby the company has lost large sum
of money. The amount of the stealings
cannot be accurately stated but is over
$4,000. The company has secured an
Indictment of the managers concerned in
the conspiracy, but refuses to make known
their names at present,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, June .-Wheat-Firmer; No. 2,
spring, $4,000 for seller cash; 901a for seller
July. Corn-Quiet; No 8, 80. Oats.-DuH; No.
2, white, 2s1a. Rye Quiet; No. 1, 432. Bar
ley-Easier; No. 2, Az. Provisions-Quiet.
Pork-1332a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
The Usual Way.

DENVER, Colo, May 30.-John P
Glow, the ex-pugilist, and Garrett
Hughs quarreled in saloon ovor money
matters. Glow knocked Hughs down;
the latter pulled revolver and fired five
times. The last shot took effect in
CLOVIS groin. The wound is thought to
he fatal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
A Woman's Fatal Mistake.

DURANGO, Col, June 2.--Mrs. Robert
Marrow attempted to light fire with
kerosene, and an explosion occurred which
set fire to the clothes of the woman, her
four-year-old son and a young baby. All
three were burned before assistance could
be rendered,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
MuIlett's Claim Dismissed.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The court of
claims dismissed the claim of A. B. Null
lett against the United States for compen-
satlon as architect of the building now
occupied by the state, war and navy de-
partments, amounting to about Sl50.OOO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Waiting for ImprOvements.

New YORK, May 31-At meeting of
the delegates of the Players league, last
night, to discuss the schedule and other
matters, decided to adhere to the arrange
ment of games made in March. The
delegates, while approaching the falling
off in attendance, look for Improvement in
the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Death Found Him Sporting.

HIAwATHA. Kan, June 2.-Neil Ho-
ney, a prominent citizen of Donniphin
county, was struck by lightning last night
and instantly killed while In pool room
at Severance and in the act of making a
shot. Others in the room were badly
shocked
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
Killed BY SunstrOke.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 30.-August
Schmidt died at his ho.ne $40 Twenty
fifth street, this morning, from the effects
of sunstroke, sustained while walking
home from work in Kraatz' brick-yard in
Wauwatosa, yesterday afternoon. Schmidt
was attended by DIR. Mayer, who could do
nothing for the patient
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05

crimately to friends of the lottery bill with
orders to conductors that they be returned
to the officials when taken ND. The West
ern Union has made full investigation
of the charges, and obtained satisfactory
proof of their truth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
BURGLARS SUCCESSFUL.
A Hotel Robbed at BoscobeI, and a Jev
eErV Store at Lane Rock

elry Store at Lone Rock.
BosCoBEL, Wis, May 30.-Burglars
went through the Grant House in this city
last night ransacking rooms and tapping
the office till. They got only So in money
and few articles of value. They also
broke into the restaurant of Mrs. Furderer,
but were frightened away upon entering.
A dispatch to the chief of police hear,
from Lone Rock, this afternoon says that
two burglars went thsough the jewelry
store there, last night and secured a lot of
va liable plumber, This section of the state
is being worked hard by burglars this
spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-06-05
His Pack Broken nv a Fall

DAYTON, Wis. May 30.-Thomas Elder
a young man at jamestown, north of here
fell from the top of tobacco shed, Wed,
nesday and broke his back DIR. Wheel
wright, of Belleville, and DR.. Jackson, of
Madison are attending him.