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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
MORMONS ARE TO EMICRATE
The Latter Day Saints Are Planning
TO go to Mexico
Soon.
They Realize That Their Stronghold
in Utah is Fast Passing
Away.
John W. Young, A Descendant of the
Lamented Brigham, Will Play
the Moses.

LIMA, Ohio. Dec ga large real
estate deal, which also includes the
transfer of the headquarters of the
Mormon church from Utah to Mexico,
has been cOnSummated in this city by
Mr.. b. {. Eaurot, President of the Lima
National Bauk, and John ". Young,
elder son OF Brigham Young, late Pres
ident OF the Mormon church. The deal
comprises the sac OF 5000, 900 acres of
land in the northern part OF Mexico.
Three years ago Mr.. Faurot aSSo-
ciated himself with several New
York and Chicago capitalists, and
obtained a valuable grant from
the Mexican government, including the
above lands, in return for the con-
struction OF a railway which was to
extend from DemIng, N. NJ, To the
CashilabOmpa Bay on the Pacific coast
The Mexican government, in Connec-
ton with the above grant of land, made
the offer of 5000 to every family and
$50 to every single man who would set
tie on this land.
The restrictions Of the United States
government on the Mormons in Utah
in the last few years have been driving
them out OF their stronghold, and since
the Genties have obtained footing In
Salt Lake City the Mormons realize
that they are ruined unless they find Il
new refuge.
John W. Young, who is now one of
the leaders in the Mormon faith, has
been negotiating with Mr. Faurot and
his associates for the purchase of the
property for some time, and this morn
Ing Mr. Faurot announced the deal
closed Young had the object of col
onizing the land in view when
The negotiations commenced, and
about 10000 people will re-
move from l tab at once and settle on
this Mexican land. After the exodus
is started it is likely that, as the head
quarters of the church will be removed
to Mexico, the entire Mormon popula-
ton of Utah, Oregon and other North
western States will follow, for bv cross
ing the line they can follow their prac.
tices without fear of mOestaton from
the United States Governments.
The MOrmons already have a small
colony adjoining the territory pur.
chased by Young. Mr.. Faurot desires
to withhold the amount of the consid.
GRAFTON for the present but it is under
stood that it is a fabulous sum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
THE HAZEL FLOWER.
SLI4A C. DRABBLE .

Oh, ] never dreamed that ians o"'"
When entered that lonely y,aI,ow bair
But found you there with your oi n"'
Your face unchanged, the shy. WHO &c 90,
The fairest sight that the eye might q %;
You stood in the hedge - and ee met 's-"
How did we meet? did | give one cry,
o Lowell do find you here?-
A squirrel red heard overhead,
The late sparrows close beside me fed,
Two-or was it one? A butterfly
Flew past, yet saw but you, my dear.
A cricket's dIowsy chirp through it all,
And crows shrill note across;
Bathed in the pure wine gous made divine
Did the oaken shrubs in the hedge-row shine,
And who saw tears with the red leaves fall
To give added touch to the stomach gloss:
Oh, why did we part when life was bright
To meet no more for years!
So, through mist can sun-kissed
The nook where we held our old-time tryst
In the mellow glow of the autumn lghr,-
And earth held never spot for tears
What do we with grief? l have found my dea
And our hearts have beaten in rhyme:
Do you dream, blind! be they ever so kind
She can pass the thick hedge she is smiling be
hind
Say what can we do love and honor to prove
But to part us again,-be it years-Or all time?
Sunday Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
A GOOD WINTER RESORT.
Two Expeditions to Explore the Death
Valley Where Water Is Unknown

Two Expeditions to Explore the Death
Valley Where Water Is Unknown.
WASHINGTON, Dec 2!-Secretary
Rusk has been for some time engaged
in organizing an x edition to eXplo g
the Death valley il Colorado. This
region is a veritable terra incognitl
The heat is so intense that dead ami
mails do not decOmpose. Water Is un-
known, and the expedition will carry
water and food for mules and men. 1t
is a question whether the animals will
be able to survive the expedition. Two
of the chief bOtanists of the depart
ment are at present working their way
into the valley from southern Nevada.
while another expedition is on the
march from southern California. The
two expeditions are expected to meet,
II nothing goes wrong with them, at q
point previously decided upon in the
valley. Prof. Merriam will leave in a
few days to take charge Of the expe-
ditiOn. There is reason to believe there
are rich gold and silver mines in the
region. The scientific men with the
expedition will map the country and
procure specimens of such animals and
insects as exist there. ii any do exist.
Secretary Rusk regards tho expedition
as OF great Importance,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
AFRAID OF THE INDIANS.
The Dakota Settlers ASK for Protection
From the Government.

BISMARCK, n. D., Doo. GG@c.-Sv;,u -.
Murpy, Indian agent at Fort Berth
old has lasked for protection Of troops,
as tile Bertnold Indians, c0aXed by The
renegadcS from Standing Rock, have
become affected with the Messiah craze
aud are into the ghost dance to st,y
These Indians have hitherto been the
most peaceful in the Northwest. They
are composed OF remnants OF the eros
Nentres, ArickareeS, and Mandans 1t
Is understood that they are to order
the whites to leave the reservations.
The Indians say they want the land for
themselves aud when in possession
again will hold it against all corners.
On the Little Missouri is located q
band Of MandanS, under the lead err
shiU Of the famous Crow Flies High,
which mas never ielded obedience to
the government. They hold aioof from
all Intercourse with whites and will
not draw subsistence from Uncle Sam.
These are creating more apprehension
among settlers Than the Indians on tbs
BerthOld reservation.
PINE RIDGE, 5. d., Dec. 22.-The
friendlies were gone only half day on
their mission TO the hOstiles. and re-
turned giving up their contract Slow
: Bull came in AMI told Gen. Brooke that
the hOStiIes would come in il granted
fun forgiveness and plenty of Christ
mas presents. 1t was the same old
story. Co. Stanton reported to Rapid
City TO day that he had chased lot OF
Indians from the Bad Lands to the
j White River. They are probably the
Standing Rock fugitiveS.
! REGINA. n. w. T., Dec. ga de-
tachmcnt of thirty Canadian mounted
puIi"e left town We terday for
Chief P.apuIis' reserve in response to
inlel,igen e that d number Of runners
from across the border had arrived
there Ant Their Diet tchment of thirty
lice left for the same place last
nipI,t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
GROWING BEAUTIFULLY LESS.
The Assets of the Kean Bank Failure

The Assets of the Kean Bank Failure
Continue to Dwindie.
CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-The Kean bank
assets continue to grow less 1t is
now estimated the bills receivable
which were scheduled at $27O, 900 will
among these bills receivable is note
for $50, 900 made by firm which failed
four years ago Another asset of doubt
full value is Il note for $40, 900 made by
Morton Culver, husband of Mrs. e. NJ
Culver, keans partner. Investigation
OF the banks books shows further that
Mrs. Culver's account at the bank was
ovordrawn S., 300 and Morton Culver's
account IS, G00
Just as soon as the attorneys for the
litigating clients can lind time to do so
motion will be made in the County
court for the removal of Assignee
Jacobs.
eve want to get at the exact condi-
ton of the bank before we do anything
else said Attorney Mayer. 'Mr
Jacobs has undoubtedly been what Is
called in law party in the ASST gument.
According to his own testimony he
knew Wednesday that Mr.. Kean was
insOlvent. He advised with KeaL as to
the best course to pursue in view of his
insolvency, and yet permitted Kean 10
receive deposits as late as Wednesday
evening"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25

The Estate of r. I'll. BrOdhead Ali Goes t,
Relatives


Milwaukee, Dec. 90 Early next week
the will of Edward H. Brodhead. the
dead banker, will be filed in the probate
court. 1t will dispose Of an estate valued
at 81 100000.
While the people who are supposed to
have exclusive knowledge of the con-
tents of the will maintain the utmost
secrece, the principal provisions of the
document have leaked out in some way.
In the first place, the executors are to
be Frank G. Bigelow, cashier of the
First National Bank, and Miss Julia
Chafee. Miss Chafee, who is the testa-
tors niece, and who kept house for him,
is to have the use of the residence on Astor
street and an annual income of $1,000 a
year during her life. In addition she
receives a legacy of $4,000. A number
of relatives of the testator and of Mrs
BroadHead are provided for in the will.
There are no public be quests. The chill
dren ofJohn G.. Broadhead, of Webster
county. n. Y, who is a nephew of the tes-
tator, are made the residuary lega tees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
THE FARM and HOUSEHOLD.
WHY THE COWS CAME LATE.
JOHN BoYNTo

JOHN BoYNToN.
Crimson sunset burning
Ger the tree-fringed hills
Golden are the meadows,
Ruby flashed the rills,
Quiet in the farmhouse,
Home the farmer hies
But his wife is watching,
Shading anxious eyes,
While she fingers with her pail, beside the barn
Wondering why her Jenny and the cows come
home so late.
Jenny, brown-eyed maiden,
Wandered down the lai.e-
That was ere the daylight
Had begun to wane.
Deeper grew the shadows;
Circling swallows cheap;
Katydids are calling:
Mists DER meadows creep.
Still the mother shades her eyes, beside the barn
yard gate,
And wonders where her Jenny and the cows can
be so latel
Lowing sounds are falling
HomeWard now at last,
Speckle. Bess and Brindla
Through the gates have passed,
Jenny sweetly blushing,
Jamie, grave and shy,
Takes the pail f. ON mother,
Who stands silent by.
Not word is spoken the mother shuts the
gate
Now she knows why Jenny and the cows some
home so late!
Omaha World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
CHINCH BUG EXTERMINATOR
FOUND.

President Snow, of Kansas University,
Makes an Important Discovery.
LAWRENCE, Kas., Dec. 18.-A oiscov-
cry by Prof. Snow, chancellor of the Kan
sas state university, Of the existence of a
disease fatal to the chinch bug will doubt
less offer the formers relief from the de-
struction of their crops by this pest.
During the summer the infe cted
pugs were let loose in the bug
infested field. The disease spread so rap
idly that the field was soon rid of the pest.
Many farmers have made application to
the professor for carcasses of the bugs
which have died
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
FALLS FROM A CHIN NEY.
A West Bend Mason Meets With q Sad Mis-
fortune.

WEST BEND, Wis. Dee. 90 Jacob
Herdt, a mason, while building chimney
had the misfortune to break through the
scaffoIding. yesterday. He struck the roof
of the house which was two-story build
ing. rolled off, falling thirty feet, and
striking tine kitchen roof of another build
ing. Before reaching the ground. he
struck his head on an old four barrel filled
with limestone and received an ugly scalp
wound. The other injuries arr as yet DIFF
fcuIt to determine. No bones are broken,
but the shock to his entire :, st-m must be
terrible. He is not expected to live.
Herdt is about 90 years old and rather
tall and heavll; built man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
Improving the Breed.

1t cannot be questioned that breeds have
had beginning at some period, and that
the special excellencies possessed by each
one are the results of long and persistent
training, of which good feeding has been
a large an / important element. How has
the Jersey cow become possessed of her
wonderful digestive ability. by reason of
wi ich she can dispose of 100 pounds of
the most nutritious food In "a hours and
extract from it as much as seven pounds
of butter in that time? Certainly by a
long training In the consumption and dis
posal of a large quantity of food. How
can our Common native stock be improved
without better feeding as the first step,
and then by judicious cultivation by breed
ing? If the good results of higher feed
ing can be projected into the progeny of
an animal, anc this process be continued
for years, cannot breed be formed in
time by persevering in this course? Have
not our domestic animals been impro 7ed
in this way? And if SO, is not the better
nutrition and the cultivated ability to di-
gest and dispose pro6tably of food the first
step? If not, perhaps some professor who
thinks otherwise will instruct his pupils in
the art of establishing an improved breed
by means of low scale of feeding, and in
time getting down to the example of the
stored horse who would have lived on one
straw day if he had not died in the
course of training.-N. Y. Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
ALL SORTS.

If you have mich COWS it will be bet.
ter to feed ali pig corn to them, unhusk-
ed. stalk and all, rather than spend time
and make your thumb sore husking it,
as it takes longer than to husk good
ear.
1t is folly to blanket a horse in the
stable, and then leave ventilator open
to give him the cold wind over his back
and under him. There is too much so,
called ventilation given in cold weather
and it causes much discomfort to ami
mails.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25

FORT dodge, Iowa, Dec. 22.-The
Rev. f.. Buenger of LemarS has created
a storm of indignant comment by re-
fusing to read the burial services or in
any way take part in the funeral SER
vices over the boty of Voiga Edges, a
mem Der OF his congregation who died
from the effects OF too much whisky.
The Rev Buenger has been vigorously
advocating total abstinence, aud SAYS
he took this course to more eHIDhati-
cally impress upon his people his alb
hCrrence Of strong drink and those
who uSa Ii.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
LAND CASE SETTLED.
Secretary Noble Finally Disposes of the
Northern Wisconsin Land Deal.

Northern Wisconsin Land Deal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Secretary No
BILE has Withdrawn the order suspending
the approval of the final adjustment of the
land grants in favor of the Chicago, St..
Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha railaoad
company and the Wisconsin railroad COM
pany. A surplus of some 100000 acres of
land is left within the Withdrawals here
tofore made for the Omaha road.
This surplus the secretary orders restored
to the public domain, and after 80 days
of public notice will be subject to settle
ment and entry under the general land
laws and certain rules now prescribed.
These lands are located in the northern
part of Wisconsin and are said to be val
liable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
UNDER THE WHEELS,
Horrible Fate of Brakeman at the City OF
Monroe.

MONROE, Special Telegram. Dec. 90
Jesse Fitch, a brakeman working on the
st. Paul railroad, was killed here at
O'Clock this afternoon. He was attempt
ing to make coupling between two box
cars, which were in motion, when he
slipped and fell under the wheels. His
body was horribly mangled. Fitch was a
young unmarried man abont % years of
age and lived with his parents in this
place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
Claims 16O aero, I'm B,OOmin ton. Ill

BLOoMINGToN, ILL.,, Dec. go. Howard
S. Hodson. an attorney at Cape Charles,
Va, claims for man named Kellogg
that said Kellogg is the rightful owner
of 1870 acres Of land on which is located
u part OF this city. He asserts that
the land formerly belonged TO Charles
Kellogg, who in 1856 moved to Matan-
zas. Cuba. without deciding the land,
and there died. leaving II son, who now
comes to America hoping to recover the
land. Hodson says the land was sold
for taxes and that the present owners
have tax title,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
FOUND DEAD IN HIS YARD,
Louis HedbeTg, of Green Bay, Hangs Him
self With q Clothes Line

GREEN BAY, Wis. Dec. 2O.--At 8
Q clock last night Louis Hedberg was
found dead in his back yard suspended
from clothes line. He was about 80
years age and had been in feeble health
for a long time. He has attempted to
commit suicide upon several occasion pre-
vious to this but was detected in time to
prevent it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25

umbering $50. He has been one OF
the most defiant and threatening The
result so far has been satisfactory"
Commenting on Gen. Miles telegram
Gen. Schotield said 1t would not be
very long before all the Indians now in
revolt would be captured and the In
dian troubles, for the winter at least
brought to an end
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
COULD'S CHRISTMAS GIFT
He Will Present His Son George with
the Union Pacific Railway.


New YORK, Dec. eff the rumors
current at the Windsor hotel turn out
to be correct, George j. Gould is about
to receive a very handsome Christmas
present from his indul gent father It
is reported that the young man is to
be made president of the Union Pacific
railway company and presented with
huge block of the company's stock as
we'll. Sidney Dillon has been president
OF the Union Pacific for a few weeks,
but Mr.. Dillon doe. not care for the
position and only took it temporarily
In order to obige his friend, Jay
Gould. George Gould is already presi-
dent Of one mpany-the Pacific Mail
but that is a small concern as COM
pared with the Union Pacific, and the
young man is known to possess All am
bition to pose as a real live railway
president.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
Killed at n Poker Gam :.

UNIoNrDwN, Pa, Dec. 24.-Last
night Fred Lawson and John Paine
were tt. ing hand In IL poker game.
Tie two got into IA dispute shortly after
mifu git and Lawson struck Paine.
Ia ne drew revolver and fired three
rini"S Gne ball pierced Lawson's
brain, another his heart. and The third
catered his stomach. Paine escaped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
Trainmcn Hold n Con fer renee.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE delegates rep
resentIng the railway engln sers. c,nduc-
tors, iremen and brotbert tr,sinnen
are in the city to confer with che otfl atls
of the Chicago, Milw .ukee x 5. Pull
company relative to the alopdou OF new
schedule rates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
several Berths Disposed of.

WASHINGTON, Dec. pa. J. Stule
was today appointed postmaster at Farm
ingion. j, fferson county. Wis, Congress-
man Casw ell today secured the appoint
ment of W. Il. Brown, of of Salem, Wis,
to position In the railway mail service
Mr.. Caswel leaves for home tomorrow to
be absent about two weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
Koch will Receive Money.

BERLIN. Dec. % h statement is made
that the German Government will grant
Prof. K CHI one million marks. and his
assistants 100000 marks for the privilege
of manufacturing the Koch lymph. They
will also have large share of prof 8 from
the manufacture
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
RACINE TIMES SUED FOR LIBEL

The Superintendent of tine Stree. Car Conn
pany Demands Damages.
RACINE, Dec. 18.-The Racine Times
was today made defendant in a libel suit
brought by George B. Hathaway company.
The suit grows out of bitter attacks upon
Mr.. Hathaway by the Times in connec-
ton with the pending street railway con-
troversy.
The amount of damage claimed is not
known, but is between $1,000 and slO,-
900. A hard fight will be made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
A CLERGYMAN MISSING.
Rev. X. n. Martins Whereabouts Are u
known Tn His Frieuds

known to His Friends
EVANSVILLE, Dec. IA missing cler
eyman is causing a sensation at Evans
vile. The Rev. R. N Martin, of thai
place. went to Chicago last Wednesday, ex
pecting to return that evening. The mex.
day word was received from HIN
saying that he had been delayed. anG
if any one wished to communicate
with him to direct to the Saratoga hotel.
He did not return to fill his pulpit Sunday
aowever. and message was sent to the
hotel. The answer received was that NO
such person was there, and up to thi;
time no word has been received from him
His friends are quite anxious to learn hi.
whereabouts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
THE INDIANS ARE STARVING.
Red Cloud Says His People Need Nor.
Rations.

WASHINGTON. Dec. l9.-Dr. Bland OF
the Indian protection association has re-
ceived long letter from Indian Chief Red
Cloud, at Pine Ridge agency, under date
of Dec 10th. Red Cloud says that he is
constant friend of the whites and his peo-
pie have no intention of going on the war
path He never had anything to do with
the ghost dance. He complains of the
government rations being cut down more
and more every year. The past two sea-
sons were so dry that the Indians could
raise little. and rations were so scant they
had to kill their own cattle to avoid starva-
ton. Many became sick from the want OF
a proper quantity Of food, and 217 died
from starvation since the fall OF last year.
A Faithful Squaw.
FORT YATES, N. d., Dec 19-Bull
Heads body was buried today with mill
tary honors. His squaw, who was upon
; Cannon Ball river when she heard of the
fight, started at once for Fort Yates and
walked eighty miles without rest She
reached her husband just before bis death
and fell in a faint when admitted to the
room. More then forty of Sitting Bull S
followers have reported to the agent and
are now in camp close by. The remainder
are reported to be south of the reservation
near the Moreau river
Surrounded by Troops.
RAPID CITY, S. D., Dec. 1O.-Four hun
dred men of the Seventeenth infantry
started today for Gen. Carr's camp at
Rapid Greek and Cheyenne rivers. Gen.
Miles now has concentrated there abou,
1900 men with artillery. There is large
encampment of hostile Indians in the grass
basin of the bad lands about ten miles
from Carr camp, and the Indians have
been making raids on the ranchers from
there. The troops are icing disposed
to guard every pass ami outlet anl
the cavalry is scouting about te
intercept Sitting Bulls followers who art
supposed to be heading for that point
The indications are tina Gen. Miles pro
poses holding the Indians in the basin
until ready to make movement into the
bad lands simultaneously with General
BrooKe's forces. As the troops are dis
posed now it appears that the escape O
; the hostiles is impossible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-25
RECOMMENDS FREE COINAGE.
Regan, the Texas senator Offer an Amend
ment 10 the Silver Bill.

WASHINGTON Dec Ex-senator Reagan
TODAY offered all amendment 10 the inan-
cial bill as agreed upon Yesterday BY the
finance committee. the effec- OF which is
70 substitute for the first section of the
bill free coinage section. and amend the
remaining sections by striking out all
reference to silver purchases.