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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
ISLANDER SUIT AT BARABOO.
Messrs. DIN and Sanborn Are the Attor-
neys For the Defense.

BARABoo, Wis, Oct. 2.-On Aug. 25,
1885, the Touring mill at La Vale was
burned and the circumstances connected
with the burning were such that they
led the people Of the village to believe
it to have been of incendiary origin.
The mill was rebuilt and Jan. 2, 1885,
the property passed into the hands of H.
NJ. Johnston. Two days later the
mill was again set on fire
and burned to the ground. Mr..
Johnston was urged to rebuild, but he
feared that the burning would be repeat
ed and in his remarks intimated that Ly-
man Berry, a former owner Of the mill,
set fire to it. Berry now brought suit
against Johnson in the circuit court for
Islander, asking $1,000 damages. The
case is now on trial, Messrs. A. L. San
born and John NJ. DIN, of Madison, ap-
pearing for the defendant and G. Stevens
and W. a. Wyse, of Reedsburg, for the
plaintiff. The ase is exciting great in
terest and will probably go to the jury TO-
morrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
"BARTr SCOTT A DEFAULTEE.
The Treasurer of Ashland County Is SlO,-
900 Short in His AccOunts.

ASHLAND. Wis, Oct. 4-Bartley B.
Scott, for nearly four years treasurer OF
Ashland county, is a defaulter to the ex-
tent of $4,000. The facts of the case
have been suspected for more than a
year, but did not develop till yester
day in the progress of the trial of Grim
inal action against Scott. l. Scott Ellis,
when he went on the stand, produced
books showing that there was a deficit
of s9,967. Scott, however, has decided
to make as full reparation as posi-
bic. He decided over his properly
this morning to n. Wiley, A. Weed and
J. S. Ellis, but it viii not go to make up
the shortage. Scott is a financial and
physical wreck.
Until broken down in health and
finances two months before the state
convention was held, Bart" Scott was
prominent candidate Tor the RepuJ-
lean nomination fIr state treasurer, and
it was uron the hope of getting this that
he staked his whole future. At one time
he was a power in northern Wisconsin
politics, and were it not for some
dlshOnorable practices to which he
stopped would still hold sway over
the Ashland county republicans.
Scott is at Lake Geneva IN very poor health.
1t is not likely that he will be prosecuted.
Scott is now an inmate OF the charity
ward of st. Luke's Hospital, Chicago
He is said to be a victim of the NOR
phine habit. He is absolutely harm
less and has been subslstlng on
charity for several months. He has not
been in Ashland since last April. Before
going to Chicago, some four weeks ago, he
was an inmate of the sanitarium at Wau
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
GROVER COMING WEST.
He Will Visit the Corn Palace in Iowa on
the 10th Inst.

CHICAGO, Oct. A The Herald this
morning says: ''P. S. Eustis, general
passenger and ticket agent of the BurIing-
Ton road, received information yesterday
that Ex-President Cleveland will soon
come west. His arrival will follow closely
upon that of President Harrison,
Speaker Reed and other republican
rulers who are coming west to help save
the grand old party" Yesterday the
management of the coal palace at Ottum-
wa notified P. S. Eustis that Grover CIeve-
land would be there on October 10, the
day following President Harrison APP
pearanee, and they wanted equal facilities
as to rates and special trains for the dem
ocrats as for the republicans. An attempt
is to be made by the democratic leaders to
have Cleveland make few speeches on
tariff reform while he is III the west
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
ARMED TO THE TEETH.
Oklahoma Legislators are Protected by
Their Constituents.

GUTHRIE, O. T., Oct. 3.-The excite
ment over the capital location continued
today. After the demo stration against
Messrs. Daniels, Perry and Nesbitt last
evening had subsidized, S. R. Mitchell,
the city attorney of Oklahoma
City, who CHANGED to be in town
sent this telegram to one of his friends at
home: "Yonr representatives were mobbed
men. The armed men ar
rived this morning. and were
among the first to secure the seats
of vantage in the hall of the lower house
Fully as many friends Of the Guthrie
measures, equally strongly armed were also
present. Their presence caused an in
tense feeling and it would have taken but
the slightest outbreak to have caused
serious trouble Speaker Daniels
was too ILL., suffering from nervous ex-
haustion caused by the exciting scenes of
yesterday to preside. AS soon as the
house was called to order by Repre-
sentative Terrill introduced a reso-
luton calling attention to the
presence of the AIMED men
in the chamber, declaring their pres
ence undesirable and directing the
sergeant-at-arms to eject all spectators,
newspaper men excepted. The resolution
was voted down-20 to so. Considering the
probability of a repetition of yesterday S
riotOus demonstration it was deemed adj
visible to postpone until tomorrow further
action on the capital question. The
speaker has prepared a resolution, which
he Will Introduce tomorrow, providing for
a recall of the bill from the senate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
Swimming for Boys.

Il never would allow my bov to
learn to swim" said the mother of an
only son; land | never could bear to
have him in a boat. Skating [ always
detested, and ball playing | consider
vulgar. He had a horse for riding,
and he was always allowed to walk as
much as he chose" (D
Her hearers understood why 1t was
that her son had grown up to be a
narrow-chested and delicate man, and
were thankful that he was permitted
to 90 out doors at all in his boyhood.
Fortunately this young man had
possessed a strong love for walking,
and also for study. which had kept him
from hamilton, and also out of mis-
chief. But for an active, fuIl-blooded
boy not decidedly studious, such
bringing up as has been described
would have meant either ruin or death.
There is no need to descant upon the
manifold attractions and uses of SWIM
ming. All proper precautions for his
safety should be taken, but your boy
should learn to swim. Never let him
90 into the water unless he is well;
neither let him 90 alone or with fightv
DO1S only, even wien nc mas mustered
the art Of Misunderstanding and acci-
dents of all sorts are too common for
that. Keep him away from rapids and
whirIpools, and impress upon him at
every opportunity, by anecdote, pre-
cept and example. the necessity of ex-
ercising prudence in the matter Espe-
cially see that he is familiar with rem
edies for cramp, and with the modes
of reviving the drowned. Many
valuable life has been lost because
boys companions did not understand
how to use proper restoratives when
his body was first recovered from the
water.-hate Epson CLARK, IN Harper's
Buz0r.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
REV. MR.. DE FORD RECEIVES BAIL
An Oshkosh millionaire Extends the Hand
of Friendship to the Unfortunate


MILWAUKEE. Oct. 2.-The Rev. 4. NJ.
De Ford, of Hortonville, arrested a few
years ago for raising and attempting to
pass United States currency and who con-
fessed his guilt. on Saturday evening, was
released this morning from the county jail
on $500 bail, the bond being signed by
Robert Mcmillan, the millionaire lumber
man Of Oshkosh The case will
come up for hearing during the
October term of the United States
district court. All of the testimony ac-
quired regarding an industry Of this
character goes to prove that the reverend
gentleman must be extraordinarily expert,
as it is claimed that only man of the
greatest experience, and thoroughly con-
versant with every detail pertaining
to the general value Of the bills
In their construction. conld be
able to perform such feat.
So perfect was this work that one of the
bills when handed as test 10 the receiv
ing teller at one of our city banks, passed
without hesitation. and change was given.
after which Marshal Wiswell explained to
the astonished banker that the bill was a
raised one and had only been presented to
test the accuracy Of the counterfeit.
The Rev. De Ford, in his confession,
claimed to never have passed any raised
bills prior to week ago last Tuesday,
and was then prompted to do so through
being so heavily in debt. Mr.. De Ford
has been connected with the M.thodist
church in this state, both as student and
preacher, for the past six years, and was
on his way to Whitewater to join the
Wisconsin conference when detected In his
nefarlous scheme
The Rev. DeFord left at once for Hor-
tonville to arrange for his family. He
will return to Milwaukee and be sentenced
in about two weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
A MAMMOTH PAPER MILL.
The Gilbert Company is Erecting One in
the City of Menasha.

MENAsHA. Oct. 3.-The summer of 1890
has been fruitful season to Menasha S
manufacturing industries and a new
other attempts is about to mature-Tht
wooden ware company, c. W. Howard
John strange. and many others have made
valuable improvements now to be eclipsed
by the erection OF new and mammoth
paper mill by the Gilbert Paper company
The new structure will be a model Of
modern ingenuity and skill, and will cost
many thousands. Preparations for its
erection are already in progress. The
plant will be provided with the most I'M
proved machinery, and will manufacture
about the same grade of goods that is
made by the old. 1t will be of abo ut the
same capacity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
CONTEM PLATES SOME CHANGES
The Postmaster General Will Consolidate
Two Bureaus

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3.-Messrs. Whit
field and Bel today qualified as first and
second assistant postmaster general respec-
lively. These appointments are strictly in
line of civil service reform. With these
changes the postmaster general
contemplates reorganization of certain
offices in the department. The offices
which are in the same general line will
be placed under one head That is the
railway mail service and the railway con-
tract Office will be under the immediate
supervision of the new assistant, Bell
Whitefeld, as the first assistant
Will have a supervising charge of the
salary and allowance of the free delivery
offices in addition to his other duties.
These Offices have heretofore been regarded
as independent bureaus, their chiefs, as a
rule, passing upon nearly all questions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
wYOMING's PROSPERITY.
Some Interesting Figures Given by Gov
ernor Warren.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Ain his annual
report Governor Warren estimates the
population of Wyoming at something
over $4,000. These figures are fur
nished by the census supervisor, but the
governor is Of the opinion that they do
not represent the entire population owing
to the difficulty in taking the GENUS in
such a limited time The assessed
valuation of the taxable prop
erty in the state is $50, 665, 499,
which the report states is not more than
one-third Of the actual value. There is d
cash balance in the treasury of 1914 GA.
and the bonded debt is $4,000. The
governor says the number of cattle in the
state is about the same as last year, but
there are fewer large herds and many
more smaller ones. The coal mines and
oil wells of which many are being worked
to advantage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
ANOTHER JOHNSTOwN.
Large Reservoir Suddenly Bursts Near
the City of TuIong.

PARIS, Oct. 6.-At La Londe, near
Toulon, yesterday, a large reservoir sud
denly gave way, the water rushing down
the narrow valley swept everything before
it. Buildings were thrown from their
foundations, burying in their ruin many
inmates. Up to the present time five
persons are known to have been killed
while others are missing. Thirty persons
have been rescued all of whom are sever
ly injured
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
A COUNT ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Formerly Engaged to Detroit Girl, Who
Had Narrow Escape.

BERLIN, Get 3.-Count KIeist. who is
in prison for an attempt at manslaughter
on Herr Albert, proprietor of hotel, at
tempted to commit suicide by hanging
himself with his suspenders from a bean
in his cell, but was discovered, however.
and cut down before life was completely
extinct
Until quite recently KIeist was engaged
to the beautiful and wealthy daughter of
Mayor Thompson, of Detroit, Mich. The
motive of his attempt at suicide is sup
posed to have been modification over his
expulsion from the army He had also
been deeply affected by the suicide of his
friend, Count Schleinitz, the moral re-
sponsibiity for which is believed to rest
with Count Kleist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
ILLINOIS CENTRAL DISCOURAGED.
Several Stockholders Are Preparing Cir
cuIar Showing the Roads Condition.

CHICAGO, Oct. "A statement OF the
Darlington & Quincy road for the month
of August shows a decrease in the net
earnings of S349, 500 for the same period
last year The dlsaffected stockholders of
the Illinois Central have prepared circu-
lar comparing the condition of the road in
1881, and are now summing up. They
say the company in eight and half
years has increased its share of
capital and funded debt S70,000,000
at least. The increased annual interest
charge is over 50, 400, 900 and It's annual
net income has decreased more than half
a million. What encouragement. the cir
cular asks, is there for the stockholders to
put five millions more into the corcern by
increasing to share of capital to s45, 000,-
600 as requested by the directors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
HIS LIFE Is THREATENED.
The Speaker of the Cklohoma House is in
Danger.

KANSAS CITY. Oct. GA Guthrie dis
patch says: The excitement over the
capitol location question still continues.
The president of the senate will not sign
the bill locating the capitol in Oklahoma
City, in-as-much as Speaker Daniels con-
tests the legality of his Daniels signature
The question was not brought up to-day
owing to the possibilities of conflict be-
tween the opposing forces. Speaker Dan
iels went to Oklahoma City, his home,
Saturday, aud has not returned to Guthrie.
A dispatch from that place says that Dan
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
DEATH IN RUNAWAY.
A Woman Killed and Others Injured at
Eau Claire.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Oct. 6.-Nine coun-
try people were driving through town last
evening in farm wagon, when The
vehicle broke down and the team run away.
Mrs. Rachel Johnson, of Downville, was
thrown on her head, and died this morn
ing. Her son-in-aw NJ. Shute, has
broken nip, and others of the party were
severely hurt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
n EARLY A LYNCHING BEE.
The Legislators of Oklahoma Allow the
Cowboy Instincts to Crop Out.

GUTHRIE, Oklahoma Ter, Oct. 2.-To-
day was one Of tremendous excitement in
the territorial Legislature. The bill for
the permanent location of the capital at
Oklahoma City passed the house yesterday.
Before action was taken in the upper
house today, however. motion in the
lower house for reconsideration was
adopted, Friends of Speaker
Daniels had induced him to
sign the bill and Representative
Perry was hurrying over to the upper
house with it. When the enemies of the
measure discovered this the Legislature
was turned into a bowling mob. Perry
was pursued. When overtaken in the
street some one yelled. Hang him!" and
the proposition was nearly carried into
effect. The unfortunate legislator
convinced the mob however, that he had
handed the bill to Representative Nesbitt
and that gentleman made wild break
down the street in full pursuit. Nesbitt
managed to distance them for four blocks
when his strength gave cut
and ne surrendered. The bill
was taken back to the house and the
speaker in presence of the governor and
other witnesses erased his signature, Say
ing that he signed the measure under
a misrepresentation. The United States
marshal and Capt. Cavanaugh, command
ing tie United States forces, Gained the
excited crowd, which was still demanding
the punishment of Perry and Nesbit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
A Prescription.

Many persons are troubled with ex-
cessive perspiration about the face and
arms. A remedy for this is almond
meal or pastachio meal. This may be
applied to the face dry or in the bath.
1t gives peculiar velvety softness to
the skin and is exceedingiuly agree
able. There are few things more I'M
pleasant than an oily complexion, and
any simple means to overcome it GER
tainly deserves to be commended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
WILL HAVE A CORN PALACE.
IOwans Will Exhibit Their Cereal at the
Colum hian ENnnsitinn

Columbian Exposition.
CHICAGO, Oct. 6. -"Nine-tenths of the
world know nothing whatever about corn, :"
sal Commissioner at Large Mcdonald, of
California, this evening. Il have just re-
turned from a visit to the corn palace
at Sioux City, and for artistic design and
beautiful blending of colors | never
saw its equal in anythirg.' Commits
sioner Mcdonald advocates corn palace
at the Columbian exposition on scale
that would demand the attention of the
world. He says the citizens of Sioux City
with whom he conversed, propose to ask
the Iowa legislature to appropriate $780,
900 toward such IN exhibit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
AWARDED $4,000.
MIS-. Ada Richardson Sues Her Husband
for UnfaithfuiIneSs.

New YORK, Oct 6.-Mrs. Ada Richard
son obtained "a verdict before the sheriffs
jury today for $4,000 for the alienation
of the affections her husband, David c.
Richardson, to whom she was married in
1874. They lived happily until 1881, when
ne began to neglect her for Mrs Ella T.
Burt, whose husband in George A. Burt
MIR. Richardson and Mrs Burt both have
cattle ranches in Texas and are supposed
to be there at present. Mr.. Burt is under
stood to have business interests in Peru.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09

watosG. State Treasurer Harshaw and
other friends, it is said, assisted him
while he was 1T the sanitarium.
High living" said one who knows him
well, rs the cause of his ruin. He was
no gambler, but he spent money very
freely, and always wanted the best to be
had"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
GRANTED A NEW TRIAL.
Lars p. Jerdee's Accuser in the Harness in
Pennsy lvania.

SCRANTON, Pa, Oct. GA rule for a
new trial in the case of Annie Husaboe
against Pastor Roberts was asked for to-
day. One of the reasons was the absence
of the plaintiff from the court room
preventing them from proving that
she brought similar case against Lars
2. Jerdee in Dane county, Wisconsin, in
March, 1873 Roberts rendered his res
ignation, which the congregation deferred
action on until the question of new trial
is determined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09

A revolution is taking place in the
drinking habits of the japanese. The
r.ce brandy called ''saki, which has
lon" bceI their national beverage, is
being ; pplamtel by beer brewed after
the German method. In Osaka the
n4mhar nf beer saloons has increased
from thirteen tn almost 600 in the last
four years. while the number of resorts
wnere saki' is sold has fallen off.
Years ago the Japs were wont to drink
$50, 900. 900 gallous of ''saki'' annually.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09

APOLIGTZED TOO LATE.
A Lumber Dealer is Relieved of His
POcketbOOk and Contents.

Pocketbook and Contents.
PITTsBURG. Oct. 2.-Today while J.
K. Gardner, an extensive lumber dealer at
Rideway, Pa, was returning from the
East Liverpool Ohio fair, he was relieved
of $4,000, the proceeds of big lum-
,er sale. At Washington street
some one called out "AlIeghaney.
Gardner started for the door but was
jammed into a corner by several men, who
also wanted to get off. He apologized to
one of them after a quarrel. After the
city proper was reached Gardner found
that he had apoiogised too soon. His
pocket book was gone. as was also the gen
tleman to whom the apology was made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6.-Wheat-Firm; No. 2,
spring, 96997 for seller casn; No. northern
100 Confirm; No. 3, so for seller cash.
Oats Firm; No. 2, white, 40 for seller cash.
Provisions Quiet. Pork-n. 877a for seller
January.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
A HUSKY PRIEST.
He Drives A Man Over a Wall Who Re-
ceives Injuries.

DUBLIN, Oct 6.-Father Flavin,
priest residing in Colonel has been arrested
on the deposition of a dying man who
charged the priest with chasing him and
a party Of friends from an inn and push
ing the witness over a wall. In falling
off this wallthe deposition saps the witness
broke his leg and sustained other injuries
from the effects of which he believes he
cannot recover
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09

A remarkable invention has been
made in Austria. Glass tubes project
before the train.a if they are broken
bv any obstacle an electric movement is
applied to the brakes, bringing the
train immediately to a standstill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
Germnn Americans in Raltinnra

BAITIMORE, Oct. 6.-TOday the German-
Americans of this city celebrated in the
memory of men who more than two
hundred years ago, founded the first Ger
man colony in America. There was a
large parade and a crowded mass-meeting.
Patriotic speeches and songs were rem
dered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
COMMISSIONER kAUM's REPORT.
The Late Pension Bill Increases the List
Enormously.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-The annual re-
port of Pension Commissioner Raum shows
that there were at the end of the last fiscal
year $50, 944 pensioners on the rolls class
fled as follows; Army invalid pensioners,
1872 POP; army widows, minor children
and dependant relatives, 20.460; survivors
of the war of 1912, 4l3; widows of
of soldiers of the war of 1912, $50;
survivors of the Mexican war, 17.156;
widows of soldiers of the Mexican war,
6764 There were &C, 637 original claims
allowed during the yea, being 14,716
more original claims than were allowed
during the fiscal year 1889 and $685. more
than allowed during the fiscal year
1878. The amount of the first
payment in these sc. 637 Original
cases to 32,47S,04l, being 81 .036.492
more than first payments on original
claims allowed during the fiscal year Of
1889, and SO, 179, 225 more than in 1888.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-10-09
Banks to Report.

WASHINGTON Oct. 6.-The comptroller
of the currency has called for repo on
the condition of national banks at the close
of business Thursday, October 9.