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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-31
A DUEL WITH LARIATS.
a Remarkable Encounter Between Two
Mexican Cowboys

A novel due was fought at Moore Station,
'Eez., between two Mexican cowboys name
ed Jose Carrasco and Manuel Boseo. Car
raseo was in possession of a fine mottle&
cow, Bosco claimed belonged to him and
had been stolen some time previous
The two men met in the roadway. They
were both on horseback. and their lariats
hung from the pommels of their saddles.
B0soe hailed Carrasco and demanded the
return of his COW. The latter became furi-
Gus at the suggestion that he had come in
to the possession of stolen COW, and his
hot Mexican blood began to boil. Words
of ssRlphurous nature began to pass be-
tween the cowboys, when Bosco called Car
rasco liar. Scarcely had the word been
spoken, when quick as ,atiash the irate Car
rasco grabbed his lasso from his saddle.
and, whining it with a quick movement
over his head, sent it with a swish toward
Bosco's neck The latter ducked his head
and grabbed his lariat as he did so.
Then began one of the fercest bloodless
battles that the past has recorded. Up and
down the roadway the horsemen dashed.
the lassos of the dueliists flying and
circling in the air Not a word was
spoken. AS fast as the lassos fell short of
their mark they were jerked quickly to-
gether and, with a twirl over the head
each cowboy endeavored to eneircle the
others neck
The horses were fecked with foam, and
both of them dashed away in the same
direction, seeming to realize the fight to
the death going on between their riders.
On sped the horses, bat not a wcrd spoke
the fighters
Bosco finally turned his eyes from the
other cowboy for an instant and, quick as
flash, Carrasco dropped the moose of his
lariat over his adversary's neck, swung
his pony around with a jerk, and, putting
spurs to the auimal, started off in the OPP
posite direction.
Bosco was jerked from his horse so sud-
denly that his neck WIS broken, and he
was dragged o, er the ground at a frightful
speed for more than a mile.
The victor disengaged his lariat from
his victims neck and coolly rode into
town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-31

Thousands of southern negroes wear the
cast-off clothing of New Workers. Such
clothing is bought for little or nothing by
peddlers. who sell it to wholesalers in the
central Ethiopian quarters. The whole
salers clean, patch and press the garments,
arrange them according to sizes in dozens
and await the southern merchants. The
latter come from Washington, Richmond,
Charleston. Mobile and half a dozen other
considerable cities and buy as best they
may. The wholesalers sell on ninety day S
credit, and if one merchant does not offer
fair prices they await the coming of Others
Nobody's profits are extraordinarily large,
but those of the southern retailer are prob
ably the best.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-07-31

Two handfuls of hops, two pail
tuls OF cold water, one pint
of malt; boil five minutes, then strain it; if
very bitter, add cold water; put in halt a
pint of yeast, one pint of molasses; put it
IN key to .ferment, and next day it may be
drank
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-06
COTTON CENTENARY.
Interesting Programme for it, ObserV-
ance at Pawtucket, X. I.


Pawtuckct. Il. l., is TO have cotton GEN.
tennary celebration from september 29th To-
October Sd. inclusive. The Exposition is in
celebration of the event of the introduction
Of the first successful cotton spinning by
power machinery upon the Western 'ontl-
nent and i'm honor 10 the memory of samuel
slater, the illustriOus mechanic who
achieved the success by building machinery
and producing superior quality of yarns
i'm "a mill situated in close proximity tO The
falls of the Blackstone river at PaWtucket,
K. l.. one hundred years ago. The citizens
Of Pawtuckct. of Rhode Island. and ot the
United states. who are familiar with the
historical accounts of the difficulties That
had been encountered previous tO the event
Of Samuel clater's success. VIII agree that
the century should not pass unn0ticei by
the people without a slight recognition for
the occasion.
BY the reproduction i'm Pawtucket (hy
samuel slater Of Arkwrights English
method Of power spinning am increased de-
mand for labor Was created win the work
crs Of metal, wood. and st0ne and among
the producers Of all the many attendant
necessary supplies. II WAS the commence
ment Ct an era Of the greatest growing M
duslry the United states had ever VIII
messed. and the foundation Of the many
cities and villages that have since become
famous 10 the world through the interest 10
the cotton manufacturing industry. The
rushing waters OF the Blackstone and the
PawtuXet in little Rhode Island, with
the many other smaller streams, gave
the state an opportunity of creating
more capital, population and renOWn 10
the square mile thar has ever been enjoyed
by any of the sister states of the republic.
The streams of the border states soon be-
came very useful As a source Cf power. The
majestic Connecticut the Merrmac ana the
AndrOscOggin, with their immense No.um 8
Of water. gathered from rills, made running
brooks high up the mountain sides of New
Hampshire. They seemed 10 be M league
with the clouds, gathering an ineNhaustlOle
supply Tor manufactures in the siopin2
valley below; and. being damned by enter
prising man, they manifest their inscrutabie
force while on their winding way % the sea.
Il is now proposed by the committee Tor
the benefit Of the thousands who have an
interest in the exhibition 10 illustrate tSa
considerable degree in reality a hillside of
cOtton-grOWing plants from the South with
bolls ready for picking. In the machinery
hall il is proposed 10 have in opera,inn
cotton-gin, lappers, cards. spinning and
sDOOler frames. looms weaving plain and
fancy goods, as well as hair cloth, knitting
machinery for braid. webs, stockings
electric wire and a great many novelties
from the various industries of PaWtpcket.
The United states Government has kindly
allowed us to have for the occasion many OF
the interesting relics Of samuel Slater that
have been in their keeping at Washington.
An original spinning frame and card are
among the collection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-06
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
What i Going On of Interest at the Other
End of the Bridge.

Mr.. L. p. Wbolfork is visiting friends in
Manchester.
Mr.. Henry II. Yadcn, Of Buck Hill, has
been quite sick for several days.
Mrs. ID. b. Minfree, Dr., of Midlothian, Is
visiting relatives in SwansbOrO.
Chesterfield people are delighted at the
prospect of hearing Hon. W. {. i. Breckin-
ridge next Monday at the courthouse.
There will be baptizing at ut. llermon
church. i'm Chesterfield tomorrow being at
. O'Clock.
The next term of the Hastings Court,
which begins ON the third Monday IN the
month, will have a large criminal docket
There are about five or six felony cases
which have been sent on 10 the grand jury,
and these will doubles be tried at the com
ing term. There being no session in Au-
gust. a large amount of business accumu-
lates. aud makes the september term avery
busy one.
Fletcher Powell (colored) employed on
the Atlantic Coast Line. had his left hand
badly mashed while coupling cars Thurs
day night. 4 part Of his hand was ampu-
tated 10y DR.. Ingram. Powell is from Reds
vile, y. {.
4 colored driver for Mr.. r. II. Deane, Of
Richmond, was accidentally shot Nednes-
day afternoon in front on Mr.. J. =. Robin
sons grocery store on Hull street. Another
darkey allowed a pistol 70 drop from his
hands, the weapon exploding and sending
a bullet into the drivers hip.
The dead body of a negro man was found
Thursday in the woods near Mr.. Joseph
Middendorf's farm, in Chesterfield, about
three miles from Manchester. There were
no marks Of violence on the body. and it was
afterwards identified as that of Washington
Moore, who came a short time ago from
Petersburg. After "a review Of the facts.
Justice Hewlett. Of SwansbOrO, decided an
inquest unnecessary, and the body was
buried by the county authorities yesterday.
The Manchester Railway and Improve
ment Company (MayO's bridge line), are
petitiOning the City Council 10 allow
them TO run the line up Decatur
street TO the corporation line. The
street Committee discussed the matter
Thursday night. but did not decide upon any
report. The street Committee will readily
agree 10 grant the petition If the company
will surrender theiI franchise as 10 Twelfth
street. President Fisher does not want 10
do this. The objection urged against running
the cars on Twelfth street is that the street
is not wide enough.
The II embers of the City Democratic
Committee of the First ana Second Wards
have requested Mr.. 4. J. Gallagher to call
that body together next Monday night at
the MayO's Courtroom. IL Is probable at
this meeting that the committee will adopt
resolutions requesting the superintendent
Ofthe Third and Fourth Wards 10 call meet
ings i'm their respective wards 10 fill the va
cancies OccasiOned by the resignation of
the committeeman from those two wards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-06
PERSONAL MENTION.
Peoi.Ie Going Away and Returniug-Do
ing This and That.

Mr.P.A.S. Brine. Of j. II. Claiborne Il
son. les; for New y ork yesterday Afternoon
from where he will sail for England Tues
day next on the steamer Persian Monarch.
He goes on a visit TO his parents and VIII be
absent one month.
Mr.. Frank l.. Word, well remembered a
an old RichmOnder. but at this time "A resi-
dent of Americas. Ga, is in the city. Mr..
Word is Well-posted man in railroad mat
iers. and, it is Sd Z, will come back here to
live.
Hon. Washington Wynn. Of Lunenburg
county. was at the Capitol Yesterday in the
interest Of 4. c. Atwell, who is in the
penitentiary ON conviction for forgery
Colonel Frank &. Ruilin. who has been
enioying a mucn-nceded rest, came back
from the White Sulphus Springs yesterday
looking much bcnented.
Miss BERTHE Auglebay. Of Chester, Pa, a
niece Of Nj. James &. NetherwO0d, Of this
city, has been spending some time in the
city.
Mrs. ". II. Peasants was called to Pc
tersburg Yesterday afternoon on account Of
the illness Of a relative in that city.
Professor stein, who is to lead the orches-
ira al the Theatre this season, returned last
night from Orkney Springs.
Hon. George u. Wise will speak at New
Kent Courthouse, Thursday, september
nth.
Messrs. j. Emory Shaw and Clarence \,
Marshall returned to the city yesterday.
Colonel William Wilson, of Indiana, was
at the Capitol Yesterday.
MIR. 4. II. Powell, of South Boston, was
in the city yesterday.
Judge II. w. Flournoy is out Of the city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-06
In the Courts.

CifV Circuit COWt.-Suits instituted.
John 4. Randolph VS.. the Richmond and
Danyille Railroad Company, SCI; Thomas
T.. Stage VS.. {. Il. Roberts, $2jl.50; Robert
Wendenburg VS.. j. L. Maynard SON, S2I1.
Police COurt.-James Taylor, charged
with being fugitive from justice and
stealing silver watch and other articles
of value. Ii was learned that the accused
was an accomplice Of Dick Hawkins, the
notorious dock thief, who was convicted in
the Hastings Court July 18th for breaking
and entering vessels lying in the dock, and
was sentenced 10 ten years imprisonment.
Taylor was jailed for his appearance before
the Hastings Court.
Emma ami Amy Underwood (6oth col
sored), charged with assaulting and beating
George Allen. Discharged.
James GatewOod (cOlored), assaulung
and abusing Mollie Brooks. Dismissed.
Joseph Nixon and Mary Ann sheppard,
stealing a lot of railroad iron.
Lewis Washington and Fanny White
(btth colored), fighting and creating dis
turbance. Each fined $3.50 and costs.
John Richardson (cOlored), charged with
being disorderly and throwing rocks.in the
street and assauting Justice J. ID. Perrin
while in the discharge of his duty. Fined
s. and costs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-06
UP GOES SUGAR.
Market Considerably Agitated During the
Preserving Season.

The sugar dealers in the city are con-
siderably worked up over the sudden rise
in SUGAR. For the last four OF five days this
article has jumped up three-quarters Of
cent. and the indications are that the ell
max is not yet reached.
The sugar trust which regulates the
prices is affecting the advance, of course,
and the situation at present looks little
alarming. They have allowed the price to
remain at comparatively low figures for
some time. and they claim that the prOiit -
not sufficient to pay the duty on the article
and leave margin.
sugar handlers are somewhat surprised at
the advance since the report that Congress
will take of the duty on sugar should nave
a tendency 20 lower the price, they think.
Ii is reported from New York that an
other decided advance was made yesterday
which braced up matters and left the mar
ket little stormy in view of the
strength developed. The present accu-
mutations Of the trust which Is very
large. is held with much strength
and confidence. Threc-fourths of a cent
per pound advance I'm sugar appears 10 be
a small matter. but in big lois it makes a
decided difference, and is considered a
material rise for SO short time.
The prospects that there will be still
greater advance places the market IN quite
an agitated condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-06
MAKE WAY FOR THE WEST.
Future Political Power 10 BE Welded
West of the AlleGhanies.

The prominent and independent part
which the West las recently begun % take
in the consideration Of leading partisan
questions in Congress has a significance
outside and beyond its relations 20 the par
ticuar matters thus far dealt with. 10 d.
an indication that the states Of the Miss-
sippi Valley are becoming awake TO
the sense OF the important place which
they ill in the National Council. IL means
that, while acting inside party lines,
and with due regard 10 party methods
and formulas, the commonwealth Of
this section intend hereafter 70 exercise
more influence than they have heretofore
aspired TO WELD IN the shaping Of party
policy. Ii denotes that the Initiative in
party management is, in the future, some
times To be taken by the States on the west
erly side of the Aueghenies, instead Of al
WAYS by those on the easteTy side Of that
range, as in the past. Ii shows that hence
forth the region which furnishes the p0liti-
cal power proposes 10 exert il occasion
ally, and 10 share in the hOn0rs and eX-
ercise the authority which power brings.
While what is here said applies 10 the
Republicans only, 1t will probably become
true, in some degree at least. Of the De
mOcracy in the near future. The change
undoubtedly is in the direction Of progress.
II the desires of the Republican masses OF
the West had been consulted in the franz
ing of the Mckinley bill that measure
would have different shape from that
which il at present bears. Ii is true, Of
course, that majority OF the members Of
the committee which drew up the bill are
from the West, but they do not correctly
represent the feeling Of this section on the
question. The West, too, declared against
the Federal elections blll long beiofo tbe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-06
REAL ESTATE.
Al. Manchester.

ADAMsON, 4. L., Manchester.
APPEKsON & CO., No. 5 north Eleventh
street.
BOWMAN, BOSWELL & SHUMAN, No, 8
north Eleventh street.
BOWIE, y. W., No. 4 north Eleventh street.
BROWN, j. THOMPSON 4 CO., lll3 east
Nam.
CHEWNING 4 ROSE, so. 3 north Tenth
street
CHAFFIN. r.. b. 4 co, No. 1 north Tenth
street.
era wFORD. GEORGE r.. No. 1905 Bank
street.
DENOON. UPPER & CO., s2l e. Main.
ELAN JAMES b., lib y. Main.
GuDDlN JOHN r.. Eleventh cor. Bank.
HILL. FRANK ID. & co. No. 6north Eleventh
street.
ROsF. CHARLES A., No. - north Ninih
street
RCrHERFOOhD, THOMAS, No. 7 north
Tenth str, ct.
SuriO, x ca. No. lOii EAST Nam street.
rAYt or. II sELrON, s SON, Eleventh cor
per Bank.