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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
QUAINT CUSTOMS OF NEW
MEXICANS.
| The Feet Still Used for Pressing Wine
| "Cnili" Making and Harvesting.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mo the visito,
from 1.-THE States this is the most inter
esting time of the year in New Mexico
and the peculiar customs of the people con-
stltute an uLfallIng source of attraction
All the principal crops are ripe and are
being garnered, but the process of irriga-
ton may still be seen in the orchards and
the late gardens, All the houses In the coun-
try and nearly all those in the Mexican
villages are now ornamented with long
strings of red peppers (''chill'') arranged
in clusters or punches four or five feet long
and half as large around as a mans body,
hanging from pegs driven into the adobe
wall, which has just been ne vi Y plastered
with a coat of mud and looks as neat as
whitewashe0 fence. The store Of chill
laid by for winter is to the Mexican fami
ly what the pork barrel used to be to the
American pioneer. 1t is the staff of life
but the various dishes compounded from il
are so furioasly hot that one mouthful is
enough to set the uneducated throat on
fire. The gathering and preparing Of the
red pepper and drying it for winter is a
part of the woman work, and the thrifty
Mexican housewife is just as proud of he,
big strings Of chill as New England grand
mothers were Of their wool and fax
The grapes are fully ripe, and every vine
yard is now a scene of activity. From the
time the fruit began to ripen, more than a
north ago, it has been going to market in
considerable quantities for table use-for
exclusively in the Rio Grand Valley, is said
to be the finest table grape in the world.
and finds ready market wherever it is
co. = DO
querque, where the invasion of American
ideas and machinery has disturbed some
of the established customs Of the people,
the process of wine-maktng IN the New
Mexican vineyards today is just the same
as it was in Palestine at the time when
Solomon lived in all his glory. the press
ers take off their shoes and stocklngs-it
they wear any-roll up their pantaloons,
and get into the vat, and the man with the
biggest feet Can make the most wine. The
Jesuit fathers, whose wines are celebrated,
now use presses altogether, as do several
other large concerns In various parts of the
territory. but nearly all the country wine
is still made In the primitive way. The
process is full Of interest to the visitor,
and generally does more to make him stop
looking on the wine when it is red than a
prohibition speech.
The corn is gathered in the field before
husking, hauled to the house, and laid
down in a heap on one side of the front
door The husklng fails to the women
and girls, and in front of every house may
be seen lite group OF senoras and senor-
itas squatted on the ground gossiping and
shocking corn. Ali the fodder is cut
and hauled in, stacked on top of the stables
and cow-sheds, and if there is more than
these will hold the rest is put on top of the
house; the first roof being well adapted to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
MEETING WITH SUCCESS.
The Com mittee of Irishmen Draw an I'M
mense Audience IN New York

The Com mittee of Irishmen Draw an I'm
mense Audience IN New York.
Nav YORK, Nov. 10.-The Metropoli-
tan opera house was packed tonight on the
occasion of the reception given to the Irish
delegates O'Connor, O'Brieu, Dillon, Sui
livan, Harrington and Gill, by the Irish
societies of New York TIE opera house
was decorated with the Irish and American
flags Many prominent gentlemen were
present. The audience was intensely en-
thusiastic, cheering alternately for the
delegates and Parnell and kissing Balfour
Among the list of vice presidents were
these names: Grover Cleveland, Levi P.
Gen. Sherman, Chauncey NJ Depew,
New York, Carl Schurz, Joseph J Odon-
aghue, Eugeue Kelly, Richard Ogarman.
Gov. Hill introduced the delegates to the
they represent cause which calls for the
sympathy of the American people. 1T
has been said" he added THAT the public
influence Of this country ought not to be
expended with such active interest on
Irish affairs. He was sure that this was
but the sentiment of few and not of the
addresses were made by the delegates,
after which Mr.. O'Donoghue then an
nounced that Eugene Kelly had sub
scribed 81 900, he himself would subscribe
the same, Mayor John Byrne, the rail
road operator would subscribe
$1,000 year for five years, Ex-
Mayor Grace and Mayor Grant
each subscribed 81, 900 numerous other
subscriptions of smaller amounts were
made, Gov. Hill giving 800 and saying
he would like to contribute when the dele
gates arrive at Albany. The total receipts
and subscriptions amounted to s37 1000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
PAYNE WILL RESIGN

MILWAUKEE, Nov. lot is currently
rumored in political circles that Henry C.
Payne intends to resign the chairmsnship
of the republican state central committee,
so as to give his whole time to his private
affairs.
1t was only after the most urgent per
suasion that he was induced to take hold
this year, and now that there is virtually
little to be done, the probabilities are that
he desires to avoid further worry
An attempt was made to see Mr.
Payne this afternoon, but he was closeted
with some of his business partners and re-
porters were unable to find him
Incase he should resign, it is probable
that either Paul Bechtner or A. J. Turner
of Portage, would be offered the chair
manship by the committee,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
LET ASIDE FOR PRAISE.
President Harrison Issues His Thanksgiv-
ing Proclamation.

ing Proclamation.
WASHINGTON, Nov S.-The following
is the proclamation by the president of the
United States:
by the grace and favor of the Almighty
God the people of this nation have been
lead to the closing days of the passing year
which has been full of blessings of peace
and comfort of plenty and bountiful
compensation has come to us for
the work of our minds and
our hands in every department of hui
man industry; Now, therefore, |, Benja-
min Harrison, president of the United
States of America, do hereby appoint
Thursday the 9th day of November, to
be observed as day of prayer and Thanks
giving; and | do invite the people upon
that day to cease from their labors to meet
in their accustomed houses of worship
and to join IN rendering gratitude
and praisa to our beaefcent Creator for
the. rich blessing He has granted us as a
nation and invoking continuance of His
protection and grace for the future.
Il commend to my fellow citizens the
privilege of remembering the poor, home
less and sorrowful. Let us
endeavor 10 merit the promised
recompence, charity and the gracious ac-
ceptance of our praise.
In testimony whereof | have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington, this
eighth day of November. one thousand
eight hundred and ninety and the indie
pendence of the United States one hun.
bred and fifteen.
BENJAMIN HARRISON. President.
JAMES G. BLAINE, Sec'y of State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
THE REYNOLDS Blu RNING.
The Freight Steamer Is in a Bad Condition
Near Colchester.

COLCHESTER, Ont, Nov. 4.-The new
steel steamer, S. c. Reynolds, laden with
miscellaneous freight and bound from
Buffalo to Toledo, is burning and pound
ing hard off the Colchester ightship.
Fire broke out between decks, the
entire length of the steamer, at s O'Clock
last night. She was beached and is
pounding hard on the rocky bottom In the
heavy seas. The fire is still burning at
noon today, and it is impossible to
get at the matches. Part of the crew
is on board fighting the flames, but she is
in a bad way, as leaks have sprung from
the pounding. The Reynolds belongs to
the Lake Erie Transportation line, Wa
bash Railway company. The fire started
among jute and oakum In the cargo. The
Reynolds was built by the Uni)n Dry
Dock company. of Buffalo, n. Y, at cost
of S175,0 900, andwas launched in Septem-
Der. She is of steel and model boat in
every way. Her net tonnyge Is 1854. She
is rated Al.
TOLEDO, O., Nov 4.-Reports received
mere are to the effect that the Reynolds
went on the reef in binding snow
storm. Her cargo consisted of /, 400 tons
of hard coal and l 200 bales of jute. The
jute caught fire in some unknown manner,
and at last accounts was yet burning. The
tugs International and Saginaw, OF
Amherstburg; John Owen, of Detroit, and
S. c. Schenek, of Toledo, have gone to
the Reynolds assistance. Boat and cargo
are insured for S15O,000 The boat is
gOunding heavily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
AN ENORMOUS EXPENDITURE.
France Claims that She is Not Response
BILE for Her Large Army.

PARIS, Nov. Tn the chamber of dep
uties today proposal to reject the credit
for an embassy to the Vatican was reject
ed by vote of 81 to 205 When the esti-
mates for the war department came up NJ.
Cookery, ON behalf of the committee on
war estimates, said that every possible
economy had been effected Not
withstanding the greater forces of
France the ordinary war expen-
ditures amounted to $4,000, 900
francs, against Germanys 100000,
while the extra expenditures of France
amounted to only 4O8, 100000, against
Germany's 325 100000. Germany took
the initiative in increasing her military
siren 9Th, and France was obliged to fol-
low. The government was not responsible
for state of affairs which was injuring
the economic interests of Europe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
MRS. PARSONS ARRESTED.
The Anarchists Have Grand jubilee in
Newark.

NEWARK Nov. IA week ago the In
ternational Workingmen'S society rented
a nall here for a meeting tonight. The
proprietor did not know that they were
anarchists until he saw the bills posted an
nouncing that the meeting was to cele-
brate the anniversary of the hanging of
Size Chicago anarchists, and to
be addressed by Lucy Parsons, Herr
Most and others. This evening he
refused them admittance to the hail. Mrs.
Parsons mounted the steps and began to
harrangue the crowd. The police captain
warned her to desist, but she defed him
with strong language and the anarchists
urced her to continue. The police arrest
ed Der and several other anarchists, Herr
Most sncceedino in escanino.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
DISASTROUS FIRE RAGING.
The City of New Rochelle is Visited by a
Demon.

New ROCHELLE, N. Y, Nov. "a dis
astrous fire is raging here. It started
about $50 o'clock in the cellar Of the Fer
gerson building owned by George Fergu-
son, a grocer. The cellar was stored with
oil. The fire spread rapidly in the north
erly direction from the, ferguson build
volved.
The fire apparatus from Mt. Vernon and
Port Chester have arrived. The New
Rochelle Bank, situated in the Ferguson
block, has been wholly consumed. The
other concerns that have suffered are Ware
& BARRIERS dry goods establishment; J. T..
Contant, druggist, and Mrs. Byrnes. boots
and shoes.
The flames have crossed Main Street,
and two frame buildings are now burning.
The loss on the Ferguson building will be
lully 800. 900. and from the present out
took the total will be 800, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
TIE FARM And HOUSEHOLD,
THE BLOOD STAIN OF EARTH.
BY JOHN BOYLE o'REILLY.

There is blood on the face of tn. eaFttIfs -
v |, ree 4nn through ,Sns Tho. :. red;
and the veins of
Lo, vain is the hald - res
To cover the crimson stain
1t spreads like plague, and cries
Like soul in writhing pain
1t wasteth the planets flesh, - -
1t calleth on breasts of stone.
God holdeth his wrath in a leash.
Till the heart of men atone.
Blind, like the creatures of time,
Cursed, like all the race
They answer, 1.-The blood and crime
Belong TO q sect and jlace.'
What are these things g heaven,
Races or places of men:
The world through one Christ was forgiven
Nor question of races then.
The wrong of to-day shall be rued
In thousand coming years,
The debt must be paid in blood,
The interest in tears.
Wherever a principle dies
Nay. principles never die
But wherever a ruler lies
And people share the lie,
Where right is crushed by force,
And manhood is stricken dead,
There dwelleth the ancient curse
And the blood on the earth is red
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
Soldiers Home Crowded.

QUINCY, ILL.,, Nov 10.-The trustees of
the illinois soldiers and sailors home to-
day issued circular announcing that in
consequence of the crowded condition of
the home it would be impossible to ADMIT
new members until additional accommo-
dations are provided There are now
,230 men on the roll, Of whom 925 are
present and those on furlough are rapidly
coming in. The names of applicants will
be registered In tho order Of the date of
application, and when there is a vacancy
the person properly entitled to admission
will be notified
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
How to Clean Kid Gloves.

Light kid gloves soil so easily that they
would not be very expensive item in the
wardrobe If one were able to clean them.
In all large towns they can be sent to a
shop, where they will be cleaned for ten
cents pair. Il is. however, a great con-
venlence to do such work at home, if In a
hurry, or living out of town.
When plain naphtha or benzine is used
the odor clings to the eloves long time.
Here is fluid that will easily clean the
gloves, and when they are exposed to the
air for short time, the edor passes
away. Put into a three-pint bottle one
quart OF benzlne, one ounce of ether, one
ounce of chloroform and a half ounce OF
white wlntergreen. Shake and cork
tightly.
To clean the gloves put them on the
hands, and, wetting piece of clean white
cloth or small sponge with the fluid,
sponge the glove quickly, rubbing quite
hard in the part most soiled. Take an
other clean piece of cloth and rub the
gloves until they are perfectly dry. Now
slow y and careful Y work the gloves off the
hands, and hang them in the fresh air for
half an hour. All odor will have dis
appeared by that time.
This fluid gives the gloves a lighter
color, but leaves them soft and free from
streaks, if the cleaning and drying have
been promptly done; and it also removes
the odor sometimes caused by perspira-
ton. It must be remembered that With
this fluid, as with the pure benzine or
naphtha, care must be taken not to be
near an open fire. a lighted lamp or gas. as
the gas which it gives out is very fam
mable.
Another method of cleaning kid gloves
is to use naphtha, pouring it into deep
saucer. Put the glove on the hands, and
DIP ore hand at a time in the saucer.
wetting the glove thoroughly, then rub it
quickly with soft, dry cloth. The rub
bing must be done very quickly, or the
glove will look streaked.
Should there be any spots that were not
removed with the first dripping and rub
hing, wet corner of the cloth, and ruh
the soiled part until it becomes clean.
In using such volatile articles as naph
tina, benzine, chloroform and ether the
rubbing should be done very rapidly, that
the stain may De removed before the
liquid dries-Maria Parloa, in the Honsn
wife.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
A TOWN WIPED OUT.
The City of Petersburg is Visited by a
Dire Calamity.

PETERTBURG, Ind, Nov. IA terrible
conHagration occurred at Winsly, Pike
county, this morning. The whole town is
wiped out of existence. The houses we're
all frame structures and the fire spread
with such rapidity that the efforts Of the
people to extinguish it proved unavailing.
Not house is left standing and four
hundred persons are left homeless.
There is no fire department and no provi-
sion was made for the sudden coming Of
such calamity. How the fire originated
IS not ascertained, but it is supposed that
it was caused by defective fue. There
will be much suffering among the people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
ALLAN @. THURMAN.
Preparations Completed for Celebrating
the Old Romans Birthday.

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. lO.-The program
for the Thurman banquet Nov. Is, will in
clude an address by John J. Lentz, presi-
dent of Thurman club, toastmaster; Joseph
H. Outwaite, toast, Our Guest, Allen &.
Thurman; Citizenship in America Grover
Cleveland; The Democratic Party in Rela-
ton to Future Public Economy, Gen.
Thomas Ewing; The Senate, Daniel w.
Voorhees,; The Early Ohio Bar, R. A.
Harrison; The Young Democracy, Calvin
S. Brice; The American Statesman, John
G. Carlisle; Democracy in America, W. c.
?. Breckenridge; The House of Represen-
tatives, William NJ Wilson; The Demo-
cracy of the Future, Don. NJ. Dickinson;
State of Ohio, James E. Campbell; The
Democratic Press. Henry Watterson
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
WOODWARD Is SILENT.
He is Not a Candidate for the United States
Senatorship.

LA CROSSE. Wis, Nov. LOG. NJ.
Woodward will make no statement in re-
spect to being a candidate for the United
States senate, bui it appears to be more
in Difference to the urgent request of his
friends that he should not positively say
no, than from any purpose on his part to
be candidate. Mr.. Woodward is very
actively employed in the law business and
is making money. Whether reluctance to
abandon congenial and profitable occupa-
ton for public life or friendly feeling
for other candidates principally influence
him, he does not say. 1t is commonly
believed in this part of the state that he
can be elected easily, and if he finally de-
clines republicans as we'll as democrats
will regret it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
DEATH OF AN OSHKOSH LADY.
Mrs. Margaret Rose, Society Lady, Passes
Away.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Nov 10.-Mrs. Mar
garet Rose wife of George Rose. died here
yesterday morning of typhoid fever. Her
husband was taken sick with that disease
some weeks ago, and Mrs. Rose nused
him until few days ago, when she sudden
ly took i'll and grew worse until her death.
Her husbands life hangs by thread.
and it is feared that he will not live
through the day Mrs Rose was the
daughter of the welI-known contractor, J .
n. Ruby, and was one of the best known
Young ladies in the CITY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
NO IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT.
1t is the Salvation of the Duchess of Nal
borough.

New YORK, Nov 10.-The deputy
sheriff has returned unsatisfactory execut-
tions on three judgements aggregating
over $500, 900 which were obtained against
the Duchess Of Marlborough last week. The
Duchess has no property here and the es-
tate Of her late husband cannot be levied
upon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
DIR. BLooDGOoD sANDBAGGED.
The Veteran Medical Director is in a ser
ious Condition

New YORK, Nov 10.-Dr. Deltuan
Bloodgate, veteran medical director of the
United States naval laboratory in the
navy yard of Brooklyn, was sandbagged
Sunday morning and robbed of his watch
and chain and pocket book He is in a
serious condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
DOES NOT DESIRE IT.
Geo W. Pratt is Not a Candidate for United
States Senator.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Nov. Sin an inter-
view today, when asked whether or not he
was candidate for the office of United
States senator, Geo. W. Pratt said that he
was not candidate for anything. 1t is
not belived here that he will allow his
name to go before the legislature in con-
OpctioD with tha Office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
chicago SAarHt


CHICAGO, Nov 10.--Flour--Easier; Wisconsin
winter straight, 4. 5004. So; do low grads, 225@
$50; spring Minnesota hard wheat patents, 52O@
5.35; do soft, 5.0GGG5.20 Wheat - Firm; 95B
for seller cash; 975s for seller December; 1.04%
for seller May. Corn-Steady; 52% for seller
cash; 81 3 for seller December $40 for seller
May. Oats-Steady; 43 for seller cash: AL: for
seller December; 461s for seller May. Rye
Steady; Sos. Barley-Quiet; 80. Flax-Easy
1.31 Whiskey y La. Prime timothy - Firm
1.27. Pork-Steady; 9.75 for seller cash; 80
for seller January: l.. 20 for seller May. Lard
Steady; 10 for seller cash $50 for seller January
6.S5 for seller May. Shoulders i @5621s
short clear, 575@2585; shortribs, $40. Butter
Unchanged; creamery, 1S025 dairy, 1920. Eggs
Firm fresh, 2OQ2l. Cheese Unchanged; full
Americas, 914094. Hides - Unchanged; heavy
and light, green sailed, 50; green hides, AZ
sailed bull, Al green sailed calf, 52z06: dry
flint, 70S; dry sailed hides, S09; dry calf, 7G3yS.
Tai .ow-- Unchanged; solid packed, 4GOA.
Flour-Receipts, 10000; shipments, 1000.
Wheat-Receipts, $4,000; shipments 1900
Corn-Recoipts, 12l 900; shipments, 19l 900.
Oats-Receipts, 100000: shipments 49,, 900.
CHICAGO, Nov. 10.-The Evening Journal re-
ports: Cattle = Receipts, 10000; unsettled and
irregular: prime 4.s515. 25; others, 300@4S5:
Texans, J. 1502.S0: rangers, 2.S093.60. Hogs
Receipts, $1,000; steady to liver; rough and
common 3.5003. 75 fair to good heavy, 3.S063. 50;
prime heavy and butchers weights, 3.9574 10;
light .5o03.S0 pigs, 25O33. 30. Sheep-Receipts,
5000; slow; lower; natives, 3.380 5.25; western,
4I0Q04 40: Texans fed, 425
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
A flint.
New York Sur

''Bredderen and sisterin, said the pas
tor, '.yo' hab been tole dat de Mckinley
bill done gwint ter raise everything; but
whatcher want ter recomember am dis
we're: Needer prayer nord eMcklnley bill
am gwine ter raise de mortgage whad
your pastor De collection will now be
collected"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
Clark's Miller S
The Youthful Ruler Very Weak and Not
Likely to Live Long.

LONDON, Nov. 10.-The Chronicles
Berlin correspondent says it is rumored
In Catholic circles there that, notwith-
standing official assurances to the con-
trary, the young king of Spain is weak and
not likely to live long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
LINCOLN AT WASHINGTON.
The Minister has an Interview with the
President.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l0.-Minister Lin
coin called at the white house this after
noon and had a pleasant interview with
the president, in tie course Of which he
said he would leave for Chicago tonight
and excepted to remain there until his re-
turn to London about the end of Deem
Der
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
JUDGE LYNCH OUT.
Band of Masked Men After the Scalp of
George Bennett

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Nov. 10.-At an early
hour this morning band of masked men
secured an entrance into the county Jail by
strategy and then began search for Geo
Bennett, who last week killed VIM Scott
and John Workhoff on the street with the
intention of lynching him. The sheriff
had anticipated the visit, however, and
Bennett had been removed from the jail
hours before
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13
COLLISION ON THE CENTRAL.
Several Cars are DeraiIed But no One is
Tniurp6

NEENAH, Wis, Nov. San early
morning passenger train on the Wisconsin
Central railway collided with the rear end
of freight train that had broken in two,
few miles outside of this city today
Several cars were deraiied and other dam
age done. No one injured