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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, May &c. -Flour-Unchanged winter
wheat: 2.0O@5.00; spring, 1.40@2. 25; rye, 2. 500
800 Wheat-Firm 945s for seller cash; $3.50
for seller June; 9424 for seller July. Corn
Steady; 331s 'for seller cash; 1913 for seller
June; 1919 for seller July. Oats-Steady ;2S fol
seller cash 271s for seller June; 265a for seller
July. Rye-Steady; 81. Barley-Firm. Prime
timothy-Quiet; 1.30. Flax seed-Quet; l.48
Whisky 100. Pork Steady; 1900 for seller
cash; 10 90 forseller June; 1920 for seller July
Lard-Dull; 602h for seller cash; Cos for seller
June; 615@6171a for seller July. Shoulders
510@5. %; short ribs, 5.10@5.20; short clear, 565
@575 Butter-Dull; creamery, 9h@l3; dairy, 6
@12. Cheese-Steady; full cream cheddars, SO
81; futs, S1a@S1a; young Americas, S1a@S2l
Eggs-Easier; Efresh, 12@12a Hides Steady.
heavy and light green sailed, 54@6; sailed bull
5; green sailed calf, 6A@7; dry flint, 6@D7; dry
sailed hides, 6; dry calf, 5@6 Tallow-
Steady; No. 1, solid packed, 41s@44; No. 2
80 cake,4 y
CHICAGO, May 26-The Drovers' journal reports
Cattle Receipts, IL 500 active and higher
beeves, 60@5 CO., steers 3. 6004.50; stockers and
! feeders, 2.40@39O; Texas steers, 25004. 20
cows, 160@2. 25. Hogs-Receipts, 5000, steady
mixed, 3.809395; heavy, 3.SO@4Oo; light, g3sO@
AGO. skips, 3.50@3.70. Sheep-Receipts, 5000
firm; natives, 3.5O@6.OO: western, 5Oo@5.5O
Texans, 40095.OO; lambs, 5.25@6SO.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
FIRE AT CAMBRIDGE.
That Village Nearly Wiped Out by Firo
Sunday.

Sunday.
CAMBRIDGE, May 26.-Cambridge was
nearly wiped out by fire last night The
fire started about II o'clock Sunday night
in a barn just south of the Journal office,
on Clinton street. The fire communicated
with O. Wigdale's large block ON Main
street, and burned the following: R. ia
| cobson's barn and dwelling, value $500,
$3.50 insurance; Journal Office, valued at
S1,l00, insurance 5000; OFT Hanson, dry
goods, valued at 81 800, insurance $1,000;
H. A. Olson, hardware and post Office,
valued at $4,000, insurance 81 900; Ole
Bilstad, drug store, valued at $500, in
surance 81, 500; Chris Olson, general mer-
chandise valued at SO 900, insurance S., 900;
R. Pollock, dwelling and barber shop;
value, 81 900; Insurance. not known; Aug
Ubinger, pool room; loss, 81, 200; no in
surance; S. H. Butler, dwelling; loss,
81 200; insurance, 800; Hans Olson,
dwelling; loss, 81 800; insurance, 500:
Mrs. England, -four and feed; loss, 500;
no insurance; O. Wigdales block; value,
5000; insurance, not known.
The insurance companies who lose most
are the North America, of Philadelphia;
Northwestern, of Milwaukee, and the
Home, of New York. The fire is supposed
to be incenidary. Fire has been started in
the same place three times before, and
been put out. Suspicion rests on certain
party (such is the street TALK but nothing
definite
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29

by electricity in New York The opinion
was by Chief Justice Fuller.
The court held that the change in the
form of death was within the legitimate
sphere of the legislative power of
the state. The legislature of the state
OF New York determined it did not
lnHlct an unusual punishment land
the courts have sustained that determine
ton. This court cannot see that the
prisoner has been deprived of due process
of law. In order to reverse the Judgment
this court would be compelled to hold that
the court of appeals had committed an
error so gross as to deprive the prisoner
of his constitutional rights. The court
had no hesitation In saying it cannot do
this.
The case Will next come up before Unit
ed States Circuit Judge Wallace, who
made an order to operate as stay of pro-
| ceed1ngs until the supreme court could
pass upon the questions involved. This
order was issued with the under
standing that the counsel would immed-
lately apply to the supreme court for a
writ of habeas corpus. Their applicat on
for such a writ was thrown out but
they were allowed hearing on the appli-
cation for writ of error, and it was this
application which was to-day denied. 1t
is therefore supposed that Judge Wallace,
when the order becomes returnable the
third day in June next, will vacate it,
that being practically the understanding
upon which the order was made.
The court to-day finally adjourned until
the next term beginning the second Mon
day in October.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
ANOTHER TIMBER BILL.
A Bill Repeating the Timber Culture
Laws.

WASHINGTON, May 26. = The senate
committee on public lands reported a
voluminous substitute for the house bill tc
repeal the timber culture law. The bill
repeats the timber culture act of 1873 ex-
cept as to Nebraska, and all acts
supplementary thereto, which provides
that no valid rights under the act shall
be disturbed, etc. The act of 1877, max
ing provision for the sale of desert lands
is amended by the addition of five sec
tions governing the issue of patents fol
lands to be irrigated and giving parties
the right to associate together in the cons
truction of irrigating canals and bitches
The bill further provides that no public
lands shall be offered for public sale ex-
cept abandoned military reser-
vations, isolated and disconnected
fractional tracts and mineral
and other lands, provisions made fol
entering sites, etc, in Alaska. Town site
entries may be made by incorporated
towns and cities on mineral lands of the
United States, but they shall not acquire
title to any vein of mineral ore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
A ROW IN THE w. G. L. U.
Likelihood of Rupture in the State Or
saniZation of Iowa.

Dies MONIES, May 22.-In the annual
meeting of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union of this county, yesterday,
Prof. Wright, of the state normal school,
charged Miss Willard with teaching So
cialism and anarchy. The lady arose
and challenged the professors state
ment. Professor Wright replied that
Miss Willard had recommended the
reading Of Bellamy's Looking Back
ward. To this his antagonist replied
that Miss Willard was in excellent COM
pany, for Prof. Swing, Dr. Thomas and
other lights of the Christian world had
also thought the book worth reading. A
lively debate ensued, during which Mrs
J. Ellen Fosters partisans declared that
they would rather have her old gown
stuffed with straw for leader than that
any other woman should replace her,
while Mrs. Fosters opponents accused her
of receiving money to support high license
candidates in New York A rupture in
the state organization is probable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
WORTHY HIS PROMOTION.
w. I'll Kelsey to Manage the Postal Tele-
graph Otfie at Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE, May 26.-Alderma n
Thomas T. Ramsey has severed his con-
nection with the postal Telegraph company
and has been succeeded as manager of
the local office by w. H. Kelsey, Mr.. Kelsey
is we'll known and has taken part in a
number of exploring expeditions arranged
by the Western Union. AS far back as
1875 he accompanied George Kenan to
Okhotsk, in eastern Siberia, whence an
attempt was made to lay cable across the
northern part of the Pacific ocean.
Lately Mr.. Kelsey has been the general
superintendent of the Lake Superior
Telegraph line, which is practically a
branch of the Postal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
SACK THE INK SINGER
Police Capture a Crazy New Yorker VIII
Has Ruined Many Fine Dresses.

New YORK, May 24.-The police last
night captured an individual who had
gained for himself, the title of "Jack the
Ink Singer His mania has been to
throw ink on the dresses of ladies as they
walked along the streets. He has been
operating both in this city and in Brook
Ign and during the past two months has
ruined many valuable dress What he
gained by his strange actions is not
apparent, and the presumption is that the
man is a monomaniac.
A quantity of ink was found in his
pockets when he was arrested and he was
evidently preparing to throw the fluid over
the dress Of lady whom he was following.
He gave his name as John Connors, of
No. 443 West Fifty-second street, and is
an employe Of the Ninth avenue street Car
stables.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29

New ORLEANS, May 22.-Billy Myers,
the ''Streator Cyclone" met Andy Bowen,
local light weight, in finish fight for
So, 900, with fve-ounce gloves, at the West
End Athletic club. this evening. Both
men entered the ring in good condition
and fit for a hard fight. Considerable
money was up, most of il being laid with
odds of two to one on Myers.
Pat Kenrick, a prominent local
sport was chosen referee, and great crowd
was present. People began to gather be-
fore seven o'clock, and at nine over one
thousand were In the pavilion, including
many notables in the sporting line. Jake
Kilrain was greeted with great applause.
Bowen weighed 1902 lbs, Myer 1881
When they appeared in the ring much de-
lay was caused by Meyer having bandaged
his right wrist which he hurt in a fight
with Hopper three weeks ago. This oc-
casioned several disputes among the bet
ters Bowen for some time refused to
fight unless it was taken off, but finally
time was called at 1879.
First Round.
QBowen opened the first round by leading
and hitting Myers On the shoulder. He
then rushed and hit him again Bowen
had the best of the round.
In the second there was some lively
sparring, Bowen getting in four ticks to
Myers three.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
WISCONSININ BRENITIES.

A Rock county farmer was called to
the door one evening recently, by un-
known parties, who threw oil of vitriol at
him. 4 newspaper which he had in his
hand saved his face, but his cloths were
burned.
Two Waupaca saloonkeepers were fined
for permitting boys to play pool III their
places Of business.
Joseph Duffie, age II, son of John Duffie,
a prominent farmer of Springvile was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

The members of the republican congress
sional campaign committee was announc-
ed today. Among them was Senator Saw
yer from Wisconsin,
Assistant Commissioner Stone today
rendered a decision in which he holds that
a soldier who makes location filing under
the homestead law of 1872, but who fails
to make settlement thereon within six
months does not thereby forfeit his right
to the land unless some adverse claim in
tervenes prior to the date that he makes a
settlement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
CLAIM TO HAVE HOPES.
ProhibitiOnists do Not Pretend to Mind
the Numerous Setbacks.

Sioux FALLS, S. D., May Prev.
VIM. Fielder, chairman, of the State
Enforcement League, in an interview,
says the Enforcement League is not ready
to throw out the white flag since the ''or-
iginal package decision. 1--WE are fully
determined" said he, ''to make the great
est possible effort to secure the absolute en-
forcement of prohibition in the state.
We are likely to make test case
of this original package business,
and also demand national legis-
lation. The petitions will be forwarded
to the representatives in congress. 80
far as | know, liquor in original packages
is being sold in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen,
Armour and in other towns We feel we
have struck great blow at the traffic when
we have closed open saloons and abolished
treating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
BAPTIST CONVENTION.
Average Number of Converts During tn
Last Forty Years Large.

CHICAGO, May 21.-At the meeting of
the Baptist convention today the re-
port of the board of managers was read
and it showed that during the last forty
years the average annual increase of mem
bership was sixty-one thousand and it was
pointed out that the publication society
was engaged in training these
converts by distributing re
Ii gious literature. The receipts
in the book department during the year
were S517, 1888; missions, missionary de-
partments, S125,114; Bible departments,
s22, 24O. The total number of publica-
over the preceding year. The fnaoial
statement shows net assets of S943, ASS,
and that the society is much more than
self-supporting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
IN A SMASH-UP.
Railroad Officials Meet With an Accident
While Travelling.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. H., May 24.-The
party of Southern Pacific officials headed
by G. P. Huntington, who are making a
daylight trip over the Atchison system
on a special, met with mishap yester-
day near Flagstaff. The train was run
ming forty miles an hour when the en-
CINE flew from the track, falling on its
side. Two coaches were derailed Mr.
Huntington, who was in the second coach,
was thrown over several seats and struck
heavily on his head and shoulders. Others
of the party we're bruised and shaken, but
all escaped without serious injury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Two Trans With but a Single Track.

KANSAS CITY, May 22.-The limited in
coming passenger train on the Chicago &
Alton road was run into by freight
miles east of this city this morning The
sleeper and dining car were ditched but
none of the occupants were seriously In
iured and but three slightly hurt. c. c.
Copeland, of Chicago had his foot slightly
crushed. Mrs. A. II. Reeves, of Chicago
and Mrs. Mary Morris, of Milw aukee
suffered slight abrasions of the skin. The
collision occurred at a crossing on the
Missouri Pacific track.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL ACT
Canadian Catholics Will Contest the New
Manitoba ScbnnJ


WINNIPEG, May o. Lamarche, the
teacher of a Catholic school here, against
whom an injunction has been applied for
to restrain him from conducting religious
exercises in schools. has filed a reioinder
He denies the constitutionality of the new
public school act, and, after reciting
the principles and claims of the
Catholic church regarding the educa-
ton of Catholic children, saws the
church regards the schools provided by the
public schools act unfit for the purpose of
educating their children, and the children
of Catholic parents will not attend such
schools. Roman Catholics will revert to
the system in vogue previous to the Mani
toba act, and will establish, support and
maintain schools in accordance with their
principles and faith The whole case has
been brought up by Catholics to test the
constitutionatity of the act, it being the
only means available to get the matter be-
fore the courts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Shot in Her Husbands Saloon.

CHICAGO, May 23.-At 1915 o'clock
this morning the wife of Jacob Thiesen, a
saloonkeeper at the southeast corner of
Harrison and Jefferson streets, was found
lying on the floor in rear room of the
saloon with a bullet in her head Thiesen
was arrested. His little daughter, 5 years
old, says her mother shot herself. The
little boy, about 3 years old, isped that
his father shot her. Both Thiesen and
his wife had been drinking The doctor
says the woman cannot recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29

LIShtnJng Strikes a CHURCH and Four PEI
sons Killed.
BERLIN, May 22.-The village of st.
Mahlen, near Aildesheim, has been visited
recently by severe hail storms, which done
considerable damage. Today the people
gathered in the church to pray for
the storms to cease While
the services were in progress thunder
storm came up and the church was struck
by lightning. Four persons were instant
" killed and twenty injured, four being
rendered completely blind. The people
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
A Murdered Infant

ROCKFORD, Ill.,, May 22.-In exhuming
the body Of Mrs Champion here today the
grave diggers were surprised by finding a
soap box in the newly made grave When
the cover was lifted the body of MUIR
dered babe was discovered. The infant
was probably six weeks old when killed.
The police are working on a SLIGHT clue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Observed His Fate

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 23.-George
Dunaway, who eighteen months ago as
saulted and murdered his cousin and her
mother because the girl would not marry
him, was captured at his father residence,
at Murfreesboro at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. A dispatch says the murderer will
be lYnched
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
WILL o. THE WISP.
Fruitless Attempt to Find the Driver ofthe
White Horse.

CHICAGO, May 22.-The fact has been
brought to light that J. B. Simmonds, the
man who brought the furniture for the
Carlson cottage was recently seen in this
city by salesman Hatfield who sold him the
furniture. The police have been unable
to find him however. Yesterday a detec-
tive returned from fruitless trip to Next
co, in search of the man who drove the
famous white horse. Today Chief Police
Marsh, said he knew positively the man
was in Mexico, but received warning of
off GERS approach through the indescretion
of some of DR.. Cronin's friends who were
appraised of the search.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
EVADING THE LAW.
Shipping Original Packages to a Local
Option Town.

PITTsBURG, May "a "Original Pack
age houses were opened in Apollo and
Leechburg, both local option towns, this
afternoon, by an agent for an outside
brewing company. A carload of beer in
packages from an eighth to half barrels,
arrived at Leechburg at 5 o'clock
this evening and in less than two hours the
contents of the car were sold out and
'.original packages travelling in all direc-
tions.
A committee of citizens this evening de-
cided to enter suit against the agent
for violation of the state liquor laws. The
authorities will also enter suit for main
tanning a nuisance The agent says
that he will refuse to give bail if
arrested and if the case is decided in his
favor he will hold the committee for
damages. As result of the industry, the
streets are filled with drunken men to-
night. There is great excitement and sem
timent is nearly evenly divided
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29

CHICAGO, May 26.-The wheat market was ex-
cited, weak and lower this morning the re-
ports of better weather and good prospects for the
crop, coupled with weak cables. July was active,
option opened 55c below Saturdays close at 94%
and dropped one cent in fifteen minutes, when a
sli ght reaction took place, and the market again
became lower, and by 1:2O July had dropped to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Mary Anderson's Movements,

PARIS, May 24.-Mary Anderson left
this morning, for London, having spent
one day in Paris en- route for tally.
Navarro returned to Milan last night,
where his mother is stopping. The mar
riage of Navarro and Miss Anderson will
soon take place in England.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
AN EXCITED TOWN.
The Prohibitory Law Receiving Test in
VermiIlion South Dakota.

VERMILLIoN, S. D., May 26.-Today
was set for the hearing of the druggist,
Salmar, for permit to sell liquor under
the prohibitory law. About three hun
dred students of the university
half of them ladies - quit their
classes and paraded the streets of the town
with banners, shouting for prohibition.
against liquor were carried. Excitement
was intense The protest was intended to
be an emphatic one as it is alleged Salmar
has been violating the liquor laws for
years. His case was continued until
Thursday, when some trouble is expected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Unsuccessful Break for Liberty.

PRAIRIE DU CHEN, Wis, May "a
Pat Ryan, in Jail for morse stealing made
a break for liberty early last evening. In
the absence of the sheriff his son went to
lock Ryan in a cell where he overpowered
the boy. Ryan was captured before he
got outside the city limits by portion of
ball team out practicing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Mangled by a Torpedo.

BRADFoRD, Pa. May 24-Joseph and
Willie Trantor and Austin Peterson were
terribly mangled today by the exposition
of a torpedo which they found and crushed
with stone. Willie Trantor will die.
The others are in critical condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Freight Trains Wrecked.

ST. LOUIS, May 24.-Near Troy. ILL.,, to-
day, two freights collided on the Vandalia
road, causing disastrous wreck. Brake
man Buckler was killed, and FIVE other
train men injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
NEEDED NOT HIS SIGHT.
A Blind Man Who Successfully Carries of
a Beautiful Bride,

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, May 23.-William
Bolles is a young piano tuner of this city,
who for three years has been engaged to
marry Miss Mary Buehler, pretty and
accomplished daughter of a prominent
citizen of Alma. Buffalo county. The
young lady was music teacher, and Mr..
Bolles met and courted her while on
his travels through this section. Her
parents oppose the match for the reason
that Bolles is totally blind. But the loving
couple quietly met by appointment, came
to Eau Claire and were married yester-
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Train Beats the Record,

TACOMA, Wash, May "a. = George
Francis Train completed his trip around
the world this evening, arriving at Ia
coma at Z o'clock. The time from the
start to the finish was 81 days Is hours
minutes and seconds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Took But Five Pounds.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 24.-In fight
last night between Denny Kelliber, of
Boston, and Joe Ellingsworth, of Los
Angeles middle-weights, at the Golden
Gate Athletic club, for purse OF $1,000,
kelliher was knocked out in the fifth
rOn1nH
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
Killed by a Mail Wagon.

New YORK, May 26.-Mario on Wagner
Taylor, granddaughter of ex-senator
Wagner and daughter of ]. D. Taylor of
the Wagner Car company, was knocked
down and fatally injured by United
States mail wagon. She lived but three
hOurS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
A PRIEST SHOT.
While Giving Consolation the Penitent
Empties Revolver.

CHICAGO, May 23-Rev Dr. S. M. Bar
rett, of st. Stephens Roman Catholic
church, was shot and fatally wounded to-
night at the Threshold ofhis residence. He
was accosted by a. young man who professed
to be in a dying condition from heart
trouble. The priest gave the man direc-
lions to help him physically, and was con-
sidering the matter of giving
spiritual consolation, when the fellow
drew revolver and shot him in the breast
He was arrested and is apparently insane.
He gave the name of Cady. Father Bar
rett has been pastor of St. Stephens for
twenty years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-05-29
SfrnnlS ON His Head

AMSTERDAM, N. Y, May 26.-Michael
Sheehan, aged 81, jumped head first from
Mohawk river bridge, distance of thirty
feet. After striking the water his body
did not rise again and has not yet been re-
covered,