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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
A Negro Slabs His Wife and Slashes Him


ST. PAUL Mimi, Dec S.-Crazed bv
jealousy of his wife, who was a pretty
mulatto chambermaid in local bagnio.
Edward Finley this morning picked up a
butcherknife and slashed it through her
throat She ran out into an alley adjoin-
ing the house, and be, following, picked
up a stick of stove wood, striking her
on the head and knocking her down.
She died few moments later. Finley
then cut his own throat with the same
knife, and afterwards run up stairs and got
into bed. When found he was alive and
may recover. He was taken to the city
hospital Finley is a museum minstrel
and sings in a local colored quartet. Both
are 81 years of age The murder was
committed at the home of a relative of his
wife. 155 Martin street.
THE MESSIAH IN LA CROSSE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
KING KALAKAU'S MISSION.
He Desires to Annex Hawaii to the United
States.

SAN FRANCIsCo, Dec. S.-A special dis
patch from Washington published here
this morning intimated that the req OBJ
ject of King Kalakau's visit to this coun-
try was to open negotiations for the an
nexation cf Hawaii by the United States.
Col. Mcfarland, the kings chamberlain,
denies the truth of the statement, but on
the other hand interviews are printed
with a number of Hawaiians resident in
this city, declaring their belief that there
are some grounds for the story
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.
Reports Show that the Institution is in a
F1ourishing Condition.


New ORLEANS, Dec S.-The annual
convention of the national board of trade
opened this morning, in the chamber of
co nmerce in this city. Frederick Fraley.
of Philadelphia, who has been president
of the organization since 1868, was
unable to be present. At the election
Of officers he was reelected. A
number of committee reports were
read. The report of the committee on
representation shows that there are now
LII commercial bodies in the country.
comprising $4,000 members. The com
mittee recommends that the national
board should be the first in the field of
gathering statistics on all questions affect
ing commerce and industry which are
now collected by the national govern
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
ANOTHER FIRM GOES DOWN.
I'll. Nj Silverman & Co., of New York, Sue
cumb to the Pressure.

NEW YORK, Dec. 8.-H. M. SiIverman
& Co., hats, caps and furs, assigned to-
day. The firm failed twice before once
in 1876 and again in 1879 The liabilities
each time compromised at about SO cents
on dollar A statement in March last
claimed the assets of S174,0OO and liza
biIities of 1926 900. II is said that they
bought considerable from Roberts, Cush-
man & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
Blame the English,

LISBON, Dec. 8.-The governor of MOI
antique reports that agents of the British
South Africa company induced the Mutas-
sas LIE to revolt and lower the Portuguese
flag at Massinesse. The revolters imprls-
oned French engineer and three Portu-
pIleSe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
EIGHT HOUR DAY SUCCESSFUL
President Gompers Reports Very
Gratifying Results in the Car
penters Trade.
The American Federation of Labor
is Meeting in a National
Convention.
Statistics Demonstrate That the Vast
Majority of Strikes During the
Year We're Successful.

DETROIT, Dec. Slightly delegates of
the American Federation of Labor assem-
bled this morning when President Comp
ers called the convention to order. Presi-
dent Gompers made the annual address.
Mr.. Gompers says that the agitation for
eight hours has been successful in 1877
cities and has benefited As, 1877 workmen
In the carpenters trade besides countless
others in other branches of the
building trade. The demand for an
eight hour day will be made by
other trades in a series. commencing
with the coal miners, on May 1st next, and
the final success of the movement cannot
be questioned. The speaker showed a
gratifying increase of the federation dur
ing the year. 1t declared in favor Of
national unions of individual trades
During the year 1853 authorized
strikes have taken place. Of these 989
succeeded, 76 failed and 90 were compro-
missed. Besides many concessions were
gained without resort to strikes. People
who propose a strike are warned that
buster will not win. The federation is
not always able to assist them fnanci-
ally. The address speaks strong
lyiJ against child labor and
declares for the international copyright
and ballot reform. When the committee
on credentials went into session, Gompers
appeared before them to object to receiving
any papers from delegates from the central
labor federation (sOcialistlc) of New York
The committee decided that all socialists
present their case to the convention to-
morrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
WILL GO TO THE JURY.
The Case of Ripe is Consumating at
Oshkosh.

OSHKOSH. Dec S.--A motion that J. V.
Quaries, of Racine, be appointed to assist
District Attorney Fitzgibbon in the pro-
secutian of Leonard Perrin, was argued in
Judge Burnell's court today.
The case of Henry Ripple, charged with
the murder of Officer Hardy, will go to
the jury probably late this afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
JOHN j. GRINNELL ON TRIAL.
The Sensational Murder Trial Now At
tracts Large Crowds.

MASON CITY, Ia, Dec. 8.-1he trial of
John J. Grinnell for the murder of Geo.
Cornell at North McGregor, was up before
Judge Holt, at a special session of the
court of Clayton county, this morning.
All the principals in the affair are present.
The work of empannelling a jury has be-
gun. The killing occurred last spring.
Cornell was an engineer He and Mrs.
Grinnell were intimate Grinnell, who is
a court reporter by profession, and Grip
pie, became aware of the relations existing
between his wife and Cornell. He follow
ed the engineer to McGregor, and finding
his men in the wash room of the railway
hotel shot him dead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
Three Men Drowned

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Dec. 5.-The
schooner Undine was wrecked in the chan
mel last night. Her crew of three men
were drowned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
GAINED BY THE RECOUNT.
n. T. Martins Attempt to Return TO the
Assembly Fails.

MINERAL POINT, Special Dispatch, Dec.
8.-The recount of the vote in the first
assembly district of Iowa county, made at
Dodgeville today in the interest Of N. L.
Martin .(rep. J, resulted in an increased plu-
rality for Robert M. Crawford (dem).
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
Another Heavy Failure.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 9.-A Sentinel s
Evansville, Ind, special says Thomas
Scantlin & Son, leading foundrymen, failed
today. Liabilities 100000, assets in ez-
cess OF this amount
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
Marshall T. Gillen Comes a Shrewd
Game on a Massachusetts,
Christian Woman.
She Tries to Make a CLERGYMAN of
Him But He Fully
Retaliates.
He Relieves Her Of a Snug Sum of
Money and Lives in
Princely Style.

BosToN, Mass, Dec. s.-Mrs. Mat
thlas Mills, wealthy widow living in
Needham, and an ardent Method ist,
has just ate npted to make a clergy
man out OF an ex-convict, and the re.
suit Is that she is 81 900 out of pocket.
Marshal /. Gillon is the name of the
young aspirant for church honors, and
his present abode is known only to
himself Gillon had been sentenced to
five years in the Massachusetts State
prison. While there he remem bered
that Nj S. Mills had often expressed a
desire that he should become converted
and enter the Methodist ministry. The
idea struck Gillon as brilliant one,
and SO he wrote at once to Mrs. Mills.
intimating that if he had the money on
his release he should pre- pare himself
for the ministry.
checks in varying sums TO the amount
OF $1,000 were sent him on his release
However, business promised greater in
ducements than the pulpit, and he in
formed his benefactress that if he lad
another LOCO he could form a railroad
syndicate and make his fortune. The
money was forthcoming. He proceeded
however, to paint New York red with
the cash, though he wrote Mrs. Mills
fervor. The syndicate required more
money than he an ticipated, and so he
kept drawing on the widow Finally
he sent her q note to this effect:
My Dearest and Best Friend: 1t is
sometimes difficult for me TO realize on
your remittance as soon as [ might
wish. Don't YOU think it would be a
good idea for me 10 make out the
checks for money in your name when
the concern needs money, so that | will
not be sub. ected to unnecessary and
oftentimes disastrous delay? OF course
you know me well enough by this time
to know that can be trusted. | find
that | am still untinching in the faith |
possess of God and the great good His
love has done me How could | ever
have wandered in the dark and devious
ways Of sin is more than | can under
stand.
These checks came thick and fast
during the last year, and nearly S21,-
OOp had been obtained before a halt
was called.
The attention OF the police was
called to the fact by some one who
suspected that all was notsright.
An Investigation was begun, and it
was found that Gillon has been travel
Ing about the country in great style on
this money. He has had handsome
house elegantly furnished at Farming
ham, has kept numerous servants, and
driven out in elaborate shape. He got
wind of the officers, however. and has
left for unknown parts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
Chambers Legislature Goes Home.

CONCORD, n. H., Dec 5.-The special
session of the Legislature was adjourned
by Governor Goodell today. The regular
session. begins the last Wednesday of this
month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11

at the residence of COL II. A. Frambach,
Sunday morning. The funeral occurred
from the residence at o'clock this after
noon and was largely attended. The
remains were entered in Riverside ceme-
JerV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
Death of a Rich Ranchero

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 5.-R. K. Harper, of
Kiowa, Kas, one of the oldest and wealth.
est ranchmen in the southwest, died this
morning of consumption.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
NOT IN TUE TRUST.
The J. I. Case Company is Not Re
scented at Chicago

RACINE, Dec. "A number of the j. /.
Case Threshing Machine company states
that the company will not enter the talked
of trust of the threshing machine compan-
les of the United States. He also stated
that the he did not think the trust Rwould
mature for the reason that the desired
amount of capital could not be raised.
The company was not represented at the
meeting in Chicago Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
AFTER ATKINSON'S POSITION.
J. j. Kraus, of Cedarburg, Wants to be
State Veterinarian.

FREDoNIA, Wis, Dec. 81. J. Kraus,
D. V. surgeon, practicing veterinary sur
geon at Cedarburg, is circulating petit
ton Throughout his district for the pur-
pose of securing signatures for the
appointment of state veterinarian by
Gov. -eIect Peck. Mr.. Kraus is about "a
years Of age and graduate Of the Chi
cago veterinary college. He has always
been practicing In Ozaukee county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
THE WAYS OF WOMEN.
An Iowa Lady Faints and Her Husband
Goes Crazy.

BURLINGTON, Ia. Dec. A Hawkey's
Mendon special says, Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy,
living in Honey Creek township, were
charivired on the night of their marriage
recently. The bride wa so frightened
that she lay in dead faint for several
hours. The husband thinking that she
was dead. went crazy. Legal prosecution
will follow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
ARGUMENTS IN THE PEAsLY CASE
Judge Gresham Has the Matter Under Adj
visement at Present

CHICAGO, Dec 8.-Judge Gresham heard
arguments today in the habeas corpus case
of Treasurer Peasly, of the BurIin.z ton
road, and took the matter under advise
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11

ly, at the time of the last general election,
heartily endorses our action, and the mum
ieipal council of the league in New York
also supports US.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
SHOT FOR STEALING GROCERIES.
A Merchant Sends Bullet Through His
Clerk

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. Sat Yelling
ton, Ohio, this afternoon, David Hoke
shot and killed S. L. Sage and then sui
cided. Both men are old citizens Sage
kept a grocery and Hoke worked for him
Sage caught Hoke stealing groceries and
demanded a settlement, wherenpon the
shooting occurred.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
GAG A MIG HI WATCHMAN.
Three Thugs Force a Safe and Receiy
Handsome Compensation.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 9.-Three masked
men last night bound and gagged the
night Waterman of the Wlgwam theatre
and then forced the safe. securing 81 800
cash and 81 900 worth of jewelry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11

Several Prominent Germans are Cautious
About Investing their Money.

CHICAGO, Dec. Sit is reported at the
worlds fair headquarters that number OF
prominent Germans have protested against
paying their subscriptions until such time
as they are given positive information
to whether the exposition is to be closed
Sundays or not They are decidedly op-
posed to Sunday closing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
Grand Master Henderson Dead.

KINGSTON, Ont, Dec. 8.-James A.
Henderson, grand master of the sovereign
grand prlory of Canada, died to-day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
THE MESSIAH IN La CROSSE.
Buffalo Bill IIas the Pleasure of Seeing a
Divine Being.

LA CROSSE, Dec. S.-Albert C. Hopkins,
of Iowa. came to La Crosse today to see
Buffalo Bill. He claims to, be the Messiah
the Indians are looking for and is here to
see what he can do in the way of bringing
them to recognize him. He talks ration
ollv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
Sells His Brewery.

BLooMER, Wis, Dec. 9.-John " end
landt disposed of his brewery here to j.
F. Cepp, of this city, and Charles Liehe.
of Eagleton, for the sum of $4,000
Wendlandt expects to remove to Milwau-
kee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
DIES AT KAUKAUNA.
Mrs. Anne Claspi11 is Relieved From the
Troubles of This World

KAUKAUNA, Wis, Dec. S.-Mrs. Anne
Claspill, aged 80 years and months, died
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11

Mrs. Ann Haigh, of Racine, Passes Away
Quietly

BURLINGTON, Wis, Dec. 0.-Mrs. Ann
Haigh, one of Racine's pioneer women,
died at her home in this village at O clock
yesterday afternoon. She was stricken
with paralysis last Monday and had been
unconscious most of the time since. She
was the widow of the late John Haigh, and
was we'll known throughout the county.
Her funeral will take place at | 80 to-
morrow afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
DAGGETT DECLARED BANKRUPT
The Amount of the Claims Ggainst Him
Enormous.

BIRMINGHAM. Conn, Dec. 9.-The
postal card contractor AL Daggett was
today declared bankrupt on petition of the
creditors. The amount of claims are I'M
known. His debts in this state will prob.
ably exceed $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
MRS. MILLER SEQ.
The Alleged British Thief is as Free as the
Air Again.

NEW YORK, Dec. s. - Mrs. Cornela
Miller, who was arrested On extradition
proceedings at the instance of the British
government on the charge of receiving
$4,000, alleged to have been embezzled
by J. II. Field & Co., of London. was dis
charged today by United States Commits
sioner Shields.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
GREATHOUSE WILL RESIGN.
The Consul to Accept a Position Under
the Corean Government

SAN Francisco, Dec. 9.-A statement
is published here that Clarence Greathouse
the United States consul general to Japan,
has rendered his resignation in order to
accept an appointment as prime minister
for the Corean government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
PARNELL INVITED TO TALK.
Milwaukee Parties Make Overtures to the
Great Irishman.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 8.-A. M. Thomp-
son, frank Dupree and Bobby Gaylor, of
1.-The Irish Arab" have a big scheme
on foot. 1t is to bring Charles Stewart
Parnell to America on lecture tour when
the Irish leader shall have settled his
troubles In London and arranged his Jusi-
ness affairs so that he can spend four
months in America. Last evening a
cablegram was sent to Mr. Parnel as
follows;
MILWAUKEE, Dec 7.-ParnelI, London:
Will give you SIS, 900 for hundred lectures
in America, $4,000 deposited in bank as
guarantee. Answer at our expense.
THOMPSON, DUPREE & GAYLoR.
If terms can be made with Parnell, Mr..
Thompson will go to London and complete
arrangements for the our. The project
would be under the management of Mr.
Thompson and Mr.. Dupree, Mr. Gaylor
merely acting as financial hacker of the
project.
While it is hardly likely that Mr.. Par
nell can accept any proposal for a lectur-
ing tour in this country at present, it is
understood he will visit America within
the year.
LONDON, Dec 8.-Parnel has sent
dispatch to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, declin-
ing the offer Of 900 for enc hundred
lectures.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
POISONED WITH ROUGH ON RATS
A Milwaukee Family is Nearly Killed by a
Mistake.

Mistake
MILWAUKEE, Dec 8.-The mistake of
a hired girl came very near Causing the
death of nine persons who live at 538 Van
Buren, Street. At this place. on Friday
last. Mrs. James A. Hubbard has a number
of boarders, among whom is Miss Dex-
ter and w. ]. Kershaw, the lawyer. The
domestic in question, who is known as
Maggie by the boarders was cooking fish.
and instead of rolling them in pure corn
meal, as she intended to do, got hold of 8
mixture containing Rough on Rats.
Fortunately most of the boarders, as
we'll as the family which consists of the
husband and daughter of the landlady,
ate but very sparingl y of the poisonous
dish, and consequently escaped without
serious consequences.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
NEW MONEY MEA SURE.
Mr.. Bland Introduces a Bill Into tn,
Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-Mr. Bland to-
day introduced a bill authorizing the Sec
rotary of the treasury to prepare a new
series of legal tender notes or greenbacks
which, when the ordinary revenues of the
government are not sufficient to meet the
requirements, he is to pay out insufficient
sums to meet all the demands and dues.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11

Washington Mclean Expires with his
Family Surrounding Him.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s. Washington
Mclean, formerly of Cincinnati, died to-
night, aged IA. His wife, his two daugh-
tiers, and his son, John R. Mclean, pro-
prietor of the Cincinnati Enquirer, were
with him at the time of death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-11
BOUND OVER FOR TRIAL.
Three Fond du Lac Lads are Charged With
Opening Cars.

FOND DU LAC, Dec. 8.-Emory Leh-
man, Morris Cleary and Eddie Zehren,
three lads charged with breaking the seal
and entering the car of the Chicago &
Northwestern company, were examined
Saturday and bound over for trial at the
next term of the circuit court The aver
age age of the boys is IS years.
Evening journal., 1890-03-31
maRRIEn.

BIrILEN- N-ATcAfuLLEN.-O March 81. by
tile Rev A. n. KEIGWIN. Joseph w Bullen
and raliie q. McMullen, both OF this city.
DAVID -WOOUKEEPFR On March 81,
hv the Rev. George ~. Hickman, James u.
David Of Taylors Bridge, Dell, and Ida Wood
keeper OF smyrna.
FAUCETT-M MURpHY.-On March 20. by
the Rev ID II. Corkran, John Faucet and
sarah r. Murphy. both Of this city.
MOUSLEY -LEE.-In this city, on March
s5 bv the Rev. John ID. q. Hanna, Oliver n .
Mousley and Miss Clara y. Lee, both Of New
Castle county, Del.
Evening journal., 1890-03-31
rhe orsat western rloeda.

Illustrated Newspaper will be issued on
April Sd, containing thrilling and graphic
artists especially for that paper. The
horrors of the food at Louisville and
other cities and towns along the Ohio and
Mississippi valleys will be vividly por-
4rayed, the scenes Of the disaster will be
clearly presented, and the frightful nature
# tbe calamity wiz be evident at single
glance,
Evening journal., 1890-03-31
DIED.

BUCKLEY in this city. on March Is,
Benjamin 7. Buckley. in his 4sth year.
BURGESS. I'm Philadelphia, on March %,
Elsie Florence, daughter of James A. and
Moliie Burgess, aged years.
DARLINGTON.-On the 27th instant, Ed.
ward Darlington. IN the 65th year Of his age.
GREEN.-In this city, on March 26, Mary
E., wife of Levi Green, aged 30 years.
LITtLE.-In this city, on March q, Joseph,
son OF Harry and Maggie A. Little, aged
weeks.
SHEPPARD. On March g. JOSEPH B.
Sheppard. aged % years.
WALTER March 80, Joseph r. Walter
in his 4lst year.
Evening journal., 1890-03-31
A Few Of Our Bargains

Chamber Suits, s pieces, solid
oak, $25.oo, up.
Chamber Suits, Z pieces, oak
finish, $500. up.
Chamber Suits, z pieces, Wal
nut finish, $500, up.
Brussels Carpet per yd.. 6oc up
Ingram Carpet per. yd., 25c, up
Rag Carpet per yd, 35c, up
Floor Oil Cloth per yd., 25c, up
Mating per yard, I2c, up
We carry a full line of Fur
niture, Stoves, Carpets Hang
ing Lamps. Bedding, Pictures,
etc.
Weekly and monthly pay
ments, or S per cent off for cash.
Al goods marked in plain
figures.
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ne Rnhhcd the NAM.

SALEM, Mass, March Si-Sherman, the
coiored jsnitor in the post Office who was
arrested for robbing the mails, has confessed
that he has been stealing letters for the past
three years He cannot give an idea Of how
much money he has stolen. He is being ex-
amined before United States Commissioner
Halletf ia Roefon TODAY
Evening journal., 1890-03-31
TENS or ,NTERss,

"T'N going 70 make a speech to night,
said Congressman Blanks private secre-
tary to his wife you make speechf'
Yes I'm going to make 1t to night, and
Mr.. Blank will deliver It to morrow. ~
Washington Post