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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-12

a night-long feast with the victors aad sur
vivors, departing again when the VOLTS
tail comes into the sky and the jungle cocks
crow. The soft and pleasant temper of
Japan has given graees to the old supersti-
lions.
My charming neighbor, the daughter of
our landlord, ., Fuku San-''the Hon.
Miss Fortune just called in to give
me fresh and more accurate particulars
about the Jour de Morris. She says pa
rents and ancestors are worshipped during
three days at this time Shrines of Buddha
are carefully cleansed, and all things APP
pertaining to them put in order The lit
tie red earthenware pans, everywhere sold
and bought, are to hold the oil and wick
for the death lamps The bundles Of
grass are styled kusaichi On the last
day of the feast of lanterns, for it may so
be called, offerings are made to Emma
San. the dead deity of the under world,
and prayers uttered for the dead and the
living
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SMOKELEss POWDER .

The board of army officers that are con-
sidering the problem of new magazine
rife for the United States army discussed
smokeless powder the other day. They
decided that smokeless powder should be
officially tested at the national armory
with a view to its introduction into our
military system. Such action has been a
foregone conclusion for some time, else
the smokeless powder cartridges would
not have been making in such quantities
at the frankfort arsenal in Philadelphia
The board seemed to think that the new
powder will help the artillery, which gains
everything by operating in a clear, open
field, but that it's introduction will compel
infantry to foce fire tenfold more appal-
ling than anything seen at Antietam OF
gettysburg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-12
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

WILLIAM SwIssER, of st. Louis, was
killed by burning ammonia.
GEORGES. BRYANT, supposed to be from
Chicago, fell down stairs at st. Joseph
Mich, receiving fatal injuries.
EVERETT, AUGHENBAUGH & Co. S -four
mill at Waseca, Mimi. was burned Sun
day mig hit. Loss, $4,000.
THREE colored prisoners lost their lives
by the burning Of the Jail at Moss Point,
Miss, Sunday. They started the fire them.
selves in an effort to escape.
EIGHT large ice houses on Pike Lake
Ind, burned Monday morning. Loss
$4,000.
HENRY w. LORD, of Devils Lake, n
D.. and formealy a congressman from
Michigan, was killed in railroad collision
near Butte, Mont.
SEVERAL persons were killed and tbous-
ands of dollars worth of property de,
stroyed by cyclone near West Point,
Miss.
A FIvE-YEAR-oLD daughter of Dan
Berry was burned to death Tuesday after
noon. Her clothes caught fire from a
stove while her mother was away visiting a
neighbor.
THREE negroes, arrested on trivial
charges, we're burned to death by the
burning of the jail at Moss Point, Miss.
MICHAEL BERNBACH was probably
fatally stabbed by Henry Klien during a
quarrel over game of cards, in Chicago
MINNIE DEER1NG, of Chicago, was
poisoned by carbolic acid, which her lover
Joeph Hoffman, gave her in mistake fol-
medicine
JOSEPH LA COUNT, of Chippewa Falls,
was fatally injured at a logging camp
near Rhinelander, Wis.
AT Savannah. Ga, news was received
Saturday night of the explosion of a boil
er In Files saw mill, near Reedsville, kill
ing six men, four colored and two white.
By an explosion of gas in the Simson &
Watsyn's mine at Wyoming. Pa, Satur-
day evening, Nat Cane and Chas. Kirk
were killed and VIM. Ross and Luther
Mitchell were fatally injured, A naked
miner lam p caused the explosion.
A cAvE-IN occurred Wednesday after
noon In No 3 slope at Grand Tunnel, OPP
poslte Nanticoke, Pa. Three Poles are
shut in. and as the place is filled with
water it is supposed that they are drowned.
Two freight trains on the New York,
Pennsylvania & OHIO road coliided near
Cory, Pa, Wednesday morning, during
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-12

1t would probably have been better for
President Balmaceda, of Chill, to have re-
signed, as he intended doing before his
friends overpersuaded him. The revolu-
tionists are gaining daily, and unless Bal
maceda does resign they expected soon to
have practically the entire army ON their
side. 1t shows wisdom on the part of the
reyoutionists to concede the freedom of
the port of Valparaiso and to respect the
property of foreigners. The protests of
the consuls against this blockade have
been as effectual as though backed by the
navies Of their respective countries. Iqui-
que and the other nitrate ports are still
blockaded, and there are not enough yes
sells of the CHILEAN navy loyal to Balma-
ceda to break the blockade of any of these
three ports.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-12

a snow-storm. Lewis Osgood, an engineer,
and fireman Ohmzen were killed. Three
other men were injured.
ELMER CLARK, superintendent of the
Kansas City cable railroad. was struck by
one of his own grip cars and killed
Wednesday,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-12
A Brutal Parent.

''No, Augustus, wrote kind and in
dulgent parent to his son at college" |
cannot grant your request. | have al
ready cashed your drafts for the breech-
loading shotgun, the Indian clubs, the
s300rdcing shell, the dumb-beils, the bicy-
Gle, the sailing yacht, boxing gloves, sand
bags, fencing foils, and the silver-mount-
ed revolver. But | cannot pay for the
gambling instruments which you suggest
/ draw the line at faro CHRIS.
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How to Gratify mbition.

st. Joseph News: Ambition is my
life, said the enthusiastic youth as he
sketched out marvellous future of him
self 81 intend to live only for success
power But how best to achieve that.
Shall | command armies, dictate to
senates, or WELD the mighty pen? DO
none of these things" said his father,
with the wisdom of years; ''the secret is
this: Discover a new bacillus
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-12

CELLULoID in sulution is now being ex-
tensively used as lacquer for all kinds
of fine metal works and as a wood varnish,
with results that are said to he superior to
the old methods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-12

In Germany they are making coffee
from linseed meal roasted to a dark color
and mixed with some glutinous substance
before passing through machines which
form it in shape of beans. We prefer the
raw bean, unburned and unground. Never
theless we do not object to oil meal, but
we want it manufactured into juicy mutton
and beef rather than coffee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-12
Killed Six People,

SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. News was
received here tonight of the explosion of
boiler in Giles saw mill, near Reeds
vile. killing six men, four colored and
two white.
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MILITARY BULLETS.
Matters of Interest to Men Who Garry the
Musket.

last night when the regiment returned
from the exercises at Hollywood Colonel Jones
presented to Lieutenant j. Vaughan. the re-
firing officer from Company Co" gold,
headed cane on behalf OF the enlisted men OF
the company. ...,sr,~,..n,
Vaughan with what regret the omcers ana
men saw him leave the regiment, 70 whicn
Lieutenant Vaughan responded ana grace
fully expressed his sincere regret at leaving. 3,
The enlistments for the week are: samuel
Harris. Company A, May 6. 1891; W. X. Nc
Gehee. Company A. May sth; Il. G. Maury
Company A, May 18th; g. +. Schleicer. Com
many A. MAY Goth; r. X. Richardson, Com
pany A. May Goth; II. Underwater, Company
" The following were discharged: G. Z. Cow
herd. Company C, May %. 1891. enlisted in
United States navy: A. r. Moss. Company @,
Nav 26. 1891, inability to attend drills; j. M.
Powell Company G.. May &c, 1891, physical
disability; w. c. Williamson, Jr. Company
G. Nav 26, 1891, removed from city; Sergeant
o. Watson, Company G, May 26, 1891, non
attendance at drills; F. o. lands. Company
G, May 26. 1891, non-attendance at drills; II.
p. Peasants Company G. May rs. 1891. nom
attendance at drills: l.. NJ. Epps, Company A,
May q. 1891, left the district; Wallace Mar
shall, Company A, May 81, 1891, left the dis
trict w. A. Webb, Company A. May n. 1891,
physical disability.
The appointments last week were: Trumpe
ter, Horace Dudley. 10 be chief trumpeter,
with the rank of sergeant, May 26, 1891.
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MURDERED TWO WIVES.
A Husband is Driven by His Conscience "a
Make a Confession.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 30.-A man giving
the name of Sewald called on JCstice-of-the
Peace w. A. Henry yesterday. He said his
conscience was troubling him. He lived on
ranch near Sutterville. He was accompanied
by his son. who was eleven years old. lie said
He lived in Ohio with his wife and four chill
dren. His wife took TO drink and he left her
He went to Anoka. Mimi; his wife followed
Sewald became desperate and determined 20
put an end TO her He purchased some arse
mic and put it in a bottle containing whisky
which his wife had procured. She drank
some of the whisky and died shortly after
Her death attracted but little attention and
no suspicion attached to him.
He next moved 10 Wayne, Neb. Here he
married again. His second matrimonial ad-
venture was worse than the first He de-
termined TO get rid of wife No. 2, and accord
ingly smothered her with the bed-clothes
Considerable suspicion attached to the second
murderous feat of Sewald. The coroner Of
Wayne investigated but failed TO pro-
cure evidence strong enough 10 fasten
the guilt on Sewald. He then
came TO California and settled
near Sutterville where he lived up 10 tho
present time. His neighbors declare that he
is in no wise insane. but has acted like a nan
who was in great mental trouble. After in.
forming the Judge of the above facts. he said
he was glad that he has at last unburdened
himself, and expressed a wish that he be lock.
ed up for his crimes. The matter will be N.
vestigated by the authorities.
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SIR JOHNS CONDITION..
The Canadian Premier Continually CROWN.
Worse.

OTTAWA. ONT. May 90.-Sir Hector
Langevin and nearly all the Cabinet Min
listers are at Ernscliffe. the home Of
Sir John Macdonald. Lady Macdon.
aid remained in the sick room
until O'Clock this morning. when she took a
short walk on the lawn. She looks very pals
and her face shows traces of great suffering
The following bulletins have been issued IN
regard to Sir John Macdonad's condition.
1890 =. MA reliable person who has inst
arrived from Ernscife says Sir Johns con
dition at noon remained unchanged. He /,
perfectly conscious and can make his wants
known, but cannot speak. The situation il
such that he may possibly linger for some
time or die at any moment.
11:37-A consultation Of physicians is now
being held Sir Johns case is hopeless. Ha
retains consciousness but suffers no pain
His efforts TO speak are pathetic. He was
able to articulate indistinctly various names
repeated by Lady Macdonald. Lord Stantlet
cabled report of Sir Johns condition this
morning to the Queen and Lord Salisbury.
A. M.-Sir John Macdonald is resting
quietly. but not improved.
Sir Johns condition is very low. He has
grown worse within the past hour.
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Believed That the Secretary VIII BE Given a
Diplomatic Position.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Nav Especial. Per
sons in official circles are inclined TO believe
that Secretary Noble is booked for diplo-
matte position. 1t is thought that he will be
selected to take the place of Minister Smith
at st. Petersburg, or in the event that Minister
Lincoln is chosen TO fill the vacancy in the
Cabinet, which the probable appointment of
Secretary Proctor in place of Senator Ed
munds will cause, that Secretary Noble will
be sent TO the Court of st. James.
Secretary Noble has had no end of trouble,
particularly with the Pension Office, and
there is no doubt that he would be glad to
retire from the Cabinet.
WHAT SENATOR PETTIGREw SAYS.
New YORK, May 80.-Private dispatches
from Washington to-day contained the infor-
nation that Secretary Noble was about TO re-
sign. In order 10 confirm these reports re-
porter called on Senator Pettigrew of South
Dakota, who IS supposed to have received
some assurance that the Secretaryship of the
Interior will be rendered to him.
The Senator spoke freely, yet with delibera-
ton. and understood that the interview was
publication. He was asked if he had heard
OF the rumored resignation of Secretary Noble
Hereplied: Ireceived information last evening
from Washington, from which consider n re-
liable source. that Secretary Noble would
shortly vacate his seat in the Cabinet. and |
think 1t is nothing but proper that he should.
He is utterly incompetent. Intellectually. in
temperate in disposition for the high posi-
ton he now fills. His appointment was O
great mistake"
DO yov know if this step has been forced
upon Mr.. Noble or whether it is TO be taken
at his own volition?"
We'll. to tell the truth don't think he
has any volitlon. If he were 70 90 out West
and try TO make living by practcng law he
would surely starye TO death. He has not got
the Judgment and decision requisite TO sue
cess in high Office"
DO you know of your own personal knowl-
edge that any pressure has been brought to
bear upon Secretary Noble:"
Il do not"
Have the Indian troubles or the Pension
Bureau scandals had anything to do with his
resignation"
II cannot say. His entire administration
OF his office has been a lame affair. He is
quite out OF place in the Cabinet"
have you any idea. Senator, who will be
named to succeed Secretary Noble?n
have not. | know that he is to yacate.
and that is all. l cannot tell you whether his
successor will be from the West or from the
South. or from any other point"
From what locality do you think the next
Secretary OF the Interior should Gomez
cannot say for the present. That Is not
OF the greatest importance The only thing
certain 70 that the present Secretary will re-
sign. MIR. Noble is IN honest man a we'll
meaning man. but he is not of this generation
at the intenor.n "A~A''
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THE MOZART MUSICALE.
appearance of the "Whistiing Patti" Sum-
MCKNIGHT Programme.


The regular Mozart musicale occurs to-mor.
row night. The evening will be of especial
interest on account of the appearance of Miss
Mabel Stillman, the popular lady whistler.
She is called the The Visiting Patti and
her success the past two or three seasons has
proved her worthy of the name
The other artists are Miss Louise Tooker.
soprano; Carl Odell. tenor, and Cha,les Little
huHorlst. The programme is light and popu-
lar IN character and especially adapted TO
please an audience on a summer night
Ihe programme Is; /. Piano duet. "Rhap-
sodic Hongroise" Uiszt}. Miss Tooker. MI.
Odell: 2 Humorous monologue (orieinaD
Mr.. Little. g. Aria, "Regnara." Lucia
lDonizetti), Miss Tooker. 4. Valse. from
Romeo and Juliet" (Gounod). Miss Still
man. o. Song, "Yoeman's Wedding Song.
sPonlatowsh) Mr.. Odsll. G. Duet Ia
,Narrei" (Pattison) Misses Stillman and
Iooker. 6. Skits and sketches (selected).
MI. Little. 8. Song, Swiss Echo Song y
lEckert), Miss Tooker. 0. la Tarantelle'n
lBassford) Miss Stillman. 10. Song, my
Soul TO God. My Heart to Thee (Clapisson5.
Mr. Odell. IL. Humorous monologue (origi-
nab. MIR. Little H. Trio, "A Strange Resem-
olance (Von Suppe), Miss Toker, Miss Still.
man, Mr.. Odell.
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Funeral of Mr.. Ellerson.

The funeral of the LITE John II. Ellerson
took place from the Second Presbyterian
church yesterday morning at 1880 o'clock
Rev DR.. Moses d. Hoge officiating: Com
pany f Association. of which Mr.. Ellerson
was member, attended the funeral in q
body
The pall-bearers were as follows Active
Messrs. +. j. Crump. W. Benjamin Palmer,
Thomas n. Carter H. A. Tabb, W: Talley, +.
A. Lancaster. Jr., John Rutherford, /; G.
Paine Honorary-John II. Montague, Max
well T. Clark, K. G. Pegram, w. W. Henry,
r.. S. Archer, John r. West, Samuel Slnton'
r. S. Peyton.
The gathering at the church to pay the last
respects to Mr.. Ellerson was one of the largest
known on such occasions
The remains were carried to Hollywood for
interment. The weather was threatening,
but happily not drop of rain fell during the
hour appointed for the service.
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Personal and General.

There will be no afternoon service to-day
in the Second Presbyterian church.
The evening services at All Saints church
will from to-day begin at 6:l5 o'clock.
Mr. Clyde b. West. of Charlotte, n. c., is
in the city. stopping at the American Hotel
A cablegram has been received from Mr..
August Detz stating that he has arrived at
Bremer-Harven Germany, all right.
Miss Mary O. HarwoOd. who returned from
North Carolina very. sick il still i'll at her
fathers residence. No. 1908 Floyd avenue.
Mr.. Allen Maynard is still confined to his
bed and very weak. but his attending physi-
clan entertains strong hopes for his speedy
recovery.
egates from Richmond Union 10 the Inter
national Typographical Union, will leave for
Boston this week.
The earnings of the Richmond and Peters
burg Railroad Company for the month Of
April 1891. were $50. 10; expenses $685.
720.05: and for the Petersburg Railroad Com
pany the earning were $50, 993.G4; expenses;
90, G6S.l9.
The.annual moonlight picnic Of the Alert
Social Club will be given the latter part of
June. probably at Youngs Pond. A special
meeting will be held at the club-rooms, No.
north Ninth street Monday night, TO com
plete arrangements.
Two painters, Clarence A. West and B. T.
Gathright were arrested by Officer Robins
yesterday for fighting. The alteration oc-
Cured near Main and Twelfth streets The
men were bailed for their appearance to-mor-
row.
Captain r. b. Lewis and wife, and J. G
Hanna and wife, of Wilmington, Del. are
visiting their friend, Mr.. Jones A. Otey, oil
north Eighth street.
Mr. A. F. Craig. residing at 3l7 west Grace
street. who has been very i'll from an attack
of bronchitis, was reported as muchimproyed
yesterday.
Miss Susie Holland is visiting Captain J. w.
Gillock at Lexington. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31
CHICAGO.
n -
Bicycle Races.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 90.-The bicycle
races at Bennings to-day were well contested
before a large crowd.
Following are the results:
One mile, safety-Won by f.. G. Bower.
Time, $40.
Five-mile. upright. open-Won by G. A.
Proctor Time. POLO.
Boys race, one mile. open.-Won by W. L.
Simms. Time 342&.
Two-mile, tandem-Won by w. r. Macrelle
and f. H. Bowen. Time. S:5l.
One mile. open-Won by w. r. Mackrille.
Time, 315 3-5
Ten mile, safety-Won. by Z. b. Parker.
Time. 1880
In the one-mile safety race Bowen was pen
alised 100 yards for pneumatic-tube tire. and
in the ten-mile safety Parker was penalsed
coo yards for the same reason.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

The University team had for their oppo-
nents to-day the Olympics, of Louisville, the
crack amateur team of that city, but they
could not cope with the champions. being de-
feated by a score of TO 0.
As Is usually the case. the visitors could not
solve McGuire's puzzling delivery. He famed
out sixteen of their batters and allowed them
only one hit
The features Of the game were John Green
WAYS home-run hit over left field fence and
phenomenal catch of a fly back OF second
base by Abbott that seemed certain for a base
hit. Following is the score by innings
University of virginia 1O2O1100 0--5
Olvmnics 100000 0 90
Base hits. virginias. 7; Olympics, 1. En-
rors: Virginas. /; Olympics, z.
Batteries: Virginias, Mcclure and Green
way; Olympics, McComb and Slime.
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that can hardly fail TO be gratifying N a..
Colonists. For this they have chiefly ~
thank their own irmness and partly also' 10 10
stubborn opposition Of the French 10 i tbs
British policy in Egypt. which has al q,
length began 70 excite the bile Of
British flag on the Queens birthdav CANINE
the climax as evidence that the Nevfonpppd1
landers meant defiance. and il wonld nave ~
volved the certain downfall Of the Cove, III
ment had Lord Salisbury used the British
army and navy 70 coerce q British colony in
support of the obnoxious French. >"
Nearly all the ministers are giving cra,d
dinners tonight in honor Of the Oussr',s ="
cent birthday. Lord and Lady Salisbrrr
held State reception at the foreign ofs;,J1
after their banquet. All the high notabilitiss
are in attendance; The celebration Of tbS
event is general throughout England
Troops are everywhere put through dres,
parade.
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DestructiVe RlaZe.

WAPHALEN, n. d., May 9O.-A fire broke
out IN A. A. Sellers warehouse at 2 P. NJ, and
and south of Dakota avenue were burning
This included the Great Northern Depot. sew
eral box cars the Peoples bank. Rices Ma
chinery House, Sechuer Brothers double
building, Giddings block and the Western
Union telegraph Office. high wind is blow
ing, and it now seems probable that the fire
Will Jump Dakota avenue and burn the north
side of the town. ava ~
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Kicked Down n Ravine.

Little Maud. the thirteen-year-old daughter
of Colonel Charles p Bigger, assistant super-
intendent of the colored almshouse while out
gathering flowers few days since was ac-
costed by an unknown colored woman. who,
without any provocation whatever. kicked
the little girl down an embankment about tif-
teen feet high. Though much bruised, she was
able to walk home and report the occurrence
to her family Colonel Bigger Immediately
swore out warrant for the arrest of Martha
Christian, the supposed ASSISTANT but as yet
she had not been fOund
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-31

crat f,rxt. syracuse second, Kingsbridge third
Fonrfh race. one miIe-Portchester first
| King Crab second Now or Never tniro
Fifth race thrce-quarters of mile-Ran,,'
| bier first. Tanner second, Spariing thi"'
Sixth race, steeplecbase, full course-Deia-
ware first. Pat Oakley second, Ljero third'
Time. $40.
First race. mile and twenty yards-Corinne
Kinney first, McRabeau second. Widnower
third. Time. E45IS.
Second race, mile and twenty yards-hope-
ful first. Red Sign second, Liederkranz tnird.
Time. 1:55. e. NIL
Third race, one mile-Shipmate first, Phiio-
rah second. Melody third. Time. 1882;
Fourth race. mile and seventy yards-Long-
shot first. Forerunner second. Business third.
Time, 147.
Fifth race mile and half-Marion G. first.
Michael second, Proctor Knott third. Time,
2:0s.
sixth race. four and half furlongs-Dore
first, Calhoun second. Ottie Glenn third.
Time, 5719.
CHICAGO.
First race, fve-eighths Of a mile--Foreigner
first. Jim Murphy second, julius Sax third.
Time. 1:03A.
Second race, mile and an eighth armosa
first, Fayette second. Bansdonia third. Time,
1:57Z.
Third race, mile and a sixteenth-Ethel
first, Nero second. Brookwood third Time,
2:00h.
Fourth race, three-quarters of a mile-Rosa
first. Hardee second, Rouser third. Time,
I1714.
Fifth race, seven-eghths Of mile-Jack
Murray first. Geraldine second, Blue Veil
third. Time, 1870.
Sixth race, three-quarters of mile-Birch
first. Ivanhoe second, Dan III. third. Time,
lip.