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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Over a Thousand People Are Slain in
an Awful Fight Near
Santiago.
Col. RObles With 1, 400 Men Attacks a
Body of Rebels and Meets
Defeat.
The Enemy by Decoy Truce Al
most AnnihilateS His Entire
Force.

LONDON, March 16.-The Times has q
dispatch from Santiago giving an official
version of the recent battle in Chile From
this it appears Col Robes, who com
lnanded the Government troops the 8 tn
list, being short of provisions, rashly
abandoned a strong position on Mount
Sebastopol and with 1000 infantry. 250
cavalry, and few guns attacked force
of 2, 500 rebels.
At critical moment the enemy, by a
decoy truce for a parley, opened fire at
close quarters, killing or wounding two
thirds OF the government troops Col
RobleS was shot in the foot early in the
battle. He secured another mount after
the bullet had been extracted from the
wound, but he was again wonded in the side
and was placed in an ambulance. The
rebeS captured the ambulance, and then
their leader threatened to shoot all who
were with the wounded man unless Col
Robes was indicated to him. An at
tendant pointed out Col. Robes
whereupon the colonel was fred
at by the rebels, being rid
died with eleven balls besides being
hacked with bayonets. A general massa-
ere OF wounded officers ensued Of the
the wounded men 264 were allowed to
proceed to Valparaiso, but permission was
refused to send the body of Col. Robels
here. The loss of insurgents is estimated
at 90 killed and 100 wounded Their ac-
count OF the battle cannot be procured at
present.
President Balmaceda admits the gray
lty OF the disaster, which places the prov
1nce OF Tarapaca entirely in the hands of
the insurgents. The President says, how
ever, that the government has 80, 900
troops at it's disposal. The government
also has an ample supply of funds. The
future scene of operations will probably
be nearer Valparaiso.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Murdered I'm - Trivial GuayreI.

GUTHRIE, Ok, March News of the
murder of Wesley Harrison by Charles
Strickland, ex-sheriff of Pontito county,
reached here this morning. The two men
were warm personal friends and were rid
ing through the country together, when
they quarreled over some little matter.
The murderer, with his pistol in hand,
stood off the first posse that tried to ar
rest him and escaped. More men went in
pursuit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
ASSENGER RATES CUT.
Lively War at Memphis Over ST. Louis
and kNh,.Ion

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March l7.-There was
"a slaShing war In passenger rates here yes
terday between the Illinois Central and
Iron Mountain roads The two roads are
In the market with tickets INTENDED to
facilitate the movement OF lahorers, who
on the breaking up Of winter here are
DESTROYS of going north in time for spring
work. The regular fare to St Louis is
81 and to Chicago ST. This morning
the demand for the tickets was very
strong and in response to competition
rates went away down. The opening
price was a to st. Louis, but in
short time the Iron Mountain had it
down to 50 cents. The Illinois Central
holds its st, Louis rate at ST. but meets
the Chicago cut There was a remarkable
rush of patronage during the day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Did They?

There is nothing much more distressing
than an unfinished story. A number of
people in London drawing room were
conversing about capital punishment when
lady remarked:
Show strange it must seem to be SEN
fenced to dea+h!'
mot so very, very strange, | assure you.
was myself once condemned to death in
Africa" said returned African explorer.
Indeed" exclaimed the lady "And
were you-did they"-
"Did they what, madam"
"Why, did they execute you, you know"
Youths Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
EspnEEi nv ECiprfriciIY.

WASHINGTON, March 17.-The United
States Supreme court has advanced the
New York electrocution case of Wood VS..
Brush and set it down for argument on the
first Monday of April next. In the Jugiro
case a new citation was ordered to be is
sued directing the counsel for the prisoner
to come into court on the same day Woods
case is to be heard, when argument will be
proceeded with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
WAL T ING.

Before the twilight fire dream;
There is a shaded garden gate
Bathed in the set sun golden stream,
And there | see my Phyllis wait.
She waits there that when draw near
Aweary with the daily task,
Her smile may my faint spirits cheer
Is this an idle hope, ask?
For though in truth my Phyllis waits,
TITS by no garden gate Or fence;
She waits the day when kinder fatss
Will let me earn competence.
-Flavel Scott Mines in Munseys Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Portugal Must Make Reraration.

LONDON, March l7.--The Tines refer
ring to the seizure of the steamer Countess
of Carnarvon by the Portuguese i'll South
Africa, says:
Portugal is weak and badly guided
state, and has been allowed to do things
which would not be permitted to stronger
nations But there are limits to the i'm
munities of feebeness and folly, and she
must be called to account for her seizure
of British vessel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
RESUkED ESY HEFs. BLAINE,
The Head Of the State Department
Sends n Dispatch TO Gov. Nichols

Sends n Dispatch TO GOV. Nichols.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-Secrelary
Blaine last night sent the following tele-
gram to Gov. Nichols at New Orleans:
DEPARTMENT or STATE, March l6.-His
Excellency Francis I. Nicho Is, Governor
of Louisiana, New Orleans: 1t has cen
Represented to the President by the Minis
ter of Italy accredited to this Government,
that among the victims of the dsplorable
massacre which took place in the city Of
New Orleans were three or four subjects
Of the King of Italy. Our treaty with
that friendly Government (Which under
the Constitution is the supreme law of the
land) guar anteeS to tie Italian subjl cts
,domiciled in the United States 1.-The most
constant protection and security for their
persons and property" making them
amenable on the same basis as our own
citizens to the laws Of the United States
and of the several States in their due and
orderly administration.
The President deeply regrets that the
citizens of New Orleans should have so
disparaged the purity and adequa of
their own judicial tribunals as to transfer
to the passionate Judgment of a mob a
question that should have been adjudged
dispassionately and settled W rules of
law. Inc go ernnenG OIL Ine Unlteo
States must give to the subjects OF friend
ly powers that security which it dem ands
for our own citizens when temporarily
under a foreign iur isuiction
1t is the hope of the President that you
will cooperate with him in maintaining
Che obligations of the United States
toward Italian subjects who may be with
In the rerilS of the present excitement
that further bloooSneu anu vIo.ence may
be prevented and all Of en- iers against the
law may be promptly brought to justice.
JANIS G. BLAINE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Civil Engineer Kellogg Dead.

FINDLAY, Ohio, March l7.-Charles
Kellogg, we'll known throughout the coun-
try as a great civil engineer and inventor,
died here last night, aged IS years. 1t is
said he planned and superintended the
construction of more bridges than any
man in the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
NIckinIey,S Tariff Act.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The Supreme
court to-day advanced the cases of Boyd,
Sutton & o., and Stern ack & Co., Of
New York, against the United States, and
of Marshall Gleld q Co. against the Col
lector of Customs at Chicago, and assigned
them for gument the Sc ,ond Monday of
the next term, but with leave to submit
them on printed briefs before the iii st
Monday of April if that lie preferred.
These suits brought to test the con-
stitutionallty of the Mckinley tariff act. "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Getting Ready TO-. &no,her WAR.

CIR" OF MEXIco, March 15.-The Guate
malan government is buying artillery
mules ARE. Guatemalan dispatches say
there is no reason for talk o. war. though
Saliva or is showing distrust of the other
Central Amer can go ernmantS. President
Barillas of G, atema'a IS STIMULATING agri-
culture an {. mmer-e rs preventive of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Rervishes KILLED i'm an Explosion.

CAIRO, March IA terrible disaster
occurred to day at the ars nal of Omdur
man. From the reports received it ap-
pears that about one hundred dervishes
were Xxi led by an explosion there which
destroyed immense stores of ammunition
and shattered the Arsinal building and
erything in the Immediate neighbor
hood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Darishad in a RrOOkIyn Fire.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE residence of
Gen, E. Fowler in Brooklyn was partly
burned and the General son, William,
aged % persisted in the flames. The other
members of the family were rescued with
difficulty. The loss on the house and fur
pitnro 90 000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Girls to Strike.

NEWARK, N J., March IA committee
of the girls employed in the Clark thread
mills held a Sc ret meeting yesterday
and decided to call all the girls out Tues
day evening, and at general meeting Of
the girls it was decided to abide by the de-
cison of the committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Pope Leo's Tribute to Syindthorst.

ROME, March 16 The Pope, on March
sent to DR.. Windthorst the grand cross
of the order of ST. Gregory the Great, and
yesterday he sent a memorial letter prais-
ing the piety, genius and virtues of the
deceased leader
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
A Congressman Ill.

OsKosH, WIS, March IL Col Miller,
the congressman-electf from this district, is
seriously i'll with the grip. He has been
confined to the house for q week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Verdict i'm the LupZe Murder Cas-,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 17.-After being
out sixteen hours, the jury in the Cameee
Lupze murder trial at Wichita, Kas.,
brought in verdict of murder in the
second degree. There is a geneaal cou-
domination of the verdict as the crime
was a cold blooded murder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Scott Sells His Paper

BLOOMINGTON, H., March 17.-Congress-
man Owen Scott has sold his newspaper,
the Bulletin, to Theodore A. BraIe2 and
James F. O'Donnell, two young men who
have boon connected with it. The con-
sideration is said to be Si2 600
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
spanish-American Commercial Treaty

MADRID, March 16.-The ministers of
for on and colonial affairs have drafted a
scheme for treaty of commerce with
America in response to the Washington
governments proposals. The scheme will
be examined by Premier Del Castillo be-
fore being presented to Mr.. Blaine The
premier desires to expedite the negotia-
tons
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Eleven Victims Of the Insane Asylum
Fire.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 1.-THE list
of the dead by the asylum fire has length
ened to eleven. Aside from those known
to he dead there is ony one missing
patient from the asylum-James Burton
AS be is known to have made several at
temptS to throw himself into the fire it is
feared that he too, is among those who
persisted in the flames.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Gillian vyarsIlips Detained by France.

PARIS, March 16.-The French govern
meAt has a &C ,dcd to the recent request of
the CHILEAN revolutionists, who asked that
the Gillian warships just completed at
Toulon and destined Tor the service of
President Balmaceda should not be allowed
to depart
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
KILLS A FRIEND ACCIDENTALLY.
Well Known Cincinnati Dry Goods
Man Shoots Another.

CINCINNATI. March 16.-William A.
Stevens, the well known dry goods man,
gave himself up to The police this after
noon. saying thrt he fred shot last night
which killed Fred Woods, the proprietor
of the stooting park in Glenway Avenue.
1t is said that Steven had been in the
habit of visiting tie place with Mrs.
Armstrong and that the shot was acciden-
tally fred while he was exhibiting new
r,volvar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
RajIure of a York Banker.

York. Pa, March 17.-Mchael Schall
of this place has failed. He has confessed
judg .nents aggregating sos, 900. He Is
head of the banking firm of Schall e.
Dauuer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Plumbers locked Out.

ST. PAUL, Mimi March 1.-THE
journeyman plumbers of st. Paul, 1900
in number, will be locked out on an order
issued by the master plumbers. This
action is in retaliation for boycott begun
by the jor-neymen few days ago on a
St. Paul plumber WHO employed a cornice-
maker to do plumbing. It is stated
that the master pumbe intend to
break up the local jourueymen's union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
MICHIGAN TOWN WIPED OUT.
The Town of Fowlervfile Obliterated
From the Face of the Earth

DETROIT, Mich, March 1.-THE town
of Fowlerville was literally wiped off the
face of the earth by fire last night. The
high wind, combined with the inadequate
facilities for fighting the flames, resulted
in the towns destruction The loss is
estimated at 500, eco
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
EX-GOv. Robinson III.

ELMIRA, N. Y, March FIX Gov.
Lucius Robinson is lying very dangerously
i'll at his home in this city. He is in his
S1st year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
10000 Cases OF "Grip'' In Minneapolis.

MINNEAroLls, Mimi, March lila
grippe claimed its first victim in Minneap
oils this winter late Friday night. The
epidemic prevails to an extent which has
caused much uneasinesS. A careful esti-
mate places the number of cases in this
city at fully 10000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Death of Judge j. IL. Brady.

New YoRs, March t7.-Judge John R.
Brady of the Supreme court died suddenly
this morning from the bursting of a flood
vessel in the brain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Prince Napoleon Suffers :, Relapse.

Rom, March 16.-The condition of
Fri re Napo-e II was improving until yes
tie Jay afternoon, then suffered a serious
re Sc. The PATIENTS pulse is 10. II re-
tains his faculties
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19

Some years ago negro appeared in Lon
don who, with one hand and his arm out
straight, lifted from the ground chair on
which was seated a full grown man having
on his lap child.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
RaS-EEt Cr me s2r

BUENOs AyRE:, Ma Ii 6-The state Of
siega OF this cit las cen raised The
elections pa SD off quietly, the Union
Ciyica being victo 'ious
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
A $4,000 Fire in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March I7-Fire at
midnight damaged the Sam Weddler &
Co. -four and feed mill to the extent of
SIS, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

He e'lioh Caldwell, POS master at Wa
Lash, Ind and a well known Republican
p0n.Ician, died at the home of his son in
Wabash
Michael Schall of York, Pa, has failed.
He has confessed judgments aggregating
Sl49, 1000. He is head of the banking firm
of Schall & Banner.
Land COmmi: sioner Croft has resigned
because of his disagreements with Secre-
tary of the Interior Noble.
Mrs. Emma Louis Weik, granddaughter
OF the late Episcopal bishop, Edward R.
Ames, will contest his will.
The new police board of Denver en-
forced the Sunday closing law and every
saloon in the place was closed Sunday.
The postofce department has asked for
600 square feet of space in the govern
ment exhibit at the world fair.
The United States war corvette Galena
ran on the rocks near Grayhead, Mass,
and Will probably be lost. The crew was
rescued.
A meeting of the heirs of Louis Fisher,
who died in - 10, being the sole heir to an
estate of 10000, 600 in Germany, was
held at Inc pendence, Mo. It was de-
>,
money for that purpose was subscribed.
P. 7. Barnum has closed his contl act
with architects for the erection of build
ing to cost S125, 900 as gift from him to
the historic and scientific societies of
Bridgeport, Conn.
Acting Secretary Grant has detailed
Lieuts. Powhatan and Clark of the Tenth
calvary, to special duty with the second
Westphaliap hussars, No. IL, of the Inn
perial German army, for the purpose of
studying the German calvary service.
1t is said that although Sir Charles
Upper will go to Washington shortly it
will be merely to see Julian Pauncefote
and that Mr.. Foster and Sir John Thomp-
SON will be the delegates sent down to talk
limited reciprocity to Mr.. Blaine through
Sir Julian.
At meeting of the river coal operators
at Pittsburg the price of coal was advanced
l cent per bushel, making the rate at Gin
cinnati 3 cents and Louisville cents.
The lines of the Atlanta Street Railway
company and Atlanta Edgewood company
have been sold to Boston syndicate
The price is said to be 100000.
TO HUSH THE MATTER.
The Baccarat Case Against the Prince of
Wales Quieted.
LONDON, March 16.-The trial of the
Baccarat case will probably be of short
duration Tt is stated that. acting in con-
sonance with the wish of the prince of
Wales, there will be no cross examination
and no attempt to prove the allegations;
an ample apology will be rendered in
court, and The jury will simply assess the
damages which Sir William Gordon Cum
ming sees fit to accept.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19

Adverse TO the Treasury Department..
New YORK, March 17.-Judge Wallace
to day in the United States court gave all
opinion denying the application of tho
secretary of treasury for leave to acquire
certain land at Bowling Green for the new
custom house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
Servia,s NaW King

5
BELGRADE, NJ lrch ga brilliant cere-
mony marked the official proclaim alton to.
day of the accession of King Alexander
the first to the throne of Servia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
A MONEY-MAKING EXECUTION.

Trouble for Sheriff Perl--Murti erer
Crawford snbUrEed.
DECATUR, ILL.,, Mar h 1.-THE body of
Bill Crawford, executed for the murder of
Mrs. Matthias, is still abo ground. The
father OF the murderer, who Is poor, can
not find place to bury lis son, and none
of the trustees controlling the graveyards
will admit the body. The owner of
vault was petitioned and offered money
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19
HAVE A ROPE FOR O'MALLEY.
The New Orleans Mob Likely to Lynch
the Alleged Jury Ffxer.

NEW ORLEANs, March 15.-Jacob NJ.
'6eligman, foreman of the jury, has fed to
Cincinnati He was terror stricken when
arrested to save his life from an Infatuated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-19

FIRE in Charles Stocks planning COM
pany, Milwaukee, caused loss of ST.
500.
The record-union., 1891-02-08
CHOKED His WIFE.
Peter Stortz Gets a Liberal Dose From
Judge Crayens.
Pandemonium in the Police Court-A
Bad Case of Mother-inLaw-
Stortz's Denial.

An excited mother-in-law, sobbing
wife and noisy baby made somewhat
of a side-show out of particular portion
of the proceedings in the Police Court
yesterday.
Peter Stortz, q waiter by occupation
but who of late has been waiting for a
job-was accused of choking and strik-
ing his wife last Wednesday night.
Stortz was in court and represented by
attorney G. n. Post. Mrs. Stortz and her
baby, together with her mother, Mrs.
Costello, were also on deck. The mother
and daughter were both nervous when
the case was called and their excitement
grew greater as the trial progressed.
A GENTLE REBUKE.
Mrs. Stortz, after relating her story as
to how her husband had struck her on
the side of the face, noticed the defendant
whispering in his attorneys ear, and inn
mediately jumped out of her chair. Shak-
ing her finger at him she exclaimed:
See here, Pete, don't you tell him
any lies. You know I'm under oath, and
don't you try to make me out liar.
You're no good, and you know it,"
After hard tussle Mr.. Post succeeded
in cross-eXamining the witness, and she
was excused.
Mrs. Costello, take the stand, please"
said City Attorney Hart.
The witness was bubbling over with
lot of tales, going to make up the record
of her son-in-law during his married life,
and she was exceedingly anxious to tell
them all. IF yes want to know some
thin about that young scamp there"
said she, "Fll tell yes enough. All, ha,
you old villain! l know you, don't l?
You bet 1 do, and I'll tell it, too! You
never give her cent! No you didn't! L
know it, and don't you lie when you get
up here, you old"
RILED HIS MoTHER-IN-LAW.
1t was impossible for the attorneys to
get in a word edgeways, and after the
witness had given vent to her wrath she
was excused.
When Stortz testified and commenced
contradicting everything the wife and
mother had said, the latter ''looked dag
gers' at him, and fairly tossed and
groaned in her seat. There was one of
these "oh, if L had hold on you" looks
in her face, but she managed to control
herself until Stortz got to the part of his
story where the mother-in-law caused all
of the trouble.
This was too much for the elderly lady,
and she broke loose on him with yenge-
ance. The wife cried aloud, and the
baby howled, in side room.
When the excitement had subsidized,
Judge Cravens announced that the de-
PENDANT was guilty, and he sentenced him
to 100 days imprisonment in the County
Jail