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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
The COnglOmerate Conference Al
ready Finding Itself in
Trouble.
One Cause the Jealousy of Different
Organizations Over the Basis
of Representation.
Sectional Difference on the Silver
Question Sure to Come Up
Later.

CINCINNATI. MAJ 1S.-This afternoons
session of the alliance convention was de-
voted to conferences of various state dele
cations. The Iowa delegation, among
other things, adopted a resolution urging
the nomination of a full independent
ticket next June. There was rather tur-
bulent meeting of the delegation from
Kansas, due largely to the fact
that it is much stronger, in
point of number, than any other
state, there being nearly eight hundred
persons here representing seven organiza-
tions, viz: Farmers alliance, citizens,
alliance, peoples party, knights of labor,
National industrial alliance, anti-monop-
oily party, and single tax men. There
was large attendance and
the question soon arose
as to the basis of representation to be ac-
corded the various organizations, and
motion that each organization be allowed
to select two persons to act as committee
men from Kansas In the general confer
ence provoked lively discussion but finally
prevailed. Then there was trouble over
the selection of the delegates.
Mr.. Schnault insisted that two or three
men were undertaking to name the per-
sons who should be chosen by the mem
bers of each organization. A motion to
allow each organization to appoint its own
members was adopted. The farmers al
lance then went into secret session. The
National Reform Press association held
two meetings. There is much speculation
as to the platform. Objection to the
Oeala declaration is strong on come oues-
tions, and there is disposition to follow
the st. Louis platform.
The eastern men are active in regard to
the position to be taken on the silver
question and the eight hour plank.
A conference was held today with
leading delegates from the west and south
and the demands of the east were fully
made known and were received with favor
The eastern men want this plank adopted
on the silver question: THAT the confer
ence favors the restoration of silver to the
position it occupied before 1873, viz: On
an equality with gold as monetary stand
ard of value Also one providing for the
extension of the eight hour principle
to apply to all firms and corporations en-
plOying labor in different states of the
union. The eastern men announce their
determination to make strong effort to
secure the incorporation of these planks in
the platform.
Senator Feffer, of Kansas, doubts
whether it would be wise for the indepen-
dent movement to go too far at present, but
thinks there will be a third party in 1892.
The third party feeling is undoubtedly
growing and it is even said tonight that
if the majority of delegates decided
against it the minority will
withdraw and declare in favor of
it: 1t is said an effort will be made to
incorporate plank pledging the
new party, if formed, against supporting
any man for the presidency who has ever
favored liquor law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
ORDER OF ELKS.
National Convention Takes Possession OF
Louisville.

National Convention Takes Possession OF
Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, May 18.-The Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks has taken
possession Of this city. At the formal
meeting at Liederkranz hall about noon,
Governor Buckner welcomed the visitors
for The state, and Mayor Tyler for the
city. E. B. Hays, of Washington was chosen
permanent chairman. This afternoon
1000 Elks paraded with numerous bands
and several handsome floats, the most
notable being a model of the white house
and grounds brought by the Washington
lodge. The Washington and Louis
vile lodges wore full dress
suits. Other lodges wore various uni
forms, some of the westerners appearing
as cowboys, and the marlborough, KY,
lodge in Daniel Boone costume. Tonight
the special session opened with an address
by Commonwealthq Attorney Pierson, of
Louisville, upon the plan to found a
widows and orphans home. This was
followed by by grand ball.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
CHAPTER III,

Already we have reached the afternoon.
In these warm June days, when all the
earth is languorous and glad with its own
beauty, time slips from us unannOunced,
and the minutes from morn to eyentide, and
from the cleaning to nightfall, melt into
one another, until all seem but one sweet,
heightened hour.
Certain stray little sunbeams, half wild
with glee, rushing hither and thither through
the roses, discover Miss Penelope Blake sit
ting in the drawing-roOm at MOyne. She is
dressed in her very best lavender silk, that
would stand alone, and be glad to do it if it
was let, but una5ashed by her splendol
ApOllo'S saucy babies dance down upon her,
and, Selling on her knitting-needles, play
hide-and-seek among them, until the poor
lady's eyes are fairly dazzled.
Fortunately, at this instant Miss Priscilla,
entering the room, draws down the blind
and restores order; after which she seats
herself almost directly opposite her sister.
The Misses Blake are not pretty old ladies
at all. l don't want to deceive you IN this
matter. They are, in fact, quite ugly old
ladies. Their noses are all wrong, their
cheeks are as wrinkled as Timothy's fore
head, and their mouths are out of all draw
Ing.
Miss Priscilla's eyes are brown,-a deep
startling brown, that seem to look you
through and through and compel the truth.
Her hair is brown, too, and soft, and silky,
and pretty, though thickly sprinkled with
gray. She has great deal of this hair, and
is secretly very proud of it.
Miss Penelope's eyes are pale blue,-with
very little blue,-and but for her long lashes
(sole remnants of goodlier days. would be
oppressive. Her hair is pale, too. and sandy.
and is braided back from her forehead in
severe lines.
''All is ready now" says Miss PRISCILLA
who is the Martha at Moyne, while we may
regard Miss Penelope as the Mary. 1.-THE
rooms are prepared, nothing is wanting, and
the flowers smell so sweet. | have sent the
carriage to meet them, though l know the
train cannot be here for quite an hour yet;
but | think it wise always to be in time"
There is nothing like it, says Miss Pene-
lope, placidly-
NOW L shall rest here with you little
WHILE" goes on the elder maiden, compiac-
emily, land think of all that is likely to hap
pen"
Really" says Miss Penelope, lowering
! her work and glancing restlessly at her SIS
ter, Il feel more nervous than / can say,
when think of their coming. What on
earth should we do, my dear Priscilla, ii
/ they took a dislike to us?"
Il have thought of that myself" says
| Miss Priscilla, in an awestruck tone. eve
are not attractive, Penelope; beyond few
"a very few-insignificant touches" with
an inward glance at her fine hair, I'VE are
absolutely outside the pale of beauty.
wonder if Monica will be like her mother;
| or if"
Here something happens that puts tinal
stop to all conversation. The door is opened
! quickly, impetuously; there is sound as OF
. many footsteps on the threshold without.
! The old ladies start in their seats, and SIT
upright. trembling excessively. What ear
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
COMPLETE TIE TICKET.
Kentucky Democratic Convention Fin
ishes Its Work.

ishes Its Work.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 16.--The demo
this afternoon.
The ticket as completed is: Governor
John Young, Brown; lieutenant governor
NJ. c. Alfard, Lexington; attorney general
W. J. Hendricks, FIemingsburg; auditor
L. c. Norman, frankfort; treasurer, H
S. Hale; register of the land Office, G. B
Swango. Campton; superintendent of pub
lie instruction, Ed. Porter Thompson
Owentown; clerk of the court of appeals,
A. Adams, Cynthiana.
Just at the close resolutions endorsing
Grover Cleveland and John G.. Carlisle and
naming Cleveland for president were
offered by Mr. Tarvn. of Clinton, but the
delegates were in no humor to delay and a
motion to adjourn was eerried.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
CONSUL CORTE.
He Allows Himself to be Interviewed at
Washington.


Washington.
WASHINGTON, May 18-Mr. Corte, the
Italian consul at New Orleans, arrived in
the city today accompanied cor by young Gas
gave the signal OF Hennessy's approach
ON the night of the assassination They
are on the way to Rome to give Premier
Rudini personal account of the New Or
leans affair. Mr.. Corte said in
On interview that he has not
been recalled except to confer on
the situation. He has no fault
to find with the majority of the people of
New Orleans, the trouble being with the
''kn,w-nothing" class He also holds
Mayor Shakespeare responsible for much
that has taken place. He was indignant
at Shakespeare's request that his recall
be demanded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
A Majority for Harrison.

Topeka, Kan, May 1S.--When the
thirty-six Republican members of the
Kansas Senate were interviewed on
the Presidential outlook six declared
that Blaine was the strongest mau the
Republicans could name and believe he
should be nominated. Twenty five said
that Harrison was entitled to O. SECOND
term and should be renominate and
1--WE were nOn-cOmmittal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
HE ESCAPED.
A Suspected Burglar Breaks Jail at Apple


APPLETON, Wis, May 16.-Peter Mon
roe, who was arr ested and lodged in Jail
on suspicion of being the Little Kaukauna
burglar who went through the postoffice
there, escaped yesterday. He asked the
jailor's wife to bring a pail of water, and
when the door was unlocked he pushed by
her and fed.
Cork covering for steam pipes has prov
ed very successful in England, and in some
cases it has been found to makea difference
of 1902 to 1910 from the temperature Of
uncovered pipes.
On a wager of 81 900 H. G. Stevens, pc
destrian, at noon yesterday started to
walk from Chicago to Omaha in nine
DAYS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
Burned to Death.

CHICAGO, May 1S.-A blaze started in
the cottage of Deunis Shay, where the
firemen say there had been dance of
some kind and great deal of conviv-
ialitv. After this the blaze broke out.
Shay's mother, Margaret, was smother
ed by The smoke. The damage will ex-
coed $4,000, mostly insured? Fire In
spector Conway thinks there is some
thing suspicious abont the fire and
early this morning he started out to
investigate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
NOT SERIOUSLY SICK.
Mr. Blaine's Physician Says There is No
Danger.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Dr. Lincoln,
of this city, Mr.. Blaine''s physician, in
speaking about the secretary's present
condition, said he did not think that Mr.
Blaine was seriously i'll. He had been
working very hard for months and
now that he was away from his
desk he supposed the family would like to
keep him away from work for time and
not hurry him back to Washington. DR..
Lincoln said Judging from what he had
read he thought the present attack Of
sickness was similar to those which the
secretary had experienced before.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
CIUbbed 10 Death

CHICAGO, Nay 18. Alice Martin, %
years old, was found murdered in her
apartments, So South Green street at
1880 o clock this morning. She had
been dubbed to death. j. Fl. Painter,
who lived with the woman was locked
I'D.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
Two Pistol Shots End Two Lives.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May 18.-This
morning, in one of the neat cottage
residences OF Roman street, two pistol
shots marked the ending of two lives.
John d. Morrison, one of the best
known criminal lawyers of Western
Texas, shot and killed his wife and then
finished up by sending a bullet through
his + ght temple. There was absolutely
no cause for the affair save sudden in
sanity on the part of Mr. Morrison
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
Want Il Uniform Rate.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-The special
committee of the New York colt IN ex-
change find it impossible under the
present classification of cotiol TO
amend the form of contract that eoes
into effect Sept. l. They re ommend
that the leading cotton exchanges of
the country be invited to join the New
York cotton exchange in a proposition
to the European exchanges to adopt
uniform international standard elias j.
fication for American cotton,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
A MISUNDERSTANDING.
ParneH Not Being as Badly Deserted as
Was Supposed.

Was Supposed.
LONDON, May 15.-Reports Of impend-
ing OBJECTIONS from a Parnellite party
arose from a movement which originated
outside of the Irish members Of the
commons, the object of which
was to heal the faction
feud Several bishops made
Gray the channel of communications be-
tween the leading Parnellites and McCar-
thyites. The overtures for reconciliation
were taken by the McCarthyites as equiv
alent to the abandonment of Par
nell Dy his principal supporters. No
definite proposals reached either side.
Gray places the blame for the baking of
his efforts upon the untimely revelation of
ovortI1rpS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
Thought She was Not Fit to Live,

STRoNGHURsT, H.. May 18.-When
Abe Davis, a young farmer of this vi
cinity, returned TO his home from this
city, where he had been to sell a load
of oats, he found his young wife hang
ing in the barn by the neck dead. A
note left by her said she was to blame
for things he knew not of and that she
was not fit TO live. The young man
knows of nothing wrong and is almost
craZed over her death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
WRECKED AT A SWITCH.

Engineer and Fireman Freight Train
Dangerously Burt.
MILWAUKEE, May 18.-A west bound
freight train on the st. Paul road was
wrecked this morning at switch leading
to the Fulk, Jung and Borchert brewery.
Engineer Mcdonald and Fireman John
Mactien were dangerously, and brake
man SLIGHTLY. injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
THE TOY GUN.
This Deadly Weapon Involved in Law
Suit.

OSHKOSH, Wis, May 18-Ths suits of
Byron and Mrs. Eliza Harris against g. 81.
Cameron came up in the circuif court to-
day. They are of peculiar interest. in
volving fine point of law Robbie Cam
eron, son of the defendant. owned d
toy gun. While playing with this weapon
Bud Thompson, son of A f. Thompson,
the we'll known lawyer, shot lad named
Byron Harris in the eye. Ths wounded
boy lost the sight Of this eye AMI suits lor
heavy damages are brought against Mr.
Cameron, the fsther of 5ne boy who Owned
the gun. Inasmuch As Young Thompson
committed the deed 5nf question is who is
liable for damages Or Is anyone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
SOMETHING SERIOUS.

Gold Reaches 800 Premium at Buenos
Ayres.
NEW YORK, May 15.-James E. Ward
& Co., shipping merchants, received a
cablegram today from Buenos Ayres stat
ing that gold had reached $50 premi UNI,
the highest rate ever known in the Argen-
tine Republic. Ward said this would in
dictate that something serious had hap
pened there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
BRUTALITY BEATEN.
A Farmer attacked and Murdered by I'm
known Persons

MARINETTE, Wis, May Is. - Henry
Antilla, farmer of Beaver, died here
Thursday from the effects of blows
received last Monday afternoon, when he
was attacked by persons unknown and
beaten The cause of the attack is mys-
terry as his money was not touched and he
knows Of no enemies. He leaves a wife
and one child.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
HARD ON BOARDERS.

They Must he Content with Dried Apples
and Prunes.
RACINE, Wis, May 18.-Thn entire
strawberry crop of this county was blasted
by FRIDAY nights frost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
A GEORGIAN'S PROPHECY.
The Rev. Il. X. CarsweII Says the
World Will BE DESTROYED i'm 1901.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 1S.-The Rev. E.
R. Car>well, a noted Baptist evangel-
list, after a careful revision Of the cal
culations Of Cummins concerning the
prophecies of Daniel relating to the
world coming to an end. has placed the
final overthrow of all things IN the
wear 1901
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
ENGINEERS IN CHICAGO.

They Want a Congress During the Worlds
Fair.
CHICAGO, May 15.-Representatives of
the principal engineering societies in the
country ere IN the city to attend con-
vention for the purpose of making plans
for the establishment of engineering head
quarters and an international engineering
congress during the World s fair in 1893.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
TIE LATEST.

Secretary Blafne's Condition Is Slightly
Better.
NEW YORK, May 15.-Secretary of
State Blaine at last reports tonight was
resting very comfortably. His physician
saw him this evening and said his condi-
ton was better than at any time during
the day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
DASTARDLY RAGE.
A Mysterious Attack on the Home OF

A INFECTIOUS Attack on the HOme OF a
Quiet Citizen.
OAK GROVE, Mo-, May 15.-The house
of Dan1 Nc gan, quiet and reputable
citizen living three miles south of here,
was demolished by an explosion of dyna-
mite last night 1t is not known who
perpetrated the outrage. Mrs. Morgan s
collar bone was broken and she was other
wise injured. Morgan was badly Injured,
but the children escaped unhurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
TO WRECK THE TRAIN.

Tie wedsed in the Track of the Wisconsin
Central.
MARsHFIELD, Wis, May 16.-A south
bound passenger train on the Wisconsin
Central found a tie wedged in the track
south of Colby, twenty miles north of this
city. 1t was discovered and the train
stopped without an accident.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
DOSED THE DINNER.

Effective Way of Dismissing an Annoying
Sutton.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 8-Esteila
Morris, fourteen-year-old colored girl,
was held in $1,000 bonds today for an at
tempt to murder Benjamin Rector who
boarded with her family. He had an
noyed her with attentions and she dosed
the dinner yesterday with poison, for his
benefit, it is said, but all the family were
seriously affected
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
DROWNED N TWIN LAKE.
A Fond du Lac Man Goes Sailing in a


FOND DU Lac, Wis, May 18.-Edward
Porter. of Ellen, was drowned yesterday
morning in Twin Lake. He left bis h9me
at s o'clock in company with John Murray
The boat was leaky. His body was re-
covered at 3 D. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21
NEW STOCK YARDS.


that Purpose.
CHICAGO, May 18.-It is reported that
John Cudahy, a big packer of Chicago
and Omaha, has bought, for 100000, two
sections of land adjoining the tract re-
Gently bought by Armour, Swift and Nor
ris, in Indiana, to be used for stock yards
purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-21

fashioned piece of priceless lace that adOrns
Miss PriScilla's throat.
1--WE came by the wrong train" says Ter
ry. 1--WE generally do. Ever since we left
the South Of France-where we were stay
ing with the BOhuns, you know, on our way
here-we have been missing our trains right
and left, and turning up at all sorts of uneX-
pected places. Haven't we, Kit?'
You have" says Kit, with suspicious en-
phasis. You have such pretty trick of
rushing into the first train you see, without
ever asking any one where it is going No
wonder we always turned up at the wrong
end"
"YOu'Ue pretty trick of putting every
thing down on other peoples shoulders
says Terence, with open disgust. Whose
fault was it we We're always so late at the
stations that we hadn't time to make in
quiries, I'd like to know? Couldyoa, with
fine irony, tell us?''
Certainly; it was nurse" replies Kit,
with dignity.
Dear HE! and where is your nurse now"'
asks Miss Priscilla anXiOuSly. The query
is fortunate one, in that it turns the con
versatioI into a different channel, and
checks the elOquence of Kit and Terry, who
are plainly on the brink of an open war.
wv men last L saw ner, says ference,
'she was sitting on the top of our biggest
box, with everything else strewn around her,
and her feet resting on two brown-paper
parcels. 1 WONDER" says Mr.. Beresford,
addressing Monica, what ON earth she had
in those brown-paper parcels. She has been
hugging them night and day ever since she
left Jerusalem"
dynamite" suggests Monica, lightly;
whereupon the two Misses Blake turn pale.
AT that rate, Aunt Priscilla, we needn't
trouble about her." says Terence, pleasantly,
''as she must be blown up by this. None
of those clock-work affairs could be arrang.
ed to go on much longer. Poor thing when
in the flesh she wasn't half bad. l forgive
her everything-eveD her undyiug hatred tr
The Jersey City news., 1891-11-04


Tbs final general meeting for1S9f of he
Metropolitan District Cricket League
was held last night.
The chief business of the meeting was
the reading of the report of the Secretary,
giving the averages or the players, show
ing the Staten Island Club the champ pions
of the League, and NJ II. Cobb the win
ner of both the Rainsford and Boyd
cups. Archie Brown, of the Brook
lyn Club will receive special
prize for his work against Lord
Hawkes. team, and all these will be given
to the winners at a smoking concert to
be held during the second week of De-
cember and the following committee was
appointed to take the matter In charged
G. G. Turner, II. f. Jackson and r. st. q.
Walker.
A long informal discussion then took
place regarding the division of the league
into sections different from that now In
existence, but no action was taken in the
matter. but the question will be decided
upon at the annual meeting next year.
The Jersey City news., 1891-11-04
BIoYCLlsT's BOWLED.

Opening Games of the WheeImen's
League-Three Games Decided.
The opening games of the Wheelmen's
Bowling League were bowled last night.
The most exciting match was that be-
tween the Manhattans and Riversiaes.
The latter won by ten pins. The New
York Bi Clubs team defeated the Brook
lyn Bi Club and the Harlem Wheelnen,
with the best score of the night easily
vanquished the Gotham Wheelmen, who
made weak showing. The scores Of the
three games are appended S
Manhattan-Post, 129; Mcfarland, 1885,
Pelin, 1852; Hahn, 131; Cieary, 121; New
grass, 149; Burbaoh, Iii; Ford, $50; total,
1,10S
Riverside-Irving, 132: Robinson, 1874;
Farren, 115; Doipcourt, 145; +. Miller, 1876;
johnson, 139; j. Mitler, 142; Burr, 17S;
total. LIS
New York Bicycle Club-Odell, 11s;
Heydecker, 1876; Romaine. l49; Charlotte.
las; Findlay, l15; Stott, 178; Laurence, 100;
Schaffer. 1S2; total. 1,137.
Brooklyn Bicycle Club-AAen. 1885, Bor-
land, 1917; Bradley, 1e1; Hull, l2l; Bailey,
104; Mead, 182; Meeker, laa; Lewis, 1863;
total, 1.046.
Harlem NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 1873;
Lord, 1873; A. Bryan. 100; w. Bryan, 143
Macy, 40; Boese, 100; Braden, 142; Eman-
uel, 1888; total, 1,214.
Gotham Wheelmen-Cullen, 112: King,
los; Levy, Ss Brown. 102; s. Levy, 1876;
Buttmann, lis; Nj. Levy, III; Baron, 1873;
total. 901.