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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
New FaJ.L.

NEW York, Jan. u. WHE4T-Advanced
1-2c. but on better operations of Western
traders, broke before noon u 81 l-8c: moro
active. February. 9193 Use; MAY. SlO4A
01.Oj 3-S: June, 1.02 Isl $i03 l-8c; De-
cember. 80 lea fLC04 COHN-StrOng at the
opening and $50 up but decided later 40
on Western pressure: No. ?. 81 G1c steam
er mixed, SO to 60 lie. o IT'S Dull; 1-2o
lower, easy; Western 50 $3.50. Pro-
y1sIoYs-Beef, quiet, steady; plate 500 to
$50; family, t9.OOGIO0O POnK-Quiet,
steady; new mess. S11.5O to $12; old mess
slO911; extra prime. s9.5)U!0. LARD -tDull,
firm; steam rendered S6.2j.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
MAY RETURN SUIT.
Banker Coolidge, of Waupaca, Desires Sat
isfaction of Dewitt Ware.

WAUPAcA. Wis, Jan. 81. P. Lord,
attorney for ex-Banker Coolidge, stated to-
night that Evan Coolidge would COM
mence suit against De Witt Ware for
$4,000 damages on a charge of malicious
prosecution. Ware had Coolidge arrested
and taken to Weyauwega for examination
on charge of receiving deposits when he
was insolvent At the examination it was
shown that the deposit made by Ware
was in reality to pay an overdraft, and
Coolidge was discharged. The present
suit is the outcome. The complaint is
nearly ready and the papers will be
served this week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
A STUMBLING BLOCK,
The Laws of Missouri Forbid a Com
blnatiOn OF Interests.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. lathe new
residents agreement now in progress of
formation in New York may find STUN
cling block to its existing Revised stat
utes of Missouri, secs. 3, $50 and 2,57O de-
clare that it is unlawful for the railroads
IN the State to enter into any compact,
combination, er association, or consolidate
heir stock, property, or franchise. These
sections further provide that each rail-
Dad shall be run, operated and managed
eparately by is own officers and agents,
md be dependent for its support on its own
-arnings. These provisions of law will, it
s said, prevent in Missouri the establish
nent of joint agencies provided by Mr..
5ould's plans and the division of the traffic
Another section provides that it shall be
Unlawful for any officer of the railroad to
.ct as an officer of any other railroad
This section, says an afternoon paper,
lovers the case of Manager H. H. Clark,
who is manager of both The Missouri
Pacific and Union Pacific.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
Wall Street.

NEW YORK. Jan. 12.-The market opened
strong. under the lead of sugar, which
showed an extreme advance of ten points in
the first FIVE minutes. 1t IS reported that
the trustees will favor the payment OF the
back dividend. London had number Of
orders in active stocks, which showed gains
of Il q per cent. After the first dealings
traders sold TO realize profits The room
was bullish. Bonds were strong. Exchange,
f83 4456 !.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
A LOVING BROTHER.
Brave Frank Williams Rescues His Broth
Out of a Lake.

PALMYRA, Wis, Jan. 12.-While skat-
ing on Spring lake Saturday, Fred, the Is
year-old SOD of E. NJ. Williams, broke
through the ice in deep water. He
was rescued from drowning by the fore
thought and bravery of his 10-year-
old brother Frank, who, though in great
danger of breaking through him
self, pulled him out. The wonder
full courage and loving nature Of little
Frank is further exemplifed by
the fact that in his eighth year he went
for and secured assistance to rescue his
brother Charley, then in his sixteenth
year, from drowning, in the waters of the
same lake that Charley was submerged in
by the tipping over of the sailboat he was
in one cold April day. Charley, though
still an invalid from the effects of his icy
bath. yet lives to tell the story of little
Franks bravery and presence of mind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
CAUSES MUCH CONSERVATION
The Te1es raphers of the st. PanI Road Are
Surprised.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. S.-Consternation
prevails among the railway telegraphers,
agents and other employees of the Chicago,
who are membres of the 80. R. T. the
mystic letters that stand for the Order of
Railway Telegraphers, which extends over
the country and embraces in its member
ship railway operators as well as agents
and other employees of railway compan
les.
As learned by reporter from an en-
ploye who works on the road between
Milwaukee and Chicago, the flat order
Quit your union or the service Of this
company. was issued by certain Milwau-
kee & st. Paul officials yesterday. The
order informs all members of the 0. R. T.
that unless they at once relinquish all in
terest in connection and fraternal identi-
fcation with the order they mus leave the
employ of the company, whether they are
operators, agents or what not.
This announcement came like thunder
clap from an apparently sunny sky, and
many members OF the union, it is said, are
inclined to resist the order with all their
power as body.
They insist that it is unj ust, arbitrary
and contrary to all sound judgment, reason
ane common sense; that as an or der they
have done nothing to warrant such step
and insist that it is move made to render
general reduction of salaries by the COM
pany possible.
In the same connection it is said the
Milwaukee & st. Paul company is about to
order a reduction of salaries of telegraph
ers of about S. per month. The present
col, he, -
SIS per month, and the new deal will cut
them to S35 and $40.
The order relative to the compulsory re-
order, or be dismissed causes a very deep
feeling among them, and while the boys
refuse to say much they think a great
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
FIGHT IN SCHOOL.
The Principal of the Chippewa Falls High
School in Trouble.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Jan. 12.-For some
weeks there has been a secret war on be-
tween the principal of the city schools
some of his assistants and the school board.
which is said to have depended almost up-
on the throw Of die as to whether the
principal or his Objectionable help should
step ont. Thus far the principal is ahead
and succeeded in having one of the lady
assistants removed this morning. The
young lady is al old teacher in the oily
schools, and has many influential friends
who will no doubt make it torrid for the
principal from this time on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
FOre5oB9.

LIVERPOOL. Jan. IL --PORK-Holders offer
moderately: prices unchanged. Lard-HoId-
ers offer moderately; spot and January Bis
3D., dull; February and March, Bis Sd, dull.
Wbeat-HOlders offer moderately; prices
unchanged. FIour-Holders offer sparingly
at los Sd, firm. CORN-Supply of spot is poor
but holders offer futures moderately; spot
6s 7!ad strong: January IS I'd. strong; Janu-
airy, new IS AID, firm; February. 5s 24d,
firm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
Europe is Still Ice-Bound.

LONDON, Jan. 12.---The intensely cold
weather continues. In the Hebrides the
temperature is so degrees below zero. The
continent is still suffering from snow
storms so severe that several express trains
between Hamburg, Koln, Berlin, and Wen
ma have been showed up. The mails have
been considerably delayed throughout
Europe. The Seine and other French riv-
ers are frozen except in midstream. The
harbor of Geneva is frozen over for tie
first time since 1880.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
Inter State Fair Officers.

LA CROSSE. Wis. Jan. 12.-At the an
nual meeting of the directors of the In
ter-State Fair ASSOCIATION B. K. Edwards
was elected president; Levi Witnee, vice
president; Mr.. Lockerby, secretary; H. z.
Magill, treasurer Messrs. Lockerby,
Suffer and Mosher were appointed COM
mittee on programme of races. After dis
cussion of eating house location, machin-
cry, accommodations, etc, the board adj
journed subi2ct to the call of the presi-
dent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
VALUABLE HORSES BURNED.
The Winter Home of a Circus Visited
by Flames.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-The stables of the
French Amusement company, a travelling
circus, located in the old Libby, Mcneil q
Libby storehouse at 1920 to 1924 State
street, caught fire this morning and burned,
entailing a loss of $40, 600. Ofthirty-eight
horses quartered in the barn sixteen were
roasted alive, the others being gotten out
safely by the Circuit employees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
Annie Oakley Not Dead.

BALTIMORE, Md, Jan. 12.--The reported
death in France short time since of An
ME Oakley, the crack shot, is denied in a
letter from Frank Butler, her husband, to
DR.. Fort of this city. He writes that while
hunting on an English preserve they read
of the lady's death in the French papers
After the shooting season closes in England
they viii return to America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
TIE INDIAN POPUL ALTON.
The Census Bureau Finishes the Count OF
the Red Men.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-The census com
mittee have issued bulletin giving the
population and other Information of the
various Indian tribes exclusive of Alaska.
The bulletin shows the total Indian Dopu-
lation of the United States to be 244,6O4
This makes a total population OF the
country including Alaska, estimated at
81 900 almost IS. OOO, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
WILL ALLOW POOLING.
The Senate Committee Looks Favorable
Upon Such Dealing.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Thn commit
tee ON inter state commerce Of the senate
today agreed to report favorably to the
senate the bill modifying the anti-pooling
section of the inter state commerce
act so as to permit railroads to
make contracts which shall be
binding themselves to apporticn among
them the transportation of freight and
passengers. The committee also agreed
to report upon the amendment providing
for through routes and through fares.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
SCHEMING IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Both Parties are Working Hard and
Confident of Success.

PIERRE, S. D., Jan, 13---The political
situation is not materially changed. Both
parties are working hard and claiming ulti-
mate victory. The two contested election
cases from Brown county VIII come up in
the House to-day. The independents con-
slider their case the strongest and conf
IDENTIFY expect to win.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
Elect New Officers

COLUMBUS, Wis, Jan. 12'--The Column
bia County Wool Growers association
elected the following officers: II. H.
Hutchinson, Randolph. president; w. Fl.
Evarts, LowviIe, and K. Scott, Rio. vice
presidents; J. M. Bushnell, Wyocena,
treasurer; F. H. Greene, Leeds Center,
secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
MARKET GOES DOWNWARD.
he Dealing in Sugar Refineries Over
shadows Everything.

ho DtduHs sugar heuDeEleS over
shadows Everything.
New YORK, Jan. 12.-The stock market
furnished more excitement than on any
day since the great break in November,
and while the first tendency Of prices was
upward there was natural reaction to-
ward the close. The dealings in the gen
eral list, however, are completely over
Swallowed by those in the sugar
refneries which was given rise on
the completion of the reorganization and
prospective payment of 5 per cent. in
cash. In the general list, the rise is
nearly per cent. secured, but the reaiiza-
lions afterwards has wiped out the greater
portion of this improvement. The market
closed active, but at or nearly the list
prices of the day and only changed from
finals Saturday; sugar N, while Rock
Island was down to %.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
THE DEADLOCk BROKEN.
The Minnesota Alliance Men Secure Their
Speaker.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 9-The house met this
morning and cast three ballots for speaker
without result. A recess was then taken
to hold caucuses.
In the afternoon session, SEWERS, the
dem ocratic candidate for speaker, with
drew in favor of Champlin, the alliance
candidate, and the latter was elected over
Searle, the republican. The house adj
journed without choosing the other Off
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
TRoUBLEIN LA CROSSE.
The Railroad TeJegraphers and the st.
Paul Road.

Paul Road
LA CROSSE, Wis, Jan. 12.-The head
quarters of lodge of the Order of Rail
way Telegraphers is located here, and its
officers are employees Of the Milwaukee &
st. Paul system, who.are located on the La
Crosse and River divisions. Yesterday
one of the members was approached in re-
gard to the order lately made by
the railway company asking
the members OF that order
to leave their Mutual Benefit Association
or the employ of the company. The mem
Der stated that he had not seen such
order, but understood that it had been
pronnul gated and was a great surprise
Why the order should have been issued is
puzzle to all. The constitution and by
laws of the order are framed in opposition
to strikes, and the order has made no
move In the direction of causing the com
pany trouble or inconvenience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE
The Contested Gases in the House are
Taken Up.

PIERRE, Jan. 12,-The first contested
case in the house came up today Scatter
good and Bates, of Brown county, contest
the seats of Brown and Maxon. The com
mittee's report was rejected and the house
will consider all the evidence. The con.
testants will likely be seated.
1t is reported that there is strong CON-
bination of fusionists to elect Judge Trip.
democrat, for United States senator. 1t
is said that there are independent leaders
in the combine and they will unseat
enough to give majority over the repub,
Leans
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
ASHLAND MAN PARDON ED
Con Hogan Gets His Freedom From Gov.
Hoard.

ASHLAND. Jan. 2-Although he was
pardone1 Jan. l, the information has
never reached here until today that Con
Hogan was pacdoned by ex-Gov. Hoard on
the grounds that he was going blind in
the penitentiary and his eyesight depend
ed upon his obtaining freedom. Hogan
was convicted two years ago of robbery
and was sentenced to FIVE years in the state
prison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
STEAM-FiTTERS BEATEN.
After Being on a Strike for Three
Months They Surrender.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.---The steam filters
strike, which has extended over a period
of several months, has at last ended in
what the master filters claim is a complete
defeat of the men. Last night the Steam
Filters union held a meeting, and after
some debate declared the strike off.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
France Must he Officially Represented.

PARIS, Jan. 12.--La Steele, in a long and
friendly article on the worlds fair at Chi
cago, advises the government to accept
the official invitation of the United States
when it comes, urging that the interests
of France require that her industries
should be represented.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
DYING AT BEAVER DAM.
e. j. Boomer is Thrown From a Carriage
While Riding.

BEAVER DAM, Wis, Jan. 12.-E. J,
Boomer, of Trenton, was thrown from his
carriage Saturday evening, and is dying
at the house of his son in this city. He
settled i'll Trenton in 1943, and is one of
best known citizens of that county. He
was in the assembly In 1874
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
THE PERRIN TRIAL.
Many Think That the Prisoner viii be
Acquitted

OSHKOSH, Wis, Jan. 12.-The Perrin
trial was resumed this afternoon, Col.
Bouck continuing his plea for the defend
ant. The court room is crowded as it has
seldom been in It's history, and the in
terst is intense. The belief is that the
case will go to the jury Wednesday morn
ing and that Leonard Perrin will be ac-
quilted of the charges of concealing stolen
money as made by the United States Elk
press company
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
KANSAS SENATORIAL SITUATION
A Letter that Throws Considerable Light
on the Subject.

TOPEKA, Kas., Jan. THE Alliance
Advocate, the organ of the Kansas state
farmers alliance IN today's issue publish
ed a letter from Congressman F. J. Turner
of Kansas to Frank McGrath. president of
the farmers alliance in connection with
the pending senatorial contest. The letter
has created considerable of sensation in
political circles. The follow
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
The Redskins are Weary.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-Capt. Maus, aid-de-
camp to Gen. Miles, reports that the hos
tiles are now ensamped in a body about
six miles from the Pine Ridge agency, and
hat all signs indicate that peaceable
surrender will be effected within a few
ieFs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
Death of the Man who Rebuilt Paris.

PARIS, Jan. 12.-Baron Housmaan, the
famous contractor and administrator who
reconstructed Paris in the days of Napo-
leon III e, died suddenly last night of con-
gestion of the lungs aged 80. Since the
downfall of the second empire he had with
drawn from public life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
Lives Lost in an avalanche.

VIENNA, Jan. PA dispatch from
Serajevo reports that during the recent
thaw an avalanche fell upon the suburb
of Liwne and buried several houses. Sew
enteen inmates were crushed to death
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
REPORTS ARE CONFLICTING. 4
DeniaIs Have Been Entered That Peterson
Dedicated

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Special Telegram,
Jan. 10.--'The rumor that has gone out
from here in regard to County Treasurer
John Patterson being short in his accounts
is denied by his friends. Others claim
that bondSmen made good the discrepancy
which is estimated at between $4,000 and
&c O00
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
Left for milwaukee,

NAsHoTAH, Wis, Jan. 10. - Harry
Diamond remains left here this morning
on the 9 o'clock train, to be deposited, at
his request, in the Forest home cemetery
at Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
uIeeitimate Percentage.

SHEBoYeAN, Wis, Jan. 10.-Charles
Armstrong, of Plymouth, is under 5000
bail on charge of illegitimate parentage
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
THE DIFFICULTY SETTLED.
ParneI and OBrien Have Come to an
Agreement.

PARIS, Jan. 12-The Figaro announces
that the political difficulty between Par
nell ard OBrien is settled and the only
question remaining is of a financial nature.
. 'Brien, it appears, is convinced that
Parnell's prestige in the United States is
now lessened and that the su Inscription of
Irish Americans will always be for the old
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
BLOCKING THE BATTLE.
Authorities Getting Ready to Stop the
Dempsey-FitZsimmo Fight.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. Passports
.ere have received quiet tip that the
governor of Louisiana and the Mayor of
New Orleans have concluded all their ar
rar gements and will positively stop the
Dempsey -Fitzsimmons fight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
MURDERED HIS MISTRESS.
The Crime and Suicide OF an Ex.De-
tective I'm ST. Louis.

ST.. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 12.---Early this
morning an ex-detective. named Frank
Mitchell shot his mistress, Dollie Hendriek-
SON. and then himself. Both died instantly.
Miss Hendrickson was the daughter of
steamboat captain and at one time moved
n good circles in Pittsburg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
DID NOT PURCHASE 1T.
Jay Gould and Russell Sage Control TIN
Atchison.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-The authorized
statement is given out to the effect that
Jay Gould has not obtained control of the
Atchison railway by purchase, as reported,
but that he and Russell Sage and their
friends held more Atchison securities than
ever before
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
MITCHELL's ELECTION CERTAIN
The Oregon Legislature Meets in Biennial
Session.

SALEM, Ore, Jan. 12.-The sixteenth
biennial session of the Oregon legislature
convened today The reelection of SEN
ator Mitchell is regarded as certain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
Chippewas Are Dancing.

ASHLAND, Wis, Jan. 9.-The Chippe-
was, the old deadly enemies of the Sioux,
have forsaken the traditions of early days
and joined in the Sioux ghost dances
A delegation Of over fifty In
dians arrived from the surrounding
reservations and now the dance commenc-
ed and continues night and day. The ex-
element is intense. The dance differs
from the Sioux dance in that they do not
believe in any coming of Messiah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15
A PIONEER DEAD.
Arson lei. Cross, of Poynette, Suddenly Ex-
pires at His Home,

pires at His Home.
POYNETTE, Wis, Jan. 9.-Anson H.
Cross, one Of Columbia coucty's old set
tiers, died at his residence in this place
January 7, 66 years of age. Born in
Rensselaer, county. N. Y, he came to this
county thirty seven years ago, and settled
at " yocena, where he lived until he
moved to this place about twelve years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-01-15

ice5ound in the rivers Scheldt and Ebe
and the same badly damaged at Antwerp.
Ten thousand workmen are thrown out
of employment owing to the un-
usually severe weather. The misery
among the poorer classes is intense and
widespread. Dynamite is to be used at
Copenhagen harbor, in the hopes of get
ting out the vessels now icebound.