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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
CROPS IN EUROPE.
Bulletin just Issued Giving French Esti-
mates.


WASHINGTON, July ia report on
harvest prospects in France and Europe
received at the state department from
Commercial Agent Griffin of the Limoges,
France, National MlIers' association of
France, says a report has just been
issued giving an estimate of the probable
wheat harvest for 1891. The necessary
supply of wheat for the years's consump-
ton in France is Us, 100000 hectoiters S.
1t is estimated THAI the yield is 80 779, 900
hectoIiters. This is 81 per cent. less than
the yield of the wheat crop last year.
Russia, Tunis, Egypt, Roumania, and
some Danuhian provinces will have fair
harvests; in Hungary it will be below the
average this year Estimates given by
millers are optimistic. They desire to
create the impression that there is a bet
ter supply then really exists because they
want TO buy grain as cheaply as possible IN
those countries that have an abundance to
export. In 1890 17,637,737 acres were
sown with wheat and there was an aver
age yield of 1877 hectolites per acre.
In conclusion the report says that
Not only France but all Europeis looking
to the wheat Fl elds of the United States.
Last year many hoped South America
would help supply the deficit, especially
the Argentine Republic, but today no
mention is made OF these countries; all
hope is built on the United States harvest.
The fact is the bread of Europe must come
fr-1Io1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
TRAGEDY A MISSOURI TOWN.
Joseph Frank shoots Francis FERN.
iemans and Then Commits Suicide.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July I3.-Just
after mass at the Catholic church at
Taos, Mo, yesterday Joseph Frank, a
well-known farmer and Grand Army
leader, accosted Francis Bermlemans,
schOolteacher and Democratic leader
in Usage county, in a quarrclsome
manner. The latter pacifed Frank
for a me nent, and the two started
to walk home arm in arm. When
they had gone about fifty PAGES Frank
suddenly drew revolver and fired.
The shot took effect in Bermlemans'
left breast. The wounded man caught
Frank by the shoulder and said: "Oh,
don't shoot me, frie nd" A second shot
was the only response, and Bernie
mans fell dead with a bullet through
his brain. A crowd gathered, and
Frank pointed his pistol at his own
head and snapped it twice, but the
cartridge did not explode. Then he
started away, but before he had gone
200 yards he drew his revolver again
and fired two bullets into his own head,
falling dead in the road. No cause
whatever is known for the tragedy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
CROPS IN IOWA.
Local Bulletin Regarding Indicatio In
the State

Local Bulletin Regarding Indicators In
the State
DEs MONIES, Iowa, July 13.-The re-
ports for this month, tabulated from the
estimates of about 1000 practical farmers
and experienced observers, show that
despite all the drawbacks of the May
drouth, June floods, severe local storms,
insect pests and fungus diseases, the great
staple crops have made seasonable growth
and have advanced several points in rela-
tive condition. As compared with 1890
the improvement is marked and encourag-
ing.
The following staple crops show an in
crease In condition over the the June re-
port: Spring wheat, rye, barley. cats, fax.
timothy, clover, millet, Irish and sweet
potatoes, pasturage, grapes and rasp-
berries.
Winetr wheat This cereal has more
than justified the expectations of the farm
ers who have this year given it trial,
and with favorable weather for harvesting
ans thresh1ng, the average yield will be
good. The average condition is marked
1882; last month 104
Spring wheat-The estimates of 734
cores pondents show a slight improve
ment in the condition of this crop, rating
1t 9714 per cent. as against 9414 last
month.
Corn-This crop has to contend against
surplus moisture in many localities. and
cool periods, which gave the weeds an ad-
vantage in the race; but the
reports show that corn is
coming out ahead and will make
"a fair crop with favoring conditions In the
future. Its condition is IS per cent-the
6a relatively ep" last mGnh ha The
by local floods, hail storms and cut-worms,
to the extent, probably, of 3 per cent of
the amount reported June l. This esti-
mate will leave the total acreage 9,039, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
BLAiNE'S HEALTH GOOD.
His own Words Authority for the
Statement.

CHICAGO, July l3.-The Tribune
publishes the following Bar Harbor
special:-''I am recovering my health
quite rapidly" said James G. Blaine
to-day, land why in the world | am
quoted as saying / am weak and ILL
conditioned is amusing to me have
been very i'll. | had slight attack of
nervous dyspepsia. and am not quite
recovered from it yet My eyes are
quite bad my back is ailing and my
legs pain me, have not lost volume
in my voice, howe yer. neither have I
lost my hearing | can hear as well
as when | was boy, and don't know
but what better, because I am keener.
lie down good deal, because a re-
Ginning position is easier for me and
much more comfortable | walk quite
a GOOD deal now. and find it pleasant
and helpful exercise 1t expands my
lungs and gives me a clearer head
DO not play tennis at all" said he, in
answer to the inquiry as to whether he
was seen dressed in tennis suit and
seen playing tennis. as New York pa
pers have stated. II never did when |
to learn now, am averse to all sports
of all kinds. and, al any rate, would
not be able to spend that much time
in the open air.
Il think such reports are uakind-
they are foolish. too. and j cannot
think of any people who would be
likely to read them As far DIS my eye
sight is concerned, feel perfectly safe.
Cor although am slightly nearsighted,
| am not blind, nor anywhere near it.
My eyesight is good for many years
yet"
do you have to be lifted into the
ca rriage. as reported?" he was asked.
Perhaps l have been helped in at
times. Not any more now than ever,
though. 1t is quite customary for my
coachman, who has been long time
In the family. to give me lift into NV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
MRS. sHELDoN's EXPLORATION
The PiWc!.y American WOman'Talks
OF ZEE; African EOur

NAPLES, July 13.-Alrs. French Shell
don, the plucky American woman who
headed an exploring party into the
heart of Africa, arrived here yesterday
on the British Indian steamer She
was met by her husband. Mrs. Sheldon
is still weak from the illness which
seized her just before leaving Africa,
but was well enough to land here.
She will proceed slowly to London by
an overland route. Her illness was
mainly the result of severe fall she
had while descending the steep slopes
of crater to reach Lake Chala.
Mrs, Sheldon told correspond
ent that her trip was great
success She more than completed the
programme arranged, managed the
caravan splendidly, and visited all the
Kiimario tribes She returned to the
coast through German territory, where,
as an American, she was cordially
treated by the natives In fact, the
singular nature of her expedition
awakened curiosity and insured kind
treatment all along the route. Eng
fish physicians who met Mrs. Sheldon
on the arrival of the steamer say that
a cool climate and rest will secure her
recovery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
MONEY IN A PIANO STOOL.
Peculiar Find of the Effects of a
Suicide.

W1NoNA, MIMI, July l3-Nearly two
years ago Lena Neirberg, for thirty years
housekeeper of the Hull house, committed
suicide, and shortly after nearly Sl2 900
in gold was discovered sewed away in false
bottoms of her trunks. She had intended
to leave for her old home in
Sweden and suicided on the
eve of her departure. The money
was turned over to her heirs in Sweden.
Saturday evening another sensation was
caused when E. A. Gosdtz9r. her executor,
found $4,000 in gol. hidden in piano
stool that was the property of the deceased.
There are various theories as to how she
obtained so much money. one of which as
signs the real ownership of the money to
Col Cockerell, former owner of the Huff
house. 1t is possible a law suit will follow
the last find
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

believes sne cares great ueaI 1Ur you.
Lookers-on see most of the game, and
would back you against Rossmoyne anY
day
You are very good fellow" says Ulic
Ronayne, "ihe best know; but | under
stand you. You are only saying that to
console me-"
Il am not, in faith: I say it because
think it."
Il wish could think it,
Try. If at first you don't succeed you
know, follow out the inestimable Watts
advice, and try again. There's nothing
like it; it gets to be quite game in the long
run. thank my stars" laughing, II have
| never been slave to the pathetic fallacy
called love; yet it has its good points, sup
pose"
1T hasn't" says Ronayne, gloomily.
You terrify me- says Mr.. Kelly, ''be
cause [ feel positive my day is yet to coma
and with all this misery before me l feel
suicidal. Don't, my dear fellowI don't look
like that! Give her up; go and fall in low.
with some little girl of your own age or even
younger"
The ''even' is offensive, but Ulic is toe
far gone in melancholy to perceive it.
ut is too late for that kind of advice" he
says; Il want her, and her only. l don't
know how to describe it, but"
There are Chords quotes his friend,
gravely.
Just So" says the miserable Ronayne,
quite as gravely; which so upsets the gravi-
ty of his companion that it is with difficulty
he conceals his iIl-timed mirth.
what is that mutilated article in your
hand?' he asks, at length, when he has con-
Quered his muscles.
''This-eh oh, her card, l suppose" says
Ronayne, viciously. Yet even as he speaks
he smOoths out The crumpIed card and re-
CARDS itWith a dismal tenderness as being in
part her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
A BLOODY BATTLE.
Gillian Insurgents Attempt to Cap
ture Torpedo Cruisers by
Bribing the Crews.
The Plan Proves Unsuccess ful and
is Discovered by the Govern
ment.
On Tuesday and Friday They Are De-
feated in Engagements at
COquimb0.

NEW YORK, July 13.-Cables from Chill
today state that plan to capture the gov
eminent torpedo cruisers Lynch and
Condell at Valparaiso by bribing
the crews was discovered by the
govern nent. On Tuesday and Friday of
last week the insurgents engaged the gov
eminent forces in battle at Coquimbo and
were defeated with great loss of life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
To Get Money for the Farmers.

TOPEKA, Kan, July IA sub-com-
mittee of the Farmers Alliance, con-
sisting of President McGrath, C. s.
Hiatt, }. NJ. McNeviIls, and A. P. Col
Inns, met here to-day to formulate
plan by which the farmers who ara
compelled to meet their mortgages
next autumn can borrow the necessary
money to do so. The committee was
appointed at the last annual meeting
of the Alliance, with instructions to
organize so that the Alliance could
operate directly with the money lend
ers OF the East and not be placed at
the mercy of the agents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
SEVEN SCALDED TO DEATH.
N~capin: steam Crom Damaged
Engine PoeS Fatal Work.

a.
AsPEN. Col, July l3.-At Aspen
Junction, eighteen miles west of Aspen,
on the Midland road, ut u o'clock at
| night special train consisting of a
baggage car and one coach was return
ing to Aspen from Greenwood Springs.
The passenger coact contained about
thirty passengers, mostly Aspen peo-
pie.
The train was hacking from the
water tank on the switch to Aspen
when a road engine was run out of the
railroad roundhouse and the rear end
of the passenger train hit the check
valve on the side Of the boiler, which ex-
haustcd the hot steam into the broken
end Of the passenger car. scalding thir-
teen passengers-five men, seven
women and one child.
The car was thrown from the track.
The passengers arrived at Aspen in the
baggage car at 1920 a. M Those who
have died at present writing are:
Mr.. aud Mrs. A 3. ROGERS Of Woodry.
Col.
Miss ANNIE PHELAN Of Cardiff Col,
aged II years.
Mrs W. I. WTLLOBY, of Glenwood, Col
Mrs John G. BALDWIN. Of Glenwood.
Col.
FRANK ELLIS Aspen. Col.
A BABY
The wounded are:
FRANK ELLIS.
Mr. aud Mrs JOSEPH LEONARD and sister.
Mary.
ANN O DoNNEL.
FRANK LEACH.
Mrs WILDLY was the wife of the as
SCISSOR of Garfield county. Mrs. Bald
wins husband is in Chicago.
While the injured people were at
Aspen Junction the person of Mrs. A.
B. Rogers was robbed of gold watch
and chain and also $l2O in money.
There were also other robberies re-
ported but not authenticated. With a
warrant sworn out by r. A. Ropham
before Judge Prentiss Marshal Andy
Sutton went to Aspen Junction and
arrested j. G. Kuhn, a cook at
the railroad eating house, charging
him with the robbery. Marshal SUI
ton now has his prisoner in the county
Jail He disclaims all knowledge of
the money but says he was requested
by Mrs. Rogers to take her pocket
book from her dress and hand it to
some one standing near, whom she
recognized but could not reach Kuhn
CLAIMS he did this. He turned the
watch and some other trinkets over to
the proprietor of the hotel and dis
claims all intention Of robbery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
PULSiFER WITHDRAwS TENNY.
The proposed Great Sweepstake Match
Has Fallen THROUGH.

New YORK, July 13.-The proposed
swecpstake match between Tenny,
Longstrcet, Riley, Eon, Loantaka, and
Tea Tray has fallen through The
Brighton Beach association was the
first in the field after these equine
giants, and the manager of that course
offered to add $1,000 to the sweep
stake. The Monmouth Park associa-
tion outbid their rivals and offered
$4,000. Everything seemed ready for
a meeting between these great thor
ough breds, but just when the discus
sion was at its height Pulsifer knocked
the whole matter out by declaring that
he would not start Tenny. That set
tied the whole matter, and the associa-
tions quickly withdrew their offers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
A FIGHT is MINENT.
Between Indian Police and cowboys
in Indian Territory.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, July l3.-Re-
ports this morning from Indian Terri
tory say that fight between cow
boys and the Indian POLICIES imminent.
A number of cowboys were arrested as
intruders and were being removed
when their friends charged on their
captors and released the prisoners. The
police gave them up without striking
Il blow, but are now trying to rearrest
the cowboys. Threats to assassinate
Gov. Byrd are said to have been made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
GREAT MEN IN THE EltRE.
Imminent Overthrow OF the Canadian
Administration.

OTTAWA, Ont, July 13.-Therc is
great excitement in political circles
over the startling disclosures made be-
fore various parliamentary committees
of inquiry during the last few weeks.
The evidence adduccd thus far goes to
show that the public officials are cor
rupt and that an utter state of demon
alization prevails in all public depart
ments The opposition feels very jubi-
liant over the progress made from day
to day in unearthing fresh scandals.
1t is confidently predicted that before
the session closes the government. al
ready reduced to a majority of twenty,
will ind itself sitting on the opposi-
ton benches
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
LOOKING TOWARD AMERICA
Tbere Will Re a Great Deficiency in
EurOpe's Wheat Crop.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-Thc depart
ment OF State to-day received carefully
prepared estimates made by the Ma
tional Millers' association of France
giving the prospective wheat crop of
Europe for 1891 According to these
figures France will have wheat deficit
of 40, 221 900 hectolitcrs. which will re-
quire an expenditure OF 925, 900, 900
francs for importations. The estimated
amount OF foreign wheat to be
furnished Europe is $4,000, 900 hecto-
liters. The millers are endeavoring to
create the impression that the supply
is good IN order to buy cheaply. Com
mcrcial Agent Crlffen adds in his re-
port that all hope of relief from South
America has been abandoned, and even
the Argentine Republic is no, now
mentioned as supplying the wheat de-
iiciency. All Europe is looking toward
the wheat fields of the United States
and building hopes upon our harvest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
SOUTHWESTERN CROPS.
Scarcity of Harvest Hands in the Red
River Valley.

ST. PAUL, July Is. "A careful survey of
the crop situation in the n orthwest shows
better 2ros poets than for several years
past. there is an unusually excellent
stand Of wheat in the No hard district
of Minnesota and North Dakota The
rains have been seasonable and the grow
ing temperature just right. There has
been no damage. except in limited, and
isolated cases, from winds, rains or insects.
The Red River Valley, in which there
has never been failure, promises to beat
its best record, when it produced 35 900,
600 bushels of wheat. There is much
anxiety among farmers there owing to the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
Nebeker VII! Not Resign,

WASHINGTON, July 13.-Treasurer
is at work this morning. He says that
there is no foundation for the rumor
that he will shortly resign. The story
originated in conjecture only and was
not authenticated by his brother-in-
law, as wired from Charlottesville in
the press dispatches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
Troops Ere on Strikers.

ROME, July l3.-1n Velletir. a village
about twenty-one miles from here, a
number Of mowers were on a strike, and
becoming riotous troops were sent to
disperse them. The workmen received
them by hurting stones at them. Fin
ally the captain ordered the men to
fire, whereupon the rioters fed, leaving
two dead and Il number of wounded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
After Twenty Years.

ROME, July 13.-The Direitto says
the pope will institute an action to es-
tablish his right over piece Of land at
Castle Gandolfo derived under the law
of guarantees. This action implies the
popes acceptance Of the law of guar
antics, which the vatican has con-
stantly refused to recognize for twenty
wears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
WILL SELECT CAMPBELL,
The Cleveland Convention fs Sure 10
Nominafe Him.

CINCINNATI, o., July 1l.-Forty-fou
counties in this State elected delegates
to the democratic State convention
here. The latest indications are that
Campbell will be renOminated on the
first ballot with probably 100 votes to
spare. lie seems TO have captured
everything outside of Cincinnati and
one or two other calitieS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
rHOUS ANDS ARE HOMELESS.
FLOODS Throughout Australia Are
Sausin. Much Suffering.

MELBOURNE, July 13.-The heavy
fiooos previously re 'rted in these ais
patches as occurrinA IN Australia have
proved 20 be widespread ant very dis
astrous, exceeding in destructiveness
those of 1868. Thousands of people
have been rendered homeless, serious
destruction of crops is reported, and il
is feared that much suffering will re-
Nult am0rg farmers and ranchmen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
WASHOUTS THE NORTHWEST
Dakota and Montana.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 13.-Dispatches
from Medora, Dickinson, Glendive and
other points in North Dakota and
Montana indicate the greatest wash
outs since those of 1872. The Little
Missouri, Heart and Yellowstone rivers
are raging torrents and bridges and
culverts are washed away in every
direction. No trains have passed Dick
inson in thirty hours. 1t is still rain
ing and the rivers are still rising.
though it is said the Northern Pacific
through trains will be running again
by noon tomorrow
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

scarcity of hands, and it is fearel that
considerable grain will be lost unless help
is secured. Farmers are Offering from
300 to $3.50 day with board for harv-
esters The Great Northern Railway will
run Harvest Excursions July Dist and
August 4th at one fare from ST.. Paul to
northern Minnesota and North Dakota
nNints
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

victoria. which is rather high. with an
uncomfortable step to climb"
us your sickness caused by too much
smoking?"
No. | never smoke. That is one
habit | do not indulge in nor nevs1
have. think it is vile. My sickness
is not caused by any dissipation 1t 10
the penalty ! must pay for overwork
at the capital. Towards the last Of
my say there was quite overcome al
times by the pressure upon me I
should have stopped then, but didn'A
! kept up, and now | must rest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
TWO WOMEN DROWNED.
Their Wagon UFsets While Passing
Through a Stream.

CEDARvALE, Kan, July l3.-Whils
attempting to ford stream near here
in wagon the vehicle upset and the
occupants, Wilson Brooks, Miss Mollie
Brooks, and Katie Higgins, were
thrown into the water. The women
were drowned. but Brooks was rescued.
barely alive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
End of the Milwaukee Saena erfest

MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 13.-The
Saengerfest closed with an immense
picnic at Schlitz park, there being
fully 10000 people in attendance
The proceeds of the picnic will, it is ex-
pected, meet the deficit of from 81 900
to S., 900 of the concert.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
Yacht Designer Burgess Dead.

BosToz, Mass, July I3-Edward Bur
CESS, the yacht designer, died at his
home on Beacon street of typhoid fever
after an illness OF six weeks. MIR. Bur-
CESS designed the yachts Volunteer,
Puritan, Mag flower and many others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
Born with :. Rs.;l Set OF teeth.

HoUsToN, Texas. July 13.-Mrs. Kate
Williams, domestic, has given birth
to a boy baby which has a full set Of
teeth. Medical men are puzzled. The
new arrival is perfect child Not
since the days of Richard III. has such
a youngster been heard of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

AT Corydon Iowa, last Monday. some
of his companions nailed Isaac Montgem-
cry, aged % years, in box and told him
they were going to throw him in the
river The next day he died raving
maniac.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
whisky, Wife Murder and Suicide.

JoLfaT, Ill, July 13.-Adolph He'd
borg. Swede, this evening shot his
wife through the heart and then blew
out his brains. He had been drinking
heavily during the afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
Libeled the Cargo of the Itata

Los ANGELES, Cal, June 13.-Acting
on instructions from Washington the
United States District Attorney has
filed a libel against the arms and am
munition on the Itata at San Diego.
The writ is made returnable Aug s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
Surgeons Condition rmpraved.

LONDON, July 13.-Mr. Surgeons
condition is so much improved that his
physicians have some hope Of his re-
cOvery