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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-29
THE END WAS PEACE.
Il Brief Account Of r. P. Brons0as
Last Hours on Earth.

The following account of r. P. Bron-
sons last sickness was written by his
sons wife who was present during his
last illness and DEATH
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-29
SRERIE F SALE.

STATE OF WISCONSIN,-CIRCUIT COURT
WOOD COUNTY.
Catharine A. Townsend. d.a, ! -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-10-29
SAVE YOUR MONEY.

Sheriff, Wood Co.,
IL. w. REMINGTON, Plaintiffs Attorney
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Special to the REcoRp-uS1or.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-The San Jose
team again defeated the Portlands to-day
by score of 8 to 7, making their fourth
stralght victory. The Californians took
the lead in the first inning, when a base
on balls, hit by pitcher, couple of
costly plays and timely base hit gave
San Jose three runs. The northern men
eVened up matters in the third inning.
and took big lead in the fifth inning,
when Abbey drove out three-base hit
when runners were on bases.
Camp was in the box again for the Port
lands and pitched splendid game, but
wild pitch in the seventh inning gave the
contest to San Jose. There were two men
out at the time, and Dooley was at the
bat, with two strikes called on him, The
next ball pitched was drop" and it
struck the ground in front of the plate.
Dooley purposely struck at it, and the
ball bounded past Graf. Two San Jose
men who were on bases as runners scored
on the wild pitch, ard later two more
runs were credited to San Jose. Score:
The record-union., 1891-12-14
FIFTY-sECoND CONGRESS.
Little Active Legislative Bushes.
Probable the Present Week.

Little Active Legislative Business
Probable the Present Week.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-As far as actual
legislative business is concerned it is
probable the present week in Congress
will be devoid of feature or interest. 1t
has come to be generally understood that
while the time before the holiday recess
in the long session may be employed in
perfecting the organization of the two
branches of Congress, little may be at
tempted with profit in the line of legisla-
ton. Many Senators and Representa-
tlves, assuming that the recess will begin
before the end of the week, have already
mace arrangements to leave Washington
in few days.
Unless unforeseen difficulties are en-
countered the organization of the COM
mlttees will be completed Monday or
tuesday, but there is DO expectation that
they will undertake any important work
during the week. The Introduction of
bills and resolutions were not presented
in rush last week.
a speech by Senator Turpie on the
subject OF the election of Senators by a
direct vote OF the people, and one by
Senator Stewart on free silver coinage,
together with such responses as they may
elicit, will probably compose the record
OF the week in the Senate.
The House will not meet until Wednes-
day, and after brief session will prob
ably adjourn, with an understanding that
on the day of reassemblage it will adjourn
for the customary Christmas recess.
proposition has been broached that
Congress adjourn Friday, the 18th, to
Monday, January 4th. 1t is believed that
in the absence of committee organi-
zation nothing can be accomplished by
continuing nominal sessions of the House
into the following week before taking
the usual recess. The Speaker has been
industriously engaged in the work pre-
iminary to the appointment of the COM
mittees, but the experience of the past
warrants the belief that it will be found
Impracticable to complete them in time for
announcement before the new year. The
Committee on Rules may be announced
during the coming week, in order that it's
members may proceed to formulate rules
Tor the Fifty House, and submit
1t tor consideration Immediately upon re-
assembling after the hOlidays
The record-union., 1891-12-14
HON. GEORGE G. BLANCHARD
Dies at His Home in PIacerville, After
q Short Illness.

PLACERvILLE, Dec. 13.-Hon. George
G. Blanchard died at his home in this
city at 8 o'clock this morning, after an
illness of short duration, death being the
direct result of pneumonia He returned
here from San Francisco ON Tuesday last,
complaining of a severe cold, but at
tended to his business until Thursday
afternoon, when he was taken with a con-
gestive chill, and was removed to his
home, where symptoms of pneumonia.
speedily succeeded by those of virulent
uremea, developed.
His death is generally deplored here as
q great loss. He was one of the Oldest
pioneer residents, having arrived in this
city in lS49. He was the oldest practi-
uoner at the Ell Dorado bar, of which he
had been an active member since 1856.
his reputation extends throughout the
State, not only as lawyer, but as one
OF the stalwart leaders of the Republican
party. In the last campaign he was can
dldate for Congress in the Second Con-
gressional District, and was nearly sue
cessful, though the district is Democratic.
He leaves wife and two sons, one of
whom is George A. Blanchard of Sacra
mento, and married daughter.
kilograms of coincidence have been re-
ceived by the family from all parts of the
State, among them being those from Gov
ernor ii. III. Markham, Senator FELTON,,
Judge w. w. Morrow, and others.
The funeral will take. place in this CITY
on Wednesday afternoon.
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STORMS IN ENGLAND.
Reports of Damage Done Continue to
Be Received.

reports of Damage Done Continue to
Be Received.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-Reports of the dam
age by storms continue to come in. News
was received to-day that H. NJ. S. Bantry
had been driven ashore by gale in Bid
deford Bay, and was in perilous posi-
ton, but later dispatch says that she is
again aftoat, and only Slight damage
caused. The Bantry left Queenstown on
Wednesday for Plymouth. She made
slow progress, and was unable to make
st. Ives, owing to the heavy seas which
nearly drove her up the British Channel
She lost two boats, and the crew became
almost exhausted.
A hurricane swept over Camp Alder
shot to-day, doing considerable DAMAGE.
blowing of the glass roof of the barracks
ana damaging every building on the
ground more or less. Fortunately the
soldiers We're at divine service when the
storm broke, and no one was injured. the
church in which the services were BEING
held having withstood the gale.
Vessels arriving at Queenstown report
terrlnc weather on the Atlantic Build
lngs have been unroofed a: the Welsh sea-
port OF Llanily, and DR.. Rees was fatally
injured by roof falling on him. Along
the Yorkshire coast there has been q
severe snowstorm. The suspension of
railway service is reported Floods are
reported IN many parts of Derbyshire.
ana many streets are under water in Mat
lock. In Todmorden Valley DAMAGE
amounting to 9l coo was done by HIGH
water. Scores of houses were flooded and
bridges demolished. At Cambridge two
girls We're crushed to death, falling walls
DurViDp them
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Satisfactory Negotiations With the
Sugar Producing Colonies.
SLIGHT HITCH WITH REGARD TO
JAMAICA.
Little Active Legislation Probable in
Congress Until After the House
Committees arc Appointed, Which
VIII Probably Not Occur Until
After the Holiday Recess-Crfmfnal
Record-Turf Topics.
Special TO the REcoRp-UN1oS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-It is under
stood that the reciprocity negotiations
with the sugar-producing colonies of
Great Britain in the West Indies. autho-
rized by Section of the Mckinley bill,
nave reached satisfactory conclusion in
every case except that Of Jamaica The
conventions agree upon involved inter
ests in Trinidad and Barbados, together
with those of Demerara in British Gui-
ana.s In the case of Jamaica it is be-
lleved that the only difficulty in the way
OF reaching an agreement is prevented by
the amount of revenue which that colony
is asked to rehnquish and which its rep
resentatives here are understood to de-
clare it is impossible to sacrifice without
lmpairing the credit of the colony, which
1t is pledged to secure railway bonds
guaranteed by the Government and held
to large extent in this country. The
United States seven years ago made the
same offer as now IL regard to the re-
moval of sugar duties. England would
then have none of it on the ground that
such an arrangement would conGravene
British free trade ideas. The colonists
cannot fail to be delighted, and their dis
satisfaction with the English rulers. in
creased by what occurred seven years
ago, will be replaced by different senti-
mont.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
THE COPYRIGHT LAW.
Interviews With Leading English
Publishers on the Effects,

Interviews With Leading English
Publishers on the Effects.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-A series of inter
views with publishing firms here by the
Associated Press, with view to ascer-
tanning the effect the American copyright
law was producing, have been made re-
Gently. Several important firms hesi-
tated in expressing an opinion, on the
ground that their business arrangements
hardly permitted their views to be made
public. Others said the Act had been in
operation too brief a time to enable them
to form definite judgment of the results.
The summing up of the other interviews
shows the cencensus of opinion to be that
the effects of the law will not be detri-
mental to either European or American
trade. 1t is thought, however, that the
law will result in gradual cheapening
of good literature in both countries.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
TURF TOPICS.

Large Number of Stakes Announced
By the New York Jockey Club.
New YORK, Dec. 13.-The Secretary of
the New York Jockey Club announces a
large number of stakes to close January
4th for the spring and fall meetings of
1892. All ages, Metropolitan handicap
one and one-eighth miles, $500 each. half
forfeit, $4,000 added. Also the White
Plains handicap. Mount Vernon and
Essex stakes. Pelham Bay handicap.
Manhattan and Country Club handicap.
Fall meeting of 1894, Matron stakes for
two-year olds OF $3.50 each, with $4,000
added, and race which will be worth as
much money as the Futurity. Those al
ready closed are: The great Eclipse
stakes, with $1,000; Larchmont, Antici-
patton, Galliard, Barton and Casanova:
all for two-year- Withers, Belmont.
Ladies' and Sea-and-Sound stakes for
three-year olds at the spring meeting. At
the fall meeting: Two-year olds, Dun
NOW, Nursery, Fashion, Champagne and
Matron $4,000 added to the last named):
for three-year-olds, Fall Test, Hunter and
Jerome with $4,000 added.
GARFIELD PARK RACE COURSE.
CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-The raid made on
the Garfield race track yesterday caused a
sensation in all circles. The press. the
clubs, and prominent citizens have re-
Gently taken hand with the business men
for the permanent suppression of this
place, which is located within the city
limits about a stones throw from one of
the finest parks in the city The fight
promises yet to be bitter.
AT a meeting held at the Illinois Club
last night the Garfield Park Club was de-
clared public nuisance and a menace to
the peace and good order of the citizens of
the West Side. President Chalmers. after
stating the object of the neeting-to dis
cuss ways and means for closing up the
track-said: mo legitimate race-course
was ever conducted as this track has been
run during the past year. To-day they
stopped racing, but have already issued
circulars that they will resume in April.
/ think if we take this matter in hand we
can close the track forever.n
Ex-Mayor Carter III. Harrison, editor
and proprietor of the Times: Rev. DR..
Withlow of the Third Presbyterian
The record-union., 1891-12-14
THE CONTEST A BEAUTY.
Fourteen-Round Fight Between Tom
Ryan and Frank Howson

Ryan and Frank HOwSOn.
CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-Tommy Ryan is
still champion welter-weight of the
world. He retains the title after four
teen-round fight with Frank Howson of
Sheffield, England, fought near here this
morning. From professional and scien-
tific standpoint, the contest was beauty.
The battle was remarkable for its fair
ness. Not call of foul" was made. not
an advantage taken, and not an angry
word exchanged by the contestants
Ryan emerged from the fight unscratched,
While his opponent has one eve nearly
knocked out and one cheek laid omen.
Howson, while as quick as a cat. was
handicapped by his inability to hit hard
and too much training. Ryan displayed
generalship. The fight was for 81 900 a
side and the welter-weight champion
ship, and was witnessed by about 500
people. Ryan was favorite in betting.
George Siler was referee. Harry Gilmore
and Tommy White were Howson's sec
onds, and Jim Manning of Buffalo and
Henry Baker of Michigan acted for
Ryan. Queensberry rules prevailed.
Time was called at 3:24 A. NJ
After sparring for an opening, Howson
got in right-hander on Ryan's neck that
Jared him for moment, the round end
ing with severe left upper-cut on the
Englishman.
In the second round Howson received
blow on the cheek from Ryan's left, and
countered on the latter's ribs Ryan gave
his opponent two rib blows, and as time
was called Howson seemed winded.
In the fifth Ryan sent the Englishman
to the ropes with a hard left-hander. the
round closing with three blows on How
sons ribs.
In the sixth the Englishman planted
right and left on Ryan's ribs. the latter
returning the compliment with a blow
that closed the EngliShman's left eve.
In the seventh and eighth Ryan placed
severe short-arm lefts on Howson's game
eye, and sent him to his seat with several
hard body blows, receiving one good rib
roaster himself
In the tenth, evidently thinking his op-
ponent was getting tired, the Englishman
started in with both hands, but received
blow on the cheek that brought first
blood.
During the next three rounds RYAN
planted blow after blow on Howson,s
damaged eye and lacerated cheek. When
the thirteenth round closed Howson's
eye was entirely closed.
In the last round, after Ryan had re-
ceived couple of hard right-hand swings
on the ribs, he feinted with his right. As
Howson slowly turned his face to dodge.
Ryan gave him left-hand swing on the
jaw. The Englishman rolled up, gasped,
and sank to the floor completely knocked
out. While not rendered insensible. he
was so badly Jared that he could not get
up, and the fight was given to Ryan.
Ryan's next fight will be at San Fran
cisco with Danny Needham for the cham
T1inpShip
The record-union., 1891-12-14
CHILEAN AFFAIRS.

The Presidents Message Has the Effect
of Bombshel1 at Santiago.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-A Santiago dispatch
to the Times says: President Harrison's
message has had the effect of bombshell.
1t is regarded in official circles as a
breach of diplomatic usage. The Foreign
Office has sent to all Chilean legations
for publication circular rejecting Off
eiai and public opinion on the subject.
The Gazette (official organ publishes
notes exchanged between the Chilean
Government and Egan. These corrobor-
ate the declarations contained in the cir
cular sent by the Chilean legations.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Norcross. the Bomb-Tbro,ve,

BosToN, Dec. 13.-In an interview to-
night Mrs. Norcross said the letter found
in her sons desk, addressed to her,
removed from the minds of herself and
husband all doubts that Henry, her son,
was the man who threw the bomb at
Russell Sage. The opening sentence of
the letter was: Il go to New York to get
81 ,250, 900. II / do not succeed | will EiII
myself" She refused to divulge further
the contents of the letter, but finally said:
He was insane, and made q martyr of
himself in the interest Of his inventions
and the good of society"
The record-union., 1891-12-14
1t appears that the Foreign Office asked

1t appears that the Foreign Office asked
Mr.. Egan on November 9th to supply
preferred testimony to substantiate the
grave charges against the Chilean offic-
ials. A months delay in complying with
the request prevented President Harri-
son from knowledge of the result of the
inquiry into the Baltimore affair,
knowledge of which, it is believed, would
have altered the message entirely.
saying that ninety sailors of the United
States ship Boston were allowed TO go
ashore at Montevideo, recently, and they
Immediately started on a drunken spree.
The men, the telegram alleges, were
guilty of rlotous conduct, and got into
several scrimmages with the police, in all
of which the sailors were the aggressors.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Napa winemakers.

ST. HELENA, Dec. 13.-The wine
makers of the upper Napa Valley held
an important meeting here Saturday af-
ternoon, and signed pledge not to sell
good, sound dry wines of 1891 below Is
cents at the depot, net cash, without
commission. The industry seems to be
ut Il turning point for the better now, and
our wine men are realizing the import
ance Of holding the product of 1891 for
fair price.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
An Exciting Ship Race.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-The American
clipper ships A. J. Fuller and NJ. P.
Grace arrived yesterday after an exciting
race from San Francisco. The Grace
sailed August 1st last. and the former on
the 2lst. The Fuller overlook the Grace
and passed her before reaching port. The
Captain of the Grace used little strategy
in securing fast tug to bring his vessel
into port ahead of the Fuller, and the
two vessels reached the docks at the
San1a tiyoa
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Hanlan-McLeon Boat-pooa

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-Shortly after
the boat-race between Hanlan and Nc
Lean, the former asked the Pacific Coast
Rowing Association to investigate the
charges that he had purposely lost the
race. The investigation was set for to-
night, but neither oarsman put in an ap-
pearance, and the Association decided 10
drop the whole matter.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
A Husbands Crime Discovered.

PARIS, Dec. 13.-In 1889 the wife of a
shop-keeper named Bender disappeared.
Bender informed the police that she was
unfaithful and fled after having attempted
to poison him. Recent communications
led the police to search Bonder's house,
when the body of the woman was found
hanging in the chimney The corpse was
dried and blackened by the heat and
smoke. Bender made confession.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Ueayy Fightiue in China.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 13.-Tientsin, the port
of Pekin, is ice bound. 1t is reported by
telegraph that on Saturday heavy fight
ing was going on. and the imperial
forces We're successful. Notwithstanding
this. reinforcements are being pushed
forward as rapidly as possible.
The missionaries are said to
be generally safe. Advices from
New Chang report desperate battle last
week, in which Canisao defeated body
of 5000 rebels and captured their leader,
who was Lama priest.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
neath nf n Resnectaa f,itiua.

PLACERvILLE. Dec. 13.-Adam NJ. Mel
choir, an old and respected citizen of
this county, was found last evening
lying on the public road near White Rock
with broken leg, received by being
thrown from wagon. He was brought
TO this city, where his leg was set After
the operation, and while smoking a cigar,
he fell back suddenly and died.
The record-union., 1891-12-14

Church, President Thompson of the West
Park Board, Rev. DR.. Lawrence of the
Second Baptist Church, and Rev. Mr..
Wallace of the Eighth Presbyterian
Church. were the principal speakers
against the track.
A committee was appointed to wait on
Mayor Washburne in regard to the nuis-
ance.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Crested Butte Mine Troubles.

DENVER, Dec. 13.-Everything is quiet
at Crested Butte to-day. The Sheriff and
posse are still in possession of the mines.
Four of the wounded Italians are mo-
mentarily expected to die. A committee
of miners has been appointed to confer
with the owners with view to settling
the differences.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
chris Bucklev En- Route Home.

MONTREAL, Dec. 13.-Christopher A.
Buckley of San Francisco, who has been
a resident here since the 1st of October,
left for home last night. His departure is
due to the action of the Supreme Court in
declaring the Grand Jury which indicted
him illegally constituted
The record-union., 1891-12-14
AccidentaI shootIne.

NEWMAN, Dec. 13.-Antone P. Filter, a
pioneer and prominent citizen of Volta.
was accidentally shot and probably
fatally wounded yesterday afternoon by
his son. They we've killing hogs with a
Winchester rifle when shell lodged i'm
the gun. The son endeavored to extract
it, when it exploded, with the above re-
suit.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
One Killed and Four Iniurea.

DENVER, Dec. Yesterday land
slide covered portion of the Rio Grande
track with hundreds of tons of rock and
earth. The workmen, in cleaning the
debris, resorted to the use of giant pow
der. In attempting to thaw out some of
the powder several of the sticks exploded,
instantly killing one and fatally injuring
fODr man
The record-union., 1891-12-14
The Queen to be Feted.

PARIS, Dec. 13.-The municipal authori-
ties OF Hyerese are preparing to give
Queen Victoria a warm greeting on her
visit to that town. a series Of fetes are
being arranged. The Mayor has sent a
letter saying the people were grateful for
the honor she is about to confer.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
The Czar,s nomain.

ST.. PETERSBURG, Dec. 13.-The Rus
sian police assert that they have un-
earthed conspiracy to force the granting
of national constitution. In the past
few days many persons have been ar
rested in this city and Moscow on a
charge of being implicated in the plot.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
The Road Almost Completed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Bureau of
American Republics is informed that but
forty-nine miles remain to be constructed
of the railway that is to connect Buenos
Ayres with Valparaiso. At recent
meeting of the directors in London it was
announced that 700 miles are now open to
traffic.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Quiet at Rio .Janeiro.

Rio JANEIRo, Dec. 13.-The city is more
quiet, and the confidence of tinanciers' re-
turning. Latest reports about the Campos
affair say six persons were killed and
twenty wounded.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Ten Persons Seriously Injured.

LONDON, Dec. 13.-By the fall of a
building at Newport to-day two adjacent
cottages were completely crushed, Sc
yereiy injuring ten persons.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Chinese Smncnlinn

PORT TOWNSEND, Dec. 13.-Seventeen
Chinese were landed on the beach near
here tonight from British Columbia.
the Customs officers arrested ten of them
but the others escaped. officers are now
in search of them.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Not Due to the Tariff Act.

PARIS, Dec. 13.-T. B. Ryan, the Chi
cago Fair Commissioner, in an interview
said: 81 regret to find so far that there is
little enthusiasm for the Chicago Fair
among manufacturers, though l do not
think the coldness due to the Mckinley
laW'
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Mrs. Parnen Arrives In Liverpool

LONDON, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Della Parnell
mother of the late Charles S. Parnell, and
her son, John Parnell, arrived at Liver
pool TO-DAY. and received visit from
few Parnellites in Liverpool. John Par
nell avoided politics. Both Mrs ParnelI
and her son started for Dublin this even
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Whole Family Poisoned.

WEST BAY CITY (Mich.), Dec. I3.-Mr.
Flynn, wife and seven children were
poisoned by eating potatoes that had
been cooked in rancid lard. The pbysi-
clan thinks them all out of danger,
The record-union., 1891-12-14
The Purchase Approved.

LONDON, Dec. 13.-The directors of the
Montana Ruby Mines Company, who
were sent to inspect the property acouisi-
ton which the company has under
consideration, have cabled their approval
of it's purchase
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Influenza in Berlin

BERLIN, Dec. 13.-Von Bulow, the Ger
man pianist, is critically i'll with intiu-
enza. The epidemic of influenza in this
city is the most severe ever known.
The record-union., 1891-12-14
a journal Seized

BERLIN, Dec. ia scientific journal
Llchtstrohte1a, has been seized for COM
menting unfavorably upon the Emperor's s
recent remarks: supreme lex voluntas.n y
The record-union., 1891-12-14
Five Hundred Christians Nrassacred.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 13.-The congregation
OF Mongolian missions at Schent received
news confirming the report that 500 native
Christians were massacred in Patton Dis