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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

FIFTEEN person have been poisoned by
eating cheese at Middletown, Ohio.
The Enterprise wire works of Joliet
were destroyed by fire Monday morning.
CHARLES STRAND fell into an elevator
shaft at Michigan City Ind, and was
killed.
NEARLY thirty persons were killed and
a number of others injured at Mexico, Mo,
by cyclone.
The mills of the National Llnseed Oil
company, at Sioux City, Ia, burned.
The loss, sl50,000, is fully covered by IL
Surance.
A TRAIN of cars loaded with dynamite
was blown up near Tarrytown, n. Y,
Tuesday morning, killing ten men.
The fire at Muskegon, M ich., destroyed
275 buildings worth 1925, COO, and rendered
|, 200 or more people homeless.
An explosion of gas in the Pratt ALA.
mines Friday killed ten negro conVlcts and
one free miner.
A HEAVY storm at Bridgeton. n. j..
Friday nj ght unroofed several houses and
damaged two churches.
AT Detroit, Mich, James +. Davis
wholesale drug house and Fechhelmer d
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
Hitting the Nail.

A horse which showed evidence of dis
tress was taken off car in the Bowery,
near Broorne street, recently, and as usual
a crowd gathered and everybody knew what
was the trouble and remedy for it.
''Epizoot, and he wants hot bran
mash!" called boot-black.
BOTS, and you must give him sweet
lie.; shouted truckman.
"Colic, and he wants powders ex-
claimed a third.
What all this about asked an apple
woman as she pushed her way into the
crowd.
That boss wants to lie down, guess,
replied man who had no particular in
terest in the affair.
And its no wonder to me" continued
the woman. as she backed herself out,
''such a crowd as this is would even tire a
helefantl"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
THE PEDDLER'S JOKE.
And the Way in Which it Was Turned on
Him.


Him.
Here Is d good story chat somebody has
been telling to one of the New York papers:
One day a tin peduleT, with an assortment
Of knick knacks, arrived at a certain vii
lag6 In Connecticut and called at one of
the houses to sell his wares. After dis
posing OF a few articles to the lady of the
house, who was surrounded by regular
swarm of children, she declared her in
ability to purchase more for the want of
money.
But, ma am, sad the peddler, "ain't
you got any rags?"
None to sell, ;" Was the reply
We'll" returned the pedder, ''you
seem to have plenty of children. Will you
sell me one for tinware?"
What will you give, sir?"
Ten dollars, ma am.
In good tinware?"
''Sartin, ma am, the best
''WeIl, sir, it's a bargain, said the
lady, land you may take your pick of the
lot"
The peddler, surprised that his offer
was accepted, yet confident that mother
would not part with her child, selected a
bright looking boy, placed hi III the cart,
and supplied the lady with tins until the
sum of $40 was made up.
Then the peddler, certain that the
mother would hasten to reclaim the child
as soon as she saw him actually starting
eff, mounted the seat beside the little fell
low, who, pleased with the idea Of having
a ride, WAS Growing Justify, and rode off
al q slow pace, expecting at each moment
to hear the lady calling to him to bring
n I'm no RI no
hear. After proceeding q short distance
the peddler began to see that he had made
a bad bargain and turned his horses head
again toward the lady's house.
The lady had just finished ornamenting
her closet shelves with The tin when the
peddIer entered.
well" said he, II don't think the
boy will do, after all. | think you had
better take him back and let me have my
ware"
mo sir, the bargain was fair, >" said the
lady, "and you shall stick to it, whether
You wish to Or not
Surprised at this, the peddler ex-
claimed:
why, ma'am, how can you think
of parting with your boy 20 an utter stran-
ger?'
BLESS your soul, mister have no chill
dran, " returned the lady. THE children
you see here are pauper children, and, as
you appear to be good man | will glad
ly sell several more of them, if you wish,
at $40 head"
The boy was dropped at the door, the
peddIer jumped aboard his cart, and the
way he made his cid horse get away from
that house was caution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
He Wanted TO Know What Became of the
EuuiTrel

A lawyer advertised for a clerk The
next morning his office was crowded with
aDpIicants-all bright, and many suitable.
He babe them wait until all should arrive,
and then arranged them in q row and
said he would tell them story, note their
comments, and Judge from that whom he
would choose.
"A certain farmer" began the lawyer.
twas troubled with red squirrel that got
in through a hole IN the barn and stole
his seed corn. He resolved to kill the
squirrel at the first opportunity. Seeing
HIM go in the hele one noon, he took his
shotgun out and fired away; the first shot
set his barn on fire."
Did the barn burn DOWN." said one
of the boys.
The lawyer, without answer, continued
seized pail Of water and ran to put it
out.
Did he put it out, said another one Of
the boys
GAS he passed inside the door shut to
and the barn was soon in flames. When
the hired girl rushed out with more wat
err
did they all burn up?" said another
boy.
The lawyer went on without answer:
Then the old lady came out, and all WAS
noise and confusion, and everybody was
trying to put out the fire.
Did anyone burn up?" said another.
The lawyer said: There. that will do;
you have all shown great interest in the
story" But observing one little bright
eyed fellow in deep silence he said:
Now, my little man, what have you to
say?"
The little fellow bIushed, grew uneasy,
and stammered out:
Il want to know what became Of that
squirrel that's what want to know.
You'll do said the lawyer; You are
my man; you have not been switched off
by confusion, and barn burning, and
the hired girls and water pals. You have
kept your eye on the squirrel y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
SAVED BY A CRICK EFT.
The Military Exposition is Saved From
Obstruction by Little Cricket.

A cricket once saved an important mill
tary expedition from destruction. The
commanding officer, Babezadebaca, and
several hundred of his men were on great
ship going to South America, and near
ing the shore, through the carelessness Of
the watch they would have been dashed
against ledge of rocks had it not been FOR
a little cricket which soldier had brought
On board. The little insect had been
silent during the whole voyage, but scent
ing the land, it struck up its shrillest
note, and by this they were war; ed of
their danger and were saved. An insect
is a small creature compared to the huge
beasts OF the forest, but it has been cal
cuIated that the insects upon our globe, it
piled in one mass. would exceed In bulk
the beasts and birds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

But the Little Girl Managed to Bother Her
Mother Very Considerably


The little girl who talks to her mother In
the railroad car started another cross-ex-
animation of her mother the other day,
as the train was dashing along towards
New York. The iudicious mother was
reading
Mamma, you didn't speak to Mrs
Brown when We got Oh, says the child.
Ter mother does not near her.
She's sitting right in front of US"
This is loud whisper.
"Arent you ever going to speak to her
again?"
No, dear, " answers mamma, not lifting
her eyes.
Not if she takes back what she said
about the ehoir?"
mo, dear"
Some of their neighbors began to smile
and general conversation goes out of fash
ion for a time.
And lcan,t go to her house again?"
"No, dear"
Has she got it on?"
There is no answer to this question. and
soon in a still loud whisper comes:
Mamma, is that the bonnet you told
papa about?'
Yes, darling
Are those the feathers?'
Yes, dear.
What made you say she looked like
fright in it?''
No answer to this.
You told papa so"
Yes, dear"
Mamma, in a louder whisper, "she's
looking at you" Some filters" Yes,
dear"
She looks mad"
Yes, Gear.
The breakman slams the door, and the
mother looks mp from her book just in
time to hear the child go on:
= guess she heard what you said about
the bonnet
Mrs. Browns. You said"
Stop your chattering," said the moth
er, ste-nly while blush steals up from
her throat to her forehead Don't open
you mouth again" Then she reads
again, but she forgets to turn pages, and
the blush fingers in her cheek until the
train DAVIS into the station and the people
| crowd out from the car.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
Artificial Stone.

A new artificial stone, which can be
melted and cast in mouids, is said to be a
compound, partly chemical and partly me-
chanical, of iron, sulphur and silicon,
with more or less foreign matter. Its
normal color is dard slate. which can be
modified by pigments. The material has
the hardness of limestone, and can be
worked by the usual stone-cutting tools,
tn ned In lathe Or pIaned. The tensile
strength is from $50 to 1000 pounds per
square inch, and compression Of 1900 70
II, OC0 pounds is withstood. The specific
gravity is 2 6: the melting point about
300 degrees Fahrenheit. The new stone Is
described under the name ''Ferriod.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
WASHIN GION.

The president on Wednesday appointed
Commodore Irwin to be rear admiral.
GEN. RAUM Wednesday empathically
denied that he had rendered his reslgna-
ton to the president.
THE post-office department will on
July | transfer the Cumberland Wis,
post-ofice to the presidential list, with a
salary of 81 900 per annum.
ORDERS were issued Thursday after
noon to drape the war department and the
department of justice building in mourn
ing for thirty days, in honor OF ex-Minls-
ter TAFT, and TO close both departments on
the day of the funeral.
SPECIAL worlds fair commissioner
W. P. 1isdell of Washington has been
notified that most Of the South American
countries will be magnifcently repres emit
ed at the exposition.
The president has committed to one
years actual Imprisonment the sentt- ;e Of
Conrad C. Miller, convicted In Minnesota
of violating postal laws.
The president will soon appoint the new
lana court, consisting of FIVE judges.
Thousands Of cases are being filed for the
courts consideration and that body s
establishment cannot longer he delayed.
The president, it is said, means to ap-
point three republicans and two demo
Gratis.
GEN. RAUM denies the charge that pro-
motions and appointments In the pension
office have been made for money con-
sideration. These charges have been
made in connection with the dismissal of
his son from Office.
SECRETARY RUsK issued an or
der on Tuesday afternoon setting forth
the fact of a quarantine established by
an act of august 80, 1890, on sheep and
swine from European countries, etc,
stating that as Canada makes no
requirement Of quarantine for animals
imported from Great Britain, it becomes
necessary that AL animals In said reguia-
tions, except cat lie, imported from Car
ada be subjected to the same regulation
IS if imported from Europe.
Alqernon.-Ive a wilder for you, NJ SIS
Mlwanda: Why are children ike tooth
brushes?
Mirana.-I don't know. Why are
they?
Aleernon. everybody prefer:
his own. See?
Miranda. (frigidely).-Oh, of course, hnt
ycu-you-you have a toothbrush, you
know.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
MORAL MARINETTE.
Saloons Kept Closed OH Sunday In tina

MARINETrE, Wis. May 2O.-since the
inauguration of Mayor Van Cleve all
saloons are kept closed on Sundays, in ac-
cordance with the city ordinances. It is
his purpose to nave all ordinances enforced.
and he so instrUcCs his officers.
TIE w. C T. q. will give grand mass
meeting demonstration at the opera house
next Sunday evening. il ponse to a re-
eIuasu of Miss Frances Willard, president
of the worlds W. G. T. Z.
Cornelius ". Okev. of Wisconsin. q
clerk in the pension office at Washington
at 81 400 year, has resigned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

THE largest telescope lens ever ground
in the United States l. now IN the course
of polishing at Greenviile, Pa. Ii is to be
used In refraeting telescope, and meas
ures 3OM inches in diameter and 51s inches
in thickness. Its weight is 300 pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

A LIMOGES, France, firm of porcelain
makers have substituted petroleum for
wood In firing their wares, and not only
find that it produces better results but
cbea mons the cost
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28
GRIT RAPIDS, WISCONSIN

In he German war Office there are said
to be three plans Of campaign drawn up
by the great tactician, Moltke, in the last
few years of his long life. One has ref
ence to France alone, another to Rus
ola alone, and the third to France and
Russia combined against the fatherland.
If war should break out this year it would
sti,l be Moltke who would direct Ger
many military operations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

ONE of the most important and signifi-
cant pieces of news published for some
time is the announcement that Lord Wolse-
ley has, since his arrival in Ireland,
after being appointed commandments
of the military forces of that country, be-
come home ruler. He sees no danger,
from military point of view, in grant
ing home rule to Ireland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-28

THERE is too much striking going on.
Troubles arise in every business and be-
tween all parties. The important object is
to settle these troubles with the least cost
to all parties. Strikes are expensive and
their arguments are often not based on
reason. There can be way found to set
tie these matters without a resort to the
ruinous and costly strike. There is surely
some ground on which the parties can
meet. Strikes are reported from several
cities where business seems at a stand
still. This results in a loss to the employ
er and employe, and remedy should be
speedily found. Harmony is often secured
through compromises. They may knock
She walking delegate out Of a job, but all
labor unions would be better off if this
numerous individual should be delegated
to walk out of his vocation and stay out.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-14

New York, Oct. lS.-Jim Corbett Is
New Yorker now. He decided some
months ago to become resident of
this city, and yesterday he moved into
a handsomely furnished fiat in the
Geraldine, at 226 West Thirty-fourth-
ST. Regarding his plans, Corbett said:
81 shall pay no attention to Peter
Maher's challenge. am after Mitchell
or Slavin. Presldesit Noel, of the Olym-
pic Club of New Orleans, writes that the
directors of that organization have de-
cided 10 offer purse of $11 900 for q
contest between Mitchell and myself.
telegraphed my acceptance. do not
doubt that Maher is a good man, but
am sure no such offer would be made
for go between u.s." Corbett has
"filled out" considerably since he met
Peter Jackson. He weighs 200 pounds
and saws he is stronger than he ever
was before. His sparrng partner, DAILY,
is wiling to box Maher if a suitable
purse is offered.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-14
FOUGHT WITH A BURGLAR.
Mortimer Tiiden Finds an Unbidde
Guest on His Return Home.

Mortimer Tiiden finds an Unbiddeo
Cues, on His Return Home.
New York, Oct. 13.-Mortimer Til
den, a cousin of the late Samuel j. Til
den, has u palaiial residence in aristo-
cratic upper Montclair, n. j. During
the summer II has been IN charge of a
servant, while Mr.. Tilden took trip
through the West and the family was
at NArragansett. Mr.. Tilden returned
home Sunday and in opening the front
door found the hall III disorder. On
the second floor he was confronted
10y burglar. The men fought around
the hallway and finally rolled down
stairs. Mr.. Tllden was rendered un-
conscious by the fall and the burglar
escaped. Mr.. Tilden summoned help
ann 1t was found that the thief had
ransacked the house thoroughly. In a
sachel which the thief had dropped in
the conflict were found a diamond
necklace, brooch set with diamonds
and pearls, two gold watches, silver
ware and other articles valued at $5,-
COO. A valuable necklace, which had
been the family heirloom, was found In
room adjoining the cre where the
burglar was discovered a number of
vaiuabies were packed up ready tor
removal. Mr.. Tilden after thorough
investigation found that the thief had
taken $500 worth of jewelry. Last week
three residences were entered by
thieves and upward of 81 900 in jewelry
and money taken.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-14
WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED.
Temporary Abiding Places for the Wait
ing Delegates,

There seems to be something signifi-
cant in the number nineteen at this
time. Not only is it the nineteenth
year of the Ladies' Literary Club and
the nineteenth Congress of Women. but
the nineteenth wife of Brigham Young
formerly known as Eliza Young. but
now Mrs. +. A. Dunning, will be pres
ent. She will be the guest of Mrs. King,
Sneldon-st.
tertain Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Brown,
Mrs. Flower, president of the Chicago
club, and Mrs. Burroughs and Mrs.
McCortie of Kalamazoo.
Mrs. VIM. High and Mrs. George Rob-
inson OF the Mt. Clemens club, are the
guests of Mrs. l.. w. Wolcott.
Mrs. f. A. Coppens, Ottawa-st., is en-
tertaining Mrs. Bigeiow and Mrs.
Srearns, of Syracuse, N. Y.
Miss Comst0ck, principal of Granger
Place school at Canandaigua, n. y,
one of the most famous schools OF the
East, Is at the Warwick.
Miss Isabel Rowland and Miss Emily
Howland, of Sherwood, N. Y, are at
the Warwick.
Or. Ella V. Mark, of Baltimore, will
be entertained by Mrs. c. II. Perkins.
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Mitchell is the guest Of
Mrs. A. j. Daniels, Fulton-st. Mrs.
Mitchell is professor of philcsophy in
Denver University. and has just issued
work entitled "A Study of Greek
Philosophy" which has received the
concentrations of authorities in phil
osophic research. Mrs. Mitchell is also
leader of classes in literature and
history, and has been invited to give q
course of lessons on Greek philosophy,
in Boston.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-14
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Several Matters OF Interest Laid
Before That Body.
MANY PRIVATE CLAIMS PRESENTED
TeU Taylor Wants TO Ne Janiter of the
the New Ceart Hsass-Ars. Matthews
Taxes-Rsports OF County onieers
sale of County Land.
The Board of Supervisors met again

The Board of Supervisors met again
yesterday at Q O'Clock in Hanish's Hall.
Gen. W. p. Innes. w. ID. stevens,
Joseph Hsuseman, Geo. G.. Briggs,
Mayor Uhl. VIM. Alden Smith and
others presented petition asking that
l.. A. Merrill be appointed county
superintendent OF the poor 10 succeed
David Lancaster whose term expires
this month. The petition was tabled.
Tom Taylor yearned for the position
OF janltor in the new court house. The
new court house Will need Janltor IN
about ak months.
Game Warden Hampton sent in a
communication urging that his deputies
be allowed liberal compensation and
that the game laws be rlgidly enforced.
1t was. referred to the finance conf
mittee.
Register of Deeds Skinner asked per-
mission to have certain abstract books
copied at the county's expense
Referred.
Mrs. Helen Matthews asked for re-
vision of her bill of taxes. In 1889 she
owned $4,000 worth of bank stock and
mortgages and was assessed at S6950
Although her personal property has no,
increased since then, IN 1890 she was
credited with 81 800 IN bank stock and
S33 900 other property. Her taxes were
increased by over $500, and she would
be financially embarrassed If she had tC
pay them. She thinks mistake has
been made and is very ANXIOUS to have
it corrected. Referred to proper COM
mlttee.
7. G. Hank put in claim for $3.50
bounty due him since the war but un-
paid. Referred.
The drain commissioners reported
having expended 1886 on the Bayor
drain, 5000 on Resort drain, $464.75 or
the Cranberry lake drain, and S2l00 or
the Saddlebag swamp drain. He also
reported that drains were asked for III
sections lS and 10, Byron township
and between Scion and Nelson. The
report was received and filed.
County Physician Disbrow reported
that he had appointed DR.. X. +. Miller
TO perform the duties of his Office fol
the unexpired term at the contract
price. 1t was referred to special
committee of Sullivan, benjamin and
Gill.
The county poor superintendents re-
ported that the value of the poor farm
buildings was Sl2,32o; of stock. ETC.,
Sl405; farm implements, $500; house
hold effects, $l2l7.5o; farm produce
S27S6.50; q totGl OF SIS, ,249. The ex-
pense of maintaing the poorhouse wai
S3778 ana S2766.22 was expended for
supplies outside the county house
The expenditures for the present
year were $7l44.92. This is $9I7.2S
more than the appropriation. The
townships and city owe the poor fund
$2Sl6.29. and when this is paid, Sl899.06
will remain in the fund. Tn6 superin-
tendent asked for $4,000. Referred to
the finance committee.
Superintendent Walker offered a
resolution to the effect that the county
property at tho corner of Lyon and
Kent-sts., be sold, and possession be
given when the new court house is
completed. 1t was made the specia
order for Thursday.
The board then adjourned until
o'clock this morning.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-14

New HAVEN. Conn.,, Oct. l3.--A move
is being made at Yale by members of
the senior class 70 exted tho custom OF
wearing caps and gowns TO the entire
senior year, instead OF wearing them at
commencement only. The idea 10 TO
have the seniors get their caps and
gowns at the beginning Of the senior
year and wear them to chapel on sun
days and on all other dress occasions
during The year. The innovation made
by the ciast of 81 in wessing caps and
gowns at commencement met with the
almost unanimous approval OF tue
graduates and undergraduates OF the
university. The faculty is enthusiastic
over the ides. and President Dwight,
in speaking of it after commencement
last June, SAID that he earnestly hoped
that the custom had come TO fAie 70
azy.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-14

Trouble Over tho Estate of q Deceased
MIlliOuairc

Trouble Over tho Estate of q Deceased
Millionaire.
OTTAWA, Ont, Oct. 13.-A curious
will case will come up at the next
assizes a. Cornweli, near here. About
six months ago a rich contractor and
ex-member OF parliament named Pat
rick Purcell, died worth about ST.
000, 900. Shortly after his body was
stolen from the churchynrd and has
never been recovered. The deceased,
who was an uneducated man, left two
wills and managed to bungle them up
pretty well.
Will No. was drawn on May IA, 1890.
Under its various bequests were made
To his wife, two chiidten ana other
relatives, besides large bequests to TO-
man Catholic charitable and religious
societies and inst iutions.
VIII No. was drawn on January 10,
1891. Many OF the bequests TO charit-
able and religious institutions were
Iessened or revoked under this will.
The trouble, however, arises over a
codicllc to the first will. dated March
Is, 1891. which was the final document
OF n testamentary character made by
Mr.. Purcell. This codicil merely re
moved James Stewart, an executor OF
the first will, and substituted the name
of John Pergin, thus TO all appearances
revivlng the first will. As Mrs. Pur-
cell is benefited more by the second
will than by the first. she has issued a
writ against John Pernin To have the
second will declared valid and the first
one set aside.