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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Nearly Fatal Fire in New York.

NEW YORK, March "A fire at II
Fifth avenue this morning did S., 900
damage. No one was in the house but
Mrs. Buckingham, the care-taker, who was
rescued with some difficulty. She was
taken out unconscious with broken leg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05

He Desires to Run Director General
Davis for United States Senator

CHICAGO, Feb. 2S.-The Evening Jour
nal says: Chairman Jones, of the repub-
lican state central committee and a mum
be1 of republican members of the
legislature are in the city trying to COM
plete an arrangement by which it is
intended that the republican party will
take up director general Davis, of the
worlds fair, as its candidate for
United States senator. It is stated that
nothing is lacking to complete the plan
unless it is the consent of Col. Davis on
this point. Davis and others will not
talk. 1t is asserted that seven democrats
have pledged Davis their vote, thereby in
surfing his election. When Davis name
was mention ed as a possible mayoralty
candidate this morning he said emphati-
cally that he was out of politics.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
4 SAD CASE.
Two Little Babes Left Alone in the Cold


NEW YORK, March John Thomas
came from Wales four years ago with a
wife and two children. He settled in Salt
Lake City and worked for some time in an
iron foundry, finally losing his place,
it is asserted, because he would
not become Mormon. He started
to return to Wales with his family, and on
the way became crazed. jumped from the
train and was killed. Tonight the mother
and little ones reached here and at the
hotel the mothers reason gave way, and
with the smothering babe in her bosom,
was carried raving TO the hospital. The
children. with several hundred dollars of
the parents savings. are here in strangers
hands
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
A Missing Mans Body F0un1.

DE5 MONIES, Iowa, March CHARLES
Butcher, a prominent contractor and
builder, disappe a. red from home a week
ago asst Tuesday. To-day his body was
found hanging in an isolated and unoccu-
pied barn in the northern part of the city.
The surroundings all indicated that he
committed suicide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Minnie NIabbitt Acquitted.

INDIASAPoLIs, Ind, March 2.-Minnie
Mabbitt, aged 16, Jointly indicted with
her two brothers for the muir
der of her babe, was last night &C
quilted by the jury. Immense crowds
have thronged the court room during the
dive days trial. The brothers are yet to
De tried.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
SHOOTS HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW
A Chicago Laboring Man Deals Sun
marty With His Wife.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-This evening Jos.
Hammer, workingman, fatally shot his
wife and dangerously wounded his mother
in-law. Hammers wife had left him be-
cause of cruelty.
His sister having stepped out for mo-
ment, Johnny asked Mr.. Hawkinson if he
was going to stay very late. Mr.. Fl. in.
ouirtd why he asked that question, and
Johnny replied: Cause Irene's ether
beau agreed to give me half dollar if I'd
stay here as long as you do, Ind I'm get
ting very tired and sleepy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
DECIDE AGAINST DIAGNOSES

he Presby terrain Investigating Committee
Makes the Importa mt Ruling.
CHICAGO, March 2.-The presbytery to-
day received a report of the committee
which has been considering the question
Of deaconesses. The committees report
set forth that careful search of the Bible
and of sacred and profane history failed
to show that any such office had been
recognized by the early church and recon-
mended that the presbytery reply to the
general assembly in opposition to the crea-
ton of such an Office. The presbytery SO
voted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
BRITISH MAKING PROGRESS.
The stockades of the Tsawba Have Been
Captured.

CALcTTA, Feb. 26.-The British forces,
under the command of Major Smyth have
captured the stockades of the Tsawabwa
Wuntho, in upper Burmah, killing q OF
the offenders. The palace was looted and
DESTROYED. The British loss was thirteen
killed or wounded. Tsawabwa escaped.
In Chicago Friday night, Mrs. Louisa
Bacon was terribly burned in the face by
nitric acid, thrown by her husband, who
bad Just been released from the house of
correction for beating her. Bacon was
arrested
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGISTS.
The Convention is Called to Order by Susan
b. Anthony.

WASHINGTON, Feb 27.-The twenty
third annual convention of the Woman's
Suffrage association was resumed today,
Susan B. Anthony presiding. The prin-
cipal address was on the congressional de-
bate on the admission of Wyoming, by
Ellen E. Deitrick, of Massachusetts.
According to modern science, she said,
man has been upon earth half million
years. If this is true, the recent enfran-
chisement of women by Wyoming is moth
ing to be specially proud of, and yet
Wyoming was the only really logical
district of the American union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS.
Addresses are Made by Three Prominent
Women

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The first three
addresses at today's session of the woman
suffragis were by Emma Smith Devoe,
Mrs Alice j. Picker, Of South Dakota,
and Henry B. Blackwell, of Massachusetts,
on the subject of the last South Dakota
campaign. Mrs. Picker felt sure that the
campaign laid the foundation for ultimate
success in South Dakota at no distant
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
ANNA DICKINSON INSANE.
The Talented Actress Mind is Deranged
From the Arduons Duties of the Stage

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 16.-The
rumor that Anna Dickinson's mind had
become deranged and that friends found it
necessary to remove her to an insane asy-
lum, created a sensation today. The gifted
lady has resided for years with her sister,
Susan E. Dickinson, In quiet little
village of West Pittston. For some time
past her health has been in poor condition,
because of insomnia. A consultation of
physicians yesterday decided a change of
scene and absolute quiet to furnish the
only hopes for her recovery.
Accordingly she was removed quietly from
her home today. but where she has been
taken the friends decline to say. They
emphatically deny, however, that she has
been taken to the insane asylum or taat
her mind is unbalanced
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Shipping Silver to China.

CARSON, New, March 2.-Nearly 100
bars of silver bullion, ninety nine fine,
will leave the United States mint to-
morrow for China, where higher price
prevails for it than in America. This is
result of the decline in silver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Two Trains Derailed.

BUFFALO, Feb. pa Lehigh valley
passover train collided with an Erie
freight at East Buffalo tonight. Both
trains were derailed and Brakeman Bat
tonly was fatally and both engineers badly
hurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05

The Laborers on the Pennsylvania System
are Satisfied.

P1TTsBURG, Feb. 27.-The danger of
the strike on the Pennsylvania system is
averted for the present; at least the men
accepted the concession made by the COM
pany yesterday, and have received assur-
ances of further amelioration of unsatis-
factory arrangements. The company
firmly refused to grant an increase in SAL
aries. Some of the delegates are dissatis-
fed, but refuse to talk on the subject.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Ask for Special Rates.

CHICAGO, March AT meeting of
the Northwestern Theatrical Managers
association today, prepared petition is
to be presented to the Western Passenger
association asking for special rates for
theatrical companys such as are now in
effect on nearly all Of the eastern rail
y-oale
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
To Purchase a Cruiser.

New YORK, Feb. 27.-Advices by mail
say that President Balmaceda. of Chilli, is
trying to purchase a fast cruiser from the
Argentine republic. His forces number
80, 900 men. only half armed and consisting
largely of foreign levees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
MAINTAIN A DOUBLE STANDARD
The Minority of the Coinage Comm ittee
Makes Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-Representative
Bartine. of Nevada in behalf of the min
GRITTY of the house coinage commission,
today submitted a report in favor of the
free coinage BILL The minority has no
doubt of the ability of the United States
to establish aud maintain double stand
ard even without European cooperation,
and it is predicted if the United States
States adopted free silver coinage,
it would receive the sup
port of the principal nations of the old
world. They do not pretend to entertain
the belief that the question of free coinage
involves such an alternative as national
prosperity OF ruin. They believe that under
the system likely to be adopted The Amer
lean people will continue the happlest and
most prosperous on earth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Ordered Beyond the Boundary

ARKANSAS, March 2.-Chief Bushea1
and John Cordial, of the Cherokee nation,
who have been operating the quarry in the
strip in violation of the interior depart
ment orders, were arrested today by the
troops, escorted beyond the boundary and
warned not to return
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Rebellion I'm Africa.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %. = Dispatches
from Bissao, Portuguese settlement OPP
oosite the Delta of the Jeba river, tell of
serious rebellion The Portuguese inhabit
ants are said to be in an utterly helpless
condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Indian Depreciation Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-The Indian
depredations bill was agreed upon today.
1t gives the court of claims authority to
hear and determine these claims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
A Heavy Lumber Deal.

ASHLAND, Feb. 27.-The heaviest deal
in lumber this year has just been closed be-
tween s. B. Barker & Co., of Chicago, and
Swan & Smith. of Ashland, the Chica-
goans buying 100000 feet of white pine
for S100 0OO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Patrick A. Stanton Dead

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2S.-The Very
Rev. Patrick A. Stanton died today, aged
IS. He has been 43 years priest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
LANDS UNDER WATER.
With Two Exceptions Every Building in
Yuma is Flooded.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27.-Dispatches
received by railroad officials from Yuma
today, say that every building in town.
except the Southern Pacific hotel and the
penitentiary were destroyed or badly
damaged by the food last evening. ALI
the country eastward for twenty miles is
under water
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
PasseneCrTrain DeraiIed

ROCKWELL, Iowa, March 2.-An Iowa
Central passenger train was derailed near
here today Thos. ToIe, of Chicago, is
seriously, and others slightly injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
To Forec1ose a Church,

CHICAGO, March "a decree for fore
closure was entered today against the
BeIden avenue church On claims aggre-
eating $4,000. The property will be
sold In April u1 less the amount is raised.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

CHARLESTON, Mo-, March BY the ex-
plosion of the boilers at James Fugate'a
mills, at Hainly's Switch South Charles
ton, Jeff Cobb. Charles Cobb and a man
named Dowdy, all mill hands, we're Killed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
REPORTS BAD STORMS.
The Steamer France Loses Several of Its
Passengers.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-The National
Line steamer, France, arrived today from
Liverpool. Captain Robinson reports
storms of fearful intensity ever
since leaving there. On February 7
tremendous wave struck the
ship, washing overheard second officer
Brines and badly injuring four seamen.
1t was impossible to launch the boat and
they had to watch Baines drown. The
vessel is damaged, and the passengers are
glad to reach port. Those in the Storage
suffered intensely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
RELIEVE THE SUPREME COURT.
An Additional Judge to be Provided for
in Each Circuit.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The general
court bill. the conference report on which
was adopted today, is bill introduced by
Senator Evarts, providing for the appoint
ment in each circuit of an additional cir
cult Judge, and creating in each circuit a
court of appeals, to have final jurisdiction
In certain classes of cases. This is eX-
pected to materially reduce the docket of
the supreme court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Rail Mills Shut Down

CHICAGO, March D. The officials of the
Illinois Steel company have been unable
to reach an agreement with their men at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
EX-Treasurer Woodruff Arrested

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. 27.-Ex-State
Treasurer Woodruff was arrested today on
the charge of embezzlement. He gave
bonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Our Railroad Map,

Prairie du Chen Courier: The railroad
map of Wisconsin, which has been issued
by Railroad Commissioner Thompson, is
regarded as one of the best maps of the
kline prepared by any state in the union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
AIR SHIPS A REALITY.

The Directors of the Mt Carmel Institution
to Raise Money.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S-The directors
of the Mt. Carmel areonautic decided to.
day to raise two million dollars, part of
which will be expended in establishing
large plant and building the Pennington
orr cbinc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
Killed by Falling Slate

OTTUMwA, Iowa, March 2. = Moses
Northway was killed and two other min
ers were painfully injured by the fall Of
slate in the Phillips mine today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
A DEPLORABLE CONDITION.
Negroes are Ind uced to Migrate to Okla
homa in Great Numbers

ST. LOUIS, March "A special from
Oklahoma says: A deplorable state of af
fairs exists among the negroes who lately
emigrated to this territory. They have
come to the number of several thousand
with the understanding from INSCRIPTIONS
agents that the government would feed
them and give them pieces at land, and
are at starvation's door, without friend
within a Thousand miles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-03-05
REFORM THE CIVIL SERVICE.
The Commission to Consist of One Nj EN-
Der and Two Deputies.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-The house
commission on reform in the civil service
agreed to report, though not unanimously,
d bill to provide for single service COM
missioner, with two deputies, in place of
the present commission. One deputy will
act as chief examiner and must be of the
opposite political party to that of the COM
mission. Removal for political cause is
prohibited.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26
"A PECULIAR STORE.

We have a peculiar store in MANY
respects. For instance, all its employ.
ees are paid daily the salaries earned
that Gay. All expenses are paid as
they are incurred. The entire bust.
ness Is as near cash as 1t is possible
to have 1t, In the manufacture Of our
clothing, we see 10 it-frst, the cloth
must be unqualifedly good so must
the trimmings, and so must the work.
mansbip. With this done and OF "a
small cost as possible consistent
with good va'ue, We know no one
can offer better goods and at lower
prices. Special eye is kept on every
item OF expense, so that we may un-
doubleday do we'll for our customers.
Here's another popularity. We
believe IN letting you know what we
have 10 sell and using other methods
than newspaper advertising For
instance, with every purchase OF
sl2. 90 or over we bend you, free of
cost Silver Watch, stem wioder
and correct time kceper-or with
every purchase Of $1,000 or over we
hand you 1900 page Websler's
Unabridged Dictionary. Tie price
OF the clothing is tue same. You'll
not get 1t q cent lover, with o: With.
out tue watch, and for same qualities
you'll not get il so reasonable in
price elsewhere.
While ILe Spring and Summer
business has been very large, the
Fall and Winter sales will be great.
CT, because Of the wonderful stock Of
beautiful goods now ready.
Tie Madesto-Me .surc Department
is crowded with choice Cas- iceres
aDi Worse's.
Tie Boys sn5 Chudren's %
paument is Gdod With tLe most
beautiful Clothing &c is possible &,
UlHnu arlurr.
have cast nay fcr'u,c, with tha
new enterprise, ant would bc vct,
glat 10 OaNe the p'e.,surs OF ruul
you.
THEODORE q. ALLEN.
WITH
Wm. II. WANANAKEH.
Twelfth 6 Market Sts.,
PhildeIpbia, Pa.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26
BUSINESS EDUCATION.

The Mountain State business College.
Fsirmont w, Va, re.opeps September 10Th.
Prepares eth sexes foa business. Healthful-
ly and beautifully located on the Monon gahe.
In river. A LIVE school fol- the training OF
LIVE men. Thorough instruction in
Book keeping, Banking. Commercial Law,
Penmansbip, Telegraphy, Shorthand and
Typeswriing. No charge for situations
furnished, For Information address,
A. 6. SINE, Principal.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26

The admirers OF Senator Charles J.
Faulkner. of West Virginia, propose 10
show their appreciation of Mr. Fsulk-
net's efforts against the Force bill by
presenting him with suitable testi-
moniai. Senator Faulkner deserves
high praise for his share in defeating
the udious measure. lie was an able
lieutenant to Senator German, snd
exhibited staying powers and ability
during The Republican effort to ait
out the Democrats that made him
quite prominent, in the memorable
Contest Westminster { Did. J advocate.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26

GETTING Down TO A DEFICIT The
fact that the available cash balance
in The United States treasury is now
reduced to 81 ,225, 900 Is high testis
monial to the energy of ex-Speaker
Reeds business Congress. The ex-
perdiiures Of the present month, II
!, stated, exceed the months reve.
pues by SO ,000000I The 1000 .
900 which Mr. HsrrisoD's administra.
ton still las deposited with the na.
tional banks would be available but
for the fact that its sudden withdraw.
81 would contract the currency to .
ia. geTous extent. Hence it is not
practically available aud has not been
hitherto so considered. The S22,-
100000 of fractional silver In the
treasury Is legal tender only 70.
small amounts, so that is not svsils-
ablc. Rut including these two items
formerly excluded treasury
has now apparently BASIS 900.
Ac,uaily the cash balance. as already
stated, is but s1,226.000. Under
MIR. Cleveland it vas a hundred
times ss much.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26
a SCRAP OF PAPER SAVES aKR LIF E

1t was just on ordinary scrap Of wrapping
paper. out il saved her life, She was 10 The
last stages of consumption told by physi.
clans shat she was incurable and could live
only short time; she weighed less than
seventy ponds. On a piece OF wrapping
paper she read Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
and got sample bottle; il helped her, sh9
bought large bottle is helped her more.
bought another andI better fast, contiu-
ned lie nee and Is no strong, healthy, Toey,
plump weighing IL pounds. For fuller
particulars send stD to w. II. Cole. Drug.
gist, Fort Smith, 7 VI bottIes of this wen :
derful Discovery Il at v illiam5on and
Oilers Drugstore
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26

A rnnthern exchange quotes the
following statement from Bi-hep
How woods address nt Clafiin Uni
versity concerning the advance In
education among the Negroes /:
Thirty years ago not single school.
and no; more than ono in a thousand
able TO read toiny. $1,000 schools
100000 scholars, 20 normal
schools With 10000 students, and
two and quarter mil:ons able TO
READ. Match IL II YOU can.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26

A COMFORTABLE SALARY. MIR.
v. f McBee, for the past two years
superintendent Of the Western
North Carlina division OF the
Richmond and Danville Railroad
system. has been appointed general
superintendent of the Georgia Gen.
ira, system at salary OF $4,000 a
year. Mr.. McHes is ons Of the most
popular and successful rsilroad men
iu tho Sou.h-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26

Ex-Gcv. James ID. Porter ia one
of the ablest men in Tennessee aud
an answering democrat. In q
recentinterview he pronounced the
sub-treasuIy scheme can impossi-
bic and unconstitutional scheme"
and go rank political heresy." lie
characterized the alliance scheme
for the government ownership Of
railroads and telegraph lines in the
same emphatic manner.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26

WEST VIRGINIA AND TIE EXPOSE
TON West VIrginia's Worlds Fair
commissioners have just returned
from visit to Chicago. They re :
l.ort that the fair situation. and par
ticu,arly as regards West Virginia, is
very satisfsc Dry. The West Vir-
ginia commissioners have decided to
erect State building about 100 by
60 feet in dimensions, and an archi-
tect has been employed to prepare
the plans and specifications. The
commissioners have asked far an
acre Of ground, which they expect TO
got. Vest Virginia has been groups
cd with New York, New jersey. Del.
aware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and
Virginia.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-06-26

EVERYTHING GOOD, Il would seem
has also bad side. The 'a'est re.
gar, ling candy Is that Isay on trip
TO Washington. houeht i've pounds OF
the delicious stuff, and 10 chewing
snms which contained . misplaced
car'ridRs. sustained broken Jaw and
torn check.