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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
RAILROAD MEN IN COURT
The Action is Instituted by Thos. E. Nash
and Others.

and Others.
CENTRALIA. Wis, Feb. 16. Paper
have been filed in the circuit court of Wood
county for an interesting lawsuit, which
involves the new railroad. The plaintiff
is Thos E Nash in his own behalf, and
in behalf of ali the other creditors and
stockholders of the defendant railroad
co@panv as may join in the action. The
defendants are the Port Edwards, Cen
tralia & Northern railway company. the
St. Paul Insurance Title and Trust
company, Walter A. Scott, Tkos. B.
Scott and T. w. Champion. The COM
plant is long one and in substance is
chiefly against the contractor, Walter A.
Scott. for ha ling failed to carry out the
provisions of his contract. He is charged
with manipulating the affairs of the COM
pany so as to render the stock owned by the
subscribers of nominal value. The COM
plant alleges that he has not provided
for cattle guards and crossings at public
highways; the entertainments have not
been made of the desired heighth and
width; lack of ties, etc. Among other
things, Scott has been charged with re-
ducing the number of directors as provided
for in the articles of incorporation,
giving him the opportunity to
run things to suit himself. He is
accused of many other violations
such as making the cast of construction
$4,000 per mile less than it ought to have
been had the contract been faithfully car
ried out. 1t is said the entire cost of
building the road did not exceed $4,000
or less than $4,000 per mile For this the
contractor was to receive $40 coo per mile
in first mortgage bonds. or So 900 per mile
in common stock of tn company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
WILL NOT RETIRE OTHERS.
The Notorious Gambling Affair in Eng
land Has No Further Results

LONDON, Feb. 16.-In the commons to-
day the secretary of war replying to a
question said the pending result of legal
proceedings taken by Sir VIM. Gordon
Cumming, in the card scandal would not
retire any other officers.
This evening Morley in accordance
with the notice previously given, moved
that the house adopt vote censuring the
Irish executive for its action in the Tip
perary prosecutions. He referred to
O Brien and Dillon in prison and said this
was the climax Of the prosecutions.
He had not been hostile to the police I'M
til after seeing what pitch of demoraliza-
ton, brutality AMI lawlessness the agen-
cies of Balfour had been brought
to, by Balfour's standing up for
their every act, right or wrong.
(Cheers.) Referring to the trouble in Tip
perary, which he saw, Morley said the po-
which England. Col. Coddell and every
The police used brutal, ferocious
which any disciplined force in the world
ought to be ashamed. He was ashamed
that Balfour accused him of exagg Grafton
uC tNlolleyJ >" do lCdtiy " GeStlly
to everything in court, it was no
fault of his that actions
like these were committed. The selection
of Magistrate Shannon was about the most
manitrous act Balfour ever committed. 1t
was prostitution Of the tribunal.
Balfour arose, when the house filed up
again. Balfour attacked Morley for 60
ing to Tipperary as wire puller, course
which no privy councillor ever took be-
fore. But for his presence the Tipperary
riot would not have occurred.
Balfour warmly defended the
magistracy and declared if being subject
to abuse was held to disqualiiy magis-
rrate, the Irish agitators would have
raised such vituperation that a trial
would have been imp 0ssible
Who for example. could be
selected to try Heaiy. If the govern
ment was defeated at general
che election the successors must adopt, its
policy of suppressing, hoycotting and in
timidating, thus branding their present
speeches as hypocricy, or Ireland given
over to anarchy. He believed in
the long run. the verdict Of the house to-
night would be endorsed by the country
Harcourt, Mccarthy and others spoke and
Morley's motion was rejected, 800 to 245.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
TO WE'D TODAY.
Miss Willing to Become the Bride of the
wealrhiest Young Man in America.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 16.-The mar
rage and John Jacob Astor will occnr
tomorrow. William Astor, the
groom's father had come home
from London to be present at
the ceremony, which will take place in =
very quiet and unostentatious manner at
the residence 511 South Broad street. Ill
this city, Of Mr. aud Mrs. Edward Will
ing. parents of the bride The bride has
many friends among the women as among
he men. which is very much III her favor.
She has been a great favorite In society
ever since her debut, little more
than year ago. and has had
admiration and alteration enough to turn
the head of almost any IAN.
Tor she not only possesses great beauty
hut will inherit considerable fortune
Naturally a woman SO endowed would ex-
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His death has followed in start
ling quickness that of the admiral of the
navy and it is sad and notable incident
that when the department under which he
served shall have put on the usual emblems
of mourning, four of the eight executive
departments will be simultaneously draped
In black, and one other has but today re-
moved the Grape from its walls"
Blaine's Opinion.
Secretary Blaine said: For more than
thirty years have known Gen. Sherman
very intimately. Of his many and great
qualities on the public side it is not neces-
sary tie speak. He did not grow less in
intimacy in private life and by the hreside
in his own home. He was one
of the warmest friends to those who pro-
fessed friendship; he was frank, just, and
magnaminious. He spoke and wrote with
freedom that seemed almost reckless and
oftentimes was misunderstood as when he
wrote his memoirs. His death seems pre-.
mature.
In Congress.
1T $50 messrge of the president an
nouncing the death of Gen. Sherman
was laid before the senate,
Mr.. Hawle yrose and offered the follow
ing resolutions:
"ResIored, That the senate receives
with profound sorrow, the announcement
of the death of VIM. T. Sherman, late
general Of the armies Of the United States
"Resozued, That the senate renews its
acknowledgement of the inestimable ser
vice which he rendered his country in the
day of its extreme perils, laments the great
loss the country has sustained, and deeply
sympathizes with the family in its be-
| reavement.
Senator Hawley spoke in eulogy of the
career of the dead general. as did Senators
Henderson, Pierce, Davis, Evarts ane
Morgan.
The resolutions were then adopted
unanimously.
Beside His Wife and Boy.
| ST. LOUIS, Feb. 14.-In February, 1890
on the occasion of General Sherman s 70tf
birthday, the members of the Ransom
post, G. A. R., of which General Sherman
was the first commander, sent the genera
many gratulato1y letters and kilograms
Thu old warrior, replying to them, among
| other thinos said.
Il have again and again been urged t.
allow my name to be transferred to TIL
roster of some one of the many posts of th
G.. A. R. here, but my invariable answe
was 'no'-that Ransom post stood by m
since tie beginning and | will stand by /
to my end and then that. in its organize
capacity, it will deposit my poo
body in Calvery cemetery IS
Louis) alongside my faithful
wife and idolized soldier boy. My healtl
continues good; so my comrades of Ran
som post must guard theirs that they ma
be able to fulfill this sacred duty impcse
by their first commander God bless yo
all. wv. 7. SHERMAN.
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Capital Punishment in Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, Feb. 14.-If Represen-
tative Henze of Detroit can have his way
Michigan will return to the death penal
ty, and will. moreover, execute its con-
demned criminals by electricity. There
is q strong sentiment in favor of return-
ing to the infiiction of the death penalty.
Senator Wilmington introduced bill to
establish civil service in Michigan on near
Iy the same lines as the national civil
service scheme. He would have a State
commission appointed to classify the en-
ployes of the State, including those en-
ployed in the several public institutions
as well as the capitol clerks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
AFRAID OF RIOTS.
President Gage Calls for the Assistance of
the Chicago Police.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Presioent Gage, of
the worlds fair directory, sent letter to
the mayor today calling his attention to
the cases of Intimidation of workmen by
the unemployed men at Jackson park;
the danger OF serious labor riots, and
the necessity of police protection.
The mayor directed the corpora
ton counsel to draw an opinion,
and the conclusion was reached that
the city could not undertake to keep a
force of police on the grounds in anticipa
ton of trouble, but in case of riot the
police would be sent to suppress it. The
request for such force, however, must come
from the park commissioners, not from
the contractors or the world s fair officials.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
IT'S ALL A LOTTERY.
So at Least Says Licus.-GOv. Ray OF
Illinois OF the Senatorial Fight

JOLIET, Ill, Feb. 1G.-When Lieut.
Gov. L. B. Ray changed cars at Joliet for
Springfield he said: THE senatorial hght
is lottery. No one can tell who the
lucky aspiralt viii be. The 100 republic
ans will stand sold Palmer might get
two of the T M. b. A. votes. | have no
vote, bat wish / had three AMI we would
soon get down to business. The drainage
question is out of sight, and 50 are all
other questions. No legislation is pos
sib.e and none can be till the house COM
mittees are appointe1.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
REPUBLICANS AND SILVER.
They VIII Not Leeislate Further on the
Subject.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA caucus of
republican members Of the house was
SHINY attended tonight, not more than
Is members being present. The silver
question occupied the greater part of the
session, and the drift of opinion of
those present was against free coinage.
Perkins of Kansas and Bartine of Nevada,
spoke for free coinage, and Walker
against it.
Henderson, Kerr and Anderson inclined
toward a more liberal silver policy, but
believed more legislation on the subject
at this late day unwise for business and
political reasons. Cannon spoke against
free coinage and further legislation on the
subject. He favored giving a subsidy re-
quired by the shipping bill and other i'm
portant measures now pending chance,
finally resolution was adopted that the
secretary be instructed to request the i'm
mediate presence and continued attend
ance of the absent republican mem bers
during the remainder of the session. Adj
journed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
KYLE is SEM TOR.
An Independent Elected Senator from
South Dakota.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 16.-The Legislature
to-day elected j. ii. Kyle independently
United StatesSenator by vote of against
80 cast for Sterling the Repub lean candi-
date. The Senator thus elected to sue
teed Gideon G.. Moody is mem
Der of the present State Senate,
elected from Aberdeen, Brown county.
He is but 81 years old, and is
by profession a clergyman Of the
Congregational denomination. I'm
til touched by the contagion of po-
liical independence which lately swept
over the country Mr.. Kyle was Re-
publican. he has been elected to
the exalted Office of United
States Senator, however, by Demo-
cratic votes, and it is generally believed
that lis political action will always be in
de- endent, showing no sigh OF his basis in
favor of his former political associations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
WISCONSIN DAIRYMEN.


Ev-Gov Hoard is Elected President of
the Association.
BERLIN, Wis. Feb. 13.-The Wiscon-
sin dairy men's convention closed here at
l D. m. today. Ex-Gov. Hoard was elect
ed president for the ensuing year The
other officers are: D. w. Curtis, treas
urer; II. K. LOOMS, secretary.
Among the prizes were the following:
Cheese-Cheddar or flats made in Wis
consin, W. @. Dixon, of Chicago, Judge.
c. l.. Eastman, Saukvile, 971a points,
first; J. w. Decker, Madison, 81 points,
second; J. R. Wilmot, $50 points, third.
Silver cups; full cream cheese made in the
state, J. ". Decker, Madison, 95 points.
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cite great envy, yet so sweet is Miss y IL
ing's disposition and so attractive her
manners that women like her as we'll as
men. She comes of family of handsome
women. She has dark brown hair, large
eyes, straight nose, perfect
teeth and mouth of great mobility and
sweetness of expression.
John Jacob Astor, who some day viii.
own about $40 1000, is about "a years old.
He is not a handsome man by any means,
but he is not homeIy one. His brain is
not particularly strong, but he has sense
and is very amiable
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
NEBRASKA CROOK CAPTURED.
Henry Lowens Lodged Behind Bolt and
Bars.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. Special Tele-
gram, Feb. 14-The Nebraska crook,
Henry Ovens, who recently obtained $500
from L. NJ. Newman, cashier of the First
National bank Lere, by disappearing
that he had money on deposit at Creigh-
ton, Neb., on which ne gave a check for
the amount, was brought TO the city at
1870 this evening by Under Sheriff
l4aphin, who had captured his
man in western Montana, and is now
lodged in jail here. That Owens came
with the officer without requisition, seems
that he cannot fear the law Of which
certainly is not ignorant. having been dis
trict attorney Of Creighton for several
wears. Cashier Newman does not expect
n recover the money,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
STRIPPED OF TIMBER.
The United States Agent MOnohan Will
Make an Investigation

BLACK RIVER FALLS. Wis, Feb 1e.-
Special Indian Agent Jas. R. Cooper has
returned to the city, and will complete the
enrolment of Winnebago Indians in this
vicinity. The annual payment will be
made in about two weeks.
Special United States Timber Agent
Monohan. of Darlington, together with
County Surveyor E. L. Brockway, has
returned from the town of Millston, i'll
this county, where they have beeu for
the past ten days making preliminary
survey of the alleged trespassed Indian
homesteads. They found eleven home
steads in that town whareon the timber
was taken off. The next step will be to
look up evidence. when suits will be COM
menced against the parties for trespass in
the name of the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
CHANGES HIS RELIGION.
Rev. Karl Open, of Green Bay. Becomes
an Episcopalian.

GREEN BAY, Wis, Feb. 16.-Pastor
Karl E. G. Open, of Green Bay, who
ter in this state. was initiated yesterday
as rector of the German branch of the All
Saints Episcopal congregation. Pastor
Open ranks hi oh as a pul pit orator and
has also distinguished himself by literary
efforts, one of his last works being a his
tory of religious efforts among the Ger
mans In Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
GREAT ENC11E EN- EMF RULES.
The Whisky Trust People Believe Gibson
Innocent,

PEORIA, Ill, Feb. 13.-Although the
whisky trust people still maintain that
Geo. Gibson is entirely innocent Of the
conspiracy to destroy the Shufeldt
distillery. the general public has
came to the conclusion that he is guilty.
There is great excitement at the trust
headquarters, and agents are going out
n every train to cities where the trust
members Tesid
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
Killed the Wrong Wan.

MADISON, Ind, Feb. 16.-Abe Neal gave
a dance Beer and blood flowed freely.
Wing Stewart and Pud Potter, notorious
toughs came in and raiseI row, the
two attacking John All erts. Neal de-
manded order, and finally drew shotgun
and fred at Potter. Missing him, the shot
struck Marcus A. Selig, who was trying to
quell the riot, inlicting fatal wound.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
MURDERED NEGRO PREACHER.
Three White Boys Near Atlanta I'm
Great Danger OF Eseing LYnciled.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 1.-THE Rev. Bailey
Hill a prominent colored preacher of this
state, was in ATTAIN Friday. He failed to
reach home that night and nc trace could
be found of him. The discovery of his
bloody coat near Stone mountain raised the
theory that he had been murdered. Signs
of struggle were seen in the edge Of Tug
gle S fish pond Negroes dragged the pond
and discovered the body last evening.
Three young white boys are suspected Of
the nj rder, and it requires strong efforts to
restrain the negroes from lynching them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
Another Modern Babylon Scandal.


He Was Not a SaddIeE-Corroborat
Evidence TO Convict the Suspect.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-The man charged
with the murder of "Carrotty Nell'' and
Supposed to be Jack the Ripper was q
sailor and not saddler, as some reports
Lave it. Besides shap knife found upon
him his clothes and other ectS removed
ON TIA steamer Fez, to which he belonged,
furnish clews. When charged with the
III der lie declared he was innocent but
the police are confident he is the criminal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
BASE BALL MATTERS.
An Understanding is Reached on Several
Important Questions.

Important Questions.
CHICAGO. Feb. 1.-The base ball board
of control this afternoon rendered no de-
cision in the disputes between the clubs as
TO the players, and other matters. The
board also adopted classification ion ofleagges
paid, the number of clubs, and the
population of their cities. 1t is
proposed that club in any lass may hire
any player from lower class by paying an
idemnitv to the club he is drawn from.
President Thurman is to hold his of
fee only for ayear. and will be followed by
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
Bismarck VS.. Emperor.

The crisis in the feud between Bismarck
and the emperor is becoming acute. In
conversation at the official dinner last
night the emperor remarked that the at
tacks inspired by Bismarck were aimed at
him. He feared he would soon be
obliged to take severe measures
to suppress these. At the public dinner
representatives we're present from every
political section in the reichstag except
the socialist. The emperor gave them
his opinions on all topics Of the day re-
garding legislation, etc.
NERpA IA lR0OK "a IIIrRED
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
A Compliment.
Harper's Bazaar.

Ethel: 81 heard a compliment for you
to-day, Mr.. LEGITIMATE.
Mr.. Legitimate: "Oh, indeed, Miss
Ethel, you make me positively vain. Pray
what was it?'
Ethel: ''Dr. PorHs said if you didn't
stop smoking cigarettes you might have
paresis."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
SHOT AT ASHLAND.
Nephew of the Lieutenant Governor of
Michigan Receives a Bullet

ASHLAND, Feb. 16.-Sanford Melon
aid, nephew of the late Lieutenant Gov
ernor Mcdonald. of Michigan, was shot
and mortally wounded by a barber named
Will Frazier. The shooting was done in
the dark while Sanford stood on the stair
way talking to Frazier's girl. Frazier
objected to Sanford S calling on the girl.
The assailant is in Jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
No Quorum Present.

SPRINGFIELD. H., Feb. 1G.-Nineteen
Re presentatives and four Senators were
present at the joint session Monday. One
ballot was taken, e5ulting-Palmer, IL;
Lindley, 4; Oglesby, STEELE, 2.
Adjourned to II O'Clock Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
DOCTRINE NOT IMPAIRED.
The Presbyterian Faith is Revised al
Washington.

w uShIHECOH.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16-The committee
of the general assembly Of he Presbyter-
ian church Of the United States on the
revision of the confession of faith, after
a harmonious session of eleven days,
completed it: work and adjourned this even
ing. The changes made have generally met
with unanimous approval. The WORK will
be reported to the assembly in Detroit
next May, and by it referred to the Pres
byteries for adoption or reJec-
ton. The changes made have been Of
great importance, but have in no way inn
paired the integrity of the system or doc
Urine SO long held By the church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
BERLIN WICKED AS LONDON,
The German Capital Has Foul and.
Startling Scandal on the
Taps.
LOndon'S "MOdern Babylon" Sensation
is Repeated Only on d Smaller
Scale.
The Prince of axe-Coburg and the
Late Frederick Charles in
Deep Waters.

BERLIN, Feb. 16.-The names OF two
people intimately related TO the royal
house are mentioned in stage whisper
and with 2 myster!' Is shruy of the Sloul-
deTs IN the highest circles of officials and
courtiers, for only those privileged classes
are suffered to discuss the latest s;a ndal
IN high life. One of the names men
toned is that of Prince Fred
eri k Charles, who is dead, and
the other that of the hereditary Prince
of Altenburg. The scandal arose
through disclosures made during a secret
investigation into the alleged ira ldulent
sales of titles and certi il ates o. court pur-
veyo,s. i which number of small South
German potentateS and the two above
named lrinces are concerned 1t appears
that the Red Prince carried on a regular
business i'll selling the use of his name to
| trades people, and even placed at the dis
posa, of his agents q dozen or more of
sigued blank diplomas i'll con 7idera-
ton of lump sum whenever he ran short
Of cash, Il situation of not intre 1uelt oc-
currence. Death has removed Prince
Friedrich Charles from tie stigma of con-
tempt of the public and the frowps
of the head of the EohenzoIern
dynasty, but the punishment fails all the
heavier Oh INC living Inc
Of Sake AltenbIrr.
Another Modern Babylon Scandal.
While this traffic was scandalous enough
to drire any we regullted court into
mourning ce tain other offenses have been
charged against tie 'rjucc of Saxe-Alten-
burg, WHO, by Tic way, WAS the Red
PrIn e'S son- in-law, o1onseS Of :, criminal
character. They SAVIOR strongly Of
those exposed by the Pail Mall
Ga cite some five years ago,
and the woman who served as 60
between in the negotiations between the
Prince and his victims Is now III jail. Up
| till a few days ago she could be seen daily
| in the freluented thoroughfares Of this
city, where she was we'll known, on tho
Lookout for prey.
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Have Not Consolidated.

P1TTsBURG, Feb. i6.--Geo. Westing-
house says the story about the consollda-
ton Of the Westinghouse and Thompson
Houston interests are untrue.
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Creates Much Excite ment.

NEW YORK, Feb, l4.-The fact that the
state bank examiner is looking into the
affairs of the American Loan and Trust
company, caeated much excitement today
So far the accounts are straight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
NEWS FROM GERMANY.
She VIII Ask for Much Room at the
Worlds Fair.

BERLIN, Feb. 14.-The official invita-
ton of the United States to take part in
the worlds fair in Chicago has been re-
tered to the different states in order that
the commercial interests may be
consulted before a reply is made
up. 1t is expected in official
cirales that there will be rush of Ger
many S exhibitors for whom it will be
necessary to secure the largest possible