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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03
CRIME.

FIVE toughs tried to rob the conductor
of a street car in st. Paul Sunday night
but only sueeeededin wounding him anc
smashing the car windows.
AT Preston, Iowa, Fred B. Jacobson, q
carpenter, in destitute circumstances snd
Respondent threw himself in front of g
freight train and was beheaded.
SLYE, the Glendale train robber, has
been sentenced to twenty years in the
Missouri penitentiary.
julius Hess, gold and silver heater
Of Chicago, has been fined 1000 TO,
inducing aliens to go there and work fol-
him.
Mrs. ANNIE MARGARET MoNrAG U.
Who unintentionaIly caused the death of
her little daughter while Furnishing her,
has been adiudged guilty of man.
slaughter.
]. W. COLLINS, president of the Califor-
MIA National bank of San Diego, which
suspended November Is, has been arrested
upon a charge of embezzing 5000, 0OC
from the institution.
WIN. FITCH, of Shoals, Indiana, con.
demned to two years in the penitentia1y
for larceny, married Miss Kerns in the
jail there Friday night.
Ex-MARKET CLERK HASTINGS, of Allie
gheny, Pa, convicted of embezzlement.
has been sentenced to pay fine of six
cents and undergo an Imprisonment of
eight months in Jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03
FOREIGN.

HENRY M. STANLEY has arrived in Mel
bourne on his lecture tour.
CONSIDERABLE loss of life at sea attends
the gales in Great Britain.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Henry Cotton, late
lord chief justice of her majesty's court
OF appeals, died at London.
CARDINAL CASPER MERMILLIoD, bish-
op Of Louisiana and Geneva, died at Berne
Tuesday.
POLICE fired upon crowd of Ra S
in San Lui, Argentine, killing two per-
sons and woundlng tweuty-four.
InE pope is preparing an address to be
delivered on the anniversary of his coro-
nation. He declines to abandon his rights
over Rome.
NEWFOUNDLAND present prohibitory
duties upon certain of it's products has
called forth protest from Canadian
merchants.
OVER half d hundred workmen were
wounded by policemen In Berlin
Thursday afternoon, while large crowd
of them were making riotous demonstra-
tions before the castle of the emperor
MANY shipwrecks are reported from
NV 1hAoh SCoSC Cc q 1CSuib VI Uuo IcCSkll
storms, and it is believed that the loss of
lifehas been considerable.
FOURTEEN persons lost their lives by
the sinking of the steamer Forest Queen,
run down by the steamer Loughbrow, of
Marlborough, England, Friday.
THE German government has decided
not to abandon its possessions in south
west Africa, and English delegates have
resumed negotiations with a Hamburg
syndicate for the purchase Of concessions
IN that part of the world.
Snow in Spain, softened by storms, is
rapidly melting with the result of floods
in several provinces. Already enormous
damage is done. Several towns are
threatened.
THE Norwegian ministry threaten to
resign because the king is not inclined to
give them distinct foreign office. The
foreign affails of the kingdom. are &C pres
ent controlled by Sweden.
COUNT ToLsToI, who has been relieving
sufferers in the famine districts of Russia,
is ordered home by the government, which
holds that a letter credited to him, pub
ished In London, is I'm patriotic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03
AN ELECTRIC HORSE.
So Charged With Magnetism AS to Shock
Every One That Touches 1t.


George E. Benton, who resides on Indi-
ana avenue, discovered an electric horse
this morning. Benton stepped from a
car at Wabash and Eighteenth street
while the horses were being trotted. He
placed his hands on the flank of one of
the animals, a bay mare, and received a
tremendous shock. The car was attached
to cable train and sped on ward. After
it had gone block Benton returned and
experienced a succession of slight shocks,
which gradually died away as the mare
became cooler from standing Benton
then had the mare trotted up and down
the street for ten minutes She came
back in foam and was taken at once to
the damp ground. A dozen men then
formed hands, first wetting the soles of
their shoes thoroughly in The horse trough.
As Benton put his hand on the mare every
man distinctly felt the shock "Now one
man let go at time, shouted Benton
and they did SO, the shock intensifying as
each man fell out, so that at last when the
number was reduced TO three the next man
cried out: "Some of you felIars catch
ahold again; | can't stand this Mr..
Benton sent the mare trotting again, and
meantime climbed the lamp-post. Another
man climbed after him, and caught hold
of his hand. He clasped the post firmly
with his legs and gave his disengaged
hand to third man, who in turn placed
his hand on the mares flank. Benton
turne d on the gas jet and and put his in
dex finger on the nozzle of the jet In
stantIy series of sparks flashed through
the living chain from the excited horse
and the gas blazed up. Benton was so
exhausted by this last experiment that he
bad to be taken down from the lamp post.
The manager Of dime museum has Of
fered large sum to the company for the
privilege of exhibiting the horse.--Chi-
cago special to the Kansas City Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

AN experiment is shortly to be made in
Philadelphia of the pneumatic tube sys
tenn for the quick transmission of mails
about the city. The application comes
from J. V. McHenry, representing the
system now in operation in Berlin and
other European cities, who asks permission
to lay tube on Chestnut street, connect
ing the main postoffice on Ninth street
with the East Chestnut station, above
Third. The value of the plant for this
distance is estimated at S25, 900, which
the government is expected to purchase
If the experiment proves a satisfactory
SUCCESS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03
ON A RAILROAD TRAIN.
The Masher Did Not Care to Bother AbOu
an Introduction

| The Washer Did Not Care to Bother About
| an Introduction.
A nnasher boarded the train at Batavia,
says the Rochester Democrat. He had all
the appearances of a professional lady
| killer, including red necktie and an In
dia-rabber smile. He stared at all the
| ladies in the Car as he walked down the
| aisle. He wss picking out a victim, and
doing his work with the air of man who
knows not defeat.
1t didn't take him long to make selec-
ton. He picked out young married wo-
man who occupied one of the front seats CT
the car with little girl, and seated him
self across the aisle a short distance behind
her.
This soon-to-be mashed little girl was
alternately play ing in the aisle and sitting
by her mother.
During one of the child's frolics in the
aisle the gentleman from BATAVIA caught
her eye and beckoned to her.
The mother saw her child start to run
away, and looking in the direction In
smiled. This was all the encouragement
the lady-killer wanted. He called the lit
tie girl to his side, wrote something on
card and said to the child: ''Take this to.
mamma"
The little one obeyed, and this is what
mamma read:
Il should be delighted to make your ac-
ouaintanee.
The young mother face turned scarlet
as she read the note, but she wrote re-
ply to 1t and sent it by the little girl.
Then she turned her gaze on the masner.
The little girl delivered the message and
this is what the fellow read:
perhaps you can get my husband, who
is sitting directly behind you to introduce
us?"
The masher looked up. Then involun-
tarily he turned his eyes toward the person
occupying the seat behind him.
Another pair of eyes were regarding him
with fixed stony gaze. Suddenly the
India-rubber smile lost its elasticity, even
the red necktie seemed to grow dull in
ccior, and the lady-killer as suddenly con-
cIuded that he wanted smoke worse than
ever before In his life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

respectable people, and satisfactorv
amends have been made, and she will NOT
be prosected
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhardt Rausch. of
Racine, celebrated their silver wedding
Wednesday evening. Nearly 500 guests
were present from Milwaukee, Amigo.
kenosha and other places. A water set
and tea set from the German Catholic
Young Men s association were among the
glfts, Mayor Weber making the presents.
ton speech.
John Hocum, a Swede, aged As years,
suicided at Cumberland by cutting his
throat with pocket knife. He leaves a
wife and one son.
Miss Clara Spencer, of Waupaca, VA,
married to E, .. Brown, of Rhineiander,
the heS. Weller, of Stevens Point, otici-
atlng. The bride is daughter of Capt
=. A. Spencer, prominent merchant and
formerly postmaster at Sheboygan. and "a
niece OF CoI; w: E. Spencer, journal
clerk OF the United States senate for the
past twenty years he groom is banker
and capitalist of Rhinelander. MANY
guests from CHICAGO, shebeygan Falls
and Stevens Point were present.
Jacob Zimmerman, an early settler and
| one OF the wealthlest farmers near Month
| cello, died after brief illness of the grin.
aged 50 years.
William Il. Seaman and others have
filed bill in the Illinois supreme court
asking an accounting with James w. and
John Heidelberg, w. I. Rambush and
| the Jenning Trust company. The diff
! Guilty grows out of the stewardship of q,
600 acres of hay land in Dodge county,
known as Horizon marsh.
| The main building of the new Indian
school to be erected at Tomah will be $50
feet long by so wide, with a large wing,
| two stories and basement. This is eventu-
ally to become the girls dormitory, but it
Is the intention to use it at first for both
dormitory and school purposes, so that
school can be In operation while the other
buildings are bring erected.
Peter J e =. tn | Wisdom Eilers, sports
from Oshkosh, met at Ripon in true fstic
style Tuesday night. Eilers was knocked
out In the tenth round The fight was
held IN barn and was CORY one.
At the annual encampmeDt Of the Wis
consin |. 0. 0 F. at Sparta, the following
grand lodge officers were elected: Grand
patriarch, l.. F. Tbiessen, Oshkosh; grand
high priest, j. A. Fethers, Janesvile;
| grand senior warden j u. oates, Darling
ton; grand scribe, L. 0 Holmes. B4raboo:
grand treasurer, VIM. Murpby, Watertown;
grand junior warden, H. L. Whittier.
Appleton. Appointed: Oscar Smith,
Whitewater; grand |. S., S. J. Bradford,
Hudson; grand O. S., F. A. Bartlett,
Fond du Lac. The next annual meeting
will be held at Appleton in February
next.
Mrs. Elmore, wife of Andrew E. e.
more. of Fl. HOWARD, died after an illness
of few days. Mrs. Elmore took severe
cold the latter part of last week, Yhich
developed into pneumonia. Deceased was
| obo,,f TX ua,rc of o,xo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

Cot. TowNER. of Grand Forks, n D.,
Is wanted for financial crookedness in con-
nection with the Towner Land company
OF Washington state; he has sailed for
parts unknown
A ST. LOUIS negro murdered his
brother Tuesday night, and then deceived
an officer into carrying the body away
with the statement that his brother had a
bit; meanwhile the murderer made his
escape
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03
WISCONSIN NEWS.

c. E. Woman, of Green Bay, who con
Quoted the prosecution against Soquet
the Oshkosh wife murderer who escaped
from prison. says it is known that Soquet
lived In the caves On the granite ledge in
Brown county for some time after his
escape. Soquet has also been in Greer
Bay, but SO heavily disguised that he
escaped detection.
OF Henry Estreich and his pal, E. T. Rock
while attempting to break in Bibble &
Rrown's store.
About Black River Falls the weather
break up and many of the lum bermen are
ing the teams only, hoping for few days
hauling should the weather turn cold.
The estimated or proposed seasons cut on
Black river and tributaries was to have
been 100000 900 feet. Of this amount,
the balance from the east fork. The spi ing
however, does not extend to the lumber
regions in the far north.
While working in the woods telling
VI hdhc, oOu VI AoOOOlU
Modespaeh was instantly killed by being
struck on the head by falling tree. He
was about Is years old.
William Alexander's building at Hay
ward occupied by Thomas DUFFY as sa-
loon, was DIT stroyed by fire. Loss about
$40, 900; partly covered by insurance.
1t has been decided to replace the pres
emit structure occupied by the members Of
st. Patrick's Catholic parish at Milwau
kee, with a magnificent edi6ce to cost be-
tween s35, 900 and $4,000.
The Bayfield, county board has secured
the services of B J. Churchill. of Eau
Claire, and John N. Riggs, of Drum
mond. as experts to examine the county
records. Charges have been made against
some of the county officers. As the ex
perts. who are now at work, will not tell
what they discover it will be impossible
TO get definite information until they make
their report.
A clever swindler was caught in Rug
gaher Bros store, Milwaukee. She was
girl who would go to a store, and a SIX
to take home cleft" shoe to have her
sister try it on. Then she would go to
another store and get right" shoe of
the same size and style In this way she
got several pairs. The girls parents are
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

DIR. HAMMOND of Washington has per-
formed rather singular operation upon
young man of twenty-four, who had
become idiotic through pressure of the
skull upon the brain, due to failure of the
head to develop sufficiently to allow
room for the growth of the contents. A
couple of large pieces of bone were re-
moved and the orifces were covered by
replacing the scalp. He expects if the
young man survives he will be restored to
his proper mental condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

CORRESPONDENCE has passed between
W. Il. Bradshaw, of New York city, and
the postoffice department at Washington,
In regard to the extension of the special
delivery system, so that it can be of more
use to individuals. He suggested that, as
1t was not an easy matter to procure the
special delivery stamps at times, the de-
partment allow thu use of the ordinary
stamps instead, saying that they be placed
on another part of the envelope, with the
words special delivery" written under
them, and in addition to the legal postage.
To this has been received a reply from
A. D. Hazen, the third assistant postmas-
ter general, to the effect that the matter
Will be duly. considered. 1t would certain,
be greet convenience to the public.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03
COMMUNICATION a Necessity

Farmer Bell did not believe in m ntal
or mornl sugar plums in his own family
circle He was quite willing to commend
g friend or acquaintance, bnt had theory
that his own family would be best I'm
proved by a Spartan discipline The
children must learn to do their duty with
out praise, and as for his wife, she had
tolled for fifteen years without having
once been told that she was satisfactory
housekeeper.
One night the two came home from
tea party at neighhor's house, and Mrs.
Bell with the courage of the meek, said
Ezra seems to me | herd you prasn'
the notices the Smith girls worked"
Eyes, | did," said Mr.. Bell "Reas
pref y they were for such nonsense"
'Your own girls oavr made some just
like EN-. You d better praise them. It'll
tickle 'em rlmost to death. And didn't |
uear you say that squash pie for supper
was powerful nice?'
well. Miranda, 'tw-s goo pie.
Was 1t mite better n mine, EzraP"
"Well, no, can't sas as twas.
when have you ever said one word to
praise pie or cake I've set afore
you?'
Maybe | AIN t praised We much, Miriam
da, but then ain t complained"
Eyes you have said Miranda. Eyes you
have! Sayin' nothin' complaining some
times. It's just like pushin' heavy load
up hill besides what ye have agreed to
carry to go along day after day an not
hear word of praise"
Ezra began to to think, and although he
by no means changed his spots entirely he
did from that time try to act on the theory
that women folks are fond of commend.
dation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03
A NEW GUN.
II Will Garry Fifteen shots which May be
Fired in One Second.

A mine manager in Navada claims to
have invented gun of remarkably rapid
firing capacity, the implement having a
Winchester barrel and stock, with fifteen
repeating magazine in the stock. 1t is a
trihe heavier than the ordinary Winches-
ter, but its great feature, as claimed, is
that the whole fifteen shots may be fred in
one second, a statement " ich has been
fully realized IN practice. The shells are
thrown out, and at the end of the firing
the gun is as clean as though only single
cartridge had been exploded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

SOUTHERN commerce is increasing, as
well as southern agricultural, southern
mining, and southern manufactures. For
example, during 1891, the port of
Savannah gained more than $4,000 in
its coastwise exports alone, as compared
with the preceding year, while its foreign
exports showed an increase of several
millions. 1t is gratifying to note the
steady progress of industrial development
IN the south, for the prosperity of any one
section of the country is benefit to the
whole Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03
NORMAN ENGLISH.
Different Modes of Expression In America
and England.

Norman English. is much more used in
America In ordinary conversation than in
England, where, among the cultered
classes. Saxon English greatly predemin-
ates. For example, and american would
say return when an Englishman would
say come lack" We generally use
receive where the English simply
get, and SC on to any extent. People
who are selfconscious in their culture are
apt to use the Norman derivatives almost
altogether Just now is the fashion to be
off hand in modes of expression. and the
genteelly elegant prases of those who are
not people Of the porld sound stilted and
old-tashioped. This, however, does not
apply to writing where more ornate die
ton is permissible. Y. Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

DIR. FRANK H. INGRAM. a prominent
physician of New York, in discussing the
Memphis girl murder case, thinks that to
convict Miss Mitchell of murder would be
crime, but that the case is a lesson for
parents, lesson for teachers and an op-
portunity for the public to reflect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

JUDGE STRIVE, of Seattle, ten months
abo lost his voice, and has been travelling
over tie country seeking relief. After
spending 5000 and receiving no benefit
he gave up in dispair. One morning re-
Gently he woke up with his vosce as good
as ever,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

DIR. LoRIMER, who has always been a
great admirer of Sturgeon, in whose pull
pit on several occasions he has preached,
is preparing life of the late pastor of the
Metropolitan Tabernacle. The book will
be illustrated, published by James H.
Earle, Boston, and sold by subscription.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

THE war department. reports that there
are 8, 567, $50 men in the United States
who are available for military duty. Com.
pared with that fact, known the world
over, war ships and forts are insignificant
as weapons of defense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

THE Russian Hebrews are getting into
trouble in New York City by getting their
divorces from the rabbis instead of from
the courts. They have always done it in
the country they came from, and now to
be arrested for bigamy for the same ven
cradle practice, dating back TO Judea,
seems a tyranny scarcely less than those Of
czardom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

JEAN INGELow recently stated that she
did not at all approve of women's rights.
1--WE cannot" she said, ''haye rights
and privileges both, and | prefer priv
leges. :"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

The German emperor is in danger of
being charged with talking too much with
his mouth. my way is the right way"
he told provincial diet few days ago
with an exaltation which savors of the
divinity of kings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

The Prince of Wales now signs himself
Edward" which indicates that if be
should come to the throne he would be
known as Edward VII.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

The st. Lawrence river is the only
absolutely foodless river in the world. Its
greatest variation caused by drought or
rain never exceeds a foot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

Intruder: Il would like to snow you
his Ode to Winter p"
Editor: 81 don want to see it. |
know already what owed to winter. It's
a plumbers BILL"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

Dr. NJ. w. SALMON, of Cambridge,
England, was born in 1890, and is the
oldest surgeon and practitioner in the
world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

FAMINE in Hungary, a common CAP
ton In the current press, seems on its
face like a contradictory assertion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03
GRAND RAPIDS, WISCONSIN

The average amount of steel rails made
In this country last year was 10000 tons
per month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

CAVES have been discovered in Tasmania
which are perfectly lighted by myriads Of
glow worms. One OF the caves is about
four miles long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

GEN. GEORGE W. JONES, of Iowa, aged
has just taken out license to practice
law. Just think of man on the verge Of
the grave, EN- bracing the legal profession
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-03

THE increase in the use of Ceylon tea
all over the world is said to have notably
affected the Chinese tea trade, an industry
that in one form or another gives employ
ment to 100000, 900 Mongolians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-22
miscellaneous.

miscellaneous.
A CADEMY Of MEDICAL HYPNOTIsM,
"A BIC West 59th.st.
DR.. MCCARTHY receives pupils and
Thursday evenings, hypnotic experimental
A LII KINDS or BOOKS bought at high:
a est prices. 18th STREET BOOK
TO-. 2ol West 1+th-st.
A DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR sent free,
n OF therapeutic animal magnetism (mes-
herisul) postage. &c. Address DR.. Me-
CARIHY. Academy Of Medical Mesmerism
had Hypnotism, 3l6 West J3th-st.
RUNIoNS and enlarged joints positively
- cured. DR.. ZACHAkIE, bunion apVar-
stus, patented. 1875 West 4zd-st.
e. ENTI.EMEN wishing to dispose Of
" their left on clothing at . mir value.
win please call On or address. EDWARD
MILLER. as 6th-ave.
I AIDES Of neglected education taught at
~ teachers residence: terms reasonable.
Z. ROONEY. $50 stb-st.. near Avenue G
NINE. l.. SINDIC. from Paris. ~ 9Th:
!Vl ave. pays the highest prices for ladies'
nne cast-on clothing. evening dresses,
leweify, bric-a-brsc, etc. riding habits.
DAPERHANGING for the trade rea-
sonable. 1907 3d-ave.
6 EAL GARMENTS, carriage robes. &C..
- repaired RUNNER prices home or cut.
Mrs. BARKER. 1l6 West 39th-st.. II years
with Geo Smith Rcgent-st., London, aud
&c. Gunther, Fifh-sve.
w ANTED.-ooo spring pullets; Addrsss
w 2, o. BOX 80. Montowese. New-haven
Co. Gem.