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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-08-04

paid out of its general fund items l, >, s
and 5, amounting to SS1.25, all of this
has, however, been paid from the IL
brary funds, as appears from the report
of the finance committee on file with
the secretary of this board. 4 city
order should be drawn on the general
fund in favor of the library fund for
that sum.
2nd. The number of library books
and periodicals on hand and listed are
1854; number lost during the year 3;
number of new books added to the
library during the year II. Besides
the number of books on hand and listed
there large numbers Of government
department reports and pamphlets, not
listed or catalogued. The Board intend
to at once, order list of from 500 to
600 new books, to be added to the
library.
3D.. The board is unable to report
the number of books loaned out during
the year just past because no means is
at hand by which the librarian can
separate last years loans from those of
the previous year. However the
library is well patronized at all times.
Respectfully Submitted
Board of Directors of T. B. Scott
Free Public Library.
Geo. l.. WILLIAMS, Pres.
B. NJ. VAUGHAN, Sec.
Library bills allowed under suspen-
sion of Rules.
NJ A. BogOger Balance due............S Sc Al
f. J. Wood Library &c........................ 45O
G. R. Furniture Co. Railing, Shelving. etc 81 80
Library Fund Sundries.... SIPS
The following named persons were
appointed by the Mayor Inspectors and
Clerks of election for the ensuing year:
FIRST WARD. Inspectors, Brown, Cotey
and Love; ballot clerks, L. Schrader,
D. CASTILLO; Clerks, D. Lutz Jr., H.
Rablin.
SECOND WARD. Inspectors, J. B. Has
brouck, S. Brazeau, n. l.. Compton;
ballot clerks, Thos. Burr, jim Miller;
clerks, E. T. Bodette, A. G. Carey.
1HlRD w ARD. inspectors, L.. hrOmef,
A. L. Gross, John McCarty; ballot
clerks, VIM. Bell, L. Fournier; clerks,
Geo. Baker, G. III. Nilsson.
FOURTH WARD. Inspectors, John
Timm, Dan Case, John Plenke; ballot
clerks, Eugene Miller, Ed. Wheelan /;
clerks, B. J. Runyan, NJ S. Pratt.
On motion the appointments were
approved.
On motion Messrs. Spafford, Philleo
and Wood were reappointed Library
commissioners for the ensuing 3 years.
On motion it was ordered that $72S.67
of county orders be discounted in s
months and $1,000 Of county orders be
discounted in 10 months at per cent.
On motion it was ordered that the
Clerk be authorized tosdraw orders in
payment of officers salaries for the
month of July, 1892.
On motion the Council adjourned
until July s, 1892.
SETH REEVES, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-08-04
DIR. J. SirIONSON LOCATED HERE.

Believing this city to be a good open
ing for another physician and surgeon,
DR.. J. Simonson, of Wausau, and
formerly of Pittsville, has located in
our midst for the practice of his pro-
fession. He has rented suite of rooms
in the Bittner block where he will
be pleased to see his old patients and
make the acquaintance of new ones.
tits unnecessary for Us to recommend
the Doctor to the people Of the twin
cities and vicinity for he has already
established an envjable reputation in
Wood County. He is secretary of the
Northwestern Medical Association OF
Wisconsin and stands high in his pro-
fession as q man and practitioner.
Remember his Office is IN the Bittner
block, up stairs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-08-04
Want Him To Stay.

At the quarterly conference of the
Methodist church it was voted unan1m-
ously that Rev. J. Churm be returned
as pastor to this church for the ensuing
year: and that Rev. McChesney SO
recommend to Bishop Fitzgerald at the
conference in Milwaukee next month.
Rev. E. S. McChesney Presiding
Elder while here was the guest of L.
NJ. Alexander, of Port Edwards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-08-04
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Cry COUNCIL Room, /
Aug. lst, 1892.
The City Council met in regular ses-
sion, Hon. Mayor Wood in the chair.
Present, Aid. Parrish, ST. Amour,
Brundage, Henry, and Timm
Minutes of the last meeting read and
approved.
The finance committee report as fol-
lows:
To the city cou.acil, of the city OF
Grand Rapids. conference.-the the
committee on finance would recon-
mend the levying of Ten Thousand
Dollars for the year 1892, for the follow
ing purposes:
salaries OF otncers. .5UC
Bridge bonds and interest, ,......... ... / $50
SCnOOl purposes, 4.1UU
Lights and fuel, 22O
Library loan and interest 49C
1nCluenlal; ......".!....... 2UUl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-08-04
AdEai To Grover.

I've no letter from Dave Hill,
Grover mine, Grover mine,
Which | think he's acting i'll,
Grover mine, Grover mine;
And it makes me feel quite blue,
When I think that Dawes untrue,
So | write to ask: Have you?
Grover mine, Grover mine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-08-04
Ia Ra, Boom.

David Bennett weeps and walls
For those things which are not.
Although his "Ta ra" may be safe,
His Boom" has gone to pot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
BrOOEEy2s B2.GefS.

Joseph McEvoy, of Denver, Col, is spending a few days with his father Thomas McEvoy of. Railroad Hill street, E-The funeral ofi-John Kelly...took place yesterday afternoon at 2:30 ifrom his mothers residence, 610 Bank street, to St lPatrick's church. The. bearers were John Hayes, David Casey, Thomas Hayes and Thomas Casey.
 The funeral ..of John. Hayes took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence, 162 .Southr Leonard street, with services at St Patrick's church. The pallbearers. were: Patrick Kelliher, William Finnan, Thomas. Quinlan. and James Fitzgerald.
 The St Thomas cadets at their an- nual meeting last night elected the fol- lowing. officers: Drill master, John F. Calvin; treasurer, James Lynch; finan- cial secretary, Patrick Courtney; record ing secretary, Edward Dumphy. Cap tain Condon will appoint the sergeants and corporals at the next regular meet ing.
 The funeral of Andrew O'Connell was largely attended at. S:30 o'clock this morning from his late residence, 161 Washington avenue, with services in St Patrick's church. Mir O'Connell was an honest, industrious man, and much res- RSSSON NI oAA "AO hAO" ne LOOK very much to heart the death of his old est son who was killed at the Jackson street crossing on the New England road a few years ago, and has never been entirely we'll since. He leaves a widow and seven children who have the sympathy of wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The pall- bearers were: John Quinn, John Keough, Joseph Hardy, Timothy Mo Carthy, Jeremiah Mccarthy and Jere- miah Mahoney. The deceased was a warm friend of the DEMOCRAT, and only a week ago requested that his sub- scription be pad, remarking sadly that he would never more be able to read it's columns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

is what we are having LOW, and we are going at pace that astonishes everybody. And no wonder. We are carrying a stock of Rings that is calculated to cause speed on the part of buyers and to secure them, speed in the disappearance of the goods. You never saw Rings snapped up so quick ly by eager buyers; they have the snap in them, and no mistake; they're as snappy as cross dog, and if you want Xmas gifts that will be marvels of elegance, unique ness and beauty, such as will bring a month of smiles to the recipients, come and take your choice before the gilt edge has melted away in the rush of purchasers
 Have your eyes fitted by our optician.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS.
MT and Mrs M. J. NellIgan Granted
 Leave of Absence.

MT and Mrs M. J. NellIgan Granted Leave of Absence.
 The board of education held it's repu lar meeting last evening and all the members were present.
 Applications were presented by tho committee on teachers from Principa M. J. Nelligan and Mrs M. J. Nelligan oi the Bank street school, for leave oi absence at the end of the present term MT Neiligan desires to go south for the benefit of his health and wishes his wife to accompany. him. Tho applications were granted. The committee ou teachers Presented the names of Miss Allen, the present assistant principal as substitute principal until MT Nelligan's return, of Miss Corcoran to be assistant to Miss Allen, and of Miss E. M. Fury or Cheshire, as substitute for Mrs Nelli. gan. Dr Hayes and J. l.. Sake advo. cated the appointing of substitutes from the High school graduates holding teachers certificates. The committee on teachers explained that these ap. continents were only temporary and that the three graduates holding teachers certificates would soon be ap. pointed to permanent positions. The board voted to accept the recommenda. tons Of the committee on teachers.
 Miss Mary B. McNally of Naugatuck and Miss E. M. Fury of Cheshire were placed on the list of applicants for the position of teacher.
 The proposal of the state board of education Co furnish to the teachers of or the center district a course of ten lessons in gymnastics. by Dr Anderson, chief instructor of Yale gymnasium, was referred to the committee on teachers to arrange the details and re- port back to the board.
 The question of graded salaries was referred to Dr Mcdonald. who will pre- pare the subject for explanation at the joint meeting of the board and teachers to be held in January.
 A request from several French-speak- ing people was made to the board to establish night school with teacher who could speak French. The matter was referred to the night school com. mlttee with power to act.
 Judge Webster reported progress on the procuring of High school site in the old cemetery property and an en- trance from Grand street.
 As the sentiment has grown among the teachers that there should be a preference in the appointments as night school teachers, the following resolu- tion was passed by the board:
 Resolved, That it is the sense of the board of education that, whether in day or evening schools, no teacher, whether by reason of his or her application o1 non-application for a position shall have any preference. The time and place ot employ shall be determined by the board of education only, or it's desig. mated committees"
 Adjournment was taken subject tc the chairman's call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
PROF. BRloGS' TRIAL.

pr. Birch Makes an Eloquent Plea for
 the Prosecution.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-The Presbytery of New York, sitting as a judiciary, assem- bled again yesterday afternoon and re- sumed the trial of Prof Charles A. Briggs for heresy.
 Dr. Birch took up the specified charges brought by the prosecution and spoke at length upon each one. He offered argu- ments in proof of the truth of each and showed the importance of the result of the case to the church at large.
 His lucid explanation of the position as stunned by his side in the controversy was listened to with rapt attention and deep interest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
THE FIRE
 SALE
At Ths Waterbury Furniture Co

This sale will never be for gotten in Waterbury nor fol miles around. There are two days left yet in which to select a few choice pieces. Remem- Der we are forced to dispose of this stock, as our building must be ready for the Christmas trade. The painters, carpen- ters, etc, want the rooms and MUST HAVE THEM.
 A few CT amber Suits ale left, House Desks, Carpets, Lounges, Hall Trees and Odd Pieces. We will have more to say later on the thanks we owe the people for their quick re- sponse to our call, and regret that we could not give them more attention at the sale. We have faith in the common sense of the people, however under such trying circumstances.
 Nw Remember, to-day and tomorrow and don't delay but come at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
LEDGER" BUILDING FIRE.
George w. Child's Paper Left Homeless in
 Philad0lphia.

Philadelphia.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 7.-The 'Public Ledger" building, a massive six-story brown stone front structure on the south west corner of Sixth and Chestnut streets, and running through to Sansom street, was damaged by fire last night to the ex- tent of $200, 900, of which $150, 900 is sus- tained by the 'Ledger'' and $50, 900 by tenants.
 The "Ledger's" insurance aggregates $240, ,000-$16O, 900 on the building and $SO, 900 on contents. The other occupants are believed to be fully insured. The col lection of curios in the private office of MT. Childs, the "Ledgers's" owner and publisher, which are inestimable in value were saved.
 The damage to the building is $100, ,000 About half of the structure was gutted by fire and water. The flames were con- fined to the fourth floor and all above and the portion below were flooded.
 The fire started mysteriously in the basement of No. GOA Chestnut street, which is a part of the "Ledger" property, and which is occupied by the Standard typewriter concern.
 There was no rubbish in the cellar, and no plausible theory as to the origin of tho fire can be given. It is thought, how ever, that it may have been started by a careless workman.
 The flames soon enveloped the compos- ing room, and the competitors, who num- Der about 40, beat a nasty retreat down the stairs, and all escaped. Soon after the fire started there was 8 sharp explo- sion, the cause of which is not known, and Business Manager Joel J. Cook and a number of clerks were forced into the street by the concussion.
 Until other arrangements shall be made the Ledger" will be issued from the "Record' office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
CRASHED INTO THE FERRY BOAT.
Marrow Escape of Many Passengers on tn
 North River.

Marrow Escape of Many Passengers on the
 North River.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-The big freight steamboat Pequot, of the Providence line, ran into the double decked ferry boat Hamburg in the North river last night. The ferry boat was crowded with pas sengers at the time.
 The force of the collision was terrific, the whole side of the Hamburg's cabin be- ing crushed in for a distance of 25 feet. Not one of the passengers appears to have been seriously injured.
 Several passengers were thrown down by the shock and more or less seriously bruised, and several women tainted.
 The Pequot, with her bow stove in, put back at once to her pier after the colli- sion. Her stout stem had been broken of, and great hole had been stove in her port bow just under the guard, the big tim bers having been broken in like paper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
FEDERAL OFFICES.
Some of the Plums That Connecticut
 Democrats Want


 The following are the principal offices in the gift of the incoming president, with the amount of salary attached thereto, that many hundreds of demo crats are now lying awake nights in anticipation of securing within the course of the next year:
 Internal revenue service-One col lector of internal revenue at Hartford, $4,50O per annum; one deputy collector, $1 800 per annum; ten deputy collectors, S1 200 per annum and travelling ex- penses; one stamp collector at Hartford, $1, 300; one at New Haven, $1 300; one at Providence, $1 300; two storekeepers at Warehouse Point, $4 per day; one guager at Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Canton, Norwich, Providence, fees.
 Gu toms service-One collector at Bridgeport, $250 per month and fees; one deputy collector, $1 200; one col lector at Hartford. fees; one deputy collector, $1 800; three clerks, $1 200 to $1, 100; one collector at New Haven, fees; to deputies, S1 500 to $1,2OO; one clerk, $1 ,095; one collector at New Lon don, fees; one deputy, $1 500; two in spectors, S3 per day; one collector at Stonington, $15O per month and fees.
 United States district attorney, $2OO per annum and fees; marshal, $1O0 per annum and fees; clerk, fees; four re- gis. ters in bankruptcy, fees; sixteen United States commissioners, fees.
 There are five first class postoffices in Connecticut as follows: Bridgeport, s, 200; Hartford, $3, 800; Meriden, $3, 900; New Haven. $3,5O0; Waterbury, $3,OOO. There are sixty-five presidential post offices, the salaries of whose post masters range from $2,000 to $1,0OO, be- sides fourth, class postoffices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The signing of Manager Gus Schmelz to take charge of the Chattanooga base ball club settles all the talk of his going to. Louisville.
 The trophies for last years victorious Yale crew are handsome plain gold seal rings with the record of the race in scribedson the seal.
 President Al Spaulding has not very high regard for the committee ap' pointed to revise the base ball rules and thinks that it would be greatly i'm. proved if 1t had the assistance of three players.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
GARDNER HELD FOR TRIAL.
Two Charges Against Dr. Parkhurst's
 Chief Detective.

Chief Detective.
 NEW YORK, Dec 7.-At the examination of Gardner, chief detective of the Park hurst society, Lillie Clifton testified as te the alleged transactions with Gardner When she had concluded Justice McMahor held the prisoner for trial fixing the bail on the first charge attempted extortion- at S2, 800, and on the eother-extortion-a 5000.
 In default of bail Gardner was locked up At the close of the examination Justice McMahon stated that he contemplated accepting third charge against the pris- oner. This is to be grand larceny.
 The ground for the charge, it is learned is the alleged attempt of Gardner to de fraud the keeper of the house out of $150 by the promise of services which he could not render.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
THINK LIZZIE BORDEN GUILTY.

The Grand Jury Who Indicted the Young
 Woman Confident She Is 8 Murderess.
 FALL RIVER, Dec. 7.-The vote of the grand jury for the indictment in the Borden case stood 20 to 1. The mem bers of the jury having been dismissed for the year are talking.
 Every one of the 21 men was impressed with the weight of the Governments evi- dence, and all except one is positive that the defendant Is guilty.
 One juror states that the case could not have had more complete hearing at a trial in open court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Fell 50 Feet.

KINGSTON, N. Y, Dec. 7.-Arthur Ronk, a painter, while sweeping out the gutter of house preliminary to painting, lost his footing and fell 90 feet to the stone pavement below, fracturing his skull
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
REPORT ON THE CIVIL SERVICE
Ninth Annual Statement by the Commis
 sion Furnished the President.

NInth Annual Statement by the COmm1s
 sion Furnished the President.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-The United States Civil Service commission makes public its ninth annual report to the Presi dent.
 It shows that from July 1, 1891, tc June 30, 1899, the whole number of ap- plicants examined for the five branches oi the classified service was 19, 460, of whom 12, 16O passed, and 1900 failed to pass.
 The whole number appointed in the year covered by the report is as follows:
 Departmental service, 47S; customs service, 161; postal service, 3, 113; railway mail service, 1,199, and Indian service, 10 total, 3,961, a decrease of ,434 over the previous year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Accused of Killing His Wife.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-John Kelley whose wife lost her life as result of Mon day nights fire, Is under arrest, suspected of having set fire to the bed on which his wife, who was an invalid, was lying It Is alleged that they were not living hap oily. Kelley denies the charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Banquet to Yale and Harvard Elevens.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 7.-An invitation has been extended to the Yale eleven to attend a banquet in Boston on Friday night next, given by MT. Higginson, a Harvard man. The banquet is under stood to be given in honor of the Yale and Harvard elevens. The Yale eleven will leave here Friday afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
CENSUS BUREAU INVESTIGATION.

Senator Vest Introduces 8 Resolution
 With that Aim.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Before tie Sen ate went into executive session resolu. tion was offered by MT. Vest, and chiefly discussed by him and MT. Hale, in refer. ence to the ''perRicious activity" of the Census Bureau in the recent election. The resolution proposes an investiga- tion, and it will be called up and acted upnu ta-dnv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Honorinx Rockofeller'a Name

CHICAGO, Dec. 7.-The trustees and faculty of the University of Chicago have hit upon graceful idea for perpetuatins the name of John D. Rockefeller, whose munifosnce made the establishment of the institution possible. Hereafter on all calendars, bill heads and official docu- ments of the university will appear the title, ''University of Chicago, founded by John D. Rockefeller.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Chicago Wants to Borrow IA Kettle,

LYNN, Mass, Dec. 7.-Mayor Hayes has received letter from the director general of the Worlds Fair, asking whether arrangements can be made for a loan of the iron kettle presented to the city by John F. Hudson as the first cast ing made in America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Jay GouId's will.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Ex-Judge Dillon said this morning: "There is nothing to say about MT. Gould's will at present, and there probably will not be for several days. Atlthe proper time it will be made nlIhlic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
stevenson Willing to Row Bubear.

TORONTO, Dec 7.-Charles Stevenson, the champion sculler of New Zealand, now of Toronto, announces himself as ready to meet Bubear, the English champion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Paderewsli,s Oponinr. Conoert.

LONDON, Dec. 7.-Paderewski's opening concert at St. James hall was an excep- tional success. Paderewski looked well, and played with his usual spirit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Senator Glbson's Condition Unchanged.

senator Glbson's Condition Unchanged.
 HoT STRINGS, Ark, Dec. 7.-Senator Gibson's condition is unchanged. He ia lying at the point of death and the phy- sicians are surprised at the amount of vitality he possesses, which has kept him up this long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Republican Mayor in Rochester, N. H.

ROCHESTER, N. H., Dec. 7.-At the city election o. A. Hoyt, Rep, was elected mayor. The council stands 9 Republi- cans and Democrats. "a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07

And the more you figure the more conclusively you will prove that our RIGHTLY MADE Clothing can't be ap- preached in quality or price. You will want an Ulster this winter for yourself and your boys. We cl: sed out 15O Ul- sters last week st late in the season prices and are selling them at manufacturers prices. $6.5O, 500, 1900, 15,0O are the leaders. We made the most of our opportunities in purchasing the stock; you will make the most of yours by buy ing.
 J. B. MULLINGS,
 97, 99, 1O1 Bank Street.
 eB- Store open every evening until Christmas, with big stock of uss full pres ents for your male friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
Repairing the Spree.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 7.-The Spree has been docked, and the work of repair will be begun at ones.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-12-07
CURTAINS
Special Prices For Thursday,
 BARGAIN DAY,

Fine quality Cambric Pillow Shams, Night Gowns, with Pretty Hamburg
 Insertions, Valenceinne Lice Trimmed Night
 Gowns, were $1.59, Gents Pongee Silk Handkerchiefs,
 large Initial on corner, bargain day, Ladies' Pongee Silk Handkerchiefs,
 with Initial on corner, bargain day, Gents Large White Hemstitched
 Handkerchiefs, Cents Black Lisle Thread Hose, per
 Box,
 Boys Kid Gloves, Fleeced Lined, Ladies' Large White Lawn Aprons, Ladies' White Aprons, with Ham burg on bottom, Ladies' Knit Skirts, all colors,