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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
INDIAN IDOL DISCOVERED.
Curious Find of Three Headed God
Near the Sabine River.

Beaumont, Texas, Dec. 20.-There
WAS recently found in an ancient
oyster bank Oh the Sabine river, just
below this point, a well-preserveu In
dian idol. The image was nearly four
feet high and was of a three-headed
man, with the scales of a turtle COW
ering the entire body, but with the
feet and claws of Il panther. The
idol is hollow and contained the skele,
ton of a young child, placed in it in
an upright position, the head fitting
into that of the god.
Whether the child was thus Sacriic-
ed to the god or the image merely
used as Il repository Of the dead
body, cannot be decided. The carving
on the idol showed a degree of skill
uncommon among the Indians as eN-
listing now or as found here by the
early settlers, and us the banks Of
this vicinity were evidently erected by
Il people antedating these, it is prob
able that the image was OF their re-
ligiOn also. 1t is Of stone and IS COM
posed of four or five pieces neatly
cemented together with Il substance
not recognized by any mason who has
seen it.
The union of the several stones en-
ployed i'll it is so cunningly done that
only a close examination reveals it at
ill. The eyes are of agate, and cut
with the skill of a finished lapidary,
and, by some contrivance, are so ar
ranged as to move in the head from
side to side, and to close by the shut
ting down Of lids of silver. The pan
Their claws are also of silver, and the
feet are of obsidian highly polished.
One of the three heads wears be-
nign expression. While another grins
miliciously. and the third frowns heavI-
ly and shows clenched teeth Of OBJ
sidian; undoubtedly the three coun-
tenances showing the various attri-
butes of the god represented
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
4 WOMAN'S BRAVERY.
She ReScueS Her Husband from the
Vengeance OF Il Puma.

Tombstone, Arizona, Dec 20-JabeZ
English Il sheep hearder OF this neigh
borhood, had Il singular adventure a
day OF two ago with a mountain lion.
the skin Of which now decorates his
cabin i'll the valley east of here. Eng
LSh WAS engaged in building his cabin
home, his former one having been
destroyed by fire Il week or two ago.
and was buSily at work on its roof
when he saw an animal steal out of
the woods hard by and fling itself
upon the pail containing the dinner
OF cold boiled bacon and bread.
He recognized this animal for u
puma, or mountain lion, but thinking
he might brighten it away, threw his
plane at it. The tool struck the ami
NAL on the head, cutting it badly. and
rendering the creature furious 1t
rushed ut the structure on the peak of
which the herder sat and tried to leap
up to him. But this was not to be
done, and, after several attempts, the
Ion abandoned it and proceeded to
patrol the spot, growing furiously, and
showing its teeth.
The man, having no weapon and
being out of reach of anyone to- whom
he might call, could only sit still and
wait for the puma to become tired of
the watch, or for deliyerance. Night
ut last came on, and still he did not
dare venture to quit his perch, though
it was SO cold that he feared he would
freeze before morning. In the mean
time his wife, who was in Santa Anna,
q little mountain hamlet of the valley,
grew uneasy about him, and with Il
lantern started to look for him. 1t
was too dark for English TO see her,
but the lion did and made for her
With Il scream Of rage.
AS the great beast came leaping at
her out Of the darkness, she dashed
the lantern full in it's face. The puma
startled, gave way, and English guess
ing who the newcomer was, shouted
to her to run back to the village. She
turned to do SO, but the puma was
after her, and she was obliged to
wheel about every few feet and shake
the lantern in its face again. The ami
NAL would recon at this, and each
time gave Il few moments in which to
run on.
In this way she made her way to
Santa Anna, screaming aS she ne4red
it, "A lion! Iionr' until some of the
men of the village hearing her, armed
themselves and came out in time to
see the lion break away to run back.
They pursued him and killed him and
then went on for the half-frozen herd
er. His wife, a bright-eyed, chatty
little Mexican woman, claimed the
skin Of the puma, saying that it was
rightly hers, as she alone had brought
the lion into the village, and it was
presented TO her for the new home
in the valley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28

London, Dec 20.-The Times will
publish tomorrow the following dis
patch from its Rio Janeiro correspond
ent dated Dec. 16, via Montevideo, Dec.
70
Since my last dispatch the insur-
gents have directed IL heavy fire on
the shore front, driving back the gov
crnment troops. Consequently all bus
mess in the city government is prac-
tically stopped and communication be-
tween the shipping and shore has been
suspended.
Thursday Shell penetrated Vile
gaignon, killing five men and seriously
wounding nine others Friday five men
at Viliegaignon were wounded.
The government attempted to retakC
Goyernador island Thursday, but the
insurgents surrounded the invaders,
cutting off their retreat. The fugitiyes
have not yet attempted to re-cross
to the mainland, and it is thought
probable that the government troops
will surrender. During SkirmiShes the
insurgents lost five killed and fifteen
wounded and the government lost Il
hundred.
Il am trying to obtain details OF Il
rumOred naval engagement in the
south.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
REDUCING IT'S FORCE.
A Number of Pennsylvania Railroad
Employees Are Discharged.

Philadelphia, Dec. 21.-Steps have
already been taken by the heads of
the various departments Of the Penn
sylyania Railroad company to execute
the order issued to them last week by
President George B. Roberts to re-
duce expenses as far as possible with
out detriment to the service. The bur
den Of responsibility in the work of
retrenchment falls upon General Man
ager Provost, who since the last meet
ing of the directors has been closely
occupied in shaping matters in the de-
sired direction.
The usual policy Of the company ia
this matter is being folloWed-the Re
tention as far as possible Of men of
family and of old employees. The sin
gle men are marked TO go. In one de-
partment alone-that OF the super
intendent of transportation forty men
have been dismissed, five from Superin-
tendent HutchinsOn's personal office
and thirty-five from the car records
office General Agent Latta has been
compelled to lay off seventeen men.
Those that are retained will be requlr-
ed to remain idle one week in every
five until further notice. The auditors
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
LITTLE MORE EVIDENCE.
Arguments in the Prendergast TriaI
May Begin Next Week

Chicago, Dee. 21.-The attorneys in
the trial Of Patrick E. Prendergast,
Mayor HarrisOn's assassin, now be-
lieve that by Saturday all of the evil
dence will be in and arguments will
be made during the early part of next
week.
Attorney Wade, who represents AS
sassin Prendergast, made startling
statement in Judge Brentano's court
The attorney is thoroughly imbued with
the idea that Prendergast is insane,
and he will fight verdict Of hanging
to the highest court.
L will not contest any other form
of Il verdict and | am prepared to
state that the prisoners family will
not object to Il sentence for life in the
penitentiary or confinement in some
institution for the insane for the pc
riod Of his natural life. In fact, |
viii SO so. far in my argument to the
jury as to suggest that disposition Of
prendergast's case. But the prisoner
must not hang. The jury can make
whatever form of verdict it chooses
aside from the infictiOn of the death
penalty, and L will accept it.
In the event of a verdict of hang
Ing, one OF my chief exceptions will
be the division Of the jury to go and
vote. The jurors were divided into
three groups, and while visiting the
various polling places they were thrown
more or less in contact with the pub
lie. There are authorities to support
my exception. But l will not move
for new trial, nor will / take further
steps to present Prendergasts case. if
the jury finds the defendant guilty
that he should be confined for life in
the penitentiary or any other institution
My only fear is that the state in the
argument will offer the same sugges-
ton.
Nearly an hour was consumed this
morning in the trial before the public
proceedings began. During that time
there was an earnest conference going
on between Judge BrentanO and the
lawyers for the state and the defense.
They were consulting over the evidence
Of DR.. Meyer, and the doctor took an
active part in the consultation.
When the argument ended Judge
Brentano announced to the jury that b.
mutual consent of counsel, DR.. Moye
would be excused from testifying il
the case The trouble arose over the
matter of compensation. Dr.. Meyer
would not give expert testimony unless
he was paid for it. The defense want
ed his testimony, but could not raise
the sum demanded, said to be 5000.
The state did not care for DR.. Meyers
evidence.
According to the law an expert may
demand pay for his services, and DR..
Meyer took advantage of this and re-
fused to tell the jury what his opinion
was on the question of the prisoners
sanity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
CATHOLICS RETALIATE.
Columbian League Organized TO Off
set the A. F. A

Milwaukee. Dec. 21-The Columbian
league, which owes its origin to the
attacks of the American Protective
association on the Catholic church. has
been formed here. An invitation had
been sent to about 400 Catholics of the
city TO attend meeting Wednesday
evening and more than 800 responded
TO the invitation.
The A. 2. A. and its objects were
thoroughly discussed and vigorously
condemned, and the sentiment of the
meeting was that its attacks could best
be met by organization. The organiza-
ton. it is announced. is not formed
to boycott any one, but, as was declared
at last nights meeting, its work is TO
be mostly of a missionary character.
Most of those who spoke at the
meeting said they believed that two
thirds of the memoirs of the A. z. A.
were in that organization from sincere
and honest motives, prompted by a
wrong conception OF Catholic views
on American questions. 1t was the
opinion that when these men were
Catholic position was they would leave
the A. 2. A.
The following platform was adopted:
The name of this association will
be the Columbian league
Its object shall be to sustain the
rights which all Americans enjoy in
common under the constitution and in
accordance with the spirit of our free
institutions.
1T shall aim to promote the good
will, confidence and harmony which
have existed and should continue to
exist among Americans. and, by dill
gent and open discussion, remove all
Misrepresentation and oppose all infiu-
ences which secretly or otherwise an
tagOniZe true American principles and
the constitutional right Of American
citizens.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28

show the same Inconsistency and lack
of knowledge en- the part Of the max
erS OF the bill that have marked the
preparation OF the other schedules.
The removal of the duty from BIZ
luminous coal is considered an amaZ-
ing proposition, for the reason that
coal has little value except that which
it gets from labor. 1t is most uniyer-
sally prevalent Of all subjects that
the American plate glass industry is
cited Us a splendid example for the
benefits protective system. American
competition and enterprise have re-
duced prices oGehah in the past ten
years. Twelve plants. with Il capital of
S1S,o00,OO0 employ 5000 men and sup
port 10000 people
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28

staff, which was cut down ia thu. fajl
will undergo further pruning. WINE
the forces at the shops throughout me
eastern system will largely be reduced
1t is understood that the object to be
attained by the reduction in force is
the saving of at least $500 a month
undI business improves, and each
department must contribute its quota
10 this amount. The directors have
hAed upon that sum. because it just
ABOUT represents the net shrinkage
III earrings east of PittSburs and Erie
during the month of November. which
month, 1t is believed, reflects about
tne worst phase of the depression.
Wages VIII not be cut if possible 10
avoid it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
LUCKY LAKE GENEVA.
Yerkes Chicago University Telescope
to Be Located There.

Chicago, Dec. 21-Tbe Chicago Uni
versity Yerkes observatory viii be 10
Gated at Lake Geneva, Wis, and the
construction of the great scientific an
mex to the university will begin 10
soon as the weather permits. Jllls de-
cision was arrived at by the Ooafd Oh
directors of the university
1t was at first intended to build the
greatest observatory III the world
within the limits of chicago, ana the
original plans contemplated the cree
ton of the big telescope on. the site
of the worlds fair. Scientists declared
that the smoke, electric lights and
noise of a great city would interfere
with astronomical investigation, and
this plan was abandoned. Lake Gene
va was selected after Il long consdera-
ton, and after many different sites
had been visited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
CRISPI'S CABINET SUSTAINED.
Workingmen in the Gallery of the
: Italian House Causes CCmmotion.

Rome. Dec. 20.-After the formal
opening of the Italian chamber today
Sic. Crispi, the new prime minister,
presented the members Of the new
cabinet to the house. He declared
that the ministry belonged to no party,
but was inspired by the necessity of
the situation and it demanded the sup
port Of patriotism.
THE chamber, the prime minister add
ded, would have to solve urgent prob
lens. Afterwards each deputy could
return to his own place. When danger
threatened union was necessary. The
government would propose great eco
nomics. 1t was also necessary to inn
pose some sacrifices upon the country.
After the policy Of the ministry was
announced, a workman named AnSloet-
ii cried from from the gallery: This
is a regular African Kraal."
A scene of commotion followed, dur
ing which Angloetti was removed
from the gallery by the police, wildly
shouting: Thieves" robbers down
with he pillagers," Ito death with
pubic lulcNeS. 1IItS vi 1St LllLI
alone were heard.
The vice-president- of the chamber
announced the designations of Signor
Sanardelli. Crispi and other prominent
members of the deputies, including
Marquis Di Rudini, but the resigna-
tons were rejected almost unanimous
~.
Crispi had not proceeded far with
his speech again when he was inter-
ruptd by. the socialists. The we'll
known leader of that party, Signor De
Felice-G iufferida, member for the Sec
ond district of Catania. Sicily, shout
ed: 1.-The taxpayers are unable to pay
another sou.'
Sig. Crispi finished his speech amid
signs of approval of his declaration
that he hoped the government and
parliament would be Of one accord
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
ENGLISH ANNUITY RENoUNCED.
House Of Commons Stirred Up by the
Duke Of Sake oburg's Action.

London. Dec. 21.-In the commons to-
day Gladstone announced that the Duke
Of SaXe-COburg had renowned the
English annuity of $1,000 pounds, CON
feri'cd upon him by his marriage in
1873.
The announcement was greeted With
loud cries Of oh" Gladstone said
the duke maintains his domestic con
nection with the English royal family
and that he would stay in England
three months each year; therefore the
government would accept his TeDoupc
ing $4,000 pounds and the lords would
decide whether the duke Will retain
his seat in that house.
Henry LabOuchre asked whether an
opportunity will be given to discuss
the dukes retention of the 10000 an
nuity, but Gladstone declined to grant
such an opportunity and Labouchre
asked leave to move adjournment.
The motion was rejected by Il vote
of III to 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
ENGLISH COAST STORM.

London, Dec. 20.-A severe storm Is
prevailing along the southern coast
and a mountainous sea is running i'll
the channel, and at noon the gale was
increasing in violence. A large nrlln-
Der of vessels bound up ana down the
channel ran into Dover this morning.
and anchored.
The steamer Gerton went ashore 1T
noon off the promenade ut Dover.
Dungeness bay WAS also crowded
with vessels that had put in there to
escape the fury of the STERN. One
Ihree-maSted vessel WAS driven ashore
where the sea soon pounded her to
pieces. Her crew was rescued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
SLEEK CONFIDENCE GAME
Martin Martins, of Black River Falls
the Victim.

Black River Falls. Dee. 2O.-Abr>,t .
week ago w. f. Gibson. claiming to
hail from Ireland, made a deal for
the Touring mill here owned Inv If
Martins. Last night, II. +. Bader. m
alleged real estate dealer of Minneap
oils, was arrested charged with being
privy TO aiding and abetting fraudn-
lent transaction. The mill was ax-
changed for stock in the North St
Paul Land company, worth 40 CENTS
on the dollar, and return MORTGAGE
of $4,000. Gibson has disposed of
all stock in and around the mill and
has decamped. He viii be brought
back and charged with fraudulent
transactions. Bader was held in ST.
200 bonds, which he could not fur
nish, and is in Jail. The property has
passed into the hands of Elliott C.
Allen and Nellie T. Stone. of Henncpin
county, Minnesota
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
MISS AUSTIN FOUND.

Milwaukee, Dec. 20.-Miss Edith
Austin. a girl reported in yesterdays
dispatches to have disappeared from
her home in Oshkosh, was found by
the police in this city, Chlet Wels-
brod. of Oshkosh, arrived in this c'+T
and took her home. She is 19 years
old and of good family. The only rea-
son she gave for leaving home was
that she could not get along with
her parents"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
CAPITAL CHIT-CHAT.
What Is Going On in Society at Wash
ingtOn.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The Prince
ton Tigers" gave concert Wednesday
evening and then left town on a tour
through the south.
Mr.. HUnsik, who is connected with
the Carnegie firm at Pittsburg,
is in town, and declares that all trou-
BILE with the workmen is at an end.
Assistant Secretary Hamlin has gone
TO Boston. where he will make an adj
dress before the Young Mems Demo
cratic club in that city.
Sovereign, master workman OF the
knights of Labor, is sick with grip
at his hotel, but will likely be up il a
few days.
The capital is again frightened by
the presence Of the gallant Virginian,
Colonel Hampton Hoge, who has come,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
TILL HE'LL FREEZES OVER,
Governor Waite Preparing for an
Eternal Free Coinage Fight

Denver, Col, Dec. 21.-Sfx hundred
delegates, representing nearly every
municipality in the state, attended The
business mems convention in this city
today Governor Waite, who was pres
ent by invitation, promised to give
careful consideration to any reasons
the convention might advance against
calling the legisla ture in special session
as proposed by him
Il am in favor" he said, "of fighting
for the free coinage of silver at Il 1t
TO l ratio, not all summer, but till hell
freezes over"
Resolutions were adopted denying
that there existed sufficient reason for
calling an extra session of the legis-
lature and declaring that such course
would do the state more harm than
good. The resolutions also recited that
Colorado has almost entirely recovered
from the panic and that the states
other resources, such as gold coal and
agriculture, are developing wonder
fully.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
PLANS OF BADGER STATESMEN
Senator Villas and Several of the Rep
reseHtativeS Coming Home

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Villas
left for Wisconsin yesterday, but Sen
ator Mitchell, who has his family here,
will remain over the holiday vacation.
Congressman Babcock and wife left
for their home tonight, and before re-
turning to Washington will attend the
marriage Of their son at Necedah. Con
gressmen Shaw, Cooper and Barnes
will all leave for home before the end
of the week. Congressman Haugen,
Lynch, Barwig and Wells will stay in
Washington for their Christmas din
ner
Gen. E. S. Bragg is in Washington
again but says he is not looking for,
nor has he been consulted about any
Office. A friend said to him that it
would have afforded pleasure if his
name had gone in as ambassador to
Italy and the reply WIS: You'll see
my name on a court calendar more
often than you will see it any other
place"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
CAPTURED AT FRISCO.
Fate Of Too Fast Mr.. Potter, Who
Skipped From La Crosse.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 21.-LincOln
Potter young man who has been
conducting Il saloon here for several
months, was arrested today and will
be taken back to La Crosse, Wis, to
answer charges Of grand larceny and
embeZZlement.
About year ago Potter was a rail
road brakeman. Then he made the
acquaintance of Mrs. Marie Watkins,
wealthy widow and they were mar
lfed The wife gave the young huS-
band $4,000, and he started for New
York to buy stock of general me-
chandiSe.
This was the last Mrs. Potter saw of
her husband. Then she learned he had
run off with another woman. She Of
fered n reward of S200 for his arrest.
Potter was known here as William
Day until the detectives discovered his
identity. The Woman's money was
used to purchase a saloon here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
GRAVE ROBBERS SENTENCED.

Des Moines, Dec. 20.-Judge Conrad
this morning sentenced the convicted
grave robber, DR. John w. Schaefer to
six months in the penitentiary, and
fined his associates, J. NJ. W. Sloan and
James Martin, $500. The Schaefer case
will be appealed to the supreme court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
VALUABLE INFORMATION.
And lust as 1t Comes Mangled
Through the Telegraph.

South Bend. Ind, Dee. 1S.-W. ii.
Gibson. II. B. Chynsweth. &. ).
Clark, B. w. Jones. J. NJ. Clancy and
l. s. O'Connor, all of Wisconsin, have
been closeted all day with Colonel w.
I. J. McFan. of this city, taking his
deposition in the famous roster case
of wisconsin. 1t is thought Colonel
McFail. who is said to have signed the
contract, gave them much valuable in
formation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-12-28
BOYNTON RELEASED.

Brooklyn. Dec. 2O.-Geo. b. Boynton-
the American, accused of having tried
to blow up Mello's warshlp, Acqului.'
ban, in Rio harbor, has been released
on parole.