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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-20
THE WEEK IN MAINE.
the MOST IMPORTANT STATE NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Hin a Buruham's coal once at Bidde-
ford, Was entered early Saturday even
Ing BY burglars. They picked the lock
and drilled the safe but did not blow Il.
They were evidently frightened away.
Lewiston Sun: "The man who dis
covered Poland spring" would Be suit.
lcient TO place upon the hsadstone Q,
the late Hiram Kicker. Tho crystal
fountain bubbling forth from the rocks
near his grave 10 . monument TO his
memory such 40 few men have erected
10 theirs.
George Z. Bracket, Esq, secretary OF
Maine Good Templars II probably the
oldest grand secretary living, ~ regards
continuous service, being now 10 his
10th term. lie ID chairman OF the Maine
Grand Lodge delegation and has AT
tended all these sessions for II years
save one.
Caleb Taylor, an old resident Of Gardi-
ner, was drowned Friday morning while
anchoring fishing boat at Southeast
Morris Island. The anchor rope caught
his Leg and drew him overheard and
under. Deceased was q veteran OF the
late war, and Was about 90 years old.
lie leaves widow, three daughters and
one son.
Il 10 said there IL e25, 900 back Of the
proposed tannery ut Island Falls, Aroos-
took County. The hemlock Of one entire
township has been secured for the new
plant, and the peeling Of bark has al
ready begun. II II said the new tannery
will be outside the trust. G. +. Church,
one Of Names tanners, Il largely Inter
estsd, and will have the direction OF the
plant.
Charles T. Fox, Of the firm OF Wing q
Fox, proprietors of the Lewiston Sun,
died Saturday night from the breaking
Of an abscess upon his lung, the result
of pneumonia. Mr.. Fox was 20 years
old and leaves widow and two children.
He was lawyer by profession, having
prscticed at kezar Falls, and was one
Of the founders Of the Bangor Business
College. Last winter with Henry A.
Wing he established the Lewiston Sun.
The remains will be taken Monday 70
Kezar Falls for interment.
Calais wishes TO meet her st. Stephens
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-20

John O. Hall, the prsssnt principal Of
The academy, vii rsuaain In charge Tor
The heat ysar.
, 1893-09-13

transactions,t TO be closed out at half past twelve,
and the greatest excitement followed. He
had been doug III wheat all the spring on
the reported damage suffered by the crop,
but he had lately been short" He is also
known as the largest holder of lard and PFC
visions, and as the largest operator n the west,
having packing inter SITS III Milwaukee,
Omaha, Louisville, and Cincinnati. 1t is
said that Nlr. Cudahy's failure does not i'm
ply bankruptcy and that he will probably
have 81 900, 900 left after paying 100 cents
in the dollar. The immediate cause Of his
suspension was b is inability to raise money
on first class securities.
The excitement at the Board Of Trade
began at the opening of business this morn
ing, when the Seer etary announced the fail
ureS Of three leading houses known to be
concerned in the pork deal-namely j. u.
Steever and Co., Il. w. Baily and Co. and
A.. O.. Helmholz. The market Immediately
became the scene Of the widest excitement
and the provision pit and the other pits were
soon deserted.
September pork, which closed at Sl9 yes
terday, was first offered at $500 and then
went down to Sl0 in a little over half an hour.
Then the market began to shew signs of strength.
Operators saw that pork at $40 per barrel
with hogs at the ruling price vas cheap, and
began to buy, the price gradually IN
ereasing until 81 rs was reached at eleven
o'clock. Just as matters began to look So
rene the failures of John Cudahy, the Ameri-
can Packing Company, and Wright and
Haughey, heavy receivers and shippers Of
grain were announced. This created %conster-
nation, and prices again fell, there being no
means of knowing the amount involved. The
deal was run by a SINGLE heavy operator,
who did not appear in person, but worked
through Me88rs. Steevor, Bailey and Helm
holz. Traders estimated that the operator
referred to held long pork to the amount
Of $4,000 and 10000 dollars, which, with a
loss Of nine dollars per barrel, means a losR
Of about $500, 000.-Uid
, 1893-09-13

for our visitor was Of the fair sex, appeared
somewhat surprised to learn that Jamaica was
known even in the days Of the great Columbus,
who had made it his home for many months
in 1903 and 1904.
Another fair one we'll advanced in years,
and who had travelled over 200 miles to see
the great Worlds Fair, enquired of a Column
bian Guard, (these guards are supposed to
know everything about the Fair, dut, Jim reali-
ty, know very little) what part of the grounds
would she find the building III which was to
be seen the "Lagoons, with the Gondolas and
genuine Venetian Gondoliers." A still
more amusing incident came under our notice
recently. An old woman (pray don't think
we are too hard on the fair sex we have a good
joke at the expense of our own sex present
Ivy, after a weary journey of many miles
reached the Transportation Building aid
commenced to search among the fine display
of boats there for he one in which Columbus
arrived in America in 1892. Her search was
not successful, and She appealed to the Guard
for help. Her principal object, she remarked,
ia visiting the Fair, was to see the original
'Santa Maria" The Guard told her he was
afraid she was doomed to disappointment, but
thisd did not satisfy our old friend, who de-
olared she was informed, on good authority,
that the original was to be seen In a parfect
state Of preservation and she was determined
to find it. She is searching still.
And now we come to our last little amusing
episode, in which the Lord Of Creation is
the principal actor.
An aged couple arrive in the grounds at
the G2nd Street entrance, and John remarks
to his better half, Say, Mary, we must see
everything inside the Fair-let us commence
Mary is willing and they start. The first
thing that attracted Johns attention was the
word Exit, written in big letters over the
Exit stile, a few feet distant from the point
they had recently entered. "Say Mary,
says John, do you know what an Exit
is No" says Mary, Then let US see" and
through the stile they pass, to find to their
dismay they were outside the walls, and had
to pay 80 cents each for re-admission. Both
John and Mary are quite sure they know
what an exit is now.
, 1893-09-13
DAILY Telegraph, dug o.

Fatal Explosion Of "Ecrasite.-A fatal OK
plosion occurred yesterday III the courtyard
Of the military Committee Building situated
in the heart Of Vienna, whore several soldiers
we're filing proiectiles with an explosive
compound named "eora lie" The cause u
the disaster is not known. The body of one
Of the men was carried by TIE force OF the
explosion right over the roof Of the binding
and was found in the street on the other side
terribly mangled. Another soldier is in d
diving condition, while several others are
seriously injured. "Ecrasite" is the new
explosive recently introduced in the Austrian
army. 1t is manufactured by Herr Nobel,
the inventor of dynamite, and the preparation
is a secret. The basis Of the compound, how
ever, is knowu to be pierre acid. 1t has been
hitherto claimed THAI 'eorasite' was mex
plosible by ordinary percussion or even on
contact with fame, ana could only be lgnlted
by specially prepared capsules. A later tele-
uram saws A second soldier has died from
the effect of the injuries he received IN the
explosion at the Military Committee building.
A civilian who happened to be passing the
building at the time was slightly hurt, but
otherwise no one was injured. The slight
character of the damage is explained by tue
fact that the SIN Ill quantity of eorasite-two
fenths of q kilogramne-was stored IN the
laboratory. A general feeling of uneasiness,
however, prevails, owing to the practice of
handling explosives IN the centre or the CITY ,
especially as the Rlesen Arsenal, situated IN
the outskirts, is available for the purpose
Reuter-.
, 1893-09-13

Niagara has returned TO London, and
il once more located at its old domlcIle
in York street Westminster. But 1t
is not the old panorama that we gaze upon
from the familiar central platform. The
lrafy surroundings Of the famous falls, which
the skilfuI NJ. Philippoteaux brought before
us with such astonishing effect q few years
since, have now disappeared, and. IN their
place we have a. Niagara, grlpped last by
winter; icebound and snow clad. This ra-
markable picture is the work Of Mr.. Edward
J. Austen, a Loudoner by birth, but ala Anne
rican by adoption. Tie painter has been
making studies Of Niagara III It's cold weather
attire for some yeas past, and the panorama
which has Just been thrown open TO the
public at Westminster is the result OF long
contemplation,and multitudinouS sketches,
most assuredly these necessarily prolonged
la5ours have bean crowned with COM
plete success. Mr.. Austen shows the group
Of cataracts from practically the same point
Of view as that chosen by his Gallo prede-
cessor! and we do not doubt that the Anglo
American artist makes all possible acknow-
edgment Of his obligations in this respect to
NJ. Philippoteaux. But the aspect, tone and
oolouring Of the panorama is, it need scarcely
be said quite distinct. We see before us Mia
para Glad in white instead Of green; and to-
those who cherish lively recollectlons OF the
earlier painting the contrast Will appear
beautiful in the extreme. The illusion in the
present case and that is half the battle IN
panorama works just as perfect as it was
in the first Niagara" It is onoe more =
matter of difficulty for those who are not
on allowed with very acute vision to deter
mine the points where the ingsniously ar.
ranged foreground leaves of and the canvas
begins. The real road fades almost imper-
ceptibly into the painted thoroughfare; trees
gnished from those that are fat while the.
Very ratings and telegraph wires deceive the
eye in equally puzzIing fashion. In a word
the new Niagara is a most artistic ana inter
esting pendant to the old one, and it behoves
all who paid a visit to York street to see the
colossal falls in their summer dress to lose
no time in noting the change that comes
Ger the spirit of this mighty Dire m wnen
winter stretches forth its hand and cum
bers the grand old c~ataracts with a mantle
of ee-Ibid
, 1893-09-13

II consequence of the reduction in the rates,
by several Railway Companies, an opportuni'
" is afforded the poorer CLASSES in many
adjacent States to visit tbs Fair, and crowds
have. and are still, awaiting themselves OF
thi. chance. 1t is very amusing to listen TO
the remarks OF some Of those country folk
One such visitor to our Court asked us a few
days ago, il Jamaica was an Island OF recent
d;scoverv. fOh shades of Columbus She
, 1893-09-13
FAILURES IN CHICAGO,
Chicago, Aug /.

Chicago, Aug. l.
The big deal in pork ,whichhas held the price
of that commodity at an lnordlnately hig1
frnTe for a month past, collapsed to-day, and
mos followed bv the announcement Of several
heavy failures. These include the firm iot
John Cudahy, a large packer and operator in
hog products, and the American Packing and
Provision Company one of the great packing
firms of the city. Mr.. Cudahy ordered his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
Grand Rapids Water Supply.

1t will be interesting to those who
have not known the facts in the case to
know that inside of the city limits there
are five streams of pure clear water
supplied from springs that rise in the
hill that crowns the city like crescent,
and just south of the city limits is
another with head sufficient to run an
engine. Hence it will be seen that
practically the city has an unlimited
supply of pure fresh spring water and
from the elevation Of it's sources it will
be an easy and comparatively cheap
matter to take it to all parts of tie city
and take it to the upper stories of the
buildings.
What is most needed is that the city
take the matter in hand and establish
system of water works adequate to
the needs of growing prosperous city.
To bond the city for sufficient amount
to build a reservoir and construct water
works would pay large percentage on
the investment at present, and the
future would add to the rentals and in
crease the dividends in ratio to ex-
penditures.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
SPECIAL SALES
Are Becoming Popular
Among the Bus
mess Men.

Spafford, Cole & Lipke held an
opening on Tuesday, Wednesday
and to-day. The store has been
thronged with visitors who ad-
mired the handsome display,
looked over the new styles in
stock and left good hard cash in
exchange for new dry goods,
dainty fabrics, unique trimmings
and naperies. Some new designs
in center pieces, tray cloths, nap
kins and table scarfs are especially
attractive to the ladies, penny
handkerchiefs delight the young
sters, first class fancy groceries
please gentlemen customers, and
the handsome footgear, gloves and
lingerie prove the central attrac-
ton to the society bellies. The
artistic window displays are due
to the Misses Nash.
This store is complete in its
appointments and a liberal patron
age attests to the appreciation the
public gives. The firm is a strong
one in commercial circles and have
the push, energy and ambition
necessary to build up mammoth
establishment such as the growing
needs Of the city will render posi-
BILE. The members are we'll and
widely known as gentlemen of
unquestioned business honor and
unlimited credit. Have been in
business here many years and
possess the confidence of the entire
community. Their clerical force
are willing, obliging and spare no
pains to please their customers
showing as much courtesy to the
farmer in plain everyday apparel
as to the fashionable society people
in fine lady attire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
Death Of Rickie FaIk..

After lingering illness of over two
years, the results Of stroke of paraly-
sis, Miss Rickie Falk succumbs to that
change, which will sooner or later over
take us all, which we call death. II
came to her Wednesday morning at 2:4C
O'Clock. From Monday noon until the
time Of her death she was in great
agony, unconscious Of her surroundings
but great sufferer Death must have
been welcome visitor to her.
Miss Rickie Falk was widely known
throughout this state by those who
travel. For the past twelve years she
was the life and head of the Central
House in which position she made many
friends who will be saddened to learn
of her death. Always kind and con-
siderate for the comfort of her guests
she won warm place in the hearts OF
the people.
Miss Rickie Falk was born in Turin
West Prussia, Germany. August 18th
1858. She was the youngest of sixteen
children, of which number only foul
are living. One resides in Sacramento
California; one in Columbus, Ohio; one
i'll Bramberg, Germany, and Mrs R
Boguslawsky is in this city in charge ot
the Central House. She came 10 this
country on the 18th day of December
1870, and remained with relatives il
New York city until she came to Grand
Rapids in 1873, where she has since
resided In COMPANY with her sister
they have kept the Central House fol-
twelve years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
Howe High School Alumni.

There was a meeting of the executive
committee of the Howe High School
Alumni at the residence of Mr.. Jos.
Whitney Tuesday evening. The mem
bers were not all present and another
meeting is called for the evening OF
May 30th to perfect arrangements for
the annual meeting and banquet to be
given June 23rd in the rink.
1t is especially desirous that all who
are members and have not done SO
already, should send in their annual fee
of S1.00 and those who are eligible as
members but have not joined, will send
in the 25 cts. membership fee also S1.CC
annual fee, which will entitle them to
three tickets to the banquet and all the
privileges pertaining to membership.
All graduates of the High school are
most earnestly requested to avail them
selves of the privilege of becoming a
member of the association.
4 business meeting is called for the
22nd of June and it is hoped every
member will be present. All teachers
and eX-teachers are constituted honor
ary members and are invited to join in
making this, the first annual meeting
and banquet a success. Money is need
ed to carry on the arrangements and
members are reminded that it is neces-
sary to send in their dues to the secre-
tary as soon as possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
F,W,KRUCER & co.
important Clothing
Sale a Great
Success.

The sight of large and apparent
ly we'll pleased crowds of people
constantly pouring into the large
clothing store of F. w. Kruger &
Co., last Saturday, caused the
REPORTER editor to join the pro-
cession. The crowd of customers
in the store was wonderful. 1t
amounted to throng all day, and
the business done aggregated
hundreds of dollars.
Mothers with squads of bright
faced boys were there getting suits
for them, at prices all the way
from SI.oo up, and little fellows
were made truly happy. Laboring
men in quest of substantial gar
ments for a mere pittance, and
those who wanted only the best
and latest style, were all mixed up
together like the kid politicians
and the old war horses in the great
political conventions, and all were
supplying their needs from their
stock of goods, which is very large
and complete in variety, and prices
clear at the bottom.
The firms announcement in the
REPORTER that their important
sale would commence Thursday,
May 18th, and for three days only,
had a magic influence upon the
people. Hundreds came to avail
themselves Of the opportunities
offered to buy hrst-class goods at
about one-half the price usually
asked for them elsewhere. This
firm knows how to advertise and
possess the faculty Of doing what
they say. The enterprise of this
firm is in every way most COM
mendable and worthy of all appre-
ciation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
PICTURE VIEW.

A window in John E. Daly's drug
store has number Of water colors on
view, the work of Miss Heyd, of Mil
waukee, who contemplates teaching a
class here Miss Heyd's father is a
portrait painter of Milwaukee. Her
mother is also an artist and Miss Heyd
has been trained in color and the use of
the brush all of her life. Her pictul es
are delicately colored and possess much
artistic merit as well as perfection of
detail, fine perspective, and harmony
of feeling. One picture is especially
worthy of mention, "a Scout" 1t is all
miniature representation of scout on
the plains, with the long distance view
in admirable perspective. The peculiar
sunset tints and gathering shades OF
evening form background against
which the outlines of the scout on
horseback are sharply defined. An
autumn landscape is particularly beauti-
full in rich, soft, gorgeous tints. The
pictures are worthy of place in any
home and bespeak good support for
the young artist if she decides to teach
here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
Base Ball Club Organized.

A base ball club was organized the
past week consisting of the following
members:
Milton Mosher, pitcher and captain.
Chas. Damitz, catcher.
6. 4. DeLap, short stop.
w. Bateman, lst base.
Orry Knapp, I'd base.
Chas. Lubbock, Sd base and Treas.
Milton Miller left field.
Miles GrIgnon, center field.
jim. Love, right field.
The boys will practice regularly until
about June 1st, after which time they
will be glad to hear from the, neighbor-
ing clubs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
Every Lady her Own Dressniaker.

The undersigned would respectfully
announce to the ladies of Centralia
and Grand Rapids that he has secured
stock of the Lalla Rookh Dress Cut
ting systems which are on sale at his
Tailor Shop in Centralia. BY the use
OF the above system any lady can Sc
cure perfect glovetitting dress, waist
or basque, without the least difficulty.
Any lady desiring to learn to cut and
Mt by the most perfect system will be
taught free by calling at our shop in
Centralia. Respectfully,
FRED WoLLMUTH.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
New Cong'f Church.

We were shown the plans for the
new Cong'l church in Nekoosa drawn
by Stephenson & Green, architects of
New York City. The plans call for a
large, roomy and commodious building
with all the modern improvements.
The lots have been selected and its
erection will soon be commenced. 1t
will be furnished with bell, carpet, fur
mace and necessary furniture. Mr.
Patten proposes to give the people of
Nekoosa a creditable place in which to
worship God.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
GENEROUS 1gEpS.

j. d. Witter our honored townsman,
has in the liberal offer of ten thousand
dollars which he subscribed toward a
normal school fund if we can secure it
here, shown once more how much he
has the city's interest at heart. He is
second to none in the city in the Hber-
ality and willingness to advance the
clty's good by substantial backing. Be-
cause he is unostentatious in his giving,
and conservative in his Ideas of bestow-
ing favors, they are no less fairly be-
slowed and wisely directed. Our pub
lie library owes much of its complete
ness to him, our churches acknowledge
their Indebtedness to him through many
a financial struggle. irrespective of
creed or ism. Our business men have
often found in him friend to help tide
over times of business complications,
and the poor owe debt Of gratitude
for flour and wood, for necessities that
came in hours of need from unknown"
sources, that are written to his credit in
the book of life.
It is pleasure to know, and privi-
lege to record the honest and generous
interest Of a fellow citizen in the well
fare of our city and in mentioning it we
only give expression to our sense of
gratitude il giving credit where credit
is due. 1t were well if all moneyed
men distrib ted in life what might fail
to carry out the purpose after death,
and Mr.. Witter sees and enjoys the
benefits arising from the helps he is
pleased to advance.
In the matter of giving toward nor
NAL school fund Hon. George r. Gard
ner puts himself on record as a gener-
Gus giver, and liberal patron in the
cause of higher education. He offers
to give $1,000, also six acre site of
| land, if the Regents decide to locate
here and find any of his property
available. Mr.. Gardner is not a
wealthy man and the gift rendered is
exceedingly liberal, evidencing pub
lie spirited citizens interest.
Sew your buttons on tight, cold
Farmer Hopkins" is coming. Here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18

making in a majority of cases perma-
nent investments or homes here.
Let us hope no effort will be spared
to secure the normal, bearing it con-
stantly in mind that the only way to get
it is to put strong, active forces at work
at once. A few will not be able to roll
the wheel of progress alone. Mass
meetings of women and children will
not avail. Men and money must be
put in the scales and every force en-
ployed to work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18
ANOTHER TRANSFER.

1t is reported that B. &. Goggins'
father has purchased the W. I. King
residence in the second ward. 1t is
now occupied by Edward Lynch whose
lease expires the first of September.
Until then Mr.. Goggins has rented the
Gardner residence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1893-05-18

cold Farmer Hopkins," said to be
one of the brightest rural dramas ever
written, will be produced Tuesday eve
ming at Opera Hall by the well known
comedian Frank S. Davidson, and an
excellent company. Special scenery,
mechanical effects, specialties of high
order, all go to make cold Farmer
Hopkins" the great success it undoubt-
edly is.