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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
MAJOR ROSE RETIRES.
The Hero of Libby Prison now on
Retired list

The Hero of Libby Prison now on the
Retired List.
Washington, March 16.-One Of the
historic figures of the war has just
been placed ON the retired list of the
army by operation of law on account
of age. The officer referred to is
Major Thomas e. Rose, eighteenth in
fantry, stationed at Fort Clark, Texas.
Major Rose enlisted in the volunteer
service as a private in company [,
twelfth Pennsylvania infantry, April
%, 1861, and arose to the grade of col.
onel of volunteers February 1, 1868.
He gained special distinction by lead
ing the movement for the escape of
union prisoners in Libby prison by
means of a tunnel. He has since been
known as 1.-The hero of Libby prison"
On July %, 1865, he was brevetted
brigadier general of volunteers for mer-
itorious services during the war. He
entered the regular army July %, 1866,
as a captain in the eleventh infantry
and reached his present grade of ma
jor April 2, 1892.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
CAPITAL CHIT-CHAT.
The Blaines Living a Quiet Life-A
Swell Reading-Other Gossip.

Washington, March 1.-THE Blaines
are living very quietly in their solemn
looking home on Jackson square and
Mrs. Blaine is still wearing crepe for
her distinguished husband. 1t is said
the life of Blaine is being written in
the house so full Of his memories, and
very likely this is the task to which
Miss Hattie, the single daughter, and
Mrs Blaine devote themselves. Young
James G. is in town, but does not
mingle much in social life. The
Blaines, while wealthy, have never
made any display, and their house is
furnished in a remarkably plain, simple
style. When Mr. Blaine was secretary
Of state the carriage he used looked
like some Noah's ark, though very
likely he could have a dozen times
bought and sold men who We're dash
ing about in stylish equipages.
4 reading by Mr.. Lincoln and other
prominent people was given yesterday
afternoon, under the patronage of
Mrs. Carlisle Mrs. Bewer, Mrs Soho
field, Mrs. McCulloch, Mrs. Fuller,
Mrs. Lamont, Mrs. Washburn, Miss
Herbert, Mrs, Cahell and Mrs. Frances
HodgsOn Burnett.
Miss Kate Fields lecture on Mormon
ism was attended by a fashionable
audience, the Mexican Minister and
Nine Romero, the Brazilian Minister
and Nine. Mendonca, the Countess Els
terhaZy, General Van Vliet and Sena-
tor Perkins being among those present
The fine new Hotel Cochran has
closed its doors by a foreclosure of a
mortgage held by Il Boston firm. AS
a consequence all the guests are moving
out. Among them are Senators Lind
say and Hansbrough and Representa-
tive Breckenridge, of Kentucky.
The Second Army Corps association
met last night in the banquet hall at
Wormley's and enjoyed a rare feast
Among tn. present were Amos Cum
mings, General Dan Sickles and many
other prominent men.
Thursday evening a dinner of eigh-
teen covers was given by Minister and
Madame Zeballos in honor of Secretary
and Mrs. Gresham.
Last evening a lecture ON the Olym-
pic Games was given at the British
Embassy by Mrs. Florence Williams.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
NON-UNION WORKMAN IN OHIO
DEMANDS PROTECTION.

East Liverpool, O., March 17.-Elijah
Harrison, a non-union workman who
took the place of striking potter at
the East Liverpool pottery, has created
a Juror in labor circles by appealing
to the British government for protec-
ton against strikers
Harrison recently came here from
England and is still a British subject.
He wrote to the British ambassador at
Washington demanding protection as
an English citizen and alleging that
the city police refused him the protec-
ton guaranteed by law.
He received a letter from Secretary
Johnston, Of the British embassy.
Washington, stating that the ambas-
sador had taken cogniZance of his
case The letter directs him to make
a formal demand for protection from
the local police at the police head
quarters and then to produce his docu-
ments. He promised protection.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22

when her first child was born, Miss
Pollard said she told all sorts of stories
to keep DR.. Street from Suspecting her
identity. fsA.
ButterwGrth-"Did you not tell her
at one time that this suit was brought
for revenge?"
Miss Pollard-'That is as false as
words can be framed. I told her l
wanted to have him bear his share of
the responsibility in this matter and /
would go through the world carrying
my own share, but I would not bear all
the burden he placed upon me. l
believe there is a principle behind this
matter. [ believe justice will be done,
and [ believe these men turning to the
jury will help to see that it is done"
Mr.. ButterwOrth asking her about
her ambitions for the future in these
carly years when she said: Il knew I
was always TO be in Breckin-
ridges life because the night before
left for Norwood asylum he made
me promise to give my baby away.
He said if he was ever able to marry
me he would, and if he could not
marry me he would keep me in his
life always
Miss Pollard said that on her return
to Washington in the fall of 1892.
when Breckenridge first formally pro-
posed to marry her, he met her
WAS it in a proper placer inter
rupted Mr.. Butterworth.
ut was not; it was in house of as
signation on A street. He said to me
'Madelaine, this is no place for us to
talk of these things So we went out
on the street together. He told me
about his children, his prospects and
his Intentions
Did you ever talk of marriage while
his wife was alive?"
Very rarely"
But you did talk Of it,"
1--WE did,
Court adjourned with the cross-ex-
animation unfinished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
FIRE AT RACINE.
Big Iron Works Are Burned to the
Ground.

Racine, March 1.-THE Belle City
Malleable Iron works was totally de-
stroyed by fire early this morning, ell
failing a loss of $4,000, with insur-
ance Of half that amount. The fire
broke out in the japarning room of the
factory and was discovered at about
4 o'clock. The plant is totally de-
sroyed. Shadbolt & Boyd of Milwau-
kee are the principal stockholders.
Kaukauna, Wis, March 1.-THE tail
oring establishment of John Watson
was struck by lightning this forenoon.
The bolt passed down the chimney,
wrecking it. Mr. Watson and a friend
We're knocked over by the shock
Earlier in the morning lightning struck
the house Of John Peat, crumbling the
chimney, wrecking the stove and
floors. Mrs. Peat received a severe
shock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
ESTATE WORTH MILLIONS.
Will of Mrs. Mary Hemenway, Sister
of Mrs. Metcalf, Filed for Probate.

Milwaukee, March 1.-THE will of
Mrs. Mary Hemenway, widow Of Au-
gustus Hemenway, of Milton, Mass,
and a sister Of Mrs. W. II. Metcalf, of
this city, has been filed for probate
The estate is valued at S15,0O0,00O
Her son, Augustus Hemenway, of
Canton, Mass, and Charles ]. Morrill,
and Reginald Gray, of Boston, are
named as executors, and they are di-
rected to devote the net income of the
estate for period of fifteen years to
various charitable and educational pro-
jects in which Mrs. Hemenway was
interested. A few personal requests
are made and at the expiration of the
fifteen years the estate will revert to
the heirs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
FLEES TO MONTREAL.
Justice Sutherland of Brooklyn Jumps
His Bail.

Montreal, March 17.-Justice Suth-
erland of Brooklyn, convicted of COM
plicity in the McKane matter. and who
disappeared this week, forfeiting his
bail. is known to be in this city. De-
tectives are aware of his whereabouts,
but as yet no instructions have been
received to arrest him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
DENVER WAR
THE COLORADO CITY NOW PRAC-
TICAILY UNDER CONTROL OF
THE MILITARY.
WAITE'S STUBBORN
NESS AGAIN THE CAUSE.

Officers Whom He DiSplaces Refuse
to Leave Their PoSts-As a Hesult
the City Hall Is Turned into a
Fort with All Municipal Organiza-
tons Arrayed Against the Militia
and GaJtling GunS-Governor Issues
a General Call for All Colorado
Troops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
H. 3. TOWSLEE DEAD.
Pioneer Lawyer of Kenosha and
Later of Lake Geneva.

Elkhorn, Wis, March 17.-H. B.
Towslee, aged SO years, died here to-
day. He was a pioneer of Kenosha N
1889, where be practiced law for man,
years, going from there to Chicago and
later to Lake Geneva and Elkhorn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22

Washington, March 19.-Madeline
Pollard continued the story Of her ro-
mantle history in the Gil cult court this
morning. Mr.. Carlisle her attorney,
began to examine her instead of Mai.
Butterworth.
Miss Pollard, have you e"er been
married?" asked Mr.. Carlisle.
mo, Mr.. Carlisle"
who was the father of your child
born in Cincinnati?"
Mr.. Breckenridge"
who was the cause of your trouble
in May, 1882"
Mr.. Breckenridge"
Asked how she came to go to Lex
ington, she said she could not explain
Mr.. Breckinridges wonderful power
of persuasion. she could not resist
him.
Miss Pollard" asked Mr.. Carlisle,
did you continue improper relations
with defendant up to the 18th day
of May, 1882" CThis date was nearly
a month after Mr.. Breckinridge's Sc
cret marriage to Mrs Wing)
Yes, up to the 18th day Of May,
1898"
Mr.. Butterworth then took Miss
Pollard for cross -eXaminatiOn. He
wanted Miss Pollard to go into detail
concerning her life in Pittsburg where
she visited her aunt. Did you ever
read any while there that a pure
minded girl should not read?" he asked.
Il did not, Mr.. Butterworth."
Mr.. Butterworth asked Miss Pollard
why she left Pittsburg. She replied
that she was lonely and wanted to see
her people in Kentucky.
Mr. Butterworth read Miss Pollard's
account in a letter of how she met
Mr.. Rhodes. who paid for her educa-
ton on condition that she should
marry him. Miss Pollard was not
satisfied with Mr. Butterworth's EN-,
! phasis on parts of this letter, and she
asked him to have Mr.. Carlisle read it.
II don't mean to be rude, Mr.. Butter
WORTH" she said, ''but l am terribly
| in earnest about all this and I want it
right"
$50 do t. said Mr. Butterworth.
Mr.. Butterworth read the Wessie
Brown letter i'll segments, asking the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
WITHOUT OPPOSITION
MAYOR KOCH RENOMINATED BY
MILWAUKEE REPUBLICANS.
WORK OF THE CONVENTION
DONE SMOOTHLY.

W. T. Fiebrantz for Comptroller, c. w.
NHlbrath for Treasurer and C. H.
Hamilton for City Attorney-Plat-
form Adopted Shows a Religious Re
lance in Promises of the Future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22
IN HER OWN BEHALF
MISS POLLARD TELLS HER SEN
SATIONAL STORY.
SHE REPRIMANDS COL. BRECK.
INRIDGE IN COURT.

Says She Is Surprised That He Should
Sit Calmly and Let His Attor-
ney Ask Her Shameful Questions
The Colonel Married Mrs Wing
Secretly First.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-22

New York, March 16.-The register
Of vital statistics this afternoon sent
the following letter to the Rev. John
Paxton.
Dear Sir: respectfully inform you
that a marriage certificate was re-
ceived at this department in which it
stated that William 2. Breckenridge
and Louise Wing were married by you
on April % 1893. The certificate fails
to show the age of the bride, and the
official station and residence of the
person by whom married, which is re-
quired by section 606, chapter 10, laws
Of 1882. The failure to report a mar
riage to this department within ten
days after the marriage ceremony has
been performed is a violation of sec.
ton COG. Have the kindness to supply
the above COMMISSIONS and explain the
reason of the delay in forwarding the
certificate to this department.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
THE NEW LAW.

The Tariff bill q now a law. and the
business men OF the country can see
their way to a renewal of activity.
While permitting the constitutional
limitation OF time to expire without n
veto, NJ. Cleveland writes a letter to
Representative Catchings. OF Mississippi.
In which he uses some plain language
in reference to those so-called Demo-
cratic Senators whose action defeated
some OF the most important features OF
the Wilson bill, and who were found
enlisted In the service of the TRUSTS
and combinations, whose Vaccinations
have prevented us from reaching the
success we deserved"
The reason given by the President for
the course he has pursued are the con-
dition OF the country and the necessity
for some sort Of settlement. But he
insists on the expediency Of the more
comprehensive tariff reform contem-
plated by the Wilson bill. and feels
confident that the struggle will continue
to a successful issue. provided the Dem
ocratic party challenges open warfare
and guards carefully against "treachery
and half-heartedness IN their camp"
The President Is right. There can he
no resurrection OF McKinleyism now that
1t is laid in Its grave. Reform does not
go backward.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
Is THE PRINCE AFRAID

TIE Prince of Wales has withdrawn
his yacht Britannia from all the races
yet to be sailed this season. and the boat
is to be laid up for the Winter.
No other boat can be substituted for
the Britannia as the defender OF the
cup without the consent OF the New
York Yacht Club, and it is not likely
that will be given In the absence OF any
good reason for Britannias default. II
.s said the Princes determination to
withdraw from the rcgattas is due to the
accident on Saturday last. by watch the
chief officer and steward of Britannia
lost their lives, But this Is scarcely a
satisfactory reason for the cancellng
of the Cape May Cup race.
There are those who believe that
Albert Edward is unwilling to risk the
loss of the honorS he has already won
and is afraid of Nigi,ant in the challenge
race. But Mr., Gould declares his inten,
tion to insist on the contest, and claims
that II Britannia does not sail against
Nigiiant she must give up the cup.
Mr.. Gould will bring his yacht HON,
with fairly good record after all.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
OUR RULERS ABROAD.

The cable brings the important intelli-
gence that Mayor Gllroy has not seen
ex-secretary Whitney while In London;
that Postmaster Dayton has not seen
Mr.. Gilroy; that ex Mayor Grace will
consent to no combination with Tam
many, and that Edward Parmelee Jones
and James Mentally, kings OF the New
York bunco gangs, are busying them
selves about New York politics.
What title have these absentees to
claim an especial protectorate over the
politics of The State and city OF New
York? Who gave them the right 10
speak for the American people, and
what influence can they bring to bear
that will insure them the power to die
tate to the people OF New York wha,
they shall do about their public affairs?
A great many self-constituted leaders
are just now busying themselves with
the political problem, and stretching
forth their hands to seize power. But
who made them rulers? Who bestowed
on them the authority of dictators
Where are their cred entails?
The evening world., 1894-08-28
WHY NOT ACT TOGETHER !

The Lexow Committee is about to re-
convene and resume It's excellent work.
1t will doubtless be continued with the
vieor and success that has hitherto
marked its progress.
But why should the searching out and
exposure OF wrong doing interfere with
the trial, conviction and punishment of
the doors of wrong? Why should the
Lexow investigation. in fact be made
the instrument for at least the tenn
porary. protection and keeping In office
OF the public officers II is instrumental
in proving guilty of corrupt and criminal
acts?
The Lexow Committee can only un-
earth corruptions with a view to the
future correction by legislation OF the
evil methods that render them possible.
It can lay the groundwork OF reform In
the future. 1t cannot give us protection
in the present nor. bring guilty men to
justice and rid the city of the danger OF
their continuance in office.
The police trials can apply an imme-
date remedy by driving dishonest and
unfaithful men from the force.
Mr.. Con-, able and adroit can push
Police Commissioner or a refractory
witness into a corner. satisfy the public
mind that corrupt practices exist and
supply the investigating Senators with
good mat erial for their report and good
grounds for urging a measure OF reform
on next years Legislature.
Mr. Wellman. strong and practical, can
bring guilt home to an offender and
make his punishment certain.
Why should they not work together.
at one and the same time. the discover
les OF the one making easier the prac-
tically useful task Of the other?
The objections made to the police
trials on the first meeting of the Lexow
Committee were based on the suspicion
that they might be designed to cover up
instead OF to expose crime. and to pro-
tect instead Of to punish offenders. The
results OF the trials show this suspicion
to have been unfounded and there is
now no reason why the two Inquiries
should not proceed at the same time.
The Republican Police Commissioners
will make a mistake II they refuse to
allow the police trials to proceed. The
Lexow investigation will continue until
next February. and there Is no reason
why corrupt and unfaithful officer:
should be granted lease OF abused
power for the next four months.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
THE MAYOR AND MoUNsEER DE1BLER.

Mayor Gilroy ex-Mayor Grace, ex-
Secretary of Navy whitney and some
other New Workers. are now In gay
"Paree." The three gentlemen named
haven't had any mass-meeting or any
thing OF that kind. and n genial German
contemporary. making a reckless daeh
a English slang, tells us that Gilroy and
Grace do not speak ~ they pass by"
AS they are all over there for personal
purposes. and seemingly on pleasure
bent, 1t Is nohodye business what they
are doing. But there have been rumors
in connection with our Mayors visit to
the French capital that should be dissi-
pated at once. We have no authority
for saying so. but we feel called upon.
nevertheless, to deny the story that Mr.
Gilroy is over there dickering with
Mounseer Deibler for a brief engage
ment with his guillotine in the pantatery
at 800 Mulberry street.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
MISPLACED Baseball.

William Schriver, one Of the catchers
of the Chicago ball team, has succeeded
in catching a baseball dropped from the
top of Washington Monument lie Is
the second hall-player to attempt the feat
and he succeeded at once. The law
Of gravity, which declares that an oh
ject falling in space drops So many feet
the first second and so much faster the
second second, and so on, has, it is said,
heretofore deferred bal-players from at
tempting this feat, for Washington Mon
ument is over 800 feet In height. There is a
policeman on the grounds, however. TO
prevent all such sport, and this may
have more to do with the delayment of
the achievement than all the laws OF
gravity put together
| We are glad, though, TO know that the
The evening world., 1894-08-28

SIC >issSurs grounds that nisht vas Jehn pxvre
n, tE.irt u Sr,e' sss wofked with detF;SiSL
49, 10 s-si ~ -tstp's NJ the fSs'jvs' . = ser
- -..-l. asie TO turn In crelitable
: - TO ,he Sick Babies Fund. Past President a.
]. Fortyth helped two little girls Ann Elizabeth
and Msude f. Brooks. daughters Of President
George Brooks. to collect and the girls gathered
together SIG Is The Lodge added 81. 80 Alto
gether the Sick Babies Fund benefits s2I rs by the
festival. Following pre the ofhccrs George
Brooks. President; James j. slevin Vce-Presi-
dent; James Beer. Recording Secretary; George
X sinsabaugh. Financial Secretary. Peter Nc.
Bride. Treasurer. Bernard McGinness. Guide; Y.
p. Jones. WIrden All the supreme and Past
Presidents 10 the order were present via A.
] Huxley. Alex Forsyth. John Dyrne and DR..
W. A. f.. Mckee others present were Herman
J. Erb II II. Gregory Jacob Hammel. NJ J.
Kelly. Michael Keane John l.. Graham A. Wyle.
james LiewelHn. Max wallenstein, DR. George
r steel Robert Buchanan, Joseph Frey. Gus
schArte, r. Z. Butts, George Wettgrew and
Jacob Hsmmel Past President Huxley disposed
OF 100 tickets for the occasion, and Secretary
Ryrne came next In order IN the sale list. he hav-
ing disposed OF rs tickets. Secretary Byrne was
formerly secretary and editor Of ProsreSs Lodge,
no I. The grand Summer nights festival passed
OF In the most enjoyable manner.
The evening world., 1894-08-28

Fine rubies OF one carat are ten times
more valuable than diamonds of similar
size and quality. In appraising rubies
four points are considered-first of all,
ciearness; second. color; third. size. and
lastly, perfect formation. A perfect
ruby is rarely or never found; cracks,
scratches and flaws are insignificant II
the color is good and the brilliancy is
strong. In examining these stones the
judges hunt for clouds or milk spots; II
none u found a pigeons blood" weigh
ing a fraction over a carat. will bring
the owner a little fortune.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
Simple Breakfast in Japan.

In japan the breakfast OF the gentle
folks is even lighter than the morning
repast OF the bon-ton of Europe. LON
don has toast and tea; Paris, rolls and
cafe au lait: Berlin, the same: Vienna,
ditto, and Rome. sweet biscuits and cof-
fee. In the Mikado's realms there Is no
bread for Notwithstanding but clear
tea and sweet picked wild plums, or tea
with fresh fruit seasoned with pepper.
In the sweet contrariness of these fan
tastic little people vegetables are served
with sugar and fruits with condiments.
We preserve citron, pineapples. ginger.
cherries and melon rind; they have cam
died beans, peas, beets and other roots.
The evening world., 1894-08-28
Brown Bread for Beauty.

Eat brown bread. girls, and be healthy
and good-looking Here is recipe from
one OF the teachers of hygienic cooking
One pint OF sour milk. one quart of
graham -four, one teaspoonful OF salt,
one teaspoonful of soda dissolved in a
little hot water, one teaspoonful OF bak-
ing powder. one-half cupful OF Orleans
molssses. Eat with plenty of sweet but
ter for breakfast. At lunch or dinner. II
there Is meat, omit the butter. This
bread. with tea, coffee, chocolate or
boiled milk, is a meal that will do the
women folks a lot OF good.
The evening world., 1894-08-28

Il. for
Il lost the baby but there Is nope ,or
physician wrote to the chief of corps.
ENothins human couiu nave saVeu .ha'
pathetic little creature down In East
Thirteenth street. 1t had only been on |
., 49,, T.. ~, s,or, ,,n,o |
earth Blk months Out III 'na' '"o, 'n
disease and the blights OF poverty ana
Summer beat had aged its baby face
a.. ..,,.,. tor,, uh.rs
ana "ithereu i's oeIoa.e io.,'
were seven In the family. The father
boa had M work for the past eight
nus a., ., a.,
months' anu 'he i''o'he' 10 .oo
do domestic service. All winter the
house agent had been nidulgent. Finally
- -. MI. 80. h.d 10 h.
notice was given. Inc fooi''s hau W NC
cleaned. When the kalsomners arrived
tbev were still occupied Then the law
- -, - ~ ,,,rn,,,,ro and
look hs COURSE anu 'he iui n''u'u on"
children were put on the sidewalk. IT
rsined during the night. romancer
-. 49,. .a,s ,h., ,ha boayens went
might nave sa'o .ha' Tue "ea ',no W.
in pity. 1t would have been kinder II
,h.v nod been less Communicative for
my 10 49, .,,rh, oo,a
the three young chiiureh ea"s"' 'o'u'
which developed into whooping-cough.
Tbrouph the goodness and mercy of
., g., ,,.o oousad
the very rear estate i''"i VIM 'a"u
| their eviction. the family found home
In Th,r,eenth street. where a few DAVIS
later the tuh hd a9S'or tmss dance .h and