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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23

naval battle with the Chinese feet on
last Saturday.
Discouraged by the crushing OF their
boat in the ice, the members of Well
man arctic expedition have returned
to TromSoe-
Emperor William visited the ex-
Empress Eugene at Marlborough and
witnessed the sham battle at Alder
shot camp.
In the race at Ryde for the vice
commodore's cup the Satanita easily
defeated the Britannia. The Vigilant
did not start.
The government Of New South
Wales intends to introduce Australian
rabbits into English markets by ship
ping them in a frozen condition.
\ death from cholera is reported
from each Of the following Holland
towns: Alkmaar. Leyden, Zaandam
and Verzen.
The condition of eX-Premier Mercier
of Canada is unchanged. He is suffer
iEg from diabetes. No one except
close personal friends and members
of the family are allowed to see him.
Cholera is slowly marching west
ward from Asia across Europe. East
ern Germany is now invaded and an
inspection of the water Of the Rhine
has been ordered.
During the last few days over 400
anarchists have landed in London. 4
special branch of the Scotland Yard
police force is very busy watching over
the newcomers.
Walter Wellman and party have 81
rived at Tromsoe, Norway, from the
Arctic regions, where their steamer.
the Ragnvald Jarl, recently was
crushed in the ice, compelling them to
abandon their attempt to reach the
North Pole.
Word comes from Managua. Nicara-
qua, that Rev. Mr.. Wilburn, a Protest
ant missionary, has died there from
yellow fever A confidential agent of
the Costa Rican government has ar
rived there to treat upon the boundary
question.
The British house of commons last
evening by a vote of 112 to 107 adopted
a local option amendment to the
miners eight-hour bill. AS a result of
the adoption of the amendment the
government will abandon the eight
hour bill and reintroduce it at the next
session.
Montreal cheese-buyers are alleged
to be engaged in an effort to corner
the English cheese market The cold
storage warehouse Of Montreal, it is
said, is already filled with cheese
which is being held for a rise, and
spectators are engaging cold storage
in other parts of Canada and in north
ern New York.
A Panama (COlombia) dispatch says
that San Domingo newspapers are
complaining Of the failure of the
Boston society of the Sacred Heart to
build in Isabella the promised statue
of Columbus. Isabella is on the north
coast of Hayti and it was there that
Columbus in 1893 established the first
European settlement in the new
world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23
NEWS NUGGETS.

The Globe FIGURING mill at Water
town was entirely destroyed by fire.
The origin Of the fire is unknown Loss
nearly 100000.
At Springfield, ILL.,. John Elkins and
s. A. Mifflin, Illinois Central strikers
charged with interfering with the
mails, were committed In default Of
payment Of $50 fines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23
FEDERAL LAW MAKERS.

Washington, Aug. IA messenger
from the house Of representatives in
formed the senate today that the
house had passed the bills placing coal,
iron ore, barbed wire and sugar on the
free list, and asking the concurrence
Of the senate.
Senator Henderson rep, Neb.) OBJ
jected to the second reading, and Sen
atOr Hill gave notice of amendments
repeating all income taxes.
Mr.. Hale introduced resolution for
the printing Of 5000 copies of the
house bill No. 1864, known as the
sugar tariff BILL
Bills were passed promoting Com
mOdOre Louis. G. Sartori, retired, to
rear admiral on the retired list, and
authorizing soldiers home managers
to extend outdoor relief to veterans
Resolutions for the investigation of
the Dominion Coal company, of Nova
Scotia, and for the information of the
recent elections in Alabama were
called up, but went over.
Washington, Aug. 16.-The tariff
bill was presented to the vice-presi-
dent and signed. The bills to place
coal, iron ore and barbed wire on the
free list were read. Mr.. Harris then
had read letter just received from
Secretary Carlisle concerning the
effect of the proposed bills upon the
revenues Of the government.
Mr.. Berry called up the free sugar
bill. Mr. Harris, while fayoring free
sugar, thought this and the other bills
should be referred to the finance COM
mittee. The senate could not adjourn
without providing for the Threatened
deficiency of S2S,OO0,000 or $30,O0O,OO0
which might result from the passage
of this bill. Mr. Berry insisted that
the senate should decide the matter
and not bury it in Committee. He said
the senate had been charged with be-
ing a friend of the sugar trust. He
wanted the bill to pass exactly as it
came from the house.
Mr. Vest made speech Oh Mr..
Harris motion to refer the free sugar
and other bills to the finance commit
tee. He said it meant the death of
the bills, as the committee was now
politically tie, with the prospect of
the disappearance of quorum within
few days. He declared the position
Of the senate on the tariff had been
vindicated by the letter Of Secretary
Carlisle, which proved conclusively
that if the house bill had been enacted
it would have caused deficiency Of
$50, 100000. He showed that the
the result of its fostering by the pro-
visions of the Mckinley law.
Toward the close Of his speech, Mr. |
Vest said: Recurring again to an IN
pleasant subject, 1 hope for the last
time, | wish to say l have had no
with the president of the
United States. I made no attack upon
the president of the United States. I
simply defended the motives of my
self and my colleagues upon the f.
nance committee against the imputa-
tons in the presidents letter.
IF it were necessary in order that
to remain in public life I should re-
tract one word of what l said in the
senate, I should not utter it. After
the president Of the United States told
my colleagues 1 had not been to
the white house,-that, although he
preferred free coal, and free iron,
still the bill as we were prepar
ing it would receive hi; support,
and after we had given our
energy, our lives in the prepara-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23
CLEVELAND IS BETTER.

He Will Return to Washington on
Tuesday.
Buzzards Bay, Mass, Aug. 2O.-Pres-
ident Cleveland refused to see any one
yesterday, but it was stated at Gray
Gables that he has improved in health.
Mrs. Cleveland took a short trip On the
lighthouse tenders boat in the after
noon. Mr.. Cleveland expects now to
return to Washington On Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23

South Dakota's yield Of oats aver
ages 16 bushels per acre. The wheat
yield is about 6 bushels Of fair quail
ity. It's the poorest year for crops
since 1860.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23

New York. Aug. 1S.-Dun and Co.'S
weekly report says: The new tariff
bill If signed by the president as ex-
pected, provides a definite basis for
business. No supplemental legislation
IS thought possible until next year at
least. Meanwhile the serious injury TO
the corn and some other conditions ex-
ercISe a restraining influence. 1t is too
early TO look for the effects of the new
situation in the great industries, but
gradual recovery which has appeared
for some time is seen in a better de-
mand for products. Speculation m
wool has stopped and sales amount to
6,929, $50 pounds for the week against
3,391 400 last year. The resumption by
iron and steel works continues to de-
press prices in some of the finished pro-
ducts, but with more furnaces operat-
ing the prices of pig iron are not low
er. comparisons show a fall in prices
ranging from 20 to A per cent. in iron
and products since October 1890, which
sufficiently accounts for the idleness
OF more than one-third of the works.
Speculation in corn is active, with va
rying reports of injury, which in some
states is undoubtedly severe. While
western receipts in two weeks were
only 2,426,57S bushels, against 4,37S,-
lO3 last year, the high price explains
the export of only 541 $3.50 bushels
against 1901 ,9OS in the same week last
year. Pork advanced 80 cents and
lard 30 cents per 100 pounds, with JUS
tification in the injury to corn Wheat
is about L cent lower. Western re-
ceipts being heavy for two weeIs-1O-
6SO,41S bushels against 5,94O,5S1 last
year-and it is claimed Minnesota and
the two Dakotas will yield 125, 0OO, 900
bushels, the second largest yield in
their history. Failures for the week
were 226 against 400 last year"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23

ton Of the bill, for the presi-
dent then to come before the
American people and denounce the
measure which he failed to denounce
before, although he knew its provi-
SiOnS, was an act Of gross Injustice
TO those of Us who suffered far more
than he. The result has been and
will be under the existing cfrcum-
stances the best campaign document
furnished to the republican party, of
which we will not hear the last until
the approaching canvass ends. That
letter Of the president denouncing the
senate without exception tor having
framed a bill the provisions of which
are now necessary according to the
secretary of the treasury. to prevent
au issue of misunderstanding bonds IT,
carry on the government, will be pie
for the republicans
Mr.. Mills followed Mr. Vest, claim
ing that the senate bill did not reflect
the sentiments of 1000 people OF the
Unied States. No republicans wanted
it; no democrats wanted it. and no
populists wanted it. The great mass
of people, he said, condemned it.
Mr.. Villas roasted the sugar trust
and warmly defended the president
IN the house bills were introduced
for the free coinage OF silver and to
repeal the rebate clause Of the treas
ury bill relating to alcohol used in the
arts or in medicinal preparations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23

Sheriff George Holtz captured Con-
rad l.. Niekhoff, a Chicago banker and
defaulter for S55, 900, at Alton, III.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23
BUSINESS IMPROVES
Dun X CO.'S AND BRADSTREETS
TRADE REPORTS.
SETTLEMENT OF THE TARIFF
AFFECTS PRICES.

Diversity of Opinion Regarding the Eff
feet Of the New Law--Lumber Deal
ers Are Observation-Disclosures in
Wisconsin and inneSota Brightens
up-Wal Street tockS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23

Washington, Aug. 1G.-SoOn after the
senate met Mr.. Harris NOV ed to refer
the free sugar bill to the committee on
finance. This was carried-yeas 81:
nays, is. Then Mr.. Call withdrew his
vote, making the nays II.
The free iron bill was referred to the
finance committee by a vote Of 81 to
Il; the free barbed wire bill was sent
to the committee without division and
the free coal bill was referred to the
committee On finance by a vote of 30
to 16.
Mr.. Hill then called up his bill pro-
viding for the exclusion and depOrta-
ton of alien anarchists. 1t was passed
without division. Mr.. DOlph gave no.
tice Of an amendment to the free
sugar bill, it being to restore the Nc
kjnley wool duties. Mr.. Kyle called
up the resolution to prohibit the sale
of intoxicating liquors in the senate
wing of the capitol during recess. Mr..
German moved to refer the resolution
to tie committee on rules and it went
to the committee.
There was a mere handful of mem
bers present when the speaker called
the house to order. The deficiency ap-
preparation bill was taken up for fur
ther considerat ton.
The cOnferees on the general defici-
ency bill reported an agreement or
the Southern Pacific amendment, the
senate conferees having re-edcd. The
bill to rereal the free alcohol clause of
the tariff bill was passed. The house
adjourned until Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-23

fore the senate, and he was not trying
! to escape from his record now. He
! stood ready to vote again to place
/ them on the free list. Many of his
| democratic associates had opposed
! placing these articles on the free list
when the tariff bill was before the
senate because they had been bound
| by caucus agreement; but if that
! agreement was now cut in twain he
had certain amendments to offer. He
wanted the income tax provision re-
pealed. Ii the finance committee had
| been governed by liberty Of judgment
and conscience before, it would have
| reported adversely to the income tax,
and now there was an attempt to
pack the committee to secure an adj
verse report on this amendment.
Heretofore, in filling vacancies, the
steering committee first consulted in
caucus with their democratic collea CUES.
Why was a different course to
be pursued now? He suggested that
the resolution go over until the demo-
Gratis consult on the subject. Demo
cratic conventions" said Mr.. Hill, "all
over the country are adopting reso-
lutions in favor Of free sugar, and
upon the heels of the almost unan-
imous vote OF the democrats of the !
house came the letter Of the secretary
Of the treasury saying that the plac-
ing Of sugar on the free list would |
be suicidal"
Mr.. Harris proposition finally went !
over.
Mr.. Murphy presented a resolution
declaring that it is the sense Of the |
senate that no further tariff legislation !
should be attempted at this session.
Washington, Aug. Ex-senator Muir
phys resolution declaring against fur
Their tariff legislation was adopted, 81
to Is. Villas voted no. Mitchell was
absent
When the senate met, Mr.. Harris
resolution for the appointment of Sen
ator White, of California, to the va
cancy on the finance committee was
adopted unanimously.
The resolution Of Mr.. Gray, demo-
crat, Of Delaware, instructing the f.
nance committee to report back the
free sugar bill with an amendment to
strike out the Is differential on refined
sugar was laid before the senate. Mr..
Henderson offered an amendment in
structing the committee to report an
amendment providing for the sugar
bounty Of the existing law. Mr.. Gray
demanded a division on the question. /
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

THE LEDGER eongratulates Chas.
Steele, of the Mexico high school, in
carrying Off the second prize in the
first Inter state High School Oratori'
cal contest at kansasCity. The Inter-
state High School oratorical associa-
ton is an institution that should
be encouraged and we are glad
to know that a Mexico boy
was not only one of the organ
izers but carried off one of the
highest honors at the first meeting.
At the meeting in Kansas City the
constitution and bylaws which had
been drafted were adopted and cop'
les of it will be sent to the different
schools for emendations. The pur'
pose of the association is to develop
oratorieal ability in the schools. The
number of schools is limited to six
and the choice of judges and other
duties are placed in the hands of an
executive committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
MRS. LEASES LIFE IN PERIL.
Nurderous Crank Deposits $40 to Buy
Flowers for Her Funeral.

WIcITA, Kan, May 9.-The
chief of police of this city has re-
ceived letter from some crank re-
siding at Kenyon, Mimi, in which
was enclosed $40 to buy "pure white
flowers to be placed upon the tody
of Mrs. Lease on the day of her
funeral," which he set down for
May 20. He says that the Nazarene
came to him in a vision with a cross
of blood painted upon his breast and
commanded him to kill Mrs. Lease.
He alleges that the Nazarene also
told him that President Cleveland
was all right, and that Prendergast
is going to be made an anchangel
after being hanged. Mrs. Lease
has been notified of her danger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
A NEW ENTERPRISE.
Something Our City Has Needed for
Some Time-The Opening very
Encouraging.

Having opened an architect office
oyer S. n. Evans taller shop on the
south side of the square we are pre-
pared to furnish plans for any kind
of dwelling from the plainest to the
costliest mansion, or from a country
school house to the most modern
court house, and shall make a spec
ialty of trying to please by being
ready at all times to make pencil
sketches for any kind of work.
Parties contemplating building any
time in the future are cordially in
vited to call and examine work now
in preparation and by exchanging
ideas we will enable you to get just
what you want in the most modern
style. Plans have been put out for
E. G. Smith, cottage, cost 81 200; J;
Ross Cauthorn, cottage, costs 800; !;
W. 4. Edmonston, dwelling, cost
So 900; Mrs. Crossley, cottage, cost
$3.50, etc. We have some in prep
aration for Vandalia. Are prepar-
ed to give close estimates on all plate
glass work; business house screens
a specially, in fact all kinds of work
aftandad tn Office over s n
Evans tailor shop. All orders left
., I,ov e4 fo~k Z 3A.---'h III ) -
promptly answered.
SHEPHERD & Son,
Architects and RuiIffprs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
An Honor Well Placed.

Wallace D. Bassford has resigned
his place as Private Secretary to
Congressman Champ Clark and ac-
cepted the chief deputyship under
United States Marshal, John Lynch,
of st. Louis. Mr.. Bassford will
shortly enter upon the duties of this
most responsible position and we are
sure will fill the place satisfactorily.
We congratulate Mr.. Bassford on
his appointment and feel sure that
Col. Lynch will have no cause to re,
gret it. John Buchanan, of Pike
county, has been temporarily ap,
pointed Private Secretary to Mr..
Clark to fill the place made vacant
by Mr.. Bassford's resignation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Seven masked men rode into
Southwest City, Mo-, wounded four
citizens, robbed the bank and got
away.
Public Printer Benedict is gradu-
ally making changes in his depart
ment, putting Democrats on guard
wherever possible.
The women of Ashland (Ken-
tucky) district are determined to
wage vigorous fight against Con-
gresham Breckenridge.
0. Fl. Hoss of Nevada has an
nounced that he will not be candi-
date for nomination to Congress
against Hon. Chas. I'll. Morgan.
Senator Jones, as a refutation Of
the charge that the proposed
amendments to the tariff bill are lit
tie better than Mckinley rates, has
compiled a comparative statement
of the present and proposed wool
and iron schedules, which show a
considerable reduction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
WHOLE FAMILY MURDERED.
Father, Mother and F0nr Children
Slaughtered ut Browning, No.

MILAN, Mo-, May 11.-Gus
Meeks, his wife, and four children,
were murdered two miles east of
Browning last night.
The bodies were found at daylight
this morning horribly mutilated, near
a straw stack. They had been slashed
with knife. The residents in that
vicinity have captured the murderer
and may lynch him.
Meeks is prominent witness in a
cattle stealing case of last September,
and his assassination is supposed to
have been planned to get him out oi
the way. 1t is believed his assassin
was identified and then the family
was butchered to prevent them tell
ing the story.
Meeks and his family left the city
yesterday to visit friends at Brown
ing,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
Attention, Wool-GrOwers,

The weol market opens nervous and
uncertain. 1t is generally conceded
that the fate of the Wilson bill will
largely determine the value of the
coming clip. Should the Wilson bill
be defeated there is certain to be an
advance of several cents per pound.
The evil effect of free wool has already
been discounted So that wool is so
near free basis that Ii cannot decline
more than j cent or two. Under the
circumstances growers will do well to
keep fully informed so as not to be
caught mapping in case of sudden
advance. / shall be in the market
for wool at the going prices. also
have splendid loft and will receive
and store wool for any growers who
have confidence in the future prices.
and viii make very reasonable stor-
age charges and advance close to the
full value where parties need money
and do not want to sacrifice the wool
-<a,s The present market.
w. s. HATHAWAY,
5-4t Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17

The funeral ofMorris Stephenson,
the sixteen year old son of Mark
Stephenson, was preached Friday
by Rev. A. A. Wallace. Mr.. Steph.
enson was employed by Urban
Weimer in the cigar factory and was
a young man of fine habits and well
thought of by all who knew him.
The family have the sincere sympa-
thy of the community in their be-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
What is

astoria is Dr. Pitchers prescription for IDfants
and Children 1t contains neither Opium. Morphine nor
ether Narcotic substance 1t is harmless SUBSTITUTE
for paresoric Drops Soothing syrups, and Castor Oil.
n IA Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years by
Millions of Casteria destroys Worms and aays
fsvershness Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curds
cures Diarrhoa and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
saethsnr troubles, constipation and hatuencys
Castor;a assimiates the food regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving health and Natural Sleep Cas-
soria is the Childrens Panaeeathe Mothers Friend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castofia.
DIR. =. L. Buck Dead.

DIR. S. I. Buck, of Wellsville died
suddenly after only Is minutes ILL
ness Friday night at II O'Clock.
DIR. Buck has been in his usual
health and his death was entirely
unexpected. He was talented
physician a prominent Mason and
chairman of the Board of Pensions,
J. I. Mcclure and other friends from
this city Will attend the funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
LOW RATE
HOME
SEEKERS
EXCURSIONS.

The Chicago d Alton Railroad. in concert
with its Western, Southern, Southwestern and
Northwestern connects ions. will run two low
Fate Home seekers Excursions, May stn and
18th, 1891. The rate will he one fare for the,
round trip and the tickets which viii lse limited
TO thirty days from date of sale, and allow stop
overs. Will be sold to certain prescribed points
in Kansas, Nebraska, Southwest Missouri
Colorado. Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, New
Mexico, Tennessee. Mississippi Alabama,
louisiana. Arkansas, Indian Territory, Okla
houaa, Texas. Manitoba Northwest Iowa Min
nesota and North and South Dakota.
Full particulars. rates, time of trains, maps
etc. can be obtained upon application in per-
perfect passenger service and travel via
: America 8 Most Popular Railroad - iy eess-
ing your Home seekers Excursion tickets read
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
Farmers. Take Notice.

| am selling the celebrated John
son Continental Disc Cultivator. 1t
is greatly improved this season,
having steel axle and pressure
springs, making it the best and most
complete cultiyator on the market.
To those who intend buying a Disc
cultivator Twill say, | can save you
money.
! am also handling the Plano
Binder and full line of other i'm
plements. w. S. HATHAWAY.
| st
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17

The County Court is figuring on
putting down vitrifed brick cross
ings to the Court House.. This will
be a good investment. It will pay
the county always to use the best
of material in making improvements.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1894-05-17
t5,-It
The latest fish story comes to ON

The latest fish story comes to our
ears in round about way. 1t is to
the effect that Mason Greasy, while
standing on the bank of Salt River
yesterday with an AK in his hand
saw a large fish jump out of the
water. He struck at ii with his ak
and cut off its tail and the various
fish tales vary in reference to just
how much this tail weighed. II it
was as big as the tale told about it it
was a dandy.