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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
TRIMMED GOLD COINS.
Chicago Crooks Steal Large Quantities
of the Yellow Metal.

Chicago, Jan. 4-Every man in Chi
cago who owns SO and $40 gold coin
pieces will be anXiously measuring his
coins today. There are at least S42,-
900 of this kind of currency which has
been artistically trimmed of 81 worth
of metal and remilled in circulation.
This new wrinkle in sweating is the
work of a gang of crooks who operat-
ed their scheme in the heart Of the
city.
The sWindle was discovered last Fri
day by officials of the Union Trust
Company's bank. Captain Porter of
the United States secret service was
at once notified and he has been work
ing on the case ever since. Last night
three arrests were made, but the prin-
cipal crooks escaped the night before,
taking the most Of their tool with
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
ASHTON TRIAL BEGINS.
Jury in the GAINESVILLE Murder Case
Secured at Last

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. "a jury has
been secured in the Ashton murder
case and the trial Of Matthew r.
Ashton for the murder of his aunt,
Mrs. Daniel Stone, has fairly begun.
Ashton and his friends insisted that
Mrs. Stone must have committed sui
eide. The state in opening the case
today dwelt upon the suicide theory,
holding it to be untenable by the cir
cumstances of the case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
TERRIBLE WEATHER.
Europe Has Seen Nothing Like 1t in
Modern Times.

London, Jan. "a dispatch from
the Isle of Wight, where the queen is
at present sojourning, says that the
mercury registers nine degrees above
zero OFahrenheiD, which is the low
est point it has reached i'll 4 hundred
years The river in the Isle of Wight,
which emptieS into the SOlent, is
frozen over to within a few yards of
the Solent.
In Cornwall the cold is greater than
before experienced in fifty years. In
Hyde Park, London, the thermometer
registered II degrees above zero. The
Thames from Windsor to Teddington
is frozen over. A number of trading
vessels are fast in the ice.
Snow has been falling in the county
of West MOreland. northern England,
for twenty four hours, and the storm
shows no signs of ceSSa tiOn. The
roads in every direction have been rem
dered impossible by the drifts. Dis
patches from various outlying districts
in the midland counties report the non
arrival of mail carts. The intensity Of
the cold in Cornwall may be judged
from the fact that many of the inlets
of the sea there are partly frozen over.
The suffering of the poor all over the
country is terrible.
Madrid. Jan. 5.-The mercury in this
city stands at l. degrees below the
freezing point. Yesterday guard
froZe to death while on horseback.
Berlin. Jan. 5.-The Rhine at Frank
fort and other places is covered with
thick ice. and the navigation of the
river is badly impeded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
BISMARCK ILL.

Dresden, Jan. 5.-Helr Gloess,a book
seller of this city wah was charged
with libeling Chancellor Won Caprivi
in a pamphlet entitled Bismarck in
Berlin, was convicted today and fined
100 mark Among the witnesses sub
poenaed by the defense was Prince
Bismarck. The prince, however, did
not appear. The judge read a certis
cate from DR.. Schweniger, his physi-
clan, stating that the prince was too
ill to attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
A Muscado Brewer Tired of Living
The Bullet Chances.

Muscoda, Wis, Jan 4-Philip Gieser.
proprietor of the Muscoda brewery, at
tempted to commit suicide by shoot
ing himself in the head, but he failed
to hold the pistol steady and the bullet
struck the eye bone. He has had con.
siderable trouble since coming here
from Milwaukee several years ago.
His wife left him and secured a di-
Torce and heavy alimony and has be
gun a new case against him which
comes to trial January 6 at Lancaster
Part of his brewery burned some time
ago with other property.
He failed to pay the interest on q
mortgage on the brewery property
and it is advised to be- sold by the
sheriff in January y. He has also been
prosecuted for Illegally selling beer.
The doctor says the wound is not dan
gerOus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
JUDGE LONGS PENSION.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 5.-The pen
sion office has decided that in view of
the act of congress Dec. u, 1893, it
no longer has a right to withhold the
pension of Judge Long, of Michigan,
and has directed that he again be
placed on the pension rolls. Judge
Long is a justice of the Michigan SUI
preme court and his injuries received
in the war were very serious, still re-
quiring constant medical attention and
often combining him for days at a time
to the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
FUNERAL OF MISS BOIES.

Waterloo, Ia, Jan. 1.-The funeral
services over the remains of the late
Miss Jessie Boies, daughter of Gov
residence in this city today. The oh,
sequies were attended by a large del
egation of prominent Iowans from all
parts of the state, including many
state officers and members of the gov
ernor's staff. Business houses closed
during the services
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
AN Il. z. A. EXPOSE.
List Of Members and Workings of the
Order to Be Published.

Denver, Col, Jan. 4.-The Colorado
Catholic will publish today lists of all
the prominent men in this city who are
identified with the A. p A, together
with report of the proceedings in all
the camps in the city.
The information is furnished by
members who joined the political or
ganization for the purpose of giving
away its secrets. Father Malone, ed
itor Of the Ctholic, will defy the A. P.
A. to prevent him from obtaining in
formation in this manner, and making
it public.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
MURDERERS HANGED.

Bardstown, Ky, Jan. 5.-The trap
that sent Phil Evans, the murdere. r
into eternity, was sprung at 1856 p.
m. Before he died Evans made a full
confession of his crime. His only ex
cuse was that he was drunk In a
speech from the scaffold he begged to
be forgiven by God and man.
Kansas Ciey, Jan. 5.-Martin Reed
(colored) was hanged 1T 9:15 a. m
today for the murder Of his wife.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
SUITS SETTLED
The Hudson Bank VIII Pay 80 Cents
on the Dollar.

The Hudson Bank Will Pay 80 Cents
on the Dollar.
Hudson, Wis, Jan. 5.-The two
suits against the Hudson Savings bank
by Michael Hughes and Rufus Farr
were yesterday settled and settlement
confirmed by the court. The two
claims aggregate about $4,000 and
were settled at about 90 cents on the
dollar. This disposes Of all suits
against the bank and all claims are
now filed. The J. D. Putnam & Co.
notes are to be made an issue and the
supreme court allowed to pass upon
them. The holders wish to come in
here for portion Of the banks divi-
dendS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
BROUGHT BACK FOR TRIAL.

Eau Claire, Wis, Jan. 5.-Fred
Strickland, who was arrested here two
years ago on charge Of robbing safe
and who later escaped while under
bond, was brought back from Elgin
Ill, by Sheriff Riley today. He was
discovered by getting into a gambling
row.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11

collapse that the assignee claims he
had knowledge of.
Charles o. Thayer was called and
testified that he had charge of the
Bank of Tomah for the past year and
Il half. and on the day of closing paid
out $4,000, about half of which was
III notes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11

Mrs. Mann'S Counsel Agrees for Il Re-
Rearing OF the Case.

New York, Jan. 5.-Decision was re-
served today by the general term of
the supreme court Oh an appeal Of
Eyangeline l.. Steele, or Mann. or Ham
;ltOn, or Hiltcn, as she is now known,
from the decision of Surrogate Ran
som, by which he admitted to probate
the will of eX-Assemblyman Robert
Ray Hamilton and denied the claims
Of Mrs. Mann or Hamilton as his wild
oW. Surrogate Ransom held that Mrs.
Mann was not the widow of Hamilton,
us she was the common law wife OF
Joseph Mann when she entered into
martial relations with Hamilton.
Charles w. Brooke. for Mrs. Mann,
argued today that Surrogate Ransom
had erred in ruling that Mrs. Mann
had to establish herself as the widow
of Hamilton before she could be heard
and that he had gone beyond his juris-
dlction in attempting TO pass upon the
validity of the marriage. He argued
that the surrogate had improperly add
mitted evidence in regard to Mann and
her complex relations with him, and
the testimony as to the adopted baby
was also inadmissible Mr.. Brooke
asked that the rulings of the SurrO-
gate be reversed and that Mrs Mann
be allowed to share in the estate as
the widow Of Hamilton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
DECREASED BANK CLEARINGS

New York, Jan. 5-A statement com
piled by Bradsreets showing the total
bank clearings of the leading cities of
the United States for the past week
Were S99, SOO,551, a decrease of %. 8
per cent. compared with the CORES.
ponding week last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
Madison. Jan. /.


Yesterday The commissioners Of fish
cries Of this state held IL meeting at
the capitol, and after performing the
usual routine business such as COM
pairing accounts and auditing bills,
the report Of Superintendent james
Nevin was listened to, the following
being the full text
70 the State Board of Fish Com
missioners- Gentlemen: In making up
my statement to your honorable board
it is gratifying to me to be able 10
state that u consideration of uEfaYor-
able conditions with which we have
had to contend we have been very sue
cessful in collecting the eggs OF the
various kinds of fish, the current sea-
son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
DELANAN ROBBERS.
They Make a Most Audacious Raid
Waterman Gagged.

They Make a Most Audacious Raid
Waterman Gagged.
Delavan, Wis, Jan. 5.-At about l
o'clock this morning the postoftice at
this place was broken into and rob
bed OF 5000. Shortly after midnight
the village night watch, G. Says, was
accosted by three masked men, who
asked him if he was marshal. Receiv-
ing an affirmative answer, they cover
ed him with revOlverS and conducted
him to the postoffice, where they gain
ed admission by breaking open the
rear door. Once inside they bound and
gagged the night watch, laid him Oh
the floor and covered him up with
blankets, where he lay helpless till
discovered by an officer.
The robbers blew open the safe and
took the entire contents, consisting
of 5000 worth of stamps and about
$50 in small change.
They went from the postotfice tC
ordered livery rig, which was hitched
up by the young man in charge, whom
they bound, gagged and left locked III
in the harness room, where he lay
until morning. The team was seen tC
leave the barn by Il man across the
street, who thought nothing Of it.
The robbers started west from here
Everything goes to show that the rob
berry was planned and executed by
professionals and this morning the
team was found four miles south OF
town, on the Harvard road There is
every indication that the robbers Went
to Harvard. H., and took a train fOl
ChicanO There is no fIIrt her cine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11

frankie Blunt has changed her oc-
cupatiOn at the Fond du Lac county
Jail. Instead Of making artistic pic
ture frames out of discarded cigar
boxes she is now employed as assistant
cook in the Jail kitchen She was
known in Milwaukee as a boy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
WHITE FISH.

In spite of the cold, inclement
weather, and the incessant winds which
blew Il gale almost every day during
the spawning Sc ason, we We're able to
take some 6O,O00OO0 white fish eggs
from the various fishing grounds
around Green Bay and ut Manis-
taiue, ON Lake Michigan. Am
pleased to say here that the work of
the commission i'll planting white fish
in the waters of Green Bay is now
beginning to bring forth good results.
Last season was the first that we ha0
been able to notice the results of plant
ing white fish in the bay. This sea-
son there have been more white fish
taken from there than were taken
during the whole of the past seven
years.
With your approval | would recon-
mend that in the future no white fish
be planted III water which is more than
ten OF twelve feet in depth, and then
only on bars and shoals and around
islands. | am of the opinion that,
in the past, there have been too many
wlntetiSh planted in deep water by
fish culturiSts. 1t is not natural for
them 10 find their food in deep water,
when 50 young; and il they ever go
to the bottom to rest, | believe the
pressure of the water will not permit
them to rise again During the past
season. | have talked with Il great
many fishermen about THIS matter,
and they all tell me that they never
see any small minnoWS in deep water.
These men follow their vocation every
day ut all seasons if the year; and
as they are on the water when it is
calm and clear, and are able to see
the bottom of the lake when the water
is several fdthOmS deep, their state
ments cannot be questioned. Another
reason why they should be planted
close to the shore is, in the spring OF
the year, ut the time the small fry
is planted, the water is much warmer
near the shore than III deep water, and
the temperature will be nearer til,
temperature of the water used in til.
Matching room than it would be il
planted in deep water. | have beer
criticised by the press, in the past, fOl
not planting the fish farther from the
shore. II | had followed the dictates
OF my own reasoning in the matter
instead Of giving attention to thu
views of others who were directly in
terested in the planting of the fry
l think the fishermen would have beer
benefited to Il much greater cXtcn,
than they have been.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
NEW LABOR POWER
SECRET ORGANIZATION DISCOy-
Erred AT LANSING, MICH.
TIE ANCIENT ORDER OF LOYAI
AMERICANS

To Be National in Character and IS
Planned on Il Broad Secretly
Founded 1T Chicago Dee 21--Win
Be Prominent in Politics-Some of
the AIILS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
FIATTERING REPORT
STATUS OF WISCONSIN'S FISH
INDUSTRY.
SUPERINTENDENT NEEIN'S AN
NJ5AL STATEMENT.

No Other Hatchery in America Fur
nished rs Many Brook Trout us the
one Near Madison-The Fish Car an
Invaluable Observation-Disclosures
Slough Spawning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11

of the state to stock depleted waters,
is Il work which was commenced by
this commission last September.
The work was new to us when we
began it, and on account of other work
in connection with the fish exhibit
at the worlds fair we We're late in en-
tering upon it. Notwithstanding we
secured in ali twenty thousand
bass which we deposited in the fol
lowing named lakes:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11

A Waco, Texas, negro and his three
sons were whipped with hickory
switches by masked men for manning
live stock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
HAW ALAN AFFAIR
GREAT INTEREST CENTERS IN
NEWS FROM HONOLULU
REVENUE CUTTER CORWIN AR
RINES WITH DISPATCHES.

But Their Purport Is Not Made Public.
Some Doubt in Diplomatic Circles
as to Whether Willis Has Asked the
Provisional Government to Surren-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
LEAF TOBACCO.
Cigar Manufacturers Clhmor for a
Lower Rate Of Duty.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The senate is
Icing flooded with printed petitions
from cigar manufacturers throughout
the country asking for a uniform rate
Of duty Of 80 cents on unstemmed leaf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11

[ regard the reScuing and diStribu-
ton Of the fish from these low places
along the river, where they would in
eyitably perish, Us one of the most
economical and practical methods of
restocking our inland lakes. All the
fish so planted are adapted to any of
the waters of our state, and the cost
Of taking and planting them is very
small as compared with the cost of
the artificial propagation of the same.
Species since we now have a car, which
greatly facilitates their transportation
alive. | think there is no doubt but
with the experience we have had this
season in this connection that next
year we will be able to do q great
| work.
| would recommend that in the
spring the car be put TO work distribut-'
ing full grown white bass which L
find can be secured in large numbers
and that a car load be placed in each
of the several summer resort lakes in
the state.
FISH EXHIBIT
| The live fish exhibit maintained by
this state ut the worlds fair, over
which L had supervisory control, caused
us Il great deal of hard work during
| the past summer, which we trust was
not unavailing. Dullng the months Of
July and August the temperature OF the
water in the aquariums ranged from
seventy to seventyfour degrees Fab
renhelL, and it was next to impossible
to keep the exhibit up to Il creditable
standard. However, basing my state
ment Oh the verdict rendered by fish
culUuristS i'll general, and the mass OF
people who inspected the live fish ex-
hibitS and whose knowledge Of fish
and fish culture qualified them to pass
Judgment, L believe l may safely say
that at no time during the exposition
did any of our competitors excel us
i'll quality, quantity or V; riety Of IA.
tive live fish exhibited.
FISH CAR
The new fish car, which was com
pIeted last May, and which has been
i'll successful operation the greater part
Of the time since its completion, has
It's work in connection with the live
fish exhibit at Chicago and the dis
tribution OF bass the past season, has
fully demonstrated its utility as II
invaluable aid to the commission IL
the future.
SummariIy / would say the prospects
for the ensuing year are very bright
At present every indication justities u:
in the belief that the number of fish
of the several species distributed viii
be greater than any preceding year
and that this will be the most success
full year in our work since the inau
9IIIH! III of the commission.
The commissioners and superintenti
ent will go to milwaukee, this mornin:
to look over the state hatchery there
and attend to other business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
14,360,00O

On the spawning grounds where the
commission has been following up the
method of planting impregnated eggs,
large numbers of small lake trout
were taken this year, which have
never before been taken from the
spawning beds at this season of the
year; all Of which goes to show the
work of the commission is accomplish
ing good results.
| had hoped to have the statistics
of the lake fisheries to present to you
ut this time, but am unable to do so.
L am satisfied, however, that when
taken, they win show considerable in
crease in the lake fishing industry
over 1892
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11
LAKE TROUT.

The fishermen, one and all, heartily
endorse the work which the commits
sion has been doing the past few years
III spawning lake trout, impregnating
the eggs, and planting them back on
the natural spawning beds in the lake
During the season just passed there
Were taken 14,360,0O0 lake trout eggs,
which were impregnated and planted
tat fishing stations on Lake Michigan,
as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-01-11

Washington. Jan. 5.-Cipher dis
patches Fave been received by Sncre-
twarv Gre sham from the 1Orwin. They
will not be given out tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-15
WITHIN TARRASCH'S GRASP.
HE IS ALMOST SURE TO WIN THE FIRST
CHESS PRIZE AT LEIPSIC

BARE POSSIBILITY THAT wALBRoDT MAY TIE
THE scoRE-oNLY ADJOURNED GAMES RE-
MAIN TO ZEE FINISHED
Leipsic Sept. "A (SpeciaD. -Tarrasch beat Marco
in the morning sitting to-day when the sixteenth
round Of the international chess masters tourna-
ment was contested. in the following order
scheve and Mason Weydlch and Teichmann
Walbrodt and Znkl, Meses and Berger SuechtinS
and Schecher. Seunert and Lipke. Tarrasch and
Marco. Janowsky and Schners, and Blackburne
and Baird.
This victory makes the first prize almost a GER
tainty for Tarrasch. Walbrodt could only tie
by winning both his games In the morning and
afternoon sitting and additional game, which
stood adjourned The doctor will thus probably win
four consecutive European international contests
those a, Breslau QsS9) Manchester QS9W, Dresden
QS92), and this tournament.
He had Marco to meet in the sixteenth round. and
opened with a Ruy Lopez. which the Vienna master
defended with 3. .P-QR3. The doctor played finely
and cautiously throughout the game, managed to
accumulate little advantages and scored after
thrty-sx moves
Mason scored against scheve by default, and
Teichmann beat Weydlich brilliantly in an irresu-
larly opened game after thlry-three moves.
Mcscs and Berger drew a French Defence, which
was evenly contested after twenty-four moves. as
did Suechting and Schlechter. who gave up their
contest. "A Vienna game. draw after twenty
eight moves.
Seuifcrt proved 10 be match for Llpke. VINO es-
saycl a Counter Centre Gimbit. Lipke established a
spen lid position after about eighteen moves had
been made. and scored eight moves later
Blackburne. who opened the game against Balrd
irregularly. after thirty eight moves by su-
perior play. 90, =, ,,.-,
Defence and Janowsky ana Schirers Viiuoco Pldno)
were adjourned.
In the afternoon the payers met in the seven
tecnth and final round as fo..ows;
Baird and Mason. SchiTers and Backburnc. Marco
and Janowsky Ilple and Tarrasch Schlechter and
Seurert Berger and Suechting Xnkl and Mieses,
The most Interesting game OF the series. that be-
tween Marco ami Tarrasch-a P-Q opening
NOT finished and Will he resumed tO-mOrfow
The game between Tcichmann and Walbrcdt. a
| Counter Centre Gambii. shared Ike fate. as id
the game between Schiners and B.ackburne. a
Kings knights Gambit. while the other games re-
suited follows: -,
JanOwsky beat Marco by beautiful play In the end
game after foriyseven moves ;he payers discussing
a Four knights gam"
The contests between Baird and Mason (Scotch
Gambii. thrty-foGr fnovcs) SchlecAter ana seufier
(C;luOco Piano. twenty -elgni m0yesO lerger ana
Suechtlng (Ruy IsppeZ. twcniy-iOur moves anu
Xnki and Mi'scs vienna. tw"n;y-elcht inoNr-l "cte
an abb nj )neI n draws. These games wer- ePutIy
well conducted by both sides WeydIch scored
against Schevc by default.
B The game which wrongly reported Yesterday
a won hy Marco against Tel mann was not plAyel
AZ Az ntt both Marco and Tcichmann scored their
adjourned games agairsf link.
Appended Is the ful s-Jr" ny - date: