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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30
Musicale Treat.

Messrs. F. E. Heath, member of the
firm of F. +. Heath & Co., merchant
tailors; H. f. Smith, with the First
National Bank; r. E. Powers, editor of
the Wausau Herald; Frank Houston
dentist, all of Wausau, and E. A. Good
rich with the Joseph Desert Lumber
Co., of Mosinee, and Russ Lyon dentist,
of Wittenberg, were members of 4
party Saturday night who came to the
twin cities to spend Sunday as guests of
Russ Lyon and Frank Houston. The
Young men are artists with the guitar,
violin, mandolin and mandolin banjo.
They were joined here by Messrs. Rube
Lyon and Carl Bandeline we'll known
local artists, on the clarionet Together
these musicians treated the people of
the Twin Cities Saturday night with
several choice selections on the Wiscon-
sin river in boats near the bridge
afterwards friends provided carriages
i'll which they went about serenading as
many families as possible in both cities.
The music was charming and elicitated
many high compliments from those who
are good judges of such music.
The young men were handsomely
entertained at the home of Mrs.
Esther Lyons and her daughter Mrs
Houston, Centralia, where many friends
were treated to a combination of vocal
and instrumental music Sunday after
noon and evening which is seldom
equalled. The young men returned
home Monday with pleasant memories
of their visit and they left many friends
behind who will be pleased to have
them come again and stay longer which
they have promised to do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30

Phillip NJ. Ksycki was born in Chicago,
January Sd 1867. Was educated in the
public schools of that city. At an early
age his parents died and left him to
battle with the world alone. At the
age of nine years he earned his own
livelihood as newsbov and bootblack.
S-lf educated at the age of Is he went
to Germany with an aunt who furthered
his education in Military school where
he remained nearly three years. He
returned to Chicago at the age of Is and
commenced to learn the trade which he
has followed ever since that of Hard
wood tinisher. He worked at his trade
in Chicago and Milwaukee almost
continually until he came to Grand
Rapids in 1890 when he entered the
Bon Marche hardware store as clerk.
He worked in this capacity until the
Oberbeck Furniture factory was COM
pleted when he entered there and took
charge of the finishing department.
He was married in Centralia to Miss
Clara Wasser July 5th 1898. He owns a
comfortable home in which he is
pleasantly situated and surrounded by
kind neighbors He is Pole, republ-
can in politics, and an earnest worker
in whatever he undertakes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30
VESPER DESTROYED BY FIRE
Sherry Cameron Co.'S Saw Till, Plan
ing Mill and 100000 feet OF
Lumber burned Tuesday.

Tuesday afternoon at o'clock Mayor
Tibbits received telephone communi.
Vesper, saying that a forest fire was
approaching the village from the west
and wanted to know if he would send
over the fire engine and company tC
their assistance in case they were
needed. Mr.. Tibbits Immediately
interviewed some Of the business men
telephoned the authorities of the Green
Bay and Port Edwards railways fol
transportation over their lines to the
scene and when he got through he
called Mr.. Cameron up and asked if the
company was wanted. Reply came
that the saw mill, planning mill and
several houses were already enyeloped
in fire and smoke Orders were given
to 90 and the engine was loaded upon
the cars and taken to Nesper.
They reached there in time to save al
the property on the east side of Hem
lock creek which divides the village
The larger portion of the residences
the store, boarding house, etc. are OF
the east side of the creek this was al
saved by the timely arrival of the fire
engine and company. They remained
there until y o'clock at night drench
ing what lumber was left-abou
100000 feet-on the east side of the
creek. They also wet down the store
houses and grounds round about where
ever there was any danger.
The total loss is estimated at about
$4,000 with an insurance of $4,000
1t consists of 100000 feet of lumber
large saw and planning mill, and ,:
houses with all their contents.
Those who saw the fire say
that it was the most severe they ever
witnessed. The flames shot up 100 feet
in the air and consumed the lumber
and dwellings IN no time. Everything
seemed to be on fire at once. The
draught was SO strong that large burn
ing boards were distributed for lone
distances round about and fired every
obstacle they fell upon.
While no lives were lost many of the
families are homeless with nothing lef
except the clothes they had on. Mr.
Cameron's residence was burned with
all its contents except a valuable piano
and the ladies fur cloaks which were
saved. While the company's net loss is
great, over $4,000, what made Mr.
Cameron feel the worst was to see the
loss sustained by some of his laborine
men and with it all the loss of employ,
ment. Main street during the night
found many of the families huddled
together planning for the future. Mr.
Cameron will not allow any man tc
suffer for the necessaries of life as Ions
as he is blessed with anything for he is
too magnanimous man for that.
The mills will not be rebuilt for the
company were finishing up all the
timber they had.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30
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Annual Meeting.

The Auxiliary Of the Woman s
Foreign Missionary Society of the NJ.
E. church will hold its annual meeting
next Saturday afternoon, Sept. 1st at
the residence of Mrs. G. J. Jackson,
Centralia. All members are requested
to bring their mite boxes. A picnic
supper will be served. A full attend
ance is desired as it is the time for the
election of officers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30
Fine Display of Novelties.

]. r. Chapman, jeweler, received a
fine assortment of ladies long watch
chains, neck chains, dress front buttons
cuff buttons, fancy hair pins, this week,
and has we'll arranged display of them
in his show window. Ladies in passing
by call in and examine them. Gold
and silver standard goods and the latest
out in novelties can always be found at
his store. When you need anything in
his line call on J. R. Chapman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30
We are Always IN The Lead!

Already receiving immense lines of FALL GOODS We
receiving, direct from the manufacturers, Of the
most popular lines of DRESS GOODS and TRIM
MlNGS in the very latest Novelties, shown in this
part of the State prices low that the poorest
families can all afford good clothes. We carry every
thing there is made in Musln Jersey and Flannel Under
very large and attractive line of Stamped Linens
Chenille Curtains and Spreads Silks Sains Velvets
and the largest complete Of Infants
Coaks and Caps in Northern Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30
Piles, Can be Cured.

The greatest pile remedy ever discov
cred is Beggs' German Salve. 1t
relieves at once, and effects permanent
cure in an incredible short space of time.
Also excellent for Cuts, Scalds, Burns
and Bruises. Every box warranted by
John F. Daly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30
Are You Troubled With

Constipation or Sick Headache? If
so, why not try Beggs' Little Giant Pills?
1t only takes one pill dav; forty pills
in a bottle. One bottle will cure you,
and only costs 25c. Sold and warranted
by John T. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30
Endorse the Kimbaii Piano.

The undersigned of Grand Rapids and
vicinity take pleasure in recommending
the Kimball pianos to any one who is
contemplating the purchase of piano
We have each purchased one of the
firm of Smith & Campbell, Grand
Rapids, and they are giving the best OF
satisfaction.
Miss EMMA LEssIG
Miss NETTIE WHEELAN.
DIR. w. A. PEEso.
ARTHUR SICKLEs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-08-30
PHILLIP N. KSYCK|.
One of the Promising Young men of
CentraIia.

The subject of this article has political
ambitions this fall and brief sketch of
his life's history will not come amiss at
this time so that the people of Wood
county may know him.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
FROM BLIND NANCY'S HEAD.
Sisters of the Murdered Woman
View the Exhibit
AND THEN DO SOME WEEPING.
Testimony Introduced at the Trial of
Mrs. Bryan, Charged With Kill.
ing Mrs. Meagher.

SANTA Rosa, Dec. 13.-The trial Of Mrs.
Bryan. charged with numbering her sister.
Mrs. Nancy Hardin Meagher, January %,
was resumed before Judge Crawford this
morning. The courtroom was crowded,
many persons coming from Petaluma and
other places TO hear the proceedings.
Paul Winchester, who heard John
Mesgher grooming the morning after the
tragedy, and who went into the house and
found Mrs. Meagher's dead body, was the
first witness called. He described the
premises. the location Of the dead woman
and the condition of the clothing. His
story did not vary from that told by him at
the preliminary examination.
Brad Stein, who took care of Meagher
after thu tragedy. was the next witness.
He said he was going home tbs night of
the tragedy and heard TWO shotgun re-
ports. He did not see anybody nor Eight
in Mrs. Bryan's house, which is near the
scene of the murder. He testified to find
ing tracks under tine bridge, about 800
yards from the Meagher place. They were
maze by two persons wearing small shoes
and one wearing large, souare-toed shoes.
lie never measured the tracks made by
Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Fowler or John Lee
Bryan, the three PERSONS accused of the
murder. The witness was rigidly cross
examined, but it did not shake his testi-
mouy.
The first witness examined in the after
noon was Fred Bryan, son of defendant.
He was put on the stand by the prosecu-
ton, but seemed TO be very unwilling
witness He is the young man on whom
suspicion rested, but who succeeded in
clearing himself pretty satisfactorily at the
time Of the preliminary examination. On
some points his testimony differed from
that given by him at the examination and
District Attorney Seawell kept him on the
rack some time. He said he was at the
Bryan house the night of the murder and
was reading paper when he heard the
shots fired. He said his mother was in
the house at the time. but admitted that
ne did not see her all the time. He de-
MED that there had been much hostility be-
tween his mother and the woman muir
dered. His testimony was all against tile
prosecution.
DR.. Proctor took the stand after and
den titled the shot and pieces of brain taken
from the head of The murdered woman
He said she must have died instantly. He
also testified that Mrs. Meagher would
have become a mother in about four
months had she lived. When the shot and
parts of the brain of the dead woman were
passed around among the attorneys the
sisters of Mrs. Meagher looked Mortified
and some of them wept freely. After des-
scribiEg Mrs. Meagher's wounds DR.. Proc
tor told how Meagher had been shot and
how he acted when he was sent out to
treat him.
A. Strout swore that he lived near the
scene of The tragedy. and that he heard
distinctly two shots fred the night of the
killing. They were about ten seconds
apart. He pointed out on a diagram the
location of the blood spots and detailed
The morning call., 1894-12-14
FIRE ON THE PLAINS.
Flames Sweep Over Much Territory
in TeyaS

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. ia letter
from 4. I'll. Holman, rauchman of Deane.
lex, says: The largest and most destruc-
tive IRE known in yeats has swept over
large portion of the plains, and is still
burning to the south. 1t began near The
fecoS River, just this side of Fort Sumner.
TWO weeks ago. and burned TO the south
east. taking the large pastures of Ray
Bros, Dolliver Bros. and others and
large amount of open range. Then the
wind turned and blew gale, driving the
solid breast of fire. fifty to seventy miles
long, TO the east. The best horse could
not head the fire. 1t crossed the Oscar
bade division Of the Capitol Syndicate pas
ture, cleaning out the greater portion of
the range.
Ii 1t had not been for the heroic efforts
OF the Jew men along the fire guards and
west OF La Plata the whole country to-
ward Amarillo would have been burned.
AS IL was the fire was forced south
across the guard in the south part OF Deaf
Omltn and Castro counties. The line Of fire
was forced east nearly through Deaf Smith
county until it struck Randall County.
when 1t turned TO the northeast once more.
How lar 1t burned east is not known, but
IL IS supposed to have reached the front of
the plains. strong norther came up
driving the fire line extending from the
banks of the Pecos on the west TO a point
far east of here. supposed to be the east
ern edge of tie plains to the south. This
second solid breast of IRE sweeping south
was not less than twenty-five miles long.
How far it went in this direction is not
known here, but last night at dark huge
bank OF smoke was still seen rolling up
from the south. The greater portion OF
Inc vast area included in the outlines of
the fire was burned clean.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
PIEROLA IN ARMS.
He Holds Peru by the
Throat.
MAIL STEAMERS SEIZED.
All Sorts of Indignities Put
Upon Passengers.
STEAMERS
GOVERNMENT TROOPS STARVING.
Every Man of Them Ready to Desert
His Coiors at a Moments
Notice.

New YORK, Dec. 13.-Advices from
Peru via Colon per steamer Alliance
are to the effect that General Pierola, who
is in arms against the Peruvian G"vern-
ment, is gaining aceessions. The general
! sentiment of the people appears to be In
his favor He has control of several lrln-
cipal ports and is very strong in the IN
terror of the country He has a well
equipped army and is close to Lima, the
ca pital.
The Pacific Steam Navigation Com
pany's steamer Pung was, en- her arrival,
November II, subjected to rigid examina-
ton by Government troops to discover II
it was carrying arms or ammunition A
company of soldiers remained on the boat
until 1t arrived at Callao, the port of Lima.
to prevent communication with the ad-
herents of General Pierola and inspect all
the cargo landed.
The same company's steamer Serna had
a lively experience at Cerro Azul, the first
port Of call south of Caliao. The vessel
had CD board detachment Of Govern
ment troops in charge of prisoners. AS it
ntered the port it set the usual signals for
lighters. 1t not being known that Pierola's
forces had captured the town. a lighter,
side the Serna. Those on the steamer
greatly surpr sed 10 fad the lighter
was filled with armed revOlutionists, who.
after short struggle. captured the Gov
erpment troops and released the prison.
ers. During the struggle the captain OF
the Serna attempted to take his vessel out
OF the harbor. but rifle presented at his
head caused him to change his mind.
Il ID
Pierola's forces had control of the Oroya
Railroad, and traffic to Ancuo was sus-
pended. The only railway in the country
remaining in operation was the Orea line
from Callao to Lima.
On November % the Government fitted
out an armored train. with a Gatling-gun
battery, to carry 1000 soldiers along the
Oroya Railroad to drive off the revolu-
tionists along the line AS the train ap-
preached the camp OF the rev0lutiOnists
1900 Government troops deserted with
arms and ammunition and joined the
rebels. The remainder of the Govern
ment forces returned to Lima. The con-
dition of the Government troops is deplor-
able, owing 10 bad food and ill-treatment,
and as they have not received any paw for
several months, the discOn tent is almost
universal and assertions are numerous.
Great distress and suff ring prevail at
Lima and Callao owing to the high prices
and scarcity OF provisions. The people
who are able to do so have provided them
selves with sufficient food In anticipation
of thirty days siege. In Callao the ma
rines on one of the Government hulks
mutinied. To prevent the insubordina-
ton from spreading. all hands were placed
under arrest on hulk anchored between
two Government ships and all the ship
ping In the harbor was notified to with
draw from the line of fire.
The morning call., 1894-12-14

other sensational features of the place as
he found them the day after the murder.
5. ID. 1nghram. another neighDor, testi-
he'd to visiting the place the next morning
and to finding tracks around the house
near the window through which the shots
were fired. The tracks near the window
had been made with rubber boots. The
use of the window-sash showed that the
murderer must have stopped down in or.
der TO have secured good aim at his vic
tins. He said that he had saved some
shot from the sash and from the casing of
the window.
There was lively tilt between counsel
over an attempt of the District Attorney
to show by the witness that the gunwads
exhibited in court must have come from
Johnnie Bryan's gun. but the court sus-
tanned the objections of the defense.
johnnie Bryan. who was sitting near.
smiled when the court ruled against The
District Attorney.
The other witnesses called were George
lnghram. Mrs. Davidson and Detective
Phlin Ftz. Fitz did not respond, having
fled, 1t Is reported.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
Pig-lron Production.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-1he monthly re-
port of the condition of the blast furnaces
compiled by the Iron Age shows that on
December there were running 1874 fur
naces. producing 16S,762 tons of pig-iron
weekly, against 900 tons on the 1st of
November. A feature which is marked is
the steady increase 10 the output of indI-
vidual plants. as the result of minor i'm
provements in equipment and practice.
On December 1 there were in blast 1914
cnke furnaces. producing 142 500 tons
weekly; 3S anthracite furnaces, with a
weekly make of 21.872 tons, and % char
coal furnaces. turning out 4491 tons per
week.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
TAKE THEM FOR DEBT.
The Government Should Operate the
Pacific Railroads.

DENVER, Coio., Dec. 13.-The Chamber
OF Commerce Is circulating for signatur es
a memorial to Congress. protesting against
the passing Of either of the bills pending
in the Senate and House concerning the
reorganization of the Union Pacific and
Central Pacific railroads for the followin e
reasons:
Ftrst-The bills ignore the interest OF the
people living in the vast section OF country con-
cerned In the matter.
Second-They extend the payments an I'M
reasonable time for new country
Third-The main consideration Is how TO re.
coup the stockholders of these lines.
Fourb-The stock holders OF the branches of
the Union Pacific Will be cut off
Fifth-They give the road undue power Ia
developing or retardlng any particular section
of country
Sixth-They bestow Government credit on
corporations 10 enable them to borrow money
at 2 or 3 per cent per annnm,
The memorial closes with petition that
the Government pay off the mortgages on
these roads and operate them hereafter on
plan similar to that Of the Postoffice De-
partment. in order that the entire country
may enjoy the benefits of an honest ad-
ministration without Discrimination.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
ALSO ROBBED A BANK.
Another Crime Placed to "Kid"
Thompson's Credit.
But the Accused Denies 1t and Saws
He Was in Only One Roscoe
Hold-Up.

Los ANGELES. Dec. 13.-Deputy Sheriff
Bradley of Albuquerque, n. Mex, is in
the city for the purpose If identifying the
train-robber as being the robber of the
bank at Albuquerque. He says Thomp-
son and another robbed the bank and
shot and killed the cashier and fed. In
the running fight between the two des-
peradoes and the posse that followed them
Thompson's partner was killed, but the
kid" made good his escape.
Mrs. Alva Johnson and her two daugh-
ters were closeted with Detective Lawson
this morning and told him the whole story
as given to johnson by Thompson.
Thompson denies that he had any connec-
ton with the bank robbery and to re-
porter said:
II had no part whatever in the robbery
OF the bank in New Mexico. The bank
robbery occurred at San Pasquel and not
at Albuquerque. Ia Arizona in 1889 there
were two desperadoes known as the Fox
brothers, who we're engaged in herding
cattle. They were wanted for horse
stealing and one of them escaped
into New Mexico. I, at the time,
was working on the Circle ranch,
about fifty miles from Albuquerque. Fox
worked on the same ranch. Fox told me
at the time of the robbery and the killing
of the cashier that be was going to rob the
bank. He picked up pal named Taylor
and got him to help him IN robbng the
bank.
when it came to robbing the bank
Taylor's heart failed him and Fox did it
alone. He secured $1,000, but was shot
while getting away with it. positively
deny having had hand In The robbery.
81 also deny having had hand In the
first Roscoe train rob berry, although admit
having been in the second robbery. lam in
doubt whether to plead guilty or no., as it
may not be to nv advantage. l have been
bounded by the officers to make the con-
fession, but. will not confess TO having
helped to rob the first train at Roscoe,
when l was not there, and can prove it,"
Alva johnson. the seli-confessed train
robber, accom- panied by his wife, was
taken before Judge Smith this morning to
plead TO the crimes with which be is
charged and has confessed. When Judge
Smith reached his case there was a slight
pause on the part of the District Attor-
Dey, and the court announced that another
continuance would be had. but that john
son would be given until tomorrow morn
ing to plead. 1t is surmised that the con-
tinuance was agreed upon by the officers
in the hope that Thompson would enter a
similar plea. as he had lntimated be con-
templated doing, aud the court would SEN
tence both men at the same time
In an interview Tonight Alva johnson
gave a new feature of the case when he
said that third man had helped Thorn D.
son make the bombs used, but he could
neither remember the mans name nor
describe his personal appearance.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
FOR NEBRASKA SUFFERERS.
Trainloads of Provisions Donated bv
Portland People.

PORTLAND, o.. Dec. ia committee
from the Chamber of Commerce was ap-
pointed to-day to solicit supplies for the
Sufferers IN Nebraska. A thorough can
vass OF the State will be made for contri-
buttons of wheat and -four. and the CON-
mittee expects to forward a trainload
within short time. A carload of gro-
ceres and potatoes was secured to-day and
will be forwarded Immediately. The COM
mittee has arranged with the Oregon Rail-
way and Navigation Company and the
Union Pacific to carry all donations free
to Grand Island, Nebr.
The morning call., 1894-12-14
TRANSCON riNENTAL LINES.
They Agree Upon Through Business
to the Coast.

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-The transcontinental
lines were in session again to-day and
have agreed to form an association on all
business going from the territory which is
bounded on the east by line running
north from New Orleans to ST. Louis, ST.
Paul and thence through to he Pacific
Coast. The proposed agreement was read
and practically adopted. 1t will now be
gone over section by section and adopted
in that manner. The action of to-day
means that the lines will accept the full
agreement after they have gone ove= the
thing fully. The proposition relates only
to through business to the Pacific Coast
The morning call., 1894-12-14
TEN JURORS SELECTED.
Testimony VIII Soon Be introduced
Against AppIeman.

WOODLAND. Dee. 13.-The special venire
was exhausted to-day in the Appleman
case and two jurors ara still lacking to
complete the panel. The taking of testi-
mony will certainly begin by noon to-
morrow as the defense has exhausted the
right to peremptory challenges and the
people can make but one more. Before
adjournment this afternoon the conrt
ordered special venire to issue for ten
jurors returnable at $3.50 o'clock in the
morning.