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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
SCHEME To BLOW Up AN HII-
NOIS JAIL.
DYNAMITE To BE USED BY A
PRISONER
Object Was 10 Liberate Il Notorious
Criminal-Two Women and the Pris-
lei lmplicated-Plans Fail Utterly
Was Also Proposed to Demolish
the County's Court House.

Lincoln, H., Feb. 10.-Late this even
ing great excitement was caused by
news of an unsuccessful though VII
arranged plot to blow UP the Logan
county jail located here, for the pur-
pose of ~liberating a notorious criminal
under six Years sentence TO Joliet
prison.
The parties implicated in the plot
were Arthur Goodpasture, Ida Shells
and Georgia Williams. Late last night
three sticks Of dynamite with fuses
and caps We're purchased with the in
tentiOn Of being passed into the Jail
by the Shells woman to GoodpaSture,
who has repeatedly declared he would
die before he went to the penitentiary.
The Jail premises We're visited at
midnight last night, but an arrange
ment made TO pass out through Il
window a string to which the dyna-
mite was to be attached and hauled
up failed. \ daylight Investigation
showed women's tracks around the
jail and Il Ladder ready for use.
During the afternoon a young MAI
in the company of the girls aScertained
the plans and told the police. The az
rest of the girls followed. Dynamite
was found at the home of one, and
when the prisoners were locked up the
Williams girl confessed her completely
in the plot and added also thai
another attempt would have beer
made tonight, and should it have failed
then Shells girl was to explode a car
fridge outside.
The excitement was intensified when
it got out that Il desperate project
was discussed and decided upon tC
blow up the court house this after
noon during the session of court while
G~oodpasture's application for Il new
trial was under consideration, but the
cOnspirators were bafied and failed
by the motion being called this fore
noon, earlier than anticipated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
WANTS TO
Washington to Observe the Centennial
of the Capitals Location There.

Washington Star:-When the year
brate the centennial of the establish
ment here of the national capital. The
celebration should not be a small affair.
nor ought it TO be a mere fleeing show
a day of professions, bands, banners
and oratOry. 1t should be an eXpoSi-
ton of what this nation has done III
the hundred years since it's seat Of gov
eminent was taken possession Of by
the few officials who then directed
affairs. But the word Exposition IS
not intended to convey the impression
that anything nearly so gigantic as
Chicago's effort is intended. The ex-
position Of 1900 should be compact and
select. Preliminary examination by
competent experts should determine
the worthiness or otherwise Of propos-
ed exhibits, and only the best ought
to be given space. The mere securing
of admission would, therefore, be 4
guaranty of quality and desirablIty,
and the exposition would not resemble
the average country fair. An interim
tional exposition at that time would
conflict with more than n European
endeavor in the same Zine, but aside
from that rather important considera-
ton, it would undoubtedly be better
to make the affair national rather than
international. The event to be ON
memorated is one that no other people
could be much interested in. For the
next year or so it would be well for
Washingtonians to discuss this idea,
and to impart enthusiasm to the mil
lions of Americans who never weary
singing the praises of this beautiful
city of which every American should
be proud-the capital of the nation.
Then, when the enterprise and its
scope had been fully agreed upon, it
be time to organize and to build;
not fiimsily or for a day, but solidly n
with a view to ~permanency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
GORMAN AND THE WILSON BILL.

Baltimore, Feb. 10.-Peremptory
orders were received by the democratic
managers from Senator German that
no resolution in favor of the Wilson
bill or instructing the Maryland sena-
tors to vote for the bill, as it stands,
shall be passed by either house of the
legislature. The resolution i~nstructing
the Maryland senators to vote for the
bill had received all but four of the
democratic votes in the state senate,
but when it came up for final passage
several of the senators who voted for
it then changed their mind. A motion
by Senator Wilkinson, republican, that
action on the resolution be postponed,
was lost, but a motion by Senator
Waters. a close friend Of Mr.. German,
that the resolution be recOmmitted to
the committee on federal relations, on
the ground that he was Il member of
the committee and had not been con
suited, was adopted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15

Honolulu, Feb. 3-ln reply TO PreSi-
dent DOle's demand for an apology
from foreign diplomats, Japanese con
sui Fulfil expressed his regrets for not
attending the provisional governments
celebration of January II. The French
and Portuguese commissioners also sent
regrets. British Minister Wodehouse
simply expressed regrets for not ac-
cepting the invitation.
A proposition to import merchandise
laborers has been defeated. This action
is due to the fact that the japanese
government has demanded that the i'm
portatiOn of Chinese should be con-
uolled by the Japanese government.
There are indications that serious
dissensionS may occur between the
American league and the Annexation
club, rival functions Of the American
party, the American league having
adopted resolutions affirming allegiance
to the provisional government to the
end that the islands may be annexed
70 the United States. The resolutions
suggest that if annexation be hopeless,
a p~rotectOrate will be acceptable.
Paul Neuman, the e~x-queen's legal
adviser, q few days ago attacked and
beat H. n. Castle, editor of the Adj
yertjser, with a cane. The attack was
caused by tue Advertisers caustic com
ments Of Neuman and his methods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
PECKHAM'S CASE.
SENATE COMMITTEE MAKES nc
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Senator Hill Deems This Action a
Nict0ry-The Matter to be
Settled Thursday.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The senate
Judiciary committee this morning, by
Il vote Of five to five agreed to report
the Peckham nomination without re-
commentator. Mr.. HOar was absent.
The nomination of Mr.. Peckhlm was
discussed vigorously for some time in
committee and an additional number Of
letters were read. Tie votes against
Mr.. Peckham were MessrS. Pugh, Hill.
Teller, Coke and Wilson. Those for
1im were MeSsrS. Villas Lindsay,
Mitchell, of Oregon, Plat and George.
Either side could have secured q post
pOnement, but ,Jr. Hill was satisfied
with the report without recommends
ton. Mr.. Hoar, who was absent, it
was positively stated by One of the
committee, would have voted in the
negative, so that the opponents of Mr..
Peckham look upon the result as prac-
tically a rejection. Mr.. Hill expresses
himself as satisfied with the result.
and believes the nomination will share
the fate Of Mr.. Hornblower.
1t is probable that an executive ses-
sion to consider the case will be ar
ranged for Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
MICHIGAN TOWN WANTS THE
CORBEIvT-JACKSON MILL.

New York, Feb. 10.-James Mitchell,
Sportsman association, has sent the
following dispatch to the Associated
Press:
AT a meeting of the Sportsman as
ISOLATION he'd today it was decided TO
offer 100000 for the COrbett-Jackson
mill, the fight to take place on Govern
ment Island in the Kalamazoo river,
one mile from any railroad. The
money has been subscribed by prOmi-
nent business men of the place, who
go into the scheme as Il speculation"
Montreal. Feb. Hottie Gro Nd which
turned out to witness the double sport
ing event at the Montreal Amateur
Athletic association grounds this after
o was comparatively small, owing
to the unpleasant condition of the
weather.
In the two amateur skating races,
Johnson defeated Norscng easily. John
sons time for a half mile was 1 min
ute, &c seconds, and for three miles
10 minutes, A 4-5 seconds.
The professional skating races were
more keenly contested. They We're at
one and two miles. The competitors
were w. Breen and Hugh Mccormick,
of st. John, y. B., and Olaf NOryedt,
of Minneapolis. Breen won both
NOrvedt came in second in the one
mile, but did not finish in the two
miles. Time, II mile, 3 minutes,
% 81 seconds; two miles, 7 minutes,
% seconds.
The snOwshOe races were won as fol
lows: Hundred yards: George MOffat,
Montreal, 13 % seconds; quarter mile,
championship: r. X. Graham, Win
nfpeg, 1 minutes, u seconds; mile
championship: r. Davis, 6 minutes,
80 seconds; one hundred and twenty
yards, hurdle: George MOffat, Mon
treal, 21 seconds; half mile champiou-
ship: r. Davis, first, time 2 minutes,
As seconds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15

Publishers Of the Well known Godey's
Magazine and Various Books
and Periodicals.

New York, Feb. S.-The Cooley Pub
fishing company, publihers Of Godey's
Magazine and various books and peri
odicals in this city, assigned today to
Benjamin S. Harmon.
The company was incorporated under
the laws Of New Jersey two years
ago. Henry J. Dawson being president,
and had a capitol stock Of 100000.
The magazine is one of the Oldest
in the United States and was published
in Philadelphia up to a couple of years
ago, when it was transferred to this
city.
Mr. Bates said today that the liabili-
ties are about $4,000, Of which $4,000
are regular debts and $4,000 on con
tracts made by a former publisher.
The assignment was made to get rid
of these contracts. He further said
that q new company would be formed
under New York laws to continue the
business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15

New York Society IN a Pleasant F1ut-
ter Just Now.

New York, Feb. 10.-The engagement
is formally announced of Miss Edith
Cruger Sands, second daughter of Mrs
Charles E. Sands, of Hastings on Hud-
sou, to 7. J. Oakley Rhinelander, eldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Rhine
lander.
Miss Sands is on her mothers side
related to the Lees of Virginia. and on
her fathers side is descended from the
Crugers, Cuylers, Bards and many
other families of prominence in the
history of New York. Her sister. Miss
Lettuce Lee Sands, married in No
vember last Martin Livingston Della
field, Jr.
Mr.. R~hinelander is a member of
many clubs, among them the ULon,
metropolitan. Delta Phi, Country,
Sons of Revolution, and Seventh Regi-
nrent Veterans. He was graduated
from Columbia College in 1878.
Mr.. Rhinelander has been in
demand as best man and usher than
any other man in New York society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
WORLDS FAIR STRUCTURES con
TINUE TO BE FIRED.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-SOme miScreants
are making a determined effort to fire
worlds fair buildings. -Four attempts
hours by the vigilence Of Columbian
guards.
About 9 O'Clock last night Guard
Boyd discovered Il blaze under the
floor at the southwest corner of
machinery hall. The woodwork was
burning briskly with every sign Of
incendiary origin. The guard climbed
under the floor and smOthered the
flames with dirt.
About 3 O'Clock this morning Boyd
again found a fire at the east end OF
manufacturers building. 1t was burn
ing it's way under the window sill and
was put out with a Dabcock ex-
tinguisher.
Guard Kinsell at 10 o'clock found 9
fire in the engine room of the Wau-
kesha Hygeia springs building. When
put out quantities of oiled rags We're
found.
About ) o'clock a fourth fire was dis
covered in a frame building used as
a staff manufactory The I fire was
Don under control and it was dis
covered that kindling wood had been
piled up and set on fire.
Col. Rice, commander of the Column
bian guards, is inclined to believe that
the attempts to burn the buildings
might be traced to junk dealers, who
are anxious to secure the buildings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
REVEALS IN WASHINGTON.
Moody and SaIkey Open Il Series of
Religious Meetings.

Washington. Feb. 10.-The Moody
and Sankey revival meetings have been
opened in Convention Hall under the
o favorable auspices. The great
nall Is crowded to the doors and many
hundreds We're turned away even be-
fore the meeting began.
y huge a~mpitheatre had been con-
structed in the rear of the platform
to accommodate the huge chorus of
Loo voices, led by Mr. Sankey and
his little organ. The singing was grand
and VIII be one of the most effective
features of the series of meetings. Be
sides the chorus Il large delegation
Of the pastors Ct the city was present
on the platform.
The meetings viii be continued after
noon and evening for an indefinite
period.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
A LADY'S LOSS.
Her Beautiful Diamonds Stolen After
the French Ball.

New York, Feb. 10.-''S5,0O0 reward,
no questions. Necklace and Bracelets
taken from catciage Monday night.-F.
NiblO, Hotel st. George"
The diamond necklace and bracelets
referred to in the above advertisement,
in a morning paper, are the property
Of Miss Leyind NiblO, a wealthy young
Baltlmorean, VINO is at present stop
ping with some friends in this city.
Frederick Niblo is a cousin of the
young lady and 4 clerk at the Hotel
St George, Brooklyn. On Monday Miss
Niblo, in company with some friends,
attended The French ball in the Madi-
son Square Garrlcr. She then wore the
jewelry which was afterward stolen.
She made preparations to return
home at two .'clock in the morning
She removed the iewelry and placed
is in a small satchel. Then she
Summoned her carriage at the Fourth
avenue entrance. The satchel she
placed in the bottom Of the carriage.
AS she was about to enter she remem-
bered having left a valuable card case
in the cafe Of the Garden.
She hurried to the cafe and recovered
it. Returning she entered the carriage
and was driven to the home of her,
friends with whom she was staying. !
No thought Of the diamonds entered
her mind, and It was not until late
yesterday afternoon that she made
search for the satchel and discovered
her loss.
The carriage which was the property
of her friends, was searched, but the
satchel was not there. The coachman
was questioned, but could throw no
light on the matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
THIS Is DEFINITE.
NORTHERN PACIFIC DIFFICULTY
SURELY SETTLED.
Receivers Refuse to Raise the Schedule
of Wages, but Concede Minor
Points to Employees.

Milwaukee, Feb. 10.-The Northern
Pacific receivers and representatives Of
employees have reached an agreement.
The men wanted the schedule Of wages
raised, but the receivers refused this.
The demands of the trainmen to be
paid for overtime caused by wrecks
was conceded.
1t was agreed that the standard run
should be 100 miles and the time al
lowed to make it ten hours Shorter
runs should be paid in proportion to
the number of miles. The telegraphers'
demand that a minimum salary of $50
per month be fixed was denied.
The receivers are making contracts
to operate twenty-three of the branch
lines of the road.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
MORROW'S SCALP
SEVERAL AMBITIOUS LAWYERS
ARE AFTER IT.
Convention Called to Name a Candi-
date for the Bench in the La
Crosse Circuit.

La Crosse, Wis, Feb. 10.-A call
has been issued for a convention to be
held In La Crosse on Feb. % for the
nomination of a republican candidate
to oppose Judge Morrow. The call is
signed by the chairmen of the sew
eral county committees, as follows:
L.. C. Boyle of Vernon; O. G Loomis,
Juneau; j. B. Beach, T~rempealeau;
d. f. Jones, Monroe; George w. Brice,
La Crosse.
The district is very strongly republi-
can, and the movement may accord
ingly prove very troublesome for the
incumbent This circuit is the one pre-
sided over for so many years by Judge
Newman, now on the supreme bench.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
BREAK TWO WORLDS RECORDS

Boston, Feb. 10-The fifth annual
indoor handicap athletic meeting of
the Boston Athletic association was
held tonight. Sweeney, of Xavier.
broke the indoor running high jump
record. 6 #. 3 ill.,, held by himself.
jumping 6 #. 3 IA in.
Bernard Doherly, of the Dorchester
Athletic club. also broke the worlds
indoor record. In three standing
jumps he covered 81 #. 6 in. the best
previous record. made by NJ. w. Ford.
of New York. being 81 #. t ID in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
IVES NOT IN IT.
The Wizard Easily Beats Him in the
Boston Game.

Boston, Feb. 9.-Billiardist Schaefer
took revenge tonight for the ignomini-
GUS defeat he sufferd at the hands of
Slosson Wednesday night in the tri-
angular tournament at Bumstead hall,
by showing play that was altogether
too fast for Ives, beating him 600 to
4O2 and incidentally breaking all the
records for the 14-inch-balk-l line game,
anchor barred, rolling UP the splendid
total of 271 in a single inning. The
previous record was 2O3, made by Ives
at Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15

upon my wife frequently until the
neighbors began TO talk. but | SIM
posed 1t was only idle gossip, until
last Saturday one of my trusted EN-
ployes came TO me and told me some
facts which aroused nay suspicious.
Then | went to my wife and emplored
her for the sake of ourselves. our child
and u family 4. break off her friend
ship with Pace. My words apparently
had little effect. rs that night she went
to the opera with the fellow. She did
not return after the show, and have
since learned Cre and Pace took the
midnight train FOR Scranton. I shall
never recognize her again as my wife =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15

The value Of the articles is far in ex-
cess of the amount of reward offered.
1t is believed that i professional thief
had seen the articles placed in the bot
tom of. the carriage and became the
poSSeSSor OF them.
This is the second time Miss Niblo
has been robbed. Two years ago. ON
returning from Liverpool TO New York
in the Umbria. The necklace which She
has again lost was stolen. At that
time she recovered it by offering a re
ward of S2,0.l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
DOG WORSTS A WILDCAT.

Huntington. w. Va, Feb. 10.-An-
other dog and wildcat fight occurred
here today for a purse of 800 and
gate receipts amounting to owe $500.
The beasts fought at Driving park.
The fight was vicious, but only last
ed five minutes, the dog getting the
cat in a coul position and killing it.
The dog belonged to T. l.. Montgomery,
of Coal Valley, w. Va.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
MORE FIERCE FIGHTING.

Rio de Janeiro, Feb. ia strong
force Of insurgents from the rebel fleet
landed yesterday at Nlctheroy ana
gave battle to the government troops.
Many were killed and wounded on
both sides. PeiXoto's soldiers, under
command Of Gen. Argollo, made Il
stubborn resistance.
The insurgents gained no material
advantage and, after Il severe engage
ment. they We're forced to retreat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
UNDER A LOAD OF LOGS.
George Copass' Life Crushed out in
the Pineries.

Grantsburg, Wis, Feb. 10.-A fatal
accident occurred at st. Johns Crooked
creek camp yesterday. George Copass,
a teamster, was riding on the longer
roller, when in some way he slipped,
the sled runner running on his leg
and severing it from the body.
, The load slid upon his body, crushing
him to a jelly. The remains will be
taken to Saltwater, Mimi, today,
where the unfortunate mans rela-
tives live.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15

Prince Charles PHILIPPE de Bourbon,
as he calls himself on rather slender
looking grounds, who has applied for
permission to enroll himself in the
French foreign legion, is the descend
ant of Naundorff, the Dutch watch
maker who claimed at the time of the
restoration TO be the dauphin, the eld-
est son of Louis AVI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
DEAD.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The house ad-
jourDed almost Immediately after the
reading Of the journal this morning
out of respect for the memory of the
late Representative Houk. of Ohio. who
died suddenly Of heart disease last
evening, while making 4 call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
BRIEF BUT IMPORTANT.

Slosson wins the triangular billiard
contest i'll Boston.
c.. L. Kicker, the Chicagoan who at
tracted some attention recently by
putting in bids for $50, 900, coo, worth
OF bonds called for by Secretary Car
Isle, which bid was refused, has filed
a petition seeking a mandamus to COM
pei Carlisle to issue the bonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
WORLDS FAIR DIVIDEND

Chicago, Feb. 1O.-The worlds fair
books Will soon be closed. Total ex-
p~endltures have been $32,4S1,582 go.
PRESIDENT Higinbotham hopes soon to
declare a dividend Of ID per cent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15

ferred to our dairy work and the sue
cess that had always attended it. The
work we are doing for horticulture,
said the professor, ought to inspire
gardeners.
Several amusing stories We're told
by various members. and a gentleman
from Illinois, in making some humor-
GUS remarks, paid a compliment to the
horticulturists of Wisconsin.
Meetings will be held this forenoon
and evening. Tonights session will
close the convention.
BEEKEEPERS' MEETING.
The Wisconsin Bee-keepers' aSSOcia-
ton met Wednesday at the capitol. The
attendance was not as large as usual.
The president of the association was
not able to be present on account of
sickness, therefore Frank Wilcox, OF
Mauston, the vice president presided.
A considerable portion of the morn
ing Vas taken up with the question OF
swarming: how to prevent it, its de.
STABILITY, the management OF swarm.
ing, etc. The subject was quite thor,
oughly discussed and by men who
have had large experience in bee-cul
ture.
AT noon the meeting adjourned to
p. u. In the afternoon a paper Oh
the subject of adulteration Of honey
was read and discussed; also a paper
o." the honey bee i'll the economy Of
nature.
Mr.. Wilcox read his report of the
honey exhibit at the worlds fair, which
was approved and a resolution Of
thanks of the association to Mr.. Wilcox
was unanimously adopted. Mr.. Wilcox
discharged that onerous duty with ii
deity and economy, and well deserved
this mark of commentator.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-02-15
ELOPED WITH THE DOCTOR.
The Wife of q Wilkesbarre Merchant
Deserts Home and Child.

WiIkesbarre, Pa, Feb.1O.-Quite 4
sensation has been caused in society
circles in town by the elopement of
Mrs. Belle Seibal. the pretty wife of
Albert F. Seibal. 2 prominent merchant
Of this city. with DR.. F. NJ. Pace, of
Nebraska. Mr.. Seibel tells the follow
ing story:
"My wife and Pace met at our cot
tage a. Lake Carey last summer and
became very good friends. / was in
the city most CT the time and did
not know that their intimacy amounted
to more than triedship. Ten days ago
Pace came to town and boarded at a
house nea- my residence. He called