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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
PLATE PENETRATED
BY SHOTS FURNISHED BY THE
CARPENTER COMPANY.
And Another Contract for Naval Ma
terial is Closed in Washington
by the Test.

Washington, May 9.-Another con-
tract for naval material was closed by
the acceptance Of two lots Of thirteen
inch armor-piercing shells made by the
Carpenter company. The ballistic
test at Indian Head presented some Gu
rious anamolies, principally iIustra-
tive of the uncertainty attending the
use of the Harvey process Of harden
ing plate. A Pinch Harveyized plate
was used as a basis Of the test. The
first shot was fired at a velocity of
1,4T5 feet per second. Contrary to ex-
pectatioD the shot did not perforate
the plate but, penetrating ten inches, it
broke into pieces. The plate was
cracked only on one corner and bulged
slightly in the back, thus showing its
marvellous resisting power. The sec
Ond shot was fired at 1900 feet We
locity. 1t penetrated the plate and
backing and went one mile into the
woods. The third shot was fired at
1000 feet velocity. 1t penetrated the
plate, but a piece was scaled off the
shot and it was badly used up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
POINT FOR BENEDICT.
JUDGE EDGERTON ISSUES
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS.
But at the Same Time He is Bound
Over to the Grand Jury for
Conspiracy.

WatertoWn, S. D., May IA writ
Of habeas corpus has been issued by
Judge Edgerton, Of the federal court
at Aberdeen. upon application of Ho-
mer and Stewart, of Pierre, for the re-
lease of H. NJ. Benedict, brother-in-
law of the defaulting state treasurer,
for the reason that he was not fu-
gitive from justice when the govern
Or's requisitiOn was granted, and for
the further reason that he was not be-
ing examined for the offense for which
the requisition was granted.
Pierre, S. D., May 14.-Benedict has
been bound over for appearance on
the charge of conspiracy, under a
bond of $4,000 The grand jury meets
today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
CAPSIZED ON THE LAKE.
Three-MaSted Schooner Upset off
North Point.

Racine, May 14.-Duriug the gale. a
farmer named Buen@ard came into the
city from North Point. three miles
north Of here. and said he had seen, at
noon. Il three-masted vessel capsiZe
three miles out in the lake. He could
discern at least three men cliHging to
the cross trees. and thought there
were two others. but he could not
make them out distinctly. He came
into town as soon as possible and no.
titled the life-saving crew, and the
crew with the tug Gillen went to the
scene and removed the crew. The
farmer ccuId not tell the name Of the
schooner.
The schooner is found to be the
Quickstep The farmer. whose name
is not learned, and who assisted the
life-saving crew. was seriously hurt,
and may die. The schooner is believed
to be a total wreck, and is not covered
by insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
FAY TEMPLETON'S WINDFALL.
Howell Osborn Leaves the Actress
100000.

New York, May 1O.-HowelI Os-
born's will has been admitted to pro-
bate. 1t was executed January s,
1894. Mr.. Osborn died February G.,
1895. According to the petition Of the
,xecUtor and trustees, he left no real
estate in this state. and the value Of
his personal property is said not to ex-
coed $4,000.
The portion of the will concerning
Fay Templeton reads: ''Out OF the
rest, residue and remainder Of my es-
tate I give, devise and bequeath TO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
COLORADO'S TRIPLE TRAGEDY
killing of the Three School Directors
of Como the Result of a Scandal.

killing of the Three School Directors
of Como the Result of a Scandal.
Como, Col, May 12.-The coroners
jury found the killing of School Direc-
tors Wyatt, Taylor and McCurdy, of
the Tarsyall district, by Benjamin Rat
cliffe, to be felonious. The triple MUIR
der was the OutgrOWth of a most un-
SavOry scandal. Radcliffe lives with
his two daughters, who were never al
lowed to visit town or even neighbor-
ing ranches. Months ago passersby
claimed to have seen things rejecting
upon the father. Radcliffe had a dis
like for the school board because it
his ranch, and he imagined the mem
bers originated the stories about him.
Last week he heard Of a rumOr that
one of his daughters was in a delicate
condition, and that he was held re-
SpOnSible. Tuesday he went to the
school house, knowing that the school
directors would be together He
waited for while for E. r. CrOsier,
whom he also connected with the mat
ter, to arrive. Finally he entered the
school house and killed his three enc
mics. Crosier was only saved by his
hardness. Leaving, Radcliffe went to-
ward Como looking for CroSier, but
missed him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
BIT OF FRIENDLY ADVISE
SUGGESTIONS OF RUSSIA, GER
MANY AND FRACE.
And Japan Decides to Conclude {
Special Agreement to Restore the
Lao Tung Peninsula.

Berlin, May IA dispatch received
from Toxic states that an imperial de-
cree issued announces that, in con-
formity with the friendly advice of
Russia, Germany and France, and in
order to secure lasting peace, the mi
kado has recommended that Japan
conclude a special agreement with
China providing for the restoration of
the Lao Tung peninsula.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
MILLERS AGREE.

Milwaukee. May 1O.-Milwaukee Mil
Iers finally came to conclusion in re-
gard to their consolidation plan. 1t is
now finally stated that the cOmbina-
ton will include only three of the
seron Milwaukee mills. These are:
JuL- ~ Of 1900 barrels capacity; Phoe-
nix. $500 barrels capacity; Daisy, p
900 barrels capacity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
MEADE TO RETIRE,

Washington May i0.-Admiral
Mead has requested that
he be relieved from the command of
the North Atlantic station and granted
a years leave of absence. The request
was granted by Secretary Herbert.
Admiral Meade also notified the de-
partment that he intends to retire
June 1. This will also be granted.
The probabilities are that the choice
for his successor will he between Ad-
miral Walker and Admiral Ramsey
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
A TOTAL LOSS.

Manitowoc, Wis, May 1O.-The small
steamer J. II. Johnson, owned by the
Seitz Bros. of this city, which ran
on Horseshoe reef at Eagle bluff,
Green Bay, some time last week, has
proved a total loss. She was valued
at $1,000 and her cargo of brick and
hay $1,000. No insurance was car
ried on either.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
SEATING A. 2. AS.

Milwaukee, May 9.-In the A. P. A.
convention the afternoon was spent IN
a discussion over seating certain dele
Committee meetings were held at
night. The question of making the or
der interna tional will come up today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
SHOT THE Able.
CRAZY PROCEEDINGS OF A WO-
MAN IN PARIS.
by One Who Had Confessed
to Him.

Paris, May 12.-Abbe de Broglie, a
brother Of Due de BrOgiie. was muir
dered by a woman named Amelot.
Able had been the confessor Of the
woman and she, under the delusion
that he had illuminated her, demand
ed . written retractiOn. When the able
dec lined she drew q revolver and fired
four shots at him and killed him. She
was arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
A BEER TAX.

London, May 12.-The house Of com
mons has adopted the proposal made
by the chancellor Of the exchequer, Sir
William Harcourt, when he presented
the budget on May ,, reimposing a
duty of pence a gallon on beer,
which will convert the estimated deficit
Of $4,000 into a surplus Of f1S1,000
The vote stood go to FOG.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
ENCAMP MENT PLANS.
UNITED STATES TROOPS OR
DERED TO CAMP DOUGLASS.
At the Request Of Governor Upham-
Third Infantry and Fort Sheridan
Cavalry and Artillery.

Washington, May 9.-At the request
of Governor Upham, of Wisconsin, the
secretary of war has ordered the
third infantry now at Fort Smelling,
Mimi, and the cavalry and artillery
troops at Fort Sheridan to go to
Camp Douglass. Wis, and to be pres
ent at the state militia encampment
July 6 TO August i. The orders TO the
United States troops are to make prac-
tice marches to Camp Douglass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
MEN BACK AT WORK.
Only Employees of the Chair Companies
Still Out.

ShebOygan Wis. May 1.-THE en-
ployes of the VOIIrath Manufacturing
company and the Garten Toy COM
pany. to the large number of about
800, went back to work. 1t is pre-
sumed that they will get the same
wages as were in effect before the
strike. The only men out now are
those employed in the chair COM
panies. 1t looks as if the strike was
coming to an end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
RATIFICATION EXCHANGED.
CHINA AND JAPAN FINALLY
FIX THE TREATY.
Sir Robert Hart-Chefoo the
Scene of Operations.

Shanghai, May 9-It is stated here
that the ratitications of the treaty of
peace between China and Japan were
exchanged at'Chefoo. 1t is reported
that Sir Robert Hart, inspector-gene
raj of the Chinese customs, has guar
anteed the payment Of the additional
indemnity demanded by Japan as a
result Of relinquishing her claim to
the Liao Tung peninsula.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16

London, May 9. The Times Kobe,
Japan. dispatch says cholera has
broken out On board japanese trans
ports at Talienwan. 1t is reported
that half the troop ships of the orig
inal Pechili expedition are flying the
yellow flag, Genotiug that the disease
is aboard them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
DOBLE Is REVIEWED
BY THE NATIONAL TROTTING
ASSOCIATION BOARD.
SUSPENDED MARE STARTED

1t is Claimed That Baltona Was En-
tered and Won Much Money in
1894 After y. ii. NJ lore Was Ruled
Out-Roby Management in Another
Fight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
SENATOR cox DEAD.

Hazelton, Pa, May Ex-senator Cox
died at his home in DriftOn Of pneu-
mOnia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16
RAvAGES OF FROST
VISITS MANY PORTIONS OF THE
COUNTRY.
WISCONSIN SUFFERS BADLY

New York Grape Crop of the Chau-
tauqua Belt Entirely Destroyed
Acres and Acres of Blackened Vines
Loss over Two Millions-From
Other Quarters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16

Different forms of violence caused
IS deaths in London in one week re-
Gently.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16

Chicago, May 10.-Budd Doble, the
before the board CT review of the Ma
uonal Trotting association TO give his
version OF the charges made against
him, that he had trO1ted RaltOna. Pill
L., and Won money with her at Vari-
Gus tHottIng meetings during 1894, at
ter she was suspended AT Mystic park
in September. 1898. The mare won q
good share of the money for which
she started in 1894.
Doble states that he had charge of
the mare and did not know that A. II.
Moore, her owner, was under Suspen-
sion. The board took the case I'M
Amusement. If the decision is against
Doble, he will be compelled to pay
over several thousand dollars. Other
cases considered by the board of APP
pealS of the American aSsociat ion
We're unimportant, relating merely to
protested entrance fees.
ROby, Ind, May 10.-Pursuant 10 an
order closing the race track by Judge
Gillett on complaint Oh Seve4al mer-
chants at Hammond, Ind, Sheriff
Hayes, of Lake county, Ind, served a
summons on the officials Of the Roby
Breeders association. By mutual
agreement it was decided to let three
events be run but no oetS to be sold.
The injunction sets forth that the de-
PENDANTS violated the law of indiana
regarding horse-racing ana the court
restraints the defendants from continu-
ing to violate the said laws. The man
agemept declares it will soon open
again. 1t believes the Hawthorne
people are behind the movement
which compelled the shut down.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-16


Indications are that the entire state
suffered a severe frost last night.
though the strong wind prevailing in
this section probably averted serious
disaster. 1t is most fortunate that
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-15
Queer Human Family statistics.

The estimated population of the
world on January /, 1895, was
500, 900 900.
Taking the woilI over. there is an
average Of one death and one and
one fourth births per second Only
one half of all who are born into the
world live to the age of seventeen
years.
Vital statistics prove that, taking
the world over, there are 100 women
to every 100 men. Out of every nine
sudden deaths reported eight of the
mum Der are men.
The microscope shows that the
human body is covered with scales
each scale covering 500 pores
Only six persons out of each ], OOC
born lives to be seventy five years
old, and only one out of the same
plumber reaches the century mark.
Figures by experts in vital Stats
tics prove that not less than 4,747,.
500 600 human beings die on our
globe each century
The latest anthropological stats.
tics prove that in America the daily
monthly and yearly number OF
births exceed the deaths in the ratio
of 3 to l.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-15
TEuEGRAPHIC TYPEWRITER.
Novel Method of News Distribution Fol.
lowed In Paris.

Novel Method of News Distribution Fol.
lowed In Paris.
L'Agence Havas, the great distributor
of news at Paris. has introduced recent
ly system of Geographic typewriters
which for rapid spreading of informa-
ton excels anything known. The ma
chine was invented as we'll as perfected
by an American, Mr.. Wright, and, aft
er some adaptation necessary for the Pc
culiar purpose it had to serve, presents
now the perfection of an apparatus for
the news bureau. A typewriter i'll the
central station works the machine, and
all the subscribers receive the identical
information in less than one third the
time required by ordinary Geographic
transmission. Absolute accuracy is
guaranteed, the operator sees what he is
writing, and mutilation or dropping Of
words is impossible.
The system of news distribution is
very complicated, but great pains have
been taken to secure it against any like
ly interruption of the service. All the
wiring is through underground cables,
one cable being allowed for group of
Is subscribers, but there are 20 wires
in each cable, allowing a reserve of five
wires for each circuit. The machine is
quite different from the old American
tickers, in that the paper used is not a
strip three-quarters of an inch wide, but
a roll of paper 6 q inches in width. The
principle is that of typewriter, each
key of which is connected with special
communication, allowing an electric cur
rent to pass through the line, upon
which are disposed given number Of
receivers with typewriting attachments,
but without any clockwork. A tyre
reel guided by the current from the cell
trail station prints upon roll of paper
as in typewriter. The commutator
mentioned above is set going by small
electric motor receiving it's energy from,
battery of 60 Tudor accumuIators. -
Nature
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-15
The King of Belgium.

A tall, slim, rigid faced man of aus
tere manner is the king of Belgium. His
forehead is broad, his features keen, his
beard full and heavily streaked with
gray. King Leopold is 70 years old and
a simple lived, quiet potentate. who di-
vides his spare time between studying
scientific problems and outwalking his
courtiers. He eats or drinks sparingly.
sleeps on a camp bed, rises abnormally
early, loves England and hates any
form of entertainment, especially thea
tiers. He is, however, ravenous reader
and is posted up to date, not only on
matters of political Importance, but
with the court gossip of the day. Per-
sonally he cannot be said to be popular
with his subjects, but he is not bad
sort. as kings go, and jealous adver-
sary of capital punishment. "Never, "
he declared before his accession, 'shall
a drop of blood flow during my reign. !"
New York Advertiser.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-15

In all branches of sport sprains are
frequent, and unless properly attended to
ut once these injuries often cause weeks
and months Of pain and suffering. In
cases of strains of cords in the wrist the
injured part should be tightly bandaged
and twice day held under faucet, al
lowing cold water to fall on it from a
height of two or three feet. This produces
q natural steaming, very beneficial In a
short time an Improvement is noticed
under this course of treatment. Where
the tissues of the muscles of the leg are
strained the only treatment necessary is
very simple. Bandage the injured part
tightly and exercise it daily. little at
first. IF allowed to remain inactive, the
injury grows worse in all cases. The
straining Of the muscles of the back is
best treated by applications Of liniment
and judicious use Of electric treatment
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-15

AARTHA FINLEY. VI = az.
quharson. Between 1856 and 1870 she
wrote over a score of Sunday school
books and several series of Juvenile
books, one series containing q dozen vol
umes "E1sie Dinsmore'' was published
In 1876. The book became very popular
among children, and Miss Finley has
been compelled to write over a score of
'Elsie" books to appease her eager
young readers. Miss Finley lives at Elk
ton, Md.
Aubrey Boucicault of the Camille
D'Arville Opera company will have his
new comic opera, Electra" produced
In London this summer.
Clara Morris, who has not been seen
in public this season. will begin a star
ring tour early in September at the
Fourteenth Street theater, New York.
jacques Kruger has signed with Rich
d Harris for next season to play part
specially written for him in John J.
MoNally's new play. 1.-THE Widow
Jones"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-15
SOME GARMENTS FOR B1cYcl1srs.


there are ieggings, generally OF black or
Roy plaid stockings instead Of CATERS or
leggings These are woven very thick,
and while they add to the apparent round
ness of the legs they are by far too conspio-
uous for u self respecting young lady.
There are few ladies who have short
skirts over their trousers reaching Just be-
low the knees, but they are not popular.
For those who like to ride, but who still
like to be CARRIED in conservative man.
ner, there are skirts reaching to the instep
These are divided, but the plaits are laid
in so deeply that they can scarcely be dis
tinguished as div ided. The front and sides
have deep box plaits. and in the back there
are six fiat plaits, which fall in such a
manner when tho rider is seated that none
can notice the division.
There are some other designs and new
ways of developing the general models
here mentioned, but none of them Is
marked by delicacy or good TASTE To sum
up, bicycle suit should be neat, compact
durable, dustproof, and when made of
cravanette 1t can be also waterproof It
needs to be strong and it should be of the
quietest and least noticeable coloring
There is such thing as 1ady's wearing
norfolk jacket and a pair of trousers on
wheel in such manner as to appear
modest and sweet. And there Is way by
which she might attract vulgar remarks
though clad in a long skirt. It Is all In
the way she wears her clothes, and the
look in her eyes.
1t seems to me that In view of the I'M
certainties of our eastern climate it would
be best for lady riders to have their gar
ments made of cravanetted serge or other
weaves OF WOODEN goods. It would not cost
any moro, nor are the cravanettes any
heavier. Serges, cheviots and indeed sew
era1 other woods are crayanetted, which
means that they are put through some
process that makes them waterproof.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-05-15

KNICKERBOCKEIS AND DIVIDED SKIRT
mel or cloth, lined with silk, and these are
worn instead of petticoats. The wise maid
en- has two deep pockets to carry all those
little impedimenta in that tend to make u
woman independent of her surroundings.
She has in one bit of a pocket in the belt a
fiat bottle of ammonia salts; in another
are a fat tin case with puff and powder,
and another with cooling camphor ice.
Cold cream, comb, pocket glass and tooth
brush, besides a supply of hairpins and
clean handkerchiefs, all find place in these
capacious pockets, and it is to these things
that are due the dainty and fresh appear
ance of a woman within ten minutes after
her arrival from the distant jaunt.
The mountain gowns are gray cheviot.
mixtures tweed and homespun AS a
general rule, though, some ladies like to
branch out into green cloth costume, OF
perhaps q fancy check, or u blue serge But
/, the first mentioned fabrics always stand
the wear and tear best.
There is sort of ruffllng that is sold for
tourists. 1t is scratchy and not very pretty
at it's best, but it is basted in the necks of
dresses and when soiled thrown away
Twelve yards cost 10 cents. 1t gives a
fresh neatness to a gown, however, that
pleases the eye There are cuffs and collars
of plaid and striped ginghams with
row ruff1es of hamburg for such wear.
but the ruffling is handler
/ saw a complete outfit for young lady
who will soon set out for the Catskills and
from there no one knows where else not
even she, for she is always going somewhere
else. There was brownish covert suit.
The skirt was short. reaching but to the in
step, and faced with velutina and tailor
stitched In four close rows. The skirt was
set on yoke three inches deep, and the
yoke was of strong surah. There was a
gathering string around the lower edge of
this yoke so that when the occasion re-
CURED she could pull that string and with
little Struggling twist draw it up just
three inches shorter. With this she had a
tight vest with two useful pockets. There
was snug cutaway jacket, which could
be buttoned closely across the chest up to
the throat. In this jacket were two natty
pockets. and two more in the skirt made
abundant room for all her little neces-
saries, leaving her hands free to grasp her
alpenstock. With this she will wear an
alpine hat of felt to match the color of the
gown. There is tiny bag to strap over
the shoulder, and this contains place for
handkerchiefs, gloves, bottle of Flor
ida water, pot of vaseline and field
glass. l did not look quite to the bottom,
but think there We're a couple of extra
pairs of stockings and a pair of slippers
Perhaps did not mention that there was
a divided skirt in the form of knickerbock-
ers set on silkcn yoke and lined with
silk to wear with this useful and tasteful
OUTFIT MATE LEROY.