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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-03
FAMOUS LEWIS CARROLL"
The Author of Alice in Wonderland
and Through the Looking Glass.


The author Of Alice in Wonderland,
charming, kindly gentleman that he is,
has a horror Of anything approaching
to publicity which might almost be
called morbid, writes Ethel Mackenzie
McKenna, in the Ladies' Home Jour
nal. SO much does he dread a chance
encounter with the ever-Wily inter
viewer, and even the possibility Of a
betrayal by an acquaintance, that he
avoids making friends. Only very
few of those who surround him ara
admitted to his intimacy and enjoy
the charm of his quick sympathy,
bright intelligence and wide learning.
The Rev. Charles Lutwidge Dodg-
son (who has striven to hide his in
under the pSeudonym of
Lewis CARROLL has spent the greater
part of his life in college. He was
elected a STUDENT. e., a Fellow of /
Christ church in 1854. and from 1855 |
to 1881 he was mathematical tutor. |
His subject is mathematics and he |
has cont ibuted a number of books to |
its literature. Curiously enough he .
hardly realizes that his fame has come
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-03
4 PNEUMATIC BALL TIRE.
Another Bicycle Invention that At
tracts Attention in England.

This device has just been patented
in England. 1t substitutes for the
continuous tubular tire a series of
rubber balls set in cups at the outer
ends of the spokes. The balls are so
connected that they may be stimuli
taneously inflated.
Several advantages are claimed for
the device, one of them being that no
serious inconvenience will follow..the
accidental puncturing of the tire.
1t is also claimed that there is a great
saving Of ground cohesion or friction.
and that this will increase the ease
and speed of propulsion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-03
QUARRYING GRANITE STARS

The statement Is made that at
Bangalore, in southern India, granite
slabs as large as 60 by 40 feet and a
half foot thick are quarried by means
OF wood fires. A narrow line of fire.
about seven feet long, made of dry
logs Of light wood, is gradually
heightened and moved forward over
an even surface CT solid rock, and is
left in position till strokes with the
hammer show that the rock in front
OF the fire has become detached from
the main mass beneath, the burning
wood being then pushed on a few
inches, and the rock keeps splitting
about five inches below the surface.
1t takes about eight hours and 1000
weight Of wood to set free a slab of
740 square feet. Afterward the plate
is easily cut with blunt chiseIs into
strips two and one half feet wide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-03

novelty in the way Of sport. saws
an article quoted in Current Litera-
ture, was inaugurated the other day
at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster.
when a series of curious angling con-
tests was begun in the swimming an
mex Fishermen Of reputation demon
strated their skill with cord and line
IN attempts to bring TO land human
hsh, who. having been duly hooked.
cleverly Initiated salmon in their eff
forts to regain freedom. The result
was always entertaining. and fire.
quently very exciting, especially when
the angler and the fish We're fairly
matched. In the first competition. al
though Mr.. Hardy, Of Ainwick. with
seyen-ounce trout rod and line, es-
sayed three times to overcome Ives.
a strong swimmer of 1876 pounds
weight, the latter on each occasion
succeeded in breaking the line. Miss
Burnett, whose weight is ia pounds.
proved an excellent fish; and Mr.. Sla-
ter, of Newark, who angled in the
style. with a green
heart rod and a spinning undressed
line had not succeeded in landing her
when time was called after ten min
utes' hard fighting. Another lady,
Miss Sylvia. OF slighter build, how
ever. gave in to the angling Of Mr.
Ogden in eight minutes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-03
make LII Hung Chang, with his $780,
100000, feel like a Door man.

O0'ONO' ASSi AAAC a pun
To see a ten-million-dollar ,heiress
run up a high ladder with perilous
speed, and then drop down rung by
rung, catching hold with her dainty
white hands and allowing her dainty
feet to swing in the air, would make
the most confirmed anarchist applaud
with all his might. Or to watch
pretty matron, who perhaps will lead
a cotillon few hours later on, pull up
a pair of heavy weights scores of
times, observing wien satisfaction the
play of muscles on her white arms,
makes picture worthy of the art of
any painter.
The only wonder Of it all is that
more women do not take up gymnas-
tics. But that will probably come in
good time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-03

\ coniurer was recently performing
the old trick of producing eggs from
a pocket handkerchief, when he re-
marked to a little boy, in fun: 81 say,
my hoy, your mother can't get eggs
without hens, can she?"
"Of course she can," replied the boy.
"Why, how is that?" asked the con-
jurer.
'She keeps ducks" replied the boy.
SSste.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-03

Henry Sears, young man of Car
lyle, ILL.,. was fatally shot while hunt
ing by the accidental discharge Of his
gun.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
QUAY CLAIMS VICTORY.
But the Hastings Men Are TranquiI-Result the Republican Convention in Penn
 syIvania in Doubt.

Philadelphia, Aug. 21.-Conventions to nominate candidates for county officers and for delegates to the republican state convention at Harrisburg on next Wednesday were held today. The coun- 'ty conventions excited little interest, as they were of the cut and dried order, and the delegates to the convention ab- sorbed all the attention, as upon the result of their action there probably hung the mastery of the republican party lead ership in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia has twenty-eight legislative districts, and these twenty-eight districts send seventy delegates to the state convention. Of the result of the conventions in these districts as they bear on the Quay-HaS- tingS fight considerable doubt and con fusion exists. Both sides are claiming several districts and in two of them the First and Fifth, there was a split and two conventions were held and two sets of delegates elected.
 The estimate of seventeen delegates for Senator Quay made in these dispatches seems to be about the right number and the victory appears to rest with him, as he was originally conceded only ten del- egates by his opponents. The Hastings leaders tonight give MT. Quay only fifteen delegates, but tacitly admit that at least seven delegates are in the doubt full column. The Hastings leaders claim they have won what they expected, but the claim of victory seems hardly borne out by the results. eMr. Quay has un- doubtedly carried the Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth. Seventh, Eighth, Eff teenth, Twenty-fourth and Twenty sixth districts, although the Hastings people claim the Third and Sixth and thus cut off two delegates from his sev- enteen and figure out but fifteen for him. Besides the seemingly assured IT votes, the Quay estimate is one probably con tested and two pledged delegates. which claims, if borne out, will give Quay 20 votes from Philadelphia in the state con Vention.
 The "probable" delegate is William B Ahern of the Thirteenth ward, who was one of the nominees today for a county office. As stated last night, as far as can be predicted of convention in which so many delegates are uninstructed Senator Quay appears reasonably sure of victory as the drift of. sentiment throughout the state seems to have set in his favor The Hastings leaders, however, appear undis- turbed and are as confident of victory as they were several weeks ago. The con- ventions of today were not marked by any trouble of consequence and the bit ter feeling between the two factions was confined within bounds.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
PUSHING THE SHIPS.
The Navy Department Will Hurry the Construc- ton and Commission of All Availa-
 ble Men-of-War.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Measures were taken today by Acting Secretary Me Adoo for the navy department to place in service within very short time the gunboats now under construction at Newport News. Va. and also the cruis- CT Boston and the old corvette Adams, now at Mare island, Cal. A conference of the bureau chiefs, composing the board of construction, was held in MT. Me Adoo's office this morning and plans for hurrying up the work of preparing these vessels for sea were discussed
 The feeling of uneasiness respecting the safety of American citizens in China and the likelihood of revolutionary trou- ble in South America and Central Amer lea are the reasons that actuated MT MeAdoo in his desire to place these ves- sels in commission promptly. A telegram was sent last night to the commandant Of Mare Island navy yard asking how soon the Boston could be commissioned and an answer received this morning says that all repairs to the cruiser have been completed and that she can go to sea immediately after dock trial to nearly ready for service. and the remain ing work necessary to put her in ssa go- ing condition will be hurried.
 Chlef Contractor Hichborn reports to MT. McAdoo that the six bunboats which were designed with regard to service in the shallow waters of Chinese rivers could not be made ready for service until a year It came out in the course of the discussion that Secretaries Whitney and Tracey had accepted the vessels before the contractors had completed every de- tail. All vessels built by contract are subject to a trial by the government to ascertain whether they comply with all requirements, and the contractors are obliged to make them complete in every feature before the test can take place But MT. Whitney and Mr. Tracey hur- Tied up the work of preparing some of the new vessels for sea by taking them from the contractors when essentially com- plete, but not wholly so, according to the contract, weighting them properly for the test and then giving them trial, keep ing back small part of the contract price to cover the cost of painting and such other minor necessities
 Mir McAdoo listened to suggestions that another plan be adopted in the pres ent instance, but would not indicate what he would do.
 Work is also to be hurried on the plans for two new battle ships, authorized by the last congress, and it is under stood that the contracts for their con- struction will be let and their building begun in a few months.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
THE MOB LAY IN WAIT
And the Cowardly Murderer Was Triced Up in
 "a Jiffy,

And the Cowardly Murderer Was Triced Up in
 "a ]fy
 New Richmond, Ky, Aug 21.-A cow ardly murder and the lynching of the murderer occurred in this county within the last twenty-four hours
 Franklin Friedman, S4 years old. the wealthiest man in Claremont county. and president of the First National bank of New Richmond, was murdered yesterday afternoon by negro, Noah Anderson MT. Friedman lived at Claremontville and was on his way to New Richmond in his buggy, when Anderson sprang out from place of concealment on the road side. He seized. Mir. Friedman by the neck and choked him to death. The mur- derer fled. but was soon captured and locked in the New Richmond jail. Imme- dtately after being put in jail early this morning shouts of Hang him" aroused the community. By o'clock the mob had quieted down and the marshal tried to take the prisoner to the county jail at Batavia. deputy sheriff arrived and an attempt was made to remove Ander- son before daylight. At o'clock he was quietly taken from jail, but the mob lay in wait wrested him from the officers, dragged him square away and hanged him to a tree. The officers made all pos sible resistance, but were surprised and
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Children Cry for
 Pitchers Castoria.
Chase's Band, led by the peerless Weber, will play at East Lake Thursday night at the fireworks display. 8-aI-2t
TO BUCK THE TRUST.

St. Louis Tobacco Manufacturers Are to
 Make Cigarettes.
 St. Louis, Aug. 21.-As a result of the secret meeting of plug tobacco manufac- turers held at the Planters hotel this morning, in which Hon. Paul J. Sorg of Middletown, O., presided, the P. Lorillard Tobacco company of Jersey City Leg gett & Myers and the Drummond Tobac- co company of St. Louis will engage in the manufacture of cigarettes In oppo- sition to the American Tobacco company as soon as plants can be installed. Sev- enteen manufacturers were present at the meeting, and 1t is probable that if found necessary all will embark in the manufacture of cigarettes shortly. Those in addition to the St. Louis men in at tendance were Pierre Lorillard of New York, Robert McGinns of New York, P J. Sorg of Middletown, O., Orr Cotton of Detroit, F. c. Way of Detroit, F. H. Mayo of Richmond, N. H. Bowman of Lynchburg and Thomas Atkinson of Richmond.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Music at East Lake. 5-ao-tf
THE LATEST FAD. Trolley parties all the rage. For private car telephone l8. Birmingham Railway and Electric company. 7-24-tf
 AT O'BRIEN'S.

The theatrical season of 1895-6 was opened at O'Briens last night with "Mc- Faddens Elopement' as the initial per formance and John Kernell, the great Irish comedian, in the leading role. With MT. Kernell was strong company, and the large audience present found much to please and nothing to offend them throughout the entire three acts of the play.
 Like all farce comedies, the plot was visible, though intended only to introduce the several artists in their special roles. There were plenty of new and up-to- date songs, some very fine dancing and jokes of a new order sufficient to keep one roaring from start to finish.
 John Kernell is an old favorite in Bir- mingham and to see him last night one who was acquainted with him in the past would have been more than pleased at his wonderful improvement. He was in excellent humor and appreciated the well come accorded him so much so as to strive with his best efforts to please those present
 Phil w. Peters, another old favorite, was MT. KernelrS leading support, and an able one he was. In fact he shared the honors of the evening.
 Edward J. Heffeman, new actor to Birmingham, was in the cast from start to finish, and won a liberal share of com mendation.
 Miss Nettie Peters, charming and hand some, was the soubrette of the play, and won her way to the good graces of all present by her excellent work. Seldom has her equal been seen in this city. She acted well, sang we'll and did much to make the opening nights attraction a success
 Miss Emily Vivian was capital as TO- mantle young creature, and the Urline sisters in their respective roles were good. The Urlnes made a hit in their duets and dances which was fairly won.
 Miss Jessie Herworth, as a giddy old maid, was very clever.
 H. F. Winsman made a good impression by his whlstling, and the Tentons as typi- cal tramps were good.
 The performance as whole was far beyond the average farce comedies, and all present were pleased.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
SECOND EDITION.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Are the Chinese Conducting the Invest
 tion-Instructions to Denby.

Washington, Aug. M.-Consul-General Jernigan at Shanghai has informed the state department by cable that investi- gation by Chinese authorities of the Kucheng massacre is being conducted with closed doors.
 Acting Secretary Adee has communi- cated this information in his cablegram to MT. Denby, United States minister at Pekin with instructions to ascertain it's portent md if true to arrange matters sd that the United States commissioner now at Kucheng, J. c. Hixson, United States consul a Foo-Chow, can attend the hear ing and not be hampered in getting all the facts
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Another Voluntary Raise.

Houghton, Mich, Aug. 21.--The Quin- cy, Woolverine and Kearsage copper mines hav,N announced a 10 per cent raise in wages, to take effect from Au- gust 1. The others of the active mines have previously announced similar ad- vance from the same date. The increase in wages in Houghton county will amount to nearly $50,000 per month and this advance was voluntary on the part of the mine owners
 Young gentlemen having ambition to play orchestral or band instruments of any kind should consult Professor Weber at the Birmingham College of Music. Splendid opportunity.
 6-23-tf
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Old papers for sale cheap at this office.
Music at East Lake. 5-2o-tf
Killed i'm a Hand-to-Hand Fiebt

Sargent, Ky, Aug. 21.-Will Gilber and James owens, brothers-in-law were killed in hand to hand battle last night by John Strauss at the town of Keystone, in West Virginia. The fight was the re- suit of feud of ten years standing. The men met on a rough mountain path near town for the purpose of painting things red" when a quarrel followed. The bat tie lasted for an hour, in which time more than 200 shots were fred Strauss is now a fugitive. having escaped across the line into Pike county. A large posse is in pllrsllit
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22

For next thirty days we will sell gents tan shoes at the fol- lowing reduced prices: $500 gents tan shoes re- duced to $3.98.
 $4.OO gents tan shoes re- duced to $3.OO.
 $3.5O gents tan shoes re- duced to $2.48.
 $2.OO gents tan shoes re- duced to $l.43.
 Birmingham Shoe Co.,.
 2l8 N. 18th street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22

. Fireworks at East Lake Thursday night, August g, at 9 o'clock. Biggest display of the season. Thirty-six coaches will be in waiting to bring the crowd back. Seven through cannon ball trains and two To- calls. See bill boards:
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Music at East Lake. 5-ao-tf TILLMANlTES CHARGED WITH FRAUD.
Later Returns Do Not Changethe Result of the
 South Carolina Election.

Columbia, S. C., Aug. 21.-I.ater returns do not change the results of the election for the constitutional delegates yesterday as reported last night. Frauds by the Tillmanite managers in Darlington, Greenville and Fairfield counties, where the conservatives ram opposite tickets, are reported. The conservatives and re- publicans were given no representation on the board of managers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
At Nashville.

Nashville, Aug. 21-Nashville won its sixth straight game from Montgonlery today. Herman pitched his usual good game. while Nashville batters had no diff ficuty in connecting with Ford's deliv- cry. Moran, the Nashville pitcher has been sold to Pittsburg. Score;
 R Fl E Nashville .......0 1 5-l4 lS Montgomery ....O U V- Ratteres-Herman and Sweeney; Ford and Rappold mpire-McLaughlin
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Music at East Lake. 5-a9-tf

your dealer does not keep it, send 25 cents to us in stamps and we will mail you a package direct postpaid.
 Larger renittances should be made by postofice money or der.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22

N%CAUT1oN-Be sure that the name "Californiao is oon each package. There are many similar preparations for sale of more or less merit-some with out any merit at all. Insist on getting the California There is none as good.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22

RACES! RACES!
 Horses vs. bicycle! Jack Prince, long distance cham pion bicyclist, against the three fastest horses in the county.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22

tOdayS S card. Eight horses were Or1g1- nally entered for this event, but only three went to the post The remainder of fair overnight card was spoiled by scratching. The day was strongly sug gestive of late autumn, and the track was hard and fast.
 First race, five furlongs-Sweet Favor dale, 109 (Cassin), even, won; Sinolia III second, Florence Colville third. Time, :02h.
 Second race, six furlongs-Hunwell, 9S (MoClain), to 2, won; Ajax second, Pop Gray third. Time, 1:15A.
 Third race, the Spencer handicap for B. year-olds and upwards, R. A. Garfield to guarantee the value of the stake to be $2500, one mile and quarter-Sir Ex- cess, 112 (Martin), to 5, won; Saragossa second, Key Fl Santa Anita third. Time, 2:0S1a.
 Fourth race, one mile-Counter Tenor, 112 (Martin), to 1, won; Flying Dutch man second, Kandor third. Time, 1:44A.
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Hidalgo, no (Chorn). to 5, won; Engineer second King Michael third. Time 1:03.
 Louis Fezels promising sprihter Rap-a- Tap, 4.year-old, by Rapture Walton, dropped dead on the track this morning. Heart disease is believed to have been the cause. A stable boy was ga1loping Rap a-Tap slowly. He had completed a mile and was going around the turn when the boy noticed him stagger. The boy jumped quickly off and Rap-a-Tap crashed through the rail He arose again, staggered a few feet and fell dead.
 At Acqueduct.
 Aqueduct Race Track, Aug. 21.-Fhe weather was perfect for racing pur- poses here today and the track fast. The attendance was large, notwithstanding the fact that the programme presented was a very moderate affair." Three fla vorites won today and the finishes were very tame.
 First race, four and a half furlongs- Royal Princess 109k OoggetD, to l, won; Gladiola second, Rebea third. Time, 0:56h.
 Second race, one mile-Souvenir, 10S CWynn), 4 to l, won; Speculation second, Florinda third. Time, 1:23A.
 Third race, six and a half furlongs- Slinup, 119 (McCafferty), to ,, won; Maidstone second, Roundelay third. Time, :23H
 Fourth race a mile and one-sixteenth- w. B., IA (Ballard), 8 to 5, won; Logan and Charade ran a dead heat for the place. Time, 1:50A.
 Fifth race, one mile-Diabolus, 1O9 (Simms), s to 5, won; Lancer second, Fred Douglass third Time, 1:45.
 Sixth race, one mile--Annie Bishop, 109 (Simms), 9 to 10. won; Chiswick sec ond, Gold Dollar third. Time. 1;44A.
 Eighteen of the Crew Drowned.
 Seattle, Wash, Aug. 21.-News reached here today that the schooner Walter
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22

Our entire stock of Ladies' Oxfords at cost.
 Birmingham Shoe Co.,,
 2lS N. 18th street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, Aug. 21.-Moblie and New orleans busted things wide open at Sportsman's park today in the presence of a small crowd. The two games that were played were the best games in New Orleans for the season.
 R H E Mobile % 2 % 0 0 *-5 5 New Orleans. 70 1 0 2 o 0 0-3 6 4 Batteries-F Hahn and Summers; Carl and Bonding.
 Second game k Il E New Orleans. ....O 1-9 1Z l Mobile O 0 0 0 O 0 0 1-1 6 Batteries-Smith and Bonding; c. Hahn and Summers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Lindsey's Comedians.

On the 26th Lindsey's Comedians will appear at the opera house. and inasmuch as MT. W. o. Lindsey. the proprietor of the company, is a Birmingham favorite and his company a carefully selected one. it is predicted that a large audience will attend and show their appreciation of the popular young man.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Wonderful Record.

London, Aug. H.-The London and Northwestern Railroad company's new fast train, which left East station at 8 o'clock last evening, arrived at Aberdeen at 4:5S o'clock this morning, having cov- cred the distance of $40 miles in the shortest time on record.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
At Atlantn.

Atlanta, Aug. 21.-The Atlantas took the game from Evansville this afternoon in the presence of a large crowd and heavy clouds. It was a close game all the way through and was won by the Atlantas by close, hard playing. score:
 R H E. Atlanta 013 % O-5 2 2 Evansville .1 0 0 0 0 o 2 0 0-3 3 Batteres-Callahan and Wilson; Rein ecke and Fields.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Silver Churn Bufferine

is approved by the most faS- tidious housekeepers. Mrs. Rorer, the cooking expert, pre- fers it to creamery butter fof the table and all purposes.
 Prepared Solely By
 ARMOUR PACKING CO.,,
 Kansas City. U. s. A. sa.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22

SPECIAL FIREWORKS
 TRAINS ON THE 22d. From Ensley at 7:1O to East Lake; round trip, 25c. From BesSemer at ' o'clock through to Lake; round trip, soc.
 Get tickets from conductor on train. S-1S-st
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-22
Coming.

"Down In Dixie will be at O'Brien's August 2S, and a great performance is anticipated.