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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-17
Positively Going Out Of Business!
Take adVanta9eo the Lowest Prices Ever offered you.

the prices for lay only but for every day until
entire line of Merchandise closed We compelled to
make the sacrifice, you reap the harvest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-17

Merrill News; Yesterday afternoon
Rev. J. F. Cowling of the Second
Presbyterian church united L. \.
Tcknor and Mate Foster in marriage at
the residence Of the BRIDES parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Foster. Only
relatives and few immediate friends
were present. Miss Ella Bedell of
Wausau was bridesmaid while George
Shilling of the same city stood up as
best man Mr. Ticknor is young man
who until short time ago has been
located at Grand Rapids but who now
holds a responsible position as book
keeper for I. j. Anketell 4 Co. Mrs.
Ticknor is graduate of the Merrill
high school and is Young lady who
makes many friends wherever she goes.
Last evening the happy couple, amid
a plentiful shower of rice, departed for
Grand Rapids OH :! wedding trip. In q
short time they will return and be al
home to their Merrill friends. The
NEWS in company with host of friends
wishes naught but happiness to the
young people through life.
Lee \. Ticknor was raised in Grand
Rapids where his parents now reside.
He was always an exemplary young
man, of good habits, honest, upright
and reliable. His many friends here
are pleased to know that his choice for
helpmate through life, is fully deser-
ing of the prize she has won in getting
a model young man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-17

Wausau Record: Coy. Upham Las
visited Chippewa Fails aud EXPIRE es
himself as delighted with the te
selected for the home for the fe lie
minded, and he is particularly pie; ed
with the apparent fertility Of the spot
which was reported by Prof. Henry as
rather low fertility" 1t don't take
much to satisfy some men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-17

w. c. Bronaugh of Lewis Station,
Mo, will depart shortly for Minnesota,
where he will present big petition and
letters from influential Missourians
asking for the pardon of Jim" and
Cole Younger, who are serving life
sentences in the Saltwater penitentiary
for the Northfeld bank robbery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-17
SHOT IN TIE ARM.

Marshtield Times: Earl Cattenach,
the 13-year-old son of James Cattenach
Of Nasonville, was brought here Satur-
day with his left arm badly shattered
by gun shot wound. Earl with his
brother was out hunting pheasants and
was standing on a log waiting for his
brother. The gun which he was hold
ing in his hand slipped and striking on
the load of shot passing through his
arm making an ugly looking wound.
The little fellow was taken to st. John S
hospital and although great sufferer
stood up we'll under the shock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
CHINA AND THE CHRISTIANS.
The First Attack Made While the
Missionaries Were Asleep.

Foo Chow. Aug. 6.-The survivors OF the
massacre at Whansang say that the work
Of the mob had evidently been carefully
destruction of the mission stations and the
killing or driving out of the foreigners
were carried out with diabOlical cruelty.
The first attack was made while the mis-
sionaries were asleep. and the charred bod
les of some of the victims were found
in the ruins OF their burned homes. a
rumor was current in this city at mid
night that further riots had occurred
nearer to FoO-ChOw than Kucheng. The
foreign colony at Foo-Chow viii hold an
Indignation meeting this evening TO pro-
test against the commission of the out
RACES upon foreigners and to demand pro
lection of the authorities. similar
meeting will be held tomorrow in Hong
Kong.
Shanghai, Aug. 6.-The Foo-Chow corrs s.
pendent of the Shanghai Mercury tele-
graphs to-day that the position of the
Europeans there is critical owing TO the
openly express ID hostile feeling of the ma
tives toward them. The Chinese officials
declire that in the event Of an outbreak
directed against foreigners they will not
be able TO cope with the mob. The prov
ince of Fo KEN. in which are situated
Kuchang and Foo-Chow. is in a state of
rebellion. The American mission house
at Fund Fook has been burned and gun
boats have been telegraphed for to protect
the foreign settlement here.
London, Aug Ga dispatch has been
sent from the foreign office to Mr.. Q'Con-
nor the British minister at Pekin. in
structing him to demand of the govern
- Iat tho fpfV nf
British subjects residing in that country
Mr.. OConnor has also been instructed &c
demand a full inquiry into the recent mas
sacres at Kucheng and the punishment OF
those found to be guilty of the crimes.
In addition to the instructions sent to Mr.
O'Connor, her majesty's consul at ku-
cheng has been ordered to make an indie
pendent inquiry into the massacres.
The foreign office was advised this aft
ternoon that the emperor and the govern
ment had agreed to the demands made by
Lord Salisbury, through Mr.. OConnor
and that an imperial proclamation had
been issued ordering the capital punish
ment of the murderers. a military escort
has also been ordered to protect the Brit
ish consul at Kucheng during his inquiry
into the outrages.
The government has instructed the Brit
ish naval commander in Chinese waters
to enforce, If necessary, Great Britain s
demands looking TO the protection OF
British subjects throughout China and the
prompt punishment of all who are impli-
Gated in the recent massacre.
Washington, Aug. 6.-The state depart
ment this afternoon received a dispatch
from Consul General Jernigan reporting
further missionary outrages in China. The
dispatch follows: "HiXon (consuD wire!
that the American mission property Of
Ungsuh has been burned. The details OF
the Kucheng massacre horrible. Houses
were stealthily surrounded and the sleep
ing ladies and children speared to death
The situation is unsettled"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
sILVERITEs OF TEXAS.
The State Convention Meets with
1000 Delegates Present.

Fort Worth. Tex, Aug. 6--The state
democratic free silver convention was
called to order at noon to-day and the
attendance was a considerable surprise to
those who had predicted a small turn
out About 1000 delegates were present
when Hon. A. c. Owsley of Denton called
for order. Bryan Terry of Dallas was
made temporary chairman and Bryan
Drexel of Kaufman and W. S. Sergeant
of Hunt were elected temporary secre-
taries. Committees were appointed on
resolutions, permanent organization and
basis of representation. Ex-senator Rea-
gan was invited to address the convention
in the afternoon.
The sensation of the forenoon session
was created by a motion that complete
list of the delegates be made out in or
der to give the lie to those newspapers
that had been saying, and would con-
tnue to say, that the free silver conven-
tions were made up chiefly of republl-
cans, negroes and populists, with slight
sprnkling of democrats.
The afternoon session was entirely TAX
en- up with speech making, ex-senator
Reagan making the leading speech of the
day.
The committees on resolutions and plat
form could not come to an agreement, but
the committee on organization reported the
following officers Chairman ]. W. Bailey
of Cook; secretaries Bailey, Lanham and
Crane, who made speeches. which were
received with vociferous enthusiasm.
Letters were read from Senators Nor
gan of Alabama and Jones of Arkansas,
and a telegram from r. p Bland, chair
man of the democratic state silver conven-
ton of Missouri, in session at Pertle
Springs. The convention then adjourned
till $40 p m.
AT the night session resolutions were
passed declaring in favor of free coinage
of silver at Is to ]. Independent of inter-
national agreement, and condemning the
financial policy of the present administra-
ton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
BRITANNIA HAS A wALKOvER.
All the other Yachts Afnid TO Face
the Sea and wind.

Cowes. Aug. Give yachts were expect
ed to start to-day in the race
for Her Majesty's cup, over
the Old Queens Course start
ing from off the Castle round the Bullock
Patch buoy, outside the Nab lightship,
thence around the Lymington Spit buoy
and back to Cowes, fifty miles. They were
the Britannia, Hester. Carina, Meteor, be-
longing to Emperor William. and Xfrepa,
all of which belong to the Royal Yacht
Squadron. The race however, resulted IN
a fizzle. the weather apparently Tighten
ing all yachts entered for the contest eX-
cept the Britannia. which started al 10
o'clock to sail over the course alone. The
wind was strong from the south.
Various reasons are given in explanat-
ton of the collapse of the race There
was too much wind and the sea was too
heavy for some of the boats, but the prob
able reason for the Carina's failure 20
start was the fact that the time allowance
given her by the Britannia has been re-
duced. she being allowed this year 43 min
utes, whereas her allowance last year was
45 minutes ..sne
Emperor William was on board the Me
teor before the time for the racers to get
away, and the yacht had her mainsail in
readiness to start. but no other sail was
spread and the Britannia was the only
one of the big raters to cross the line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
BROWNSVILLE TOPICS.
Pamphlets on the Town and County.
The Ball Fever Cooling.

Townsville. Ga. Aug. 6-The city
council appropriated $3.50 yesterday to
part pay for 10000 handsomely illustrated
books on Townsville. The work win
cost 500 or $500 and the business league
will raise the balance.
The county commissioners took step
yesterday in the direction of having $4,000
pamphlets on Thomas county printed.
Thomas is one of the very best counties
in the very best state in the union and
her people want the whole world to know
it.
Commissioner Roddenberry yesterday
bound ]. ]. Calhoun of Colquitt county
over in the sum of $500 to appear before
the United States court charged with
Illicit Disabling.
The base ball fever is cooling. 1t ragged
for a little while. The paid nine has been
disbanded. Thomasvine defeated every
club it tackled, but the city is too small
to support a paid club.
Yesterday several covered wagons pass
ed through Townsville filled with people
moved from Florida to Mississippi To-
day there are four large covered wagons
in front of the writer's office on their way
from Texas to Florida. If these people
could have swapped what IAN immense
saving there would have been.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
GEORGIA IN FAVOR OF GOLD.
,r SMITH DRAWS BIG CROWD
BUN" AT JEFFERSON.

Make Long Trips I'm Farm
an. and other Vehicles in
- 70 Hear the secFetary's
..ch-Court Adjourned in Order
Give Him the Use of the Court
,.om-J. y. Ross Introduces Him
"a the crowd.
..,,rta. Ca. Aug. 6.-secretary Hoke
=, al lressed large audiences at Jeffer-
Jackson county. to-day on the cur
~ question. advocating sound money.
- ,7oaJ people were present, coming
- every section Of jackson county. as
as from Hall. Banks. Madison.
o.,,.s. Walton, Clarke and Gwinnett
.,gatiss. many making long trips in farm
.,eons and other vehicles to hear the
sg-stary's able argument.
~ smith arrived at II o'clock. having
/ ,-rs1 across the county from Athens.
=. VAS met by a reception committee
,-rosed Of j. c. Turner. T. J. Smith. ].
Peadergrass. J. n. Ross. E. NJ. Thomp-
sr and W H. Smith. all prominent cit
ssrs Of Jackson county.
Quite a crowd had gathered at the hotel
/. meet the Secretary. The committee
vere kept busy introducing to him many
rbo wanted to shake his hand.
When Mr.. Smith was escorted to the
n9rt house by the committee. followed
r the crowd, Judge Hutchins adjourned
court in order that the Secretary might
geak in the court room. His appearance
rss the signal for continual and hearty
,g7lause. The court house was already
sled 10 overflowing, 1000 people at least
5emg inside its walls.
j. " Ross, one of the largest and most
,uccessful farmers, introduced the Sec
-etary. and in doing so said: I'VE have
NET in the interests of the Democratic
-arty TO hear discussed the financial, the
host important political question that
gtates the minds OF the people to-day.
question much discussed. but poorly
Understood by a majority Of us. 1t is
rise TO discuss this question in this off
ear when people are little excited over
outics and we may deliberately and
DOLLY reason together. While there may
e a division of sentiment in democratic
lnks on this subject. feel assured that
e will settle il in our own ranks without
sort TO leagues"
After the applause had subsided, Mr..
NTH proceeded TO a discussion of the
lestion. He never spoke to better effect
had a more appreciative audience. He
as frequently interrupted by applause.
{ the conclusion of his speech he was
armly congratulated. The sentiment of
lie crowd was clearly with him in his
lgupia1
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
HE SAW WASHINGTON.
4 Negro of Revolutionary Times
Turns Up at WaycrOss.

Waycross, Ca, Aug. 6.-The Evening
Herald published to-day a story of a ne
gro who claims that he is 80 years old,
and that he knew George Washington,
the father of his country" The Her
aid ended the story with moral to the
effect that the old negro could not be be-
neved, because he said Washington was
born near Charleston S. c., and that
when he died he was picked in a barrel
Of whisky. The Herald called the old ne
gro a humbug and even intimated that e
was falsifyng about his age. The old
negro in question was interviewed here
by a Morning News reporter three years
ago. and he gave a different story from
that given the Herald At that time he
claimed to be only 1876 years old He said
his old master was an officer under Gen.
George Washington in the revolutionary
war, and that he was his masters valet
during the war He said his master was
very intimately acquainted with George
Washington. and the two men were great
friends until death separated them.
His masters position in the army was
such that he saw Washington nearly ev-
cry day. and the old negro also saw him.
Washington owned some big planta-
tons in Virginia." said the old negro,
and he often said ter ole marster as
how he'd like ter quit fightin' de Brit
fish an git back ter de farm an raise
cattle an SIGH"
The old negro said he lived in Middle
Georgia, and he was here on visit to
some of his at-great-grandchil-
dren His name has been forgotten by
the writer, but the old mans white woolly
head and ancient looking face, and his
bent form will never be forgotten. The
Old negro said he never used tobacco nor
whisky in any way in his life, and said
he. Il never did sass ole nanny an ole
daddy in my life"
The old negro's veracity seems to nave
been badly crippled since he was here
three years ago, or else he never had any,
The public schools of Ware county are
in better condition than they were last
year. The teachers are competent TO NIL
their respective position, and they are CIV
ing general satisfaction, so far as can De
learned. There are only two districts
without schools, and they are very weak
ones. The reason for their not having
teachers is due to the apathy OF the peo-
pie there regarding education. The pubic
school system has been improved by
School Commissioner J. d. Smith, VINO
deserves praise for his work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
NAPOLEON's TOMB.
Times Is the Genius of Architect
ure so Eloquent.

ure Eloquent.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
While the exterior Of the beautiful struc-
ture is not to be compared with the alto
gether supreme architectural loveliness
of the Tai Mahal of Agra IN Hndostan,
still in its peaceful and reposefui symme-
try there is something that suggests that
wonderful monument of love. Probably in
no other structure of modern times is the
genius OF architecture so eloquent as Jules
Hardouin- Mansard has given it an express
sion in the beautiful Hotel des Invalides
of the celebrated French capital
Since 1910 its great distinction has been
as the resting place of the mortal remains
of the great Napoleon. Under the magnin-
cent dome, on a circular space made
mournfully beautiful by the highest NOR
tuary art. reposes the sarcophagus of
the world-famed Corsican. The tomb OF
granite from the quarries Of Finland and
presented by Gar Nicholas Of Russia.
stands on heavy blocks Of stone. It's posi-
ton is central under the main cupola, and
around this resting place Of the emperor
are six minor cupOlas four OF which are
still empty Into the circular floor space
that surrounds the main crypt are cut,
"Marengo," "Wagram. Moscow" ri
volt" and the names Of others Of his
famous battles, but there Is an omission
Of Waterloo.
II will be lfty-hve years on the com
ing Oct. IS that these remains were ex-
humed from their lonely resting place on
lonely 81. Helena and were conveyed 70
France amid such pomp as seldom falls
20 the dead and deposited Ia their pres
ent quarters
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
A BIG HAUL OF couNTERFEIrERs.
The Notorious william Brockway
One of the Prisoners


New York. Aug. s.--secret service officers
OF the treasury have captured five persons
engaged in counterfeRing and showing
their product and made a great haul of
counterfeits and plant The persons ar
rested are William E. Brockway. alias
Cole w. Spencer, Mrs. Laura Libey Smith.
William E. Wagner. Adolph smith and
Sidney Smith. the latter an engraver and
son Of Charles Smith, a noted bond and
note fOrger.
Dr. c E. Bradford. ostencibly a dentist
practicing in New York, was the head
OF the organization, but ne escaped for
the time. BrOckway is the noted counter
letter. who returned to his trade at the
age Of %, although he had a thirty year
sentence imposed in 1880 hanging over his
head, to be put in force If he should
ever be arrested again for counterfeiting.
The gang was located in Hoboken, and
their place was raided last evening. The
Olilcers found an extensive outfit for work,
including a printing press: a large guam
uty OF fiber paper. similar to that used for
United States notes: notes of the Bank
OF Montreal. Of the 500 denomination, and
the face value of $4,000, printed on one
side only, but the plate for the face side
was found; 100000 Of United States gold
certificates. Of the $500 denomination, also
unfinished; and $500 worth complete. ex-
cept the numbers. From the woman's
statements IL was learned that the fiber
paper was made right in the house Spec
linens confscated were pronounced by ex-
perts to be the finest ever made by coun-
terfeiters.
The Hoboken crowd were arrested Sat
urday night Bradford was also arrested
Saturday night. but was left in his nat.
under guard of Detectives CalHgan and
Burns, for the purpose of secrecy. but
during the night he escaped.
Brockway was not arrested until last
night in this city. when he was lodged in
the Hudson county Jail at Jersey City,
with the others. He had in his pocket one
of the $500 counterfeit gold certificates.
Bradford has an old criminal record, but
not in connection with counterfeiting. No
explanation is given how he escaped from
officers Calligan and Burns.
Chief Hazen of the secret service this
afternoon said that Agents Calligan and
Burns, who allowed DR.. O. L. Bradford,
cape, had been placed under waiting ord
ers, pending the result of an investiga-
ton to be made at Washington concern
ing the escape.
Jersey City. Aug civilian Brockway,
A. L. Smith. W. A. Wagner and Mrs Lib
hey Smith were arraigned before United
States Commissioner Roman to-day, and
held in default of $4,000 bail each. for ex-
animation on Aug. Il. Brockway protested
his innocence and claimed that the money
found in his possession is genuine. Chief
Hazen did not dispute this. but claimed
that counterfeit notes were made from the
one taken from Brockway. The $500 plate
has been spirited away, but Chief Hazen
is confident of recovering it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
DURANT IN DANGER.
The Precautions TO Guard HIN From
Violence Increased.

4hG "
Violence Increased.
San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 6.-Chief
Jailor Satler again took Durant to court
in a buggy this morning. When court
was opened it was found that out OF hfty
yeniremen called. only eighteen were
present Many ask to be excused, put
very few were allowed to go by Judge
Murphy, who is anxious 10 have the ac-
tual trial commenced.
The morning passed without new
name being added to the list OF jurors
already secured, and an adjournment was
taken until tomorrow morning. An az
tack on Durant while on his way 10 court
has led TO stringent measures for ms pro-
lection. To-day Chief Crowley sent Po-
hcemen 10 keep back the crowd IN the
corridors during Durants passage
through them.
There was rumor to-day that the man
who had attempted to assault Durant was
relative of Blanche Lamont, VINO had
sworn TO avenge her death, but the ON
GERS believe he was merely crank actua-
Ted by a desire for notoriety.
Walter s. Brown, one of the seven Ju-
rors so far chosen to try Durant, is the
man who hung the jury on the second
trial Of NJ d. Howell, for counterfeit
ing. An effort viii probably be mace 10
nave Brown withdrawn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
SHOT SIX TIMES.
An Augusta Negro Uses HIS Wife as n
Target.

Augusta, Ga, Aug 6.-About midnight
tonight Alice Smalls. a negro woman
about 30 years old was shot six times by
her husband, Sam Smalls, who made good
his escape. Alice Smalls, who, strangely
enough, escaped without mortal wound.
gives as the cause of the shooting that
Sam charged herr with having sworn out
a warrant against him for bigany and
then he emptied his pistol into her. She
was shot in both legs below the knees.
in both hands. in the left arm just below
the shoulder and in the stomach. DR.. A.
f. Sally who was summoned, made a
hasty examination of the wounds. admin
istered an anodyne and sent her to the
negro hospital. Ho said the wound in the
arm Just below the shoulder Is the most
serious, but that It is impossible to say
what will be the result. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
DAILY GUT ON BAIL.

The Manager of the Crime of Gem
fury StiII Fighting the Court.
San Francisco, Aug. CIV. r. Daily. the
theatrical manager who was sentenced by
Judge Murphy to three days imprisonment
for contempt of court, was released yes
terday on a writ of habeas corpus issued
by the supreme court. The writ of GER
tiorari applied for on Saturday by his at
torney was also granted, and the hearing
on both writs was set for Sept. 3 DAILY
is held under bonds of $500. Whatever
action may be taken at the hearing on the
writ of certiorari. the play founded on the
Durant case is effectually disposed of for
the present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-07
RICHMoND's SHAFT TO DAVIS.
The Committee TO Raise Funds Holds
It's First Meeting.

The Committee TO Raise Funds Holds
It's First Meeting.
Richmond, Aug. 6.-The committee ap-
pointed by the Grand Camp of Confeder-
ate Veterans of Virginia to help raise
funds for the jefferson Davis monument
held its first meeting here tonight.
President Ellyson made an encouraging
statement of what has already been ac-
complished by the monument association,
and after an interchange of views, Col.
Marshall of Portsmouth offered a resolu-
ton, which was adopted, requesting Chair
man Henry T. Jones to communicate
with all the companies in the state and
ascertain at what time it will suit them
to receive a representative of the COM
mittee. There is $4,000 in bank to the
credit of the monument fund, exclusive
of the $4,000 pledged by the camps at
Houston.