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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25

ie.st and value the results tsssst.zd
an ;:archiect or an engineer, sane can
fol-sw with livel! interest and judge
iIEsaTiigently new combinations Intend
ed to project the art of construction.
without aspiring TO Ea,e titles of ply
eSieaan or chemist, naturalist ssr geolo-
.SlSt, a man can he ZIP to dSsse in the
progress OF natural science and able
to pass a well reasoned judgment on
tife new theories By which men are
trTing TO raise a little higher the thick
veil that covers 50 many mysteries OF
creation. Again a man may admit
Iiis utter inability TO produceza picture
on a statue and yet be able to pick
our with skill and taste the good and
txsd points Of works Of parting and
sculpture In q wUTsl. in ali the arts
and sciences we must lrfd19a a dis
tiTfcti0n between the Sayants and pro
fessionaI artists, and another class
whom | viii not can amateurs
often an unfagorabIe significance Is
attached TO the wUrd-but vine may be
described as conn0isseurs and judges,
ana whose approval and support the
professional body are very anxious to
win and retain The same thing is APP
pliesable IN the slmnGin of historical
criticism
AEaer an exceedingly able and pro-
found discussion the agthor concludes
with, Let US bear in mind that the
firstand most essential quality of the
critic must be a pure and constant
love of truth. Nothing can supply
she pace of this sentiment It's the
rule of rules. the principle of life
and efficacy in All the processes of
criticism. Without it, they are ut
tegly barren or rather they become, re-
fpced go a vain display and pompouS
formulas which cover the most odipus
alta cks. on. the rights OF science and of
TRUTH"
Prof. Albert T. Zahm in his lecture
in the evening on aerial navigation
passed ia review the naost recent de-
welopments of the subject, especially
Within the last ten years. and demon
stIateG to the satisfaction Of his audi
epce that il is possible for alan to
navigate the heavens in both balloons
and flying machines. Manageable war
balloons are nsW in the hands Of the
French government which are as con-
pletely nader the control of the aero
nauts as are common boats on the
water. The future applicst1ons of
aaronautic craft beyond those Of csle-
and warfare can, he says.
be but vagnely foreseen. While such
crafts give no promise Of ever carrying
the great burdens Of the world. they
may perform many of the lesser Of
fees of transportation with efficiency.
The flying machines, especially, which
for burdens of one to q score Of pass
engerS can doubtless ale operated
without great expense since there is
no cost for roadway. may not iu:prJb-
ably give rise to an aerial livery that
will be as convenient ard useful us it !
will be delightful. One would Judge
from the experiments thus far made, !
that such machines could be manu-
featured as cheaply as our locomo-
tiyes, operated as cheaply. driven as
fast and hundreds of miles withCs1t q
halt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
THE SUMMER,SCHOOl
s9eCOND WEEK OF THE COLI n
BIAN INSlEFTUTION-
SCHWEBACH .RONTiFlCAIES
Unusual AI1aF of .Rishops-ReF- j. u.
Conway on telatufe Dis
cusSed by Prof. -Egan-f.ather lie
Smedt's Profound Paper ON tie
Qualities of a Critic.
Madison. July %.

The principal services Of the Cnllta1-
alan CaEholic summer school Sunday
were held at st. Baphaels church,
where Bishop Scnwebach- Of La
Crosse, celebrated .pontLicial high
mass, assisted by Rey.. f. V NugenI,
New Orleans, deacon: Father 1ljg, 81.
Paul, subdeacon, and Father GuFer, La
Crosse, assistant priest. ReV- NJ. j.
Dempsey, Detroit, was master Of cere-
monies, and his ASSISTANT was Rev
Father Rapn, La Crosse Bishop
Stanley WAS seated inside the sane
tuary railing. Poetry and Religion
WIS the topic Of the sermon by Bishop
Watterson, of Columbus, Ohio. One
thing especially Northy Of note was
the fact that three bishops Were on the
altaT at one time-an unusual sight
ever in cou aries where bishops ere
more numerous than they are here in
the west. At one time Monday fonr
bishops occupied a box at the opera
house
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
WEBB WILL TAKE IT.

A well known republican said yes
terday that Judge Charles NJ Webb,
the Grand Rapids jurist who was ap-
pointed to the supreme bench, viii file
letter Of acceptance with the gov
ernor in a day or two and that George
R. Gardner, partner of Mr.. Gaynor,
Judge Webb's son-in-law, would prob
ably he appointed to the vacancy in
the seventh circuit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
"A DEADLY PUNCH.
Louis Schmidt Killed in Prize
Fight.

Milwaukee, July 23.-Louis Schmidt
died late yesterday afternoon from a
blow received in a fight the night be
fore on the Washington road. A
place kept by man named Schueiz
was the scene Of the fight. Frank
Klein is under arrest on a charge OF
dealing the blow. At 11:30 o'clock the
two men fought at Schuez' place
Each put up so and they were tc
fight for the $50 and gate receipts In
the fifth round Schmidt was struck in
the jaw and fell ID the floor. a pos
nortern examination will be made AMI
the police will Investigate fully.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
EGAN RESIGNS.
The Poet and Author Goes to
washington.

South Bend, Ind, July 23.-Rev.
DR.. Maurice Francis Egan, the well
known poet and author who for seven
years has occupied the chair of Eng
liSh literature at THE university Of
Notre Dame, has resigned to accep: a
similar position in the Catholic uni
yersity of Washington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
DISASTROUS COLLISION.

London, July 22.-The steamer Mar
Jap collided with an outgoing steamer
in the Gulf of Genoa. The Mariap
sank Immediately, and the 14S passen-
gers and crew were drowned. The ca
tastrophe was due to a heavy fog and
poor lights on the vessels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
A FIREMAN INJURED.

Quincy, ILL.,, July 23.-Wright &
Adams foundry and the Oriental hotel
burned last night The loss is $4,000
partially insured. Percy Hunsacker
fireman, was perhaps fatally injured
by falling walls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
'LUSCOMBE LET OFF
HIS SHOOTING OF SANGER WAS
,!USTUFIABLE.
SO THE JURY QUICKLY FINDS

Only a Single Ballot Necessary to De-
eide the Matter-A Verdict that
Meets the Approval of Nearly
All Milwaukeeans-Hs story of
the Case.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
THE GEORGE A. McFADDEN.

Appears to be Little Excuse for the Yes
sers Being Deserted.
Vineyard Haven, Mass, February 49,
Schooner George A. McFadden of Bath,
before reported, was towed there to-day
by the tug Ice King. She was found
about five miles southeast of Nantucket
Sou th Shoal lightship, and was an
chored with one anchor and chain. The
Ice King left New York at o'clock on
the evening of the 18th in search of her,
an fell in with her Sunday morning,
Just five minutes ahead OF the French
stea mer France. The hull of the MeFad-
den appears to be but little damaged.
Her wheel is gone. and the foretopmast
and jibboom carried away. The sails are
more or less used up. Her engine is in
working order. Some water was found
in her which was pumped out. Her an
chor and chain was slipped py the Ice
King. She is making but little or no
water. Immediately upon procuring a
supply OF coal and water here the Ice
King, acting under instructions from the
owners, will proceed to New York with
the McF Fadden in tow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19

and flood portion of the Fond du Lac
Indian reservation, for the purpose of
supplying the citylof Duluth with water,
was discussed and defeated.
The resignation of Mr.. Wilson (Rep
of Washington, as member of the
House, was read and filed. The House
went into committee of the whole on the
naval appropriation bill. When the par
agraph authorizing the increase OF the
enlisted force was reached, MIR. Sayers
(Dem. of Texas, made point of order
against il.
After considerable discussion, the
Chair (Mr. O'Neil, Democrat of Massa-
chusetts)took the question under consid-
GRAFTON TO be decided tomorrow.
The House. at 5.15, adjourned
For Public Building at Biddeford.
Washington, February 18.-Mr. Reed
offered in the House today bill ap-
p,opriating $50, 900 for public building
at Biddeford, Me.
The Jones Silver Bill.
Washington, February 13.-The Senate,
30 to 27, took up and made unfinished
business, Mr.. Jones's silver bill. Mr.. Jones
gave notice that he would ask final
ovte on it tomorrow.
Disagree Over the Hawaiian Cable.
Washington, February 1S.-The conferees
on the diplomatic BILL today completed
their labors and will make their report to
the Senate tomorrow. They have agreed on
all the items but that appropriating $500.000
tween the United States and the Hawaiian
islands. The House refused to accede to
this amendment and the Senate refused to
yield. Further conference will be asked.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
ON TRIAL FOR ARSON.
A Bangor Man Who is Alleged To Be a
Fire Bug.
Especial to the PRESS. J

Bangor, Me-, February 1S.--The first in
the series of three of the most important
trials ever held here in one term began
in the Supreme Court this morning,
when Gilbert Mcpherson was arraigned
for arson. The charge against McPher-
son 1s particularly heinous one, being
that of burning the buildings of S.
Finson, "a very well-to-do Bangor farmer,
at night, crime that in the matter of
sentence is equivalent to murder. For
that reason the case has been much dis
cCssed about town, and the probabilities
of the outcome more than once sized up.
County Attorney CA. Bailey conducts
the case for the state, and Colonel JAS
per Hutchiugs and P. H. Gillen, Esq. two
of the ablest criminal lawyers In the
state, appear in behalf of the prisoner.
The fact that the prisoner has broth
er attending divinity school in New
York, and who is expected to represent
some time during the trial, and also has
brother on ranch in Texas who has
amassed considerable of this worlds
goods, adds still further interest tosthe
trial. Mcpherson was arraignd at 10. 30
a. IN, and pleaded not guilty. The prison.
er was neatly attired, and appeared not
in the least disturbed. After. the en-
pan6lllnS OIL bnc jury, Culel JuSblCo I eG-
ers gave them few cautionary words,
and County Attorney Bailey then arose
and made the opening statement of the
case. He briefly stated the travels of Nc
Pherson ON the night of the fire, and
spoke of the relations between him and
Mrs. MCPHERSON, who was Finson's
housekeeper, and which resulted in the
breaking up of their household. Mr..
Bailey said that the position of the gov
ernment was that Mcpherson had the OPP
portunity. that he was there, that he
could have done it, and that the lire was
set.
The testimony was opened at noon. Mr..
Sumner j. Finson, the owner of the
burned buildings, being the first witness
called. He testified as to the cost of the
buildings, etc. HeIsaiG Mrs. Mcpherson
was his housekeeper, and she came there
on April 20th, 1894. Mr.. Finson went on
to relate the circumstances of her COM
ing to the house, how he and his wife
were both sick, and other details as
practically outlined by the county attor
ney in his opening arugment. The wit
ness said that Mcpherson was at his
house Is or 90 times he never had any
words with him, and there was no feel
ing among them in anyway, SO far as he
knew. The witness was on. the stand all
of the afternoon. The greater part Of
the time was used in a description of the
buildings and their relative position.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Judiciary will give public
hearings at their room in the State House as
follows:
Monday. Feb. 1s, 1895. at 7.so O'Clock P. NJ.
Petition of Arthur 7. Hall and LOB others for
repeal of the existing laws relating to the manu-
facture and sale OF Oleomargarine, and the en-
acting of other laws relating thereto.
Wednesday, Feb. 90 1895, at 2 O'Clock Z. NJ :
An act mandatory of Sec 10, of Chap. 27 of the
R, S., as amended by chap. 40 of the public
laws of 1887, relating to sale of liquors by
State Agency.
An act to provide pure, unadulterated intox-
icating liquors for lawful sale within this State,
and to repeal Section 10, 16, II, 1s, 19 and 20
of Chap. 81. R. s., relating to the State Agency
for the sale of intoxicating liquors.
Thursday, Feb 81, 1895, at 2 o'clock P. M.
Resolve for an amendment to the Constitution
abrogating amendment five relating to the
manufacture and sale of Intoxicating liquors.
By order of the Committee.
w 7 KNOWLTON. Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
Cases Against Police Justices.

Brooklyn, NY, February 1s.-Police
Justices Watson and Quigley of BROOKLYN
appeared in the general term of the su-
preme court this morning to show cause
why they should not be removed from
ofice ON complaint of Mayor Schferen.
Counsel for the accused justices tried 20
have the petitions dismissed on the
ground that they did not contain facts
sufficient to justify the court in taking
testimony, but they were denied.
The case of Justice Quigley went over
until March 5th, and that of Justice
Watson was put at the foot of the calsn-
daA
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for the
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
for yesterday, February IS, taken at p. m.
meridian time, the observations for
each station being given in this order.
Temperature, direction of the wind, state
of the weather:
Boston. 36 degrees. S, clear; New York,
40 de grees, S. clear; Philadelphia, SO de-
grees. SW, clear; Washington. SO degrees,
s, clear; Albany, SO degrees, S. cloudy;
Buffalo, 2s degrees, ". snow; Detroit, a6 de-
grees. SW. cloudy; Chicago, "a degrees. ".
clear; st. Paul, 22 degrees. W. cloudy; st.
Vincent, Ia degrees. NV, clear; Huron,
OAK, &c degrees, NV, clear; Bismarck, Is
degrees, NV. cloudy: Jacksonville. 81 de-
grees. W, clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
PERHAPS FATALLY INJURED.
Result of Runaway at Augusta Last
Night.
Especial to the PRESS. J


Augusta, Me-, February 1s.-A run
away which will probably result fatally,
occurred in this city tonight at about
Ills O'Clock. The Masonic fair in the
Masonic Temple and..a Iplay in the Opera
House concluded at the same time.
There was large crowd on the street
at this time and horse driven by Mr..
Dolbert Clark, becoming frightened at
the electric cars, attempted to run away.
Swinging around Eon the sidewalk, sthe
sleigh struck Miss Annie Tardy, knocking
her down andsrendering her unconscious.
Messsrs. j.. P. Grenier and VS.. Burbank
took the Ewoman to Smart's pharmacy,
where restoratives were applied, and
under the treatments of.Dr. Harris the
patient was well cared for. The occur
renee attracted large crowd, and it
looked at one time as if the plate glass
windows of the drug store would be
broken. The woman was sufficiently
recovered to be..taken to her home. Grave
doubts are entertained OF her recovery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
Local Weather Reporr.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 1S-The local Weather
Bureau office records as to the weather the
following:
Sa.m.-Barometer. 29.9l2: thermometer,
265; dew point. "a; humidity. 81; wind, NE:
velocity. 6; clcndy.
p. m.-Barometer. $3.50; thermometer.
$780, dew point 80; humidity. 81; wind, S;
velocity z; weather, cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer. 80; maximum
thermometer, $50; minimum thermometer,
25.O: maximum velocity Of wind, IL; Sc;
total precipitation. OIL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
APoRTLAND BOY DROWNED.
Walter soule Was Visiting at Newton
vile and Fell Through the Ice

Soule, aged IL, son of.a travelling
man living at Portland, Me-, was drowned
in the Charles river at Newtonville this
afternoon. The boy was visiting Iela-
tives in Newtonville. With two boys of
his age he was standing on the edge of
the ice fishing, when the ice gave way.
precipitating young Soule and one of
his companions into the water. His COM
panion could swim, and kept himself
afioat until help came. Young Soule
could not swim and soon sank. The
police dragged for the body until 10 p.
M, but have not found it. The search
will be resumed tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The committee on Judiciary will give
public hearings at their room in the State
1885. at o'clock, p. M. on an act regard
ing-or to extend the jurisdiction of the
Municipal court of Deering.
M, on an act in relation to the jurisdiction
of the Municipal court of the City of Port
land
Friday. March /. 1895. at 2 O'Clock p. M,
on an act to amend section "a of chapter
3o4 Public Laws of 1888. relating to Boards
OF Registration.
By order of Committee.
febll W j. XIOWLTON Secretary
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
A Mock Trial.

Brooklyn, NY, February 1s.-Presi-
dent Norton and Superintendent Quinn
of the Atlantic avenue railroad compa-
ny, pleaded not guilty this morning in
the court of general sessions to charge
of violating the ten-hour law. The al
legged violation occurred January IL, two
DAYS before the strike began. Counsel
for the company asked permission TO in
speet the minutes of the grand jury to
ascertain upon what evidence the in
diotments were found. The court reserved
decision uuon this point.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
L. A. w. Officers.

New York, February 1s.-At the nat
ional convention of the l.. A. W. tonight
these officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
President-A. G. Wilson of Cumber-
land, Md.
First Vice Preside nt-George A. Per-
klns of Boston.
Treasurer-A. E. Mereenthaller of Ohio.
Mr.. Jaquis of Illipois said he desired
to withdraw the amendment to strike
out the word white" in the constitu-
tion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
Interesting Appropriations.

Washington, February 1S.-Among th
appropriations IN the sundry civil bill
are the following: For two steam tend
ers for the light house service $3.50, 900.
In the life-saving service the salaries of
superintendent are made uniformly
$1,000 each. For kennebec river (Me.
10 the heirs and legal representatives. of
ss clerks killed by the old Ford Thea
tre disaster, $l15,ooo. As passed by the
House the bill carried S5y, ,037. 721, to
which the Senate added 50, 521. AL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
In tho House.

: Washington, February Is. - In the
House today, motion to suspend the
rules and pass bill to increase the eff
cheney of the revenue cutter service
establishing retirsd list therefor. was.
rules were suspended and bills passed
increasing to.$12 per month the mini
mum payment under acts to the pension
survivors of the Mexican and Indian
wars.
Mr.. Moses (Dem.) of Georgia, said
that the average age of the proposed ben
eficiaries of the law WAS rs Years. and
while it's passage would increase the to-
tai of the pension roll about million
dollars a year. yet the increase would
continue hut short time,
The rules were suspended, and bill to
eeualize the pay and duties of steam boat
inspectors was passed after some discus
sion. Mr.. Wise Oem.) of Virginia. said
the saving proposed by that bili over the
existing system, would amount to Sl2, 500
annually.
A bill to permit the Altamonte Water
Company to build dam over the ST.
Laln,s and CloQue.rivs in Minnesota
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Expresses will give public hearing attheir room
In the State House as follows:
Wednesday, February 27th at 2.3O p. m.
On order of the Legislature directing the COM
1n1ttee to inquire into the expediency of legisla-
tion providing for cumulative voting on stock
in corporations
On order of the Legislature directing the
committee to inquire into the expediency of
a6olishlng grade railroad and highway crossings
within city limits.
febl5 W. H. WILDEs, sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The committee on Judiciary will give
public hearings at their room in the State
House, as follows: Wednesday. February ~,
1885, at : o'clock p. NJ. On petitions for
amendment to the Constitution prohibiting
appropriations by the state in aid of insti-
tutions under sectarian or ecclesiastical
control.
On Tuesday. February IL. 1895. at 2
O'Clock p. m. On an Act to amend Section
is, uf chapter 259 of the Public Laws of 1888.
relating to itinerant vendors.
On Friday. February 8, 1895, at 2 o'clock
p. N. On an Act TO allow only graduates of
Veterinary colleges or schools to practice.
By order OF Commit tee.
XNOWI. TON Socrataru
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
A Gold en- Flood.

Z New York, February 1s.-The deposits
Of gold on account of the new loan in
all the sub-treasuries and legal deposi-
taries of the country at the close of husi-
nesss today aggregates S29, 900. 900. The
deposits in the local sub-treasury
amount to.$l2, 507,32
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Judiciary will give
public hearings at their room in the State
House as follows: Wednesday, March G..
1895, at 2 O'Clock y. LII, on an act to regut
late the practice of Medicine. Surgery and
Midwifery. Wednesday. February 90 1895,
at 7.30 p. M, OH an act authorizing the en-
ployment of slenograher to take evidence
given before the grand jury.
BY order of Committee.
W. J. KNOWLTON Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
American Vessel Ashore.

Havana. February ls.-The American
schooner John II. Converse, Captain Dris-
ko, is ashore at Rio Medic, near Mantua,
Cuba. The John H Converse is three
masted schooner OF 315 tons net, built
in 1874 at Harrington, Me-, and owned
by 0. p. Rumbal of New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Oem1nittee ON Towns will give public
hearing at their room in the State House.
February .s8, 1885, at 2 O'Clock y. NJ, on Pc
tition Of J. S. Kicker and ton other citizens
andatax.payegssf sf the cities of Portland and
Deering eguesting the passage of an act of
the LegisIsture authorizing and effeeting
the an 1exa ton of the City of Deering 10 the
City of Portland, under one muniaipal gov
eminent.
By order Of Committee.
r. A. RYERS0N. Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BANKS AND BANKING.

The committee on Banks and Banking
viii give public hearing in the Bank Ex-
aminers' Room. at the state House, OIL
Wednesday, February 20, at o'clock. D., N;
the Public Laws of '93, for determining the
value of the several franchises on Savings
Banks. On an Act entitled an ACT to amend
chapter AZ, section 50, of r. S., relating to
deposits in Savings Banks.
F. H. PARKH URST,
fehRrYtd Secretary of Committee
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-02-19
THE WEATHER.
Probably Rain.

Roston. February lS.-Local forecast for
New England for Tuesday: Fair; stationary
temperature; southwest winds.
WASHINGTON, February iS.-FOrecast for
Tuesday for Maine: Local SHOWS. turning
to rain southwest winds.