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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07
ATE SUPPER FIRST
JURORS TAKE THEIR TINE TO
RENDER a VERDICT.
GUILTY ON FIRST BALLOT
Holmes, the Alleged Arch-Murderer.
,ConYicted-Tried in Philadelphia
for Killing B. F. Pietzel-Many
Other Crimes Alleged Against Him
STORY of the Cases.

Philadelphia, Nov. 3.-Henry H.
Holmes was convicted of murder
IN the first degree at Sol last night
for killing Benjamin f. Pietzel. He
coughed slightly when he heard the
words. That was the only sign. The
jury retired at $40 p. N. According
to one of the jurors they had reached
a verdict before the doors of their
room closed upon them. For hunger's
sake they ate supper first Then they
took ballot and without hesitation
every man of the twelve answered
guilty of murder in the first degree. -
But, however atrociOuS the crime,
however iendisb the criminal, it was
hard to send man to the gallows in
one minutes time. SO for decency's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07
NORWAYiS NEW PREMIER.
An Able Man, but Much Hated and
Feared.

Bergen. Norway. No7. 3.-George
Francis Hagerup. the new Norwegian
premier. is by profession q lawyer. In
the Stang cabinet III 1898 he was mi"
lister Of justice and since then /
been a resident in Stockholm as a
member of the Norwegian council Of
state. The new premier is esteemed
as 2n able, patriotic man, but polit-
ically weak. The strongest man in
the cabinet is Jacob Sverdrup. the
minister of educa ton. As a politician
Sverdrup is feared and hated more
than any other Norwegian leader. 1t
has created surprise that Sverdrup
cared to become a member of a cab
met representing such variety of po-
ftical opinion. SverdI-up is today the
actual leader of Norway and will be
one Of the important, persona ges in
the approaching political conflict.
The Scandinavian press seems to be
of the opinion that the new cabinet is
too weak TO be able TO remain. and re
grets that King Oscar could not i'll
dJlce d stronger and more popular
Norwegian 70 assume the leadership.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07
SUDDEN SUMMONS.
EUGENE FIELD DIES OF HEART
FAILURE AT HIS HOME.
The Graceful Western Writer Prob
badly the Innocent Cause of
the Pabst Divorce Suit.

Chicago, Nov. 5.-Eugene Field, one
of the most graceful writer's the west
has given the literary world, died of
heart failure Monday morning at his
home in Buena Park, one of the sub
urbs of the north shore. He had not
been in very good health for several
days past, but there was nothing in his
condition to alarm his family or
friends. He was. to have given read
ing in Kansas City Monday night and
George H. Yenowine, of Milwaukee, an
intimate friend, was in Chicago ex
pecting to accompany him. On Sun
day Mr.. Field was still indisposed and
Mr.. Yenowine telegraphed Kansas City
cancelling his date. Mr.. Field retired
feeling much better and apparently
slept soundly till daybreak, when his
son, who occupied the room with him,
heard him groan and putting out his
hand found that death had already
taken place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

/ home by a private governeSS, who is
still a member Of the family. She is
we'll read, and while not possessing
any particular accomplishment. is said
to be unusually cultivated. She is the
eldest child, but is not yet too old to
enjoy a game of romps with 1er
brothers, William K, jr., who is now
about fifteen years old, and Harold,
who is about ten.
The acquaintance between the duke
and Miss Vanderbilt was formed in
London about eighteen months ago
During the last two London seasons
and in Paris last spring they met fire.
quently in society, and the friend
tainment of Mrs. and Miss Vanderbilt
at Blenheim early in the present sum-
mer.
Blenheim palace, the future home OF
Miss Vanderbilt, has 200 rooms, an
army of servants and 200 acres Of
land. It was given to the great duke
Of Marlborough in 17O5, in return for
his services in winning the battle of
Blenheim from the French. 1t is not
likely the coupe will go directly to
England, as the duke wishes to see
more of this country. A reception
awaits the pair on their arrival at
Blenheim, and an early presenta ton
to the queen is assured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

New York, Nov. 3.-The wedding of
the duke of Marlborough and Miss
Consuelo Vanderbilt next Wednesday.
Nov. 6, will close i'm splendor a year
uhat must long be famous in the So
ciaI history of two worlds for the bril-
Iancy of its international marriages.
Many a year will pass over the young
hearts of two continents before a
tWelvemonth will see such dazzling
displays as those of the GOuld-CaStel-
lane nuptials last spring, the Curzon-
Letter union in midsummer and this
wedding that is now only a few days
away.
The ceremony, which will make the
richest heireSS of America a bride Of
the historic house of Marlborough.
will take place in St Thomas EpiscO-
pal church, the swell WOrShipping
place ON Fifth avenue, whose pastor
is the Rev. Wesley Brown, D. d.
The floral decorations of the church
will all center from the top of the
dome, ninety feet above the chancel.
From the center of this dome ropes
along each support of the dome from
apex TO base. The north and south
pillars of the chancel will he covered
with flowers ard the chancel itself
will be banked with palms and ported
plants. Spanning the steps beading to
the altar a floral arch will be erected.
Every one of the pillars in the body
of the church. will be entWined with
decorated as to give the color effect Of
white and gold. The walls of the YES
tibule forming the rear of the audi
ence room of the church will be
solidly banked with flowers. Each
pew will have a floral entrance.
The music will be of the nature of
an innovation. When it was first de
cided that Miss Vanderbilt's wedding
should take place in st. Thomas,
the organist of the church, DIR. George
William Warren, proposed a choral
marriage service, the music to be fur
nished by the fnll choir Of forty
voices. Mrs. Vanderbilt did not APP
prove Of the suggestion, and there will
be no vocal music Instead the music
will be furnished by the New York
symphony orchestra of sixty pieces,
personally conducted by Walter Dam
roSch, SOn-in-law of the late James g.
Blaine. The orchestra will be sta
toned in the north gallery. in hour
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

before the ceremony the first number
of the musical program Mr.. Dam
roSch arranged will be rendered by
the orchestra. Following that Dr..
Warren will play a solo on the great
double organ of uhe church. From
then on until the bridal party arrives,
orchestra and organ win alternate
The ceremony VIII be celebrated by
Bishop Potter, assisted by Bishop Lit
tlejohn, of Brooklyn, and DR.. Brown.
The Brooklyn bishop baptized the
bride in infancy.
These bridesmaids viii take part:
Miss Marie Winthrop, daughter of
Buchanan Winthrop; Miss Evelyn
Burden, daughter of l. Townsend
Burden; Miss Elsa Bronson, daughter
of Frederic Bronson; Miss Daisy Post,
second daughter of William Post:
Miss May Goelet, daughter of Ogdeu
G9elet; Miss Katherine Duer, daugh-
ter of William Duer, and one of the
most beautiful girls in the metropolis,
and Miss Julia Jay, one of the daugh-
+ers of Colonel William JAY. The best
man will be 1yOr Guest, cousin of the
duke The large church will be
crowded, as 1000 invita- lions have
been sent out. 1t is said the prince of
Wales Will send q representative.
Miss ConSuelo'S bridal gown viii be
the richest and most expensive gar
ment of its kind ever constructed.
The material is heavy white satin of
the richest quality, trimmed with a
profuSion of the raTeSt and cOstlieSt
laces. The skirt has five ti0unces Of
point a Angleterre lace, each ruffle be
ing eight iIches deep. The high-neck
bodice and FUN puffed sleeves OF
white satin reaching to the wrist are
trimmed with double ruff1es of old
lace. while the soft vest of chiffon is
covered with narrow lace. The COLLAR
is of lace and is finished at the back
with small onGS. and diamond buckles
are fastened on either side. Arount
the waist is drawn a broad belt O.
many folds of satin. The feature Of
the toilet is the Court train. which il
attached to the shoulders and drape(
downward, sweeping along the foo
to the length of five yards. 1t il
trimmed with a band of embroider,
four inches wide set with pearls. an,
IS .anad with clustering ivory satin
Satin slippers, embroidered wit
pearls ard silver make up the toile
of the bride The slippers will no
have the high Louis Quinze ileels. bu
low ones. because the bride does no
wish to increase her height unneces
Sarily. as she is taller than the duks
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

The costumes of the bridesmaids are
simple but effective The bodice and
skirts are of white satin. and pale
blue sashes, which fasten in front and
toward the left side, will be worn.
They have full sleeves and plain col
lars. Huge Gainsborough hats of blue
velvet of the same shade as the sashes
and trimmed with rich plurnes Of the
same tint
Owing to the recent divorce between
Mrs. Vanderbilt and her husband the
entire direction of the wedding is
taken by the mother. The cards read:
Mrs. William Nissan Vanderbilt re-
quests the honor etc. 4 reception
will take place imme tely after the
ceremony, which will occur at noon.
For this reception 300 Invita- lions have
been issued
Punched as the duke is for ready
cash, he was able, however. to buy
100000 worth Of presents before Ieav-
ing London for New York. The Van
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the annals of American courts was
ended

| indianapolis, Nov. 3.-County Pros
| ecutor Wiltsie, of Marion county. sem
a telegram yesterday saying that il
| Holmes was acquitted steps would bt
taken to extradite him and bring hin
| here to answer the charge of murder
ing Howard Pietzel. 1t is believed
| that certain conviction awaits Holmes
should he be tried here.
The story of the life of Herman W
Mudgett, alias II. Holmes, alias o. G.
Pratt, alias H. II. Howard and George
Howard, murderer, insurance sWiud-
Ter, polygamiSt and all around profes-
slonal crook. upon whom the murder
of Benjamin F. Pietzel has been fast
ened, reads like the closing chapter of
the most sensational and blood curd-
ling dime novel. He is only thirty-five
years old, but his career of crime
parallels that of the most noted des-
perado. That career began a little
over six yearS ago, and during this
time he has committed nearly every
crime in tn ecalendar, if the detectives
stories are true. Mudgett's home is
at Tflton, n. II. He is the second son
Of Levi H. Mudgett, postmaster Of
Gilmartin Corner. He was graduated
from chinatown academy with high
honors, and when eighteen years of
age married Clara Lowering, the
daughter of a wealthy citizen of Lou
den, \. H.,
The list of the arch-murderer's vic
Tins includes the following: Julia 4.
Conner, divorced wife of I. L. Conner,
and bOokkeeper for Holiness Pearl
Conner, her child, and daughter of l.
L. Conner; Emiline G. Cigrand.
daughter of Peter Cigrand, of Ander-
son, Ind, and stenographer for
Holmes; Robert E. Phelps, supposed
to have been married to Miss Cigrand:
Horace Williams, brother of Minnie
r. and Ina Williams, of Fort
Worth, Texas, killed in Denver; Ina
Williams, of Fort Worth, Tex, visit
ing her sister when she disappeared;
Minnie r. Williams, of Fort Worth
Emily Van Tassel, daughter of Mrs
M. L. Van Tassel, of Chicago; Benja-
min f. PietZel, confidential agent for
Holmes and killed in Philadelphia:
Alice Pietzel, daughter of B. F. Piet-
Eel, killed in Toronto; Nellie Pietzel,
killed in Toronto. Howard Pietze1,
son of B. r. Pietzel, supposed to have
been killed in Indianapolis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

| disdain for the plebian Since her
belle of Virginias capital, famous for
/, its beautiful women. She has a
blooming complexion, deep blue eyes,
| fair hair and a fine figure, besides
| delightful soprano voice. She was a
great success in society in New York in
the winter of 1898, when she visited
that city. When the naval vessels of
| many countries rendezvoused at Hamp-
! ton Roads in the spring of 1894 Miss
Langhorne received a great deal of at
tention and she is a favorite as we'll
in the society Of Philadelphia, Wash
ington, New York, Baltimore and New
Orleans
Mr.. Gibson has always had the true
artists eye for beauty of whatever
type. One of the models he was al
ways fond of drawing was Amy TheiI,
one of three sisters, all very pretty
girls from Minneapolis. Amy TheiI
lived in a small room on the third floor
OF No. 10 West Twenty-fourth street,
New York city. She was a sensible
girl and lived very quietly. One of
her few friends in New York was
young Jack Bigelow, who acted some-
times and oftener sought a chance to
act. He had got her al engagement.
She was thankful but she did not love
him. One morning he killed her Her
landlady had a man break in the door,
after waiting long for Amy to come
out. Amy was lying dead on the
floor with three bullets in her head.
Jack Bigelow was dear beside her. He
had killed her and himself.
Mr., Gibson got 81 from Life for his
first sketch and that was $3.50 more
than he expected. Now he derives a
handsome income from his work He
is healthy, wholesome young man,
and has brother Langdon Gibson,
a handsome giant, who goes on Arctic
expeditions and explores canyons in
the west. Mr.. Gibson lives at Flush
ing, Long Island.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

! Richmond, Va, Nov. 5.-The we'd
ding of Chas. Dana Gibson, the artist
and Miss Irene Langhorne, daughter
OF Chlswen Dabney Langhorne, of this
, city, will be solemniZed next Thurs
day, Nov. Z. The wedding will be one
OF the most notable events known in
Richmond society for many years past.
1t will take place at high noon, in the
historical st. Paufs church. General
Lee worshipped in its sacred walls,
and President Davis was occupying
his accustomed seat in his pew there
when the dispatch was brought to him
which announced the evacuation of
the city to the federal troops, which
made his flight imperative A magni-
hcent window memorial to General
Lee by his children is placed where it's
soft lights of violet, crimson and gold
TALL upon the seats occupied by those
two heroes of the confederacy. The
church will be tastefully decorated
with magnificent palms and white
chrysanthemums. TIE chancel will
be arranged in horseshoe shape. with
growing plants aTtistically placed, and
under an arch formed by tall palms
the young couple will stand. Rev.
Hartley Carmichael, rector of the
church, will perform the ceremony.
The choral choir will render Lohen-
grin's wedding hymn, the chorister
boys preceding the bridal procession
down the aisle, and arranging them
selves around the floral horseshoe on
the outside. Two young sisters of the
bride will act as maids of honor,
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NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL.
Kate ChaSe'S Home Closed Up and
Her Children in Washington.

Washington, Nov. 3.-That the re-
c0yery of Edgewood, the home of the
late Justice Chase and the property
Of his daughter, has not been COM
pleted lis shown by the fact that Mrs.
Kate Chase-Sprauge is in New York
and is expected to reach town this
week. just what the result of her ne
gOtiatiOnS lis has not been made pub
lie. but it is known that her mission
TO Gotham is to secure funds for the
buying off of her creditors and that
she hopes to raise the sum through
the influence of friends in New York.
Her children are in the city and in the
care of a faithful servant. VINO looks
after them. A statement appeared in
a western paper purpOrting to be from
Kate Chase, in which it was stated
that she nd been unkindly treated by
the gentleman who loaned the money.
but it seems that the lenders have eX-
tended the time on the mortgage so
as to enable Ter to get money to re-
deem the old house. The place is now
all shut up and in the care of am over
seer and the grounds are d sad pic
ture of desolation.
A new minister from Russia may
shortly be expected, as Prince Canta
cuzene will leave in a few days for
the new post to which he has been as
signed by his government.
The Japanese minister will be one
Of the first to give a dinner this sea-
son. The event will take place early
this month.
Minister and Madame Lazo ARIA ga
have changed their residence to 1926
Eighteenth street, where the Guata-
malan legation is now located and
where they will remain during the
winter.
Mr. Amos Klavolske and Miss
Emma Miller were married in Hori-
con.
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THE MARKETS.

Chicago, Nov. 3.-Wheat: Nov. Sc;
Dec. IS 34c. Corn: Nov. % 3-4c; Dec
y 34c. Oats: Nov. IS 5-Sc; Dec. IS
5-Sc. Rye, 37c. Barley, CSC. Flax
92@92 lie. Timothy, $40. Glover
$50.
Pork: Dec. s.25; Jan. 9.17. Lard:
Nov. 5.52 -; Jan. go. Ribs: Nov.
AS; Jan. 462 -.
Hogs: Receipts, 10000; weak to 10c
lower: light, 3.4O03.75; mixed, 3. 400
$50; heavy, 3.3O03 80. Cattle: Re.
ceipts, 700; market quiet; unchanged;
beeves, 3.OO05.2O: COWS, 1908. 40
Texans. 2.6503.35 westerns, 29Od
400; stockers and feeders, 2.2O63.S5.
Sheep: Receipts, LOO; market firm.
Milwaukee, Nov. 3.-Wheat lower;
No. ? spring, 81 7-Sc; May, So SIC
Corn quiet: No. 3, % lie. Oats
lower; No. white, 1Sd19 lie. Bar
ley, 37c. Rye, % 1-2c.
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blankly, his hands clasped behind his
back. Once or twice he moistened his
lips with his tongue, but there was no
sign of agitation. Then, from the
deep-voiced court clerk came the
awful words:
Jurors, look upon the prisoner;
prisoner, look upon the jurors. How
say you, gentlemen of the jury, do
you find the prisoner Herman w.
Nugget, alias II. II. Holmes, guilty
Of the murder Of Benjamin F. Pietzel
CT not guilty." The conde1Gning syl-
tables came promptly from the fore
man: ''Guilty Of murder in the first
degree
Hem" uttered Holmes, clearing
his throat. but his shrunken form
never trelnbled: his lips betrayed no
CULVER; his marvellous nerve had not
forsaken him. There was only a
tighter clasp of the hands folded be
hind him. Then he slowly sat down
and at the request of his counsel the
jury was polled. As each man was
called HalmeS wrote it on the margin
of a newspaper in his hand and his
fingers holding the pencil never shook.
The verdict was formally recorded by
the court: a motion for a new trial
was made; and after Judge Arnold
had spoken a word Of regret that the
counsel for the defense last Monday
withdrew from the case. and his ap-
probation for their arduous but fruit
less labors. Holmes was taken to the
cell-room and a few moments later to
the prison. Then the jurors were
thanked for their attention and labors
and sent home. The court adjourned
and the most extraordinary case in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07
WYM-AN'S CASE AGAIN.

Albany. Nov. 1.-The court Of ap,
peals heard argu pents yesterday in
the case of EraStus Wynan. charged
by his late partners II the mercantile
agency Of r. G. Dun & Co. with
forgery. The conviction of Wyman d
year ago last sum her. when he was
sentenced to Sing Sing for five and q
half years, was reversed by the su.
preme court at its general term last
February and it was against this de
ciSion that the district attorney OF
New York appealed.
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The fact is said to be that poor
garet Mather's reported cowhiding of
her millionaire husband, young Gus
taVe Pabst, on the streets of MilWau
kee recently-an episode upon which
rumor has it the victim will now sue
for divorce. AS the story goes Field
made some humorously satirical re-
marks in print about the PabstMather
marriage at the time that little rO-
nance leaked out some years ago. Mar
garet never forgave him and when it
was announced that Field was to give
sCme readings in Milwaukee in connec-
ton with Capt. Charles King, she is
said to have stamped her pretty Trilpy
to emphasize her declaration that she
would have nothing whatever to do
with the entertainment. The affair
was to be a swell function in the
cream city and delightful feature of
the program was to be a vocal solo by
Mr.. Goodrich, a popular Milwaukeean
with a splendid baritone voice, whose
wife is Gustave Pabst's sister. The
whole Pabst family was Of course es-
pecially anxious to attend, but as the
story goes Margaret, during that fate
full buggy ride, declared that not only
would she not go but that her hus-
band also could not. The discussion
over this point is said to have pro-
voked Margaret into fury and the
spectacular horsewhipping. And poor
Field perhaps never knew the promi-
nent part he played in that sensational
drama over which the whole of Mil
waukee was agog for a week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07
MONKS DIE OF FRIGHT.
Miscreants Explode d Bomb III the
Monastery of Corjuela.

Madrid, Nov. l. A bomb was eX-
ploded yesterday in the Monastery of
Corjuela i'm the province of Biscay, re-
sulting in great damage. Several
monks died of fright caused by the
explosion. The author of the outrage
lis unknown. At Chelva, province of
Valance, a mob stoned the rosary pro
cession and the crown image of the
virgin carried in the procession was
broken. Several persons We're
wounded.
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A GOOD CONVERSATIONALIST.

NeIlie-You seemed much interested
tonight in the conversation of Mr..
TomlinSon.
Edith-Yes; his subject was one in
which he dealt with sensible matters,
such as few OF the young men of the
day discuss.
Nellie-What was it?
Edith-The superior advantages of
married life, as compared with
bachelordom.
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STILL SPREADING.
THE WORK OF REFORM GOES
STEADILY ON.
Recommendations to Be Made for a
Further Extension Of the Civil
Service List.

Washington, Nov 5.-Secretary
Smith will recommend to the presi-
dent the placing of all law clerks in
the interior department and the gen
eraI land office under the civil service
rules. He will also suggest that all
members of the clericol force in the
Indian Office not now under the civil
service be included in the orGer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07
A SPECIAL MASTER.

Milwaukee, Nov. 5.-Judge Jenkins
yesterday Issued orders appointing
Alfred l.. Cary special master in the
Northern Pacific cases with power to
examine into the receivers reports
and hear objections filed against the
claims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

derbilt relations will do tine best they
can in the gift line, and the other
multi-milliOraireS in their circle will
vie with one another. Mrs. Wander
biJt, the mother, Will make her laces
and pearls 4ler chief presents, and
Cornelius Vanderbilt may offer the
silver service which he bought from
the dukes father years ago. Some
gossip says the brides parents may
give Corsuelo the more desirable gift
Of reunited lives after their .bwo years
eStrangement
There is a great deaf Of gossip about
the settlement preliminary to the we'd
ding. It is now generally accepted as
Il fact that Mr.. Vanderbilt VIII settle
en- the bride $1O.0O0,000, and will give
the duke $5,000,000 This money Will
be used to restore the feudal glories
Of the Marlborough estates. which
have become SADLY wasted by dissipa-
ton and neglect.