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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
TO OPEN RESERVATIONS.
Interior Department Appoints Edward
Crafts Appraiser.

Washington, April 3O.-The interior
department is taking steps to have
seventy-tiye abandoned military res
ervations scattered over the country
opened for settlement. The law pro-
vides that an appraiser be appointed,
who shall visit the abandoned res
eryations. Edward Crafts, of Austin,
Ills. has been appointed as the ap-
praiser at a salary of So a day, and
is to begin work at once. 1t is hoped
that all reserva tons will be opened
before the summer is over
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
BURLINGTON FALLS OFF.
Only Mail and Miscellaneous Show
Any Increase in Earnings.

Chicago, April 30.-The statement
of the Burlington for March shows a
decrease in all departments of earn
ings save in mail and miscellaneous"
where the increase over "a was nearly
twelve thousand. Freight earrings de-
creased thirty-twO thousand dollars
and passenger earnings fell off nearly
twenty-o one thousand. The total gross
earrings for the month were $2,37S, SS6;
operating expenses $2,325, $50; leaving
net earnings of $53,317. The decrease
of $262,637 from March 1 last year for
the three months ending March 81.
1895, compared with the correspond
ing period of last year, shows a deficit
in net earnings of $260,566.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
THE FEE QUESTION.
University Regents May Reconsider
Their Action in the Matter.

Milwaukee. April 3O.-It will be
the middle of June before the board
Of university regents will definitely
decide whether the scale Of fees at
the university is to be definitely in
creased or not. Mr.. John Johnston
one of the regents. says that he ;
rot want it understood that this ut
ton cannot be reconsidered. The re-
gents laid the matter over until tho
June meeting. thereby showing de-
sire to hear all that can be said on
both sides of the question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
TRIBES FIGHTING.
Several Villages Depopulated
Northern New Guinea.

Sydney, n. S. w, April 30.-Advicea
received from the New Ireland depend
ency Of the Germany colony in north
ern New Guinea say that several vii
lagos have been depopulated owing 10
fierce tribal warfare which has waged
there Women and children were
mercilessly butchered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
KANSAS DRYING UP.
The Same Old Story Of Unprecedented
Drought.

Cherokee, Ks, April 30.-The pro-
tracted drought has seriously injured
oats, wheat and other crops. No
good rains have fallen for over six
months. The pond south of this city
from which the Memphis road has
drawn its supply of water for loco
motives, is now dry for the first time
in fourteen years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02

San Francisco, April 30.-C. S.
Smith, cashier and boOkkeeper for L.
W. Mclaughlin Il Co., wheat brokers,
who managed the late Senator Fairs
big wheat deal, is missing under
peculiar circumstances. Smith spent
Sunday at the office working on the
books. At 3 o'clock in the morning
the police were notified of Smiths dis
appearance. The sergeant sent to
McLaughlinS office and found several
excited persons, including Mrs. Smith
and parents, who insisted that the
cashier was murdered. The office was
in disorder books and papers scat
tered around and on the floor lay
Smiths hat, coat and vest, spotted
with blood. No trace Of Smiths dead
body or evidence of murder could be
found. One of the books is missing
An expert is now examining Smiths
books.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
ROCKFORD FACTORY BURNS.

Rockford, ILL.,, April 3O.-The Forest
City furniture plant was damaged 10
the extent of $4,000 by fire. The
loss is covered by insurance. A work
man named Twaid fell four stories
and was fatally injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
proceedings

The proceedings to GUST
from the receivership of the
Chicago and Northern Pacific Messrs.
Morgan, Rowland and Van Orden
were begun before Judge jenkins.
The petition filed by the bondhOlders'
committee made no charges against
the receivers. 1t simply set forth that
the petition represented S24,O0O,OOO
out of the S2S, 100000 issue of bonds,
and that the bondholders believed
that they were not properly repre-
scented in the receiverShip.
Ex-United States Senator John c.
Spooner of Wisconsin, representing
the other side, opposed the removal
Of the present receivers on the ground
that there were no charges against
them. Mr.. SpOOner suggested, in the
event Of the removal Of the receivers,
that General Manager Ainslie of the
Wisconsin Central be appointed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
Origin of the Trouble.

oI4S1d VI l4AC 1OuDII'
The trouble between Emil A. Sanger
and Robert LuscOmbe extends over a
period Of three years, to the time
when Sanger married LuScOmbe'S sis
ter. When Casper NJ. Sanger became
interested in silver mines years ago
Frank Germain, treasurer of the Wis
consin Telephone company, resigned
his position and went to California to
become boOkkeeper of the Sanger
mines. German had married Miss
Nellie Lusc0mbe, the present Mrs,
Emil A. Sanger. In California Ger
main began drinking heavily, which is
attributed by LuscOmbe to Emil San
gers attention to his wife. The Ger
mains finally separated and MI
Sanger married Mrs. Germain. They
lived happily together until business
troubles and litigation began. LUIS
combe was bitter in his denunciatioI
of Sanger for abusing his sister. A
year ago the affairs of Casper NJ
Sanger, in which Emil was interested
became finacially involved. LuscOmbe
was retained to represent the Sanger
interests and quarrels between Emf
A. Sanger and Robert LuscOmbe over
the conduct of the suits resulted.
Mr.. Sanger had repeatedly threat
ened TO kill Mr.. LuscOmhe and it IS re
ported on good authority that a few
weeks ago Mrs. Sanger called on he
brother at his office i'll the Loan an(
Trust building and warned him tt
keep out Of the way of her husband.
Milwaukee, April 3O.-The G. NJ
Sanger Sons company, of which Emf
A Sanger, the man who was killed by
ex-City Attorney Robert Luscombe
was president, has made an assign
ment to Oscar II. Pierce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02

Berlin, April 30.-The North German
Gazette (semi-officiaD says that May
is the date fixed for the ratification
of the Chinese-Japanese treaty Of
peace. Ratifications will be exchanged
at Chefoo. The paper adds that ia
pan can derive no advantage by in
sisting upon the ratification within
the stipulated time, az the objections
of France, Russia and Germany will
still remain in force.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
LARGER THAN CHICAGO.

New Yorli, April 30.-The official
population Of the city Of New York is
shown to lie 1.S49, S66, as presented
to the mayor by the president Of the
health board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
RICH COPPER AT HIGHLAND.
So Far as Unearthed it is About Three
Feet Thick.

Milwaukee,, April 3O.-A rich vein
of copper ore was discovered near
Highland; prospectors being on the
lookout for lead. So far as unearthed
it is two and a half to three feet thick.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
FAIR CROP UNLOADED
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND TONS
OF WHEAT ON THE MARKET.
CASHIER SMITH MISSING
odd Complication of Circumstances in
Connection with the Big Syndicate
Corner-The Wheat Estimated to
be Worth $4,000 00-Murder of
Smith Charged.

San Francisco, April 30.-An even
ing bulletin says that 100000 tons of
syndicate wheat" which has been
stored for the winter in the ware
houses of the late James G. Fair. al
Port Costa, have been placed on the
market. The wheat is of the crops OF
1892, 1898 and 1894. 1t is said the
Lunning estate loaned Fair a hundred
evil might damage its security.
pressed the Fair estate to take up this
loan. The wheat is estimated to be
worth 81, 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
THE WILDE CASE.
The Evidence a REPETITION of Former
Testimony.

London, April 3O.-The trial of Os-
car Wilde and Alfred Taylor charged
with serious misdemeanors, was re-
stunned at the Old Bailey. The evil
dence was a REPETITION of former teSu-
mony. 1t is expected That the trial
will be finished today. The defense
will open this morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
STAR DATA FOR MAY
ASTRONOMICAL POINTS FROM
WASHBURN OBSERVATORY.
MERCURY AS EVENING STAR

Venus OverUakes Jupiter-Mars in
the Western Sky in the Evening
Above Nenus-Saturm on the Nerd
ian Late in the Evening-Other
Facts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
JAPS A LITTLE SHADY.
Supposed to Have Skeleton in the
PescadOre Closet

London, April 3O.-A Times Hong
kong dispatch says, "A British var
ship will visit the PeScadOre islands
which at present are in the hands of
the japanese. 1t is supposed that the
Japanese wish to hide the massacre
of the Chinese garrison there because
they have shown anxiety to prevent
foreign warships from landing since
the capture of the islands"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
FLORIDA CLUB ON HAND.
Will Put up the Stuff for the Big
Fight.

New York, April 30.-Joe Vendig,
manager of the Florida Athletic club,
has put up five thousand dollars for
felt money to guarantee the clubs
ability TO handle the fight between
Corbett and Fitzsimmons. The time
and place will be named July !. 1t
now remains for Corbett and Fitzsim-
mons to put up five thousand dollars
each as guarantee to the Florida tba t
they will fight under its auspices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
LUSCOMBE OUT ON BAIL.
JUSTIFIED IN KILL
ING SANGER.
The Company Assigns to Oscar II
Pierce-The Story of the
Family Strife.

Luscombe is out on bail and most
of the Sanger family sympathize with
him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02

The Standard Oil company is still
buying oil at about 81 per barrel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-05-02
SKY ABOVE CLEARING
A SETTLEMENT OF NICARAGUA
TROUBLE LIKELY.
A COMPROMISE PROPOSED

Immediate Evacuation of CorintO by
the British the Main End in View
Nicaragua to Pay $4,000 Within
Three Weeks-United States Yes
sells Suddenly Dispatched.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08

ing on the citizens of the Hillsboro dis
tF,ct that any editor with common
senseo or common decency would have
rejected. and now that he has proved
himself a typical scoundrel and black
leg they feel somewhat vindicated.
The genial old gentlemen sat in the
warm glow Of the stove in the rear
portion Of n Of our grocery stores
and was rejecting on the hard times
and lack of business opportunities,
when the smart young man interrupt
cd him to remark that HillsborQ had a
golden opportunity for a new industry.
sis that SOP" said the G. o. G; "as you
seem so abservant will you please in
form us of the latest requirement of
our city. sir2" "a baby carriage fac
tory" sententiously remarked the 5. Y.
II. as he started for the door, while the
old gentleman went off into a revere
simply calculating, %ahF'
The eastern belt passing northward
through the Hillsboro district has
many of the distinctive features of the
Lake Valley outcrop and is undoubted-
ly the same contact. Iron quartz,
manganese and galena show very free
ly, the latter in large blotches through
the lron-stained quartz. At several
points a carbonaceous compound out
crop, composed of tale, quatz and rock
of a yellowish color and containing
w~ulfenite, cerensite and variaus forms
of lead in considerable quantities and
said to run sufficient to pay by work.
ing on a large scale. There is u fea-
ture to this deposit that is distinctive
and peculiar and that is its value is
principally in gold which Lake Valley
is equally a certain in silver. The de-
velopment of this contact is worth
watching, it appears at intervals the
entire length Of the county and success
at one point will aid its being noticed
by prospectors and Others.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08
HERMOSA.

Zoeller and MacGowan are taking
out four hundred ounce silver ore from
two places on their lease on the Palo-
mas Chief. Ore which they brought
brought down and exhibited is cover
ed with native silver besides a large
amount of sulphides.
Bowker and Adams are working
their lease on the Palomas Chief con-
tinuously and taking out three hun
bred ounce silver ore. stephens and
Doran are both taking out rich silver
lead ore from their lease on the Palo-
mas Chief.
Cassidy is working his lease on the
Humming Bird with good results.
The leasers on the Pelican-Eagle
properties are taking out silver lead ore
which will run above three hundred
ounces silver and fifteen per cent. lead
Deputy sheriffs were in Hermosa on
the lookout for horse thieves and re-
ceived efficient aid from the precinct
officers; but horse thieves give Her
mosa a wide berth, that place is not
favorable for the longevity or preda-
tory practices of that kind OF gentry.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08

Is expected here 70 day from Colorado; his
mother and brother are here and the poor
mother is Frustrated with grief. and no
wouher, or surely she has lost one OF the
lest SOILS that ever lived. No doubt the
news of his death has reached the Range
re t,lis. hut could not refra in from writing
a few lines to express the sorroV | feel and
ia which all who knew him must share. In
my entertainment tonight shall speak of
him with all the earnestness and sincerity
Of one who shared the days Of privations Of
our beautiful Eldorado. For had Chloride
and the Black Range received the Just re-
cognition which their merit deserves. Rush
Bowe might be one of you-rich, prosper
GUS and happy. With kind regards to the
few remaining true and hopeful. / remain.
Yours in Clouds and Sunshine,
CAPT. JACK CRAWFORD.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08
HILLSBORO.

(The following items include Hillsboro and
vicinity.)
owen Mcdonald is east on matters
connected with mining.
Miss Ella Worden spent a few days
among friends in Hillsboro before pro-
ceeding to the new school at Derry.
Col. Jas. P. Parker and John W.
Silver passed south last Friday. They
are in search of dellcacies for their
%epicurican diets.
c. G. Pennington has changed his
business location and is nov running
the Mcpherson saloon on the corner
of Main and Broadway.
Smith and Frazier made a small
Shipment from the Morning Star. and
Henry Murray another ono from the
Black Diamond mine, to Pueblo, re-
Gently.
Elias Ierssel was in from the El Orc,
late last week and was feeling blue on
account of a larger supply of wafer
than necessary. 1t is not yet known
whether the increase is from the Old
workings above them or a new source.
They have to hoist it twice a day.
Jim Mclaughlin and Bill Mahar
have taken a lease OF the Eldorado
better known as the Jew claim and are
waiting the return of papers to start
up. This claim is on the Mamie Rich
mond lode and mi claim removed on
the west. They contract to sink a
wlnze 100 feet before stopping.
C. c. Miller is enlarging the residence
on the lot adjoining the house occupied
by DIR. Given on Elenora street. The
supply of comfortable residences are
keeping pace with the demand these
hard times and the building boom, will
be liable to take a rest in the. neal
future. August k%eingardt is the con
tractor in charge of the improvements
G. M. Harmon. of Detroit, an6
Miss Maggie Cain were married Tues
; day evening of last week at the resi-
dence of the brides parents in King
ston and left for Detroit THURSDAY
morning. Mr.. Harmon was superin
, tendent of the Brush Heap and Gyps.
. mines during part of 1923 and is nov
engagedin the real estate business il
' Detroit. Miss Maggie, daughter O.
E Citizen John Cain, Vas one of th'
charming bellies of Kingston and will
4 be missed by all, being a general favor
lite. The good will Of the communit.
goes with the young couple to thei
new home.
n Messrs. Geo. E. Robin and W. F. Ha
are putting up a neat little house
the Macy Camp east of here. Whe
completed the Flora Temple mine wi
9 resume operations. A twenty-to
sample of the dump recently tested
d the Standard mill proved satisfactor
G and efforts are to be made to make til
mine to sustain its operations.
% A few of H~illsboro's citizens al
feeling jnbilaut over the Hylan'
OConnor scandal. Mr.. Hyland viii
IA 49,
% publishing the Shaft in Kingston prin
ID ed some matter from a correspondel
of the Cold Springs near here refec
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08
A., 7. & S. F. Time Table.

Notice of Marriages, Births and Deathspub-
ished free of charge; Poetry 20 cts per line
All notices of entertainments. ETC., will be
ublished at regular advertising rates.
All advertisements will be run until order
ed out and paid for in fun.
PRECINCT OFFICERS.
HE. Rickert.."""".. Justice of the Peace
Ia james. school Directors.
J. p. Blain. }
II. e. Rickert.
NJ. IL. Koch. (rowo runs
Fl. e. Patrick, A0"H i~s'0os
J.H. Beeson.
II. e. Patrick -. superintendent of Cemetery
MEDICAL
e. p. Blinn. NJ. d.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08
Digest Of Land Decisions,

Furnished by w. D. Harlan, land at
torney, Washington, D. G.
A settler who has established his
residence in good faith does not forfeit
his rights hereunder by a temporary
absence in the discharge of official du-
ties. nor is the right of transmutation
during such absence affected thereby,
The rule that recognizes official duty
as an excuse for temporary absence is
equally appointing power or by cleo
ton.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08
MINERAL.

The presumption as to the mineralo or
agricultural character of a tract, Gre
ated by the return of the surveyor
general. does not preclude the assertion
of any right. or the proof of the facts
as they really exist.
Asst Sec'y SIMS.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08
MEDICAL
3. P. Blinn. NJ. d.
METAL MARKET.
LOCAL NEWS.

Reynolds and billy have got their
temporary cyanide plant at Grafton in
working order. They introduced the
first charge of ore one day this week.
Jim Dalglish writes to friends here
that a new boy arrived at his home just
at noon, in time for dinner, last Tues
day. Mother and babe both doing
nicely.
Owing to the passage Of a law by
the legislature taxes are not delinquent
until July 1, hence the discontinuance
of publication of the delinquent tax
sale which appeared in our issue last
week, but nov ordered out by the
sheriff.
The entertainment billed for to.mor-
row evening promises to pan out we'll,
and every preparation is being made
for a highly enjoyable evening. Mr..
Owen, as Uncle DSnl in, the "Messen-
GER" alone is worth the price of admis-
sion. The entertainment will be held
in the Big Six hall which has been sub
stantially strengthened and REINFORCED
from foundation to cone.
For printed letter heads, envelopes, bill
heads send your orders to this office. Coco
work good material and cheap rates guar
anteed.
Uncle Sam Martin is in from the W {
G ranch and will stop oyer and take II
the show tomorrow night. He reports
a good crop of snow and range stool
doing we'll on the west side of thu
range. He also tells us that Dolpl
Reed killed one Of the largest noun
tain lions he ever saw one day thl
week; also, that the gold discover,
made on Beaver creek and vicinity
creating quite stir among the inhabl
tants over there.
The news of the death of A. Rus
Bowe, at Central City. Colorado, o.
Jan. 2sth, was a sad surprise to hi
many Black Range friends. A Contra
City special of Jan. %, to the DenVe
News, says: Rush Bowe, a mlninI
mar of this city, died very suddenl
last night at the residence of }. B. Hs
fer. To all appearances he was in az
parent good health. His remain
we're taken in charge by the Masonl
lodge in this city, of which order b
was a member in good standing. ii
was also a member of the Grand Arm
of the Republic, serving in the war {
The rebellion in an Ohio regimen
His remains have been embalmed an
will be shipped to Marion, Ohio, for Il
torment, at which place his mother r
sides. He was a man who had led a
eventful life, having been engaged
mining in Colorado, New Mexico, Mo
tana and Australia. When he W;
mustered out of the United States Sc
vice he was but 10 years OF age. L
represented Denver capital in tn
county," Capt. Jack Crawford, an o
friend of the deceased, who IS lecturil
in OHIO. stopped at Marion on Feb.
to fill an engagement there, writes
THE BLACK RANGE as follows:
MARION, OHIO, FLB.2 2, 1895
I'D. BLACK RANGE: AS I stepped OFF t
tram at this place to-day l was shocked
learn of the sudden death OF our dear {
friend of the Range. Rush Bowe. His DO
-. NY
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our grateful thanks
to our many friends who assisted US in
the care during che illness and burial OF
our son Harry.
EDITH A. SCHMIDT
HENRY A. SCHMIDT.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08
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BORN.

DALGLIsH-At Hillsboro. N NJ. Feb. 8, 1895,
the wife of Jas. Dalglish a son.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1895-02-08

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