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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Harrisburg, Nov. 1C.-A general
revival of business is reported among
the big iron and steel plants around
this vicinity. The Chesapeake nail
works started yesterday morning With
500 men after an idleness of three
months; several other assumptions
are also reported. A brighter condi-
lions of affairs was reported at the
Pennsylvania Steel works at Steelton.
The Rainand bessemer mills have
started
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
BAPTIST CONGRESS
GREAT ANNUAL MEETING TO BE
HELD IN NASHVILLE.
"A Democratic Body of Churchmen
and Laity-Some of the Lead
ing Lights.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 10.-The
Baptist congress of America will be-
gin its annual sessions in this city to-
day. The chamber of commerce
united with the Baptist Ministers as
ISOLATION of this city in the invitation
ito the congress to meet here. Pre-
partitions have been made for a great
crowd of delegates, as it is expected
that the attendance this year will be
larger than ever before. Every asso-
citation of Baptist workers in the
country is expected to be represented
and the proceedings will be most inter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
MRS. CASTLE TO BE FREE
AUTHORITIES HAVE DECIDED TO
RELEASE HER TODAY.
Shock of Her Trial and Imprisonment
Was Too Severe foT Her
Nervous System

London, Nov. 10.-Mrs. Walter NJ.
Castle of San Francisco will be re-
leased from Norwood Scrubs pris-
on today. She was convicted of shop
lifting last Friday and sentenced to
three months Imprisonment. The
shock of the trial and subsequent i'm
prisOnment has been so severe on her
nerves and system generally that the
physicians recommended her release
which the authorities have decided to
grant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
RIDGELY 'PERNTCIOUs ACTIVE. ,

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE pres
ioent has appointed Charles A. Keys
postmaster at Springfield, H., vice r.
M. Ridgeley removed. Ridgeley was
removed for "peTniclous activity in
politics. Ridgeley was an appointee
of Senator Palmer and took charge Of
the office in March, 1854. Shortly af-
ter the Chicago convention he took
pronounced stand fer silver. He
took the stump in behalf of the regular
democratic party ind instead Of con-
filming his speeches to his own town,
he went to other points to antagonize
gold democrats. His speeches are
claimed to have been radical and
denunciatory of the gold democrats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
PLAY CARDS FOR A CHURCH.
Two Thousand Will Join in Thanks
giving Day Progressive Euchre.

Philadelphia, Nov. 6.-Friends Of the
new Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Of
which Rev. Gerald P. Coughlin is pas
tor, have engaged the second regiment
armory for Thanksgiving evening, at
which time the members of the church
will give a grand progressive euchre
and promenade concert in aid of the
building fund Of the church. 1t is ex-
pected that over 1000 people will be
playing euchre at enc time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

The future home of the prince of
Naples and Princess Helene of Monte
negro will be Naples, from which beau
tiful city the prince takes his title.
The Princess Helene is a very beau
tiful girl, and for that reason the tour
of Italy which they intend to take af-
ter the wedding can hardly be any
thing but a triumphaI progress, the
Italians being above all things a beau
ty-loving nation. Florence Milan,
Venice and Turin will be included in
the list Of places to be visited, most of
them being entirely new to the Prin-
cess Helene.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
HOW SLANG CCNQUERS.

Nobody will deny that "the marble
heart is a slang phrase, and as such
ought to be avoided, but it is really not
much worse than the universally ac-
cepted phrase, 'fthe cold shoulder. -
The slang of today may be good Eng
lish ten years from now.-Providence
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
A DARING ROBBERY

Chicago, Nov. 10. Herman,
jeweler, whose place of business is on
the tenth floor of the Masonic temple,
told the police yesterday afternoon
that two men entered his Office, bound
and gagged him and his clerk, c. A
McCurty, and then carried off dia-
mands valued at $4,000 and 500 in
currency
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
DUCHESSES AND THEIR DOGS.

Recently, there has been much dis
cussion as to who among Partisan
ladies owns the most beautiful dog.
The prettiest terrier certainly belongs
to the Duchess de Chartres, the Mar
quis de la Valette's greyhounds are
ceIshra ed, and Count Horace de
Chois II possesses a splendid New
foun1 land The Duchess Dues has a
splendid Danish dog, and Nine. Stand
ish owns a wolfhound of great intelli-
gence.-The GentleN oman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
JONES WELCOMED HOME.
Chairman's Fellow Citizens Generous
ly Turn Quite Harangues Them.

Hope, Ark, Nov. 10.-A public re-
ception was rendered Senator Jones at
the opera house yesterday afternoon.
People came into town from all over
the country to welcome the senator
In his address Jones spoke on the
campaign and the obstacles that had
to be met. He said that the result
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
CORRUPT POLICE FORCE.
Chief and Assistant Chief of Cripple
Creek Suspended for Crookedness.

Cripple Creek, Col. Nov. I0.--Chef
of Police J. M. Marshall and Assistant
Chief Tom Clark have been relieved
from duty by the council, pending an
investigation of charges of corruption.
The charges are made by Policemen
Anderson and Finch. Marshall is
accused of knowing the men who COM
mitted a robbery and failing to arrest
them. Clark is said to have accepted
a portion of the money taken by
woman from the pockets of a man
Both men deny the charges.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
NEWSPAPER MAN ARRESTED.

Chicago, Nov. 10.-Edwin T. Benz
nett, formerly manager of the Bay
City Michigan Tribune, was arrested
here yesterday charged with embezzle-
IL emit. The warrant says $4,000 was
taken, but the total amount, it is
claimed, will amount to $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Miss Annie Corbin, daughter of the
late Austin Corbin, was married Sat
urday to Hallet Alsop Borrowe. The
wedding, which took place in Christ
church, West Islip, L. l., was a quiet
affair, owing to the recent death of Mr..
COrbin. The wedding party drove
from North Babylon to the church,
distance of about three miles, in six
carriages, returning after the ceremony
to the Corbin residence. Mr.. and
Mrs. Burrowe left on an early after
noon train for a short trip On their
return they will live at Is Central
Park, West. Mr.. Burrowe has recent
ly accepted a responsible executive
position with the Metropolitan Trac-
ton company, in New York He is the
eldest son of the late Samuel Bur-
rowe, vice president of the Equitable
Life Assurance company of New York
He is closely related to the Beekman,
Ludlow, Alsop and Hallett families
Of New York. He was correspondent
in the J. Coleman Drayton divorce
proceedings, and was challenged to
duel by Drayton, but refused.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

was a victory for the democrats. the
cause of silver being stronger today
than it was when the campaign
orened. Victory he said is assured in
1900. He paid high tribute
to Bryan and said that he made one of
the most wonderful fights that has
ever been made by any leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
TIMELY PERSONALS.

Beatrice Harraden and other we'll
known writers of morbid fiction have
new rival in woman physician of
Edinburg, who writes under the name
of Graham Travers. She has just is
sued a volume of short stories of that
disagreeable sort which proves so
strongly attractive to a certain class
of readers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
NOT QUITE FIT YET.

Are you in condition for the foot
ball season, Brompton?"
only partially. If any one hits me
over the head with a baseball club it
attracts my attention. Detroit Free
Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
THE DUCHESS" IS ILL.

New York, Nov. 10.-A special to
the World from London says: Mrs.
Hungerford (The Duchess is danger
ously i'll with typhoid fever at her
home in Ireland :"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Chicago, Nov. 10.-The Erie road
evidently believes that better times
are at hand. Yesterday morning it
set to work in its shops and on con-
struction work over 5000 men, who
had been laid off ever since June.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Indianapolis, Nov. 10.-The annual
meeting Of the farmers national con-
gress, being the first panAmerican
agricultural parliament, will be held
in this city, beginning today. The
farmers national congress is COM
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
FARMERS TO MEET
UNUSUALLY LARGE ATTEND
ANCE LOOKED FOR.
: AN.AMERiCAN PARLIAMENT

important Gathering of Tillers Of the
Soil-Whole Range of Farm Life
and influence to Be Discussed-A
Program Which Embraces Lead
ing Topics.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
MUST PAY FOR ITS SCOOP. y
Premature Publication of an Ode Costs
the New York World $4,000.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 10.-The
United States supreme court yester-
day affirmed the judgment of the
lower court awarding Harriet Monroe
$4,000 damages against the company
publishing the New York World for
alleged premature publication without
her authority of the Worlds Fair ode
composed by her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
A NERVY ASSEMBLYMAN -.
J. H. Davidson Shoots Burglars Found
in His House.

Oshkosh, Wis, Nov. 10.-Congress-
man-elect ]. H. Davidson had an eX
citing experience with bUl glars Sunday
night. The family retired early in
stead of attending church as usual,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Plymouth, Mass, Nov. 10.-The
management of the Hayden mills at
Chiltonville, which have been shut
down two years, has decided again to
open up. The company employs 200
hands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
BIG BUSINESS BOOM
THOUSANDS OF WORKMEN GIVEN
EMPLOYMENT.
MANY FACTORIES RESUME

Better Times Seem to Be at Hand for
the LaboTer-Erie Railroad Re-
Engages 5000 Men-Prospects Are
Bright in the East for Increase In
Many Industries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

New York, Nov. 10.-Although il
was said early last evening at the
residence of Col. Payne, that Mrs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
BIG ISSUE OF BONDS
FINAL STEP IN NORTHERN PA
CIFIC'S REORGANIZATION
A SIsO.oOO.Ooo MORTGAGE

Stockholders Hold a Special Meeting
IN Madison by Sending Their
Proxies 10 ex-senator Spooner
Who Looks After the Transaction
Wealthy Men Present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
FOLDING BED VICTIM
STRANGE ACCIDENT BEFALLS
WARREN B. MASON.
EONTRIVANCE CLOSES UP

And Catches the Unfortunate Chica
goan in It's Vice-Like Grip, Break
ing His Back Bone-Mrs. Mason,
Who Was Lying in the Bed at the
Time, Escaped Uninjured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

The greater part Of the business Sec
ton of Manila, Ind, was destroyed by
fire. Loss, s31, 500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Wilmington, Nov. 10.-There is
decided boom in Industrial circles
here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Connersville. Ind, Nov. 10.-The
large furniture factory, the Cardige
Works foundries, the machine shops
and other manufacturing enterprises
here are oiling up their machinery and
lighting fires preparatory to a resump-
ton of business which gladdens the
hearts OF large numbers of employees
who have been practically idle for
months past.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Woonsocket, r. l., Nov. 1O.-The
Slatersville Cotton mills employing
700 hands started on full time yester-
day morning. They had been running
three and four days a week since last
May.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Almeric Paget and her infant daugh-
ter were doing we'll, three hours later
information was received that the in
FAINT had died Saturday might.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12
MRS. FACETS BABE DIES.

The Little One Passes Away Quite
Unexpectedly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Pittsburg, Nov. 10.-General Man
ager Converse, of the national tube
works company, stated yesterday that
it was the intention of his company
to extend its business and erect an en-
tirely new department with new ma
chinery and appliances to cost $780,
000. This will give employment to
several hundred men. All the Oliver
iron and steel interests will be
placed in operation tomorrow. These
include the MonOngahela tin plate
works, Oliver iron and steel works and
Oliver & Roberts wire works. The
Star tin plate works, which have been
operating on half time since July,
started two more mills yesterday and
will have their entire plant running
next week. The Clinton furnace, en-
ploying 800 men, will be blown in to-
day
Ellwood, Ind, Nov 10.-The cleo
ton is having a good effect in Ell
wood, Frankton and other towns. Sew
eral factories will resume running or
full time at once, giving employment
to a large number Of men
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-11-12

Hollidaysburg, Pa, Nov. 10.-The
Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail works,
Eleanor Iron works, Portage Iron
works and Altoona Iron company, the
four leading iron plants of Blair
county, resumed operations on full
time yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12

Australian steamer Monowai tomorrow
with considerable interest. 1t is possible
that Arthur A. Zimmerman, the world 8
champion bicyclist, may return from his
Australian trip on her, and if so be will be
accorded hearty welcome by the local
wheelmen. A delegation of the Bav City
Wheelmen will be down to the dock, so
that If he is aboard he will be shown that
his arrival was not wholly unexpected. If
not on this steamer he will be on the next
one, it is thought.
The Acme Club wheelmen of Oakland
held their annual election last Monday
evening, which resulted as follows: II. /.
Colbert, president; Charles Hannah. vice
president; ]. H. Wright, treasurer George
Brouillet, secretary. These gentlemen.
with A. p. Swain, E. f. Thayer and f. r.
Hamilton, constitute the boardfof direc-
tors. The road officers are: A. P. Swain,
captain; E. L. Johnson, first lieutenant:
Frank Agnew, second lieutenant
Leslie V. Raymond, racer of consider
able speed, left yesterday for a trip awheel
to Santa Monica. When he reaches that
point he will join the racing team already
there and try for records.
The league visiting committee has post :
poned it's visit to the Olympic Cyclers
from next Friday evening to Thursd ay
evening, February 20. A great many of
the cyclers are going to Fresno the latter
part of this week to take part in a min
strel entertainment for the benefit of the
Fresno Athletic Club, and for this reason
the postponement was decided desirable
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12

him up to $1,000, his owner retaining him
with the usual So bid. It is said the origin
OF the boost dates back to a couple OF
years ago, when a brother of Griffin s
claimed horse owned by Mayer out of a
selilng, race that was sporting in Pat
Dunne's colors.
Macklin pulled Hazard up as the flag
TELL on the field in the last race and was left
at the post.
On account OF the peculiar in and out
Iorm SHOWN by Levena in her races the
stewards decided yesterday to refuse her
entry in future at Ingleside track.
starter ferguson claimed that Tod Sloan.
astrlde OF Fullerton Lass in the third
race, pulled up, which caused him as we'll
as Daylight and Ida Sauer being left at the
post. Sloan was suspended for the meet
ing.
Bellringer was worked on at the conclu-
SION OF the hurdle event, and owner Frank
Taylor was fined $25 for not first obtaining
permission from the judges.
A. B. Spreckels, president of the new
Jockey Club, stated last evening to some
trends that was more than sorry that
important business kept him from visiting
the track yesterday and witnessing the
trlal OF the starting machine. The wealthy
turfman has always been an advocate of
the machine and has been in correspond
ence with different Australian racing
ofhcials In regard to the merits of the in
ventlon. 1t was through the instrument
tallty OF the president that the machine
was first setup on the backstretch and ne
was delighted 10 learn of its success.
fhe general opinion of horsemen was
favorable to the mechanical starter. Jim"
ferguson, starter at the ebay" said
there's no doubt about it being a success"
but wondered how the two-year-olds would
take to it. Mr.. Caldwell also admitted its
eincacy, but wanted to see it tried on the
younger division. In his dry way Marty
Bergen remarked: "If that thing had
come out ten years ago I'd been million
aire now." Il is claimed for Marty that
he has paid more fines than any boy on
the turf. Sam Doggett said it was the
best thing he ever saw in the starting line,
and predicted great success for the
machine. "Stony" Clarke wanted to see
it tried first Previous to the race he
said he could just imagine old Bell
ringer chasing around the track encircled
by about forty yards of webbing.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
The Engraving Took Two Years.

Representative White of Illinois wears
on his little finger of the left hand a seal
ring whose historic interest far surpasses
the intrinsic value of the jewel, although
it is probably the finest intaglio in Wash
ington. 1t is plain, unostentatious hya-
cinth, bearing the classic head of Antonius
Plus, ruler of Rome from 13S to 161, and
was cut and worn by the great Roman
philosopher and emperor 100 years ago.
Mr.. White secured it during his sojourn in
Italy, paying 5000 francs for it, or about
$500 in American money. 1t had Roman
setting of great antiquity. Mr.. White
took the ring to Tiffany's, in Paris, and
ordered the stone to be set in a plain gold
band. The great jewellery firm specified
that it would do SO only at the owners
risk, on account of the incalculable value
of the stone. The head is engraved in a
pure hyacinth, which, whom held to the
light, is perfectly translucent and gives
out remarkable play of colors. The en-
craving is perfect, and leading lapidaries
have assured Mr.. White that it required
two years to complete the head in its per-
fected details.-Wa ashington Post.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
AMONG THE WHEELMEN.
Good Roads Meeting To-Morrow Even
ing Acme Wheelmen's
Election.

The good roads meeting to be held to-
morrow evening at the rooms of the Bay
City Wheelmen, AL Golden Gate avenue,
promises to be we'll attended. Delegates
will be present from all the bicycle clubs,
draymen and teamsters' unions, the dairy
mems association, the carriage companies,
and every organization which could possi-
bly, have an interest in the securing of good
streets and roads in San Francisco County.
Arrangements will be made for a big
public demonstration upon the occasion
of the visit of the State Bureau of High
ways to this county next month. A great
deal of enthusiasm is being manifested in
the good roads work by the League of
American Wheelmen, to whom it has
seemingly been left by general consent.
and it is surely in good hands.
The racing men are training actively
now. Those who have aspirations for
track honors are not doing as hard work
as the road-racers, for the next track meet
does not occur until the indoor tourna-
ment in March. A week from next Satur-
day, however, is the Associated Clubs
twenty-five mile roadrace, and it is for
some of the valuable prizes in this event
that the men are exerting themselves now
so as to be in proper shape. Twenty-Five
miles is a long distance to ride at top
speed and 1T requires a great deal Of pre-
paratory work to enable rider to main
tain the pace required for such long
distance.
The wheelmen watch the arrival of the
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-12
KEENE PLAYS LOUIS XII,
Warm Reception Given the
Favorite Actor at the
California.
An Artistic Impersonation of the
French King-MiSs Belgarde'S
Marie.

Thomas Keene was welcomed back to
San Francisco last night by large and
appreciative audience, which almost filled
the California Theater. Hearty applause
was given the actor on his first appearance
and at the end of the third act a deter
mined effort was made to induce him to
break forth into speech, but Mr.. Keene
modestly refused to comply.
The play was Louis XII" It was
played by the supporting company in a
way that seldom rose above mediocrity
but Keene, himself, in the title role more
than atoned for the somewhat monotonous
character OF his support
am France" says Louis XI, and
the actor who played the title-role last
night might have paraphrased these lines
and said: am the play
There are few living actors who can
play the crafty, hypocriticaI French King
as Keene can. Two of the greatest are
Irving and Novelh. The former is onIy
known slightly in San Francisco, the
latter not at all, and were these ac-
tors interpretations familiar here the
Louis XI that Keene presented last night
could well challenge comparison with
them.
Keene's was a senile Louis XI, even
from the first act, but he always conveyed
skillfully to his hearers through the
senlllty the cunning of the crafty un-
scrupulous old diplomat There was a
touch of grimness in the laughter that
Louis apish religious antics aroused. In
the scene in the kings bedchamber, the
magnificent intensity of Keene's acting.
which was free from all tinge of staginess,
sent genuine thrill of horror through his
hearers. All through the play his char
acterization of the king was even consist
ent and artistic to the minutest detail
The same praise cannot be lavished upon
the supporting company. For the most
part they were neither strikingly good nor
remarkably bad. Mr.. Eagleson was sim
cere and dignified as Jaques Coitier, and
the same may be said in an even higher
degree of Mr.. Carleton as the Seur de
Commines. Mr.. Lowell was a passable
Dauphin, and Mr.. Hennig as the Due de
Nemours showed better intentions than
execution in his acting.
Miss Adele Belgarde is we'll known to
San Francisco audiences, but her imper-
sonation of Marie of Commines showed
an advance on her previous work, though
she still has too much tendency to be
spasmodic. The peasants were we'll rep
resented and the minor characters in the
cast were not unsatisfactory sustained,
but beside the splentiidly artistic work of
the star effulgence of his satilites appeared
pale.
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