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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

London, April 12.-Queen Victoria,
today, upon the coming of age of
Walter Maxwell Scott, great great
grandson of Sir Walter Scott and heir
TO Abbotsford, conferred baronetcy
upon him. Young SCOTS mother is
the daughter of the late James Hope
Scott. Her mother was the daughter
of Lockhart, who married the daughter
of Sir Walter. Walter Maxwell Scott,
is, through the female line, the direct
heir to the great author Next to
Stratford, with its Shakespearean treas
ures, no literary shrine is dearer to
speaking people than Abbots-
ford. 1t is more than the Shakespeare
houses a creation Of the poet The Alb
botsford property lies on the Tweed
about three miles from MeIrose. Scott
acquired it from the proceeds of his
annuity in 1911. 1t was originally a
farm in front of which was a pond
from which the place had re-
ceived the name of Clasty i'flthy'0
Hale. Scott, on whose sensitive and
poetic nature the coarse name grated.
changed it to Abbotsford, taking the
appellation from the adjoining ford.
The land had belonged to the Abbey Of
Melrose. Scott na1 always been a
lover of the grand old days of mediae-
val spiendor. His poetry shows clear
ly the hold those feudal magnifcences
had upon him. One of his biogcaphers
says Scott was a strange but interest
ing mixture of the feudal chieftain and
nineteenth century gentleman. His
deep study of border ballads and leg
ends, his intimate knowledge of the
feudal laws and custOmsaau Joined to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

this way the rustics are buncoine The
city folks, thus reversing the general
order of things
There is little to wonder at in the old
Gothamite feeling troubled about the
new New York, nor is there in the
suburbanites shouting with joy at the
idea Of being entitled to the rank of
New Workers. Already loud and deep
are the curses flung in the direction of
Thomas Collier Platt, the G. o. P. boss
who cracked his whip as a signal for
his legislators to rush the bill through.
If anything should happen to prevent it
becoming a law there will be quite as
much JOY as grief among those con-
cerned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
7ILLMAN'S TRADE.
CLEVELAND, CARLISLE AND THE
PRESS DENOUNCED.
The South Carolina Senator Uses Wig
orous Language in Opening the
Free Silver Campaign.

Lexington, KY, April Ex-senator
Tilman'ss opening speech in the free
silver presidential campaign Saturday
afternoon drew a large crowd of silver
men. He denounced Cleveland and
Carlisres financial policy; then went
after the press in most vigor-
GUS language, saying that the
press of the country had been
subsidized by the money powers. He
claimed that the only reason that sill
yer is inferior to gold as a standard
value is because it is made inferior by
the laws of the United States. SenA
tor Tillman predicted that the next
democratic convention would be con-
trolled by the free silver wing of the
party.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
BABIES BUTCHERED
MRS. DYER AND HER SON-IN-
LAWS Wholesale INFANTCIDE.
Thirteen Children Supposed to Have
Been trangled-Bodies Of Six
Found in the Thames.

London, April 1.-Two sensational
arrests have been made at Beading. A
woman named Dyer and her son-in-
law, Palmer, are charged with murder
ing a number of infants. The bodies
of six children, who apparently had
been strangled, have been recovered
from the Thames Seventeen children
are known to have been committed to
the care of Mrs. Dyer and Palmer since
Christmas. Of these the whereabouts
of only four can be ascertained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
LANGDON RELEASED.
10 Evidence That He Murdered Annie
McGrath.

Philadelphia, April 1O.-Samuel P.
Langdon, the wealthy coal operator of
this city, who was held pending the in
vestigation into the death of Annie j.
McGrath, whose body was found on
March % IL house in this city Occu-
pied by Langdon and the girl, has been
doned the case against Langdon be
cause of lack of evidence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
IN KNIGHTS FAVOR.

Washington, April 12.-The secre-
tary of the interior yesterday rendered
a decision in the land case of A. R. Os-
borne VS.. John H. Knight, ordering
that all applications for homestead en-
tries be Cancelled. This case involves
land in the Ashland district and the
decision is favorable to Knight.
cerned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

hearts of the heavy tax payers with
anguish, for the brunt of the expense
will fall upon the big property owners
of the old New York. In fact, the
shrewd rustics in the out-of-the-way
places have already authorized the local
officers to make unheard of improve
ments in the little villages, knowing
that when the bills fall due they will
be part Of the big city of New York
and that the latter will have to foot
the biggest part of the expense. In
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
THAT WHEAT DEAL.

Milwaukee, April 11.-There was a
great deal Of talk on change yesterday
about the proposed deal among the
millers to regulate what rates thy will
pay for northern wheat, but nothing
was done beyond talk. The commits
sion men gave it out plain that if they
could not get what they consider fair
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

style or decorations which is distin-
guished ancestor gave to the place.
The armory al Abbotsford, filled with
the trophies OF the chase, has been one
OF the sights of the mansion, and hun
dreds of local admirers and globe-trot-
tiers, especially Americans, would be
grleved if any of its glories were taken
away.
The young man, Sir Walter, will not
be depressed by the great name he Is
TO carry. He is light-hearted, and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

The new New York will certainly
be strange place. Some of its own
citizens can be counted upon to blow
out the gas with all the innocent en-
thusiasm of the visitor from Way Back
Gold brick dealers and purveyors of
green goods will not have to go out
side the city limits for victims. There
are plenty of men and women in the
new New York who have not visited
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
POTATO PANCAKES.

Boil six medium-siZed potatoes in
sailed water until thoroughly cooked;
mash them and set aside to cool; then
add three well-beaten eggs, a quart of
milk and -four enough to make pan
cake batter. Bake quickly on a we'll
creased gridd!e and serve very hot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
MINERS ADJOURN.

Columbus, Ohio, April 1.-THE Ohio
miners convention adjourned Satur-
day. NJ D. Ratchford, Of, Mdssilon,
was reelected president The ques-
ton of striking the arbitration feature
out of the constitution was referred to a
national organization.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
ELEVEN MILLION DOLLARS
A BIG APPROPRIATION BILL RE
PORTED FROM COMMITTEE.

Washington, April 1.-THE house
committee on appropriations reported
the bill for Notifications and other
works of defense for their armament
and for heavy ordnance for trial and
service, for the fiscal year which begins
next July.
The bill recommends specific appro-
prlations amounting to $5,S42 900 and in
addition authority is given to the sec
rotary OF war to make contracts for the
further expenditure of $5,542,O00 by
the engineer and ordnance depart
ments, making total authorized ex-
penditure of $11,3S4000. The bill to
grant franchise for an electric railway
through Yellowstone park was consid-
cred by the senate committee on terri
tories and an adverse report ordered.
The vote stood to 5.
The house yesterday spent che entire
day in general debate on the filled
cheese bill. Today the bill will be
read under fve-minute rule for amend
ment. Some members interested in it's
passage fear that it will fail unless rad
ically amended. The principal objec-
ton seems to be raised to tax features
of the bill. Among those who spoke in
favor of the bill are Edward Sauerher-
ing and Samuel Barney, republican
representatives from Wisconsin.
Mr.. Cook rep, Wis., introduced a
bill correcting the military record OF
William Spiegelberg first Wisconsin
volunteers, and directing the payment
of allowance for additional time.
President Pro Tempore Frye was in
the chair of the senate in the absence
of Vice President Stevenson. Mr.. Call
dem, F1a.) created quite a breeze by
introducing a resolution requesting The
president to intervene with the British
authorities in an effort to secure Mrs
Maybrick's release. Senator Sherman
insisted that the subject should not be
brought into the senate. The resolu-
ton was finally referred to the commit.
tee on Judiciary. The committee on
territories decided to report favorably
on the bill providing for delegate to
congress from Alaska.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

what Whittier would have called
wholesome" lad. His popularity among
the people with whom his future will
be cast is great. He has not as yet
shown that any of the poets genius will
Leap DER generations
Again to bless the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

Newport, KY, April 1O.-The trial of
Scott Jackson, accused with Alonzo
Walling, of the murder of Miss Pearl
Bryan, is being held here and this part
of the country is stirred as it has not
been for years by the story of a crime,
the most cruelty planned and most
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

prices they would forward their north
ern wheat to Chicago correspondents
very little northern wheat changed
hands as the buyer for the millers
wanted it about Zee cheaper than the
receivers considered proper
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
HE WILL STAY.
Catholic Armenian Patriarch Refuses
to Resign His Post.

London, April ia Constantinople
special says that the Armenian Catho-
lie Patriarch has refused to resign at
the command Of the sultan. He de-
clares it will be impossible for him to
disobey the pope's injunction to re-
main at his post,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
CUBAN REPORTS.
Maceos Forces Reported to Be Suffer
ing and Disconnected

Havana, April 12.-The forces OF
Maceo are reported to be discontinued
and suffering excessive fatigue and
privations. General Valdes sur
prised the insurgents as they We're
upon the point of attacking Guayabo
The latter were dispersed with a loss
of thirty-seven killed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

The government report says the
average condition of the wheat crop Is
I'll as against 81.4 last year. Wheat
ID Milwaukee rose Is cents to Sc SO,
on the strength Of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

HE IS ONE OF PEARL BRYAN'S
MURDERERS.
( HISTORY OF THE CRIME

It Is One of the Most Diabolical of Re
cent Revolving Deeds-A Cultured
and Refined Girl the Victim of
Heartless Young Member Awful
Death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16

William Verrin and Joseph Soular
were sentenced yesterday at Duluth to
be hanged for the murder of Samuel De
Mars in January. They are under 19
years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
FOLKS OF ALL SORTS.
EVERY VARIETY OF THE YAHOO
IN GREATER NEW YORK.
METROPOLITAN ODDITIES

The Big City OF 45 Miles in Length
Contains Many Freaks-Woes OF
the Old Knickerbocker- Brick
Man Reioices- Very Shrewd
Business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-16
THE NEW SIR WALTER
THE GREAT POETS DESCENDANT
Is RAISED TO A BARONETCY.
is IN FOURTH SCOTS LINE

Inherits the Famous Home at Abbotts-
ford, Next to Stratford-on-Avon,
the Shrine of Literary England
How the Property Was Named and
Improved by the Author.
The morning times., 1896-10-07
FIGURES FROM FLORIDA.
e ec;ion Returns r. Very Slow
Coming II.

Jacksonville, Fla, oct. 6.-The election
In Florida .CGay pash"d of Quietly, but
the meager IejUIhs 80 far received indicate
that a very light voic was cast. The cleo
tion was Lcld Under The A AL,tralian ballot
law and rcPcr slow that Democrats, Re-
publicanS and PoPulisls alike are satisfied
with il.
Only very IneageT returns are being re-
ceiveG, aS tie count is exceedingly slow
owing 10 lie length OF the ballot. Official
rcturD> VIII not he in until tomorrow or
next day, but estimates tonight place the
DemOcra ic majority at not over 20 900
and IL may iau considerably below that
figure.
There were three complete State tickets
In The Ecld Democratic. Republican and
PUpuitSl and prchihitioristS had a can
didate for governor. II was the first time
the keputIIcauS had n ticket in the field
since lcsS. The lghlpcSS of the vote
is attributed TO the new election law, and
to The recent storm which swept the State.
The Republicans win probably have four
and perhaps SIX members of the legiSla-
ture cut OF a total of 100. This legis-
lalure elects successor to United States
Senator Cali. and il is nCt likely that hs
Will be returned. although silver Demo-
crat VIII uudOu.tcdlv be chosen.
AT nr,ui.."J TIE Uuunl iu no county is
complete. RrpOr rtS from iairt y-fIve of
fOTty-rive counties in The State give est
mated Dcnrbcratic nia forities of from 40
to 500. II the ma loT,ty for BloSham.
democrat, for governor reaches 10000
II vii! still be falling off of 4 900 from
the ma JOrty for Mitchell. Democrat, four
years ago. No Official return Will be re-
ceived before tomorrow. as in some COun-
ties the count Will not he completed be-
fore morning.
The morning times., 1896-10-07
In MICHIGAN.
Candidate Bryan vii Be There Next
Week,

Chicago. Oct. Civilian j. Bryan will
spend InuSi OF LeNt week IN Michigan
After speaking at BUluth, MINI, on Mon
day, lie VIII take the special train engaged
by Chairman Campau for the tour of
Michigan.
1he beiEOCr5iiC nan tzaTcTs declare that
the most coHs'<aatiNr democratic esti-
mates give the Irtc silver forces n large
working majority in the next House of
Representatives, while the present free
silver ma iuTllE III the iItt.u States Senate
viii be increased.
National JomnItteeman Wall of wiscon-
sin brought cheering news 10 the rcfDo-
cratic managers toaay. He declared that
Bryan would carry that State without a
doubt.
Hon. Emil Hoechster of Chicago who
has been addressing German yJtcrs through
out Illinois, asserts that Bryan Will cume
up 10 Cook county with more than 80 QUO
majority.
Cna rInan Campau has written a sting,
ing retOrt To The letter given to the press
yesterday by Hon. George +. Parker, an
&ttache uf Tie United States consulate nj
Birmingham, in which the latter declines
to contribute TO the bryan campaign iuna.
Among other things, Mr.. Campau saws:
Il cannot say that | am surprised at
your answer, knowing you to be the ex-
amanuensls OF an individual whom six
millions OF Democrats IN ths United States
elevated to a high post Of duty and who
has betrayed the people who iiried hlm
to fame. 1t was to be expected perhaps
that having lived abroad for several wears
you should have become quite EnelIsh
1t is not at all strange that an AnpIiCized
American should decide that il would be
Wen Tor our country To be- an appanage OF
Great Britain
The morning times., 1896-10-07
GOLDENBERG'S
926-o2S 7th-706 K Sts.

We thank you. one and
all. for your generous re-
sponse-fOr your hearty
congratulations - for all
the nice things that you've
said concerning the store.
We shall not rest on our
Iaureis-not a bit of it.
The mark we have
reached will be as far be-
hind next year as the
mark we reached last sea-
son is behind this. We
shall not relax energy for
a moment.
We shall deserve your
appiauding more every
day.
All this week we shall
name prices to show our
appreciation of your past
patronage.
The morning times., 1896-10-07
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Annual Meeting of the American
Board of Commissioners

Toledo, o.. Oct. 6.-TEe eighty-seventh
annual nsrcIing OF the American board OF
commissioners for foreign mi iSSiOns opened
At 3:15 this afternoon in the First Con-
grcgauoaai 4. h.re. Up 10 that time
uDuas u fourth OF the ICo delegates had
reported Rev Dr. Williams of tie First
Congregational Church opened the meet
ing with au address OF welcome The re-
sponsc was made by Rev. r. : S;Crrs,
II. D., president Of the board
the annual reports OF the secretaries
We're the FIRST business taken up. Rev Dr.
Daniels presented that OF the home de-
partment. 1t showed.
Number OF churches, All: numNer ot
church members, 1908. added during tho
year, 1851, whole numteT from the inst.
as nearly as can he elearned, 13i.STl
Assistant Treasurer F. ii. Wiggin re-
ported on the condition OF the boards
finances. His report showed the cost oc
missions for the year ending August 81
toIavc been S5T2, 633; expcnS cs OF agencies.
SIT T,332. cost Of publications, SlO.s52. OK
administration, S2T T,252- a total Cf S621,-
969. THE total expenditures, Including bai-
ancc for which the board was il debt one
year ago, Were ST43,1oA
DonasiunS fOT the year were SGOi ,966,
IcgacieS, Si22, $50; interest on general
permanent fund. S1o.3OI: sales Ur cures
AT Honolulu, $1,000. making tie total re,
ecipts, ST43,1O4.
The morning times., 1896-10-07
DRUGGISTS IN SESSION
Wholesale Association Treated to IN
Unplea asantSurprfsein III Philadelphia.

Philauelphia, oct 6.-The business scs-
sion OF the twenty-SeCcnd annual conven-
tion of the National Wholesale Druggists
Association. which opened here last night,
began today.
The officers and delegates We're treated
to a surprise today by being served with
notices, a. parties Defendant, 20 suit
entered in the common pleas court b ere Ivy
John IL Park & Sons Company Of Gin
CiDnau. The bill filed by the Plaintiff
contends that The National Wholesale Drug
giStS' Association comprise SS Per cent.
of all The wholesale and lohbins druggists
in The United states: ANA tnIt each mem
ber fixed upun his respective proprietary
goods prices at which the same Shoulu Ue
sold Throughout the United States To the
various retail drug dealers, iD accordance
with Il Uniform rule adopted by the asso-
citation.
The plaintiff asks that = preliminary in
junction I've issued restraining each and
all OF The saui OFFICERS Or tue said assucIa-
ton. and each anu all OF the me mUcrs Of the
said committee on proprietary goods Of
said asSOciltion, from carrying cut or en-
forcing any Of the aforesaid uula wful CUn-
tracts.
The morning times., 1896-10-07
PROTEST IN OHIO.
Democrats Do Not Want the State
National Ticket

Columbus, Chic, Oct. s The State and
electoral tickets of The sound money Demo
ocrats. or National Democrats as they can
themselves. may not get on tie Australian
ballot in this State after all. The State
Democratic executive committee filed a
protest against admitting the ticket
to the ballot with tie State supervisor of
elections today.
So similar to that of the regular Democratic
party that it is nkeiy To give rise to con-
fusion. There is IL state law against this.
Secretary nf State Taylor took the pro-
test under consideration.
The morning times., 1896-10-07
BYNUM CHAIRMAN
Gold Democratic Campaign Commit
tee Is Orga niZed.

Chicago, Oct. 6.-The gold Democratic
campaign committee formally organized to-
day, as heretofore announced. Mr. Bynum
being named Us chairman, ]. L. Hopkins as
vice chairman, and Mr.. Usher as secretary
To the latter was also assigned the duty
of distributing literature, formerly left To
the head oft he literary bureau, Mr. HoIuan.
Mr.. Frcnzaf WAS elected treasurer. He
was not present at the meeting, but is ex-
pectcd here tomorrow. Chairman Bynum
wired from New York that he would reach
this city Thursday.
The protected Michigan trip OF Gems Pal
mer and Buclsncr begins at Lansing Satur-
day afternoon. On Monday afternoon they
trip To the Northwest has not yet been
definitely decided unGn
The morning times., 1896-10-07
AGAIN POSTPONED.
Hearing III the Case of John ID. Hart
Goes Over

Philadelphia, Oct. The hearing IN
tile case OF John u. Hart. president OF the
Hart Steamship Company, relative To MS
connection with an alleged military cN-
peditiOn sent ou the steamship LduFlda
10 Cuba, was resumed before Cntted states
Commissioner EdnundS this afternoon.
But one W. w.tness was cXaTuincd, and. at
the suggestion OF John r. Lewis. associate
counsei with Capt. ker for the ccIcrdaut.
postI1nement OF a .ecsiun in the case and
OF argument WIS mace Until Friday after
noon October l6.
The morning times., 1896-10-07
RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS.
All Invited to Join the Sound Money
Crusade

Providence, Z. l.. Oct. 6.-The Republ-
can State convention to-day adopted
resolution inviting all men, Irrespective
OF party affiliations in the past. TO Join
in the crusade for sound money. The fol-
lowing electors were chosen: Hon. George
H. Norman, OF Newport: Hon. Charles ii
Perkins, of Warwick: Col. r. II. l. GOO.
dard, of Providence. and Rev. j. j.
Wooley, of PawtucEet.
The Republican Congressional conven-
ton Of the FRS; district renominated Mel
vile Bull. The Hon. Odin b. Caprun Was
nominated for Congress by the Republican
Congressional convention in the Second
district to succeed Congressman Arnold,
who declined a renuIuination.
The morning times., 1896-10-07
WILL CARRY NEW YORK.
Chairman Danforth Says 1t win Go
for Bryau

New York, Oct. 6.-The meeting of the
Democratic county Chairmeu of the State
this Afternoon lasted two hours. About
forty of the county chairmen were present
and those who could not attend sent let
tiers Of apology.
After the meeting Chairman Danforth
said he was much pleased with what he
had heard. IF the reports which l have
heard from the county chairmeD are
currect," said he, we will carry New
York for Bryan and Sewall."
1t was estimated from the reports at
the meeting that the Republican ma iurity
ln the State would be cut down by atleHst
The morning times., 1896-10-07
DEATH AT THE FEAST.
Pittsburg photographer Dies After
Dancing Quadrille.

Pittsburg, Oct. &. james K. Pearson,
aged fifty years. Il prominent photo rapher,
died very suddenly last night while at
tending ii wedding in Oakland, at which
he was Il special guest Of honor. The GER
enuny hau Deenperformed and th.. wedding
feast served when Mr.. Pearson, with his
wife, joined In quadrille. At the close
Of the dance he fell to the floor and eX-
pired Immediately. Paralysis was the
cause OF death.
The young bride and groom were Just
leaving the house on their wedding "trip
when their friend expired.
The morning times., 1896-10-07
Good Cheer From Washington.

New York, Oct. 6-John Il. McGraw,
governor OF the State of Washington, in
a letter to Assistant Secretary S. A. Per.
kins, OF the national Republican commit
tee, says: .'our friends are very conf
dent that they will not only be able to
elect our State ticket, but also give QUE
electoral vote to Mckinley"
The morning times., 1896-10-07
GOOD TEMPLARS MEET.
Annual Convention of the Order of
the UIarei Suites.

Chippewa Falls. Wis, Get. 6.-The Con-
vcntion of Good Templars Of the United
States opened this evening with general
reception. Addresses of welcome were
maze by members of the LEGAL lodges and
responses given by visiting deleg5 ties.
The cnIIFention will not complete its
work before Saturday evening.