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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
DEBATE IN ROUNDS.
Challenge to Robert Ingersoll to De
fend His Opinions.

New York, April 24.-The following
unique challenge was sent to Col. Rob
ert G. Ingersoll yesterday by Thomas
Kenyon, a resident of Providence, r.
l., who wants to attack his opinions
concerning the Bible:
I, the undersigned, challenge Rob
ert G. Ingersoll in joint debate be-
fore three judges and two timekeepers,
ten minutes each, for points on his
QngersolPs) Bible lectures, in any hall
in New York or any large city, but
New York preferred. The one gaining
the most points must receive 65/ per
cent of the net receipts after paying
expenses The judges to be chosen by
the New York World. Thomas Kenyon,
mo. 400 Westminster street, room
f, Providence, r. II
Col Ingersoll said he would reply
to the Providence challenger and ar
range a debate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
UNCLE KILLED BY A ROCK
UNCLE AND NEPHEWS QUARREL.
OVER 4 LINE FENCE

Stevens Point, Wis, April 24.-An-
thony and Joseph Cychosse, two
young men. are in Jail charged with
the murder of their uncle, Anthony
Cychosse, a man about so years OF
age. The two families are neighbors.
being separated by a line fence over
which they have quarreled for some
time. The quarrel continued Wednes-
day between the uncle and nephews
resulting in the uncle getting over she
fence upon his brothers ground aud
attacking one Of the boys, knocking
him down. AS he did this the other
boy picked up a rock and struck the
elder Cychosse upon the head The
latter then walked to his home. but at
ter arriving there became unconscious
and died at o'clock yesterday morn
ing. The young men have given
themselves up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
An Old Engineer Loses His Position
and Suicides.

Milwaukee, April 2S.-W. H.
Thompson, or Hank" Thompson, as
he was Familiarity called, at one time
well-known engineer on the Northern
division of the st. Paul railway died
Sunday from the effects of a dose of
morphine taken with suicidal intent.
Thompson was known about the state,
having run a passenger train for years
between Portage and Horizon. Later
de ran between this city and Oshkosh.
Though he was only As years of age
at the time of his death he had been
-ailroading since boyhOod and was
reckoned among the Old-timerS. A
year ago he lost his position with the
company, and this made him very
Respondent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
A NEW SOCIETY.
To Study the History of the Southern
States

Washington, April 25.-Pursuant 10
call signed by long list of promi-
nent men, a number of persons gath
cred at Columbian university last
night for the purpose of organizing the
Southern Historic association. A per-
manent organization was affected by
the election of officers and the adop~
ton of a constitution, which declares
the objects of the organization shall be
the study of the history of the southern
states, the encouragement of original
research, discussion and conference
among members, a widening of pes
sonal acquaintance, and the publica-
ton of works and the collection of his
tOrical material.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
FOR TRADERS.

Chicago, April 2S.-Wheat: April,
625sc; July, 64Ac. Corn: April, 291sc;
July, 3O1ac. Oats: April, 1890; July,
1870. Rye: 36a4c. Barley: No. 8, 27@
CSC. Flax: 92c. Timothy, $50. Clio
YER: 500. Pork: April, S171a; July,
8.371a. Lard: April, 4.721a; July, 4.85.
Ribs: April, 40; July, 4.25.
Hogs: Receipts, $4,000; market 5@1Oc
lower; light, 3.45@3.75; mixed, $3.50
365; heavy, 3.15@3.55. Cattle: Re
ceipts, 5000; market 5@10c higher;
beeves, 3.2O@4.15; COWS, 1.50@3.S0;
Texans, 2SO@3.85; stockers and feed
ers, 2.SO@3.SO. Sheep: Receipts, H.
900; market steady.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
VENEZUELAN QUESTION.

Washington, April 25.-The report
that the Venezuelan question las
again reached a critical stage has
elected two positive statements: The
United States has not offered nor sug-
gested the withdrawal of the Venezue-
Ian commission; negotiations toward
general arbitration with Great Britain
are proceeding satisfactorily, although
little progress is yet made toward hav-
ing the Venezuela dispute included in
the general scope of arbitration There
is no apprehension or uneasiness less
negotiations lapse or fail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30

Bowling has obtained from the West
ern Passenger association a rate of
one fare for the round trip and has as
srrances from other associations of
rates equally favorable. He expects
5000 delegates to the convention and
league men enough to increase the
crowd to 10000. Headquarters during
the convention will be at the Hotel
Pfister. The convention will open
Aug. 25 and it is expected that the
nominees of the st. Louis convention
will be present on that occasion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
WESTERN UNION IN COURT.
Waukesha Manager Summoned to APP
pear in Iowa.

Waukesha, April 26.-The manager
of the Western UPON telegraph office
at Waukesha has been ordered by the
United States court at Keokuk, Iowa,
to appear in court with the records of
his office relating to the delivery of GER
tain cypher dispatches last summer
These messages, it is alleged, were
sent to Waukesha to a fictitious per-
son, and thence forwarded to their real
destination. The government will
have the records Of the Western Union
Telegraph company produced in court
for the purpose of locating green goods
men who were victimizing the gullible
by these MESA ges.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
Poems COERCED.
Mexican Working ~Men Compelled to
Go to the Rescue.

FL Paso, Texas, April 2S.-The gov
elnor of Chihuahua has sent a regi-
ment of troops to Nina Viejo to COM
pei the poems to open UP the mine and
Eescue the miners. He also had the
city police gather up all the unem-
ployed men in the streets and march
them out to the mine to work. Of the
Eixty-one entombed, Is have been taken
out dead. The disaster was caused by
encroaching on the pillars supporting
the roof, for ore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
BODY CAME ASHORE,

Fond du Lac, April 28.-The body OF
Lloyd Atwood Wallace, who disap-
peared from his home in the vicinity
of Neenah on March 27 last, has been
washed ashore. The young man in
tended to make trip around the lake
on his bicycle during the high school
vacation. He started out from this
city ON March 26 and the next day was
seen at Brotherton. He inquired the
most direct route around the lake. but
instead of keeping ON the shore he
undertook to make the trip across the
ice. That was the last seen of him. He
was II years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
METHODIST WOMEN LOSE.
May Not Be Lay Delegates to General
Conference-Only IS Votes Short.
J. @. EMERY,
State Superintendent,

Cleveland, Ohio, April 24.-The pro-
POSITION 10 admit women as lay dele
gates to the general conference of the
Methodist churches was defeated by
very narrow margin of 1915 votes
for the admission of women, 1929 were
against. Discipline requires three
fourths majority of an annual confer.
ence and two-thirds Of general con.
ference. According to figures issued
yesterday, the women have lost by
just eighteen votes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30

Springfield, ILL.,, April Ex-senator
Cullom is in the fight for the presiden-
tial nomination to stay. He has said
so himself. 81 have written no letter
of withdrawal and shall write none"
he said. 81 am in the struggle to win
or loose and desire my friends in this
state and others to clearly understand
my position" Senator Cullom arrived
in the afternoon and was at once be-
sieged by scores of people who are
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
GUSTAV GALL MISSING.

Baraboo, Wis, April 25.-Gustav
Gall, who with his parents lived near
North. Freedom, has been missing
since Sunday night. He left most of
his clothing behind him and had only
% cents in money. He is II years Of
age. He came here from Germany
about two years ago and does not
speak English fluently.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
THE WIRES DOWN.
Buluwayo's i'elegraphic Communice.
tons Have Been Interrupted.

Cape Town, April photographic
communication with the town Of Bulu-
wayo has been cut off. In view Of the
serious condition of affairs there, the
town being surrounded by $4,000 hos
tile Matabeles, it causes considerable
anxiety. There was no change in the
situation when Buluwayo was last
heard from.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
LEAGUE MEETING.
Arrangements Being Made for the Mil
Waukee Gathering.
section

Milwaukee, April 2S.-A conference
between Secretary NJ. J. Bowling, of
the national republican league clubs,
and the executive citizens of Milwau-
kee having in charge the arrangements
for the meeting of the national con-
vention of the league clubs, will be
held this week. Secretary Bowling
will remain here for two weeks. Mr..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
DAMAGE AT LA CROSSE.
St. Paul Track Washed Out-Rivers
Still Rising.

La Crosse, Wis, April 25.-High wa
ter abounds in this neighborhood and
reports of serious damages have be-
gun to come in. Thursday night the
bridge over Root river, a few miles
south of this city, was washed away
and the roadbed of the St. Paul rail-
way was washed out. The water has
not been so high Whereabouts since
1889. 1t is still rising and the dam
age is bound to be large.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
EARLY ADJOURNMENT.
Republican Senators Hold Caucus
Favor May IS.

Washington, D. c., April 24.-The
republican senators held a brief eau
Gus yesterday for an exchange OF
views on the subjects of final adjourn
ment and order Of business before ad-
journment. Senator Chandler sug-
gested that adjournment ought to be
possible by May IS. and was supported
in this opinion by an almost unani-
nous vote OF the caucus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30

greatest importance as bearing on the
case in Will Woods letters to Jackson
was in that dated Plymouth, Ind,
February II, were the following SEN
fences: Doc, if you have let the
chance go by I'll give you hell;'' also,
eff you have grown chicken hearted
you ought to be shot"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30

The senate spent the day discussing
the naval bill
A minority on the Pacific railway
bill was submitted.
The senate committee on commerce
has decided to give about s3,00O,O0O for
a harbor at Santa Monica, Cal, for the
Southern Pacific railways convent
ence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30

London, April 2t.-Detachments of
the kings royal rifles, stationed at
Dover and the Irish rifles quartered at
Brighton have been ordered to hold
themselves in readiness to proceed i'm
meIiately to South Africa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
CABINET RESIGNS.
Bourgeois and His Ministers Step
Down and Out.

Paris, April 24.-The Bourgeois cab
met has resigned. The resignation
was announced by the premier imme-
diately upon the re-convening of the
deputies yesterday and at the conclu-
sion of the announcement, Mr.. Bour-
geois and his colleagues withdrew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
A COSTLY WORD.

Milwaukee, April 2S.-Assistant Dis
trict Attorney A. G. Umbreit was fined
s25 by Justice Schloemilch for con-
tempt of court. He is said to have
called the justice fool.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
TAYLOR'S BOND.
An Indiana Court Cuts 1t Down
$780, 900.

Pierre, S. D., April 28.-Attorney
General Crawfordhas been notifie that
in the case against. the Taylor bonds
men in Indiana, the superior court at
La Fayette has held that the bond is
only good to the amount of s250,000 re.
quired by the statute and is void and
Incollectable as to the additional $780,
900 voluntarily given by Taylor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
FRAUD! FRAUD, FRAUD,
Louisiana Militia Called Out by the
Governor.

New Orleans, April 2S.-The gov
ernor has ordered two companies of
militia at Natchitoches. Trouble is
threatened there on account of the re-
fusal of the democratic election officials
to proclaim the result of the election
according to the ballots cast by popu
lists, but which the democrats claim
are fraudulent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
CULLOM'S A SLAYER
SAYS HE IS IN THE PRESIDEN-
TIAL RACE IN EARNEST.
AND WANTS ALL TO KNOW 1T

Hot Contest in Prospect in the ILL
nois Republican Convention-The
Mckinley Managers Insist on Reso-
lutions of instruction Even Before
Nominations Are Made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
HOSTILE RECEIVERS
THE TWO NORTHERN PACIFIC
SITS GET TOGETHER.
A HARMONIOUS MEETING

The Disposal of Moneys That Has
Taken Place Is not to Be Inquired
Into Further-A Decree Of Sale
Seems Near-Judge Jenkins in a
Dissecting Mood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
TO STOP STATE AID
PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAN'T GIVE
SECTARIAN INSTRUCTION.
COMPLAINTS BEING MADE

Reports Come From Some Districts AL
leging Violation of Constitutional
Prohibitions-State Superintendent
Issues a Lengthy Circular Letter
Asking Information on the Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-04-30
PARIS POPULATION.
1t Is now Past Two and One-Halt
Millions.

Millions.
Paris, April 2S.-The census of Paris
up to March 80 shows the French cap
ital to have a population of 2,511, 455,
an increase of S7,25O, chiefly outside OF
the Notifications.
Berlin, April 2S.-The population Of
the German empire is 52,244, SOB, an in
crease of 2,S16,O27 in the past year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Gas at S1.10.

Agreement having been reached as to the
gas bill, the people of Washington may now
congratulate themselves that the agitation
in favor of cheaper and better gas has re-
suited in material reduction of the price
ard promise of considerable betterment a
to quality. though in neither respect has the
full extent of Improvement hoped for been
realized AS soon as the President signs
the measure IN queston-and there does not
seem to be any reason why he may not sign
tit will be the law that from July l next
to July l. 1901, the price of gas in this city
shall be s1-1O per thousand feet, ard 81
per thousand feet from the latter date. The
people demanded dollar gas, and at times
1t seemed probable that dollar gas might be-
come immediate reality. The House of
Representatives devoted a great deal of time
to investigation of the gas question. and
came to the conclusion that an illuminat-
ing fluid of good quality could be made and
sold for 81 per thousand: in the District
appropriation bill the House went even fur
Their and cut the rate to 80 cents The SEN
ate also Investigated. but it declined to be
guided altogether by the facts they were
developed: it decided that sl.15 would be
cheap enough for the present, with a slid
ing reduction to the ultimate, five years
hence, of 81. Then the measure was sent
into conference. the public expectation be-
ing that the Senate might reasonably give
way to the extent of II cents in view of the
fact that the House had gone as low as a.,
cents in another measure. In many re-
spects the seventy-five-cent proposition did
admirable work. but It's influence was not
quite strong enough to pull the price down
TO compromise figure of 81.
The District appropriation bill was disra-
Sarded by the Senate cOliferees; they dealt
only with the fact that the House had
passed a dollar-gas BILL while the Senate
was on record at S1.l5, with a gradual re-
duction to the House figure. The result is,
as whole. satisfactory, and will doubtless
De accepted with gratitude by the majority
OF those who have to pay Tor gas consume
ton. That We shall have to wait five wears
Tor another reduction is not likely. Before
the Si.lo period elapses the manufacturers
ana retailers of the gaseous iiluminant will
almost surely be compelled to defend their
product IN the markets of the world from
the assaults of some one or more of the
marvellous and cheap electric lighting in
Eentlons which Edison and Tesla are about
10 0ner to the public; in self-defense the
gas companies viii then have to be con-ant
with reasonable profits. Meanwhile WASH
lrStonians may properly congratulate them
serves upon having achieved a substantial
victory without working any Injustice tn
the gas company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

edly develop into convictions at an early
date. These prosecutions have been held
Up pending the decision of the Court of
but which is now settled. There were only
the defense: One that the oleomargarine
law is not a valid and constitutional law,
the other that an illegal sale by an en-
ploye did not make the employer criminally
Liable The court completely overthrow the
defense and affirmed the conviction of
Wilkes c. Prather; who must now pay
fine of $50, the costs of the suit, and suffer
imprisonment in jail for three hours. The
sentence is light one for such an Of
Tense; it was made so purposely because
the Prather case was the first one made in
the District and because it was the desire
of both the prosecution and the defense to
test the strength of the law under which
the case tried. 1t is quite improbable
that sucC eeding cases will be leniently
dealt with. Those who offend are fully
aware of the character of their acts and
the probable consequences. Having regard
for his duty and for the public whose serv-
ant he 1s the United States District At
torney will undoubtedly push to speedy
conclusion the indictments he has already
secured. Prompt action at this time, sup
plemented by alert fidelity on the part of
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue will
discourage, If not completely eliminate, the
dishonorable methods which resulted i'll
the sale of cheap oleomargarine to defraud
ed persons who asked for and paid for the
more expensive butter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
4 Statistical Wonder.

The attention of campaign statisticians is
respectfully called to a calculating machine
which has recently been invented by an in
genious French scientist. Calculating ma
chimes are not new and some of them are
capable Of extraordinary performances but
if the truth is told about this new machine
there never has been anything, animate or
inanimate. that could compare with 1t for
speed and accuracy. 1t is stated by good
authority that all the figuring is done au-
Dramatically, whether it be addition, sub
traction. multiplication, division equation,
extraction of roots. reduction or differentia-
;icn- Whatever is needed can be had In a
hurry and without error. Expert critics
have tried in many ways to catch the ma
chine laundering but they have invariably
failed. One of the remarkable results
achieved was when 6.22222, 3;'3 HI was null
uPlied by S.SSS.111. 224. The answer-55.-
S04.iSl al. 0o6. 9i5. I56-appeared on the reg
lister in less than three seconds. Mr.. .Gros-
venor, who has now a national reputation
as statistical expert. might without shame
confess inferiority in the face of this show
ing, and set the machine to work in tigur-
ing upon the Mckinley boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
h0re Water Must BE Supuiied

nth the cCnferees On the District an
preparation bill make final report ON that
measure We shall not know precisely how,
good or how insufficient that piece of leris
Iatlon is 1t can row be stated though
mat the bill promises TO be unsa tisfactory
even II all OF the Senate amendments sttII
III dispute are agreed to by the House con-
ieiees and by the House. The bill will Ger
talnly be disappointment if it fails to
Provide for the completion of the auusdugt
t"nnel and its reservoir; a work which
deeply concerns the health and general well
fare OF the city. 1t is not eaSy to imagine
that any member of Congress who has
given tfe subject any thought will DENY
tine pressing necessity of that improvements:
the conditions speak more clearly and more
tCrcibly than words: they appeal to every
human being who has common sense and
is within the radius of their influence
Other appropriations may be and will be
sighted, but the one needed to bring about
an increase of the city's water supply can
not be cut off without threatening the we'll
beng of the entire community. The S.n-
ate conferees have already yielded too
EuCh to the so-called economical theories
of the House; let them at least stand firm
as to the aqueduct tunnel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Honesty Wins, Once More.

All technicalfties adverse to the success
rul operation of the ofeomargarine law
having been swept away by the decision of
the Court of Appeals thore should be re-
newed energy in the work OF enforcing the
provisions of the statute. 1t has been made
plain. by The Star and through the courts
that Washingtonians have been much i'm.
posed upon by constituencies dealers who
have acquired great Illegal profits by sell
ing oleomargarine to persons who supposed
they were purchasing butter A crusade
against this meanest sort of dishonesty re-
suited In a large number of indictments
which in most Of the cases will undoubt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
EntI,uxia sticnify Admired.

The young man who had been studying
fancy penmanship had completed a work
of art. which he proudly submitted to his
fathers inspection. 1t represented a bird
lowering over a nest with three eggs in it,
all of which was somewhat obscured by the
bewildering accompaniment of scrolls and
shading. The old gentleman held 1t at
arms length, blinked at it, and said:
That's just splendid"
II thought you'd like IT.
Like it? I'm pleased almost to death.
i don't pretend to be any art critic, or to
understand the impressionist school. but
Id be willing to bet that there hasn't been
a better picture of q cyclone made in the
last ten years"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
An Ancient Habit.

"Longin' fur the good Old days.
Now in prose an then in song,
Wise men criticfse our ways,
Tellin' us we've all gone wrong.
Got book the ether night
Tellin' bout old-fashioned men,
Started IN with keen delight
Fur ter see their methods then.
Tattered bindin'; every page
Yaller with the stain Of years;
This says I. will show an age
When there wa MT no chance fur sneers.
Scarcely got chapter read
Fore 1t started In ter praise
Only things tibet then had fled
Longin' fur the good old days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
04C
For ST.. ;3s Garments.

o4c for choice of the new SI.35
Dresses, Blouses and Hats. A be-
wlldering variety for children to
s years OF age. Charming dresses of
lawn and dimities in art colors: aes-
thetic blouses OF white lawns, with
dainty embroidery trimming. Hats
OF grass linen, null and pique, white
and colors, distinctive STYLES for the
little boys not less than for the girls