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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
do'dberg's Sorry Career.

The disbarment of Ben jamin M. Gold
berb by the decision of Judge Fish
seems to meet with general approval in
Waupaca, in Milwaukee and elsewhere,
Goldberg himself excepted. The de-
fendant says Judge Fish is sensational
1t must be conceded there is something
sensational about a legal, accurate find
ing that Goldberg is guilty Of eleven of
the seventeen charges, including COM
pounding a felony, extorting money
from persons on threats of prosecution,
accepting money on express or implied
promise of immunity from imprison-
ment, wholesale perjury and other
crimes. There is something awful
about the complete and brazen partici-
patton of this man in such practices
that suggests fixed rule of life that
badness is preferable to goodness. He
leaned on the conservatism and long
suffering courtesy" of his profession
to protect him. He was district attor-
ney of the county. He had more bust
ness than most of his fellows put to-
gether. When Col. Thorn started the
prosecution, he could find scarce any
support. They said he was a perse-
cutor. A reign Of terror pervaded the
bar, as there would be if proceedings
should lie against some conspicuous
Dane county practitioner. But Thorn
persevered and deserves praise. Itwas
a braver act than facing cannon.
The grand jury will next deal with
Goldberg. He says he will appeal, but
no one looks for any modification of the
findings. Unless there is reaction in
public sentiment and sympathy under
mines the sense of justice of the organ
lied bar, the dishonored attorney will
atone for his crime like his fellow
in non-professional walks of
life.-Madison Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
AS Big as Tlartin Tells.

A few days since a couple of little
boys were playing on the iron bridge,
when looking down to the water they
saw a school of minnows. One little
fellow had some small hooks with him,
and running into Remich & Freiburger's
store he purchased a spool of Brooks
thread and soon had one of the little
fishes captured. Boy fashion he decided
to play his capture a little while. and
while so engaged pickerel made a
lunge for the minnow which it captured,
hook and all! For a moment excite
ment prevailed, even the passers-by
taking enough interest i'll the sport to
await the outcome. The little fellow
was bright enough to know just what to
do and calling a comrade who happened
TO be coming up the river in boat they
soon had Mr.. Pickerel landed. The
boy had reason to feel proud OF his
capture as it weighed FIVE and half
pounds, and it is probably the largest
fish ever captured on line made from
spool of thread.-New London Re-
publican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
A Quiet Wedding.

The expected occurred rather unex-
pectedly at an early hour, between 6
and O CLOCK, Monday morning of this
week, and quiet ceremony was that
which united iii marriage Mr.. E. B.
Grignon, son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B.
Grignon, and Miss Cloa Crotteau,
daughter of Mr.. Jaspar Crotteau of
Stevens Point. The VOWS were ac-
knowledged by Rev. Van Rossmalen,
rector of the Roman Catholic church,
who officiated. Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
Roach supported the young couple as
witnesses.
Both groom and bride have hosts OF
friends in the twin cities and the we'll
wishes of all 60 with them in their new
relations Mr.. and Mrs. Grignon at
once begin housekeeping residing on
Milwaukee street in the Andrew Turn
bull residence. Mr.. Grignon has the
place furnished and all ready for occu-
Dancy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23

ecy concerning the Marlin rife has come
true. 1t clogged on me last night while
shooting at wolf and is now destitute
of most of the lever. They are abso-
lutely worthless as a firearm to depend
upon. / came near dumping it into the
river besides knocking off the lever but
thought might trade it for something
useful if I met id fool Of an Indian.
We are about eight miles from Lake LIE
Barge, our last one and l am glad to be
over them all. Are just 20S miles from
Five Finger rapids, our last rough water
but nothing serious.
MOUTH OF STEWART RIVER, \. W. T.,
Aug. Is, 1897.
| had no chance to get my letter out
before so will add to it and try and send
it as [ see some men coming up in an
up river boat and will try and get them
to take it. You may not hear from us
in long time as we have what we re-
gard as very reliable information as to
location of very rich placers forty miles
up the Stewart river and we are going
up. We found two fellows here, one of
whom has been IN British government
employ and he has information beyond
a doubt, and as two men cannot get a
boat up there he had to ask us. He
says che don't think we will be sorry if
we 60" We are past all dangerous
points and if perchance long time
elapses before you hear from us do not
be alarmed as we have plenty of grub.
We are told all the Dominion officers
employed up here have quit and gone
up this river. The least five OF them
took out was $4,000 One fellow had
$4,000. What Gray has written about
the half is not told, but as Clondike dig
gings are ali more than taken up it is
useless to 60 there except as last re-
sort-to work for wages. We hear that
Albert Gray went out one week in ad-
vance of his fathers arrival You pro-
badly know of it by this time if true.
We also understand that he is rich.
Here comes north boat that l will try
and send this by. 1t is very hot here.
Have had cranberry sauce several times.
Tell all that entire party is we'll.
FRANK r. HoUsToN.
Aug. IA. AS the boat is waiting for a
few hours will give you a few lines more.
We think we have authentic informa-
ton as to rich gold deposits up this
river and the boys are building boat for
the purpose of going up. One man
took out 81 900 in one day in the spot
we are looking for, and if we find it,
"Hello." P.l be in it, strictly. We
have every belief that we are on the
verge of something good, but mayhap
it is only miners mirage.
FRANK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
Excursion Rates.

On August 3rd and 10Th, September
7th and 21st and October 5th and 10Th
spe cial home-seekers excursion tickets
will be sold at one fare for round trip,
plus 800, to points on c. NJ & St. P.
Rv. in Iowa, Minnesota, North and
South Da ota; also to points in Ala
bama, Arizona, Ar ansas, Colorado,
Florida, Georgia, Indian Territory,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michi-
gan. Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska,
New Mexico, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
For further information call at office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
The New Tenants of the White House

The first and only pictures Mrs. Nc
kinley has had taken in ten years ap-
pear in the October number of The
Ladies Home Journal. They form part
Of a series of new and unpublished
photographs of the new occupants of
the White House. Mrs Mckinley wore
for her picture her inaugural ball dress
of silver and white brocade, at the spe-
cial request of the president, who
thought it particularly becoming. The
excellent portrait of Mr.. Mckinley in
his office was taken in Jund. The other
pictures in the series show the many
changes in the arrangements and fur
nishings of the rooms and grounds,
made by the president and Mrs. Nc
kinley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
A Cure for Bilious Collie.

RESOURCE, Screven Co., Gal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera .and Diarrhna Remedy is the
only sure relief. 1t acts like a charm
One dose of it gives relief when all
other remedies faIl.-G. d. SHARP. For
sale by F. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-09-23

Z. c. ketchum, only reliable ice dealer
in the twin cities. Prompt delivery
Telephone 81. If
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
ANDREE FINALLY SAILS.
Trip to the Pole in Balloon Hal
Begun.

Trip to the Pole in Balloon Has
Begun.
TRoNsoE, Norway, July 20.-The
steamer Svenskund, from Spitzbergen,
reports that Professor Andree assembled
in his balloon at $50 p. nj. on the 18th
under favorable circumstances. Wind
good and all well. The preparations
occupied three and one-half hours
The balloon, winch is christened the
Eagle, made successful ascent amid
the shouts and cheers of the crowd
which had gathered to witness it's de-
parturc. Despite the lightness OF the
wind, the balloon rose rapidly until an
altitude of about 600 feet had been
attained, when it was forced down
nearly to the surface of the sea. At
ter few sand bags had been thrown
out, however, it again assembled. The
weather was clear, and the Eagle was
visible for an hour, travelling in a
north northeastcrly direction. When
last seen it was moving at the rate of
% miles an hour.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
TO AGREE ON CURRENCY.
Another international Monetary Confer
ence Said to lsc in Sight.

Another international Monetary Confer
ence Said to Hc in Sight.
LONDON. July 19.-There is every
indication that an international mon
ctary conference will be held in the
United States, with Great Britain as
participant. A joint proposal OF
bimetallism was presented on behalf
of the United States and France at n
conference held at the foreign Office
between Baron de Courcel, the French
ambassador, representing France;
Ambassador Hay, Senator Wolcott,
Former Vice President Stevenson and
Delegate Paine, representing the
United States; Lord Salisbury, Sir
Michael IIicks-Deach, chancellor of
the exchequer, and A. }. Bal four, first
lord of the treasury, representing
England, and Lord George Hamilton,
secretary Of state for India, repre-
scnting India. The proposals, after
some discussion, were taken under
adviscment, and the British cabinet
will give its answer at q subsequent
conference. 1t is reported that an
international con fercncc will be sum-
moned, probably TO meet in the United
States, with Great Britain partici-
pating. All the delegates will be I'M
instructed with regard to the ratio,
it is predicted that the
United States will favor IL to I and
France 151a to l.. ....-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
ALL OVER THE WORLD
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.


CoNsTANTlNoPLE, July 0.---Tewhk
Pasha, the foreign minister, informed
the ambassadors that the sultan had
agreed in the principle OF the demands
of the powers and was prepared TO
accept their views on the peace condl-
tions. AS the grand vizler is known
to oppose the acceptance OF the terms
of the powers and has yet resigned,
it is believed that IL further hitch will
be discovered, although it is reported
that the sultan's sudden decision is
due to the receipt of another per-
cmptory telegram from the car.
CoNsTANrINopLE, July a0.-At sit
ting of the peace conference, Tewhc
Pasha, the Turkish minister of foreign
affairs, arrived late. He submitted to
the Inference new frontier scheme
which was unacceptable to the powers,
and the ambassadors thcreupon in
formed Tewfc that the conference
would adjourn until he brought n
written acceptance by his government
of the frontier line traced by the mil
itary attaches.
CoNsTANTINopLE. July 2l.-Thc am
bassadors have forwarded to their
governments joint suggestions relative
to the measures they think necessary
in view of the contumacy of the Porte.
Pending the arrival of fresh instruc-
tons negotiations with Tewfk Pasha
have been entirely suspended.
CoNs1 ANTINoplE, July 2a.-The sui
tan has issued an trade sanctioning
the settlement of the frontier question
in accordance with the wishes OF the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
IOWA CONDENSED.

At Marshalltown recently Pat and
Mike Mccartney, the two men whoare
accused of manslaughter by knocking
down and stabbing Thomas Jordan,
causing his death, were taken before
Justice Buritt and through their attor-
ncy waived examination and were
bound to the grand jury on $1,000 bail
each, which they secured. A mort
gage has been filed on their farm and
they intend to fight to n finish.
Barnum & Bailey's ''greatest show
on EARTH is making few stops in
Iowa and will be in Dcs Moines on
July 90. Wherever it has exhibited
the unanimous opinion is that it is
better than ever before. The show
travels in four special trains of sixty
four cars. and represents an invest
mcnt of 81. 800, 900. The daily expenses
are $1,000. Among the many leading
features of the show are Peter the
Small who weighs only 81 pounds,
and an enormous giantess nearly nine
feet tall. The Orissa twins, who rival
the famous Samese twins. are also
great drawing card. All railroads
have granted reduced rates to Des
Moines on the Goth.
Tho ordinance extending the Du-
buque Street Railway company's char
ter to fifty years from April next
recently passed the council finally
by a vote OF to .. This will be
sufficient to pass it over Mayor Duff's
veto, which is expected. The ordi-
nance was favored by the local press.
1t was opposed by those favoring
municipal ownership or municipal con-
troll of rates of fare. 1t gives the city
the right to buy the road after 1915 at
its appraised value, the same to be not
less thar all valid liens against the
property, and gives the working classes
half fare one hour morning and even
ing. The right to regulate service and
to require the placing of wires under
ground is reserved.
Fairfield dispatch: Quite a serious
runaway accident happened to Mr..
and Mrs Charles Marshall and Mrs.
William Henry while they were driv.
ing into the city. The team became
frightened at train as they were
nearing the Burlington tracks and ran
away. Mr.. Marshall jumped out and
seized the horses by the bits, but could
not hold them. After they had run
about a block Mrs. Henry sprang out
Of the buggy, and after the team had
run couple of blocks further Mrs.
Marshall jumped out. Mrs. Henry
received several cuts in the face and
had toe broken. Mrs. Marshall fell
upon the back of her head and frac-
tnred her skull very badly, and her
injury is quite serious, perhaps fatal.
The team ran straight home without
injuring thing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
BRINGS A TON OF GOLD.
Arrival of a Ship With Wonderful TAI
OF Alaska's Gold Fields

OF Aiaska's Gold Fields.
SEATTLE, Wash, July 19.-Ihe
North American Transportation Com
panv's steamer Portland has reached
this port from St. Michaels with at
least million and Il quarter in gold
dust as freight and sixty-eight miners
aboard. Some of the miners have
with them SIS. 600. and not one OF them
has less than $4,000, every dollar OF
which has been taken from the Clon-
dyke within the year, and most OF
these men, with a competency now IN
their hands, have claims in that
fabulously rich region that almost
beyond doubt will net them hundreds
of thousands more. A reporter went
on the ship as it came into the harbor.
Entering the captains cabin the
skipper pointed to a corner in which
was piled three boxes and a large safe.
"There you see those boxes and that
safe. Well, they contain in round
figures over $1,0OO,ODO in gold, and
that metal weighs nearly ton and u
haif.' He continues: ''Out of the
sixty-cight passengers there is hardly
a man on board who has less than
$1,000, and one or two have over
500, OO0.'' The mining region is
located just across the Alaskan
boundary in the Northwest Territory,
and is said to be the richest discovery
of the century. Many men are pan
ming out 81 900 a day and wages have
gone pp to Sis day and board.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT.

DIES MONIES, July 19.-Talmadge T.
Brown, of Des Moines, has been granted
copyright tor melodrama in four
acts, entitled 1.-The Thieves Den
A. L. Thompson. of Abel. has been
allowed a design patent adapted to he
worn as political badge. Patents
have been allowed, but not yet issued,
AS follows: To H. D. Hart, of Nora
Springs, for corn cutter and shockcr,
adapted to be advanced III the field to
cut off stalks and gather them into Il
shock to be bound together To j. w.
Russell. of Newton, for an improved
grain thrcsher and separator in which
part of the novelty is tortuous pas
sage way for straw and chatf and a
device for forcing air into said pas
sageway at each of its turns, and
guide rods fixed to the walls of the
passageway and curved around the
corners. TO L. d. and A. J. Hart, of
Nora Springs, for clothes FOUNDER
adapted to be attached to tub to be
operated therein and also adapted to
be adjusted relative to an adjacent
tub for washing clothes therein by the
pounding process without detaching it
from the other tub.
Valuable information about securing,
valuing and selling patents sent free
10 any address
THos. g. AND ]. RALPH ORwIe,
Solicitors Of PateHAA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
ALL SORTS.

Tof1ing, new out-of-door game, de-
scribed as resembling both golf and
tennis, may become fashionable in
England.
A pot that can not boil over has re-
Gently been invented in Berlin. It has
a perforated rim, through which the
overflowing fluid returns to the pot.
An authority states that the gold in
the shape of coin and ornaments
boarded by the natives of India
amounts to the enormous sum of ST.
250,000,00O.
Observation-Disclosures
azine is the name conferred by an Ital-
ian chemist upon new compound he
has discovered. The word is said to
mean something to chemical experts,
The bishop of London in a recent ad-
dress on Reading" said: "All human
knowledge has been gained by the i'm
pertinence and pig-headedness of a
small number of people who were al
ways asking 'Why?'"
Tommy had bitter disappointment
yesterday" what was it," "Tell about
it, Tommy "The paper said our
preacher was goin' to exchange pulpits
with mother preacher-an' l went t.
church, an there wuz tn same pulpit
an mother man."-Chicago Record.
At school examination in Lincoln,
r. l.. some of the children were asked
to give their ideas of the expression,
His spirits were dampened.' Only
one hand went up, and the little fellow.
on being invited to give his explana-
ton, said: HE had been putting wat
err in his whisky
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
WAR ON PoWDERLY.
Labor Organizations and Politicians W.
iect TO His Confirmation.

ieCt TO HIS
WASHINGTON, July 92.-Terrence V.
powderiv. of Scranton, Pa. will have
= rocky road TO travel before he is con-
firmed by the senate as commissioner
of immigration. Already the IN ehts
If Labor and the Federation OF Labor,
the two most important and lnt1uen'
tial organizations of worklngmen'
have piycn notice that they will file a
protest against confirmation ana VIII
do all in their power to defeat him.
In the first place. it is charged that nc
was never q republican until he went
into the campaign last fall, but that
when he ran for mayor OF Scranton he
was identified very largely with the
democrats. In the second place nc
was an ardent supporter OF the Tree
coinage of silver as long as nc was
identified with labor organizations
but became an advocate of "honest
money last fall. His troubles with
the knights of Labor, which led 10
his being expelled from that 'organl-
cation, will also be presented at some
length to the committee, and its men,
bcrs assert that his appointment is an
Insult to their order. Inquiry among
senators plainly indicates that If Mr.
Powderly's nomination was to be
brought at once to vote he would be
,1ofnntoI
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
Robbers CAPTURED.

SEYMOUR, July ::a-Several tramps
who had robbed the Rock Island depot
at Harvard and hardware store at
Scwal were discovered in corn field
near Seymour by IA posse pursuing
them. A desperate fight took place
before the robbers surrendered. A
number of shots We're exchanged.
One of the robbers was shot in the
back and neck. None of the constablc's
posse were wounded The robbers
had the booty in their possession when
captured. They were given prelim-
mary hearing, and now languish in
the county Jail, awaiting the action Of
the grand Jury.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
PARAGRAPHS WITH POINTS.

Even the gossip helps to keep some
people straight.
A home with an iceberg in it is a
great summer resort.
The dedication of the Logan monu-
ment will be one on the McCooks.
If Barney Barnato had not lived so
fast he might not have died so soon.
A flash of lightning in the shape OF
a corkscrew has been seen in Ken
lucky.
The sugar trust is not content with
the United States senate. 1t would
now buy Cuba.
In the course Of time one good gov
eminent will probably be all civilized
world will need.
Some citizens OF this great country
do not seem to know constitution
from a party platform.
How can the people hold up tho
!, hanels 9l-the- Official rl.o-lseerDs-boelh1,
hands thrust into the public treasury?
Home industry is progressing stead
lily. It is to be noticed that most peo-
pie are even spending their summer
at home.
In Massachusetts Office grabbing Is
so riotous, indecent and greedy that the
Supreme court has been called upon
to say who is entitled to hold the COW
eted places.
A statistician says there are 1,0OO,-
900 blind people in the world. Four
hundred and forty-seven of them, it
might be added, are members of the
American congress.
An officer of the United States army
has Leen sent to Vienna as a military
attache. II he is to be attached to
the Vienna bakery he may pick up a
little knowledge that will be of a little
value to the subsistence department
when he returns.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-23
THIS SOUNDS LIKE WAR.
Japan Will Not Allow Hawaiian Annex
alton.


Japan will Not Allow Hawaiian Annex
atiOn
VAN CoUyER, B. c., July 22.-Count
UulSana, foreign minister from Japan,
says, regarding the annexation of Ha-
wall to the United States: The foreign
Office is not surprised at the proposed
annexation. We simply protest against
it. The Importance of the islands
would be immensely increased by the
construction of the Nicaragua or Pan
ANA canal. and it is absolutely ncces-
sary. there fore, to leave the country
independent Its corporation into
the union would seriously in
volve international complications in
the Pacific. Another reason is annex
alton would impair the rights and
privileges which Japan is enjoying in
Hawaii. We protest. therefore. on these
grounds Leaving aside tho attitude of
other powers Japan must oppose it to
the utmost. Annexation must not be
recognized.