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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
W. A. JONES ACCEPTS.
HE WILL BE COMMISSIONER OF
INDIAN AFFAIRS
Robert V. Belt of Maryland Is to BE
the Mineral Point Mans
Assistant.

Washington, April 2O.-Assembly-
man W. A. Jones of Mineral Point
WIS, and Robert V. Belt of Maryland
nave been offered and have accepted
the respective offices of commissioner
and assistant commissioner of Indian
affairs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
HOLSTERS AFTER CIGARETTES.

Anderson, Ind, April 18.-Edward
Timmons, aged Is years, was arrested
for smoking a cigarette, a violation OF
the new Indiana cigarette law. He
was taken before Mayor Dunlap and
forced to tell who sold him the coffin
nail. He named Victor Baretta, who
was arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22

New York, April 17.-R. G. Dun
says the undeclared war between Greece
and Turkey has been more responsible
than any other cause for changes in
business this week. Actual fighting
with facts which seem to make a for
NAL declaration of war by Turkey in
evitable have affected the grain markets
much and stock slightly. The progress
of the Mississippi floods does not
change the price Of cotton and the set
! Element of the more important labor
difficulties has revived the works sus-
pended last week. A temporary de-
crease in exports and large increase in
imports at New York, 20. 8 per cent. for
the month, caused questions about the
financial future which have not much
influence as yet. The increase in the
! imports of S9,90O,000, or over Is per
cent. from last year, and ST. 100 900.
or 2S.9 per cent. from February if long
! continued may embarrasS some
branches Of business, but it can hardly
exhaust balances remaining. The
unprecedented excess of mer-
chandlse exports is 1928, 1881. $40 in
nine months ending with March. The
Wheat market, after its decline of six
cents last week, was prepared to rise
with the prospects of European war
! and increased purchases for export and
has risen 4.37 cents since last FRIDAY.
exports Tor the week are very small
and in two weeks but little greater ,han
| last year, While corn exports continue
over three times last years, and for
TWO weeks 6,O32,OOO bushels against l.
963,OOO for last year, the price advanc-
ing less than one cent. Western re-
celpts OF wheat are larger for the week
ana Tor two weeks as large as last year,
ana government reports indicate a con-
siderable larger yield than that of 1896,
which sutticed to meet the ordinary
demand. The output of pig iron in
creases. The weekly production by
April was 10000 tons,
against 10000 tons last year.
The demand for nails and wire contin-
ues heavy and in spite of the large
! transactions in the past in structural
works and rails is still fair, while there
!
to Russia, Japan and South Africa.
But bars and most other finished pro-
ducts are in narrow demand, and bes-
semer pig lower at SO. 80 or less at
Pittsburg. The delay in making con-
tracts for Lake Erie retards the demand
for products, but hard ore has begun to
sell at 2.40 for Chaplin. Tin plate
makers are agreed on So so for full
weight bessemer against So 80 for for
eign. Lead is unchanged. Copper is
11K. Print cloths sell slowly without
change. Wooden mills are doing a lit
tie better. The speculation in wool
turns largely to foreign goods and
! imports.
Failures in the United States for the
week were 207 against 222 last year.
The total bank clearings of the prin-
cipal cities of the United States for
the week were 1856, 264, 40, a decrease
of per cent. compared with the cor
responding week last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
WASHED OVER THE FALLS.
Staging Collapses and Drops Two
Men to Certain Death.

Menominee, Mich, April 2O.-Two
unknown men were blasting on some
Michigamme river drive yesterday
when the staging broke and the men
went headlong over the falls. The
bodies have not been recovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
A FIEND'S CONFESSION.
J. W. Fetzer Admits That He Killed
Over a Dozen People.

Salt Lake, April 13.-The Desert
News prints what is claimed to be
confession by J. w. Fetzer, who is I'M
der arrest at Dillon, Mont, in which he
says that he killed Dr.. G.. H. Nichols,
superintendent of an insane asylum at
Washington, D. c., in 1878. He says
he has ten or fifteen other victims, but
will not plead guilty unless he can get
a death 'entence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
REMAINS LIE IN STATE

Terre Haute. Ind, April 15.-The re-
mains of ex-senator voorhees, are lying
in state at the Terre Haute house,
where a constant stream Of callers
passed in review Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22

followed to 779s, then a slump to 1875.
but at 1920 it was comparatively
steady around 1914. About II May
plunged downward again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
WILL OF JUDGE SHELDON.
Requests to Williams College and to
Hampton Institute

Rockford, Ill, April 20.-The will of
Judge B. r. Sheldon, former member
of the state supreme court, was pro-
bated yesterday. He leaves an estate
of over 100000, and among other be-
quests is 100000 to his alma mater
Williams college, and 100000 to the
Hampton, Va, institute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
STATUS OF BUSINESS
NO REGULARITY IN IMPROVE
MENT NOTICEABLE.
WAR SCARE AFFECTS TRADE

The Wheat Market Rises in Conse-
quence of the Cretan Trouble-No
Revival in the Flooded Regions
An Increase in mports-Reduction
in Failures Over Last EAR.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
A BELGIAN MONSTER
CRIMINAL CAREER OF A FORMER
POLICEMAN.
STRANGER AND ROBBER

His Subordinates Usually Men of Great
Muscular Power-Murder of Rich
Women a Special Weakness of the
Villain-His Various Grimes and
Final Conviction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
FIGHTING RESUMED
GREEKS PURSUE TURKS FLEE
ING IN DISORDER.
SULTAN'S LOSS is HEAVY

The Powers Will Send a Portion OF
Their Fleet in Cretan Waters to the
Seat Of War-Uncle Sam Will Pro-
tect His Citizens in Turkey
-Washington's View.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
Greek Steamer Sunk.

Salonica, April 20.-A Turkish tor
pedo boat sunk the Greek steamer Ath-
ems in the gulf Of Salonica. On board
Gus secret societies. A general panic
prevails here. All vessels have been
prohibited from leaving the gulf. The
Turks have seized the Greek steamer
KephaleiOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22

Headquarters of Turkish army IN
Macedonia, Elassona, April 20.-The
Turkish forces continue to hold the Mi
louna pass, though it is reported that
the Greeks are advancing or making
ready to advance to reOccupy the posi-
tons from which they were dislodged
Sunday Edhem Pasha has entrenched
himself on all the heights from Papa
lyVada to Meckche and strong bodies of
troops are stationed in the defiles be-
tween these two points.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22

Larissa, April 20.-The Greeks de-
feated the Turks at Revenizi and two
Greek brigades entered Turkish terri
tory from different directions and pene-
trated to Damasi, northeast Of Zarkos.
Another division is trying to flank the
Turks who are retreating in disorder.
Heavy fighting is in progress at Grit
zovali. 1t has been going on since
noon. The Greeks are trying to re-
capture the place. Crown Prince Con
stantine has gone to Tyrnavo.
PaSha Well Entrenched.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-13

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Niiser & Whitaker went over to
the Breslin ranch Wednesday, to
look at a hundred head Of COWS
winch they are On a deal to buy. !.
The range cattle companies are
complaining Of the resident cattle
men with pastures, that they take
in their fine bulls and deprive the
owners of their use. An inyestl-
CATION recently made found few
pastures that had not range bulls
in them, and some had as many as
four. Ii this practice Is continued
1T will result in the fences having
to come down and some heavy
fines paid.
Nearly everybody IN town and
immediate vicinity gathered at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j. f
HARRISON, Monday evening as
surprise party, in honor of Miss
Susie who Is to leave soon for a
year to 90 to school. The crowd
took possession and run things to
their own fancy till past the mid
night hour. Report says that it
was the happiest event OF the
season IN the line OF social parties.
Thunder and lightning held
sway Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day, and throughout the county
done some damage. Alf Allen
lost four head of COWS that had re-
Gently cost hlm about 800. Jap
Stalnaker lost Il calf and Miser IL
Whitaker lost a fine steer. The
residence of w. A. Graham, five
miles north Of town was struck,
but little damage done. Lightning
ran down the stove pipe IN the
residence OF Elijah Hall, IS miles
northeast of Springfield, and sew
erely shocked five or six of the
family. Harder thunder has sell
dom been heard IN this country.
The rainfall has been great in all
parts of the county heard from.
In some neighborhoods I inches
Of water fell in the three days
mentioned. Most OF the creeks
were swollen ard well washed.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-13
STRAW HATS.

just received nee lot of straw
hats for Boys, Girls and Men.
Prices very reasonable.
FUR, FELT and WOOL Hats.
Prices lower than ever for mob
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Bring your whole family and get
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SHIRTS, PANTS & OVERALLS.
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nice patterns, good quality and
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ANYBODY, and am making Il speci-
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OUR CLAIM.
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Commissioners, Meeting.

Board OF county commissioners
met in call session Monday Aug.
8, at 1 90 p. m. Present, Thos. ii.
Goodwin chairman, E. Hall and j.
p. Jones commissioners, and Lew
Is +. Mathews county clerk, when
the following business was had
aud done, towit:
The county clerk instructed to
advertise for the delivery OF six
cords of cedar wood for the county
Claim of Prowers county and j.
S. Hasty for medical services rem
dered Leah Brewer, laid over for
further consideration.
Petition of S. j.. Menzies asking
for refund of $1O.35 tax 1891 err
roneously assessed on S Il ! sec
ton 90 29-i3, allowed, and treas
urer instructed to refund same.
The following CLAIMS were eX-
amined and allowed and clerk in
structed to draw warrants on or
binary fund in payment of tie
same:
claimd allo'd
c Dudley deaf blind asylum 1850
Thos Milligan services assessor iS5. 1876.
Mary L, Cole :. - Sup't 81.
j. Il. Ward services Co Sheriff l33.35
VIM. :. Stewart dept dist atty 90 10.
X /, Ross district attorney 20
Maria Nichols court stenogrnpher 80.
Claim OF l.. A. Wlkoif 5000 for
stationery allowed on contlnge 1T
fund.
Claims of l.. A. Wikof, Jesse f.
Harrison and L. f. Martin laid o.
yer for further consideration.
Adjourned to 700.
Met as per adjournment.
Adjourned to 500 a. m. Aug:l0
Net as per adjournment.
Inc following claims were al
lowed and clerk instructed to draw
warrants on the ordinary fund
III payment of same.
Fred r. Mathews scrv dist elk 1906 100.
Fred Il Mathews =" ." $40 ,.35
L Mathews services co clerk 1s075 1875
Thos. Il Godwiu scrv co com SO.
elijah Hall "a F." 3l.2O
J = Jones 1920
Claim of Jas Herbert services
as county judge, reconsidered and
$500 more aollwed HIM.
On Motion adjourned sine die
Jack Bridwell, OF east Baca
County Colorado, was in johnson
City last Saturday with a bunch
of good yearllng steers. lie was
taking them to Garden City where
he will sell them.-Arthur Johns
ton, of Baca County Colorado, was
visiting friends IN and around
johnson City du.lng the week.
Some of our young men think
Arthurs visits are becoming quite
regular.-Johnson City journal.
Roy Mastrn sold ninety head of
yearllns steers last Saturday for
the snug sum of $22 per head. lie
bought them when they were
calves, paying S12 per head and
las made profit OF $40 per head
in less than eight months. The
cattle business is all o. X. in this
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-13
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country and will always continue
to be so-Rlchheid Monitor Re
publican.
Springfield, Colo, July 10Th 81.
am instructed by the w. II. O..
to make the following statements:
That any sick person not having
competent care taken may apply
TO the Relief Committee of that
order and they will be cared for.
1t matters not whether they be
men or women; whether they
have money or otherwise. Ii they
are able and willing to pay it will
be received By the Corps and
used benevolently, if not able the
care will be free. They have n
room which can speedily be made
ready, and the applicant will be
removed 10 it and taken good care
of as long rs necessary. Mrs. Cole
and Mrs. Allen are Committee tor
Springfield, Mrs. Smart and Mrs.
OXenreider for the north district,
Mrs. North for the south east and
Mrs. Wardell for the south west.
G. G. COPELAND,
Press CorrpsDOnQent.
The attention of mining men
throughout the entire West Is at
present being directed to the pla-
Ger diggings of Bolivia, South
America, from which locality the
most alluring reports come. Ii
you have any idea OF trying your
fortunes in this country be sure
and consult with Messrs. Shepperd
& Cooper of the Chicago Il Alton
International Steamship Agency
in Cooper building, Denver, who
can give you correct and reliable
information as to the shortest,
quickest and cheapest way TO reach
the gold fields and can book you
through from any point in the
West.
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ceiver.
Live Stock and Grain reports.


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The Springfield herald., 1897-08-13

just received nee lot of straw
hats for BOYS, Girls and Men.
Prices verv reasonable.