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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
SENATOR HORTON.
His Condition Regarded as Precari,


An indianapolis dispatch of the 18th
inst says: President Hayes accom-
panied only by his son Webb and
Mack" of the Sandusly Register, went
to Richmond on a special train this
morning from Dayton to callupon Sena-
tor Morton. The train arrived at $50,
and was met by an immense concourse
of citizens at the depot. Carriages
were in waiting, and the party was
driven at once to Gov Burbanks resi-
dence, wherethe senator is lying. On
the way there the streets were lined
with thousands Of spectators, and the
Presidents carriage was literally filled to
overfloWing with bouquets. There was
no further demonstration than this, at
the Presidents special request. Antici-
patton of the visit did not act unfavOr-
ably upon the Senator. On the con-
trary, he has not been so well at any
time since his first attack, a month ago.
DR.. Thompson says he has not been
more encouraged by the prospect for
recovery than to-day. The President
was admitted Immediately upon arrival,
as the time of his stay was limited. A
brief conversation ensued, in which the
1TGSlQG1lB expressed GilG interest ttllu
concern felt by himself and the whole
nation in the Senator's recovery, and
hoped that it might be accomplished.
Senator Morton replied that he expected
to take his seat at the regular session of
the Senate in December, mad that there
he would give Mr.. Hayes Administra-
ton warm and hearty support. Gen.
Butler, who was passing through EN-
route to Chicago, also stopped at Rich
mond, was present at the interview be-
tween Hayes and Morton. To the latter
he said: Owe shall miss you sadly,
Senator Morton" Morton responded
that he would be in his seat at the regu-
lar session. Butler continued: "But
we shall miss you at the special session,
Senator. The whole country will miss
you" At this point his feelings over
came him, and his emotion was so
great that he was unable to proceed
The President was also affected to tears.
Soon after the visitors withdrew, and in
few minutes left the house for the
depot. As he entered the carriage
President Hayes briefly thanked the
citizens of Richmond for the cordiality
of his reception, and the evident good
will expressed by it. Late advices re-
port that Senator Morton sustained no
i'll results from the visit DR.. Thomp-
son telegraphs his condition to be un-
changed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20

1t is stated that on Thursday there was
more heavy fighting on the south front
of Plevna, and that the Russians sue
ceeded in advancing beyond the cap
tured positions so as to thoroughly in
vest the first inner line of the Turkish
works.
THE PRESENT SITUATION.
The operations before Plevna. Tues
day, have left the Russian army in the
position of besiegers. The line of outer
defense has been broken but the greater
part stands, while the inner circle re
mains untouched still in advance of the
siege batteries which have been estab-
lished. A sensible advantage has been
gained The three redoubts which Skobe-
loft captured Tuesday, lying as they do
near the Ottoman line of communica-
ton with Sofia, would prove of i'm
mense importance if the policy were
adopted of closing the road to that town
against the Turkish convoy. As a
means of penetrating Plevna their pos
session has also much Importance.
THERE ARE OTHERS,
however, quite as strong, between them
and the town. This, however, is no
more than might be affirmed of every
advance that is possible at Plevna
Under present conditions the place can
not be carried by coup de main. A
Russian battalion, ascending a slope be-
fore redoubt, is exposed ali the way
from its cover-say for half or a quarter
of mile-to a terrible fire from the
rifles of the Turks, who were invisible,
and if the latter were good marksmen
not a man out of a corps would reach
the shelter Of the trenches Ofthe enemy.
Such attacks as that made on the re-
doubt south Of Plevna Saturday
SIMPLY CONSUME THE RUSSIAN INFANTRY
without any compensation. The Rus
sian commander will have to call upon
his field artillery for more efficient ser
vice in these advances. At present the
Grand Dukes force has great superb
ority in this arm, of which no adequate
use is made. The great Gravitza re-
doubt does not give entire access to
Plevna, and it is very likely true that
there are many redoubts between it and
Plevna. Yet if this powerful work has
been taken the capture of smaller ones
must be more probable. All that can
be claimed for Russian operations on
Tuesday last is, that they have done
much to enable the Russians by COM
bined advances to make Osman Pasha's
position untenable. Now, however, that
so much has been done to give Russian
operations so much Of the character of
a siege, care ought to be taken
TO COMMAND THE TURKISH LINRS OF RE
TREAT.
The object of this immense Russian
army ought surely not to be merely to
drive the Turkish army out of one
strong place, leaving it at liberty to re-
tire to another. The fear of provoking
the fanaticism of the enemy by driving
him to bay cannot for a moment be al
lowed place in Russian calculations.
1t would be most melancholy termi-
nation Of this sanguinary struggle, if the
Grand Duke Nicholas had to announce
some morning that the Turks had re-
tired in the night. Rather, the aim Of
the Russian commander should be to
draw a closer girdle Of fire until the
Turks find it impossible to live under it,
and equally impossible to get out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20

IT IS reported that the Car returned
from the battle field on the evening of
the last day Of the assaults upon Plevna,
discouraged and sick at heart at the
sight of the thousands ofhis slaughtered
men, but that on the morning of the
next day he again visited the field and
walked about speaking words of conso-
lation and encouragement to the poor
fellows who were strewn upon all sides
If more of the crowned heads would
visit the fields of carnage, when they
are waging war; there would be less of
t; for if anything can soften an En-
peror or a Kings heart, the sight of
battle field will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
NO. 80.

quest, she had better not begin the cam
paign with skeletonic armies.
Under yhe state of things that has so
long prevailed in Mexico, the people
wither, and are afraid to appear pros
porous, because
SOME MILITARY ROBBER,
calling himself a general, is sure to
come along about the time of a revo-
luton and prestomo those who are I'M
happy enough to own property or to
have money. When he has snaked up
all the blood he can find, another robber,
belonging to a different party, comes
along and bleeds the people to death.
In Mexico, revolution is polite name
for highway robbery. And yet these
people are patriotic, and would fight
bitterly for the fatal independence of
Mexico.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20

has gone TO the United States Supreme
Court for final adjudication. This
particular case is Of more importance
to the New England states than to the
west; but there are many transactions
growing out of this kind of business
which are Of especial importance to the
west and this one may awaken aninter-
est in the whole subject that will cause
a very general revision of state laws in
this regard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
VOL. Xxx.
THE bankers have held their national
convention and adjourned, and yet
there is a premium upon gold.

THE great rife match at Greedmoor,
l.. [. is creating an unusual amount of
interest. Thus far the American team
has succeeded in scoring the greatest
number of shots at all ranges. The
result of the shooting has been almost
mervelous. One can scarcely conceive
of scoring fifteen consecutive centres at
a distance of one thousand yards, and
yet it has been done repeatedly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
General News.
THE SITTING BULL COMMISSION.

An Omaha telegram of the 10Th
states that the Sitting Bull Commission
consisting of Gen. Terry. Gen. Law
renee, of Rhode Island, and Gen. Cor
BIN, of Ohio, Secretary of the Commis-
sion, went west yesterday. They 60 to
Ogden, from thence to Fort Shaw, and
from Fort Shaw across the country
some $50 or 200 miles to Sitting Bulls
rendezvous. Probably nothing will be
heard from them for twenty or twenty
five days after their departure from
Fort Shaw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
An Important Indictment.

Among the indictments returned by
the Grand Jury last week were bills
against Loyal L. Mum, Lewis K. SEQ
field and Professor Alan A. Griffith.
The charge against these gentlemen is
that they willfully and maliciously set
fire to, and caused to De destroyed, the
two years ago, and in which they were
largely interested The Indictment is
found at the instance Of the insurance
companies which paid the loss.
The men against whom the bills are
found are among ourmost prominent
citizens, and the fac that they have
been indicted is not proof that they are
guilty. When the watch factory burned,
all kinds of rumOrs we're in circulation
as to the cause Of the fire. Accordingly
the companies paying the loss took a
contract from Mr.. c. j. Fry that, in case
they could prove that the building was
set on fire, or that there was anything
fraudulent in the loss he would refund
them the money sopaid An indict-
ment is also prima Sacie evidence of
guilt, and is, Therefore, a serious thing.
On the other hand many are found
upon WHICH, llO COIlN1CllOlS are ODIaln6U,
and many innocent men are not only
indicted, but convicted and punished.
The duty, however, o. all good citizens
is to allow the law to take its course. If
these men are guilty, they should be
punished to the full extent of the law
Their positions in society should not
serve to mitigate the crime. If inno-
cent, we doubt not that they will be able
fully to establish the fact We should
not be too hasty in forming
our opinions. We should at least
be as lenient as the laws are, which
hold every man innocent until prouen
guilty. Messrs. Mum and Scofeld
claim that the Indictment is simply
persecution, instigated by the insurance
companies, who wish to get back their
money, and disappointed employees who
were thrown out of employment when
the factory burned, and that they will
be able to establish their complete inno-
cence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20

THE transaction Of Mr.. Kirkland of
Connecticut, in loaning money in Hi
nois and the suit in regard to the taxes
to be paid by Kirkland continues to
create a great deal of interest in New
England as we'll as in the west. If it
will only correct the evils growing out
Of that kind of business, the discussion
on the subject will have been highly
beneficial. The case of Kirkland is only
one of many thousand exactly like it.
Kirkland q citizen of Connecticut
loaned $4,000 to citizen of Illinois re
siding in Chicago The money was
used to improve Chicago real estate,
upon which Kirkland took and held a
mortgage as security for the $4,000
of course the state of Illinois increased
the tax levy upon the Chicago property
when it had received $4,000 worth of
improvements, but it made no differ
ence to Kirkland as he did not pay any
of that tax. The state of Connecticut
undertakes to make Kirkland pay taxes
on the $4,000 loaned and he attempts
TO escape taxation because the money
loaned has been invested In Chicago
and pays taxes there. kirklands posi-
ton is not a new one; not one eastern
money loaner in a thousand ever pays
cent of tax on money loaned in the
west and millions of dollars are so
loaned annually. David A. Wells in his
elaborate article on the subject holds
that Kirkland-and of course all other
money loaners-cannot be compelled
to pay tax. The Connecticut state
courts hold differently and the matter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS, THUR0AY. SEPTE

dence and regard In announcing nv
acceptance of this nomination; [ BEG to
say that [ do it with deer very
deep-sense of the responsibilities as
sumed. If elected, l shall hope so to
discharge the duties of the office as to
meet the approval of all those who have
at heart the true interests of this state
! Applause. | shall labor to secure
those objects in which We all have a
/ common interest and concern. and
which are calculated to promote the
/ public welfare. | shall give nv most
! hearty support to all such measures as
will tend to develop the resources with
which our state IS so richly endowed, to
the end that production may be in
creased: labor more amply rewarded.
and general prosperity secured to our
state. Applause. [ am aware that
ynu have but UIUooed the Jnresh-
hold of your duties here, and
l do not wish to trespass
upon your time; but [ cannot close
without expressing my firm conviction
that at the coming election the people
OF Wisconsin will take no backward
steps, (Applause.) Their motto and
action will continue to be " Forward" F."
Our political opponents, [ am aware,
are largely counting for success upon
the stringency of the times which we
all have experienced to a greater or
less extent, and upon the selfishness
which hard times always develop. But.
gentlemen, | congratulate the people of
the state upon the fact that the skies
are frightening, and upon the |
fact that at no distant day
hard times and depression in business
will belong to the things of the past,
The effect of our abundant harvests and |
the reasonable certainty OF foreign
demand therefor at good prices is al /
ready being felt to such an extent that |
we may safely conclude we have enter
ed upon a new era of business prosper
lty. We may point with pride to the .
record of the republican party in this
state, to its able, honest and efficient
administration of the state government |
for SO many years. 1t has always la
greatest number 1t has always been the |
earnest friend of the laboring man and
the champion of the oppressed every
where and as it has been in the past
SO 1t Is to-day, the champion Of hui
man progress, freedom and equalrights
We may therefore with the utmost con-
fidence submit its claims for the contin-
ued support of the people I renew the
expression Of my thanks for this nomi-
nation, and I will close by saying that
If | am called upon to occupy the ex-
ecutive chair of the state, the public
good will be my chief aim and nv
constant care. Applause.
The convention then proceeded to the
FIRST INFORMAL BALLOT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
THE ARMY OF MEXICO

is on very shifting foundation and the
system of paying the soldiers is very
irregular. They are paid by their
officers, not by the paymaster repre-
senting the government, as our troops
are. Nonlinally the poor devils receive
$16 per month, but out of that sum
they have to feed themselves, and pay
the expenses of a doctor. In fact a
Mexican soldier may be set down as
working for his board-poOr board at
that. 1t is no wonder they have so
little heart for their work. Yet, in spite
of i'll treatment, the army, although
internally factious, is true to Mexico,
and would fight as well as it knows how
against an American invading force.
In war with us the Mexicans would
have the advantage Of an excellent ir-
regular cavalry-every Mexican is d
superb horseman. They can live on
very little, and could harass our COM
munications in a very lively manner
An American army could conquer the
country between the Rio Grande and
the mountains, provided it marched in
sufficient force, but
THE MOUNTAIN PASSES.
would be hard nut to crack, as Old
Zacll" found in 1S47. Had he lost the
battle of Buena Vista, Gen. Taylor
would have lost his army. Monterey
would have fallen, and his retreat would
have been over a comparatively desert
country. As it was, he had a narrow
escape, and the Americans of Mexico
credit JEFF. Davis, who led the Missis-
sippi rifemen, with a chief share in the
glory of that day. And yet the Mexi-
cans celebrate the anniversary of Buena
Vista as their victory. True, it cost the
Americans dear-dearer in proportion
than any battle they ever fought, and
the MeXicans say that Santa Anna
would have finally destroyed Taylor
only for SCOTS advance on the capital
from Vera Cruz The Gulf, the Mexi-
cans themselves admit, is their vulner-
able point. Mr.. Diaz, | have been told
in Mexico, is looking after
THE COAST DEFESsEs,
and the army is being put on a thorough
war basis, so as to be ready for any
trouble that may arise between the
land of God and liberty" and the United
States. American settlers are evidently
nervous, and hate to think Of hostllltles,
because any disaster to the American
arms, arising from foolishly underestl-
mating the capabilities of Mexican re-
sistance and revenge, might provoke IN
Mexico horrors equal to those winch
uow prevail in Turkish provinces. There
fore, if America means tigh tand con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20

On motion of Hon. d. G. Cheever, OF
Rock, Hon. VIM. E. Smith was declared
the unanimous nominee of the conven-
ton. A committee waited upon Mr..
Ssith and brought him from his hotel
on the floor of the convention, where he
was presented to and addressed the con-
vention as follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
CONVENTIONAL am informed bv YOUR
conn Zee that it has been your pleas
ure t. place me in nomination for the
office of governor. 1t is a great honor,
to be nominated with so mnch unanim
ity for position so honorable and so
responsible; and [ desire to thank YOU
with all the emotions of grateful heart
for this distinguished mark of your conf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
EDUCATION.

1t is hopeful sign of Mexico that
education in that country is being
looked after as it never was before
Children are receiving q fair rudimen-
tary training in nearly all the towns,
and the next generation bids fair to be
far in advance, intellectually speaking,
of the present
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20

The Washington Star speaks Of Mars
as " She" That shows how little one
star knows about another.-Boaon Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
YELLOW FEVER.

Associated Press dispatches from
Jacksonville, Fla, Of the 18th report
the yellow fever spreading at Fernando
na and great uneasiness in the vicinity.
A call for aid in money and medicines
has been made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20
Political,
PROCEEDINGS OF THE REPUBLICAN STATE


PROCEEDINGS OF THE REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION.
The republican state convention as
sembled AT the capitol in Madison, at
II o'clock noon, Sept. 11th, and was
called to order by Hon. E. W. Keyes,
chairman of the state central commit
rec, who announced that the first thing
IN order was the selection of tempo
tary chairman
Gen. Ginty, of Chippewa, nominated
Hon. Jonathan Bowman. of Columbia,
to the position, Mr. Bowman was elected,
and Gen, Ginty, of Chippewa, and Capt.
Seamonson Of Dane, were chosen as a
committee to conduct
THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
to his seat
Mr.. Bowman was accordingly escorted
to the chair, and addressed the conven-
ten as follows:
/ GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTIONAL
sincerely thank you for the honor you
have conferred upon me by electing me
to the temporary Craftsmanship of this
convention. | will endeavor faithfully
and impartially to discharge the atten-
dant duties. [ hope that this conven-
ton will be conducted with the har-
mOny and wisdom usual with republi-
can conventions. The duty of placing
reliable candidates in the field has been
ably set forth by the chairman of the
central committee in his opening re-
marks. Your work is an important
one; hope that in the discharge of the
duty, men will be chosen who will be fit
representatives Of our party and of the
intelligence Of this commonwealth, and
who have the ability and reputation for
competency that shall insure success.
| hope your labors will be harmonious
and profitable. | Inow await the pleasure
of the convention.
The chair then appointed the follow
ing committees:
CREDENTIALS.
AT Large-J. 3. Treat.
list Dist.-D. G Cheever.
2d-D. Il. Hurlburt.
3d-N. T. Martin.
4th-G. p. Seamonson
5th-Geo F. Wheeler.
6th-G, G. sedgewick-
sib-c b = y -rI,baOoN' Irnbam
pvso, r7r,ovs
At Large-Gen. Ed. E Bryant
Isl, aSl DiI',P :, d., D. N@F'nTop, OF 1 d. L. Do"Sm"H
8d-John Luchsinger. W. B. CLARK.
4th Angus Smith, f. j. Rice.
o,h o,h-raomas as, W. spence, A. d, Jones'
gth . $50 So I,sl" .s'i,'' p.,,..,,o
sth-,r y Pond = NJ Trahl,
~ :, --D.''I-u,... 0..',,.. ~, ~, .,,.ND, y WV
0i''1> ia 'i0N
At Lar! Large-Gen. G. c. Ginty.
lst Dist-K' Seam'nson.
"a %! :, Nennal
~, ~ ., :. ""r1in
5th ~ iis,'e9 n nay a,,,,
Gth--, ;, Kimha,I n,,g
7th-w. T Price.
Sth-R j. Flint.
The convention tbon tool, q racass
until 8 o'clock p. NJ.
The convention
REAssEMBLED
at = o CLOCK, ana Hon. u. ST, CnG6E6r.
of Rock, reported a list of delegates en-
titled to seats, which, after a few cor
rectlons, was adopted.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Oel. ClnbN OF the CO1nnl1ttGG on per-
!,
manent organization, reported the tOl-
I.;,,, Ia &c ,,o,,,,.,,,o, a, ,o,,- i, 90,
- O--o0OA
IIONh.
Wee PFeSlde1tS-1St district. w. ID. Ba-
con, OF NauSesha; "a dlstrlct' ;. 3.
6ownS ' of Ricbiond. 1tb M d;Sfr;nt t'' Hiron,
Barber. DODGE: 9th district. A. E. Cor
don, of Waupaca: 9TH district, G. Van
9teenWyk, Wy oI La crosse; oth district, ).
a. helioSSg' ol M''r''dloh'
Secretaries 5: s. lockwood, of Wal
W. Mortil; oilas. -; =, hearS' Ol rolk; A. T.
The report was adopted, and the gen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20

The Eureka Humboldt county Cal. J
Times reports that vein of gas was
struck by the workmen while sinking
an artesian well near that place, and on
being ignited, it sent stream of light
thirty-six feet into the air, and burned
steadily several days in spite of wind
and rain.