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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
VOL. XXI.
Legislative Summary.

TUESDAY, March 19.-Senate.- The
governor sent to the senate the nomi
nation of Phil. l. Spooner, Jr., to he
commissioner of insurance for the tern.
of two years beginning April 1st, 1878
The nomination was confirmed. As
sembly bills were concurred in: To
amend the registry law; to authorize
G. A. Bullen and T. c. Stanley to build
and maintain dam across the Chip.
pewa river at Eagle rapids; to incor-
pOrate street railway; to define the liza
bilities Of railway companies to their
employees. The bill to provide for the
publication of 1000 copies of the con-
stltutiOn of the United States and of the
constitution Of this state for the use of
the common schools, was indefinitely
postponed
TUESDAY, March 9.-AssembH.-In
the assembly bills passed. To amend
the charter of New London; to amend
the statutes relating to the liens of me-
ck,-rslcs. The senate bill was concurred
IN 70 appropriate 5000 to Green Lake
county for caring for insane. Bills
were indefinitely postponed: Relating
to fencing railways; to cheaper the
cost OF supporting common schools;
relating to the use of steam motive
power on public streets.
WEDNESDAY, March -Senate-A
communication from the secretary of
state was received and spread upon the
journal, transmitting, per request of
the senate, a statement of the bonded
and other Indebtedness of the several
counties, cities, villages, and towns of
the state, as appear by returns made to
the department up to January [, 1873.
The following table shows the total
Indebtedness of the cities, towns, and
villages in the several counties. and of
the counties themselves:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
THE ERIE CANAL.
Facilities and Cost of Transportation.


The facilities of transportation on
the Erie Canal accommodate six thous-
and boats, averaging in capacity 225
tons each. Assuming that one-half
of this number of boats is returning
from the east, and that the other half
is on the way to tide water, we have at
one time moving toward New York
city, 100000 bushels Of grain, all to
arrive within thirteen days. To ac-
complish the same result by rail, there
would be required 100 trains of cars,
made up of fifty cars each, making the
total of 5000 cars per day, for fraction
less than thirteen days,-each car
averaging ten tons burden. 1t is safe
to say, therefore, that the facilities Of
the Erie Canal to move freight, are far
greater than the capacity of all the
railroads coming into New York put to-
gether.
AS to the future usefulness of the
Canal, the first question to be asked is
in relation to the moving power used
for transportation. Whether the late
Improvements in the power used, will
enable the canal to compare favOrably
with the rail as to the actual cost of
moving freight Many plans for quick
and economical transit have been sub
mitted to those persons designated by
the state to examine them, embracing
the use of steam, water-power, towing
by endless cables, ETC. The plan of
coupling two boats together, with the
steam-power applied only to one boat
which pushes the other ahead, shows a
great saving of labor and fuel. The
coupling is so ingeniously arranged,
that it is very simple matter to un-
couple the boats in order to allow them
to pass through the locks separately
The expense Cf moving them, as seen
by statement submitted, is $602. .5S
for making the entire trip from New
York to Buffalo and return, with an
average load of 315 tons; and in this
expense are included tolls, fuel, oil
depreciation of, and interest on
property, labor, insurance and sundry
expense, etc. The time consumed is
nineteen days This comprises a dis
tance of about 1000 miles, over which
315 tons of freight have been moved al
a cost of S6025S, which is little less
than tWo mills per ton per mile. A com
parison with the old method of towing
| by horses shows a saving Of time OF al
least fire days, while the capacity is
twice as great and the actual cost is only
. one-quarter as much. 1t has beer
mentioned by excellent authority thai
for AZ years the actual cost for trans
portation of freight by canal, where
, horsepower has been used, averaged {
trife over eight mills per ton per mile
1t is hardly probable that the rail car
bring it down to six.-George Rowland 1,
Scribner for april.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
Miscellaneous News.
A TERRIBLE SHIPWRECK.

A London dispatch of the 24th says
a violent gale, with snow, prevailed here
to-day, and extended throughout Eng
land. 1t was particularly severe at
Liverpool. A report has Just been
received here that the British naval
training ship Eurydice, with 400 men
on board, capsized on the south coast of
the Isle of Wight. A later report
announces that the Admiral command
ing at Portsmouth, telegraphs the
following: Particulars have been
received from the Coast Guard at
Ventnar. The Eurydice capsized off
Dunnose Head at 4 80 o'clock this after
noon in sudden squall One boy and
q seaman were saved. Other advices
indicate that between 800 and 400 lives
were lost The Admiral, on receiving
the news of the disaster, Immediately
dispatched a steamer to the scene Of
the wreck. The Eurydice was training
ship for ordinary service, under COM
mand of Captain Marcus A. S. Hare
She was sixth rate, Of 921 tons, and car
four guns. A survivor of the Fury
on board as over 800. Five were
picked up by passing schooner, after
being in the water over an hour, but all
have died except two. 1t is not prob
able that any others were saved as a
strong ebb tide was running. The Fury
dice was under tull sail, when she was
overtaken by snowstorm, accompanied
by heavy squalls. The sun shone again
brilliantly shortly afterward, but moth
ing was then visible except few boxes
floating down the channel The,surviv-
Crs say they saw the ship suck down
many as she sank.
| sHIPWRECK ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
Advices from San Francisco dated
| the 24th inst, announce that the
schooner General Miller, Captain May,
! belonging to the Alaska Commercial
Company, sailed from this port Feb.
| 18th for Alaska, having as passenger
| Colonel Woods, United States collector
of customs in the territory of Alaska.
A day or two ago the schooner was
discovered bottom up a few miles up
the coast, and is now being towed into
port. All on board are undoubtedly
! lost. The vessel and cargo were valued
at about $4,000.
STORM ON THE LAKES.
A terrible storm of cold wind with
occasional furries of snow prevailed
over the lakes on Saturday night and
Sunday the 23rd and 24th inst. 1t was
very cold in Michigan and considerable
snow fell. 1t is feared some of the
small fruits are injured. Great damage
was done to the lake craft and many
lives were lost The warm, pleasant
weather preceding the sudden change
had induced many vessels to start out
for the season, and it is certain that
when fully computed the damage will
| be heavy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
Trade Kisses.

a curious divorce case is on the tapis
in Harrison County. A wife who was
greatly in need of a mess of cabbage
made a bargain and sale " with
neighbor, trading three kisses for three
heads of cabbage. The irate husband
did not care much for the loss of the
kisses, but was fearful that they indica-
ted more than was apparent on . the
face of the returns" and SO has filed his
petition for divorce.-BarnesuiHe ". Va
Enterprise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28

A young man of 20 recently took to
wife a Pennsylvania widow of 80, the
sole proprietress of a couple of paying
petroleum wells. OF him it may truly
be said that 4" he loved not wisely but
two wells"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28

Assembly bills were concurred in:
authorizing the electors of the town Of
Madison, Dane county, to hold their
election in ward V, of the city of Mad.
ison; giving leave of absence to Chief
Geologist Chamberlain to visit the
Paris Exposition Relative to the gov
the insane Amending charter of Mad
ison relief association; amending char
ter of Milwaukee & Cedarburg plank
road company; to provide for state
park in the northern portion of the
state; relative to street certificates in
Oconto. The special order for IL
o'clock being the taxation bill No. 343,
Az was taken up on motion of Senator
Reynolds. The question was on the
adoption of the report ofthe committee
on conference theron. After extended
debate. participated in by Senators
Burrows, Price, and Rankin, the CON-
mittee's report was adopted by the fol
lowing vote:
Ayes-Senators Anderson, Bailey, Rarden,
Bones. Burrows, Hathaway, Loper, Mumbrue,
Price, Reynolds, Richardson, Schneider, Scott,
Treat, Van Schaick and Welch-16.
N0eS-Senators Grimmer, Paul, Rankin, Rich
mond-4
WEDNESDAY, March 20-Assenbly-
In the assembly the committee on con
ference to whom was referred the bill
in relation to the collection and assess
ment of taxes, and amendatory of sec
ton l, chapter $50 of the laws of 1877,
reported substitute, and recommend
ed the passage of the substitute. The
assembly adopted the substitute bill as
reported by the conference committee
thus ending the m 0st perplexing sub,
ject before the present legislature The
only other business transacted was the
adoption of the senate resolution that
the legislature adiourn sine die at IL a
M, March Dist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28

AN American Protestant was the first
to step into the Vatican and receive the
blessing of the new Pope America
gets ahead in everything.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28

Pope Leo will bestow, in person, the
red hat which belongs to the American
Cardinal, McCloskey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28

THE Ionia volcano seems to be warm
ing up again. A few weeks ago it was
thought to be dying out, but of late
nature has been stirring up and rein
vigorating the fire, and the prospect for
another eruption is becoming good. The
tremblings and groanings of the earth
Immediately surrounding the volcanic
field are also greatly increasing.-POnoa
(Neb. Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28

The Norristown Herald tells of a
Pennsylvania man who makes over
800 day. He makes them in a mint
at Philadelphia, where he works on a
salary of $14 week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
ADJOURNMENT.

THURSDAY, March 21-Both houses
met at 10 n. m. and appointed joint
committee to wait upon the governor
and inform him that all business before
the legislature was finished. The COM
mittee soon returned and reported that
the governor had no further communl-
cation to make At II a. m. both
houses adjourned sine die.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
Aggregate gold coin and gold bulions1a5,O8S, 755
DEATH OF JOHN ALLISON.

DEATH OF JOHN ALLISON.
John Allison, U. S. register, died this
forenoon of apoplexy. Yesterday he
was in usual good health, and spent
this forenoon. between six and seven
o'clock, on the avenue. He then drank
glass of water, saying that he would
go to bed until breakfast was ready.
His wife soon noticed that his face was
strangely pale, and an examination
showed that he was dead. The deceas-
ed was &C years of age. He was a ma
tive of Beaver, Penn, whittier his re-
mains will be taken this forenoon. Mr..
Allison was formerly a representative
IN congress, and was the republican
candidate for United States senator be-
fore the legislature which selected Mr..
Wallace. Sunday afternoon a short
funeral service Will be held at the late
residence of Mr.. Allison, when his re-
mains will be taken to his former home
in Pennsylvania.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
TO BE HANGEn

ID.
A dispatch from Bloomsbury, Penn
sylvanla, says McHugh, Fully and
Hester, Molly Maguires, sentenced tC
; be hanged, have been informed of an
adverse decision Of the board of par
dons. Mrs. Hester, young woman OF
prepossessing appearance, when the
decision was given publicity, fled to
the prison wringing her hands, pulling
her hair and shrieking in the most
frantic manner. The sheriff admitted
her and she flung herself upon the
neck of her husband and tainted.
Fully and McHugh, when informed of
the nature of the decision sank back
into the darkness of their cells. Nc
Hugh aroused himself and said: "Well
they have fixed it up at last, have they {?
wish to God they had fixed it up a year
ago" He paced his cell like Gagged
tiger.
SITTING BULLS SUMNER CAMPAIGN.
A dispatch from Battle Ford. the
capital of the northwest territory. of
the 10Th inst, says there is great excite
ment there over new rumor of a
combination of Sitting Bull with the
Sioux, Black Feet and other Indians for
an attack on the settlement in the
spring. This information comes from
friendly Creeks. Another report from
cypress Hills, Is that there is a camp of
seven hundred lodges of Sioux at the
Sandy Hills, slXty-five miles from Fort
Walsh, which was daily being augmen-
ted by new arrivals; that there were
four wagon loads of cartridges arrived
at the camp the day he passed; that
the half breeds are all leaving the |
Cypress Hills, and moving towards
Carlton; that the Nez Perces, Little
Blanket, Little Dog and Black Feet
Indians have all formed treaty with
Sitting Bull; that the Blackfeet are on
the Belly river in force; that it is not
known what these movements portend:
that it is supposed that an attack is to
be made on the Cypress Hills and Fort
Macleod
SITTING BULL Z, 900 STRONG.
A Chicago dispatch under date of
March 22d states that Capt Constance
Williams, 9TH infantry, stationed at Ft.
Belknap. has sent to military head
quarters the result of several scouting
expeditions, which confirms the report
recently telegraphed by United States
Consul Taylor at Winnepeg. Capt.
Williams learns that the forces under
Sitting Bull aggregate with what he has
assurances of receiving in way of re-
lnforcements nearly 1000 fighting men.
The talk among them is that they will
fight nobody, but if any one comes
across their path they will get it "just
the same" The Indians are well sup
piled with ammunition, and the stu
alton is regarded as critical and decisive ]
measures are being taken :
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
NO. IA.
the committee decided not to vote un-
WANTS A MINT

the committee decided not to vote un-
til Friday.
WANTS A MINT
The Indiana delegation also made an
argument before the same committee
IN favor of a mint at indianapolis, and
are confident that congress will locate
a mint there. 1t seems more probable
however, that all that will be done at
present to increase the mint facilities
Will be to appropriate 100000 to place
the Louisiana mint in a condition to
coin silver.
THE AMOUNT OF GOLD.
Associated press advices from Wash
lngton Of the 21st, state that in an inter
view of the committee on finance with
Secretary Sherman, long list of ques-
hons was asked and answered. Among
other things the secretary was asked
what amount of coin he now held in
the treasury. He replied with the fol-
lowing statement:
Gold coin - s117 1s1 Az
Gold bullion ........ .......... ;,s37. 800
Total. Observation-Disclosures. s125, ,oss, ,755
Less the following amounts:
Credit of diSburing officer and out
standing checks. ......... -. Sol, ,S79, go
IoId certlhcates actually outstanding A, 49S, 500
Jailed oonds and interest ........ =. ISIS, 677
interest due and unpaid. ............ 4. .909, 705
Iotal .--...... .....-.............. S62, 416 500
aYaiia6,e gold coin and bullion. S62 672 246
aNaiiapIe silver com fractional. 5,972, 695
ANahdole silver bulllon.-- .....-..... $780, 718
Total available good and silver..... ST. us $50
AMOUNT of god coin in treasury. =. 81 7151, 455
AMOUNT OF gold bullion. ....... 1887, 300
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28

The house committee on invalid pen
sions to-day agreed to report the bill
allowing pensions Of $72 per month to
soldiers having lost both eyes, both
hands or both feet, and $24 per month
to those having lost one eye, one hand
or one foot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
WARLIKE.

A London dispatch under date of
March 23rd, says that semi-official hints
are given that if England does not wish
to attend the congress it will meet with
out her. In connection with the fore
going intelligence it should be stated
that rumors were circulating in the lob
bies of parliament last night that the
tone In English official circles is de-
cidedly warlike.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
THE WHISKY BOND BILL.

There is likely to be more opposition
in the senate finance committee to the
bonded period whisky bill than there
was in the ways and means. Senators
Beck and Matthews this morning made
an argument in support of the bill, but
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28

A London associated press dispatch
dated the DIST inst, says it is stated on
excellent authority that within the last
few hours the government has received
hint that Russia will yield on the point
now at issue
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28

will be brought before the house at an
early day. Waddell, of the post Office
committee, was instructed to present it
to the house at the next call of the COM
mittee. At that time he will make an
argument, maintaining that comfy be-
tween Brazil and the United States re-
quires the establishment of a monthly
line of steamships
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-09-02
r.h,.s on, ORE.

As indicated In our last regular weekly
mining report the extraction Of ore from
the Solid Silver mine ID commenced.
The main tunnolor sdit Of the mine. run
ming into the bowels OF Cedar Hill. 10
thoroughly cleared out. repaired. and
put in first-class working condition.
The extraction OF ore from the chimney
about 100 feet In from the mouth OF
the tunnel Is commenced, and some
sixty or eighty tons are already out on
the dump ready for hauling to mill.
This ore gives excellent assays In silver
and gold, and will pay well under the
stamps. A full force OF hands are ct
work. and Il Is the intention 10 increase
the rate OF ere extraction to the
full capacity Of the mine. The
WINE 100 feet below the sdit
level IL not yet freed from
water, but will be as soon a
practicable. In order to get at the fns
body OF rich ore struck at that point BE-
foro the influx OF water compelled .
suspension Of work. Meanwhile cross
cut 10 commenced to the west from the
main tunnel, some 90 feet south Of the
Wine. to cut and work Q portion OF the
main ore chimney which extends In that
direction. Like It's neighbor. the Sierra
Nevada, the ore Of this mine
are going to DO developed to the best
possible advantage.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-09-02
x.s,.o. Wen. for co.srss.

heutsoo Wetts bor eoorCs
New YoRK. Sept. al. Madison
Wells that be 10 an indspsnd'
emit candidate for Congress In the Fourth
District Of Louisiana. He says 70 the
voters OF the district: "In doing this ]
forbsar none Of my wsll-known prstsn-
sions as q Republican. but address my
self a. q native Louisianian to Louis.
ianians, who are In Q large measure
weary OF the fruitless promises and sin.
lister designs OF the old straightout
Democracy, and who desire to avail
themselves OF more effective instru.
msntalities TO rebuild their common.
wealth and to compass stable harmony
between the classes within her bordsrs.
For years o member Of the old Whig
party. whose u~ncsasing demand for
internal improvements became n Of
the tsnets Of the Republican party, and
has been combatsd by the Democracy Of
the Union down to the present hour. !
adhere to my lifelong conviction that
Louisiana needs and should have such
liberal appropriations Of the national
moneys as may quicken her TO that de-
vslopment and prosperity which many
OF the Western States. much younger
than Louisiana. have under . liberal
Republican policy been permitted 10
command. Tho protective system Of
lsyess, 10 save from overflow our allu.
vial lands In the Mississippi VALLEY. and
the completion Of the Texas Pacific
Railroad. are objects Of sspscial import
ancs. yet can never be attained save By
Republican representatives In Con-
grsss."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-09-02
OFFICIAL MINING LETTERS.


The following letters, under the dates
given. have been sent from the Comstock
:. .m.1.a, 4. v.x,o,. .ou.
"'"' ="
panies In SAn FRANCISCO;
CONSOLIDATED VIRGINIA.
v,po,x,, Cry. Anp. n. ls7s.-A. W.
Ravens. Secretary Con.olidated Virginia
Mining Company-Dcar Sir: During
m nss, VOL Ne have enlarged and rstim.
- a. sh,,, M lie d.pth OF Al feet be-
Low The 400 station. The average daily
vis,j N or. has been about is5 tons. Tho
s-ontinp.nce Of the hot weather on the sur
f,r. .,iIl aryray.tcs the heat In the differ
am, l.ysl. III the mine, and greatly inter-
fs,s. with the extraction Of orc and the
nro.acu,Iou Of other work on the several
is,,l.
ON Al. 1900 level the south drift has
been enlarged and retimbered IS feet; 10.
tai length from the shaft. 391 feet.
ON NJ. 400 level we have completed re.
timbsrinx the station aud have commenced
10 enlarge and retimber the east driit lead.
ing 10 the slopes.
ou tina $500 level The southwest drift
from the main G. a @. drift has been al.
y.nceJ n feet: total lsugtb. 81 feet.
On the 1850 level We are making good
-urogre.. in The vork Of enlsrging and re-
timbrring the main drift leading FROM the
O. A q, shaft 10 the Consolidated Virginia
sh.ft.
ON the 1850 level Wine No. 3 has been
.unk and timbered rs feet ; total depth. GO
feet. Ths bottom il still in ore giving
yooa .s..y..
ON tho 1850 level tho upraise 10 connect
vith The No. > vinxs being sunk from the
iTsO i,y.l IA mn l6 feet, passing through
l.So an.ii,. NJ hops 10 msis
,hs sa,.sc,Son d,ring an. coming week,
W, a.a.,,. -, xsn,ii.,ion Al that poiut.
wN ~. - -5,.con,innsd in cro.scut
W .n, ,ss,aaJ i'm cros.cut No. 8.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-09-02
which before the big .trit. in Bslch.r

which before the big strike In Bslcher
formed that claim. He never consented
with his partners to m organization Of
the Bslchsr Company. but insisted upon
O segregation OF his rights conse-
qusntly what IL now known as the Seq
ereeatsd Bsloher. about 80 feet OF
ground, was partitionsd of 10 him.
When the Belcher strike was made he
sold the Segregated Belchsr at q high
figure, bat at nothing like ths price be
could have got had he come into the
the company at the start. He was at
one time Superintendent OF the Sierra
Nevada mine and afterwards OF the New
York Consolidated. but finally withdrew
from the Comstock.
His executor, Colonel Weller. states
Is an evidence OF Apples psculiarity Of
disposition, that just before his depar'
turs for Europe he stated to him. We'll
Ter. one Of his oldest friends, that he
wasn't worth %. 900 In the world. Yet
Il seems that he leaves $50. 900 In U. 8.
bonds In one place and $25.000 In
another. besides whatever money. etc.,
that be may have had with him when be
died.
Mr.. Apple leaves two sons, the eldest
about Is years Of age, who are In all
probability his chief heirs, though, a.
Colonel Weller says. Apple was such an
odd fish II is pretty hard 10 form an idea
OF what the provisions OF the will really
are. Colonel Weller 10 now waiting for q
letter from the United States Consul at
Vienna, before taking steps to enter
pom his duties % executor.