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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-22
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Nervous Sy stem.
FENHE IMNENSE DIS EUCTE0N OF HI-
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Francisco Cal, in 1854, private d lcnslry. in
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Consultations a the Institute or by letter, FREl-
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his friends and hundreds Of those unfortu
pltey afflicted Wit tse he has reopened his MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL A%IlTtTE and resumed the practice
If his profession inc doc would remind all noec wha
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very extensive cccsfJ practice in FrauciscO hn
has visited the pr cpu cities III Europe, inspecting dill.
gently the most renowned hospitals, and gathering the sx
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matte affections, chronic c2tarr, diseases of the stomach
and Kidneys liver complaints etc, successfully treated
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-05-22
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

subject is treated with skeptlcism as long
as it is known that Russia refuses to
yield on the chief point, and that Eng
land maintains her demand.
MORE FAVORABLE.
st. Petersburg advices under date OF
May 3rd says the Agence Russo announ-
ces that intelligence continues to be re-
ceived of an improved state of pour
parlers through, Germany as interme-
diary for the simultaneous withdrawal
from the vicinity of Constantinople, as
well as of negotiations with Austria
concerning her special interests. The
principle of direct exchange of views
between London and st. Petersburg on
questions interesting England have been
agreed upon.
-. RUSSIA TAKES THE INITIATIVE. =
The Political Cores Donde',ce states that
the revival of negotiations between Rus
sia and England relative 10 Congress
Is due to the initiative of the former.
The negotiation will be based upon
larger concessions than hitherto acceded
to by Russia.
TODLEBEN.
A special from Constantinople of the
3rd inst, reports that, Gen. Todleben
has resumed negotiations with Admiral
Hornby in regard to the details of the
withdrawal. He has also resumed ne
gotlations with the porte for the evacua-
ton of the ceded fortresses, but as vet
without result, Safvet Pasha declaring
that the Russians have not carried out
the San Stefano treaty
AT ST. PETERSBURG.
A st. Petersburg correspondent tele-
graphing under date of May Sd, saws
that it is not probable that anything in
the shape of an ultimatum will be sent
to the porte for the present at least, al
though there may have been some such
intention Il little time ago, when it was
believed England had determined on
war and was merely endeavoring to
gain time. Extreme skepticism in re-
gard to pacific assurance of some of
the British ministers seems to be dimin-
ished. Russia is not likely to do any
thing to precipitate the crisis as long as
q reasonable chance for a pacific So
luton remains.
THE CONGRESS AGAIN.
An. associated press telegram of May
End from Vienna, says the government
again expressed confidence in the
prompt meeting of congress, and is
again urging England to accept the
congress. A telegram from st. Peters
burg announces that an imperial ukase
has been issued, ordering the formation
Of A Io4 IL 4 II
48 called out a fortnight ago. Three
new artillery brigades with IA guns are
also forming.
Mr.. Cross, in his speech at Preston,
last night, said the government was not
going to communicate to the public
their proposals in regard to the eastern
question before the meeting of the con-
gress. 1855
INDIA TROOPS OFF FOR THE FRONT.
A Bombay telegram of May ed states
that the I'd detachment of troops sailed
yesterday amid great enthusiasm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

1t true; namely, that they must not re.
main III that country as hostiles; they
had lost many men and much property
in war, and a part of their hunting
grounds ehad been taken away from
them. If their hostility continued, other
military posts would be built, but if
they were peaceable toward the govern
ment they would be provided for as other
friendly indians. who have remained
quiet and friendly. The Indians were
assured that the whites didn't want the
buffalo On the northern range, but they
were reminded that the heavy game
would not last always, and that they
should cultivate the raising of domestic
stock in, their place. The General
pointed out the advantages which would
come to the Indians by following his
advice.
OPENING OF THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
An associated press dispatch from
Paris OF the 1st inst, says the Interna-
tional Exposition of 1873 was opened
with great ecLat. At an early hour it
was feared the falling rain would inter
fere with the ceremonies, but at 9 A. NJ.
the rain ceased and at LA. NJ. the
clouds broke away and the sun shone
out brilliant, though the weather was
rather hot. Pres't. MacMahon reached
the exhibition at 2 o'clock, in the state
carriage, escorted by his military house
hold. He was welcomed by Seisserene
de Bort, minister of commerce, and de-
clared the exhibition open, amid salvos
of artillery and music by the bands.
The Marshal, then at the head of
brilliant procession, which included the
Prince of Wales, ex-King Amandeus
and the Crown Prince of Denmark and
the Netherlands, proceeded through the
exhibition building. The scene was
picturesque and imposing in the ex-
treme. State bodies in grand uniforms,
councillors and magistrates in their
robes, and different bodies of institute
and legion of honor. made a strong
contrast with senator's, deputies and
clergy and minor officers in their civil
costumes. The exhibition building was
gaily decorated with flags of all nations,
and immense crowds gathered in that
vicinity. The American section, though
unfinished, and which compares favor
ablv with other departments of manu-
facture, show least progress. The
American Art Department is the best
ever shown abroad by America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

SITTING BULL seems 10 have grown
tired of the Great Mother already, and
has sent half-breed to General Miles,
inquiring what kind of peace the United
States would make with them, and say
ing the Great Father was, Of course, too
rich to expect the Indians to give up
their poor little ponies and their old
guns. General Miles, in reply, inform
ed Sitting Bull that if he desired to stop
hostilities peace could be made which
would end all trouble between the whites
and the Indians; that when the Indians
give up their ponies and guns they will
receive cattle and other property OF
greater value in peace. and that when
peace is made the government will pro
vide for them as it does for all friendly
Indians.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09
Ingenuity of Birds.

A singular instance of the ingenuity
of birds was noticed at Detroit the other
day. where two robbins were seen to be
toiling away at a small toy basket,
which had been left in doorway. Evil
IDENTIFY thinking it would make pala-
tial nest, the birds were pulling and
dragging it along over the grass, but
were unable to get hold of it in such a
way as to fly off with it. They accord
ingly left it, but soon returned with a
string about eight feet long, which they
drew through the basket. and, each tax
ing one end in its bill, flew briskly away
with the basket hanging on its swing
between them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09
MINNEAPOLIS AND HER MILLS.
A Description of the Great IVashbura MiH,
written fen daqs before its Destruction.

Minneapolis is a city Of Minnesota,
located on both sides OF the Mississippi
river at the Falls Of st. Anthony, and
about eight miles northwest from St.
Paul, the capital of the state. 1t is the
Northern terminus of the Milwaukee,
st. Paul and Minneapolis railroad, and
the northwestern terminus of the Chi
cago, st. Paul and Minneapolis railroad.
BY the St. Pacific, and the Minneapolis
and St. Louis railroads, it is brought in
connectin with a number of other rail
ways leading to different regions of the
northwest. Its population in 1860 was
1864; in 1866, 5000; in 1870, 1909,
and in 1875. about $4,000. The city is
laid out in straight avenues so feet wide,
is well lighted and supplied with excel
lent water. Its public edifces are
highly ornamental, and many of its
private residences attractive and ele-
giant. The site of the city commands a
fine view of the Falls and the suburbs,
for miles around, are picturesque and
beautiful. The country is inlaid with
small lakes and streams of surprising
beauty, filled with native fish, and into
which new and choice varieties are be-
ing rapidly i'm ported from abroad.
Among the lakes in its vicinity may be
mentioned the Minuetonka, which is
one of marked beauty, in whose clear,
pure waters are to be seen along its
coves and inlets the fish in which it
abounds. and around whose borders are
the cottages and groves of those who in
seasons OF pleasure are led as by the
Good Shepherd "beside the still waters. u
Of the streams which enter into the
landscape beauties, of this favored re-
gion, are the Minnesota and Minnehaha,
the one famed as its name imports for
its " sky tinted waters" and the other
for its Falls, SO celebrated in the le-
gends of poetry by our greatest Ameri-
can poet. But that which distinguishes
above every thing else, this growing
city is not q feature of beauty but one OF
grandeur and sublimity, the great Falls
of st. Anthony Here at the head of
the Mississippi Valley, Providence, with
design unmistakable, of supplying
with manufactures in untold quantity
and variety, the teeming millions of Its
future population, has located the
grandest watcr-power in the world. 1t
is inlmense sd5 l
The fall is about 80 feet in mile
Already around it have arisen large
number of manufacturing establish.
ments, equaling, if not exceeding III
magnitude, any in the northwest. Their
great wheels are revolving day and
night in partial fulfllment, as yet, of a
destiny for Minneapolis, which one day
or other will surprise the world. Leav-
ing for future notice in the Guide, prom
inent factories erected here for the man
ufacture of different articles ef COM
merce, it is our purpose now only to
mention one of marked pre-eminence-
the great Washburn -four mill, named
after its owner, c. G. Washburn, Of Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09
THAT CIRCULAR.
THE DIFFICULTIES

1t is said that conciliatory DISPOSE
ton has prevailed in the councils OF the
St. Petersburg government, but it is
asked what does Russia consider at this
moment to be a peaceful concession or
conciliatorv proposal? Fresh attempts
to reach an understanding is desired, to
get over the difficulties of form by max
ing far reaching concessions on the mer-
its of the question but the misfortune
seems to be that that is what Russians
consider aquestion of principle Eng
land demands the placing of the treaty
of San Stefano before the congress for
unreserved discussion. Russia, it is
said, will refuse to give way on that
point. In Berlin, as in London, the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

We're destroyed; besides adjoining pro.
| perty, including 81 out of the 197 runs
of stone In the city. The insurance
cannot be obtained tonight v5aT
i.aaxs $50 FIVE MILLS DESTROYED.
LATER.-A Minneapolis special of
May 3rd says there were five Touring
mills involved in the great disaster of
last night. These mills comprise the
heaviest concerns in the state, chief
among which were the two Washburn
mills. the property of x-Governcr c.. C.
Washburn,s of Wisconsin, of which the
one IN which the explosion occurred
was the largest Touring miHin the coun-
try, and the largest but one in heworld.
1t was builtin7 1870, included forty-one
run of stone, and was worth $500, 900.
1t Is now a smoking mass of ruins, with
Its companions on !" the platform" The
destruction is complete, so far as the
limits above named, and serious within
much wider bounds. The flames are
still raging in the ruins, but are under
control, and no further extension is
feared. 1t is now hoped the dead will
be confined to the fourteen mentioned.
as in the Washburn Mill. :, ...... s..s
Es e :
e. f INSURANCE. ..f
The Pi0neer-Press publishes in the
morning the following as the total in
suranee stated by the companies repre-
sented to the several mills DESTROYED:
Humboldt, Ball, Newton & Co., S44, 800:
Petit & Robinson, $9S,000; Galaxy w.
Ankeny, $4,000; Washburn Mill A,
S217. 600
LIST OF COMPANIES.
The following is partial list Of the
insurance companies involved, being
those represented by Gale & Co, of
Minneapolis; c. G. Washburn, Wash
burn Mill, Hartford, building $500, ma
chinery 81 600; Atlantic, Of New York,
building. $3.50, machinery ST. 200:
Home. Columbus, Ohio, building, $500,
machinery. $1,000. ]. "A. Christian
& Co.: North American, stock in
mill, $4,000. P. D. Robbins & Co.:
North British & Mercantile, mill, s., ,OOO,
machinery So, 900; Hartford, mill$3, 900,
machinery $4,000; Phoenix, machinery
$4,000, stock $4,000; Lancashire of New
England, machinery $1,000; Atlantic
of New York, machinery $4,000. W..
L. Ankeny, Galaxy flour mill: Phoenix
of New York. building 1000. ma
chinery $4,000; North American,
building, $1,000, machinery $500;
Lancashire of New England, machin-
cry $4,000; Atlantic of New York,
machinery $1,000. Cahill, Ankenv &
Co., stock in Galaxy mill;
North British and Mercantile,
$1,000; Hartford. $500; Buell., New
ton u Co, Humboldt mill: North Brit
ish and Mercantile, machinery, 81 900,
stock, $780,; Phoenix, of Hartford,
building, $500, stock 81 800; Atlantic, of
New York, machinery, $1,000 Mime
apolis mills, elevator building: North
British and Mercantile, $1,000; Lam
cashire, of England, $4,000 on wheat
in Minneapolis elevator. Crecker &
Co., North British and Mercantile,
$4,000; Hartford, $1,000 ON wheat in
Minneapolis mill elevator. G. Pillsbury
& Co.: Hartford, $1,000; North Am erica,
$500. .5 .f =. ..-r.-1
The following is the valuation of the
mills destroyed: Washburn A., six story
stone building, 100000; Humboldt,
$1,000; Diamond, $4,000; Galaxy,
$4,000; Zenith, $4,000; pittel & Rob
inson, $125,0O0.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

THE next day after the great fire at
Minneapolis had destroyed a half mil
lion ofdollars ofthe property Of ex-Gov.
c. C. Washburn of Wisconsin. that
gentleman visited the university grounds
of the University of Wisconsin in COM
pany with the Board of Regents of that
institution, and selected the site upon
which he proposes to erect and equip
at his own expense what will be known
rs the Wasburn Observatory. Those
who are in danger of being cast down
and discouraged at misfortune are COM
mended to this example.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

THE legislature of New York has APP
pointed an investigating committee to
investigate the railways of the state to
ascertain whether the railroads offer
better terms on freight to other sea
port cities than to New York. The
World admits that the merchants of
Boston, Baltimore and Philadelphia are
taking largely the trade that formerly
came to New York, and the question be-
fore the Legislative committee will be to
find a remedy. There is a strong dis
position to make traffic on the Erie
Canal entirely free, and the legislature
will do this if no other means can be
form ed for holding the trade of the
metropolis of the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09
The Response to an Invocation.
Omaha Bee.

One day last week four citizens of
Grand Island were playing a game of
poker-5 cent ante in well-known
saloon of that place. A dispute arose
as to the game, when Que of the party
made use of an expression about as fol
lows: II hope Christ will kill me, if it
isn't So" He had dealt the cards and
the betting on the hand was over, when
he passed them back to the next man to
deal. The dealer shuffied the cards and
handed them back to the man to cut
them, at the same time giving him
light slap to attract his attention. The
man did not move. He was found to
be stone dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

AT the meeting of the vestry of Trim
ity church, New York, recently. DIR.
De koyen, of Racine, Wis, College, was
unanimously chosen the successor Of
the late DIR. Ogilby, rs assistant minister.
The church now awaits a reply from
DIR. DeKoyen who has been notified by
letter of his election. AS head of the
university at Racine, DIR. DeKoven has
been doing a very important work, and
it is thought that he may be loath to
desert it. He is very particular friend
of DR.. Dix, the rector of Trinity Parish,
who has great admiration for DIR. De
Koven's ability. and it is thought that
this may operate to make him arrive at
conclusion favorable to the wishes of
the Trinity vestry. DR.. De Koven is
recognized as one of the chief lights in
I the Episcopal church in this country.
In fact, he has been the choice of so
many persons for elevation to the
bishopric that for years past he has
been called Bishop DeKoven "
in spite of the successful opposition.
He is one of the most eloquent preach
ers in the Episcopal pulpit, and in case
he decides to accept the present call he
will leave a void in Racine College
which it would at present be impossible
to refill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

From September 1st 1877, to May 1st,
1873, Chicago received 1865, 10 bush
els of wheat and 2,494,994 barrels of
flour. During the same period Mil
waukee received q, ,451. .774 bushels Of
wheat and 1,G88.519 barrels of flour.
Thus Milwaukee has received 2,786,66
bushels of wheat more than Chicago +,
and Chicago has received SO6,475 bar
rels of flour more than Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

BONDS CALLED IN.

Washington advices of the 9TH states
that the secretary of the treasury yes
terday called for the following five
twenty bonds on account of the sub
scriptions to the 4 per cent. loan; cou-
pom bonds dated July 1st, 1865. namely:
$50, No. 53,0O1 to 56 200, both inclusive;
800, No. 90001 to $4,000, both inclu-
sive; $500. No. 63,001 to &c, 900, both in
elusive; $1,000, No. ia, ,401 to 120, 900,
both inclusive; total coupons, millions.
Registered bonds redeemable at the
pleasure of the United States after the
1st of July, 1870, as follows: $50, No.
1901 to 1850, both inclusive; 500, No.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

The latest telegraphic advices from
Europe are to the effect that Russia
and England had resumed direct com
munication with each other, and that
very conciliatory feeling is shown on
the part of both nations. This is in
terpreted by correspondents to mean
a peaceful solution of the eastern ques-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

The Senate committee ON military
affairs have agreed to recommend the
passage of an act authorizing the presi-
dent to give certificates of merit to
private soldiers, non-commissioned of
ficers and musicians who may have dis
tinguished themselves for gallantry
These certificates entitle the holders to
So per month additional pay. The com
mittee think that the passage of this
act will encourage merit and increase
the efficiency of the army.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-05-09

An erring husband, who had exhaust
ed all explanations for late hours, and
had no apology ready, recently slipped
into the house about l o'clock very
softly, denuded himself gently, and be-
gan rocking the cradle by the bedside,
as if he had been awakened out of a
sound sleep by infantiie cries. He had
rocked away for five minutes, when
Mary Jane, who had silently observed
the whole maneuvre, said: "Come to
bed, you fool, you; the baby amt there"