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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

On motion of Mr.. McCreery. the SEN
ate took up the bill repeating the bank
rupt act, and, pending It's consideration
the senate adjourned.
TUESDAY, April 9.-House.-The house
after some unimpOrtant bills and resO-
lutions were introduced. voted to go
into committee of the whole upon the
tariff bill, Mr.. Wood, chairman of the
committee on ways and means, took
the floor and consumed the entire ses-
sion I'D a speech in support of the bill.
WEDNESDAY, April 10.-Sen0te.
senate passed the bill for the relief OF
J. c. McBurney an internal revenue
officer, and then took up the bill to re-
peal the bankrupt act. After some dis
cussion Senator Matthews offered sub
stitute which was discussed until the
senate went into executive session with
out action.
WEDNESDAY, April -House.-The
house. at the expiration of the morning
hour went into a committee of the
whole upon the pension bill. The bill
appropriates S29, ,266,574, and provides
that after July 1st, 1873 pensions shall
be paid by the treasurer of the United
States under the direction Of the secre.
taries of the treasury and of the inter
ior The items Of of appropriation are
as follows: For army invaids, $13, 150,-
900; for widows and minors, 81, $4,000;
for survivors of the war of 1872, 81 .332,
600; for widows of soldiers of the war OF
1872, 81, ,247 ,974: for fees of examining
surgeons, SS50,000; for navy invalids
$4,000; for widows and minors, S3,-
S45, 900; for fees of examining surgeons
81 900; for carrying out the provisions
of the act, $96,000 After a long de-
bate the committee rose without taking
action, and Immediately thereafert ad
journed in order to give the republi,
cans the use of the chamber for the
purpose of holding caucus.
THURSDAY, April 11.-Senate-In the
senate during the morning hour Mr.
Mitchell presented the following cable
/ from the United States consul at Tier
Tsien, China: 1.-The famine is spread
ing; cannabalism exists: no rain; worse
next year. Will the indemnity bill
pass" The cablegram was referred tC
the committee on foreign relations
where the bill providing for the return
of the Chinese indemnity fund is nov
pending. Mr.. Dennis presented Mont
gomery Blair's resolution of the Mary
land legislature in relation to the elec
toral commission, and moved its refer
ence to the Judiciary committee. HI
took occasion to express his dis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

THE treasury investigation into the
cause of the foundering ofthe Metropolis
off the North Carolina coast recently
has reported to a subcommittee of the
house committee on commerce as fol
lows:
First-That they believe Lunt, the
experimenting owner, was cognizant of
the imperfectors of the hull of the
steamer, and therefore liable to the
provisions ofsec. 4, ,493, revised statutes.
Second-That Eben Manson, ship
builder at Newburyport, Mass, was ac-
cessory to such knowledge, and deserves
criminal prosecution for Withholding it
from the proper authorities until after
ninety human lives had been sacrificed.
Thnd-They suggest to the supervis.
ing inspection of the district an exam
ination into the conduct of Assistant
Inspector Craft, in changing the charac-
ter of the steamer under the circum-
stances noted, and report to the secre-
tary of the treasury under the provis-
ions of Sec. 4.407, revised statutes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
Congressional Summary,

TUESDAY, April 9.-Sende.- f.
nance committee Of the senate report
ed bill to reopen the New Orleans
mint and TO appropriate $4,000 for
that purpose. Mr.. Ferry introduced a
bill to regulate compensation to rail-
roads for transportation of mails. Re
ferred: The senate passed the bill to
provide code of army acquisitions.
The bill to provide for a public build
ing at Kansas City passed. The senate
then took up the railway sinking fund
bill on which the debate continued
until Eve o'clock.
At half past five nIotion to adjourn
was made by Mr.. Patterson and resisted
by Mr.. Thurman. The yeas and nays
were ordered, and the vote resulted
yeas, %; nays, 36-as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

THE late "Boss" Tweed was born of
Scotch parentage in the city of New
York, April 8 1928 and was consequently
tifty-fve years old at the time of his
death. He learned the trade of chair
making, and began business with his
brother in the furniture business. His
first connection with public life was as
an alderman of the seventh ward of
New York. He was elected to congress
i'll 1858, and committed his most stu
pendous robberies about the year 1868.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

THE New York Herald says that Mark
Hopkins, the Treasurer and brains of
the Central Pacific Railroad, who died
childless, leaving $15,000,0OO, wore
shabby clothes, dug his own garden,
picked up bits Of firon when hesaw them,
worked until u o'clock in the morning,
wrote more on page than most busi-
ness men put on sheets, and paid $50
a month rent. His adopted son
Tim IS at COLLEGE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

Mr.. Thurman then proceeded to close
the debate. He said the bill was not
framed on the idea embraced in Blaine
amendment. That amendment pro-
posed to make law that should stand
for twenty long years, and it is proposed
to go farther and surrender the power to
alter, amend, or repeal. For many
years the roads had sougth this surren-
der, but this was the first time such a
proposition had been made by senator
on this floor or representative in the
house Representatives. If the roads
could obtain this surrender, they would
give much more than the sum named
in the amendment. The reservation
was put in the bill to retain for the gov
enment the control over contracts with
these corporations. Sooner than see it
abandoned, he would see the bill sunk
to the depths ofthe sea.
The amendment of Mr.. Blaine was
then voted upon and lost-yeas, %;
nays, 50. Following is the vote in de-
tail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

morning, when he was attended only by
his servant, Labor, he became calm and
rallied. He was conscious till within a
few moments Of his death, and short
time before drank little tea which was
handed to him by his son-inlaw, Mr..
Dauglass. Most of Mr.. Tweed's family
are IN New Orleans, they were tele-
graphed for yesterday, but have not yet
had time to reach the city. Under the
statutes the body of a dead prisoner
cannot be removed. from the jail until
after an examination by the coroner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
GERMANY SPEAKS.

a preliminary conference of embassa-
dors resident there might be held to-day
or tomorrow.
GERMANY SPEAKS.
An associated press dispatch from
Berlin of the 10Th inst. states that Ger
many has not only refused Russia re-
quest to guarantee the neutrality OF
Austria, in the event of war, but is
further reported to have declared she is
prepared to interfere if any attempt is
made to hinder Austria from protecting
her interests.
SEPARATE UNDERSTANDING.
The Agence R,tSse of the 18th states
that short circular ACCOMPANYING
Prince Gortschakoffs reply invites Eng
land to formulate her proposals. A Vi
emma correspondent remarks that this
seems to point to an intention of trying
to come to a separate understanding
with England, as was attempted with
Austria.
WAR PREPARATIONS.
London advices of the 11th states
that for the protection of ships in the
Mediterranean from torpedoes, num-
Der of steam launchers will be sent to
lsmaid and other stations A number
OF torpedo boats were sent from Chat
ham dock yards to the Mediterranean.
A chartered steamer is now landing a
large number at the Victoria docks.
the intention being to supply each yes
sci with at least two torpedo boats ad-
dltlonal. Thirty-eightton guns are also
shipping for the Mediterranean in the
London docks.
GORTSCHAKOFF AFTER THE PRESS.
Gortschakoff has requested the Rou-
manlan government to suppress the
bitter tone of the press regarding Bes-
sarabla, and the two years occupation
of Bulgaria. The ultimate effect of
Gortschakoff7s circular is not reassur-
ing. 1t is pointed out here that the
government cannot accept the invita-
ton to the formation of counter-pro-
sails; that the question must be settled
by the powers jointly. In Vienna,
where only telegraphic summary has
yet been received, the most serious de-
duction is, that the hope heretofore
held out from st. Petersburg of the re-
newal of confidence negotiations, is
not confirmed by Gortschakoff's circu-
lar, which says nothing about accept
ing England's condition for going to the
congress without some such concession
on the part of Russia. No view can
be taken towards a peaceful settlement.
The suddenness with which the circu-
lar was telegraphed to London during
the debate on an address to the queen,
excites remarks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

EX-QuEEN ISABELLA will sell her jew
els at auction in Paris, sometime in
July. They are valued at $4OO,OOO
Those wanting something rich at bar
gain will do well to go over and inspect
Isabella's stock before purchasing else
nuh ORC
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

BANK failures having lulled some
what, defalcations are having good
run. The man Chace who sunk the
Fall River (Mass.) Union Mills, is be-
lieved to have drawn out of the firm
and squandered something near three
quarters Of a million dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

The mystery lowering about the
death Of congressman Leonard. Of
Louisiana: in Cuba, thickens. An ex-
animation of his body shows that he
did not die of yellow fever as reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

The Pittsburg, Pa. opera house was
crowded the other night with a fashion
able audience to hear Edwin Booth,
when just as the curtain was about to
rise, the gas was shut off, and the room
made totally dark A panic ensued,
but no one was seriously injured.
Cause: non-payment of the gas bills.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

THE first steamers of the season ar
rived at Duluth on the 10Th inst-the
earliest arrival on record, being two
months earlier than last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

LIE CoEoENE a powerful chief. sur
prised the Transvaal government re-
Gently, and for time the whole colony
was in danger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

The British colony at the extreme
southern point of Africa, IS having an
aggrayating border warfare, with its
Kaffir neighbors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

IT is said that Senators Anthony and
Hamlin are the only members of the
senate who saw the departure and re-
turn Of the senators from the rebellious
ST
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

THE Diaz Government has been for
mally recognized, and full diplomatic
relations have been resumed with our
neighbOrs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

TIE last official report of the Com
mittee on Commerce and Navigation
gives the following list Of od uuIorem
taxes levied upon the consumers of the
following imported goods:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

RANDE, the murderer. is learning to
make saddles at Joliet He is reported
to be considerably cowed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

II is believed that as soon as his
gubernatorial term is ended Lord
Duferin will leave Canada for England.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
YEAS.

Mr.. Thurman's amendment provid-
ing for the endorsement of the sinking
fund bond by the secretary Of the treas
ury was then adopted
The question then REQUIRED upon the
passage of the bill, upon which the vote
was-yeas. 40; nays. 49, The vote in
detail was as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
Miscellaneous News.
TIE RIOT LITIGATION.

A Pittsburg, Pa. dispatch of the 10th,
says several suits began sometime since
in the United States circuit court in
Philadelphia against the Pennsyl-
vania railroad company to recover for
goods lost at Pittsburg in the July riot,
will be taken up for trial tomorrow.
The object is to recover for quantity
OF wool shipped from various points
in the west and destroyed in the
Pittsburg yard. As they are test
cases, involving the liability of the
road as a common carrier, consider
able interest is felt in the result. The
plaintiffs will endeavor to prove
negligence on the part of the company
in allowing the goods to accumulate
here, as well as III its policy towards its
employees. The defendent company will
controvert these allegations, and, for
this purpose, have subpnnaed, among
others, number of witnesses from
Pittsburg
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
VOL. XXI.

The recent loss by fire at Bay City,
Michigan, foots up 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
4 CAUCUS OF EAIBAsSADORs.

The Daily Telegraph of April 18th has
the following special from Vienna,
Thursday midnight: | learn that an of
fetal dispatch has been received from
Berlin to the effect that Prince Bis
marck, in consequence of news from
ST. Petersburg, considers it possible that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

A pretty girl OF twenty-three was
offered $1,000 by a very old man if she
would marry him. One can imagine
her indignation-how her eyes flashed.
how she stamped her foot, how she said
she would rather be young mans
slave, ETC., and how the old man turned
away, deeming himself lucky to have
escaped with his hair intact. P. S.
She accepted him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

Let a young gentleman and young
lady try the following scientific expert
ment: A galvanic battery is set in mo-
ton, and while he takes one handle in
one of his hands, she takes the other in
one of hers. Then let them softly kiss
each other. This brings out all the
fireworks there are in two moving
souls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

GOOD dairymen contend that milk is
partly absorbed when kept for long
time in the udder, also asserting that
COWS MIXED thrice day produce more
and better milk than if they were MIXED
only twice day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
A TORNADO,

A Topeka, Kansas, special of the 10Th
says on the night of the 14th tornado
passed over Cottonwood Station on the
Santa Fe railway with such force that it
blew 40 freight cars off the track, de-
strOyed a number Of horses and that
some lives were lost. The number of
head of stock killed is very large. A
train WAS also wrecked at Emporia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

a preliminary conference of embassa-
dors resident there might be held to-day
or tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
Foreign News.
RrssIA's AGGREssIONs-

London advices of the 10th say that
it is announced at Constantinople that
the Russians have occupied Shumla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

A st. Petersburg correspondent tel
egraphing Sunday night the 18th, does
not give such hopeful report of the
state feeling in Russia; he says the eff
forts of Germany may perhaps lead to
preliminary conference as the British
government was now more favorable to
such a proposal; but the warlike ex-
element is especially intense in Mos
cow
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

A New York associated press dispatch
of the 18th inst, says William NJ
Tweed died at Ludlow streetjail at pre-
cisely II o'clock to-day. He was at
tended by DR.. CornshBn, who was with
him from an eerly hour this
morning, also Foster Dewey, his Secre-
tary, Mr.. Douglas, his son-in-law, ana
Edelstern, his counsel. All hope of his
recovery was abandoned soon after II,
when DR.. Cornshan announced a clog
ging of the heart. At the time
of his death there was no
struggle as he passed away in a
sleep, with his head lying upon his arms
Keeper Herman was hurriedly sum-
moned three minutes before noon, and
on reaching Tweed's room the noon sig
nal rang out, and the long prisoned old
man dropped back, dead, in his bed,
his last words to DR.. Ware being, " /
have tried to do some good, if [ have
not had good luck. | am not afraid to
die; | believe the guardian angels will
protect me-" The announcement of
his death spread rapidly, aud crowd
of curious people soon assembled out
side the Jail: peeping eagerly into the
half closed windows. Tweed had
been dangerously i'll for several
days. His death resulted from
a complication of disorders, but was
caused directly by nervous exhaustion
and clogging of action of the heart. He
was delirious last night, and early this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

Mamea, the Somoan ambassador,
took formal leave of the president to-
day. A United States steamer will
await the ambassador at Panama and
convey him and make a survey fo1 the
purpose of selecting naval depot ceded
under the recent treaty of amity and
commerce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18

A Washington dispatch to the associ-
ated press of the 10Th inst, says the in
dications at the treasury are that the
currency balance at the beginning of
next month will show not less than
$1,500,O00 and the coin balance will be
largely increased from the first of the
present month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
IMMIGRATION.

A St. Paul dispatch of the 18th inst,
says the immigration to western Min
nesota is reaching unparalleled proper
tions Statistics of the railroads and
land offices published to-day show the
sales for the last six months to have
been the largest on record for the same
time. The railroads are crowded with
immigrants and the land offices with
land-hunters. The agricultural season
is earlier by several weeks than the
average. Seeding is all finished, and
the prospect is encouraging for large
crop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-04-18
THE RESUMPTION ACT.

A5oUCIGUIONt pa
Washington of the 18th, state the SEN
ate finance committee has agreed to
dispose of the question of resumption
of specie payment on Tuesday next, al
though no vote was taken to-day. The
tenor of the discussion indicated very
strong probability that majority of the
committee will decide to report as a
substitute for the house bill new pre-
position, the main feature of which
will provide that all United States legal
tender notes outstanding on the 1st of
July next shall Oe received for customs,
dues and all other obligations, except
when otherwise explicitly stipulated.
This will, it is claimed, establish frac-
tional resumption by bringing United
States notes at par with gold.
DIAz RECOGNIZED.
Zamocana, Mexican representative
here, received the following telegram
announcing the recognition of the Diaz
government by United States Minister
Foster:
CRY OF MEXICO, April 10.-Minister
Foster sent yesterday a communication
recognizing the government of Mexico,
and establishing official relations with
the Mexican government. - has
been appointed our minister to that
government and the senate has con-
firmed the appointment.
Signed. VALATzA,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03
Thoroughbred Short Horn, Kentucky
Stock, for Sale.

The undersigned has the following thoroughbred
Short Horns that must be sold, and which ne IS
ofering at sacrifice: One thoroughbred Ardria
Bull, imported from Kentucky; red, five years old.
Three thoroughbred p~edigreed and recorded COWS,
greed heifers; two thoroughbred pedigreed bun
Calves; one thoroughbred heller calf. This stock
is all pure Durham, and as fine as any in the W vest.
Stock men will do well to examine this stock i'm
mediately. They will be sold for much less than
the same stock could be brought here for from Ken
lucky. G.f. CofE,
~ Meadow Creek, Madison county.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03

Brood Mares and Young Horses for
Sale.

The undersigned has. for sale about IS head OF
half breed American brood mares and young
horses, and q fine American Jrotting stallion. as
good rs any in Montana. There are about twenty
colts this year, and the mares have been bred. AL
80 a span of fine wagon or buggy horses, black ana
well matched. Persons wishing to go into the
stock business cannot find Il better herd of mares in
Montana. This stock must be sold, and can be
Meadow Creek. Montana.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03

The Kirkpatrick Bros, OF BeaEerheao'
have on hand a full assortment OF Oliver
Chilled plows, Schutler and BAN wagons
which they offer for sale at the lowest mar
ket price,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03
Estrayed.

Two four-year-old horses, branded B X on left
hip and z X on left shoulder: one gray, the other
brown. When'last heard from were on Lower
whereabouts will be suitably rewarded.
Address MARKS & PATTERSON,
Diamond City.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03

The typos Of the nusBASDMAS olnce as
sisted our Jolly merchant and postmaster,
". e. Hause. in the celebration OF his forty
ninth anniversary in Il number OF bottles OF
st. Louis lager.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03

skunks are making il distressing for Mon
taua poultry ~raisers. The hen roosts OF
Diamond are being trequented often by these
larlnints.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03

Leopold Marks and Gilbert Ecker, of
Diamond, are in attendance at the Grand
Lodge of A. f. and A. NJ. at Virginia City.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03

Thomas Toustin, OF Poverty flat, Mo. val
,ay. WAS in town u few days since. The new
terry at his place is in good running order
and travel is increasing.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03

bear called at Warren Hedges sheep
fold on Thomas gulch one evening last
week and took off a fat lamb, but on Ills re-
turn the following evening, MIR. Hedges
brought him down with his rifle.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-03

Ben Zehntner, wife and children, five IN
number, and a brother-in-law, were passen-
gers on yesterdays coach for the White Sui
phur Springs, where they go to take up
homes. The party is direct from the mount
aims of Switzerland, and 10 IL OF them
could speak a word of English though they
made the journey without any trouble. MIR.
Zehntner is a brother OF Jacob and Car
Zehntner of Smith River valley.