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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19
CABLEGRAMS.

GEN. GRANT and party sailed from
Havana for Vera Cruz on the 18th inst.
THE pope issued an encyclical letter
on the 18th inst, condemnatory of di.
vorces.
A DISPATCH from Berlin on the 18th
says: 1t is reported on fair authority
here that a special alliance is about to
be concluded between England, Germany
anG Austria"
THE French people have finally footed
up the expense of the Franco German
the total expense and loss of resources
to France amounted to 1899 900, 900
francs.
AMELIA MAUTz shot her cousin Julius
MAUTz, at Syracuse, n Y, says a dis
patch ofthe 10Th, and then killed her.
self with a second ball from the same
pistol. She had been living with her
cousin four years under promise of mar
riagc. From letters found in the mans
clothes it is supposed Amelia had be-
come Jealous of some other woman.
THE Baroness Burdett Coutts has de-
finitely decided to appropriate 1000
pounds for the relief of the suffering
Irish people, says London dispatch of
the 10th. The money will be invested
in the purchase of land in the district of
Connemara, County Galway, to be after
wards let to small tenants on long leases
and moderate rents. A committee Of
Irish gentlemen interested in agriculture
are associated in carrying out the scheme.
DISPATCHES and adYices by letter
from Russia, up to the 10th inst, con-
tlnue TO be of the most gloomy descrip-
ton. The car is as near crazy as q
sane man can be, distrusts all around
him, and constantly fears assassination.
The very fabric Of society is threatened
by the Nihiiists, whose conspiracies ex-
tend to every quarter of the empire, and
yet banishment, Imprisonment and pros
ecutions continue. 1t is doubtless against
the socialists that all Europe is arming,
anC not against each other, and it is the
fear of social war that much of the
wealth of European capitalists is being
transferred to America for investment.
THE substance of the treaty between
the United States and France, signed at
Washington on the 18th of January, for
the settlement of claims OF French citi-
zens, resulting from the war Of secession,
was published in Paris, Feb. 1G. The
treaty provides for a commission of
three members, one appointed by France,
one by the United States, and the third
by the emperor Of Brazil. to meet
six months after the ex-
change of ratification 10 arbitrate
on the claims of French subjects
and on any counter claims of American
citizens, who sustained losses under like
circumstances. The treaty applies solely
to the demands for indemnity originating g
from the acts ard Injury committed with
the cogniZanca Of the federal authorit
the United States government having
absolutely refused to accept the respon-
sibilitY for acts of the confederation, or
for any loss arising from the loss of
emancipation of slaves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

three days each week until the first OF
April, says dispatch of Feb. 10Th.
A SWELL wedding occurred in New
York City on the 18th, the high contract
ing parties being Isaac Henderson, Jr.,
publisher of the EUening Pest, and Mar.
ion Brown, the daughter of the late Wal
ter Brown.
A MACKINAw CITY special of the 14th
says the ice the entire length Of the
Straits was broken up by gale of wind
which began blowing from the southwest
on the previous morning.
JUDGE CLINTON BRIGGS, of Omaha,
Neb., says dispatch of the 14th, who
has been mentioned as probable successor
to Hayt as Indian commissioner, has
written to Senators Paddock and Saunders
to cease their efforts in his behalf, as he
declines to accept the position even if
formally rendered to him, because the
salary of $3, 900 is only half large enough
THE California assembly has passed,
and the governor signed, the bill to en-
force the clause of the new CONSTITUTE IN
prohibiting the employment of China.
men in that state, says a San Francisco
telegram of the 10Th. Many members
the Legislature voted for the measure for
the purpose of bringing about a settle
ment of the matter. as it will doubtless
come before the courts at an early day.
JOHN BENSON, Jr., fusion secretary of
state, of Maine, and member of G Ov.
Smiths staff, was arraigned on the 18th
inst. charged with stealing certain cleo
ton papers. His counsel asked that the
defendant be released, as no evidence Of
guilt lad been adduced against him, and
refused to offer any testimony for him
self. The judge, however, bound Benson
over in the sum of $500 for trial at the
April term of court.
DEs MONIES was crowded with differ
ent state organizations last week. A dis
patch of the 18th says: The hotel keep
ers' state convention is in session here,
the principal object being to secure legis-
lation protecting their interests and
against frauds and dead.beats The bill
before the house, known as substitute
for bill 106, was discussed and adopted
after adding the penalties in the Nebraska
law. The state druggists convention is
largely attended. A state association has
been organized, a constitution and bylaws
have been adopted, and officers elected
The Grand Lodge of the knights of
Pythias elected for officers Julius Pappe,
of Marshalltown, G. c.; J. D. M. Hamil-
ton, of Fort Madison, G. V. c.; J. S.
Hart, of Clinton, G.. P; W. G.. Mercer,
of Burlington, M. of F.; II. d. Walker,
of Mount Pleasant, X. of R. and S.; w.
F. Laraway. of Glenwood, M. at A.; W.
j. A. Vincent, of Vinta, |. c.; Jacob
Dahlman, of Fairfield, 0. T. The next
meeting will be held at Davenport. No
tice has been received here that all the
coal-miners in the state have quit work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19
The Armed Force OF Europe.

In Germany, Austria, France, Russia
and Italy every male adult capable of
bearing arms is liable to military serv-
ice. In Germany the liability extends
over twenty-five years, from IL to AZ,
and includes three years active service
in the standing army, four years in the
first reserve, five years in the second
reserve and thirteen years IN the third
reserve. In France, and Russia the
liability extends over twenty years, in
Italy over nineteen, and in Austria
over twelve years. Russia exacts sig
years active service from her recruits,
Italy eight years and Austria three.
The following is a statement Of the
standing armies of the several countries
at the close of 1S79-exclusiye of the
last classes of reserve:
Germany--Peace footing, 100000
men; war footing, i, 1,300,0 900 men.
France-Peace footing, 500, 900 men;
war footing, 100000 me
Russia Peace footing, $4,000 men;
war footing, 100000 men.
Italy-Peace footing, $4,000 men;
war footing, $50, 1000 men.
Austria-Peace footing, 266, 900 men;
war footing, III 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

at their demands, has made it her bust
ness to entice the women of this and
other branches Of the department to her
residence, where they were supplied with
wine and debauched by her employers.
The victims of these congressional worth
les are now said to be in condition to
make full expose to the whole matter.
As soon as it is ascertained by the de-
partment that the information is beyond
question, no doubt the names of all par
ties implicated, both men and women,
will be given TO the public. 1t is ex
pected, although neither house of cop.
gress has ever attempted to regulate the
morals of It's members, that, if these
rur1ors are sustained, it will be impos-
sible to avoid taking action in the prem :
ises.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19
The Buddhist SOIOm on.
London Times.


We shall give, as small specimen of
what Schiefner has brought to light
from the canonical books of the Budd-
hists, two stories, both in the spirit of
the story of Solomon's judgm ent-the
one in q more rudimentary, the other
in more developed form:
CA man took off his boots and left
them on the shore before he went to
bathe in the river. While he was bath
ing another man came, took tie boots,
tied them round his neck, and plunged
into the water. When the first had
bathed he went on shore and looked
everywhere for his boots. what are
you looking for ! said the man In the
water. My boots,' he replied. Where
are your boots? the other said; sif you
have any, you should tie them round
your neck before you go into the water
as have done Then the first said,
But the boots you have round your
neck are my boots Soon a fight arose,
and they went before the King. The
King, commanded his Ministers to set
tie their dispute. but after sitting in
judgment the whole day, they went hom e
tired In the evening and could not set
tie anything. Then 81 clever woman,
Vlsakha by name, when she heard of
the lawsuit said, What is the use of ex-
amining and cross examining? Say to
one man, Take this boot and to the
other, Take that boot Then the real
owner will say, Why should my pair of
boots be divided% But the thief will
say, What shall | do with one boot
The King followed her advice and the
thief was discovered"
The next story approaches more
closely 10 the judgment of Solomon,
and as the matter In dispute is settled
without the cruel order of the King to
cut the child In two, the Buddhist may
even claim n certain advantage over
the Semitic story. ga householder had
married a wife, and when their marriage
had remained childless he married a
second. When the second wife became
the mother of a son, she was afraid that
the first wife would hate and injure the
child, and out of love TOR her son she
agreed with her husband that the first
wife should be the reputed mother of
the boy. After time the husband
died, and as the house belonged to the
oODJ VIC SHO WIVES OCSdI W
which of them should live in the house
with her son. At last they went before
the King. The King commanded his
Ministers to settle the dispute, with the
usual result that the Judges could make
nothing of it. Then the clever woman,
Visakha, came in and said: What is
the use of examining and cross-examin-
ing these woman? Tell them that we do
not know who the real mother Is, and
that they must settle it for themselves.
Let both lay hold of the boy and pull
him with all their might, and whoever
can pull hardest shall have the boy and
the house. When the tussel began the
child, being pulled very hard, began to
cry. Then the true mother let him 60
and said: Anyhow, if he is not torn to
pieces and killed, / shall sometim es be
able to see him. But the other woman
tore him away with violence. Then
the violent woman was beaten with
rod and the true mother was allowed to
carry off her child"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19
A PROCLAMATION.
President Hayes Orders all Raiders to
Avoid Indian Territory.

The following proclamation by the
president was issued Feb. 18th:
WHEREAS, 1t has become known to me that
certain evil disposed persons have, within the
territory and jurisdiction of the United States,
begun and set on foot preparations for an organ
zed and forcible possession of and settlement up
on. the lands of what is known as the Indian Ter
ritory, west of the state OF Arkansas, which terri
tory is designated, recognized and described by
the treaties and laws of the United States, and by
executive authorities as the L.dian country, and
as such IS only subject to occupation by the Indi-
an tribes, officers OF the Indian department, mill
tary posts and such persons as may be privileged
To reside and trade therein, under the intercourse
laws OF the United State; and,
WHEREAS, These laws provide for the removal
OF all persons residing and trading therein with
out the express permission of the Indian depart
ment and agents, and also Of all persons whom
such agents may deem to be improper persons to
reside in the Indian country; and.
WHEREAS, In aid and support of such organ
lied movement, it has been represented that no
further action VIII be taken by the government to
prevent persons from going into said territory
and settling there; but such representations are
wholly without authority.
Now, therefore, for the purpose of properly pro-
tecting the interests of Iudian nations and tribes
as well as Of the United States, in said Indian
territory, and of duly enforcing the laws govern.
ing the same, l, Rutherford g. Hayes, president
of the United States, co admonish and warn all
such persons so intending or preparing to re-
move upon said lands into said territory, with
out permission OF the proper agent of the Indian
department against any attempt to so remove or
settle upon any OF the lands of the said territory
and | do further warn and notify any and all such
persons, who may so offend, that they will be
speedily and Immediately removed therefrom by
the agent, according to laws made and provided; !;
that no efforts VIII be spared to prevent the in
vasion of said territory, rumors spread by evil
disposed persons to the contrary notwithstanding
aud, If necessary, the aid and assistance of the
military force of the United States will be in
voked to carry into proper execution the laws
herein referred to.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed Done at the city OF
Washington, this twelfth day of Febru
Gseal] ary, in the year of our Lord one thous
and, eight hundred and eighty, and of
the independence OF the United States
the one hundred and fourth.
tsigned) r. B. HAYES.
By the President
VIM. M. EyARTs. Secretary of State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

at Rock Island, etc. Adopted The bill
coming over from last Friday, for the re-
lief of certain citizens of Lynchburg,
Va, and refunding to them taxes i'm
properly collected from them on manu-
factured tobacco. was passed. Yeas Isl,
nays 80.
The senate was not in session.
SATURDAY, Feb. 14-House.-The
house met for debate only, and was ad-
dressed by Mr.. Bright on the question of
funding hepublic debt
The senate was not in session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

The new ConsulGeneral at Paris, if
he should be confirmed, Mr.. George
Walker, is q New York stockbroker
and wri ter on financial topics, until
lately residing at Springfield, Mass. He
served the Government well, though un-
successfully, a few months ago, as
special agent to interest European
Powers in another international none
tary conference. His appointment is
considered good one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 16. Flour Quiet and un
changed, Wheat-Steady; No. hard. 1861
No. l, 1.22A; No2, 1.20A; seller February
1.204 seller March, .2114; seller April, .22h
No. 3, 1.07; No. 4, 1.0011.G3; rejected, 81
Corn-Qniet and unchanged at 3G1s for No. 2
new at 3414. Oats-In light demand, n sales TO
No. 2:31h bid. Rye-Nominal; market neglect
ed; not sale; 741s bid for No. l. 7aH for No
2. Barley-Lower. at 63A for No 2: 6714 06S sci
ler March
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

A FEBRUARY like the present one OF
1880-with five Sundays in twas ex-
perienced in the years 1904 1852, 1860,
1858, 1928, 1856, 1884, 1926, and in 1852,
and will be again encountered in 1920,
1948, 1876, 2004, 2032, 206O, and 20SS.
After that we shall none of us care how
many Sundays the month has. If we
are good, maybe there will be twenty
nine of them for each of us-every leap
year, at least.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

A EUROPEAN paper says that when
Alfonso's second wife, who wrs riding
with him III carriage, heard the re-
port OF the first pistol-shot fired by the
man who recently tried to kill her hus-
band she bent eagerly forward, uttered
sharp cry and placed her arms
round Alfonso. If this act had occurred
before the shot was fired, peopl7 would
have suspected Mrs. Alfonso of being
the victim Of a violent case of collie.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19
GENERAL NOTES.

The republican state committee of
New Hampshire met on the 18th inst.
and called the state convention for May
5th.
MAJ. JAS. d. THOMPSON, of Newport,
KY, prominent man in his state, died
on the 18th inst.
The number of letters and valentines
mailed in New York city on the 14th
was twice the daily average, and the
Office was literally packed.
PRESIDENT GowEN, of the Philade.-
phia & Reading railroad company, has
decided to stop the production of coal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

IT is an error to suppose that Great
Britain has been rendered financially
poor by the late panic, or that she is
not now better able to assist the "sister
kingdom" than any other country on the
globe, if she so willed it. The figures
show that England and Scotland, III
stead of growing poorer since 1870 have
grown richer. Thus, in that year the
incomes liable to taxation were f445,-
100000 sterling, while in 1877 they
were $4,000, 100000; in 1870 the saw
lngs banks deposits amounted to $751;
ooo'ooo; oo; in 1878 they reached e74,-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

"Mr. Smith, you said you once offici-
ated in the pulpit. Did you mean by
that that you preached ?" ''No, sir; ]
held the light to the man that did
preach" "Ah! the court understood
you differently. 1t supposed that the
discourse came directly from you
mo, sir; l only threw light upon it,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

THE English people are beginning to
debate the disposition the Baroness
Burdett-Coutts will make of her fortune
at her death. It is not entailed, and
she can dispose of it as she will, with
out let or hindrance. She has only a
brother to inherit it, and he is an
eccentric and economical old bachelor,
with revenue of 100000 a year. 1t
is to be hoped the generous baroness
may long live to be the almoner of her
own beauty; but there is no doubt she
will dispose of her vast wealth wisely
when she is called to leave it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

A LITTLE boy in Troy, fatally i'll with
scarlet fever, was told the doctors
opinion that he must die, and replied,
"Well, this world does not amount to
much anyway. l am going up. and
up where am going L can look down
and see this world not bigger than a
Minis head
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

We do not know when Mr.. Howell's
lecture-tour is to commence, but from
the preliminary advertising should
judge that the awful day was not far
distant. The latest paragraph drawing
attention to the gentleman states that
as editor ofthe atlantic, he rejected
one of his own communications.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

Mr.. GEORGE I. SENEY, President of the
Metropolitan Bank, in New York city,
has given $125,000 to the endowment
fund of the Wesleyan University, Mid
dletown, Conn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

HAYT was once removed from the
Board Of Indian Commissioners by Gen
eral Grant at the request of Secretary
Chandler for meddlesomeness
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19
Better Times.

The business revival and new era of prosperity
which has commenced are in keeping with the in
creased health and happiness all over the land re-
sulting from the general introduction of Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. "The changes
wrought by this remedy" says Rev. DR.. Harvey,
"seem but little less than miraculous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

THE newspapers of the far Northwest,
are booming in favor of the proposed
Territory of Pembina, which is to COM
prise the lower half OF Dakota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

COLONEL A. G. BoTKIN, United States
Marshal of Montana, has gone to Pnila-
delphia for medical treatment, having
been stricken with paralysis of the legs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

THE betrothal of the Austrian Crown
Prince Rudolph and Princess Mathilde,
daughter of Prince George of Saxony,
brother of the King, has been arranged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19
CURRENT NEWS.

THE Territory OF Dakota is the third
in size and acreage Of all the States and
Territories of the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

THE livestock business and the M u
ing interests of Colorado clash IN The
political arena.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

DAVID STUART, the noted merchant of
Philadelphia and Liverpool, who recent
ly died in England, was 73 years of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

GEORGE BANCROFT daily rides his new
thoroughbred through the avenues OF
Washington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

GOVERNOR HOWARD, of Dakota Terri
tory, is visiting his old home at Detroit,
Mich. His health is poor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

CALIFORNIA olives surpass those OF
Spain and France. They are larger
and of better flavor, and yield an oil
equal TO the imported article.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

NEAL Dow attributes the peaceful
solution of the Maine peril TO the fact
that there was no drunkenness in the
Gtn4o
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1880-02-19

SENIOR FLORES, former Minister from
Ecuador to the United States, is spend
ing the winter in New York city.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-06-19

The agents of the Associated Press
are now turning their attention to
the delegates to the Cincinnati
Convention. and telegraphing the
most absurd reports about them.
One Of these fellows telegraphs to this
coast that J. c. Hagerman. Of Reno.
bar declared himself for Judge Field
for President, first. last and all the
time OF course, there Is no trnth in
this assertion; but as il is little too
early in the season to start in on the
Southern outrage business. the Press
agents must make up false reports OF
other matters to keep their hands in.
J. c. Hagernan is a pronounced Thur
man man. When he passed through
here week ago. on his way East. he
said be preferred Thurman to any ether
candidate for President. but If Tilden
was not in the field and the New
York delegation presented Seymcurs
name. he would do al in his power 20
nominate him for President and Thur
man for Vice President In conse-
quenee o; the preference shown by the
State Convention which elected him =
delegate. he considered it his duty to
vote for TIlden. If be Is Il candidate.
though. as he stated IN the convention
when nominated for delegate. Tilden
is not his choice The Virginia Chroni
Gle. which has frequently commented
upon the unreliable character Of the
Associated Press on political matters.
seems TO take it for granted that Ha-
german. a. reported in the dispatches,
is openly for Field. when in fac. Field
is not even his fourth choice for Presi-
lent