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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-30
They Will Sue MeIlican Man.

TRENTON, n. J., Aug. 23.-The five
Cinnamon recently incarcerated in
the state prison for assaulting fell
low countryman in Patterson threat
en- to bring suit against the state
prison keeper and board of inspectors
claiming damages for depriving them
of their queues. They claim that the
constitution declares that no person
shall be deprived of the privilege of
worshipping God according to the
dictates of his own conscience and
that the queues is an element of the
Chinese religion.
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SPAIN AND FRANCE.
State of Business.

New YORK, Aug. PAR, G.. Dun &
Co., of the mercantile agency, report
no occun ence during the week to
alter the generally favorable condi-
ton which exists for autumn business.
Throughout the country it has been
we'll maintained. Bank exchanges
are indicating a considerable increase
over corresponding week last year,
and there are certainly indications of
increased activity at many leading
centres. The condition of the money
world seems favorable, and the cur
rent year is certainly most likely
be one of vast production. The grain
market has been irregular, but at times
giving some evidence of strength, but
all advance in price has been subse-
quently lost. Provisions are also IT.
regular, with considerable f1uctua-
tons, but closing weaker. Freights
are stronger, with desirable tonnage
In good request The wool trade is
dull. The market view for cotton is
improved somewhat, on account of
reported damage and short crop. In
butter and cheese business is moder-
ately active, with some export demand,
Brazil grades of coffee in. better
demand and at slight improvement
in prices. Sugar was a little more
active and prices steady; refined in
moderate demand at prices a trifie
weaker. The iron trade was not very
satisfactory in consequence of the
supply of most kinds of pig iron /;
prices We're lower, with a feeling in
trade, however, more hopeful. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-30
New York Democrats.

SARATOGA, Aug. % The democrat
ic state convention is called for Sep
TENDER 9th, at Buffalo. A resolution
introduced by Roosevelt, of the New
York county democracy was adopted,
providing that primaries in New York
city for the election of delegates to
the state convention be conducted I'M
der directions of the state committee,
pending the settlement of difficulties
The resolution brought out a hot de-
bate, and was finally adopted by vote
of Is to II.
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THE WHOLESALE MEN.
to Fight the Railroads

NEW YORK, Aug Represen-
tativs of one hundred and twenty
five leading wholesale houses in this
city, held a meeting here this after
noon to form an association, whose
defined purpose is to prevent discrim-
ination by railroads. Claims were
made at the meeting that the organi-
zation of roads into pools
had served to enable mer-
chants at other competing
points to obtain better terms from the
roads than was the case in this city.
A committee was appointed to draft a
constitution, and from the tenor of the
speeches it is proposed to organize
what will be known as the freight
bureau"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-08-30
Government pets

FORT YATES, d. T., Aug. 22.-Sen-
ator Dawes, Logan and Cameron, Of
the select committee to inquire into
the grievances of the Sioux Indians.
held a council here to-day with the
confederated bands at this agency.
About 300 Indians were present, in
GLIDING Sitting Bull, Gale, and Rain
in-the-Face, said to be the Indian
WHO KILLED GEN. CUSTER.
The inquiries of the committee were
principally directed to the investiga-
ton of the terms of agreement ceding
some Is, 900 square miles of this reser-
walton to the government in consid-
GRAFTON of $4,000 COWS and 100 bulls.
The Indians claimed to-day that they
signed the agreement while not fully
understandings it, being principally in
fuenced to do so by Bishop Morty of
Dakota, who strongly advised in its
favor. They now believe they would
prefer the land to the cattle and
WISH TO CANCEL THEIR BARGAIN.
They express themselves fully salts
fed with the conduct of the agency at
this post. They say that they now
wish to become farmers and own their
lands in severalty if they can be fur
nlshed with implements and instruc-
ton in cultivation They are not
willing, however, to give up their "a
tons, but insist upon their continual
ton under any policy.
In the council to-day Sitting Bull
told the committee that he had been
appointed by the Great Spirit to speak
to them, and that he alone had the
right to express the sentiments of the
Sioux. At this point, when informed
that all should receive equal recogni-
ton, he used insulting language to
the committee and left the council.
He afterwards returned and apollo
glzed, and addressed the committee.
saying that he wished So, 900, 900 for
the land covered by the agreement.
SITTING-BULL SHARPLY REPRIMANDED.
At the close of the council Gen.
Logan administered the following re
Duke to Sitting-Bull:
Sitting-Bull, this commission came
here in behalf of the government,
having nothing in view except to
ascertain the wants of the Indians,
and to inquire into the provisions of
the treaty recently made, and whether
or not it is satisfactory. When you
talked with the commission you in
suited them. This is not the first
time you have been guilty of offenses
of this kind to committees of congress.
You said you were chief appointed
by the Great Spirit. You were not
appointed chief by the Great Spirit,
nor has any one been. You
are not a great chief of this
country. You have no fol-
lowing, no power, no control and no
right to any control. You are on an
Indian reservation at the sufferance
of the government, fed and clothed
by the government. All you have is
the gift Of the government. [ tell
you this that you may know that you
cannot insult people who come here,
nor committees of congress. You
must behave yourself, like good In
dian, and if you should ever be guilty
of such thing again you Will be put
into the guard house and to work.
Sitting Bull sat in silence during
Gen. Logan's remarks, making no sign
beyond few shrugs of the shoulders.
The committee left tonight for the
Cheyenne agency.
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SCATHING COMMENT.

LONDON, Aug. 23.--The Times COM
menting on the Berlin North Ger
man Gazette's article, referring to an
attack on the French, and declaring
that the French alone threaten the
peace of Europe, says: The irritation
shown by the latter paper cannot.be
explained by the reason assigned.
The French press upon the whole has
been very moderate in regard to the
German article, and was rather eX-
pressive of the general Importance at
the conduct of the French and ought
to convince them that their ex-
petitions IN various parts of the world
do not add IN the smallest degree to
their influence in Europe An article
of the North German Gazette has
startled Paris and alarmed Europe and
causes prices on the bourse in Paris,
Vienna and Berlin to fall. The press
everywhere expresses surprise at the
Gazette's attack on France and Won
ders as to what its object is
THIRTY-ONE DEATHS AT ALEXANDRIA.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 23.-Thirty-one
deaths from cholera here yesterday.
FROM ZULU LAND.
DURHAM, Aug. 23.-It is reported a
battalion of British troops has been
ordered to the Zulu land.
AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.
MELBOURNE, Aug. 23.-Ten colonies
have accepted an invitdt1on to attend
conference to be held here shortly
to discuss the question of the annexa-
ton of New Guinea and other islands
of the Pacific.
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THE TRADES ASSEMBLY
The Last Session--Election of Off
GERS,

10
NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-The fedora
ton OF the trades and labor unions
held their last session this morning.
LII was resolved that the federation of
organized trades and labor unions
considers the question of shortening
hours OF labor as paramount to all
questions at present and demands the
enforcement of the s hour system ON
general, state and govt work. 2. H.
McLogan, of Chicago, was elected
president of the federation; Samuel
Jon1pers, New York, first vice presi-
dent; g. Edmonton, Washington.
second vice president; w. J. Connel-
y, Cincinnati, third vice president;
Richard Powers, Chicago, fourth vice
president; FL. McLelland, New York.
18th vice president; Capt. Slack, Co
.umbus, Ohio, sixth vice president;
{. IL. Foster, Cambridge, Mass, sec
Rrer.
A letter received from John Jarrett.
president of the amalgamated associa-
hon of iron and steel workers of Penn
Sylvania, stated that the association
would not connect itself with the fed
Grafton on account of the position of
the latter on the tariff question. The
iron and steel workers are in favor of
a high tariff. 1t was resolved to
answer the letters, stating that the
tariff question should be ignored en-
tirely on account of the diversity of
opinion on the subject The fedora
ton then adjourned sine die,
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w ASHINGTON.
Gold Medal of Honor.

WASHINGTON, Aug. % The treas
medal honor to Alfred Ca1dron for
heroism displayed in having saved
from drowning, April 18th, William
Marshall, keeper, and Edward Cham
bers and Edward Larley, assistant
keepers Of Spectacle Reef lighthouse
station near Bos Bland island, Lake
Huron.
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-The presi-
dent appointed d. d. S. Brown, of
Scottsville, n. Y, Geo. w. Wright.
of Des MONIES, Ia, and VIM. S.
Fnray, Of Columbus, O., a commits
sion to examine and report on the 70
miles of the Northern Pacific railroad
in Montana; also to examine AZ miles
of the same railroad in Oregon and
Washington territory. The follow
ing commissioners were appointed ::
VIM. H. Beard, of Brooklyn, Richard
NJ. Galloway, of New York, and
AlonzO Bell of New York.
a DISTINGUISHED PARTY.
CHICAGO, Aug. pa distinguished
party OF English and Canadian gen
tlemen, principally stockholders in
the Canadian Pacific railway, arrived
here to-day, over the Michigan Cen
trail road. Among the members Of
the party are President Geo. Stephen,
Vice Presidents y. Mcintyre and r.
B. Angus, of the Canadian Pacific,
Prime ..Hohenloh, Lunesburg; Count
Gleychon London Earl Latham, Lord
ElphenstOne and Lord CastledOrm,
London, and large number of Cana
dian officials. The party leaves for
st. Paul tomorrow and go thence to
Winnepeg, and from there on to
MinnetOnka and Emerson, where they
Will strike the Canadian Pacific and
will travel over it 900 miles west. The
Winnipeg party is travelling in a
splendidly equipped special train.
THE HILL INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, Aug 23.-The Hill
investigating committee to-day re
ceived a report on the condition Of
the heating apparatus of the custom
house from Robert Russell and Albert
Galloway, experts, appointed by the
collector Of customs of Chicago, at the
instance of Asst. Secretary New, to
examine the apparatus The com
mittee decline to disclose the charac-
ter or report 1t is understood how
ever that it corroboratcs the testimony
of Woodman as given before the com
mittee. His testimony was in effect
that the app aratus put in by Bartlett,
Robbins 81 Co. did not, in several in
stances, meet the requirements of the
contract as regards the quality
and quantity of material to be used
QUESTION OF PAY
The second comptroller of the treas
ury recommended the cases of the fol-
lowing named officers of the army
to be referred to the court of claims
for adjudication: Adam Bodean,
Frank | Bennett, Frances E. Lacey,
Vincent Paten. Robert p Montgom-
cry, Joseph I'll. Vanderlice, Jno. w.
Blair, Jr, Chas f. Miller, VIM. p.
Gould and Benjamin T. Pope.
These cases are claims for arrearages
Of longevity pay alleged to be due
under the recent decision in the case
of Capt. r. w. Tyler. The second
comptraller has asked their reference
to the court of claims under the old
laws contained in section 1868, revised
statutes.
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PETER M'GEOCH.
He Will Embark in Business Again
THE Lard Decision


MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25.-Peter Nc
Geoch was asked this afternoon
whether he intended to start in bust
ness again.
Yes" said the old Scotchman.
"that's the idea"
"Are you going in with Evering-
ham,"
II think so; but it is not yet set
tied"
''You are over your trouble now,
Mr.. McGeoch?"
Yes, almost; but we have not
quite settled up"
How do you like the decision in
the Fowler lard investigations"
The grizzly old Scotchman shook
his head and muttered something un
ineligible to the reporter who made
no further attempt to repeat his ques-
ton, owing to the gentleman's well
known dumbness in case he does not
wish to hear.
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK.
The Man Whom They Swore By.

me Man Whom They SWore BY.
In connection with the o5sequies of
Judge Black at York, Penn, the
Philadelphia Times of to-day prints
the following:
A gentleman with martial bear
ing stood among crowd OF rustics at
the railroad station at York yesterday
waiting for the train for Philadelphia.
He was plainly dressed in black. He
was
MORE THAN Sly FEET TALL.
broad Of shoulder and deep of chest
HIS legs were almost too heavy for
grace, and beut a little outward under
the weight of his body. His face was
broad, his cheeks almost f1abby and a
large double chin ended in a
strong, short neck. He chatted
IN a hvel y manner with an elderly
companion. When any thing was
said that struck him as particularly
noticeable he would throw back his
head and gaze steadfastly into the old
mans eyes. But he did not bend once
He seemed to be an object of intense
interest to everybody near him. He
tried to appear Indifferent and stood
a good while with his face toward a
brick wall. He was not, however, a
master of the art which conceals art.
and showed in the expression of his
ruddy face the consciousness of being
stared at. His eye was attracted by
some luscious pears in the basket
OF an old woman who was vend-
ing fruit. He had half dozen
wrapped up for him. The old woman
insisted on giving them to him for
honor OF the act. He would not lis
ten to such a proposition, and smil-
lngly gave the kindly old soul an ex-
ira silver dollar for her pretty compli-
ment.
" Well, II wish you would let me
shake hands with you, sir" said the
old woman, hesitatingly.
" With pleasure, " the infeXible man
replied, and clasped the old womans
bony fingers in his big, pudgy, manly
hand.
'And if you can spare a shake for
an old citizen like me- SIR chimed in
an old farmer in home-spun, why
here | am"
Nv OpC1 ICNCt WAS SUdIJtu
that lasted till the train came. No
one was denied, and among the most
delighted at the reception were sever
al old farmers wives aRd some young
and lovely farmers daughters. In
the train the soldier-man so soon drew
every eye to himself. He chatted in
widely audible tone with his elderly
acquaintance about turnips and plows.
When the conductor came through
the passenger showed him a card half
covered with printing. 1t was free
pass. The conductor stared at a name
written on the card, frightened up,
and leaned over and whispered some
thing in low tone In an instant he
too, was shaking hands with the in
flexible man.
q say" inquired a commercial
drummer, as the railroad employee
came on, who is that man whom
everyone wants to know"
THAT, sir" replied the conductor,
swelling up, that's the man we dem
ocrats up here swear by. He is the
man we wanted to see president of
the United States. He is Major Gen
rial Winfield Scott Hancock, sir"
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Hip, Hip. Hurrah :.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25'-The first
appointment under the civil service
law was made to-day, to fill a 5000
clerkship in the national bank re-
demption division. The commissioner
certified the names of four ladies.
The secretary selected is Miss Hoyt, of
Connecticut.
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The Knights Templar.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23.-The
following are the elected officers of
the Knights Templar: Grand master,
Robt. E. Withers, of Virginia; deputy
grand, Charles Roome, of New York
generalissimo, Jno P. Goblin, Penn
sylvania; captain general, Hugh Nc
Curdy, Michigan; senior warden, J.
Larue Thomas, of Kentucky; warden,
Geo. G. Perkins.
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failures reported for the last seven
days throughout the United States and
Canada are 161 against 10 last week.
New England states %, Middle 20.
Southern 80, Western rs, Pacific
states and territories 81, New York
City 4, Canada 10.
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of financial trouble. Robert Tuppen-
en- miller. also shot himself through
the heart with a shotgun. Cause,
financial trouble.
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Crime.
POLICE FIRED UPON IN ST. LOUIS.

POLICE FIRED UPON IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. PA Grant City,
Mo, special says: The constable and
posse attempted to take VIM. An
drews from a house of ill-repnte at
Isadore and We're fired upon by him.
One of the party, DIR. J. G. Rex, was
killed. Andrews gave himself up.
Rex was an influential citizen.
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FOREIGN.
De ChambOrd Dead.

vienna, Aug. "A The Comte De
Chant ord died this afternoon at four
O'Clock. His family were at his bed
side.
The Count de Chambord, was the
grandson of Charles X, and almost
the last apostle of the divine right of
kings, He was born in 1920 His
father was heir presumptive and was
assasSinated Feb. IA, 1920, and he was
born seven months later He be-
lievea himself to be the rightful heir
to the French throne and signed him
self Henry v" He was at times
active in the movements of the legiti-
mists toward q reinstatement of mo-
narchy in France. In 1871 after the
recapitulation he returned to France
The legitimists were at this time
strong enough to warrant attempt to
place him upon the throne, but he re-
fused to accept the throne under the
tri-color, and lost all, rather than
sacrifice his fidelity to the white flag
of Navarro. In 1878, a difference be-
tween the two branches of the royal
house was remedied by the acknowl-
edgement of the Count de Paris that
Count de Chambord was the head. It
is reported that the count has solemn
ly designated the Count de Paris as
his successor. His life has been tina.
of a French political leader. For ex-
actly twelve avs he was king of
France. Even in exile he has been
kingly, and while he has the gentle
manly attributes of education, refine
ment and intelligence which befit q
king, yet short-sightedness and fanat-
icism have been his ruin. He was a
very handsome man, rather stout
and of medium height. His greatest
power, however, was in rich musical
voice which well became a general.
Unaffected and gracious in his man
ner, the simplicity and amiability of
his nature was revealed in his frank
and honest face.
DISTINGUISHED PASSENGERS.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-Among the pas
sengers on the Cardiman which left
Liverpool yesterday for Canada were
Lord and Lady Carnarvon and Secre-
tary Welsh of Quarry. The main OBJ
ject of the latter's trip is to establish a
Welsh colony at the spur of the Rocky
Mountains near Fort Calgary
LORD HARRINGTON SPEAKS.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-In the house of
commons last evening Lord Harting-
ton, minister of war, said the battal-
ion of British troops mentioned in the
Durham dispatch as having been or
dered into Zululand would proceed to
the border of Natal, but would not
enter Zululand until further orders.
SPAIN AND FRANCE.
MADRIE, Aug. 44.-The Imparcials
representatives abroad have sent ID
the cabinet opinions of the various
foreign powers regarding the rights
of Spain to make representations to
France in reference to the attitude of
that country towards Spain. This is
probably the origin of the report to
the collocative note signed by Ger
many, Austria and Russia relative to
the conduct of France toward Spain,
has been sent to the French govern
ment
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FURTHER DETAILS.

FURTHER DETAILS
WELLS, Me-, Aug. 24-Further de-
tails of the drowning accident are re
ceived. A straw party Of fifteen
or twenty persons left Bald
head cliff house yesterday at 9 a. m.
and drove to the beach, where they
arrived about II o'clock and entered
the surf under tow, in a stormy and
heavy sea. Although warned of dan
ger they entered too far, and nearly
the whole party were swept out by
the undertow -Four We're drowned
and four others rescued in critical
condition, but are reported doingwel
The rest of the party reached the shore
in safety. Rev. Mr.. Little, of Wash
ington, d. c., succeeded in rescuing
his wife and one child, but his son
Eddie was drowned. The following
is fnll list of the victims: Gren-
nough Thayer, North Cambridge,
Mass. Eunice Gould, Andover, Mass. !;
Miss Kittie Stafford and Eddie Little,
Washington, D. G.. Search is being
made for the bodies but without sue
Gees.
ELEVATOR BURNED AT MADISON, IND.
MADISON, Ind, Aug. 24.-The i'm
mense wheat elevator of Trew & Co.,
containing 100, 900 bushels of wheat.
was totally destroyed by Ere at 7
o'clock this morning. Loss, 1925
ing companies: Western Assurance,
Toronto; Liverpool, London and
Globe, Liverpool; Security, Miami
Valley, Amazon, Merchants & Man
ufacturers', German Fire & Marine,
Eureka Cincinnati Insurance com
pany, all of Cincinnati, Provi-
dence, r. l., Hartford, of Hartford
Conn; Madison Firemens and Me
chanic's, Madison, Ind. Royal, Liver
pool, Eng. Fire Association, Phila-
delphia; Franklin, Indianapolis; Lon
don and Lancashire, Liverpool; Ian
cash;re, Manchester and Continental,
n. Y. Indianapolis, of Indianapolis;
New Orleans, of New Orleans; Com
merce, of Albany, n. Y; German,
Pittsburg and London, London. The
elevator will be rebuilt Immediately.
IN MILWAUKEE.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 24-The Singer
block, corner Wells and West. Water
streets, owned by ex-Gov. Ludington,
was damaged by fire tonight to the
extent of 10000, while the Hill Sew
ing Machine company suffered by
water but have an insurance of 50, 900
which covers all the loss. Parth 81
Co., suspender manufacturers, had
stock of $50, 900 damaged, insured
for 500, 900, but lose little or nothing.
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SARATOGA Sports.

SARATOGA, Aug. 23-The fourth
race, three-fourth mile, all ages, was
won by Navarro, Bell Boy second,
Keno third; time, 116l.
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Fires and Casualties.
FOUR PERSONS DROWNED.

PORTLAND, Me-, Aug. 24-Yester-
day afternoon party of four people
were drowned on Wells Beach; they
were carried out by the undertow.
The names of two of them are E. NJ.
Gould, of Boston, and Eddie Little, of
Washington. The others are I'M
known, one being a child. None of
the bodies have been recovered. The
drowning was witnessed by many
people but no assistance could be rem
dered
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and prominent attorney died this
morning after an illness of but few
days. He was SO years Of age
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A SUICIDE.

HIGHLAND, ILL.,, Aug. 23.-John
Sorman, farmer living near James
town, committed suicide on account