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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

TINS realized that death was near.
They all died tranquil, painless
deaths. Two Esquimeaux also per-
ished, one of starvation, the other
drowned, his koyak being pierced by
some newly formed ice April II, thus
cutting off all hope of getting a sup
ply of seal meat for the starving ex-
plorers The Esquimeaux were most
faithful and devoted followers and
helpers of Lient. Greeley.
Ellison was rescued and safely
brought ON board the steamship Bear,
where he died few days subsequent
~. Ills extraordinary instance of
human endurance, while away some
ten miles from his hut, last winter,
the temperature suddenly fell As de
greeS below zero. His hands
ana feet were frozen to the
very bone and he was dragged by his
comrades in an almost dying eondi-
ton to his hut. His feet and hands
were literally amputated by incisive
frost, and in this terrible state helived
through the dismal months that in
tervened between that time and the
rescue. The bodies of twelve of the
victims have been brought up by the
steamers Bear and Thetls, embaImed
IN tanks filled with alcohol. The sur
vlvors are all doing well and rapidly
gaining flesh and strength.
Lieut.. Greeley, who was in an ex-
ceedingly critical condition when
transferred to the Thetis, is now able
to move about. This morning he
Il fD,, ~, IL - -.
country air, and came back quite re
suscitated. The rescue took place on
the 22d of June under circumstances
of great difficulty. The Thetis and
Bear lay off from the shore about 800
yards; there was a terrific gale blow
ing from the southwest with a heavy
sea. The party were con-
strained to exist on quarter
rations and all kinds of
food had to be utilized. For six weeks.
previous to the rescue regular pros
visions ceased to be given, but sea
weed, shrimps, sealskins, sassafras
and every variety of shrub were
greedily devoured. Death made its
first havoc in our ranks early IN
January, and a formidable ice nip
was apparently inevitable. Lieut..
Gre ley and the other six survivors
had to be transferred from their camp
to the steam launch and whale boat
in their sleeping bags, aud while
steaming from the land to the ships
the destruction of the whole party at
one time seemed certain. The
sea swept furiously over them and the
fury of the wind threatened every in
slant to capsize them. At length
they were safely placed on board of
the rescuing squadron, where every
possible precaution had been made to
insure their safety and comfort
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
\ Great Horsennan

Mr.. J. II. Goldsmith. owner Of the
Walnut Grove stock farm, n. Y,
says Of the wonderful curative quail
ties of st. Jacobs Oil, that having
long used it for rheumatism and on
his breeding farm for ailments of
horses and cattle he cheerfullv ac-
cords this great pain-cure his prefer
ence, as the best he ever used. in an
experience Of twenty years. "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
The National Educational Association


The annual convention week of the
National Education Association, opened
at Madison, Wisconsin, on the 10Th inst.
1t was the largest gathering of educa-
tors that ever assembled in the United
States. The weather during the con-
vention was most delightful, and, al
though fully 5000 strangers poured into
the little city OF Madison, of not over
1000 inhabitants, the visitors were all
so well taken care of that scarcely any
complaint was heard. The whole of the
north wing of the new state capitol
building just completed and yet
unoccupied, was given over to the con-
vention for the school exhibit under
charge of DR.. Smart, of Indianapolis,
Indiana. This school exhibit was de-
clared by all to excel that at the Centen-
NAL Exposition in 1876, and great credit
is accorded DR.. Smart for his untiring
work in this department. More
than twenty states were represented in
the school exhibit. The exhibits from
Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts,, Ohio,
California and Wisconsin, being especi-
ally full. The opening exercises con-
sisted in addresses of welcome by Mayor
Stevens of Madison, and Assistant State
Superintendent Chandler, of Wisconsin.
President Bicknell, of Boston, delivered
the annual address before the aSsOcia-
ton. Three of the largest churches in
the city, the senate and assembly chamb-
ers of the state capitol, and assembly
hall at the university of Wisconsin,
were all occupied each day of the con-
vention for the meetings, and
generally the entire six large halls
were crowded with people. The
lectures and discussions embraced every
phase of school work. The Fr8bel In
stitute of North America held its prin-
cipal meeting in the assembly chamber,
and the address was delivered by James
McAllister, superintendent of schools of
the city of Philadelphia.
The results of such a convention of
educators cannot but be most beneficial
to the teachers and school officers in at
tendance, but will greatly add to the
effectiveness of school work in all its
departments. The association was most
fortunate in selecting Madison fer its
convention, as the charming climate Of
Wisconsin was just the place the teach
eTs desired after a year Of hard work.
Besides the facilities for travel to and
from Madison are not excelled by those
Of any similar place in the country.
The financial success Of this cOnven-
ton has also been such as to satisfy the
most exacting. The convention vas some
500 in debt, which it has paid and had
between So, 900 and 81, 900 in the treasury
at the close of the convention. This will
meet all expenses of the convention
pay for publishing the volume Of pro
ceedings and still leave from one to TWO
thousand dollars Of a surplus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

The cholera in France is no respec-
ter Of persons. Among the victims
thus far ia Toulon and Marseilles are
anumbcr Of prominent public officials.
The death-rate increases from day to
day, but as yet there are no reports CT
the extension Of the epidemic beyond
the south of France.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

The authorities Of Berlin are trying
tile pavements for the streets. The
tiles are nodded into IS inches square
and 3. 9 inches thick, and impregnated
with bituminous products up to 20 per
cent. Of their volume. They are laid
on concrete six inches thick, and the
spaces between them are filed with
hot tar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

THE demand of France upon China
that the troops Of the latter shall be
withdrawn from the frontiers of Ton
quin has been refused, and war be-
tween France and China is apparently
inevitable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

THE authorities Of Austria are ar
resting The Mormon missionaries who
are cnIisting recruits for Utah in that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

A convict from Clark county, IN the
Ohio penitentiary, cut oil TWO myers
to keep from work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
WEST POINT, N. Y, July 1.-THE
following dispatca was forwarded by
Secondary Chandler.

Commander W S. Scbley, ST Johns, n f.:
Receive my hearty congratulations and thanks
for yourself and your whole command for your
R In enc Perseverance Id v ana c9~e m reG
hearts of the American people go out
with great affection to Lieut. Greeley and the
unrenittingIy. and bid them be cheerful and hons
full on account OF what life yet has in store for
them. Preserve tcnderly tho remains of tie he
role dead Prepare them according to yong
Judgment and bring them home
w E CHANDLER,
Sec'y OF Navy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24
The Six Survivors of Lieut..
Greeley's Expedition.
4 Piteous Story of HerOism,
FOrtitude, Starvation and
Death.
Seventeen OF the Party Starved
or Frozen.
The Heroic Rescue Party.
The Greeley PARTY.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE follow
ing telegram was received at the navy
department this morning:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-24

tire winter rendering the crossing inpracticable
The game failed and despite their daily hunting
from early February before the sun returned only
500 pounds of meat were obtained this wear Min
ute seaweed, sSSSafraS, rock hchens and
SealSkin were reSorted to for food
with the results as shown by the number
of survivors. The last regular food was issued
May 14th. Only $50 pounds OF meat was left bv
Darlington, waich compelled me to send in No
vember four men to obtain IA pounds of English
meat at Isabel During the trip Ellison froze both
hands and feet and lost them. All survived how
ever, through our terrible winter and spring until
July Sth. The survivors owe their lives to the in
domitsble energy of Captain Schley and Lieut.
Emory who, preceded by three and accompanied
by five whalers, forced their vessels from Upper
Navik through Melville Bay into the north
water at Cape York. With the fore
most whaler they gained yard
whenever possible and always held it. Smith
Sound was crossed and the party rescued during
one of the most violent gales we have ever
known. The boats were handled at the imminent
risk of swapping; four of us were then unable to
walk, and could not have survived twenty-four
hours. Every care and attention was given US.
have saved and bring back copies OF the metO-
rolOgical, tidal, astronomical, magnetic, pendu-
lum and other observations; also pendulum, gale
and standard Thermometers: IS Photographic neg
ativeS collection Of blanks and Photographic
proofs ESquimaux relics and other things were
necessarily abandoned. The Thetis remains here
five days probably
(Signed) GREELEY,
Hrr,, 7fr,-r
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10
WHY THE PROsTRATION,

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette of yes
terday has the following paragraph:
'The Swift Iron and Steel Company, who
employ one thousand men IN their Newport
mill and five hundred at Riverside, Yesterday
sent letters to both notifying the foremen to
shut down tonight and to remain closed until
after the election next Tuesday IT, says the
letter, the October election shall go Repub-
lican, work will be resumed at once. If it
should 90 Democratic the mills will be kept
closed until the November election. If the
latter shall result in the election of Blaine,
operations will be at once resumed. If not,
the suspension is to be indefinite. The firm
take this course under conviction that the
iron interest will be ruined under free trade
policy such as the Democracy advocate"
This notice will bear more investigation
than a mere first glance. 1t is formal mott
fication to their workmen that the Swift Iron
and Steel Company realize that continuance
of their business would no longer be profitable
if the party of free trade is victorious and
their policy is to be that of the government of
the country. The Morrison bill-voted for
by 152 Democrats-was Democratic
measure, and the very fact that the Dem
ocratic party was so fully committed to it SO
alarmed manufacturers that business has
been practically paralyzed and will so con-
tinue until it is developed what is to be the
result of the election-whether protection is
to be continued, or progressive free trade, as
the Democratic platform of 1856 put it, is to
be the future policy of the country. The
company simply did their duty toward the
men, Better tell them now the danger of
Democratic supremacy than to wait until
after the election and then break the
news to them by the suspension
of business and the closing of the works. I'm
der free trade and the threats of introducing
it, the mills in question could not run profit
ably for ninety days. 1t is folly to expect
owners of mills to run machinery and engage
in manufacture without the assurance of
profit, No profit no business; no business,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10
THE TREASURY SURPLUS.

A few Democratic speakers are still repeat
ing the silly twaddle, INDUCED in for a time by
Mr. Hendricks and Colonel Gray about the
treasury surplus charging that $780, 900, 900
are kept locked up in the treasury, which
should be In the hands of the people. We re-
produce the letter of Hon. Albert U. Wyman
Treasurer of the United States, in which he
disposes of this nonsense, and shows just
what money there is in the treasury, and for
what it is held.
TO the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
In accordance with your request, I have the
honor to furnish you with the following state
ment, showing the condition of the Treasury
at the close of business to-day
The total cash in the Treasury, exclusive of minor
coin q, 2, and 5-cent pieces), amounts to $780,
Of this amount there Is heidi
L. For TIE redemption of bonds and
payment or interest past due, but
not yet presented. --..-.--.-..-- $15, 900 9l5.ll
2. For the redemption of gold GER
tihcates now in circulation. (Act
July IL 1882 8S, 095 $4,000
3. For the redemption of silver GER.
tifcates in circulation. (Act Feb. .
70, 1873 ----.----..------. %, $40 53l.OO
A. For the redemption of certf-
Gates issued on deposits of United
States notes. (Act June 8, 1872. 10 ,OOOOO
D. For discussing officers, such as
pension agents, paymasters, etc.,
subject to their checks u, lTTSr9.O4
q. For drafts and checks of the
Treasurer, not yet presented for
payment, many of which in
transit. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 5,167, 35O3
z. The per cent. fund for redemp-
ton of national bank notes, which
fund is made up by, and belongs
to, the national banks. (Act juno =,
20, 1870 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IL, (0Si lo5O4
8. For the redemption of notes of
national banks that have failed,
duoing circulation -. SO, 467, 1922 go
ment account. ....'.............. $3.50, 9741s
Making total of money held for
Special purposes, and, therefore.
not available for payments, other .
than specified of.-...----.-- 1901 S23, 1.35
And leaving an available cash bal
ance Of l49. 10Z. oS
A call of bonds will mature on Sept. 30,
which will require, for their payment, $40,
900, 900.
| Of the amount of cash available, as above
stated, $95, 800, 900 was obtained by the sale
of bonds to create fund for the resumption
of specie payment, under the act Of Jan. IA,
1875.
The amount of the reserve on account Of re-
sumption has as u matter of prudent admins
tration, been maintaine by the Secretary OF
the Treasury at about $685. 900, 900, or about
40 per cent. of the amount of Unired States
notes outstanding, fixed by law at $346 6n,
| 016 A. U. WYMAN,
Treasurer United States.
WASHINGTON, D. G., Sept 49,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

OUR special report of the second joint de-
Greensburg, yesterday shows that the dispar-
ity between the two candidates was even
more marked there than at Fort Wayne. Sur
rounded with his Democratic friends at the
latter place Colonel Gray had everything in
his favor but it was evident that Major
Calkins badly worsted him in that discussion
Yesterday the victory was more decided, and
such as to give the Republican cause great
impetus in that portion of the State There
were but few Democrats comparatively, pres
ont and it is surmised that the Democratic
managers have given orders not to allow the
members Of their party to be in attendance at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

THE contemplate nature of the tactics pur-
sued against Hon. w. Fl. CalLins by the
Democratic party and their annex are only
equaled, or excelled, by the infamy of the
measures resorted to to injure Mr.. Blaine.
The LaPorte Herald of yesterday says:
eve have undoubted authority for stating
that the Argus is running its presses night
and day, working off 100 900 circulars con-
tanning mud-slinging articles against Major
Calkins. These circulars, we understand, are
to be used so near the day of election that no
time will be allowed in which to controvert
the misstatements contained in them. Re-
publicans everywhere are warned to be on
their guard, not only against these circulars,
but against everything of similar nature
which stable to be sprung at the last mo-
ment on any of our candidates. The Argus
is being well paid for dong the dirty work of
the Democratic party in its endeavor to injure
one of our townsmen, at the same time well
knowing that there is nothing in the charges
which should affect the standing of any good
citizen"
The sense of fairness among the people we
believe to be strong enough to defeat the lies,
frauds, libels and ISLANDERS of the Democratic
campaign.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

these meetings. Certainly the Democrat who
should see Calkins and Gray together could
not fail to be impressed with the great supe-
riority of the Republican nominee over his
competitor The debates thus far have been
of interest and well sustained; but besides
having the better cause, Mr.. Calkins has the
advantage of better method, wider expert
ence as a debater, and, above all, the enthusi-
asm that is born of the knowledge that he is
on the side of right and reason.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

CAPTAIN W. r. MYERS candidate for re-
election to the Office of Secretary of State, a
position he has disgraced as it never was dis
graced by any one in the history of the State,
in recent speech at Muncie, said;
'The stanch, old, and heretofore reliable
Republican, Governor Conrad Baker has been
quiet this campaign. The Journal men and
Republican central committee have been i'm
portuning him to come out and help the Re
publican cause, but, finally he said to them:
NO. cannot support Blaine"
Hon. R. S. Gregory wrote to Ex-Governor
Baker, inclosing the statement to which the
Governor replied:
GIN answer to your letter of yesterday,
beg leave to say that it is not true that the
journal men OF the Republican central COM
mittee have been importunng me to come
out and help the Republican cause. It is not
true that | said to them or to any one that
could not support Blaine. 1t is true that
have been quiet in this campaign as l was in
that of 1880. was invited by the central
committee to allow myself to be posted for
some speeches and replied that 1 regretted
that my engagements were such that [ could
not prepare for the performance of such serv-
Ice. An interview as TO my pontlca views
a>d purposes was published in the Cincin-
natl Commercial Gazette of Sept. Is, 1884, Of
which inclose copy"
In the interview referred to- Governor Ba-
ker said:
ever since I attained the years of man
hood have continuously opposed the Demo
cratic party, and in my judgment the party
its principles and aims, as well as its candi-
date for the presdency-now more than at any
former period-merit continued opposition and
defeat"
Captain Myers, when he made the state
ment, knew it was lie, a lie without warrant
or excuse, lie invented and used for an evil
purpose. His use of the Journal in con
necton with his lie was of a piece with
the shameful, orazen impudence displayed
when he pros tituted an Office he holds for all
the people of the State to contemplate pusil-
luminous partisan malice. Should he be re-
elected it will be an indellible stain upon the
fair name of Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

Two years ago W. R. Myers, Secretary of
State, did not know what in the HI Kilgore
meant" 1t is to be hoped he will have no
difficulty in determining what the people of
Indiana mean on the 4th Of November next.
No man on the Democratic State ticket should
be buried under so large a majority, express
i've of the personal contempt of the State, as
well as Of the lack of confidence in the party
of which he is one of the representatives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

Ohio to the Republicans. In fact. they are in
sisting that the State ought to go Republican by
a tremendous majority. All the same they are
trying every hook and crook to get it, No mat
ter what they say, they know that Republican
victory in Ohio, next Tuesday, will assure the
election of Blaine and also sound the knell Of
the Bourbonism and shotgun solidity of the
South. This is the last chance of the Democ~
raey Defeated now las it will be) it will utterly
collapse, to be succeeded by some other, and LEI
us hope better organization"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

THERE never have been harder times in
America since 1874 than we are experiencing
at the present time. Never!-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Without here disputing the statement
made, We would like to say that it was but
five months ago Chat 152 Democratic con-
gressmen voted for bill to reduce wages,
and give the labor of American workingmen
to the mills of England
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

'THE issues of this campaign are moral"
declared the truly Nirtuous Independents some
time since. This circumstance, however, has
not prevented their indulgence in lying and
fOrgery-two Democratic accomplishments in
which they have attained great proficiency.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

ELSEWHERE we copy from the LaPorte
Herald the truth as to the correspondence
between Hon. w. III. Calkins and Will A.
Martin, the latter then deputy and now con-
didate for county treasurer, as to the
redemption of loan made from the
school fund. The LaPorte Argus and
the indianapolis Sentinel have publish
ed garbled extracts from this cor
respondence, attempting to create the impress
sion that Mr.. Calkins had importuned rela-
tive to extricate him from trouble over the
matter. The letters show for themselves,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

THE Prohibitionists will observe Oct 80 as
day of fasting and humiliation. It is no
wonder they feel Inundated over being in such
bad company; but when their Democratic
allies are defeated in November, and they re-
Alze..that they have thrown themselves away
without sufficient cause, then viii the need of
self abasement be even more keenly felt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-10

DEMOCRATIC papers still maintain that
Blaine is making votes for Cleveland in Ohio.
His nature seems to have changed since he
left Maine. Maybe it is to atone for that
$4,000 majority against Cleveland that he now
seeks to serve him in Ohio.