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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
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THREE children of Joseph Ashley,
aged 8, 7, and years, of Suamico Wis,
were drowned Wednesday while bath
ing.
A TREE, overturned by storm, fell
upon dancing pavilion at Broad Rip
pie, Indiana, Thursday, which shelter
ed number of picnickers. A dozen
persons were injured, some seriously.
DURING a thunderstorm at Des Moines
Wednesday night, lightning fired four
houses, which were entirely consumed,
and a large dairy barn in the suburbs,
causing a loss of $50, 000 The storm was
the heaviest known in the history of
the city.
A VIOLENT hail and rainstorEl swept
Eastern Nebraska Friday night. The
rain did serious damage at Omaha; and
at North Platt hailstones as large as
hens eggs fell.
By a boiler explosion at Mount Yer
non, Ohio, Monday, two tramps sleep
ing in a blacksmith shop near the scene
were killed-one named John Carey
and the other unknown.
A RAIN, hail, and wind storm Sunday
night damaged crops and property in
several sections Of Nebraska. AT
Grand Island one Of the large shops of
the Union Pacific was partially unroofed,
and a caboose was blown from the
structure and ditched ten rods distant.
FOREST fires destroyed twelve struc-
lures at McIvor Station, Mich, includ-
ing the postoffice. Several head Of cat
tie were consumed. Meadows and
crOpS have been burned ont between
East Tawas and Bristol Station and
Alger Station, the section house, and
section car house were consumed.
Large forces of men are fighting the
flames.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31

and hence the managers made the most
OF George William Curtis, s'whe was said
TO be the only bolter who was a dele
gate to the republican national con.
vention.
REFLECTION ON GEORGE WILLIAMS,
We are told that the platform wa
adopted with three cheers ana a
tiger" whereupon
Mrs. Williams, young mugwump
from Massachusetts, got the floor, and
wanted to add plank to the platf :rm
recltlng that the rule of National con-
ventlons binding delegates to the cup
port or candidates and measures is per-
nlclous. Mr.. Williams said that repub-
ilcans had beeit coerced by this rule
INTO supporting Mr.. Blaine. He illuded
10 Mr.. Curtis as the only one who held
0u'. Then he gave young Theodore
Roosevelt dig.
There is one aan in New York" he
SAID, that we have been locking at
with wondcr-a man who dared to
S and up in opposition and lead his own
p.r'y. Men of all parties of Massa-
chusetts have watched him in amaze
Eaent. The iron of the unit rule has
entered his soul, and he has fallen bv
Che way"
lie resolution was tabled after
parliamentary squibble.
80, then, independents" are not pre-
pared to eeny . I.or1 obligation to sup
port the nominees ola convention,
INDEPENDENT STRADDLERs.
Professor William Everett. of
Massachusetts, got the independents
all by the ears by offering a resolution.
''That Grover Cleveland Of Nav, vcl-
and Thomas A. Hendricks, of Indiana,
be declared the nominees of the confer
ence for President and Vice President
of the United States
He then followed this up with a
lively speech. He thought the hide
peh6ent rdrty had all the elements of
success an 1t because 1t ards on both sides
OF erery question.
Mr.. Delavan, of New York, opposed
the resolution. He raked the record of
the democratic party, and objected to
being committed to the ticket. He ia
vored third ticket. He was going
against the current, however, and the
convention would not listen to him.
POINTS OF order were raised to choke him
OF, and finally, after whispering with
the chairman, he said
'Ihls IS the first time Iards eUer re fus-
ed q hearing IN q republican coaUe,ation
The chairman doesn't acdnt me to speak,
and I'll retire."
The resolution was tabled.
The principal director of the proceed
ingo was Charles P. Miller, assistant
democratic corporation counsel, paid by
Cleveland's money. Republican, in
deed!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
I'ELEGRAPHIC.
ca NEp As. NOTES.


SIX million feet OF lum Der and Oliver
Seaman's mill, at Byers Station, Mich.
burned Friday night, entailing loss of
$75, 600
Dies MONIES has raised the necessary
$4,000 for securing permanently the
Iowa State Fair i'll that city.
A TIDAL wave was noticed In the
rivers at Mil waukee Thursday, the
waters receding three feet, and return
ing IN about fifteen minutes to their
moran level.
THE act of the Virginia legislature
prohibiting school superintendent from
taking part in politics has been declared
unconstitutional by the court of ap-
peals.
AT the meeting of the new Democratic
National Committee, at New York
Thursday, the Hon. William Fl. Barnum,
of Connecticut, was reelected chair
man, and the Hon. F. 0. Prince. of
Massachusetts, secretary.
OvERHOLT'S distillery at Connellsville,
Pa, with three bonded warehouses and
1000 barrels of whiskey, barned We'd
nesday night, the loss being placed at
$665000, fully insured. The flaming
whisky fioated down the river and hun
dreds of men got drunk on some saved
from the fire.
In the Mississippi Valley Amateur
Rowing Associations regatta at Moline,
Saturday. the senior four race was taken
by the Minnesota crew IN 12:30,-nine
seconds behind the fastest record for
two miles-and the senior double was
captured by the Delawares. Mumford
won the senior single, Donahue 0eing
the only other ntestant; and the barge
race fell to the Westerns, oe St. Louis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
Morning WEAKNESS.

No one who rises in the morning weary. as an
habitual thing, afford to delay the use of
remedy. Morning languor is an unmstakabIe
sign of waning vitality. All healthy people
sleep, and no one is in health whom sleep does
not refresh. Foremost among botanic nerve
tonics and promoters of repoSe, appetite and
vigor, is Hostetters, Stomach Bitters course
of which will restore Gealthful activity in the
discharge of every function, enrich the blood and
dispel unnatural melancholy. Far better is it TO
recruit strength at the fountain head by invigor-
ating the digestive organs through the agency of
this approved and wholesome restorative than
to attempt palliation of rapidly growing debility
with unmedicated StimulantS, which simply i'm
pair the tone of the stomach As a remedy for
fever and ague. constipation, liver and kidney
troubles and rheumatism. the Bitters are no less
effective than as means of renewing vigor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
Regulation Of Female Labor.
London Lancet.

Whatever may besaid of the equali-
ty of the sexes, it must be conceded
that such equality, if it exists, is gen
eral and not particular. There is
marked disparity, for instance, and
this is not a mere matter of educa-
ton. Health is a word of different
meaning for the two sexes. 1t is a
part of the health of women to suf-
fer pain, even illness, and, suffering
more, they necessarily work less, or
should. Special legislation, then, in
the limitation of work, may be
claimed for women seeing that the
variable code of business custom
takes little heed of physiology. The
duration of actual working time al
lowed by the Act-a maximum of
fifty-five hours week-might well
be lessened without fairness to en-
ployers and with mach needed benefit
to their female workers. Even more
imperative is it that sanitary princi-
Piles should be rigidly enforced in
business houses. This can only be
done by the extension to shops of
supervision such as now prevails in
factories. There can hardly be any
TtaSOudUlo OU.sCIlOu W SUCH ii course.
Factory inspection has been found to
work, on the whole, not less to the
satisfaction or master than to the adj
vantage of men. Why should not
tact and candor be equally successful
in the visitation of shops and ware
houses? Here is an opening for the
employment of women. II appoint
ed to be inspectors of the condition
of their working sisters, they would
doubtless bring to bear sufficient skill
and knowledge of their duties, with a
more penetrating insight into various
important details, than man could
be expected to show. One important
provision should not be lost sight of.
1t is that suggested by DIR. J. Fl.
Bridges in paper read at the health
exhibition on June 26, viz That
women should not be allowed to re-
sumo work in cases Of confinement
until six weeks after that event.
This is not too long a period of rest.
Perhaps, however, it would be better
to make the return to business de-
pendent on a medical certificate of
perfect fitness for it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
The authorities of Austria are ar
resting the Mormon missionaries VINO
are cnlisting recruits for Utah IN that

ONE of the largest Boston dealers la
commercial paper said: "a notable
fact in the West and South west is
that many farmers who bought reap
ers and binders early in the season,
paying half cash down, and giving
their notes for the balance on a years
time, are now, in a great many cases
anticipating their years notes on ac
count of the quantity and quality of
the wheat now being harvested in
their districts. In addition to this, all
the latest reports from every section in
the South, Southwest and West SO far
received, give promise eff one of the
largest cereal crops ever known in the
country's history. These facts, in adj
dition to the responses from the
largest manufacturers, capitalists and
railroad owners in the country, who
all have certain personal interest IN
the result of the seasons crops, and
the carriage of the same by various
important railroads of the country, go
to show that there should be every
reason for believing in return of the
business prosperity TO the moneyed ia
terests of the country. Confidence is
about the only essential point needed
to insure prosperous business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
ca BLEGRAMS s.

HAMMER, the architect, has confessed
to the murder of the bankers Leinhart
and Eisert.
The Porte has sent a circular letter to
the powers notifying them of its as
sumption of the postal service.
FIFTY SEVEN deaths at Marseilles
and twenty-four at Toulon for the
twenty-four hours ending o'clock Sun-
day evening.
ALL meetings of the Salvation Army
have been prohibited in Switzerland.
THE Irish team won the Echo shield
as the rifle match at Wimbl edon Thurs
day.
AS the Bairam feasts which mark the
close Of the feast Of Ramadan begin to-
day, it is expected that formida Die at
tack upon Saukin will soon be made by
the rebels.
The English Tories are organizing
counterdemonstrations to the move
ment favorlng the franchise bill to be
held at London, Liverpool, and Man
chester.
FOUR pleasure boats capsized in Lake
Lucerne, Switzerland, duriag a storm
Monday. Ten lives were lost, some of
them Americans. No names are given
TAKING advantage of the cholera OK
element, the monarchists of France are
plotting for repossession of the govern
ment. Several arrests have been made
in Paris and important documents
seized.
AN exciting scene occurred in the
House of Commons Wednesday night
during the discussion over the annual
estimates. Several members objected
to the item appropriating the salary Of
George Bolton, Crown Solicitor of Ire
land, and he was roundly denounced as
a corrupt scoundrel.
INQUIRY into the conspiracy to blow
up the palace during the Cars visit to
Warsaw shows the elaborate and far
reaching plans were adopted. The con-
spirators, after numbering the Gar. in
tended to provoke a rebellion in Poland
and Western Russia, to plumber the
Jews and rich tradesmen in Warsaw,
and to receive the arms in the arsenal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
Breaking Away.
DEMOCRATIC DETECTION IN LOUISIANA.
The Inter Ocean


NEW ORLEANS, La, July 24-Tba
movement for Blaine and protection ap-
rears to be increasing In this state.
The Gazette, of tits city, the only Ger
man paper published in this state, and
Journal Of large circulation and much
Influence among our German pOpula-
tiOn-nO small factor i'll pohtics-and
which, though independent, has gener-
ally favored the de .n0cracy, in a leading
editorial this morning thus comments
on the situations: ga quite interesting
hinge of base is now preparing in
Louisiana. Men who have been
most prominent among the leaders
OF he democratic party, and
held high positions of trust declare
their detection, AID proclaim over
their siyn-manual that they viii work
Tor the republican nominees in this
presidential canvass, and will vote for
Blaine and Logan on the day of cleo
i ~, and this first declaration of indie
pendence does not come from the ranks
OF the malcontent sugar and rice plant
erS, from which we expect an opposition
AID revolt against the free trade DEM
"cracy at all early hour. but from Con-
c"rdia, one of the cotton parishes of
North louisiana. The banner of the
KEvOLT AGAINST THE STATE DEMoC.
RACY.
aud simultaneously against the per-
nlciOus tendencies of the national dem
'cracy, is raised by the Hon. George
Walton, a prominent democrat of
Conctrdia Parish, for long years
neinber of the State legislature, presi-
d' n5 Of the state senate, and acting
lieu :. nant governor after the death of
l.. A. Witt. In aa open letter to the
ConcOrdia Eagle Governor Walton de-
clares that he will support Mr.. Blaine
for the presidency. and quotes at length
the reasons which compel, not only
him. but thousands of white democrats
like himself, to do so in his COMPRESSION
Il district" Altar syn opsizing the let
ter of Mr.. Walton, the Gazette con-
tluues: 'But what accords peculiar
significance to this open letter of
prominent and influential democrat of
North Louisiana, is the commentary Of
the Eagle, which serves as an introduce
tin. This democratic paper publishes
the Walton letter with great regret for
the detection of as prominent man as
Governor Walton, native of the state,
but can not deny that he has good
reason for his action. And yet more,
the democratic organ of Vidalia con
cedes that thousands of white demo-
Gratis in North Louisiana, not only III
CoHcordia but in number Of other
parishes in the same congressional
district, share the opinions of Cover
Nor Walton, and are ready to support
the B aine-Logan ticket in North Louis
lana.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
PLAIN TALK ABOUT BISMARCK.
Ex-Unfted States Minister Sargent
Crfticises the Policy of the German
ChanceIIor-Toadyin to the Aristoc-
racy-ssIf Lasker Was a Traitor Two
thirds of the People Are Traitors.''
New York Herald

New YORK herald.
Ex-Minister Sargent reached New
York yesterday on board the Anchor
steamship City of Rome. bringing
with him his wife and his Lares and
Penates. He looked as handsome,
hale and hearty as if his recent pas
SAGE at arms with the German Chan
cellor'had agreed with his constitution.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent repaired to the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, and here Her
aid reporter met the ex- Minister in the
course of the evening, and was receiv-
ed most cordially.
81 am glad" said Mr. Sargent, to
have the opportunity of thanking the
Herald for the warm support 1t has
extended to me and for the correct
representation it has given of my po-
sition and views through the cable
dispatches. 1t has been most kind
and I am certainly very grateful I
do not know what | can add tonight
to what 1 have already said through
your columns The cabied inter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
Courage.
Newman Indepen Gent.

why can an old dog fight better
than a young one?" asked Smith of
Jones, the other day.
Because his teeth are longer?"
mo"
Because his hide is tougher
Not right yet"
Because his back is stiffer?'
mo; try again"
Because he can get more of the
young dog in his mouth than he leaves
outside to fight with?"
No; because he has the most cur
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
GRIM s.

FANNY BELLE killed .erself at Cincin-
natl Friday evening because she dis
covered that her lover was married
man.
WHILE Tom johnson (colored) was
brutally beating his 10-year-old son,
near Iron Gate, Va, Friday, the boy
broke away, ran to the river and jump
ed in. johnson attempted to rescue
the lad and in the struggle both were
drowned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31

''Begorra, I've always been Dim
mycrat, but I'll vote for Logan this
toinle," exclaimed an enthusiastic
Irishman on the glorious Fourth.
When asked his reason, he replied,
'Shure an the papers SEE he murders
the English, and be the powers, DIM
down on the English
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
THE INDEPENDENTS.
RuI,iors of the Recent Meeting Dish
edUp by the New York Sun.

The dignity of the Associated Press
did not permit a record Of the funny
features of the recent meeting of indie
pendent republicans held in New York.
The omission is supplied by the SuR
Of that city, the great independent
democrat paper that ''shines for ALL
A large majority Of the delegates
ware men not known beyond the
boundaries Of their respective states,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31
FROM THE CAPITAL.

A PACKAGE containing $1,000 was for
warded by the assistant treasurer at
New Orleans, by express, to the United
States treasurer, but when opened was
found $4,000 short. There were evil
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-07-31

Cleveland the Candidate of the Mach
inc, and Nominated Under the Unit
IIln
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-03-22
RAILWAY ITEMS.


MEXICAN CENTRAL officials say that they dc
not expect that the road will begin immedi-
ately TO earn interest upon its bonds. but
that with the aid OF tho government. sub.
sidy, which is paid 10 the company at the
rate OF 81, 900 COOS year. tho management
have no doubt Of their ability to mses cou.
pons upon the So. coo 900 bonds - they 70 II
due.
The Southern Pacisc road will to-day be
re-opsned for passenger trsins between San
Francisco and Los Angeles, and the wash
outs on the New Orleans line will soon DO
repaired.
beginning to see the advantages which
would accrue to that city from having AZ
exclusive locomotive works, and 1t Is prob.
able that steps will at an early day DO taken
to secure such an establishment there.
The Louisville Courier-Jcurnal says there
appears to be imminent danger that the
freight agents are usurpinH the scepter OF
the inagnates OF New York, who own the
trunk line railroads. On the 18th OF Feb
ruary new compact was adopted among
the several presidents in person, and which
was accordingly guaranteed % be more
binding and authoritative than any ever
before formed. But the rebellious freight
AGENTS have continued "allee samee" 10
operate gum. elastic rate, while the poor
presidents cen only protest and thresten.
The next thing these agents will do will be
10 discharge Gould and Vanderbilt.
Measures are being taken by the land de
nartment Of the Atchison, Topeka IL Santa
Fe 10 insuPurate very complete and lib
ers policy for encouraging immigration
in.c New Mexico. riliable lands Ia all
parts Of the territory will be purchased 10
he sold again to immigrants, and the COM
any will take all necessary action TO give
those who buy Of IL perfect titles, o matter
OF prime Importance in that territory,
where there is so much uncertainty on that
subject. It is proposed 10 have titles guar
anteed either bv the railway company
itself or by the New Mexico Town com.
pany.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-03-22

' ! went u ife nights $40 vita three or
hur lutudr 10 sfe II auk bond firr a pistol,
Ffancis regret 90 cay, bad q good do
more OF ioHu tnau tntre was IN hii pistol,
bu tlu WY ihnt Young man can shoot in
any condition oi spurious uKniiarauOn, ie
mos. hmtE.ng When We went into the
suoOung CELERY yosnR Mr. Lord could n't
ala aiIagnG but u playing card siond up
tdgewiso ON the iAfget anu hu began ms
oprrnti0ns. Hr could mo- more see the card
than De GOULD have seen he point OF .
needle Il the same distance. The only way
iu which hu could W any possibility hnye
known where 20 stool WAY h} Watchirg the
delicate shadows sent out on eAoa
side by she slender pasiebosro. lie sent
two hnlelf y. q before he INT, out eaon Of
Them landed within . twentieth OF AN inch
OF the marg. Then Mr.. Lord bet = hottie
ofuhnmpsgnu with Mr. Mckee Rankin On
the next shot. That rae he cut the card
M two a. oeGn as a whip. From this point
out MT bord's sh0oC ng vas wonderful.
lie couldn't Btaud without ellghily waving
motion, bul ne shot tho heads from postage
stAnipe, hit small objects moving through
the air Gnd accomplished other wonderful
Things. Frank Lord's pistol shooting ~
quite mp 90 DE-. Caiyer's Iille Shooting
New YORK sun.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-03-22
Tho Kansas Cattle Plague.

A dispatch from En- poiis, Kansas. saye:
The following facts regarding the cattle dis
ease at Neosho Falls aud vicinity have bsen
obtained: Yesterday morning party of
Lyons county etock men, accompanied by
several newspaper representatives Started
Tor Neosho Falls on special train to exam
ine the status OF the foot and mouth disease
which, IL iH reported exitts there In such
NAL guant form. At Junction the party
was joiusd by Governor Click. Wan. Sims,
secretary Of state, the beard Of agriculture,
and DR.. Holhrook United States Veterinary
surgeon rns latter was detailed by Com
missioner Llriug. The train reached Neo.
sho Falls ~ 2 p NJ, aud the party wa met
by LieutcSani-Gnytrnor Finuey The first
plsce visited was hat Of Dan Keith, five
mites north of town. This gentleman has
100 cattle. Dnnng the holidays he noticed
the trst symptoms OF the disease, which
has been proved beyond 0cuht 10 be the
the foot and mouth disease. OF his herd
about thirty are fected. The sight pre-
20 ted in the o0rsl WAS almost sickening.
Some of tho mammals we're seen with one
foot of, some with two, while others had
none ~ all. MANY 81 them Were lying
down, appearing 10 have little lie lett. DIR.
HOlbrook at one. hegHu an examination OF
the cattle, aud found symptoms OF the
dreaded disease prevalent in oil. Some
were affected Nt the heel, and several ap-
pesred 10 be recovering. 1t Is learned that
the first symptomsroticedw we're that Of the
Jerking mp of one leg Of the cattle affected,
snd the nrching OF its back - II cold
There is no doubt the fatal poison which
produces this disease was first ronmuni-
Gated 10 this herd aud Afterwards to oihrrs
IN the neighborhoo0. Keith's cattle are all
natives. The next place visited was Mr.
Gondrich and his stepfather, Edwrrd Hind
man'e. who have ninety-six head, aud thir-
tv-fve ere affected by the disease. VII Gu
was first noticed three weeks ago. The
mejority Of the cattle presented singular
fssiure. the tails OF nesriy all being much
flattened. which, an investigation showed,
YVES tue resul. Of freezing. II seems the
disease checks the circulation OF he blood.
which allows the body 70 freeze. A COW
was seen with her two bind feet Just resdy
TO come OF. When the trouble was first
noticed, Mr.. Hindman separated the afii ct
ed cattle from his herd, and put the greater
portion in q wood corral some distance from
the sbeds Before proceeding to the third
and last place visited, there was consulis-