Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-05-27
Telegraphed Letter.
WAsnFNGroN, D. c., May "a, 1886

Decoration day is almost here, and
when it comes, nearly every body who
is anybody, viii be out of town. The
President is going to Brooklyn, and
will listen to the silver-tongued Villas,
and thousands of the ''bOys'' will go
to New York to hear the swarthy
Illinois Senator, Logan, talk by the
side of Grants tomb 1t is believed
that there viii be a very general atten-
ton given to the ceremonies Of the
day everywhere.
The President has everything his
own way as regards appointments. No
one seems disposed to interfere.
The prospect of trouble in Europe
grows not out of the little skirmish
between Turkey and Greece. but
because there is a fear that Russia is
pulling the wires. IF Home-rule
should fail in the English parliment,
and Gladstone should resign, there is
no telling what might be the result on
the destinies Of Europe. A war on
minister in England might cause troub-
le on both sides Of the Atlantic.
The weather is growing warmer and
Congressman are slipping out one by
one, just for short absence.
The shocking death of Mrs. Geo.
II. Pcndleton, in New York on Thurs
day last has cast gloom over the
hearts of her many friends in this
city. 1t is thought that if she had
retained presence of mind to have
remained in the carriage, she would
not have been hurt. She was sixty
one years old, and was married in
1916 She was Miss Alice Key,
daughter of Francis Scott Key, the
author Of ''The Star Spangled Ban
ner," and sister of Philip Barton
Key, who was killed by General
Siekles. She was the niece of Chief
Justice Roger B. Tantey. The family
have fine houses in Washington and
Cincinnati, and cottage in Newport.
There is a growing feeling OF dissat~
isfaction at the conduct of Canadian
vessels in connection with the fisher
les. 1t would not be surprising to
hear of bit of a fight between some
of our fishing smacks and the vessels
that are guarding the coast
There is still much interest felt in
the Home rule question in England,
and Ireland's friends are in good hopes
that there is silver lining to the dark
cloud. 1t is evident that Gladstone
IS still on top.
The River and Hacbor bill is grow
ing in amendments until it is likely
that it will be so loaded down shat its
friends won't know it when it leaves
the Senate There are now about
forty, and if adopted will add several
millions to the appropriation. 1t will
not be surprising if the bin when
adopted, is vetoed by the President.
Democrats are opposed to internal
improvements.
1t is just beginning to appear that
the appropriations made at this session
of Congress are assuming wonderful
dimensions ana When the people get a
chance to look over the ground it is
likely they will howl.
Cullom's bill on Interstate COM
merce has been killed in the house
committee and Reagan's pill will be
substituted for it,
The triumph of the pension bill is
something of which Senator Blair
feels proud, and it is gratifying to
know that ex-Confederates voted for
it. 1t provides among other things
that no pensioner shall receive less
than four dollars per month. Its fate
in the house is uncertain, but it is
believed it will go through. .
w. D.