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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Crank Tries to Attract the Presidents At
tention With Bullets

PARIS, April IA crank fred three
shots from a revolver, at the gates of the
EIysee palace, the presidents residence,
today. Upon being arrested he said he
wanted Carnot to attend to the grievances
of which he was victim.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The Englishmen won the First Bicycle I

The Englishmen won the First Bicycle Race.
LONDON, April 1.-THE first of the
three bIcS Gle races to be contested by
WilIlam Rowe of America, and Richard
Howell of England, for the championship
of the worl1 and $1,000 took place CO.
day at Leicester. Inc distance was five
miles. Howell vol by five yards IN
I
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
O'Brien Again Arrested.

DUBLIN, April 14.-Wm. O'Brien, M. P,
was arrested on arriving at King ston to-
day, in consequence of his speech at the
meeting at Langhrea last Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The Chicago Bakers Decide to Strike.

CHICAGO, April IA strike among the
union bakers of this city has been decid-
ed upon, and probably tomorrow morn
ing the men in all the shops will quit
work. The cause of the trouble is ex-
actly similar to that which led to the
brewers strike.
CHICAGO, April 14.-Meetings of the va
rious bakers unions were held this even
ing, but no common plan of action was
decided upon. Union No. 1 concluded
not to strike at present. There is a feel
ing tonight that the strike may be con-
fined to the smaller shops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
BADGER BREVITIES.

The Waukesha World will discontinue
publication.
Corporal punjshm ent has been voted
out of the public schools at Oshkosh.
Scarlet fever is reported to be cpl
demic in several small towns of Grant
county.
The annual session of the Wisconsin
Millers' association is now being held at
Milwaukee.
Several river steamers arrived at La
Crosse, from below, on the 10th.
GAINESVILLE has large new side wheel
pleasure steamer-the Mayfiower.
Arrangem snts are being m ade to estab-
lish state fish hatchery at Marinette.
The lumber mills in the Chippewa val
ley have nearly all started up.
The real estate dealers of Milwaukee
have organized an association.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, of Manitowoc, has been incorpor-
ated.
George W. Peck has leased a residence
at OconomoWoc, where he will spend the
summer.
The brook trout season opens in this
state Sunday and will continue until Sep
TENDER 1.
Frank Bissinger, of Milwaukee, is
about to start weekly sporting paper.
Silas HUI d, wealthy banker of Edger-
ton, is dead, aged II. He settled in Rock
county in 1888.
Racine Is conten plating paving Msin
street its entire length, widening it and
making it boulevard.
John Dillon is playing to immense
audiences at Ashland.
Racine retail merchants have organ
lied protective association.
There has been a vast amount of sick
ness and large increase in the death
rate at Chippewa Falls of late.
William Mitchell, pioneer of the Wis
consin lead regions, is dead at the age Of
II years.
Matt Kremer, farmer near Oshkosh,
has within three days lost three children
from diphtherie.
Crawford county voted against the coun-
ty poor farm system adopted by the
comfy board last year. Lawyers are of
the opinion that the vote will not effect
the system.
Sheboygan imposes tax of So on male
and S. on female dogs.
Green Lake county defeated the Berlin
soldiers monument appropriation by
over 700 votes.
The Western Union Telegraph Office at
Waukesha was damaged by fire original
ing from an electric light wire.
The Legislative, judicial and Executive Bill
WASHINGTON, April 13.-The legislative,
judicial aud executive appropriation bill
as agreed upon in the house committee,
makes total appropriation of $20,472,-
900, which is $93S,000 less than the esti
mates, and 5000 900 less than the curr ent
appropriations for the same service.
Additional Estimates for Postal Expenses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Statement of the National Banks.

New YORK, April 1.-THE weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

lowell Speaks on Independence in Politics
NEW York, April ia large and dis
tinguished gathering was present in
Steipway hall tonight, to hear an ad-
dress by Hon. James Russell Lowell, on
"The Independent in Politics." delivered
under the auspices of the New York Re-
form club.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

A Supreme Crisis Liable to Occur at
any Time. May Shelve the Chancellor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
A Norwegian Hanged for Most Horrible
Crime.

FERGUS FALLS, Mimi, April 10.-Nels
Olson Holong, who on the 2Sth of last
May ravished Miss Lily Field, then muir
dered her and fed her body To the hogs to
conceal his crime, was hanged this after
noon. The girl, about Is, lived with her
mother and two brothers in the township
of Stoiof, about fifteen miles from this
place The mother and elder brother
came to town to trade, leaving the girl
aud her younger brother at home with
HoloHg, the hired man, Norwegian of
about % years. While the girl was about
her work the man sent the boy to neigh
boris Oh an alleged errand, and then per-
petrated the horrible crime.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Report that the Lackawanna Has Bought Con
troll of the Green Bay, WinOna & st. Paul.

New York, April 12.-No official con-
firmation can be obtained of the reports
that the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
road has bought the control of the
Green Bay, Winona g. st. Paul road, but
the parties interested in the latter COM
pany say that the negotiations have been
closed and the Lackawanna will soon
take possession. The deal provides for
the extension of the Green Bay road to
Omaha, and it is stated that the Farmers
Loan T. Trust company will lend the
amount required for its construction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

R'y Lees, the GAINESVILLE boy who was
injured in coasting accident several
mouths ago. died Wednesday of his in
juries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Farmers Prepare to Organize for Protection

TOPEKA, Kan, April IA large and
enthusiastic farmers trust" meeting
was held this afternoon at Meridep, JEFF
ferson county. An earnest and ex pres
sive set of resolutions was adopted, look
ing to the development of large inter
state meeting at Topeka, on Tuesday,
May l, 1888, In the interest of tina move
ment, which solicited the governors of
the states and territories in the valley of
the Mississippi TO support each eight
delegates to the farmers trust" conven-
tion of that date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Combinations.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The following
nominations were confirmed to-day:
j. L. Logan, of New York, associate
justice of the supreme court of Idaho.
Indian agent, Enos Gheen. Sacs and
Foxes, Iowa.
j. a. Woodwork, register land Office,
Menasha, Wis.
Postmaster, j. n. Andrick, McGregor,
Iowa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
A SUDDEN DEMISE.

Heart Disease Carries off Matthew Arnold
Without a Moments Warming.
LONDON, April 16.--Mr. Matthew Ar
mold, the noted poet, scholar, critic and
theologian, whose recent article on Civil
lization in the United States attracted
such marked attention, died suddenly to-
day in Liverpool from heart disease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The Ascending Bank Teller Arrested.

PEMBINA, Oak, April 14.-W. A. Cam
eron, the Ascending teller of the Union
bank at Winnipeg, was arrested here this
afternoon on telegraphic orders from
Winnipeg
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
MR.. CoNKLING's CONDITION.

1t Remains Unchanged Throughout the Day.
New YORK, April 16.-The views of
the family and friends of Mr.. Conkling
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

The Empress Scheming for Support of
tue Russian and Austrian Courts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
DIR. Pope's Opinion of Mr.. Biaine'S PHYSICAL
Ailments.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Dr. G. W. Pope,
of this city, who was BIaine's physician
when he was in Washington, said TO re-
porter tonight that the rumors that
Blaine had kidney disease and diabetes
were unfounded. The doctor thought it
probable that Blaine was suffering from
nervous debility augmented perhaps by a
slight attack of dyspepsia caused by
exercise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
THE BATTENBERG CRISIS

Conflict Between Bismarck and the
Empress Party Only in Suspense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe has twin
daughters, who live with her and relieve
her wholly of household cares.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Swelling Progressing Downward
The Crown Prince Acting in His Stead
Matthew Arnold, the English Critic.
Drops Dead in Liverpool.
THE EMPEROR FAILING.

The Imperial Family at his Bedside.
BERLIN. April 16.-At midnight all the
members of the imperial family were
summoned TO the enperor's bedside.
The worst is fear. d.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Small Pox Imported at New York.

New YORK, April 14.-Small pox has
been discovered in the steerage of the
Anchor line steamship Italy which sr.
rived to day. The steamer carries 546
Italian immigrants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The Legislative, Judicial and Executive Bill

Tie Legislative, JuUIclaI and EXECUTIVE Bill
WASHINGTON, April 13.-The legislative,
judicial aud executive appropriation bill
as agreed upon in the house committee,
makes a total appropriation of $20,472,-
600, which is $93S,000 less than the esti
mates, and 5000 900 less than the curr ent
lamentations for the same service
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
No Change at MIdnight.

NEW YORK, Asril 16.-At midnight
there was no change in Conkling's con
dition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Twenty Members ofthe Board OF Trade Sus.
pended.

CHICAGO, April 14-Twenty members
of the board of trade were suspended this
afternoon for trading after hours. This
move has created considerable excite
ment in commercial circles.
Estimates of Claims Arising Under the Eight
Hour Law.
the house resolution calling upon the
heads of the departments for estimates of
the amounts necessary to pay
claims arising under the s
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

But She Avails Nothing. Bismarck
Could not be Permanently Deposed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
A TRAGIC suicide.
Sad Close of Life of Debauchery-A Travelling
Salesman Takes His Own Life.

Sad Close of Life of Debauchery Travelling
Salesman Takes His Own Life.
CHICAGO. April 14-In the presence of
hundreds of people on the busiest thor
oughfare in Chicago Simon Rosenfeld, a
travelling salesman, stabbed himself to
the heart with pen knife this afternoon
and fell to the ground dead. State street
near Washington, the center of the fash
ionable shopping district, was the scene
of the tragedy. The pavement and side
walks were blockaded in a moment by a
crowd of excited, curious people, most of
Them ladies, and it was with difficulty that
a lane was made through which the corpse
could be carried.
Rosenfeld is member of a wealthy
Detroit family. He has been unabls to
retein positions long for the past two
years on account of his drinking habits.
He has recently been at work for a
billiard table company, and used fifty
dollars collected from customers with
which to have a spree. AS he was stand
ing on the street this afternoon, mes
senger brought him word that the man
ager of the company wished to see him,
and it is supposed that Rosenfeld killed
himself fearing imprisonment for his
shortcomings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Murderer Van Brunt Hanged.

WARSAW, N Y. April 13.-Robert Van
Brunt, the prominent member of Saliva
tion army, who shot the halfbrotner of
his sweetheart, Eva Ray, for interfer-
ing with his courtship, was hanged here
today. "Happy Bob" as he was called
committed the murder October 6, 1856.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

The banks now hold SIC, $50 600 in ex-
cess of the legal requirements.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
ENGINEERS WANT SATISFACTION.

Conditions.
ST.. LOUIS, April 13.-Tbe engineers of
the ST. Louis and San Francisco railroad
late Wednesday night made demand on
the company for an adjustment of differ
ences and grievances. The committee
met General Superintendent Nichols and
General Manager Merrill, at Spring
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
THE FLOODS In WISCONSIN

Ice Gorges at La Crosse, Centralia and
Grand Rapids Doing Great Damage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

Additional Estimates for Postal Expenses.
WASHINGTON, April 13.-The postmaster
gener | to-day submitted to the house
additional estimates aggregating 81, 800
for the salaries of employees in the post
office department
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
THE END APPROACHING

ali Members of the Imperial Family
Summoned to tie Emperor'S Bedside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-19
ONLY ONE DEATH IN JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. Is ,SpeciaD-Presidcnt
Neal M!tchelps Official bulletin for the twenty -four
hours ending at O'Clock to night Is as follows New
cases, IL DEATH L. total number OF cases TO date.
4,6l3 total number OF deaths 10 date, 309. The only
death at OF Louis IIuibaner, of sC nth Jackson
VILE. The white patients are Mrs Plat Mrs
l.. T. Masters, south Jacksonville George IIoulonce
Springfield; Clarence Alexander, Roscyille Brchyard :
whites, 4 blacks IS.
Gainesville Fla, Nov le.-surseon Martin reports
FIVE new cases two white and three colored one
dc ath. Il. H. Bennett. white of the English colony
Contributions have been received from " The Even
ing stars amounting 10 S42 Oo. Money Is badly
needed. Surgeon Martin is greatly overworked a. tho
fever increases, hal stands up maDflltx.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-19
4 DECISION IN THE RICHMOND SUIT.

Chattanooga Tenn Nov. ia special from
Knoxville SAYS: " Chancellor Gibson rendered a
decision on the second bill filed By the minority
Stockholders Of the Eas; Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railway against the directors of the company
and the Richmond and Weg. Point Company yesterday
sf.erpoon The complaint was made that the holders
Of tbe first preferred stock had no nght 10 elect
board OF directors without the participation of the
holders of the second preferred and common stock.
and AN njunc ion prayed for stopping the election
90 d,recors advertised 10 held here next Wednesday
Th cort held that the plaintiffs had been In possession
of sock certificates for two years, bearnf on their
lace tLe conditions and agoem nts under which they
were issued and that the complaint not justified
either in law or cQid Y. decision the first bill
Will be made next saturday"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-19
oop1EBs BAVE LOVELY TIMES IN CHICAGO, TOO

Chicago, Nov. 1s.-Afier seventy-three weeks Inn
prlsonment In the County jail, Edward Mcdonald
walked cut o. the Criminal Court last evening free
man-under $4,000 bonds. The formay of bond
and the distant prospect Of another trial seemed tribes
light as air. and the face of the ex-engineer and
bcodler' was wrcathed In smiles. The long cOnfne
mcnt in Jail has not decreased McDonald's weight
lessened, apparently, the number of his friends. He
WAS welcomed back TO freedom and treated Ike a
r,tnc, One Of the attorneys for the boodler said
hMcGarfgle can now come back 10 Chicago, shake
hands with Sheriff Msson, spend ten days IN lail and
walk ont n free man McCarlgle got away while his
motion for new trial pending. While he has
been away Mcdonald has ahen up the case AT his own
huge Joke II means absolute discharge for both
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-19
A THIEF WHO WAS A BORN GENTLEMAN.
HE TOOK GOOD DEAL But He LEFT DOLLAR
TO CONSOLE his VICTIM.


TO CONSOLE HIS VICTIM.
A man trying hard to hide his chaTin under In
dignaton entered Police Headquarters at Newark yes
terday and demanded to Chief Hopper. He said
that he was IL G. Tooker postmaster and store
keeper at Lyons Farm, q suburb of Newark, aud the
object Of his Indignation became evident when he
showed a dollar bill and exhibited sheet OF note
paper Tho note read:
Dear Sir; The fellow who robbed your house tonight
Is q gentleman and no hog. leave you this Dill
rs capital upon which to begin life anew.
No name was signed 10 the note, but when Mr
Tooker explained that the note the bill and his empty
pocket-book lay together his bedroom floor when
lie awoke In the morning his feelings upon the sub
ect were easily understood. The postmaster further
explained that after the thief thieves had effected
an entrance to his store by removing pane OF glass
from the front door and sliding the bolt back, they
opened dozen or more letters which remained In the
post office over night but evidently finding their CON
tents Of no marketable value put Them carefully back
in the boxes from which they had been taken Several
dollars in postage stamps and small amount Oh
money found I'm tho TIL cOnfiscaed. The post
master and his wife were asleep when their Dedfcoh
on the urper floor was reached Tookcr's waist
coat and pantaoOns hung over the foot OF the PEG
valued at S1OO, while pocket book was filed WIN
500 i'm cash The bills and the watch and chain were
removed and the thieves had almost maze up heir
minds to decamp when they concluded that the post
master and his wife might enjoy their breakfast netr
ii they had enough to purchase It with Accordingly
the note was written, and with the bill and pocket
book placed on the floor at the foot OK the Ded,
where Mr.. Tooker found them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-19
SEAS UERE HIGH AND GALES HEAVY.
STEAMERS DELAYED BY ROUGH wEATHER-A
SAILOR KILLED.

Continuous gales and high are reported by The
masters Of transatlantic steamers which arrived here
YES erlay but little damage done. The State of
Pennsylvania had a lifc-boat smashed. The Martelo
was compelled to heavc to for eight hours on Thurs
day. after shipping a sea which carried away the
bridge rail and did other damage. On Monday Joseph
Wormad seaman Of the Etruria, which arrived yes
tcray from liverpool while abaft the forward turtle
back was struck by tremendous sea and received
such serious injuries that he died the next day. Sew
eral other seamen received slight injuries. purse
Of $500 was made up by the saloon for the
family Of the dead sailor The steamer was not dam
aged.
Among the Etrurfa's passengers were Joseph H.
Ainley, II. W. Appleby, W. NJ. NJ. Arnold, Wills
Bailey Julius Balln, W. H. Belknap, A. A. II. Bois-
sevaln d. A. Bossevain Captain Arthur ii. Clark.
c. A. DuvIver, Michael Dwyer, Chancellor c. English
r. c. Gillett, A. A. H. Boon Hartsnick. W. j Hay.
p. Henry, Othon Van den Heuvel, Vaughan Hughes
Dr. J. w. Howe ". II. Jordan. p VI. Kent, W H.
Law. Marshall H. Mallory. c. @. Meeker, d. de Sofa
Mendes. G. Fl. Mills, d. VI. Monjo, g. 7. oglvic W.
Pertzfeld F. l. Pope. signor Del Puente, Madame Del
puente W p Purcell, J. b. Renwick J. I. sasaki, N
Sinclair, c. Thad Stevens, Fitzhugh Townsend, Peter
Van Setback j. Hobart Warren
The following were among the Republics paSsen-
Captain Bruce Barclay, II. T.: II. Beaumont c.
NJ pissell ID C. Breckenridge. Dr. A. c. Brush. Sir
Roderick Cameron. David l.. Dodge, James Downlc
Waldo Gustafson, Lieutenant Hawthorne, ". l. Hol-
p Lancaster. c. Mehado, Il. B. MintuIn, G. p Nor
gan A. z. Mosley, Captain Mortimer I. Is fIatt' =
Rodriguez Jarvis slade, H. K. E. Wendell and L.
II. Wlnslow.