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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
AFFLICTED GERMANY.
The Sick Emperor, the Empress and the Queen
Give Her a Heap of Trouble.

The Sick Emperor, the Empress and the Queen
Give Her Heap of Trouble.
BERLIN, priI 21.-For the first time
since the final crisis set the emperor
yesterday and to-day displayed signs of
restlessness and an irritable temper, ques-
tioning the doings of the doctors and at
PENDANTS and giving and countermarding
orders. His fever shows no signs of
abating, his tenn perature for the day
averaging 1O3 Fahrenheit. The emperor's
condition this morning is in every body's
mind and the attendants and doctors are
assailed on every hand with the inquiry,
show much longer?" The physicians are
studicusly silent but it is permitted to be
known that the emperor's life may
be prolonged for two weeks
though any moment may bring
the last phase OF the malady-death by
sufferings. Empress Victoria watches
closely at the EN- peror's bedside. Besides
certain interviews with other members of
the family she will not permit any official
to have access to the emperor unless he
especially desires it. In the long inter
view between the crown prince and his
father and mother, on Thursday, the en-
peror referred to the position of the en-
press after his death. Prince Bismarck
AMI the empress appear to have
become reconciled and the chan
celler never fails after leav-
ing the emperor to hold a long con-
versation with the en- press. The North
German Gazette comments upon the en-
peror's exceptional courage during his
illness. The paper states that while con-
versing recently with the crown prince
through the medium of pencil and paper,
he wrote: Learn so suffer without com
planning. That is all L can teach.'' The
Gazette also records the emperor's reply
to General Won Blumenthal's letter hoping
for his speedy recovery: "My dear Won
Biumenthal, [ cannot possibly bear this
any longer" Queen Victor a, during her
visit here will pass all her time in
Charlottenbury palace, except when she
goes out to drive and attend receptions
which will be given in her honor by the
crown prince in the Berlin residence.
Her stay in Berlin is certain to be mark
ed by popular abstention from any no
tice of her presence. All classes, from
the highest to the lowest, share the com
IA on feeling that the English royalties
have Steered their way through
circumstances attendant upon the en-
peror's illness with more regard for per-
sonal gain than for the German
interests. This impression has become a
conviction since it has been ascertained
what is the settlement upon the empress
arranged during the week. Besides the
twelve million marks allowed the widow
Of the emperor the empress acquires the
light of succession of the Empress Au-
gusta's residence, as fixed by the will of
the En- peror William. This is a small mat
ter, but taken in conjunction with past
events gives the masses a settled senti-
mept Of antipathy to both Victorias.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26

ceases with its territory. No
state railroad can become a
carrier of interstate commerce except by
permission and authority of the United
States. An old act of 1866 which gave
this authority is so amended as only to
include such state corporations as
accept the provisions of this
bill, and all others are pro-
hibited from carrying inter state
commerce under heavy penalties. Every
railroad subject to the bill for which
private property has been taken by
eminent domain is made public high
way of the United States. A corporation
holding a franchise of collecting tolls or
of operating 2 public highway as a rail
road is declared to be custodian
aud trustee of public pro oerty, and bound
10 maintain and operate the same for the
interest of the public, subject only to its
charter rights. The duties and obliga-
tiOns of the holder of these franchises are
declared to be distinct from and prior
to those of a common carrier, and their
performance is enforced under penalties.
In event of the failure by the company to
Iun its regular trains, the interstate
commerce comm Ission is required to
prom pity investigate the facts and issue
such orders to the company as
will secure regular service. IF
after seven days the service Is
not performed, the attorney general is
required to procure the appointment of
a receiver, who is to operate the road for
the United States and may employ the
old force. The companies are given the
right to connect their road. with
others; are prohibited from
engaging in mining or any other
other business than that of carrier and
stringent prohibition is made of com
binations of competing lines or of
rates
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Will Investigate the c.. B.&o. Strike.

Cooley, chairman of the inter state colo
MERGE commission, wis in consultation
this afternoon before leaving for his
home, with Alex. Sullivan, counsel for the
locomotive engineers and firemen. After
toe meeting Sullivan said there would be
an investigation of the causes and results
of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
strike; that it would be held in Chicago
beginning some day after May 9Th. Sui
livan said the men we're very anxious for
an investigation, and that this time the
Investigation would not be limited to one
state, as it necessarily was before the Hi
nois board, and that it would begin at the
beginning and end at the end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26

clared his mistaken belief that these
communications really came from the
ancient worthless whose names they
bore, through Diss Be Barr. as did
the portraits of Shakespeare and
Clau illus, the Roman emperor.
And so Marsh continued his remarkable
tale, going into the details of the produc-
ton IF various paintings and "communi-
cations" in a manner which conclusiveIy
proved his mistaken belief in the super
natural character of Diss De Bars per-
formances. Frank Lawrence and his son
were discharged on their own recognizance
and the hearing was adjourned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Wisconsin Pennle Pensinned

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The following
Wisconsin people were granted pensions
Saturday:
Original invalid: Ebenezer Rifenburg
National Milwaukee home; Henry D.
Lockwood, Oregon; William Bartholo.
NEW, Madison; L, ii. Walker, Ontario;
Theron E. Strecler (deceased), Menomi-
nee.
Increase: Christopher Brrphardt, La
Crosse. Reissue: Alexander McCaskey
Homewood. Mexican survivors: s.
Rosenbaum, aliss Solomon RoseDbaum,
(deceased), Prairie du CHEN. Mexican
widows: Sarah Ann, widow of E. D.
Blanchard, Mineral Point; Susan, widow
of S. Rosenbaum, alias Solomon Rosen-
baum, Prairie du CHEN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
The Constitution Revision Postponed.

PARIS, April 21.-In the senate to-day
Premier FloqGet, referring to the revision
of the constitution, said the majority of
the committee elected by the chamber had
agreed to postpone their action. If it
should be found necessary 10 change the
relations of the church and state it would
not be done with a view of attacking the
religious peace or liberty of the consci-
entious. If the cabinet should be obliged
to propose a reform of the senate 1t
would hrst ask the senate to deliberate on
the proposal. He added that to struggle
against the existing dangers they must
show that free exercise of parliamentary
institutions can give the satisfaction
sought in dictatorship.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
PERSONALS.

Sir Charles Dixie is rapidly living down
the scandal which overwhelmed him and
talks hopefully of soon returning to his
form,r high political position.
Freddie Gebhardt was fined $40 so for
assaulting depot Waterman at Houston,
Texas, who refused to allow him to drive
across the tracks to Mrs. Langtry's spec
ial car.
The Rev. Sam W. Small has accepted
the editorship of the Southe Star, a
prohibition weekly published in Atlanta
by Charles ID. Barker. The Star is to be
the organ of the third party movement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.

Edward Chase and Mrs Nellie Stevens Make
Away With Themselves on the Streets of
Portland.
PORTLAND, Me-, April ia strange
man and woman were seen walking on ST..
Joseph street to-day, and f-w moment is
later two pistol shots were heard. The
couple were found lying on the tide
walk, both apparently dead, but
while being removed the man revived
and gave the name of Edward Chase,
Of New York. He said the woman
was Mrs. Nellie Stevens, of Gardiner, Me.
In Chase's pocket was found dairy with
this entry: "Read this-she is a daught-
er of Hon. J. II. Ladd, of Gardiner" IL
is supposed the couple met by appoint
ment, though the cause of the shooting
is mystery. Chase is not expected to
live
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
PACIFIC RAILWAY INDEBTEDNESS.
Congressman Dorsey Argues Upon the Repay
ment Bill and Suggests an Amendment

Congressman Dorsey Argues Upon the Repay
ment Bill and Suggests an Amendment
WASHINGTON, April 0.-Representative
Dorsey of Nebraska today made an argu-
ment before she house committee on Pa.
cific railroads upon the bill to secure re-
payment of the indebtedness OF the
Union Pacific Railroad company TO the
government. He said the bill generally
would be acceptable TO the people of his
section if the committee would consent
to incorporate the following amendment:
at is further provided that nothing in
this act nor in any other of the acts
of which this act is amendatory shall be
construed or interpreted so as to deny the
| right of any state in which the Union
Pacific railway company or the central
branch of tbs Union Pacific railway com
pany is operated to control and regulate
such roads the same in all respects as
those organized under the laws of the
state" There seemed to be little opposi-
ton iE the committee to the proposed
amendment, but it has not yet been
formally adopted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
The Ohio State Republican Convention Com
yentiOn COMPLETES IFS Work,

DAYTON, o., April 19.-The work of the
republican state convention to day con
sisted in the nomination of candidate
for judge of the supreme court, secretary
of state, member of the board of public
works, four delegates at large to the Chi.
cago convention and two electors al
large. Daniel J. Ryan was elected for
secretary and Judge Bradbury for su-
preme judge. The convention presented
the name of John Sherman to the coun
try for president. The permanent of
fice1s named and elected are: Chairman
E. L. Lampson; secretary, Alex. G. Cain
and sergeant-at-arms. Alexis Keeler
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
NEWS ALL SORTS.

All the gambling houses in Leadville,
Col, have been closed.
Il is no longer considered ''ba6 TO rm'
to carry bundle on the street.
There is bitter quarrel among the
Hotchkiss heirs over the division of the
$4,000, 600 estate.
For every 1000 inhabitants the United
States runs trains 8, 700 miles annually,
while the train mileage of Great Britain
on the same basis is 1900; Belgium,
$500; France, $3.50, and Germany, {, $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
WASHINGTON WAITS.

Senator Chandler has purchased a
large lot of ground at Concord, n. H.,
and will probably erect a printing and
publishing house thereon.
Senator Spooner will deliver the ora
ton at the exercises on the field of Get.
tysburg, June 80, at the unwilling of the
moDument 70 the Wisconsin soldiers who
sacrificed their lives there.
Secretary Whitney's ankle was more
severely injured at the recent paper hunt
than was at first supposed. 1t vas badly
twisted and he cannot yet rest his weight
upOp If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26

The Attorney General of Texas Sustained in
his Suit Against the Texas Traffic Associa-
lion.
AUSTIN, Tex, April 21.-District- Judge
Towers to -day rendered decision in the
case OF the Attorney General VS.. the Texas
Traffic Association. The court grants
perpetual injunction against the asso-
citation as prayed for by the attorney
general. The court comments upon all
important questions at issue and rules
that the articles of the association as
Stunning to themselves exclusive control
of the entire railway traffic of Texas has
tended to create monopoly and is there
fore void and contrary to the state con-
stitution forbidding monopoly. The
Traffic association gave notice of an ap-
peal to the supreme court If the latter
court should sustain Judge Towns &C.
cision it will have the effect of imne-
diately disorganizing all rates in and
through Texas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Patents for Wisconsin People.

WAsHINGToN, April 1.-the followin @
patents were granted this week to Wis
consin inventors:
G. G. DuCary, Iowa county, corn planter,
j. G. Hirch, Milwaukee, cork retainer; j.
Ke5el, Milwaukee, ornamentatior of
sheet metal; J. G. Lnnd, Eau Claire, fire
escape; E. L. Mueller, La Crosse, slate
for telephone desks; D. W. Starkey,
Appleton, wise; E. J. Steward, S1eboygan,
packing for bottles; 81. C. Swan, OSHKOSH,
gear iron for vehicles; F, Trowbridge,
Fond du Lac, car heater; J r. Hodges
and w. NJ. Davie, Portage, lubricatOr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Chicago Bakers TO Strike To. day.

CHICAGO, April 21.-To-morrow morn
ing 1,4OO of the 100 bakers in Chicago
go on a strike. This, at least, was the
decision reached by the leaders this af-
ternoon and ratified at the meeting tonight
about 600 being present. Among the
speakers at the evening meeting were the
socialist agitators, Curlan and Morgan.
All the bakers unions in the city are in
volved and their membership takes in all
but 800 of the total number of workmen.
The cause of the strike is practically the
same as in the case Of the brewers-a re-
fusal OF the bosses to recognize the
union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Bound forthe North Pole.

WINNIPEG. Man, April 19.-Lord Louis
dale's valet has returned here with the
larger portion of the Arctic outfit. He
explained that he had parted company
with Lonsdale at Green Lake, north of
Prince Albert, owing to the impossibiiity
of securing sufficient number of dogs
to enable both to proceed to the Arctic
Circle with a full outfit. Lord Lonsdale,
he said, would proceed northward in COM
pany with his Indian and half breed
guides and he had no doubt the adventur-
er would accomplish his trip success
fuIly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
HIS Son Informed the Stroke is Not Serious and
DO Danger Feared.

NEW YORK, April 20 Minister PendIe-
toms son, Francis K. Pendleton, a lawyer
of this city, has received cable dispatch
from Wiesbaden informing him that
while his father sustained slight apo
pleptic shock, his condition was not at
any time considered dangerous nor is
danger feared Low. This merning he was
again treasured by cable dispatches both
from WIesbaden and Berlin. A secretary
of legation at Berlin cabled: Continued
improvem ent-danger not feared. Your
father telegraphed me himself today"
Minister Pendleton went to Wiesbaden to
visit some friends q few days ago. His
daughter has been stopping with him in
Berlin, but is at present visiting friends
in Italy. Mr.. Pendleton's son does not
consider his fathers condition at all Sc
riOus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26

WASHINGTON, April 21.-The following
Wisconsin pensions were granted Friday:
Original invalid: Peter Felio, Grand
Rapids; Jacob Elmer, Butternut. u
crease: Timothy Broughton, Kendall;
Nathan Reynolds, Madison; Jacob Ham
dehl, Melrose. Reissue: Patrick Price.
Stockbridge. Reissue and increase: David
B. Sherman, Mount Tabor. Mexican sur
vivors: VIM. Henry Nelson, Stevens
Point
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Matthew Arnold will be buried in the
little chufch-yard near the place where
he was born, Staines, MIddIesex.
Leading New York democrats have pre-
scented to New York state al oil portrait
of Samuel J. Tilden, which will be hung
in the hall of the governors at the state
capitol.
Miss Jennie Flood personally manages
her snug fortune OF IS 600 600. She doe.
so successfully and enjoys it so well
that she il not likely soon to accept a
partner in the resp possibility.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
The Federal P nitentiary Bill Reported.

WASHINGTON. April 19.--The house ju-
dietary committee has reported the bill
providing for the construction of two
United States penitentiaries. One to be
north of and the other south of the 39th
degree north latitude, to be used for the
confinement of United States convicts
sentenced to imprisonment for more
than one year, and the cost of each
huildInp lot to exceed $500. 600.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Selling Bends to the Government.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The secretary
of the treasury to-day opened proposals
for the sale of bonds to the government
u-der the provisions of the treasury cir
cular of April 10Th. The total amount
offered was $1,s25,00O. This afternoon
the secretary accepted offerings amount
ing to $4,000 for coupon fours and regis
tered fours atprices ranging from $1.24.7O
to S1.25.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26

LONDON, April 23.-Queen Victoria az
rived at innsbruck to-day on her way
from Florence to Berlin. Emperor
Francis Joseph met her majesty at the
station. The greeting between the two
sovereigns was corcial. In Difference to
the wishes of her majesty, the authorities
Will give no official reception upon her
arrival at CharlOttenburg tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
A Brief Sketch Of Mr. PendIeton,s life.

George II. Pendleton was born at Gin
cinnati, O., July 25, 1926, is lawyer by
profession and began public life in 1854,
as member of the state senate of Ohio.
He represented Ohio in the national con-
gress from 1857 to 1864, when he was the
democratic candidate for yice-president
on the ticket headed by George B. Nc
Clellan. He was a candidate for governor
of Ohio in 1869, and in 1879 took his seat
in the United States senate. He was ap-
pointed minister to Prussia in 1885 by
President cleveland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Iowa Freight Rates to be Revised TO Conform
With the new Law.

CHICAGO, April 20.-The general freight
agents of Iowa railway lines held con
ference here to-day on the question OF
revising freight rates in that state to con.
form with the new law recently enacted
by the Iowa legislature. A committee
composed OF representatives of conpet-
ing roads was appointed to arrange a
schedule of distance tariffs to be sub
mitted at an adjourned meeting to be
held tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Democrats Ready to Fight for the Treaty

WASHINGTON, April ia caucus of
democratic senators was held this morn
ing to hear Senator Morgan upon the
fisheries treaty. The question of consid-
eIing it in open session was decided ad
versely by small majority. The senti-
menu was favorable to the immediate
consideration of the treaty and To the
beat exertious of the democrats for It's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Her sy Hunting PresbyterianS.

CEDAE RAPIDS, Ia, April 19.-Rev. II. E.
Mott recently refused admission to the
Dubuque Presbyterians on account of
alleged heresy, was voted in by the Pres,
byterians at Nugento, this county, this
afternoon by vote of nineteen to
twelve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
A Review of the Situation in Germany
Bismarck and Empress Reconciled.
Germany has no Love for the Queen and
Will Show Her no Courtesy.

One Hundred Thousand Dollars Worth of
Property Burned.
EAU CLAIRE, April 21.-The Eau Claire
Sash and Door company's entire plant,
owned By Eau Claire and Chicago cap
itali6ts, was destroyed by IRE tonight.
Loss, one hundred thousand dollars; in
surance, sixty thousand dollars. The
factory was built last fall and employed
two bundled hands. The fire started in
the dry kiln.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Joint Resolution Regarding the Samoan
Trouble Introduced in the House.

WASHINGTON, April 23.- Representa-
tive Morrow to-day Introduced in the
house a joint resolution regarding the
Samoan trouble, and requesting the pres
ident to interpose the good offices of
the government to settle and adjust
the present difficulties upon solid foun-
dalton, and for the restoration of peace
and good order and the establishment OF
a responsible native government, declar-
ing the commercial interests of the
United States demand such action.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
NOTES FROM WASHINGTON

Senator Blodgett, of New Jersey, is
six feet four and the tallsst man in the
United States senate.
Secretary Whitney proposes to take
congress over to Philadelphia this week
10 see the launching OF two modern
American war ships.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Changes in the Management of Railroads a
Castle Garden.

New YORK, April 21--The emigration
commission to day revoked the railroad
agreement of 1882, and made new pro-
vision for agreement with each of the
Trunk lines, whereby they will be allow
ed to sell tickets in Castle Garden, no
higher price to be charged there than
outside. Commissioner Stephens in in
Producing the resolution for the revoca-
ton of the present agreement, stated
that he had witnessed graceful scenes
about the garden during the railroad war
ia connection With the handling of emil
grants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
Death of j. a. Rice the Well Known Hotel
Man.

CHICAGO, April 21.-John A. Rice, pro-
prietor of the fremont house, in this
city, and well known as a hotel man
eyer, died this morning. He was born
in North boro, Mass, February %, 1929,
and has been manager of hotels at It'll
AGA and Albany. N. Y; Philadel phia,
Cleveland, Ohio: Cape May, N. j.; Chi
cago and elsewhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-26
HIS FAITH NOT SHAKEN.
Lawyer Marsh Believes the Spirits Really
Appeared.


Appeared.
New YORK, April 20.-At the special
session the court room was crowded this
afternoon when Madame Diss De Bar and
associates were arraigned on the charge
of conspiring to defraud the septuagenar-
Ian millionaire lawyer, Luther R. Marsh,
by means of bogus spiritual manifesto
tions. Carl Herr, a coniuror, showed
the court how he could perform
several of the Diss De Bar tricks.
Lawyer Marsh entertained the spectators
with selections from note book filled
with communications from spirits. One,
a message from Peter the apostle, of
sixteen pages was written, Marsh said,
in two minutes. Il took fifteen
minutes to read it. st. Anthony of
Padua WAS also heard from. Marsh de-