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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
One-Sixth of the Business Portion of
Depere in Ashes-Loss $4,000.
A Propeller Heavily Loaded with Pas
sengerS Disabled i'm Mid Lake.
A Discipated Y0nng Man of Wealthy
Parents Slabs himself to the Heart.
He Commits the Deed With Pen Knife
on the Streets Of Wicked Chicago.

Depere Visited by Severe Condagration
GREEN BAY, Wis, April 13.-About one
sixth of the business part of Depere was
destroyed by fire which started about
4 O'Clock this morning. The confagra-
ton is supposed to have originated in or
about Connor's saloon. The high south
wind soon famed the flames be-
yond the control of the fire.
men. The California House, unoc
cupied but we'll furnished and
some twenty other buildings succumbed
to the fiery elem. ent. The loss is esti
mated at 100000 and $4,000. The streets
in front of the burned buildings are filed
with agricultural Implements, buggies,
whisky barrels, hardware and other ar
ticles saved from the flames.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and
forgets the obligation of gratitude.
Sir W alter Scott.
''Method is like packing things into
a box; good packer will get in half as
much more a bad one."
''The proper way to check SANDER is to
despi5e it; attempt to overtake and re-
flute it, and it will outrun you"
When death, the great reconciler, has
come, it is never our tenderness that we
repent of, but our severity George
Eliot.
If every person would be half as good
as he expects his neighbor to be, what
heaven this world would bel Luther
Norris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

The Emperor's Throat Grows Suddenly Worse
Imperial Family Summoned = Crown
Prince Reigns.
BERLIN, April 16.-At the evening con-
ference of the doctors concerning the
emperor it was found the fever and brop-
chitis were unchanged. 1t is undeniable
that DR.. Mackenzie this morning be-
lieved that the enperor's end was
approaching. The empress urgently
summoned the members of the fan ily to
hasten to the castle. Crown Prince Will
liam galloped from Berlin and arrived
first. He was soon followed by Empress
Augusta and others. Prince Bismarck
was at his bedside in an hour after receiv-
ing the summons. There is a marked
discharge Of bloody mucous from the
emperor's throat, and the swelling is pro-
crossing downward.
Prince Bismarck, accompanied by the
minister of justice had another interview
With the emperor this evening, when his
majesty signed an order, appointing the
crown prince to act as his representative.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Sex a Barrier to Equality.

just what practical benefit the ballot
would be to women is not clear. It is
true that its possession signifies equality
before the Law. But it is hot so evident
that the best thing for women is equalit :
with men before the law.
The distinctive line of sex must always
prevent state equality between men
and women in any condition.
To place women on an equal status with
men means their disadvantage.
Every woman who has been brought in
to actual contact with men in work, who
has attempted TO labor side by side with
them on plane of equality, knows this
to be true.
The ballot cannot confer masculine
physique, endurance, mental attitude or
functions upon women. As voters they
must still continue to act as women
There can be no question of eq dality be-
tween the sexes, for each stands on a
plane that cannot be approached in
natural law by the other.
Better and more protective laws in the
interest of womankiDd could be enacted.
They are needed. A 1.-THE of energy be-
ing expended in effort to get the ballot
for women would secure them. The av-
erage male la1-meker is not the enemy
of woman's interest. He needs but to see
that the law is inadequate, unjust, or too
narrow for the protection of her indus
trial and property rights to set himself to
the job of correcting it.
Where Is the woman who has made it
her work to have the absurd law abolished
that gives to the childless widow, who did
as much as her husband to build up the
property in his name, but portion of the
estate?
1t is not necessary for women to cast
votes to accomplish the adjustment of
his IN just law. And there's an excellent
chance for some woman to distinguish
herself by getting it done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The Excavations at Athens.
London Telegraph

The excavations at Athens have result
ed in bringing to light the head of a man
of heroic size, carved in porous stone
1t was found on the Acropolis, at the
southeast corner of the Parthenon. The
hair and beard are, as usual, painted blue
and the face red. What is remarkable,
however, is that the pupils of the eye are
not only panied IN, but also delineatsd
with the chisel. L mis- head which forms
one of the most ancient soul ptures ever
found upon tho Acropolis, will attract
considerable attention both from the
style of workmanship and the material of
which it is made. 1t appears to be the
head of a triton, Fl e rest of the body in
The form of serpent, ending in the tail
of fish, having been found few days
before near the same place
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

John Dodson died at Mount Vernon,
Ill, Tuesday night, his being the twenty
third death resulting from the cyclone.
The flour production at Minnea polls
last week reached 131, 400 barrels, egainst
123, $50 barrels the previous week. Mill
ers have advanced prices 10 cents, and a
fair demand is reported.
The Mohawk valley New York was
visited by So )w storm Saturday.
Fire destroyed an elevator and mill at
Edwardsville, Illinois, Saturday, causing a
loss of 100000.
Mrs. Eliza Thornberg wealthy and
aged lady of Jeffersontoun, KY. at
tempted to start fire with coal oil
whereupon her dress took fire and she
persisted before neighbors learned of the
accident.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
ANGLO GERMAN AFFAIRS.

4 Review of the Situation-The Conflict Still
Smoaldering
BERLIN, April 1.-THE conflict between
Prince Bismarck and the party OF the
empress is only momentarily sus pended.
The truce will not last long and unless
Bismarck becomes convert so the Vic
toria policy, q supreme crisis will result,
the issue of which will be an absolute
triu N ph of the chancellor, or his temper
airy retreat from politics. The empress
is endeavCring TO secure support in ev-
cry quarter and has applied even TO the
Influences so opposite as the Russian and
Austrian courts, for assistance to her pur-
pose, II the czar, who is being operated
upon through Copenhagen could be in
duced to send assurances to Bismarck
that the Battenberg marriage would not
alter friendly relations between Russia
AMI Germany the empress might deem
the battle won. The Austrian imperial
family maintain neutral position in the
matter. They dislike Alexander, but
would like to see the marriage effected if
it would tend to widen the breach between
Germany and Russia. The car in the
meantime has shown no disposition to re-
spond to Empress Victoria's overtures, or
Is he likely to encourage them.
The opinions of the Russian court were
for brief space divided. The strong
party were in favor of Selling the chance
offered by the Battenberg crisis to over
throw the chancellor. Their plan was to
induce the car to intimate to Emperor
Frederick that he would regard the mar
riage as private affair, and thus help
the empress to GUST Bismarck. The view
of De GIers was that the present crisis
was an incident in the general policy of
Prince Bismarck to assert himself against
the empress. He was OF the opinion
that BIsmarck's fall would lead to
close of the Anglo Austrian alliance
which would prove an immediate source
of danger to Russia. Another of De-
Giers' arguments was that owing to the
bad health of Emperor Frederick the re-
tirement of BIZ ',arck would be brief and
would be followed by his return to Office
with feeling of hostility to every in
fuence that had been used TO overthrow
him. The cars personal Revision for
Prince Alexander assisted DeGiers to
prevail, although this fact is we'll
known in court circles here. The
empress perseveres in her efforts
to induce at least cessation of the op-
position of the car. Among the chiefs
of the German federation she has the
support only of the regent of Bavaria
Reliable semi official informa lion on the
origin of developments in the anti
chancellor intrigue prove that the Queen
of England was an active inclter of the
Battenberg match. A letter from the
queen dated in 1884 exists in i'm perial
archives in which her majesty recon-
mends Prince Alexander to Emperor
William as sutton for the hand of Princess
Victoria.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
A CLOSE CALL
Another Terrible Disaster on Lake Michigan
Narrowly Ayerted

Another Terrible Disaster on Lake Michigan
Narrowly Ayerted.
CHICAGO, April 13.-Tbe propeller
Menomenie, from Milwaukee, nearly
foundered in mid-lake to-day, with a
heavy load of passengers aboard. About
Gross Point, the fues suddenly
broke down and the water began to
push into the vessel. The passengers
heard the alarm, and scenes bordering on
the panicky ensued. A perfect gale was
blowing and the waves dashed high
against the vessel as she lay helpless.
The fires in the engines we're put out.
Two hours hard work by the crew finally
got the propeller started again, and she
reached Chicago tonight safely with her
badly scared passengers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
LOCK OUT.
The Breweries Attempt to Squelch the Labor
Unions

The Brsweries Attempt to Squeleh the Labor
Unions.
NEW YORK, April 16.-Shortly before
noon today the breweries of this CITY.
Brooklyn, Jersey City, Newark, Paterson
and States Island, called their employees
together and told them their services
would no longer be required as the brew
ers had determined not to receive any
thing further from their employees of a
dlctatorial nature. The men received
their pay and left. More than 5000 men
are rendered idle. The men are given
the privilege of rosuming work as indi-
vlduais if they will quit the unions, under
the same conditions as before. The
doors of all the ,breweries were closed and
work is suspended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The Mississippi at ST. Paul Above the
Danger Line Families Moving Out.
Red River Floods at MOOrhead Threat
en- Great Destruction Of Property.

The Mississippi, Wisconsin and Other Rivess
out Of their. Banks.
MILWAUKEE, April 12.-Specials to-
night report large ice gorges at Lacrosse,
Centralia, Grand Rapids and other
points, and many million feet of logs are
being foated off by the floods. Farther
danger is imminent at Grand Rapids and
at Oconto, and that portion of the city
known as Frenchtown is flooded, the peo-
pie being compelled to move to the Sec
ond stories of their dwellings,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
MISSISSIPPI STILL RISING.
1t Threatens Great Damage in and Around
st. Paul

1t Threatens Great Damage in and Around
st. Paul.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 12.-The water
in the Mississippi passed the danger line
for the people on the flats on the north
west side of the river at 2 o'clock this
morning. One or two families moved
out yesterday but before day light this
morning q number found it necessary to
vacate. The water rose two feet between
2 and o'clock this morning. At
8 o'cIocL the water stood thirteen
feet at the signal service gauge.
It rose this afternoon at the rate of
three quarters of an inch per hour. The
danger from the flood on the fats west
of Dakota avenue is also imminent. At
Belle street the water is gradually COM
ing over the bank, and already several
dwellings are in the water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
SPORTS AND SPORTSMEN

Sullivan and McCaffrey have been
matched for ten-round fight with small
gloves.
The Bostons will play practice gan es
in the forenoon of the five days they are
in Baltimore and match games in the af-
ternoon.
In the game that the Washingtons beat
Baltimore by 20 to Wednesday the sena-
tors stole eighteen bases to none by their
opponents. Their base running this year
is remarkably dashing and effective.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
A Big Land and Railroad.Deal Consummated

A Big Land and Railroad.Deal Consummated.
New YORK. April 13.-Vice President
Cakes, of the Northern Pacific, says the
sale of $4,000 acres of timbered land in
Washington territory within thirty miles
of Trcoma has been consummated and
the papers will be signed tomorrow.
The transaction involves the construction
of line from Ttcoma to be known as
the Tacoma d Southern, at a cost of
100000. The purchasers are G. w.
Gfiggs, of st. Paul, and b. E. Hewitt, of
New Richmond, Wisconsin, and their
associates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
FLOODS IN Dakota.

The Sioux Still Rising and Threaten Further
Damage.
MINNEAPoL1s, April IA. = The Sioux
river has overlooked it's banks and done
considerable damage in the vicinity of
Sioux Falls, Dakota. The Illinois Central
railroad bridge east of the city has been
carried away, also the Milwaukee bridge
at Reyes, eighteen miles north. Over
1900 feet of the Milwaukee track at Elk
Point has been carried away, entirely
cutting off communication with Sioux
City. The river is still rising and 1t is
feared much more damage will be done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
ENCOURAGING REPORT.
Mr.. Conkling may yet Recover-Fayol
SymptOms,

Mr.. Conkling may yet Recover-Fayorable
Symptoms.
NEW YORK, April 16.-Dr. Barker called
about 8 o'clock but only remained a few
minutes. He said, 'Conkling is greatly
improved and his chances for recovery
are greatly increased" When asked il
the critical point had been reached, he
said, mo; not yet" Tonight was the
first time he has taken glass of milk il
his own hand. He took twenty-seven
ounces of nourishment since the after
noon visit of the doctor. Alderman
Conkling left the house soon after DIR.
Barker. He seems much more hopeful,
and tolo reporter he now thought his
uucIe would recover,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

and those of his physicians still conflict.
The latter claim the patient is improving:
that MS chances for recovery are low one
in i've, while the former feel shat be is
failing and that death is drawing near.
The physicians this morning stated that
there was no material change in Mr..
Conkling's condition He slept four
hours Sunday night and on the whole was
very comfortable. His condition through
out the day remained unchanged
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
IOWA G. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.

The Officers Elected-The Next Place of Meet
ing Selected and Campfire Held
CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, April 12.-The de-
partment encampment of the G. A. r. re-
assembled this morning. Commander-in-
Chief Rea addressed the encampment.
Resolutions commencing the per diem
service pension bill were passed. At the
afternoon session E. A. Consigny, of
Ayoca, was unanimously elected depart
ment commander. The minor Offices
were also filled. Burlington was selected
as the next place of meeting. This even
ing a campfire was held.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

Antonio Flores, the recently elected
president OF Ecuador was twice minister
at Washington.
If the direct tax bill becomes a law the
lobby commissioners of the different
states will receive all the way from to
so per cent, of the money refunded.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Flora West, daughter oft the British min
lister, to Mr.. Gabriel SaIanson, one of the
secretaries Of the French legation at
Washington. The wedding will take
place at Paris some time in June.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
ANOTHER FOOLISH STRIKE.

Employees of Chicago Breweries Go Out Be-
cause They Can't Rule the Earth-The Strik-
ers Can Not Win.
CHICAGO, April 12.-Al union masters
and brewers in this city struck at four
O'Clock this morning. The trouble re-
suited from the hiring of a union
man by the manager of Ernst Bros brew
cry about week ago. His dismissal was
asked for and refused, and strike fol-
lowed. The brewers union then decided
to strike to Support these men. All es-
Establishments except Ernst Bros, now
manned with non union men, are shut
down, and 1000 men are idle. The brew
ers are determined to free themselves
from the dictations of the brewers union.
By 10 O'Clock this morning 800 applica-
tions for work had been received, and the
brewers will be able to get all the men
they desire in short time. The strike
can not succeed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
r. Clarkson Inspects the Auditorium and
Starts for Washington.

CHICAGO, April 13.-J. S. Clerkson, of
Des Moines, chairman of the republican
sub committee, was in the city today in
specting the auditorium building. Mr..
Ciarkson left for the east tonight to con.
fer with Senator Allison, whom he is
warmly championing for the republican
domination.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
A Favorable Report.

BERLIN, April ia better report has
been received from Charlottenburg. The
emperor left his bed and sat for a while
in an arm chair, and about 4 o'clock
showed HIMSELF at a window. The
crown prince is at Charlottenburg for
the present,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The New Orleans Election Commissioners
Middle.

New ORLEANS, April 14.-After the re-
publlcans were denied Injunction in the
election commissioner matter yesterday,
by Judge Voorhees,, they went before
Judge Houston and obtained a manda-
mus compelling registrators to give the
republicans a commissioner on each of
the boards at Tuesdays election. The
democrats appealed and the decision will
be rendered MONDAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Ohio Saloons Must Close on Sunday.

CINCINNATI, April 13.-The passage by
the sena today at Columbus, of what is
known as Ovens Sunday closing bill,
made it law. 1t takes from
the council of municipal corporations
the power to decide whether intoxicating
liquors shall be sold or not on Sunday
and leaves the law prohibiting all sales of
liquor on Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The Defeat of the Royal Botrothal Complete.

BERLIN, April 13.-There is now abso-
lutely no foundation for the hints ap-
pearing in the press that the betrothal
project of Alexander and Victoria at no
distant date will be again brought for
ward. Such contingency is out of the
question in view of the personages con-
cerned and the political situation. The
reports that Prince Hohenlohe and Count
Won Hatzfeldt, minister to England,
have been sounded as to their willingness
to succeed Prince Bismarck, is untrue.
The emperor has not for a momen6 con-
TEN plated the possibility of the chancel
lor resigning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

Mr.. Conkling's Condition Through Sunday.
New YORK, April 16.-Mr. Conkling
spent bad night Saturday night, being
affected by a bad cough that disturb
ed him every few minutes. In the morn
ing he was weak and nervous. As the
day wore on his nervousness and the
switching of his muscles became more
pronounced. The patient was uucon-
icious throughout the afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Doctors Predict a bad Night.

BERLIN, April 16.--The doctors predict
another bad night. The attack of
bronchitis is supposed to have resulted
from the emperor's drive on Saturday,
in cool northeast wind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19

bour law, the secretary of war says
100000 will be required by the ordance
department, and that the quartermaster
general, commissary general and chief of
engineers have no data upon which to
make estimates,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Destructive Fire in a New York Pier.

New YORK, April 13.-About 1 o'clock
this afternoon fire broke out in the jute-
laden ship Glen Quin and ignited the
pier, AND before it was gotten under con
troll caused a loss to the pier and contents
of 100000. The loss to the brig cannot
be estimated yet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The Red River on the Rampage.

MooRHEAD, Mimi, Feb. 13.-Tke Red
river ls rising steadily and two feet nine
inches will submerge that part of the town
known as "The Point" Alsop's elevator
has settled nine inches and is in danger
of going TO pieces.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Minister Phelps is Not After the Chief JUS
ticeship.

New YORK, April 13.-Edward j. Phelps,
United States minister to Great Britain,
arrived this morning On the steamer Aller.
To an associated press reporter he said
his visit had no political significance
whatever, and that he had come
over on purely private business.
1t has been rumored you have returned to
accept the chief justiceship of the United
States supreme court, suggested the re-
porter. "There is no foundation for the
report" replied Mr.. Phelps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Numerous Transfers of Troops Ordered.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-The secretary
OF war has directed numerous transfers
of troops, the movements to commence
not later than June 1st next. Among
othe-s The 18th infantry will move to the
department. of Platte, with headq quarters
at Ft. Douglas, Utah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
The Final Crisis in the Emperor's Case Seems
Not Far Away.

BERLIN, April 1.-THE alarming symp-
toms of the emperor's case preceding the
insertion of the new tube Thursday, caus-
ed p1ions comment ard it said that the
fHal crisis cannot be far away although
the doctors incline to the opinion that no
unfavcrable change will occur for at least
six weeks. One result of Wednesdays
scare is the cancelling of DR.. Mackenzie's
proposed visit to England showing that
the situation is regarded serious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Death OF Former Slave Owner Who Was
Bankrupted by the Proclamation.

GALVESTON, Tex, April 14'-Robert
Mills, one of the most remarkable of
Texas pioneers, died in this city this
morning, agGd 49, Prior to the war his
slaves and plantations were valued at So
100000. President Lincoln's proclama
ton emancipated one thousand selected
slaves belonging to the deceased, and
resulted in his financial ruin. from which
he never entirely recovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-19
Unanimously Favor the denomination of
President Cleveland.

BUFFALO, Apri! 10.-At a joint meeting
of the democratic county, city and as
sepably district committee of Buffalo and
Erie county held this evening, resolu-
tion fsvoriDg the denomination of Presi-
dent Cleveland was adopted unanimously.