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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09

be held in July, if they both live until
that time.
The Boston Journal suggests that g
public monument be raised To the mem
DRY of the late Professor Asa Gray at
Cambridge,
It is said that the Chicago, Burlington
d Northern will issue S1,OOO,000 car trust
bonds at per cent. to provide new
equipment.
The Illinois Central has located at Du-
buque general offices for an of its Iowa
lines, and is expanding a large amount of
money in Improvements at that point.
The Indianapolis Sentinel has passed
into the hands of joint stock company,
organized to purchase it, and which has
ca pitaI stock of $4,000.
Measles of malignant ty pc is epidem-
ic at PutRamville and Russellville, Ill. At
the latter place seven deaths resulted the
past week. The origian is unknown.
Tho Milwaukee management are nego-
tiating with pitcher who stands in the
front rank among the twirlers of the
whole country. With him the Milwaukees
will never feel the loss of Cushman.
COS total American production of coal
amounting to 107 100000 tons per year,
Pennsylvania produces nearly 100000,
Illinois coming next with 100000, Ohio
following with 100000, Virginia 4,O0O,-
900, Indiana 100000, and Maryland q
100000 tons.
The eastern trunk lines have agreed,
and the order has been promulgated by
Commissioner Fink, that during the
present trouble in western rates the lines
from New York will continue the basis Of
20 cents on divisions on freight going
west of Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
In Business and Social Circles.


WASHINGTON, Feb. Airs. Representa-
tive La Toilette and Miss May CaswelI arc
central figures in series of very pleas
ant and social dances given at Strath-
more Arms Thursday evenings of each
week.
Hon. Thos. Lynch, of Amigo, and At
torney J. E. McMullen, of Ch1Iten, are
here this week taking deposition in an
important law case.
Mr.. John Strange, the Menasha pail
manufacturer, is here in the interest of a
patent he is aiming to secure.
Senator Sawyer, chairman of the senate
committee on postofices and post roads,
has appointed sub committee of three,
two democrats, Senators Regain and Viii
son, and one republican, Senator Quay, to
whom has been referred all matters per-
tanning to fourth class postmasters for
action.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
INSULT TO AMERICA.
The Captain of an English Vessel Refused to
Let the U. S. Marshal Board his Ship.

The Captain of an English Vessel Refused to
Let the U. s. Marshal Board his Ship.
NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 4.-Beynolds Bros,
cotton shippers of this city, yesterday
filed libel and applied to Judge Hughes,
of the U. S. district court to have the
British steamship North Erin, bound
from West Point, Va, to Liverpool with
cotton, attached, the captain having
refused to sign drafts for dis
bursments amounting to over $4,000.
judge Hughes telegraphed the revenue
cutter Hamilton TO intercept the vessel
before she passed out of the capes, hut
the Hamilton was out of reach up the
bay. In the meantime deputy United
States marshal had been despatched to
the capes, where he engaged tug and
intercepted the steamer about O'Clock
yesterday evening. When he attempted
to board her the captain ordered his
men not to allow the marshal to get on
board. Two attempts were made and both
failed, and at the third, when the ladder
had been placed against the steamers
side and the marshal was ascending, it
was thrown off and with the marshal fell
into the tug. The captain of the steamer
then proceeded on his voyage taking
with him a pilot, one of the Virginia
Pilots association who was still on board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
wisconsin people at the Capital.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The nomination
of ensigps, Albert W. Grant and Horace
N. WetzeI 20 Heutenants of the minor
grade, in the navy, were sent to the senate
this week.
Hon. 81, II. Hayden and wife of Eau
Claire. are in the city viewing the sights.
Hon. Hamer Robbins, of PlatteVille,
Wis, is IN the city, visiting his son, en-
ployed in the nost-ofice department.
C. L. Catlin, OF Superior, is in the city,
looking after certain legislation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
STATE NEWS.

Mumps are having run at Green Bay.
Tomahawk now has population of
100.
There were Y deaths in Milwaukee last
week.
democratic paper for Berlin is talk
ed of.
A. J. Kirkover talks of starting extern
sive brick yards at Ashland.
Ex-senator Cameron gives up the law
business at La Crosse.
S. J. Ryan has become assistant local
editor of the Appleton Crescent.
The publication of the Durand Weekly
Echo has been discontinued.
The GAINESVILLE street railway has aban-
doned its tracks, and is using sleighs.
The little village of Kiel, Sheboygan
county, has thriving Shakespeare club.
It is reported that over 1000 cases of
measles exist in Pierce county.
The order abolishing the port of entry
at La Crosse has been revoked.
Oscar p. Barber, pension agent, was
arrested at Eau Claire for fraudulent
transactions.
The assessed valuation of the real estate
and personal property of Stevens Point
is $959,371.
A few days ago a robin was seen at Bur-
lington, also a flock of wild geese on Elk
horn prairie.
The temperance people of Dodgeville
are organizing crusade against the sa-
looms of that place.
A young man named Rowland, employ
cd oII Hx
has disappeared.
"The natives of Dspere," says an in
habitant from that borough, "are struggl-
ing with the 'pink-eye."
loan of $4,000 was mad recently in
Ashland on property which was sold some
six months age for $1,000.
Wauzeka has a spouting artesian well
$50 feet deep, four inch stream of water
epOuting TO a height of $50 feet.
stock company is being formed at
Appleton for the manufacture of por-
there curtains.
Milwaukee manufactured 5,327, 507
pounds of tobacco last yea1 on which
$474 200 of tax was collected.
Wauzeka has spouting artesian we'll
$50 feet deep, four-inch stream of wa
ter spouting to height of $50 feet.
Minocqua, the new village started at
Tomahawk Falls, has been plated. The
place already has one hotel and eight sa-
looms.
Jerome Smith, of Seymour, has been
arrested, charged with introducing liquor
upon the Oneida reservation.
Joseph Valdez was struck on the head
while tobogganing in Oshkosh. and his
skull is thought to have been fractured.
Wausau granite will be used extensive
ly to pave the streets of Chicago next
summer, several contractors intending to
use it.
Negotiations are in progress for the
sale of the American house at Waukesha
to a syndicate of Waukesha and Iowa
gentlemen.
The Children's Home associations, of
Appleton, has been incorporated to es-
tablish home for orphans.
The temperance people of Dodgeville
have organized vigilance committee to
compel saloOnkeepers to conform to the
law.
A. G. Fish, of Racine, some time ago
purchased an option on California lands
for $50. He has just sold the property
at a profit of $125,000.
The family of Byron Kennedy, who was
killed by the recent boiler explosion at
GAINESVILLE, were given $3.50 collected by
the citizens of that city.
1t Is stated that $4,000 is contributed
annually by poor people of the city of
Milwaukee for Louisiana lottery tickets.
No one has been known to draw a prize.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
BEST WAY TO SAVE LIVES.
The Only Practical Plan is to Restrict the
Number of Passengers.

The Only Practical Plan is to Restrict the
Number of Passengers.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The board of
supervising Inspectors OF steam vessels
closed their annual session to-day. The
question of life saving appliances was
considered at great length and the report
of the special committee was adopt
ed. The report says the only practica-
bic plan for safety would be
TO restrict the number of passengers
on any vessel to the capacity of boats
they can carry without detriment to the
working of the ship. This, however,
would work such restriction upon com
merce that a rule to that effect could not
be sustained by the board without
the active support of congress and
it is therefore requested that
the secretary of the treasury refer this
report to congress so if 1t desires such re-
strictions it will express them by an
amendment to the present laws, and also
request other nations to join in such re-
strictiOns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
BLOWN UP BY DYNAMITE.

Two Packing Houses Blown up and Three
Lives Lost.
MARQUETTE, Mich, Feb. Ga dynamite
explosion at the works of the Hancock
Chemical company, near Hancock this
afternoon, wholly wrecked the packing
house No. 2, and blew down No, 1, adjoin-
ing.
Three mem. A. Almond, John Olson
and Adam Ytsila were instantly killed by
the explosion, which was of a terrific
force Cause unknown
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
JAILBIRD MACkIN.
Judges, Attorneys and Jurors Recommend |
His Pardon.

Judges, Attorneys and Jurors Recommend
His Pardon.
CHICAGO, Feb. Airs. Joseph @.
Mackin, wife of the celebrated ballot box
suffer now serving sentence in the joliet
prison for perjury, is in Springfield and
will at the first opportunity present to
Governor Oglesby petitions and letters
praying for the pardon of her husband.
Mrs. Mackin has letters from District
United States Judge Blodgett,
Judge Tuthill, who while dis
trict attorney prosecuted Mackin,
Judge Morgan who tried and convicted
him in the United States court, Mayor
Roche, Comptroller Burting, George B.
Davis, George B. Swife, Judge Grinnell,
who as states attorney, prosecuted Mackin
for perjury; every newspaper editor in
the city, Farwell, Col. Alma Taylor,
seven of the circuit and supreme court
jsdges, Charles L. Halchinan. president
of the board of trade, Lyman j. Gage, 2.
d. Armour and q host of prominent bust
ness men, besides the jurors who convict
ed him in both courts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
THE POLYGAMY BILL.
ASubstitute for Mr.. Taylor's Bill Reported to
the Judiciary Committee.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The sub com
mittee to which was referred Mr.. Taylor's
bill defining polygamy, to day reported
to the house judiciary committee the fol-
lowing substitute:
That polygamy shall not exist or be
lawful within the United States or any
place subject to their jurisdiction. Poly
gamy shall consist of marriage relation
by contract, or in fact between one per-
son of either sex and more than one per-
son of the other sex.
Congress shall enforce this article
within the District of Columbia and the
territories of the United States and other
places subject to their jurisdiction and
shall have power concurrently with the
several states TO enforce the same by
appropriate legislation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09

ceivers of public moneys-T. S. Demars,
Fargo, OAK; A. B. Chardee, Niobarra,
Neb. Register land office-G. w. Corne-
Illus, Menasha, Wis; W. Nj. Banding. St.
Croix Falls, Wis; j. R. Whiteside. Dead
wood, OAK; John NJ. Adams, Sidney,
Neb. Postmasters-Frank About. Lead
City, OAK; l.. J. Fulton, Casselton. Oak.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The following
nominations were confirmed by the senate
to day: Postmasters-L. W. Gsone. In
dependence, Iowa; Second Lieutenant
Blair, to be first lieutenant of the Ninth
regiment, cavalry; register of land office,
j. n. Marklev Niobrara Neb
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
THE TROUBLE AT PITTsBURG.

Another Attack on the C0IOred Laborers-0ffi-
GERS Escort Them to Their Homes.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 6.-When the non
union workmen of the Solar iron works
quit work this afternoon a large crowd
of strikers and their friends gathered in
the vicinity of the mill. The negroes under
protection of squad of policemen, made
their appearance. They were greeted
with cries of "black sheep" and "scabs."
The strikers began throwing stones, when
the police turned upon them and drove
them back without bloodshed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
Charged With EmbezzIement.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 4.-Robert G..
Howells, superintendent of the general
delivery department Of the postofice, was
taken into custody on a warrant charging
him with embezzIement in taking
neck tie from a package be
got in his possession by convey
ance by mail and before the same
was delivered to the parties to whom it
was addressed. Superintendent Howell
denied the charge. He declared that it
was 'put up job" to get him out of of
fee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
He Will Fight the Whisky Trust

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-The Times special
from Peoria says Mr.. Firnenich, the
manufacturer, said tonight he intends TO
erect d1stillery in New York of ten
Thousand bushels capacity. He has
refused to go into the whIskey trust. He
also intimated that a smaller distillery
might be built here in order to make his
fight more successful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
Italy Cannot Reduce Her Military Expenses

ROME, Feb. An a debate on the
budget in the deputies, Crisp, prime
minister, said in the present condition
of Europe it was impossible for Italy to
reduce her military expenditures. The
publication of the treaty between Aus
tria and Germany was not intended as a
menace to Russia but reminder that
peace is desired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE.
The Present Incumbents Whose Terms Ex-
pire Soon not Likely to be ReappOinted

Ihe Present IncumDentS whose Terms EX-
pire Soon not Likely to be ReappOinted.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-Several changes
in the territorial judiciary are in pros
pect and pressure is already being
brought to bear upon the president in
favor of numerous applicants for the
expected vacancies. The term of
Associate Justice @. S. Palmer, of
Dakota, will expire February 28th,
and those of Associate Justices Norman,
Buck and Casebroderick, of Idaho, and of
Associate Justice j. B. Blair, of Wyoming,
will expire in March. It is not regarded
as likely that the present incumbents will
be reappointed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
PATENTS for Wisconsin Peonle.

The following patents have been grant
ed:
Sarah M. Clark, Milwaukee, dough
mixer; l.. f. Easton, La Crosse, electric
temperature regulator; 81. n. Gale, She
boygan, steam engine; G. j. Goodhue,
Stevens Paint, structure for mines; M.
Langan, Milwaukee, foot gear; 0. Martin
son, Meriden, measuring faucet: A. f.
Ransom, Burlington horse collar faster
ing; r. Schwahn, Eau Claire, collar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
Forty-one Insurgents arrested.

vienna, Feb. 4.-The Fremdenblatt
says that the Turkish authorities have ar
rested forty-one insurgents who were
part of the band who were preparing to
invade eastern Runnelio, and lnsti-
gate a revolt in Bourgas and Eski SOgra.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
Three Men Killed Outright by Dy-
Mantle Explosion Near Hancock, Mich.
Strikers Attack Nom Union Men at
Pittsburg-POlice Avert BlOOdshed.
Another Appalling Marine Disaster.

SAN Francisco, Feb. GA vessel sup
posed to be the British iron bark Aber-
corn, was wrecked on the Washington
territory coast on the night of February
l. All on board persisted except two sea
men and an apprentice. 1t is thought
that fully twenty lives were lost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
BANK IN TROUBLE.
The Vice President Speculated too Freely in
Real Estate.

The Vice President Speculated too Freely in
Real Estate.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 6.-There was more
than the usual demand upon the Metro
politan bank all day but at the clearing
house it was only $4,000 behind. While
bankers agree that the bank is solvent,
they recognized the fact that it could not
meet every possible demand in dav, so
eight of the banks loaned it $685. 900 apiece
and other offers were declined. The OBJ
lection made to Decamp the retiring
vice president was, that he had been
specializing too much in real estate. The
directors of the bank held meeting this
morning during which payment of checks
was suspended, but business was soon re:
sumed. The president says there was no
order for suspension. A bank examiner
was at the bank but would divulge moth
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
Sweden is Afraid American Pork is Diseased

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-U. S. consul Elf
wing at Stockholm has informed the state
department that the Swedish government
has declared against the importation of
pork from the United States unless it is
well salted. The consul says the order is
founded on report that hog pestilence
is raging in the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09

1t is believed that the Colorado beetle
has been completely stamped out in Ger
many by the measures ordered to be car
ried out by the Ministry of Agriculture
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
THE RATE WAR
A Reduction in Timber Rates to Omaha.


ST.. PAUL, Feb. 6.-The Burlington this
morning announced a reduction in the
timber rates between st. Paul and Omaha.
The new rates are IL cents to Council
Bluffs and II cents to Kansas City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09

The Bank in the Hands of the Government.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 6.-The Metro
politan National bank directors passed
resolutions tonight to suspend. The
bank is now in the hands of the govern
ment. Decamp has been arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
Horrible Result of Parental Carelessness.

COLUMBIA, S. g., Feb. 4.-Six children
of Lester Singletary, a colored man of
Clarendon county, burned to death Thurs
day night. The parents locked them up
in the house about seven o'clock and went
off to negro church where religious
revival was in progress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
THE NATIONAL FINANCES

The Public Debt Reduced During Jan
nary SIS .297, 320-Recapitulation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
A SCORE OF LIVES LOST

By the Wrecking of d Vessel on the
Coast Of Washington T'y in the Night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
Combinations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The following
nomina lions were confirmed to-day: Re-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09

Stanley Brown, who was President
Garield's private secretary, is now car
penter at Washington.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09

New Rates Between Chicago and Kansas City,
Council Bluffs, Omaha and the Northwest.
CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-The cutting was
to-day again fast and furious in Western
freight rates. The lumber rate from
Chicago to Kansas City at the very out
set in the morning was reduced from 1879
to 10 cents hundred pounds, and to
Council Bluffs and Omaha from 16 to IL
cents, all lines meeting the new rates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
DOings OF Wisconsin People at the
National Capital denominations.
Sweden Declares Against American
Pork Unless 1t be Well Sailed.
UNCLE SANS ACCOUNTS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The following is
a recapitulation of the debt statement
issued to-day:
Interest," bearing debt: principal S1,041. 7SS, o62
Interest ........ 6 S37 237
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-02-09
THE GREAT MINERAL RESOURCES

of the country are being rapidly develop
ed and presume that today, the largest
mine in the world is located at Douglass
Island opposite Juneau. One of its own
ers is Senator Jones, of Nevada. I be-
lieve that there is $10O,0O0,O0O worth of
ore in sight at this mine alone"
In speaking of
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-04-08
send the Best.

Nevada must have capable, i'll
fiuentiai, prominent men to repre-
sent us in the National Republican
Convention to be held at Chicago
on June the 10th, and of the six
delegates, Senators j. p. Jones and
VIM. NJ. Stewart should be selected
Mt large. To send local men, who
are unfamiliar with the tactics oil
these assemblages, is to admit our
negligence, and want OF interest in
tine struggle OF the State. These two
men have a national reputation and
are qualified to lead the delegation
into the fight allied with the silent
power, that wins or destroys.
What use to send men, who are apt
to fall into the stragg!ers camp and
espouse the bush-whackers' tactics.
Nevada must be heard this time,
she must combine with the Western
States and nominate man of our
choice, a silver man, who recog-
nizes the need OF wise legislation
for the precious white metal.
WHAT two men can accomplish
more, than these two recognized
champions of silver? BY their
pos,tion in the Senate, by their
executive abilities, by their knowl-
edge of the politicians and statesmen
of the country, they are entitled to
it, and the party must and should
appoint them at the State Conven-
ton at Winnemucca next May the
45th.-Austin Reveille.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-04-08
IRE s.LvEzc VICTORY.

The work accomplished in the
present session of Congress by Sem
ator Stewart should endear him for
ever to his constituents in Nevada
if he never struck another blow for
the white metal.
He did not win TIE whole fight,
but he carried the outer works OF
the gold bugs and planted the flag
of silver there.
The blow administered to Wall
street was crusher, but it was
only the opening of the fight, which
is to right the outrageous wrong
perpetrated when the Shylocks OF
Wall street sent John Sherman to
Washington to secure the demone-
tixation Of silver through the most
bare-faced and contemplate trick
cry ever known in Congress.
1t is sweet to think that after all
these years Stewart was able to
mete out vengeance to the tool OF
this gang of usurers, for in the de-
bate he drove Sherman to the wall,
and on the heels of that, Allison.
also a Presidential candidate along
with Sherman, saw his opportunity,
and falling on the side Of silver
hammered the fallen Sherman so
fat that he is now on the retired
list OF possible candidates, Invested
OF every chance he ever had before
a National Convention. Stewart
did not press his OWE amendment, it
was too radical a change, but he
accepted Beck's proposition IS a
compromise, and row for every
dollar of National Bank circulation
that is surrendered, silver dollar
goes into circulation, and this is to
be In addition to the amount al
ready provided for by law for coin
age.
Jones laid the foundation for the
fight years ago in his exhaustive
plea for silver, but Stewart plunged
into the fray with sword that no
gold armor could withstand, and
Wall street is beginning to rock
with the ague as it contemplates his
work.
Every year silver is gaining
friends, and at the next session Its
flag will be planted right in the
enemy's stronghold. The cam
paign cannot be Tough; in . day.
1t will take another session and
perhaps another after that to win
Tree coinage for silver, but Stewart
has carried the outposts, and he is
not the man to give up single
inch of ground gained.