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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
MILITARY POLITICS IN EUROPE.

The latest news shows the ground for
Austria's objection to taking part in a
conference of the three Empero at
Berlin until after che withdrawal of the
Russian forces concentrated on the Rus
so-Austrian frontier. There is now ar
rayed close to Francis Joseph's dominions
She largest cavalry force ever massed
under one command. This mobile host
is held ready to cut all the Austrian mill
tary lines and render impracticable any
concentration against the Russian ad-
vance through Galicia. In all, Russia
has more than four hundred thousand men
ready for invasion of Austrian territory,
menace far more formidable than that
against which remonstrance vas effeotusl-
ly made year ago. The withdrawal, of
the Czar's forces from the Turkish from
tier gives plausibility to the rumor that
Turkey has no longer any danger to ap-
prshend from Russia, but that on the
contrary an understanding has been
reached between those two powers to
thwart the German Austrian plan of q
transfer to Vienna of the control of
Dardauelles. France, Russia and Turkey,
with England to aid in case of complica-
lions involving her rights, would make a
combination that would tax the utmost re-
sources of Germany, Austro- Hungary,
Italy and their dependencies marshalsd
under the leadership of the Jakner
Prince, who as Emperor, has sustained
mis- early reputation by earning the
sobriquet of "WillIsm the Highhysr." Of
certainty he is energetic and mastsrful
In his flights, and that the combinations
formed for him or by him ara taxing
heavily the resources of his opponents ls
instanced by the new Russian loan of
S1OO,0O0,O0O. just raised, chiefly in France
The aforementioned circumstance is sig
nificant of the relations between the West
European republic and the East-Europe-
an empire. It is also one of many evil
aences of the Wonderful epsrgy, resource |
and rscuperative force of the great
French nation. '
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
EIGHT HOUR MOVEMENT.
The Matter to be Considered at the Convention
.of American Federation of Labor.

The Matter to be Considered at the Convention
.Uf American Federation Of Labor
ST.. Louis, Nov. ga local paper says:
Although as far as can be learned the
local trades societies have not received
any intimation from Chicago of the Or
ganlzation of an eight hour movement
to be carried through at the oonven ton
of the American federation of labor
which is to meet in this city on
December IL, there is no
doubt that that movement is well
under way. Circulars explaining and
urging it have been sent out to all organ
izations supposed to favor such scheme
and it will probably be the leading work
of the convention. American socialists
are pushers of the scheme, and it is their
idea to have it come TO focus in 1890,
the probable result of which will be a
general strike. 9
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
THE PRESIDENT-ELECT.
He Passes Quiet but Busy Day-A Club to be
Perpetuated.

He Passes Quiet but Busy Day-A Club to be
Perpetuated.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 26.-The president
elect passed quiet, but busy day in his
library. He had few callers. The Har-
rison home club, an organization with a
membership of 700 prominent Indian
apolis republicans and which did some
very effective work in General Harrison's
interest at Chicago and throughout the
campaign, has decided to maintain a
permanent organization. handsome
headquarters will be opened where
newspapers and political literature of
every kind will be kept and out -of-towl.
visitors entertained. Perding the inter
walls between elections, the club will de-
vote its attention TO securing the enact
ment of laws looking to an amendment
of the present election laws for the puri-
fcatio- of the elections AID the Y-nish-
ment of fraud and bribery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
THE FISHERIES.
The English Government Win Say Nothing
About it Now.

The English Government Win Say Nothing
About it Now.
LONDON, Nov. 26.--In the commons to-
night Gourley CiberaD asked if the cor
respondence on the American fisheries
question was to be produced; whether it
was the intention of the government to
negotiate for commission, and whether,
IN the meantime, owing to a divergence
OF legal opinion relative to The meaning
of the treaty of 1912, it was intended to
suspend the enforcement of its provis-
ions.
Sir James Ferguson, parliamentary
secretary of the foreign Office, CURLY re-
piled: The government will not publish
any papers or make any statement on the
subject at present. modus vivendi is
in operation.
Smith, the government leader replying
to the question, intimated that the gov
eminent, under the present circumstanc
es was unable to make any statement re-
garding the appointment of minister
at Washington.
The house then went into comulitte
of the whole and the debate on the land
purchase bill was resumed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
The Striking SWitchmen at indian
apolis Losing Their Grip.
A Man and Team Literally Annihilat
ed By dynamite Explosion.
Two Boilers Blow Up Killing Two
Men Each and Injuring Others
RUCKER-BLACKBURN FEUD.

Fuckers Challenge Bearer Supposed to Have
Reached Lexington-0fficer Will Arrest
Him.
ST.. LOUIS, Nov. Pa Post-Despatch
special from Lexington, KY, says. Col.
j. G. Moore, from Denver, COL, is here
supposed to be the bearer of challenge
to u duel from Judge Rucker to Senator
Blackburn. The latter is in consulta-
ton with party of intimate
friends at the leading hotel here.
Officers are on the lookout for Col. Moore
and will arrest him if found. The town
is terribly excited. 1t is given out that
Senator Blackburn is here on a political
mission but this is discredited by every
body. Further Developments are anxious
ly awaited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
DANIEL LAMONT.

Clevelands Private Secretary to Embark in
the Insurance Business.
New YoRK.-Insurancs men expect to
see Daniel Lamont IN the big Equitable
building on Broadway after next Jnau-
guration day. John A. Mccall, of the
Eq uitable, was seen, but was non-com-
INITIAL. ~ wish it was true that Mr.. La
mont is coming here" said he earnestly,
"for know he would give service beyond
any moneyed compensation" Mr.. Nc
Call acknowledged that he would be like
ly to know if Mr.. Lamont was coming to
his company, but he would no. soy
whether he did know or not. "Five or
six months ago Mr.. Lamont wrote" con-
tinued the Equitable Comptroller, "that
he was going to step out of politics the
first of the year; that his wife and his
family all wanted him to get into bust
ness. AZ that time he told me he had
had several offers to go into business,
aud he mentioned them. One was an in
surance company" Mr.. Mccall conclud.
ed the interview b, advising the reporter
to $50 and see the Mutual people" But
MS face was wreathed in smiles. The
Mutual people had previously referred
he reporter to Mr.. Mccall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
Successful Building Associations.
Troy Times.

Building associations in Philadelphia
have done a great work in the matter of
enabling men without means TO pay for
their homes. Other cities ale copying
the system with Just "a good results, in
Chicago. for instance, are numerous or
ganiza6iOns OF the same kind, which, in
the language of tho Morning News, "are
teaching the whole body of citizens who
are in moderate circumstances the value
of small weekly savings. They are
making it possible for men or salaries
to procure homes of their own. They
are casting out poverty and laying
modest foundations on which may be
built comfortable homes" This testi-
mony to the good which such associations
are accomplished in Chicago is just as
pertinent if applied to their work else
where. The probability is that the system
whereby man can pay for his home in
installments as be would meet his rent
will become far more general.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29

IF the Emperor William can accom-
plish his desires the German Empire will
soon have navy worthy of the name
While the present naval sy stem of that
country is efficient, it ia too small to be
considered great factor in the national
armament. The large sea-coast Of Ger
many makes formidable navy matter
of much Importance. 1t is the intention
of the Emperor William to secure from
the Reiohstag its authority to expend in
the construction of new armor-clad bat
tie ships and gun boats about $50 200, OOO-
This would not give the empire navy
superior to that of France or England,
but would place it more nearly on par
with those nations. Perhaps the German
Empire needs strong sea armament, and
in view of the condition of European af-
fairs the expenditure may be justified.
But what is to become of the people?
They have enormous burdens to bears
Now IN order TO maintain the army and
this cost of new navy will add greater
weight to the heavy load they now carry.
There seems to be no prospect of relief
SO long as they have an Emperor who
believes that war is the only solution of
all International difficulties, and who
seems ready to precipitate struggle up
on slight pretext.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
STATE NEWS.

Racine county decides to build an in.
sane asylum.
William Van Hoosear, of Spencer, has
sold his pine and hard wood tracts to J.
D. Spauldlng, of Black River Falls, for
$4,000.
Judge Clemf ntson, in the circuit court
at Lancaster, sustains the revocation of
saloon license because gambling was
alleged to have been permitted in the
saloon.
The Monroe Daily Gazette no longer
exists, the Office of The Thorp Leader
has been closed and the material shipped
to Stevens Point, and The Black River
Falls Independent has been suspended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
THE sWITCHMEN's STRIKE.
Monday Proved to be Rather Disastrous Day
to the Men.

Monday Proved to be Rather Disastrous Day
to the Men.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 26.--The switch
mems strike did not extend today to the
engineers or fremen as was anticipated
The situation remains unchanged, except
that all roads are moving trains today
and tonight, and the blockade is nearly
overcome. New men are applying for
work at every Office, and the superintend
ents say they will have no difficulty in
supplying every strikers place within
few days. Today, taken as whole,
was rather disastrous to the strikers and
there is a visible weakening manifested
by some of their number. The general
officers of the locomotive brotherhood
and fremans' association did not put in
their appearance to-day as was given out
they would. 1t cannot be reliably ascer-
tanned that either of these organizations
haqe taken any steps toward assisting or
sustaining the strikers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
GEORGIA CRACKERS.
The Different Conditions Under Which White
And Colored Dwelt in the South
Boston Globe.


Country Cracker" is term applied
by the intelligsn class in Southern COM
mun1tles TO those more unfortunate
people residing in country districts far
removed from railroads, cities, and, in
fast, all civilized agencies, Crackers are
divided into two classes, viz: The "poor
white folks" and "niggers." Though
every one fully appreciates the trials with
which they are compelled to contend. it
Is impossible to refrain from looking at
the humorous side of the Crackers life.
And to Northern traveller, known by
them as Yankee folks, coming in contact
with both classes, everything seems
amusing.
There is a feeling of rivalry between
the poor white Cracker and thys prosper
Gus negro. The former, borne down bv
financial difficulties, spurns all sugges-
tious of equality with the latter, even
more than the intelligent and thrifty
whites with whom the line of equality is
more plainly drawn.
Notwithstanding the fact that in point
of education these two classes of Crack
ers are on the same footing, the whites
have not forgotten the better condition
of their forefathers, and when not pros
perous are very gloomy. The negro, on
the other hand, seems contented with his
present condition. The traveller, there
fore, is more amused and entertained by
the latter. Hence, we will devote more
space to the ''niggerssnan to the "poor
white folks" The dialect varies accord
ing to the race. A traveller passing
through this section of country, and in
quiring the way of white native, he will
come up to the buggy, thinking you can
have all day to talk, place one boot on the
wheel, expectorate, and address you as
follows:
oval, capun, what mount your pane be,
an wher' der you live when you're at
home? That's a powerful pert critter
you are driving of. lowed you uns is
been shopping. How's craps in your
deestrict? Wal, afore the wor we uns was
right well to do; things is sorter sorry
round here now"
When meeting an old darkey on the
road with his ex-cart and bale of cotton
the extent of his crop) it is not unusual to
be addressed in this manner:
"Hyre you, boss"
"Well, uncle, how much money will you
get for your cOtton?"
"Me git money for dis s'here cottonf
No, chile, dis niger won't git nary nick
ell. Dis is gwine to pay for dis years.
rations, 1t is; Use hawling dis up here to
Mr.. Ed Elliott's sto' and gwine to get dat
paper what gin him las Christmas"
"What per cent, did he charge you in
the mortgageG"
Gle said bein' it wus me he'd charge
only 25 cents on de dollar for certicking
me. Whar yu fom, bossF 1 specks yu's
cum fom de Mort, amt yuG Is you gwine
to Atlanter? Jes keep dis s'here straight
ford rode, faint fer, nohowi yull get dar
fo' grub time"
As the traveller bids the old darkey
good-by and drives off, he hears the oil
man singing:
Postum clunt de simmon tree,
Eat all de simmons he could see;
When he cum down 'mongst de weeds
Oar muffin dar cept simmon seeds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
Two Trains Crash TOgether-TWO Men
Killed-FOur FatalIy!Injured.
AN OCEAN HORROR.

Terrible Experience of the Crew of Fishing
Schooner,
SoITUATE, Mass, Nov. Pa terrible
loss of life was reported here by wreck
this morning. The large fishing schoon-
er Edward Norton, of and for Boston,
went ashore On First Cliff Point, ..at $50
O'Clock last night and Immediately went
to pieces. Her crew consisted of sixteen
men, and fifteen of them persisted.
One man, Allen by name, chung to the
vessel, and when the tide left her this
morning he succeeded in reaching the
shore.
The vessel was discovered by the mid
night patrol of the life saving station,
but too late to render assistance. She
lies bottom up and is complete wreck.
She is owned by Stubs d Company, of
Boston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29

been brought into court, aud the Illinois
Central moved to have it subjected to the
Jurisdiction OF the federal court or dis
miss the bill of complaint. Judge
Blodgett decided that the DUBUQUE and
Sioux City road was an indis pensable
party TO the suit and entered the above
order. 1t is likely the bill will be dis.
missed because the Illinois Central con
trolls the Dubuque & Sioux City and the
latter is not likely TO voluntarily enter its
as suggested by the court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
LITERALLY ANNIHILATED.

An Explosion of Dynamite Scatters Man and
Team All Over the Surrounding Country.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 26.-"Dock" Hag-
gerty was unloading glycerine at Pleas
ant7ille, Shenango county, to day. He
had 1,040 pounds of it in his wagon. It
exploded by some means and
Haggerty was Utterly annihiiated.
Parts of his two horses were
fsuno in the neighboring trees, and
piece of the wagon was found nearly
half mile away. Mrs. Gutschaw in a
house in the vicinity was seriously in
jured by the side of it being blown in.
The explosion was heard at Oil City, II
miles distant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
Vessels in Trouble.-seamen Drowned

Boston, Nov. 26.-The schooner Avelon,
of st. John, n. B., bound for New York
with cargo of laths, dragged ashore on
Spectacle island during the storm yes
terday. The .Ave]on experienced ter
rifle gale in the bay, during which three
of her crew were washed overheard and
lost. The schooner I. f. Walker. of Fall
River. from Philadelphia, is ashore at
Hull. Capt. Westgate and his first mate
are reported lost The schooner Abbott,
of and from Philadelphia, is also ashore
here. H<
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
TERRIFIC BOILER EXPLOSION.

Three Men Killed Outright and Others
Injured.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 26.-The CONNER
cial Gazstte's Centrsville, Pa, special,
says: The boiler at Ralston's mills ex-
ploded to-day, killing George Kelly, saw
yer, Jesse Hall, fireman, and
Leslie Gross, farmer. Lewis
Ralson was badly scalded, but
may recover. Joseph Dickson was tossed
into the woods but escaped unhurt. The
men had gathered around the furnace in
the mill to warm themselves and await
the rolling in of some logs when sudden
Iy the boiler let 90.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
AT MANHATTAN BEACH.
Railroad and Buildings Swept Awayiby the
Mighty Waves,

MANHATTAN BEACH, l.. l., Nov. 26.-The
tenn pest reached its highest strength
here at p. N. to-day. The tide being
very high and the breakers tremendous
with strong northwest wind driving
them on the Esplanade which runs along
the whole front of the Manhattan Beach
company's property, about $50 feet was
thrown high in the air and destroyed
from one end to the other. Immediately
afterward the depot at the west end of
the marine railroad was swept Into the
sea bodily, and in few minutes more
fully one-thlrd of the railroad track was
carried away. Brighton pavilion was
rartially carried away, and it is feared
the rest of the buildings as we'll as what
is left of the marine railroad and the east
end depot will go at the next high
tide if the storm continues.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
DIES MONIES RIVER LAND TROUBLE.
The Farmers Come to Terms and viii Retain
Their Possessions.

CHICAGO, Nov. 26.-The Daily News
Fort Dodge, Iowa special says: "The
events of this morning proved that the
backbone of resistance TO the Smell
ejectment writs is effectually broken.
The farmers from all quarters of the dis
puted lands were here and five of them
made settlements by which they will
be allowed to resume possession of their
farms. The terms made in nost cases
were called "easy," Mr.. Smell granting
FIVE or six years time and naming lower
prices than were al first quoted to evicted
settlers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
NEWS OF MONDAY CONDENSED.

The large fishing schooner Edward
Norton went ashore near Scituate, Mas
suchusetts and went to pieces. Fifteen
of her crew of sixteen persisted.
Edward Harrington, M. P. failed to ap-
pear in court Monday to answer to the
summons charging him with melting
tenants to adapt the plan of the campaign.
warrant was issued for his arrest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
TERRIBLE SHOOTING ARRAY.

Drunkenness Causes the Death OF Three Cher
okee Indians.
FIT. SMITH, Ark, Nov. 26.-Word is just
reached here of terrible shooting STRAY
at Wan, I. T., which resulted in the death
of four Cherokee Indians, George Starr,
Isaac Gertie, Jesse Landrum and Boot
Henzen. The three last named were
drunk and Starr was one of posse sent
to arrest them. The shooting became
general, and Ed. Starr, brother of
George, was shot through the hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
ABOILER BLOWS UP.

The Deadly Steam Thresher Gets in its Work.
MILWAUKEE,, Nov. 26.-A Poynette, Wis,
despatch to the Sentinel, says that a
steam engine connected with thresh-
ing machine, exploded this evening,
mangling and instantly killing Jack Tuttle
and Charles York, and seriously iniuring
Allison Cross, Ira Hall, Warner Palmer
and VIM, Buckley, owner of the machine.
Mr.. Buckley has since died.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
THE EFFECTS OF THE STORM.
Many Vessels Wrecked-Many Lives Saved by
Life-Saying Crew.

Boston, Nov. 26.-The terrible effeets
Of last mig hts storm have been every
where manifest along the coast to-day.
Although the loss of life already reported
is large it would nave been still greater
but for the brave efforts of Capt. Joshua
James and his volunteer life-saving crew
of Hull, who are credited with saving
twenty eight persons from disabled YES
sells. On Sunday ait,rnoon the large
three master want broadside on
the beach at Hull. Capt. James
and his mCn rushed for
the lifeboat of the Massachusetts Humane
society at Stony Beach, and after strenu
Gus efforts they succeeded in bringing
ashore the crew of nine men from the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
Comfort Under the waistband.

The call of the stomach must be answered even
at the cost of subsequent discomfort. How to
make digestion a regular sequence of the salts
faction Of appetite 50 long bafhed medical inyes-
tigation that it was almost given up in despair,
and dyspepsia viewed as well nigh incurable.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters came TO the rescue
of the dyspeptic and upset the theory Of incur
ability Ii it be used with persistence and COM
mon sense in diet be not constantly violated, the
Bitters will most certainly restore vigor and
tranquility to the stomach and constant regular
ity in it's digestive functions The dyspeptic who
dinner penalties. and enjoys comfort under the
waistband between meals. A benencent change,
truly, and one that Is aided by q seduious avoid
ance Of indiscretion In eating and drinking. Con-
stipation biliousness, nervousness, malaria, kid
ney troubles and debility are easily remediable
with this fine restorative,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29

KELLY, of moter fame, is now Ian
gushing in Philadelphia jail for con-
tempt of court. In the quiet of his
prison wall he will have ample time and
opportunity 10 discover the missing in
gredient which shall make his moter a
success. The stockholders in the pro-
iect hope that he will not neglect to util-
ize this chance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
NATURAL GAS.
A Well of Great Power stru'

Well Of Great Power Struck in Illinois.
TUscoLA, Nov. 26.-What is thought to
be natural gas we'll of great power was
struck this morning nine miles north
east of this CITY, by r. B. Thompson.
A flame thirty feet high Of great bril-
fancy and heat, is illuminating the sur
rounding country tonight. Crowds are
focking 90 see the wonder. The we'll is
on the farm of Hiram Buck, d. D., of
Decatur
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-29
A VIOLENT STORM.
1t Sweeps Over the Coast Doing Extensive
Damage.

damage.
NEW YORK, Nov. pa terrific storm
ragged throughout New England and the
eastern states yesterday afternoon, last
night and today. In many parts it was
the worst ever known at this season of
the year. Snow fell and the wind blew a
hurricane, reaching velocity of over 60
miles an hour. Telegraph and telephone
wires we're Frustrated and the damage in
that direction will be very large. Tele-
graphic communication between this city
and New England points is entirely sus-
pended. The storm all along the coast
from Hatteras has been violent, causing
severe loss to shipping and great suffer
ing.