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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
SULLIVAN CONFESSES.
He Says He is Too Old to Enter the Ring.

LONDON, March 12.-During breakfast
at Creil yesterday, it is reported, Sullivan
expressed himself as being too old to en-
ter the ring and said he would confne
himself to sparring exhibitions and
glove contests. The Sporting Life says:
"We never saw man fight fairer than
Sullivan did. Even when he was inten-
tjonally spiked he only asked Mitchell to
be more careful. He has, we must ad-
nit, fallen from his high estate, but his
dethronement made man of him."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
MITCHELL SULLIVAN FIGHT.
Explanation of the Result-Out of Jail on Bail
Their Bruises.

explanation OF the ReSult-Out of Jail on Bail
Their Bruises.
LONDON, March 12.-Su:livan and
Mitchell are expected to proceed here at
once from Paris, where they went from
Seulis. At that place the party was arrest
ed and thrown into Jail, being released
on 1000 francs bail. Sullivan's failure to
knock Mitchell out is accounted for in
many ways. Sulliva ans friends claim that
it was owing to the slippery condition of
the grounds. Mitchell's friends think the
Englishman the best man, and almost
every one is constrained to believe that
Sulliyan's days as a great pugilist arc
over. Both men were terribly punished
in the fight MitcheIl's head is a mass of
Jumps and bruises, his back is crushed in
by one of Sullivan's round arm blows and
one eye is closed. One of Sullivans arms
is disabled, both eyes blackened, an ear
cut and his face bruised. The fight was
drawn because both men were used up
and time was the only thing that could
have given the battle TO either combat
ant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
THE RAWSON MIDDLE.
The Charges Against Mrs. RawsOn Dismissed.
Her Little Daughter Sues the Millionaire for
Alleged SANDER

Her Little Daughter Sues the millionaire IOr
Alleged SANDER.
CHICAGO, March 12.-The case against
Mrs. Kawson, charged with completely in
the shooting of her husband, Banker
Rawson, on motion of the district attor-
ney to nolIe pros, was dismissed from the
court docket this morning. Mrs. Rewson
was very indignant that she was not given
a trial. Dot Lee, Mrs. Rawson's twelve
year-old daughter by her second husband
sued Banker Rawson this afternoon,
for $4,000 damages tor alleged SANDER
The Islander charged is in Rawson's
answer TO his wife's suit for separate
maintenance. He stated therein that
Mrs. Rawson had in 1875 ''pretended to be
joined in marriage with Lee. There
were many similar expressions IN Raw
sons answer, which IL is claimed we're not
material to the divorce proceedings and
were inserted with malicious intent. By
their implication that Miss Dot was lille
getimate, she claims to have been dam
aged $4,000, which tire court is asked to
com pei the millionaire banker to pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
The New Emperor Expresses TIL nks.

BERLIN, March 9.-The Reichs Anzeiger
prints the text of the message from EN-
peror Frederick to Prince Bismarck, as
follows:
At this moment of deepest sorrow al
the decease of the emperor and king, my
beloved father, I must express my thanks
to you and to the ministers of state for
the devotion and loyalty with which VOC
all served him. rely upon the assistance
of you all in the arduous charge which
has devolved upon me. I leave here TO
morrow afternoon.
(Signed), FREDERICK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
Wisconsin People Pensioned,

WASHINGTON, March 12.-The following
Wisconsin people were granted pensions
Saturday; J. Mantal, Milwaukee; A.
Braasch, Oconto; D. G. Percy, Shawano;
G. Schmidt, Oxford; FL. Jacobs, Westfield;
L. Lovesse deceased, Spring Green; B.
Seers, Delton; J. Wirth, MackviIIe; A.
Spencer, Mt. Sterling; W. Linkon, Frank
lin; W. Shutzka, Westfeld; d. IIapoint,
MiIlston; @. Hoffman, Concord; widow of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
SITUATION ON THE BURLINGTON.

Both Sides are Confident and Determined.
CHICAGO, March 1O.-Both sides in the
Burlington strike were apparently rest
ing on their arms to-day. The railroad
officials think the strike is weakening,
while the men say the Brotherhood is IN
daunted and will fight all summer if nee
essary. There were no new features de-
veloped to-day. Burlington officials say
the Union Pacific, Atchison, Missouri Pa
cific aud Eft. Scott g. Gulf continued to
take freight from them. The road
brought through SIS cars of grain into
this CITY TO-DAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
END OF THE BATE WAR.

All Lines Except the burlington and South
western Lines Agree to Advance Rates.
CHICAGO, March 12.-The general
freight agents Of the western and north
western railways met to-day for the pur-
pose OF arranging an agreement 60 form
ulate notice restoring the freight rates
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
THE NEW EMPEROR.

Troops and the Crown Prince Take The Oath
of Allegiance.
BERLIN, March 12.-Deputations from
all regiments this morning swore fidelity
10 the new king and emperor. The crown
prince took the oath with the second regI-
ment of guards. The question has arisen
whether the landstag may accept the
Emperor Frederick's written oath instead
of his personal oath spoken in an audible
voice as prescribed by the constitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
THE oFFIcIALs GETTING DESPERATE.
They Want the Strong Arm of the Law to Pro.
tect Them.

They Want the Strong Arm of the Law to Pro-
tect Them.
CHICAGO, March S.-The Chicago, Bur-
liugton & Quincy railroad applied to
Judge Gresham this morning for an order
requiring "the receiver the court ap-
pointed herein, with his agents, officers
and employees, to perform his
duties as public carrier as
respects traffic with such petitioners and
for an order restraining the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers, and especially
p. M, Arthur, its chief executive officer,
from IN any way giving any order or or
ders to the engineers in the employ of
the receiver"
The road also asked for an order to
punish Chief Arthur for contempt of
court IN unlawfully interfering with the
administration of the property in the
custody of the court in this case. The
court ordered the petition, together with
the afidavits and papers, filed ard, the
application was set for hearing March 9th
at O'Clock. The road referred to is the
Wabash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
Eastern Roads Handle Burlington
Cars, but Western Roads Refuse to.
The Road Appeals to the Court for al
Injunction Against the Strikers.
THE BURLINGTON AND THE ROCK ISLAND

The Latter VIII not Make Others Suffer Be-
cause it Can't Handle Burlington Freight.
CHICAGO, March 8.-General Manager
Stone of the Burlington road to-day ad-
dressed a letter to General Manager st.
John of the Rock Island road, in which,
referring to the declination of the latter
road to receive freights from them,
asked that the reasons for the non-inter-
course be stated. In reply General Man
ager st. John said in substance: The
Burlington engineers and fire
men positively refuse to handle
the freight received from or delivered
to your road. We have done nothing to
induce this resolution. To discharge
them would not enable US to exchange
with you, while it would rerder it
impossible to carry for anybody else.
We occupy no attitude of non intercourse,
but do refuse to injure all our patrons be-
cause we cannot help you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
The Emperor Asks and Receives Assurances
of Friendship.

BERLIN, March 10.-The regent of Ba
varia has received this message from En-
peror Frederick: SIN this moment of my
deepest sorrow trust to your friendship
to assist me and relieve the heavy cares
now devolving upon me-" To this Prince
Luitpold responded: Il am deeply moved
by your touching telegram. I hasten to
express my heartfelt sympathy with an
assurance of the continuance of our
faithful friendship"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
Orders to Troops and Ministers.

BERLIN, March 1O.-Among the orders
issued to-day it is directed that the troops
shall take the oath of allegiance without
delay; that the ministers of state proceed
to Bottonfeld tomorrow to receive the
emperor and that no reception will be
he'd until after the funeral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
The Men Would Arbitrate but the Compan,
VIII Not

CHICAGO, March 9.-Chief Arthur again
says the company have ever been ready
to arbitrate by submitting the whole mat
ter to three disinterested persons for set
Element. He regards the position of the
company in holding that there is nothing
to arbitrate as absurd when the company
is not doing 80 per cent of its ordinary
huc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
Determined to Strike.

ST. PAUL, March 9.-President Fischer,
of the st. Paul and Duluth, has notified
the brotherhood that his road would
handle 20" cars and B., & n, cars. The
st. Paul d Duluth engineers say the men
on that road will strike within twenty
four hours
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
Gives His Watch to Prince William

BERLIN, March Ion che evening be-
fore the death of Emperor William he
motioned for the watch he had worn all
his life and placing it in Prince Williams
hand closed his fingers over it, intimat-
ing that it was gift to be worn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
Eastern Roads Handle Burlington Cars.

CHICAGO, March 8.-The Lake Shore
road has been receiving freight to and
from the Burlington road to-day without
protest from their engineers. Most of the
eastern roads have signifed willingness
TO do the same, but with the exception OF
the Union Pacific, all the western roads
remain firm in their refusal to handle
Burlington cars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
The Theory Upon Which Attorney Greene
Brings the Suit.


Brings the Suit.
OMAHA, March &C. j. Greene, gen,
eral attorney for the Burlington d
Missouri railroad, brought the suit in
equity IN the United States court to-day.
Mr.. Greene proceeds upon the theory
that when the men combine together for
an unlawful purpose and in the further
ance thereof agree to strike or to organ
ize strike they thereby place in the hands
of such combination their individual right
to quit employment and thereafter are
the agents of such combination, acting
for the entire body. So that when strike
occurs eacn individual not only quits
work for himself but for every other
member of such combination. The
order was served late this after
noon and hearing for per
manent injunction will begin Monday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, March 12.- Wheat-Weak; rs fol
seller cash; 751a for seller March; 1875 for seller
May Corn-Steady; No. 3, 4S1k. Oats-Qutet
No 2, white, 3414. Rye-Weak; No. 1, 5915
Barley-Higher; No. 2, Il. Provisions-Steady
Pork-14 GO for seller March
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
FREDERICK
No Official Orders be Given Regarding Pub
lie Mourning

BERLIN, March 9.-The emperor also
forwarded the following ordinance to the
ministers of state on the subject OF
public mourning: "With regard to ma.
tional mourning, which heretofore has
been customary, we will not order any
provision but will rather leave it TO every
German to determine how he will give
expression to his affection at the death
of such monarch, and how long he will
deem it appropriate to restrict partici
patton in public entertainments"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
WILL RETURN TO WORK.
All COllierieS in the Lahigh Region will be
Running in IL Few Days

Running in ii Few Days
HAzLEToN, Pa, March 12.-RGgh Nc
Garvey, master workman, and John
Meighan, secretary of the district assem-
bly, No. 81, Knights of Labor, have
declared the strike in the Lehigh region
off, and in few days every colliery will
be at work. District Assembly No. 81
will send out an appeal for aid for the
needy people of the region and will be-
come responsible for all debts incurred
by relief committees during the strike.
the business men and the community at
large are highly elatod over general
RESUMPTION
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
Festivals Held in Honor Of the Silver We'd
ding

LONDON, March 12.-Festivals In honor
Of the silver Wedding of the Prince and
Princess of Wales were held in all the
European capitals. Members of the royal
families generally called at the British
embassies and offered their congratula-
tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
The Bond Purchase Bill to be Favorably Re
ported.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The senate
committee on finance ordered favorable
report on the house bill, TO provide for
the purchase of United States bonds by
the secretary of the treasury, with verbal
amendments
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15

honor and respect it had paid his
father and himself Empress Vic
toria translated to King Humbert
the signs made by the emperor and con
versed with the king in French. The
emperor was suffering from fatigue but
otherwise he was in normal condition
His throat was closely muffied and he
wore hooded cap and heavy surtout.
The silent parting between the two rulers
was affecting. King Humbert's suite
were impressed with the emperor's com
parative robustness
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
He Signs Frederick.

BERLIN, March 9.-The new king was
proclaimed Frederick III. He
signs "FreIerick," without reference to
emperor or king.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
The Officials Claim Their Business is Improv
ing.

CHICAGO, March 8.-The officials of the
Burlington road claim their business is
improving right along. Today they be-
gan transporting live stock for the first
time since the strike was inaugurated,
Their passenger trains, they say are in
good shape.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
Empress Augusta Gives Audience to the Ply
Siciau

BERLIN, March 12-Empress Augusta
gave an audience yesterday to the ply
sicians who attended the late emperor.
Her majesty was much affected during
the Interview. Sorrow and an iety have
told heavily upon her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
THE SUGAR TRUST.

Attorney Parsons Says Prices Have not Been
Increased Editor Dorothy Says They Have.
WASHINGTON. March 9.-Ihe investiga-
ton into the sugar trust was resumed by
the house committee on manufactures,
this morning. M. Parsons, the attorney
for the trust, was again placed on the
stand. Reps esentative Hopkins asked
whether the price of sugar had been in
creased by the creation OF the trust, and
witness answered, in his opinion, it had
not The stock of the refneries pur
chased by the members of the board
since the formation of the trust had
not ;been acquired by the transfers
from a large number of the
stockholders but all had been purchased
at one transaction. Chairman Bacon
called the witness attention to the deci-
sion announced by the committee yester-
day that it would insist upon the amount
of certificates at which each company
entered into the trust being given. Par
sons explained that he had no authority
to furnish the desired Information. While
it is the desire of all parties to furnish
any information which bears upon
the legislation, there are large
private interests which might be
Aukb bg Oh 1h1S AAAaSNSA0 BaAS
ly private. The committee finally
decided not to press the question for the
present. The witness repeated the state
ments made before the New York inves-
tigating committee that it was his belief
that the aggregation of capital and the
concentration of business would cheap en-
sugar, give fair profits TO the manufac,
turers and higher wages to the laborers
He did not think that this aggregation
of wealth tended to Increase prices or
create oppressive monopoly. John W.
Dorothy, of the n. Y. Commercial Bulletin
testified that both raw and refined sugars
had advanced since the organization OF
the trust. f. B. Thurber, of New York
said the sugar business had for some
time not been profitable, and he looked
upon the present organization as a no.
unnatural reaction. He did not think
that the effect of the combination has
been extreme thus far.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
The Interview with HumberU Animates the In
| valid.

BERLIN, March 10.-During his inter
view with King Humbert at the railway
station today, the emperor exhibited IN
usual animation. Several times he tried
to speak, but could not, but kept up the
conversation by means of small strips of
paper upon which he wrote. On one of
these which escaped destruction the en-
peror says he hopes to show himself
equal to the work before him and thanks
the italian government for supporting
Prince Bismarck in his present trials.
Since parting with him, King Bumbert
has wired that the emperor looks unusual
~ well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
A BRUTAL PRIZE FIGHT
The Sullivan Mitchell Battle Fought
on French Soil Declared a Draw.

Thirty-Nine Desperate Rounds Lasting
Over three Hours Heavy Hitting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
The President Asks Definite Action on tn

Wei ana La ADra Claims.
WASHINGTON, March 5,-1hs president
sent 30 the senate message in relation
to the we'll known Well and La Abra
claims. The president says it will be seen
from the accompanying report from the
secretary of state that it IS suggested that
these claims be referred TO the court Of
claims or some other court, in order that
the charges Of fraud made in relation TO
the claims may be fully Investigated. If
for any reason this proceeding be con-
sidered inadvisable, he asks that some
final and definite action be taken direct
ing the executive department of the
government what course to pursue in the
premises.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
AN ACCIDENT.

A New Engineer Fills the Boiler Too Full of
water an Explosion Follows PiIOtCOnductor
Badly Se2lded.
CREsroN, March 9-The west bound
train due here at Ago a. m, had not ar
rived at O'Clock and there was no telling
when it would arrive. The incompetancy
of the engineers is q fact which is openly
talked of here. No attempt is made to
run on schedule time, the same is true of
the freight service. Authentic news of
an accident comes from Burlington. A
conductor was plotting 2 new engineer,
the latter got his boiler so full of water
that the water instead of cxhausting it
self by going Up the smoke stack in steam
ran back through the fUss into the FIRE
box and an explosion followed which
blew the doors off the fire box, and the
pilot conductor who stood in front of it
was so badly scalded IL the face that 1t Is
feared ne will lose his sight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
THE KING AND THE EMPEROR.

The Rulers OF Italy and Germany Meet
Touching Scene.
ROME, March 10.-King Ru.nbert tcav-
eIed from Rome to San Peter de Arena
TO meet Emperor Frederick. When the
train reached the station King HumbeTt
entered the coach occupied by the en-
peror and embraced him. The scene at their
meeting was touching. The emperor
was speeches., owing to his disease, but
he wrote many notes, in one of which he
thanked the Italian parliament for the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
BOTH SIDES HOLD FAST
No Indication of an Immediate Settle
ment of the Railroad Strike.

Ghe Rock Island Tells the Burlington
Why 1t Cannot Handle Its Freight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
End OF the War in Western Fretght Rates.

End OF the War IN Western Freight Rates.
[ CHIeAGo, March 9.-The action ending
the long continued war in western freight
rates End fixing March 26, as the date for
the restoration of the old schedules
was taken here today, at q meeting of the
managers Of the Us west and north
west. All lines except the Chicago,
Burlipg ton & Quincy voted in the affirm
alive for the resolution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15
The Lower House Receives Formal Announce
ment of Frederick's Accession.

1T.
BERLIN, March 10.-The lower house Of
Prussian diet sat this evening to receive
the formal announcement of accession
of Emperor Frederick to the throne.
After reading the official documents the
president stated that he would as soon az
possible express to Emperor Frederick
the fidelity and devotion of the house.
The sitting closed with cheers for the
emperor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-03-15

Wm. Blunt has been released from
Tullamore jail.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-05-21

With 4 view Of accommodating the
hosts Of visitors 10 the political conEen-
tions and other general meetings herein
after mentioned. the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company viii sell excursion tickets
10 the points named below from all
prominent stations Oh is system. On the
dates specified, at one fare fer the round
trip. The tickets will be good for pas
sage 10 both directions on all regular
passenger trains, except Limited Express
trains. The occasions on which such
tickets will be sold are as follows
To indianapolis, Indiana, on account Of
the National Prohibition Convention,
which will meet May Both. tickets will be
sold from May 10Th 10 29Ih. inclusive.
good for return trip until June 9th, 1855
Inclusive.
To ST. Louis, Mo, on account of the
National Democratic Convention, which
will meet June 9Th. tickets viii be sold
May 31st TO June 4th. inclusive, good 10
return until June 18th, 1888, inclusive.
To Cincinnati, Ohio, on account Of the
meeting of the Supreme Lodge OF the
World, knights of rythias which viii
assemble June 18th. tickets will be sold
June 9TH 10 18th inclusive, good TO Teturn
until July Pod, 1883, inclusive.
To Chicago. ILL.,, on account OF the
National Republican Convention. which
will meet June 18th. tickets viii be sold
from June 14th to 18th. inclusive, good
to return until. june Goth. inclusive.
The routes over which the tickets will
be sold is Pennsylvania Railroad 70 Pitts
burg, thence by the Pennsylvania Com
pany's lines to destination.
The we'll known aud superior advanta-
ges Of the Pennsylvania Railroad, arising
from complete facilities. fine equipment,
and It's unsurpassed service of through
trains, commends this route most strongly
te intending visitors TO these great gath
erings