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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-17
Wisconsin Republicans Warmly Sub
nit the Governors Name
for Presidency.
They Also Demand Continuation of
the Tariff Under Which the
Country PrOspers.
Two thirds Of the Delegates to Sup
port Gresham as Second Choice
Great Enthusiasm.
BADGER STATE REPUBLICANS.

One Of the most harmonious and en-
ehusiastic conventions ever held in Wis
cousin closed Wednesday, afternoon after
but few hours session Chairman Taylor,
Of the State Central Committee, opened
and gave an address, discussing the situa-
lion Nationally and in the State, conc I'D
ing with: ''If the Republican party will be
true to self, true to its traditions, true to
the memory of the brave and loyal men
who were present at its birth and gave
glory to its maturity; if they will stand
immovable in defense of American in
terests and of the rights of the poor and
oppressed, then we shall win, because we
deserve to win; and we shall see a glorious
spectacle in November of Wisconsin join
ing hands with enough other States to re-
move the Democratic party from the
power it accidently obtained, and give
back to the country Republican rule
again"
A temporary organization was not
deemed necessary, and Ira P. Bradford,
of Augusta, kid" was elected chair
man. He made an eloquent address on
taking the position, in which he took oc-
casion to say: 'Let US come before the
people and say we are yet a party of
principle, aud that we prefer defeat
lighting for principle than victory upon
questionable grounds. Let US, when we
undertake this work, foresee the necessity
of saying what We mean. Say to the PEG
pie what we mean, and see to it, as we
have done in the past, that these pledges
are redeemed, and then there will be no
question as to the victory that awaits US.
When the curtain rises On the contest of
next November we will see the good old
state Wisconsin standing in the front
ranks of the victors, among those who
have cast the ballot for the Republican
President elect"
The Hon. John G. Spooner will present
the name of Governor Rusk for Presi-
dent to the National convention.
The resolutions reaffirm adherance to
Republican platforms; reiterate the Lin
coin platform of 1860; demand that the
revision of the tariff shall be made by
those friendly to the protective system,
not by enemies; protest against the me-
thodical disfren chisment of voters IN the
South by the Democrats; condemn the
the Democratic mai administration of civ
l-service reform measures; condemn Dem
ocratio opposition to the admission of
Dakota; affirm the duty OF Congress to
give relief to disabled veterans, and in
dorse Rusk for President.
The new State Central Committee with
Il. G. Payne for Chairman is as follows:
First District-F. W. Starbuck, George
Grimmer.
Second District james Z. Green, E. D.
R. Thompson.
Third District-C. III. Baxter, W. S.
Main.
Fourth District-John Toohey, Ernst
Denim.
Fifth District = Gustav Kustermann,
George D. Breed.
Sixth District-A. B. Whitman, R. L. D.
Potter.
Seventh District-NeIs r. Nelson.
Eight District-T. B. Mills, ii. E Itch
nor.
Ninth District-W. Il. Mylrea. Ole r.
Olson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-17

The Milwaukee, Lake Shore T. Western
Railway has been we'll named the Fishing
and Hunting Line of Wisconsin, passing,
as it does, through thousands of acres Of
but partially explore woods and within
easy reaching distar ce of lakes and
streams that have never been fshed by
fish for which Northern Wisconsin waters
are noted. The woods auound with game;
deer, bear, wolf, mink, beaver, pheasant
and other game are quite plentiful.
THE ONLY LINE
From Milwaukee to the new Iron Mining
District in Wisconsin and Michigan that
reaches ALL of the developed Mining
towns; GOGEBIC, WAKEFIELD, BES4
SEMER, IRONWOOD AND HURLEY.
Direct line to ASHLAND and DULUTH
Sleeping cars between L INLAND and
CHICAGO.
The GUIDE BOOK, and other descripS1V>
matter, containing full information, maps
and engravings of the country trGverse0
by the line, will be sent to any address on
application to the General Passenger
Agent.
CHAs. j.. RYDER, Gen. Agent, 105 Wash
ington ST., Chicago.
City ticket office, 62 Clark St., Chicago.
Chicago Depot, Cor. Wells and KInzI
Sts., 20. d N. W. R'y.)
City ticket Office, 102 Wisconsin ST.,
Milwaukee.
II. f. WHITCOMB, CHAS. V. McKINLAY,
Gen' Manager. GenI Pass. Agent
MILWAUKEE,, WIS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-17

Joseph Willard, the proprietor of VIII
lard's hotel, Washington, is worth Sl3,
100000. He began life as one of the
porters in the hotel he now owns
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-17
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS.

It was rousing order of applause that
greeted the name of 'Jere" Rusk when it
was mentioned by Chairman Taylor in
his speech at the opening of the Cnnven-
ton. The faces of 500 delegates assumed
an expectant ar when Mr.. Taylor touch
ed upon the question of Presidential can
didate, and the preparation for the ap-
pIause which vas to break forth when he
should reach the climax in mentioning
Governor RQsk's name, as it was expect
ed that he would, was but little less bois-
ferrous than the applause itself. There
was heartiness and enthusiasm about it
which showed that the action of the con-
vention to be taken later in unanip ously
indorsing Governor Rusk as a candidate
for President was not to be merely 6 COM
pliment 10 a favoriTe son, but an earnest
and through expression of belief that
Rusk was the right man.
It is doubtful whether the convention
quite agreed with Mr.. Taylor when be stat
ed that there are now no principles sacred
enough, no issues marked enough, no
rallyiug cry potent enough to inspire the
voters 10 action as in the days of slavery
and war and reconstruction, and that
the people clamer not alone for meas
ure but for men; but when he touched
upon
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-19

voiuminous figures to show that the Read
ing Railroad and the Reading Coal and Iron
Company was taxing the people to make a
small part of the great coal field owned by
it pay the interest on the money extrava-
gantly paid for it and all its losses in addi-
ton. The witness said that he had thor
ougbly investigated the statement made
by Mr.. Corbin that the Reading Coal and
Iron Company had mined 81, 900, 600 tons
of coal from 1873 to 1888 at a loss Of over
Sl3, 600. 900, having paid S57, 600, ,0G0 to
the miners and receiving but S44. SOC, 900
for their output. Witness quoted the fg-
ures by years from 1873 to 1888. and said
that the proceeds for that period had
really been, as shown, by the company's
own hooks, Ss6, ,624 900. and thus the COLE
papy had really received $29. 000. 900 more
than it had paid out. ...
H. I. Bennett, one of the leading
Knights Of Labor, was then put on the
stand and testified tn the facts in connec-
ton with the strike. In reply to ques-
tions as to the right of labor to dictate
terms to capital, witness said that resem-
bling Providence increasing property labor
has right to control and manage it. The
witness charged the company with bad
faith and with neglectipg to send the tele-
grams Of the committee to the leaders
throughout the mining region, sent after
arbitration had been agreed to ordering
the men back to work, and said that on
account of this act of bad faith the miners
were not informed OF the order and did not
return to work. For this reason the strike
was ordered on again. At the conclusion
of this witness's testimony the committee
adjourned to meet in Pottsyille on Mon.
day
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-19
LEWIS HASTY.
HIS ACTION CAUSES DlSHAY
Among the Knights Of Labor In aPsnn-
sylysnia.
HE ACTED ON HIS OWN HOOK
And Did Not Consult Lsa-Ths Situation
Mixed.

PHILADELPHIA, February ls.-What
will the railroad strikers do?
The move made by Master Workman
Lewis, in ordering of the miners strike,
caused CONSERVATION among the prominent
Knights in this city, leaders OF the rail-
readers strike and their followers.
Mr.. Lewis kept his plans to himself, and
did not even let John L. Lee know tnat he
intended to order the miners to return to
work.
Lewis decided on Thursday afternoon
that the best thing he could do for the
miners was to order them back to work.
He knew the terms the company would
settle upon. Late in the afternoon he
found he could settle the strike by order
ing the miners back, with the understand
ing that there would be no discrimination,
and that the wage question would be dis
cussed afterwards. He went to Scranton
on Thursday evening and there met John
w. Hays and several prominent local
Knights, but not Mr.. Powderly.
Mr.. Lewis stated that he could have set
tied the strike that afternoon if the Cen
eral Board would order the railroaders'
strike off. He was informed, much to his
surprise, that the General Board, up to the
time Of their adjournment on Wednesday,
had not taken absolute charge OF the
strike, as certain conditions had not been
fulfilled by the strikers. These conditions
were that each district concerned in the
strike should appeal to the Board for aid
When Mr.. Lewis was informed that the
General Board could not order of the rail,
readers strike he decided to carry out his
original plan, and order off the miners
strike by virtue of his power as National
Master Workman.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-19
DAMAGING TESTIMONY.
Newspaper Mau Quotes Few Figures
Al,nnk fha IL aadinR

A Newspaper Mau Quotes Few Figures
About the Reading.
PHILADELPHIA, February II. - The
Congressional Investigation Committee re-
sumed its inquiry in the Reading railroad
strike this morning, the first witness he
ing General Superintendent Sweigard Of
the Reading Railroad Company, who was
recalled to enable him to put in evidence
the text of the agreement made with the
employees of the railroad company and the
vouchers showing that Lee, one Of the
leaders Of the labor organization, had
beea in the employ of the company while
he was at Pottsville at the outbreak
of the trouble. Mr.. SSeigard read the
clause of the agreement, which guaran-
teed to the men an Investigation. The
men had claimed that they had been guar
anteed q fair trial before discharge for auy
cause. The clause OF the agreement which
was read, was that every man should re-
ceiye fair trial in case Of any accident that
might have occurred through clrelessness
The Lee voucher was for special services
rendered during October, at Pottsville, and
the pay was at the rate of 81 per day.
Upon the conclusion of this witness
testimony, John Norris, one of the editors
of the Philadelphia Record, who has been
the statistician of the Pacific railroad in
vestigating committee, was called. The
witness quoted figures TO show that coal
could be bought at Port Richmond for
ninety-fiSe cents less a ton II wanted for
shipment to Boston or New York than was
demanded if the very same coal was in
tended for the Philadelphia trade. Mr..
Norris said that last year the r sadiug Rail-
road Co. had earned 13 per cent. on the cost
of the road, and was one Of the most profit
able roads in the country. Its losses came
from the necessity Of paying interest on
the enormous debt which was the result OF
the policy Of combining the business of q
carrier with that of q miner. Witness
went into long statement of facts to show
that the Reading Railroad Company failed
to do its duty under the law as common
carrier. 1t had paid ont drawbacks; il
had been investigated by the Legislature
and constitutional amendment adopted
to stop its discrimination and abuses OF its
charter. He said that it had comb ned
with the Pennsylvania railroad and was
now giving that eompany's line to the
coal regions hundreds of thousands Of
tons of coal year under an agree,
ment to prevent competition. He
believed from what he had
heard that the Reading had agreed tc
increase the allotment to 1000, 600 tons
during the present year. Although the
Pennsylvania line was built with the
promise and expectation that the competi
ton would decrease the price of coal prizes
had been kept MP as usual aDd no GOOD tC
the people had resulted. Mr.. Norris en-
tered into very close detail and quoted
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-19
AERIAL Ships
DR.. Dsbsussst Contracts for the Building Of
Them.
no LONGER an EXPERIMENT.
A Speed Of One Hundred and Twenty Niles
an Hour.


.PrrrsBuRa, February ls.-Dr. Arthur
Debausset, Of Chicago. President Of the
Transcontinental Aerial Navigation Com.
pany, is in the city placing contract for
steel to be used in tho mammoth air ships
which he proposssto build. Each OF these
ships will b Ga fsst long and IA fsst In
dismesef. fnsy vim b cone shaped and
made of steel, or, in other words, steel
balloon. The vessels will cost $50. 600,
and il il the intention to build
several of them. DR.. Debauset
is the inventor Of the aeraplane,
o. be calls it. He says it is no longer an
experiment but fact, and that during the
present year he will start on . voyage Of
discovery to the North pole and arctic
regions. The inventor stated further that
he could easily develop 4 speed Of 40
miles per hour. II the frst voyage is sue
cessful be will ask Congress TO pas q bill
adopting bis ships for uss along the coasts
for defense and life saving purposes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-19
THE WAR CLOUD.
A Definite Declaration Of the Cars De-
mands
OBTAINED BY PRINCE FISNARCE
With Reference to Bulgaria-Thsy Will b,
Rejected. .
The SITUATION MUCH AGGRAVATED.

BERLIN. February 1s.-Prince Bismarck
has obtained from Gen. Schouvaloff, the
Russian Ambassador here, q definite de-
claration Of the Cars demands with refer
ence to Bulgaria. No secret is made Of
the exact character Of the proposals nor Of
the official opinion that they will be sum
marily -Iejected. The Gar asks q suh=
stantial recognition of the rights Of Russia
to control Bulgaria and Roumania.
Prince Ferdinand and the Sobrapje
arc to be wiped out aud a
Russian commissioner, with Turkish
collsRpe is to reorganize the government
and tbs army AMI control the election for
a lew Sobranic. Rdssia further claims
the right to occupy the prncipality until
the Gar deems it proper to withdraw his
trrops. The impossible nature Of these
demands
AGdRAyATE The SITUATION.
II is reported that Prince Bismarck has
advised Couut Schouvaloff to urge the
Russian government to refrain from off,
cially presenting them to Austria, on the
ground that they would certainly meet
with peremptory rejection without
discussion. Count Kslnoky, in conver-
sation at the Parliamentary reception,
last Wednesday compared the position of
European statesmen towards peace to that
of doctors watching at the bedside of
a dying man. "OuI duty" he said, lis
to use all means in our power to prolong
it's days and even although we are certain
that our efforts will be futile we must en-
deavor TO postpone the moment when it
will breathe its last"
These words are faithful rejection OF
the official conviction in Berlin.
The acceleration of the
ITALIAN NAVAL PREPARATIONS
is due to urgent representations from Ber-
lin. Signor Crispi, the italian Prime Min
lister, has responded to Prince Bismarck,
with the assurance that the Italian fleet
will soon be ready for offensive operation.
Details supplied to the war Office confirm
the reports Of intense activity in the Ital-
ian arsenals.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-19
A NEW DIVIDE.

An r "a Share of the school Fund The Di-
vide to BE Restricted.
Special Tslsgram TO The Sunday Register.
COLUMBUS, O., February 17.-Mr. Al
baugh's bill, which passed the House, pro-
yides for the election of township boards Of
education which shall have power 10
provide for the election OF the directors by
the electors Of the whole district, and to
fix the number thereof, and to make other
regulations as to length of terms, &c The
numbering of sub-dbtricts shall be con-
tinuous, and the board shall have power to
increase or diminish or change the boun-
daries of sub-districts; also TO authorize
the clerk of the transferred district to de-
liver to the clerk of the districkto which
such transfer is made all the books and
papers in his custody, and notify the
county auditor in writing of the abandon.
ment Of the organization Of the district;
aud the same rule shall apply to the treas.
urer. The board shall employ all teach
ers for the sub-districts. This bill
is very elaborately drawn and is of
great length. 1t is Of more inter
est to the taxpayers than the casual
observe would be willing to believe. 1t is
simply centralizing the power which Is
now distributed among the several school
directors. Under the law as amended
those interested in publishing text books,
in selling furniture, hiring teachers, build
ing, repairing and school supplies generallA
will not have so many people to see, will
not have so many factors to deal with. All
important matters relating to schools,
teachers, &C., will receive consideration
from the township board Of Elections
This Capitalization of school matters bodies
no good either TO the taxpayers or to pu-
pills. Text books will be increased and
pupils will be more than ever crowded by
next to useless studies The truth is that
there is a mania among the people concern
ing the absolute perfection of our school
system. Those who are receiving the larg'
est benefits in dollars and cents, would
have rs believe that il is next to thing
which is divine. Legislation is all tending
to gradually take from the people the right
to regulate their schools and concentrate
il in the hands OF the fewest possible num-
Der of people. OF the immense amount
appropriated a lnqally a large percentage
is required for middlemeD, whose palms
are always itching for portion, for which
no equivalent is rendered.
The Senate put in its time over local
measures and discu ssiOn on the appoint
ment to make revision Of tax laws. The
bill providing for extending local option to
the townships will come up for considera-
ton Wednesday next. The friends OF the
bill consider that its chances for passage
are only too slender. Adjourned at noon
until Monday at p. m.
The House referred back to committees
and postponed bills of greatest Importance
and passed local measures.
Mr.. Ohps bill providing for freedom for
electors by making general election day
legal holiday was defeated. Reconsid-
cred.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-19
SMELLS SLAYER.
The Police Confident That Tascott Is the
Man.

The Police Confident That Tascott Is the
Man.
CHICAGO, February IA conference
lasting nearly four hours was held last
night in the private office of Captain Lew
is, of the Desplaines street station.
1t was participated in by Mayor Roche,
County Treasurer Davis, Alderman Bade-
mock, A. ]. Stone and W. S. McCrea, the
sons in-law of the late A. ]. Smell, Cbiet
of Police Hubbard and Inspector Bontield.
All the clues which had been develoT ed
were explained at length to the conference,
and it was resolved to offer reward for
W. B. Tascott, alias T. A. Gathright, who
was the mysterious roomer at The house OF
Mrs. Wick in West Madison street.
The police officials claim to be in posses
sion of even more damnatory evidence
against Tascot than has been published,
but no amount Of persuasion could induce
either them or the other gentlemen OF the
conference to give it publicity.
"Ill stake my reputation on the a'ser-
tioa that Tascot will be convicted Of the
Smell murder if caught" emphatically dc,
clared Iuspector Bon6eld. And well
catch him, too" he continued.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-19
Trouble With Gas a. Martin. Ferry.

There was another slight explosion Of
natural gas at Martins Ferry last evening;
but no damage whatever was done. The
trouble was caused BY some one nischiev-
ously throwing a match into sewer open
ing. The break in the gas main has bsen
located in the house service pipe of the
Wheeling Company, at the corner Of Sec
ond and Carlisle streets, and when the eI-
plosion came last night the gas in the
sewer at that point continued to burn. As
precautionary measure the company shut
the gas of from all that part of town
above Walnut street, and the result
was o good deal of dissatisfaction on the
part Of consumers A good many Of the
merchants use the gas for illuminating
their stores, and also have lights in the
street, in front of their places Of business.
When the gas was turned of, the stores, a.
rule, were well-flled with customers,
and the places being LEFT in sudden dark
ness, caused no little confusion. There
was o great deal Of hasty skirmishng about
for lamps and oil, and several barrels ol
the flnid were disposed of during the even
| ing by those fortunate enough to have 1t IN
stock. The repairs necessary viii Be made
at once, and il is said the gas win be turn
! ed on 1t eight O'Clock this morninE
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-19
THE NEW SOCIAL CLUB.

Meeting Held Last Evening TO Get 1h nEs
Into Definite shap".
As has been before announced in the
REGISTER, o number Of society gentlemen
have in contemplation the formation Of .
social club, and matters have taken on
pretty definite shape, leaving no room for
doubt a. to the successful outcome Of the
organization. A largely attended meeting
was held, last evening, st Frapzheim's
hall, 70 take the matter into consideration
and get thing, into some permanent shape.
The list Of membership includes the
names of prominent gentlemen in the city,
both elderly and young. and all who have
yet been approached upon the subject have
encouraged Il by agreeing 70 become msu-
bers Of the clsb. Last evening . commit.
tee Of twenty on msmbership wAs appoint
ed, and they will have the right 70 adlait
or reject sll new applicants, one blsckhall
being equivalent 70 rejection. A commit
tee on quarters was also appointed, and u
will report at the next n,eeting. 70
I've held some time this week.
The intention In 10 secure suite
of apartments, including . dancipg
hall, two toilet rooms and card room,
which will be fixed up and Furnished in
elegant style, and will be open 70 rnsmbess
Of the club, whenever they desire, for
dancing. card playing or any social amuse.
ment. Several places are In contsnspls-
ton, but the selection 10 left To the com.
mittee for report
There Is no reason Why Wheeling should
not have such social clnb - this one pur-
poses TO b, and Il 10 hoped thst oil ar
rangements will sooa be completed and
the doors of the new club thrown open on
Easter Monday.