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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
AN IMMENSE PROJECT.
Favorable Report on the Bill to Construct
Canal Around Niagara Falls.

WASHINGTON, April THE house
committee on railways and canals has
ordered favorable report on Representa-
tive Bayne's bill providing for the con-
struction by the United States of ship
canal around Niagara Falls 1t will be
urged that the Welland canal, which now
affords route around the falls. is English
property, and would be closed against US
in the event of war The depth of that
CANAL thirteen feet, would be insufficient
to permit the passage of our war vessels.
As a further reason in support of
the passage of the bill it will be recited
that the Welland canal has been used as a
means of discriminating against ports of
the United States and in favor of the Cam
adian export trade. According to plans
submitted, the canal is to cost S29, 100000
The route is about twenty-three miles in
'ength The canal is to be sufficiently
large to permit of the passage of the YES
sells which can pass through st. Mary's
canal when the new locks are completed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
BAD FOR DULUTH.
Business Men Object to the Mayors En-
forcement of the SUNDAY Law

Business Men Object to the Mayors En-
forcement of the SUNDAY Law.
DULUTH, Mimi. April 4.-This city is
at present In the throes of a thigh moral
CONFUSION. Mayor Davis action in
compelling the saloons to close promptly
at IL O'Clock each night and to remain
closed during Sundays is responsible for
this state of affairs. Not only are the
saloonkeepers disguised with the MAYORS
action In enforcing the strict letter of the
law, but that larger class of the popula-
ton who are in favor of a less
rigid Interpretation of the law
are also ''cussing" his honor. They
claim that it not only does not improve the
city's morals In the least, but that it has
only the effect of driving large amount
of money out of the city and across the bay
to our less Puritanical eighbor-West
Superior. Travelling men are catching on
to the new order of things and instead of
Laying over Sundays at Duluth as for
merly, they prefer to 60 to West Superior.
Now, if the mayor was consistent in
his action, there probably wouldn't be
so much kicking. But while the
saloons must close up promptly
at II p. M, the houses On 1.-The point =
oyuoLy LIOUS Will ulCcI Gue I'LL dU OF.
Paul-are allowed all their old-time free
dom, and the humping of wheezy pianos
and the flow of beer-at 81 per bottle
continues unrestricted throughout the live
long night. The saloon-keepers, however;
are directly responsible for this state of
affairs themselves. During the late cam
paign, when they were called
upon for contributions to the
campaign fund, they refused to
loosen their purse strings, and it is said
their total contributions to the fund was
only paltry 800. Now, it is safe to
say, thousands could be raised in a
single day were they guaranteed the
same freedom they enjoyed under Mayor
Sutphins administration. But this
they have little hope of securing. A
delegation representing the saloon in
terests of the city-among them Man
ager Emerson, of the spalding; Bayle
Bros, Jay Anderson and otners-called
on the mayor recently, and endeavored to
convince him of the error of his ways
They were given little ground for hope,
however, the mayor getting rid of them
by stating that he would take the matter
under Amusement. And thus the matter
stands. 1t might be added, however, by
way of explanation, that the mayors wife
is vice president of the local Woman s
Christian Temperance Union. Verbum
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Madison, April Z.
NOT FROM CAPE COD.
Ex-United States Minister Anderson Is
Having Lots of Fun in his New Role
Selling Cod Liver Oil

Ex-United States Minister Anderson Is
Having Lots of Fun in his New Role,
Selling Cod Liver Oil.
Our Hon. Rasmus B. Anderson, who
was a long time professor in the Wiscon-
sin University, and latterly United States
minister to Denmark, is having a good
deal of enjoyment representing big cod
liver oil house. The other day he enter
tanned the people of Rockford H. A Star
reporter got after him, and fired this
question at him:
"What brings you to Rockford"
1.-The Chicago Tribune says am minis
ter to Grease, but that is mistake. | am
travelling for Peter Muller, the manufactu-
rer of cod liver oil. do not sell the goods,
but simply advertise them and call on the
physicians and talk it up with them. My
home is in Madison, Wisconsin. At one
time | was professor in the University
at that city, but there is more money in
the cod liver oil business, and therefore |
am here.
You see the firm has placed fac-simile of
my signature across the label
what do you think of the practical
outlook of the coming campaign?'
Democracy is gaining strength every
where. Look at Iowa. | would not be
surprised if Wisconsin went democratic
next election. The republicans may try to
come dodge game on the tariff question,
but they cannot beat us. Cleveland is the
man for democracy. do not take much
stock in Hill as candidate for presi-
dent
''Do you think Stibbs will get the
gaugership for this district?'
'You will notice that there are directions
on the bottle | gave you. Follow them
closely and you will get relief.
"Why, have not got the consumption
any more than Nate Colby has got the
postoffice. Have you any reason to believe
that Wanamaker will rent the Sink block
and run dry goods store here?''
''Nnt to speak of. 1t may taste dis
agreeable at first, but the more you use it,
the better you will like the oil | have
known people to use it on their tables for
dressing"
what are your views on the negro
question:
II have written a book on that subject,
but may frankly say that l think Jim
Williams will make a saucy fight for the
guagership.'
''Do you sell cod liver oil to the barber
shops?'
"No, sir; it is not used for lubricating
purposes, and it is only lately that it has
been placed ON lunch counters. But if
Cleveland is nominated, success will surely
crown the democratic party in '92."
Whereupon the ex-minister took swig
of cod liver oil and babe the visitor good
night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

nc matter how strong they are. a suscent;-
blllty to the action of the bacillus germ.
Forewarned they must be forearmed in
fortlfying the system by observance Of tho
laws of health, by avoiding an invasion If
the germs, and lastly in the event of a cold
or trihing injury, a decayed tooth or a
sore throat, by procuring the best treat
ment leading to the quickest recovery.
True liberty Is an escape from the tyran-
ny of Ignorance and vice; and to know orr
duty and to do it cheerfully is the high
est form of freedom. Truth is eternal and
far reaching, and here as everywhere else
the proverbs governing their proper con-
duct OF life have their application, with
the same never-failing end that the good
we do returns four fold! How willingly
would sick man protect those dearer to
him than his life, from danger while
ministering to his welfare, if he
but knew how Furthermore. fell
him that if all that was now known
could be faithfully carried out in the ear
Hest stages of apparently trifing affections
by preventing early self-re-infection it
would do more than the whole faculty can
do later on, and how anxiously he would
secure these results. In himself he wouId
realize that in protecting others he was a
living solution of the enigma:
mad.
The more he gave away the more he had.
And for those in whom his chief inter-
ests and hopes are lodged, that
The good they do live after them
J. A. J.
Madison A mil
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
NOTHING BUT HIS EARS LEFT.
Horrible Suicide of a South Dakota JUS
tice of the Peace.

t1ce of the Peace.
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April A most
horrible suicide occurred at the town of
Hartford yesterday. c. W. Weheler, the
village justice of the peace, was found dead
in the middle of the wagon road running
along the side wall of the lake leading in
to the village. The only witness of the
suicide was the thirteen-year- son of
Dolph Gains, who had been hunting for
geese on the lake. He was on his way
home when Weheler met him. Weheler
asked to borrow his loaded gun, which
request was granted. Calling the attention
of the lad to "a flock of geese. Weheler
placed the muzzle of the gun in his mouth
and pulled both triggers. The explosion
literally blew the man S head off, Pieces
Of brain were scattered fifteen feet away
and portions Of the skull were found in a
dozen different directions. There was
nothing of the head remaining but the
ears. No reason Can be assigned for the
suicide other than the fact that Weheler
had been for months brooiing over imag-
mary troubles Weheler was a German,
well educated, about forty-six years OF age,
and the father Of thirteen children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Suicide of a Farmers Wife.

ScHLEIsINGERvILLE, April Mrs
John Krasche, living about three miles
east Of there, wife of John Krasche, an old
and respected farmer, committed suicide
by hanging herself yesterday. The de-
ceased leaves a large family of small
children. The suicide is supposed to have
been committed in fit of temporary in
sanity, as Mrs. Krasche was i'll for more
than a year, suffering at times terribly,
from some internal disease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Driven EarthPr On

New YORK, April up to this after
noon the steamer Panama, which run
ashore at Johns Let, L. |. Thursday
morning it had not been gotten off, and
the wind shifting today drove the vessel
further upon the shore and it is now feared
the steamer will go to pieces. The cargo,
which is perishable and a very valuable
one, is feared will be a complete loss if the
vessel is considerably damaged. Every
effort is being made to get the steamer
off the shore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
A FIERCE STORM.
Meagre Reports From the Path of the Tor
nado Last Night

BURLINGTON, Iowa, April THE re-
port reached here late tonight by
railroad wires, that the city of Proph-
etstown, H., had been partially
blown away by the cyclone and many peo-
pie killed. No other particulars can be
learned as the wires are Frustrated by the
storm.
LOUISVILLE, April Tt has just been
learned that Harper's Ferry, Henry coun-
ty, was almost completely destroyed by the
forbade. The village which is composed
of less than 25 houses, is considerably
distance from any railroad. All the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
For Recoinage.

WASHINGTON, April THE house COM
mittee on coinage, weights and measures
today authorized favorable report on the
bill for the recoinage of the subsidiary
coins of the United States. 1t authorizes
the secretary of the treasury to cause
subsidiary silver coins unfit for circula-
ton or of denominations for which there
is no current demadd, to be recoined into
such denominations as may be required to
meet the demand therefor. 1t provides
that the loss incident to recoinage be
naid from the silver profit fund.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
A EeM More Heirs Wanted.

BUTTE, Mont, April ii. J. Davis
has applied for letters of administration
on the $1,000, 900 estate of A. J. Davis
who died a month ago. t. T. Davis comes
from keolluk, Iowa, backed by two lawyers
and says he is the son of the late million
aire, who was never married This makes
the third application for letters of admin
istration. The person appointed admin
istrator viii have to furnish bond Of
SC. 0O0. 900
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Needy Being Relieved.

LOUISVILLE, April 3.-Contributions to
the relief fund amount to nearly $3.50, 600
Onl y cases Of immediate want are yet be-
ing relieved no one is allowed to suffer
General repairs will be started soon.
Many bogus claims of alleged victims have
been exploded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Steele Will be Punished,

WASHINGTON, April Seen. Schofeld
said to-day that no information would be
given the press in regard to the Steele
Wild court-martial case until it has final
y disposed of, which cannot be for several
days yet. The impression prevails in GER
tain quarters that Lieut.. Steele was found
guilty of criminal assault, and sentenced
to short suspension from rank and duty,
and to be reprimanded.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Duel to the Death.

SOMERSET, KY, April 5.-Last night
James Sloan while making settlement
at Greenwood, with Robert Burger. color
ed man, become involved in a
quarrel and tried to shoot Bergen.
He missed him and Burger fled to sa-
DON where he was followed by John Sloan,
a brother of James. There both Burger
and John Sloan drew revolvers and fired
simultaneously and both fell dead Sloan
belonged to one of the best families in the
neighborhood and the tragedy has caused
much excitement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Pension for Mrs. Parnell.

WASHINGTON, April THE house
committee on pensions today ordered a
favorable report on the Brookshire bill,
granting apension to Mrs. Della T. S.
Parnell daughter of the late Admiral
Charles Stewart and mother of G. S.
Parnell. The original bill which pro-
vided for pension of 800 per month
was amended so as to reduce the pension
to $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Caught at His Dishonest Acts.

EVANSVILLE, April IA young man
giving his name as Chas. Harris, was
arrested here for raising an express order
from $500 to $780, He also raised a
certificate of desposite from 81 to sl4 and
had it cashed. His trial will come off in a
few DAYS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Abandoned Her Child.

SCHLEIsINGERvILIE,W Wis, April "a
new born babe was found in box car on
the Wisconsin Central side track at |
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, wrapped in
a black Cashmere shawl. 1t was born
about eighteen hours previous to its dis
covery. Search is being made to find the
mother of the infant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Nothing Small About Him.

New YORK, April 4.-Garris A. Smi-
ley, who killed his wife last nj ght and
was arrested early this morning, was
known to have two other living wives
from whom he was never legally separated,
It is believed that Smiley intended to
kill all three af his wives and then commit
suicide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Favors the Emancipation of Slaves

ROME. April 7.-Emperor Menelek, of
Abyssinia, has written a letter to Prime
Minister Crispi, authorizing Italy to rep
resent him at the Brussels anti-slavery
congress, and affirming the intention of
Ethiopia to follow the example of civilized
Christian nations and repress the slave
trade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

Gov. Fifer will soon call session of the
Legislature to deal with the worlds fair
matter, the principal work being to pro-
vide for a state exhibit, and the authorize
ton of the issuing of fair bonds to the
amount of 100000 by the county or city
of Chicago, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
The Woman. But Not SjIcOtt.

DENVER, Col.-April 7. = Various de-
tective agencies here fail to confirm the
report that Silcott had been captured in
Portland, Oregon. 1t is reported, how
ever, that the woman whose name has
been mixed up with Silcott, passed through
Denver on her way west about month
Or
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
AtteuDted Suicide,

MARINETTE, Wis, April 5.-Simon
Rosenswing endeavored to commit suicide
by shooting himself with pistol. One
ball passed across his skull, one across his
ribs. producing only flesh wounds He
will recover. Halluciation and despon-
dency the cause.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Under the Old system.

NEWPORT, R. l.. April 4.-The sup
plimentary election here tomorrow will be
under the old voting system, and not
under the new ballot law. The law enact
elk last week making the new ballot law
apply to supplementary elections, reached
the secretary too late.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Died Alone.

WAUKEsHA, Wis, April 5.-About 8
o'clock last night Carroll E. Gray, whose
family is IN st. Louis, was found dead
Oh the floor of his room. It is supposed
that death was the result of heart dis
ease. The deceased is about So years of
ape
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Died From an Unknown Cause.

MUsKEeo, Wis, April 3.-Miss Cora
Ellerson. of this towship, was found dead
in her fathers house on Tuesday, at noon.
An inquest was held by Justice P. J.
Vieau, and the verdict was death from
some cause unknown. Miss Ellerson was
about 80 years of age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

Glove Importers Ask for Substitute t,
the DUTY on Gloves.

WASHINGTON, April A committee
from New York, representing the glove
importers, appeared before the ways and
means committee this afternoon, to urge
the substitution of specific for the ad
valorem duties on gloves. The first
speaker said the change was desired to
protect honest merchants from under valu-
alton as practiced by dishonest importers
The committee presented a table of speci-
fc rates, which would be acceptable, and
asked that penalty be fixed for misrep-
resentation of the quality of importa
tiOnS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Willard Demands a Recount,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, April Ben
f. Willard, defeated candidate for mayor,
demands a recount, claiming that several
votes were wrongly thrown out Early
majority was "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
DIFFERS WITH THE COURT.
The New York NJ. L. Conference RepuGi-
ated the Decision of the Wisconsin Su-
preme Court.

New YORK, April THE committee of
the NJ. +. conference. in its report, repu-
dated the recent decision of the supreme
court of Wisconsin, regarding the read
ing of the Bible in public schools. 1t is
''unAmerican and pagan, and menace to
the perpetuation of our institutions, y it
was held it was the duty of every Christian
citizen to deny the Bible was sectarian,
and to claim for it place wherever the
state attempts to educate for the duties of
citizenship. At the conference Missionary
Foster, of South Dakota, spoke Of the work
accomplished by the prohibition party in
that section
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
The Young Duke Released.

PARIS, April Lit is reported that the
young Duke of Orleans will be released,
but the fact of the release will not be al
lowed to become known until he is safely
across the frontier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, April T. - Wheat-In fair de-
mand; No 2 spring, 1904 for seller cash !;
7415 for seller May. Corn Wanted; No. 3, 80.
Oats Steady: No white, 242l@25A. Rye
Higher; No. l. Az. Barley-Higher; No. 2, AZ
@47A Provisions Steady Pork-107O
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Strikers Resume Work.

PrTTsBURG, April 5.-The strike at
Olive Brothers works is settled. The men
Withdrawing their demand for the dis
charge of one workingman and the rein
statement of another The works resume
today. One thousand men were affected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

freebooters finding themselves closely
pursued cut the telegraph wires. The
thieves have by this time reached Montana.
with 200 head of Wyoming horses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Endorse Democratic Nominees.

DUBUQUE. April 1.-The republican
city convention today endorsed the demo-
cratic nominees, and passed a resolution In
favor of the repeal Of the prohibition law
and enact high license.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

houses are blown down and the inhabit-
ants are buried beneath the ruins. Two
persons were killed and seven or eight
badly injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Escape of Ereebooters.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., April All the
northern sheriffs are ON the trail of a des-
perate gang of wholesale thieves. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
O.Shea Divorce Case Settled.

LONDON, April At is rumored that
the O'Shea diverse case, in which
Parnell was correspondent has been
settled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Chicago Market.

2OO(04.4O; spring, 1.l00460 Wheat-Firm: so for
seller cash; S0A for seller May. Corn Steady
3018@302s for seller cash; 307s for seller May.
Oats Firm; 1925 tor seller cash; 1925 for seller
May. Rye-Firm; 43Ha for seller cash Barley
Inactive. Prime timothy-Steady; 1.22@l %.
Flax seed-Firm; 1.4Sh@1.49 Whiskey-1O2
Pork-Steady; 1o621a for seller cash; 10.671a@
1910 for seller May. Lard-Quiet; 6.15
for seller =, cash, 6.15@617A for seller May
Shoulders. 40@g450; short clear 5.5O05 60, short
ribs, 5,1505. 17h. Butter-Easier; creamery,
1921; dairy, 10@20. Cheese Steady; full cream
cheddars, 10000; flats, 10A@11A; young
Americas, 11@11h. Eggs-Weak; fresh, 1O111.
Hides = Unchanged; green, No 1, Az; heavy
and light green sailed, 1905; sailed bull, 3la );
green sailed calf, 6; dry flint, cor; dry sailed
hides, o; dry calf 5@16; deacons, each %. Tallow
= Unchanged; No 1 solid packed, 324@4; No. 2,
80; cake, f.
Flour-Receipts, 10000; shipments, 1900
Wheat-Receipts, 1900; shipments, 365, 900.
Corn-Receipts, $4,000: shipments, 5S4 900.
CHICAGO April The Drovers journal re-
ports: Cattle-Receipts, 1900; strong to 1Oc
higher; beeves 49005.20 steers, 8 2504.5O; stock
ers and feeders, 2.5O04.10; COWS, bulls and
mixed 1.5003.40; Texas steers, 2.75@3.7O. Hogs
Receipts, 1900 steady; mixed, 4.15@4.4O; heavy,
4.20@4.50 light, 4.15@4.35; skips, 3.5O@4OO
Sheep-Receipts, 5000; strong; 20 to 15c higher;
natives, 3.75@600; western corn-fed 3.1005. 95;
Texans, 3.75@5.60; lambs, 5.50@7.0O.