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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
Congress Has Only Few Days Left
For Work During the Present
Session.
1t Ends March Fourth, and There are
Still Important Measures to be
Considered.
The Status of the Remaining Appro-
priati0n Bills Before the Two
Houses.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-There are only
seven full working days remaining of the
Fifty first Congress and Congressman who
are interested in general legislation are
W atching the closing days of the session
even more closely than those who ha==
public building bills and other private
snaps Enacted on. There is great pressure
for action on some important non political
subjects because it is known that the next
Congress will be given up largely to poll
tics, and a Presidential year is a bad time
for general leGis alton. An. agreement vii
be reached in conference on the Supreme
| Court Ie1ef bill an on the Indian depre-
CatiOn measure. he friends of the bank
ruptcy bill have not yet given up hope OF
getting it before the Senate, but the PROS
poets for its becoming u law are dim. The
Paddock pure food bill may be passed by
the Senate ms, cad of the Conger lard Till,
and that means no legislation. Senator
CullOm's Inter STATE commerce amend
ments will not so on tie Statue books this
year.
From now till March the proceedings
in DO III branches OF Congress wi probably
be marked by the haste hat is usual in
the closing days Of the Short session. The
! chief effort in both Houses will be to secui g
early and complete action on the appropri-
alton bills, Of which lu5 two-tbe Army
and the Fortiication-have yet become
laws. The status OF the remaining ap-
probriation bills is as follows: The Naval
bill awaits approval of the conferen e
report of the House; The Pension, District
of Columbia and the military academy
bills are in conference; the Diplomatic and
consular bill is waiting an order for con-
ference by the II use; the suniry civil
bill has been reported by the Senate COM
mittee and is on the Senate calendar; the
legislative, executive and judicial appro-
rriation bills and Indian appropriation bill
are in the Senate committee, and the post
| office, agriculture, and general deficiency
bills await the action of the House. the first
! named being unfinished business in COM
mittee of the whole
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
WORLDS FAIR LABOR TROUBLE
The Contractors Resume Work and
Again the Police Are Called On.

The Contract Resume work and
Again the Police Are Called On.
CHICAGO, Feb Macarthur Bros.
resumed work at Jackson park to-day and
again there was trouble.
Before cay light the army OF the unem-
ployed began to ga her at the park, in the
place where the dit, b. digging was to be
resumed, and by 9 O'Clock there were
fully 1000 men on the ground. About 100
men were put to work in the d-tches,
and these the mob ordered out.
The wo kmen dropped their tools and
quit. Foreman Mad en- telegraphed
to inspector Hunt at Hyde Park for police
protection and that official, mounted on a
horse soon appeared On the scene. He
rode into the ranks of the rioters and
ordered them to disperse in the name of
the STATE. The crowd jeered and refused
to obey. Then tie Inspector called for
two patrol wagons of police and got them.
The blue coats charged into the crowd
AMI dispersed it. The ditch diggers re-
sumed work and at present peace prevails
at Jackson park.
Two hundred and fifty car-fnishers en-
ployed in the shops at Pullman struckgthis
morning. 1t is understood to be an out
come Of trouble which took place a few
weeks ago. when the blacksmiths struck.
The latter returned to work after a short
id.eness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
FUTURE OFF CONGREsSMEN.
Plans of a Number Of Those Who Ee~
tire at the Close OF the Session.

tire AT the Close OF the Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Cuite a number
of the prominent members who step down
from public ife on the 18th of March
have ready made arrangements for
their future movements. Co one Bayne,
of Pittsburg, wi 90 to Europe with his
wife for couple of years, aid M. Cannon
and his family, if he is not made Secre
tary of the Treasury, propose trip of
several months to California, after which
Mr.. Cannon will sett e down to practicing
his profession. Mr.. Payson will remain in
Washington and practice law. His long
familiarity with land laws and the promi
hence viii b the craftsmanship # the pub
lie lands committee has given him will
stand him in good stead and insure him an
income largely in excess Of his present
50 airy.
Major Mckinley will soon enter upon
the canvass for the gubernational nominal
ton in Ohio. Chairman Baker, Of the
con MERGE committee, may step into ia
ass slant secretaryship of the treasury.
left vacant by Gene al Batche ler, and if
he is not appointed VIII return to Roch-
ester and resume his interrupted and
lucrative law practice. Mr.. Pete S. of
Kan as, is endeavoring to secure the
creation of the southern judicial district
of Kansas. and, if successful hopes to be
the presiding judge. Mr.. Gibson, of Mary
lani, wants to be c,ek of the next house
and Mr.. Kerr, CT Pennsy lvania, has the
same ambition. The latter, however, has
large mining interests to keep ~ busy
and is also chairman of the democratic
committe Of his state Major Morri |, o.
Kansas, will return to his banking and Law
business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
VIEWS ON RECIA FsOCITY.
People Becoming Considerably Inter-
ested in the Canadian Campaign.

WASHINGTON, Feb 23.-The petitions
which are pouring into Congress in favor
of better relations with Canada are not
only numerous but very significant. The
hot contest which is going on in that coln-
try on tie question OF reciprocity appears
to have excited a great deal CT attention
among The mercantile and manufacturing
classes ~ over the United Stats The char
acter OF the signatures to the petitions
presented is unusual, near.y cry sigma
ture being that Of some well-rDown and
prominent business man, finn or company.
Maine, Massachusetts, and Co. necticut,
also from New Yo,k, New Jersey. Penn
sy wanna, Illinois, Minnesota, and numer-
Gus Western States as far west as Colorado
and far south as Kentucky.
A feature of their presentation has been
the fact that each member of Congress
has received a printed copy of these petit
TONS SO that the character and in 1uence
of the names are readily apprehended. So
numerous have been the petitions that if
strung together in single column { f type
they would reach nearly 100 feet. The
practical shape which these re 4uests take
is for the passage of what is known as the
Hit resolution, recommended by the COM
mittee on foreign affairs, the adoption of
which by Congress, it is said, would do
more to secure the triumph of the Liberal
party in Canada than anything else that
could occur
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
GIVEN UP All LAST.
The Lake Front Site Not Used for Fair Pur-
poses

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-Probably the most
important meeting yet by the worlds fair
directory was concluded just before mid
night. When au adjournment was taken
the directory had formally voted to aban-
don tn lake front as a part of the site for
the exposition. The fair will be con cen-
trated at Jackson park.
Estimates were submitted showing the
saving Of a million dollars in construc-
ton and operating expenses by putting all
the fair in one place, and this, together
with the inteIminable delays encoun-
tered in harmonizing the vast interests
affected by the use of the lake
front resulting in sending the entire show
to the southern part of the city. Nothing
will be done with the lake front except to
beautify it with fountains and statuary as
memorials of the fair. A delegation Of
labor leaders presented demands
for the employment of union LABOR
as far as possible, eight hours
a day, preference to local residents and
American citizens, the minimum rate to
be $3.50 per day for unskiled labor;
establishment Of the arbitration system.
The directory promised to pass upon the
demands before the contracts were let.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
TRAGEDY AT COLUMBUS.
Running Battle Between Newspaper
FIen-Tvyo Killed OUTRIGHT.

COLUMBUS. Chic, Feb. %. = As
The rilt of bitter newspaper
war lie ween the Sun ay CAPITAL and
SUndaT- II GRID q horrib tragedy occ rred
on TIE nan thorough are shortly after
l o'ci OK tc-day. w J. Elliott, p OF 10
tor Of the Su25ay Calital, met Al
Osh-fn &. he " rid and immediat IL
opeuod hro. The street wis crow-ed
with people viewing The Washington Birth
day parade. Osborne started to run,
followed by Elliott and his BROTHER.
They entered a hat store where Il
perfect fusillade took place. Osborne
was shot through the head and
instantly killed. Ex-Steward Of the
lmte lie Asylum Hughes, a bystander,
was s1ot in the eye and instantly killed.
A yCucg man named Sullivan was
shot in TIE arm and an unknown person
received bullet 70 ga the leg. Perry
Elliott, Irothec OF the proprietor OF the
Capital was slightly injured, The Elliotts
are Ill the station house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
SITUATION IN ILLINOIS.
The Contest May be Ended BE fore the End
Of the Week.

The Contest May be Ended he fore the End
Of the Week.
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 23.-It is hoped
that this week will settle the senatorial
contest but what the result will be is still
matter of conjecture. The F. M. B. A.
men and most of the republicans are still
supporting Streeter, but it is
considered likely that the republi-
cans will drop him at any time and take
up Moore or Lindley. Moore will refuse
republican cooperation unless it is unani-
nous. The F. M. B. A. delegates are be-
coming dissatisfied with the republican
action and may spring surprise at any
session.
Senator Matthews is i'll at his home in
Urbana and the republicans and F. NJ. B.
A. men will refrain from voting tomor-
row. Forsythe (dem.) of Illinois wants
to get home because of death in his
family and pair Tray be arranged with
Matthews.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
MET \ SAD FATE.
The Passengers on the Elizabeth Had
Rough Time.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 23,-The loss of
lives by the wreckiug of the ship Eliza
beth mday night, now estimated at
10, including Capt. Henry, Of the life
saving station service. Eleven persons in
Guiding the wife and children of Capt
Calcard, were saved. The first mate Bar
clay, of the wrecklng ship, who, with four
others, succeeded in floating ashore, says
after the captains family had been placed
aboard the tug every effort was redoubled
to save the ship from the impending
fate. Though within cannon-shot of the
port, the vessel met her fate on the jagged
rocks Several tugs attempted to succor
us, but their tolines either
fell short and were broken like threads. A
life boat was launched and thirteen Of the
crew succeeded in getting in, but the high
wind and waves soon drove them out of
sight. Captain Calcard was badly injured
and died while the mate was attempting
to rescue him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
DEATH OF DIAMOND JOE.
Short Sketch of the Prominent Western
Figure.

PRAIRIE DU CHEN, Feb. 23.-Dis-
patches just received from Arizona state
that Diamond Joe" Reynolds died sud-
denly February 81. The remains are en-
route for McGrPgor, Ia.
Diamond Joe was the leading figure
among steamboat men between st. Louis
and st. Paul, he being the founder of
the Diamond Joe line of steamers
plying between the two cities named. He
resided for many years in McGregor, Ia,
place located just opposite Prairie du
CHEN. He was esteamed especially as an
exact. systematic cautious business man
and in social intercourse quiet, mild and
ven tempered man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
100 VICTIMS FOUND.
The spring Hill Mine Disaster Has Ter
rible Consequences.

SPRING HILL. Pa, Feb. 23.-Up to this
evening ll9 bodies from the mine disaster
were taken out, and it is believed that
more are in the mine. Most of the vic
Tins we're killed by the deadly after damp.
the position of the bodies when found
showing they were overcome, while run
ming, probably after the explosion Sub.
scriptions to the relief fund are beginning
to pour in. Twenty bodies were picked
up within few of each other in No. two
slope.
Midnight-The list of dead now num-
bers 120. This afternood broken hearted
Frenchman named Oliver Dupee took
from the morgue the body Of his
SON James, his other son ran
out to meet the sorrowful
father, slipped on the ice and struck his
head with such force that he was killed.
Not one of the men who
could probably throw light upon
the cause of the explosion is left to tell the
tale. Not only are the collieries idle but
all business in the Uown is at standstill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
LACQUER FOR WAR VESSELS.
The Navy Department at Washington
to Make q Novel Experiment.

san FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 23.-There
arrived from Japan by the steamer China
two packages addressed to the United
States Navy Department, Washington,
d. G. 1t was learned that the contents of
these cases were four plates of iron and
steel, each four feet square. These plates
are covered with four coats of anti fouling
and anti-corrosive lacquer. They will BIZ
subjected to a test OF submergence in salt
water for three months, in order to
ascertain whether the process can be ap-
Piled to the ships of the 'sWhite Squad
ron"
1t is said by those who have seen the
japanese steel warships having this lacquer
On their bottoms, instead Of the usual
paint, that the plates were thoroughly
prote ted, and that the lacquer coating
was perfectly smooth and unbroken. The
bottom of the warship Niniwa Kan was
coated with this lacquer for nine months.
When the vessel was locked it was found
that its plates were in excellent condition,
and not the least particle of grass or bar
nacles was found
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26

Empress Frederick Wins French APP
plause for Her Germany.

PARIS, Feb 23.-The Empress Frederick
of Germany took lunch yesterday with
the Baron de Tucher, the Bavarian charge
d. affairs, where she met the Hon. " hite-
law Reid, the United States mi ister;
Mrs. Reid, Lord Lytt)n, the British am
bassador, and Lady lytton.
Yesterday evening there was rumor
Giro Iated to the effect that the Empress
and her daughter, now the center Of inter-
est in Earis, were to be present at the
LamomeauX concert. Consequently a
great crowd collected in and about the
vicinity of the concert hall, but the En-
press ard her daughter did not appear.
Two &c: MANS however, sung Mo. art and
Wagner duets in German, a hazardous
proceeding before the french public. The
audience, after hesitating fer few mo-
ments as if undecided whether to hiss or
applaud, suddenly burst o;i6 into vocifer-
GUS applause
TIere tan be no doubt that t, m
press visit to urls has been prodlt. tive
here of an e:a cf much bet er feeling to-
ward Germany.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
WAR ON DOCESERS.
Expected Strike at London Ship
Yards Not Begun.

Expected Strike at london Ship
Yards Not Begun.
LONDON, Feb 23.-Affairs on the docks
IRE drifting into a very serious condition.
Members of the shipping federation are
thoroughly united and determined to break
the power of the unions. The federation
now represents b,33S vessels, with an ag-
grogate tonnage of 100000 The lockers
are equally determined to secure their de-
mands fl ON the employers and the feeling is
very bitter. The strike which was ex-
pected to day was deferred, however, as
1t was deemed wiser to delay tho conflict
until the organization of the men is COM
plete, i'll spite CT the fact that the new
rules of the federation were put in force to-
day. Serious trouble is imminent and the
police force about the docks has been
doubled, while several companies of
militia are held in readiness and can be
summoned to meet any outbreak at a
moments notice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 23.-The publication
Of notice by the state relief comm ee for
bids to furnish $50, 900 worth of seed grain
TO the drought st ickea dist has de-
veloped tee fact that a great many farm
ers throughout Nebraska have wheat to
sell, and much larger amount of grain is
still IN country eieva' ors than was hitherto
reported. Nebraska farmers will not only
be able to furnish al the wheat desired by
the committee, but quaint ty is yet to be
marketed from various portions of the
State, enough possibly to affect the
market.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
RIVERS STILL RISING.
No Abatement in tne Damages Along
The Ohio.

CTNCINNtTG, Ohio, Feb 2s.-At 10
o'clock this morning the river registered
ffty-fve teet six inches and was rising
tn ee-Quarters Of an inch an hour. Down
in the railroad yards in the west end hun
dreds of box, sleeping and passenger cars
stand with the water up to tdeir floors.
All freight is being re used. To-day tenn.
porary pots VIII be established AMI the
roads VIII make eEorts to get out non
rerishable frei.ht. The big Four road
is under water from Lawrenceburg to Au-
rora, Ind, and is abandoned. The Mill
extent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
Harrison to go Duck Shooting.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The President
expects to leave Washington probably the
day after Congress adjourns. He will go
to Maryland on one of the branches of the
Chesapeake bay where some Philadelphia
friends of his have a country house ar
ranged as hunting headquarters. The
President will take his gun with him and
will spend several days duck hunting. He
is at present wearied by the steady press lro
of daily work, and for several days has
been suffering with heavy cold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
UNEASENESS At RIO JANErRO.

President Da Fonseca Utterly Unable
to Get Along with the Government.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-Dispatches from Rio
Janeiro say affairs are again disturbed
there and that President Da Fonseca and
the government are at variance. Troops
are he'd in the barracks in readiness to
suppress any actual outbreak, and no
vessels are allowed to leave the harbor Of
Rio after 10 O'Clock at night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
Frances LleNyellyn XSurg Bead.

NEW York, Feb. 23.-The Herald Is
auth GRITTY for the statement that Mrs.
Frances Lewellyn Young, once famous
southern belle and member of an cid
southern family, died yesterday in abject
poverty in q tenement house On Bank
street Mrs. Young was the wife Of Col.
William H. Young. She was writer OF
ability and was at one time well-known
contributor to magazines throughout the
i,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
New Railroad Through Oklahoma.

Sr. Louis, Mo, Feb ga special
from Gainesville, Tex. says:
The Clarendon. Oklahoma & st. Louis
railroad company vas organized in Clar-
en2on yesterday. The capital stock is
$1.O00,0 900.
The road is to run from Clarendon
through Donley, Collingsworth and Greer
cocntles in Texas, theme across the state
line, through the Indian territory and
Oklahoma TO q direct connection with St.
Louis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
EaOiu0N in Tho House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Democratic
representatives this morning made no de-
mand for the reading of the Journal in
full, and it was approved without objec-
ton.
Mr.. Perkins (Kan.) presented and the
Eouse adopted the conference report on
the bill amen ing the act pcoviIing for
tho allotment OF lanis in severalty to In
diapc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
Has Albino Children.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. ga COL
ored woman named Woodruff, living at
St. Elmo, q suburb of Chattanooga has
two albino children. Their hair is per-
fectly white and their eyes shine like two
damon Is. Both are exactly alike and
can not lie told apart. The mother was
offered several days ago 50, 500 by dime
museum for the absolute possession of the
children, but she refused the offer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
Indians Have tho Grip.

CARLISLE, Pa, Feb. 23.-At the Indian
school about 125 Indians are suffering
from la grippe, and a large number or
students in Dickinson College have also
been attacked. In nearly every family
some member is affected, and one doctor
has family under his care in which seven
are sick. Another physician reports fifty
cases under treatment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
Sues for $1,000.

WAUPACA, Wis, Feb. ga. R. Lea
has begun suit for s., 600 damages against
Edsile Gordon, formerly editor of the
Waupaca Post, now of Chicago. Lea is a
Democratic member of the legislature
from this county. Gordon, it is claimed,
made the charge that Lea was connected
in some unpleasant way with the murder
nj Ranl,a1. Maa5
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
ANGRY MOB AT ASHLAND.
The Public Land Is q ziousiy Grabbed
by Many People.

ASHLAND, Wis, Feb. 23.-The land
Office officials kept the door of their office
locked while they were examining the
mail applications. An angry mob gather
ed in front of the building and threatened
to batter the door down unless it was
opened, claiming that it was kept
closed illegally when the
official notice read that it would
be open at 8 clock The crowd was dis
persed by the pslice before they accom-
plished any damage. One man who tried
to get in place at the front Of the line was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26

He VIII Have to Say Whether He Is
abe Author ofCerrain Statements.

PARIS, Feb. 23.-The Figaro's CORES
pom ont at Berlin says that Emperor
William decided yeste, day to order Prince
Bismarck t, appear before n court-martial,
to which he would be amenahle as holding
q rank i'll the army instead OF summoning
him to appear before a civil tribunal. The
correspondent asserts that Bismarck will
lie summoned to declare on his honor
whether he is the author of certain pub
lished attacks on the government attributed
to him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
IMPROVED HIS TIME.
A Nebraska Minister Elopes With One oil
His Flock.

OMAHA, Feb. pa special to the Bee
from Grand Island, Neb., says that Rev.
J. C. Fl. Read. pastor of the
first Baptist church resigned yesterday
and today left town with Miss Lottie
Zaediker. member of the church. Reed
has family at Rock Island, III. The
affair caused great sensation,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-26
Another Valuable DOG.

BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. CIV. Stewart
Diffendorfer has just closed transa ction
by cable whereby he becomes the owner
of Hepsey one Of the most remarkable
dogs of the st. Bernard breed in the
world. She was purchased of H. Chap
man of Bath, England. The price paid
was $4,000.