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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
THE ST. LOUIS HAS A RACE.
Beats the Augusta Victoria in
1OO-Mile Sprint-The Pas
sengerS Aboard.

New York. Aug. 31.-There was an
interesting race between the American
line steamer st. Louis and the Ham
burg-American line steamer Augusta Vic
toria for the last 100 miles of the pas
sage from Southampton. The st. Louis
overhauled the German boat and at 1892
a. m. both vessels crossed the bar The
American liner was some lengths ahead
when the race ended at quarantine.
Through mistake the Augusta Vic
tora was boarded and cleared first by
the health officers and started for her
pier half an hour before the st. Louis
The passengers on the latter were indig-
nant 1t is said that the steering gear of
the st. Louis gave out when she was
nearing Sandy Hook, and it was neces-
sary to steer the ship with her twin pro-
pellers for time The ships officers re-
fused to confirm or deny this story. but
number of passengers spoke positively
about it. The steering gear was evident
" all right when the steamer left quar-
antine.
The ST. Louis beat her record from
Southampton to Sandy Hook by little
more than half an hour. Among the pas
engers were the Cambridge athletes. who
are to compete with Yale, and the repre-
sentatives of the London Athletic club.
who are to meet the New York Athletic
clubs representatives.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
CARROMED ON A MAN.
James Beckmeister. Falling from a
Building. Strikes John
Nick son.

Cleveland. O., Aug. 30.-James Beck
meister fell five stories from the top
of the World building to the sidewalk
today and was instantly killed. In fall
ing the body struck John Nickson. who
was walking on the sidewalk, with ter
rife force. breaking TIE back and both
legs of the latter, and he is dying. Beck
meister was engaged with a number of
other men in placing Il large sign on the
building. The accident WAS caused by
the slipping of ropes supporting swing
ing Scattold.
Two other mon named Lewis and
Cormler. who were on the Scatfo!d with
BeckmeSter had 4 desperate struggle for
their lives. which was witnessed by Il
number OF Mortified spectators II the
street. Lewis was thrown from the scat
fold and caught with his hands the mar
row coping under the windows. He
managed to work along until he reached
the fire escape and was rescued. Cromer
chung to the rope fer some time and was
finally rescued by 4 man in the building.
who stepped on the window ledge and
swung him into the room with one hand.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
HUNDREDS WERE FINED.
New York Saloonkeepers Take ADJ
vantage of Excise Penalty
Bargain Day.

New York. Aug 30.-Four hundred
and twenty-five excise cases were set
down for hearing today before Justice
Jerome in tilc new court of special SEES
sionS. An immense throng filled the
courtroom and the halls leading to it
when the court opened. The rush was
precipMatcd by the justices announce
ment on Wednesday last that all the
liquors dealers who would plead guilty
today would be let off with a SO fine.
that anyone who would plead guilty after
September | would be fined $500, while
those who stood trial and We're found
guilty would be sent to the penitentiary
for three months.
When court opened Justices Jerome.
Hayes and Holbrook were present. JUS
tice Jerome at once announced that all
those liquor dealers who would plead
guilty would be let off with Il fine of
$50. IAN those" he said. who do not
plead guilty will please withdraw. An
other day will be set down tor their
trial"
There was Immediately a tremendous
rush for the bar. Don't all come at
once" cried the clerk. who was aston
ished at the rush of the liquor dealers.
1t was like n football game.
Have your SO ready. please again
cried the clerk, and there was a rustic
of bills. In very short space of time
bills were piled a foot high on the desk
in front of the clerk ana he was obliged
to call out for Il respite from his task.
1t was said that at least half of those on
the calendar would plead guilty, and
judging by the way the proceedings be-
gan the estimate was not too much. At
II o'clock $1,000 had been taken in by
the clerk and his assistants. Six big
policemen had to keep the crowd in or
der and they had to keep hustlng.
In two hours before noon S1IOO in fines
We're received. The collections from excise
fines for the month of August amount to
$4,000. Before adjourning court today
Justice Jerome announced that pleas of
guilty would be accepted at any time
within week upon the same conditions
as were enforced todav-S25 fine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
TO FREE IRELAND.
Indications that the international
Convention will be Largely
Attended,

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug 3O.-Ex-Congress-
man John +. Finerty, editor of the Citi-
zen, said today: 1--WE have received
number of communications from all
parts of the country relative to the ap-
pointment of delegates to the new Irish
movement convention to be held here
on September "a, % and 26. In reply
to these inquiries the best information is
as follows
All Irish american military, athletic, be-
nevolent, religious and other organizations
that believe in the total independence or Ire
land and are willing to assist in its ac-
complishment are entitled to send delegates
to the convention in the proportion Of one
delegate for every fifty members and one
additional for each fraction over fifty; two
for every 100 members and one additional
for each fraction over 100, and so on These
should be elected Immediately. Individual
trishnien of good repute who endorse the
objects of the movemnt and who are will
Ing to give it their aid will, we understand,
be admitted to the privileges of the floor on
recommendation of the secretary and the
committee on credentials.
The railroad managers East, South and
West have agreed to make the rates one fuiI
fare going to the convention and third OF
a fare returning from 1t, on the certihcat1on
Of the secretary.
All communications relating to railroads.
hotels and the arrangements for the coming
renvention should be addressed to John T.
Heating, secretary OF the executive commit
All communications bearing on the gen
pra business of the convention itself, in
formation as to eligibility, etc, should be
addressed to the acting national secretary.
John p =, Sutton, Irish REPUBLIC office, 81
The indications point to large delegations
from all over the coustry, and such socie.
lies as have not yet eS.ted delegates should
DO so without further delay.
New York, Aug 3O.-The friends of the
new Irish movement to be launched at
Chicago by the great international con-
vention of men of the race, to be held
there towards the close of the coming
month, are getting down to active work in
this city. A secret meeting of the COM
mittee on arrangements was held last
night. Delegates are coming even from
Australia. Argentine Republic and other
South American countries. A letter was
read from Senator L. Y. Fitzpatrick. of
Chicago. announcing that preparations
were being made there to give reception
OH Il grand scale to the delegates.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
MINES IMPORT MEN.
lShpeming and Negaunee Shovelmen
were Afraid to Resume
Work.

1shpeming, Mich, Aug. 3O.-[Special.l
The Miners union decided at the meet
ing late yesterday afternoon to oppose
the operation of the steam shovels at
the mines. The local shovelmen hsve
decided not to work, fearing molestation
by members of the union, and the com
panies will today send outside for shovel
operators. The shovelmen and many of
the miners favor a resumption of opera
tons, but the proposition to return to
work was voted down by small ma
jority.
The companies expect to have new men
here by Monday or Tuesday. when the
shovels will positively be worked. The
d1nerent companies of the Fifth regi-
ment. Michigan National guard. are in
readiness to come to Ishpeming on short
Notice in case their services are needed.
The mine officials are very determined
and will operate the shovels regardless
or consequences. The strikers are hold
ing Il Joint demonstration at Negaunec
today and they will all meet at Ish-
Deming tomorrow.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
MANY MINERS DROWN
Owners Haggle Over the e.,
OF Pumping Until a Flooa ''s
Occurs.

Central City, Col, Aug. 3O.-Tu.
nine men were working in the ~ lu''
Hollow and Americas mines WHOM s .,se
were accidentally flooded last NIGH. ue
who escaped We're engaged ot AZ
above the line of the break. An poAA
at the time were almost instontlno eiON
merged and their bodies must Gas SUI
for weeks. ueN
The names of the dead are:
In the Americus-Olivia Patpostor
SIS. married. wife and two children. asei
Apanc.ni, agedt Al, married. wife an aTa Va
children. "A' NY
In the Sleepy Holow-N. Vegas civ,
c. Croskenback, single; Nazzarino MSaass
married. wife and child; Will prisl i"iiaOla
aged II; William Thomas, marred s'ase
and child; Q. Brouse, married. VITA Wig
child; Thomas Carbis. married, WHY ie a4
three children; j. Harris, single: Slew t.re an
lero, single aged 20; j. Perko s,nr Ioe ,a
tin Racona, married, wife and tWo, va |
dren Nt
The calamity is one which has not l..
unexpected. For three years nau "eA
dispute between the owners of tho )
eral mines in the group has been n %N
the question of drainage. The Grar we
Robtail. Fiske, Americas and Sleenvv 1ppls s
low compa MES have been parties = 70 NV ~
dispute and the three properties 8.
named have been closed down in n SN
lower levels and allowed to stand n ns
TALLY flied with water because NJ "a, ,S
misunderstanding over pro-rating tho ..
pense of drama &c between the spro.S
owners, y The workings of the mines az
so situated that the Gregory, Roh,S
and the Fiske have been forced to c"a
So of WE
of which by them left the SLEEPY HoIS
and Americas practically dry.
When the F'iske owners failed IA .,
range satisfactorily with their neirbbon
to meet share of the pumping eynao,'
they allowed the water to raise IN A.
lower workings and this large reSpwn,
stood above the workings of the adam
ing mines, constant menace to thog
working beneath. The Sleepy Hollow
Americas and Fiske are on the s,m
vein of ore. The first two are connect
by drifts at the 4OO-foot level and h
Americas and Fiske are separated M
wall of ore standing in the vein at d
Joint end lines. SO much greater is IN
system of underground workings in th
Fiske than those of its end line npss
bors that the rush of water from tb
three levels above the point of the brVE
was quite sufficient to fill the cat,
workings of the two. The Ameriep
filed first below the 40Ofoot level and
was no appreciable time before waite
was pouring from it into Sleepy Id
low through the air tunnel connects
on the level where the break occura
The Sleepy Hollow has a system of
surance by which the men are assess
3 per cent. of their wages and On dealt
their relatives receive half pay fer 81
months, together with funeral expeus
paid by the company.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
VETERANS IN BERLIN.
German-Americans Pay Visit to
United States Ambassador
RunVOn.

Berlin Aug. 31.-The German-Ameri-
can veterans arrived here at l o'clock
this afternoon. They were met by dele
cations FROM thirty veterans associations,
headed by the Veteran corps in uniform
and band of music, which were drawn
up in front of the railroad station. When
the visitors left the train the band played
''Deutschland Uebe Alles," and they were
warmly welcomed by the members of the
receiving committee. The Americans
were presented with laurel wreaths by
two ladies of honor and received an ova-
ton from the large crowds of people as
sembled about the depot
The American visitors then entered
carriages and proceeded to the United
States embassy, which was reached at
1890 p. m. A delegation consisting of
twenty prominent members of the Ger
man-Amerlcan Veteran corps then paid
its respects to the United States am
bassador. Theodore Runyon Comrade
Schlenke of Chicago. who was the spokes-
man of the party, said that the veterans
had returned to their old home in order to
take part in the national celebration of
the many victories of 1S10-11. but he as
sured the United States ambassador that
the German-American veterans were pre-
pared. if the country of their adoption
called upon them, to fight for the stars
and stripes as Loyalty as they did twenty
five years ago for the German tri-color.
After acknowledging the compliment
paid him by the visit of the veterans Mr..
Runyon said that the discharge of patri-
otic duty was honored everywhere and
that patriotic service to the land of ones
birth is an assurance of fidelity to the
country of ones adoption. Mr.. Runyon
concluded with wishing ms visitors a
pleasant stay in Germany and safe re-
turn to the United States, with best
wishes for their welfare
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
LOSES HIS MONEY IN POKER GAMES
Lawyer Kahn Says Ex-AIayor Grant and
| Others Got t.

New York, Aug. 31.-A complaint has
been filed i'll the Harlem court by Law
yer Aaron Kahn against eX-AIayor Hugh
J. Grant, eN-Corporation Counsel Will
lam H. Clark, eX-Sheriff John 3. Sex
ton, ex-Police Justice Daniel Z. McMa-
hon and other members of the Nara
~ansctt club, charging them with con-
piracy.
Kahn alleges that the parties named.
in conjunction with a couple of card
sharpers, conspired together to inveigle
him into games of cards in the rooms
of the Narragansett club, Fifty-fourth
street, near Eight avenue. and that they
did so inveigle him in the years 1892
and 1893 and cheated him out of no less
a sum than $4,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
THE DAUGHTERS OF ST. GEORGE.
Their Annual Convention at Ne&aunee
Closes.

Ncgaunee. Mich, Aug. 31.-[Special. ]
The eleventh annual convention of the
supreme lodge of the Daughters of St.
George of the United States held here
this week will come to close this after
noon. Following are the officers elected
for the ensuing year:
President, Elizabeth A. Lacey, Chicago;
vice president, Kate r. Kidding, Allegheny
City Pa; financial secretary, Elizabeth
Cook. Cleveland, O; recording secretary,
Jennie NJ. Dixon, Tacoay, Pa; treasurer
Elizabeth Morris, Cleveland, o.; chaplain
Emma Lowe, Pullman. H.: first conductor.
G. Alice Scott. Providence. X. l.: SECOND
conductor, Mary Swan. Ishpeming, Mich. ;
inside guard, Mary A. Goodman, Negaunee,
Much; outside guard, Ruth iPerson, Column
bus. o.
The next annual meeting will be held
in Philadelphia. commencing on the
fourth Tuesday in August. 1896. The Of
ficers and delegates today contributed
$50 to the striking miners.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
A MOTHERS BURDEN OF GRIEF.
Three Children Die from Snake Bites and
One Falls Into a Well.

Sullivan, Mo-, Aug. 3O.-Yesterday
evening three little children of Il widow
named jenkins, while at play, went to a
place was rather out of the way and
dangerous owing to snakes, which were
numerous in the region. One child
thrust it's hand into what it supposed
was the hens nest and quickly withdrew
it, exclaim lining that the hen pecked its
hand. The other two children put ill
their hands with the same result, and
then set up loud cry. The mother was
at the we'll with the baby and the alarm
so excited her that she left the babe
and ran to the assistance of the children,
who, it seems, had been bitten by
rattlesnake. During the excitement, the
little babe fell into the we'll and was
drowned and the three other children also
liaI
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
SHERIFF OUTWITS A MOB.
Hustles His Prisoners Out of Town in
Carriage.

Carriage.
Jonesborc. H., Aug. 31.--A mob of
over 100 determined men came to the
Jail at / o'clock this morning and de-
manded that John Jones, who so brutally
murdered Mrs. Mendenhall on the Anna
fair grounds yesterday be delivered up to
them. They carried a rope, but were
quiet and orderly. The mob was foiled.
however, as Sheriff Day had heard OF
the mob forming and sent Jones In
charge of deputies by carriage ten miles
to Dongola, where he was taken on the
Illinois Central to Cairo and placed IN
Jail. The mob only dispersed after be-
ing allowed to search the Jail.
John Jones was the keeper of din
ing booth at the Southern Illinois fair
grounds. He got into a quarrel with
Sarah Mendenhall one of his employees,
and kicked and choked her to death IN
the presence of crowd of thousands OF
-,nOI,1a
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
SILVER SERVICE FOR A WAR SHIP
Minneapolis Citizens FIT Out the Cruiser
Bearing Their Name

Boston. Mass. Aug. 31.-A handsome
solid silver service of eight pieces. a
large picture of Minneapolis and an ele-
CANT upright piano Of Minnea polls manu-
facture were presented to the cruiser
Minneapolis the queen of the navy" at
anchor III the Boston harbor this fore
noon by 4 committee of prominent citi-
Zens of that city composed of Mayor
Robert Pratt. Col. c. Nee. Reeve. State
Senator ]. I. Wiman, j. S. McLain.
editor of the Evening Journal, and
George b. EuStis.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
Minister Dun's Mother Dies.

Columbus. O., Aug. 29.-Mrs. James
Dun. mother of Edwin Dun, United
States minister to Japan, died during
the night near London. q,
Her husband is prosperous farmer
four miles from London. some IF RI.
property being the richest farm lind ~
Ohio. The death was sudden. A cable.
gram was sent to Minister Dun.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
Lord Marcus Beresford Married.

London. Aug. 31.-Lord Marcus Beres.
ford, brother of Lord William Beresford.
who recently welded Lily Duchess of
Marlborough, was married privately by
special license in st. Georges church.
Hanover square. to Louise. daughter of
Gen. Rigley. Lord Marcus Beresford
is on of the stewards of the Jockey club
and is also the adviser of the Prince OF
Wales in the purchase of the latter'a
race horses. The Star describes the
bride as Mrs. Buller. an American.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
THE HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH.
Officers Are Chosen for tho Ensuing
Year.

Officers Are Chosen for tho Ensuing
Chicago. Ill.,. Aug. 31-The house-
hold of Ruth has closed it's convention,
etectinse; officers as follows:
j. w. Grant, Nashville, Tenn. most wor-
thy grar/ superior: w. NJ. I. Forester.
Richl..---., Va: past worthy grand su-
perior: Miss Ella Moore. Lincoln. Neb..
right worthy grand superior: G. H. Brooks,
Philadephia. most worthy grand recorder;
Mrs. n. j. Banks. grand usher; Mrs. Agnes
Moody, grand prelate: Mrs. Il. l.. Barnes
grand chamberlain: Mrs. c. e. Jackson,
grand shepherd. and Mrs. Mary e. Smith,
grand treasurer
The convention adjourned to meet in
August, 1898, at Washington. d. c..
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
FED Human Flesh to Bears.

Budapest. Aug. 31.-Two Roumanian
trainers and exhibitors of performing
bears have been arrested in Debreczin,
in the Haiduck district of Hungary.
charged with having fed their animals
human flesh. In the course of their ex-
animation the men admitted that they
had killed four boys, cut their bodies
into pieces and fed their bears with the
q >,l
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
Colorado Home tor Masons.

Colorado Springs. Col. Aug. 31.-By
the will of Gen. Charles Adams. who
was killed in the Gumry hotel disaster
Manitou is to go to the Masonic bodies
of the state. to be used as home and
sanitarium.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
YAMEN GETS ON ITS EAR.
Wants Britain's Ambassador Removed for |
Pernicious Activity.

London, Aug. 31.-A special from
Shanghai says that the Tsung Ii Yamen
has instructed the Chinese minister in
London TO procure the recall of the Brit
ish ambassador at pekin. n. r. O'Con-
nor owing to the latter's menacing atti-
tude in connection with the demands
made by Great Britain for the appoint
ment of commission to inquire into
the Ku Cheng massacres.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
MORE TROUBLE FOR RANSOM.
Can Get No Pay Until the Senate Confirm
His Appointments

Washington, d. c., Aug. 30.-NIiny
Ransom's troubles have not ceased. II
his salary was withheld for months il
his appointment as minister was decar
illegal and the office vacated. Ii "
thought that his reappointment by
President on August n would end
complications. but Deputy Auditor oft
Treasury Willie has decided that Minis
Ransom cannot draw salary until he
confirmed by the Senate.
\ further question is raised IS
whether, when confirmed. Mr.. Rama
accrued salary since the date of bis A
appointment can b. paid or whether hev
have to look for relief to Congress as
the case of his first appointment but
this point Mr.. Willie is not prepared
express an opinion.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
Markets by Telegraph.

= OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Nhe%g' Gi
No. 2 spring, 60Rc; No. l Norlhe,.." 10
December, 623sc. Corn-Nonlllal'9 qb,
Sec. Oats-Lower and weak; NO. RaIt
21kc; No. 5 white. 2o1am2o&4c. .,, eS'53
Steady; No. 2, 41c: sample on on 10" ri
43c. Rye-Weaker; No. l.. iZ5e
sions-Weak: pork. S.95: lard. 80, q0ds
Flour is steady on the basis o, o. crais,.
sacks, 1.9O@2. 90: bakers. in bbis' ~
rye. in bbls. 2.60@I2.90. o,, :, per
.Millstuffs are weak at II 500 al i. f fine 1
dlings, and 15..5@16.Oo for white w
Chicago-Close-W Angus dgMs Decsp
September, 60:sc; October. Gl1sc, n~Ag1
62kM63c; May. 673tM6I l12c. oo. 95Eds]
361ac; September, SEC; OCTOBER o6slc;
November, 331ac; December ,.S, Isc
31NM31Ac: Oats-August, lsiSs1HHmfSsc.l
TENDER, 1SssM1sHc; octoese 81: So 81 forts
gust, S.95: September: .u =. ?5%:
January, 1921. Lard-Ausus. .,,sry
TENDER, 500; October. 600: ia ON. JarpI
Ribs-August. $50; October 2,%~ih wi
5.17k; September, $50; Use: n
601ac; corn, 3614c; oats, 1s1se 60
S95; lard, 5.95: short ribs, o,oos epe@s
New York-Close-Wh cSi.c:
655kc; October. 66Ac; Decemnei, oats
72Ac. Corn-Septembcr, 4lAe,
'e 'minnea 1ssfs' s whest : Lower;
57Ac; Setember. 57Ac: DeGeindi sec:
May. 62Ac; on track No. | hsa.herr,
l Northern. 59Ac; No. Noi'N>
Receipts, 456 cars.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
Window Glass scale settled.

Pittsburg. Pa. Aug. 31.-The window
glass wage scale for the year beginning
with September l was settled at con-
ference of manufacturers and workmen
here this afternoon by the manufacture
ers conceding "a advance over last years
scale of ~ pr cent. The settlement
which is a compromise, affects about
On 900 man
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
oueen of Relninm is Ininred.

Brussels, Aug. 31.-The Queen of Bel
GUM. who has been staying at Spa, the
famous Belgian watering place near
I.iege. was thrown from her horse while
jumping dith outside the town. Her
majesty fell in the roadway and cut
her head, which bled severely. She re-
mounted, however. and returned to Spa
Her condition is not thought to be Sc
r:ous.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
Bisscll Is Not the Man.

Washington, D. c., Aug 31-It can be
set down as q certainty that New York
will have the choice of the successor to
the late Justice Jackson on the bench of
the United States Supreme court Wheth>
er ex-Postma ster-General Bissel will
knock the persimmon. however, is anoth,
er question, although friends of the ad-
ministration say he will not.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1895-09-05
A rhlneas Fogg VINO rallied

Los Angeles, Cal. Aug. 31.-Col. John
Bradbury, the young millionaire who left
three months ago with his wife to make
a tour of the world in ninety days on a
wager, has returned two days too late
to win the thousands which he had at
stake. The colonel lost by two days by
reason of missing the west-bound steam
or he intended to take at Snutha mntnn