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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30
ISLAM'S GREEN BANNER.
How a Holy War with All It's Horrors is
Proclaimed.

Proclaimed.
AS the interests of the Christian por-
ton of the universe are now centered in
an effort to relieve the distress of people
of Armenia, an Asiatic province of the
Turkish empire, and as rumors have
been current that the troops of the Sui
tan now concentrating in that province
for the ostensible purpose of putting
down an incipient rebellion of the miser-
able people have displayed the green
banner" which means a holy war, 1t
will be of interest to trace as far as pos
sible the origin and meaning OF a Je-
jad," or ''holy war;
1t is understood to be Mohammedan
doctrine that jejad, or holy war. can
only be proclaimed by the Shiek-ul Is
lam, the religious deputy of the Sultan,
by the personal order of the Sultan him
self. The proclamation is performed by
unfolding the saniaksherif, or flag of the
prophet, which is made of green silk,
with crescent at the top of the staff,
to which is attached horsehair plume.
This flag is deposited in the Mosque OF
ST. Sophia, at Constantinople. 1t is not,
however, the original flag of the prophet,
as that ensign was white. and was made
from the turban of the Koreish which
Mohamet captured. For this, some time
later, was substituted black flag, made
of the petticoat of Ayesha. the favorlte
wife of the prophet, and i'll whose arms
he died.
Omar, the second Moslem caliph, OBJ
tanned possession Of the flag by conquest
and it passed subsequently into the
hands of the Abassides and the Callphs
of Bagdad and Kalmira, and was
brought to Europe by. Amurath Ill. ana
deposited in the seraglio at Constantine
pie. When the flag was changed IN
color from black to green is not known,
but, according to the doctrine OF Ma
homet, the Sultan and his deputy have
the sole authority to unfurl the flag over
Constantinople and proclaim holy
war;" a war against all Christendom.
and one in which every species OF
atrocity is perpetrated in the name of the
prophet on the unbelievers.
The unfurling of the green flag among
the Turkish soldiery, if there be truth in
the report, may not be from the orders
of the Sultan, as there is a large element
of Arabia and the Holy Land, who do
not recognize the legitimacy of the claim
of the Ottoman Turks to the caliphate,
and would not wait for the orders of the
ruler if they are anxious for a jejad
against the hated Christians.
If the Sultan should attempt. or if any
part of his dominion, independent of his
orders, inaugurate a holy war, it becomes
the duty of every Christian nation to
take prompt action in the protection of
the helpless people that will be exposed
to every kind of outrage that the devil
ish ingenuity of the Moslem religion will
contrive to invent. Personal interests
and ACKNOWLEDGMENT should be promptly
laid aside in the cause of humanity
c.. L. Shipley in Baltimore Sun.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30
A MOTORMAN'S LIFE.
FULL OF HARDSHIPS, EXPOSURE
AND CONSTANT DANGER.
The Great Strain on a Mans Nerves
Sufficient in Itself to Wreck Him in
a Short Time--The Experience of a
We11.knOwn MOtorman.


We11.known Motorman.
From. the Cincinnati, Ohio, Enquirer.
| The life of motorman is not bed of
roses. He is subjected to many hardships
especially in the winter, when he is ex-
posed to the cold and snow. Even in the
summer he must bear the intense heat
which beats down upon him. Considera-
BILE nerve and self-possession is necessary
in a good motorman, for the lives and
limbs of his passengers are at stake. One
| Of the best-known electric motormen in
| this city is William Frazer, who is at pres
ent running a car on the CumminSville
| electric line. He is not only well known
| to his fellow employees, but to the people
who travel on his car. Mr. Frazer is
4 young man about tWenty-six years of age
and resides with his wife and child at LA
Belts street, Cincinnati, 0. About year
| ago Mr.. Frazer was taken with serious
stomach troubles. He bought several
kinds of medicine which were recommend
ed to him, but none of them seemed to
give him even temporary benefit. An en-
| thusiastic admirer of that famous remedy
| known as DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
| Pale People told him to try them. Frazer
was almost discouraged, but took the ad-
vice. To an Enquirer reporter he said.
Il can most heartily recommend DIR.
Williams Pink Pills. They are all that is
claimed for them, in fact they advertise
| themselves better than any medicine |
ever saw. l was seized some time ago
with bad attack of indigestion. My
stomach hurt me nearly all the time and
could not digest my food The pain was
almost unbearable and | found nothing
that would give me relief. l confess that
when bought the first box of Pink Pills
I hadn't much confidence in their efficacy,
because had tried so many things with
out success that was almost discouraged.
Before had taken one box was decided
" better. Two boxes cured me entirely.
While l have been under the weather
from other causes my indigestion has
never returned. If it ever should know
just what to do. / have so much conf
dence in the efficacy of Pink Pills that If
ever get real sick again with any dis
order l shall use some of them. 1t is a
pleasure for me, assure you, to testify
to the excellent qualities of these Pink
Pills. They not only tone the stomach but
regulate the bowels and act as mild ca
thartic."
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain all the
elements necessary to give new life and
richness to the blood and restore shatter-
ed nerves. They are sold in boxes at
30 cents box or six boxes for $3.50, and
may be had of all druggists or directly by
mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Com
pany, Schenectady. N. Y.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30
A Menace to Pheasants.

The fashion of wearing the wings
and skins of birds on ladies hats for
ornament has caused the destruction of
birds without number in all countries
1t looks as if the Mongolian pheasant
is now to be taken off the face of the
earth through a freak of fashion. The
New York World of December l, under
the title of '"The Latest Freak of Fash
ion,' prints picture of woman wear
ing a hat and boa of feathers of the
Monaghan pheasant. The hat is covered
with the nee kand breast feathers, with
the head of the pheasant as an orna-
ment. and the boa is made of the back
feathers with head at the place of fast
ening and the long tail feathers hanging
down over the bosom. AS may we'll be
imagined, the effect is very fine, and, if
such hats and boas become the rage
all the pheasants in Oregon will have
to yield up their heads and skins to sup
ply the demand. The next Legislature
may have to look into this matter and
do something to protect the pheasants.-
Portland Oregonian.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30
How to Make Money.

Mr.. ED1roR:-Tell others of my success. Fiji
teen years farming and hustling discouraged me.
My cousin made $4,000 last year plating table
ware, jewelry. etc. 1 ordered an outfit from Gray
was complete, all materials, formulas, trade Sc
crets and Instructions; they teach agents free.
Goods easy plated, nice as new, guaranteed ten
years. Made $32 first week, SAT second, 5000
hrst month; get all work can do; brother made
$75 selling outfits. Write firm for sample.
B, F. SHAW.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Verdi has gone to Milan to inspect
the retreat for aged musicians which is
being erected at his expense near the
Porta Magenta 1t will cost 500, 900:
The architect is Camille Boito, brother Of
the noet and COMPOSER
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30
Fire +. Fire That Dreadful Cry

Fire Fire That Dreadful Cry
Is fraught with import doubly dire to the
unhappy man who beholds his dwelling or
his warehouse feeding the devouring ele-
ment uninsured. Happily most people who
can, insure-everything but health. Nine
tenths Of us neglect the preservation of this
when it is in palpable Jeopardy. lncipient
ton of the kieaeys and bladder and malaria
are all counteracted by Hostetters Stomach
RitterS.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

If you want an Office position where
you will have an opportunity to learn
expert shorthand reporting and type
writing write Geo. M. Guest, court Re
portep), Milwaukee.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers
does it's work thoroughly, coloring uni
form brown or black, which, when dry
will neither rub, wash off, nor soil linen
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30
Bubbles or Medals.

"Best arsapalas When you think Of it how contradictory
that term For there be only best in best
arsapar there highest mountain longest river
deepest ocean. And that best sarsaparia is? There's
the rub You mountain height Depth
how sarsapala You could you chemists then
DIG need test it, The Worlds Fair Committee tested and
thoroughly. They behind label the bottle.
tins sasapaa result in? Every make of sarsapara
of the Fair except Ayers. SO that Ayers the only
sarsapaa admitted Worlds Fair The committee found
the best They had for anything that the best
And the BEST Ayers Sarsapaa received the medal and awards
due its merits Remember the word best bubble breath
blows but there pins prick such bubbles Those others
blowing chest sarsapara bubbles the Worlds Fair
prcked the old True but Ayers Saapaa has the medal
The that scratches the medal gold The pin that
prks the bubble wind We point medals not bub
bles when say: The best sarsaparila is Ayers.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Singers and Artists Generally are users
of Browns Bronchial Troches for Hoarse-
ness and Throat Troubles. They af-
ford instant relief.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

I could not get along without Piso's
Cure for Consumption. It always cures.
Mrs E. G. Moulton, Needham, Mass,
Oct % 'A4
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Fits.-All Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after the
6rgt days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise
and 81. 90 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send
to DR.. Kline. 931 Arch St. PHILADELPHIA Pa.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Water clocks were arranged on the
same principal as sand glasses, certain
quantity of water dropping through a
small space in a certain time.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

"A st. Petersburg dispatch says that
navigation has closed for the winter, and
the flags upon the customs houses at
Cronstadt have been lowered.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30
How,s This !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
W : F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
We, the undersigned have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
out any obligation made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists. To
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Rough, wintry, changeable weather pro-
duces Catarrhs, Coughs, Disorders Of the
Lungs, etc., which Jayne's Expectofant
promptly cures if faithfully administered.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Pearls or emeralds in combination
with jet can now be worn for mourning
in Paris.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

-Twenty-one sculptors competed for
the statue of Sarah Siddons to be erect
ed in London. The model chosen is by
Frenchman. Chevalier
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Walter Besant has written a new
novel called "The Master Craftsman"
1t will be published in Chambers Jour-
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

The shipments of oranges from
Southern California to Eastern markets
will amount to II 900 carloads.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

A bald eagle measuring seven feet
from tip to tip of wings was shot in
Gilead. The bird is rare specimen in
ATichipan
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

-Ammoniated tincture of quinine, ac-
cording to Nature, is a more effectual
antidote to bee stings than ammonia
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Mrs. WimsIOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, softens the gums, reduces infam-
nation allays pain, cures wind collie 25c bottle.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Most of the English county councils
are in favor of a cycle tax.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Got the ex-doyen of the Coincide
Franchise, is writing his memoirs.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30
Head Not Turned,

The head of James L. Ford. the chrys-
elephantine and millionaire humorist. has
not been turned by the success O. his
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

The voice of DR.. Max Nordau so
closely resembles Gladstone's, that it is
almost impossible to distinguish between
them when they are heard together.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

A conference of Theosophists takes
place in India next month.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-12-30

Electrical propulsion has been con-
tracted for on the Erie canal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-24
INCREASING SPAiNS KAVY.
The Madrid Government Preparing to Resist
the Pecognition of Cuban
I1SurOe1fs

LONDON, ENG, Oct. 23.-The Central
News has dispatch from Madrid saying
that the Government has decided upon
the arming of several of the Spanish Trans
Atlantic Company's steamers and the con-
version of the old cruisers Numancia and
Victoria into modern warships. The
steamers Reina Maria Cristina, Leon XIII,
Alfonso XIII, Alfonso XII. Montevideo
and Poeso Trustegui will be armed with
fourteen centimeter guns by the beginning
of December and will be sent to Cuba.
This action on the part of the Govern
ment is regarded as a preparatory measure
against the recognition of the insurgents
as belligerents by any American Govern
ment. 1t is accepted as a certainty that
Spain would regard such recognition on
the part of any Government as violation
OF international law and would place the
nation upon war footing and authorize
Spanish vessels to capture upon the seas
merchantmen belonging to the nation so
recognizing the insurgents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-24
WAS BENT ON MURDER.
Lieutenant Pagues only Regret Was That
His Bullet Had Missed Colonel
croftnn

FORT SHERIDAN, I'LL, Oct. 23.--The
court martial on Lieutenant Samuel s.
Pague OF the Fifteenth Infantry, charged
with attempting TO murder his command
ing officer, Colonel r. E. A. Crofton. on
October 3 held its second session this
morning at Fort Sheridan.
Colonel Crofton was the first witness.
He stated that he was calling on Mrs.
Pague on October 3 with reference to her
seeing the lieutenant, who was in the hos.
pltal Tor drunkenness on the previous day.
Pague, who had escaped from the hospital.
came into the room fourishing revolver.
which was taken from him. Shortly after
ward, Pague followed him outside and
fired two shots at him, neither taking
effect. Cross-examined, Colonel Crofton
said that the accused had been sent To
Dwight for treatment; he had heard no
talk as to his mental condition since.
Lieutenant w. N. Blow, who witnessed
the shooting and assisted in the arrest OF
the accused. said that Pague remarked on
his way 10 the guardhouse:
~ would have killed him il the pistol
had not snapped the first time"
Pague was sober and did not appear ex.
cited.
Private A. J. Mckenzie stated that after
his arrest the accused said his only regret
was that the i'd thing hung fire.
The Judge Advocate said that the evi-
dence for the prosecution was completed
and the court adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-24
ONE OF THE LEADERS OF THE
YOUNG TURKISH PARTY
TORTURED.
BRUTALLY PUT TO DEATH.
AN UNCoNFIRMED REPORT OF
THE EXECUTION OF FIFTY
OTHERS.

LONDON, Eng, Oct. 23.-The Standard
will publish tomorrow a dispatch from
Constantinople saying that most sinister
stories are abroad regarding the vengeance
wreaked on the young Turkish party.
Various versions are given as to what hap
pened to Izzet after his arrest, but it is GER
tain that he was severely tortured in the
Yildiz prison before he was removed to
the Beshiktash prison, where he was
mercilessly beaten on the stomach with
clubs in the presence of many witnesses.
He was then sent back to the Yildlz prison,
where he is supposed to have died. 1t Is
stated that his wife is insane from grief.
1t is also stated, although it is impos-
sible to obtain quite satisfactory proof of
the assertion, that about fifty of the lead
ing members of the party were arrested on
Saturday and conveyed to the School of
Medicine, where they were summarily
tried and executed, nominally being guilty
of exeesses during the recent riots. These
strong measures have effectually damp
ened the ardor of the party, which lacks
organization and the power necessary to
cope with the officials.
On Sunday the Sultan had his brothers,
Mohammed Murad Effendi and Moham-
med Reshed Effendi, brought to Yildiz,
where 1t is believed that they are still Kept.
The Sultan's recent vigor has taken all
the spirit out of his opponents.
Referring to the Armenians the dispatch
says that the new scheme of reform is
merely reiteration of the old law which
has been Systematically ignored in the
teeth of all consular representatives. The
opinion is that the whole question must
soon be reopened.
The Daily Chronicle tomorrow will pub
lish a dispatch from Constantinople SIM
liar to that appearing in the Standard. 1t
will say that the arrests and Izzet's tor
ture have caused a profound sensation.
The steps taken have filled the Turks with
bitter anger against the officials. The agi-
tation is spreading and the outlook is
serious.
Advices from the Asiatic provinces re-
port that troubles there continue. Disor-
ders are reported from Kerasun, but no de-
tails are given. An attack was nade by
Turks upon the Armenians in the vii
lage of Seulus, in the district of Nudania,
and fight ensued, in which the loss on
both sides was twenty-four killed and
wounded.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-24
SALISBURY NOT WARL|KE,
HIS REPORTED INTERVIEW WITH
MR.. BAYARD Is DENIED
IN LONDON.
HAS Nor WARNED THIS GOVERN
MENT TO STAND ALooF IN
VENEZUELA.

LONDON, Eng, Oct. 23.-The Central
don dispatch sent New York newspaper
Monday, the gist of which was cabled
back to the Times, purporting to detail a
conversation between Lord Salisbury and
United States Embassador Bayard con-
corning Venezuela, is wholly an invention.
The dispatch in question alleged that
Lord Salisbury had curtly informed Mr..
Bayard. in the course of personal inter
view, that the British Government de-
clined to recognize the application of the
Monroe doctrine to the Venezuelan dis
pute and later officially informed him to
the same effect in writing. This, with other
statements in the same vein, constituted
the burden of the dispatch which the Cen
trail News is authorized to denounce as an
unmitigated 'fake," the fact being that no
such statements as the writer of the dis
patch ascribes to Lord Salisbury have been
made to Mr.. Bayard or any member of the
United States embassy at any time, either
orally or in writing.
The Daily News tomorrow will say in
reference to the Venezuelan affair that the
Monroe doctrine has never been more
ludicrously distorted than in its misap-
pilcation to the Venezuelan question. Ii
the United States were to claim that no
European Government should interfere in
south America, even to obtain redress for
injuries received, it would take upon its
own shoulders the responsibility for every
! act OF every South American executive.
| Other leading London papers tomorrow
Will publish statement that information
shows that the sensational story printed in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-24
SAVAGE FIGHT IN M|DA|R,
WoRKMEN COME TO BLOWS ON A
BEAM TEN STORIES FROM
THE GROUND.
ONE ToPPLED FROM HIS NARROW
PERCH, BUT MIRAcULoUsLY
ESCAPES DEATH.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. pa fight in
midair to. day and the giving and taking
of blows by two men standing on small
beam in the tenth story of big building,
was as dramatic situation as the most
blood-curdIing melodramist playwright,
could desire. 1t occurred at the big Eli
cott-square building, on Main street, this
afternoon.
Edward Jacobs and Frank ]. Connors,
iron workers, employed on the building
had been quarreling for several days over
the ownership of some tools. The argu-
ment was resumed at the noon hour and
was getting warm when the whistle blew
and the men assembled to their work again.
They had been working about fifteen
minutes when Connors, who was standing
near the shafting, saw Jacobs coming
towards him, walking on one of the iron
scantlings. When he was within a few
feet of him Connors recognized in Jacobs
hands the tools over which they had been
disputing. He yelled, you've got them
tools now, you whelp."
"You lie !'' said Jacobs.
Connors stepped out on the beam and
the men began striking at each other
The beam was ten inches wide, and below
them was the network of beams-ten
stories of them. A fall promised DEATH
The other workmen cried to them to de.
sist, but dared not interfere.
Jacobs struck Connors in the breast and
Connors replied with staggering blow.
Jacobs aimed another blow, but Connors
lodged back and the impetus of his own
blow carried Jacobs beyond his balance
and he fell with great cry of terror head
first inside the building. He leg struck a
beam at the eighth floor and this changed
the direction of the fall, throwing him
toward the shafting.
Past the eighth floor he shot. turning
over and over. Between the seventh and
eighth floors the elevator rope had loop
In some way or other Jacobs grappled it
With last effort of nervous force he
threw his leg into the loophole and hung
I He was taken down faint and sick from
the fall ana removed to the hospital
where it was found he had suffered bad
confusion on the leg and a bad cut on the
head These and the terrible shock caused
by the fall were the only Injuries.