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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Senator Mitchell's Opinion.
COMMISSION AT WORK.
Grinding the Evidence in the Vene-
zuelan Boundary Con-
trOV0rSV.

Washington, D. c., April 14.-The
Venezuela commission met today after
a ten days recess with all the members
present. The time was consumed again
in reading of reports from the individ-
ual members upon the progress they are
making with the particular matters of
investigation entrusted to them. Mr..
Scruggs, the consul for the Venezuelan
government, has submitted about forty
maps and charts, which are receiving
consideration. Also he has presented a
few translations Of documents included
in the mass of evidence prepared at
Caracas and transmitted to the commits
sion through Minister Andrade. There
is much more of this matter In the hands
of the translators and 1T Is expected
that at least two weeks time will be
consumed in the work of preparing it for
the use of the commission. This matter
is said to be very acceptab BILE just now,
promising as it does to abridge consider
ably the work of making transcripts OF
original documents. Being all cert1ned
copies of these records, the evidence is OF
the highest order legally and is well cal
culated to prove valuable also as at
fording a means Of checking errors IN
the transactions and excerpts as set out
in the British blue book devoted to the
presentation of the British case.
1t appears that the Venezuelan govern
ment has been engaged in the prepara-
ton Of this evidence for several years
and to that end has had agents at work
on original documents and records IN
London, Madrid, the Hague and in the
Vatican. The result of its presentation
will be to reduce largely the work be-
fore the commission. Word has come
from London to the effect that the Brit
ish government is preparing a supple
ment to the blue book containing trans
Iations of documents generally referred
to in the first volume, which is expected
to reach Washington very soon, but say
ing the presentation of the blue book
ish government has so far failed to fol-
low the example set by Venezuela and
submit a formal case to the commission
and to accept the invitation to be rep
resented by counsel
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
MAKES GRAVE CHARGES.
Attack on the Management of the
Soldiers Home at Leaven-
worth, KaS.

Washington, D. c., April 15.-The re-
port of the elections committee on the
case of German VS.. Latimer, from the
Third district of South Carolina, in favor
of the sitting member, was adopted with
out division
Mr.. Hull (Rep.. Ia.) chairman of the
committee on military affairs called up
the resolution for the appointment of
William B. Franklin of Connecticut,
Thomas J. Henderson of Illinois. George
L. Beal of Maine and George w. Steele
managers of the National Soldiers
home.
During the consideration of the reso-
luton, Mr.. Blue (Rep., Kas.) made
sensational speech against Gen. Frank
lin, charging him and Gov. Smith (for
whom he said Gen. Franklin was re-
sponsible) with cruel and brutal treat
ment of the inmates of the home at
LeavenWorth, Kas. He moved to sub
stitute the name of Gen. O. 0. Howard
for that of Gen. Franklin.
In answer to a specific question as to
the personal character of Gen. Franklin,
Mr. Blue replied that he charged that
Gen. Franklin was either grossly negI-
gent or dishonest. He also charged that
the general treasurer, "Gen. Franklin's
man Friday" forced balances, according
to inspectors reports. He further al
legged drunkenness on the part of Gov.
Smith and intimidation of the inmates
of the LeavenWorth home.
Senator MitchelIs Opinion.
Speaking about the attack upon the
board of managers of the Soldiers home
Senator Mitchell. who is member of
the board, said that he thought it had
been instigated by dissatisfied inmates
of the Leavenworth branch. There were
men in every branch, he said, who
thought they were badly abused and
one who was not posted might be led
astray by their complaints.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
sawmill Company in Trouble.

Chicago, Ill, April f6.-In bill filed
in the Superior court the Hubbard Saw
and Tool company of Menominee, Mich,
asks for the appointment of a receiver
for the Menominee Sawmill company.
The defendant company has saWmlil
plant at Menominee, but it is an Illinois
corporation, with its general offices IN
Chicago. The complainant company is
q creditor of the sawmill company, hay
ing several claims against it. the largest
of which is for $1032. The bill declares
that the officers of the sawmin company
have stated that the company is 1nsol-
vent, but have not disclosed all the Ia
hilitieS s
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Plot to Break Jail.

Chicago, Ill, April 14.-Whether or
Carey 3. Birch, the receiver at the Ar
mitage avenue barns of the West Chi
cago street railroad, Julius MannoW and
Joseph Windrath have proved them
selves capable of things more than the
equal Of that crime in recklessness
Blowing down one wall of the county
iail with dynamite and shooting their
way through a crowded courtroom and
down four fights of stairs to liberty are
two of the schemes for self-deliverance
they have planned and attempted to con-
summate. These plots have been discov-
cred. and the men have paid the penalty
of Imprisonment in dungeons.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

to Chicago were astir early this morn
ing. 1t is the largest state party con-
vention held in the history of Missouri.
During the progress of temporary or
ganization. the two Kansas City dele
gates, which up to this time had not
been admitted to the hall, were allowed
to take their seats. Call of committees
by congressional districts to name their
selection for delegates and alternatives
was then proceeded with.
A fight over the recognition Of the St.
Louis delegates as members of the reso-
luton committee ensued. Judge Gibson,
the Kansas City gubernatorial candidate
and member of the Stone delegation,
got the floor and made a spirited free
Silver speech. The white metal adherent
was drowned with cheers and bowls for
the recognition of the gold men.
Prospects of an endless wrangle. soon
became apparent, and at 2 o'clock
speeches on the question at point were
limited to five minutes.
Somewhat of a sensation was caused
shortly thereafter when State Chairman
Moffitt leaned over the platform to speak
to someone in the audience. Delegate
Nicholas Bell of St. Louis dashed the
dregs of a glass of water he was drink
ing into Motifs face.
The credentials committee finally re-
ported in favor of seating the Kansas
City Stone Brown delegation. A de-
cided victory for Gov. Stone The fac
ton dominated by Francis and Shelley
was completely shut out. The report
was adopted A permanent organiza-
ton was then effected, ii. e. Bellon of
Newton county being elected permanent
chairman, and "Sam" Cook of Mexico,
one Of the most active silver men in the
state, was made secretary. Rellon as
sumed the gavel, and amid tumultuous
applause, made one of the strongest
L. u, 4
Strong free silver resolutions were
adopted, Senators Vest and Cockrel!
were praised and BANDS candidacy was
endorsed.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
ON THE BRIDES ARM. !.
Amusing Incident at Massachu-
sets Wedding.


sets Wedding.
Mrs. Gregg had one Of the prettiest
weddings that ever took place in the
Massachusetts town In which she lives.
But there was one odd incident Of the
occasion which a few OF her friends,
who are in the secret, recall with much
amusement. Althougha lady ofquiet
taste, Mrs. Gregg wore something
which certainly mo bride ever wore be-
fore.
Her wedding present from her old
friend Doctor Jameson was an ex-
quisite affair of lace, embroidery and
white satin ribbon. which he had
brought from Paris. It came. just as
the wedding party were starting for
the church
"What a lovely bag!" exclaimed the
bride; II ann going to wear it. That
will please dear Doctor Jameson;"
and slipping the white satin strings
over her arm, she thought no more OF
it until after the ceremony.
"That is a beautiful bag, and SO
odd" StInever saw a bag like it. The
material is beautiful" commented
some OF her friends.
II suppose. the style is new" re-
piled Mrs Gregg Doctor Jameson
brought it to me from Paris. am
delighted with it.
Ibid you put anything in it?'' ask
ed Doctor Jameson; who had been
listening to this conversation with q
smile that was suspiciously near a
laugh.
mo, replied Mrs. Gregg; '1'll put
nv handkerchief in. What-why-
why, there's no bottom in it. What
is it, Doctor jameson
'sWelI," replied Doctor jameson
II bought it for a lamp-shadel''
And it was alamp-shade, edged with
lace and drawn UP at. the top with
white satin ribbon.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
MAY GIVE FREE CARRIAGE.
Judge Hammond Decides Railway
Problem.

Judge 11e4NAMOnu D0c1UOS railway
Problem.
Cincinnati, O., April An the case of
Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee
Railway company VS.. the interstate COM
merce commission, Judge Hammond of
the United States court of appeals to-
day rendered a decision vacating the
order of the interstate commerce COM
mission and reversing the circuit court
decision that modified and approved that
order At Grand Rapids the station is
almost two miles from the city and the
railroad established free transfer line
for the delivery of freight from the sta
ton into that city. The merchants at
Tonia, the next station, claimed that this
free carriage was in practice violation
of the long and short haul clause in the
interstate commerce law.
The decision is a very elaborate one,
covering only the legal points involved
without outlining any order of the com
mission that would legally operate in
such a case as the controversy between
the shippers at Grand Rapids and Ionia.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
BOOM FOR BLAND.
Missouri Democratic Party En-
dorses sSilver Dollars"
Candidacy.

Sedalia, Mo-, April 15.-After innu-
merable conferences, ex-Chairman Rich
ard P. Bland consented at late hour
last night to become candidate for the
presidency. The resolution endorsing
Bland as q presidential candidate will
be presented at today's convention by
Gov. Stone, who will make a speech Of
endorsement and ask the convention to
adopt the resolution unanimously.
Delegates to the Democratic state con-
vention to nominate thirty-four delegates
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
NEW YORK TIMES SOLD TO oCHs
Chattanooga Publisher will Try to Put IL
in the Front Rank

Chattanooga Publisher will Try to Put IL
in the Front Rank.
New York, April 14.-The New York
Times, which not many years ago was
one of the greatest American papers,
will this week pass under the control of
Adolph S. Ochs, present proprietor~of the
Chattanooga Times. Mr.. Ochs will re-
organize the Times company, and will
put the paper upon new foundation,
with a new editorial force. 1t is his in
tention to compete with the other New
York papers, and it is said he is willing
to spend money along with the other
newspaper publishers of this city, who
are now trying to Guido one another in
extravaganza. The Times will be made
q STRAIGHT Democratic paper.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
THREW THE HEAD IN THE RIVER.
Omcial Announcement in the Pearl
Bryan Case.

Cincinnati, O., April 14.-At Newport,
XIV, today the attorneys for the COM
monwealt6 made an official announce
ment that they would prove that Jack
son and WaIling were together on the
Covington suspension bridge soon after
the murder Of Pearl Bryan and that
they were seen throwing the head Of the
murdered girl into the Ohio river They
state that this information is given out
because of the continued demands for
interested parties to know whether the
prosecution has any evidence as to the
disposition of Pearl Bryan's head The
attorneys will not let anyone know who
are the witnesses in this connecting link
until the trial begins next Tuesday.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

in one eye and about my temples, es-
pecially at night when had been having
hard day of physical and mental labor.
took many remedies, but found help
only in Hoods Sarsaparilla, which cured
me of rheumatism, neuralgia and head
ache. Hoods Sarsaparilla has proved
itself true friend. / also take Hoods
Pills to keep my bowels regular, and
Like the pills very much" ISAAC LEWIS,
Sabina. Ohio.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
TInDiate Dianufaeturers.

Pittsburg. Pa. April 15.-Tinplate
manufacturers are home from all parts
of the country to attend the general
meeting of tinplate producers which
meets in this city tomorrow to consider
the recent advance in tinplate bars and
devise means to improve the existing
conditions
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Bank

President Isaac Lewis of Sabina, Ohio,
is highly respected all through that
section. He has lived in Clinton Co.
Is years, and has been president of
the Sabina Bank 20 years. He gladly
testifies to the merit of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and what he says is worthy
attention. All brain workers find
Hoods Sarsaparilla peculiarly adapted
to their needs 1t makes pure, rich,
red blood, and from this comes nerve,
mental, bodily and digestive strength.
81 am glad to say that Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is very good medicine, especially
as a blood purifier. 1t has done me good
many times. For several years I suffered
greatly with pains of
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
MILWAUKEE STEAM Boiler WORKS
]. w. EVTSTON, Proprietor.

FOR SALE-21 BOILERS-New and second-h hand,
in rst-class condition. from to s. horse power in
Horizontal Tubular, Fire Box and Upright Boilers,
with Fronts Crates and Fixtures complete, at MIL
wAUKEE STEAM BOILER WORKS, 233 and 255 Oregon
street, corner of Barclay. 1t would pay any person
in want of a boiler to examine them as they will he
sold below cost All Iepairwork promptly attended to.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper Ell
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed There is comfort In
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipatedeondi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to- mote when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If i'm the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives OK
other remedies are then not needed. 1T
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most sllillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
ONE should have the best, and with the
wel1-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
e,sef1 and gives most general satisfaction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-23
Outsiders ARE DISCUSSING Us,

The Charleston News and Courier says
there is q great outcry in Virginia against
dishonest elections. That the gravest
energcs have been preferred by men oil
birh standing and large influence as TO
the corrurt and corrupting methods
which have been employed 10 coh'foi
elections i'm the Ola Dominion. That II Is
said the most glarius frauds were com
mitted al the late presidential election
and while the denials have been as en-
nnatic as the charges. there seems to be
M Doubt that the elections in Virginia
have been marked by gceat irresuiar-
ties II is now proposed, it says. that
the whole system shall be changed, and
,,,, movement is formidable because it
* directed By some of the most cohser-
,,stive forces in the Commonwealth. The
ministers. if says. are preaching against
dishonest methods and some of the news
papcrs have declared war against the IN
nuences and methods which have prevail
o5 i'm the past The outcome of the strug-
ole 81 adds. Will be awaited with much
interest.
II we were animated by the spirit that
this article will inspire in some OF our
contemporaries, we would retort upon the
News and Courier by advising it to sweep
the dirt from its own front door before
discoursing upon the untidy yards Of its
poiqhbors. But we are not animated by
any such spirit and particularly towards
the News and Courier, which is an up
right journal. that tries TO deal with mat
tcrs according TO truth and justice.
The News and Courier is undoubtedly
right when it says that this subject has
drawn to itself a great deal OF the sober
and conservative thought Of the State.
Dut it mistakes the part which the clergy
have taken in the discussion. for it has
not been great Indeed, it is an excep-
tional case when any minister has taken
notice Of the moral aspect Of our per-
verted elections. II. without any refer
cnce to politics. the preachers should in
sist upon elementary morality at all
tunes ana III All lidNtSf tIl's N'hiN SUM
exercise the demon OF fraud ana perjury
which now corrupts some Of our election
precincts. and throws suspicion upon
the whole State. Tho failure Of our min
listers TO notice this evil may arise from
the weIl-groundod objection of preachers
and people to having politics instead Of
religion usurp the pulpit But morality
may he demanded and politics ignored.
The News and Courier is. however,
ficht in saying that public attention is
aroused upon this subject to a very great
extent. We have had man after man to
say 10 Us recently that for a long time
ne condemned The Times for its course
in connection with this matter, but that
ne was now satisfied that there is a
great deal OF official fraud in our cleo
ton procedure. and that he had come
to the conclusion that The Times was
right. and that such practices must be
abandoned. We believe that an interest
in this subject has been wlkened and
IS being awakened that will finally force
a change ia this matter and that al
though we ma. have 10 wait some time
yet for il. the change is coming with
certointy after awhile.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-23

Turning from diplomacy TO roguery-
not a long leap, sOmetimes-twO or three
recent events have fully justified tho re-
putation Of the French for pre-cminent
smartness I'm this field. A wealthy Paris
ian returned TO his apartments i'm the
Hue Ballu the other day, after a week s.
absence with his family and found that
an his plate and many articles Of vertu
worth many thousand francs had disap-
peared. The concierge who had been left
I'm charge. an honest fellow. could not ac-
count for the robbery. lie was sure no.
body could have entered the rooms with
ont his knowledge. No one had been
there except some men from n furniture
warehouse They came the day after his
master went away bringing a very large
wardrobe. which they said had been or
Grred tho day before The concierge
thought it strange his employer had no.
spokcn OF the matter but he allowed the
four men 10 carry the piece Of furniture
up stairs They did II under his supervi-
sion but with great difficulty. for n
seemed 10 Doe very heavy. The next day
they returned. this time with a small side
board I'm their wagon They made many
apologies for their mistake. 10 had been a
sideboard not wardrobe. which had
been ordered and they wished 10 make
the exchange. The unsuspecting con-
cierge permitted them 10 90 go and
again superintendent tho operation 10
make sure that the men did not damage
or steal anything. But tno wardrobe
had been Ike tho wooden horse Of TROY
IL he'd contained not many warriors but
a clever thief who had spent the night
packing the biz closet fun Of the mo :
valuable articles he could Jaw his hands
on and himsolf.-London letter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-23

The New York sun oil yesterday, in
commenting on the recent bank failure
in Chicago, says.
A great Chicago national bank failed
yesterday, owing It's depositors over
SlZ,OlO.V0U. a Federal ofiiciai. the
Comptroller OF the Currency, has ap-
pointed IL receiver TO take charge OF
inc assets oil the bank and distribute
them Ia cue time among It's creditors.
Several times during the past year,
ana once within the last thirty days.
the same Federal official has, by his
deputies. examined the affairs Oh TINS
same bank. ana virtually certified that
its condition Was sound. 1T Is no 4-alt
OF his that the bank has since become
insONent, but insOlyent it Is, neverthe-
less.
What has happened in the case Of
this particular bank may happen any
day with u dozen other OF the remaining
1915 institutions over which tie fede
raj Government exercises paternal su-
peryision. and Tor whose soiyency 1t
periodically NOuches.
Is II not time Tor the Federal Gov
eminent To give up lhis sort OF bank
ing business. and turn II over 10 the IN
yiduai States?
This is by 10 means the first instance
Of the Kind, and we think that the sta
tistics will show no larger proportion
OF failures among State banks than
among national banks. Several years
ago one Of the largest national banks
in Virginia failed most disastrousiy, and
that. TOO. in spite Of the fact that the
bank examiner had recently been round,
and that the banks latest statement
showed it be in perfectly solvent con-
dition.
Mr.. Carlisle, in his recent report, rec
ommends that the Government 70 out
of the banking business. and yet hoios
on to the old war relic OF an idea that
the Government should supervise d Ger
tain class of banks, and give them the
priviese OF issuing notes. 10 the eN-
clusion of all other banks.
We amend the suns question. is II
not. we ask, time for the Federal uoN-
eminent TO give up all sorts OF banking
l,usiness ana turn it over 10 the A4al-
vidual States?