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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
SCHOOL DEBATE RESUMED.
French Ministry Narrowly Escaped
a Downfall in the Chamber
of Deputies.

Paris, Nov. 26.-The bureau Of the
Chamber of Deputies today elected
committee to examine the bill providing
for a renewal of the privileges of the
Bank of France. The committee is I'M
derstood to be unfavorable to the meas
ure.
In the Chamber of Deputies today
there was a large attendance on the re-
sumption of the debate on the school sys-
tenn, the government having narrowly
escaped defeat yesterday in resisting the
demands of the Radicals for the lmme-
date installation of female lay teachers
in the $500 elementary schools which
are still in the hands of the sisters OF
charity, sisters of the poor, etc, instead
of waiting until the sisters resign or de.
This motion was on the point OF beng
carried yesterday when NJ Krantz, the
reporter of the budget committee, saved
the government from defeat by insist
ing that the resolution must be submit
ted to his committee as it involved a
large increase in expenditures.
On the resumption of the school de-
bate today, NJ. Jourdan demanded that
the government take steps to secularlze
all girls schools within two years, but
M. Krantz opposed the motion and the.
premier, NJ Meline, declared that the
proposition was impracticable and mere
ly n maneuver against the government
which would ask the chamber to re-
iect it m@@ % M&bs9
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
TWO MEN. KILLED.
Fatal Wreck on the Southern Ex-
press Of the Pennsylvania Road
at New Brun sWick.

New York, Nov. 25.-The engine, bag
gage and mail car of the Southern ex-
press from Florida, ongthe Pennsylvania
railway, was thrown from the tracks at
New Brunswick, n j., early this morn
ing. The engineer and fireman were in
stantly killed and three men were in
jured-one badly. The three sleepers.
which with the cars Indicated, made up
the train, did not leave the rails. The
accident was caused by the breaking of
an axle on car of a. freight train which
was passing south on another track.
The car swung out from its place and
struck the forward end of the passenger
train, knocking the engine and two cars
down an embankment.
None Of the passengers were hurt. The
names of the men killed are:
JOSEPH NJ. EGAN of Philadelphia, engi-
neer.
H. w. CHICHESTER, Jersey City, fire.
man.
The accident occurred at $40 this
morning at Milestone Junction, place
just outside of the limits of New Bruins
wick. Both trains were east bound run
ming on parallel tracks and not in OPP
posite directions as previously stated
One of the injured, John Myers, had
his back broken and will probably die.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
FOUGHT WITHOUT FOOD.
Gen. WeyIer's Forces Without Pro-
visions for Thirty-six
Hours.

Havana, Nov. 26.-It transpires that
after the engagement fought in the Rubi
hills between Spanish forces under Capt
Gen. Weyler and the insurgents under
Maceo, the Spanish commander-in-chief
and his staff were without provisions for
thirty-six hours. The train with the sup
plies on board was detained, but Gen.
Weyler would not wait its arrival and
urged his troops onward regardless OF
the absence of the provisions train.
Havana Threatened.
Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 26.-Cable-
grams to Cuban leaders from Havana
state that Gomez is moving toward Ha-
vana and it is rumored that he and Ma
Geo will soon make concerted attack
on Havana. This increases the general
alarm and distrust in the city, and Wey-
ler's palace is besieged with throngs
after information of which very little is
youchsafed the public
Weyler will Return.
Madrid, Nov. 26.-The premier, Senior
Canovas del Castillo, was questioned to-
day on the subject of the contradictory
reports circulated as result Of an
unexpected return of the cap
tain-general of Cuba, Gen. Wey-
Ter, to Havana, from Plnar
del Rio. The Spanish premier said in
substance that there was no truth IN the
report that Gen. Weyler had been re-
called, and it was equally untrue that
his recall was contemplated.
Co1oma to be Executed.
Antonio Lopez Coloma, the leader of
the revolutionists in the province of Ma
tanzas, when the insurrection broke out.
sentenced to death for rebellion and
homicide, will be executed at 5 o'clock
this afternoon
Caused Three Arrests.
Col. Zamora, in command of the Car
denas district of the Province of Matan-
zas, has caused the arrest of DR.. Pedro
Hevid, Benito Jose Maribona, a lawyer,
and Laurico Orbida. an employee of the
Cardenas railroad. These arrests were
the result of the disclosures contained in
the letters recently found upon the per-
sons of some captured Insurgents Addi-
tional arrests are expected
Serafin Sanchez Dead.
Havana, Nov 26.-The report Of the
death of Serafin Sanchez, the insurgent
leader, appears to be fully confirmed
Advices from Sancti Spiritus, province
of Santa Clara, say his family has gone
into mourning.
~ Buying Up Corn.
Capt.-Gen. Weyler has issued orders
to the farmers in the Province of Pinar
del Rio, Havana and Matanzas, to car
~ the new crop Of corn to the garrisoned
towns. and the railroad officials have
been instructed to provide the farmers
with cars and mules with which to facili-
tate transportation. The corn will be
sold to the commanders of the Spanish
columns and will be used for military
purposes. The commanders may buy the
corn at current prices, or may admit on
deposit.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
Bryan Bean Won.

There are many persons, even yet in
Talbot county, Nd, who believe that
Bryan has been elected to the presidency,
because a woman fortune-teller says SO.
About two months ago she planted
two beans. She went through the
necessary nominations in such
performances. One Of the beans
was named Mckinley and the 9TH
er Bryan They were tended carefully,
and the fortune-teller declared that
whichever came up first represented the
successful presidential candidate. A
day or two before election both beans
came to the surface. the Bryan bean
outstripping the other three hours and
twenty-six minutes. Therefore she de-
clared Bryan would be elected by small
majority.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
SINKING INTO THE EARTH.
Gravediggers Are Resurrect1ng the
Tombstones of Old Trinity.

Gravediggers Are Resurrecting the
Tombstones of Old Trinity.
The frosts of many winters and the
thaws of many springs have caused the
gravestones in Trinity churchyard to set
tie The first and second gravediggers
in the play of Mortality" which is con-
stantly on the boards at Old Trinity, be-
gan the work of raising three sunken
stones this morning. A few are nearly
out of sight in the bosom of mother
earth, for with the stones, as with those
whose last beds they mark "their final
rest is here, down here, in the earth S
cold breast"
The stones are being raised to a point
where all the lettering on them can be
read. Most of these sunken stones have
been in place since before 1850. Strange
enough, the first two stones put up in
the yard have settled but little and will
not be disturbed. These mark the
graves of Anne and Richard Churcher,
who died in 1861 and 1851. Anne was
aged, according to the stone, 1T years
and three-quarters. New York Mail
and Express.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
RUMORS OF A REVOLT.
Stories in Circulation in Washing
ton Concerning Revolu-
ton in Chill.

Washington, D. G., Nov. Indefinite
rumors reached here today of a revolu-
ton in Chill. but are discredited at the
Gillian legation, where Minister Cana
received a cablegram from the under
minister of foreign affairs giving the
names Of a cabinet just formed by Presi-
dent Errazuriz.
The cable makes no reference to any
disorder, and this, with the announce
menf-of the cabinet, is taken as conclu-
siveil evidence that the revolutionary ru-
mors are unfounded. The new cabinet
u.s. Prime minister and minister of the
interior, Carlos Antunez; foreign rela-
lions, Carlos Morla; justice and public
instructions, Puga Borne; finance, Soto
mayor; war and navy, Elias Fernandez
Albano; public works and industries,
Francisco Borga Valdes Cuevas.
President Errazuriz named a cabinet
shortly after assuming Office on Septem-
Der 10, but there was opposition to it
by the Parliament. and as a result this
new cabinet is named.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
CHICAGO H0LD-UPS.
Daring Work by Thugs in the Big City
at the End of the Lake.

Chicago ILL.,, Nov. 26.-E. +. Pet
tingill, 341 Ogden avenue, was the victim
of a daring robbery Monday night, He
had been visiting friends in Pearce street,
and~at 10 o'clock started for home. He
noticed five men following him, but gave
them no heed AS he entered the doors
Of the Halstcd- street station of the Met
ropolitan Elevated road the quintet
crowded about, pushing him against the
wall His hands were forced above his
head, a powerful arm passed around his
neck almost choking him, and he was re-
lieved of several dollars and 500 dia-
mond pin.
J. A. Olsen of Aurora was attacked by
two highwaymen Monday night in Clark
street, near the Twelfth street viaduct,
and thrown over a railing on the east
side of Clark street, falling about twenty
FIVE feet. A woman, who had seen the
encounter, notified the police.
William Vanderquest, a bartender for
Sherman & Waters, SO East Lake street,
was held up Tuesday morning in his own
saloon and robbed of 500.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
HE DIDN'T SUIT.
Col. Fred Grant Says He will Not be in
McKinley's Cabinet.

Col. Fred Grant Says He will Not be in
McKinley's Cabinet.
New York, Nov. 25.-Col. Fred Grant
was at police headquarters today after
an absence from the city of a week, DUR
ing which time he paid visit to Presi-
dent-elect Mckinley at Canton, 0. Col.
Grant said that his call upon Mr.. Nc
Kinley was purely social, that it had not
been suggested that he Grant was to
be appointed to foreign mission and he
added that he would not be secretary of
war in Mr.. McKinley's cabinet In
speaking of the new cabinet Col. Grant
said:
Il do not think that Mr.. Mckinley
knows himself who he will select. / do
not not say n this t as coming Pnr from 9den
sons anxious for each Office constituting
the cabinet and Mr.. Mckinley will have
to look over the qualifications of each
man before he makes his selections. ]
have known Mr.. Mckinley intimately
for twenty years and my visit to his
home was purely, as | said before, of a
social nature"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
A GOOD FRUIT TO AVOID.
The Priclxly Messina Pear is as Palatable
as Dead Sea Apples.

A new commodity has appeared on the
pushcarts of the east side. The Italians
who vend it call it the prickly Messina
pear. 1t has leathery pale yellow rlnd,
studded with black pits, in a regular. diaT
mond pattern. In shape and general as
pect it is not unlike a pineapple that has
been shaved, and it is apparently an
humble member of the citron family.
The peddler will whip off its jacket for
you with two dexterous turns of his
knife, revealing a deep-red, pulpy mass
that is fairly swarming with seeds.
The flavor resembles a paw-paw, but is
even less pronounced. 1t is pretty innoc-
uous eating, and when it is accompanied
with the certain prospect that the in
visible prickles of the skin will cause
the hands to tingle twenty-four hours
after you have forgotten all about the
taste of the fruit, you wonder why such
poor stuff is protected by so forbidding
an exterior There is nothing innocuous
abOllt the sting
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
He Won the Bet.

Some years ago the late Major Roddy
Owen was at Aldershot. and offered to
back himself to make a horse he was
riding jump straw. Everyone laughed.
and although his fondness for horses was
we'll known, none believed he could ac-
complish the feat A long straw was
procured and laid on the ground Owen
rode him at the mark, which the animal
cleared with bound that would have
settled a fve-bar gate. When he re-
turned to collect his bets, all the sports
men had vanished.-Army and Navy
Journal
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
WILL PLAY MICHIGAN.
Providing the Badgers Are Victorious
Over Northwestern

Providing the Badgers Are Victorious
Over Northwestern.
Madison. Wis, Nov Especial. I
If Wisconsin wins tomorrow's contest a
proposition will be made to Michigan for
a game anywhere week from next Sat
urday If the game is not played in
Madison the Michigan team must give
was settled at meeting of the team
last night. Under no circumstances will
Wisconsin play Michigan in Chicago this
week as proposed. The Badgers have
too much to lose and too little to gain by
meeting the Wolverines except under
favorable conditions. Wisconsin's de-
feat of Minnesota by score of 6 to 0
by score Of only 6 to has made the
Badgers sort of independent and they
are not yearning to meet the Ann Arbor
eleven.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
DOCTORS WERE WRONG.

Boston Woman Who Was Sent to the
Leprosy Colony Will Sue,
Boston, Mass, Nov. 26.-Mrs. Mary
Ames, d well-to-do woman of South Bos-
ton. was sent to the leprosy colony at
Gallupe's Island on February last I'M
der the supposition that she was suf-
fering from that terrible malady 1t
now appears that the doctors were
wrong. that her ailment is simply blood
disorder, and she has been returned to
her home She is going TO sue the city
for submitting her to such danger
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
COALITION OF REPUBLICS.
Central American States Are Forming a
Fedora ton.

Central American States Are Forming a
Fedora ton.
Washington, D. c., Nov. 25.-Oficial
American republics is made in an an
nouncement of the Honduras govern
ment. through the universal postal union,
that by virtue of compact with the
Central American union signed by the
governments of Nicaragua, Salvador and
Honduras, each of those three repub-
lies has constituted itself state. These
states, it is cited, form one republic I'M
der the name of 1.-THE Greater Repub-
lie of Central America" and tie Hon
duras director-general of the post says it
is expected that the republics of Costa
RIGA and Guatemala will join the union.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
DISMISSED THE SUIT.

The Eastman Company Prevented from
Getting Monopoly.
New Haven, Conn, Nov. 26.-Judge
Townsend Of the United States circuit
court dismissed the complaint in the case
of the Eastman company of Rochester,
N. Y, VS.. Goetz & Hoover of Buffalo,
N. Y. The complaint in this suit al
legged an infringement on patents owned
making Photographic films. The East
man company are the manufacturers of
cameras and a victory for them in this
case would have established for them
complete monopoly of the manufacture
Of films used in cameras of the snap shot
class.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
HOLMES EVIL EYE.
Half Dozen Persons Who Came Under
It's Influence Are Dead.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 26.-Howard
Perkins, superintendent of Moyamensing
prison, who committed suicide by shoot
ing himself, had charge of Fl. H. Holmes,
the murderer, during his Incarceration
in Moyamensing prison, and superintend-
ed the arrangements for his hanging.
Linford l.. Biles, foreman of the jury
that convicted Holmes, was killed by
electricity. DIR. Mattern of Philadel-
phia, who was witness against Holmes,
died suddenly. Mrs. Anna Harvey of
Chicago, who lived in Holmes CASTLE
committed suicide The girl to whom
Mr.. Rotan of Holmes counsel was en-
gagged, died suddenly.
At least dozen persons who were in
terested in the conviction of Holmes
have met with deaths by accident or
misfortune
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
TESTED THE CHAIR.

A Bulldog is Electrocuted in the State
Prison at Columbus.
Columbus. O.. Nov. 26.-The first trial
of Ohio's electrocution machine just set
up in the state prison here has been
made, large bulldog being the victim.
He was strapped in the chair exactly as
a man would be, and the hair shaved
from his body where the electrodes were
applied Fifteen hundred volts were
turned on Death was apparently in
Simultaneous. The machine will be tried
in the presence of the prison managers,
with a mule for the victim, next Tues
day.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
CHARGE CONSPIRACY.

The Cloud City Miners Issue an Address
to Gov. Mcintyre.
Leadyille, Col, Nov. 26.-The Cloud
City Miners union has issued an ad-
dress to Gov. Mcintyre and to the peo-
pie of Colorado which attempts to show
that a conspiracy exists among the mine
owners for the purpose of keeping the
state troops in Leadville until the union
is disorganized. The miners disclaim
responsibility for the Coronado and other
outrages that have occurred here and of
fer to guard property and aid in main
tanning peace if the troops are with
drawn.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
Fell Dead in Church.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 26.-G. w.
Nelson, prominent member of the
First Baptist church, sang in the choir at
the union services of all the churches
here this morning at the Baptist church.
AS DR.. r. B. Garrett pronounced the
last words of the benediction, Mr.. Mel
son fell heavily forward, dead. Apo
plexy was the cause.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
TRUSTED CLERK GONE.
George e. Ross of Kansas City Believed
to Have Gone to Mexico.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 90 George e.
Ross, the trusted money clerk Of the Pa
s;fc Express company, who myte-
riously disappeared FIVE days ago, is be-
lieved to have gone to Mexico. The Of
fcials of the company still remain reti-
cent although pushing an active search
for Ross and continuing to go over his
books. 1t is said that he has been
traced as far west as Wichita and that
detectives working OH the case are fol-
lowing him. Two packages containing
an oogregate of $500 are missing.
What further investigation will reveal
remains to be seen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
Rockers strike Spreads.

Hamburg. Nov. 26.-It is estimated
that about 5000 lockers are now out on
strike in this port, but steamers are ar
irving with men to replace the strikers
from England and Sweden. Lighters
have joined with the strikers. The dock
ers of I<iel have announced their inten-
ton of going out on Friday morning.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
MINE STILL BURNING.
All Attempts to Extinguish the ellison
Fire Are Unavailing.

Salt Lake, Utah, Nov ga special
to the Tribune from Price, Utah, says:
Duchesne is still burning fercely. All
attempts SO far to extinguish the flames
have been unavailing. Work is now be-
ing directed to the air shaft i'll hopes
that by cutting off the air the fire can
be brought under control. The entire
underground workings of the mine have
been destroyed. 1t is impossible to get
an estimate of damage sustained by the
company but it is hardly probable that
work can be resumed this winter"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
SEEING THE WEST.

A Company of General Travelling Passen-
ger Agents Reaches Denver.
Denver, Col, Nov. 26.-General Pas
senger Agent P. S. Eustis, Lucius Wake
ly and l. Francis of the Burlington sys-
tenn, accompanied by a score Of general
travelling passenger agents, arrived in
this city yesterday morning from the
East. The party was taken in hand by
General Agent George w. Hallery and
Travelling Passenger Agent A. B. Smith
who accompanied them West last night.
A leisurely journey vii lbe made to Salt
Lake City when the party returns East.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
TRIED TO DROWN HIM.

Wou1d-be Wife Murderer Roughly Han
died at Decatur, Ind.
Decatur, Ind, Nov 26.-Frank Schu-
macker, proprietor of a merchant tailor
ing establishment here, made the third
attempt to cut his wifes head off with
an ak last night. She fled and then he
attacked the children. A crowd of
neighbors caught him and threw him in
to get out the last time, but was rescued
by friends. He is in critical condition
and may die.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
FLOOD AT BLOOMER.
Duncan Creek OverfloWs and Does
Much Damage to Property
ThereaboutS.

St. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 26.-[Special.l- i
Advices from Boomer, Wis, say that
the recent heavy rains have overlooked
Duncan creek and much damage has
been done.
Inc water has risen several feet since
yesterday forenoon and the whole coun-
try adjoining the creek is flooded. Rain
continues to fall and it is feared the
damage will be great.
Boomer is on the line of the Chicago.
Milwaukee & St. Paul road in Chippewa
county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
A MICHIGAN HERO.
Miner Rescues His Partner at the Risk |
of His Own Life.

Iron Mountain, Mich, Nov. 90
Charles Vantercrant performed a deed
of heroism at the Pewabic mine last night.
He and his partner, Hitler by name,
had prepared hole for blasting. The
fuse had been lighted and the men were
fastening away from danger when fall
Of ore occurred. Hitler was pinioned to
the ground within a few feet of the
burning fuse.
Vantercrant saw the great danger of
hesitation, rushed back, snatched the
burning fuse from the dynamite car
fridge and threw it from him. He was
just in time. for the cap exploded in the
air. When Hitler was extricated it was
found both his legs were broken and he
was otherwise injured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
Railway Sold at Auction.

Huron, S. D., Nov. 26.-The Forest
CITY G Sioux City Railway, which ex-
tends from Gettysburg in Potter county
to Forest City, a distance of about six
teen miles, has been sold at public auc-
tion by direction of the United States
district court. The purchaser is the
New York Security and Trust company,
owners Of the mortgages under which
foreclosure was made.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
TO TEST THE LAW.
An Attempts to be Made to End the Sug
ar Trust Prosecutions.

ar Trust Prosecutions.
Washington, d. c., Nov. 26.-It is ex-
pected that one of the first decisions to
be rendered by the United States SUI
preme court when it reassembles, will
be on the writ of error in the case OF
Broker Elverton r. Chapman Of New
York city. one of the 'contumaceous"
witnesses before the Sugar Trust inves-
tigating committee of the Senate couple
of years ago.
the government largely to govern the
prosecution in the other long litigated
cases. If the writ is dismissed it is prob
able that the New York broker will he
Immediately surrendered by his bonds
men and habeas corpus proceedings then
instituted in order to secure a decision
on the constitutionality Of the law, on
which the prosecutions are based
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
CARL PETERS VIEWS.

The German Explorer Thinks English
Subsidies Influenced the Election.
London, Nov GA special dispatch
from Berlin says that DR.. Carl Peters,
the German explorer, has written a
pamphlet with the view of proving that
the recent elections in the United States
were largely Influenced by English sub
sidies
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-11-30
Missouri's omcial Vote.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 26. The sec
rotary of state has completed the count
of the vote of the presidential electors in
Missouri. 1t shows total vote cast of
674.O1S, divided as follows: Democratic.
B63,652; Republicans, 304, $40; Prohibi-
ton, 2169; Dor. CLIO; Palmer
Buckner, 1855; National Prohibition,
292. Bryans electors had 5S.712 votes
more than Mckinley and 53,2S6 more
than all combined