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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
SAVED TYLER'S LIFE.
An Incident of the Forties Recalled by a
Woman's Death.

An Incident of the Forties Recalled by
Woman's Death.
Miss Gimer, the daughter Of the late
eX-Secretary Gilmer who was n1em-
Der Of President Tylers cabinet, died
few days ago at the Louise house, Wash
ington, D. c., but the fact has not been
mentioned in any newspaper, SO quietly
has the matter been kept.
Miss Gilmer was in middle life, but
her life has been one devoted to charity.
After the death Of her father, the Gil
mer family removed to Virginia, but III
the last few years Miss Gilmer found
home here Her father met his death by
the explosion of a cannon on board the
Princeton in the 4Os.
During the early part of Tylers ad-
ministration a fine naval vessel was
built in New Jersey, the timbers being
from that state the Workmen natives OF
the same place and the entire vessel
from keel to mast was the work OF New
jersey men and masters. This ship was
then the finest in the American fleet,
and had on board huge cannon called
the 'Peacemaker." The "Peacema ler,.
was the largest built at that time, and
was then regarded as WONDERFUL
work, though nothing to compare with
the guns of today. 1t was SO named be-
cause SO terrible was it looked upon, so
great was thought to be it's death-deal-
ing power that it was thought no enemy
could stand against it, and that there
would be no resistance to it's advance.
One fine day in February the Presl-
dent and his cabinet went on board OF
the Princeon for sail down the Poto-
mac, in order to give test to ship and
gun. Many ladies were i'll the party,
and among them was the wife OF Sec
rotary Gilmer. a lady who was a de-
voted and loving wife. "A banquet took
place and there was much feasting and
merriment The gun was tested and the
shot went off successfully.
On the return trip, just as the boat
was off the shores of Alexandria, 1T was
decided to make q last trial. At that
time the President was at the table,
where the wine and toasts were in order.
A message was sent to Mr.. Tyler to
come UP on deck, so that he might be
present at the last firing, but some OF
the company detained him, and it was
determined to go on with the firing with
out him. a decision which probably saved
many of the cabinet and other prominent
men of the day, the Presidents son,
John, being of the number. Gilmer
stood at the rear, and just before it was
fired he requested young Tyler to take
Mrs. Gilmer below When the shot was
fired thcse was a horrible explosion, two
of the cabinet being badly hurt by the
flying bits of shell, while several other
famous men were killed, and a negro
boy fell dead from the simple concus-
sion. In moment the President was
on deck, but the bodies had already been
covered with an American flag. Mrs.
Gilmer was so broken down by grief that
it is said that she was never seen to
Srniln after fhn event
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
GIRLS AWARDED AS PRIZES
One Gallant Horseman Won the Girl of
His Heart, the Other Widow.

One Gallant Horseman Won the Girl of
His Heart, the Other a Widow.
A strange and entirely fin de steele
race was quite recently run at the vii
lage of Isti-su, in the province of Turke-
stan, the prizes being brides A wealthy
and influential inhabitant of the above
mentioned village offered the two follow
ing prizes to the horsemen taking part in
the races: The first, five roubles in
money and a girl renowned in the camp
for her beauty; and the second ten rou-
bles in money and wealthy and beauti-
full widow. These tempting prizes in
duced many of the male inhabitants,
some of whom were already married,
but DESTROYS of taking another wife, if
they could get her cheap, to take part in
the races. The first prize was won by
young tribesman, to the great joy of the
bride, for they had long loved each other,
but from poverty had been unable to
marry. The widow, however, was less
fortunate. for she fell to the share of
an elderly married man with large
family. whom she positively refused to
look at or to follow, but who is deter
mined to have her none the less, even
though he should have to apply to the
JOrskey Verbal court
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
His Wit Caught Them.

Edmund Burke, that noble defender of
liberty and freedom, was one day adj
dressing a crowd in favor of the aboli-
ton of slavery.
In spite of his eloquent appeals, the
crowd began to get hostile. and at last
q rotten egg caught him full in the face.
He calmly wiped his face, and quietly
said:
II always contended that the argu-
ments in favor Of slavery were rather
unsoundr'
The crowd roared. and from that time
he was no more molested.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
KENNEDY'S
MEDICAL DISC0VER
DONALD KENNEDY, OF ROXBURY, MASS,

Has discovered in one of our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind of Humor, from the worst Scrofula
down to a common Pimple.
He has tried it in over eleven hundred
cases, and never failed except in two cases
(both thunder humor). He has now in his
possession over two hundred certificates
of its value, all within twenty miles of
Boston. Send postal card for book.
A benefit Is always experienced from
the first bottle, and perfect cure is war.
ranted when the right quantity is taken.
When the lungs are affected it causes
shooting pains, like needles passing
through them; the same with the Liver or
Bowels. This IS caused by the ducts being
stopped, and always disappears in week
after taking it. Read the label.
If the stomach is foul or bilious it viii
cause squeamsh feelings at first.
No change of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough of it.
Dose, one tablespoonful in water at bed"
time. Sold by all Druggists.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
Earth Tides.

There are earth tides as we'll as sea
tides. Prof. John Milne states that the
tall buildings upon the earth's surface
are being continually moved to and fro
like the masts of a ship upon the ocean.
In Germany and Japan. tide-like move
ment too great to be produced by lunar
attraction has been observed There
are also waves from distant earthquakes
which are appreciable to the senses for
only few hundred miles. but which
may extend round the world.
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Satisfied Her.

attention at a social gathering in Dallas
by asking where Mrs. Yerger got her
new baby. cit came down from heaven
on a rainbow" said Col. Yerger, some
what embarrassed. 81 know that" said
Mamie: ''but how did it get into the
house?'' Through the window,
guess" $50 that's the way it got into
the house? Grandma, is that the reason
you goes around every night to see that
the windows are all t?"-Texas Sift-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

DIR. Alice Bennett, who has just re-
signed the Office of superintendent of the
Woman's department of the Pennsylva-
MIA State Hospital for the insane after
holding it for sixteen years, was the first
woman ever appointed to the independent
charge of a woman's hospital.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
4 wonderful Phenomenon.

The man who should pass through life
ton, might be fifty regarded as wonderful
phenomenon. We doubt if such privileged
mortal has ever existed. If so, we have
to be daily relieved of dyspepsia by Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, the popular remedy
for that truly national complaint, as vel! as
for fever and ague, debility, constipation,
rheumatism and kidney troubles.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

her She understands their suffering,
and has the power to relieve and cure.
In nearly all cases the source OF
women's suffering is in the womb.
In many cases the 4cale physician does
not understand the case 62d treats the
patient for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
anything but the right thing.
It is under such circumstances that
thousands of women have turned to
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass, and
opened their heart and hves-woman
to woman-and received her help.
You ask how she can tell if the doctor
cannot? Because no man living ever
treated so many cases and possesses
such vast experience.
Displacement, Inflammation, torpid
action, stagnation, sends to all parts
of the body the pains that crush you.
Lydia E. Pinlzham's 6 Vegetable
Compound is the sure cure for this
trouble For twenty years it has done
its grand work and cured thousands.
The Greatest Medical Discovery
Of the ACo
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

We will forfeit $1,000 if any of our
published testimonials are proven to be
not genuine. THE PISO CO., War
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the water instead of cutting through it.
He has designed large steamer on the
principle, which he estimates will make
the voyage from New York to Hayre III
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Hoods pills are always reliable. rs cents.
Mica. Fields of North Carolina.

The wild and apparently worthless
mountain region around Bakersville, y.
c., is the main source Of mica for the
United States. Mica mining is one OF
lima and has yielded fortunes to those
engaged in it. Mica is found in all
sorts of blocks of various thicknesses
and shapes, and can be split up and re-
split until it becomes the thin trans
parent flexible wafer of commerce. The
material is by nature embedded in or
scattered through the feldspar in
masses large or small, close together or
far apart, and is blasted from the rocks
being found between walls of slate. The
average size is about 4 by 6 INCHES, al
though rare sheets of "A by % inches
are sometimes found. The electrical in
dustries are large consumers of mica,
it being invariably used as an insulat-
ing material on all high voltage arnia-
lures and for various other purposes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31
HESITATE NO LONGER.

Modesty in women is natural. 1t is
one f women's chief charms.
No one cares for one who really
lacks this essential to womanliness.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

Mrs. WinsIOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, sottens the gums, reduces infam-
ation ,a1lays pain. cures wind collie 25c bottle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

-Signor Crispi's organ, La Riforma,
has stopped publication.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

Potatoes in Greenland never grow
larger than a marble.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

Dobbins' Floating Borax Soap being 100 per cent
pure is therefore, absolutely alItoA and has n9snn&
In 1t to turn yellow. DobbnS' Soap Mfg Co., PhlIai
guarantee its purity Every one knows the value OK
Borax. Try it once, please.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-31

Halls Catarrh Cure.
Is taken internally. Price IS cents.
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There is not an oath in the japanese
language
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fAnlglRm Habit Cured. Est. in 1877. Thousands
kpUAtkP m cured. Cheapest and best cure. FREE IRr
Vi HUN AL. Staircase. DR. MARSH, Quincy, Mich
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THE JOHN M. SMYTH CO.,
$50 to 1853 West Madison street, Chicago
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Mn. u ....No.3 SO
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
MT, M'GRE COR i
WON HANDILY
Captured the Follansbee
Handicap From Char
treuSe.
Camelia at 80 to I Furnished
the Big Surprise of the
Day.
Alvarado Won in GolIop-0ld Yemen
Took a Race - Rsddington a
Pretty Good Jumper.

The Follansbee handicap at seven fur
longs was decided at Oakland track yes
terday Hardtack in England didn't
start because the Handicapped considered
him within two pounds as good a horse as
Mt. McGregor II and Ruinart, the latter
the crack three-year-old of California.
Hardtack beat gang of hounds at Ingle-
side and was delegated to carry 108
pounds, so Trainer Billy Randall wisely
declared. There were nine starters
though and as usual the Burns q Wa err
house pair, Weinberg and Mt. McGregor
II, coupled in the betting, ruled even
money favorites. The race was worth
$3.50 to The winner and sailing away in
front at the turn Mt. McGregor waited on
pretty Miss Chartreuse ii to the stretch
and then beat her out head. He was
joking at the end, according TO Jockey
Eddie Jones, and could have won by more.
Gallant, ridden by Pebble Thompson,
with IS pounds in the saddle, showed an
inclination to swerve in the stretch, but
succeeded in nipping third money. Loben-
gula. Ruinart and Lucky Dog ran disap-
pointingly to tn ir hackers.
The day was pleasant and large crowd
was HI dtiCAAd IdfOI1lCC DdbiCIcA
their hackers by winning three races.
Jockey Eddie Jones was very much in
evidence by riding three winners past the
wire.
Frank Phillips thought he had a good
thing in the first race with his mare Can
dor, who was made to favorite; but
Nick Halls La Fleche easily overhauIed
her in the stretch and won easily from
the favorite by a length. Jack Rlchlieu
was third.
The second event was over seven fur
longs, and Merry Monarch, on which a
very warm tip was prevalent, occupied
the place of honor with 13 TO about him.
He got away from the gate and was ke pt
busy holding his own. Camelia, al 80 TO
1. gradually hoped along, and the last
few jumps snatched the purse from Flash
light by a face in 1921. Viking, $50 to
/ chance, who looked winner until op-
posite the paddock, finished good third.
1t is more than evident that Kamsin and
Jockey Golden have become track-sore, or
else ''dope" books and feld-glasses should
be discarded. EzelPs gelding opened
equal favorite in the betting with AIva-
Iado, but the latter horse got the patron
age and closed at even money. He won,
of course, and Doctor G, with the wise
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
GRAND JURY ON
PARK AFFAIRS
Cost and Material of the
Fine Bridge and
Tunnel.
An Army Engineer Employed
as an Expert on
Concrete.
Irving M Scott, Lieutenant Potter,
Architect Coxhead and Superin.
tendent McLaren Testify.

The Grand Jury, it transpires has been
delving into accounts and having expert
examinations of material made to ascer-
tain if the very large sums of money ap-
propriated for the maintenance and i'm
provement of Golden Gate Park have been
properly 6i5bursed. IL was observed yes
terday at the session OF the Grand Jury
that First Lieutenant G. L. Potter, U. s..
A., Corps of Engineers, was one of the wit
nesses in waiting. What business the Grand
Jury had with an eminent engineer was a
matter to cause surprise. The officer de-
clined to enlighten outsiders in this
respect but subsequently it was ascer-
tanned that Mr.. Potter had been engaged
as an expert to examine the concrete in
the bridge and tunnel near the museum
in Golden Gate Park. His services were
sought by w. L. Ashe, Harry w. Goodall
and E. P. Farnsworth of the park COM
mittee-three alert mem bers of the jury.
The first witness called in the park in
vesti.ation was Irving M. Scott, president
of the Board OF Park Commissioners. The
jurors asked b i'm many questions concern
ing the present and prospective plans of
park Improvements. In response to in
quiries he explained the boards system of
disbursing the money of the taxpayers
and described the permanency of the
work performed by the Commissioners.
Lieutenant Potter was the next witness
called. The main points of his testimony
may be set forth in the final report to
Judge Slack. 1t is surmised that Mr.. Pot
ter's communications to the jury were in
sens confidential.
! Architect Coxhead, who has charge of
the construction of the bridge and tunnel,
exhibited plans and specifications to the
| jury and replied to a great number of
questions. He was followed by John Nc
Laren, superintendent of the park.
The bridge and tunnel work at the park
will cost about $4,000. The architect says
it is highly creditable to the park manage
ment. Mr.. Mcclellan is the contractor
| for the stone work; Gray Bros. have the
contract for the concrete work. The Park
Commissioners this year have an allow
ance of $25o,000. Last year they expended
| $500, 600.
Supervisor Benjamin was called to en-
tighten the jury on the subject OF drugs
and medicines for certain public institu-
tions. He is chairman of the Hospital
| Committee and member of the Finance
Committee of the Board of Supervisors.
The reouisitions on which Waller Brothers
! supply several City institutions with
drugs come from Mr.. Benjamin. ). The Su-
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
Notes.

Eighteen bookmakers cut in yesterday.
Joe Ullmann handled the coin in vast
amounts, booking under the name of the
Oakland club.
The judges at Ingleside yesterday rem
dered decision relative to the suspension
of Messrs Short & Davis owners of the
mare Sallie Sensible, which ran some
peculiar races at the local track. The
owners and Jockey H. Martin are exoner-
ated from blame for her showing on De-
cemb Der 4, but ex-jockey Glover, who ii is
claimed had charge OF the mare on that
date, is suspended indefinitely and his
badge is ordered taken up.
The running of the mare in future un-
der the personal supervision of Mr.. Short
will be watched with keen interest by the
public.
The track at Oakland Yesterday was in
fairly good condition. To give an idea of
what it was on Friday, Soniro, who cap
tured the first race, finished barefooted,
having lost both front plates in the gluey
going. Reddiugton, who was beaten out
by Palmerston lost a front plate and
Cant Dance another of Mr.. Corrigan's s
horses, finished with plate nearly twisted
off one forefoot.
A. b. Spreckels thinks an injustice has
been done in barring certain horses from
the betting and states so in the followin z
letter to the judges at Ingleside.
Dec. 1S, 1896.
Messrs. James Fl. Rees and j. W. wilson, Judges
IngleStde Rdcetrack, ity GENTLEMEN: My at
tentfon has been calle1 to your ruling whereby
certain bad-acting horses have been barred in
the betting on the IngTeside racetralk. In my
judgment this rule is an injustice TO owners
aud will cause dissatisfaction as long as it is
in vogue. Owners, a rule, ere as blind to
the faults OF their horses as mothers to tn q
fanlts of their children. i suggest that in the
future you discontinue barring bad actors in
the betting, but in lieu thereof post list of
the names OF these horses with notice to the
pubic tnat they will not, under any circum-
stances. be permitted to delay the start When
this is done parties betting on these bad actors
do so with the full knowledge that they must
start promptly or be liable to be left at the
post.
Rule 1l6 of the American Turf Congress
very explicit on this point and the starIes
should be directed to strictly enforce it. You r
very truly, A B. SPREcKELs, President.rs
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

fusion to the Board of Health, the mem
bers of which were overanxious to have
the money now disbursed by authority oil
Board The highest compliments were
not paid to the industry of the physicians
attending the jails. Waller testified that
he was frequently called and importuned
to attend the sick and suffering. When
the doctors could not be found he was sent
for to prescribe for "opium fends" and
others who were suffering from neglect.
The witness was asked the direct ques-
ton whether he paid any commission for
the privilege of selling orugs to the City,
and answered in the negative.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

pervisor told the Grand Jury that requi-
stions were made because certain articles
required were not supplied by contract as
they should be. II e did not regard the
charges made by Waller Brothers as ex-
orbiGant. His experience taught him that
dealers were not anxious to sell goods to
the City.
Samuel Waller spoke his mind freely to
the Grand Jury. As soon as he took his
seat in the jury-room August E. Drucker
began firing questions at him. Waller
testified that he charged a good round
price for articles required and that he
supplied the goods on acquisitions issued
by Supervisor Benjamin. He thought
that it was the business the Finance Com
mittee of the board to withhold payment
if the prices charged were too high.
Mr.. Waller testified that he furnished
articles to three jails, the Almshouse,
Morgue and City Receiving Hospital.
He ascribed much of the existing con-
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

money on him for the place, finished
second, and how could it be otherwise :?
In frlghtfully terrific drive Golden on
kamsln did succeed in taking place
honors from Can't Dance.
Jockey Slaughter is from Texas, and
SO is Wade McLemore, owner of Ko-
walsky. There was wide and expansive
play on this Texas wned horse; be even
closed second choice to Frank Browns
Yemen, who was held at to 5 closing.
Slaughter got his horse away from the
post well, took him back, let Yemen run
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
away off in front, then came out and fin

away off in front, then came out and fin
ished second.
This same young Mr.. Slaughter did the
same thing not many davs ago on Braw
Scot. and pity it is his employer, Barney
Schneider, was not here to see the rides,
that he. too, might appland. Tampa
who now and then runs some, was fair
third.
Reddington, Mr.. Corrigan's jumper
opened to 1 choice for the mile and a
half hurdle handicap, but as the distance
was considered too far for him he receded
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
League of the Cross.

The quarterly rally of st. Peters Church
branch of the League of the Cross will be held
in the hall on Florida street, between Twenty
fourth and Twenty fifth, at 2 O'Clock this after
exercises viii be rendered. The public is in
vited to attend
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

REMEMBER the grand Christmas sale of
high grade bicycles takes place al 33 and
80 Main street. San Francisco, on Tuesday,
Decem Der %. at Ii A. NJ. Remember that
every wheel is guaranteed by the Robert
Ma com Company, 735 Market street.
wholesale and retail dealers in bicycle
materials OF every description. Wil E.
Fisher 81 Co.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

MEMS LATE STYLE $500 SUITS and
OVERCOATS have been cut to :
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
FOR THE GIRLS.
Appeal Issued by the Management of
Their Training Home.
The following appeal has been issued:

THE CALIFORNIA GIRLS TRAINING HOME,
147 Natoma street.
We wish to ask the benevolent public OF San
Francisco not to forget the homeless girls in
the California Girls Training Home while
they are buying their Christmas gifts. So far
our girls have not been provided with COM
plete dinner. Who will give US turkey, q
plum pudding or a mince pie? Is there a
know what to buy to make girl between the
age of 10 and 15 happy? No, not one All
gifts will be deeply appreciated and received
at the above number
The officers of the organization are:
Mrs. R. L. w. Davis, president; Mrs. J. e..
Mason, treasurer; Mrs. M. Miers, secre-
tary; Mrs. Z. B. Fischer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Movable stairs, which revolve on drums.
are coming into use in some of the best
residences in Paris. They work on the
principle of an endless chain; the passen.
ger steps on, and is gradually conveyed to
the landing a bove.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

to to 2. He soon nailed Three Forks,
and, leaiing to the end. won by length
and a half. Haymarket finished third.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
REMOVAL NOTICE.
X-RAY EXAMINATIONS.
ELECTRICITY GIVEN
WHEN ADVISABLE.

DIERCE & CO., GENERAL WESTERN
Agents National Cash Register Co. have
moved their offices from the Chronicle bldg. to
rooms 3l2 and 3fS Parrot bldg, opp Baldwin
Hotel. Tel. south 102
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

"THE CALL" RACING GUIDE.
JOCKEY