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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-14
FOR FEDERAL PRISONS.
Proposition to Do Away With Con-
tracts With the States.

The attorney general presents a detailed
and interesting statement of the important
work done under his supervision during
the last fiscal year. The ownership and
management by the government of peni-
tentiaries for the confinement of those con-
victed in United States courts Of viola
lions of federal laws, which for many years
has been a subject of executive recon-
mendation, has at last, to a slight extent,
been realized by the utilization OF the
abandoned military prision at Fort LeaVen-
worth as a United States penitentlary. This
is certainly a move in the right direction,
but it ought to be at once supplemented
by the rebuilding or extensive enlargement
of this improvised prison. and the con-
struction of at least one more, to be located
in the Southern safes. The capacity OF the
LeaVenworth penitentiary is so limited that
the expense of it's maintenance, calculated
at per capita rate upon the number OF
prisoners it can accommodate, does not
make as economical an exhibit as it would
if it were larger and better adapted to
prison purposes, but I am thoroughly con-
WINGED that economy humanity and
proper sense of responsibility and duty to-
ward those whom punish for violations
of federal law dictate that the federal gov
eminent should have the entire control
and management of the penitentiarles
where convicted violators are confined. 1t
appears that since the transfer of the Fort
Leavenworth military prison to it's new
uses the work previously done by prison
ers confined there, and for which expensive
machinery has been provided. has been
discontinued. This work consisted of the
manufacture of articles for army use now
done elsewhere. On all grounds it is ex-
ceedingly desirable that the convicts con-
fined in this penitentiary be allowed to re-
sumo work of this description.
Abolishing the Fee System.
It is most gratifying to note the salts
factory results that have followed the in
auguration of the new system provided for
by the act of May %, 1896, under which
certain Federal officials are compensated
by salaries instead of fees. The new plan
was put in operation on the list day OF July
1896, and already the great economy 1t
enforces, it's prevention of abuses, and its
tendency to better enforcement of the
laws are strilzingly apparent. Detailed evil
dence of the usefulness of this long de-
layed, but now happily accomplished re-
form will be found clearly set forth in the
attorney generals report.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-14

cess the result desired may to limited ex-
tent be accomplished
The civil service r1-'es as amended dur
ing the last year provide for a sensible
and uniform method of promotion, basing
eligibility to better positions upon demon
strated efficiency and faithfulness. The
absence Of fixed rules on this subject has
been an in6rmity in the system more and
mere apparent as it's other benefits have
been better appreciated.
Offensive Partisanship.
The advantages of civil service methods
in their business aspects are too we'll I'M
derstood to require argument Their APP
plication has become a necessity to the
executive work of the government. But
these who gain positions through the or-
Grafton of these methods should be made 20
understand that the ncn-partisan scheme
through which they receive their appoint
ments demands from them, by way OF
reciprocity, non-partisan and faithful per-
Torrance of duty under every administra-
ton and cheerful fidelity to every chief.
While they should be encouraged to de-
Gently exercise their rights of citizenship
and to support through their SURFACES the
political beliefs they honestly profess, the
noisy, pestilent and partisan employee,
who loves political turmoil and contention
CT who renders lax and grudging service
to an administration not representing his
political views, should be promptly and
fearlessly dealt with in such way as to
furnish warning to others who may be
likewise disposed.
The annual report of the commissioners
Will be duly transmitted and / commend
the important matter they have in charge
to the careful consideration OF Congress.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-14
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
AboIitian of the Free Distribution
of Seeds Defended.

The Department of Agriculture is so in
timately related to the welfare of our peo-
pie and the prosperity of our nation that
it should constantly receive the care and
encouragement Of the government. From
small beginning it has grown to be the
center of agricultural intelligence and the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-12-14

mendations concerning their support and
improvement are fully s = ted in the report
of the secretary Of the treasury, to which
the attention of the Congress is especially
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
KNOWS THE MAN.
City Comptroller Fitch o: New York Will Not
Vote for Democracy.

New York, July 1S.-City Controller
Ashhrl T. Fitch. Deml.. announced. this
afternoon. that he would not support the
nominees of the Chicago convention
Mr.. Fitch stated that he served -four
years in Congress with Candidate Bryan
and knew both the man and his prinCi-
pies. and had listened for seven years to
the silver arguments of the WcstcrnrrS
They have Il hatred of the city in which
| live and abuse men in both parties for
whom have had a. lifelong respect said
Mr. Fitch. The result of careful personal
study of them, their theories and methods,
is sincere belief on my part that no
NOR" serious calamity could befall the
country than their elevation to power.
The platform is not Democratic, the
candidate is not a Democrat He said
openly that no power on earth or in
heaven could induce him TO vote for
gold standard Democrat, thereby notify
ing those of us who believe in the gold
standard that if our friends were in
ma jority in the convention he would de
line to be bound by its action. He. and
his friends who have pnt him in nomina
ton have no claim on the loyalty of any
Democrat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
WILL WAIT AWHILE.
Bryan and SewaII In No
hurry for Notification.
Former Leaves for Home in Nebraska
and Latter for Maine.
Kansas Silver Men viii Adopt PopuIist Ticket
Adopted at Chicago.

:, Chicago, July is.-IIon. William J
,nara,i reached the Clifton house this
, NOR r,; from the residence Of Mrs. ~
spent saturday night and SUNDAY, liz
| looked freSher and brighter after his dav
OF uninterrupted rest VI"
| IN ihe lobby Of the Clifton Mr. Rrvan
met Senator White of California, and tbn
other members of the sub-committee IN
| notification who had come bv annoint
nlent 70 nave q chat about the arrange
| iheht Tor RiNing formal notice Of MIR
l5fyah selection by the Democratic con
Mr.. Arthur scwalI. the vice-prcsi-
| dental candidate. was also present ana
| after Mr., Bryan has finished shaking
| hands with tho score of peoplo VINO
gathered about him III the lobby he and
| ne others went to room No. J., where The
| PRESIDENTIAL candidate had his hcalduuar-
| lefs during convention week The sub
committee spent an hour with Mr. BRYAN
ana Mr. Sewall. and the result of an
tntif tax was a determination to post
| pone the date of notification until some
time after July u. the date first named
The members of the subcommittee said
after the meeting that the date would I'M
doubtcdly be during the second week in
place
1t was Mr.. Bryans suggestion that the
notification should be in the metropolis
ana everything indicates that no change
VIII b" made II was found that the sub
committee could not very wen make any
definite arrangement for notification in
view of the absence OF details.
Mr.. Bryan told the committee that he
wanted to change his plans ana would
Ike to 20 TO his home IN Lincoln as soon
as possible. Just after the meeting ati-
iourHed he expressed his intention on this
subject to a United Press reporter: Il am
going to Salem, Ills. my old home this
afternoon, he said. and will remain
there two DAYS. From Salem / Will 20 ii
rect 70 Lincoln, probably by the Missouri
laciiic, ana Will stay there ana IN Omaha
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
A PECULIAR CASE.
Bangor Republicans Have Some Difficulty, as
Regards Nominating Representatives.

Bangor. July ia meeting of the
Republican city committee was held
tonight, to cali caucus for the sclec-
ton of candidates for representatives
t. the Legislature. The Republicans
of the city have been circulating a
memorial to the committee asking for
change from the old general caucus
system to ward primaries. The me
mortal, which was signed by over COO
Republican voters. was laid before the
committee at this meeting After a
discussion the ma jority voted to make
the desired change and issued a call
for the ward primaries to be held
Tuesday, July 81 The vote stood 4
to s.
The secretary of the committee re-
fused to sign the new form Of the call
and the secretary pro tenn. was elected
to record the delibera tions of the meet
ing. The minority threatened to bolt
and prepared a call for a general eau
Gus. signed by the secretary. The best
legal talent maintained the power Of
the committee to decide upon the
method as Well as the time of holding
the caucuses. and the call adopted by
the majority and signed by the chair
man ana secretary pro tenn, therefore
becomes the legal call of the com
mittee.
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READY FOR FIGHT.
Chairman Hanna Names Men,
bcrs Of His Committee.
McKinley's Manager Predicts a Hot
Fight from Beginning to End.
Hanna Says Stability OF Judicial System More
important than Money Question.

Cleveland. Ohio, July 1s.-Aftei
nearly a month of careful considera
| ton, Chairman hanna of the Rcpubli-
| can national committee has named the
| executive committeeman who will be
| his co-laborers and advisers in man
| aging McKinley's campaign The list
| contains the names Of NJ. A. Hanna OF
Ohio, chairman;i NJ. s. Quay, PcnnsyI-
Vania: Joseph II. Manley. Maine; II. G.
Payne. Wisconsin, Cyrus Leland. Kan
sas; IoWell Clayton. Arkansas; c. G
Dawes, Illinois; w. T. Durbin. Indi-
| ana; n. Il. Scott. West Virginia VIM
Nj. Osborne of Boston. is made secrc-
tary of the committee, and j A. Dick
OF this city, assistant secretary
The committee viii meet in this city.
Wednesday,
Il am now preparing for the fight. "
Mr.. Hanna said, today. with the air of
man who is confident of winning a
prospective battle, for there is going
to be a fight and hot one at that We
think that the Western and Southern
states are debatabIe ground and we
snail so into the contest with that
idea. The Dakotas should go Rcpub-
mean; Nebraska should be Republi-
can; the same is true of Alabama and
louisiana
II have not fully made M my mind IN
TO the political condition of the people Of
the border states. but think we have "a
lighting chance there. In the caulptisn
therc are more issues than tariff ana ths.
money question. which are Of fully as
much moment as the other TWO and
which If anything. concern the main
lenhnce Of our government mere than
TWO issues which now hold the public
mind. | refer particularly to the stabil-
lily of our judicial system which is
threatened by the Democratic party. In
their platform is "a plank which contends
mat the present system Of selecting
judges of the supreme court should be
swept away. That court should be sur
rounded with the greatest protection to
keep it pure and untainted ana tho selec-
ton of judges should not 81 settled by a
sudden wave. Il sudden excitement of the
people hYsteria of the masses that :
4 good expression.
Frequently people are swaycd by senii-
ments of momentary duration. Thcy are
wrought up 10 high pitch and. without
giving the matter sober second thought
act. on the morrow thcy arr sorry for
Their COURSE of action. then il is too latc.
Fh- supreme court must lac guarded. as
on lis stability depends the souudncss of
oul government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, July l3.-The area o1
high pressure has settled over the
Gulf states. diminishing in magnitude
The storm has remained nearly sta.
tionary north OF Montana. Rain has
fallen in the upper and middle Miss
issippi and upper Missouri valleys. the
lower Lake region and south Atlantic
states and the Southwest.
The temperature has fallen in the
Lake regions. upper Mississippi and
middle Missouri valleys.
Temperatures of 80 degrees are re-
ported at Springfield. Ills. St Louis
Cairo. New orleans, Tampa. Parkers
burg, Washington city and Portland
Me; % degrees at Davenport Mem
phis, Nicksburg, indianapolis, Chicago.
Detroit, Norfolk. Philadelphia and
Boston; ANA 81 degrees at Jacksonville
and Savannah
Continued high temperature with
occasional thunder showers in the
afternoon may be expected in the At
lantic states. Ohio and the middle
Mississippi valleys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
At McKINLEYS HOME.
The Major Has Many Distinguished Callers
Monday. Including Ex-Secretary Foster.

Canton, Ohio, July Il. Major Me
kinley spent n good deal of time. to-
day. answering letters and kilograms
of CONGRATULATIONS A delegation OF
business men from jamestown. y. ",
called On him, this afternoon. and
there was large number of other
callers. Nearly every state in the
Union was represented. Hon. &. q.
Whitmore of Utah. had long talk
with the major, He has been trying
to sell Utah bonds in the East ana Is;
going home % tell his free silver
nciehbors that there Will be no market
for their securities till the people have
declared in favor of honest money at
the polls. Mr.. Whitmorc says the free
silver idea is strong in Utah. but he
thinks with a vigorous campaign Of
education there win como great
change in pubic sentiment.
EX Secretary of the Treasury Chas.
Foster spent several hours With Major
Mckinley today. Mr. Foster takes a
hopeful view of the situation ana pre-
diets McKinley's election by very
large majority. He thinks the cam
paiSn should he n vigorous one, and
like most of the Republican politicians
who come here, he believes the burden
of the speaking campaign should be
borne by Gen. Harrison. Senator For
aker. Thos i. Reed ana Cen Stewart
l.. Woodford. whose great financial de
bates with Gen. Thos Ewing in this
state during the fiat money craze are
a matter of history
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
TICKET ENDORSED.
The Silver Men OF Kansas Will Support BRYAN
and SewalI

Tope ka. kan July 15.-Thc state con-
vcntion Of the silver party to elect dole
gates to the national convention which
meets in ST. Louis next week will be held
in Topeka. Thursday. July IL. ManN
county conventions were held Saturday
to elect delegates to the state convention
and without exception the delegates We're
instructed to vot" for only such delegates
as would favor the nomination of BRYAN
and Scwall. The silver men say the
county conventions have as far as prac-
ticahle chosen only Republicans as dele-
safes tn Tn" state convention with the oh
Ject To make the movement apDcar as in
dependent of the Peoples and Democratic
parties rs possible. A number Of Pco-
pie party conventions We're also held
yesterday. in different parts Of tho state
and they. too, adopted resolutions favor
ing the continuation Of BrYan for Ircsi-
dent. All leading nopinists. including
senator PETER. Jerry Simpson, rx-Ciov
i.icwellyn. John W. Bricdcnthal and W
\. Harris, eX-congrcSSman al large. are
favorable to the nomination or endors-
ment OF the Democratic candidates tor
President and Vice President Of the Pco-
pies party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
SIeep

Induced by the use of coca, opiate or mar
cotlc compounds is bad, decidedly bad.
They undermine health and shatter the
constitution and the patient is steadily
growing into worse condition -often
resulting in the terrible slavery and
misery OF the cocaine and opium habit.
sleep induced by the use of Hoods Sarsa-
pariiia does not perhaps come as quickly,
but 1t comes more surely and more per
manently through natures great restor-
Ing and rejuvenating channel purified,
vltalized and enriched blood. This feeds
the nerves with life-giving energy and
builds up the system and constitution
from the very foundation of all health
and life-the blood-pure, rich, red blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
WELL! WELL! WE'LL!
Some Democrats Want Anoth-
er Presidential Candidate.
Sound Money Men Of Party in Illinois
Send Out Addresses
For Another Convention and the Merry Wa,
Gees McrriIy On.

Chicago. July 13.-The honest money
Democrats of st. Louis, through its
executive committee, issued an ad-
dress, tonight to the Democrats of
other states calling upon them to nomi-
nate another national ticket and adopt
platform of sound money princi-
pies on which the nominees can appeal
to the people of that opinion
The address was signed by John
NJ Palmer, Charles A. Ewing. Frank
lin MacVeigh, Ben r. Gable. w. S.
Foreman, Thomas a. Moran, John Il.
Hopkins, Henry Robbins, A. A.
Goodrich. James r. Hoblitt. Adolph
krauss, James NJ. Shcehan, Charles
n williamson. Linden Evans. L. f.
Spangiey.
The pronounciamento sets the pace
for the East, but in the minds of the
leaders there Is not much faith that
the party organizations which sent
gold delegates TO the Chicago conven-
tlnn VIII declare for another conven-
ton. The most Illinois expects is
enough Gold Democrats outside the
regular organizations win send enough
delegates To the new convention to
make it successful The Middle and
tho ,,,e,,-n,,,,rr, ,,,,''',, 49, "a - 5'Ne
'r,r n.,,,,ns ~ Xxx :
been freely mentioned CHIEF among t 'i,,
Is Secretary Carlisle He is regarded as
fhoneh ~ y rs "o'' lccept all
from him. Henry Watterson is looked
! u, ~ith almost equal favor. senator
arr. ,is., n,a,'iin,,S '''o secretary morton
Senator hin il regarded as 4 .-ro;,t an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
CELEBRATION ON FOOT.
Bath Republicans and Democrats Will Tcndc
Arthur Sewal Reception.

Bath. July B.-This evening, a large
and enthusiastic meeting was called to
order by Mayor Bibber for the purpose
Of making ARRANGEMENTS for receiving
Arthur Sewall who is expected home
from in a few days from Chicago.
Hon. John @. Patten presided 1t was
voted to place the celebration in the
hands of the Democratic and Repub-
llran city committees
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
THE DETAILS.
Japan's Tidal Wave Terrible
in Every Way.
List Of Victims Number 10000
Tales of Death and Ruin.
The Wave Came With a Suddcnness That Was
Remarkable.


| San Francisco, July 1.-THE Toxic
correspondent of the United Press, writ
! ing under date Of 26, describing the
| devastation wrought by the seismic
wave on June 10, says that at half past
O'Clock in the evening, the wave
struck the northeast coast of the main
island, throughout distance of about
| 200 miles, and in five minutes 10000
| people were killed. 1900 injured and
loco houses destroyed.
From the island of Kinka San on the
south to Hachinoye on the north. the
coast of Rikuzen and Rikushu prov
inces assumed convex shape.
| Throughout the whole of this boat like
area nearly every town and every viii
lage vas visited by the wave. The por-
tioh between Motoyoshi ana famada
suffered most severely. Inc direction
81 the wave appeared TO nave heen north
by cast, ior' altef CARRYING deVasta-
20 the shofe OF the man lhlahd IL ieft
ieZo on the west. touching that island
at Nerimo cape only.
Inc inhabitants OF numerous towns
and hamlets along the coast were cele-
rating the boys Festival
There IS much difficulty in obtaining
nomena that preceded the final catas-
trophe Several accounts agree that
about o'clock three or four shocks of
earthquake were felt. not violent
thoughthoueh. of the vertical kind that
f"iks IN Japan dread. The barometer
gave 10 indication Of anything I'M
usual some ~ or - minutes later
booming sound became audible from
direction a - n
have been Variously interpreted. Some
construed II as notice of coming
gale, others supposed that a huge
schp"i OF Sardines had reached the off
Ing. only very few suspected the
real significance of the sound and fled
inland at the top of their speed.
Rapidly the noise increased until IL
assumed the volume and deafepinr din
Of a great park artillery, and then in
a moment waves of % to 30 feet high
were laundering against the shore
OF the three procedures visited by
the wave. IWat had by far the greatest
aggregate of disasters. its list of dead
little seaside town three avalanches of
water rushed forward and in less than
two minutes the town was virtually
annihiliated. out " 1923 uildincs. only
lt3 remained standing. and out of a
populateion of 6557. death had over
taken 400 and 500 lay wounded In
the completeness of destruction this
record heads the list. The work of the
waves was. however nearly as appall-
ing at several other points.
such are the tales of death and ruin
that come from place after place. the
a int a ,,ft ,s;t
ing being 29013 killed. 1857 wounded
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SOMETHING SURELY UP.
Capt. Hurley Of Democratic Congressional
Committee Summoned to WASHINGTON.

Rockland. July 13.-Captain w f.
Maine of the Democratic national con
gressional committee left. tonight. for
telegram to attend a meeting of the
committee Captain Hurley says the
purpose of the meeting is to consider
the proper steps to be taken in regard
to the Democratic campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
OPPOSED 10 SCHEME.
Tristan Goldihwai!e Not in Favor OF Hold
ing Another State Convention

Eiddefold July l3.-Tristam Goldth-
waite the York county member of the
Democratic State committee is opposed
TO the scheme of Mayor Hanson of Bel
fast to call q new state convention for
the adoption of Il State platform to ac-
cord with the financial plank of the Chi
cago convention. Tho meeting of the
state committee will shortly be held to
formulate the attitude toward the ma
tonal party ticket.
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WONT SAY A WORD.
WinsIow Mum as Can Be On Political Situa
tion-Delegation Returns Home.

Portland. July 13.-The Maine mem
bers of the natlonai Deiiiocid'iN ool-
yention have returned home. They
reached this city, tonight. Hon. Ed
ward y Winslow. thp. candidate fol
Governor. who was one OF the dele
gates, absolutely refused to make any
statement.
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FOUND. A POCKET B00K

By one of our customers. after search
lliS his pockets thoroughly that w1s Inc
means OF saving him 60 cents on two
dollars worth OF goods bought of MS
You can see that we not only give vo,
reliable goods but we save you a good
percentages. 9''O
We don't want your pocket book and
every cent there is in il but we do want
YOU TO trade where you can get the most
for your money. our prices are the
same yesterday. today and forever
.NNlk I1rii.l.s LnloA
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Judge Wilson's Name Wilt Be Presented

South Paris, July 13-The oxford
bar has decided to present the name Of
Hon. George A. Wilson. judge of pro-
bate of this village. as a candidate to
succeed Judge Walton in the Maine
supreme corrt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14

The army worm has arrived at Waure-
gan. e., anu settled on 4e-acre field of
grass, oats and corn Nothing in the
entire Held can be saved. Efforts are be-
ing made 10 contine and destroy them
without their spreading.