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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
s.Elower. of Five Wounds"

The passion flowers was considered by
the early Spanish settlers of South Amer
lea a marvellous symbol of Christ's pas
sion and. assurance Of the ultimate tri-
umph of Christianity. It is called 1.-The
Flower of the Five Wounds
The leaf symbolzes the spear.
The five anthers, the five wounds.
The tendrls, the cords Or whips.
The column Of the ovary, the pillar OF
the cross.
The stamens, the hammers.
The three styles, the three nails.
The fleshy threads within the flowers,
the crown of thorns.
The Calyx, the glory or nimbus.
The white tint purity.
The red, redemption by blood.
The blue, heaven,
It keeps open three days-the three
vears' ministry.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Fioures nm the Bible.

If one is. impressed with the belief that
there is some mystic symbolism III the
figure seven no better authority may be
had than the Scriptures. Curiously
enough for the figure three the same au-
thoritX may also be taken IN PROOF.
There was the symbol of the Trinity. The
figure occurs in the references to land,
water and sky. and sun, moon and stars.
Noah had three sons: Christ was three
DAYS in the tomb, and Jonah was three
days in the whales belly. There were
three patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and ia
cob; Abraham entertained three ahs 17E;
Job had three friends: Samuel was called
three times; Daniel was thrown into den
with three lions Tor praying three times
q d3y etc. etc.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
GUARDING SALONICA.
Lookouts Stationed on the HeadIa nds-
Torpedo Mines Planted.

Lookouts Stationed on the Head1ands-
Torpedo Mines Planted.
London, April PA special dispatch
from Salonica announces that the Off
Gals there are vigiiantly looking out for
the Greek feet, having been informed
that the war vessels of Greece have been
ordered to make an attempt to seize that
city, which is the base of Turkish sup
plies for the army operating against the
Greeks. The military authorities of
Salonica have laid $50 torpedo mines in
the bay and further steps have been tax
en- to protect the narrow entrance of the
harbor between Cape Kara and the main
land of Macedonia.
Lookouts have been stationed on all
the prominent headlands and points of
vantage overlooking the bay with instruc-
tons to Immediately report the appear
ance Of the Greek fleet which is expected
to make a demonstration against this
place very shortly There are rumors
that a Turkish feet has left the
Dardanelles for this place and that it
will give battle to the Greek fleet in the
bay.
A number of Green irregulars who
have been brought here as prisoners have
been captured as DENIM Hissar was said
TO have quantities of explosives in their
possession
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
NEW OFFICE CREATED.
Purchasing Agent will be in Charge
at the Veterans
Home.

Waupaca, Wis. April 22.-[Special.l-
trustees of the Veterans home on May
new office will be created-that of
quartermaster. who will be a purchasing
agent for the home. This has been done
by a member of the board in the past,
who received no salary. The pay of
the Office will be small, but large num-
Der of applicants are expected.
1t is expected that a commander and
matron will also be appointed to fill the
places of Col. and Mrs. Caldwell, who
have resigned, but will not vacate until
August 1.
The construction of the new building
just made possible by the states appro-
priation of $4,000 will be commenced
at once.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Army, April 21.-The first seriously
| MI mod hn tito hnnn1a today

Army, April 21.-The first seriously
planned battle began today.
Early this morning the Greeks under
Gems. Mavronichali and Macros, adj
vanced from Reveni Boughasie at st.
Elos against Edhem Pasha's advance
ed and the battle ragged till late this
afternoon with varying fortune.
The Greeks were assisted by thousands
of irregulars, who harassed the the Turk
ish outpOsts and wings as well as partici-
pated in the general engagements. The
Turks had an overwhelming superiority
in numbers. Behind earthworks and
trenches they awaited the attacks of the
Greeks. The Greeks attacked those
again and again with the most desperate
bravery.
In spite of the furious attacks made
upon them, the Greeks continue to hold
the Reveni and Mezeros passes. At
a drawn battle. Crown Prince Constan-
tin is hurrying reinforcements to the
front.
Athens. April q, (Mdnight). Grown
Prince Constantin telegraphs from La
rissa, the headquarters of the Greek
forces in Thessaly:
1--WE have kept all our positions and
the situation today is excellent. Every
road by which the Turks can descend into
the Thessalian plain has been secured by
the concentration of our troops. | cannot
wire at greater length now. [ am fight
ing, myself; so is Prince Nicholas"
Suicide of AuzoIinos.
London, April 22.-Maj Anzolinos,
who gave the order for the abandonment
at Gritzoyali by the Greek troops, and
who was replaced by COL Papastavro
for so doing, being held responsible for
the loss Of that place, has. according 10
a special dispatch from Athens, commit
ted suicide at Tyrnayo.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
IGNORES THE NEW LAW.
Mayor Ideson Refuses to Recog-
nize the Officials Appointed
at Oshkosh.

Oshkosh, Wis, April 21.-ISpeci.l. /
Mayor Ideson has entirely ignored the
new civil service board appointed by his
predecessor, Mayor Kellogg, and lest
night appointed a new set of city off
Gals, including Capt r. J. Weisbrod as
chief of police and R. A Brauer, chief of
the fire department. T. S. Ideson, Il
brother of the mayor, was appointed
comptroller. The mayor also said that
the one motto for the next year would be
retrenchment and that all official salaries
and expenses must be cut to the lowest
notch. Several firemen, police and teach
officials must turn in their fees instead
of pocketing them as heretofore.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
WARSHIPS AT DELAGOA.
Presence of Eight British Vessels
Causes Excitement at
Lorenzo.

Lorenzo, Marquese, Delagoa bay, April
ga squadron of eight British war
ships arrived here yesterday evening.
The advent of the squadron caused great
excitement here. Six of the warships
have entered the river and two others
remain in the bay. A French warship
has also arrived here.
London, April 22.-A special dispatch
from Capetown announces that a
squadron Of eight British warships en-
tered Delagoa bay yesterday evening,
causing great excitement. But, accord
ing to general opinion at Capetown,
only naval demonstration is intended.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
REMEMBERED HIS FRIENDS.
Mayor Starkweather Announces a Few
Appointlnents at Superior.

West Superior, Wis. April 21.-[Spe-
cial. Rev. Charles Starkweather last
night took the seat from which he was
ousted two years ago and presided vigor-
ously over the common council. He APP
pointed his personal following to office,
naming Heber McHugh for city attorney,
Ntzhugh, having defended him at inn
parchment proceeding; Charles Lomas for
city clerk, Tomas then an alderman hav
ing voted against impeachment; b. Banks
for city engineer, and w. 2. Crawford
for assistant city attorney.
Mr.. Starkweather in his inaugural ad
dress, outlined a conservative policy and
pledged the administration to meet all in
terest on bonds. He stated that until his
ely attorney gave him an opinion on the
legality of the new fire and police COM
mission law he would take no action to
appoint chiefs Of those departments. The
council elected Alex. r. Mills, brother
Of Senator Mills, president of the coun-
Gil
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
TWO COUNTIES AT WAR.
Claim of Outagnmie Against the County
of Ashland.

Appleton, Wis, April 22.-[Special.] i
According to a proposition made before
the county. board yesterday, Wisconsin is
soon to see two of her counties in court
over the SMALL matter of 1896. Ashland
county has found its treasury empty or
even worse, for $495 is due to this county
Oh the expense account Of cases tried in
Appleton on a change of venue. The bill
has been approved and the Outagamie
county treasurer holds an order for the
amount which, however, appears to be Il
prospective job for a collection agency.
The treasurer has been unable to collect
the bill and District Attorney Bottensek,
after finding that orders on the Ashland
county treasury are selling at so cents,
recommended that the order FOX S495 be
sold if possible. If this is not done the
county is to commence suit against the
northern county and get judgment. The
board will decide on the proposition to-
morrow.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

pean concert. Europe must understand
that after forcing us to war there can
be no question of limiting it. Our fleet
is destined to take an important part, as
will soon be learned. Greece under
stands that she must either be victorious
or disappear. The war may be prolonged
and bloody, but it is now too late to
stop. A great crime has been committed
against right and humanity in the Cretan
question and the chastisement has now
commenced -
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Greece Brings Her Navy Into Play
in the Gulf of
SaIOnica.

Athens, April q Q:30 p. m.).-It is
reported that Eastern squadron of the
Greek feet is bombarding Platemona, on
the west side of the Gulf of Salonica.
The Greek ironclad Spetzai, which had
been taking part in the bombardment of
the Turkish Notifications at Prevesa
west COAST has been ordered to
Tsagheri, in the Gulf Of Volo least
COAST.
Salonica. April 21.-It is rumored here
that the Turks have captured Larissa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
CHILD MEETS A PECULIAR DEATH.

Little Girls EOnnet strings Become En-
tangled in Tree and Choke Her.
Des Moines, Ia, April 22.-The 5-year-
old daughter of John T. Buckley, d
bridge contractor, met death in Il re-
markable manner today. The child was
left playing on the piazza by it's mother
and ten minutes later was found hang
ing dead from the limb of a small cherry
tree. She had climbed into the tree, and
while there the ribbons to her sunbonnet
became entangled in the branches. She
slipped and fell and was choked to death
by the ribbons, with her feet but few
inches from the ground.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Ex-Chief Radenocn Acquitted.

Chicago III, April 21.-The jury in the
Quinlan-Badenoch damage suit, Which
retired last evening. brought in a YER
diet today of not guilty. The ease has
been on hearing before Judge Chetlain
for two weeks Mrs. Ella G. Quinlan,
the wife of janitor for III. III. Holmes,
and who was under arrest for q week
during the excitement over the police in
yestigation into the Holmes castle a
wear ago, sued ex-Chief of Police John
7. Badenoch for $4,000 for false arrest.
The Jury finds that Badenoch was war
ranted in what he did.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
KAUKAUNA HAS A BLAZE.
Ernst Krebser's Dwelling Entirely De
stroyed by Fire.

Kaukauna, Wis, April 22.-[Special.]
Ernst krebsers house, two-story
frame dwelling in North Kaukauna, was
entirely destroyed by fire last evening at
S O'Clock, with nearly all Of the house
hold goods. Mr.. Krebser was absent
from home. reaching there after the roof
had fallen in The fire department was
too late to save anything. as it was re-
mote from town. It took over 100 feet
of hose to reach the nearest water tank.
The loss on the building and contents is
placed at $4,000, insurance of $1,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
ALLEGED Embezz.er Held.

West Superior, Wis. April 21.-[Spe-
cial. William L. Moase, who is under
arrest awaiting examination on a charge
of embezzlement from the Douglas Coun-
ty Telephone company, Of which he was
manager, has been delivered into custody
by his bondsmen. This morning be
waived preliminary examination and was
held for trial in the Superior court in
$3.50 bail
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Two Robbers Sentenced.

Richland Center, Wis, April 81
Judge Clementson last night in the cir
cult court sentenced Charles Culver and
Martin Brennaman to four and three
years in the penitentiary respectively.
They pleaded guilty to having held up and
robbed Joseph Minett in this city some
HrnnES AGO.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
New Bridge at Monticello.

Monticello, Wis, April 22.-l Special
-The Milwaukee Bridge and Iron com
pany was today awarded the contract for
the construction of new iron bridge at
the wooden mill here, crossing Little Su-
car river, in place of the one recently de-
stroyed by the high water. The new
structure will be a four panel. 81 feet
long and IS feet wide, with iron railing
on both sides and steel joists.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Marinette, Wis, April 21.-[Special.l-
Charles Neyers was drowned yesterday
on the Pike river, while driving logs.
He had just jumped on jam of logs
and was pulled off into the river ana
taken under the jam. Nevers was %
years old and came West last fall from
PENNSYLVANIA
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Fell from a. Train.

Sheboygan, Wis. April 22.-[Special.l
Henry Haas, whose residence is not
known, fell from North Western train
last night five miles north of the city. He
was found in pool of water and uncon-
scious. He was taken to Lakeside nos
pital. His right arm and shoulder was
crushed. He will probably die.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
MAY LOSE HIS HAND.
Madison Man Injured bv the Explosion
of Il Cartridge.

. Madison, Wis, April 21.-[Special1-
Martin Smith lost two fingers and may
lose the whole right hand as the result
of an explosion of Illuminating car
fridge His little son found the cap on
the street and brought it home. Mr..
Smith thought it would be nice thing to
stick on the end of his lead pencil. He
used a pin to pick out little white
substance and the cap exploded. The
boy was stunned but not seriously hurt.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
ATTACKED A KING.
Humbert Of Italy Narrowly Escapes
Assassination in
Rome.

Rome, April 22.-At 2:30 this after
noon, while King Humbert was on his
way to the races, man named PietrO
Acciacrito, an ironworker out of employ
ment. attempted to stab his majesty with
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
SUPPOSED Burglar Caught.

Marshal Appleby and his brother, ex-
Sheriff Appleby, today arrested man
who had IL his possession much of the
jewelry and clothing stolen from u
Cooksville, Wis. store a few nights ago.
The officers have been after the burglar
for several days
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Rinon Hotel Leased.

Ripon, Wis, April 21-[ Special I-Ho-
tel Ripon has at last been leased for a
term of years. Frank e. Grove of Osh-
kosh is the lessee and he takes charge
May l. Mr.. Grove was formerly in the
hotel business in Waukesha.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
KING GEORGE INTERVIEWED.
Gtays the War was Due to Intrigues-
Fight to the Death.


Paris, April 21.-The correspondent at
Athens Of la Journal had an interview
with King George Of Greece at the pal
acc yesterday. His majesty is quoted as
saying that he believed 10 the last mo-
nlent jI.at peace would be maintained and
did hiH utmost to bring about paclhc
solution Of the matters in dispute.
The Eing denies that Greece COM
mcnccd hos;iIities against Turkey and ar
c7ged shat Turkey was not compelled to
sso 10 war because OF the incursion of a
few insurgents whom nobody could have
restrained. ,
Continuing. King George said: "The
truth is, we were attacked because
Turkey was ordered to attack us.
There nevcr would have been war but
for certain intrigues which viii appear
later All the powers are more or less
agairst US If they wanted war they
tave got it, Such is the result of Euro
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
PRIzEFIGHT DISPUTE IS FATAL.
Lee Collins Killed at Chicago by Lee
kNatinE.

Chicago, ILL.,, April 22.-Lee Collins, a
Daperhanger, 20 years old, died today
from fractured skull, and Lee Heating,
his assailant, is under arrest on a charge
of murder During a quarrel which arose
yesterday over the recent Corbett-titz-
simmons prizefight, Collins was struck
over the head with a club. lie recovered
sufficiently to walk home, but became I'M
conscious during the night and was taken
to a hospital where he died.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
LABORERS' SALARIES CUT.
Plan to Reduce the City's Expenses at
Appleton.

Appleton, Wis. April I'll Special. 7
The city council street committee has de-
cided to reduce the wages Of laborers en-
day and will thus be able to accomplish
more work without an increased expendi-
ture This action was taken in accord
ance with the low salary agitation which
was the issue of the last municipal elec-
ton. The number of men employed is
several hundred and in addition to the
salary reduction rigid economy Will be
practiced in all lines of city improve
menfS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
FREIGHT RATES REDUCED.
Big Saving to Marquette County Iron
Mines.

Ishpening, Mich, April 22.-[Special]
The Chicago x Northwestern railway
has reduced it's freight rate from Mar
ouette range mines to Escanaba to 10
cents in place of 81 cents last season.
The two railroads having ore docks at
Marquette have declared a 25-cent rate
III place Of 35 cents per ton last season.
The reductions mean a saving OF S2oO,-
900 this season to Marquette county iron
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
HOLDS ON TO HIS OFFICE.
Chief of Police burgess of Oshkosh Re-
fuses to Racognize His SUCCESSOR.

Oshkosh, Wis, April 22.-[Special.]-
Chief of Police Burgess has refused to
turn over his Office 70 Capt. e. j. Weis-
brod. appointed by Mayor Ideson and
confirmed by the council. Burgess claims
that under the new civil service law he
has a right TO retain the office for six
months The Democrats have not yet
decided on course to dispossess Chief
Burgess and install Chief Weisbrod.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
ALLEGED TRUST DISSOLVED.
National misunderstanding Company Thing
of the Past.

of the Past.
Oshkosh, Wis, April 21.-[Special.1 /
The stockholders of the National Manu-
featuring company-the so-called sash,
door and blind trust-held a secret meet
ing here today and formally dissolved as
an association Atty.-Gen. Mylrea recent
~ secured an injunction against the com
pany as a trust which probably accounts
for today's action, although President
George NJ Paine denies that this is so
and says that the reason for surrendering
their charter is because of lack of har-
mony among the members.
All Of the twenty-four stockholders
were represented at today's meeting.
President Paine refused to express an
opinion whether another association
would be formed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
TEST ITS LEGALITY.
Black River Falls saloon Men will Figh
License Case.

Black River Falls, Wis, April %
Especial THE contest in this city at
the late election on the license question
was very close, the city going for no
license by 8 majority out of q total of
416. Today il was learned that the
legality Of the election will be tested in
the courts The question will be taken
before Judge Bailey at Eau Claire.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Tn;u,.ed nv a Dynamite Blast.

Hortonyille, Wis, April 22..[Special.l
ing by the use of dynamite James Doug
las was dangerously wounded by the
premature explosion of a charge he was
placing. He will probably recover.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

a dagger The man was seized before
he could carry out his purpose, and the
King proceeded to the race course seem
ingly unmoved. On arriving at the race
course his majesty was greatly cheered.
Acciacrito appears to be a political ia
matte He says he has no accomplices.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Eau Claire Man Injured.

Eau Claire, Wis, April 21.-[Spec;al.l
Castor D. White, formerly an alder
man of this city and proprietor of the
Galloway house, was injured in q rail-
road wreck in Missouri yesterday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Co,,iaed with a Wire Fence.

Palmyra, Wis, April % Especial. j
While driving to school this morning
Miss Theresa Lawless' horse ran away,
throwing her into barD wire fence ana
inhicting serious injuries.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
YOUNG GARIBALDI TO FIGHT.
Son OF the Famons Italian GeneraI
EspouSes Greece's Cause.

Rome, April 21-Riccotti Garibaldi
son of the famous Gen. Garibaldi, ac-
companicd By Garibaldian veteran, Col
Gattarno has sailed fer Greece, where he
viii take part in the war against the
Turks. Several steamers at various
places along the Italian coast are embark
ing men who have volunteered their serv-
ices 10 Greece for the war.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
HALF-CENTURY JUBILEE.
German Lutherans of Western synod to
Meet at ShebOygan.

meet at sST0UOygdII'
Sheboygan, Wis, April 21.-[Special.l
The thousands of German Lutherans
in Sheboygan county will join with the
Lutherans of Sheboygan, May 8, in the
half-century jubilee of the founding OF
the German Lutheran synod Of Missouri
Wisconsin, Ohio and other states. The
three churches OF Sheboygan will unite
in choirs and congregations, and Prof.
Mueller Of Concordia college, Milwaukee,
will preach the sermon. The churches
at Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Waldo
and other points in the county will be
represented i'll Sheboygan on that day.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Palmyra. Wis, April 21-[Special.l /
Deacon and Mrs. A. w. Dickinson, over
half century residents of this town, cele-
brated their sixty first wedding anniver-
sary today. Mr.. Dickinson is SO and his
wife 70 years old.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
1ost Two Of His Fingers.

Ahnapee, Wis, April 22.-[Special.l-
Charles Fisher, an employe at GabloW-
sky's factory, had two myers OF his
right hand taken off yesterday afternoon
in 4 planer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
SUCCEEDS ROOSEVELT.
Frank Moss, Consul for the Park
hurst Society, Goes on the
Police Board.

New York, April 22.-Frank Moss,
counsel for the Parkhurst society has
been appointed police commissioner to
succeed Roosevelt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
FILL!PIADA HAS FALLEN.
Greeks Achieve an Important Victory in
kEpirus.

hpirus.
Athens. April 21-(5 p. m.)-Col
Manos, in command Of the Greek army
operating against the Turks in Epirus,
teiegraphs that he has destroyed Imaret
fort and has advanced without opposi-
ton TO TFillipiada, which place the
Turks abandoned after burning it. Col
Manos has hoisted the Greek flag over
EiIIipiada.