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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
NEARLY A CENTURY OLD.
Mrs. Zeruah Clark Has Passed Her Ninety
Ninth Year-Fond du Lac News.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Jan. 26-[Spe-
cial. Mrs. Zeruah Clark, Familiarity
known as ''Aunt Zeruah,'' who lives at
No. A Thomas street, is the oldest per-
son residing in Fond du Lac city. She is
in her ninety-ninth year and has been q
resident of this county since the early
'40s. Mrs. Clark lived in Lamartine
until about fifteen years ago, when she
disposed of her property. and since that
time has been making her home with
friends. ''Aunt Zeruah" is q faithful
and devout member Of the Methodist
church. and for the last twenty-five years
she has never failed to attend the an
nual camp meeting at Byron. Every
year she has been given an opportunity
to address the gathering. and with BIZ
BILE in hand and Il red handkerchief tied
about her head, she would mount one
Of the platforms and speak to the vast
assemblage. Though not a fluent speak
err, she was well versed in the Bible, and
her addresses were always interesting
and were looked forward to with pleas
IRE. Owing to her poor health, it is
doubtful if she will be able to attend
camp meeting next summer. 1t is still
a daily custom with her to read chap
tiers from the Bible, every morning and
afternoon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
HIS CAREER ABOUT ENDED.
Well Known Railway Brakeman Fatally
Injured Near Wausau.


Wausau, Wis, Jan. 27.-[Special. l.
Pete Cooney, railroad brakeman on the
Northwestern road, was injured this
morning at Kelly a station near here.
and is not expected to live. Cooney is
widely known among railroad men in the
Northwest and has had q very lively
career. He was run over by a freight
car once and lived through it, and went
through general smashup in which he
was bulIetined among the dead, but he
lived to refute the imputation. At the
time of the Cronin trial he was arrested
on suspicion of being the much-wanted
''Cooney the Fox" but easily showed
that he was not. 1t is probable, how
ever, that the accident of this morning
will end his life. He was braking on
the Eland and Marshfeld branch and
left Wausau this morning at 6 o'clock.
At Kelly some cars were being switched
into a siding when Cooney was thrown
under the train and one arm and both
legs run over, besides the infiction of
internal injuries. There is no hope of
his recovery
Rolling Prairie. Wis, Jan. 27.-TSpe,
cial. While III. Clough and l.. P. Marsh
were crossing the railroad track at this
place yesterday, with their team, the
sled was struck by special that was
running through. Mr.. Marsh jumped
and escaped without serious injury, but
Mr.. ClOugh was carried along a few feet
by the engine and is in a critical condi-
tion. The vehicle was demolished, but
tic team escaped.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
UNION PACIFIC LOANS.
The Governments Actual Loss on the
Deal is $39, 900, 900.

New York, JAN 25.-The reorganiza-
ton committee of the Union Pacific rail
road, with the assistance of the under
writing syndicate which it has organized,
will pay $47, 754,0O0 to the government
for its claim against the Union Pacific
railroad for interest unpaid and matured
principal on bonds which the railroad has
not met. In addition, the syndicate
take the cash and securities now in
the sinking fund. amounting to about
SIT, 100000 The actual amount of cash
which the government will receive for its
claim against the Union Pacific is thus
seen to be about $31 100000.
The total issue of bonds issued by the
government for the benefit of the Union
Pacific and Kansas railroads. both Of
which are now included in the Union Pa
ciic system, is $333, 739. 512. Upon this
amount the government has paid interest
amounting to $6,47S,O1O06 on Kansas
Pacific bonds and $29,964, 666.39 on the
Union Pacific bonds, making a total of
$36, 442, 676.45. The total debts 10 the
government is therefore $40, 1872, 1SS.45.
The amount in the sinking fund was
intended to offset this amount in a meas
ure but as it is included in the bid made
by the syndicate the actual loss 10 the
government is about 500, 900, 900.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
A PECULIAR HOMESTEAD LAW.
Banks Suit Brings Out on Odd State OF
Affairs in Minnesota.

st. Paul Mimi, Jam. 25.-It came out
in a trial here that a man can hold rs Il
homestead five acres of land, two houses
and brewery. The property is valued
at over 100000
The case was that of the National
Bank of the Republic of Chicago for the
appointment of receiver for William
Banholzer. Banholzer was president of
the Seven Corners bank, which failed
August i, 1898, owing the Chicago bank
$4,000 In denying the application
Judge Bum said the case presented in
a very forcible manner the injustice that
may be worked by the Minnesota home
stead law He proceeds:
'"The defendant is allowed to mold as
his homestead five acres of land in the
city of st. Paul. of great value, occupied
not only by his dwelling house, but by his
fathers, and by Il brewery and buildings
connected with it, Il beer garden and :;
dancing parlor, and used not only for
residence purposes, but for the purpose
of carrying on a brewing business. The
statute and the decision of our Supreme
court seem to me to absolutely protect
the defendant in his enjoyment of the en-
tire five acres, however he may elect to
use his property.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
SHERMAN'S FINANCIAL VIEWS.
Il Not i'll Favor of the Retirement of
GreenbackS.

Il Not i'll Favor of the Retirement OF
G1eenbacks.
Cincinnati. O., Jan. 26.-The following
CORRESPONDENCE is published:
Hon. John Sherman, Washington, :. D.
Tear SIR: / am gratified to see the report
that yoJl do not favor the retirement of
tho oreenbacks I am in favor of the gov
ernment rising the $1U0, 900, GOO NOW retired,
and hold that they may be reissued accord
ing to government receipts and deficiencies,
and paid omt when needed and retired when
RECEIPTS of revenue are sufficient One dol
lar ner~ barrel on beer would increase the
revenue and thus save the government
from issuing more bonds. Your 0bedient
servant, JOoEIh a1AnAlN.
p ST would amend the National bank
ing laws so as TO allow new banks author
lied by the deposit of silver bullion at say
90 per cent. of it's gold value, deposited with
the mint. and the certificates therefor
nIedged to secure circulation and allow the
old banks to retire their bonds ana put III
bullion on same rate and TERMS ana make
the circulation notes free from taxes, state
or municipal Then our nation will soon be-
come the money-lending nation OF the
world. whereas now we have to pay as
much taxes as England lends money for,
and the borrower pays the taxes, but the
state does not get the revenue, as you Well
know Yours Obedently
>ii0 JOSEPH +. LARKIN.
United States Senate Chamber, Jan. 20
! MI Joseph Larkin-My dear sir: Your
note of the 10th is received l agree with
Won in your opinion as TO It proper financial
nolicy and will, so far as can, seek to carry
It. ou'' John SHERMAN
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
SUFFERING AT PITTSBURG.
A Woman, Overcome with the Cold, Dies
in the Street.


Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 26.-Western
Pennsylvania is still in the grasp of the
worst blizzard in twelve years. Last
night the mercury in the signal service
thermometer dropped to 5 degrees be-
low zero, but more exposed thermome
tiers registered anywhere from five to ten
degrees lower.
The cold caused great suffering among
the poor and one life was sacrificed. Mrs.
Mary Morris, a colored woman of Home
stead. was overcome on the street and
died in a few minutes. Michael Con-
nelly, a tramp who boarded Panhandle
train in Chicago was taken from a cattle
car almost dead, but some stimulants
soon revived him.
All freight trains and many through
passenger trains were delayed by the
blizzard yesterday and last night and
frost-bitten hands, feet and ears were
frequent among trainmen. The indica-
tons are for slightly warmer weather to-
day.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
cadets Get Another Chance.

Washington. d. c., Jan. 25.-Gen.
Fitzhugh Lees son has been given an
other chance to wear the epaulets, owing
to the good offices of Representative
Tucker Of Virginia, who has reappointed
him as a cadet at the United States Mill
tary academy, with the consent of the
academic board. This was the only prac-
ficable manner of continuing him in the
army. Representative De, Almond of
Tennessee has performed a like, office for
Daniel Bond, another cadet, who was in
a predicament like young Lee, owing to
deficiency in studies, though Bond re-
signed with the Knowledge of his failure.
Both boys will join the fourth Gloss in
June next and start afresh in their ca
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
PAYNE's CHANCES EXCELLENT
Reported Result of His Conference with
Mr.. Hanna.

Chicago, H.. Jan. 26-The Inter
Ocean has the following special telegram
from Cleveland, o.: Henry c. Payne,
who visited Mr.. Hanna, went away in
high feather. He was assured that eX
Gov. Hoard's efforts against him were
doing him no injury, and that he was
still favorite in the cabinet race. He
is regarded as an extremely strong prob
ability for the postmaster generalship:
GA cabinet possibility whose boom has
collapsed is Lyman j. Gage. Informa-
ton that comes from the very innermost
source is that Mr.. Gage most positively
will not be appointed to the secretary
ship of the treasury. There was no
equivocation about this. 1t is settled,
fixed, irrevocably decided. Wise politi--
cal forecasters will leave Mr.. Gage out
of their calculations in future"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
KEEPING BACHELORS HALL.
Horde of Callers Prevents Him from Be
ing Very Lonesome.

Canton, O.. Jan. 26.4Maj. Mckinley
is keeping bachelors half today and
will probably do SO until Saturday. At
8 o'clock this morning he received a
message from Mrs. Mckinley announc-
ing her safe arrival in Chicago.
A large number of callers were. in
conference with the major this morning,
coming from all parts of the country.
Among the first to gain an audience was
w P Chamberlain of Knoxville, Tenn
Mr.. Chamberlain is one of the leading
Republicans of Knoxville and during his
interview said many complimentary
things about H Clay Evans as Tennes
sees choice for cabinet position.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
Owed Through a Window.

Wilmington, n. j., Jan. E5-Diving
his prospective mother-in-law and sprint
ing over the Jersey landscape with a lace
curtain streaming from his shoulders
added a thrilling climax to the elopement
Of Ames Grover and Mamie Swarts of
Paulina. Ames escaped but Mamie was
carried back home by her mama. Ames
is II years old, Mamie is only Is.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
BADGER DEBATERS RESIGN.
COchems and Lockney Refuse to Speak
for the University.

for the University.
Madison, Wis, Jan. 27.-The debate
team to represent the University of Wis
consin in the debate with Northwestern
university was somewhat demoralized by
ems and Henry G. Lockney. Their res
ignations were the result of trouble be-
tween the fraternity and anti-fraternity
students of the debating societies. Coch-
ems, Lockney and e. L. Evans constitut-
ed the team. Cochems was being pushed
for the pest of honor on the debate. that
of closing for the WisconGin team. Evans
defeated him, This so incensed Cochems
and his friends that he promptly re
signed from the team, and was followed
by his colleague, Lockney.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
DECAPITATED IN A MILL.
Shocking Accident to % Workman in the
JoMet Steel Plant.

Joliet Steel Plant.
Joliet. I'LL, Jan. 26.-An unparalleled
accident occurred at the Illinois Steel
conpany's plant whereby Nelson Johnson
was decapitated.
He was employed in the rod mill and in
falling from high platform his head
came in contact with the edge of the
platform and the connecting rod Of the
engine cut off his head at the neck.
low knew of the accident was the head
rambling into their midst eyes yet NOV
ing and tongue drawing into the mouth.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
He Warns the Rich

New York. Jan. 25.-In his annual re-
port State Comptroller James A. Rob
erts warns the rich that they must con-
sent to pay large proportion of the ex-
penses of government and so relieve the
people if they would avoid worse things
The reasons upon which he bases his
suggestion are similar to those given by
Rev. DR.. Rainsford in advising the cur
tailment of disDlay by the rich
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
Commercial Travellers Suicide.

ham, a travelling salesman, go years old,
was found dead in his room at the Ho-
tel Grace today His muftler was tied
around his throat and he leaned forward
in such a way as to cause strangulation.
Benham lived in Spokane, Wash, and
Travelled for Minneapolis house.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
A Girls Close Gail.

sun Prairie, Wis, Jan, 81 Special. J
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. e:
Il. Beers of this place narrowly escaped
a terrible death 10y being burned. While
the children were playing in the attic the
mother heard screams and upon gong to
The stair door saw her daughter envcl-
oDed in a sheet of flames. Catching UP
= shawl that hung near by, she wrapped
the child in it and thus saved her from
death.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
COL. R. M. LITTLER DEAD.

Veteran Newspaper Man and Once Secre-
tary of the Produce Exchange.
Chicago, ILL.,. Jan. 25.-CoI- Robert NJ
Littler, formerly secretary of the Prod
wee exchange, is dead. He had been
iii for year with a complication of the
live and stomach diseases. Mr.. Littler
had done considerable newspaper work,
being we'll known throughout Iowa as
~the one-armed editor" he having lost
his arm at Shiloh. He was one of the
original members of the Cincinnati fire
department when it was first organized
and equipped with steam engines.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
AGREED ON A LOCATION.
New Bridge to be Built Over Yellow
River Near Grantsburg.

River Near Grantsburg.
Grantsburg Wis, Jan. 6.-[Special.]
The county board together with the
town board of Marshland. have agreed
upon the Yellow river bridge location.
and the job for building will be let at
once. This will give the settlers in the
northern part of the county road to
this place the year around and their
produce and trading will be done here
instead of Shell Lake and Spooner as
heretofore.
August Nelson is erecting a large saw
will give market for large amount
of standing hardwood timber.
A telephone line between this place
and Trade lake will undoubtedly be built
in the spring. 1t is almost a necessity
for the Trade Lake business men.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FIGHT.

1t will Take Place in One OF Three Nc
vada Cities.
San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 26.-The
Corbett- Fitzsimmons glove contest Will
take place in close proximity to one of
three Nevada towns, viz: Carson, Reno
ar Virginia City A bill permitting such
affairs has been introduced in the Assem-
bly at Carson and there is every indi-
cation that it will become Il law within
tire next day or two. Such being the
case. all speculation as to where the big
mill will take place may safely be said
to have come to All end.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
MOEERATES AT NEW YORK.
But it is Still Too Cold for Comfort
Snow in the State.

But 1t IS still 100 COIu Aor OoihioFI-
Snow in the State.
New York, Jan. 26.-While the figures
show slight moderation in the tempera-
ture here today compared with yesterday,
it was so slight as to be not apparent;
At 4:3O a. m. the official record was 55,S
degrees above zero the velocity of the
wind being 50 miles an hour. At s
o'clock the mercury had risen to de-
grees, the wind having subsidized some
what, meanwhile.
marked rise in the temperature than on
the coast, moderation being also quite
marked in New England and Canada.
Snow is reported in many places in this
state although here the sky is unciouded.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF.
superior's ex-Chief of Police Must Pa,
Damages.

West Superior, Wis, Jan. 27.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The jury in the case of eX-City
Detective Purchase against ex-Chief of
Police Tuition this morning returned a
verdict of $4950 damages for the plaintiff.
eating a search warrant for his premises
in connection with the Superior ware
housp fur robbery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
Cleveland Flees from Queen Lii,

Washington, D. c., Jan. 25.-Ex-Queen
I.iliuokalani of Hawaii, otherwise Mrs.
Lydia Dominis, and party arrived in
Washington today, but President Cleve-
land left Washington last night on Il
understanding expedition down the Poto-
mac The President was informed of
the ex-Queens coming and Immediately
made arrangements to leave the white
house
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
HE WAS MURDERED.
Fate of Edward Hale, a Young Farmer
of South Wayne.

Darlington, Wis. Jan. pa post
norton examination in the case Of Ed
ward Hale, the young farmer from
South Wayne who died from the effects
Of a blow received at dance at GratiOt,
shows that he was murdered, although
the two men arrested after the ARRAY
were discharged and the statement was
put forth that Hale died from the effects
of the liquor he drank. The district at
torney was induced by Hale's friends TO
take up the case and order an examina-
ton of the body and post mortem eX-
animation. The doctors found that
Hates skull was fractured and there
was a large blood clot on the brain.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
Price O fNlahogany Raised.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. 26.-Four
of the mahogany lumber manufacturers
of the country met here last week and
agreed 70 advances prices from $3.50
to S165 per thousand. The war in Cuba
reducing the supply and increasing the
cost of logs is given as the cause.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
Cedar River Hote, Burned

Mcnominee, Mich, Jan. 25.-[Special.l
The American house, at Cedar River,
thirty-two miles north of here on the
bay shore, owned by Mrs. Sarah McCui-
Tough and leased by Joseph Erdlitz, was,
with its contents, completely destroyed
by fire Saturday afternoon. Loss, $500,
with only partial insurance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
Probably Fatally Shot.

Elroy, Wis, Jan. 26.-[Special,1-A
man named Gorham, living near this
place, was shot and probably fatally
wounded yesterday by a man residing at
Trippville. Two shots were fred and
one of them took effect in Gorham' S
neck. Officers are looking for the man
who did the shooting.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
BILL FOR DAMAGES.

Representative Sauerhering Interested in
Watertown Mans Case.
Washington, d. c., Jan. 27.-[Special
Representative Sauerhering today in
troduced a bill to pay George e. Giles of
Watertown, Wis, $4,000 for injuries Te-
ceived in the Ford theater disaster i'll
this CITY in June 1898
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
GalesyiIle's Water Business.

Galesville, Wis, Jan. 26.-[Specia!.l-
S. c. French, president of the company
recently organized for the purpose of
placing on the market the water Of the
Arctic Mineral springs, is now in Chi
cago in the interests of his company.
When spring opens the company will
have everything in readiness for push
ing the business extensively.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
Is the Coneta stilI Afioat.

Havana, Jan. 25.-Admiral Navarro
denies the reports from Key West to the
effect that the gunboat Cometa has been
captured by the insurgents. He says
the gunboat still continues to cruise
along the south coast of Cuba.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
MASTER OF HIS OWN SHIP.
Supreme CouFt Decides in Favor of
Sea Captain.

Sea Captain.
Washington, g. p; G., Jan: Jam 2 e.
firmed the judgment of the California
district court in the case of Robert Rob
ertson and four other seamen arrested at
San Francisco for refusing to obey or
ders of the master of the Aragon after
having entered into articles to make a
voyage to Valparaiso. The constitution
alitv of the law empowering justices of
the peace to arrest deserving seamen was.
involved and also the question whether
their arrest violated the ''involuntary
servitude'' amendment to the federal
constitution Both points were decided
aoairs+ the sailors
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
Railway Depot Burned.

Escanaba, Mich, Jan. 26.-[Special. J.
The North Western depot ut Powers
Junction burned this morning at 1 o'clock.
The fire started in the lunch room and
was under full Roadway before being dis
covered. The loss is not large.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
CHIEF CLERK NOVEL; ILL.
Stricken in the Assembly Chamber-Un-
der PhYsicians' Care.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 26.-[Special. /
Chief Clerk NOVEL; was taken i'll in the
Assembly chamber this morning and
physicians had to be summoned to at
tend him in his office. Under their care
he recovered somewhat, but is still
quite sick. He expects to be able to at
tend to his duties tomorrow
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
LARGEST DAIRY IN THE WORLD.
Object of Iowa's EARN King in Re
moving to Texas.

Jefferson. Ia. Jan. 2J.-Hiram c..
Wheeler the Iowa farm king, vine was
Republican nominee for governor in 1891
and was defeated by Horace Boies. has
sold his farm of 1900 acres in Sac coun-
ty and will remove to Texas.
He has purchased more than 1000
acres of land fifty miles northeast of
Galveston and proposes to establish the
largest dairy in the world
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
UNLAWFUL TO PLAY FOOTBALL.
Bill introduced in the Indiana Legis
lature.

Indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 26.-Among
the bills recommended for passage in
the House is one making it unlawful
to play football in the state The same
committee reported bill prohibiting the
wearing of hats in public gatherings
where an admission is charged.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-01
Abnanee Man Frost Bitten.

Ahnapee, Wis, Jan. 26.-[Special: i
Henry Fussenich who resides a few
miles north of this city, had both of his
hands and feet badly frozen yesterday.
The Ri. Hon Charles P, Villiers,
the father of the House Of Commons,
has passed his ninetysixth birthday. He
has represented Wolyerhampton III Par
lament for sixty-two years. His prede.
cessor as father Of the House, Mr.. Chris
topher Talbot, represented Glamorgan-
shire from 1880 to 1890. Nj. Nilliers
first appeared as candidate for PaHlia-
ment in 1926, when he was defeated 1T
Hull.