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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
rmher1ler CO.. Bal. I.ewnrd.

Boston, March 9.-Allison H. Mason,
convicted Of embezzling the funds Of the
Globe Investment company, of which COM
pany he was president, has ICON sentenced
to state prison in the superior criminal
court for period of not less than five or
more than eight years IL has since been
proved that during the timo Mason was
president and Morse, who is now serving
a sentence, was treasurer nearly 5000, 900
OF the funds Of the company disappeared.
In pronouncing the sentence Judge fos-
sender spoke with the greatest condemna-
ton Of tho methods pursued by the de-
faulting president and treasurer. Mason
was arrested Nov. q, 1898, and a, ter being
indicted pleaded guilty on two counts Of
the Indictment 4 he maximum sentence
Is 90 years
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

kindling wood. which was carefully clean.
ed and vanished and placed against the
wall Of Mr.. Beechor's study, sometimes
the remains of an old coat good for moth
ing else, which was carefully cleaned and
converted into a table cover. So by de
grees they succeeded In making themselves
"a home.
Aiterward they moved to indianapolis.
where they remained until lS47, when Mr.
Beecher was called to Plymouth church in
Brooklyn. Mrs Beecher had ten children
of whom only four-thrce sons and a
daughter-are now living. During most
Of the latter part Of her life she dwelt in n
little house on the corner OF Hicks and
Orange streets, Brooklyn.
Ii was at the Boechor homo in Indian
apolis, II Is said, that Harriet Beecbor
Stowe, the preachers celebrated sister. ro-
ceived the inspiration which resulted in
the production Of Uncle Toms Cabin "
Mrs. Beecher went 20 Port Townshond
Wash. in August. 1895, unattended. to
celebrate her eighty-third birthday and &c
visit her youngest son. Herbert. She stood
the journey we'll and returned In good
health and spirits a few months ago she
went 10 visit her daughter Mrs samuel
Scovillo in Stamford, and while there fell
and fractured her hip This accident
proved too much for hor vitality. She was
never afterward able TO leave the house
and sank slowly but surely until her death.
Mrs. Beecher's living children are Mrs.
Samuel Scoville Of Stamford, Colonel
Henry Barton Beechor of Brooklyn, Will
liam, a lawyer. with an Office in the Broad
way bank building, New York, and Her
bort, captain Of steamship on the Pacific
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
Paid s1o.ooo 10 SEQ ths rarade.

WAsHINOToN. March @ cornelius NHn-
dcrbilt contributed fin0O0r TO the fund
raised hy the citizens of Washington 90 de-
fray the expenses of the Inauguration corc-
monies. This was about one-ilith of the
amount raised and was contributed under
the agreement that the line of march Of
the big parade should be extended two
blocks beyond the original disbanding
point, that the parade might pass the Van
derbilt residence. Mr.. Vanderbilt asserted
that his Illness made it impossible FOR him
20 witness the ceremony IN any other way.
Mr.. Nanderbilt's subscription will doubt
less be refunded IN full when the affairs of
the citizens committee are ad listed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
DEATH OF MRS. BEecHER.
Widow OF the Famous Preacher Passe,
Away At Her Daughters Home.

WIDOW OF the Famous Preacher Passef
Away at Her Daughters Home.
BROOKLYN, March although not IN
expected, the announcement of the dealt
OF Mrs Henry Ward Beecher at the homt
Of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Scoyille, ~
Stamford. Conn.,, occasioned keen and gen
eral regret in this city and especial sor
row among the members Of Plymouth
church, Of which her distinguished hus
band was so many years the pastor. The
remains will be brought to this city OF
Thursday aisd will lie In state from 10 a. IN
until p. m, when public funeral serv
ices will be held under the direction O
Rev. Lyman Abbott, who succeeded thu
late Henry Ward Beecher as pastor Of his
toric Plymouth church. A remarkable CO
Incidence is that Mrs. Beecher died on tn,
tenth anniversary Of her husband death
Eunice White Beecher, wife Of the re
nowned pulpit orator, was born at Wesi
Sutton, Worcester county, Mass. "a year,
ago. She was the daughter of physician
DR.. Artemas Billiard whose son was 4
student at Amherst college at the sam,
time as Mr.. Beecher.
1t was In this way that she came {,
meet her future husband. The latter wa,
ton at West Sutton.
After they had known one another but 2
very short while they became bctrothed
though she was not S years of ago and
he was about the same age. 1t was not un
til seven years later, however when Beech
er had already been ordained and called u
his first charge at Lawronceblrg, Ind.
that they were married. For two year,
Mr.. and Mrs. Beocher remained az Law
renceburg, where they lived very frugally
for Mr.. Beecher's income was none Of tn,
largest.
Mrs Deecher has told Of their early OK
periences in housekeeping. They had lit
tie money Boarding was not 20 h
thought Of, for 1t would have swallowed
up her husbands income. At last they
found two rooms, dirty beyond description
which had formerly been occupied by
laborer and his wife. Having cleaned IN,
rooms thoroughly, they next fell TO seek
ing furniture.
Mrs. Beecher has given a vivid descrip
tiOn Of how they picked up study tabl,
and chair here. a scrap Of old carpet ther,
and all the other little. things that wcr,
necessary 10 furnish their new apartments
Sometimes Il was tho remains of an OF
bookshelf found among tho rubbish tina
had boon thrown into the back yard a
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
sarIn.. In.tIlulIon In.olvsnt.

CINCINNATI, March 0.-Herman Brack.
mann has ICON appointed receiver Of the
Consolidated Building and Savings com
pauy. Tho liabilities are s.,o.Oo)i nssets,
sl75 O0O. ltaGccts almost an the 'mploy.
crs of the Consolidated street railway as
well rs others Tho concorn lost $50. 900
on real estate loans and bad othor unf roo
ductive Investments. u WAS incorporated
in $50 with a capital 81 5000. 000. Ahout
half the shareholders had asked for with
drawal and ceased weekly payments. he
directors held % mCoting last saturday
and decided 20 ask for receiver.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
Eckel. Nav ne,naln.

WAsHINGroS, March 9.-Mr Charles g..
Dawes Of Illinois Is experiencing much
trouble in securing his berth with the ad
ministration. Tho Iost of comptroller OF
the currency, 50 is asserted wns promised
TO him and he expected To take immediate
possession Mr. Kckels however win not
90 out until q yelr from next month, and
there is chance OF his holding over indeil-
nltely MIR. Gage is very anxious that Mir,
Eckels continue as comptroller flr the
next four years and was said 90 have re-
quosted the president 90 roappoint him
and lind "a nice Quot place abroad ios Mr..
DaWOi
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

GREENWICH. Conn. March "a quiet
though notable wedding took place a.
Christ church here when Henry ". Lanior'
son of Sidney Lanier the Georgia poet
was united in marriage to Miss Josephine
Ledyard Stevens niece Of A. Foster Hig-
gems Charles Lanier, editor OF Review o.
Reviews, was best man. There were no
bridesmaids. The bride was given away
by her mother. A brilliant gathering OF
friends witnessed the event
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
Sol In Faror Of coalltIon.

NEW YORK, March 9.-Ata meeting last
night Of the National Democrats. or Shcp-
ardite wing of the Brooklyn Democrats.
TO consider the matter Of coalition with
the regular body 81 was decided that the
present organization should be maintained
and should nominate anc.Gatcs in TIE
next campaign.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

and his companions. Tho rovolutiOnists at
once demanded the surrender OF the rnfu-
gees which Commander Thomas refused
but whom the steamer san Bias arrived q
few days later he decided. after consulta-
ton with tho American consul, 20 detain
the Salvadoroans until tho arrival Of tho
next stcnmor Meantime he received orders
from Washington to hold the prisoners
General Carlos Ezcta, the PRESIDENT foi
from the country on Juno on % German
ship and reached New York about Julyl.
He 40 once engaged Hoyt & Ruhcns MS
counsel O. obtain the release OF bis lroth
or. Tho Bennington brought Antonio TO
San Francisco, whore he was tried ON ex-
tradition proceedings being charged with
the murder Of Colonel Thomas Cnnns ana
tho robbery Of the international bank NJ
Salvador and Nicaragua One of his coun-
sci was Gon7alo dc Cueseda, who now
represents The Cuban republic In Wash.
ington. Judge Morrow released Egota on
the ground that the oilenses charged
against him were political. Since then tie
Ezctas have Eoen regarded ms schcming tO
regain their power Ina salvador Antonio
was about 8 years old, and Carlos is lit
tie older
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
GOOD NEWS.

News is good that points the way TO saving
money Money is too plentiful these days, and 10
make it 90 the fuhes is becoming of the
daily duties OF all houseeepers Our will tell you just
how do it. Our news is quickly told Bedroom Suites
bought advantageous that will enable you from S.
S2 each suite of furniture All of the latest spring
styles too. at that
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

WAsHINGTov. March Sit hns been ur-
ranged that the entire dig lomnt.c corfs
shall be received by tho president noxt
Wednesday gt noon. ho corps frs VIII
pay their respects 20 Secretary sherman as
the state department ur il % clock a1c
then will march across e. ,h' White Hoase
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

CLEVELAND, March D.-Ihe strike at
tine Globe Iron shipyards has been settled,
the men returning to work upon mini
mum wage of Sl.5O Ter day. The demand
for union recognition was COMPROMISED.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

The Egetns were in control OF Salvador
from the revolution of lsgOto that of 1894,
General Carlos E.eta being elected rrcsl-
dent and his brother, General Antonio
Esota vice president The latter was up.
pointed commander I'm chief of the army.
The 1924 revolt, headed by three officers OF
tho army-Gutierre, Ulandin and Galan
On May Antonio, while leading bis
where he arrived on the aft rnoon OF June
g, purs ued 10y The victorious revolutionists.
The United States punhoat Bennington
was stationed at that time at la lihertad
and Commander Thomas received Ezota
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

Pennies and small change can be had
at the counting-room OF tho Evening
Journal offics. e nstE f2ii
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. take
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II II falls 70 cure. DC
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
OPENS way FOR PEACE
Greece's Reply Conciliatory In
Tone, but Resolute.
IS READY TO RECALL HER FLEET.

The Piueisy I.,ts Nation WA ,sDi WIN.
draw Her Troops From Crcte-WnI Not
Permit Further Massacre OF Christian.
by the Fnnntioai mussu.man-.
ATHENS March 9.-The following !.
the text of the reply OF Greece to the dc
mands of the powers:
The government Of his majesty, King
George, having examined with the closest
attention the points whereon the great
powers are agreed, believes Il q duty tC
submit 20 the powers its own opinion on
the measures proposed by them, an opim
ion which Is the outcome of long expert
ence ard profound knowledge Of the Gre.
tan situation.
Moved profoundly by the sentiment.
animating the powers and their solicitudt
for the general peace the Greek govern.
ment will not fail In its duty, becaust
Greece also has an ardent desire to contrib
ute TO the maintenance OF peace and C
preserve from complete ruin islanders SO
long and sorcly tried and so often deci.
mated. We believe that the proposed auto
nomy will unfortunately fail to respond
TO the nobler Intentions which inspired II
and will suffer the same fate as many pro.
vious unsuccessful experiments I'm Crete. -
he reply then refers 20 six previous in.
surrections in Crete and argues the unlike
lihood that the present proposals OF the
powers will terminate a state Of revolution.
1t continues:
Anarchy will ravage the country; Ere
and sword In the hands Of blind fOnati
cism will decimate a people who do not
deserve such fate. Ia tho face of such a
prospect our responsibility would bo enor
nous II we failed earnestly 20 urge the
powers TO restore 10 Crete what she already
had at the time of the Acknowledgement of
the other Greek provinces and TO lead hen
back 70 Greece, TO whom she has properly
belonged since Cap) lstrios was president
In the presence OF the recent scenes of
massacre and pillage, the burning of .kha-
mia and the frightiui anguish of the Gro
tans exposed TO and monaced by the bound
less fury of Mussulmans our whole coun.
try was torn with romorse for It's own re-
sponsibilitv. Itassnmed last year 20 ror
suade the Cretans to lay down their arms
but the misfortunes which followed forbid
us again to undertake such task Evei
had we attempted it our voice would hnv,
been only feeble echo and would moi
have reached the Cretan people
LAS autonomy would not fulhll the no
bic aim Of the powers it Is obvious whn
must be the situation of the unhappy Is
land from today until the establishment OF
autonomy. II the powers rorsovero In thcii
decisions In tho face Of the foregoing views
then, in the name of humanity as well az
in the interests Of Crete, the pacifylng o
which IS the unique object of the solicit
tude of the powers. VIC DO not hesitate Q,
appeal to them on the subject Of another
measure proposed by them--namely, th'
re"all Of our troops.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

Pennies in small change. can be had
at the counting-room Of the Evening
Journal office.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

Indeed, If the presence Of the foreign
squadrons and tie conviction that they
prevent the landing of Turkish troops arr
deemed to render unnecessary tho presence
of the Greek feet In Crctan waters, the
presence Of the Greek army IN Crete Is nev-
ertheless shown to be desirable alike from
sentiments Of humanity and in the inter
est OF a dehnitive restoration of order
DUTY forbids as Co abandon the Gre
tans 10 the mercy of Mussuiman fanuti-
C. IN and 20 the Turkish army, which al
ways deliberately ard Intentionally has
shared in the aggressive acts of the poi,u-
ice against tho Christians. Moreover. 81
our own troops, which are worthy the full
est confidence of the powers, had received
a mandate to pacify the island, their de-
sires and intentions would have been
promptly received with the most perfect
satisfaction. Then, order being restored
Il would be possible Co ascertain the freely
expressed desires of the Cretans for a de
cision as to their fate. The sorrows which
have regularly occurred IN Crete for many
decades not only profoundly agitaie the
Hellenic people. but interrupt also al So
oial activity and gravoly disturb our do
mestio economy and the finances Of the
state Even II we admit the possibility of
forgetting for single instant our commu-
nifty with the Cretans in religion, race and
blood, we could not in silence allow the
great powers to assume that the Crock
state is able longer to resist such shocks.
Therefore we appeal 20 the generous
sentiments animating the powers and we
beg them 10 permit the Crctln people them
selves TO declare how they desire Ia bo gov
erncd
The text of the reply becoming generally
known Throughout tho city. the populace
exhibited great excitement, and on all
sides there was heated discussion Of the
consequences likely 10 follow.
The warship Hydra has already been 70.
called from Crotan waters, leaving only
two small Greek vessels In that quarter
This is regarded as q virtual yielding O.
the powers so far as the feet is concerned,
IL is held, however, that the powers can
not now shut the door against further ne
COLLATION.. The cabinet, 10 Is understood
was unanimous as to the terms of the rc
ply, the text Of which was to persona
work of the king.
The offer to place the Greek forces IN
Crete under foreign general indicates The
readiness of the government Co regard thi
| forces as gepdarmcrie to assist the foreign
/ marines in restoring order
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
BISHOP WALDEN 10 PREACH.

Bishop John NJ. walden, d. D., IL.
D., will preach at Ashury M. E. Church
next Sunday morning and in the after
noon he will deliver an address on
Africa"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09
DEATH OF ANTONIO AzETA.

Career or .iimsSit aud Hroiher 10 Rev.
oiutionnry salvador.
Colon. March IA report reaches here
from Panama that General Antonio Eze-
"a, ex-vioe president o. SALVADOR, died yes
terdny In that city
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1897-03-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. take
gists refund rooney n n fails 20 cure. 25c
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
NOTICE OF TAX SALE.

4
For the unpaid taxes for the year 1893,
said land having been reassessed by the
county board of Villas county in November,
1896, for the taxes Of 1893.
Villas County,
hereby certify that the following list is
a correct statement of all lands in the
county of Villas upon which the taxes for
the year 1898 have been returned deiin-
Quent and which now remain unpaid, ex-
cept public lands held on contract and
lands mortgaged to the state, and notice IL
hereby given that so much of each tract
or parcel of land herein described as may
be necessary therefor WILL on the third
Tuesday of May next, being on the 18th
day Of May, 1897 and the next succeeding
days, be sold by me at public auction at
my Office in the courthouse In the village
of Eagle River, In said county Of Villas, for
the payment OF taxes, interest and charges
thereon.
Dated this 9Th day Of April, 1897.
OLE SWENSON,
County Treasurer.
Reassessment for taxes of 1898, sale OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
WoRSHIPED THE LAND.

Action of Negro Flood Victims Who Had
Been Afloat Four Days.
Natchez, Miss, May Gone of the
most pathetic scenes since the food took
pace yesterday. Thirty negroes drifting
on raft were landed here, having been
floating for four days with nothing to
eat. No sooner had they reached land
A colored Baptist preacher being near
by offered his services and began at once
to baptize the whole crowd They re-
fused to eat or leave the river bank until
baptism was completed. They said the
flood was q visitation of Divine wrath.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
MONDAY, MAY 10, 1897.
FRANSVAAL IS READY.
Is Closely Watching the Natal
Frontier and will Not be
Caught Mapping.

London, May GA special dispatch
from Cape Town says that the army re-
serve of the colony of Natal has been
notified to hold itself in readiness for
active service.
1t is further announced that the au-
thorities of the Transvaal have instruct
ed their field forces to thoroughly patrol
the Natal border and report instantly
any suspicious movements.
Finally, the dispatch says that circu-
lar from the Transvaal has been dis
tributed in Cape Colony and in the
Orange Free State calling upon the Afri-
canders for help. 1t says: eve do not
want your money nor moral support; we
want you to come and help us"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
JAPAN SENDS A WARSHIP.
HaWaii's New immigration Rules to
be Investigated by Com
mission.

San Francisco, CAL, May 6.-The
steamer Alameda, from Honolulu April
20, brings the news that the Australia
on April % brought via San Francisco
from the Hawaiian minister at Toxic
advices informing this government that
the Japanese warship Naniwa was now
on her way to Honolulu with japanese
commissioner on board to investigate the
cases of Japanese immigrants who were
recently denied landing by this govern
mpnt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
ALMOST A RIOT.
In a Row Between Union and Nom
union Men in Chicago Sew
eraI We're Injured.

Chicago, ILL.,, May GA fight occurred
today between striking ironworkers and
nonunion employees of Vanderpool & Co.
at 1859 Cottage Grove avenue, which al
most developed into riot before the ar
rival of the police. Three nonunion men
were injured, one of whom had his head
badly cut by a crowbar which was
thrown into the basement where he was
working. The others were hit with
bricks. The trouble arose over an at
tempt of the strikers to persuade the
nonunion men to stop work.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
FIRE STATION BURNS UP.
Emporia (Kas.) Fire Laddies the Laugh
ing Stock of Town.

Emporia, Kas., May 6-The fire de-
partment of Emporia is without shelter
today and the fremen are the laughing
stock of the town. Late last night, while
a number of the fremen were in the
loft playing cards, a citizen discovered
flames in the fire department building
and gave the alarm. The fremen sour
ried out, but before the teams could be
taken from the building brands were
dropping down around the horses and it
was all the men could do to save the
engine and hose carts. The building was
DESTROYED
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
The Wages of Sin.

Louisville, KY, May 6.-Kittie Fehler,
a pretty girl, 20 years of age, IS dead;
DIR. H. G. Willie, prominent physician
is in Jail and Luther Watson, well
known young man, is a fugitive from jus
tice, on account of an alleged attempt on
the part of three to hide the girls shame
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
Cousin of w. j. BRYAN Killed,

Cando, N. D., May 6.-While moving
a pile of manure ON George Haugburn's
liam Bryan was discovered buried under
the pile. The top of his head was
crushed in, showing plainly that murder
had been committed. Mr.. Bryan claimed
TO be a second cousin of William j.
Bryan, and was undoubtedly murdered
fOy biS money
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
An Error Which Cost a Life.

New Orleans, La, May 6.-John Math-
ern of ST. James parish was shot and
killed today at Pixies Peak levee, forty
miles above New Orleans. Mathern was
one of the guards on the levee He left
his post for a few minutes to go to his
house. When he returned another
guard named Paul Porter, seeing him
approaching the levee and believing him
to be levee-cutter, opened fire with a
load of buckshot, fatally wounding Math-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10

This item is from a Ripley CTenn.)
paper: The report comes from Lightfoot
vicinity of the capture of wild hog
by w. r. Rayder, J. T. Mccarthy and
II. NJ. Wakefield weighing 400 pounds,
II years old and with tusks SIX inches
long. The chase lasted for four miles.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
WORK ON A BIG SCALE.
Calumet & HecIa Begin Sinking Shafts at
the Osceolas

Houghton, Mich, May 6.-[Special.1-
sinking the first shaft on the Osceola
lode. Two additional shafts on the same
lode will be begun by the same COM
pany not later than June. These three
shafts will be opened on the big scale al
ways used in Calumet & Hecla operations
and will have capacity equal to that of
all the shafts of the Osceola mines.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-05-10
MANGLED BY A SAW.
Escanaba Mechanic Cut UP in Horrible
Manner.

This forenoon an employee of the Esca-
naba Woodenware company named A.
w. Stromberg was caught in the betting
of the machinery and thrown upon Il saw
in such manner as to sever both arms
and cut half way through his body. He
lived but a short time.