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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
GIVEN A VERDICT FOR $4,000.
James VI. Fonda Gets that Amount Tor
Losing Two legs.

8. Paul. MINI. May 1.-THE CON
cluSion of Il remarkable suit for ,Ia-nr-oS
was reached today and verdict Was
given in favor of James VI. Fonda
against the Twin City Rapid Transit
company for S17.ti0.3O Nearly two
wears ago Fonda lost both legs by bong
run down by street car near Seven
Corners in this city. He brought .uit
for S25OoO and when tn" case first came
on for trial few months ago the "ttcr-
neyS for tn" plaintiff after their ease vas
practically all submitted moved 10 Dis
miss the ra>n without prejudice. This
was done and many sensational rumarS
regarding the reason for this action h1y"
since been current. The ease camp on
for trial few days ago and this hj=
verdict against the street railway com
uanv resulted today.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
A HEART ON EXHIBITION.
Feature Of the Trial of An Insurance
Case

rittsburG. Pa. May 11.-Thc trial of
the case of Mrs. Louise Morris against
the Fidelity and Casualty company of
New York to recover SfHNN on an ac,i-
dent insurance policy held hy her hus-
band. who WAS Killed by falIin- out of
Skiff in Lake Chautauqua three years ago.
occupied tn" entire session of the circuit
court today. \ Cru"Some exhibit during
tn" expert testimony was the heart 81
the deceased. which was produced in
court to prove that he died of heart
trouble and was not drowned. The
heart w.s in a jar # alcohol and hrfor"
il was uncovered Mrs. Morris retired
from the room. Dr ISham, the expert.
pointed out alleged imperf"ctions in the
organ. During his testimony "x-.iudcc
H"driCk on croSS-cXaminati0n developed
the fact that the heart had been taken
from the body while it was in the grave
without the consent of the widow Scv-
cral other physicians testified that Nor
lis heart was affected
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
GERMANY HELPS FRANCE.
Emperor William sends $4,000 to the
Inflated Charity Bazaar.

Paris, May 1l.-Emperor William Of
Germany has instructed the German am
bassador here. Count Won Munster Ledcn-
burg. 10 remit the sum Of 10000 francs
tS2urW To the committee uf the charity
bazaar, who's" work WIS crippled ly the
terrible fire of Tuesday = week ago. II
is expected that this sum in addition 10
the a37. 800 francs OSlS1.p .ppH previously
received by the committee from an
anonymous doner viii enable the work of
charity to be carried on aS usual.
II il stated that certain trleanlStS tried
to persuade the Duke of Orleans to make
the funeral of the Duke d'Aumalc the 90
CaSion for gn0thcr sensational return 10
France. but the Duke declined 10 ask the
government for permission 10 attend the
funeral.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15

,is,hlr IA establish another in that city
- ,b.+ tinr The charters of lodges ut
Nl,rrfn FLORENCE and Albany were tax
-, -, frr. various reasons. The grand
,.Iirr,.Ilur rcpurtrd thar the end"" a'ht
,,,,L ,f tn. order made fine showing
l,ayiit., SO members ~ the present fih''
ana -cvenry-CI-ht sections. or ulNlSinl>'
v:-h = total endowment fund "l >t-','"--
.rrn The. increase during the year vas
- urv sections. furTN->iN mtHhrF| ",l"
s2l 0Uo in endowment funds l'uFIns lhr
y,lr th,. board Ct C"utFoi OF iuc ih>l'
InnetirIaricS Of sixteen deceased mem
L,r, iha rnral of S-2.NN IN INSURANCE.
m fr1rofa division Of PythIau!Sm. the
rathjn-,. sisters. received high endorse
r,"nt from the grand chancellor who
n>.,raS,,S himself ~ believing II 10 H'
- noble cause and one WhiGh SAo"iu pc
shown every cUcoUraErmeni .I
..bi,,,aIlor that tile official organ "t the
,r.I.r tic f'yfhSan Age. hP continued ~
s-,,;, and rhai i continue 10 recelN" Inc
f,,u oInaunt of patronage heretofore 'N-
,o4an5 The grand chancellor as, t.
,.,,,,,,,iad thar all lodges HSutHt"d "bF-
.'nl'it5,.!', > ,'asr ,ear h. granted chIcrerS.
,f-or GuS compliance OF law. fhai 'I,"
i,,i,-a select 4 past chancellor I" 's' &C.. I
.,,,.,,ondr.I a< a deputy grand chauc'AiH,' .
s,bs-qn+ial recognition be Sly1n ne
,,",r,,, Il Shaw and Rathhone .. i'd-
ulent funds: that = sum ~ mon, ino,,,H r.,r III
propriated 10 paE for q lecture Ill IL III
l.n.,in III The order VIA" >hlA +.
.%.i.,,'' .yary Lodge in th, domain and denver
lectures fer each ~
crsnd s-cretary'~ Report
Tho animal report Of FT4Eh p, - .
.-rdnJ n keeper Of records and seal. W w
7Isa delivered during the session - ~
and il showed the 1oi!o" .A= -. S.I.i
December 81. 1aN, the Si5.lC - G7rb IN
~ d-.,.oSor,. agu,e membership Of s54s. naI iad
renorts na rs Of subordinate lodges exhibit to'ai
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
STOPS COMING SILVER.
Peru takes Heroic Measures to
Stop the Depreciation Of
Her Currency

Washington, D. c.. May 1.-THE Pc
rurlan government will cease the coin
age of silver after May IL and will not
permit the Importation of any silver
coin. Director Preston of the United
states mint was officially advised to this
effect yesterday.
The dec-ee provides that silver coin
age shall be suspended ana that The.
mint shall cease To receive silver bullion.
SILVER soes- the Peruvian dollar. worth
about % cents American moncy-con-
verted into bullion for export shall not
b" brought back except as bullion.
All importationS OF any silver coin
after May IL shall be made exclusively
at the port Of Callao. and shall be de
lvered to the mint hy the customs of
hc"r, 10 be melted into bars and then re-
turned to the owners. Travellers enter
ing Peru shall not be allowed 10 bring
more than fifty soleS each in Peruvian
money. Silver coin sent from place to
place III Peru shall hp accompanied hy
an invoice showing that it has not been
imported, and that the customs house
has authorized the transportation
1t Is stated that these new regulations
sre made To check. If possible. the rapid
depreciation of Peruvian silver currency.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
THE WAR IS OVER.
Greece Has Accepted the Tender
Of Mediation Made by For
eign Nations.

Athens. May IA collective note
from the powers on the subject of mctia-
tiou has been presented 10 the Greek
minister for foreign affairs, NJ. SkouIou-
diS, by the Russian minister here. NJ.
tnou. Ii is stated that the Greek gov
crnment has accepted the conditions I'M
posed and has coutided its interests 10
the care of the powers.
Active measures, it is further stated.
Were taken at Constantinople today To
stop further advance of the Turkish
troops under the command of Edhem
PaSha.
he collective note OF the powers Il ca
bled exclusively 10 the Associated press
last night is to the following effect. Upon
a formal declaration by Grecc" that she
will recall her troops and agree to such
an autonomous regime for Crete as the
powers III their wisdom shall deem best
and accept uureScryedly the counSclS of
the powers, they will intervene III the
interests of peace.
Il was understood that Greece in her
reply would assent to all of these con-
ditiouS.
Greece having accepted mediation the
ambassadors OF the powers At Con>tan-
tInopic have been instructed To approach
the Turkish government with view of
aSccrtainin& upon what conditions
Turkey will agree to declare peace.
Following is the text OF the offer made
by the powers:
The representatives, Of France. Italy
Great Britain. Germany and Austria charge
NJ. Onuu, the representative of Russia and
the dean of the diplomatic corps. to declare
in the name Of their respective govern
mentS that the powers are ready to offer
mediation with view to obtain an armiStice
and smooth the difficulties actually existing
between Greece and Turkey on condition
that the Hellenic government declares that
it VIII proceed to recall its troops from
Crete, adhere formally to autonomy for
tretc and accept unreS"rvedly the cOuHSclS
which the powers may give III the interests
OF peace.
The reply of the Greek government was
as follows:
The royal government in taking the note
and declaration of the Russian representa-
tive. acting in the name OF the ministers Of
he powers, declares that it Will proceed to
recall the royal troops from Crete. adhere
formally t. autonomy for Crete and contdc
the interests of Greece TO the hands Of the
powers.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15

cash balances. on December 81. 1896. Of
s1I.JZ2.o6, and assets aggregating SIG
.ot -. Inc net gain for the year was
SOD IL -. All the lodges. except one. are
ia Il flourlShing condition. The report
aiS9 stated that there had been prepar,,l
anu would he presented for the action of
ihe grand body. a series of amendments
% the grand statutes. in order 10 con-
form them to the requirements Of ;Ep su-
pfche laws enacted ut the convention Of
the supreme lodge in 1886. and also 10
improve the phraseology of several grand
lodge statutes and remove possible mis-
construction or ambiguity
ne cash receipts Of the grand lodge
Tor the hScai year ending March 81. 1897
amounted 10 SolG4.4o, an increase of
S22ll.9l over the previous year. The
Total receipts We're divided aS follows:
Fer capita tax SilS6: fines. $50: charter
Iees. SO: dlSptnsationS. S12o; profit on
supplies, S32l,lI: other sources. S9G3 So
totaI Of S3IG4sO. The aggregate ex-
pendIturrS OF the grand lodge for the
same pcrlod amounted to S4SO2 %. and
the c5Sh balance i'll the hands of the
treasurer on Ma, i II. 1897. was S3Go1.-
t3. an increase of S!Ai3.31 for the year
In closing his report, tn" grand secretary
SAID that II was his belief that no Pyth-
iah domain today has NOR. efficient and
loyal corps of keepers OF records and
seal than WISCONSIN Pythian lodges. and
that much Crcdi' iS due - them for the
good condition Of the order throughout
the state
IN December. 1880. there was to-
tai number Of IL; lodges in Wisconsin,
IN" total number December 81. 1896. was
lis. and the present number is 119, made
up OF the following membership: Pas
grand Chancellpys. %: past chanccllorS
33I: knights. 1.2:5: cSGuircS. -: pages.
-. or Il total Of S3iS on that date, with
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
ASK CLEMEECy FOR DURRANT.
His Parents Decide Not to Accompany
the LAWYERS,

San Francisco, Cal. May 11.-Attor-
ney Eugenc Duprey and Gen. George \
Knight have begun the preparation Of
their plea for executive clcmcncy on be
half Of Theodore Durrant which will hr
presented to Gov. Budd next Friday.
The proccdur" before the governor will
be strictly in accordance with law.
There will he no emotional or sensational
appeals The attorneys say they will bo
content to depend upon facts and tn.
force of argument 10 save their client.
1t is not the intention of Mr.. and Mrs.
Durrant to accompany the attorneys to
Sacramento as il j. understood that the
governor would not see them should they
present themselves. Durrant 10 san
guinc that the governor will act iavora-
LILY ON his annlicntinn.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
INSURANCE COMPANIES PROFIT.
Report of Commissioner Fricke for the
Year 1896.

Madison. Wis, May 10 Special. l.
The insurance companies made money in
Wisconsin during the year 1896. Insur-
anrc Commissioner Frickc'S report. nov:
being printed. shows that there was writ
ten in Wisconsin during the wear hy
stock and mutual companies insurance IA
tn" amount Of S2:l% .9G:5.olS while the
ratio of losses To- premiums was :fS.->
This was hut little more than half I'll"
ratio Of 1890. which was ,.:i,:,. The ra-
to of loss last year WAS the lowest since
1870. with two EXCEPTIONS In his reoort
the commissioner again recommends the
repeal of tn" valued policy law. ami the
enactment of a law creating til" ";fi,r
of state fir" marshal. Bills having hoth
these ends in view were killed n the rc-
cont SesSLmn Of the LegiSlatlIr..-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
INHERITANCE TAX VALID
30 Decided in iilinois-Case will
Now Go to Federal Su-
preme Court.

Springfield, Ill. May 1.-THE Illinois
Supreme court today decided the in
heritance tax law. passed 10y the state
Legislature two years ago 10 he cunstitu-
tlonal, reversing the decision Of the lower
court. The law provides for 4 graduated
tax on all InheritanCeS of Il value of over
Sfop. and test ease was made on the
estate of the late John B. Drake. former
ly proprietor of the Grand Pacific hotel,
who lett property estimated at 5000
No. The case will probably be carried
to the federal Snnrem.. nnnrt
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
PITHIANS IN SESSION,
Wenty-sixth Annual Meeting of
the Grand Lodge of
WISCon sin.

Janesvill". Wis. May 11.-TSueciaI i
MS Is fythian day in the fullest sense
III GAINESVILLE and the city has put its
best foot forward in honor of the pres
enc" OF several hundred OF the leading
members Of the order, as well as repre-
SentatYeS OF the Pytlian si.,erhood,
known - the Rathbone Sisters. 1t is
the tWenty-siXth annual session of the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
THE STEAMER LEoNA DISASTER.
United States Authorities will Make an
Invesigation.

New York. May 11.-No official report
Of the fatal fir" on board tn" Mallory
steamship I.cona which occurred early
Sunday morning has been received by
the United States local inspectors of
steam vessels hut Inspector Pctrc SAYS
that an investigation will begin on
Thursday morning next.
The bodies Of the thirteen victims of
the fire remain unidentified at the
morguc The bodies supposed to he
those Of Mrs. Maria Modro and her two
children await more positive identliIca-
ton. After the inquest on Monday next
the unclaimed remains Of the mfortu-
mates will be disposed Of in the usual
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
Protects juvenile Conyicts.

Frankfort. Ky. May 1l.-Gov. Brad
lov refused I" allow Dora Creech. IL
year-old girl convicted of perjury in
Ow>ley county and sentenced for one
wear. t. come To- the penitentiary. ard he
granted her full pardon. The governor
threatens Ia pardon every juvenile con
vicr our Of both stare prisons unless the
Legislature at once prorid"S funds for
state schools of reform
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15

~ INN it asked to have the pat
by ,.Y, 81 aside on the ground that
& thirteen years in the patent
l. trga,lulcut and through the
-f r.l.7hGuc company and that
r- ,>urd in 1850 covered the
md IN which the new patent
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15

Topeka. Kas., May I1.-State Sup"rin-
fpndent Of Insurance McNaU addressed
letters today TO all Of the general ire in
surance agents in Kansas, informing
them that their respective companies
must discontinue the use Of C!aTkSon
rates or be suspended from doing rue!-
ness in Kansas BY the use Of Clark
sons rates competition is prevented and
a trust created that local agents dare
not break down.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
President Angeli Rcticent.

Ann Arhor. Mich May 11.-President
ANGEL arrived from Washington today.
H declines saying anything about his
instructions as minister to Turkey. or as
To the situation there Said he: My
aurointment j for four years and if re-
turn here | shall have 70 resign the mis-
sion At the end Of one year. The state
department wishes me 10 go to Turkey as
snnn q, nnssihle.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
CONFIRMED IN LONDON.
Formal Announcement of IIediation
Made Ey 4. j. Balfour.

I.or isE. May ll.-in the House Of
Commons today the first lord of the
treasury and government leader. y. j.
Halfour. announced that instructions had
been received this morning from all the
representatives of the powers at Athens
saving that mediation between Turkey
and Greece had been offered To- til" latter
country and had been accepted by the
Greek government.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
CHAPMAN Has Not Asked Pardon.

Washington. u. g. May 11.-No form
al application for the pardon OF Broker
Chapmau. the r~calcitrart sugar inyeStj
CATION witness. had been received at the
white house up To- ! O'Clock today, and
Gen. McNeHul says all the infOrma ton
h. ha- vu the >uhJect comes II him from
the new IEer-.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15

state grand lodge. Last evening the
Rathbonc Sisters gave a demonstration
Of their ritual for the information and
entertainment of the grand officers and
grand delegates, and il nr"vnL most
enjoyable social affair. The lodge work
was conducted hl specially equipped
team from Crescent couuci! in MiiwaU-
kce and H." lady rythiaus appeared in
gorgcpu, new uniforms and used bright
new paraphcrnalia. The grand lodge
n"mh"rS voted the eXcmpllication Il
grand SUCCESS
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
>%,rup.1nne Man in Trouble.

Oshkosh. W.. Nay 11.-tSpeciaA j
0iIljam Seweu Of N'.nnecoEGe was az
rested here today On a charge Ct at-
tempting 70 pass ruo forged checks tot
SIS and SO signed by c. ". Crawford j
Co aud J. W, Crawford & CO.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
The Oldest violin in the world was
found in an Egyptian tomb, dating about
1000 3. G.
.sa,Iroad o in America.

,iridley Bryant. n civil engineer. II
so, projected the first railroad IN the
-ni,ed Statas. 1t was built for the puf-
-ose Of carrying granite from the quar-
jdewatar It's length was four miles, IN
ming branches. and is first cost so.
~, The sleepcrs were Of stone ana
rere laid across the track eight feet
9arr. Tpon rails Of wood. six inches
lick. wrought-iron plates. 'hree inches sile'
.jde and q quarter Of m inch tnick,
.ere spiked. At the crossings stone
ail> were used. and a. the wooden rams
.ccame unserviceable they were Feplaceu
Y others of stone.-LadIes Hor!e jour
al |
al. be the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
Mrs, OppcDheim Dies

Hudson. y. y, May 11-Mrs. David
O9reuheim Of Vancouver, 4. c. who
JUMPED from the Atlantic express nea!
this city on Monday while deTaEged. die
today The remains vii! be taken Z
Vancouver b. her husband, 2 form
mayor OF the city named.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15

Watertowu. Wis May 10 TSpes.al.l
Ferdinand Dodse of lie town u VA.
terrowa committee: suicsla yesterday b.
hanging. He vas Il years old and
leaves 2 family. Il health IS assigned
as tie cause.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15
rrIL PEOPLE WIN.
Gates Supreme Court Up
yn;ea me Validity of the
Berliner Patent.

n g Nav 1O-Tbe
Tssll-- ,,,nv won tho case
.r.laraonc company Won liie c"se
Bf- :. seqirSt it by the | hlted states
,l-- .bs last Rerliner patent. This
2aA' ~. effect OF continuing the
s.aa Ia l,,.booo nv tho Poll
.--. 81 tat ''' - -
for seventeen HtdlS iioHi 'nc
~ n. last patent, which was
gs . t.41
~lgai II an,.s Contention.
The "o' o.kad 10 have the nat
Tl1 Ca''l.-l'' ,+o ,,.ar,d +ho+
l>.'' :, ,.,..,r. in Tho natnn+
s HAY =. ...I,I.nf ..'.. and throrrh tho
WI, .f,.,In enmnpny anI thar
tat i..' ..i '.''; n IN, rnyrred tbe
,a'eAJ ,,Ii.h the new natept
--.H.si gu iSa1
i, arltfl =. = ,,i.;a,, dor;,ored Nv
~ha ul.f l. ,l.I ~ tbnrn ~ ~
tire ~. H., .rf.n nr uudua inffII-
..r ~ ,l,e nat,,nt nffica nv
2fEt.>..' - .nd tbaT ,b.'ro
tr.1n' ''.i'.,,'-,I =. ''i, Jni,r :, 80,
rEa r. ''.i' ~, Lr,,I.,tt - hn,tt
-.f 2't ""'t III ~ t,-hato,,,',. ',"|'.
a r"ai m. ~ ,brn,,.,h ~
,atF" Has' "a: "a q" 'i't - s!I. ,,i.
tag patent 'iIite anu - 10 1"uit
,a "ialaa1 "a c,..x ~, -;
r.r tidi.... ti-S',.l','' ,.olli ny '!,Il-
lr,t's 'fI"f 'I.H -. !I' >" H. II was
.r. took A' part III the cdH'' pre-
tr because lhrN were Interested.
arrt ae.I thar III order 10 set aside
, t.3g government must establish
s It r#trt aS clear ana satIStac-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15

--Tobolsk. Russia. claims TO De Tue
oldes, inhabited place in the word
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-05-15

Sheridan county and adjacent terri
.oyy n Wyoming vii lfa!se about 100,
000 bushels OF wheat this season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-14
CATARgH OF TIE STOMACH.
A Pleasant, Simple. but Safe and Enectusi
Cure fos It.


Catarrh OF the stomach has long been
considered tho next thing 20 incurable.
The usual symptoms are full or boating
sensation after eating, accompanied some
times with sour or watery risings' form
alton of gases, causing pressure on inc
heart and lungs and difficult breathins'
headaches. tickle appetite. nervousness
and a general played-out languid ieenhs'
There is often a foul taste In the mouth
coated tongue and II the interior OF the
stomach could be seen II would sho"
Shiny infiamcd condition.
The cure for this common and obstinate
trouble Is found In the treatment when
causes the food 20 be readily, thoroughly
diccstcd before II has time 10 ferment
and irritate the delicate mucous surfaces
of the stomach. To secure "A prompt ana
healthy digestion Is the one necessary
thing TO do and when normal digestion Is
secured the catarrhal condition VIII have
disappeared.
According 10 Dr. Harlanson the safest
and best treatment IL 10 use after each
meal tablet. composed OF Diastase
Aseptic Pepsin a little Nux, Golden Seal
and fruit acids. These tablets can now De
found at all drug stores under the name OF
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and not being
feet safety and assurance that healthy
appetite and thorough digestion vii follow
their regular use after meals.
Mr.. y. J. Booher. Of 27lO Dearborn street,
Chicago. H.. writes: Catarrh is local
condition resulting from neglected colo
in the head. whereby the lining membrane
Of the nose becomes infamed and the
poisonous discharge therefrom passing
backward into the throat reaches the
stomach. thus producing catarrh or the
stomach Medical authorities prescribed
for me for three years for catarrh OF me
stomach without cure. but to-day l am
the hsppiest Of men after using only one
box Of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets ! cam
not find appropriate words TO express my
good feeling. ! have found flesh. appetite
and sound rest after their use.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Is the safest
preparation as well as the simplest and
most convenient remedy for any form OF
indigestion, catarrh Of stomach. bilious
ness, sour stomach, heartburn and bloat-
ing after meals.
Send for little book mailed free on stom-
ach troubles. by addressing Stuart CO..
Marshall Mich. The tablets can be found
at all drug stores.