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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12

successful in the history of the orsaajz,.
ton, in attendance, enthusiasm and goc
racing. Several State records wq,s
smashed and Arthur Gardiner Of Chilean
the crack, came within 20 of second a
breaking Hamilton's worlds record for
mile paced. He succeeded in lowering b0
fast mile made by Johnson at Chica.a
last year by 45 of a second. Carolina
paced by quads, crossed the line like
flash and the time was caught. He ncyp,
ceased his pace until the finish was made
in 1889 80, breaking the State record d,
lao So, held by Kiser. Starbuck als
took trial at the record, paced by plad
and triplet. His time was 1:443,. also
breaking Kiser's record.
Both these events followed the schel
u.ed races for the day. In the latter the
honors among the professionals were Won
by Loughead of Sarnia, Ont, who cross
ed the tape a winner in three trials, two
finals, and second man in third final. In
one of these finals, the mile professional,
he broke the State competition record Of
2:05 4-5, by covering the distance in
2:03 3-5. He captured the Quarter-mle
championship in 80 seconds.
Among the amateurs honors We're NOR
more evenly divided, with the best racing
done by Peabody, Johnson, Middendorf,
Shrade, Krick and Miller. During the
entire day there were but two or three
spills, and nobody was hurt by these
At night Willow Grove Park was given
over to the wheelmen and the visitors saw
exhibitions of trick and fancy riding a
display Of fireworks and a general good
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
A BOOM IN BUSINESS.
DUN & co. MAKE A GLOWING
REPORT.
July Failures Fewer than Tor ANY
Month in Four Years - Enormous
Crops and Small Stocks of Goods
Stimulate Trade Wonderfully.
Cheering Commercial Outlook.

Chez ring Commercial Outlook.
r. G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review OF
Trade says: "Four years ago failures IN
July amounted to over S6O,0OO,OOO, While
in last month failures have been only
$7,117,727, the smallest in any month
since 1892 The statement of failures by
classes of business for July and for forty
six months shows that in manufacturing
failures have been smaller than IN any
other month except one, and IN many
branches Of each department smaller than
In most months of which records exist.
Last month was the first for four years
of which the volume of business reported
by clearing houses was larger than IN the
same month of 1892, and the telegraphlc
dispatches from all parts of the country
given this week show gratifying I'M
proyement. This is partly due to large
yield of wheat and good prices, though
the crop is probably not as large nor are
prices thus far as high as in 1872, but OF
cotton the price is higher, and the ylelo
probably larger, than in that year. Other
farm products are realizing good prices,
and the possible decrease in yield OF corn
may help to market the enormous surplus
brought over from last year. 1t is the
wrong season to expect much from INDUS
tries, and yet there has been material in
crease in the number of hands employed
in the iron manufacture because of the
satisfactory adjustment of wages dispute;
while the coal miners strike seems each
day more likely to end in a permanent set
tlement beneficial to both parties. Mean
while the demand for most finished pro-
ducts is steadily increasing. Manufac-
turers are buying but little, though they
are rapidly increasing the output, and are
able to obtain an advance of about lO per
cent in prices of goods with rapidly in
crea sing orders"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
UNCLE SAM pAYs TWO CLAIMS.
Settles for Foreigners Killed and I'M
jured I'm America.

Settles for Foreigners Killed and I'M
jured I'm America.
The Treasury Department has turned
over to the State Department for delivery
to Christopher Schmidt, through the Ger
man embassy, the sum of $4,000 as full
indemnity to him for injuries sustained IN
1892 from a rife shot fred by United
States soldiers. Schmidt was passing
along a public highway near Fort Smell
ing, Mimi, while the soldiers were firing
over their rifle range and was struck by
a stray bullet He was a subject OF Ger
many, but when the appropriation was
made for his relief Congress expressly
refused to admit liability in such cases.
and made the item read: "Relief of SUD-
ject Of Germany. To pay out of humane
consideration, without reference to the
question of liability therefor, to the Ger
man Government, as full indemnity, etc.
The State Department has finally ended
another international incident by paying
over to Count Vinci, the Italian charge,
the sum Of SO 600 as indemnity for the do
ing to death by mob Of three Italian sub
jects. The men were Lorenzo Saladdlno,
Salvatore Areno and Giuseppe Venturel-
la, and they were taken out of jail at
Hahnville, La, about year ago ana
lynched.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
FIND A LAKE OF OIL.
Petroleum of the Finest Quality FaAis
an Immense Alaska Basin.

Petroleum of the Finest Quality Filis
an Immense Alaska Basin.
While the whole world is excited over
the gold discoveries in the north, signt
has been lost Of another discovery tnae
promises to be of great value In the oe-
yelopment of that section. Some montns
ago a lake was discovered and samples PIE
were sent to Seattle for analysis. Inc
report on these has just been made puDiic,
and the find is reported to be OF most
marvellous richness. A company has Deen
formed in Seattle to handle the proouct'
and travellers from there say that tne
company intends to put it on the Aiashan
market at once. The lake is OF unknown
depth, several miles in length, ana the
quality of the petroleum is said to De OF
the finest 1t is fed by springs, ana the
hills surrounding it are said to De rlcn III
coal and asphalt. The lake is only TWO
miles from the ocean, so that the dlncui-
ties of transportation are reduced TO
minimum. 1t is the expectation or the
owners Of the lake to take its product INTO
the mining camps of Northern Alaska
wherever the waterways will permit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12

ers of Europe. He spoke of Cesare Santo,
the italian assassin of President Carnot,
as a hero who belonged to band of SINH
lar ''heroes devoted to the work Of de-
stroying tyrants."
Europe Shaken by the News.
The terrible news swept over Spain and
the people went into mourning for the
victim of the awful crime. Europe was
shaken by the story of the assassination,
and words of sorrow and sympathy were
flashed from every court. The revolution
lists in Spain were silenced and the liber-
ais, who had fought the monarchist lead
er, were Mortified at the crime.
Senior Canovas passed through the
storm and stress of ministerial crisis
only two months ago. His cabinet was
again in the saddle. He had won vic
tory over his political opponents. His
plans for the suppression of the rebellion
in Cuba and the re-establishment of Span
ish supremacy in the Philippine Islands
were strengthened.
Sought Rest and Met Death.
The Spanish premier determined to take
a rest and three weeks course of the
baths at Santa Agueda. He was to re-
turn to the summer residence of the Span
ish court at San Sebastian to meet Uni
ted States Minister Woodford, who was
to be presented and officially received by
Maria Christina, the queen regent.
He sought rest at this time so that he
would be able to take up the Cuban prob
lem with the minister from the United
States and learn the attitude of the latter
country toward Spain and the Cuban
struggle for independence.
The murderer we'll drnSsod and did
not attract particular attention. 1t is
remembered now that he often wandered
about the passages and corridors in the
bathing establishment His actions were
suspicious, but, as he was attired like the
fashionable frequenters of the Santa
Agueda baths, nothing was ever said to
him.
The Neapolitan had wandered around
the establishment OH his usual search for
the Spanish prime minister He saw him
in the gallery, and, walking slowly so as
not to attract notice from the attendants,
he stepped up to the premier
Without word he fired at Senior Cano-
vas when only one pace from him. The
first bullet passed through the body and
came out behind under the left shoulder.
The prime minister uttered cry of
agony and clutched at the wound in his
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago common to prime,
$500 to $3.50; hogs. shipping grades,
$500 to $4.25; sheep fair to choice, $500
to $4.25; wheat No. 2 red, 7Sc to soc;
corn, No. e. &c to Csc; oats, No. 2, lie
to 1Sc; rye, No. 2, 42c to 43c; butter,
choice creamery, lac to 15c; eggs, fresh,
9c to lie; lew potatoes, Toe to Soc per
bushel.
Indianapolis-C Cattle, shipping, $500 to
$500; hogs, choice light. $500 to 81 25;
sheep, common to choice, $500 to 1915;
wheat, No. 2, 73c to Toe; corn, No. 2
white, &c to 28c; oats, No. 2 white, 21c
to 22c
ST Louis-Cattle, $500 to 1925; hogs.
$500 to 1925; sheep, $500 to $4.O):
wheat, No. 2, 83c to Soc; corn, No. 2
yellow, .-5c to &c; oats, No. 2 white, 1Sc
to zoe; rye, No. 2, doe to 42c.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to $500: hogs.
$500 to $500; sheep, $3.50 to 500;
wheat, No. 2, tic to 79c; corn, Nc. 2
mixed, 2Sc to Zoe; oats, No. mixed, TIC
to 19c; rye, No. 2, SAC to 36c.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to $5.25; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, $3.50 to $500:
wheat, No. 2, SIC to S3c; corn, No. 2
yellow, 1Sc to Soc; oats, No. 2 white, 22c
to 24c; rye, 43c to 44c.
Toledo-Wheat, No. 2 red, 8Oc to 82c:
corn, No. 2 mixed, Csc to SOC; oats, No.
2 white, tic to Zoe; rye, No. 2, Ale to 43c;
clover seed, $4.2O to $3.50.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. . spring. s3c
to S5c; corn, No. 8, 27c to 29c; oats. No.
2 white, &c to 22c; rye, No. /, 42c to 44c:
barley, No. 2, Doc to Soc; pork, mess,
$500 to $3.50
Buffalo-Cattle, $500 to s5.25; hogs.
$500 to $3.50; sheep. $500 to s4.75:
wheat, No. red, 50. to Sac; corn, No. 3
yellow, Bic to 33c; oats, No. 2 white, 22c
to 24c.
New York-C Cattle, $500 to 1925; hogs,
$3.50 to $4.75; sheep, $500 to $425:
wheat, No. 2 red, Soc to 9oc; corn, No. 2,
32c to 34c; oats, No. white, 21c to
23ci butter, creamery, 12c to Ice; eggs,
Western, 12c to 14c.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Crew Is Rescued.

Twenty one men, comprising the officers
and crew of the British steamer Furtor,
were brought to Boston by the steamer
Sycamore. Their vessel had become wat
erlogged through collision with an ice
berg and was burned at sea, and they
were picked up by Capt. Alexander Fen
ton and his crew after they had been
forty nine hours in open boats. The Fur
tor, under command Of Capt. d. j. Jen-
kins, sailed from West Bay, N. s., on
June %, with cargo of 1000 standard OF
deals, consigned to parties IN Barry,
Wales. The Sycamore left Liverpool on
July "a, and when off Cape Race, n. f.,
about a. M, July 20, the lookouts dis
cerned rockets denoting that some vessel
was in distress. First Officer Tamlin
ordered one of the lifeboats launched and,
manned by himself and five men, they
rowed as rapidly as possible toward the
scene. Arriving near where the rockets
were sent up the rescuers discovered four
lifeboats, in which was the entire crew
of the Furtor, which was lying close by,
in a waterlogged condition and on fire.
Reaching the Sagamore's side the five
boats were quickly hoisted on board and
every attention was given to the suffering
men, who had been adrift forty-nine hours
with but scanty supply of provisions
and water. The day previous to the res
cue the men suffered considerable hard
ship from the cold and rain, heavy
westerly gale with high seas having ragged
for nearly twentyfour hours. The Fur
tor ran into Il towering iceberg, which
stove in her bows, and it was necessary
to take to the boats. A fire was built
on the deck to attract the attention of
steamers and this set fire to the ship and
she burned to the waters edge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12

Minnesota Man Killed and Attem pit
Made to Cremate Body.

Minnesota Man Killed and Attem pit
Made to CreInate Body.
A Redwood Falls (Minn.) special says
that John O'Connell a well-known farm
er and prominent politician Of Westline
township was murdered at his farmhouse.
Seven gashes in his scalp were the imme-
date cause of death. After the blows
had been inflicted O'ConnelPs clothing
was saturated with kerosene and his
home was set on fire. Statements of three
of his children made to the county author
tiles are to the effect that Mrs. OCon-
nell wife of the murdered man was the
sole author of the horrible tragedy. His
wife's antipathy to drink was strong and
his abuse of her and the children while
under it's influence may have driven her
temporarily insane.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
T.. V. Debs Euio;nei.

Upon the application of James Sloan
Jr.. of Baltimore, a stakeholder in the
Monongah Coal and Coke Company, made
by Ex-Governor Fleming, his counsel,
Judge Jackson, in the United States court
at Parkersburg, w. Va, Wednesday af-
ternoon granted sweeping injunction re-
straining Eugene V. Debs and his asso-
ciates from in any way interfering with
or molesting the management or the con-
Quoting of the property of the Monongah
Coke and Coal Company or its employees.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
BICYCLE TAX IS VOID,
Judge Tuley Holds the Chicago hca'
ure to BE Unconstitutional.

Judge Iufey Holds the Chicago ''1"'
ure to BE Unconstitutional
Judge Tuley has decided the new h,'I
go city ordinance establishing Tch",I
tax to be void. The ordinance p>Tlil'''u
the city to collect 81 year license lIVD
each bicycle owner and for other YeiI''
proportionately The court held thai u.
city had no right to license bicycles, ODI
only an occupation, and could not Ap.
license upon specific property when Il"
used in business or in an occupa'pIl
Counsel for the city took an appear NV
the case will be heard i'll higher cou'~'
The ordinance was passed for the oaF%
sible purpose Of raising permanent gu
repairing fund. The new law afou'S
much opposition, especially among WIZ ',si
men. An injunction suit was o! V e.,
against the city and the enjoining '''i w.
sustained in Judge Tuleys decision
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Standing of the Clubs.
Following is the standing of the clubs
The showing of the members of the
{ estern League is summarized below:
This Is Rather a Damper.

News from Dawson City tends to con-
tradict some of the boom reports sent
from the gold fields of the Northwest. A
dispatch from the Klondyke metropolis
says: THE reports sent out from here
that claims have been sold for fabulous
sums is erroneous. Only five claims have
changed hands recently. One claim did
bring 100000. but the others brought
from $4,000 to $4,000 EACH"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12

side. He reeled, but before he fell the as
sassln tired two more shots, both bullets
lodging in the head.
Inc roar OF the revolver was heard in
every part OF the establishment, and the
attendants rushed to the scene of the ira
gedy. Sonora Canovas flung open the
ooor OF her dressing room and caught her
husband as he fell. The horror of it all
overcame her and she swooned and fell
pver him.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
WIRE IS A SUCCESS.
Three Messages Sent Over One Line
Are Accurately Received.

Three MESSAGES Sent Over One Line
Are Accurately Received.
A sextuplex telegraph wire was sue
cessfully operated in Boston in the pres
ence of representatives of New York and
Boston newspapers. The circuit was to
New Haven and return, distance Of 800
miles. Three messages were sent over
the wire simultaneously, and were easily
and accurately received on the receiving
sides. The inventor is Thomas B. Dixon,
of Kentucky, son of the late Archlbald
Dixon, once Senator of that State. lie
is practical telegrapher, and has been
attempting to solve the problem OF the
sextupleN since 1891. Edison, Field ana
Tesla and many other of the leading cleo
tricians have experimental with the sex
tuplex wire, but without practical results.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Wife Murderer Is Sentenced

At Wilmington, Ohio, Tuesday James
Harvey, who was on July 10 convicted of
the murder Of his wife Ida on the 18th
of December last, was sentenced to the
penitentiaIy for life by Judge d. e. Van
pelt. A motion for a new trial. raising six
reasons why it should be granted, was
overruled by the court and the prisoner at
nnco sentenced
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Wages Tumble.

According to letter received from
Dawson City, dated June 26, thousands
are foc!ling into that town, and as con-
sequence the price of labor has greatly
decreased. The indications are, says the
writer. that Dawson City will have pop
ulation of 10000 this winter, and wages
will be at about what it would cost to
live. 1t does not look as if 500 day will
ever be paid again.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12

For few minutes only did =,
minister recover consciousness. Tbpp prime
opened his eyes, dulled with agon rea b
murmured the words: us' and
''Long live Spain!'
The assassin offered no res;s+o
arrest. He is Neopolitan, and Guy 70
name as Rinaldi. 1t is believed tS;s e his
assumed name and that his real nsns az
Michele Angina Coli. ''ue Is
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Chemicals in a Blaza.

In Philadelphia, fire broke out in the
extensive chemical works of D. Jayne d
Son. One of the assistant engineers of
the fire department and several Of the
tiremen were injured by falling walls. The
damage is estimated at 100000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
SAYS THAT JAPAN WILL WAIT.
Queen IiPs Former Minister Talks
of Situation in Hawaii.

OF Situation in Hawaii.
Samuel Parker, who was minister of
foreign affairs in Queen Liliuokalanis
cabinet, arrived in San Francisco from
Honolulu on the Belgic. He said: eff
annexation is defeated, Hawaii will put
her foot down. She will then be ready
to negotiate with Japan, England or any
other country. About onefourth of the
people Of the islands are Japanese, many
of them soldiers, it is rumored. | do not
think Japan will do anything until the
annexation and treaty questions have
been settled by the United States"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12

The unusually heavy receipts of wheat
from the West threaten a blockade at
Kansas City. Mo. Thursday night there
were 1900 cars loaded with wheat on
side tracks in Kansas City. About half
of these ears are billed through to Gal
yeston and the gulf roads are said to be
unable to move the product as fast as it
comes iii from the West.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
GREAT GAINS IN VALUES.
Secretary Wilson Says 1t Reaches
Millions of Dollars,

Millions of Dollars.
"The increase during the last year in
the price of farm products, wheat and
other cereals, vegetables and cattle for
dairy use and slaughter, has amounted
to hundreds of millions of dollars, and
may be as great as $50O,O0O,0O0, as has
been roughly estimated" says James Will
son, Secretary of Agriculture, in an inter
view published in the Manufacturers
Record, referring to the condition of
American farm interests. '"Ihe increase
in the value of the wheat crop alone is
estimated at from $75,OOO,OO0 to $780,
100000 or more, as compared with last
year.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12

Senior Antonio Canovas del Castillo,
prime minister of Spain, was assassinat-
ed by Michele Angina Coli, a Neapolitan
anarchist, at Santa Agueda, Sunday af-
ternoon. He was shot three times, and
fell dying ut his wife's feet.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Almost Ripe for Mutiny,

The troops in Havana have had a hard
time, lack Of rations, etc., and they have
created much trouble in the past few
weeks. Several officers have been shot
and the troops are in very bad way.
The hapless people have felt the influence
very much, as they have been the victims
Of the soldiers right along. The stores
have been looted, the men ill-treated and
roughly used.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Death and Ruin.

-Four Chicago fremen and an unknown
man were killed, Chief Swenie and twenty
other fremen were hurt, and 100000
worth of property destroyed by fire in
the Chicago Railway Terminal Com
pany's grain elevator Thursday afternoon.
The fatalities were caused by dust ex-
plosion, hich almost invariably accom-
panies elevator fires.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12

Advices from every wheat gfoh sa,J
county in Oregon show that the W.
crop will be the largest in the hislo,y
the State. The total crop will amour ara
about 100000 bushels. The Wne's
pears to be Of excellent quality,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Kansas Miners Strike.

AT Pittsburg, Kan, the coal miners at
the Western Coal and Iron Company's
No. shaft are on strike, the company
having discharged the union check weigh
man, and the miners refusing to name
another man to succeed him pending
meeting of the union.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Trade Too Good to Miss.

Dodwell, Carlill & Co. of Hong Kong,
together with number of Tacoma cap
italists, have organized a steamship com
pany and will compete for Alaska trade.
with company headquarters at Tacoma.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Fire po;,t Blank ,t n Mob

The London Evening News publishes
a letter from q Calcutta volunteer. reit-
Grating the statement that during the re-
cent rioting there the artillery fired point
blank at mob of 5000 mill hands, who
were marching to join the rioters, with
the result that 1000 of the natives were
killed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
War on the Fanatics

The Brazilian government has ordered
another atteck Oh the fanatics now at
Canudos. The force of government troops
will be increased until $4,000 men are pre-
pared to fight.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Four Months Grace Given.

The Madrid Heraldo says it under
stands that the United States Govern
ment has decided to wait four months
longer for the pacifcation of Cuba, and
that unless it is accomplished by that time
the United States will undertake the pro
lection Of the insurgents.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Fort ohakdara Relieved.

Fort Chakdara, in the Chitral district,
India, which was besieged by large
force of insurgent natives, has been re-
ileved by q British force. The fighting
was severe and the tribesmen lost heaY-
lily. The loss of the British was light.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12

The year 1851 is now set for TIE a." IN,
lition of the twelve club league anu ID it
division Of the major body into TWO CIV c,n.
club organizations, one composed Of eI y.
day playing clubs and the othe' " ~ i,
made up of those against playing D." ",s,
that day. The ten-year agreement "int IN,
the magnates terminates at the eIlo u
season Of 1900.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
DECLINES coNsuLsH1P TO BAHIA

DR.. Ebert, the Indianapolis Co1ored
Physician, Decides Not to Go.
DR.. A. Ebert, the colored physician Of
indianapolis who has been offered the
appointment as consul at Bahia, South
America, said: "Since my return from
Washington, after careful consideration
and consultation with my family and
friends, I have decided not to accept the
position
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-08-12
Puts Greece Mt Turkeys Mercy.

The Athens correspondent of the Lon
don Daily Telegraph asserts that the from
tier line upon which the powers have
agreed renders the defense of Larissa and
the Salambria valley forever impossible to
the Greeks. This places Greece COM
p.etely at the mercy of Turkey.