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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
WILL HOLD TO LUZON
UNITED STATES TO KEEP THE
WHOLE ISLAND.
Cabinet Decides Upon Policy Regard
ing Philippines - Instructions for
Peace Commissioners Arranged
Iowa and Oregon to CT, to Dewey.
Wa shington special:

The American peace commission will
leave for Paris instructed first, to insist
on the retention Of the island of Luzon;
second, to see that special trading priv
leges for Americans in the other Philip
pines are accorded on the same basis as
Spanish merchants; third, Spain must
promise a government in her Philippine
possessions that will free the natives from
barbarous oppression. No hard and fast
rules will be laid down for the commits
sion. Cuba and Porto Rico will not be
subjects of negotiation except incidental
ly. They were disposed of by the armis
tce, and the future government of Cuba
will be established by the United States
without reference to Spanish demands
or wishes. The Philippine question will
only be open to partial negotiation. Ma
Mia bay, with the capital Of the island,
Cavite, and the Corregidor Islands, must
remain absolutely as the property of the
United States.
Nearly two weeks will elapse before
the date for the meeting Of the joint COM
mission in Paris, and it may take two
weeks more for the commission to arrange
prelimnaries and get down to business.
In that four weeks the situation may
lead the President to demand all the ISL
ands in the Philippine group. American
sentiment or foreign intervention may
force the issue.
A statement attributed to Gen. Wheeler
aroused much excitement in Washington.
He is alleged to have said the President
expected Spain to refuse to surrender the
Philippines and that hostilities might fol-
low. An inquiry developed that the seri-
Gus condition at the Philippines is appre
ciated in both army and navy circles and
preparations to meet any obstruction to
the American policy are being made with
alacrity. The Oregon and Iowa, which
are to join Dewey's squadron at Manila
would hardly be sent, it is said, to meet
insurgent opposition. Their going is plain
notice that, while negotiating for peace,
the United States will firmly maintain her
claims and tolerate no long or tedious de-
law
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
THE PRESIDENTS DIFFICULTY.
Hard to Secure Suitable Men for the
Iunuirx Com m iasion.

Hard to Secure Suitable Men for the
Inquiry Commission.
President Mckinley is having trouble
in making up the commission to inquire
into the treatment of the American sol
der during the war. White House OH
Gals refuse to tell which Of the nine men
have accepted or declined. but from other
sources it is learned that ex-Secretaries
Of War Robert L. Lincoln and Daniel 5.
Lamont, Gen. John B. Gordon and ex-
Senator Charles F. Henderson have de-
elined because of i'll health or business en-
Sagements. Col. James A. Sexton Of
Chicago commander-in-ch of the G. A.
L.. and Daniel c.. Gilman of Johns Hop
kins University are reported to have &C
cepted
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
GOMEZ HAS RESIGNED.
General of the Cuban Army Opposed
to American Occupation.

General of the Cuban Army Opposed
to American Occupation.
A report from an excellent source has
reached Gen. I4awton at Santiago de Cuba
that Maxine Gomez has rendered his res
ignation as general-in-chief of the Cuban
forces, and that the Cuban Government
at Camaguey has accepted it. 1t is un-
derstood that the reason Gomez resigned
was that he did not approve the passive
submission of the Cuban Government to
the exclusive occupation by the Ameri-
cans of the province Of Santiago. The
report created a great stir among the Gu
bans. Gomez's Santiago friends say that
he has always favored the absolute indie
pendence of Cuba, and is credited with
having said that the Cubans should try
to expel the Americans by force if they
should attempt to hold the island perma-
nently.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
State Items of Interest.

The Edgar House at Edgar was burned,
causing loss of $1,000.
At Oconomowoc, J. NJ Wigginton died
suddenly of heart disease.
John Campfield, whom the coroner's
jury in it's verdict charged with the muir
der Of Alfonso Sandon at Oshkosh, is in
Jail.
Frank Keller. mechanic of Racine,
has received notice that he has fallen heir
to $50, 900 through the death Of relative
in Ohio.
A. G.. Probst Of Washburn, who was
convicted Of illegal banking and served a
term in prison for the offense, has been
released.
Mrs. Irving Inman, wife Of a we'll
known farmer in the town of Clinton, was
sentenced at GAINESVILLE to the State hos
pital for the insane at Mendoza.
The slot machine owners are mourning
the visit to Ashland of a gang of crooked
operators and Chief Of Police Tanner has
a large collection of lead nickels that have
seen much service. 1t seems that the
scheme of the operators was to use their
bad nickels until they had emptied the
machine of the good nickels and then go
on to the next machine that could be
found.
w. C. Coles Transient house, South
Kaukauna, caught fire for the second time
within twentyfour hours, and this time
the roof was nearly burned off and some
of the furniture in the rooms on the upper
floor damaged Postmaster Hugh Null
holland is the owner Of the damaged
building. and was carrying $500 insur-
ance, which will but little more than cover
the damage.
A Kenosha boy, while playing around
a malthouse elevator, lost his leg in being
caught in the machinery.
As result Of long argument before
the State Board of Equalization the tax
assessment of Portage County has been
reduced from $4,000, 900 to Sc, 200, 600 and
that for Douglas County from $12, OOO,-
600 to $9,OO0,OOO
Mary Z. Evans, widow. IS years OF
age, living at Spring Green, was found
dead in her home. A coroner's jury gave
q verdict Of death by poisoning, whether
taken with suicidal intent or BY mistake
- A..
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
CURRENCY THE THEME.
Students of Finance Discuss Phases
of Problem at Omaha.

Students of Finance Discuss Phases
of Problem at Omaha.
Students of finance, leading economists,
journalists, bankers and business men OF
prominence, and a scattering representa-
ton of politicians and social reformers,
were present at the opening of the nation
al currency convention in Omaha, called
at the instance and held under the aus
pices of the National Sound Money
League. While the attendance at the
opening session was hardly as large as ex-
pected, all of the various financial sys-
TENS were represented by men who show
a jealous interest in the objects for which
they have met. Conspicuous among the
gold standard advocates present were Il.
V. Smalley Of Minnesota, M. E. ingalls, Of
Cincinnati, ex-United States Senator
Carey of Wyoming, M. L. Crawford Of
Texas, ex-Comptroller of the Currency
James II. Eckels and John 2. Irish Of
San Francisco. Prominent among the
silver men were Congressman Towne Of
Minnesota and Senator Jones Of Arkan-
sas. J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska call
ed the gathering to order in the exposition
auditorium.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
DID NOT TRUST BANKS.
Prominent Kansas City Woman Is
Robbed of $4,000 in Currency.

Prominent Kansas City Woman Is
Robbed of $4,000 in Currency.
Mrs. Eli Potter, a prominent woman
suffragist, was robbed Of $4,000 by high
waymen in the outskirts of Kansas City,
Mo. A few months ago the Potters' resi-
dence was destroyed by fire and they re-
ceived $4,000 insurance money. Mrs.
Potter, who does not trust in banks, sew
ed the money into the Innings Of her dress.
She was driving in the outskirts of town
when a man stepped out from the road
side and grabbed her horse. Another dealt
her a stunning blow on the head. When
she recovered consciousness she found
sack drawn over her head and the high
waymen were tearing and cutting her
skirts. They did not stop in their search
until the whole amount Of the treasure
had been secured.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Milwaukee, Exposition Open.

The Milwaukee exposition was opened
with the usual ceremonies. Gov. Scofeld
and Mayor Rose made the opening
speeches in the music hall in the west
side of the building. They were escort
ed from the Pfster Hotel by the two local
companies of the Fifth regiment of the
National Guard. There was large crowd
in attendance upon the opening cere-
monies, and the general opinion was that
the exhibition this year is rather better
than those which have preceded it. 1t is
a marked evidence of the revival of bust
ness that every foot of floor space has
been taken by manufacturers and other
exhibitors.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
TWO SHIPS TO AID DEWEY.
iowa and Oregon Are to Be Sent to
the Philippines.

The Washi lgton administration is pre-
pairing for trouble in the Philippines. The
Oregon and Iowa. which are to sail to the
Pacific, bound ostensibly for Honolulu,
are really going so as to be in position to
reinforce Admiral Dewey should he need
help. AS it is known that Admiral
Dewey's ships can give but little assist
ance in the suppression of Aguinaldo and
his insurgent army, it is evident that the
administration fears foreign complica
tons. Germany's intrigues are still be-
ing closely watched, with special refer
ence to her seizure Of anything in the
Philippines that may be unlawfully coded
to her by Spain. such as a coaling station
in territory which the peace commission
may award in its entirety to America. A
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22

fortune. He travelled in Cuba, Hayti and
other parts Of the group and practiced
medicine with great success. He later
visited the United States and made spe-
cial study of our political, economical and
educational institutions. His practice in
Paris has made millions of dollars for
him, some of which he has drawn from
the pockets Of even the Spaniards. He
has consistently fought Spain with his in
fuence and his wealth, and his name is
we'll known to thousands of Cubans who
never saw him. DR.. Betances is q years
old. .--------
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
NEWS OF WISCONSIN.
A WEEKS RECORD OF STATE
HAPPENINGS.
Bad Luck of a Mutual Hail Insurance
Company Opening of Milwaukee
Exposition = Supposed Murder at
Burglars at Tomah.

Considerable interest is manifest over
the outcome Of an experiment tobacco
growers are making this season with hail
insurance. Early in the season mutual
hail insurance company came into the
field and secured large number of risks
throughout the tobacco section of our
State. The plan only called for nominal
payment when the policy was issued, the
losses, if any, were to be paid by assess
ment at the end of the season. After an
adJuster has spent some weeks on the
track of several hailstorms, he gives out
the information that some 300 claims for
losses have been figured on in Rock Coun-
ty alone and that it will take $4,000 to
pay these adjustments. This sum, which
is probably only fraction of the total
amount to be raised, must come from the
policy holders and it remains to be seen
how promptly the farmers will respond to
the assessments soon to be levied.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Wants Names of Heroes.

The War Department has issued an or
der directing the commanding officers Of
the military departments, army corps and
detached commands to send to the adju-
tant general as soon as practicable the
names of such officers, both in the regular
and volunteer service, as may be consid-
cred entitled to brevet commissions for
distinguished conduct and public service
in the presence of the enemy"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Powerful Pneumatic Guns.

The Dickson Manufacturing Company,
Scranton, Pa, is constructing for the Gov
eminent two segmental pneumatic guns,
each to be fifty feet long, with bore Of
fifteen inches, with energy to hurl dyna-
mite cartridge Of 1000 pounds distance
of 200 yards, and projectiles Of 600
pounds four miles.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
PandO Denies 1t.

Gen. Pando denies that he criticised un-
favorably Gen. Skaters qualities as a
soldier, and says interviews credited to
him are not true. Gen. Pando declared
that he thought Gen. Shafter an able gem
eral, and he doubted if any other man
could have brought the Santiago campaign
to such a speedy close with so little blood
shed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
NO MORE VOLUNTEERS TO QUIT.
War Department Announces the Mus
20 On VS Io%o

War Departm ent AnnOunces the VI us
ter-Out Is Complete.
7 tremendous pressure is still being
brought to bear on the War Department
to have more troops mustered out of the
service. Efforts in this direction, how
ever, are of no avail. 1t is announced
with increased emphasis that there will be
no more troops mustered out. The pur-
pose when the muster-out began was to
muster out 100000 volunteers. A little
over $4,000 have already been mustered
out The retention of the volunteers now
in the service and the efforts to improve
the morale Of the army has in view the
Philippine situation more than that of
Cuba and Porto Rico.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Touched TROLLEY Wire.

Thomas Morris, an electrician working
on an electric arch for the street depart
ment on Bridge and Central streets, Chip
pewa Falls, on a scaffold fifteen feet high,
lost his balance, put his hand out and
touched a live trolley wire, receiving a
terrific shock, the wire being charged with
700 volts. He fell to the pavement I'M
conscious. A collar bone was broken and
blood gushed from his ears and nostrils.
There is small chance for his recovery.
Morris was married and 80 years old.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Body Buried Under a Brush Pile.

The body Of Henry Fank, who had been
missing for some time, was discovered by
Marshal F. D. Laughton and n. j. Ben
nett of Platteville. 1t was buried two
and one-half feet deep under brush pile
on Will Holzer's land in ''Helfs Half
Acre." six miles north of Platteville,
where the murder is thought to have been
committed. Evidence thickens around
Holzer, who is in Lancaster Jail. Several
shots were in the body when found. What
is known as the "bad lands" was stirred
up few days ago by the report of shoot
ing at the place where Flank was employ
ed and his disappearance shortly after.
HOlzer was arrested.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Numerous Robberies at Tomah.

Numerous houses have been robbed in
Tpmah of late. A proyident laboring man
was relieved of $500 in cash, the savings
Of many years. The police have arrested
a man named Chessire, a resident of the
city, who was found in the warehouse Of
the G.. A. Goodyear store. When arrested
he pretended to be enjoying a drunken
s1een
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Swallowed Carbo1ic Acid.

A remarkable suicide case occurred at
Milwaukee. Miss Maria Richards, after
brooding for three years over the loss of
her sweetheart, put an end to her worry
by swallowing carbolic acid in her room.
Her deed followed a quarrel with the
young man, whom she accidentally met
early in the evening.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Widespread Electrical DISTURBANCES.

Aurora borealis brought all telegraph
ing to standstill Friday afternoon for
time. The area of disturbance extended
500 miles in all directions from Chicago.
At 8 p. m. not wire was working east
Of Pittsburg or Buffalo. Atlanta and
Augusta, Ga, reported there were no
wires working north Of Washington.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Historical Souvenirs,

The bullion dealers who purchased the
Spanish gold, silver and notes found on
the Infanta Maria Teresa, after the battle
Of July 3, propose to dispose of the whole
lot to the public at premium over the
face value, as interesting historical SOU
venirs. The coins are furnished by fire
and water and the notes are stained.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
American Che wing Gum Barred.

The health authorities Of London, Eng
land, have issued warning against the
use Of American chewing gum, which is
becoming the rage among the children in
the east end. The authorities consider it
more dangerous than ice cream which the
Italians sell in the street, and against
which there has been q rigorous crusade.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
SKATER MAKES HIS REPORT.
Entire Contents Will Not Be Given to
the Public.

Entire Contents Will Not Be Given to
the Public.
Major General Shafter has handed to
the adjutant general of the army at Wash
ington his official report Of the military
operations leading to the capture of San
tiago. He deals with the Santiago cam
paigu in the most exhaustive manner.
Having prepared his report after all the
reports of brigade and division command
erS had been made. Gen. Shafter was able
to profit by the statements made by THESE
officers. The result is valuable compo-
site of the minor reports, although large
amount of original and independent mate
rial is contained in the statement of the
comma nding general.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Action Apair,st Anarchists.

Many of the principal European jour
mails are again urging international action
against anarchists. They recall that both
the late M. Carnot, president Of the
French republic, and the late Senior Can
ovas del Castillo, the Spanish prime MN
lister, were victips of Italian anarchists.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Trrl,sh Expu1sion Asked For.

The foreign admirals at Gambia, Crete,
have sent an identical telegram to their
respective governments requesting the
immediate expulsion from Crete Of the
$4,000 Bashi-Bazouks in the island, the
recall of the Turkish troops and authori-
ties and the appointment of a governor
general as desired by the Cretans.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Fever at Ponce.

Yellow fever has appeared among the
troops at Ponce, Porto Rico. There has
been one death, and four cases among the
troops were officially acknowledged as
such few days ago. A strict censorship
was Immediately imposed, and the censor
has refused to permit any news whatever
to be cabled from Ponce.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
MAY BE cuBA's PRESIDENT.

E1euterio Betances, Scientist, Phi1an-'
thropist, Writer and Patriot.
Eleuterio Betances, the noted savant,
Hellenist and oculist Of Paris, is being
talked Of for the presidency of the Cuban
republic. DR.. Betances is an ancient en-
envy Of Spain in the West Indies and one
of the men who have had most to do with
the downfall Of Spanish power in those
islands. He is a native of Porto Rico,
but has long lived in Europe, where his
skill as surgeon and his ability as a man
Of letters have given him great fame and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Found Dying in q Car.

John Longley, formerly of Wausaukee,
was found alone in box car in preca-
rious condition at Moorhead, Mimi, hav-
ing been shot in the abdomen. Longley
left Wausaukee about year ago and had
some money. He is "a years Of age and
unmarried. He is not expected to live.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22

Washington correspondent asserts that
The inside history Of the strengthening Of
Admiral Dewey's fleet by the dispatch of
the Oregon and Iowa to Honolulu is re-
sistance to German interference.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Rodyguard for Korea,s KING.

A dispatch from Shanghai says that
Clarence r. Grethouse, the American ad-
wiser Of the King of Corea, has recruited
a strong force of foreigners at Shanghai
to act as bodyguard of the king, who is
said to be afraid to trust the Coreans.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
WILL SEND SHIPS TO CRETE.
United States to Demand Reparation
from the Porte. .,

A dispatch to the London Central News
from Athens says that the United States
will demand reparation fDm the Porte FOR
the murder Of British Vice Consul Calche-
rinos, who was also the American con-
sular agent. The first secretary Of the
American legation at Constantinople has
gone to Gambia to investigate the matter,
and he will report to Washington. It is
stated that the United States has decided
to send four warships to Crete.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Wars Rstimated Coat.

1t is estimated that the war will cost
S23S, 100000. The War Department has
already spent about SIS, 100000 and the
navy $76,OO0,O0O.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Antics of the Cortes.

The Spanish Cortes is spending its time
in recrimination, which looks as if there
might be some delay in appointing Span
ish members of the peace commission.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
AUTOGRAPH OF HERO OF MANILA
Commiseion an Session.

Com mission In Session,
The American-Spanish commission is
now in session in Havana, to arrange the
terms for the evacuation of Cuba. The
insurgents are disposed to come into the
city. but simply as citizens. they affirm.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
NOT MOVING FAST ENOUGH.
Impression that Spauiards Should Be
Hurried Out of Cuba.

The Spaniards are not evacuating Cuba
as fast as many people in this country
wish them to. 1t is claimed by those who
are urging the Government to take yigor-
GUS steps toward accelerating the retire
ment Of the Spaniards from the island
that the Government at Madrid is trying
to hold on to the Cuban customs duties
as long as possible. II this be true it is
reason that all thrifty merchants can
understand and appreciate.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22

for hat button and 81 for an officers
cap button. The Vizcaya and the Girls
tobal Colon hatbands sell for several dol
Jars now, and the price is steadily going
sup.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
Standards Sell War Relics,

The Spanish prisoners at Seavey's Isl
and near Portsmouth, N. H, are getting
good prices for relics. Half dollar is
demanded for common naval button, Toe
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-22
snow Fails in the West,

There was heavy fall Of snow in parts
of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska few
days ago. At one place fall Of five
inches was reuOrfed