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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-06-27
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, June 16-After devot-
ing an hour to the discussion of the
bill restoring the annuities to the
Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of
Sioux Indians the senate resumed the
consideration of the bill to incorpo-
rate the International American
bank. A test on an amendment
clearly indicated that a majority of
the senate favors the measure. The
Hawaiian annexation resolution was
presented and on the suggestion Of
Mr.. Davis of Minnesota the resolution
was referred to the committee ON for
eign relations.
Washington, June 16.-The general
deficiency bill was considered by the
house, but was not disposed of. MIR.
Dingley (rep.) of Maine called up
the bill supplemental to the war rev.
enue measure designed to supply
some omissions and to strengthen the
means of administering the revenue
act. 1t exempts from taxation mu-
tual, casualty, fidelity and guarantee
companies conducted not for profit.
A0 JILL Wdo pdSSSu'
Washington, June 17.-The foreign
relations committee reported fayorably
to the senate the Newlands resOlu-
tions for the annexation of the Ha-
waiiain islands. The bill to incorpo
rate the international American bank,
in accordance with the recommends
ton of the pan-American congress,
which has occupied the greater part
of the senate's time this week, was
passed by vote of 26 to %. The
design of the measure is to furnish
such banking exchange facilities as
will promote trade between the United
States and the countries of Central
and South America.
Washington, June 17.-Representa
tive Underwood, in whose district
Hobson's home is situated, has intro
duced a resolution in the house ex-
tending the thanks of congress to
Hobson and authorizing his transfer
to the line and promotion to lieuten-
ant commander.
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FOREIGN.

A Japanese temple 800 years old was
burned at Hisango.
Sir Edward Burne-Jones, the dis
tinguished English painted, is dead
The socialists are holding their
own in the German elections to the
reichstag.
Anti-Semitic disturbances of seri-
Gus character have broken out in
parts of Austrian Galicia.
Pillsbury lost to Tschigorin in the
Vienna chess tournament and drop
ped from second to third place.
Albanians have arisen in riots near
the borders of Montenegro and the
Sultan has sent troops to quell them.
An outbreak of Albanians occur
and Turkish butcheries are resumed
with Servian Christians as victims.
1t has been decided to hold the in
ternational conference of the United
States and Canada at Quebec, on
July Is.
Weng-Toung-Ho, Chinese cabinet
minister, has been superseded, it be-
ing stated that his dismissal is an in
dication of progress.
The marquis of Salisbury stated in
the house of lords that distinguished
English naval officer is assisting China
to reorganize her navy.
Etievant, the anarchist, who on
January 10 last stabbed M. Renard, an
agent of the Paris police, was SEN
fenced to death in Paris.
E7.o,,oh count of ooooo4so- 1ooo
rejected N. Zola's appeal from being
tried at Versailles for libel, on the
ground of non-jurisdiction.
According to dispatch from Shang-
hal, France and Russia are pressing
new territorial claims at Foo Chow
and Kin Chow, in Manchuria.
Official changes at Pekin, says "a
dispatch to the London Daily Mail
from Tier Tsin, foreshadow the return
of Ii Hung Chang to power.
President Faure of France asked
M. Sarrien to form a cabinet to sue
coed the Meline ministry, M Ribot
having informed him that he could
not.
The Cairo correspondent of the
London Times says that he under
stands Emperor William will visit
Cairo next fall on his way to Pales-
tine
The Peruvian congress opened at
Lima in the presence of a large
gathering of notable people. Presi-
dent Pierola read his presidential
| message.
The new Italian cabinet met with
the chamber of deputies for the first
time, and the premier, Marquis Rudini,
made statement of it's plans and
chief measures.
The police of London say that John
Trodd, who on Wednesday shot Count
Arco-Valley, the secretary of the Ger
man embassy, really intended to shoot
Col. John Hay, the American am
bassador.
Rev. DR.. Judson Smith, an Ameri-
can missionary, who is at Tung-Cho,
China, says that the United States
should aid England in keeping China
intact against the encroachments of
Russia.
1t was reported in London that
William Waldorf Astor desires to sell
Clived'en, the estat on the Thames
which he bought from the duke of
Westminster for $2,5OO,OOO.
A large English company has been
formed with capital of $1,000, 900 to
work the iron deposits at Bay de
Verde, fishing settlement on the
north side of Conception bay, New
foundland.
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washington, -. W., JuA0 To- Co-
terday's session of the house was de-
voted chiefly to the speeches on the
life and character of the late Sena-
tor Harris, OF Tennessee. Speeches
were made by Messrs. McMillin
CTenn), Bland (Mo.), Richardson
(Tenn.), Meyer (La.), McRae (Ark.),
Benton (Mo.), Rhea (Ky), Sims
(Tenn.), Dearmond (Mo.), King
(Utah), Carmack (Tenn.), Swanson
(Va.), Clark IN. H.).
Washington, June 20-The discus
sion in the senate of the Hawaiian
annexation has begun At the very
opening of the question the opponents
of annexation quite unexpectedly
scored a point by preventing a yea
and nay vote on taking up the resolu-
lions. Later Mr.. White (Cal., dem.)
afforded the friends of annexation
the opportunity they had been await
ing. He moved to adjourn and like a
flash Mr. Davis (rep., MIMI chair
man of the committee on foreign re-
lations, demanded the yeas and nays.
The motion, the vote upon which was
a test of strength between the friends
and opponents of annexation, was de-
feated decisively, A to Is. Having
gained his point in developing the
numerical strength of the opposition,
Mr.. Davis readily agreed to motion
for an executive session. The pro-
ceedings indicate clearly that there
is to be no debate upon the Hawaiian
question in the ordinary acceptation
of that term, the friends of annexa-
ton allowing the opponents of the
project to occupy all of the time.
The only speakers so far were Mr..
Morrill,, the venerable senator oppon-
ents of annexation, and Mr.. Bacon
(dem., Ga.).
Washington, June 20.-The house
passed the general deficiency bill,
carrying $224,000,0O0. The Dill oc-
casioned little debate and passed
practically as reported to the house
from the committee on appropriations.
Washington, June 21.-Interest in
the discussion of the Hawaiian annex
alton resolutions, which is proceeding
in the senate, already has begun to-
lag. 1t is evident that the senators
will not become enthusiastic over the
arguments which are not now new to
them. Mr.. White (dem., CALI,
leader of the opponents Of annexation,
spoke for three and a half hours. His
argument failed to command the at
tention from the senators it really
deserved. Mr.. Mitchell (dem., Wis }
opened the discussion with a brief
speech in opposition to the resolu-
lions. Among the bills passed was
one providing penalties for malicious
injury or destruction of submarine
mines, torpedoes, Notifications or
other coast defenses.
Washington, June 21.-After passing
several bills of minor Importance the
house went into committee of the
whole and considered without dispos-
ing of it the bill to refer to the
court of claims of persons for prop
erty taken or destroyed by confeder-
ate invasions into the southern coun-
ties of Pennsylvania. The bill
brought on long debate in which it
was vigorously advocated and oppos-
ed.
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TAYLOR STRAUDER.
Supposed to Have Been Fatally Shot
by His White Sister-in-Law, at
Pittsburg Yesterday.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 26-Ida Hous-
ton, a white woman, while defending
her sister. was shot and fatally wound
ed by her negro brother-in-l law, An
drew E. Strauder, to-day, at her home,
No. Arthur street. Strauder In turn
was shot twice by the woman and
can hardly live until morning. Strau-
der is said to be the notorious Taylor
Strauder, of Wheeling, whose
brutal murder of his first
wife startled the State, and
caused one of the longest and
most celebrated legal battles in the
history of West Virginia. He finally
after a long Imprisonment, escaped
punishment on a technicality. Two
years ago he married Kate Houston, OF
this city. Later she heard of her hus-
bands early career and refused to live
with him.
To-day Strauder went to her home,
broke in the door and demanded an in
terview with his wife The wife's sis
ter. Ida, confronted him and both be-
gan firing their revolvers with about
even results. Both were wounded
twice and both will probably die.
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SEVEN KILLED
BY an Explosion in the Plant OF the
California Powder Works---Wlll
Not Hinder Supplies for the Gov
eminent.

Santa Cru, Gala, April 26.-Three
explosions about 5:15 this afternoon at
the California powder works, caused a
greater loss Of life than any OF the pre-
vious accidents in the history of these
works. The widest rumors are pre-
valent regarding the number OF killed
and injured, the exact number Of which
cannot be ascertained before morning.
1t is known that seven were Killed and
four seriously injured, as follows:
LIST OF KILLED.
EDWA ARD KILLERDAN, mason.
j. MILLER, foreman.
c. A. COLE, carpenter.
E, JENNINGS. ,
B. JOSE.
TWO BOYS, named Marshall.
The injured are J. N. Nelson, VIM.
Burke, j. Hannah, M. Nunez.
The first shock from the explosion
was felt for many miles around, and
was separately followed by two lighter
shocks. The smoke from the works
arose in such dense volume that 1t was
impossible for time to perceive the
extent of the damage that had been
caused by the explosion.
1t was said that the fire was spread
ing and the main magazine was in i'm
minent danger.
The bugle call was accordingly
sounded for members of the California
Naval Reserve, who responded prompt
ly, hurrying to the mills and assisting
the corps Of fire fighters already on the
grounds.
AS nearly as can be learned, the
rrif of d;caSfnr tho
explosion Of the gun cotton plant. The
igniting Of this plant caused the fire to
spread to the adjoining brush and small
buildings, and was then communicated
to the powder mill fiat, where are To-
Gated the houses Of the employees of the
works. The employees and Naval Re-
serve boys worked heroically to pre-
vent the fire from spreading to the
smokeless powder plant.
The scarcity Of water in the creek
retarded the work of the volunteer fire
brigade. Shovels and other tools were
used instead of water in fighting the
flames
No doubt is entertained among the
officials of the works that the explosion
was due to an accident. Extraordin-
airy precautions had been taken to pre-
vent treachery, and no well informed
man entertains the opinion that the ac-
cident was the work of Spanish spy,
as was at first suggested
1t is not thought the explosion viii
interfere with the manufacture of
smokeless powder for the government.
The fire is now under control, and all
immediate danger is past.
None Of the plants for making pow
der for the fulfillment of government
contracts are injured. In addition to
the gun cotton plant, the cottages oc-
cupied by the employees were burned.
thus increasing the loss, an estimate of
which cannot be made tonight.
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LIKE THE BADGER.
The Spaniards Will Stay in Their Holes
Till Smoked Out.


Madrid. April Poll a. m.-The
general public here is in complete igno-
rance regarding the Spanish war move
ments. The newspapers make no men
ton of them while fully recording the
tactics of the United States fleet. Judg-
ing from the available advices Spain
appears to have the tactics of the
badger.
The Liberal says:
I'VE are inside our house. Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands,
and inside we will remain until you
come and drive us out in fulfillment of
your arrogant boast
1t is generally believed that in con-
sequence with this policy the Spanish
fleet, unless compelled to fight, will
avoid engagements and the fastest
ships will be employed to destroy the
commerce of the United States.
The newspapers to-day reflect gener-
al satisfaction at the unanimity of the
support given the government in the
Cortes yesterday.
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NOTICE TO THE PR
They are Informed s. ~ ate OF
War Exists Be- a., Country
and Spain. -

anu spain -
Washins' !, April 26.-The
State De- has conveyed notice
to all of III overs and nations with
which the United States holds friendly
relations, of the declaration of war yes
terday by the government of the United
States. This is a necessary formality
IN order to set in motion the neutrality
laws in many countries and stop
claims for damages on the part of neu-
trails for vessels detained and turned
back at blockades without due notice.
The instructions which were sent to all
the United States legations abroad
directed attention to the fact that the
war has existed since April 81, when
he Spanish government broke off diplo-
matte relations in order to avoid ac-
cepting. the ultimatum at the hands of
Minister Woodford. The text of the
instructions is as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
April 25, 1898.
"a joint resolution of Congress, APP
proved April 20, directed intervention
for the pacifcation and independence
of the Island of Cuba. The Spanish
government on April q informed our
Minister at Madrid that it considered
this resolution equivalent to declara-
ton of war. and that it had accordingly
withdrawn its minister from Washing
ton, and terminated all diplomatic re-
lations. Congress has, therefore, by
the act approved to-day, declared that
a state of war exists between the two
countries since and including April q.
You will inform the government to
which you are accredited so that it's
neutrality may be assured in the exist
ing war. SHERMAN"
Responses have already begun to flow
in. First among all neutrals to take
cognizance of the situation of the ex-
istenee of state of war are the Brit
ish colonies. 1t may not be of particu-
lar significance, yet it tends in meas
ure to support the contention of this
government that war actually existed
before the declaration by Congress
yesterday, that the British colonies
have in cases acted and made their
proclamation of neutrality in advance
of action by Congress. Thus it hap
pens that the British government of the
Straits settlement at Singapore issued
their proclamation yesterday after
noon. The news was contained in the
following cablegram to the State De-
partment, from United States Consul
Pratt, at Singapore:
Neutrality proclaimed here to-day"
This dispatch was received at 2:40
yesterday afternoon, indicating that the
Straits government had acted before
Congress had passed its declaration.
The State Department officials have
taken note of the semi-official state
ment from Germany to the effect that
that nation will not at present issue
neutrality proclamation. They are not
very much concerned, however, believ-
ing that any advantage to be gained by
Germany in refraining from adopting
the usual course in this respect will be
rather technical than practical.
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the officers of the department, who in
some cases did not hesitate to
DECLARE THEIR ENVY


of their more fortunate brother officers
with the fleet. In fact it is becoming
very hard for Secretary Long to retain
in the service of the department the
view of their earnest desire TO go TO the
front.
1t appears that the assignment of Rear
Admiral Herben, retired, to relieve
Commander Elmer, in charge of the
Mosquito fleet, was caused by the i'll
health of Commander Elmer. More
than dozen retired officers were called
into the service by Secretary Long to-
day.
The naval officials have noted with
some disquiet the fact that the Span
ish fleet at Cape de Verde has made
heavy purchases of supplies there.
These were of the most varied de-
scription, such as medicine and mis-
cellaneous goods, for which In ordin-
airy times the fleet could as easily
have waited until it reached Span
ish port Therefore, it is suspected
that the purchases show purpose on
the part of the Spanish admiral to start
on a long cruise. A rather startling
suggestion made in this connection
is that the Spanish feet may make d.
rectly for the Philippines by way or
the Cape of Good Hope to attack Conn
modore Dewey's Asiatic squadron,
which it would far exceed in strength.
The Suez canal being closed under
neutral laws to warships of belliger-
ents, there would be nothing to do
in this case but to send some of Ad-
miral SIMPSONS ships
ON A LONG, STERN CHASE
after the Spanish fleet, or to instruct
Admiral Dewey to repair to home
waters.
Among the naval orders this morn
ing was one detaching Commander Ell
mer from the charge of the Mosquito
fleet and calling into service a retired
officer in the person of Real Admiral
Borden to take charge Of this 1otilla.
Captain Bartlett, retired, has been
called to the department to take
charge of the intelligence office in
place of Commander Richard Glover,
who is to command the Bancroft.
Lieut. Niblack, naval attache at Ber-
lin. has been relieved of duty there by
another retired officer, Commander f.
N. Barber Five officers, in this case
all young men and juniors, have been
called into service to help out in the
navigation bureau.
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LATEST FROM THE FLEET

-, Ney West, Fla. April 26-11 p. NJ
NE torpedo boat Porter has arrived
rom OFF the Cuban coast and reports
.ndt the position of the blockade con-
tulues unchanged There has been no
hring on either side.
ne United States cruiser Cincinnati
,0-uay captured Lieut. Pedro Fernan-
-e1 or the Spanish army, who was re-
IIl,Insng to his family on a small sloop.
lieut. Fernandez is detained on the
flagship. - -
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MURPHY WILL GO TO CUBA.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 26.-Francis
Murphy, the temperance apostle, an
nounced to-day that he would go to
Cuba with the United States army and
help the cause along by cheering the
men and helping them to withstand
the ravages of fever without the use
of intoXicantS.
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BECOMING ALARMED.
Spanish Military and Financial Author
tiles do Not Like Americas Plan of
Action

Paris. April pa dispatch to the
Times from Madrid says:
"The press ridicules President Nc
Kinley's hesitations and tardy scruples
and the slowness of the naval opera
tons as indicating lack of organiza-
ton for serious offensive measures
Military and financial circles, however,
are very much concerned about Amer
ica's line of policy, fearing the United
States authorities intend to drag on the
war until their preparations are COM
pleted and the rainy season is over. in
the meanwhile blockading the Spanish
colonies and intercepting communica-
tons, thus multiplying Spain's finan-
cial embarrassments'
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the Bill Made by the Committee.
A Statement by Chairman Ding
ley.
Washington, April 26-The war rev.
enue bill was reported to the House
to-day and by an arrangement made
the debate will begin tomorrow and
continue at night sessions untiP Fri
day. At 4 o'clock on that day the
vote will be taken.
The bill as reported contains three
changes from the bill as originally
drafted, as follows:
A discount of per cent. on beer
stamps is allowed after the passage OF
the act. Telephone messages are sub
ject to tax of one cent on messages
transmitted 80 miles or more, the cost
of which does not exceed rs cents; be-
tween % cents $1.50, two cents; be-
tween $3.50 and S., five cents; in ex-
cess of So, ten cents. Official tele-
phonic and Geographic messages OF the
government are exempted from tax
alton The differential of one-half a
cent on mineral waters and beverages,
domestic or imported, not otherwise
subject to internal taxation, in half
pint bottles, is eliminated SO that the
dividing line is pints, bottles contain
ing one pint or less to pay one cent,
more than one pint, two cents.
Chairman Dingley submitted the
following report:
THE precipitation on the United
States of a war with Spain has rem
dered it necessary to Immediately pro-
vide ways and means to meet war ex-
penditures on a scale demanded by
modern naval and military operations.
IAN examination of the condition Of
the treasury will make it apparent
that no time should be lost in provid-
ing ample ways and means for carry
ing to successful conclusion the war
in which we are now engaged
At the meeting of the ways and
means committee to-day, Mr. Bailey,
on behalf of the Democratic minority,
offered the substitute agreed upon by
them for the proposition in the bill
authorizing the issue of $500,0OO,00 900
coin bonds. 1t provided for an income
tax of per cent on incomes from all
sources in excess of $4,000. State,
county and municipal bonds, however,
were excepted from its provisions 10.
meet the unanimous decision OF the
Supreme Court in this respect. The
minority estimated that such an in
ron1e tax would raise S10QVO0, 600.
Coupled with it was the proposition
to coin the silver seigniorage, which
at present amounts 10 S42, 100000. The
substitute was voted down by strict
party vote No amendments were of
fered to other provisions of the bill
owing to the lack of time.
No doubt is expressed among Re-
publican members of the Senate finance
committee as to passing the war meas
ure with the bond proposition in 1T.
Nearly all Republican members of
the Senate are said to favor it and
from six to ten on the Democratic
side expect to vote with them.
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CAPT. CAMP DEAD.

special to the Register.
II IRMONT, w. Va, April 26.-Capt
I've NJ Camp, Of Arnettsville, died yes
Uay and was buried to-day. He had
e" Ill for several months with a COM
s''duon of diseases and his death was
onexpected. He was 81 years of age
N'hy and unmarried. He was a cap
" IN the Confederate army and was
"N'e0 for his bravery
Olt Anderson. an orphan, aged 10. died
'1S'erday in Palatine.
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JUST IN TIME

New York, April 26.-James II
Springer, United States consul at Cal.
BARREN, was passenger by the steam.
er Ravensdale, which arrived to-da,
from Cuban ports. Mr.. Springer said
he succeeded in getting away from port
just in time. He did not wish to talk
for publication.
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THE COLUMBIA
Moving Up Along the New England Coast
at Quite a Rapid Rate.

NEWPORT r. T., April 26.-The United
States cruiser Columbia sailed at $50 a.
M Her destination is unknown.
ROCkLAND, Me-, April 2e.-Steamer
Mt Desert sighted the cruiser Minneap-
oils at $50 this afternoon off Mount Des-
ert Island. steaming TO the eastward.
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NOTICE TO AGENTS.

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les of the Register will con-
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Hest hour, so that same may
receive proper attention.
The Register will publish all
the latest and most reliable
news up to the hour of going
to press each morning.
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DID NOT SLEEP WELL

London. April 26.-Mr. Gladstone. it
is announced from Hawarden to-day.
did not sleep so well last night. The
twinges of pain have recommended.
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ANOTHER FINE PRIZE TAKEN.
The Big Spanish Steamship, Panama,
Ca tured by the Mangrove.

she Carried 80 Passengers. Mostly
snanish Refugees from New
York to Havana, and a General
Cargo, Including Stores for the
Snanish Army in Cuba Three
shots from the Mangrove's Six
Founders Were Necessary to
Bring the Big Liner to o Halt.
The Newport Brings in Two More
Vessels.
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WASHINGTON. April 26.-For Yves,
Virginia Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Fair and warmer: light northerly winds
becoming variable.