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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
MIGRATION TO THE KLoNDIKE

It took two ard half years from
the fl st discovery of gold in Califor-
MA for the popu alton of that terri
tory to increase from $4,000 to 3d.
900. At least 100000 prospectors
will advance UPON Dawson City and
it's vicinity in the first six or seven
months OF 1898-le~s thar a year
from the time when the world first
heard OF the new so d sensation
The days CT '49 and the great Ballarat
rush two years alter we e peaceful
compared to this. Another dramatic
fact-this army of gold-hunters will
expend fer transported and sup
plies befo the end of the year fully
SEQ, geo 000-four times as much as
the probable total { ut ut OF gold!
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
COuldn't Make 1t.

The bull that tried to butt down a
bridge, and the goat that tackled an an
vii, couldn't make it, and were knocked
out, bruised and bleeding. From such
bruises down to pin-head blue spots
they are durable, easily and surely. The
men who get the worst bruises always
get the best cure. They make it every
time There are right ways and wrong
ways Of doing things, as the bull and
the goat found out The best cure for
a bruise is st. Jacobs Oil. The right
way to cure is to use it and find out
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

without benefit. FINALLY his physician
recommended DR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People, and from the first box
he began to improve. When he had
taken nine boxes he was completely cured.
This famous blood and nerve medicine
accomplished what former expensive
treatment failed to do Mr.. Kemper says
his catarrh has entirely left him; be is
strong again and weighs nine pounds
more than he ever did. He gives the pills
the entire credit. He is starting teaching
again and feels abundantly able to con-
tinue the work. To prove that the above
is true Mr.. Kemper's affidavit follows:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
the 10th day of September, 1897.
R. p. WATT, Notary Public.
We doubt if these pills have an equal
in all the range of medicine, for building
up a run down and debilitated system.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
Deafness Carrot be Cured

bv local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness and that is by, const itu-
tional remedies. Deafness IS caused by an IN
Eustachian Tube When this tube gets nAam-
med YOU have rumbline sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed deafneS 8
taken out and this tube restored to it's normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an intlamod condition or
the muc >us surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Care. Send for circu.
lars, free. FL CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
PRES. M'kINLEYvs. FREE SILVER.

PRES. M'kINLEY VS.. FREE SiLV Err.
A battle Of giants is going to take
place this summer Oh 10000 farms in
America, not in talk or votes, but IN
yields. Salzer's two new. potato mar
vcls are named as above, and he OF
fers price for the biggest potato yield.
also $500 in gold for suitable names for
his corn III inches long, and oat pro-
digies. Only seedsmen in America
growing grasses. clovers and farm
seeds and selling potatoes at S1.3O
barrel The editor urges you TO try
Sazer's Northern Grown Seeds, and to
Send This Notice with / o Cts. in Stamps
to John a. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse
Wis. for IL new farm seed samples,
worth $40, to get a start, and their
big catalogue. en-.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease,

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures Corns and Bunions, Chilblalns,
Swollen, Nervous, Damp, Sweating,
Smarting, Hot and Callous Feet AT
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. ASK
TO-DAY. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. I.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
G9EGEs u 3 U z a.z.: 5

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs IS taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in It's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, It's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Fl gs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FYG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. MI
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

Liberia is the only more or less
civilized country where clocks are al
most entirely dispensed with. The
sun rises exactly at a. m. and sets
at 6 p. M throughout the year, and
is vertically overhead at noon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

A copy of the new edition of Miss Par.
loa's Choice Receipts will be sent post
paid to any of our readers who will make
application by postal card or note to
Walter Baker & Co., Limited, Dorches-
ter, Mass.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
Sound Money Discussion.

Between now and next presidential cleo
ZION there will be hosts of discussions Of
the questions of ''sound money and sill
YER However, opinions may be divided
on these points. there is but one public
and professional opinion, and that is a
favorable one regarding the merits Of
ITostetter's Stomach Rittprs as a remedy
for and preventive of nlalaria, liver trou-
hle and rheumatism.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
Chicago May wheat sold at $1.06T
while silver stood at 547ac.
There lis a Glass OF Peopl,

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re
Gently there las been placed in all the gro
Gerry stores a new preparation called
GRAINO, made of pure grains. that
takes the place of coffee. The most deli
cate stomach receives it without distress,
and but few can tell it from coffee It
does not cost over onefourth as much.
Children may drink it with great benefit.
15c and 2oc per package.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
Tammany will continue the system
OF uniforming city employees.
11.1.2er GraY,s Sweet powders for

Mot3er Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children,
Successfully useu by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York,
core everishness, Bad Stomach, Teeth
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy Worms. Over 10000
testimonials. They Gever .fa5l. At all
druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n, Y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

The number of converts to Christi
anity in China has been greater with
in the last eight years than during the
preceding 80 years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently
on the liver and Kidneys. Cures sick head
ache Price IS and soc.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

In Germny, when the vote of the
jury stands 6 against 6, prisoner
is acquitted. A vote of against 5
leaves the decision to the court, and
on vote Of against 4 the prisoner
is convicted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

France and Germany are endeavor-
ing to acclimatize the American lob
ster, as rider and hea thier than his
European congener.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

Please remember that Glenn's Sulphur
Soap presents all the advantages of sulphur
baths at cheap rate.
HIPS Hair and Whisker Dye, black or
brown, SOC.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

FYTS Permanently Cure No fits or nervousness
after first days use of DIR Rline's Great Nerve re-
sorer send for TREE So 30 trial bottle and treatSs
DIR. r. H. kLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch ST. Pnh@uoAp'iA"' :"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

Two war vessels will carry food to
starving Cubans.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

Mrs. yVinsiow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething softens the gums, reduces inflamma-
ton, allays pain cures wind collie. 25c a bottle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

A traveller can now go around the
world in so days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

any benefit.
Then a not
e d special
j s t f + 0 M
c. | e veland
treated him
W j t b O u t
avail, a n d
then a hos
pi t a | i n
G h j c a go
was tried,
but all alb
s o ! u t ely
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

Soap was first manufactured in
Britain in 1924.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

W. T. Wells, dealer in hardware.
died at Decatur. I'll.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

A -four mill at Houston, Mimi, was
burned; loss $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

A fine ostrich is calculated to yield
$4,000 worth of feathers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

CougEling Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once.
Go to your druggist to-day and get sample
Go at once; delays are dangerous.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

1t requires half day to sing the
national hymns of China.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

l believe Piso's Cure is the only medicine
that will cure consumption.-Anna NJ. Ross,
Williams port, Pa, Nov. IL, 1895.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. ALI
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

An old Indian doctor and child
were lynched in North Carolina.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14
AN OVERWORKED BRAIN.
From the Record, Pierceto,s, Ind.

Determined to rise as an educator, Err
nest Kemper, Of Pierceton, Ind, overtaxed
himself mentally and physically. lie was
work. From early morn until late at night
he continually pored over his books.
Few persons, even with the strongest
constitutions, can keep up under such
strain.
La addition to his studies, Mr.. Kemper
was teaching a school some three miles
from his home. Finally, his excessive
study and the exposure of going to ana
from school in all kinds of weather under
mined his health.
He was taken to his bed with pneu-
monia and his oyerworked brain almost
collapsed. For several weeks he was Sc
riousIy i'll.
Catarrh had taken root in his system
and his mind was in delicate condition
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

Actor Harry Meredith, aged 68, is
dead.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-14

He was sent to Color
ado, where he spent
three months without
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
ACCIDENT TO REV. DIR. JONES.
Death of Mr.. Jesse Bootbe-Watch-
Ing for Refrenchment.

PULASKI, VA, February H-tSpeciai)
About 10 o'clock this morning Rev Dr.
Alfred Jones, in climbing into the attic
of his house. rested his weight upon a
shelf that broke and threw him violently
against the floor, striking upon the back
OF his head. The physicians feared for
awhile that the result might be serious.
but now DR.. Jones Is better and II Is
hoped that no serious consequences Will
follow.
Mr.. Jesse Boothe died to-day at MS
home. IN Hiawassie District. of this coun-
". He had been feeble Tor some time.
His trouble was Brights disease He was
seventy odd years old, but a remarkably
active man and leading CITIZEN In mis-
vicinity BY his industry and common
sense he had amassed a considerable Tor
tune. He leaves an aged widow ana a
number OF children, Mr.. Robert Boothe,
OF the Electoral Board or the county.
being one OF his sons
Professor G.. NJ. Smith, OF the Pulaski
Graded School, goes to iynchburg To-
night to the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Convention. The Graded Schooi
here, under his management. assisted Dy
seven ladies, graduates OF the Farmviie
State Female Normal School. has oeen
very successful this session.
The wind and sun have dried out our
roads, and made them firm and smooth.
Our people are watching the llegisia-
ture anxiously for the promised retrencn-
ment.
The wheat crop r. looking we'll here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
A BARBAROUs SURGICAL OPERA
TION


Is not only intensely painful, dangerous
4 TO life and very expensive, Dut III the
! light of modern medical research anu
since the discovery OF the fyrahiu rue
Cure a surgical operation Is wholly uh-
| necessary. III YOU have any doubt on the
! noint kindly read the following letters
| from people who know that our claims
regarding the merits Of the Pyramid File
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From n. A. stall Ridge road, niagara
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From Penn w. Arnett, Batesville. AK
Gentlemen,--You Pyramid fiie cure mas
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that my son-ln-law. Captain Il. j. kielh'
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
SOUTHERN TO EXTEND IT'S LINES,
stockholders Authorize the Purchnsc
of the Memphis & Chnr,c.,or m


The Southern railway. which has sarooo
me souoriquet i'm the railway world Of
'ne octopus OF the South" viii within
the next ten days absorb the Memphls
ana charleston railroad. thereby extenc-
ihs its lines for distance OF 3sO .niIea
through new country I'm the States of
Alabama Georgia, Mississippi. and Ten
nesSec
ms was decided yesterday at a called
meeting OK the stockholders Of the South
eIn' heic at the company's office In this
city All OF the STOCK was represented
ahd the meeting was entirely harmonious
FOR some time negotiations have been
pending for the purchase of the Memphis
ana Charleston road by the Southern.
ana the stockholders yesterday approveci
the action heretofore taken. and fully
authorized such further action as hereaf-
ter may be taken by the Board of Di-
fe"tors OF the Southern Railway Com
pany Tor the acquisition Of the whole or
any part OF the railroad Of the Memphis
an" charleston Railroad Company, ana
"'so LOT the purpose Of approving the
proposed issue and sale of the bonds and
capital stock Of the Southern Railroad
Company upon the terms authorized bv
the said directors I'm payment for pro-
perties, securities, or shares of the Mem
phiS ana Charleston Railroad Company.
and for authorizing one or more mort
cages or pledges TO secure such bonds.
The Memphis and Charleston railroad.
when Is now in the hands of a receiver.
Is 800 miles In length. and extends from
Chattanooga TO Memphis. From Chatta-
nooga 10 Stevenson the road runs under
trackage agreement over the line of
the North Carolina ana st. Louis. The
rest OF the way ii uses its own track.
The property is considered very valuable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
SUITS IN THE CITY COURTS.
Divorce. DEGREES. Motions. and Jude-
ments Granted Yesterday.

Iu the Chancery Court yesterday suit
Uas instituted by Jefferson c. Powers
against Annie J. Tally and others. 70 ad-
Minister the estate OF Jefferson Powers.
deceased. and decree for accounts was
maie
In w. p. Thomas against Mary w.
Curry and others a decree was made dis
TIhuting the fund and ending the cause.
1n the Law and Equity Court Lizzie G..
Boyd was granted a divorce from Robert
y Boyd.
wife, have entered a suit in chancery
aa8Inst the Granite Building Company
rsometimcs called the Perpetual Build
lng-Fund Company and Edward l..
Rose Joseph W, Thomas. and Z. $.
Vashon. Jr.. trustees. The bill OF par
tculars has not yet been filed.
The case OF Agnes Benedict against ~
Cohen and others has been set for trial
IN this court next Monday. Heavy dam
ages are claimed for defamation of cha
ractor and the case will be hard-tought
one from start TO finish. Mr.. John A.
Lamb and Messrs. Allen & Allen will APP
pear for the plaintiff and Messrs. Smith,
N0ncure & Gordon for the defendants.
I'm the Circuit Court judgments were
rendered in favor Of II. G. Lawton
against Catharine Cohen for SO.
Evan r. Chesterman qualified TO prac-
flee in this court.
The following notice of motion for
Judgment was entered: City Bank or
Richmond against the united states To-
lacco Company and J. Wright for
teo12.
Robert Brown. a young negro. was given
five wears In the penitentiary in the Hust
ings Court for assaulting Benjamin Fer
clson by jumping on him in bar-room
some months ago.
William Wood (colored), charged with
fei0niOus assault. was acquitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
Realm of Justice John.

Edward Hobeck, a young man. was
charged in the Police Court yesterday
morning with stealing an overcoat from
T. Hill. and was sent TO Jail for six
months. The OyercOat was recovered at
O. saloon, where the man had taken it. to
pawn for whiskey.
In the case of William Thomas, a color
"a man. charged with stealing a lot of
lumber from the Richmond Lumber Com
rany. the accused was sent down for
thirty days.
Poor Jack McDonOugh is in for il again
The lit" refers 10 his being drunk, as
that Is his besetting sin. He filed up
and made a raid on the First Police Cfta-
fel He was locked up. and charged with
frespass. The Justice subjected him TO
the ordeal Of a temperance lecture. and
required him TO give security in 500 for
thirty days.
The case Of Thomas Smith. charged
with beating Philip Harris, was continued
until the I'D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
WE OFFER
|s272O,0ODFhst Mortgage 5 PEI Cent Go|dBoads
OF THE
Charleston and Western Carolina
Railway Company.
Principal October l. 1916. April October.
CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Trustee.
Railway Company.

These are Coupon Bonds of ST. coo each with privilege
cf registration and secured by first mortgage limited TO
$4,000 mile of main track upon the line of railroad from
Port Royal South Carolina to Augusta Georgia and thence
to Anderson Greenvle and Sraranburg in South Carolina
distance of three hundred and forty 3i0 miles, together
with all extensions branches and railroads hereafter
sruced purchased owned and all equipment appurte-
leasehods income and franchises owned here
after acquired
Gross earnings for year ending September 80 1897 ss3O9477
Operating and taxes 5976914
Net earnings ............s $780, o25ss
Interest on these bonds 13600000
Surplus S1OOO2563
The increase in gross earnings compared with the pre-
vious year. SOB, 1859.
For six months July l, 1897, to December 81 1897:
Gross earnings s42s449
Operating expenses and taxes 2S74371o
Net earnings for six months s141O 1277
being than the interest for the whole year.
We have had engineer examine the road and his
report shows that it is in excellent physical condition.
We also have very full and satisfactory statement from
the late Vice President Mr. w. A. c. Even who has had
charge of the road since its organization October 1885,
until recently both of which, we'll copies of the
gage shall be pleased to show any desiring
vest
The Atlantic Coast Line has acquired possession of this
road by purchase OF all the capital stock 81 200 has
taken charge of its operation having removed the offices
Wilmington n. G., where its general offices are To-
Gated.
The financial standing and reputation of the Atlantic
Coast Line too high and well known require comment
but the following table interesting showing the prices
bid for the Of Bonds the Roads owned and
controlled by it, constituting this system These all bids
and it be noted that these prices no bonds can
be obtained
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
DR.. Jere witherspoon TO Bc Installed

Interesting installation services VIII
take place tomorrow night at the Grace
Street Presbyterian church. DR.. Wither-
spoon. the pastOr-elect viii be fully In
sailed as pastor of the church. Iuh
turnout of the Presbyterians is expected
as the other Presbyterian churches VIII
D. closed on account Of the impressive
occasion. The Rev. j. Calvin Stewart
VIII preside. and PROFOUND the usual con-
s''t1uOnal questions 10 the pastor ana
congregation. Dr. Moses ID. Hoge viii
preach the sermon usual on such Occa-
sons. The Rev. c. r. Hyde will give the
charge to the pastor and DR.. n. T. Kerr
wl deliver the charge 10 the congrega-
zion. The choir. one Of the best III me
cfv. under the leadership OF Professor
Frank Stayton Thompson, Will lead the
singing with appropriate hymns ana
music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the undersigned, committee
of the incorporators of the Richmond
Trust and Safe Deposit Company, by
direction Of said incorporators, will
open books of subscription to the
capital stock of said company at the
banking house of John l.. Williams &
Sons, Tenth and Main streets, Rich
mond, Va, at ~ o'clock, noon,, on
February 30, 1898. The books OF sub
scribtion will remain open at the
same place for not less than four
days, unless $500, 900 OF said stock be
subscribed for in shorter time.
JAMES w. ALLISON,
FRED. w. SCOTT,
HENRY l.. CABELL,
Committee OF Incorporators Of the
Richmond Trust and Safe Deposit
Company. 70 lo-tFe2a