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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
JUMPED FROM FIRE
TWO MEN ARE KILLED WHILE
TRYING TO ESCAPE.

Butte, Mont, March 22.-The Hale
house, large three-story brick build
ing used as lodging and boarding
house by miners in the employ Of the
Anaconda company, was entirely
destroyed by fire early Monday morn
ing. So far as known two men are
dead, another is dying and twenty are
missing, while search of the ruins
may disclose the fact that many trans
lent dodgers lost their lives also. The
dead are: Matt Doyle, aged 40, miner,
jumped from third story window;
Frank Rohdey, aged 40, jumped from
third story window. Hugh Boyle, a
miner, started to lower himself from
the third story by means of an i'm
provised rope, which parted fifty feet
from the ground. He is dying. The
Injured are Pat. Galligan, John I.
Carter, j. G. Conroy, Barney Reynolds,
Mike Judge and John Irwin.
There were $50 men and women in
the building when the fire broke out.
Of these it is believed that 200 es-
capped without injury. The fire started
in the bakery house in the center OF the
building and had good start before
it was discovered. When the firemen
arrived the men, some in undercloth-
ing, others half dressed, were Chamber
ing down the fire es 2apes in the rear
Other men and servant girls were at
the windows in the front of the build
ing frantically calling for help. They
were cut off from the rear Of the build
ing by the dense smoke. Ladders were
run up, but not before frightened men
had jumped. Others, including all the
female help, were gotten out by the
firemen. On the side of the building,
many had made ropes of their bed
clothes and sought to escape in that
way. Some of them succeeded, but in
other cases the ropes broke and the
men dropped many feet to the ground.
No one saved anything but what he
had on at the time of the fire. The
night was bitterly cold, the Their
mometer registering degrees below
zero.
The Hale house belonged to the
Anaconda company. Without the fur
niture and the belongings of the lodg-
ers the loss will reach fully $500, 900.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
HE WANTS ONE SHOT.
"White Beaver Would Like to Face
Spanish Marquis.

Winona, Mimi, March 22.-In re-
spouse to the challenge of Baron Ell
Cardo, marquis of Alta Villa, Madrid.
to fight a duel with Senator Mason of
Illinois for the latter's utterances in
the United States senate, Dr. Powell,
the well-known physician of La Crosse,
Wis, has cabled an acceptance in Ma
sons stead. DR.. Powell, in accepting
the challenge says:
''Now, as Senator Mason has spent
lifetime in the pursuit of more hui
name calling and in the walks of civ
ilizatiOn, which but poorly fits him
to meet bully at arms. as one who
admires and who endorses the 'Objec-
tionab.e, words and patriotism of Ma
son, I, plainsman, westerner and one of
the class known as typical American
typical because it holds principle, as
patriotism, above price; because it be-
lieves murder in the first degree can
not be paid for with gold-hereby &C
cept your challenge and name army
pistols Gold forty-fours) instruments
with which American pioneers meas
ured justice to assassins; and while
earnestly assuring you and all your
kind, that thousands of men of my
type stand ready to step in my tracks
and pick up my pistol, if it should
fall, sincerely thank the representa-
tive of a thousand years of barbarism
for the opportunity to fire one shot in
revenge for the Yankee sailors who fed
sharks in the bottom of Havana bay"
DR.. Powell is better known as
white Beaver. He was a comrade
and partner of Buffalo Bill" and has
figured quite prominently in Wiscon-
sin politics.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

Hanava, March 24.-(Via Key Vest
The Associated Press dispatch with
reference to the transmission of the
full report of the court of inquiry to
Washington was read to the principal
consular and naval officials here and
also to the best known correspondents.
There was surprising unanlmlty OF
opinion that the probable course OF
events would be that Mckinley will
transmit the findings to Madrid, with
a note saying that the Maine disaster
was the eliminating point of state
of affairs that must not continue TO
exist; that the United States is un-
willing to feed indefinitely hundreds
of thousands of starving women and
children; that our commerce with
Cuba will be utterly destroyed;
United States is willing to act as arbi-
traitor and use it's best endeavors to
arrange plan to which Spain and the
insurgents might agree. If Spain de-
clines mediation, as is probable, and
seeks to put off a definite settlement,
Mckinley, it is believed here, will
transmit a note as an ultimatum, to-
gether with the consular reports to
congress, where the independence OF
Cuba will be declared in strong terms.
Then, if Spain insists upon war, she
must declare it. These views are in
teresting as being opinions of those
here on the ground, as to what is like
ly to happen within the next fort
night.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
A NEW RAILROAD.
Isaac Stephenson and Other Capitalists
to Build One.

Marinette, Wis. March pa new
logging railway that will entail the in
vestment of over $5O0,O00 is to be built
Immediately. Isaac Stephenson of
Marinette, Daniel Wells, Jr., of Mil
waukee and J. w. Wells of Menom-
Tree, have bought the right-ofway and
for side tracks, also the docks from
the I. Stephenson company at Escan-
aba, and will build a railroad from the
mouth Of the Escanaba river to Re-
public, Mich. The road will penetrate
a region rich in cedar, hardwood,
spruce and hemlock and other timber
and the railroad is to be built to get
it out. The new company will also
build big sawmill to manufacture
this stock which is very abundant and
of good quality. The new railroad
will be about sixty miles in length and
it is the intention to build a frst-class
road and make the hauling of iron
ore a business also. The road will
cannect with the 500 road and also
Northwestern at North Escanaba. The
expectation is that the new line will
also have a car ferry line touching at
the docks in Escanaba. The wooden
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

and cause remanded with directions to
render Judgment for costs in favor OF
the defendant.
B. Hoffman Mig. Co. vs.--Western
Stove and Mfg. Co.; affirmed.
Hasten VS.. Interstate Casualty Co.;
reversed.
Fred. Miller Brewing Co, vs.. Man
asse; affirmed.
Slauson VS.. Goodrich Transports
ton Co.; affirmed. WIS.
Kohler VS.. West Side R. R. Co.; at
firmed.
Limited Investment Hssur1dnDn VS..
Glendale Investment association;
judgment as to defendant, Griffin, re-
versed and as to defendant, Glendale
Investment association, affirmed.
Stittgen, VS.. Rumble; affirmed.
Crowns VS.. Forest CIQand Co.; mo-
tions to dismiss appeals denied, and
judgment on both appe7aatlss) 3 ttt4fNned.
Other proceedings were: Callahan
VS.. Wildfang ct al; appeal dismissed
by stipulation Wheeler VS.. Clapp ct
al. appeal dismissed by stipulation.
Cooper VS.. city of Milwaukee; motion
by respondent to amend record; motion
argued by H. l.. kellogg for Eespond-
ent. Rasch VS.. North, mptiep. by re-
spondent to dismiss appeal s9l motion
argued by C. E. McMuIleaa5 for re-
spondent, and by Burr Y4gsJ0nes for
appellant. Douglas VS.: fC.4<M. & St.
P. Ry Co.; cause continued with $25
costs on motion of resppnden&a Burn
ham VS.. city of Milwaukee; argued
by C. e. Estabrookss154HHreH. Timlin
and Howard Van Wyck for appellant,
and by George P. Miller sande G. E.
Mack for respondent. SHssEssk
Call for today: Nos. 31vAo52 1hclus-
i've, excepting 80 and 81. sENEbs
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
PRIZES FOR CRACK SHOTS.
AMERICAN HANDICAP SHOOTING
= TOURNAMENT OPENS.
Big Attendance From All Parts of the
Countrywide West Well Repre-
sented-Handsome Trophy.

Long Branch, N. j., March 23.-The
grand American handicap has began
at Elkwood Park. The Interstate as
ISOLATION has increased the purse $500,
which now amounts to $1,000. The best
shot will receive $500, the second best
$500 and the third best $500. In adj
dition to the $500 the winner of the
grand American will receive a sterling
silver trophy. Seven events are
booked for the tournament
Crack shots from all over the country
are in attendance. Among the cham
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

pions are E. G.. Rice, H. H. Frothing-
ham, DR.. and Mrs. Shaw. Mr.. and
Mrs. Carson and John Watson of
Chicago; Charles M. Grimm, Charles
w. Budd and Fred. Gilbert of Iowa;
George Loomis, r. A. Reynolds, Frank
Parmalee and Walter G.. Clark of Ne
braska, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Shat
tuck and DR.. Lyman of Minnesota. 1t
will undoubtedly be the greatest
gathering of marksmen that ever as
sembled
There are 205 entries ror the grand
American handicap and before the Sec
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
EDITOR TO REPLACE EDITOR.

Washington, March 0.-Representa-
tive Babcock has filed recommended
ton for the appointment OF Editor Ira
D. Hurlbut of the Prairie du Chen
Union to be postmaster of that city.
The present incumbent is William D.
Merrill, editor of The Courier. Ulysses
G.. Waite has been appoil ted postmas-
ter at Alton, Wis, in place of Joseph
Williams, removed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

Columbus, o., March 24.-The
Cleveland division of the Big Four
railway and South Line of the Colum-
bus, Sandusky & Hooking were the
only two foreign railroads that could
move trains out of the city yesterday.
The trouble with most of the roads is
in the north part of the city. The
system of levees which protected the
west side of the city against ordinary
floods is gone, which has permitted the
water to flow where it has not gone in
forty years. There are 1000 people on
upper floors of dwellings situated in
an artificial lake. Many Ohio cities
are shut off from the outer world en-
tirely and it is feared that the loss will
be tremendous.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

Pittsburg, March 24.-The three
great rivers-the Monongahela, Allie
gheny, and Ohio-are now in a flooded
condition and there is every indication
that the loss to coal operators, manu-
facturers and property holders in gen
eral will eclipse that of the freshet of
1891. Already the river coal interests
have suffered losses aggregating $780,
GOO, while manufacturing interests are
SO severely crippled that great loss and
Inconvenience must necessarily follow.
Reports received from towns on either
side of the three great valleys show
great damage to property on the low
lands, and with the water still rising,
grave fears are entertained of even
heavier losses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
EXCEEDS HIS POWER
COURT COMMISSIONERS HABEAS
CORPUS WRIT IS VOID.
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS

High Tribunal Holds That Authority
to Issue Writs of Habeas Corpus for
Penitentiary Prisoners Rests Solely
in Itself-Other Decisions Handed
Down.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
LYMAN GAGE SPEAKS.

Pittsburg, March 20.-The annual ban
quet of the chamber of commerce was
given last evening. Lyman J. Gage,
secretary of the treasury, was the prin-
cipal guest of honor and speaker. Sec
rotary Gage spoke on American Enter
prise; Some of It's Trials and Achieve
ments. He discussed the money ques-
ton and banking system.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

Indianapolis, March 24.-Reports are
coming in from all over the state con-
corning the damage done by the floods
which send the aggregate loss UP in
the hundreds of thousands. Perhaps
the figures may reach million. All
the streams are overfowing, houses and
railway tracks have been washed
away, growing crops have been dam
aged: in fact, general havoc has been
created by the elements. Wrecks have
been reported from different parts of
the state and railroad traffic in In
diana. east of this city, is demoralized.
Not a passenger train reached this city
from the east or left over the Big Four
and other lines east Jared no better.
At Shelbyville the residence portion
of the city is flooded, causing consider
able loss. Richmond is in darkness on
account of the high water. Martins
Vile and Columbus are isolated from
the rest of the state for the time be-
ing, and from many other points come
tales of great woe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

ond round has been shot off there will
probably be half score more. In the
E. kwood Park Introductory 35 were
tied for first place. The money was
divided Twenty-four were tied with
straight scores for the Nitro Powder
handicap. The money was divided.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
NEW BADGER PosTMAsTERs.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The =presf-
dent yesterday sent to the senate the
following nominations of postmasbers
for Wisconsin,: 7. Hurlbut. Prairie
du CHEN; A. E. barnes, DefaSAli;
William E. Case. Maustoai; c.. FIoGEo-
her, Portage; ]. I. Case, Racine;pR;oE.
Riley. Two Rivers. Id and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
GOES TO THE OPEN ;

Saginaw, Mich, March 23.-Rev. Or
son D. Taylor of Dalles, Ore, was sen
fenced yesterday to six years in the
state prison, having been convicted of
inducing DR.. D. B. Cornell to buy S.
900 worth of shares in an interstate
investment company which did not
exist.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
WAITING FOR sIGNALF y @

Newport, March 24.-The great
battleships Keararge and Kentucky
rest in the ways, ready for the signal
that will send them on their maiden
plunges in the Deep.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

Columbus, Ind, March IA train
consisting of a passenger coach. ca
booose and locomotive with a Wrecking
crew of "a men aboard, was wrecked
near here last night. The river broke
over it's banks and the scene OF the
wreck is surrounded by water for miles
and can only be reached by boats. The
engineer and two brakemen are
missing. Nearly every man in the
wrecking car was more or less IN
1ured and may die.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

At Tacoma Wash, the Pacific Mill,
the largest single mill in the world,
operated by Metcalf & Wade, burned;
loss, 100000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

ware company at Escanaba has already
contracted with the new company for
100000 feet of hardwood to be used
in the Escanaba factory.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

Parkersburg, w. Va, Mrach 24.-All
farms lying along the two rivers are
under water One street in this city
is under water and all of the big
wholesale houses and number of
families are moving out as rapidly as
possible.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

meet today to make arrangements for
a wrestling match for the champion
ship OF the world. Yousouf, or the
terrible Turk" as he is called, has
conquered all the famous strong men
of Europe and the orient. He has is
sued a challenge to any who desires
to meet him and has placed $500 on
deposit as a forfeit. Ernest Roeber,
the American champion wrestler, has
won many victories.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
VICTIMS OF FLOOD
TRAIN WRECKED BY RIVER OVER
FLOWING ITS BANKS.
THREE MEN ARE MISSING

Resouing Train Itself Wrecked Near
Columbus, Ind.-Whole State OF In
diana in Distress in ONO
Have Much Difficulty in Making
Runs.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
FOR WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP

Yousouf, the Turkish Wrestler, and
Ernest Roeber to Wrestle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

New York, March 19.-The managers
of the famous strong men and
wrestlers, Yousouf and Roeber, will
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28
A CRISIS AT HAND
CUBAN TROUBLE NEARING A
SETTLEMENT.
M'KlNLEY SEES SENATORS

Grave Situation Compels the President
to Consult All Familiar With Con-
ditions in Cuba-Secretary Long
Orders Some Changes in Locations
of Battleships-Maine News.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-03-28

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-03
MY goodness! Miss Ruth gave q start.

My goodness! Miss Ruth gave start
"Tilly whatY"
"Tilly Truax."
as your ma in the city,"
81 hain't got no ma, nor no pa"
"Who takes care of you, thenT'
81 live with Aunt Lou"
'She is poor, isn't she""
"Yes'm. She's got three children o
her own. They wanted TO come, but
they was too big. Aunt Lou washes for
folks"
"Humph! No wonder you look half
starved! Is that all the dress you've
got?"
Nom. I've got pink dress, that o
lady gave me, in this bundle. Aunt Lot
said il wouldn't do. but it's real pretty,
/ think"
Undo your bundle and let me see
lilly unrolled the paper, and showed
the remains of child's pink tarlatan
party dress.
"Humph. You can take that to dress
dolls With" said Miss Ruth. with snin
of disdain.
This is the place" she said. stopping
the carriage. Jump down, child!'
She couldn't say Tilly yet-but she
would, after awhile!
Betty" said Miss Ruth. walking into
the big. clean kitchen with her visitor,
there's the child Get her a bowl OF
bread and milk"
Law, Miss Ruth! Did YOU really take
one?" And Betty's hands went up in
surprise.
"Yes. did. Do you like milk, child?'
81 don't know" said the baby, shyly,
Don't know. Didn't you ever drink
milk?"
NO ma'aIn. I've seen it. but never
tasted il. Aunt Lou couldn't afford IN
buy IT,"
Betty. be quick! Leave the cream
on, Come here, lilly, and see il you
like pure, country bread and milk"
lilly proved that she did by eating
the last drop in the bowl. Miss Ruth
would have offered her more, but she
did not want 10 make the child sick tbs
first thing.
Are YOU tired?" she asked, when the
bread and milk was finished.
"Oh, no, ma'am."
Then here is a sunbonnet; you may
go out in the yard and play. DO YOU like
70 play on the grass"
al guess / would like IT." said lilly
sweetlv. 81 never tried it"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-03

nren 10 have them at the depot rea1y1
to return TO the city.
Mrs. Manly and Miss Haskins cal,edt
on Miss Ruth
"Am | obliged to let her goo" askedf
Miss Ruth.
Unless you keep her at your OWL,
expense. Our charge ends this month. =
wei. L want to keep her"
"Ilow long. Miss Paul?"
always. She has grown into my olcs
heart, and / can't let her go. YoOs
know where she came from. See herr
folks in New York; there's nobody but
IN overworked aunt, anyhow; and lea
em know III adopt her and leave her al.
I'm worth"
as that really your wish. Miss
Ruth ?" asked Mrs. Manly.
~Yes, il is. want her for good"
1--WE can get her for you, no Doubt
You will be rewarded for your kind,
ness. Miss Ruth"
"Tilly is her own reward" said Ruth
And so the child stayed 10 be the
'ght of the home which was no longer
lonely. and TO make happier and better
Miss Ruth's advancing days. -
And, as 10 Betty, she never grew tired
IF singing Tilly's praises or of doing
something for the pleasure of her pes
Dr. favorite. Miss Ruth softened and
'weetened greatly. The Abbott chill
iren forgot 10 call her "sour old maid. -
but teased every day 20 go over to Miss
Paul's and play with lilly, because Miss
Paul always had something nice 70 give:
them ~Womap's journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-03
For Sale by DEAN & HOLLENBECK, Alma
The Queen Regents Char,rie..

Even If Spanish revenues are at a low
ebb the queen regent has some money
TO spare for charity, says an exchange.
She has given TO the authorities OF
Barcelona $4,000 TO help the sufferers
from the recent floods. A number Of
women Of Barcelona who were taking
active interest in helping the flood suf-
ferers called on Cardinal Sancha for n
contribution. His eminence's treasury
being exhausted. he gave them his
pectoral cross and archiepiscopal ring
TO swell the fund.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-03

"Good Lordf Is there no grass in New
York ?" asked Miss Ruth.
"Yes'm. Lots of il in the parks. But
he police don't low you TO step on it,"
"Weli, you can step on il here. Go out
now, and do-do just whatever you're
@ mind to-"
Miss Ruth gave lilly little bedroom
next TO her own and undresSed her with
her own banda
where's your gown, child?" she
said.
II hain't got no gown" replied lilly.
What do you sleep imp
This"
"This" was thin underwaist, which,
With small petticoat, completed the
child's underwear
Welt" Miss Ruth didn't know what
to do. IN get you some tomorrow"
she said.
The next day Miss Ruth said:
Betty, that child has absolutely no
clothes I'll get her some, and You
must help me make EN-"
faint much use, for such a little
while. is u" asked Betty.
shes got to be decent while she
stays" said Miss Ruth, resoluteiy.
So they bent TO work. And the next
Sunday. when Miss Ruth led her little
charge to Sunday school in a blue
Mother Hubbard" and big white hat
and new shoes, people said:
Miss Paul must have visitors, else
who is the pretty child in her pew?"
And they never knew il for the little
waif who came out on the relief train
last Tuesday.
Tilly had been there two weeks.
when one night there was a thunder
storm, and Miss Ruth was awakened by
call at her bedside.
Aunt Ruthie! Aunt Ruthie!' She
had taught lilly 10 call her that, and
:he child's voice reused her.
well, what is it?" she asked.
I'm afraid of the thunder, Aunt
Guthie. May come in your bed?"
Eyes"
The little figure crept in and cuddlet
up close TO Miss Ruth, the small arms
wound round her. and she felt the warm
breath on her cheek. And somehow
Miss Ruth remembered Betty's words:
Children is kind o. comfortin' after
ALL" and felt strange sensation Of
warmth at her lonely heart.
After awhile the month was up, ant
the ladies notified those who had chill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-03
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-03
WrIi-Rred Thieves

A princess, a countess, duchess aoH
.hc daughter Of a rcigning prince wers
omong the 1000 thieves. professional
and unprofessjonal. arrested in PART,
s,,..,. ,'... c;v rnCothe If -kie ...-.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-06-03

any old symptoms"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
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benefits or money re-
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