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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-10-03

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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-10-03
And went to heaven for glory.

Few students of Napoleonic his
tory" says The London Chronicle,
"are aware that DR.. Antomarchi, who
attended upon Napoleon I. during his
last illness at ST. Helena, is buried in
the cemetery at Santiago de Cuba.
He had a brother living in that ISL
and, and after the emperor's death
proceeded thither and lived at San
tiago, exercising his skill as an ocu-
list gratuitously among the poor.
After his death in 1926 a public mon
ument was erected to his memory in
the local cemetery"
All the judges of England, after
considering the question for more
than year, we're unable to agree on
a definition of what a place is, and
now the London county council is
obliged to ask legal advice as to the
meaning of street. The council re-
Gently summoned a man before a po-
lice magistrate for laying out street
on his property without obtaining the
councils permission. His defense
was that it was not street, but a
courtyard for the use of his tenants,
and the magistrate said that he could
not decide the point till the councils
lawyers obtained an accurate defini-
ton of street from superior court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
GRAND LODGE OF PYTHIANS
WHI Meet Next Tuesday I'm It's Ihir-
teenfh Annual Session.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. l9.-SpeciaL
The Grand Lodge Knights OF Pythias OF
virginia will convene in It's thirteih an
nusl session in PythIan Castle Hall in
this city on Tuesday evening. February
%. instant. The address Of welcome Will
be made by Hon. Charles r. Collier. may
of the city and will DO responded TO
by Grand Chancellor II. n. DaIrail. OF
Roanoke. Va, after which the Grand
Lodge VIII go into secret session.
The banquet will take place wednesday
evening. az Liberty Han.
Admission 20 the banquet will be by
ticket only.
Ihe saw mill OF ,lr. James Harrison
In Prince Ccores county was destroyed
bv fre o. day or so ago with ail its ma
chnsry. The fire originated from the
slab pile The loss b. about twelve hum
dred dollars on which there was 10 Ia
8uranc-.
Deputy Sheriff John IT. Parham served
notices this afternoon on Messrs. y. =.
Titus. L. winston Smith and James IL.
Cray property owners along the line or
the Richmond. Petersburg and North
Carolina railroad foo this city, that the
Hastings Court viii be asked, ten days
after serving notice 10 appoint commits
siouers 90 condemn so much OF their
property as is needed for the railroad
company
william Wright. a suspected burglar
was before the Mayor this morning to
answer the charge OF breaking into and
robbng the dwelling OF Mr. Samuel Ed
wards ON Harrison street and stealing
thercirom various articles. lie was ac-
quilted on the charge Of burglary but
was convicted OF the larceny of q gold
collar button the property of Mr.. Ed
wards aud was given six months In Jail
There DIS another charge against Wright
for hurflar.2iug the residence OF Mr.
Hatcher Seward on Washington street.
which was continued 20 the -jth instant
Rsv. Dr.. J.. Il. Hale. OF birmingham
Ala. Is expected tomorrow 10 assist Dr.
Batuo iu series Of meetings. Or. Hale
conducted % great meeting az the First
Baptist church, Rihmond three years
AGO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

1t Is understood. however t4at Mr.
keddy Will tomorrow take the proper
steps 10 have the Dili made a special or
der, and those who have given tho mat
Ter careful consideration and have cane
vassed tho members as 10 their views on
enc SUBJECT. are OF the opinion tnat the
house will pass the Diu notwithstanding
the adverse recommendation of the Conc
mittoe on Privileges and Elections
THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL
The appropriation bin az presented 10
the Senate yesterday vas eagerly dis-
cussed by the members of the two Houses
last evening. TIE fact that The Finance
Committee OF he House viii only begin
tomorrow evening 20 take into c0nsid-
Grafton the various amounts that are 10
make up the general appropriation hill,
that body has a decided advantage over
the Senate committee. 1t can be guided %
some extent by the figures submitted IN
the Senate and arply 20 them the views
Of its own members rs well as those OF
the other members OF the House. as Tar
as they have been expressed.
Inc opinions OF the members OF the
house appear 10 be divided on the sub
Ject. Some OF the members think
the figures submitted IN the Senate 10
be fair. they represent a reduction or
about $4,000 on the general approprla-
lion. which would mean cut OF ten and
o half per cent on 5000 which latter
sum represents the entire amount that
can be subjected to reduction the balance
OF the three million dollars OF eXpendi-
lures being fixed by the Constitution.
Uther members OF the House and
they seem TO be in the decided majority
claim that the figures OF the Senate COM
mittee are unreasonaby high and they
have been fixed so because the members
OF the Senate are fully aware OF the fact
that they Will have 20 make concessions
NO the House In order 70 secure a COM
promise These members, and among
them are some OF the most prominent
business men OF their respective sections
or the state. contend that the Senate
does not propose 10 make any material
reductions as long as there Is 1910 900 IN
the State Treasury. which Is being held
there as n reserve to meet bond obliga-
tons. They are very emphatic In their
expressions and say that the Senate viii
have % come down considerably n there
Is 20 be an agreement on the appropria-
ton bill.
COMING or MR.. BAILEY.
Congressman Joseph W. Bailey is ex-
pected 10 reach here at 2:20 o'clock Tues
day afternoon. That night he will ad-
dress the members Of the Legislature in
the Hall OF the House OF Delegates. Adj
mission will be by card and only Inn
tied number will be given out for there
is room for very few persons besides
members Of the Senate and House
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
THEY. NJ. C. A. CONVENTION.
The Girls ofthc Woman's College Gave
;he Members u Concert.

LYNCHBURG, YA.Feb l9-special.-
This mornings session Of the Y. n. c. A.
convention was opened with O. praise SER
vice. followed by a Bible reading by Mr.
j. r. Mathews
A discussion OF the Mental Develop
mont of Employed Men: How was con-
duct.I by BIZ. ~. 81. Multer General
Secretary or washington ID. O..
MT 81. j. McNa.r. 0f The University Of
Virginia. conducted an open parliament,
the subject being. TEST OF College
Associations Strength and Efficiency
lH. afternoon session was devoted
90 the meeting OF the Railroad Associa-
lions in Centenary Methodist church.
College Associations in tho First Presby-
terrain Church and city and town Assoc
Citations in the First Baptist church.
al tl. couclu. f0u OF The services In the
churches ha delegates repaired 10 the
neutrality-suspicious. Women's College, where
"a concert was given them 10y the stu
dents of that institution.
To-nlehrs services consisted Of a
praise service conducted by Professor
r.. w. Landon. a prayer by Rev J. c..
Reed. an address on Railroad Work. "
by aIr John T.. Moore. railroad secretary
OF the international Committee and a
number of short talks by railroad en-
cireers. conductors. brakemen and gene
raj secretaries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
PERSONAL AND GENERAL,
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens and ether Matters.

Citizens and Cther Matters.
Mrs. sydney j. Dudley. who has been
quite ill 40 the Virginia Hospital is rap
idly improving
Miss Edith Dade. Of Philadelphia, IS
visiting her cousin. Mrs. V. NJ Roddey
at No o. west Main street.
The regular meeting Of Pickett Camp
Auxiliary Will De hold tomorrow at 2:5O
in their hail. Fifth and Broad
Mrs. Georgia Willets and her son Clar-
euce Of New Jersey are n the city. the
guests of her father MI Lewis Doughty,
29N eust Clay streets.
The funeral of Mr.. William Clayton.
who died Friday al his home NO. 6l2
east Byrd street viii take place from the
residence This afternoon.
District Lodge No. T. independent
Order Of Good Templars" will convene In
Euetts Hail. corner Fifth and Marshall
streets, Tuesday the 22d at o'clock. A
fun attendance Is requested.
Gerald Stewart Hooker the lad who
was shot by clyde Ledford q very init
died Friday morning at 10 O'Clock at
mate companion. no Seven Pines a week
AGO. while they. with two others, were
at the old hltle-dclds ON an outing,
died Friday morning at 10 o'clock al
the Retreat for The Sick
Tho Roctor's Ala Society Of the Episco-
pal church at Barton Heights. viii give
O. silver tea mex, Monday night the 2lst
ar Mrs. Saunders on Barton avenue.
inc programme viii include music and
Rotations by the best talent. also an
art exhibition.
The Home Mission and Parsonage So
cietv OF park-Place church viii hold its
anniversary exercises tonight at
O'Clock An Interesting programme has
been arranged and a profitable service
may Doe expected.
There will be % called meeting Of the
Charity Guild OF the Virginia Hospital
ON Tuesday the 22d instant, al 1850 +. ".
at Mrs Dahuoy j. Carr's north Sixth
street An members are urged to attend,
especially al VINO assisted at the Valen-
tine Tea.
The address OF Dr. w. w. Landrum.
before the Virginia Baptist Historical
Society. has been transferred from Tues
day 22d. until Thursday, March 80. This
was done at the request of the Baptist
Ministers Conference OF the city. the
latter date being considered the most OPP
portune time for tho meeting Of the 500
ciety.
Rev. c. w. Duke. OF Berkely, Va. who
has been preaching 30 immense conera-
cations at Pino-Street Baptist church.
win continue the meetings this week.
preaching nightly az s o'clock. SO far
nearly forty have proiessed faith.
Rev. w. p. Feaucamp pastor Of 81.
lanes Methodist Episcopal church,
south. having been called away by the
illness of his mother, Bishop j. C. Gran
berry has consented &c preach both at
morning and evening services for that
congregation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

oXpiained the proposed act. and urged its
adoption. lie began by calling attention
TO the fact that no matter how c.ose may
be the political social and commercial re-
lati0ns of the States OF Union they are.
ass 60 each other. foreign. save ~ those
particulars wherein they are made one
by the Federal aItuuon. The social
and commercial relations Of the different
States are becoming constantly Closer
and more intimate owing tO the Increased
facility OF communication furnished 10y
steam and electricity.
The Inconvenience OF the diversity n
laws upon subjects OF common interest is
apparent In 1SsS. the State Bar Associa-
ton of Tennessee began the movement
Tor a confer nee of commissioners on uni-
form laws from the several States. IN
1859 the movement was taken up hy the
American Bar Association ana i'm 1890. q
statute was passed by Inc State of New
York. creating commission OF three, 10
cooperate with like commissions % lie
appointed hv other States. Al the pres-
emit time. thirty States have appointed
similar commissions. Upon these CONE
missions are many lawyers of distinction.
Here Mr.. McRae cited the names OF
Judge Edmund H. Bennett, Mr. Leonard
4. Jones. and Mr. r. }. Sumson of Mas
eachusotts and Judge l.. j.. Brewster
OF Connecticut. p w. Meldrim. OF Geor-
gia. Judge Sunes5 of Rhode Island, and
others.
MEDIUM or COMMERCE..
Negotiable paper said Doc. is tho chiet
medium Of commerce, o being es imatod
that So peg cent. OF the commercial trans
actions or the country are conducted by
bills and notes. 10 ls. therefore. manifest
how extremely desirable is substantial
uniformity in tho llw OF negotiable Inc
struments.
I'm 1886 the conference caused 70 be-
drafted an Americanized form of the fa-
nous English Bis of Exchange aet, This
work was done hy Dir. john j. Crawford,
Of the New York city bar This draft
was sent % all the commissioners on un-
form laws. and 10 many other experts,
inviting criticism. a committee ~ tho
conference after receiving an suggestions
and criticism. went over the act carefully
with Mr. Crawford. and after the act had
been so revised, SO was presented 60 the
flll conference Of commissioners. who
spent several days In IT'S consideration.
and recommended the act az so prepared
and perfected for adoption Ia the sew
eral States.
Mr. Justice Chalmers tho author ~ the
tngllan act, ana several or lne rfNiSnr9.
have expressed the highest commcnda-
tion of the American act. saying that Il
IS in some respects better than ths Eng
lish act.
This act has already been passed In the
States Of New York. Connecticut. Colora-
do and Florida. and has been recommend
ed for adoption by the Governor Of Mas
sachusetts la his last message TO the
Legislature.
All the fundamental principles and es-
sential definitions Of the law OF CONNER
cial paper. are substantially condensed
into some thirty pages Any cases not
provided for are to be determined by the
general law merchant.
OPPOSITION TO THE BOARD
IL was q little over a week ago when
Governor Tyler attached his signature 20
the bill that had passed both Houses
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

\. N. DAkNAlLf OF i +l--4 III ~''i~'
fully scrutinizing the measure unhesitat-
ngly affixed his signature thereto.
Notwithstanding All the precautions
taken, ana IN spite Of the united Efforts
on the part OF those who had charge OF
the framing Of the measure. TO satisfy as
far as possible an the conhictinN oyster
interests OF tho planter and ton6man,
there still seems TO be considerable op-
position in existence 10 me new law.
Before the Board OF Fisheries could start
on the work and even before its members
nave been appointed by the Governor
steps nave been taken 20 wipe tae new
act from the statue booi
Mr.. T. G. Pitcher NJ tauCuier ycster-
day introduced a bin in the House. which
DC had placed on tho calendar AID wnich
provides for a repeal of The laW creating
the Board Of FISHERIES.
ABOUT LABOR OutNff 'N5.
The House Of Delegates Dresc l-ed Gu
rious spectacle yesterday when the Dbl
came up for consideration which makes
10 lawful for employ of corporations %
belcng % labor organizations. SIR. Io.kcs
explained in detail the merits and eh cts
OF bis pet measure and while some o' me
members apparently were not in fil ac-
cord with tho provisions OF tne oii-, }tt
they were very guarded Boo their express
sions and die not indulge be- any ou'-and-
out discussion. some OF them crosse as
they pointedIy stated. ~ obtain informa-
ton and the only one who came ii-nt up
10 the scratch was Captain Parks. OF
Page. who said that while ne agreed with
the general provisions ~ tho BIN. he con-
sldered the proposed punishment of vio-
lau0ns Of the provisions as 600 exec eve.
AT his suggestion the proposed n1e was
reduced from. 5000 20 $iu and ino im-
prisonment from one year to s'N months
In Jail When the bin was tnniiy passed
without a roll-call everybody secmet 90
feel greatly relieved.
SENATORIAL PRIMARY.
Several weeks ago Mr. Reddy introduced
I'm the House his senatorial primary hiil.
which intends 90 give tho people OF fir-
ginia an opportunity 10 express tneir
choice for United Sta es Senators hy bale
loung az certain elections for mDmnefs oi
the state Legislature. This lul. a. en-
acted law. would for the hrst time 80
into operation FIN tho fan of 1891. inas-
much as the LEGISLATURE during the ees-
sion OF 1Sq-laO viii have 10 elect elc-
cosg0r 10 United States Senator Thomas
6. Martin lir pcidvs bll therefore,
very naturally created o good deal o.
comment and attracted general aiien-
ton.
I'm due limo the BIN was taken
40 by tine Commiftee op Privi-
lcges and Elections. and Air. Red
dv appeared before that body in odvo-
Cacv of his measure. Ihe committee ga
not Wow the subject under discr .01 in
the same light as Mr.. Roidv and de iied
AGAINST tho measure. Tho liil 81 s thci'
foro. ON last Friday renor'ed to The lio1se
with the recommendation that So do not
pass and took its place on tho calendar
aa 20. g..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
THE TIMES: RICHMOND VA, SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20 1898.

BivaIve Committee OF the House, con-
sisting OF one representative from each
congressional District All three COM
mttees worked very faithfully for days
and nights. showing an anxiety and earn
est desire to present to the two Houses
a measure as nearly perfect as possible.
In the Senate as well ar In the House
the measure was thoroughly discussed in
all its details. and the members Of the
several committees pointed out how they
came to the conclusions which they en-
bodied in the bill. n was finally passed
ana sent to the Governor. who after care
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

SUFFOLK VA, Feb i9.-special-The
big lumber plant OF j. W. Lynch & Co,
took FIRE mysteriously at S;25 this evening
and rapidly melted away.
Inc fire department could do nothing
uut save the dry kilns and nearby resi-
dences. Several railroad cars were burn
ed. The Western Union Telegraph SER
vice Is crippled
Loss $4,000; total insurance on plant
and dry kiins. s20.7o0
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

OF their friends at their lodge room in
Lee Camp Han
The programme consisted of number
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS solos by Misses
Maggie Wade. on tie piano. and vocal
solos by Captain Frank vs.. Cunningham
and Captain Charles II. Phillips ano
duet boy Miss.s Lizzie Moran and Eena
Seal besides some of MI. Eugene Davis
banjo comicauies and dialogue by
Misses Esther Morris. Sis. Jones' Gerte
Jones. Rena Seal Lizzie Morris. Netue
B1rfoot and Nellie Wight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
PETERSBURG TO HELP CUBA.
Governor Tyler Appoints n Prominent
Citizen 90 Secure Contributions

PETERSBURG. VA, Feb. Especial.
Captain l., Marks. OF this city, has been
appointed by Governor Tyler commits
sioner for Petersburg. to receive contrib
buttons for the suffering and starving
Cubans.
captain Marks viii make a public ap-
peal 10 the people OF Petersburg to-mor-
row and also 10 the churches for contrl-
buttons for the unfortunate people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
NEGOTIABLE
INSTRUMENTS.
Reported By the Two Committees Of
Courts Of Justice.
THE SENATORIAL PRIMARY BILL,
VIII Occupy the Attention Of the House
During the Present Weck-To Re
peaIthe Fishery BiIl-The Fight
over the Appropriation BILL

Few measures have been proposed in
the Legislature during the present se5-
sion Of more importance than the nego-
table instruments act introduced by Mr.
Saunders. Of Franklin. At present 1t has
its place on the calendar Of the House
OF Delegates as bin No. s27 among those
that are on their second reading. At the
Joint meeting Of the Committees on
Courts Of Justice OF the House and SEN
ate, he'd several weeks ago. tho subject
was thoroughly discussed upon its merits
and Il was finally decided to report the
bin favorahly.
THE BILL EXPLAINED.
Mr.. W. =. NcRae former member or
the House from Petersburg. and one or
the commissioners representing Virginia
IN the conference OF States for che purpose
OF promoting uniform STATE legislation,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
A SURPRISE MARRIAGE.
Miss Isabella V. Walden and MFR. JAS.
Leroy Brown Welded in baltimore.

Miss Isabella v. Walden, a popular and
pretty eacher OF dancing in this city, and
Mr. Leroy Brown, OF Baltimore, were
quietly married last Tuesday at Al-saints'
church Ia Baltimore.
About TWO weeks ago Miss Walden left
her nome, No 62J north Fifth street. 70
visit friends in the Monumental City.
She returned last Monday, and fol-
lowing her. on the 18th instant, came Mr..
Brown. who became a guest az the pleas
ant Walden household.
on Tuesday Mr.. Brown and Miss Wall
den notified the young lady $ mother that
they intended to visit Lakeside. and then
departed.
several hours afterwards Mrs. Walden
was surprised by a telegram which bore
The Intelligence that her daughter and
Mr.. Brown had been Joined by Rev. Mr.
Wroth, Of All-saints' church, In Balti-
more
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

The Joint committee will meet BIT.
Bailey on his arrival and he VIII be TO-
corted 10 The jefferson. Either peIoie
or after the speaking he viii be entertain
ed with the Legislative Committee 81 the
residence OF Hon. J. Taylor Ellys0n.
Lieutenant Governor Echols and SPEAK
or Ryan viii preside AT the meeting ana
Senator Flood. the chairman OF tho
iolnt committee, VIII Introduce Mr.
Bailey
THE APPROPRIATIONS.
Senator John f.. Mason, the chairman
OF the Joint Committee on Rstrenchment
and Reform was asked FOR statement
as 10 what had been accomplished by
that body and It's bearing on the appro-
Driatiou bin. lie made this statement.
Il win say that a number Of bills and
constitutional amendments we're report
ed by the Committee on Reirenthment
and Constitutional Amendments. some
OF these have been passed. The Finance
Committee has charge row OF many IN
fact. most all the bills reported from
this committee except those vhich hove
since gone TO Courts OF Justice Commit
tee. We. the "a, moers o. The Commit
tee on Retrenchment. feel that we nave
dono orr duty. These bills. or reports.
or the most Of them. having been refer
red 10 other committees Tor further M
vestigatlon. the responsibility has been
transferred. Many Of the recommends
lions OF tho special committee. were, In
my Judgment most excellent, but there
were others I did not approve.
"I can further say trat the Finance
committee Is reporting the appropriation
bin seems 10 have adopted most all the
rocommenda lions proposed ty our COM
mlttee on this line except they have not
cut as deep and have been more temper
ate and med rate"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20

ana that created the Board OF Fisheries
The measure was very carefully prepared
ana an ts provisions considered In the
most minute manner. In It's present
shape this law Is composed OF the most
meritorious features or three bills, intro
duced by Dr. @. ". i.e Cato. Of Acco-
mac. In The Senate. and hy MessTs Craig.
OF hockbridge, and Bland. OF Portsmouth.
respectively in the House OF Delegates
Inasmuch as the principal provisions OF
the act were contained In the lie Cato
Dill, II retains the name OF the Senator
from the Eastern Shore. Three different
committees gave the entire subject their
most careful consideration, the Senate
Committee on Fish and Came the House
Committee on the Chesapeake and its
Tributaries and the special CongressIonal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
COL. TOM ANDERSON. POET,

Colonel Thomas Jonathan Anderson,
tho seaboard Air Line poet and AdOnis.
has just issued a book OF poems laudatory
of tie seaboar1s lines and towns. II 10
IN the shape OF an alphabet and Is enti-
tied study and Learn" It's redundant
title gives no idea OF the lofty sentiment
auG beautiful dlcuOn OF the contents
For instance, IN the course Of his canto,
the pocts Pegasus canters thusly:
- Is tor LittiotOn and LincOlnton. n. c.
These towns are pretty as pretty can be-
Inelr mineral waters are known to be
good
For chronic dyspepsia ead diseases OF
blood.
Tnats the stun The divine afiatus
permeates the whole and lives and
breatncs IN every syllable. Bully Cor
THIS new luminary In Poesys sky Grind
out some more. do. Only infrequent
thinkers can fail 10 be warned by these
Pryonic ebullitions. Keep It a-bilin,
Tom.-'Lincoln Journal"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Grand Annual Ball.

The grand annual ball given by the
Christof0r0 Columho Band Will take place
az Monticello Hall next Tuesday night.
ard a gr nd time is promised those who
attend The committee In charge OF the
arrangements consists OF Messrs. 8 Roc
chicsoli. A Rorchicioli. and @. Otto
iano.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-20
Wabak0rrta, O., Ffbaaayy IT. 1895.
To 1yh0m II may concern:

To WH0N q V17T c0HtlTN:
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O0s tcyyg industries employing large nRm60 Of w0rkmfn
% the management Of faculty. Of skilled Praeff0ArS Dr. j. b.
Hartman its 6yesiut by0a4pvaed afH skilled
tyeiau ont ofte leading isrrs Of tie Capital Prnna.
ofhe products fi company IS highly recommended ard has a"
rcrt ebataton as a tonic aud fer catarrhal Affections