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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-25
WELLINGTON AND THE TOAD.

The duke of Wellington was one
day taking his usual country walk,
when he heard cry of distress. He
went to the spot and found a little
boy lying on the ground, bending
over tame toad and crying as if his
heart would break.
whats the matter, my boy?"
asked the duke.
ooh, sir, my poor toad bring it
something to eat every day But they
are going to send me away to school
no one will feed it and 1 am afraid
it will die"
"Never mind, don't cry, lad; I'll
see that the toad is well fed, and you
shall hear about it when you are at
school"
The boy thanked him and went
home During the time he spent at
school he received five letters couched
in the following words: "Field mar
shall the duke of Wellington is hap
by to inform William Harris that his
toad is alive and WELL"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-25

Cincinnati, April 2O.-Thousands of
deeply moved spectators witnessed the
remarkable ovation given the sixth
United States infantry on it's depart
ure yesterday for Tampa. The regi-
ment, in full marching order, was es-
corted by the high school cadets. Col.
Cochran, who was overloaded with
flowers, received an ovation never be-
fore shown to commander OF the reg
iment.
Chicago, April 2O.-Major General
Brooke, commander Of the department
Of the lakes, left Chicago last night for
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-25

veal? Even year from now the world
will be better informed concerning
Alaska than it is now and it will not
be the most wonderful fact in history
if as a result of the gathering exodus
of gold seekers that country be speedi-
ly occupied by a numerous and hardy
body of permanent settlers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-25
ALASKA'S PURCHASE
UNCLE SAM PAID $7,250,00O FOR
THE COUNTRY.
TRANSFERRED 80 YEARS AGO

Story of Negotiations Leading up to
Its Neutrality-suspicious. First
Started N 1859-The Californians-
Interesting Legislative Struggle in
Congress.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-25

They are trying in Wisconsin to
find out what tribe of Indians sup
piled the names of so many localities
in that state which have the syllable
''wau."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-25

German engine-drivers receive
gold medal and 6100 for every ten
years of service without accident
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-25
TROOPS IN MOTION
REGULARS BEING RUSHED TO
SOUTHERN POINTS.
GET oVATloNs EVERYWHERE

Chickamauga, New Orleans, Mobile,
Pensacola and Tampa the Rallying
Points-War Ships in Oriental
Waters Being Prepared and Painted
for Service.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-25

Chickamauga. General Wade and staff,
who arrived from St. Paul yesterday
morning, left last night for Tampa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-25

Tor ALASKA, UuC REALLY LUZ SyuNpdCuy
and encouragement given three years
before. That belief was prevalent,
however, and it is helped to cheaper
Alaska in the public mind.
Russia maintained a consistent at
titude during the civil war. The
cZar's war vessels were in New York
harbor at the time of England's great
est buster, and no doubt they would
have been employed for the north
had England sent her War fleet to our
coast with hostile intent. GOrtchakof,
who was fighting England by diplo-
macy the world over at the beginning
of our war, declared himself as fol-
lows: 'In spite of the diversity OF
their constitutions and OF their inter-
ests Providence seems to urge the
United States to draw closer to trad1-
tional bond, as the basis and very
condition of their political exls-
tence. In any event, the sacrifices
thew might Impose upon themselves to
maintain their union are not to be
compared with those which dissolution
would bring after it. United they
perfect each other; separated from
each other they are paralyzed." That
comforting message was sent by
Gortchakof to Washington to be
shown to President Lincoln.
So there were possible grounds, APP
parently, for saying, as many did
when Alaska was bargained for at
81, 25O,O 900, that it was not Alaska that
was being paid for so much as past
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
MIR. woMAcK.s RESIDENCE BURNED
Flames Destroy This Hospitable
Home-Items of Importance.

EUREKA MILLS. VA, February 15.-
Special. )-Intelligenc has just reached
here that the commodious dwelling-house
OF Mr.. Frank L. Womack was destroyed
by fire early Saturday morning The fire
was first discovered on the roof. and had
made such Roadway. that it was impossi-
BILE to stop 1t. IL Is supposed the chimney
caught fire, and Goals from it lighted on
the roof. thus igniting the shingles. My
information is that the building was fully
insured.
This old residence was noted for the
hospitality dispensed beneath its roof in
days agone.
Our farmers are in good spirits. having
received renumerative prices for their
tobacco About three fourths Of the crop
OF last year has been marketed. The
corn crop was more than an average one,
and this means plenty of pork, 80 alto
gether the farmers are in better condi-
ton than for years
Rev. A. L. Franklin, the new Methodist
preacher for this circuit, is winning fresh
laurels each day, both as a pulpit orator
and i'm the social circle He is universally
popular and beloved.
Farming operations are well under way.
This has been a splendid winter for out
door work of all kinds.
Our people are anxiously awaiting the
enactment of retrenchment measures by
the lawmakers assembled in your city.
We do not care a pcayune about anti
Irritation bills and the like. Our girls can
take care of themselves in this respect.
We want the expenses of our government
cut down, both county and State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
JOLLITY AT GREEN BAY.
MIR. Junius {. RowIett Entertains n
Merry Party.

GREEN BAY, VA, February 15.-(Spe-
cial )-Quite a large crowd Of young peo-
pie assembled at the hosptable home OF
Mr. Junius c. Rowlett last night 10 cele-
brate st. Valentines. Many games of
interest were freely INDUCED i'm, after
which n bountiful repast was served.
Among the ladies present were Misses
Ella and jamie Parkinson, Misses Bette
and May Rowlett. Miss jamie l.. Jones,
Miss Agnes Wooton. Miss Lena Rowett,
Mrs. Irene Parkinson. Mrs. f. A. Perkin-
son. and Mrs Ellen Johnston. Gentle
men: Messrs. w. A. Roberts, Berry Hard
ing. John w. Harding, Willie d. Price.
Robert joe Frank. and Eddie Wilson.
Walter #. Parkinson, j. p. Parkinson,
Herman ID. Kaufman. Joe W. HALEY
Thomas Lash. and Thomas c. Haskns, OF
Meherrin, Va.
Mrs. Il. j. Johnson. of Crewe, Va. who
has been on visit 10 her mother at this
place, returned home yesterday
Mrs. H. A. owen is visiting her daugh-
ter. Mrs. w. Thorburn Clarke. of Keys
Vile. Va.
Mr.. John l.. Devine. of KeysviIle. is in
the village to-day.
Mr.. Wickliffe Smith. who for several
years has been one of our prosperous mer-
chants. has closed out his entire stock OF
goods to Mr.. Stephen ID. Brown. Of this
place. Mr.. Smith is going into farming
extensively, and cannot devote his time
to his store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
MRS. MARY WISE GARRETT DEAD.
Daughter of Ex-Governor Wise
Passes Away I'm Washington.

News was received here yesterday from
Washington of the death in that city OF
Mrs. Mary Wise Garrett widow or Or.
A. Y. p. Garnett and eldest daughter OIL
Ex-Governor Henry a. Wise.
Mrs. Garnett was born in 1879 in Nash
vile. Tenn where her mother ana rather
were residing temporarily. but the Iol-
lowing year the family returned 10 VIZ
ginia and she was reared IN Acccmac
county at the beautiful place called
"Onlv," short distance from Onancock..
While quite young she married Mr.. A.
Y. p. Garnett. a brother of Mr.. Edgar NJ.
Garrett. OF this city, and surgeon ln
resided in Washington until the breaking
out of the war. At that time Dr. Car
nett offered his services TO the Conleoe-
racy. and during the war his FANNY re-
sided in Richmond. After the War they
returned to Washington, wnere Mrs' gar
nett had since lived.
Deceased had three sons. all of whom
preceded her to the grave. Ihey WERE
Henry Wise Garrett who died last sum
mer: DIT. Yelverton Garnett. and jennings
Wise Garnett. She also had two daugh,
ters-Maria Garrett, who died several
years ago. and Mrs. McComb O. FOSTER
now a resident of New York city.
Mrs Garnett was daughter OF Gov
ernor Henry A. Wise by his first mar
riage. She was a full sister Of Mrs. Annie
]. w. Hobson. of Ashland, Va. ana a
half-sister OF Captain John ,. WISE Vi
New York. and Dr. Richard A. Wise, OF
williamsburg. She was a first cousin OF
Captain George ID. Wise and an aunt OF
MIR. Barton H. Wise. of this city, ana
Henry Hobson, of Denver, Col.
The remains of Mr.. stephen Hunter
were laid to rest in Hollywood yesterday
afternoon. The funeral took place from
the Mt. Vernon at o'clock. and the Sc, ser
vices were conducted by Revs. III. c. Gar
rison and ]. Calvin Stewart.
The funeral of Mrs. o. Sommers Nor,
ton. whose sudden death was announced
yesterday, took place al 4 o'clock yester-
day afternoon from Centenary Methodist
church. aud the remains were Inferred In
Hollywood.
The remains of Mr.. f. ID. Wilburn
formerly of Richmond who died Sunday
morning in Rockingham, N. c.. reached
this city yesterday morning at 7 o'clock
and the funeral took place from Ran
dolph-Street Baptist church in the after
noon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Wilburn was in
the 18th year Of his age, and was rail-
road contractor. He leaves family. He
was the father of w. l.. Il. Wilburn, OF
No COZ Randolph street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
WASHINGTON MEMOL COMMITTEE.
Richmond Ladies' Greatly Interested
In Plan for Grand University.

A large meeting of the George Wash
ington-Memorial Committee was held IN
the parlors Of Mrs. Joseph willard, at
the Jefferson Hotel at II o'clock on yes
terday morning. Mrs. John Dunlop. Mrs.
j. Hoge Tyler, Mrs. Herbert A. Claiborne,
Mrs. James Lyons. Mrs. j. Il. V. Daniel.
Mrs. Edmund c. Minor, Mrs. Reginald
Gilman, Mrs. B. J.. Purcell. Mrs. William
ID. Thomas. Mrs. James Pace, Mrs. Enders
Robinson. Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson, Mrs.
Thomas +. Jeffries, Mrs. L. l.. Lewis. and
Miss Ella Bruce were present. These
ladies'. with Miss Virginia Randolph Ell
lett, Mrs. j. Aston ,Cabell, Mrs. Decatur
Axtell, Mrs William Il. Robins Mrs.
Mary Louise Harrison, Mrs. f. Dalam
Barksdale. and others who are not for
mally enrolled, form the committee for
the city OF Richmond, of which Mrs. J.
Enders Robinson, chairman; Mrs John
Dunlop, Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson, and Mrs.
w. D. Thomas. yice-chairmen; Mrs. Regi-
Maid Gillian, secretary, and Mrs. Thomas
#. Jeffress treasurer
All who compose this committee have
the privileges of charter membership,
having been endorsed by Mrs. Herbert A.
Claiborne. National Vice-President, and
Mrs. Joseph Willard, State Chairman.
The following ladies have already become
charter members Mrs. j. Hoge Tyler,
Mrs. John Dunlop, Mrs. Joseph Willard,
Mrs. Herbert a. Claiborne. Mrs. James
Lyons. Mrs. James b. Pace. Mrs. Enders
Robinson Mrs. Decatur Axtell Mrs l..
i. Lewis, Mrs. w ID. Thomas Mrs. j
Taylor Ellyson, and Mrs. Matthew Bland
Harrison. The names OF the charter
members will be enrolled and preserved
FOL all time among the records OF this
university, Of the success OF when they
feel assured, and. i'm the words Of the
National President, Mrs. Ellen A. Rich
ardson, "as ages roll by this record VIII
be nj 70 stand with the Declaration OF In
dependence"
The women's movement for raising the
fund Of $4,000 Is rapidly gaining ground
IN every portion of the United States
Mrs. Brice, Mrs Hanna, Mrs. Miles (wife
Of General Miles,. and Mrs. DAVID Starr
Jordan are among the influential promo
ters OF this movement Their efforts have
already resulted I'm the pledging OF large
sums for the building fund. while $4,000
mas been promised for a chair of music
ana endowments for chair of literature,
and one Of surgery has also been pro-
missed conditional on the passing OF the
bill pending in Congress. The women
propose 10 erect the administration build
Ing on the Naval Observatory ,te. which
was selected by Washington himself. ana
has been held by the United States Gov
eminent for this purpose. The fifty shares
In the Potomac Company which Wash
ington left IN his will for the founding of
a great national university. were donated
TO him by the Legislature OF Virginia
and were accepted by him as trust 20
be devoted al nis death 10 some worthy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16

residence of the brides parents, on Syca'
more street. Mr.. Milfred Woody was
united In marriage TO Miss Annie Lou
the charming daughter Of Mr.. James H.
Blanks The marriage was a very quiet
one. only immediate friends being present
The ceremony was performed by Rev
George w. Wray, pastor of Washington
Street Methodist Episcopal church.
Mr.. Robert l.. Hughes, a popular young
citizen, and Miss Mary Donnan. went over
to Richmond this morning. where they
were married by Rev. Or. Starke
Tomorrow afternoon at $50 o'clock, AT
the residence OF DR.. Hugh Stockdell. Mr.
Allen @. Burrows. a prominent young
lawyer. of Norfolk. will be married to
Miss Mary Bragg Robertson, daughter OF
the late James b. Robertson, and one OF
the most beautiful young ladies OF our
city. The ceremony will be performed
by Rev. Father Thomas J. Wilson, OF
Norfolk
GENERAL NEWS.
Nothing has yet been heard OF the
crook. Walker Wright, who escaped the
clutches Of the police on Sunday night
after having committed one OF many
burglaries in our city.
There has been some talk OF resuming
tory in Chesterfield county. in the early
future, but nothing definite Is known
about the matter. Tile factory has been
closed for many months.
1t was reported some time ago that
II. p. Lewis alias Prentis alias Scales, who
Is wanted at Kcysvlle and other places
for forgery, had been arrested In North
Carolina, but the report proved untrue
There IS a reward OF $50 for the arrest
OF Lewis.
The question of an early primary cleo
tion to decide the nominations OF candi-
dates for the various municipal offices TO
be voted for I'm May is being actively
discussed on the streets. The City Cen
trail Committee will, Of course, decide
as to the date and plan. There are so
many candidates for office that the town
has been pretty generally canvassed. and
il may be said, in an entirely gentlemanly
manner If any one OF the candidates
feels that an injustice would be done him
by having an early primary. the commit
tee, it is believed, will respect his wishes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16

Undertake. who will conduct the bust
ness at Diascond Station, in James City.
Mr.. u. b. Wolfe is quite sick AT the res
idence of his son, Mr.. Frank Wolfe, where
he has resided for some time.
Mr. Edward Warburton was out to-day
for the first time, after a severe attack OF
sickness.
Mr. and Mrs. Enness T. Carpenter who
have been here for several days, left this
morning for their home, i'm Hanover.
Mr. Carroll Taylor, from Richmond, Is
visiting his relatives, Mrs. and the
Misses Morecock. His brother Mr.. Gray
Taylor, formerly Of this place. now IA
resident OF Chicago. will. with his family,
locate in Norfolk the first Of next year.
Mrs. Taylor will be in Richmond early
i'm May. on a visit.
Mr.. w. c. Johnston leaves for Rich
mond tomorrow morning.
THE LEGISLATORS COMING.
On Friday next, 1t is stated, the IN
specting committees from the Senate and
House will arrive here TO visit the two
State institutions-the hospital and the
college. They will first be taken TO the
college and given an opportunity Tor an
insight into the management OF that IN
stitution. Later. they Will visit the hos
pital. where they Will be received by Dr.
Moncure and his corps OF assistants.
The annual celebration of the Phi Beta
Kappa Society, established here In lTi6,
will take place at the college Friday night.
The address OF the evening will be de-
lIvered by Dr. Herbert b. Adams, of the
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore.
Northington. the beautiful home or
Mrs. Judge Henley came near being de-
stroyed by fire to-day. 1t is supposed TO
have caught from "a spark, as when seen
a portion OF the roof was in blaze. Inc
damage was about $25, and the property
was fully insured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
ALL ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA.
Politics and state Anairs--A snnday
school I'm Trouble.

RALEIGH. y. c., February i5.-fSpe-
cial)-The Board Of Directors Of the In
stitution for the Blind met last evening.
land decided 10 advertise for bids for the
construction Of an auditorium. 20 cost
not over 10000, and also for equipment
for the same 10 cost not over $500. II
was ordered that new pianos be pur-
chased.
state Labor Commissioner Hamrck is
having a special exa min alton made Of the
water powers in Cleveland county. He
finds that one stream affords power 10
operate 10000 spindles.
The State Superintendent OF Public In
struction said the other day that the aost
of holding the special school-tax election
I'm Craven county was $500 He was In
error. He meant Carteret. No election
was held in Craven.
Four convicts from Cumberland arrived
at the penitentiary last night. There
continues TO be a heavy railing on m the
arrivals of cOnvicts.
The subpoenas which Railway-Commis-
sioner Abbott desired sent out. and which
were held up. really az the Instance ot
Governor Russell, DR. Abbott says, nave
been sent out by Clerk Brown In The
regular way. One IS for the freight agent
OF the Atlantic and North Carolina rail-
way.
Another great fox-hunt is in progress
in Cumberland county, IN the siancnesler
section. General GIN, Of Baltimore, ana
a party of prominent Georgans are par
ticipating. In the pack are forty nne
hounds.
Ii is learned that Congressman White
has held up the appointment Of MIS-
Hunter as postmaster al kinston.
Among to-day's arrivals is Marshal
Mott. who says he is sure he will be re-
elected Solicitor OF the Winston District.
Private Secretary Alexander declines %
say whether he will be candidate lot
The swine Breeders Association Of the
State is called 10 meet al New Berne
March 30. ,..
The woodworking dairy and the dairy
school in charge OF representative OF
the experiment station ana tne Aksiy ,i.
tural College. is TO be feature Oh ths
New Berne Fair February 18th 10 Mateh
HERE'S A HOwDY-DOi
A Sunday school at Greensboro. Is IN
dicted for cutting its christmas-tres, On
the land OF a countryman. Inc cutuhs
IL a nisdemeanor. The man wants $40.
IL ia probable that there viii be pro-
ceedings TO force state Auditor Aver ~
issue a warrant for the amount OF WIZ
are known as the Pamlico and Ca.lels'
oyster claims aggregating nearly WV,
III Is the contention OF the Auditor ana
treasurer that these claims are lMSsy
fraudulent. 'il
Deputy-Revenue-C Collector Gibson enl
posse were fred upon by half a dozen
fnoonshiners I'm Columbus county a gay VT
two ago One was slightly wounded.
Judge Purnell. Of the Federal Courtg
dissolyes the Injunction IN the case @.
the Camp Manufacturing Compsdni
against Parker. and dismisses me OH.
This IL a case regarding the cutting vi
timber on great tract OF lana.
The new school law makes the town
shin the school district. In HAYWOOD
county the School Committee refused 20
make the change. but used the oiu ~
trict. AS a result they are iined py tne
Judge. who directs the law eniorceu'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
f. c. JONES INDICTED.
Charged With FeIonfous Shooting
Cossip from Williamsburg.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, February b.
Especial. )-County Court is yet in session,
with a large crowd in attendance. The
grand jury, at a late hour yesterday.
brought in three indictments against F.
c. Jones, Of James City county, for felo-
NOUS shooting. The case will be called
at the next term. Mr.. Jones has secured
the services Of Attorney j. +. Hubbard
OF Yorktown. The Commonwealth's At
torney. Cyrus A. Branch, will be assisted
in the prosecution by Bathurst ID.
Peachy, Esq. Of this place. This Is one
Of the most important cases that has
come before the court here for a long
time, and, no doubt, Will attract large
crowd of county people when called.
Jones was formerly a resident OF this
place but for the past eight or ten years
has lived at Centrevile
A CUTTING AFFRAY.
There was a serious cutting affair on
Main street last night. Archie Burrell
and Enoch Lewis became involved in
dispute, which led to blows. BurwelT was
badly cut in several places by Lewis, and
soon after the affair his assailant YVES
taken In charge by Marshal Spencer. and
bailed for his appearance before the
Mayor this evening at 3 o'clock.
party from here drove over TO James
town this morning. and spent several
hours very pleasantly examining the old
tombs in the graveyard and inspecting
the time-worn tower and the forts near
by In the party were Mrs. Robert s.
COPELAND, of Coyington. KY; Mrs. Hart
well Macon and Mr.. and Mrs. William
l.. Spencer, who, with Mrs II. L. Humid
ley, were guests at a tea tonight given
in honor OF Mrs. COPELAND by Mrs. Il. T.
Rose. at her beautiful residence. on east
Duke of Gloucester street.
The Bucktrout lot on Francis street,
owned by Mrs. Leila Carpenter, was sold
TO Mr.. Robert l.. Spencer yesterday for
$500. 1t Is stated that soon after he sold
II TO Mr.. G. p. Armistead for an advance
Of nearly 500.
Judge Smith yesterday granted a retail
liquor license to l.. II. Hicks and II. V.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
A CHEsTERFIELD FIRE.
Petersburg struck by a Matrimonial
Wnyc-Generni News.

PETERSBURG. VA. February Ia
Special 1.-THE store OF Mr.. ]. n. Coble
at Mechanicsville. on the turnpike. In
Chesterfield county. was destroyed by fire
about II o'clock last night. II is sup
posed by some that the store was first
robbed and then fired, and by others that
the fire may have been caused by rats
and matches. Mr.. Coble was at his
home. about two and "A half miles distant.
at the time. and knew nothing of his loss
until this morning. He estimates his
loss on stock and accounts at about $1,000
while his insurance is only 500. He
dropped an Insurance OF $500 last year.
The building was owned By Mr.. George
Lundy. and was insured for only 500.
MATRIMONIAL NOTES.
AT $50 o'clock this morning at the par
sonage OF the Market-Street Methodist
Episcopal church. Rev. II. Il. Wilson Of
ficiating. Mr.. George Shepherd was mar
ried 70 Miss Viola Hawkes.. daughter OF
Mr.. ]. .. Hawkes.. In the presence OF a
few friends.
At $50 o'clock this afternoon. at the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-16
. po.,lnr citizen Married.

BEDFORD CITY, February l5.-ls,RI,s-
cial .)-To-day at Plastico. near SallFii.e;
MIR. r.. F.. Adams. OF Bedford CITY. ana
Miss Matte BlandfOrd were uniIea ~
Mr. Charles Adams. Is the assistant pos.
master OF this place. and very popula.,
Young man. The bride is daughter on
Mr.. ID. Blandford. formerly OF fe,o,s
burg. who also resided here tor NUM- In
Ter Of years. removing 20 fias.ieo 49,.
cent She is a very pretty and attract We
Young lady. whom her many friends VIII
be giad 10 welcome back. 49,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams VIII attlVe n
Tomorrow. and will reside In TINS lVNu-