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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-07

when father writes thar yours els the
best medicine in the world" you can
allow something for seeming extrava-
RanSe in the statement if you know that
The medicine so praised, cured a loved
daughter of disease and restored to her
The eyesight nearly lost. The best med
lcine in the world for you is the medicine
that cures you. There can't be anything
better. No medicine can do more than
sure. That is why John S. Goode, of
Orrick, Mo-, writes in These strong terms
"Dr. Ayers sarsaparil1ais the best med
tcine in the world. My daughter had
relapse after the measles, due to taking
cold. She was nearly blind, and was obliged
10 remain in dark room all the time.
rhedoctors could give her no relief; one
Of them directed ne to give her Ayers
sarsaparilla. Two bottles cured her COM
pletely."
The thousands of testimonials to the
value of DR.. Ayers Sarsapari1la repeat
over and over again, in one form or another
the expression: "The doctors gave her
no relief; one of them directed me to
give her DR.. Ayers Sarsapari1la. Two
Bottles completely cured her"
1t is a common experience to try DR..
ayers SarsapariHa as a:1ast resort. It is
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-07
A Progressive State.

No other State III the Union
offers greater inducements for
the location OF industries for
NJ Manufacturing Plants than
wisconsin, with It's linitiess
Iron Ore deposits, abundance
OF hard wood timber, numef-
Gus Clay, Kaolin and Mar
beds, and other advantages.
wisconsin Central lines pene-
trate the center OF the State,
and Manufactures can find eX-
eellent locations for Plants,
with facilities for remching
markets every where. Relia-
BILE Information will be cheer
fully furnished upon applica-
tion to w, H. kilIen. Indus
trial commissioner, Milwau-
WIS.
HO1fE-sEERs
viii find the landsin Northern
wisconsin desirable and SPLEEN
did Hardwood Farming lands
adjacent to the Wisconsin Cen
trI lines cannow be purchased
at a very low figure and on
easy terms.
write for free illustrated with
maps TO Fred'k. Abbot, Land
Commissioners Milwaukee,
Wis.
II. I. whitcon b, 3 Johnson,
Ganl Manager, Gent Frt Agt.
Jas. g. Pond,
Gen1 Pass. Agent,
Milwaukee, wis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-07
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, Villas COUNTY.
(Cotrtined from last week. ]

We the undersigned Committee justice beg leave to report
shat we have examined the bills filed III the county Clerks once
md would resectfl that they be allowed IN tui OF
f as shown in the schedule hereto annexed,
Respectfully submitted
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-07

Call att g IT,. goderioll's furn ture
tore and see.@ s65s095A sewing machine
sale for S38. 90.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-07

Leave your orders for a good warm
overcoat, at Jno. L. Sullivan & Cos.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-07

Just try Toe box of Cascerets, the
finest liver and oowe regulator ewes
made.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
THE kHALlFA AND HIS POWER.
Importance in the Moslem World Of the
Victory of General Kitchener.

From the New York sun.
The destruction of the power or the
khalifa in the city Of Omdurman Is a
great event in the Mohammedan world,
for there is nothing which the Moslem
rulers of the present day fear more than
the establishment Of the universal rule
of a Mahdi.
According to Moslem theology. a ruler
who shall be known as El-Mahdi, or
1.-THE rightly directed me leader nr
guide" shall appear the last days up
on the earth. The people of Persia
hold that his Mahdi has already ap-
peared in the person Of Abul Kasim,
the twelfth Imam. who is believed to
be concealed until the day Of his mani
festation before the end of the world.
But the Sunni Moslems Of India. Tur-
key. Egypt, AfEhanistan and Arabia
say that he has not yet appeared, and
consequently they are in expectation
of the appearance OF some great leader
who will weld together the forces OF
Islam and onque the whole earth.
The sayings Of the prophet on this
example. he is related To have said
The Mahdi Will be descended from me.
He will be a man with an open coun-
tenance and with a high nose. He will
fill the earth with equity and justice.
even as 1t has been filed with villainy
and oppression. and he will reign over
the earth seven years
1t was in accordance with his proph-
ecy that MOhammed Ahmed. the Nah
di of the Soudan. asserted his right To
the dignity OF Mahdi. He was born in
Dongolo of "a poor and obscure family.
but said he was descended in direct line
from Fatima. the Prophets daughter.
When a child he was taken 10y his faith
or to khartoum. where. as a young
man, he gave himself up entirely 10 re-
ligious exercises. As the outcome Of
certain local disturbances he became
an important leader Of the people and
eventually declared himself the Mahdi.
His prestige, especially i'm the eyes OF
the Arabs, rose enormously, and letters
were dispatched In all directions pro-
claiming the fact that, according 10 the
sayings OF the Prophet. the Mahdl hal
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
BUTTE News.
BUILDERS WILL PAY IT
The Plasterers' Union Demand
an Increase of Wages.
ASK FOR SEVEN DOLLARS
The Contractors vii Not Fight the De-
mand-The Gas and Steam Filters
Increase the Price-Many
Homes Being Built.

Intending builders and contractors in
the action taken by the Plasterer's
union Tuesday evening in voting 10
make a demand for an Increase of
wages from SIS to s. for a day Of eight
hours. Notice OF the action of the
union was served on contractors and
builders yesterday. and the new rate Of
wages will go into effect on the first
of the month. Whether any resistance
will be offered TO the demand has not
yet been determined upon, but one
prominent builder said yesterday that
the demand OF the plasterers would
probably be complied with without pro-
test.
I'VE have no object in fighting the
demand, for we will simply have to d
the extra wages to the cost OF build
ing n the builder will have to pay
it,"
The gas and steam filters have also
made a demand for an increase OF
wages from 81 to s. a day, and the
new scale is now being paid.
1t was announced yesterday that
building laborers of every other class
would also make demands for a raise
i'm wages of 81 a day each for the same
number of hours that they now work
and their demands Will likely not be
resisted. as neither contractors nor
builders are at present in a position to
oppose the demands Of labor. 1t is es-
timated that there are between 800 and
500 new buildings in the course of con-
struction in Silver Bow county and
must be completed. The large major
ity of the buildings going up and 9TH
ers that are contemplated are resi-
dences, mostly homes of the working
classes.
Notwithstanding the large number of
homes being built in Butte. rents have
recently been advanced again and de-
sirable residence properties are scarce.
The building trade nave evidently de-
termined to make all they can out of
the present building boom.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
To Keep His Mouth Shut.

Paris, Sept. 21.-The air tonight is
full of rumors of sensational develop
ments. Among other things ii was
anticipated hat Colonel Picquart was
already in the Cherche Midi prison.
1t appears, however. that the authori-
ties of the La Sante prison refused
to deliver him UP in the absence of
necessary formalities, but there is no
doubt that he will be in the Cherche
Mid prison tomorrow.
The Dreyfusites are somewhat de-
spondent, the military, who were re-
sponsible for the shelving of the Pic
quart trial, having apparently regained
the upper hand and ii is feared that
Picquart will be kept in prison and his
trial indefinitely postponed. in order to
keep his mouth shut.
The latest developments are that
General Pellieux was transferred from
his Paris appointment to the command
of some provincial brigade, his name
having become too notorious.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
A BOLD HOLDUP.
Ohicer Was Near and the Highway
man Was Captured.

There is one highwayman who stands
a very good chance of getting a term in
the penitentiary. This morning about
1880 o'clock Evan Roberts Of 1913 South
Main street was held up. or rather
Knocked down and robbed almost i'm
front of his house. BY good fortune
Police officer O'Meara was i'm the
neighborhood n the h~iGhwayman,
who turns out to be David Bauer. a
bartender at the Casino theater. was
landed behind the bars with very little
ceremony.
Roberts was on his way home from
uptown n had nearly reached his
home, when he was suddenly grabbed
by the shoulders from behind. He was
greatly startled, and before he could
recover from his surprise. he received
a blow i'm the face that stunned him
and sent him sprawling on the ground.
The highwayman made quick work i'm
going through his pockets. taking a So
bill, six half dollars n n quarter.
When Roberts fell his assailant
grabbed for his watch. but the
chain broke and the time piece
fell on the ground ana as the highway
man had difficulty in finding 1t I'm the
dark. he went away and left Ii. officer
O'Meara happened along as the high
wayman finished the job and started
to run. Seeing n man running and
another lying on the ground. the officer
Knew something was up, n ran to
Roberts and inquired what was the
matter. Being informed, he took after
the hfghwayman n captured him af-
ter a short chase.
At the police station the highwayman
was recognized as Bauer. When
searched, the 81 bill. the half dollars
and quarter Roberts had described as
having lost were found in his pockets.
but no other money. Roberts was bad
~ cut by the blow he received. and dis
played a big cash under one eye, as
though some instrument had been used
TO knock him out. He did not COM
plain, however. in view of the fact that
the hold-up was captured.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
SHE WAS DESPONDENT
Mrs. John Elwell Took a Dose of
Poison.
SHE MAY NOT RECOVER
Heart Trouble Is the Only Thing to Be
Feared Now-Strychnine Was
the Deadly Drug She
Used.

Mrs. Elwell. wife of John Elwell, a
carpenter employed at the Boston &
Montana smelter, is very low at her
home, POI East Granite street, and may
not recover from the effects of a dose
Of poison taken yesterday afternoon
about Is minute Of 5 o'clock with sui
cidal intent. The poison was taken dur
ing n At of dependency brought on by
poor health, and for a time her life was
despaired OF, but at a late hour last
night she was resting comfortably and
1t was thought IL she was not attacked
by her old complaint, heart trouble, she
might recover. While the deadly
draught was taken on the impulse of
the moment, there are circumstance in
connection which indicate the act had
been premeditated for some time.
Mrs. Elwell has been trouble with
heart failure for a long time, and for
some weeks has been a great sufferer.
Some time ago she purchased a guam
tity of strychnine at a drug store, say
ing she wanted it to poison a dog. but
from subsequent events IT is believed
sue stCuieu the poison LOT the purpose
for which Ii was used. For the past
few days her sufferings had increased
In intensity until she concluded the time
had come when death was preferable to
life, and yesterday afternoon sent out
for a bottle of whiskey and, pouring out
a glassful, dropped the strychnine she
had In the house into IL and swallowed
the contents of the glass.
The rash act was discovered soon af-
ter IL had been committed and a tele-
phone message summoned DIR. Molleur
to the house in hurry. He found the
patient in a critical condition, but she
was conscious and fought desperately
against the efforts of the physician to
save her life. She said she wanted to
die and had rather be dead than contin-
Tie to suffer as she had, and refused to
take the ANECDOTES the doctor tried to
administer. At last she became uncon-
scious and the medicines were admin
istered. When they took effect she com
menced to recover and, as stated. it
was thought she might recover If the
trouble with her heart did not intervene.
Mrs. Elwell is about A. years of age
and has two sons. The husband and
wife are old residents in the community
and are highly respected.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
Treasure Trove in a Fish,

Ben Miller of Susquehanna, Pa, went
fishing on Aug. 20 and had a wonderful
catch. He carried home just one fish,
n black bass, that measured Is inches
and weighed nine pounds. When Mil
Ter felt the weight on his slender bam-
boo rod he thought he had a whale.
The rod bent until its tip touched
the reel n the line strained under it's
burden. When the fish Topped on the
shore its paltry i3 inches We're a sur
prise to its captor. Miller considers
himself a good fisherman. and he
thought he knew how hard a 13-inch
bass could pull. But there was a still
greater surprise waiting for him when
he lifted the fish and discovered its alb
normal weight. Then Miller decided
there must be something extraordinary
about the inside of the animal and he
proceeded to dissect IT. It's stomach
proved to hold the secret of its weight.
Within its narrow walls were hidden
hooks, shells, patent skirt supporters,
screws, bullets, modern sinkers with
brass wire on the end and an assort-
ment of patent flies. But the greatest
find of all was a watch, a chain and a
compass. which were fastened together.
the watch and the compass in perfect
working order. The watch was of sill
yer. bore the name of it's maker and
was running when the fish was opened.
The hands pointed to 4:15 O'Clock.
which was the correct railroad time.
The running of the watch is attributed
to the fact that the action of the stom-
ach was unnatural, because of its
heavy burden. M the muscles in their
irritated motion had kept the stem Of
the watch continually turning.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
UNVEILED THE STATUE.
A Monument to ChampIain Erected in
Quebec.


Quebec. Sept. 21.-The unwilling of the
Champlain monument took place this
afternoon, business places being closed.
the flags OF England and France flew
from the housetops and the streets of
the old city were thronged with people.
The lands at the eastern
end of Dufferin Terrace on the emf
hence, which overlooks the ST. Lawrence
and the surrounding country for miles
in all directions. Ii is 80 feet high and
designed by the French sculptor, NJ.
Chevre. Ii is |surmounted by the colos-
sal figure Of Champlain, the father Of
New France represented as taking
possession of Quebec I'm the name of
the king of France. In relief on the
base Of the monument are figures
and inscriptions commemorative the
achievements of the great explorer.
Many government officials Of Canada
and a umb of distinguished guests
OF abroad witnessed the unVeiling. The
governor general Of Canada, Lieuten-
ant Governor Sir Wilfred Laurier. Sir
Klockowski. representing the president
OF the French republic and the members
OF the international joint high commits
sion were given the places Of first hon
or during the ceremonies.
AT 3 o'clock this morning the United
States cruiser Marblehead arrived and
anchored near the British warships.
which arrived yesterday. She was Civ
en- a hearty welcome by the Britishers.
To h Americans the most interest
ing feature of the occasion was the
hearty and enthusiastic reception given
Captain McCalla of the United States
cruiser MaTblehead and his marines
and sailors when they came ashore.
AT b unwilling ceremonies, the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
REPORTS EXAGGERATED.
Reports That Insurgents Brutality Treated
n Captured Bishop.


washington, Sept. 21-Monsignor
Martinelli. the apostolic delegate in
Washington. yesterday received a ca
blegram from Cardinal Rampolla, sec
rotary Of the vatican, informing him
that the bishop of New Segovia, Philip
pine islands, and several Catholic
priests had been arrested by the insur-
gents and were imprisoned and being
brutally treated by their captors.
Mgr. Martinelli presented the facts
to Acting Secretary Meiklejohn n
urged that the department commune
cate with General Otis in of
the American forces at Manila. with
a view to affording relief to the cap
tured priests.
In compliance with the request Sec
rotary Meiklejohn directed that Gen
eral Otis be informed of the situation
OF the priests and asked to protect
them from a treatment. If they were
in his Jurisdiction. In response to this
order General Otis cabled the depart
ment to-day as follows: Believe re-
ports of extent of brutality to Spanish
priests exaggerated. Will send officers
to investigate, which will require sew
eral days. New Segovia bishopric 100
miles distant. Otis"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express their
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.
mrs. T. A. WALDEN, Gibson, Ca, writes.

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Before talk
ing your medicine, life was a burden
TO ne. ] never saw a well day. At
my monthly period / suffered untold
misery, and a great deal of the time l
was troubled with a severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound | could
tell il was doing me good. Icontinued
Its use, also used the Liver Pills and
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. i would like TO have you use
my letter for the benefit of others"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
Candidates Selected.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

SpeCldl DlSpdtCn 10 the
Miles City, Sept. 21.-The republican
county convention, held here to-day, Sc.
lected candidates as follows: Legisla.
ture, II. r. Marceys, G.. f. Ingersoll:
treasurer, c. T.. CoggshalI: sheriff, Johr
Gibbs; county clerk. A. II. Swerdfere;
assessor, James Hunter; superintendent
of schools, Miss Katherine Wilson: cor
oner, Joseph Bateman: surveyor, w.
Flynn; delegates to the state conven-
ton, c.. H. Loud, j. w. Strevell, s. Cor
don, John Glib, A. VI. Riley. j. h. Col
Inns, T. j. Porter, w. A. Cameron. A.
Billie, A. T. McAusland, T. c.. Robert
son, f. +. Dennis, b.. Waddingham, T.
Ellis, j. e. Fernum, II. c. Smith. X.
McLain, H. II. Marcys, A. +. Furstnow,
j. c.. Lindes, 5. +. Gray. a. w. Kennie,
J. r. Decarl, c. F. Lakin, l.. c. Harmon,
c.. +. Ingersoll.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
Hrs. w. q. BATES, 1.nsheld. La, writes:

Before writing to you ] suffered
dreadfully from painful menstrual
ton, leucorrh9a and sore feeling in
the lower part of the bowels. Nowmy
friends want To know what makes me
look so well. Idonot hesitate one min
ste in telling them what has brought
shout this great change. i cannot
praise Lydia 4. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. 1t is the greatest
remedy Of the age"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
hrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE. SIS nuIberry
st., Lancaster, Ohio. writes

DEAR MRS. PTNKHAM:-For two
year | was troubled with what the
local physicians told me was iniamma-
ton of the womb. Every month / suf-
fered terribly. / had taken enough
medicine from the doctors TO cure any
one, but obtained relief for a short
time only. At last ! concluded TO write
TO you in regard TO my case, and can
say hat by following your advice l am
now perfectly we'll"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
sunday Excursions to Gr.r.on.

The b., A. & r.. railway will maxi a
rate of 81 for round trip from Butte TO
Gregson and return. every Saturday
n Sunday until further notice.
Tickets good going on any passenger
train leaving Butte between 5 p. m.
Saturday n 5 p. m. Sunday. Re-
turning. leave Gregson between sis
p. m. Saturday n l. o'clock Sunday
night
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
A Hasty Impression.

From the Washington star.
ID you believe I'm corporal punish
ment?' asked the lady whose children are
old enough TO go to school.
NO" answered the young man who
had been a private. at wasn't the fault
Of the corporal. IL a~nyhody's to blame it's
somebody a good deal higher up i'm rank."
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
An Oddly In Apple Trees.

Philip Davey Of Laurel Springs. y. J..
owns an apple tree which is three years
old and only "a inches high. but which
now bears seven large. perfectly-formed
apples, each measuring three and a half
inches in diameter. The tree is such a
curiosity that people come miles to
see il.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22

Marblehead men were given the posi-
ton OF honor, facing the monument,
and they had all the time the lions
share of the crowds admiration. Cap
est welcomes from Admiral Sir John
Fisher and all Canadian officials.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22
Shafter Cheereh.

White Pigeon. Mich, Sept. 21.-General
Shafter arrived at Constantine, Mich, to-
night and tomorrow will attend the re-
union of his old regiment, the 18th Michi-
gan. He received ovations at all stations
on the road from Washington.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-22

Taste, paste ad wall paper make a
pretty room If the right people do the
work. Schatzlein's men know how.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-11-19
Mex ENNUN LAST NIGHT.

MoriInifian Dich---A Defightfsd Concert
Haximilian Dick, the great violinist,
appeared at the McKenRon last hight
to o dne audience. He is wonderful
musician, and deserves all the high
praise given him by the press. His
appearance last night was under the
auspices Of the Guthrie Lyceum, who
are TO be congratulated for providing
so rich an entertainment for our people.
The soprano of Miss Gratnober was
delightful and greatly pleased the
audience, al evidenced by her repeated
recalls. The piano performance OF
Miss Lay was greatly relished and
demonstrated her mastery over the
keys. The readings and songs OF Miss
Abelyn stoyell we're superb, and she
was called before the audience repeat
eddy. Taking it altogether, the whole
performance was an intellectual tresi
rarely afforded Guthrie audience
and the Lyceum association is to te
congratulated fer the fine entertain
ment Of last evening.