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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-23

Madison, Jan. 1S.-The republican
senatorial caucus lasted from s till
midnight and resulted in three ballots
but no choice. Quarles, Stephenson,
Babcock, Cook and Webb were duly
placed in nomination, the eloQuence
lasting two hours. Assemblyman
Rusk and Senator Roehr spoke for
Quarles, Senator Whitman and Assem-
blyman Harvey for Stephenson, As
semblymen McGillivray and Orion for
Babcock, Senators Kreutzer and Rior
dan for Webb and Assemblyman Will
liams and Senator Martin for Cook.
The two secret ballots resulted:
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still lacked s votes when all elements
consented 10 a recess till 2:30 tomor
row afternoon.
PRELIMINARY ORATORY.
The real business of the caucus only
commenced, however, with the orator.
cal flood which Col. l.. j. Rusk of Chip
pewa started. Col. Rusk spoke evil
IDENTIFY from a sense of enthusiasm for
his candidate. He opened with the
declaration that he thought NO votes
would probably be made by the
speeches, and then said that he had
arrived at his conviction after very
careful study Of all the circumstances
of the case. At times as ne spoke
there was the same popularity Of
speech, the fullness of utterance, that
are well remembered of his hOnOred
father. He sketched hastily the life
Of Mr. QuarleS, of his birth in KenOsha
county, Of his superior educational
course, of his public career, of his pa
triotic record as a soldier and as
counsellor in varied business affairs.
II is eminence at the bar was noted N
a fitting manner, and stress was laid
upon the fact that, so long ago as IS
years, he was very prominently men
toned for United States senator. For
80 years Mr.. Quarles had been a re-
publican leader of the commonwealth
"a teacher Of republican doctrines, Of
which he is a student, from the plat
form. His shoulder has in all those
years been al the wheel, yet not with
the expectation Of reward but purely
from loyalty to party He has not
been an Office-seeker, but impelled
solely Soy principle. In touch with all
classes of people has Mr.. Quarles been.
He is a member of no clique and
stands for purity in all things. Cordial
applause marked the conclusion of Col.
Rusk's plain and earnest plea.
Seconded by Roehr.
Senator Roehr of Milwaukee in sec
onding the nomination of Mr.. Quarle8
reviewed some of the great questions
that the next congress would have to
pass upon and reminded his hearers Of
the weighty duty they would have to
perform and the anxiety with which
the people awaited the result. The
cream city he said had selected it's
favOrite citizen for the high honor of
senator and there was no question as
to the choice of the republicans of the
state On behalf of the republicans OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-23

TOO learned and erudite in constitutions
al lore, and too eloquent in the display
of-that knowledge. Victory and its
fruits should have been seen from the
start, and if unconstitutional the war
should have been avoided. If victory
with indemnity is unconstitutional
then these distinguished constitutional
orators should have proclaimed that
fact before SO many American lives had
been exchanged for it. So it seems to
me that the person We nominate to-
night for senator should be man of
sufficient courage and common sense
to accept such Of the assets of Spain
as our valor and the fortunes OF war
have brought us, exercising a religious
faith that the ample folds of the con-
stitution will cover and prosper us in
the enjoyment of whatever has come
to us as the legitimate fruits of a pa
triotic discharge of duty. 1t always
has so proven and always will. That
Mr.. Babcock is pre-eminently such a
man all who know him will fully real
ize. There is no place in him for
can't, no taste for bubbles. He is a
man of action, discreet and wise, but
all the time a tireless actor, not
threshing old straw but always in the
forefront of new current events, shap-
ing and being shaped by them, where
every true statesman must always be
found. 1t is said, however, that he is
not eloquent. Those who say this linn
it elOQuence to words, when in truth
actions are a tenfold more important
factor in true eloquence than words.
Actions have the ring of the true
metal, while words are very likely 20
be of the basest counterfeit" Mr.. Or
ton spoke further, making superb
plea for his man.
For Stephenson.
Senator Alexander B. Whitman of
Appleton made strong speech in
Stephenson's behalf.
In part Senator Whitman said:
"The republican party in the past has
sent many eminent men from WiscOn-
sin to represent this state at Wash
ington, and the lustre of those bright
names is lasting in our memories.
Tonigh5 we expect to choose a man
whose name will shine as brightly rs
those of past years to the glory of
Wisconsin, One of the greatest pleas
ures in belonging to the republican
party and being a citizen of this StaEe
is that we have so many men in the re-
publican party who can with ability
STATE with honor and credit to our
great commonwealth. All the gentle
men whose names have been men
toned in connection with the senator
ship are gentlemen whom we all can
praise and are we'll qualified for the
high position to which their friends
would like TO elect them. | can en-
phasize all that has been said in favor
Of the candidates SO far presented TO
this honorable body or may hereafter
be presented to you by their friends IN
this assemblage. They are entitled 30
the highest confidence in state and ma
tional affairs and We can say that they
are republicans, all sound to the core
and imbued with republicanism. The
man who should represent Wisconsin
as United States senator ought to be a
man OF honorable character, of great
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-23

tl4s greatest man on earth. Born OF
humble but honest parents, coming to
our sister-state when young, receiving
a common-school education, he came
to our state and started in business.
Commencing life on the lowest round
of the ladder, he has fought the battle
and gained a victory at every round.
until, by patient, earnest labor and
honest dealing, he has reached a stu
alton in life where, for his honesty
and integrity, he commands che respect
of every farmer, laborer, and business
man in the state"
After a graceful review of Babcock's
public career, the speaker said:
"Vote for J. w. Babcock, and you will
be serving the greatest number Of in
terests that you can serve with any
one man in the state. Vote for him,
and you will be cas- ing vote for a
man who is in touch with all the lead
ing men of the nation. Vote for MIN,
and protection, reciprocity and sound
money will receive an undying friend
in the senate. Vote for him, and the
homes of your land will be respected
The boy will receive the lesson never
to be forgotten, that success is the re-
ward for honest labor. Vote for him,
and Wisconsin will be fully represent
ed in the settlement of all the vexed
problems that are now confronting us,
with foreign nations. Vote for him,
and you will render to Wisconsin the
greatest good that can be given our
people. The farmer asks it; the labor
er asks it; the business man asks 1t;
the lawyer asks it; the miner asks 1t;
the railroader asks it; the women ask
it; we all ask you to vote for j. W..
Babcock, the successful business man
who can represent all the interests,
trades and callings in our state.
Assemblyman Phi1o A. Orion of OAR
lington gave an eloquent secondlng
speech. He said in part:
INF Babcock is a man of action;
a man of deeds, one who brings things
to pass,-a practical and so useful
man. He is thoroughly in toucn with
our great and noble president. He
shares his confidence and assists him
in bearing the burden Of responsible
ties which the recent war has cast up
on him. His counsel is of great service
to our chief magistrate in blazing the
way through a future, trackless ana
unexplored, full of dangers, and Who'll
ly uuaided by the beacon lights OF ex-
perience. For one | have little respect
and use for those republican senator's
who sanctioned the declaration OF war
with Spain and directed the president
to enter upon it as just, patriotic ana
noble undertaking and now when peace
has come and the president brings to
congress and the people, as the fruits
of the war vOuchsafed to us by the COO
of battles, treasures and lands OF I'M
told value and inestimable richness,
needing only the civilizing touch and
creative energy Of our American insti-
buttons to blossom into states Of the
first magnitude, meet him thus ladened
with the trophies of victory at the very
threshold with the sharp challenge
that it is stolen property unlaWfully
obtained which the president must re-
turn to it's owner, and if he cannot be
found, then to any one who will accept
it. These senators | fear have become
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-23
SHE MAY BE LOST.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE Atlantic
transport liner Marquette, which left
London for New York Dec 20, has p"t
yet been reported. Anxiety is felt tor
her safety, as she has now been Is days
at sea. She carried a crew of 1870 and
had II cabin passengers.
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At Juneau Laburoi was ordered by
Judge Barney to Vacate his office and
deliver over all books, papers, etc,
within forty-eight hours or be COM
mitted to Jail This ends the sheriff $
ipht
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-23
NO SENATOR CHOSEN
BUT QUARLEs GETS WITHIN
EIGHT VOTES OF ENOUGH.
GAINS ON OPEN BALLOT

Stephenson Beats Babcock and Cook
Shows Surprising Strength-Tem-
porary Cessation of Hostilities Is
Finally Brought About After Ses-
sion Lasting Till Midnight.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-23
First.

This showed a Quarles gain of 2, a
Babcock loss of g. Cook gain of 1 and
a Webb loss of /. Stephenson held his
own.
The the Cook and Quarles forces
joined and by vote of 81 to SO decided
on an open ballot This resulted:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-06
ANACONDA News.
THUES0N AND HIS GUN
He Is Charged With Taking a
Shot at Chris Shafer.
THEY HAD AN ARGUMENT"
The Story Goes That the Men Quarreled
About Some Mining Claims.
Shafer Offers a Peculiar
Explanation.

A shooting ARRAY occurred yesterday
afternoon in the eastern part of the
city which, evidently, came very nearly
ending disastrously for somebody, and
which involves story, the true facts
ofsWhich are anything but clear.
The shooting occurred in the alley
which runs east and west between
Park avenue and Third street, between
Cedar and Chestnut streets. Early yes
terday afternoon boy came running
breathlessly to the sheriff's office with
the Information that all sorts of muir
der was being done. Under Sheriff
Morgan, Deputy Daily and Police Off
cef Sullivan went at once to the scene
of the disturbance. Upon arriving there
theyswere directed by the boy to little
cabin, where they found two men en-
gagged in the peaceful and harmonious
occupation of cutting bread and in
making other preparations incident to
the cooking of meal. The men gave
their names as William Thueson and
Chris Shafer. At first they denied that
there had been any shooting. Upon be-
ing pressed, however, Thueson admit
ted that he had done the shooting. He
said he and Shafer had had an "argu-
ment" about some mining claims, and
the argument had become pretty
warm. Shafer, it was said, was sitting
upon a water hydrant when the afore-
said argument occurred, and from
what could be gathered; Thueson took
couple of shots at him by way of en-
phasizing his remarks.
The officers found the gun with which
the shooting was done. 1t is 41-cali
Der Colts, and was discovered under
the pillow of the bed in the cabin. Two
of the chambers were empty. The Off
GERS also found the bullets which came
from the revolver. They were imbedded
in the walls of a neighboring cabin.
complaint was sworn out against
Thueson by County Attorney Duffy, in
which the man behind the gun is
charged with assault in the first de-
gree. He was arraigned later in the
afternoon before Police Magistrate
Kennedy, pleaded not guilty and his
hearing was set for o'clock this after
noon.
Shafer was seen after the shooting
and made what may be considered
peculiar, if not a remarkable, state
ment. He said he was in an East Park
street saloon and had been drinking
freely, when Thueson came in.
Il said to him. said Shafer. I'm not
feeling well, and l wish you'd take me
out and shoot me-" sw
IAN right said Thueson. come
right over to the cabin and I'll accom-
modate you"
so we went over to the cabin, and
Thueson shot off couple of shots-not
at me, but just around
If there really was any trouble be-
tween the men,, 1t is apparent that it
Is as much the desire of Shafer to con-
ceal it's nature as 1t is of Thueson.
There were no eye witnesses to the af-
fair and no one could be found who
happened to be in the immediate vicin-
ity when the bombardment took place.
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the two or both was the bone of con-
tention between the two men. A num-
Der of us sided with Wright. Nelson
Story, j. s. Mendenhall, / think Walter
Cooper and ] put up the money to buy
Wright another press, bringing it from
Deer Lodge. But it was some time be-
fore this could be done and the paper
missed about 10 weeks.
Things ran along until % years ago,
when l was called upon to go into the
paper. ] was not a newspaper man
and to this day l have never set a
stickful of type, but | went in and have
done my best"
AS opposed to the oldest newspaper
man in the convention is F. N. Wild,
the youngest. 1t was only recently that
Mr.. Wild took charge of the Basin
Progress.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-06
THE BADGE COMMITTEE.
Twenty Five Citizens viii Assist in Sell.
ing the Emblems.

Twenty-Five Citizens viii Assist in Sell
ing the Emb1ems.
A meeting of the badge committee of
the returning volunteers reception COM
mittee took place last evening in the
Durston building. Mayor Madden pre-
sided and Messrs. L. A King. F. H.
Murphy, Frank Doyle, w. j. Davis,
III. F. Errett, o. G. Reinhart and G. A.
Storrar were present. H. r. Burg acted
as secretary.
At the opening of the meeting L. A.
King reported that he had been author
lied to have 5000 ribbon badges printed
and said that more than 1000 would
be ready this morning to be placed on
sale.
Mr. Doyle made motion to the eff
feet that % well known citizens of Ana
conda be chosen to aid the regular
badge committee in the selling of the
badges and placing them on sale in
business houses. These gentlemen
would have power to make requisition
upon the secretary for badges. Their
orders would be honored by the secre-
tary and they would be held respon-
sible for the return of the proceeds
from their sales.
Mr.. Doyle's motion carried unani-
mously and the following gentlemen
were appointed:
w. B. Webb, L. ]. Baker E. E. Lit
tier, G.. W., Reynolds, James Johnson.
]. w. James, r. T. Williams, P. S.
Campbell, Frank Foskett, Hugh Daily,
Martin Wagner, E. K. Wilkerson, Pat
Dalton, ]. r. Walkup. A. Harrity, w, A.
Bower John B. Williams, c. A. futile,
Fred Wills, L. E. Beaudry. Edward
Burke, Mr.. Hopkins, M. J. Fitzpatrick,
p D. Twohy and A. c. MacCalum.
The badge committee will meet this
morning at 10 O'Clock at L. A. Kings
store.
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OLDEST AND YOUNGEST.
Two of the Editors Attending the Press
Association Meeting.


A pioneer newspaper man, perhaps
the oldest in point of consecutive SER
vice IN the state, is among those at
tending the press association meeting.
He is Major w. w. Anderson, editor of
the Bozeman Avant Courier, who has
been in charge of that paper % years.
He is here with his son John, who is
devoting his attention to the mechani-
cal department of the business Active,
sprightly and clear eyed, Major Alder
son is living example of the healthful-
ness of Montana journalism.
The Avant Courier has unique his
tory. Something more than so years
ago Judge H. N. Mcguire established
the paper as the Bozeman Pick and
Pillow. 1t was we'll edited but badly
managed publication and passed out of
Judge Maguire's hands. The judge,
since then, it might be remembered
parenthetically, has had many ups and
downs, and now makes Spokane his
headquarters, but recently created a
mild sensation in Chicago as a spirit
ualistic lecturer.
When Judge Mcguire was forced to
relinquish the plant Col. l.. NJ. Black
purchased 1t for about 40 cents on the
dollar and leased it to Capt. Joe Wright.
Captain Wright just IS years ago,
started the paper off as the Avant
Courier, disliking the name Pick and
Plow
This new name proved successful and
the paper was doing well for a year or
so when Colonel Black acquired con-
gressional aspirations. This resulted in
friction between the colonel and the
captain. Captain Wright insisted upon
printing his ideas which were contrary
to Colonel Blacks ideas. The colonel.
enraged at some editorial the captain
had written, cut off the lease and seized
the press.
Whether it was the capital fight or
Colonel Blacks congressional aspira-
lions l do not know" said Major Alder
son in one of the many groups in the
Montana hotel last night but one of
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and thinking the man was sick or dead,
perhaps, he went for help.
When he returned with two other
men they found Marshall dead They
notified Justice Glover of Avon, who
impaneled a jury and went to the ranch
to hold an inquest. The jury rendered
a verdict of death from natural causes,
presumably paralytic stroke. ~.
Marshall was man of about SO years
of age and not of a very robust
constitution, having received a para
lytic stroke some years ago. which left
his right side affected. 1t is not
known whether he has any relatives in
this country or not. He had only been
in this community about three months
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"Fanity Fair"

Vanity Fair" as arranged for the
coming season, presents an interesting
mixture of music, sensational acrobatic
feats and grotesque burlesque antics.
with farce and song and other features.
The bill is said to contain a sufficiency
of pleasing and entertaining comedy,
singing and high class music. partici-
pated in by known actors and most
charming women. Vanity Fair" will
be the attraction at the Margaret the
alter Saturday, Sept. g.
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Mineral Locations.

Articles of the following mineral To-
cations were filed for record yesterday
in the office of the county clerk and re-
corder:
The Black Squirrel placer claim, sit
uated in an unorganized district, by
John Roach and Daniel Hurley.
The Gopher quartz lode mining claim,
situated in an unorsanized district, by
John Roach and Daniel Hurley
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Both Officers Acquitted.

Madrid, Sept, 5.--The trial of Captain
Daz Morou, who commanded the Span
ish cruiser Cristobal Colon at the battle
of Santiago de Cuba, and General Par
EIDE, who was on board the Colon. on
charges arising from the destruction of
the Spanish fleet off Santiago on July of
last year, was concluded yesterday, both
the accused officers being acquitted.
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SEPTEMBER TERM.

Judge Napton Will Open the District
Court This Morning.
The September term of the district
court will open this morning. Thu jury
panel will be drawn for the term, The
calendar called and the cases set for
trial There are a large number of
both criminal and civil cases upon the
docket for the September term, some
of them of a sensational nature. The
Cullinane murder trial will be among
the first causes to be called, it is ex-
pected, as County Attorney Duffy has
requested the court to set the case at
as early date as possible. The Sep
TENDER term will probably be one of
the busiest of the Deer Lodge county
judiciary.
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A PARALYTiC STROKE.
Thomas Marshall. a Sheep Herder, Found
Dead in His Cabin 4#f

Dead in His Cabin, H#
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Avon, Sept. 5.-The dead body Of
Thomas Marshall, a sheep herder in
the employ of Charles Rice, was found
yesterday in his cabin about 10 miles
northwest of Avon by Mr. Rice. Mr..
Rice first noticed that the sheep We're
in the corral at an unusually late hour,
and went to see what the reason for it
was. He then found the door of the
cabin open and Marshall's body lying
in the bunk and thinking the man was
asleep, he spoke to him, but received
no reply. He noticed the breakfast was
prepared, but still on the stove, warm,
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A GREAT GAME COUNTRY.
II. de Ii. Smith Enthusiastic Over His
Trip to the Clearwater.

Trip TO the clearwater.
r. de B. Smith returned yesterday
from a months hunting trip in the
Clearwater country, where he went
with Mark Daily and Howard WEIGH
The party had a grand time. Deer,
elk, moose and other game, says
Rick" is exceedingly plentiful up in
the Clearwater and the fishing is some
thing wonderful. The party saw a
hundred or more deer and elk during
the outing. Mr.. Smith secured num-
Der of fine photographs of scenes in the
famous hunting ground. He is very
enthusiastic over his trip and says the
Clearwater is the greatest game coun-
try in America
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A SMALL BLAZE.

Department Called Out to Extinguish a
Little Fire.
At 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon the
fire department was called out by an
alarm from box A to the lodging house
above the All Nations saloon at the
corner of Main and Front streets
where a small blaze had started in one
of the rooms. The fire was caused by
an overheated stove. The blaze was
quickly extinguished by means of a
hand chemical. The damage was
light
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Those who have goods to sell, il they
would sell them, must sound their
merits forth and loudly tell 'em. No
dealer nowadays. and tits not surpris-
ing, can do much biz without good
advertising
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ONCE hours, II to IL. to 4. to $50,
ONCE, Beaudry bldg. Anaconda,
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ABOUT The CITY.
u books at Greig's.

School books at Greig's.
Girl wanted at 205 East Fifth street
Watch repairing at Verberkmoes'
John H. Clark of Eliston is in town
E. E. Sharpe is in the city from Hell
ena.
James McGillvray of Avon is in the
city.
NJ M Miller came down from Butte
yesterday.
Judge N w Mcconnell of Helena IS
in the city.
William Wallace of New Chicago is
in the city.
George H. Kessinger is in from WASH
ington gulch.
Wanted-A good timer Young &
Dezell Anaconda.
James Bennett is a visitor in the
city from Race Track. jTitsE. &t5E
William Davis. road supervisor of
Helmville, is in the city.
Ben. f, Harris of Butte was in the
city yesterday on business.
Plain sewing wanted or will go out
by the day, 1923 Alder street.
Auction sale of household goods, 522
West Park, at 2 p. m. Thursday.
Levi Davis, the abstractor. was a
visitor to Deer Lodge yesterday.
Prof. Henry G. Meyers, piano teacher.
Studio No 206 w. Park avenue.
Independent meat market, 209 E. Com
mercial, for good meats at living prices.
The Singer Co.'S latest model at A.
Shorts music store. 800 e. Commercial
William Stiner of Pioneer is one of
the numerous road supervisors in the
city.
"Bill'' Hilbert, the road agent" of
the Georgetown district, is a visitor
in the city.
Mahan Bros. are now located at No.
121 Main street, formerly occupied by
F. B. Wright
For Rent-Large hall in Standard
building one night each week. Inquire
at Standard office.
Adelbert M. Dewey, the special agent
of the United States department of
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+. GATTAN. NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.