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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
NEWS IN BRIEF.

At Sault Ste., Marie Alger was given
salute from Fort Brady.
The bill authorizing the acquisition
of the Carolin, Ladrone, and PeleW is
lands by Germany was submitted to
the reichstag.
The president and other dignitaries
attended the commencement exercises
at Mount Holyoke college the occasion
of the presidents visit was the gradu-
ating of his niece, Miss Grace McKin-
ley. The president took an active
part in the ceremonies, distributing
the diplomas to the members of the
graduating class. The college build
ings will be decorated with flags and
bunting.
The riots in southern India have
spread to Cravancore where the root
ers cut off the ears of the opponents to
obtain earrings more eXFeditiously.
Over 400 houses were burned.
''The situation in the Philippines is
very serious" says General Miles. Il
know nothing concerning the story
that the war department is suppress
ing news from Manila. But everybody
knows things are very serious there"
In New Orleans VIM. H. Fisher,
builder and contractor, shot his wife,
then fatally wounded himself. They
had been married only six weeks and
owing to his i'll treatment she had been
compelled to leave him.
The New York weekly bank state
ment shows: Reserves decreased 49,
100000, loans increased $15,9O3, O06,,
specie decreased $1,000, 900, deposits in
creased $9,938, OOO The banks hold
$3O,OOO,OOO in excess of legal require
ments.
Saturday was the 123d anniversary
of the battle of Bunker Hilland in Bos-
ton is was celebrated with parades,
banquets and reunions. Charleston
was the chief center of interest on nc
count of the parades of the sailors
from the North Atlantic squadron.
In the personal assignment of Henry
Sherry of Neenah, Judge Burnell has
confirmed the sale of large amount
of personal property to Leander Choate
for $4,000. The property includes
personal notes, the West Range rail-
road and about $4,000 acres of land
in the northern part of the state.
At New Richmond the official list of
known dead contains 102 names. Five
unidentified bodies have been buried,
besides some parts Of bodies. A con-
sentative estimate of the bodies still
in the ruins is Is, bringing the total
loss of life to about 1875. The best
estimate of the loss Of property is
three-quarters of a million dollars.
The relief fund has reached $35, 900.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
MCKINLEY IS PLUNKETTs GUEST
President and Party Reach Adams
After a Day of Demonstrations.

Adams, Mass, June 22.-President
Mckinley and party reached this city
at 4:3O yesterday afternoon to be the
guests of w. B. Plunkett until next
Wednesday. The party left the Whit
ing mansion at Holyoke at 1878
Wednesday morning and was conveyed
by trolley car to North Holyoke, where
the members boarded the steamer Mas
colt and were carried down the Con-
necticut river to Springfield. Here
President and Mrs. Mckinley were
greeted by a great crowd of people
and driven about the city. Afterward
the president held a reception, re-
viewed parade, and made a speech
to 10000 people. The journey from
Springfield to this city was made by
train, which stopped at Pittsfeld,
where there were popular demonstra-
lions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
HOPE FOR ARBITRATION.
Peace Conference May Yet Act Regard
ing It.

The Hague, June 22.-The best in
formed circles here do not share the
gloomy views of the European press
regarding the peace conference. After
a weeks adjournment, the arbitration
committee met for short time yester-
day, DR.. Zorn of the German delegation
and Fred Hollis of the United States
delegation, attending. Hollis eX-
pressed himself as satisfied with the
results Of the trip he took to Berlin in
company with Dr. Zorn, and the Ger
man delegates have been instructed to
take part in the deliberations of the
arbitration committee, which will now
continue brisk, pending the final deci-
sion of the Germans. The disarma-
ment committee, to which was submit
ted the circular of Count Muraviieff,
has considered the second, third and
fourth paragraphs in subcommittee,
the result being negative vote on the
three, on the ground it would be i'm
possible to decide upon a satisfactory
plan for checking continued improve
ments in explosive ordnance This de-
cision will be submitted to the COM
mittee today The first paragraph of
the circular, which proposes to arrest
the increasing of land and sea forces
and war budgets has not yet been
touched The Russians, it is said, in
tend to introduce fresh proposals, and
it is not doubted that the conference
will reach the important proposals of
the last four paragraphs of the circular,
supplementing the Geneva convention
and Brussels conference, and provid-
ing for mediation and arbitration.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
.FIREMEN RUN RACES
OCONOMOWOC CARRIES OFF FIRST
HoNoRs IN HOSE CONTEST.
ELKHORN COMES IN SECOND
Hook and Ladder State Championship
Goes to Jefferson Which Also Cap
lures Next Years Tournament
Old Officers Reelected With G. w.
Harvey at Their Head.

Columbus, Wis, June 22.-In the
state firemen's tournament yesterday
Oconomowoc won the state champion
ship hose race in 33 IL seconds.
Elkhorn was second. The hook and
ladder state championship was won by
Jefferson in 81 % seconds. Horizon
was second and Plymouth third. The
second-class hose race was won by
Juneau in 81 As seconds. Lake Mills
was second. The second-class hook
and ladder race went to Lake Geneva,
whose time was 80 is. e. M. Porter
of Elkhorn won the chiefs race in II
seconds, the distance being 100 yards.
Jefferson was chosen for the next
years tournament. The old officers
were reelected, they being: C. w.
Harvey, Beaver Dam, president; H. J.
Grell, Johnson Creek, first vice presi-
dent; NJ D. Barlow, Mansion, second
vice president; O. F. Rooster, Jeffer-
son, secretary; Fred M. Brown, Ocono-
mowoc, treasurer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
BOURGEOIS DECLINES TO AT
TEMPT TO FORM ONE.
sARRIEN MAY BE PREMIER
There Is Talk That the Republican
Radical May Be Asked to Preside
Over Cabinet-Gen. De La Rogue,
Director of Artillery in Marine
Ministry, Arrested.

Paris, June 22.-After an interview
with M. Loubet yesterday, M. Bour-
geois, though declining to attempt to
form new cabinet, consented to re-
main in Paris and assist in negOtia-
tons until a new ministry is formed.
He is strongly urging Waldeck-R ous-
seau to resume the task and is active
1y enlisting support for him. In the
lobby of the chamber of deputies last
night it was freely asserted that Del
casse will not undertake the response
bility, and as Senator Waldeck-Rous-
seau is not disinclined to another trial,
he may possibly be invited, although
there is talk of Jean Sarrien, repub-
lican radical, as premier.
Gen. De La Rogue, director of artil-
lery in the ministry of marine, has
been placed under rigorous arrest.
It appears that Gen. De La Rogue
heard that Lockroy, minister Of ma
rine, intended to place him upon the
retired list and thereupon sent the fol-
lowing telegram to the president:
Gen. de Ia Rogue protests energeti-
cally against the decree of the minister
of marine placing him upon the retired
list. The decree is based upon untrue
assertions"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
KINGSHIP MAY BE ABOLISHED.
This May Be Necessary to End Strife
in Samoa.

Berlin, June 20.-In the reichstag the
Anglo-German treaty was referred to
in committee. During the debate
Leibermann Won Sonneberg attacked
Great Britain's proceedings in Samoa.
The minister of foreign affairs, Baron
Won Buelow, replied, saying: II have
no objection to again define our atti-
tude on the Samoan question. We
shall not depart from the stipulations
of the Samoan treaty, nor allow the
others to turn us from our course. We
recognize the rights of others while
maintaining our own. We shall pro-
vide for full Naturalization of Ger
mans whose property was destroyed by
illegal British or American action. -
The minister also read dispatches, out
lining the situation, the only new point
being the German commissioners
statement that the commission had re-
ceived both Malietoa Tanus and Ma
taafa, as having equal rights as party
leaders, and the announcement of the
possibility that the strife may be end
ed by the abolition of the kingship.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26

Highlands, the Wisconsin boys rowed.
A short while afterwards Coach Nc
Conville allowed his crew to take a
short spin After the spin the Wis
consin crew we're entertained by the
Pennsylvania boys, remaining there
until late. They will take their boat
over to the boat house in the morning.
Two of the freshmen members of the
Wisconsin crew were too i'll to row,
one of them, Welsh, being under the
physicians care. The publication of
the physical statistics of the Wiscon-
sin crew showing an average height
of feet 1 IA inches and thereby
implying tremendous arm reach, has
created much comment in rowing cir
cles.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
THE CHILD-SAVERs

Milwaukee, June 22.-The National
Children Home Society convention ad-
iourned after electing the following Of
ficers: President, Professor Charles r.
Henderson of Chicago; honorary presi-
dent, John Woodbridge of Chicago;
secretary and national superintendent,
A. o. Wright of Madison, Wis; treas
urer, Rev. J. P. Dysart of Milwaukee.
The next convention will be held at In
dianapolis. Charles D. Merrill of Be-
lott was elected delegate to the child
saving congress at the Paris exposition
of 1900.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
MILWAUKEE, KNOCKED OUT.
Cream City Will Not Get Next Grand
Lodge of Elks.

St. Louis, June 22.-The grand lodge
of Elks in secret session yesterday
adopted a new constitution and an
entire new code of laws. The new
constitution, it is understood, differs
radically in some respects from the old
one and the changes are considered by
the members to be of the utmost i'm
portance to the order The warm con-
test over the place for holding the next
meeting between Milwaukee and At
lantic City resulted in favor of the lat
ter. The conclave then adjourned I'M
til today.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
VEL sH UNDER DOCTORS CARE
Two Members of the Badger Crew Are
Sick.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 22.-The
Wisconsin boys, after much work dur
ing the morning, got their shell in rhe
water early last evening, but the water
was so rough in the middle of the
river that their coach decided not to
attempt to cross the river. Coach
Ward of the Pennsylvania crew Of
fered Wisconsin the privilege of The
Pennsylvania quarters and to this float,
a half mile from the station at
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26

Apia, Samoan Islands, June 14.-Via
Auckland, June 21-Mataafa has sur
rendered 1850 rifles and the lOyalists
have given up 1000. After June 70
heavy penalty will be enforced upon
natives found with arms in their pos
session. Mataafa promises to turn in
more weapons. The natives have re-
turned to their homes. Malietoa Tan
us has been recognized as king by the
commissioners of the three powers,
and the decision of Chief Justice
Chambers in the matter of the kingship
proclaimed as valid and binding.
Malietoa Tanus then addicted in favor
of the commissioners, who appointed
a provisional government consisting OF
the consuls of the three powers, EN-
powering the majority to act in all
cases where unanimity it not required
by the Berlin treaty. Chief Justice
Chambers continues to hold Office, and
the various municipal officials are con-
irmed. DR.. Wilhelm Solf has been
authorized to act as president of the
municipality of Apia. The commits
sioners expect to leave on June
Is, but they have requested
Chief Justice Chambers to remain.
Their reports recommend the aboli-
ton of the kingship and presidency o.
Apia, and the appointment of a govel-
nor, with a legislative council consist
ing of three nominees of the interested
Under this scheme the governor would
io+o NV n T1o+iun hnnC6
have vetoes over general and munich
pal laws; the nominees would be de-
partmental heads; consular, diplomatic
and judicial functions would be abol-
ished; revenue would be raised by IN
increase of duties; the municipality,
under a mayor and council, would be
extended; and postoffices would be UNI
der the general government.
The British cruiser Porpoise, Capt.
Sturdee, left via Fiji on June 8. Apia
and the country roundabout are re-
Stunning their normal conditions. The
Americans and British express salts
faction at the decision of the commits
sioners. Among the Germans it is
rumored that DR.. Solf will be admin
istrator of the new native government.
Not a Complete Success.
London, June 22.-The correspondent
of the Times at Apia, Samoa, under
date of June 10, says: Although con-
siderable success has attended the
labors of the commissioners, it cannot
lie said that the outlook for the imme-
date future is altogether satisfactory.
In order to secure unanimity, the COM
missiOners have followed to perilOus
extent a policy Of compromise, with
the result that many conclusions at
which they have arrived are incon-
sistent and displeasing to all parties.
The only completely satisfactory fea-
lures are the disarmament and dis
abandonment of the natives, the resig-
nation of MalietOa Tanus and the abOli-
ton of the kingship. These incidents
greatly relieve the tension and modify
the fears of another outbreak, but the
proclamation of the provisional gov
eminent is keenly criticised by the ma
tives and whites alike"
Bodies Brought Back.
San Francisco, June 22.-The U. S.
cruiser Philadelphia arrived here yes
terday from Apia, via Honolulu. On
board were the bodies of the two Amer
leans who lost their lives in the fight
between the Mataafans and combined
forces of the American and British
seamen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
COMMISSIONERS IN CHARGE.

New Richmond, Wis, June o.
The state relief commission, consist
ing of Col. Boyle of Milwaukee, Les
lie Tilson of Chippewa Falls, o. In
graham of Eau Claire, o. w. Mosher
of New Richmond and N. E. Jefferson
of Hudson, arrived yesterday and as
sumed complete control of the relief
work now being done for the tornado
sufferers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
TO SUPPRESS SLAVE TRAFFIC.

London, June 22.-The international
congress, called for the purpose of tax
ing steps to suppress the so-called
white slave traffic. otherwise inter-
national traffic in girls, opens here to-
day under the presidency of the duke
of Westminster.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
CONSULS TO GOVERN
THE TRIO WILL RULE THE SA-
MOAN ISLANDS.
KINGSHIP IS ABOLISHED

Three High Joint Commissioners Fin
ally Straighten Out the Trouble at
Apia-Chief Justice Chambers De-
cision Sustained-Plan for Future
Government of Isles.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26

Shelby, Ohio, is under water. Bust
ness is at a standstill 1t is impos
sible to estimate the damage.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
Otis Reports Casualties.

Washington, June 22.-Gen. Otis re-
ports the following casualties: Killed,
18th infantry, June 10, co. I, Thomas
w. Andrews, near Las Pinas; 18th,
William Somers and Eli Goodren, at
Zapote river. The wounded include the
following from the 51st Iowa: David
Walling, forearm, moderate, Co. C;
Nathan D. Rockefellow, lung, severe,
Co. D; Charles E. Lucas, ear, slight,
Co. D; Louis S. Woodruff, finger,
slight, Co. D; Corporal Lou D. Shots,
thigh, severe, Co. D.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
EAGLE RIVER Villas CO., WISCONSIN, MONDAY JUNE

the gulf states, and this might settle
some of the race questions of that Sec
ton. These men would be better able
to stand the climate conditions around
Manila and it has been proven that
they are good fighters. -
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
Bodies Brought Back.

San Francisco, June 22-The U. S.
cruiser Philadelphia arrived here yes
terday from Apia, via Honolulu. On
board were the bodies of the two Amer
leans who lost their lives in the fight
between the Mataafans and combined
forces of the American and British
seamen.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-17
GOOD JUBILEE ATTENDANCE.
Kansas Annual Musical Contest Is in
Progress Mt Hutchinson
This Week.

HUTCHINSON, l[AS., May 16.-(Special.)
The crowd at the first days session of the
Kansas musical jubilee reached 1,000 people,
and this crowd will be doubled tomorrow.
About 500 people arrived this evening,
bringing the attendance at the concert this
evening up to fully l,5O0. The chorus event
of to-nightS concert was two selections
by the combined choruses from kinSman
and Halstead, in all l25 voices. A number
of the solo contestants also sang and
played in the concert
One of the surprises to-day was the
artistic violin playing of little Margaret
Fowler, of Kansas City, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Fowler. Her playing was
simply wonderful. The child is but Il
years old and contested with Il number OF
finished violinists and has a good chance OF
winning first prize
This mornings meeting consisted of a
piano recital by Professor Allen II. Spencer
and lecture and chorus drill by Mr.. Fred
eric W. Root Miss Esther May Plumb. the
Chicago contraltO engaged for the jubilee
concerts this year. sang two selections. AT
2 o'clock this afternoon the interstate So
prano solo contest was called. There We're
eight entries:
From Ohio. Mrs. r. H. Ebersole, of Lima
from Michigan. Miss Gertrude Smith, OF
Battle Creek; from Oklahoma. Miss Jetta
Dent Ottawa; Miss Laura May Lamport
Winfield: Mrs. Eta Mink, Lincoln: Miss
Elvie Fitch Walker. Wichita, and Mrs. H
Whiteside. of Hutchinson.
seven entries: Miss Vendla n. Wedder-
Strom, of Lindsborg: Ed. e. Gahnstrom. OF
Assaria; G. F. Holmberg. of Lindsborg;
Carl Groeshner. of Hutchinson: Miss A. b
of Kansas City. Kas., and Miss Elsbetll
Ehrsam, of Enterprise.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-17
GOOD WORDS FOR THE WEST.
ST. Clair McKeIway, Editor of Brook
Iyn Eagle, Compares East
and West.

CHICAGO. May 16.-The Eastern men,
bers of the Associated Press arrived in
Chicago from New York tonight in a spe-
cial train over the Baltimore & Ohio road.
The trip was made considerably under
schedule time. In many instances miles
were made as low as 56 seconds. They will
attend the regular annual meeting of the
Associated Press, to be held tomorrow in
evening will be present at the annual BAN
quet to be given in the Auditorium BAN
quet hall. The members will return East
over the Baltimore & Ohio Thursday.
st. Clair Mckelway, editor of the Brook
lyn Eagle, was among the party. In an in
terview he said:
Every time I come to Chicago, or go
farther West, l am impressed with the
need the East and the West have for one
another, and with the senselessness of mis-
Understanding between them.
The East is the curb rein. and the West
is the spur. Both are necessary. Neither
need quarrel with the other As progress
more to do with the pace of the national
nag, and Uncle Sam, among riders. has
never failed of purse or place in the world s
sweepstakes.
'Missouri-born. New York-raised. news
paper-trained. l frankly admit that the
depend on questions that are going to be
settled by the great West. The West is go-
ing to teach the rest of the country how
to solve the problem of SQuaring political
economy with the rights of humanity The
East sees little but hard and fast doctrines
The West mikes sentiment with them. The
result is an efferyeScence in both parties
but moneyhood and manhood will soon find
they must aSree-and that manhood must
come to the top"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-17
WILL WALKER NOT SORE.
Still, He Does Not Like the Idea of
Being Removed Without
m lnnuirN.

GUTHRIE, o. T, May 16.-(Special. Ma
jor William T. Walker, who is soon to be
deposed from the management of the Ana
darka Indian agency. is in the city to-
day.
Il am not sore, for 1 do not get that
way said Major Walker in speaking of
his removal. "Of course 1t doesn't Just
suit me. ! believe | was entitled to an
investigation. as l requested. and would at
least like to know why they removed me.
1T was my ambition TO show the people
that an honest man could manage that
agency in an honest way. That [ have
done. i blame my removal, at least in
part, upon W. E. Shelby, who was the at
torney of the Indians during the Cleve-
land administration. When l refused TO
coerce the Indians into re-electing him he
threatened to get my scalp, and l guess
he has done it The Indians elected q new
attorney and I am removed from Office. l
was asked to resign, but l will not do so.
There is no reason why l should"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-17
EARL OF sTRAFFORD KILLED.
Fell in Front of Trnin-He Married
Mrs. Samuel j. Colgate, of New
York, Recently.

1OFk. hcSeht1S'
LONDON. May 16-The Earl of STAFFORD,
who married Mrs. Samuel j. Colgate,
widow of the soap magnate. in Grace
church, New York city, last December, was
instantly killed this evening at Potter S
Bar by the Cambridge express.
The earl was seen standing upon the
platform awaiting train from London
W hen the express approached at high
rate of speed he suddenly fell forward upon
the rails. The body decapitated and
inahSied, was taken to the nearest motel,
where it awaits the coroner's inquest.
Lord Strafford left London this morning
for his country seat, Wretham park. Bar
net, Hcrts. He was then apparently in
good health
The Countess of Strafford left this even
ing Tor Potter's Bar. having given instruc-
tons that her daughter should not be in
formed of the cause of her absence.
teDruary as an equerry to the queen, the
earl was seized with a tit. and his condi-
tion has ever since been Il source OF anX-
lety- He was in his 6Sth year.
Henry William John Byng, fourth earl of
Straford. was born August u, 1881 He was
educated at Eton and WAS at one time cap
tam ana lieutenant colonel in the Cold
stream guards, from which regiment he
retired in lS63 From 1910 to 1S41 he WAS
pase OF honor to the queen: from lSI2 to
1874 he was a groom in waiting, and since
the latter year he had been an cqucrry.
He succeeded to the title and family cs
tatcs on the death of his brother last year
In 1863 he married Countess Henrietta
DaneSkield Samsoe, who died in 1880, lcav-
ing two daughters, Countess De Mauny
IaiVando and the Countess of Normanton
On December 6 last, he was quietly mar
ried to Mrs. Samuel ]. Colgate, widow of
the noted manufacturer and philanthro-
pist. in the Chantry of Grace church, New
York city, by Rev DR.. w. II. Huntington
The family estates are valuable. nclud-
ing about 1900 acres of land in different
parts of England. as well as a large Sec
ton of the Millwall district of London.