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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
COUNTY RICH IN MINERALS.
Coal and Gold Said to Exist in the Land
<,f the EskimOS.

Coal and Gold Said to Exist In the LHHu
of the EskimOs.
]. A. Osborne, editor of the Fort Fran
els newspaper, has made trip to the
Hudson Bay country and went clear into
the Eskimo land beyond, where the In
dams live. He says the stories printed a
few weeks ago of the riches of Unguva
land are correct 1t is great country.
He has specimen of coal from a mine
being opened and will soon be shipping.
It is quality Of anthracite, with very
light specific gravity and very hign
percentage Of carbon. He thinks 1T VIII
find a large market. Work on the goid
fields is very active.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
TREASURE HUNT ENDS IN DEATH

Miners Searching for Hidden Money Are
Killed by Powder Explosio1.
Three men are dead as the result or an
explosion at Mill Greek, Pa. Paul Curcl,
Angelo Colosimo and Dominic Plllnlo
went into an abandoned drift IN search
of money fellow-workman had secreted.
Curci set lamp on a key of powder and
four kegs exploded. All three died at
hospital.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Results of Election.

The elections on Tuesday resulted in
Republican victories in Ohio, Iowa, Penn
sylyania, Massachusetts,, New Jersey,
Kentucky and South Dakota, the Demo-
Gratis winning in Maryland, Nebraska
and Mississippi.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Fire in a Bicycle Factory

At Cincinnati the Norwood bicycle
works, l.. l.. Bramkamp, president, had
disastrous fire, which practically destroy
ed the contents of the three lower floors.
The upper floors, filled with stock, escap-
ed injury. Loss estimated at $4,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Valuable BLOCK of Cola

A 100000 gold brick, the largest ever
melted in Canadian mine, is to be sent
down from the kootenai district shortly.
This years wash-up is the richest ever
known in the district.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Shot the Woman and Himself.

At York, Pa, James ". Slime shot
Mrs. Molly Mundis and then turned the
weapon on himself with fatal effect.
Both are married and the affair took
place at the home of a sister of Mrs.
Mundis.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Fata1 Pnwder Mi1i Exp1osion.

An explosion occurred in the glazing
house of the California powder mill at
Santa Cruz. Four cylinders containing
10000 pounds of powder exploded. Pat
rick Hughes, night Waterman, was killed.
No cause for the explosion can be ascer-
tanned.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
suicide of a CoIlegian.

Freeman Milliken Short, age u years,
a junior in Bowdoin College, committed
suicide at his parents home in Portland,
Ne. He returned to his home unexpect-
edly and refused to give any reason.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
p;4tsburg Man Found Dead.

The body of Col. Dallas G. Irish, one
of Pittsburg's wealthiest men, was found
on an unfrequented part Of Coleman's
lane, not far from his residence in the
East End. Foul play was at first sus-
pected, but the physicians believe death
was due to apoplexy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Son Kills His Father.

! At Plano, CAL, Reese Martin was shot
and killed by his 19-year-old son Alfred.
The young man accused his father of
striking his mother. A quarrel ensued
and the son discharged both barrels Of
a shotgun at the older man, causing in
slant death. He claims that he acted in
Self-defenSe
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Marriage of Dewey.

Admiral George Dewey and Mrs. Mil
dred M. Hazen were married quietly at
the rectory of st. Pauls Catholic Church
in V street, Washington. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. James F. Mack
in, pastor of the church.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
omen Door in China.

Negotiations in London have resulted
in an agreement between Great Britain,
China and the United States to maintain
the open door in China.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Chief of Police Killed.

John f. Bennett, chief Of police of
Hattiesburg, Miss, was shot and killed
by I. N. Holdings worth, travelling man.
The tragedy caused wild excitement and
the murderer had to be hurried to Merid-
ian to prevent mob from lynching him.
The quarrel grew out of business trans
action
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
President viii Spare Them.

President Mckinley will commute the
sentences of death imposed by court mar
tial in the cases of the enlisted men
convicted by court martial of attacking
Filipino women, and they will probably
be sentenced to life Imprisonment.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Finds $4,000 in Gold Coin.

Hunter Johnson, white citizen of
Jackson, Miss, while hunting in Pearl
River swamp, discovered box contain
ing nearly $4,000. The money was in
cased in an iron case and is in gold
pieces, nearly all of the $40 denomina-
ton. It is thought the money is a war
treasure.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Captain McNabb a Suicide.

Captain Lewis McNabb, 35 years old,
commanding officer of K Company, For
ty-ninth United States volunteers, the
colored regiment in camp at Jefferson
barracks, st. Louis, has committed sui
eide by shooting himself in the head with
a Krag-Jorgensen rifle. No reason is
known for the deed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Murder of an Old Woman.

Mrs Sarah G. King, aged 60 years,
was murdered at her home in the Farms
district, about nine miles from Stamford,
Conn. Charles Cross, IT years old, who
was employed on the farm, is under ar
rest on suspicion of having committed the
crime.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Mayor Jones, Veto Set Aside.

At Toledo the Board Of Aldermen
passed over the veto Of Mayor Jones the
proposition to sell the city gas plant. The
vote resulted in the proposition being car
ried over the veto by IL to 2.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
PLAYER Is Fatally Hurt.

John Allen of Springfield, Mo-, stu
dent at the Christian Brothers College,
st. Louis, was fatally injured in foot
ball game with the st. Louis University
alumni.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Grocer Killed by Burglars.

J. e. Varcoe, grocer Of Toronto, Ont,
was shot and killed by burglars. After
the shooting the burglars jumped from
a second-story window and one Of them,
named Williams, was stunned. The 9th
er, named Mcintosh, was shot by con-
stable and may die. Both were held for
murder
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Kansas Bank Robbers Escape.

The safe and office furniture of the
Melvern, Kan, bank were demolished by
an explosion of dynamite the other night
and robbers then looted the place, secur
ing 5000 in money and several thousand
dollars III notes and checks. They es-
capped
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
F.y. vrooman Wins His Fight.

Frank B. Nrooman, president Of the
Klondike, Yukon and Copper River Min
ing Company, is vindicated in the report
of the directors of the corporation pub
lished in Chicago of the charges made
against his management by H NJ. Wall
lace in a bill asking for receiver.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
INDIAN is KILLED BY HERDER.

Tragedy Likely to Cause Much Trouble
on the Utah Reservation.
Al Indian was shot and killed on the
reservation at Redder's sheep ranch near
Vernal, Utah, by James Olsen, herder.
The Indian was trying to drive the lat
ter out and attacked him with an ak,
whereupon the herder shot him. Olsen
was also shot through the arm and Sc
verely wounded. About fifteen herders
now on the reservation are thought to be
in great danger. Olsen is in the guard
house at the post
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16

the greatest men
the world has pro-
duced, while even
in the towns of
n o r t b e IN Italy
there will be cele-
brations in his hon
or. In spite of the
generally admitted
fact that he took
brides as a legisla-
tor, and blackmail-
ed Italian financial
institutions, h i S
services to his
country have given
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
browns In the Minnesota.

Ole Muson was drowned in the Mime
sofa river between Fort Smelling and
Mendoza by his horse backing into the
stream. Munson's brother Nels managed
to reach shore in safety.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Wounded and Then Robbed.

Near Dunlap, Tenn, r. NJ. Robinson,
a merchant, was shot and robbed of 49,,
500. He had been to Cincinnati, where
he had sold lot Of mules and horses.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Trust in Automobiles.

A certificate of incorporation has been
fled in Delaware by the Anglo meri-
can Rapid Vehicle Company of New
York, with capital stock of SIS, OOO,-
600, all of which is common stock. The
purpose is to combine English and Amer
lean automobile companies.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Fire Loss and Insurance.

At Massillon, Ohio, the damage by fire,
which originated in the millinery and
dry goods store Of Altman s. Putnam, is
$25O,OOO. The insurance is $15O,OOO
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16

him popularity, while his pna
tirement from public life has sots
animosity of his political riyaA
his bitterest enemies will coar.
the apotheosis Of the man whoA
called the Bismarck Of Italy
-
Like their colleagues Of the
police in Canada. the Cape Cola
are picked men, used to fight
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16

White residents of ni Iet co y
North Carolina, refuse Sc to now w brIIi
work on a new railroad pl
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Canton Theater Burned.

Hongkong papers give details of great
fire in Canton, by which over fifty per-
sons lost their lives. A mat shed theater
burned
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
Dropped Dead While Running.

J. X. Burnat died from neuralgia of
the heart at Carey, Ohio, caused by run
ming to catch a train. He dropped dead
near the depot. He was postmaster Of
Xanlue.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
TWENTY-SIX MEN HURT.
Trains Collide Near Denison, Iowa, and
Track Graders Are Run Down.

Twenty-six men were injured III a
wreck on the Fort Dodge and Omaha
Railroad nine miles north of Denison,
Iowa A gravel train, running extra, and
a work train containing $50 men came
together around a sharp curve at deep
cut in the road. The men were just
coming out from dinner and were crowd
ed into box cars like sheep, with no
chance for escape, when the two trains
collided without any warning whatever.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16

Australia has lo'oo :. i said
help fight the Beers, it j
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16

death Of IHl
it was !
that he va
ed to be nl
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the report
revived
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the daugbtSl
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M,anhattal,l
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16

proud OF q
reputation /
corps. IA
consists d;
enlisted ID;
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men are ii
almost elti
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younger i
gentlemen, /
have no "a
making
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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16

MISS ELSIE hhNSH 1nonN
Company. She has an lnut hps,
tune of her own, having oo00ll
tween $4,OO0,O00 and So'V0'
will of her father.
AS Jules Guerin and the # d
other admirable associates IN
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of Orleans are langulsnlnIs
ment, the importu- /Rl
nate exile has / =
formed a new com &ae
mittee in Paris, the WI
most important W1
member of which FlI
is the Due de Luy- W.
mes, an active and \A4
able propagandist' ~
True, M. Roger nrc De "
Lambelin is the .ometirs
nominal president, pul bpad
convenient that the real u, orcaG
spiracy should apparen'''
ferior position. -
National Tinplate Conlpatd 4
100000, will be inco rpptents y
Virginia. to develop p"' .hp bGS
expected to revolutionlze n
Count Won Moltke, pv hpep
the Emperor's staff, has 1o o p .
absolute divorce. me G
entire blame upon his w.
White residents of vi LET cd
North Carolina, refuse now BUY
work on a new railroad ~
Australia has 1o,ooo ! said
help fight the Beers II
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16

ISOLATION Of the
Woman Suffrage
Societies. This fact
was announced
during a meeting
of the Philadelphia
Woman Suffrage
Society. The new
president is a pop
ular young college
woman and has for
a number Of years
b e e II associated
with Miss Anthony
in advancing the
work of the organ
ization.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16

Before Alfred Gwynne, "
started on the trip around ~ u
from which he was called %"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-11-16
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-23
AT The NORTH END.

At the Rhode Island Locomotive
works. yesterday, a large number of
mechanics went TO work in addition to
those already employed there. Several
helpers were employed today and IL
only needs the settlement Of the mold
ers' strike 10 make local mechanics
feel more satisfied with life. The pres
ent revival for every one is hoping IL is
not mere boom will be a great bless
ing to many merchants as well as
workmen in this section which has
always been the home of some of the
finest mechanics i'm the nation. The
prospects are that things will soon be
going along at a lively gait at the Cor
liss works, and now at one of the
biggest concerns north of the new sta
tion a good mechanic when he gets
work is told the concern wants him TO
stay and not only there but i'm other
places they don't sing any more when
the help leave of a Saturday, I'VE don't
care If you never come back"
The funeral of officer John T. Nc
Cir! will take place from st. Edward S
church tomorrow morning.
Joseph Cotter, well known local
baseball player left on Saturday last
TO join the Auburn club OF the New
York state league. Mr. Cotter, who has
done first rate work on the fields in diff
ferent parts of this state and its two
neighbors, will play left field with the
New York team. He liz a thorough gem
tleman, plays clean ball and about ev-
cry young man and boy i'm this section
who loves the national game, and they
all do, will be the happier the higher
Joe puts his mark.
Things were quiet in police circles
last night as they have been for some
time past.
on next Sunday a large class of BOYS
and girls will receive their first COM
munion in the Church of the Immacu-
late Conception and on the following
Saturday Rt. Rev. Bishop Harkins will
administer the sacrament of confirma-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-23
A DAY OF ENJOYMENT.

Maiden. Mass. May 23.-Yesterday
was one Of triumph in Malden's mag
nificent celebration. The sun shining
gloriously from morning till night helped
to bring out an immense throng of hu-
manity The streets were crowded and
many who applied for admission where
public celebrations were being held had
to be turned away. In the morning
entertainments were held for the benefit
OF the school children. During the
greater part OF the day athletic sports
conducted on generous scale. were in
progress. On Ferryway green. In the
afternoon. Dood's famous troop L, Third
United States cavalry, drilled and ma
neuvered to the delight OF thousands; and
following the excellent entertainment OF
the cavalrymen on the green, came a
balloon ascension. The principle fea-
lures Of the days celebration. however
were the musical and liternry exercises
held In the afternoon and the grand ball
held in tho ovaring.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-23
TO HUMANIZE THE
USAGES OF WAR.
Fair Prospect of Success of the Peace
Conference i'm That Direction.
Question of Arbitration.

The Hague. May 23.-In an interview
with Ambassador White yesterday he
said: II think we may arrive at some
result on the subject of mediation and
arbitration. Although il is undoubtedly
impossible To make such action obli-
gatory, II can be rendered at least OPP
tional, and l believe that after the con-
ference the powers will recognize that
they have at their disposal a means OF
regulating their differences otherwise
than by war That will be an immense
advance.
Il am also confident that important
improvements are achievable in the laws
and usages of war. to humanize war,
especially In extending 10 naval battles
the Geneva convention OF 1864 and in in
creasing the protection Of private prop
erty in naval wars. Relative to the re-
duction OF armaments / am not In a
position TO speak on the subject"
Other ambassadors who are delegates
TO the conference were also interviewed
and expressed similar views. They said
they were most hopeful that the de-
liberations Of the conference would re-
suit in the adoption OF practical recon-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-23
ARLINGTON.

The Prohibitionist caucus was held in
the District hail. Arlington. Mr.. A. j.
Watts was appointed chairman and w.
X. Spaulding clerk OF the meeting. The
meeting was called to order shortly
after p. m. and the following nominal
tions were made: Council, first, A. j.
Watts, West Arlington: second, Chas.
w. Stephens, West Arlington: third,
James III. Earle, Wayland Park fourth
Frank Parker, West Arlington; third,
Anderson Greene. Edgewood; sixth,
Walter G. Walker, Arlington; seventh,
John w. Nickerson, Arlington. Town
treasurer. William X. Spaulding; chief
of police and town sergeant, James Jor-
don: town clerk. Daniel -. Waterman;
town committee. A. j. Watts, w. r.
Spaulding and II. o. Tripp; treasurer
of party for coming year, w. r.
Spaulding. There was no nominations
for school committeeman. Mr.. IL. ..
Tripp presented the following resolu-
ton: Resolved, That we request the
state central committee not TO receive
the resignation OF James A. Williams
as chairman of said committee and
earnestly request said body to re-elect
him as their chairman and appoint our
town committee a body to present this
resolution TO the meeting OF said state
central committee on Thursday next at
Providence
Messrs. Merwick and Smith a com
mittee appointed by the Arlington Fire
company, spent Monday In Boston and
vicinity looking over several hand en-
glnes with view to future purchase.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-23

mendations tending towards peace and
rendering war more humane. All were
dominated by a sense OF immense re-
sponsibility TO achieve something, es-
peclally in the direction OF arbitration
The delegates were unanimously OF the
opinion that the question OF the reduc-
tion OF ornaments would be the most
difficult 10 meet and they believed that
II would be relegated TO the rear of the
other two features. especially since the
special object of the conference is now
acknowledged TO be an endeavor TO es-
tablish means for the solving OF inter-
national difficulties without recourse TO
war. thus increasing the. rarity OF wars
and natural consequence. leading
to the reduction OF armaments. They
seemed convinced, however. that nu-
merous differences OF detail would arise
In the various committees. and that the
conference would be protracted.
After an active exchange OF views dur
Ing the last "a hours the chiefs OF the
various delegations arrived last evening
at an agreement regarding the selection
OF the presidents Of the various commit
tees. This agreement will be communi-
Gated TO th~ delePates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-23
0lNEYVlLlE.

John Collins. clerk at the Providence
Machine Companys works. received by
special messenger. at his home on At
wells avenue. last evening a box that
contained a very puzzcing article II
was examined by Mr.. Collins many
friends. some OF whom declared that Il
was an animal while others c0ntended
u was mermaid. but Charles Hurley.
who is an expert ON fish. found no
trouble In demonstrating that IL was
not and could not possibly be a mcr-
maid. secret session was held by
the wiseaccrs. and u was DECIDED to
have the wonderful fish. animal or rep
tile sent to- Brown University. hoping
that It's nature could be learned there.
Mr.. Collins has very many we'll posted
men on his star but none could help
him out last evening.
The independents met last evening
and nominated the following gentlemen
for the various town officers Modera-
tor. w. a Phillips clerk. Stfrry *.
Luther; council. Horny $. Turner Will
lam i. ColWell. iiufus w. Harris.
Charles ". Brown. Frank Bolton. VIE
liam VI. Waterman. BENJAMIN Dalton.
treasurer Herbert {. Caicf; sergeaa:.
John A. Brown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-23
STEAMERS To WEST INDIES.
Mr. Charles H. George and Others File Articles
for ihe InooUporaIon OF Comuany.

Charles III. George, Leslie c. Hilliard
and George A. Jencks have filed with
Secretary OF State Bennett articles of
ship company, for the purpose of en-
gaging i'm the business of operating
steamship line between the ports of
the New England states and points in
the West India Islands and points i'm
termediate between said termin, for
the transportation of passengers and
freight; also in the business of buying
and selling and transporting merchan-
disc on its own account. and also as the
agent Of others for a commission or
some other compensation; also in the
business OF raising and marketing pro-
ducts of said islands and packing and
converting the same into other forms
as manufactured products on dts own
account, and including in the purpose
and business of said corporation the
acquiring by purchase and lease of
steamships. wharves, landings, store
houses lands, works, establishments
and other property and rights, inciden-
tai, necessary or convenient in the pro-
secution OF the several branches of
business as aforesaid.
These are the same gentlemen who
in March last introduced in the Senate
an act To incorporate the San Juan and
Ponce Railroad company. This act was
passed by the Senate. and is now on
the files OF the committee on corpora
tions OF the House. The company
asked for authority to establish a line
OF steamers between the port OF Provl-
dence and ports in the West Indies, ac-
cording to the articles OF Incorporation.
and the capital stock specified i'm the
articles was 81. 100000
frc- cupttrf- rtork -uf-tfrr ifrutFrs'
Steamship company is specified at $780,
600 in common stock Mr.. Jencks says
that there is no connection between
the two companies. but has nothing
further TO say, for the present.