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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11

It is impossible to say how far these
numbers are correct, but it is evident
the enemy does not admit tenth OF
the losses suffered"
Denies American Rights.
London, Dec. Tt is reported that
the Transvaal government still refuses
to acknowledge the right of the United
States to interfere regarding prisoners
in Pretoria, insisting that Great Brit
ain must inquire through Commandant
General Uoubert.
American Complains Bitterly.
London, Dec. 1.-THE Times prints a
letter from an American citizen who
left johannesburg because he was Ii
able to be impressed and who learned
the United States consul was unable to
protect him. He complains bitterly
that the American flag is not respected
in Pretoria, that his passport was not
recognized and his position was prac-
tically unbearable.
To Aid in Pretoria's Defense.
Lisbon, Dec. 1.-Two Russian col
onels, a French general and French
colonel who had been engaged by DR..
Leyds to assist in the defense of Pre-
toria left yesterday for Lorenzo Mar
uues. They were escorted to the steam
err by the secretary of the French le-
cation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11
DOINGs OF CONGRESS.
Senate Receives Treaties Negotiated
and Confirms Sec. Root.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE reciprocity
treaties negotiated during the congress
sional recess were transmitted to the
senate yesterday and in executive ses-
sion were ordered printed and referred
to the committee on foreign relations.
The most important of these treaties
is that between the United States and
France for reciprocal reductions in
tariff rates. The terms of this and
other treaties have not yet been ofici-
ally made public. Reciprocity treaties
negotiated with Great Britain are four
in number, for Jamaica, Guiana, the
Barbados and Bermudah, the Trinidad
treaty having been withdrawn. In the
main, concessions to the colonies on
products with reductions on manufac-
tured goods, -four, ETC., are under
stood to be the chief advantages given
the United States. The republican
members of the house in caucus yes
terday gave unanimous approval to
the house Field bill and recommended
immediate consideration and passage.
The measure is entitled, "A bill to de-
fine and fix the standard Of value, and
maintain the parity of all forms of
money issued or coined by the United
States and for other purposes. Mr.
Overstreet of Indiana will today sub
nit a resolution asking that it be re-
ported for immediate consideration.
The senate in executive session con-
firmed the nomination of Elihu Root
Of New York to be secretary of war.
Mexico Too Is Pleased.
City Mexico, Dec. 1.-THE cordial
tone of McKinleys illusions to Mexico
in his message to congress is we'll re-
ceived here and also his remarks on
trusts. McKinleys frank declaration
that the island of Cuba is being held IN
trust for the Cuban people and that the
United States government intends hon
estly to carry out the intentions OF
congress as declared at the outset OF
the war, causes favorable comment 1t
is believed the same sentiment will be
expressed throughout later in America,
awakening friendly feelings for the
great northern republic.
Message Is Well Received.
Berlin, Dec. mckinley message
has been sympathetically received in
newspaper and government circles of
Germany A high official says the doc
ument made a splendid impression,
adding distinctively that the warm
tone of the message tended to deepen
ing and Strengthening the friendship
between the two countries materially
and removing the difficulties to set
Ting the meat, sugar and other ques-
tiOns still pending.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11

Mr.. Cheney is the pastor of the First
Baptist church and was for many
years at the head of the Wisconsin A
P. A. He was called to the Madison
Baptist church some years ago but
the engagement was broken off. He
came here five years ago from Supe-
rior, where he preached several years.
He has great reputation as a pulpit
orator and is very popular with his
congregation. He has had a remark
able career as politician and minister
of the gospel. He has possessed fight
ing qualities which have attracted
wide attention, and it was perfectly
natural that he should grapple with
the burglar when meeting him.
During the administration of Gov.
Upham Mr.. Cheney had much influence
at the state capital and controlled a
number of important appointments at
the disposal of the chief executive.
That was at time when the American
Protective association was at the
height of it's influence in Wisconsin,
and Mr.. Cheney as the head Of the
SCdC0 Otu0T COmuduU0u muCu dLCOuClOu.
Later, however, he fell out with the
men who got control of the state or
ganization, from which he withdrew.
In the last senatorial contest at Madi
son Mr.. Cheney worked for the inter
ests of Isaac Stephenson.
DR.. Cheney was born at San Francis
co Aug. Z, 1860, was taken by his
parents to Boston when boy and was
educated in that city. Hethen came
west to Chicago, was graduated from
the high school there and then entered
a theological seminary, from which he
was graduated in his 22d year, the
youngest member of his class. He
took a church at Saltwater, Mimi, re-
naming till 1883, when he went to La
Crosse, taking a charge there, and re-
naming five years, going thence to
West Superior.
He was married to Miss Hattie M.
Vail Of Elgin, ILL.,, Sept. IS, 1883.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11
SECOND-CLASS ABUSES.
Still Another Postmaster General
Pleads For Help.

Washington, D. c., Dec 5.-The an
nual report Of Postmaster General
Charles Emory Smith contains a plea
for congressional action to stop the
abuse of second-class mail privileges,
which he says results in an annual
waste of upwards of $20,O00,0OO. The
financial exhibit for the fiscal year
shows total expenditures of $101, 632, Isl
and total receipts of $95,O21, 1884, the
deficiency being $2,422,747 less than
last year. The postmaster general
says:
'"The most urgent need Of the postal
service is the rectifcation of the enor-
nous wrongs which have grown up in
the Ierversion and abuse of the priv
lege accorded by law to second-class
matter. There are many improve
ments and advances waiting develop
ment and application; opportunities
for speedier transmission and delivery;
fields for broadening the scope of the
mail service and bringing it closer
home to the people; possibilities of re-
duced postage; but above and beneath
and beyond all Of these measures IF
progress, which experience and intelli-
gence are working out, is the redemp-
ton of the special concession which
congress granted for a distinct and
justifable public object from the fun
gus growths and the fragrant evils that
have fastened upon it.
For this costly abuse, which drags
on the department and weighs down
the service, trammels it's power and
means of effective advancement in 2v-
cry direction, involves a sheer wantOn
waste of S2O,0O0,O00 or upward a year.
The postal deficit for the current year
is $3.50 IT'S. But for this wrongful ap-
plication of the second-class rate, in
stead of a deficit there would be clear
surplus of many millions. 1t is not
now proposed to restrict the privileges
of legitimate publications or to modify
the design of the law, but only to
bring back it's application to it's origi-
nal and just scope.
cit is believed that fully one-half of
all the matter mailed as second-class
and paid for at the pound rate, is not
properly second-class with the intent
of the law and ought justly to be paid
for at third-class rate. This gives the
enormous quantity of 176,351, 613
pounds from which the department de-
rives only a fraction of the revenue to
which it is fairly entitled. The de-
partment actually derives revenue of
.14.75 cents a pound for the third-class
matter mailed last year and on mis-
basis the department would have re
ceived for this wrongly classed second
rate matter $26,O11, 1863, instead of ST.
1853, SIG, which is actually received, and
the postal revenues would have been
increased by the handsome sum of
$24,248, BAT"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11
NUMBER SO.

Mr.. Smith concludes that over one
fourth of the entire volume and weight
of the mails pays as secOnd-class mat
ter when it should pay third class and
that this furnishes one f1fty-ffth part
of the postal revenue and it's carrying,
reckoning at s cents a pound, cost $14,-
1O8, 129, while revenue from it was ST.
763, SIG, thus causing loss to the gov
eminent of over $12,00O,000.
eff there is to be favored Glass;
Mr. Smith says, "let it embrace all the
people. With this class paying prop
erly even penny postage, with reason
able limits, could be applied to. letters
without entailing deficit larger than
that of the last few years and possibly
with none at all"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11
MILLER AGAIN LEADING.

New York, Dec miller, the six
days champion, with his team mate,
Waller, were still one lap in the lead
at the Madison Square Garden bike
race last night, going a 20-mile hour
gait. Miller and Waller had 1895
miles, six laps to their credit, far ahead
Of the record.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11
MESSAGE PLEASES CUBANS.

Havana, Dec Mckinley mes
sage to congress is received by Cubans
Of all classes with much satisfaction.
Even leaders of the extreme party ad
NIT the announcement that there shall
be no American civil government clears
away almost all the clouds that have
been hanging over the Cuban political
situation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11
MIcHIGAN's ZIG RECEIPTS,
-Oos

, Ann Arbor, Mich, -sS. AT a
meeting of the athleticA rd last even
ing final figures on the~Thanksgiving
day game with Wisconsin were given.
Michigan's share of the gate receipts
amounted to 1886, of this $4,7O1 being
net profit. This is the maximum sum
ever taken in by the athletic associa-
ton at football game. Nothing def
mite was accomplished regarding
coaches for next year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11

Arthur F. Wines, eldest son of DR..
Frederick H. Wines, former secretary
of the state board of public charities,
now assistant director of the census,
died in hospital in Washington.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11
PERSONALITIES.

Colonel Du Patty De Clam has COM
pletely recovered his health He was
arrested recently for assaulting dent
list who tried to enter the railway car
riage in which he was, at a station just
outside of Paris.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11

Rev. Donald Mcleod of the Central
Presbyterian church of Meadville, a.,
who succeeds DR.. Talmage at the First
Presbyterian church of Washington,
has been the latter's intimate friend
since the days when the two were
schoolboys together.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11

Mrs. Coils P. Huntington has given
Principal H. B. Frissell of the Hampton
normal and agricultural institute a
check for $4,000 for the establishment
in Newport News, Va, of a cooking and
sewing school for colored girls.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11

Rev. H. H Howell, a noted Welsh
divine am writer on church TOPICS
died at Columbus, Ohio.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-12-11
NEWS COMES
LITTLE OF INTEREST FROM
BRITISH WAR THEATER.
scoTT-TURNER's soRTIE

Gallant Dash by British Detachment
But to Little Advantage Reported
That Transvaal Refuses to Recognize
Rights of American Consul to In
terfere as to Prisoners.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-29
Soldiers IN The Islands.

Freedom, a Manila newspaper which
reaches this office, contains some very
interesting items. But never is there
one line which can give comfort to those
agitatorS who seek to convince this coun-
try that troops commit outrages. There
is no ems authorized to prevent the
mailing of newspapers. This from Free
dom is a fair sample of what the Philip
pine papers have to say:
''Since the mmencemen of the in
surrection anti-expansionistS have per-
sistently stated from the roStrum and
through the press that the American
soldiers were inhuman in their treatment
of foes on the battlefield, often shooting
them down or clubbing them to death,
and the source of their information was
some BLACKBOARD soldier who cared more
for creating a sensation at home than
for the truth. The press of Manila has
repeatedly denied these hellish lies, and
as repeatedly called attention to the
great warn heart of the American sol
dier-the true soldier-and set HIM right
before his countrymen in the states.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-29
Humbus Physicians.

In New York last week O woman 43
years of age killed herself because a
physician assured her that she had en-
largement of the heart, two tumors
defective lungs and liver. A post NOR
tenn examination showed that there was
nothing the matter with these organs.
Nervousness and the fear Of being a
burden on her family caused her to
commit suicide. The doctor was either
ignorant or a fraud. There are many
medical men who prey upon credulous
people or ignorantly treat the sick,
many of whom need medicine less than
they need air, exercise and to live ma
turally. There are as many doctors as
there are men in other callings who are
not above bread and butter considers
tions which lead them to practice decep-
tions, that ale easy in their profession.
1t Is not difficult for those so inclined to
argue that If they do not cater to the
Imagination of people some other physi-
clan will and thus the patent will be
robbed anyway. There are physicians
who frankly tell patients that treat
ment is not needed and induce them to
restrain appetites, take baths, exercise
and breathe pure air. But there are
many who think more Of improving OPP
.portunities to make calls.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-29
UnbIessed Peace Makers.

A subcommittee of the Democratic
national committee met in Chicago a
few days ago and decided to round up
all the leaders who were talking too
freely in favor of establishing some 9TH
er issue than free silver as the most i'm
portant. Senator Jones, from his re-
treat in Europe, has dared to say that
anti-expansion should be the chief
weapon for fighting the Republican
party. Ex-Governor Stone of Missouri,
thinks such a course would be folly and
swears he is the original expansionist
from away back. Henry Watterson
says the party leaders will be sent to
the insane asylum if they seek to hold
back destiny. Senator Morgan of Ala
bama. thinks the time has come for the
party to broaden out by endorsing ex-
%pansion, but Bryan says nay and insists
upon free silver being the slogan. 1t is
a pretty safe prophesy that the plat
form will again divide the party and the
work OF peace makers trying to bring
about harmony at this time will not be
successful enough to earn a blessing.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-29
Chance for Celery Industry.

Kalamazoo will this year ship celery
to the value of 81, 900, 900. The plant
ers there have to scatter one or two bar
rels of salt over each acre to stimulate
growth. Roswell has ~equalled the
Michigan town in the quality of celery
grown, having lands adapted to that
plant and salty enough to make a
stimulant unnecessary. 1t is claimed
that one of the farmers near Roswell
had returns of $5, 200 from 20 acres of
celery in one season. Grown in suffi-
cient quantities to secure good trans
p~ortation rates the industry should be-
come important in New Mexico, for
Kalamazoo and Santa Ana, CAL, are
about the only large shipping producers.
The market is unlimited. California is
50 far from the general market that
when celery is shipped eastward it is
necessary to unload at Kansas City,
sort the best of the product from the
car and distribute from that point while
the stale stuff is thrown away or sold as
an inferior quality. Roswell is so much
| closer to market that this difficulty
| would not exist in regard to shipments
from that point.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-29
Mischief Makers and the Navy.

The newspapers that have been seek
ing to make a fuss in the naval family
by representing that there vas a cons
piracy to advance Admiral Sampson and
degrade Admiral Schley, have worked
for naught. The two admirals are per-
sonal friends, dine together and each
seems satisfied with his share of honors.
Sampson planned the battle of Santiago
m was commander of the fleet, al
though accident prevented his presence
at the fight, when Admiral Schley com
manded. There was honor enough for
both. The cry raised when Admiral
Schley was detailed to command the
South Pacific feet has been silenced. It
is not a Ease Of shelving the admiral as
his friends alleged. The feet is now the
second in Importance. In view Of the
approaching var in South Africa it may
become q very important detail. A man Of
deeds and discretion was wanted for the
place and Schley was chosen. He called
upon the president and expressed salts
faction with the assignment. Now let
the yelping fault-fhnders rest.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-29
OBLIVION AND DISGRACE.
kansas City Starr


The majority of Americans are SO
constituted that, in the time of war,
they are for their own country. No
matter about the beginning of the trou-
BILE, or whether the war might have
been avoided or not, after it is on and
the American soldiers are in line and
the colors are in place in the front and
center, the sympathies of the great
body of Americans are with the Amer.
lean soldiers and the flag they uphold,
and not with the parties who are firing
at both. This is not a defense of their
position-it is merely a statement of
fact. A good deal is said in disparage-
ment Of General Otis, but General Otis
happens to be an officer bearing the
commission and wearing the uniform of
the United States, and, consequently,
Americans-a very large majority of
them-are for him and not for Agui-
naldo.
The Americans who are just now op-
posed to their country and are in favor
of its enemies. who wish for the mill
tary success Of the FiIipinos, are against
an overwhelming majority Of their coun-
trymen. The Tagals will be whipped
and their friends will be whipped. 1t
has been tried before, this American
opposition to America in war time, and
1t has been disastrous to the opposers.
1t means such oblivion and disgrace as
followed the Democratic party after its
stand in favor of the rebellion nearly 40
years ago.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-29
LIKES PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
A Former New Mexican Tells of Postal
Business There,

A Former New Mexican Tells Of Postal
Business There.
T.. A. Cahoon, cashier of the first ma.
tional bank at Roswell, has received fol-
lowing letter from Col. f. Mob. Timoney,
formerly postmaster at Roswell. from
which place he was sent to Luzon for
postal duty.
"U. s. Postal Service, P. l., Iloilo July
81, 1901 am superintendent in charge
of the second Office in Importance on the
islands, and as an indication of the
amount Of business, I have RENTED to
Manila, since July 10, for the period
ending July 20, money order funds,
$19,525. That you understand is for
three weeks of eighteen days each. Last
week oath to 3Oth inclusive, I handled
1875 sacks Of mail matter, have registered
nearly 400 letters, and received and de-
livered over $50. l have four assistants,
three in charge of mails and one stamp
and registry clerks. This will give YOU
an idea Of the work and Importance Of
this office.
"The climate here is absolutely de.
lightful, and l a not understand state
ments told me before I got here. This
is far superior to Manila, and l am told
1t Is even better than 1t has been for
years, and I want to say l am delighted
with my surroundings and position. All
the old army officers treat me very kind
ly and are disposed to aid me in oil ways
possible in the management Of the Of
fee.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-29
For Controlling Trusts.

The Populists and Bryanites of Ne
braska have ''resoluted" against trusts
but have suggested no remedy except
the repeal of the tariff. This would be
a case of cutting off a nose to spite a
face. The Republican platform Of the
same state makes a practical business
suggestion. The antitrust plank of the
platform says:
I'VE denounce the attempt now des-
perately being made to again array labor
and capital in hostile camps. The Re-
publican party now. as always, opposes
trusts and combinations, having for
their purpose the sitting of competition
and arbitrarily controlling production
or fixing prices, but we also recognize
that legitimate business interests, fairly
capitalized and honestly managed, have
built up our industries at home, given
the largest employment to labor at the
highest wages, and have enabled us to
successfully compete with foreign coun-
tries in the markets of the world, Such
industries must not be struck down by
legislation aimed at dishonesty organ
lied institutions, which destroy legiti-
mate enterprise and the opportunities
OF labor, and plumber the public. We
favor the creation by act of congress of
a bureau of supervision and control of
corporations engaged in interstate bust
ness with powers similar to those exer-
cised over the national banks by the
comptroller of the currency, enforcing
such publicity and regulations as shall
effectually prevent dishonest methods
and practices, but generally such legis-
lation. state and national, as from time
to time may be required for the correc-
ton of abuses
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-29
4
RISING FROM THE N
(St. Louis Globe-D emocrat.l


Great credit is due the ~administra-
ton for its manner of organizing and
conducting the enlarged army. The
bitterest enemies of the presidential not
accuse him of political favoritism in
military appointments. He is evidently
anxious above everything for army eff
cheney. In the creation of new regi-
ments the governors of Democratic
states have had exactly the same con
sideration as the governors of Republi-
can states. An order just issued takes
another step that will be cordially APP
proved by the people and inspire every
enlisted man with a feeling that he is
appreciated. When a vacancy occurs
hereafter in any of the volunteer regi~
ments it will be filled by seniority, maxi
ing a vacant second ~lieutenancy. The
new officer will come from the ranks.
Non-commissioned officers will undergo
instruction in regimental classes to fit
them for promotion. As a matter of
fact many are already qualified for com
missions. In education and culture en-
listed men in the army as now consti-
tuted are often the peer Of young man
hood anywhere.