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The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10
FIREMEN OVERCOME.
Forty of Them Succumb to
Smoke In New York.

New York. Jan 1O.-During fire
which today burned a five story build
ing occupied by bowling alleys and a
gymnasium at 3OS and 80 West Fifty
ninth street, three engine company
crews which responded to the first
alarm were with few exceptions over
come by the smoke, though nearly all
of the men returned to work. Many had
to be dragged out of the smoking apart
ments.
Charles Netzel of engine % breathed
flames and was the most seriously af-
fected.
Altogether about forty men were
overcome by the dense smoke from the
pine boards of the bowling alley.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10
Eastern Tennis Matches

Boston, Jan. 1O.-The first racquet
match of a series of matches in Court
Tennis and aRcquets to be played dur
ing the week took place at the b A A
courts today between Peter Latham,
worlds champion, and Mr.. Quincy A.
Shaw, Jr., American amateur champion,
on one side, and George Standing, pro
fessional champion of America, and
Tom Petit, of the B. A A, on the 9TH
er. The match was won by Petit and
Standing in four straight games. Score
1872; 1876; 1873 and 1910.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10
Demand Higher Wages.

Cleveland. Jan. 1O.-The rod mill
workers employed by the American
Steel company in this city have de-
manded an increase in wages of 12Iz
per cent and say that unless their de-
mands are conceded by next Monday,
they will go out. Several thousand mill
workers would be affected
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10
Charged with Exporting Girls.

Seattle, Wn.. Jan. 1O.-Barnet Grin
berg, formerly a well known Jewish
business man of this city. has been ar
rested in Tannapoli, Galicia, Austria,
on a charge of buying girls for export
from Austria to the United States.
Grinberg was in business here for eight
or nine years. He is a naturalized cit
izen of the United States.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10
All Finns Coming.

Calumet, Mich, Jan. 10.-The Fin
depressing Finland has headquarters
here. It's members estimate that as
many as So, 900 Firms will emigate this
year and that practically all of them
will come to the Northwest.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10
Four Sailors Drowned.

Gloucester, Mass. Jan. 10-Four men,
bers of the crew of the fishing schooner
Edith S. Walt of this port, were drown
ed off the Nova Scotia coast while
traWling on New Years day.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10
A BATTLE IN COURT.
Three Men Killed and Two
Wounded at a Missis-
sippi Trial.

Vicksburg, Miss, Jan. 1O.-Oak Ridge,
a little hamlet northeast of this city
was the scene this morning of desper-
ate fight in which three of the best
residents of the county were killed.
The dead are:
A. D. ROLAND.
r. S. STEPHENSON.
DIR. OHIO AUSTIN.
DR.. James Austin, his son, Otho Aus
tin and his son-in-law, r. S. Stephen
son had been arrested on an affidavit
sworn out by ROLAND, charging them
tenants. Just after the opening of their
trial this morning in Justice Griffin 8
court at Oak Lodge, the shooting began,
but who fired the first shot is not
known When the smoke of battle
cleared away, ROLAND, Stephenson and
OthO Austin were stretched on the floor
dead and Dr.James Austin and young
son of ROLAND were seriously wounded
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10
Needle svndicate Revived

Berlin, Jan. 10.-It is announced in
manufacturing circles here that the
German needle syndicate has been re-
vived.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10

MRS. wINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP
has been USED for over FIFTY YEARS
BY MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS 1t SOOTHES the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC and Is
the best remedy for DIARRH OEA. Sold
by Druggists in every part of the world
Be sure to ask for Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup and take no other kind. TWEEN"
ty-fiYe cents a bottle.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-10

1RoNoUILL 10 cent Ciga<as
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
COTTONWOOD NEWS.

Miss Rosa Ellis of Edge is Wis
ting in this community.
Messrs. lobe Tobias and Denton
Edge of Kurten visited Cotton
wood Sunday evening.
d. Il. Smith Of Galveston is with
us again.
Misses Nellie Hudspeth, Laura
Presnal, and Roy Hudspeth and
and Chas. Presnal Of Clairmont at
tended singing at Mr.. Thomas
Sunday night.
A good many Of the young peo-
pie Of this neighborhood attended
the fifth Sunday meeting at Kurteu
and report pleasant trip.
Mr.. Hubbard Meredith OF Lime
stone county is visiting relatives
here this week. .l Janawa.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
FROM TABOR.

Fine weather for killing hogs.
Mr.. c. c. Ganaway killed two
hogs, last week that weighed 700
pounds.
There was no Christmas at Cot
tonwood or Wheelook, on account
ofbad roads and weather.
Mrs. Ivy Semples and her sister
attended the fifth Sunday meeting
at Kurten.
We are glad to welcome Mr..
Will Holme. back to Tabor again.
Me.srs. Tullius Ganaway and
II. l.. Bush have moved to the
Brazos bottom TO engage in farm.
ing this year. Success you, boys.
There was entertainment at Mr.
Gallatin's Monday night; also one
at Arch McCallam's. Those pres
ent at Mr.. McCallum's were.
Messrs. Will Holmes, John and
Lige Thompson, Charlie Brown,
Alex and Tom McCallum; Misses
Eva Leiever, Maggie Holden, May
Thompson, Ellie Ganaway, Mrs.
Ivy Sample and others. All who
attended the entertainments report
a nice time. A Friend.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

will have an important effect on the
contests over governor aud lieutenant
governor
The notices Of contest by Senator Gos.
bel aud J @ w Beckham against Gov
Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Mar.
shall were served late yesterday Nine
grounds Of contest are embraced in the
notice.. the substance Of which are as
follows
l. Alleged use Of tissue ballots In 40
counties
. Military interference with the
election and intimidation Of voters IN
Jefferson county by troops under orders
and personal command Of Governor
Bradley
3. Alleged unlawful issuance Of man.
datory iniunctions by Judge Toney in
Louisville on election day by which
election officers were compelled TO sign
false returns.
4 intimidation Of railroad employees
by chief officers Of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad in several counties
3 That the leaders Of tbs Republican
party corruptly entered into a conspira.
cy with the Louisville and Nashville
railroad. the American book trust and
other corporations aud trusts. by which
these corporations furnished large sums
Of money for the purpose Of defeating
the contestants.
u Alleged unlawful issuance Of man.
datory iniunctions in Knox and Lewis
counties compelling county election
boards to certify 10 false returns
| 2 Alleged interference Of United
States marshals In the elections which
were the result Of a conspiracy between
the marshals and the Republican lead.
ers TO intimidate the voier4
& That before the meeting OF state
election commissioners, Dec, 4, the
Louisville and Nashville railroad
through its paid agent John H. Whal.
len. entered into a conspiracy with the
Republican leaders 10 bring 20 the state
capital large bodies Of desperadoes 10
intimidate and oyerawe the election
commissioners into giving tho certif-
cate Of election to the Republican can.
didates That Governor Bradley had
here for like purposes soldiers in citizen
clothing etc
o That the jefferson county election
commissioners were forced through
threats Of personal violence and incen.
diarism inspired by tho Louisville and
Nashville railroad to sign returns which
we're not true
The notice AYERS that anyone Of tho
grounds Of contests are sufficient TO
change the result Of the election.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
CONGRESS REAssEMBLEs.
short session. iisid resh ~. s...'.
sad the nenss.

short session. nsia n Hess -. s...,.
sea the fissss.
washias.oa. Jan. y There wero
pemonitions Of storm when the house
assembled after the holiday recess
today Several members, including
Mr.. sulyer Of New York. were prepared
TO offer resolutions Of inquiry into the
course Of Secretary Gage in regard 10
tho deposit Of public funds in New York
banks. aud 10 demand for them imme-
diats consideration
Mr. Gaines Of Tennessee. got prece-
dsnce over Mr. Snlzer. by rising TO a
question Of personal privilege. He had
read the publication which alleged he
stated that voting for tho Taylor reso'
luton TO investigate the case Of Bring
ham II Roberts. he had been actuated
by motives Of self preservation. lie do
nounced the publication as false and
without foundation.
AFR Sulzer was then recognized and
offered a resolution which was read at
the clerks desk
The speaker Immediately ruled that
the resolution under the rules must 20
first 10 ths committee and was not priv.
LEGGED
The house then adjourned
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
10 BLACKBURN WINS.
Nominated for Senator by The Ken
lucky Democratic Caucus.
SURE OF ELECTION.
The Republicans and the Antl-GOebels
Can Muster only fifty-SlK Votes
While lie Has Pledged 10
Him EighiJ.Two.

Frankfort. Jan q The Republicans
have not decided when they will hold
their senatorial caucus but II IL now
certain that q Republican will b. nomi.
mated In view Of the failure Of the anti.
Gocbel leaders TO hold any considerable
number Of Democrats out Of the Black.
burn caucus
Senator Mcconnell. Populist who did
not participate with the Democrats will
vote for Blackburn. and with bis vote.
Blackburn, according 10 tho showing
Of last nights caucus. will have ~ votes
a. against % Republicans or 50 Repub.
licaus and anti.Blackbutn Democrat,
Combined
Papers In " contested election cases
affecting seats u house members have
been filed with House Clerk Leigh Two
more may DO filed. Ten Of the contest.
ants are Democrats and seven Of them
Republicans The results Of these cases
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

WEsaiIlg1n. .iL i-r'as srss.s-i
hks trE1 zlrin 90 iis ,par,1 q "
wzr1g lis nara s.AiN-t 90, rt-s-l-
pate ID lni lfsE-u,1E1 % Lsrrs-a =
fee: g >illI.g. Az IS ga cc-;---
sioas 81 - 60 .,-,-.ai sh-r1-r -- r-ac--.
merlat--s t- 7-Er-fss s.ias- 81 -
fofm @ 3 -s-fvL { i1s t-rt--s-s-i
Of the .s.-s-s ~ i;lt --z.s-s 81. 80.
har- .r-- E..1t7I-a -cIs-i1s s-1f-s
which ils s--Lis r,i-ss- e. rtE.F -L,i
spung-1s 1c-----c O. Eut -i1s;
method
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Washington. Jan There viii prob
ably be no reduction In the military
fore, now Ia the Philippines Tor at least
six months Including all arms Of the
service there arc now in the islands Ga
700 soldiers In addition 10 about 1900
marines al Cavite aud 5000 on the war
ships The total lighting forces is thus
fully ~ OOO men
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
BIRTHDAY DINNER.

Att o'clock last evening Mr..
Walter Wipprecht entertained a
party offriends at dinner in cele-
bration Of his thirty-sixth birth
day, and the occasion will be
long remembered with pleasure
by those who enjoyed the splendid
collation.. The cuisine was per
feet, Mrs. Wipprecht having super
vised the preparations with such
thoughtfulness that nothing could
have been added TO enhance the
enjoyment Of the feast. Mr.. WHIP
precht is a prince Of hosts, and
understands that cordial hospital.
ity which marks the gentleman in
his home. After dinner cigars
were lighted and the evening sped
away with tales of Mosby's men,
other war stories, incidents Of early
DAYS in Bryan, and the discussion
of current topics; and then good
nights were said with best wishes
for "many happy returns Those
present we're MIR. Walter Wip-
precht, Capt. Geo. W. smith, DR.
Geo. Il. Tabor, Messrs. c. +.
Moore, NJ. Nagle, Robert Arm
strong, NJ. II James, Malcolm
Carncs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
An Old Confederate. Dead.

Stockton. Cal, Jan. 3. - Peter 3
Wilkes. an attorney, once a member Of
tho Confederate congress, Ia dead At his
home here, aged ~ yssrL He was born
in TsnnesSs. Al the close OF hostllItiss
he Asd 70 Mazatlan, Max. whore he 70.
manned until about 25 years ago WHEN
he came 10 this city.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Chas. Edinburg has moved his res
taurant to the Gooch building across
the street in the rear Of James and Me.
Dougald's drug store, where he Is still
prepared TO serve oysters and hot lunch.
es Of all kinds In drst-class style Oh
short notice, and he invites his fri,nds
and the public TO call and see him. dti
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Washington Jan G-The monthly
siatomcu, % the public debt shows that
at the Gloss x basiness NJ, 80. 1899 the
debt les cash IN The treasury. amount
81 q sl.ls4 SllHo- decrease Tor the
uonth q SA;8ls.S The decrease Is
largely AoN'aatel t,s bv the purchase
Of hcals l-rtes thf ufrrih
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
Portugal Abb. to Defend.

Lisbon, Jan. Although no mention
Ia made Of Great Britain, the Transvaal
or Delagoa Bay IN the message from
the throne at the opening Of the oortes
Tuesday, King Charles referring TO the
successful Portuguese expeditions in
Mozambique. said: Thus again has il
shown that Portugal Is capable Of pre-.
serving aud defending the countries IL
conquered"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Washington. Jan o The next batch
Of nominations TO be- sent TO che senate
will include tho names of the officers
who have rendered valuable and con-
spicuous service In the Philippines
Macarthur Young and Bates will get
the big appointments
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Washington, Jan, 3 The senate re-
sumed si,tings with liberal attendance
Of senator's, and small food Of bills,
resolutions and petitions. The petitions
related largely 10 polygamy, while the
bills and resolutions covered wide va
Ration of subjects
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Washingtol Jk- The ----l-l.
tive statement % 90 . rt---t-i re
ceipis aud eHpeliit-rs. s-u t-at ;cf
the month % psrsube- -- t1s Ts-
ceipis were $50 ,t3fas AMI i-s srqs1i..
lures were SI3I4l.llg
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
Dsisgss nsy Award.

London. Jan "A dispatch 10 the
Pail Mall Gazette from Berns says tina
award In the Delagoa bay question Il
bsins drawn mp audit Il positively stAt
edit win be published towards The end
Of this month. 20
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Fort Smith, Ark, Jan. g. One killed
and one fatally injured is the result Of
a premature snot in mine II, Of the
Western Coal and Mining company at
Jenny Lihd The dead man Is named
Holden and the injured one Woolford
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
MEXICAN War vs,.rr. D..a.,

CorSioAna, Tex, Jan. 3--Albert II.
McFall, aged 81 ypsrs, q veteran Of the
Mexican war. whose name IL on the
pension rslls Of the United States, died
At bis home in this city Of pnsumsnia
H was = bachelor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Washington, Jan The total coin.
age executed az the minis % the United
States during the calendar year ended
Dec 80. 1899. was Sl89 1888. 1sl. as FOL.
lows. Gold. Slll.3i42gO. silver. So.
O6l. jlg minor coins. 81. s37.4Jl.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04
EiigIbiIity Of Gage.

New York, Jan. 3-The Journals
Washington special says that Teller Of
Colorado says Gage is ineligible and is
liable 10 impeachment proceedings. The
Ablest lawyers IN congress take this
view
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Tyler, Ter, Jsu- S--Rusk Townsend.
a prominent young farmer. vas shotin
the head wisha sb,tsas sAAs INSTANTLY
killed. A party came 10 town suassys
himself mp and Is now In Sail
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Gainesville. Ga, Jan. 3 The ChAtta.
hooohee river has been frozen over for
several days It has only frozen over
twice in a number Of years before.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

wksA.re,,a IA ~ + MoTgAn
Lev Z M.rla ar Ss.vttrv Ro,; ARE
g ~ .--u,aem x iif -tVis- taz4 Ari
~ IrYsa eit n,snsF &c Ma IAutcz
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-04

Knoxville. Jan. 3 Tho Tennessee
river is frozen over at this place. ice
being an inch thick Two steamboats,
are frozen in.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-05

EXCURSION RATES TO THE
Mardi Gras and Winter Resorts,
via the North Western Line. On
account of the Mardi Gras at
New Orleans and Mobile, excur-
sion tickets will be sold Febru-
airy 10 to IS, inclusive, at very
low rates, limited for return pas
sage until March Is. Excursion
tickets are also on sale daily, at
reduced rates, to the principal
winter resorts in the United
States and Mexico. For full in
formation apply to ticket agents
Chicago & rth-Western R'y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-05
First Publication Dec. IL, 1891
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
iInifed States Land Office
Wausau. Wis. November Fl. 1879

Walsau, Wis, November Fl, 1899.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Fred Luck,
con; estunt, against homestead entry No.
1862, made November 3. 1894, for n IL
\ s w, Section Is, Township II N.
Range H. by Richard II. Tobin Con
tpstee, in which it is alleged that Richard
Il. Tobin has wholly abandoned said
tract for period OF more than seven
mOnths since making said entry and next
prior to the date hereof; that said entry
man has failed to build or reside upon
SAID tract; that he has failed to cultivate
and improve said tract as required by
law, and that said abandonment was
not due to service IN the AIRY or Navy OF
the United States in time OF war, said
parties are hereby notified 20 appear,
respond and offer whence touching said
allega ton at 10 O'Clock a. m. on .janu-
airy 30. 1900, before Register and Re
ceiver, Wausau, Wis.
The said contestant having, i'll prop
el affidavit, filed December ), 1899, set
forth facts which show that alter due
dillgt nee personal service OF this notice
can not be made, 1T is hereby ordered
and directed that suc.. notice be given
bv due aud proper publication.
EDGAR I. WHEEL Register.
HENRY 6. McCRossEN, Receiver.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-05
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
NOTICE For PUBLICATION.
NITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Wausau, Mis- Nov. 28th. 1899.

Wausau, Mis- Nov. 28th. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that in compli-
ance with the provisions oil the ACT OF
Congress of June =, 1878, entitled can
act for the sale oi timber lanos in the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory Albert +. Bud
de, OF Eagle River, County OF Villas, State
OF Wisconsin, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No. SO, for
he purchase OF the Mex NNA & NWA
\ EA, OF Section No. 30, in Township No
A y. Range No. lO f.. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought rs
more valuable Tor it's limb r-or stone
than Tor agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver Of this office ii t
Wausau, Wisconsin. Oh Wednesday the
I4th day of February, 1900.
He names as witnesses: Giles ;. Coon,
OF RhupIander, WIS; william Price, Sam
Smyley Hartley NcGil all OF Eagle Kiv-
er, WIS.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
Nv the abOve-lrScribed Ian H. are request
"a to file their Gains in this office Oh or
before sald I4th day OF February, 1900.
Edgar Il. Wheelock, Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-05
FIRST publication Jan. 20, 1900.
Timber Land. Act Juut 8 1878
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United State, Land Office,

United States Land Office,
Nausau, Wi, Jan. rs, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that in c0mpIi-
auce with the rovisions Of the act Of
Congress June 3, 1873. pntitl ID can act
for the sale OF timber lands in the States
of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Wash
ington Territory" Eligah Z. Sturdevant
OF thinelandpr. County OF Oneida, State OF
Wisconsin has this day filed i'll this office
his sworn cta tempnt No 1O5. for :he pur-
chase OF theSWA N1A, " SEA&NI1AS SEX
OF Section No. Z, in Township No. Al n
RAJ ge No. 10 East. and will offer proof 10
show That the land sought is more valn-
ahIs 10" its timber or stOn" than for agri
cultural purposes, and to establish his
claim TO said land before the Register
and Receiver OF this office at Wausau
Wisconsin, ON Satul day the 18th day OF
April, 1900
He names as witnesses: E. ) Shep-
ard. +. II. Reed. Chas Decanter, OF Rhine
lander; Peter Noel, OF Merrill.
ANY and all PERSONS eIaimngadv"rsely
The abovp-dpScribed lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
fore said day OF April, 1900.
Edgar L. WheeIock, Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-05
Order for Final Settlement

State of Wisconsin, County Court For
Villas County, in Probate:
In the maCtpr ri the estate OIL
DANIEL ROBINSON, Deceased. I
On the applicant on OF ID K. MOrdan.
administrator of the estate OF said DAM
Il Robinson, d 4ceaspd, for the adjust
mcnt and allowance OF his administra-
tion account, and assignment OF the
residue Of said estate.
1t il ordered. that SAID account be eX-
amined, adjusted and allowed at gen
eral term OF said Court, to BE- held at the
Probate Office in the village OF Eagle
River III said County, on the Fourth
Tuesday of + bruary, A ID. 1900.
1t is further ordered. that upon the adj
iEstment and allowance OF such account
by this Court, as aforesaid, that the
residue OF sad estate, if amy, be-, by the
further order and Judgment OF the curt
assigned to such other persons AZ are by
la entitled TO the same.
1t is further ordered, that notice OF the
time and place OF examination aad al
lOWance OF such account, and OF the as
signment of lch residue OF said estate
to be given to the heirs of said estat e
and all PERSONS interested therein by pub
hcation OF said notice tor six. successive
weeks. before said day,in the Villas COun-
ty News weekly newspaper published
at the Village OF Eagle River i'll, said
county.
Dated Jan. Odd, 1900.
BY The Court,
N. A. CoLMAN, County Judge
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-05
Grand Excursion to Old
Mexico

Via Chicago & Northwestern
Railway, to leave Chicago Tues
day, January 80, 1900, under
personal direction Of Mr.. ]. Graf
ton, an experienced excursion
manager Entire trip in special
train with dining car.
Tour is arranged to include
Mardi Gras at New Orleans and
all principal points of interest in
old Mexico and ticket covers all
expenses.
Only limited number can be
accommodated; secure: space ear
Iy. For descriptive pamphlets
and information, call ON, or write
agents Chicago & Northwest
ern R'y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-05
EXDllSIOl m Northern Wisconsin.

The wisepoor man who bought
a farm on easy payments, and
the wise manufacturer who En-
ected factory in Northern Wis
consin a few years ago, when
times were not as prosperous as
they are now, are reaplng their
reward. Northern Wisconsin is
feeling expansion in the truest
sense of the word. Opportuni-
ties have not passed, by any
means. There are still thousand
of acres of rich hardwood timber
lands awaiting the settler as
well as the manufacturer which
can be obtained at low figures
and on easy terms. Good roads
fine school houses and other i'm
provemeats are increasing and
civilization is progressing. The
plentitude of iron ore, clay, kao-
line, mari and timber lands sup
plies the wants of everybody.
The transportation facilities
are unexcellcd. The Wisconsin
Central R'y, a strictly Badger
State Road pierces the rich north
ern portion Of the state, Offering
excellent transit service to the
markets Of the world. Those in
terested can obtain maps, illus
trated pamphlets, etc, by ap-
plying to w. H. K1LLEN, Land
and Industrial Commissioner.
Colby G. Abbot Building, Mil
waLkee, Wis.