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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-19

operation ON his arm. This makes
| four deaths as a result Of the wreck
At Dwight, ILL.,, DR.. Leslie E. Kelley
will was filed for probate and shows all
of his property bequeathed to his wife
except $1OO, 900, which is given to Mil
ton r. Kelley, in trust, to be distribu-
ted according to private instructions.
Stanley Huntington Riggs, noted as
a football player, committed suicide
in a lonely camp in the heart of Mex
| leo. He went to Mexico as a civil en-
gineer. two years ago, with party
composed of Yale and Princeton grad
yates.
Sheldon's first issue of the Topeka
Capital begins with a prayer and con-
tains an account of the India famine,
an investigation of the Kansas liquor
laws operation, an analysis of the
"War spirit" and the effect of drink
| ing on industry
The United States supreme court de-
cided that the Illinois Central had no
right to fill in submerged land along
the lake front, between Twenty-fift
and TWenty-seventh streets, Chicago,
asserting that the state held such lands
in trust for the people.
The national pure food and drug con-
gress reelected the old board of officers
and adjourned after passing a resolu-
ton thanking Senators Hansbrough,
10
Brosius and Babcock for their efforts
for pure food legislation.
Nate Salisbury, the snowman, and
his partner, Colonel Cody, have ar
ranged to build a big irrigation canal
in the Big Horn basin. Water will
IS, 900 acres will be placed under irri-
CATION. Work will soon be begun.
Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst has promised
81 900 and Mayor James DPhelan of
San Francisco $3.50 toward the $500
which the Greek department of the
University of California has pledged
itself to raise as it's share Of the per-
school at Athens.
At Torrent, KY, George w. Drake,
the famous mountain detective and
ex-deputy United States marshal, to-
'gether with man named Ford, were
shot to death by William ST. John.
Drake has run down more moonshin-
ers and criminals than any other Of
ficer in the service of the govern
ment.
Speaker Henderson was created the
duke of congress by delegation from
New Orleans, representing King Rex
of the Mardi Gras, and was presented
with a beautiful jewel of diamonds
and perils, emblematic of his office.
The ceremony occurred in the speak
er's private Office prior to the meeting
of the house.
The president has received through
Ambassador Choate, a beautiful copy
in Wedgewood ware Of the bust of
Houdin's Washington, the gift of
Merton Russell Cotes. ex-mayor of
Bournemouth, England. The bust
bears this inscription: This bust of
the great Washington, the founder of
the American nation, is presented to
the people, through President McKin-
ley, Feb. p, 1900, by Merton Russell
Cotes
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-19
BOER-BRITISH WAR.

The rising of the Cape Dutch is ex-
tending.
Cape Colony is practically clear of
beers
The beers declare that they will fight
to the death
General Butler moved toward Trans
vaal territory.
Riotous students broke up a peace
meeting in Edinburgh.
Japanese newspapers declared SYM
pathy with England.
The end of the south African war is
thought to be nearly in sight
The queen received a very great ova-
ton as she drove through London.
Lord Roberts continues to press his
campaign in the Orange Free State.
Mafeking reports sad tale of sick
ness, starvation, Smelling and death.
President Kruger has been in the
Free State cheering up the burghers.
Russian newspapers opened a sub
scription for loving cup for Cronje.
British correspondents assert that
the boer forces are entirely disorgan-
lied
President Kruger is said to have ad-
nitted that the war will end within a
month.
Roberts reached Ventor's Wei, fifteen
miles from Bloemfontein, and turned
the position of the beers.
Gen. Roberts sent a protest to Pres
idents Kruger and Steyn against the
continued misuse Of the white flag
Queen Victoria's visit to London is
thought to have been a clever piece of
politics arranged by Lord Salisbury
The British invaded the Free State
with 10000 men White led one party.
The boer forces are believed to be 49,
600.
The pope prays daily that President
Mckinley may offer the mediation of
the United States to put stop to the
war.
At Paris subscriptions haveclosed for
the sword to be presented to General
Cronje. Nearly $4,000 francs have been
collected.
Foreign consuls at Pretoria are asked
by Presidents Kruger and Steyn to in
wife the intervention of the powers
they represent.
A dispatch from Pretoria states that
fighting is proceeding at Mafeking and
that the beers have captured all the
outside forUs except one.
Senators did not take up the Mason
resolution, though several expressed
sympathy for the beers and Hoar urged
an offer of mediation.
The British war loan proved a great
success. Enough offers were received
from the United States alone to take
up the entire amount.
Lord Roberts has pushed on ten
miles. He reports that Presidents Kru-
ger and Steyn both attempted in vain
to stay the boer retreat
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-19
DOMESTIC.

DOMESTIC.
Chicago March wheat, Csc.
Idle union men number $4,000 in Chi
cage.
Milwaukee democrats renominated
Mayor Rose.
A snuff trust was formed with $685.
100000 capital
Fire at Lead, S. D., caused loss of
half million dollars.
Republicans are likely to attempt
antitrust legislation
Archbishop Hennessy left most Of
his estate to charities.
There was split in the republican
state convention at Waco, Texas.
Professor Henry Cohn of the North
western university is paralyzed
Fifteen persons persisted in a tene-
ment-house fire in Newark, N. J.
The sugar trust brought suit to test
the constitutionality of the war tax.
Plant for the separation of air into
its gases was established in New York.
Mrs L. G. Dupont, widow of General
Henry Dupont, died at Lakewood, N. J..
Business is less in volume, but Dun
said that is not necessarily dishearten-
ing.
People living along rivers in Illinois
are driven from their homes by high
water
But "a per cent. of sugar is made
from cane, the rest is extracted from
beets.
David w. Reeves, well-known band
master, is dead at Providence, r. T.,
aged 50.
National league magnates unani-
mously decided upon an eight-club
circuit
The stepdaughter of Philadelphias
mayor was married She received
1000 gifts.
Prince Henri d'OrIeans may be AL
fred G. Vanderbilt's rival for Elsie
F'rench's hand
Life. insurance companies collected
$5,358,666 in Michigan and paid So
1877 ,693 in 1899.
A case thought to be bubonic plague
has been discovered in Chinatown In
San Francisco.
The Ohio secretary of state refused
to permit the Incorporation of the
sewer pipe trust.
1t is suggested that foreign-built
ships be granted a subsidy under GER
tain conditions
The German press prints an appeal
for aid for the chess player, Steintz,
who is i'll in New York.
Yale Daily News investigation
shows that athletic victories do not
affect the size of classes.
The United States is third in Ship
building, Germany and England lead
ing in the order named.
Gen. Harrison feels chagrined that
some people should regard him as an
administration leader.
DR.. John Friedrich, IS years old,
publisher and editor Of the American
Swiss Gazette, died in New York.
Seventeen cases of bubonic plague
are said to have existed at Port Town
send, Wash, for nearly month
Edward ]. Phelps, minister to Eng
land under President Cleveland, died
Of pneumonia at New Haven, Conn.
Secretary Long issued an order maxi
ing it a compulsory rule that all men
in the navy service shall be able to
swim.
The Chicago building contractors
council has decided not to arbitrate
their differences with the trades
council.
The revised curriculum for the soph-
omore class at Yale does away with the
classics and mathematics as required
studies
Eugene Y. Debs and Job Hartman
were nominated for president and vice
president of the social democratic
party
The eleventh Indiana district repub-
lican congressional convention nom
mated George w. Steele to succeed
himself
Mrs. Roosevelt and her sister left
for Cuba to visit the battlefelds
where her husband fought in the war
with Spain
In Chicago, Potter Palmer sued the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-19

Washington, March d3.-Persona1
explanations were made by Sen
lators Allen (pop., Neb) and Butler
(dem., S. Co. of their positions on the
financial question Both announced
their belief in the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver at the ratio of 16 to
|. Senator Turner (rep., Wash.)
began an extended speech on the
Porto Rican bill. He maintained
that the pending measure clearly was
unconstitutional and expressed his be-
lief that it would be so held if passed
upon by the supreme court.
Washington, March 13.-The last
legislative step in the enactment of the
financial bill was taken by the house
when the conference report on the bill
was adopted by vote of 166 yeas to 100
nays, present and not voting ten. The
senate had already adopted the confer
ence report SO that it remains only for
President Mckinley to affiix his sigma
ture to the measure to make it law.
The debate on the report continued
throughout the day, Mr. Overstreet
opening and Mr.. Brosius (rep., Penn.
closing in support of the measure,
while Mr. Little (dem., Ark closed in
opposition, with a severe arraignment
of the bill Mr. Williams (rep., ILL.,
asked whether it would be possible in
case an international bimetallic agree
ment were reached to escape paying
the refunded 30-year 2 per cent. gold
bonds in gold, and such being the case,
whether the bill could be considered
an encouragement to international BIZ
metallism. "The bonds could be paid
only in gold,'' responded Mr.. Over
street. This bill holds out not
the slightest hope Of Internal
ional bimetallism under present con-
ditions. I say frankly this bill will
make it practically and absolutely i'm
possible ever to have International
bimetallism at the ratio of 16 to L.
Nine democrats voted with the repub-
leans to agree to the report, viz:
Messrs. Clayton, Griggs, Underhill,
Levy, Scudder On. V, Denny (Md),
McAlee Pa, Thayer, Fitzgerald
(Mass.). In other respects the vote was
on party lines.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-19

A compromise on the German meat
bill is likely permitting the importa-
ton of picked meat. The agrarians
threaten to defeat the naval bill if
the kaiser blocks the meat bill
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-19

member of the house from Virginia,
brother of r. A. Wise, and his attorney
in the case, was excluded from the
hall by the speaker on the protest of
democrats that he was abusing the
privileges of the floor, to which he was
entitled by the rules, by interfering
with the debate upon the case. The
urgent deficiency bill, carrying S1,439,-
$50, was passed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-19

Washington, March 12.-During
almost the entire session SEN
ator Rawlins (dem., Utah) oc-
cupied the floor in the discussion of
the Philippine question. He went
deeply into the constitutional phases
of it. His argument was largely legal
and technical. He is opposed to hold
ing the Philippines. Eighty-six pri-
vate pension bills were passed.
Washington, March 12-For the
second time within a week, a DEM
ocrat was unseated by the house and
a republican seated. r. A. Wise was
given the seat hitherto occupied by
w. A. Young, for the I'd Virginia dis
trict Previous to taking the vote
John S. Wise of New York, formerly
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-14
EXPANSION BRYAN FAV0RS.
Only That Which Will Not Change
the Government.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 13.-Wiliam
j. Bryan passed through Kansas City
today for Columbia. Mo. Asked about
his Minneapolis interview, in which he
was reported as expressing views favor.
able to certain forms of expansion, Mr.
Bryan said:
Il have for one year been discussing
Imperialism and | have tried to dstin-
guish between such an extension of the
nations limits as would not change the
character of the Government. and an
expansion which converts Il homogeneous
republic into a heterogeneous empire.
When the annexation of any given ter
ritory is under consideration the qucs-
ton is. first. whether the people want
to come in, and second. whether the
people are capable OF sharing in the
Government and destiny of this ration
| believe that all people are capable Of
governing themselves. and THAT the Fill
pinos should be allowed to govern them.
selves. but | do not think that they are
sufficiently advanced to share with us
the Government of the nation. If the
Philippine Islands are annexed the peo
pie there must either become citizens or
subjects. | am not willing to admit
them as citizens and do not believe that
II republic can have subjects. thel efore
| want this nation to give them indp-
pendence and then protect them from
outside interference. The proposed an
nexatiOn must be considered upon its
own merits, but i'll considering these
merits. the condition Of til people should
have more weight than geographical po-
sition or commercial advantage"
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THE WEST ALL RIGHT
Judge Merrimon Delivered a
Great Speech in Ashevi|Ie
The Constitutional Amendment Will Garry More
Than the Strength Of the Democratic
Party in Buncombe County.

Asheville, y. C. Jan. 13.-(Special.)-
There was Il large and enthusiastic
meeting of white people at the court
house tonight The meeting was add
dressed by Judge James II. Merrimon,
on the subject of the Constitutional
amendment. He delivered great and
unans werable argument that met with
demonstrations of hearty approval from
the earnest and intelligent audience.
The people of this section are becom-
ing greatly interested on this subject
The amendment will carry more than
the strength Of the Democratic party.
Judge Merrimon more than sustained
his reputation as one of the greatest
iur;sts the State has produced, and
made an argument that COMPOUNDED every
Republican who heard his mastery pre-
sentation.
Hon Theodore +. Davidson will ad-
dress the club at its next meeting.
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PRESSURE TO BEAR ON BRYAN
N. Y. Democrats Want Silver Left in
the Background There.

New York. Jan 13.-In connection
with the approaching visit OF William
Jennings Bryan To New York, the Even
ing Post today says:
1T was learned today that a great
effort will be made 10 induce Mr.. Bryan
to speak while here ON the lines indi-
Gated i'm recent interviews by Elliot
Danforth, chairman of the Democratic
State Executive Committeeman is to
treat Imperialism and trusts as the main
issues of the campaign and avoid giving
undue prominence TO the IL to 81 issue.
Mr. Bryan has made several speeches al
ready on these lines, and it is believed
that he can be induced to leave free
silver in the background while he is in
what is called the enemy's country
THE dinner to he given to Mr.. Bryan
by o. III. p. Belmont on January 22d
will be Il sort of preliminary. Many Of
the party leaders of the State wen
as representatives Of the Chicago plat
form Democrats will sit at Mr. Belmont $
tables. and it is said an attempt Will
be made to bring both wings Of the
party together in order that harmc-
niouS delegation can be sent to the Ma
tional Convention. Mr.. Bryan has CIV
en- many indications lately that he desires
harmony in New York State. He has
c1rrbed the enthusiasm of his silver fol-
lowers here and has shown Il disposition
to court the favor of Tammany. He
has also been in close communication
with Elliot Danforth, who has taken upon
himself the task OF harInonizing the
party SO that Bryan will get New York's
electoral votes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-14
SWEEPING REFORMS
Root Will Rebuild the Cuban
Judicial System.
His Object to Correct Prison Abuses. Commits
sion of Three Americans and Three
Cubans to be Appointed.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Secretary Root
has taken steps to institute at once
sweeping reforms III the judicial system
i'll Cuba, the animating purpose being TO
correct as soon as possible the Cuban
prison abuses which have already been
the subject of representations to the
War Department. TO accomplish this
purpose, the Secretary has decided to
appoint a commission, composed of three
Americans and an equal number of Gu
bans. This commission will probably
consist of Horatio Rubens, T.. l.. Conant
and Mr.. Runsie for the American side.
These are all lawyers, well .versed in the
Spanish code, as well AS thoroughly ac-
Quainted with American practice. The
Cuban contingent will probably be Sc
lected by Governor Wood from among
the members of the Havana bar. The
commission will meet at the earliest pos
sble moment in Havana and begin at
once with a revision of the criminal
methods, following this up later on with
amendments of the civil code, where
necessary. Mr.. Rubens had q consulta-
ton with Secretary Root today and left
Washington for New York. He expects
TO proceed to Havana via Miami next
Wednesday,
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Wrecks Name Still Unknown.

St Johns. ~ f.. Jan. 13.-The name
Of the vessel wrecked and ON fire on q
reef in St Marys Bay. is still unknown.
The weather conditions was rough
today and the fisher folk were
unable to board her. She is
wholly submerged and her hui
is badly battered. There is Il noticeable
Improvement in the weather tonight
however. and it is believed that it will
be possible to get full news tomorrow.
\ watch has been maintained along
the cliff ever since the people got there
and fires are kept burning at night and
flags waving by day as Il signal to any
boats crew which may have escaped. 1t
is not considered likely, however, that
any succeeded in getting away from the
wreck.
Derricks were erected today at likely
points TO lower men down tomorrow to
recover the bodies washed up. and II
possible to discover the name of the YES
sci from the wreckage.
Divers Will be sent from here if ii Is
found TO be impossible to obtain the
steamers name by other means. but no
body now cares to act until instructions
are received from the owners
The recovery and burial of the dead
bodies of the ships company have been
ordered by the marine department.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-01-14
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DALES I'M NEWS AND CIRCUZk ALTON.
A GOLD MEDAL TO LIEUT.. BLUE.
From the Women of South Carolina
For Distinguished Courage.

New York Jan. 13.-I6eptenant Victor
Blue of the United States Navy was hon
Ored today ON board the battleship Massa-
chusetts at the Navy Yard by the wo-
men of South Carolina the Leutenant's
native States, for this heroic work ON
land and water during the war with
Spain. Ex-Governor Hugh S. Thompson,
Of South Carolina, presented the Leuten-
ant with Il gold medal on one side of
which bore the inscription: "EXplorator
FOrtissiInus i'm Ponto Sylvisque Floruit,'
and on the reverse side the words THE
Women of South Carolina to Lieutenant
Victor Blue in high appreciation of his
courage, enterprise and distinguished ser
vices in the Santiago campaign, 1898.
Among those present were rear Admiral
J. w. Philip and Mrs. Philip, Captain
and Mrs Train, Commander and Mrs.
Niles, Captain and Miss Wildes, Mrs.
Thompson, Miss Caroline Thompson, Mr..
and Mrs. John NJ. Thompson, Miss Tuck,
Mrs. John Z. Thomas, Jr., Columbia, ).
c.; Mrs w. +. AIinchin. Tennessee: Miss
Thompson. Charleston. S. c.; Miss Clark
SON. Alabama; Mrs. Zachary, Mrs. VIII
Richards, Miss Helen Ward, Miss Fal-
coner, Mrs. Doremus, Mrs. Clark, Mrs.
Olcott and Mrs. Blue.
After the presentation ceremonies,
Captain Train and the other officers OF
the Massachusetts entertained the Wish
tors in the officers mess room, where a
luncheon was served.
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The Ship Subsidy Bill.

Washington, Jan. 13.-The Senate cont
mittee ON Commerce today resumed dts
hearing on the HannaPayne Shipping
Subsidy Bill. Thomas Clyde, of the
Clyde steamship lines said that his com
nany, ON the day the bill became a law,
would sign Il contract for the construction
of two vessels to cost in the aggregate
about 100000. President Munson. OF
the Mlmson Steamship l;ne, had stated
that his company would place at least
100000 tons of shipping that was now
under foreign flags under the American
flag. He had no doubt that other lines
would do the same thing.
+. b. Thurber( representing the United
States Export Association said the uni
vcrsal belief among American manufac-
turer and shippers was that this coun-
try must have Il merchant marine to eX-
port American products.
Chairman Frye announced that up in
the Northwest considerable opposition to
the pending measure had developed.
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RACE FOR sLINGERsF0NTEIN.
The New Zealanders Win and the
Beers Retire.

Rcnsburg, Cape Colony, Jan. O.
(Tuesday)-A strong force of British
troops advanced this morning under
cover of brisk artillery fire and en-
camped at Slingersfontein, on the
Beers eastern flank. The Boer patrols
retired, but subsequently Il body of
Beers attempted to seize the position,
threatening communication between the
British encampment and Rensburg. The
New Xealanders, with q brilliant dash,
frustrated the attempt They raced and
seized the position first and fired volleys
at the enemy who retired i'll the dircc-
ton of Colesburg.
WHAT THE MOVEMENT MEANS.
London. Jan. 13.-The movement of
General FTenchs troops in the vicinity
of Colesburg is taken to indicate that
Lord General Roberts has recognized the
Importance of General French's object,
namely. to obtain command of both
bridges across the Orange river, and has
FASTENED to send him reinforcements.
1t is also thought to partially confirm
the suggestion that General Buffers
plans include synchronous movements
in all the spheres of operation.
About four thousand troops sailed for
South Africa this afternoon.
ASK FOR FURTHER WAR CREDIT
London, Jan. 13-The London Sun to-
day reports that on the re-assembling of
Parliament January Both, tine Govern
ment will Immediately ask for Il further
war credit of 20,0O0,0O0 pounds sterling.
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TWO NEWSPAPER MEN SHOT.
Anderson's Emphatic Objection to an
Article in the Evening Post.

Denver, Col, Jan. 13.-Frederick G..
Bonils and IL. III. Tammen, proprietors
of the Evening Post, were both shot in
their office at noon today by w. w. Am
derson, prominent local attorney. 1t is
not believed that either was mortally
injured. Both We're able to walk to
carriages that carried them home. After
the shooting Anderson walked out of the
office unmolested, but was arrested. The
exact cause of themhooting is not known.
Anderson went to the editorial rooms
Of the Post and entered the office of Bon
fills and Tammen. Polly Pry, a well
known newspaper woman, was also in the
room. 1T is understood that Anderson OBJ
jected to something that had appeared
in the Post and demanded retractiOn and
that Bonhls and Tammen both attempt
ed to put him out of the office. Then
he commenced to shoot.