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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
ONE RIOTER KILLED.
Acute Situation Over Street Car Trou
BILE in st. Louis.

st. Louis, May 10.-Fhe st. Louis
Transit company made no effort to
run its cars yesterday and the St.
Louis & Suburban made none until
late iu the afternoon when, with police
massed along thelineand detachment
on each car. it succeeded in getting a
number through. Far from relieving
the situation, however, this demon
stration had no further effect than to
show that by massing forces on a
single line, the police could keep that
line open. At o'clock last night as a
suburban car was passing the Bap-
fist sanitarium a number of men gath
cred in the grounds Of the institution
and threw rocks at it. Some enc on
the car fired a shot at the crowd. kill
ing Frank Lebrecht.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14

London, May 1O.-General Huttons
mounted infantry brigade, including
Canadians, with part OF Frenchs
cavalry. crossed the Zand river Tues
day and began to work it's way eau
tiously along the railway nOrthward
in the track of the retiring beers.
About 5000 horsemen are probably
engaged in this advance. Hutton had
a sharp fight Monday, being forced
back several miles. the beers follow
ing until other British cavalry rein
forced Hutton. During the night the
beers retreated. According to boer
advices sharp skirmishes are OF daily
occurrence. There was a brisk rifle
engagement outside of Winburg Sat
urday. From boer sources comes the
report that in a skirmish outside OF
Mafeking May 9Th. Col. Baden
Powell was slightly worsted. The
Transvaal volksraad adopted resolu-
lions Tuesday expressing indignation
at the British for not conducting the
war in civilized manner. for Killing
wounded beers with lances, for using
armed Kaffirs under British officers,
and for ill-treatIng prisoners. Presl-
dent Kruger after a formal speech
Monday said the British were prepared
for war in 1896, as documents which
the burghers had captured showed, but
that the Transvaal to avoid bioodshed
passed the seven years franchise and
then five years franchise Great Bri-
tain still demanded" he declared,
"and the republic at length accepted
the challenge. Even should the Brit
ish enter the Transvaal and take Pre-
toria, the beers will still remain a
free people. Our trust is in God; we
may be confident he will defeat the
most powerful generals The raad
continues in secret session.
Roberts Steiner Policy.
Capetown, May 1O.-It is reported
that Butler is advancing on Biggars-
berg and that the beers are with
drawing. 1t is believed here that on
the arrival of the British at the Vaal
river, a proclamation was issued an
neXing the Orange Free State to the
dominion of the queen, demonstrating
the determination of her majesty S
forces to assert British supremacy
over annexed territory. The boer
losses at Brandfort are now reported
to have been much heavier than was
at first understood. After the battle
British patrols visited farm houses in
the surrounding district and all men
were taken prisoners, while horses
and guns were removed. Roberts is
thus adopting a sterner policy, with q
view to preventing guerilla fighting
in the rear of the British. Horses are
now commandeered and farm houses
where guns are found are destroyed
while men are arrested
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14

The bootblacks' vocation seems to
be one of the chief ways of earning
a living in Greece Their large,
highly ornamented boxes, all covered
with gilt, mirrors and other shining
things, with no less than a dozen
large brushes and no end of bottles.
makes their layout most attractive. as
they lineup all along public square.
As they only charge about one cent
for a polish you can easily figure
out how soon it will take them to re-
tire.
We start for Constantinople tonight.
It is reported our diplomatic relations
with Turkey are strained, therefore
you may hear Something curious in
my next about those come in con-
tact with over there. "A. L. A.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
TELEGRAPHIc TICKS.

Empire, Pa, is surrounded by for
est fires and it is impossible for any
one to get in or out. Several houses
have been destroyed and three child
rem burned to death. The inhabitants
are panic stricken.
A dispatch from Accra, Africa, says
runner is current there that Kumassi
has fallen, and it is believed the
Atkins, Kwahus and Knoranzas are
secretly joining the insurgents The
wires are down to Prahau
kilograms announce the alarming
spread of the bubonic plague on the
shores CT the Red sea. 1t is rapidly
increasing at Hong Kong, where there
have been IS cases in twenty days
and is spreading in Australia.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
vEsUvIUs ACTIVE.

Naples. May 10.-The activity OF
Vesuvius is becoming more formidable,
and observatory officials announce
that seismatic instruments are ex-
tremely agitated. A thick column OF
smoke is rising from the crater, and
earth shocks are violent. An opening
has occurred in the lower part OF the
cone from which are escaping sulphu-
rous vapors and thick smoke. -Four
Englishmen who attempted to ascend
the mountain on foot were near the
summit when suddenly the volcano
belched forth stream OF lava and
large stones.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
BRAGG FALLS UNDER HORSE.
General Breaks His Leg and Is Other
wise Seriously Injured.

Fond du Lac, Wis. May 10.-While
out taking his regular morning ride
yesterday Gen. e. S. Bragg was
thrown from his horse and sustained
serious injuries, his right leg being
broken just above the ankle joint and
his right thigh bruised by being
trampled over. His pet dog ran in
front of the horse, causing the animal
to back up slightly. In doing this he
stepped into a depression near catch
basin and fell. The family physician,
T. NJ. Mayham, was summoned and
wanted to administer an opiate to Gen.
Bragg but he refused to take it ana
was put into the carriage and con-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14

DR.. Edward E. Vincent, formerly SUI
perintendent of the Waukesha Kelley
institute, was run over and killed by a
street car in Detroit. He attempted to
ride in front of the car on his bicycle
and was struck. Death was almost
instantaneous. DR.. Vincent was born
in Newark, Ohio. was cadet at West
Point from 1883 to 1885, and later re-
ceived diploma from the Hahnemann
Medical college of Chicago. He prac-
ticed at Springfield and in June, 1898,
was selected by Lieutenant Peary as
surgeon for the arctic expedition.
April II, 1895, he was graduated from
the Dwight, ILL.,, institute, and since
then had managed the Kelley insti-
tutes at Benton Harbor, Salt Lake,
Waukesha, Minneapolis and Detroit.
He leaves widow.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
TO WAUKESHA.
Pythians at La Crosse Select Next
Meeting Place.

La Crosse, Wis. May 10.-The next
meeting of the Pythian grand lodge
will be held at Waukesha. The re-
ports of the officers and of various
committees were read Wednesday,
showing the state organization to be
in excellent standing, financially and
otherwise. The following officers
were elected: U. S. Burns, grand
chancellor. Sheboygan; w. G. Win
ter, grand vice chancellor, La Crosse;
Frank Berry, grand keeper of the
records and seal, Milwaukee; Fred
Kraus, grand master of the ex-
chequer Milwaukee,; Zeno M. Host,
grand prelate, Milwaukee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14

veyed to his home. He said that the
injuries were not of a character to
cause alarm, as he had been nearer
death lots of times. Gen. Bragg re-
Gently celebrated his 73d birthday and
has been enjoying unusually good
health. He had been Intending to ap-
pear before the supreme court in a
few days, where he had number OF
important cases pending.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

At Viroqua yesterday Henry Rog-
ers, son of Gen. E. M. Rogers, was
welded to Miss Ella Larson. The
event called together large company
of friends.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
ct produce yesterday at Chicago:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14

Chicago, May 10. = Cattle Receipts $1,000;
active lower; good TO prime steers, 485@5.65
poor to medium, 4C0@425; stockers and feed
ers, 3.75@5.1O; cows and heifers, 30o@5..OO:
yesterday $4,000 today, $4,000; left over, 2.443;
market SC higher; mixed and butchers sos
@5.37h,; good to choice, heavy, 525@5.4@0,;
rough heavy, 5l0@5.20; light. 495@527h bulk bull
of sales, 515@5.35. Sheep = Receipts, 1900
strong sheep, 500@5.75; lambs, 5.50@7 40.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
AMONG THE GREEKS
MADISON TOURIST CHRONICLES
HIS IMPRESSIONS.
A FLOOD OF MEMORIES

Called Up at the Acropolis- Where
Talmadge Outdid Paul-Socrates
and Zantippe-A Night Incident in
the Parthenon-Art Treasures
Toted Off to England-rrouble
With the Task.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14

Half the ships in the world are
British. The best of them can be
converted into ships of war in forty
eight hours.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
FORTUNES IN FEES
ATTORNEY DILL CREDITED WITH
THE LARGEST AMOUNT.
SUGAR TRUST PAYS WELL

Ambassador Choate Once Said That
John H. Parsons Retainers Were
Largest Known to New York-An
Iron Deal Which Brings the Pro-
moter a Cool Million.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-14
BRITISH CAUTIOUS
NORTHERN ADVANCE MADE
SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY.
SLIGHT sKIRMlsHEs OCCUR

Col. Baden-Powell Reported to Have
Been Worsted in Fight May b
President Kruger Says Even Should
Pretoria Be Taken Beers Will Still
Be Free People.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05

-
same rule should apply to personal prop.
crty, and every effort should De made on
Tho part OF the State to bring bonds and
securities and all personally OF that char
acter out OF their hiding places and make
them pay their Just proportion OF ths
taxes. We are satisfied also. that a great
many people in this State who own no
real property are never. assessed at al.
There are thousands and thousands OF
men. we have good reason TO believe. VINO
never pay any head tax and who never
pay any tax on their small personal
effects. All such citizens should be brought
10 hook and made TO pay up. Let us by
ali means have the tax commission Let
it be composed OF discreet and patriotic
men who have the true interests OF Virginia
at heart. and let them define ways and
means. as far as possible, to get every
body on the tax list and to make every
man pay his just dues to the state, no
more. no less.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
THE LEpIoN B1L1.

Tn. Roanoke Times has reviewed Sen
ato- Luptons aiil providing FOR the ap-
pointment Of a lex commission, and tho
roughly agrees wiz. US that the bill
should be passed and the commission
created
The Times points out that farming land
III Roanoke county, muck OF which Is
mountainous unimprored and ulrp1oduc-
tive is taxed for The State a, $3.50 an
acre, while in many other counties OF
Middle Virginia Improved ana more val
uable lands are assessed =, an average
OF 81 an acre. and even less. These
facts. II says, show how unjust IS our
.y.te1n o; taxation. There i; no doubt
In i,ls minds OF those Who have lsirvc This
subject study that taxation In The State
OF Virginia is lar from being equal and
nM,foInn'. as provided by the constitution.
and a reform Is demanded. The burden
Of taxation must be borne by the people
OF the State. but no man should be made
10 bear more than his just part Of the
uurcsn thEt the burden Of others may be
.!xtfened, u s. tho duty OF ths Siste.
shieh .snposses Tbs tns burden. 10 ses 10
4 that Assessments are uniform. and each
ststs should exert itself to that end.
Another thing. It 10 not enough that
$1,000 81 ssaaty shouid b uniform. 1ns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
TRAGEDIES AT CLIFTON FORGE.
A Man Severely Hurt and Il Young
Lady Burned to Death.

A Man Severely Hurt and Il Young
Lady Burned to Death.
CLIFTON FORGE, VA, Jan. 4.-Spe-
c!al.-E. c. Bush was badly injured last
evening at the depot He is employed at
the c. and O.. shops, and riding down on
train No. 13. jumped off at the station in
front of train No. 5. which he did not
see, pulling into the station He was
cut about the head and had his jaw
broken.
A horrible accident occurred at the
residence Of A o. Surber last night. His
sister, Miss Hattie, was in her room writ
ing when the lamp either upset or eN-
ploded, cit is not known which,. In car
rying it out the burning oil run over her
clothes, setting fire to them. She ran
out on the porch to throw the lamp in the
street, screaming for help. Mrs. "A. O..
Surber attempted to throw q blanket over
her. but Miss Surber ran down stairs,
and was caught by w. l.. Boswell, Mr..
Surber's clerk, who. with the assistance
Of two colored men. put the flames out.
She died at 2 o'clock this morning, after
suffering terribly.
Mrs. Surber had her right hand badly
burned in trying to extinguish the flames.
and Mr.. Boswell was Slightly burned on
his hands
The dead lady was the daughter Of NJ.
p. Surber. who. with several brothers
and sisters. survive her. She was TWEEN
ty-one years of age. The funeral services
Will be held tomorrow afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
The AlDcmarlc a ground.

NORFOLK. VA, Jan. 4-Special.-The
Old Dominion Steamship Company's river
steamer Albemarle, bound from Richmond
for Norfolk, grounded Monday last in
James river, between Deepwater Shoals
and Point Of Shoals, thirty miles above
Norfolk The tide was low when the
accident occurred. and it was believed
the steamer would float when the tide
rose, as she was reported to be resting
on soft mud. This belief proved erro-
neous. The tug Joseph Clark, went to
the scene later, but has not Yet succeeded
in hauling the steamer on.
The Albemarle. a propeller. 1t is re-
ported, has been considerably strained.
and it is feared that II fioated she will be
found to have sustained serious injuries
She was recently cut in two and length-
ened forty feet There are no passengers
aboard,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05

Northern insurance companies and they
might as well pay that money into the
Golfers Of home companies and have It
employed fort benefit Of home enter.
prise. The South is learning more and
more TO depend upon itself and by and
by the southern people will insure their
lives and their property in Southern com
panies.
The Chicago Record quotes the Hon.
John P. Altgeld as having said In a re- r..
cent interview:
..From present indications both gold
and silver will pass out of use as money
and will be supplemented by philosophic
or rational circulating medium and
measure OF value The absurdity OF
making the worlds industry, prosperity
and happiness depend upon The accident
OF mining is already attracting the at
tcrtion of all thinking men, and the still
greater absurdity. of having large por-
ton Of the energies Of the human race
spent in digging something out of the
ground that shall be a mere measure OF
value and be in itself OF 80 earthly use
to any human being, when the govern
,nent, under proper regulations and
limitations, could furnish the country a
circulating medium and measure OF values
that would cost practically nothing"
This shows what free silrerism will
lead to. Mr.. AltEeld and his associates
are not satisfied to have the minis OF the
country open to the free coinage OF gold
and silver. They want the government
10 set the printing presses - work and
supply all the money that the people re-
quire. 'Why dig In the earth for gold
and silver" ask Mr.. Altseld. when the
government can turn out paper money
at the rate of million i. ninuta:
Why, indeed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
CURRENT TOPICS.

The Comptroller-General OF the State
Q, South Carolina has prepared u state
ment showing how much money has been
paid By the people OF thar State to the
old limo insurance companies for prem
iulns. For, the fourth quarter OF 1888 the
amount Of premiums paid was $500 III. o5.
For The first quarter OF 1893, $3.50. 7lo.54; for
the second quarter. sloa, css;1l; for tho
third quarter. s4bs.s3s.ss.. making grand
total for twelve months OF s1.sss.se4.ss
These figures ought to open the eyes OF
the Southern people. They ara sending
uailucas Of money every year to the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
the MISSION OF DEMocnAcY.

The resolution offered by Congressman
Sulzer to investigate Secretary Cages re-
la1ionship with the National City Bank OF
New York, is reassuring This resolution
was doubtless introduced for political
effect and there may be nothing in the
charges which have been alleged against
the Secretary of the Treasury. but II
shows how healthy is the influence of
strong minority party. The Republicans
az in control and IL they felt absolutely
sure of their position there is no telling
to what lengths they would go. But
when they know that every act OF theirs
IS closely scrutinized by the brilliant men
of the opposing party, and when they
know that they will upon occasion be In
vestigated and their delinquencies exposed.
they are the more apt to be on their good
behavior.
1t is this vigilance that preserves our
Institutions Politics is much the same
in both parties Power is sure to be
abused unless there lie some restraining
influences. The great power OF This i"Eo
is vested in the people and their wnrd
is law. Each political party, therefore, Is
always counting favor with the peopie
and that party will succeed which lie
people pre.er., There Is a perpetual con-
test between the two great political par
ties of this country for supremacy The
outs are forever trying to get in and q e
ms are forever trying to keep in. Nature
does not work by sunshine and calm
alone There are periods of calm and
there are periods of tempest. The storm
is as necessary upon occasion as the sun
shine. The same is true Of the political
world. 1t is by agitation and conflict taat
peace is preserved.
The Democratic party has done 1ls
greatest work, perhaps, as mln31llS
party and its greatest trlumphs nave
been when it was out of power. 1t is the
one party which peculiarly represents 'he
rights Of the people and its representa-
,,yes are always battling for those rights
p,ether holding the offices of government
~. not. There is an old saying that tie
remocratic party fights best when on us
back. Only let the party stana ny rs
PRINCIPLES and it will be triumphant anu
a blessing 10 The republic, even IN oeies'''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
yInG1NIA.S- NEED.

The stanton Daily News Of January
% contains thoughtful editorial ar
tic,e on the business situation III VIZ
sinia based upon the following text:
SUNDAYS Richmond Times was mace
up mainly of reports of progress anu
activity throughout the 'Old Dominion
E,irtv columns of this one newspaper We're
filled with the glad tidings OF wide
spread prosperity-tidings corrobora'eo
by facts and figures SO siSnlacant anu
convincing as to warrant 4 douoie W.!
come to this glad New Year; one wei
come by reason Of the blessings now SO
abundantly vouchsafed, another "e!eCiiie
for the promise which this New Year
brings Of a decadc-mayhap an era-of
better things to come
The News then proceeds to outline
what constitutes genuine prosperity and
TO point out the way which LEADS therelo.
number Of valuable suggestions are
made the most important OF when IS
that If Virginia will make herself the
safest place for capital. capitai VIII
surely now in FOR the development of
vtrginias resources.
This . question OF supreme IMPORT
ance in Virginia to-day 1t may he1P
the politician to introduce bills to XII
~ trusts. and to make sky-scraping
speeches against organized capital
but 1t Will 20 a most expensive thlhS
-, Virginia for the impression TO SO
abroad that tie people Of this State are
antagon!stic . capital and disposed TO
outlaw it Some Of the Southern States
haye enacted laws eNernptinG new manu-
featuring plants from taxation Tor
term of wears. and 1t Is quite possible
that other such inducements VIII be OIL
fered if the States get to competing With
each other in this respect. But all such
+ax-payers of the State and we doubt
If they accomplish any great resul1s.
The best inducement that any State
through its law-making body can offer
to capital is protection. Virginia has
vast resources and money judiciously in
vested in this State vii! yield rich re-
turns. The only inducement, there
fore. that the. Legislator of Virginia
need offer to capitalists to invest here Is
q guarantee that all such investments
will be treated fairly and protected
against any sort Of Populistic invasion.
There are no great labor problems In
Virginia as there are in some of the
States at the North. Our people are
quiet and law-abiding, and our work
ingmen are fair and easy to get along
with. provided only that they be treated
with justice. Strikes are rare and
labor riots are almost unknown, so that
there is no cause for fear from as1ta-
tsons which constantly menace enter
prises at the North. Now let Virginia
give assurance that there is no fear OF
oppression ar the hands of The law
makers AID capital will flow in by the
million.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
OPTICAL 60,
Cor. Ninth and Main Streets.

mond ornaments: Stephen Putney, black
satin and jet: Herbert Claiborne. oiacs
satin ard tulaa; G. w u. Brock. oiac'-
satin and real lace: j. Taylor EiiysoH,
black SILK and Jet: Virsin!us Hall. gray
tatteta six: William Bentley. blue ala
ard old lace.
Refreshments consisting OF salad. ct1oco-
late, beaten biscuits. sailed almonds and
Dunch were Laintily served by Kisses
Sors. Ieary. Bessie Bosher. Mary Buford.
Jane Fisher, Mary 1.aItlrop and Josephina
Eutney.
Chocolate was gracefully dispensed by
Miss Ruth Robins, PRETTY Cowned in red
and white silk Among those present.
were:
Governor J. Hoge Tyler. Mrs. Mary
Tor1ise Harrison, Mr. Joseph Bryan, Mr.
]. stewart Bryan. Mrs. Charles Boshsr,
Bishop Robert A. Gibson, Miss Gibson.
Mrs. e P Valentine, atiss Guile Harrt-
son. Mesda1nes John t'arland. ". T.
Robins Howard Hoge. Harry Iiazacdr
" " Henry. J. r. SouthaIl, Cornin W.
Mercer. " j. Dimnoc!S. G.. y. Smith,
George l. Christian. Nannis Werth. T.
t. Hobsnn Norman V. Randolph, l.. ~
Dashiel. ) ?. Dsshielis J. Arthur LEROY.
E. c. Minor, .. w. Rucker. H. ~ Glover
Mrs John B. Newton. OF hnoxVuie'
Tenn: Prof. George W. Ailes. OF 90
ford Misses Kate Mason Rowland. Re-
becca Norwood, Mary NJ. z. Sewtor-
Mary Norwood. Roberta Minor. aaen
Morrison. Cally Hooson. Virginia Archer.
F,,izabeth Mason Rowland. Ruby Bodeksr,
I.ot1;e Lambert Louise Henley. OF WI
1tamsburg. Edith Joncs, Pearl Bo0sEer
and Mrs I. y. Jones
The exquisite white rose, and lsFns TIA.
banked the manteIs. were donated oI
Messrs. Mann & Brown
Among the Christmas and New-1ears
entertainments IN Amelia county. was a
dance given ar the spacious residence or
Mr.. G. II. Booker on the first night OF
nineteen hundred. which was !ars1y
attended ard greatly enjoyed
Soon after the sun disappeared IN"
guests began to assemble and dancing
was commenced early and lively. and was
INDUCED In continuously until snort
White before the appearance OF the sun
OF the next day. The dancing was gooo
and the music from Mr.. Cookers banjo
ana Mr.. fuckers fiddle was something
Nor heard every day-since the Gay OF
Too Sweeney and Josh. the Fiddler.
some OF the participants We're: Messrs
waiter Hocker Lizzie SouthalI Manda
WIN Schasel. Detwtler. foreniau'
afunt Roy. Price Brockeoroush'
SIassrs southaIl. Farrar, Scott Whey.
branch, Grigg, Allen, Evans and AuseitA