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Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
CAN'T LOWER FARES.
Detroirs Attack on street Car Lines De-
feated

Detroit, Mich. March 2O-Judge
Swan of the United States District
Court, has rendered decision deny
ing the validity of an ordinance re-
quiring the street railway companies
to reduce rates of fare to 3 cents. The
court says there is nothing in the char
ter of the city which authorizes such
an ordinance and allows an injunction
to restrain the city from enforcing it.
Said Judge Swan:
.To enforce this ordinance would be
an act not of regulation but of spoila-
ton. The police power includes the
general management as regards the
protection of life and property, and
the accommodation of the public: but
the Legislature itself could not effect
the fares agreed upon. 1t might be for
the welfare of the public that fares
should be abolished altogether, but
that would be contiscation and could
not be tolerated"
A contention of the city in defend
ing the injunction suit was that since
the older ordinances provided that
rates of fare mot exceeding 5 cents
should be charged. the city had power
to regulate the rates at reasonable"
figures. The court holds that the sub
stance or meaning Of all these ordnan-
ces permits 5-cent fares, which priv
ilege cannot be afterward annulled.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
RUSSIA'S INTkiGUES.
Trying to Control Railroad Lines In Asia
Minor.

Constantinople. March 19.-After pro-
longed deliberations upon the Russian
demands for exclusive railroad rights
in Asia minor, the Sublime Porte has
proposed a compromise, whereby the
railways would be constructed by Tur-
key and Russia in partnership.
The Russian embassy insists upon
the original demands. which the Turk
ish military commission strenuously op-
poses
Berlin, March 19.-The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the Neuste
Machrichten says:
Russia, although tacltly encouraging
the champions of Bulgarian independ-
ence does not consider the time prop
itious for any action.
She hopes to bring pressure to bear
upon Turkey in the railroad question,
but should she fail TO obtain the re-
quired concessions, important events
may be expected in the Balkans.
The repatriation OF the Armenian ref
ugees still furnishes Russia with n
good diplomatic weapon wherewith to
obtain her demands.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
DEMOCRATIC INTRIGUE.
Governor Stone Feara That Gold Demo-
crats Will Make Mischief.


st. Louis, Mo-, March 17.-Ex-Gover-
nor William ]. Stone, Democratic ma
tional committeeman from Missouri,
said to-day he believed there was some
truth in the statement that there is n
movement among eastern Democrats
to elect Tom l.. Johnson of Ohio chair
man of the national committee, and
eliminate silver from the platform.
To Post-Dispatch representative,
Governor Stone said:
'Some sort of Il scheme is on foot,
although l am not yet able to say ex-
actly what it is. From information
that came to me at Washington and
since. l gather that the object which
the Palmer and Buckner Democrats
are trying to attain is the capture of
the organization of their party. The
scheme seems to be to get into the con-
vention as delegates and with as little
noise as possible. but by means of
adroit manipulation, control as many
delegations as possible. with the ulti-
mate object of controlling the cOnven-
tion and capturing the national com
mittee. They will be for Bryan, but
they want the organization.
speaking for myself, while l am
very glad to see the Palmer and Buck
ner Democrats of 1896 come back to
the party, / do not believe in Offering
a premium for their return. If they
come back they should come with no
hope of reward, but as plain Demo
Gratis. They deserted the party in 1896,
and fought it as hard as they could,
and they should expect no reward for
seeing the error of their ways and re-
penting. l do not believe in giving
them the management of the national
campaign.
That there is some scheme, such as
has been alleged. l have no doubt.
There are many bits of evidence that
have cropped out recently which show
this"
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

There is ordinarily no concert OF
action among state legislatures. New
ertheless similar conditions produce
similar results; and comparison OF
the more important laws enacted in
the several states makes it possible to
trace certain controlling influences, and
to ascertain what ideas are uppermost
in the minds of legislators. The place
which the trust" issue, for example
holds in the public mind is shown by
the fact that twenty-nine states and
territories now have laws which are
intended to restrict or prohibit trusts.
Nine of the laws were enacted last
year; those of Arkansas, Michigan,
Missouri and Texas were especially
stringent.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
wili Not Give Up.

hourenzo Marques. March 1o.-Sccre-
tary Reitz, in IN interview at Pre-
torin, said that the Transvaal govern
ment considered the American reply
to peace representations as highly sat
'sfactory and believed that Americans
would bring such pressure to bear ns
would result in settlement agreeable
to the people of the republic. While
admitting the seriousness of the stu
alton Secretary Reltz is convinced that
the burghers of the two republics will
enthusiastically defend the independ-
ence of the Transvaal to the Inst.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
Think Joubert in a Ouandary.

London. March 17.-Spencer Wilkin-
son. in the Post, says:
',rhe difficulty now is to imagine n
satisfactory plan of operations for the
Boer commander-in-chief. At an out
side estimate his available forces can
hardly be 10000 men. The Boer po-
sitions will always be turned before
a frontal attack is made. To await
the attack will be to risk capture. The
only plan to avoid it will be hasty
retreat"
Then proceeding TO discuss various
possibilities for the Beers, Mr. Willlin-
son arrives at the following conclu-
sion:
"Thc best thing the Beers can hope
for is to gain time. There is chance of
their being able again to restore the
equilibrium and to turn the balance
in their own favor. BY gaining time
they may hope for some foreign inter-
vention complication"
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
WILL INDICT THE BIG MEN.
-Four Police Commissioners of New York
Booked for Grnnd Jury Target.

Booked for Gnnd Jury Target.
New York, March 1.-THE Press
says: The four police commissioners
of the city of New York-Bernard J.
York. John b. Sexton. Henry II. AbeH
and Jacob HeSs-are to be indicted by
the grand jury for what the statute
defines as an offense against public
justice. The Indictment may be hand
ed up Monday. If it is not the proba-
bilities are that it will not be delayed
longer than Wednesday.
The Times says: The grand jury
had before it yesterday as witnesses,
Capt. Thomas of the tenderloin pre-
cinct. and Chief Devery, and there was
d persistent rumor that the former
would be indicted by the grand jury
before it had finished its investigation
concerning matters that had trans
pired in the precinct.
Capt Thomas was witness at his
own request. He was warned that
any admissions made by him would
be used against him in case the grand
jury came 10 the conclusion that an in
dictment for neglect to perform his
duty was warranted. Capt. Devery
was then called in.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
BRYAN'S PLATFORM.
Nebraska Democrats Foreshadow Action
of National Convention.

of National Convention.
Lincoln, March 20.-In effect Will
liam J. Bryan announced last night to
the Democratic party and to the nation
at large. the platform which he consid-.
ers best for the Democratic party and
practically upon which he desires to
stand, if nominated, at the Kansas City
convention.
The platform which was adopted by
The Nebraska Democracy with the
greatest enthusiasm, re-atfirms the Chi
cagO platform, declares for sixteen to
one" opposes Il large and standing
army, denounces the action of the Re-
publican party on the Puerto Rico tar
iff bill. declares against trusts and ''im
perialism,'' and favors the choice of
United States senator's by popular vote.
The platform is practically the crea-
ton of Mr.. Bryan. He did not write it,
personally. but he was consulted con-
the convention, he had approved of it
throughout.
The platform adopted by the Popu-
list convention was substantially the
same as that adopted by the Demo-
Gratis. 1t differs somewhat in form,
but conflicts in no essential point.
Both conventions to-day were enthus-
iastic for Bryan to the last degree, and
every mention of his name was greeted
with cheers of delight and approval.
Instructions We're given to both dele
cations to stand for Mr.. Bryan in the
Kansas City and Sioux Falls conven-
tiOnS
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

Here's an ingenious calculation war
ranted to make a man gray-headed
with responsibility: You had par
ents, grandparents, s great-grand-
parents, 16 great-great- grandparents,
80 for the fifth remove, 6i for the sixth,
12S for the seventh, 256 for the eighth,
512 for the ninth, 1924 for the tenth,
2,O4s for the eleventh. 4,O96 for the
twelfth, S,192 for the thirteenth, 1884
for the fourteenth, 32,76S for the fif-
teenth, 65,536 for the sixteenth. 49,
O72 for the seventeenth, 262 ,144 for the
eighteenth, 524 ,2sS for the nineteenth
1,04S,576 for the twentieth. 2.097 ,152 for
the twenty first, 4.194,3Oi for the TWEEN.
ty-second. S,3SS,60S for the twenty
third, 1871 ,216 for the twenty-fourth
33,554,432 for the twenty-flfth. 67,10S,-
SG4 for the twenty-sixth. 1874 PIT ,72S for
the twenty-seventh. 26S, ,435. .456 for the
twenty eighth. 536 6.s70,912 for the TWEEN
ty-ninth, 1,07374l, ,s24 for the thirtieth
the total of all these being 2,147 ,4S3..
64S. II we assume three generations
to the century, 1t shows that 1,00d
years ago our ancestors were all people
then living in the civilized world
Your ancestors and mine figure just the
same, and we might ask how many
generations we would have to go back
to find that you and are related. This
proves the brotherhood-of-m idea in
disputably."
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
TEXAS POWER UPHELD.
SUI <ems Court Says It Con Regulate ON
Trust.


Trust.
Washington, March 2O.-In the Unit
ed States Supreme Court to-day an
opinion was handed down in the case
of the Waters-Pie Oil Company, in
volvinG Its right to do business in the
state of Texas, contrary to the prOvis-
ions Of the state antitrust laws Of 1899
and 1895. The opinion sustained the
decisions of the state court to the ex
tent of affirming them, and was thus
opposed to the contentious Of the oil
company. but it did this upon the
ground that the state laws imposed a
condition which the oil company had
accepted, and hence was without
ground of complaint.
The basis of the action was the
Standard Oil trust, organized in 1882,
and it was owned that its intention was
to control and monopolize the petrol
cum industry of the United States, in
restriction of trade, dividing the mar
kets of the United States into various
sub-divisions, awarding Texas to the
Waters-Pierce company. The decision
of today was based upon the PROPOSE
tons which were submitted to the jury
in the original trial. Justice McKenna
said:
THE transactions of local commerce,
which We're held by the state courts to
be violations of the statute, occurred in.
contracts with certain merchants, in
which the plaintiff in error required
them to buy oil exclusively from it, and
from no other source, or buy exclusive
;ly Of the complainant in error, and not
to sell to any person handling compet-
ing oils, or to buy exclusively from the
plaintiff in error and to sell at q price.
fixed by it.
THE statutes" he continued, must
be considered in reference to these con-
tracts. In any other aspect they are not
subject to oar review on this record,
except the power of the state court to
restrict their regulation of local COM
merce, upon which contention is
raised"
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
Another Alaska bonanza.

Tacoma. Wash. March III. s.
Qulmby, Il prospector who was grub
stnked nearly two years ago, has just
returned with n story of mnrvelously
rich quartz deposits in southeastern
Alaska in the vicinity of the Ketchl-
kan, the exact location not being dis
closed at the present time. The discov-
cry also includes some rich placer
ground.
The story is that Quimby panned out
SiOO in few days from the decom-
posed quartz in the ledge. The veins
are large and the discovercr says they
extend for miles. Assays of rock
brought down run from $50 upward
into values like some of the wonderful
samples brought down from Ketchi-
kan.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

The manner in which the United
States cruiser Atlanta has been recon
structed shows how thoroughly the
lessons concerning the danger that
turks in woodwork on warships, which
were taught by the battles of Manila
and Santiago. have been needed. In
place OF the former wooden bulkheads
in the Atlanta, corrugated metal is
now seen. The wooden panels OF the
ceilings and walls have given place to
asbestos and non-inflammable paint.
Wood is rigldly excluded, even in the
shape OF furniture, and desks. chairs
and hunks are all composed OF metal
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

A struck-jury law which provides for
selection by the court of ninety-six
names from those of persons qualified
to serve as jurors, from which the
prosecutor and defendant may each
strike twentyfour, and the remainder
of which shall be put in the jury box,
out Of which the trial jury shall be
drawn in the usual way, is upheld in
Brown VS.. New Jersey, Advance Sheets
u. S., p. II, against the contention that
It violates the constitutional provision
as to due process of law.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

The party of geologists, paleontolo-
gists and botanists who were invited
last summer by the Union Pacific Rail-
road company to visit and explore the
fossil fields of Wyoming, spent forty
days in the rocky wilderness. Within
twenty days their number had dwin-
died from sixtysix to fourteen men,
the majority having given up the un-
dertaking en- route. About six tons
of the fossil remains of ancient ami
mails were collected and shipped east
ward, but no complete skeleton Of a
dinosaur was discovered. Much Of
the exploration was in a rough coun-
try resembling the Bad Lands" OF
Dakota. The bones were found
cracked into innumerable pieces. and
had to be bandaged and set in plaster
before removal.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
Boer Women VIII Fight.

Bloemfontein. March l9.-It is re-
ported that 1000 women have been
formed into an amazon corps at Pre-
torla, dressed In Kahkl kits. armed
with rifles and thoroughly drilled in
yollcy practice behind entertainments.
The Durghers say the women are all
widows of Beers slain or captured,
and have provided themselves with the
rifles taken from British prisoners.
They insist on being sent to the outer
trenches. which they say they won't
leave unless driven by English bay
Oi.otS.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
Ireland OBJECTS to Burdcnsome wnr TIA,

London. March 2O.-During the bud
get discussion, John Redmond the
Irish leader. said the Irish members alb
stained from this discussion. but they
did not regard II as n humdrum bud
get. ms II imposed upon Ireland an ad-
ditional war tax of over n million n
year. nt which the conscience OF Ire
land. he added, revoltcd.
London. March 2O.-In the House OF
Commons to-day the chancellor OF the
cxcheQuer announced that the total
number OF applications for the war
loan was 39.S0O. and that The subscrip'
tions were 1885 100000.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

Those people who value things by
the amount it costs to procure them are
advised to go to Johannesburg in
search of rooms, for there simple
shakedown for single night, in an
apartment containing five other per-
sons, costs the modest sum of SIS. The
probable ent of room and a bed all
to ones self is apparently matter to
leave to the consideration of million
aires only.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

The committee of the Society for the
Preservation of Science and Historic
Places and Objects appointed to exam
inc the Stony point battle-ground pub
fishes an interesting account of that
historic spot. 1t is illustrated with
plans of the battle and photographs of
the point at the present day. The bat
tleground has been committed to the
trusteeship of the society by the state
Of New York, which appropriated $25,-
900 for the purchase of the scene OF
operations. Nearly thirty-four acres,
the major part of Stony Point penin-
sula, was purchased for s21, 500. The
society petitions that the remaining
$500 be put in its hands for the care
and preservation of the battle-ground.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
Wages Advanced for 40. 900 Iron Mouldcr.

Atlanta, Ga, March 1.-THE Stove
National Defense Associations. whose
representatives have been in session
here for several days with delegates
from the Iron Moldcrs' Union of North
America, have agreed to advance the
prices paid moldcrs fifteen per cent.
over the figures In effect in 1898. The
result means increased wages to about
10000 iron molders in all parts of the
United States.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

With adal at s125 a ton in Alaska the
man who discovers mine of the
black diamonds" can laugh at the ef-
sorts of the gold miners to acquire
wealth.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

than in any other large city in the
country. That wouldn't be such bad
town after all. if it were not for its
many disadvantages.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15
ADAM NEVER WAS A BOY.

OF all the men the world has seen
Since Time his rounds began,
There's one l pity every day
Earth's first and foremost man;
Just think of all the fun he missed
By failing to enjoy
The dear delights of youthtime,
For-he never was a boy
He never stubbed his naked toe
Against root or stone,
He never with a pin hook fshed
For minnows all alone
He never sought the bumblebee
Among the daisies coy,
Nor felt it's business end,
Because-he never was a boy.
He never hockey played nor tied
A bright and shining pail
Down in the alley all alone,
To a trusting poodle's tail,
And when he home from swimmin'
came,
His pleasure to destroy
No slipper interfered
Because-he never was boy.
He might remember splendid times
In Eden's bowers-yet
He never acted Romeo
| To 6-year Juliet.
He never sent a valentine
| Intended to annoy
his good but maiden aunt,
Because-he never was boy.
He never cut kite string, no,
Nor hid an Easter egg;
He never spoiled his pantaloons
A-playin' mumbley-peg.
He never from the attic stole
A coon hunt to enjoy,
Nor found the "old man" waiting,
For-he never was boy.
/ pity him. Why should / not?
l even drop tear;
He never knew how much he missed
He never will fear.
And always when those dear old day
My memories employ,
I pity him, earth's only man
Who-never was boy.
-Pittsburg Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15
Talk
About It

That's always the way with
our Hair Vigor. When PET
sons use it they are always so
highly pleased with it that they
tell their friends about it.
If your hair is short. too
thin. splits at the ends, is rough.
OF is falling out. our Hair Vigor
viii perfectly satisfy you.
If your hair is Just a little
gray. OF perfectly white. Ayers
Hair Vigor will bring back TO It
all the dark. rich color it had
years and years ago. ; HI staa sitils.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15
Beware of Ointments for Catarrt7
that contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on prescrip.
tions from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you can pos.
manufactured by j. Cheney Co, Toledo, O.,
contains no mercury, and is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by f. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15
What Do the Children Dr;pko

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAlN-O? 1t is delicious and nourish~
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about Il as much. All groccrs sell it. 15c
and Zoe
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

Attend the Oshkosh Business Col
Iege and School of Shorthand and
Typewriting.
BEST IN EVERYTHING!
Business Practice in Book keeping and
Shorthand from start to finish.
Educates practically and supplies bust
ness houses with competent assistants.
Established Sept. i, 1867.
No Vacations.
For Catalogue address
w. w. Daggett,
Oshkosh, Vas.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

behind. An oblong bow, made of
four wide loops with a buckle in the
middle, set symmetrically in front, is
the most approved ornament for this
style of hat and may or may not be
accompanied by a plume of feathers
set behind it, one tip curving over to
the right and another back over the
crown.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15
Cuba.

W. G. Rinearson, G. p a. Queen and
Crescent Route, Cincinna att, has beauti-
fully illustrated pamphlet now in press de-
scriptiVe of Cuba and Porto Rico.
Send in your name at once with 2-cent
stamp to cover postage on a free copy as
soon as they are received.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
package Of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
we'll as the adult. All who try it like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. "A the price Of
coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold
by all grOcers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

A 56-piece china tea set free to ladies for
selling teas and coffees. Ten stores in Mil
yankee for twenty years. Reference, any
bank here. Write for particulars to d. Dick
son u Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15
TABLE DELICACY IN AFRICA.

The tongue of a young giraffe is con-
sidered a great delicacy by African
epicures. The meat of the animal is
said to taste somewhat like veal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

The engagement Of King Alexander
Of Servia to the Archduchess Marie
Christine, daughter of the Archduke
Frederick, is announced.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

It is suggested that Italy offer troops
to garrison Gibraltar and Malta, re-
lieving the British troops for service
in south Africa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

Lady Alice Montague, the beautiful
and only remaining daughter of the
duchess of Manchester, is dying from
consumption.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

N
Company, Columbus Washington
Senator Roach
friend have used Peruna tonic and
glad has greatly helped strength, vigOr
spped advised by friends that is remarkably efa
the almost universal complaint of Caarr
Senator Roachs home South Dakota.
absolute
Puna
other remedy
There Peuna
Medicine Columbus Ohio,
arrh,w DR..
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

British war ships are reported to
have seized a second German steamer
at Delagoa bay.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

Considerable ill-feeling agains
Great Britain is displayed in German
official quarters.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-15

Mrs. WinsIOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
t t;en so1cehs Inc gus raoceS 81 Emma