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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-01

A handsome yearbook filled
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Here are few of the great men who have
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Secretary Wilson, on Agriculture
Sen. Chauncey M. Depew, on Politics
Russell Sage, on Finance
Thomas Edison, " Electricity
Gen. Merritt, Land Warfare
Adml Hichborn. " Naval Warfare
" Al" Smith, Sports
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-01

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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-01

Rev. A. E. Dunning of Boston, speak
ing at a forefathers' day celebration,
told the Congregational club the heri-
tage of the Puritan is expansion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-01

Inc osprey IeaCneFS are a1gFeCE0S
or herons' plumes, and the weight
given may be roughly estimated as rep
resented in the neighborhood of 10000
birds.
At another sale going on at the same
time was offered:
Aigrettes ............ 1852 ounces
Peacocks' feathers -. 215,051 bundles
Birds of Paradise 49,. 1882 skins
Parrots ............... 228,289 skins
Hummingbirds .. 759 skins
Rollers and Kingfishes 116,490 skins
Owls and Hawks 800. 1853 skins
A conservative estimate shows that
the feathers and skins offered in one
day represent the loss of at least $780,
900 birds lives, and yet every bird has
it's USE Without them the earth would
not long be habitable. Swallows,
swifts, fy-catchers and vireos hunt
the air for insects, while thrushes and
sparroWs are busy on the grounl. At
night the hawks and whippoorwills
search for nocturnal insects. On land
and on sea feathered creatures are
busy.
The Marshall republican., 1900-08-03
PURCELL ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIE.
iCoxr,SrEp vRos Fiwsr PAanj.

dUu tUS NJ "e' ~ NOsoS ~ R
Witness corroborated the testimony Of Carl
Wilson. 80 far as he overheard, as to what
passed the evening he and Bailey stood on
Martins corner. The witness though young
in years proved a good one; subjected to a
cross FIRE Of netting queries. his evidence was
straightforward and consistent.
pRYroN JETRR.
Witness called. stated his acquaintance with
Purcell and Bailey dating from ten years ago
when he came to Malta Bend. He was the
first witness called upon who had seen the
shooting. Asked to state what part Of the
shooting he saw. witness stated that as he
was coming down street, he saw Purcell draw
revolver. and cried to Bailey: Look out Jim.
look out! For Gods sake. look out" Bailey
was coming north when witness saw him
ut time he yelled his warning cry, wlereupon
he turned. At this point. Purcell was drawing
his revolver and fired almost instantly. 49,
Bailey turned his face oward the south.
Witness also saw second shot fired at Bailey
as he advanced toward Purcell. when almost
to him. Both Bailey and Purcell disappear.
ed In stable and were not seen by witness.
o. cross examination. witness disclaimed
any knowledge Of the affair Of Friday, March
9th, stated that he was within about ~ feet
Of Purcell and Bailey when shooting occurred
with Bailey between himself and Purcell.
Stated that he stepped out Of range after warn.
ing Bailey. Witness stated that Purcell did
shoot at Bailey and not ut the walk at his
feet. Questioned as to examining the walk
next morning. he stated that the range was
up the side. walk, and thought one Of the balls
might have struck the walk beyond. Ator.
ney Ruff then tried to show that IL witness's
testimony were correct, the ball could not
have struck the walk, Witness showed posi-.
ton OF Purcell TO he nearer out edge Of the
walk. leaving the line of the bullet not far diff.
fercnt from that Of the walk. Witness rclat.
cd having seen the revolver which had been
used, was uncertain whether all the barrels
were empty. but knew II contained several
empty shells. Witness, queried IN regard to
the shots fired at the barn stated that two were
fred on the outside and two OH the inside Of
the barn. When Bailey came out. he did not
know that the was struck and followed him on
up the walk towards the town. Witness was
questioned in regard to the crowd assembled
around Lines store. where the Purcell boys
were; admitted that he was there because he
was curious, but denied that he had given
voice to any lynching talk. He was piled
with questions as to whom he had talked with
concerning the shooting.
PAYNR sI.UsHER.
When examined Payne Slusher stated that
he was in the livery stable, an employee oil
Chas. Schooley. and knew both Purcell and
Bailey. A. description of the barn was given,
which faces east. with large I2-foot door. lie
The Marshall republican., 1900-08-03

manned In barn after the two went out. but
came out prior to shooting. His relation OF
the shooting did not differ from that OF Payne
Slusher. In addition however. he related
how Percy Purcell ran in with knife. his
brother calling Gut him, cut him. to which
Bailey replied Don't let him cut me Pete.
I'M, shot already"
On cross examination. witness denied he
had been coached as to what to LAY or 10 add
circumstances. Had only talked to attorneys
for the state. Witness was asked from whom
penses in Marshall; he hesitated but court
compelled him to answer. then ''fsssed up
that he had shot craps and won IL" VII.
ness when questioned as TO dispute IN Office.
said he was or outside and did not 70 In M.
iii il was over, when he entered and asked:
What's the matter with you white folks''
Witness stated he did not see Slusher IN the
Office, saw but one egg on the Office floor.
ALBERT TiBBs.
Albert Tibbs was called tn the stand, nj.
hrmed his acquaintance with both Bailey and
Purcell and stated that he was at the stable
~ tsC kttssS ~ w SsspSstVk US y wv
dence did not furnish anything additional.
Stated tina, upon the firing Of the shots. he
had gotten on, Of the way. His direct evi.
dence upon the shooting was meagrc and cor.
robora,cd No far as given, Peter Kilc's.
After examination Of this witness. court al.
journcd to meet at 1890 p. M.
L.. u BOi.TEN
a 4 -.l-.a II c-l.l.-
agent for Knights Of Security. and was IN
Malta Bend March roth Was acquainted
with both parties. Witness was in hotel when
fr.t two shots were fired. ran out in the back
10, jus, in time to- see aud hear two more IN
quick succession and noticed Purcell run
ACROSS the street east. On cross examination.
witness stated he had never stopped at Mrs.
Bailey's. denied knowing any parties in the
barn aside from the Purcrlls ami Bailey.
cHARI.Es FRANKLIN.
Witness had lived in Malta Bend ten years
and had an acquaintance with both Purcell
and Bailey. He stated he had walked up the
railroad track the morning Of March 10th,
with Thomas Purcell, when he had pulled q
revolver and shot at n bunch Of ducks four
times. In speaking about Bailey, witness stat.
ed that Purcell said III he ever said anything
to him or crossed his path. he would kill him."
franklin told him he had better not, or "they
would hang him." Purcell replied, mo they
wouldn't, II Jim Bailey hit him first" Wit
ness denied that he had told Purcell the morn
ing Of March 10th, certain things that lie had
heard Bailey say about being prepared for the
Purcells. Witness stated he had talked with
no one about the case except Mr.. Wade Of
Springfield and S. p. Houston. Said he had
read his evidence as published at time OF
Cormner's inquest in paper given him by Ev'
The Marshall republican., 1900-08-03

10 NO VIII MIN. darcy was CalIcu u -
-----b by Purcell, and bailey
then struck him. pushing him into the corner.
He got up and stood on the other side Of the
stove from Bailey. who soon walked out and
started up the street. when the first shot was
fired. he being only about 5 steps ava when
fore they clutchcd each other In the stable,
when Purcell shot twice again. Percy Purcell.
brother Of the defendant. the witness testified,
rushed ct Bailey with a knife in one hand and
a razor in the other. but was thrown hack by
Pete Kile. Bailey after taking revolver let
Purcell go, who ran across the street. crying,
Don't let bin shoot me-" Bailey. however.
walked out and up the street north. showing
no disposition to r~etaliate.
Witness. cross-examined in regard to being
with Bailey prior to shooting, stated that he
talked with him at corner Of barn. listening
to some children sing; in a few minutes went
into the barn. where Albert Tibbs was. to
make FIRE. When he saw Purcell coming
down the street. witness testified he said moth.
ing to Bailey, as he didn't know the two were
ut outs, but went into the Office to make a FIRE,
then started out for a match. when Purcell
came up carrying a sack Of eggs. Witness stat.
ed that Purcell asked Bailey to come into the
office. which Bailey did. taking a sea, on the
bed on the north side. while Purcell sat on q
bench in the southwest corner beyond the
stove. Bailey first said ''hc didn't want to
have any more trouble" aud Purcell followed
with the oath given above, striking Bailey
with his right hand while lie held the sack in
the left. Bailey then pushed him back in the
corner. the eggs falling and breaking, and he
cried take him Off" The witness stated tina,
no fighting could go on in there and Purcell
went out. stopping at the door, Bailey and
himself following. Witness had stopped to
pick up wood, when he saw Purcell open fire
on Bailey from the north side Of the door.
Other testimony corroborated with that Of
Jeter.
After this witness was dismissed, court All
journed to Thursday morning.
On Thursday. the second day Of the trial.
the attendance was as heavy rs the day be-
fore. nor did interest flag in the examination
of the states witnesses. the entire day being
consumed IN a presentation Of their testi-
mony. The intense heat had made the court
room uncomfortable quarters. yet this did not
appear to affect the crowds attending.
The first witness called to the stand was
Peter Kile, one Of the negro employees Of the
Schoolcy barn.
PETER KII.E's TESTIMONY.
Peter Kile affirmed that he knew both Bal
ley and Purcell and being an employee OF
Schooley's on March roth last, was at the
barn at the time Of the shooting, Witness
stated he was standing in hallway of barn
when Purcell entered Office followed by Bal.
--l H. --~--
The Marshall republican., 1900-08-03
MARSHALL = REPUBLICAN,.

stated that he was at the stable about &
o'clock, when Bailey came in. Tom asked
Jim to come up in the Office, to which Jim"
replied that he didn't want to have anything
to do with him" Bailey was called a -
The state herald., 1900-02-02
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This superb book would sell anywhere
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The state herald., 1900-02-02
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WORTHLESS FIGURES.

| In recent number OF his Conserva-
tive, j. Sterling Morton, referring to the
agricultural statistics of our government
truthfuIly says:
Things not paid for, things given away
year after year, are not of value, as a
rule, and they generally work harm to
the donee.
Agricultural statistics sent out from
the United States department of aarl-
culture are made up from the figures
furnished primarily without compen-
sation to the furnishers thereof All
over the United States, in each county,
are four agents Of the department afors-
named who work for nothing il they
work at nll, and upon their reports the
department OF agriculture utters it's
statistics, Dnrng the last twenty five
years these reports have been often
proven unreliable and erroneous. In
that time they have cos. the American
farmers one hundred millions Of dollars
through the fluctuations anu depresslons
of the gram markets which they have
caused.
The foundation Of the agricultural
statistics OF the United States costs
nothing. 1t is worthless. Upon ii u su-
perstructure is built which costs more
than hundred thousand dollars each
year. And it falls down each year when
facts knock IL over.
The state herald., 1900-02-02
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The state herald., 1900-02-02
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The state herald., 1900-02-02
sHERiffss sALg-
execution

by virtue OF special execution
issued out of IA. clerks oIce Of the dis
uiei court of Phillips county and state Of Col.
orado, and To rue directed. whereby am com
mRnded To max. the sum Of one hundred soty.
four d liars ,siiU and costs oi suit. thu amoua,
d a e"rtsin indsncn, recently obtained agains,
W Mckibbin in favor OF w,lliLn : nibbs
ont Of III. lands. tenemcn,., God. and chat,eis
oi tho said W Mekibbin.
have levied on the following property. to wit
rhe- g v of sec :. tp IL u range a west In
Phillips county state Of Colorado.
Therefore. according to said command, ! shall
cSpn-e for sale. a, pub &c auction. all the right,
title and Interest Of the aboy. named
W Mrkibbin In and TO tho above do
'U b'-i property. IN natufjny the ird day oi
tcb uary. iayO. at o'clock p m a, tho front doc,
of the county coar, house In iiol,oke Philip.
eounty, Colo.
Dated at iiolyoko this lo,h day Of Jan. 1900.
q. u. Weir, sheriff of Phillips county.
Date Il FIRST publication Jan. ~. :e,o
Date OF last publication Feb 8. 1900.
The state herald., 1900-02-02

The republicans Of the ways aud
means committee Of the house have de-
cided upon tnnd Legislation for Porto
Rico. This notion Of tho committee Is
notice TO the public that Porto Rico is to
be regarded and treated by the admin.
strntion as a colony ana not as the terri
tory of the United State, within the
meaning Of that section OF the constitu.
ton which proyldes that euStoms and
TeVedue laws shall be uniform through.
out the United States. This action
would seem also to indicate that the
other islands we're also colonies aud not
part OF the United Stale.
The state herald., 1900-02-02

The contest board OF the Kentucky
legislature has decided the contest for
the Office OF governor 10 favor O: Senator
Goebel. rhe decision aan arrived at on
the 80 inst while Senator Goebel lay
apparently at the point Q; death from
the effects OF the asssssin's bullet. Tay-
lor and his supporters will in all proba.
biiity apply to the United States cour,
tor an injunction restraining Goe bel
from taking his seat as governor and the
contest will then be fought out before
The court.
The state herald., 1900-02-02
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The state herald., 1900-02-02

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d b. Johnston Of k,chmond, Ind. has
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1862. In speskiDg OF il he says: IL never
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II acts lik. mario with me. Ny foot wa
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The state herald., 1900-02-02

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The state herald., 1900-02-02

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The state herald., 1900-02-02

The Beers have usuin defeated aud
driven back with greut lors England.
urny in its attempt TO relieve Lady
smith. The full returns OF the loss al
Spion kop, has not boen gwen
yet but the Briti,h loss must have been
very heavy or the retreat from Spion
kop would not havo bsnn made. The
Beers have deieoted the British IN every
Important engagement 80 far and have
established reputation for fighters and
have also shown that they have aLle
commanders.
The state herald., 1900-02-02

wa'ch Tor tho cnu-t,nas issue ~ the
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Tbe bee b-v do. ih'ogs by ba y.s.
The state herald., 1900-02-02

The latest news from Kentucky is
that Goebel was sworn IN as governor on
Wednesday. Goernor Taylor Issued "a
proclamation to adjourn the legislature
aud used the state militia to prevent the
legislature from IN citing. a niority Of
both houses signed proclamation
that Goebei was elected and he was then
sworn in by Chief Justice Hazlerigg of
the court OF appeals.
The state herald., 1900-02-02
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a5 ENfs rolANuAltY hon.

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