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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17
E. D. Stew art,
The census of 1900.

A booklet giving the population OF
all cities of the United States OF
25, 900 and over according to the cen
sus of 1900, has just been issued by
the Passenger department Of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway,
and copy of it may be obtained by
sending your address, with two-cent
stamp postage, to the General Passen-
ger Agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul Railway, Chicago, III.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17
First Publication November 12I.19Oo.l
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land once,


Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act OF Congress Of
Jane 3 1873. entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
OF August 4, 1892, Joseph c. Severance, OF
Eagle River county Of Villas, State Of Wiscon-
sin. has this day lied in this ONCE his sworn
statement No. 1885, for the purchase Of the
Wfr ~ NWl Of Section No. 1, in Township
No 40 n. Range No s E. and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more valuable for
it's timber or stone than for agricultural pur.
poses and TO establish his claim to said land be-
fore the Register and Receiver of this Office
at Wausau, Wisconsin. on Saturday, the 10Th
day of January, 1901.
He names as witnesses: n A. Colrnan. John
Wilds Daniel Graham, and Earl Stevens, all OF
. Eagle River Wis.
F; Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office en- or before said 10Th
day OF January, 1901.
EDGAR t. WHEELocK Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17
The
Chicago


is newspaper for bright and intelligent peo-
pie. 1t is made up to attract people who think.
Is not neutral or colorless, constantly trim
ming in an endeavor to please both sides, but
it is independent in the best sense of the word.
1t has pronounced opinions and is fearless in
expressing them, but it is always fair to it's
opponents.
Matters of national or vital public interest
get more space in THE TRIBUNE than in any
other paper in the West.
For these reasons it is the newspaper you
should read during the forthcoming political
campaign.
TIE TRIBUNE's financial columns never
lnisead the public.
It's facilities for gathering news, both local
and foreign, are far superior TO those Of any
OTHER newspaper in the West
II presents che news in as fair a way as pos.
sible. and lets it's readers form their opinions
White It publishes the most comprehensive
articles on all news features, IL you are busy
the Summary of TIE DAILY TRIBUNE"
published daily the first page gives you
briefly all the news of the day within one col
un1n.
It's sporting news is always the best, and its
Sunday Pink Sporting Section is better than
any sporting paper in the country.
Il is the "cleanest'' daily printed in the West
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17
(First Publication November 70, 19O0.)
NoTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.

LAND OFFICE AT wAl:gAU, WIS.
November 3rd, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intenti orl
to make final proof in support OF her claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
CLERK of the Circuit O. 'urt at Eagle River WIS
cOnsn on January 9Th. 1901, viz: Sarah Beniss,
who made H e. No. 7611. for the Lots s, Z, 8
and 10, Sec. 25, Il. 40, N. R. 10 E.
She names thefollowing witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton OF said land, viz: Charles E. Goodenow,
Frank Beardsley, James Morgan, John
Radcliffe, all of Eagle River, Wisconsin.
EDGAR L. WHEELoCK, Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17
EXDQDSiOO IN Northern wisconsin.

The wise poor man who bought
a farm on easy payments. and
the wise manufacturer who er-
ected factory in Northern Wis
censin a few years ago, when
times were not as prosperous as
they are now, are reaping their
reward. Northern Wisconsin is
feeling expansion in the truest
sense of the word. Opportunl-
ties have not passed, by any
means. There are still thousand
Of acres Of rich hardwood timber
lands awaiting the settler as
we'll as the manufacturer which
can be obtained at low figures
and on easy terms. Good roads
fine school houses and other i'm
provements 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 unexcelled. 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. KILLEN, Land
and Industrial Commissioner.
Colby & Abbot Building, Mil
waukee, Wis.
Burton Johnson, 6. F. A.
Jas. c. Pond, G. P. A.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17
Excursion Rates for the Holidsys

Via the. NORTHWESTERN Line. Excur-
SION tickets will be sold at l,w rates
to, points on the MOI th-Weste9n SFs-
TEN east of the Missouri River within
200 miles of selling station, December
o.. %, 81 and Januar /, good return
ing until January ,, inclusive. Apply
II" agents Chicago & North Western
K'v.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17
Excursion ties f,r the Holidays

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur-
sio tickets will be sold at low rates
70 points on tie Northwestern Sys-
tenn east of the Missouri River and
Dav, bort, Rock Island & North
Western R'y, within 200 milses Of sell
ing station, December a, 25, 81 and
January 1, good returning until Janu
airy ,, inclusive. Apply to agents
Chicago & North Western R'y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17

When the chimney is cold it is
often difficult to light a fire with
out making a great deal OF
smoke. To prevent this, burn a
few pieces of paper in the chin
nev or smoke hue and thus start
an upward acknowledgements
Ladies Home Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-17
Excursion Rates to Winter Resor is

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur-
sion tickets are sold daily, with fav-
orable time limits, to numerous points
in the West and South at reduced
rates. For tickets and full informa-
ton, apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14

brief study of the condition of the pub
lie charities of the District suffces to con-
vince an open-minded observer that there
is need for the enactment of at least one
new law TO permit a closer organization
ana a more efficient distribution of the
large funds annually appropriated by Com
gress. A bill is now pending before tho
Senate which provides such a change in
the system through the organization of a
board of charities, aboishing the office of
superintendent of charities and giving the
new body true supervisory power over the
whole subject. This board would stand !,
the same re alton to the subject under its
control does the school board. being
composed of citizens serving without nav
and presumably chosen with due regard for
their peculiar fitness for their task The
weakness of the present system is that The
law provides theoretical supervision over
the charities which does not exist in fact.
The superintendent has no power TO enforce
MS suggestions, as Will be seen by a state
hieht py MIN published in today's news
columns. The Institutions are beyond his
control or the reach OF his propositions He
is reiegated TO the position of a mere
theoriZer. and the anomalous condition does
not in any sense help to effect harmonious
organization such as is demanded by the
Districts needs. Enough money is spent
here annually to provide adequately for all
the poor and needy, for the infirm and the
disabled, for special classes and for all
ages. All that is required is a further crys-
utilization of all the factors into a compact
organization, which may be relied upon to
direct the energies of the various charita-
bic agencies toward the channel of greatest
usefulness. This Is the object of the hui
mentioned, and its passage would greatly
facilitate the process so dearly desired by
all District citizens who have no partisan
or UNCONVENTIONAL concern In the institu-
tons or their aux;.iaries the process Of es-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14
The Rensberg Fighting.

The British reverse in Cape Colony. just
reported. though of Immediately minor con-
sequence as regards the size of the engage
ments and the number of men concerned,
is. nevertheless, serious in that it discloses
the ability of the Beers to mass at a
threatened point on, the frontier in answer
TO British advance. This condition will
be certain to perpleX Gen. Roberts might
lily when he proceeds to press his advance
1t viii mean that he must assemble very
large army. capable of occupying wide
area and impianting artillery under serious
disadvantages. There is no doubt that he
will have the men, in season. but the lapse
of time gives the Beers courage and, if
certain rumors afioat through Europe are
true. enables them to recruit their army
and to repienish their stores through con-
tinental channels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14

man who has been mentioned in connection
with the nomination possesses. But the field
of selection this year is unusually full. and
consideration have been canvassed would
make strong and suitable running mate
for Mr.. Mckinley. The President will in
himself be power in the race. and 1t is to
make the ticket symmetrical that a first
class selection fer second place is de-
manded
As for 1904 that is long time off. and in
considering the question of the republican
nomination for first place that year several
things are to be taken into account. If
Mr.. Mckinley should be defeated for re-
election this year, and Mr. Bryan by some
country. what would the republican nomi-
nation for President in 1904 be worth? On
the other hand. if. as now seems likely.
Mr.. Mckinley is reelected, and his second
administration closes as his first is now
closing, he will be able to exert. If he shall
care to do So a considerable influence. as
General Jackson did, in the naming of his
successor. And of course he NAV be ex-
pected in such circumstances to stand by
some man who has at all times stood by
him.
But the question of the hour is 1900 and
not 1904. No republican of sagacity is CAL
culating on walkover this year. and the
ambitious man who serves his party best
will serve himself best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14
The Aldrich Anne m me mt.

When 1t was proposed to put into the cur
rency bill. then framing. the section relat
ing to the gold standard. those republicans
friendly to international bimetallism pro-
tested. Why do that?" they asked. Gold
is already the standard of value by
legal enactment. and has been since
1872. A declaration now can add moth
ing to the strength of law and prac-
tice Let the matter rest where it is.
An undue assertion on the subject is not
demanded. Let we'll enough alone
To this there was the reply: 1T can do no
harm to declare at this time what the law
is We are proposing no more than that.
Some misrepresentation exists on the sub
ject, and specific declaration now will
serve to clear that up. The business inter-
ests are insisting upon something of the
kind. and We are. properly We think, meet
ing their Wishes And so the gold stand
ard paragraph was inserted in the bill.
Some of the gold standard men are now
protesting against the Aldrich amendment.
why press that?" they ask. 1T can do
no good. and it may work harm. Interna-
tional bimetallism Is not in sight. and is not
even expected. For our part, we do not
think it possible. Don't insert declaration
in such measure designed merely for po-
litical effect. Stick to the text and give us
bill free from antiquities and stageplay"
To this there is the reply: Gold is the
standard of value. but not as the result of
the policy of the United States. We have
accepted it because 1t is the recognized
standard among the great nations of the
world. We have never been unfriendly to
silver. On the contrary, since 1873, when
gold was declared the unit of value great
deal has been done for silver. We cannot
establish bimetalism without the aid of
other countries, but if a change in their
policies should at any time inure to silver's
benefit we will adjust our affairs to keep in
lire with them. In word We can afford to
say that the provisions of this act are not
intended to place any obstacles in the way
of the accomplishment of international BIZ
metalliSm.' "
The matter. then, is reduced to this: The
gold standard section of the currency BILL
which merely recites what the law now Is,
declares no war on silver, while the AL
drich amendment is in itself no menace to
the existing gold standard. Politics? Are
not the Bryanites putting a political inter-
probation on the whole measure?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14
Gov. Roo.ereIt.. Annonnc-us..

Governor Roosevelt's declaration with re-
gard 10 the republican nomination for Vice
President does not materially change the
real situation. IL may not be taken even
with entire literalness: FOR when he saws
that IN the circumstances he would not ac-
eept the nomination for the vice presidency
ne merely oyeremphasizes his preference
Tor the governOrship of New York. His
personal wishes are subject to revision nv
the party. as are also the wishes of the re-
pnoicans of the empire state If he Is
drafted he will have TO serve. The partv.s
national commands are paramount Gov
ernor Roosevelt could not disregard them
So that all We have now Is merely for,n,,
statement by him of a fact already gener-
ally known. that he does not at this time
desire TO enter the national field.
But he may not be drafted The marty
may decide to respect his wishes. He Is
popular and attractive, and he would In
troduce into the campaign as a candidate
certain snap and dash which no other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14

From the Minneapolis Times.

The department Of commerce and indus
tries, to be created by Senator Nelson's bill
in case that measure shall become law,
Is something that has been demanded by
business men throughout the country for
some years and by other governmental de-
partments, which will be relieved by it to
some extent 1t will relieve the Treasury
and Interior departments, now somewhat
oVerburdened, and will result in closer
classification Of departmental work 1t is
estimated that the total increase of yearly
expenditures will not exceed $4,000 The
establishment of department of commerce
and industries would seem logical and de-
sirabie at this stage of our national growth
and If the net increase in expenditures will
be no greater than the sum mentioned the
country can well afford 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14

At poll of the voters of Mexico out of
1.5iS,6 54 votes cast on the question of nom-
ination President Diaz received 4J6 49,,
which is practically unanimous call. The
election will take place next fall and he
will be reelected by a majority Of which
any republican ruler might be proud. The
honor was due to him, for in the quarter
of century during which he has admins
has prospered steadily. In the last six
years its exports and imports have almost
doubled. Its resources have increased, and
from weak power it has become strong
one. His denomination by such a remark
able vote shows that his people appreciate
his ability
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The voices of public opinion are heard as
often in dinner speeches, or, if not so
often, then quite as significantly as through
the press. The dinner speeches on Lin
coins night throughout the country show
that the Little Americans who have been
drawing on Lincoln as their post-prandial
or dramatic property have no monopoly of
him. The Snarleyows of the Senate the
Ttttlebats of the press, the acid decadents
of the platform and the shrunken inconsol-
ables of the pamphleteering propaganda
Will doubtless return to their work, and
will doubtless make their insect activity
greater than before, but there has been
one good night for America, and 1t was
Lincolns night, and it was the people,
night. and the memory of the great mar
tyr President was made a factor for prog
ress, for patience. for expansion, for peace
for manhood and for loyalty to the repub-
lie within the continent, across the seas
and around the world. But it was bad
night for the Little Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14
A Dyspeptic's Valentine.

ST. Valentine, you are a knave!
You bid US mortals weakly rave
Ger pictures poor and foolish rhyme,
And tune each phrase like bells a-chime
The brawny man who should be bold
In mincing moods we now behold.
The lass who should be nicely coy
In writing finds a sweet employ;
And she esteems herself most wise
Who scribbes with the least disguise.
Nay; go your way. St Valentine.
Henceforth you are no friend of mine.
Go 'mongst the idle and the vain;
Bid them in after-years complain
That you wove tawdry paper lace
And other wiles about the place.
Like trimmings on an ill-cooked cake
Which but Sonceals massive ache.
If you must come across my way,
Spare me your love-lorn lines. pray.
Send me a comic. vile and rough
Tis better than your other stuff
For frankness pardon l must crave
st. Valentine, you are a knave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14

The serious condition of the District
finances. as shown by the news story print
ed today. requires immediate attention on
the part of the District committees of Con-
gress in an effort to check the abuses which
have given rise TO the present lapse in the
revenues. The invasion of the organic act
through the street extension bills lies at the
bottom of the trouble. There was no justi-
fication for that breach of faith The
whole District Is the seat of the national
government. and not a restricted area
bounded by long outgrown and made
quate legal limitation. and the obligation on
the part Of the general government to as
sumo half the burden of caring for the cap
ital extends to the entire District As a re-
suit of the unwarranted drain upon the
local revenues a deficit now stares the
Commissioners in the face, requiring a
pruning Of future appropriations-whic
should IN all Justice and necessity grow in
stead OF dwindle-the imposition of a spe-
cial TAX to meet the new need, or the pas
sage of a retroactive amendment TO the
street extension laws undoing the mistaken
work of the past. The Districts s,rplus
funds attracted the fancy of some of tho
lawmakers. who conceived the idea that a
community so blessed could afford TO as
sumo the entire burden of extending it's
streets. ignoring or falling to appreciate the
fact that this surplus was in itself a sign
OF Inadequate congressional provision for
the local needs in the past. Thus one
wrong led to another, until now the joint
result Of the two is breach in the local
Treasury. The most direct and the most
logical remedy for the evil is to provide for
the assumption of half of these street ex-
tension debts by the federal treasury, thus
restoring the organic act in all its scope
and meaning and force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14
Metal PORishes,

We carry the best makes of Metal
Polishes. Our Capitol Silver Pol
ish does its work in the best possible
manner, with the least wear on the
silver articles cleansed. For Brass,
Copper, Nickel, Tin, Zinc, etc, we
have two polishes which are the best
made and do their work thoroughly,
quickly and easily. If you have any
thing which is very difficult to clean
we would be pleased to have you try
these polishes, and if they don't do
the work satisfactorily we will cheer
fully refund the money paid. To-
morrow we will demonstrate their
cleansing properties in our House
furnishing Dept. The prices are as
follows:
Ioc. and 25c. can.
. Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14
The TciephOne Fight.

The. decision of the Telephone Subscrib-
er-s' Association to continue the fight for
lower rates in the District is gratifying. 1t
inSureS the utilization of every available
agency for the public relief The associa-
ton is determined to pursue two lines of
action. animated by the principle of no
compromise First. the complainants in
the court eases will appeal from Judge
Barnards decision and seek to have the
rates prescribed by Congress declared con-
slitutional and operative. Meanwhile. they
will press for the chartering of rival
company which guarantees good service
for about the same rates those fixed by
Congress in the effort. now checked to
regulate the old company.
The appeal from the decision of the lower
court will necessarily require long time
and is not certain of success. The general
belief prevalent IN the District appears TO
be that the decision is vulnerable sew
eral grounds. But private criticism of 4
courts action is of no utility inasmuch as
the ultimate decision rests with higher
tribunals II is to be remembered that the
reversal of the lower court, If secured.
would lead to further litigation and re-
quire constant vigilance on the part of the
subscribers
The remedy of competition depends for
success first upon the acquiescence of Con-
gress. and second upon the good faith of
the competing company. The applicant for
a charter favored by the Subscribers As
ISOLATION and apparently standing in the
best position to receive permission to en-
gage in the wo:k has diligently canvassed
the District and now has. it is asserted a
larger list of would-be private subscribers
than that of the old company. If this list
It present actual intentions it is clear that
the new company would begin opera tons
under the most favorable auspices, ensuring
complete private service without the dis
advantage of compelling the great majority
Of subscribers to employ double service In
order 10 reach the desirable range Of peo-
pie.
The issue which Congress is now called
upon to determine is whether it is better
to rely Upon the courts for the enforce
mcht of the law already enacted, to seek
the relief by means of compromise rates,
trusting to the courts TO sustain them or
t" authorize new company to enter the
field. and. after laying conduits of their own
engage in a competition with the old COM
pany calculated to bring the latter in short
order down to The range of reason in ser
Wee charges Once new company is es-
tabliShed. of course, and proceeds to hold
to lis schedule of low prices and to main
tain an excellent service 1t matters but
little what the old company does. for the
chances are that the phone users of the
District will subscribe in increasing num-
berS 10 the new system. thus in large
measure obviating the necessity for an ex-
change or for double system.
The danger of the future absorption of a
Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-14
The Mix-Up I'm Kentucky.
From the St. Louis Globe-Demoerat.

The democrats of Kentucky are in a
strangely anomalous position. They want
the governorship. but find it awkward to
state the basis Of their claims While
ready to say that the election was not legal
as far as the state ticket is concerned the
legislature insists that its own members
were legally chosen. A seat in the United
States Senate Is at stake. The democratic
majority in the Kentucky legislature are
therefore trying to demonstrate that they
were elected and Blackburn elected to the
Senate. but that Taylor and the other sta te
officers were not elected. though the title
OF all hinges on the same verdict by the
people -