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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
CHINA MAKING REPLY
WILLING TO PAY $22,5oo,ooo FOR
THIRTY YEARS.
THAT IS UTMOST OFFER
Country Would Even Then Be Unable
to Meet the Expenses of Govern
ment-Ministers Refuse to Discuss
the Matter Till They Hold Meet
ing.

Pekin, May 15.-The answer OF
China to the statement OF the minis
tiers of the foreign powers as to the
losses sustained by nations and lndl-
viduals in China has been received.
It commences with an appeal for
mercy, saying the country is lmpoVer-
ished. It explains that the utmost
China can offer is 100000 taels
1922, 50O,O00) annually for the next 50
wears. This amount will be derived
as follows: From salt 100000 taels,
from the taxes 100000 and from ma
tive customs 100000. The comumni-
cation further asserts that, were this
done, it would leave the country I'M
able to meet the expenses of the gov
eminent without assistance. 1t is re-
ouested that foreign customs be in
creased one-third and the receipts
therefrom to be given to China for the
purposes Of the government
The ministers refuse to discuss the
answer until it has been considered by
them in meeting.
Details from RockhlI.
Washington, May ia cablegram
from Mr.. Rockhill special commits
sioner at Pekin, received at the state
department, mentions the receipt by
the ministers of the response of the
Chinese ENJOYS to the ministers de-
mands for indemnity The dispatch
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
HARVARD INSTRUCTOR AcQUIT-
TED BY JURY.
OF CHARGE OF MURDER
Shooting of Brother-in-Law Grogan
Construed as Accidental-Court
Room Crowd Very Demonstrative-
History of the Highly Sensational
Case.

Cambridge, Mass, May 12.-After
long and dramatic trial, Charles R.
Eastman, the Harvard instructor, was
last night acquitted of the charge OF
numbering his brother-in-law, Richard
Fl. Grogan, Jr., while at target practice
July last. The jury, after listening
nearly three weeks to mass of tes-
timony followed by two days of argu-
ment, debated five and half hours be-
fore reaching a verdict. When the
verdict was announced there was
demonstration among the $50 specta-
tors which the court officers were en-
tirely unable to suppress for some
minutes The young mans father,
who stood Loyalty by his side through
the long strain and who spared no ex-
pense in lawyers and experts to clear
his son. was first to press his hand as
he stepped from the prisoners cage.
Before the jurymen left their seats
Eastman shook hands with each one,
and then passed out into the ante
room where he was greeted by rela-
tiYes and friends.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
BIG STEAMSHIP DEAL.
Hamburg American Company Buys Up
Atlas Line.

New York, May 14.-The entire
teet of seven vessels Of the Atlas line,
plying between New York and West
Indian ports, has been purchased BY
the Hamburg-American line. The
combined tonnage of these vessels is
10000. The money consideration prob
ably amounts to $6,000,OOO.
British tonnage has thus been prac-
tically crowded from the waters of the
West Indies and South America, and
the cream of that trade is taken.
The deal has also brought Germany
into more direct competition with
American interests than ever before,
for the Germans, by getting posses
sion Of the great feeder to the West
Indies which the Atlas line affords,
can take from the two American lines
Red d and the Clydes, great amount
Of West Indian passenger and freight
traffic intended ultimately for Europe
IN this wise it hits the interests Of ]
P. Morgan in his recent purchase OF
the Leyland and other lines. This
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20

no mention of the subject Of interest,
nor does he touch upon the means by
which the money is to be raised by
China or say who will guarantee the
loan necessary to be made. 1t appears
that the Chinese feel themselves
obliged to submit to the powers on
this question of indemnity as in all
other things, and, though realizing
their own inability to assume this in
debtedness of 450,0G0,000 taels, they
feel obliged to make an effort. Mr..
Rockhill has been instructed to con-
tinue his efforts to secure the abate-
ment Of the total indemnity but in the
present disposition of the powers lit
tie hope of success is entertained
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
Sear!es Bankrupt.

New York, May 15.The schedule OF
the debts and assets of John Ennis
urer of the sugar trust, has been filed
in the United States district court in
Brooklyn 1t shows liabilities of ST.
35,7S552 and assets of 1855, 545.H
The assignment was made March g.
last.
It is generally assumed that Searles
will come out Of the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings with some money. The assets
are estimated by Searles himself. The
court has issued an order restraining
holders Of collateral security from
disposing of any of it until the bank
ruptcy proceedings are over.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
ACTIVITY IN ZION CIRCLES.
Expert Architect From Europe ARRIVES
For Work in New City.

Chicago, May 12.-Rey. John Alex
Dowie has leased-purchasing the
furniture for S9,O00-the, building
corner of Michigan avenue and
Thirteenth street, known as the NOR
wood Hotel one block from the
Illinois Central depot.
Extensive alterations have been
made in the building formerly known
as Zion Home, corner Michigan
avenue and Twelfth street, purchased
last year by Dowie for $4,000 and
will be used by the Zion City banK,
Zion Land and Investment asso'
citation and for the oti1clal
residence of the officers of the
Christian Catholic church, it will also
be the residence of DR.. DoW1e and
family during the transition period
DR.. Dowie has also leased the Chicago
Auditorium, one of the finest audience
rooms in the United States, for the
Lords day afternoons for nine
months of the present and the coming
year; from the first Sundayin Septem
Der, 1901 to the last in May, 1902, and
from the first Sunday in September
1902, to the last in May, 1908. By
that time it is expected the temple in
Zion city, seating $4,000 persons, will
be in readiness. An expert architect
has already arrived at Zion from
Europe, and he will be assisted by
prominent architects of Chicago and
other large cities. Special service
will be held in the Auditorium May 2t
in connection with the inauguration Of
Zion women's work throughout the
world
Mrs. Dowie, who is to be at that
time ordained overseer of this work
sailed from Liverpool with Miss
Esther Dowie, on the New England
May 8.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
HAMILTON MABIE PRESIDENT.
Noted Writer May Be Made Head OF
Williams College.

Williamstown, Mass, May IA
The alumni and friends of Williams
College will be on an anxious seat for
a few months while the trustees are
making a hunt for a president to sue
coed DR.. Franklin Carter, who has re-
signed. James H. Garfield, chancellor
of the university of Ohio, and gradu-
ate with the class of 1867, is talked OF
for the position, as is Hamilton W.
Mabie of the class of 1867, recently
elected to lecture in Johns Hopkins
University. The name of the Rev. DR..
Henry Hopkins of Kansas City, son OF
the late Mark Hopkins, is also under
consideration.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
LOUISE RUNS ON ROCK.
And Score of Passengers May Be in
Peril of Life

Nanaimo, B. c., May 12.-The steam
er Louise, which left Vancouver Fri
day night for Northern British Co
lumbia ports with Is passengers and a
large quantity of freight, went on
reef at midnight near Taxada, on
Thornmanby island. Captain John
Irving and four of the crew have just
arrived here after a twenty-mile row
across the gulf. The sea was calm
when they left but if the wind should
rise the steamer will go to pieces
Passengers and the remainder OF the
crew are now on board the steamer
waiting for assistance. The vessei
struck Whine steaming at almost full
speed, smashing her bow and sticking
fast.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
Gunner Morgan Abandons Divorce

Philadelphia, Pa, May a. Gunner
Charles Morgan has abandoned the
contention that his wife has deserted
him and has discontinued the suit for
divorce filed in Rhode Island. Mrs
Morgan, whose fighting blood
was aroused by the appll.
cation for divorce, is not par.
ticularly pleased over the matter, but
is said to be somewhat Modified. The
breach between Morgan and his wife
has not been healed She refuses tc
discuss the matter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20

On the afternoon of independence
day Eastman and Grogan, both mar
ried to daughters of the late Avian {
Clark, the famous astronomer and
maker of lenses, spent the afternoon
in target practice, and shots were
fired which caused the death of Mr..
Grogan. 1t was declared at the pre-
liminary hearing that the brothers-ln-
law had had differences, during which
they had almost come to blows, and
that on one occasion Mr.. Eastman mad
threatened to get even with his
brother-in-law, eff it takes me years
to do it," They were alone in the
grounds of the Clark estate when the
shooting occurred. DR.. Eastman's ez
PLANTATION was that they had run out
of ammunition for the modern target
pistols with which they had been
practicing, and that he was tinkerlnR
with the hammer Of an old-fashioned
rim-fire revolver in order to continue
their practice when the old-fashioned
revolver went off and Grogan was
shot. After the shooting Mrs. Grogan
had little communication with the
Eastmans, but later went to live with
them.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
DID HE SHOOT HIMSELF?

New Orleans Cashier Has a Game Leg
and Short Accounts.
New Orleans, May 15.- Phillip Schu-
macker, paying teller Of the Teutonia
bank was shot in the leg while count
ing the cash previous to a meeting of
the finance committee last evening.
He said he was attacked by two men.
An examination OF the books seems to
point to shortage of $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
eAYETY IN OKLAHOMA.

New Governor Installed With Much
Ceremony.
Guthrie, Ok, May 14.-C. M. Barnes
retired yesterday as governor of Okla
homa and was succeeded by w. NJ
Jenkins, who has been territorial sec
rotary. Special trains and hundreds
of wagons brought thousands of visit
ors to the city for the inaugural exer-
cises. The city was in gala attire, A
military and civic parade took place
in the afternoon, followed by the gov
ernor's reception, ball and banquet
The Rt. Rev. Francis Key Brooke,
Episcopal Bishop of Oklahoma and the
Indian territory, administered the oath
of office.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
COLUMBUS GIRLS HONOR.
Miss DeshIer to Christen BattIeshi }
Ohio at San Francisco.


Ohio at San Francisco.
Columbus, O., May 14.-Miss Helen
Deshler, is to christen the battleship
Ohio at San Francisco Saturday. She
is one of the bellies of Columbus. She
will be accompanied to the California
city by delegation representing Ohio
society. This organization will take a
cruise on the bay after the launching.
and President Mckinley is to be the
guest of honor on the excursion. Miss
Deshler has been chosen to break the
bottle of wine over the war vessels
bow on account of the illness of Mrs
Mckinley. The presidents wife was
to have been accorded that honor, but
her physical condition makes it an
impossibility, and so the coveted priv
lege falls to the Columbus girl.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
ROYAL NEIGHBORS.

over 100000 of Them Reported in
Existence.
Springfield, ILL.,, May 15.-The eighth
supreme convention of Royal Neigh
bors of America convened with 400
delegates present representing Il diff
ferent states. Addresses of welcome
were delivered by Gov. Yates, Lieut..
Gov. Northcott and City Attorney c..
f. Mortimer. officers reports
showed the order has a membership
of 110,683 Governor and Mrs. Yates
gave a reception to the delegates at
the executive residence last evening.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20

indicates brief
ly that the Chi
nese represent
that the annual
payment of
$1O,OOO,OOO is
the full extent
of their power
to pay on in
dennity ac-
count. 1t will
take 80 years
to discharge
the debt at that
rate without
interest. Mr..
ROoZhiIl poaRpC
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
REVOLT FAILS.

Dominican Government Successful in
War Against the Rebels.
San Domingo, May 15.-The revolt
in the provinces of Moca and La Vega
has proved a failure. Operations Of
the government troops led by Vice
President Vasque haze been successful
and rebel leaders made prisoners.
The position Of the the government is
strong and business is improving.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
HEIREss TO MARRY.
Miss Harriet Smith of Neenah En-
gagged to Oshkosh Man.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 12.-The en-
gagement is announced of Ben Read, 4
well-known young clubman and ath-
lete of this city, to Miss Harriet
Smith, daughter of the late Hiram
Smith, who was president of the Man
ufacturers' National bank at Neenah
Mr.. Smith left a $1,OOO,OOO estate, one
half of which went to the widow and
the remainder was divided equally be-
tween three children, of which Miss
Harriet Smith is one. The date of the
wedding has not yet been set.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
MISS CLARK WEBS.

Nuptia Event of Note Occurs at
Neenah.
Neenah, May 15.-Miss Theda
Clark, one of the largest owners in the
Kimberly & Clark Paper company.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20

which operates Is paper mills in Wis
consin and Michigan, and heiress to
s2,OO0,00O, was married last night to
w. c.. Peters of Goshen, Ind.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
REPORT CONFIRMED.
Statement Reiterated Emperor's Mind
Is Giving Away

New York, May 15.-The Evening
Post publishes letter from Berlin
which clearly indicates that the Ger
nan emperor's mind is not in normal
condition and furnishes confirmation
of the reports cabled some weeks ago
The Post is an ultra conservative pa
per and hesitated long before commit
ting itself to the position that Will
lam IT'S mind had given away.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
MOVING TO CANADA
"
BRITISH MANUFACTURERS ARE
URGED TO TRANSFER PLANTS.
cANucKs AFTER PROMOTER

Neiuhborinq Government Said to Have
Sent Representatives Here on That
Errand-Lord Strathcona Does NOT
fear Morgan or the Trusts-What
He Says:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20

Amherst College has published her
football schedule for next fall. Her
large games will be Yale and Harvard,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20
SALESMAN SUICIDES.

Crockery Man Kills Himself in Ls
Crosse Hotel.
La Crosse, May 15.-E. J. Cassidy
widely known as a crockery salesman
committed suicide by cutting his throat
in his room at the Hotel Julien, ther
tried to cremate his dead body by set
ting fire to the bed clothes. The
smoke which attracted attention lee
to the discovery Of the body.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-05-20

leaves England without me from
New York city to the West Indies ana
South America.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

st. Joseph, Mo, March ls.-The Noyes.
Norman shoe factory and the Richardson,
Roberts & Byrnes overall and shirt fac
tory, Third and Farron streets, were de-
stroyed by fire, causing the death probably
OF several persons. All the victims are
girls and were employed in the shirt fac
tory Miss Louise Blondau, aged 20, is
known to be dead. Florence Terry and
Miss Mamie Berry leaped from the third
story OF the Noyes-Norman building and
we're caught by firemen in a net They
were badly burned. John Friede, fire.
man, was severely injured. The fire is sup
posed to have started in the engine room,
where a fireman had been using gasoline
TO clean machinery.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20
Found Dead In His own Hotel,

Vancouver, b. G., March ls.-A special
from Nanaimo says that Arthur Budlock,
a capitalist, was found dead in his room
in the Queens hotel. The hotel was his
own property and it was Bullock's custom,
when retiring, TO leave orders that on no
consideration should he he disturbed. He
was last seen on Tuesday, and it was not
until today that his door was forced open.
He had probably been dead three days
when found. Bullock had formerly been
teller in Los Angeles bank and was
highly connected in England.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

Seattle, WASH, March 1s.-Immi-
grafton Inspector LAWN arrested four
teen japanese who came from
Victoria, b. c., by steamer and lodged
them in Jail. The men were healthy and
had the funds required by law, but were
taken before a board OF inquiry on the
ground that they are liable to become
paupers and should be excluded. The
board upheld this view and the japanese
will be at once reshipped for British Co
lumbia. The inspector says that this is
the first step toward stemming the recent
strong tide Of japanese pauper labor.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20
Oregon Girl Suicides.

LAgrande, Ore, March ls.-Blanche
Bates, a popular and accomplished high
school girl, aged l6, committed suicide
here by taking carbolic acid. She secured
the acid at drugstore, returned home,
entered the cellar and swallowed it, and
then came into the house and told what
she had done. All the physicians Of the
city we're Immediately summoned, but she
died within 20 minutes after taking the
poison. The only motive that can be
ascribed for the suicide is a reprimand
which she received last evening
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

Washington, Feb. 4th. 1899.
Pe-ru-na Drug NJ f'g Co., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-I have taken Pe-ru.na
now for two weeks, and find am
very much relieved. feel that my
cure will be permanent. | have also
taken 1t for la grippe, and take
pleasure in recommending Pe-ru.na
as an excellent remedy to all fellow
sufferers.
Very respectfully, M. w. Howard.
Congressman Howard's home ad.
dress Is Fort Payne, Ala.
Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh.
Catarrh is well-nigh universal; almost
omnipresent. e-ru-na Is the only alb
solute safeguard known. A cold Is
the beginning of catarrh. To prevent
colds, to cure Gods, is to cheat catarrh
out of its victims. Address Dr.Hart-
man, Columbus, o., for a free catarrh
book
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20
Indian Attempted Suicide.

Lewiston, March lS.-John Poscow, a
well known Nez Perez Indian, attempted
to commit suicide at Spalding by shoot
ing himself in the side. 1t is believed
the bullet entered the abdomen and will
prove fatal. Wounded pride resulting
from a refusal Of friend to loan him
money is said to be the cause of the act.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20
Put Your Money in q Home.

It's the best savings bank on the earth.
will never go out Of business" You've
got II right under your thumb-no one can
take II away from you. There It h-a
a place to sleep II you don't have any
thing to eat-and surely that's better than
having no place to sleep and nothing to
eat. 1t Is always something On whIoh 700
can realize ready money. +
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20
Bourke Cockraa Honored.

Notre Dame. Ind, March Is. - w.
Bourke Cochran Of New York, orator and
lawyer, has been chosen by the faculty Of
the University Of Notre Dame to receive
the IAitre medal, the highest honor that
the institution can offer.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

CHRISTIAN CHURCH Preaching
every Sunday at the Christian church at
II a. m. and 1880 p. m.; Sunday school at
10 a. m.; Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m |:
prayer meeting every Wednesday evening
at 7:30 p. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPWORTH LEAGUE.-Devotional ser
vices every Sabbath at $3.50 p. m, at the
M. Il. church.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. -
Preaching every Sunday at IL a. m. and
1880 p. IN. Sabbath school at IL o'clock
m. Y. p. s. c. E., $50 D. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
Preaching service every Lord 5 day, morn
Ing and evening. Sunday school every
Sabbath at 10 a. m. Mid-week prayer
meeting every Thursday evening. Choir
practice after prayer meeting. All are
invited. Griffith's Corners-Preaching
services every second and fourth Sunday
at 3 p: m. Willis-Preaching every first
and third Sunday at y. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
Services every other Sunday in each
month at 10:30 a. m. Sunday school every
Sunday at $3.50 a. m. All German speak
ing people invited.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20
SOCIETIES.

F. AND A. M.-Ritzville Lodee r e A
M. No. 101, meets in regular communica-
ton on the second and fourth saturdays
In each month at 1880 p. m. All brethren
cordially invited to be present.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

CHRISTIAN CHURCH-Sunday school
every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Preaching every second and fourth Sun
day at II a. m. and p. m.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

FORESTERS OF AMERICA.-Meet
every second and fourth Fridays in each
month in Greene hall. All members in
vited to visit
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

X. OF P.-Prairie Queen Lodge No s6
Knights Of Pythias, meets Wednesday
night of each week In the Pythian Castle
Visiting brothers are invited to attend.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-03-20

GERMAN CONGREGATIONAL
Preaching every Sunday at IL a. m. and s
p. m. Sunday school at ~ a. m. Prayer
meeting every "Wednesday at p. m All
German speaking people are cordially in
vited to attend. Others are welcome