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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
NUMBER "a.

most widely known lakes in the
country on account of the fine canvas
back duck shooting which may be en-
joyed along its shores, is rapidly
losing its prestige.
AS a matter of course. not nearly
as many ducks frequent the lake as
in former years. Civilization, i'm
proved fire arms and a largely in
creased number of hunters are re-
sponsible for some reduction of their
numbers, but these are not the main
causes Of the failure of the shooting.
In 18S9-90, when W. D. Hoard of
Fort Atkinson, was governor of Wis
consin, he conceived the idea that
German carp would be an ideal fish
with which to stock Lake Kosh-
konong. These fish multiply more
rapidly than any known species of the
fnny tribe and today the lake is one
immense carp pond. It is to the fish's
method of living that the end of the
canvasback shooting is in sight. The
carp root up and devour all tender
vegetable matter that grows on The
bottom OF the lake and the canvas
backs live principally on the roots of
the wild celery plant, which gives
their flesh the flavor for which it is
celebrated.
Great schools of the fish work along
the bottom of the lake, turning up the
mud and devouring the celery roots,
keeping the lake as roily and dirty
as sink hole and covering the sur
face with a scum that looks very
much like soap grease.
Last fall thousands Of canvasback
came to Lake Koshkonong, but in
stead of resting for several weeks,
as was their custom, they stayed a
day or two and then left. Usually
flock Of from 5000 to 10000 birds will
settle over a feeding bed and stay
there until they get fat, only moving
on windy days and for time each
morning and evening.
Last fall it was curious sight to
watch them in their disappointment
over less of their feeding beds. A
great flock would start diving for
the celery roots at the bottom Of the
lake. Failing to find their usual
food, they would swim rapidly for
some distance and then again begin
diving. These tactics they kept up
during the day, then just at shutdown
they would begin to fly, and, after
circ1ing around the lake a couple of
times, would make a bee line for the
south and new feeding grounds.
On account of the marshy nature Of
the lake and on account of it's size
it would be impossible to clear it of
carp. The near approach of the hunt
ing season has brought this matter
again before those interested in
shooting and they are watching with
considerable anxiety to see whether
the canvasbacks will this year desert
their old haunt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
FAMOUS ACTRESS VERY ILL.
Madame Janauschek Reported to Have
Had Another ParaIytic Stroke.


New York, Aug. PA report was
current in Broadway last night that
Nine. Janauschek, the Hungarian act
ress, had suffered relapse and was in
a critical condition She was taken i'll
last winter. She had been quite feeble
for some time and had played no en-
gagement during the season. When
the news of her illness was announced
it was learned also that the aged act
ress was greatly in need of funds. The
Actors Fund and Professional Won
ans league at once offered assistance
to the actress and she was taken to
Saratoga Springs, where she has been
ever since. Since then members of the
theatrical profession gave her,a bene-
fit, the proceeds Of which amounted
to nearly $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
WILL RUN NON UNION
AMERICAN TIN PLATE COMPANY
so DECLARES.
CLAIMS BREACH OF FAITH
But AmaIgamated Leaders Treat
Threat With Indifferenee-Shaffer
Ready to Consider Peace Proposals
Mill at IrondaIe, Chic, Closed
and Street Fights Common.

Pittsburg, Aug. 28.-Practically the
only significant event in the strike
yesterday was the statement by the
American Tin Plate company that the
mills put into operation during the
strike will continue non-union and all
men going to work will be retained
The def appeas to have been
brought about by the association de-
clearing strike against the Tin Plate
company after the scale for the year
had been signed. The comapny con
siders the action a breach of trust
and says henceforth it is determined
to cut loose from union labor. The
association leaders treat the threat
with Indifference and say the skilled
tin workers Of the country are mem
bers of the association and the plants
can not go on without them. The
corporation claims to have all the
men necessary to operate the plants
in full as soon as the machinery is in
proper shape.
Shaffer says he will consider a
peace proposition from responsible
persons. The strikers have scored a
victory in Irondale. Ohio. where the
American Tin Plate company was
compelled to close down the plant re-
Gently opened for lack of men. The
day was full of excitement there and
street fights were thick and fast until
the inhabitants were wrought into a
constant state of excitement bordering
on terror. The fights were caused by
non-union men starting to work.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02

Pittsburg, Aug. 27.-The reported
peace negotiations for the settlement
Of the strike through the mediation OF
disinterested parties received a jolt
when President Shaffer last night de-
clared absolutely that he had no Off
ciaI knowledge of such proceedings
and it did not have official sanction.
Nevertheless it is said that the con.
ciliatOry committee Of the civic feder-
alton is fully prepared to carry on ne
gotiations and. if necessary. endeavor
to secure the good Offices of Arch
bishop Ireland, Bishop Potter. Daniel
Hanan and Seth Low.
Meantime both sides make claims
of victory. The steel people point to
the gains they have made in the way
of securing men and starting plants,
while the Amalgamated officials say
that instead of losing ground the asso-
citation is gaining every day, and while
the combine succeeded in. starting
few plants they are not turning out
merchantile material and are losing
money and breaking valuable machin-
cry Inc SISSI pOOpAC 4Au1CuAS LILY
claims of the association and point to
the failure to induce the South Chi
cago and Duquesne men to go on the
strike as evidence that the strength of
the Amalgamated has departed.
The surprise of the day was at the
Painter plant, with six mi.ls-the
same mills that were running before
the strike began. Not striker could
be found anywhere near the mill. The
report from Wheeling is that the man.
ager of the Aetna Standard Sheet
plant received orders to dismantle
sheet mill No. /, and ship the machin
cry to Vandergrift, Pennsylvania.
The strikers at Wellsville are jubl-
liant over the official news coming 10
them from Irondale. These reports
say all Of the men who have been
working in the mill except two re-
fused to go to work and were rein
stated in the Amalgamated lodge
These two men. with the addition OF
two others, constituted the entire
working force of the. mill yesterday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
DETECTIVES ON TRIAL.
Chicago Officers Charged With De-
frauding City.

frauding City.
Chicago, Aug. Lieutenant Peter
J. Joyce, Detective Sergeant John G.
Cramer and Detective John ]. Tracy
of the city detective bureau, charged
with defrauding the city by means of
fictitious accounts, were put upon trial
yesterday by the civil service commits
sion. Charges were preferred by Chief
of Police O'Neill. The case of Joyce
was taken up first. Detective Tracey,
after strong objection by his attorney,
was put on the stand and testified that
he and Cramer had been assigned to
run down a man named Larklns,
charged with horse stealing. They were
notified that he was under arrest IN
Cleveland. They admitted they did
not go after Larkins, but arranged
with Policeman Gallagher, who was in
Cleveland, to bring him back. Tracey
admitted he had signed and presented
a messengers expense account, max
ing full charges for bringing Larkins
to Chicago. He explained that Lieu
tenant Joyce made out the expense &C
count and attached a notary's seal.
Chief O'Neill has charged that the
money thus illegally obtained was di-
vided among the accused officers.
Tracey admitted the actual expenses
of bringing Larkins back to Chicago
was only $27 and that the remainder
of the sum received from the state rep
resented surplus which was to be di-
vided. The case was adjourned until
today
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
Picketing BY Camera.

Chicago, Aug 27.-Striking machin-
lists are using the camera as a means
of eyading Judge Kohlsaat's injunc-
ton prohibiting the picketing Of the
Allis- Chalmers companys plant. Since
there is nothing in the injunction re
straining the strikers from taking pic
lures the pickets have been trans
formed into amateur photographers
and every time a nonunion man enters
or leaves the works his picture is ia
ken.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
Strikers Enioined.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-The Allis-Chal-
mers company yesterday secured an
injunction from Judge Kohlsaat in the
federal circuit court restraining the
striking iron molders and machinists
from picketing any plants of the COM
pany and from intimidating or show
ing violence toward any non-union
workmen who are filing their places.
The injunction is broad in it's terms
and effects by name a large number
of strikers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
New Head of Rockford Seminary

Rockford, ILL.,, Aug. 27.-The- special
committee representing the board of
trustees las selected Miss Emma Rey-
nolds of the University of South Da-
kota for the presidency Of the Rock
ford Female college, to succeed Miss
Phebe Sutliff, who resigned at the
close of the last term. The board
probably will ratify the selection at
it's next meeting and Miss Reynolds
will assume the position Sept. Is.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
STONE AFTER ToGA.
Opposes Reorganization and Favors
Organism and Free Silver.

st. Louis, Aug. 27.-Former Govern
or Stone has declared himself a can
didate for the United States senate TO
succeed Senator Vest and said he still
believed silver should be coined into
standard money. Speaking of the
proposed reorganization of the demo
cratic party he said that none was
necessary. He declared Bryan the
most powerful man in the democratic
party today.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
Sell Head of Wilton College.

Burlington, Conn, Aug. 27.-The
Rev. Herman Sell, pastor of the local
Congregational church, has been elect
ed president Of Wilton college, Wilton,
Iowa He has accepted and will as
sumo the presidency in a few weeks.
He is native of Germany, was grad
uated at Oberlin and had been pastor
in this place and IN Ansonia since re-
ceiving his theological education.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
GOV. DURBIN WILL IMPEACH
SHERIFFS FAVORING FIGHT

Indianapolis, Aug. Pit was an.
nounced yesterday that Governor Dur
bin will attempt to impeach the
sheriffs who neglect to stop prize
fighting. If the governor finds that
the sheriffs fail to do their duty vii
fully it is understood he will have the
attorney general BRIG Impeachment
proceedings.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
ST. PAUL REACHES OUT
Road After Through Western Passen-
ger Business.


Kansas City, Aug. 27.-The Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul road is
preparing to enter actively into com
petition for a through passenger bus
mess between Kansas City and Chi
cago. Two cut-offs that materially
shorten the line will be built, one
from Rutledge, Iowa, to Davenport,
whereby forty miles will be saved,
the other from Davenport to Hamp-
shire, Illinois. The contract for
building one has been let, and the
new service will probably be started
next spring. When the changes are
made the line will be 453 miles long,
five miles less than the shortest route
between the cities.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
Preparing For Cuban Rule.

Washington, Aug. Pit is an
nounced that as soon as Gen. Wood
military governor of Cuba. returns to
Havana it is expected that he will
make arrangements for calling an
election for delegates to the .constitu-
tional convention and it is expected
that the Cuban government will be or.
gained not later than February 4
1902.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
cHlNA's QUEEN ISSUES EDlcTs
TO SUBJECTS.
WANTS OLD CUSTOMS OUT
And Orders Leaders to Promote Good
Work-Declares Court of Flowery
Kingdom is Eager for Suggestions
High Praise Received for Ameri-
can Missionaries.

~ cU3AAAAAoeOAAt ~AAos
department has received from Pekin
copies of three edicts issued last
month by the empress dowager Of
China to the imperial subjects urging
them to adopt reform ideas. In one
edict she says.
THE customs have become light and
trifiing and those who have already
taken Office are greatly affected by
these habits and do not consider how
to improve themselves. Let the chief
Of the imperial clan court transmit
this edict to all imperial clansmen,
commanding them to exert themselves
to abandon these old faults and view
one another to improve themselves,
that they may make an earnest effort
to make themselves useful.
s"These clansmen, who go about
idle, not attending to their duties day
by day, pursuing worthless aims, even
to the extent Of becoming bandits and
deluded followers of evil societies,
bent on gratifying their evil desires,
are certainly a disgrace to the clan
and deserving of all@contempt.
Further, let the said chief of the
imperial clan court increase the sever
ity Of the restrictions and, as occa-
sion may rquire, administer punish
ment. Should any show such pleas
ure in violence and depravity as TO
become bandits and put faith in evil
teachings let them be severely pun
ished without leniency."
On June an edict was issued say
ing:
''The M st important principle of
government is the selection Of men.
It cannot be possible that in all this
great empire there are no talented
men. If there be those of earnest
purpose and pure loyalty, of broad
mold and extensive learning, versed
in foreign and domestic affairs, let the
presidents and vice presidents Of the
boards, the viceroys and governors
and provincial directors Of education
prepare a statement Of their qualifica-
lions and recommend them, and let
the board of reforms devise a system
Of examinations and submit the same
for the imperial approval.
1.-THE court is eager for all sorts of
suggestions to promote the prosperity
of the empire. Mother and son are
one in the purpose to correct the mis-
takes of the past and long to obtain
talent to assist the government
The following is an extract from
the edict issued June /, 1901:
MANY abuses have gradually
grown up in all the Offices of the six
boards, in the pracLce Of which rapa-
cious clerks have become very crafty.
We have already frequently Issued
edicts to correct these abuses, and re-
Gently, on account of the loss of many
Of the records of the boards, conse-
quent upon the military occupation Of
Pekin, we again ordered thorough
cleaning out and a destruction of the
whole"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
Police After Millionaire.

Tacoma, Wash. Aug. 27.-"Swift.
water Bill' Gates, millionaire and best
known man in the Klondike. has mar
ried again. This, his fourth mar
riage, is an elopement. The bride is
his niece, Lilly A. Boyle, only four
teen years old, and her mother does
not like "Swiftwater. despite his mil
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02

lions. She has sworn out warrant
charging her brother with kidnapping
her daughter. The police of all the
big towns in the far west have been
notified to watch for the couple. 1t IS
believed they are making for San
Francisco.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
SETTLEMENT
NOT CLOSE
PRESIDENT sHAFFER HEARS OF
NONE IN STRIKE.
BOTH EXPECT A VICTORY

Each Side Confident it is Gradually
Winning in Great Struggle Be-
tween Capital and Labor--sald
Mill at Wheeling Will Be Dis
Mill at Wheeling Will be Removed
to McKeesport.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-02
FISH OR DUCKS?

Interesting Question for sportsmen to
Ponder Over.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Aug. 28.-Lake
Koshkonong, for years one of the
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1901-07-20
FIFTEEN NEGROES KILLED.

Mexicans Armed With Winchesters De-
scended Upon Railroad Camp.
HEREFORD, Tex, July IS. - Word
reached this place today of a regular
pitched battle and wholesale killing
between Mexicans and negroes, who
are working on the new Rock Island
extension in New Mexico, one hundred
miles west of here. The trouble ocgin-
ated in the killing of a Mexican
by negro some weeks ago. The au-
thorities undertook to arrest the as
sailant but his friends interfered and
they were obliged to withdraw. Last
week 35 or 40 men armed themselves
with Winchesters and went after the
negro. A battle took place in which
fifteen negroes were killed outright
and several wounded. The casualties
among the MeXicans can not be learn
ed. The trouble occurred at Spencer's
railroad camp near Liberty, N. M n a
sparsely settled portion of the terri
tory where police officers are few and
the law is not rigidly enforced.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1901-07-20
in THE SOUTHWEST.
Sections of Texas, Louisiana and Missis
sippi Report No Rain.

Sections of Texas, Louisiana and Missis-
sippi Report No Rain.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 16.-The Com
mercial Appeal, through inquiries of
special correspondents and Associated
Press efforts last night gathered
sufficient data to show that the drolth,
which spreads its parching wings over
the great West and Southwest, remains
unbroken in a large section.
Little Rock reported cloudy, .ool
weather, with refreshing breeze, but
no rain.
At Vicksburg the maximum tempera-
ture was 95, with clear and cooler
atmosphere.
Houston and Shreveport enjoyed
clear and pleasant weather, but had no
rain.
At Laredo, Texas, a maximum of 81
and a minimum of rs of temperature,
with trace of rain, was experienced.
Austin looked up at a cloudy sky,
with a cooler temperature prevailing,
but there was no rain.
Dallas recorded maximum of 101
during the day, but at midnight the
temperature had fallen to 81. There
was no sign of rain, or even the slight
est prospect.
Waco reported clear skies and cooler
atmosphere.
Clear skies, with pleasant south
winds and temperature of about
81 degrees, was the report from Gal
weston.
At Natchez the maximum tempera
ture was 101. 1t was clear and cooler
At various points in the Memphis
district and on all sides of this city
however, rains were reported.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1901-07-20
VEGETABLE FAMINE.
The Drouth Has Practically Ruined Al
the Gardens-Prices Out of Sight.


The Drouth Has Practically Ruined All
the Gardens-Prices Out of Sight.
MEMPHIS, July 15.-I3ecause of the
extreme hot weather and drouth which
has extended over the country for a
month or more, and which has made
itself felt in the vicinity of Memphis,
those who do the marketing for the
families of the city are now paying
from 25 to 200 per cent. more for
vegetables than at this time last year.
The effects of the weather are parti-
cularly noticeable if one makes an in
spection of the business done a. the
market house in this line. All of those
products of the truck gardeners which
usually mature at this season of the
year are from one week to one month
behind time, and those which are on
the market are literally burned UP on
account of the extreme heat. The re-
ceipts of the market house have fallen
SO low and there are so few market
truck gardeners coming to the city
with their wares that the position of
market master is something of a
sinecure. Indeed, Market Master Strehl
is thinking of taking vacation and
letting the market run itself, as there
is so little to do.
At this time last year there were in
the neighborhood of 100 wagons tom.
ing to the city every morning loaded
with the finest of home grown
vegetables, and their products went
begging for the want of buyers; but
today there IS scarcely twenty wagons
that come in, and a part of these
come out of curiosity only in order to
see what their more fortunate rivals
have for sale.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1901-07-20

RICHMOND, Va, July 15.-The Rich
mond tobacco trade held a meeting to-
day and took the first step in move
ment looking 20 tie formation Of 4 ma
tional tobacco association. Provision
was made for the appointment CT a
committee OF twelve influential E'em-
bers to correspond with other tobacco
men over the country with view to
securing their cooperation and invit-
ing them to send representatives to a
convention of tobacco men to be held
in this city next autumn, when the or
ganiZation of national body will
probably be effected
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1901-07-20
BAYoNETS AND BULLETS
Used In a Street Fight at Lemburg ana
More Than Hundred Injured.

Used In a Street Fight at Lemburg ana
More Than Hundred Injured.
LONDON, July 15.-"More than 100
persons, including troops and police,
were wounded today (Monday) in an
encounter at Lemburg," says the
Vienna correspondent of the Daily
Express, growing out of an attempt
by the police to stop street paroles
held in demonstration on behalf Of the
unemployed.
The mob threw up barricades and
defied the police. The troops we're
called in and charged again and
again, using bayonets and bullets.
Ultimately the demonstrators were
dislodged Lemburg is strongly guard
ed by troopers, but it is rumored that
the mob is preparing for another fght
during the night"