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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
q HAMILTON TRIAL OPENS.
Sensational Murder. Case at Minneapo.
lis Commences.

, = & ! Gst Lls6E
/ Minneapolis, Feb, 10 The trial of
Frank H. Hamiltdfl, the reporter, for
the murder of Leonard r. Day, began
in earnest yesterday with the formal
presentation Of the case to the. jury
by County Attorney Fred H. Board
man. Mr.. Boardman, in a speech of
about half an hours length, outlined
what he expected to. prove with refer
ence to the prisoners connection with
tie death Of Day by stabbing in the
billiard room of the West hotel at an
early hour of the morning of Nov, rs
last 4te '9'l p
The court room was packed with a
curious crowd 4 number of the rel
atives of the dead man were present
and for the first time appeared Miss
Caroline Slagle, the woman in the
case. 'a She was handsomely dressed
and maintained a very composed de-
meanor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18

Asemblyman Keene is keen of wit
While an osteopathic hearing w'asoip
progress a few days ago before an as
sembly committee he glanced with
twinkling eye at the human skeleton
exposed on convenient table for pur.
poses. of demonstration and was heard
to say in side remark audible to all
that he thought cit was case OF pro
bono publico."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
Mexican War Veteran Dead.

Stockton, Cal, Feb. 12.-7Col Ferris
Forman, who was in command of an
Illinois regiment during the Mexican
war, and the last surviving officer, died
here yesterday, aged "a. He was APP
pointed district attorney of Illinois by
President Buchanan, and was the first
postmaster of Sacramento and seere-
tary of state under one of the early
governors. of California. ~
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
Prefers Suicide to Lynching.

Crested Butte, Col, Feb. While
a mob was besieging the jail here yes
terday and threatening to lynch Geo.
Buric,i he committed suicide by hang
ing himself to bar in his cell with
an electric. light wire. Buric was ar
rested on the charge of having Grim
inally assaulted Kate Mulch. aged II.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
THREE NOMINATIONS HELD UP.
Those of Wood. Grant and Bell for
Briqadier Generals.

Washington, Feb 9.-The senate
committee on military affairs yester-
day agreed to report favorably the.
nomination of Maj General Nelson A.
Miles to be lieutenant general, also,
three nominations to the office of Ma.
jor general under the army reorgani-
cation bill. All nominations to be-
brigadiers were fayorably acted upon
except those of Generals Leonard
Wood, Fred D. Grant. and j. Franklin
Bell. These three were held up in or
der to permit further investigation. ).
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
Gomez Can Be President.

Havana, Feb. 1.-THE followers of
Gen. Maxine Gomez triumphed yes
terday in Cuban constitutional con
vention. The clause making him.
eligible to the presidency of the re
public was adopted by a vote of IS to.
IA. There was no discussion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
Insurance Company in Trouble.

Rockford, Feb 12.-Upon applica.
ton of the state insurance department,
the Manufacturers and Merchants MI
tual Insurance company passed into
the hands of a receiver * yesterday.
The total liabilities are $4,000, assets
$4,000. ~
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
STARVATION. IN RUSSIA.
Widespread Distress Prevails Over
Failure Of. Crops. .tx

st. Petersburg, Feb. 12.-The minis.
try of the interior officially admits
that widespread distress. exists in
large sections Of the country, owing
to the failure of crops. An official
announcement issued yesterday says
there has been a complete failure of
crops in the regions of Kherson,
Tomsk and Smolensk, while similar
conditions exist in a number Of dis
tricts of the -Baikalia territories.
The government has already sent a
million and a half roubles to the relief
of the sufferers and considers five and
half million to be necessary to meet
the requirements.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
KINGS RETURNING HOME.
Monarchs Who Came to Vctoria's Flu
neral Depart.

London, Feb. Fixing Charles of
Portugal and his suite started for Lis
bon yesterday afternoon. King Ed
ward accompanied the Portuguese
monarch to the railway station. Grand
Duke Michael of Russia, the czaro-
witch. left earlier for ST. Petersburg,
Prince Charles OF Denmark seeing him
Off Extraordinary police precautions
were taken at the station to protect
him. The king of Greece will leave
today.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
JUDGE RESERVES DECISION.
And Ruling en- Proposed Prize Fight
%4+ Will Be Late.

Cincinnati, Feb 12.-The hearing of
arguments by Judge Hollister. on the
application for permanent injunction
against the Jeffries-Ruhlin contest
here next Friday night was closed
shortly after last night. Judge Hol-
lister announced that he would reserve
his opinion until II o'clock Thursday.
This means the present suspense will
continue until the day before the date
fixed for the. contest. All arrangements
at the big hall are completed and the
sale of tickets continues brisk.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18

600 from Fleming H. Revell & Co,
book publishers. Both. men confessed
to the crime. Kerr was employed as
superintendent and Foley as cashier.
Bills made out and mailed to the COM
pany were approved by Kerr and paid
by Foley.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18

There is no longer any doubt as to the
nature of the disease. Another ma
tive has died of the disorder and three
additional cases are announced. Fifty
persons who have been in contact
with the plague have been isolated.
A temporary military hospital is be-
ingserected.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
-
I PEACE IN VENEZUELA.
Rebel Leader Caught and Trouble at
an End

San Juan, De Porto Rico, Feb. s.
President Castro of Venezuela has
cabled the Venezuelan consul here.
that Gen. Julian Acosta, the revo-
lutionary leader, has been captured
and that peace prevails.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18

on the basis of the senate's amend
ments. British counter proposals are
now formulating and it is hoped an
entirely new agreement satisfactory
to both countries will eventually be
reached.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
Sculptor Dies of Pneumonia.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Henry J..
Elliott, sculptor Unidentified with pub
Tic works Of Importance in many cities
of the United States, died yesterday
of pneumonia, aged So.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
THOMPSON sinkinn AWAY.

Charlottesville, Feb. 12.-Maurice
Thompson, the author, was still alive
last night He was thought to be dy-
ing several times but each time rail-
lied. He can live but few hourstat
most. a.5s +
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
Dread PLAGUE spreadinq.

Capetown, Feb. 12.-The govern
ment has decided to give notice to
foreign nations of the fact that Cape
town is infected with bubonic plague.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
GOING 1T ALONE.
Foreign ENJOYS Motto Consult Chin
! csc 'Plenipotentiaries. Ne

Berlin, Feb. Tomorrow will zoe
held another meeting of foreign en-
voys," says a special dispatch from
.Pekin, but without Chinese plenipo--
tentiaries who constantly interrupt
and render any. action impossible.
Hereafter the foreign ENJOYS intend
to- communicate only in writing and
designate their decisions as frreVo-
cable. ~ *sf s.fts..y..l
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
Smooth EmbezzIers Caught.

Chicago, Feb. 12-John F. Kerr and
Alfred L. Foley were arrested yester-
day on the charge of embezzling $10,.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-02-18
fsa1a cess t,t ftgs
FOR ST LOUIS EXPO.
HOUSE COMMITTEE PASSES FAv.
ORALLY ON 1T. .q
MINORITY REPORT TOO

Majority Members Speak GlowingIy of
Significance of Louisiana Purchase
Minority Members Think Govern.
ment Should Get Out Of Exposition
Business.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
GOVERNOR GUSTS RECORDER.
STONE REPENTS A RIPPER BILL" AP-
POINTMENT.

Harrisburg Penn. Nov Ex-Governor Stone
tonight removed Recorder A. NJ. Brown, OF
Pittsburg. and appointed In his place e&-Dl-
rector Of Public Safety J. o. Brown. The sec
ond class city charter bill passed by the last
legislature, and known the Pfttsburg Rip
per bill struck out the Office Of Mayor and
gave the Governor power to appoint a Re
corder who would be the chief executive Off
Ger of the city. The Governor then appointed
A. NJ Brown to the office.
In a long statement issued tonight ad-
dressed to The People of Pittsburg.' the Gov
ernor gives his reasons for making the present
change. He says also that he appointed Re
corder A. NJ. Brown. who under no polfti-
cal obligations to any party or faction. that
Brown has removed large number Of office
holders against the Governors protest, and
that In order prevent further removals there
is nothing for him to do but to remove the
present Recorder and appoint who will
not remove capable and efficient men for pOlit-
ical reasons.
The Governor denies that he has secured prom
ises that he shall succeed Senator Quay or that
he has received the pledges of certain persons to
support him for United States Senator
A messenger from the executive department
left Harrisburg this afternoon for Pittsburg
with a letter to Recorder Brown formally tell
ing him of his removal. and advising him of the
appointment of J. o. Brown. The new Recorder
is a political lieutenant of State Senator Finn,
former leader of the anti-Quay Republican or
Sanization In Pennsylvania, and is chairman of
the Pittsburg Republican City Committee. He
WAS dismissed recently by his predecessor from
The office of Director of Public Safety, and SEN
a.or Finn has since been working to secure the
removal of A NJ. Brown and the appointment
of T O Brown his successor
Thomas S Bigelow, Of Pittsburg. a friend Of
senator QUAY was in Harrisburg to-day to pre-
III ,non the Governor not to remove Recorder
- h,,t the Governor did him At
tnrnev General Elkin said tonight that he was
no, in sympathy with and does not approve
pIeorder Tarown's removal, and that the Gov
arnor has assumed the responsibility and acted
IN the matter on his own judgment Mr. Elkin
declined to discuss a rumor that ne would re-
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
4 HEAVY WIND AT COLON
rE CASTRO TO BUY A FIGHTING SHIP HERE
VENEZUELAN INSURGENTS IN JAIL.

De CASTRO TO BUY A FIGHTING SHIP HERE
VENEZUELAN INSURGENTS IN JAIL.
Beyond a dispatch TO the Panama Railroad
Company saying that d ''norther'' raging,
news was received here yesterday directly
I'm Colon. AS there is no inclosed harbor at
Cson. whenever there is a "norther," which Is
'Eo or three times a year. it is necessary for
ne Steamships TO put 70 sea or go to Porto
Selo port about thirty miles away, 10 wait
ier il 10 abate. A "norther' usually means an
absence from port Of from one to two days AS
the Spanish. French La Veloce. Hamburg
American Royal Mail Steam Packet, Leylano
Panama and other lines make Colon one OF
'heir ports OF call. there usually from half
eszen to dozen steamers alcngside the piers
oi the Panama company at & time.
The Ailiauca. of the Panama Steamship Com
lany. sailed for this port on schedule time
Weenesdav
Senerel Diego A de Castro, of the Colombian
government who arrived at this port two days
aso On the steamer Alleghany. from Savanilla,
WIN MS secretary, Antonio L. Armente, called
70 Arturo de Brigard the Colombian Consul
General. yesterday. 1t is said that, besides pur-
e1asirg arms and ammunition. his mission here
includes the purchase of a large vessel TO be
4it'eo up a war vessel On this to be
eansported the war supplies. ii is reported.
ne following dispatch received at the
ehezuean Consulate yesterday afternoon:
Caracas, November /.
We -e revolution headed by General Matos which
Sc sS ready to break out. has been crushed. and
'eacefs are now in jail. Country enjoys peace.
TORRES CARDENAS-
s-gner is President Castro's Secretary of
General NJ A Matos was in Eew-York
iast July seeking support for an impending
Inis.hg He was not warmly received and
,Sn sslled for Europe on the steamer deutschland
30 or "e was more successful and then he went
re,,- "a the islands OF the West Indies. He
hera - 20 70 venezuela in disguise Colombians
san o E ,lere are four sets of revolutionists
some 20 aag aeing IN Venezuela, and that they hold
turin a. .t iie larger towns. They say that Ma
e = r,ou, s,ate or Bermudez, is in possession
Esan,esh .. Insurgents which landed from
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
OFFICE SEEKING CHECKED.
BUT MIR. LOWS MAIL YESTERDAY CON
tanned FIGHT HUNDRED LETTERS.

Because of the announcement that all candl-
dates for office under the new government
should arrange beforehand for appointments,
as told in The Tribune, Mr.. Low found
himself comparatively free from ohce
seekers on the other hand, mail con-
tanning over eight hundred letters was poured
into his private office The letters contained
applications for offices of every grade from
commissionershlp down TO panpuShers on the
White Wing force.
Besides those who came yesterday to plead
their own cause or the cause of some friend,
there were also several who called in response 10
invitations Among these who conferred with
Mr. Low in the cours= of the afternoon were
Herman Ridder, Assembyman julius h. Sey-
mour J. Seaver Page. Hugh Bonner, Assembly
man William Sherer, Robert j. HoSuet, captain
Harry Hauck of Engine Company No 6'. and
Francis fl Wilson. the retiring Postmaster of
Brooklyn.
Mr. SEYMOUR called he said to extend an In
vitation to the Mayor-elect to attend a dinner.
which will be given by the West Side Rep1bll-
can Club soon after New Years MI Rldoer
said he came to shake hands. 1t was the first
chance he had had since election MI hldder
added that he was fortunately uhnampereu py
ofHceseekers who might desire his intervention.
Hugh Bonner is said to be a candidate Tor the
office of Fire Commissioner. delegation also
called in advocacy of E. ]. H. Tamsen for Tax
Commissioner and George r. Christman for
Tenement House Commissioner. Another man
who was mentioned for Fire Commissioner yes
terday Theodore Sturgts-
Colonel Willis L. Ogden, of the Citizens Union
was spoken OF yesterday for Police Commits
sioner Friends OF Colonel ogden said that he
did not desire the place General Francis V.
Greene and General Avery D. Andrews were
both reported yesterday as being unwilling 10
accept this appointment.
1t was learned last night that A c McNulty
who was secretary of the Bryan Democratic
League in the campaign. is being urged by his
friends for the office of Tax Commissioner. A
delegation of Mr.. McNulty's supporters called
at Mr. Lows headquarters yesterday and hao
an extended conference with the Mayor-elect-
The delegation was headed by William E. Ryan.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
FATAL RIOT IN ATHENS.
SEVEN PERSONS KILLED AND MANY
NDED-OUTBREAK OVER PROPO-
SITION TO PUT GOSPELS IN
MODERN GREEK.

Athens Nov o1.-The agitation against the
proposal to translate the Gospels into modern
Greek was continued to-day Twenty thou
sand persons assembled around the ruins or thF
Temple Of Jupiter Olympus and took part In {
demonstration organized by the students A
resolution was passed calling on the Holy Synod
TO exconlnunicate any person who Translated
the Gospels into Greek now spoken. Eight
hundred marines were landed and co-operated
with the troops in patrolling the locality Sew
eral collisions occurred and many shots were
fired.
In the encounters between the military and
the turbulent demonstrators seven persons were
killed. thirty were severely and many others
we're slightly wounded
Heartrending scenes occurred when the
bodies of the dead handed over TO their
relatives In the demonstrations following the
assemblage several shots were fired at NJ.
Theotokis the Greek Premier but without et-
feet Great excitement prevails tonight Strong
military detachments guard the palace and
the residence of the Premier. Everywhere
anxious groups are discussing the situation.
1t is rumored that armed men have arrived
at the university but the building is still
guarded by the students, who adopting
military discipline.
Opposition Deputies paraded the streets
throughout the cay. exciting the rioters oy
violent language.
There were no further disturbances in the
evening but it is feared that there will be n
renewal of disorder tomorrow.
Among those slightly injured are the Pre1ect
of Police of Athens and the Prefect Of Attica.
The students of the university have been
making riotous demonstrations for two days
against two newspaper which had been ad-
yocating the translation of the Gospels into
modern Greek Yesterday the students fired
on the police Troops were then summoned and
a serious fight occurred, which resulted in the
wounding Of a score of cavalrymen and several
students.
A political motive connected with the Slav
propaRanda in Greece underlies this religious
movement
force of eight hundred marines has been
landed to help maintain order
As a result of the demonstra t1ons OF the day
the METROPOLITAN has resigned office
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
BIGGEST HORSE SHOW CROWD.
EVERY AVENUE IN THE GREAT GARDEN CHOKED WITH
PUSHING, STARING HUMANITY.
THE PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY

THE PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
900 1000 n. m-HOr~es may he exercised
In the ring by permission of the super
iptendent.
1915 n. m.-Judxing three French Canadian
stations, Class SO.
1880 n m.-JudGinE two stations and their
thaIfbreds). Glass 3D.
1O:45 II m.-JudginR hackney mares for the
chHmpfO nSllip, Class 20.
II 800 a. m.-JudginE three hackney stations
to be shown with four of their get.
Class
IL 20 n m--JudEing standard bred trot1nE
stations for the cham piOnshfp, Class =
IL 40 a m.-PrelimfnRry trial of twenty
three hunters GliEht wefghD. Class ~.
and only those horses then selected
will be allowed to compete In that
class at 4:45 p. Saturday. No
vember 23.
400 m--Recess.
200 D. m.-Judsing eleven ponies under
saddle. Class 81.
2:15 m.-JudEinE six PAGERS fr hnrneas.
Class IL
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22

2:3J p. m.-JudEfnE eighteen pairs OF
horses shown before brOugham- Ap-
Dointm-rtS count. Class 80.
$500 H. m--JudGinE twelve horses suitable
for chargers Class los.
$3.50 u. m.-JudcinC thirteen roud teams.
fOur-in-hnnds. Class g..
400 p m.-JudGfnE road coaches and
poi fntmentS and the quickest change OF
teams made i'm the ring Appoint
ments to count 80 per cent the COM
plefeness and speed of change 30 per
cent Cthrcc erIrfcsl. Class 6:s.
4;1o p ni.-JudGfnG thfrty-one ladies' sad
die horses. Class
o;oo P nr-JudGinE those ladies' qualified
hunters selected to jump in Class %
$500 ID. m--Rccess.
$3.50 ID. m.-Judcfn- hackney stallion. fnr
the Challenge Cup Class 10.
o;Oo p- Hh-JudcinE twenty-five pairs
h"rSc>, 20 be shown before demi-maiI
spider or Stanhope Pi,acton. Glass 116.
o'oo ID. m.-JudEfnE seven polo ponies. Glass
Ss, and six pole ponies. Class 81.
IO:Oc IL. r,.-Judrfnr eleven borxas ,or m.
nigh jump. Class IO5-
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
HACKNEY.S OCCUPY MORNING.
f. C. STEVENS WILL PROBABLY SHOW
SOME OF HIS HORSES IN ENGLAND.

The hackney. which has in recent years yield
ed the place of honor t. other types of carriage
horse was surely top of the heap yesterday
morning and the exhibits shown while they
involved comparatively small number Of ex-
hibitors were superior. the whole. 70 any
hackneys shown in this city in several years
The hackney, however cannot regain in one
year his popularity of several seasons ago. but
he still holds considerable appreciation the
part of the public. and many thousand dollars
worth of horses of this breed have been sold
within the last twelve months in this country
Frederick C Stevens. Of the foremost breed
ers of hackneys in America, Will probably take
some of his horses TO show in England next
season
The opening class of yesterdays Horse Show
programme brought out number of hackney
mares four years old over. between II hands
. inches ard - hands inch All of them were
either il foal had produced a foal this year.
The competition exceedingly close one.
the chief competitors being Gold Reef II. by
Roval Arthur and viscountess. by Cassivelanus.
and the latter at length secured the first award
The following class for still larger hackney
mares under the same foal conditions They
we're shown in hand or by the side OF saddle
horse and Mr.. Stevens and Mr. Jordan were
again the principal owners This time Mr
Stevens's Victoria III got the blue ribbon rather
easily over Mr.. Jordan's Bonwick Belle
Among the yearIing stations Mr. Stevens put
forward clever animal in Fandango III. son
of Fandango He was remarkably well devel-
oped and large for a yearling. and the judges
had no difficulty In selecting him for the first
place He really outclassed the other exhibits
A j. Cassatt. who used to cut such figure
among the hackney classes. had entry in this
competition but got award Five tWo-year-
oId hackney stations next appeared Height
was not considered. and Mr.. Stevens was again
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
ROyS STAB TEACHER TO DEATH.
RIOT IN A sCHooLHoUsE RESULTS IN
PRINCIPALS DEATH
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

ST. Joeeph, Mo, Nov. IA riot occurred a'
the public school building at Cawood. Mo-. near
this citv late this afternoon. and in fight be-
tween John Montgomery the principal, and 'ne
small boys the former was stabbed to dea'i y.
Just VINO gave the teacher the fatal thrus. Is
not definitely known, but Roy and joseph De- ,
ford and Virgil and John Miller are charseu
with being the principal assaiiants
The fight was started by the teacher enosaN- :
oring to enforce discipline. He was thrashlns
ono ~ the Miller boys when he was assaled oy
ali four The accused boys arc the children Ok
prominent people.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-22
A TANGLE OF CARRIAGES.

They had to go some distance from the Garden
for ouiet however No such tangle of carriages
and eouipages OF all descriptions under the
has ever been seen about Madison Square Gar
den as snarled themselves up there last even
ing Inspector Harley and special detail of
reserves worked INCREASINGLY to keep the noisy
and turbulent tumble of prancing horses and
baWIing coachmen IN something like order and
thew succeeded as we'll could have been ex
pected, but many persons were half an hour
in finding their carriages when they left the
Garden The wise lodged all the con-
fusion and delay by ordering their carriages to
meet them at some point three four blocks
remote from the Garden.
evenings. Before the post-luncheon throng had
her laurels with the victory of her fine team
ponner and Bitten, who won the coveted blue
tag in the harness horse class for horses Of
medium size. shown to light fourwheeled We
hicle Mrs. Gerken had everything her own way
in this class as the red ribbon also went to her
brandon and Belmar, and her Newsboy and
Foxwoon got the high commendation- The only
reason she did mot get the fourth award was
probably that she had only three entries in the
class Alfred G. Vanderbilts U. G. l. and Sky
High again failed to do anything. They lack
class T. j. R. Murlings chestnut mare Norma
was the best of the heavyweight saddle horses.
With Jobn Gerken's Guy Ward in second posi-
ton.
Thomas w. Lawson started his remarkable
string of victories for the day with the victory