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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
WHOLE
BOARD
RESIGNS

Springfield, Aug. Ex-Governor
Yates last night demanded the resig-
nation Of all members of the state
board Of dental examiners. This
action is due to the report that has
come from Germany of which there
are no minutes on the records of the
board. United States Consul Norman
at Munich, Germany, has in his pos
session number of alleged illegal
diplomas given by certain schools Of
Chicago who have no right to "prac-
tice dentistry" The designations
have all been sent in and new board
will be appointed within ten days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
DECREASE IN JAPAN's TRADE.
Nation Is Suffering From General
Commercial Staanation.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Japan is suf-
fering from a general stagnation of
manufacturing and trade, says T. G..
Bellows, consul general at Yokohama
in a letter to the state department.
The year 1900 was very unfayorable
to the commercial and manufacturing
interests and there have been many
complaints of the general dizziness.
There was decrease of about
$6,000,000 in the export commerce for
the country in 1900, and the greater
part of this is ascribed by the Japan
csc to the presidential election in the
United States, which, they say, caused
a marked decrease IN the American
demand for raw silk, and to the Chi
nese war, which seriously affected
the exports of cotton yarn. The total
value of Japanese exports in 1890 was
$101, 806,137.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
MILLIONS LOST IN CUSTOMS.
Charges Preferred in New York In
voIve Big Silk Importers.

VOINO LILY Yin s'h f|Si ~ -
New York, Aug. 14.-Bold frauds
upon the customs service, which, for
extent and magnitude, have never
been ecualed, were disclosed yester-
day as a result of complaints that an
invoice of silk had been held up un-
duly by the appraiser of the port.
Through collision between import
ers and employees in the customs ser
vice, it is said that the treasury de-
partment has been defrauded of duties
amounting to millions of dollars.
1t is alleged that these fraudulent
practices have been going on undis-
covered for many years and that sew
eral officials whose duty it was to ap-
praise importations of silk have been
able to retire from Office with COM
Portable fortunes bestowed upon them
by favored importers.
While no official statement has yet
been made of the facts that have been
brought to light, it became known
among silk importers yesterday that
charges were about to be preferred
against at least one of the largest silk
importing houses in the country. Sew
eral concerns are said to be involved.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19

mines. He is a son of Rev G. S.
Clevenger, who is well known in Yer
million, Pierre and other cities as
Baptist preacher. Young Clevenger
learned at the school of mines that
cyanide of potassium has an affinity
for gold and silver Near the school
buildings is the old chlorination works,
which some years ago treated ores
from the northern hills. 1t did not
consequence several thousand tons of
trailings still contained from Sc to So
ton in the precious metals.
Clevenger found this out by actual
test on the ore and also discovered
that he could extract most of the re-
naming values by the cyanide
process He got his father to
advance money enough for
small cyanide plant,
which he erected near the old chlorina-
ton works. He had several small
wooden tanks, a little house for his pre-
cipitation watts and team and scraper.
This constituted his outfit. Last sum-
nei He Is SdAu 10 nave CISdHeu up
something like $1,000.
AS soon as he could he started up
again this spring and is about to make
his last cleanup, having worked over
all of the ore He estimates that he
will make something like $4,000 for
this summers work. He will move his
plant to another place and is sure to
make his fortune in this branch of
the mining business.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
DEATH CLEARS MYSTERY.
Relatives Finally Find Whereabouts
of John L. Werner.

Kenosha, Wis, Aug. 14.-After be-
ing absent from his home and kindred
for more than fourteen years John L.
Werner, a son of the late Peter Wern-
er, and at one time one of the best
known men of Kenosha, has returned.
The home coming was indeed a sad
one, for after waiting many years for
the return of son and brother, his rel
atives we're forced to take his life
less body from the train and bear it
back to the old homo Fourteen years
ago Werner left Kenosha and since
that time no trace of him had been
found until Sunday evening, when his
brothers here received a telegram
from Chicago stating that his body
had been washed up by the waves OF
the lake near Twenty-ninth street.
Werner had lived in Chicago for sew
eral years. but he had never ventured
back to the old home.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
SAMPSON TO
TAKE A RES

Washington, Aug. 13.-The navy de-
partment has selected Rear Admiral
Mortimer L. Johnson, now in COM
mand at Port Royal naval station, to
succeed Admiral Sampson in COM
mand OF the Boston navy yard when
the latter officer shall retire. The
formal appointment has not been
made as it is not known how soon Ad-
miral Sampson may wish to be re-
lieved or whether he will wait until
his retirement from service next Feb
ruary.
1t has been known for some time to
the navy department officials that Ad-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19

miral Sampson was not in robust
health and that he might desire to lay
aside his duties at the yard before the
time of his retirement from service.
1t is stated the action of the navy de-
partment has no connection with the
Schley court-inquiry. The officials OF
the department here are unable to say
whether Sampson will be summoned
as witness, or appear otherwise be
fore the court, although it was said it
would be altogether probable he will
be among the witnesses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
jumped Into Lake.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. 14.-E.
A. Rogers, travelling salesman for
New York importers, committed sui
eide at Reeds lake yesterday by jump
ing overheard from steamer in mid
lake.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
Minneapolis Sugar Beet company,

says.
eve have gotten beyond the expert
mental stage Of the industry and farm
ers all over the state would do well to
raise sugar beets, especially in the
southern portion. The factory will be-
gin operations Sept 16 and run stead
lily night and day for five months. The
principal obstacle we have to contend
with is that the farmers are not edu-
Gated as to the raising of the sugar
beet. The ground should be plowed
twice in the fall, narrowed, and in the
spring, rolled to keep the moisture
close to the surface"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19

lists strike inaugurated thirteen weeks
ago was declared off yesterday by the
strikers and the men still out will re
turn to work as soon as the employers
take them back.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
DOG REsCUES A BATHER.
PIunges Into Surf in Answer to Cries
for Help.

Asbury Park, N. j., Aug. 11.-That
John Manning is alive is due to a big
st. Bernard dog, owned by w H.
Smith of Brooklyn, proprietor of the
Sheldon house, Ocean Grove. Man
ming was bathing when suddenly he
found himself being carried out to sea
by the undertow. Smiths dog heard
his cries and went to the rescue. When
the animal reached his side, Manning
threw his arms around the dogs neck.
The dog brought him safely ashore.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
CAPITALS
FIRST ROUND
STRIKE OF STEEL WORKERS NOT
SPREADING IN WEST.
SKATER is DISAPPOINTED

But Maintains Stiff Front and Says
His Cause Is not Losing-Manufac-
turers Claim to Have Many Men
in East and Could Have More
Clash With Mayor of McKeesport.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
BRIGHT BOY GETTING RICH.
Works over Old Ore at Abandoned
Mines.

Rapid City, S. D., Aug. 15.-Black
hills people are much interested in the
work of Rowell Clevenger, of this city,
a young student of the state school OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19
BIG BEET CROP.

This Years Yield More Than Double
the Average in Minnesota.
Minneapolis, August 14.-The sugar
beet industry has proved success
in Minnesota. According to an esti-
mate, over $4,000 tons of beets will be
harvested before September 16. In
other years the crop has averaged only
$4,000 tons. In speaking Of the indus
try Gustav Theden, president of the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-19

Kansas City, Aug. 19.-The machin-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
The work in Maryland.
GEN. WOOD URGES REDUCTION.
Declares Lower Duties n Matter of
Life or Death With Cuba.

General Leonard Wood, Governor Of
Cuba, who is in Washington, declared to
day to a reporter for The Evening Times
that he could not emphasize too strongly
the urgent necessity for reduction by
the United States on the import duties Of
Cuban products. Re said:
1t is perfectly plain that Cuba's pros
peTity and advancement depend absolute
II upon her commercial relations with
the United States. where her two main
products have their principal market
High duties against Cuban products mean
that the development OF Cuba viii be
slow If at all.
THE conditions in Cuba are not what
they were under the Spanish regime. The
new conditions have changed her old
commercial relations. She can no longer
depend upon Spain for market II is a
matter OF life or death with Cuba today
II she is to live and prosper she must
have lower duties on her sugar and to-
bacco, especially the former. without
such a reduction the island canaot live,
and there is no telling whas a disastrous
result will follow a confirmation of the
present duty on sugar and tobacco COM
ing to the United States from the island
1T is not merely that such reduction
as is asked would be OF some benefit to
Cub2, it is absolutely Of vital Importance
and cannot be urged too strongly upon
Congress With such a reduction I have
no doubt that the development of Cuba
viii be rapid and Immediate.
zone of the greatest needs in the island
at present is the establishment of agri-
cultural banks. as they are called in Gu
ba; banks loaning money at reasonable
rates TO planters. farmers and stock
raisers. Owing to the uncertainty Of Gu
ba's political future, rates of iate-est are
high and loans difficult. 10 obtain. and
when obtained they are usually subject
to harsh conditions Of course, this is a
matter for the attention of the Cuban
Government when it is established
Referring to the recent statement that
the officials might be favorable to the
candidacy of Senior Palma for President
of Cuba, General Wood remarked that he
thought Secretary Root had fully disposed
of the subject 40 10
There has never BEEN 1.-THE slightest
reason TO believe" aided, General Wood,
that the officers OF the Government
would rot do their duty as they have in
the past. and preserve toward the poIiti-
cal parties an absolute imbartiaiity.''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
ATTORNEY GENERALS REPORT.
Important Recommendation Regard
ing Our InsuIar Affairs.


The annual report Of the Attorney Gen
eral was sent to Congress today It re-
views exhaustiveIy the work done by the
Department Of Justice during the year,
and contains a summary of the important
decisions rendered by the Supreme Court
OF the United States. dwelling on the IN
suIar cases and the Nelly case
During the October term the Supreme
Court OF the United States disposed Of
S6S cases, leaving $50 not disposed Of
He recommends additional appTOpTia-
ton for the proposed new building for
the Department OF Justice, saying
The building should be worthy OF the
purpose to which IL Is 10 be devoted, and
for the Government whose dignity 1t in
part represents In this connection due
regard should BE had 10 the general plan
for the adoTnment of Washington, which
is now under consideration by compe-
tent commission
The total number Of Federal prisoners
IN custody IS given as 4,64I- There we're
discharged during the year LII Forty
one died and sIXJy-Lhree were paTdOned.
The whole number Of suits decided or
otherwise disposed Of in all Federal
courts during the year was 1888, the
amount Of judgments obtained being
S661, 1913
an accompanying report OF the commits
sion appointed to codify the criminal laws
OF the United States.
The Attorney General recommends that
salaries Of members or the Supreme
Court of the United States be increased,
but does not mention any amount
During the year, he says. 495 claims
were fled with the Spanish Treaty Claims
Committee, aggregating S60,15S,STS-
It IS recommended that q special divis-
charge of fnsular and territorial affairs,
and that a sufficient amount be appropri-
eted by Congress for this purpose
On this General Knox says. IT has
been necessary 20 deal with people speak
ing foreign tongues, TO interpret foreign
laws, and to adjust TO our system d
multitude of affairs in strange and dis
tant islands. That the work has been
accomplished thus lar by the present force
of the department does not argue that it
can wisely and thoroughly be carried on
in that way It was thrust upon the
department as matter of urgent neces-
sity and was done because It had to be
done and done at CnCs
1T should be done now in a more or
Derry and deliberate manner and by per
sons having little else TO attend TO and
able to listen TO representations and be-
come acquainted with the situation of
our fnsuiar people whose happiness and
weIl-being during an indefinite future are
affected By it. The present force Of the
department IS little larger than il was
fifteen years age and is fully occupied
with work other than that concerning
the island and Territories
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
wARNING FOR MARINERS.
Weather Bureau Sends Out Special
Storm Bulletin.

The Weather Bureau lis morning sent
out a special bulletin warning the Mid
die Atlantic and New Englan1 coost and
lower lakes that the storm now central
over the South Atlantic States, for which
signals were hOisted well in advance yes
terday, promises to move rapidly north
westward in a manner similar to tie
storm Of November %. and it is feared
that it VIII be equally as dangerous to
mariners All shipping is advised to re
main in port.
On the lower lakes the storm Will be
attended by high northwest winds and
snow. The e..-.re area from the Missis-
siPPi River eastward Is under the storm
influence.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
CHINESE TRAINS COLLIDE.

Eighteen Natives and seven Rus
slams Killed Near Kharbin.
HoNGK0NG. Dec. 3.-There was 4 dis
astrous collision today on the Manchurian
Railway, near Kharbin- The details of the
accident have not yet been received
It is known, however, that twenty-five
persons were kined and many injured. Of
the dead eighteen were Chinese and seven
Russians
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
SMALLPOX SCARE AT HARVARD
President Eliot Advises Students to
Re XnccinnfeH

BOSTON, Dec. 3--The smallpox scare
has reached Harvard, and, although there
has not been any sign OF the disease
among the students. the college authori-
ties evidently intend 10 look after the
matter in time, so there VIII be no danger
Of an Epidemic
A notice signed by President Eliot has
been posted in all college buildings and
dormitories advising students who have
not been TacCinated within seven years
to do so at once
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
HUNTER WANTS TO DIE.
Believed to Have Killed His Girl
Cousin by Accident.

KISSINIlIE, Fla. Dec 3--Mis5 Belle
seTo was shot and killed yesterday after
noon at her home orSpringle Greek, about
three miles from here. and Harry KindalI
is probably mortalIy wounded
KindaH was starting cut to hunt. and
it is supposed shot Miss Stefo accident
ally. then shot himself. When found he
was speechIess. but when handed 4 pencil
and paper, wrote that he wanted TO pass
out Of the world as quickly as possible
Miss StelTo and kindall were second
cousins and the best OF friends.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
NATIONAL BANK CLOSED.
Declarations by Teller Fitcham
Lead TO Receirershin

The First National Bank, of BaTston
Spa, N Y, was closed today by vote of
the board OF directors upon the discovery
Of dedication by the teller. Charles E.
Fiteham, amounting to sI03, geo.
Examiner E J. Graham was present in
the bank at the tima its doors we're closed
and has been appointed by the ComptroI-
Ter OF the Currency temporary receiver,
pending further investigation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03

Browns crime was brutal one. Wash
ington Hunter, his victim. was over sew
enty years Of age He lived with his
aged wife at Riverside, n J He was
wealthy On January 2, Brown, together
with John Young, Otto Keller. and
Charles Miller. entered the Hunter home
bent on robbery
When the old farmer resisted ne was
beaten with an iron bolt His wife Sc
cured a pistol, and with this Hunter
drove the robbers away IN the struggle
the old farmers skull was fractured and
he died Of his injuries four days later.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
MRS. MACKEY RETURNS.
Says She No Longer Needs Treatment
and VIII Seek Release

Mrs. Katherine 5. Maekey, the wife OF
ex-Judge Thomas J. Macley, returned to
the Government Hospital for the Insane
last evening In company with an attend
ant of the institution who was sent to
RossIyn fer her.
Mrs. Mackey claims that she no longer
requires treatment and that she viii in
stitute legal proceedings TO secure her re-
lease.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
FOOTBALL PLAYER DIES.
New York Boys Rack Broken in
Game Last sunday.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2-Charles Lawrence,
nineteen years old, Of 23O6 Seventh Ave
nue., whose back was broken in a football
game Sunday, died this morning in the
Harlem Hospital
Lawrence was q member Of the Harlem
Athletic Club On Sunday he was playing
left end on an eleven called the Jugger-
nauts In the second half a man carrying
the ball fer the opposing team skirted
around LawTeuce's end he tackled the
runner, d heavy man, and went TO the
ground under him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
PROF. WYNN's GOLD SECRET.
His Alleged Valuable Discovery
Found to be worthless.

Found to BE worthless.
DENVER, Dee S--The process of Prof.
Wynn, who died Saturday, by which great
quantities Of gold, It was said, could be
extracted from what is now regarded as
low grade ore or mine waste, has turned
out TO be worthless.
Prof Wynn wrote out the secret process
and deposited the sealed package in a
Denver bank with the understanding that
1t was to be opened only under certain
conditions. One Of these conditions was
the death Of the professor.
Messrs- Willard Teller and Sidney VII
Hams, his partners, were greatly disap-
pointed when they read the document
They found that it contained nothing new.
On tie contrary, the so-calied wonderful
secret IS no secret at all The whole
theory of Prof Wynn was exploded years
ago
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
CRUSHING THE
SAMAR REBELS
American Troops Waging
Active Warfare.
no REST FOR TIE INSURGENTS.
Five Hundred Native Volunteers
Fighting With the Army Lux
bans Proposal For Sur
render Rejected.

MANILA, Dec. 8.-Everywhere in the
Island OF Samar the. Americans are wag-
ing active warfare.
The gunbOat FroIic, Lieutenant Com
rnander Helm in command, destroyed 147
boats during November The boats had
been used by the FiEpinos to smuggle
supplies to the insurgents.
Lieutenant Fletcher and the crew of
the small gunboat Quiros destroyed
twelve salt factories and many tons Of
rice and hemp which had been gathered
by the insurgents.
Helping the Americans.
Five hundred natives volunteered to
light with the Americans They are on
scouting duty under Lieutenant Compton
All male FiIipinos have been forced into
the interior by General Smith. To re-
turn they must bring guns, prisoners, OF
information regarding the insurgents
Lieutenant Banes, Of the Ninth. de-
stroyed a rebel fort recently after driv-
ing the defending FiIiptnos away
In southern Samar the marines are do
ing great work, keeping the insurgents
constantly on the jump
Campaign of ReprIsaIs.
General Smith, commander Of the Amer
lean troops IN Samar. has poremptoriIy
refused the request Of Lukban, eomman
der Of the rebels in the island, 70 open
negotiations for surrender. General Smith
sent word that The time for negotiations
was past
Lukban has been accused OF extreme
cruelty ard of straying from the paths
Of regular warfare. He is credited with
planning the massacre Of a company OF
The Ninth Infantry at Balangiga.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
POPE NAMES SUCCESSOR.
Runor That He Has Designated Car
dInnI Vaughan.

MANCHESTER, England. Dec. 3.-The
Guardian" today publishes a Fumor which
is current in London Catholic circles, to
the intent that the Pope wishes Cardinal
Vaughan to succeed him.
The anti-EHglish members Of the Col
Iege Of Cardinals, says the paper, do not
favor Vaughan's succession
The Pope has pointed out to them that
their opposition is bad policy. as Vaughan
would be able TO do much for the church
in Great Britain.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
GENERAL ALGER Ill.
Ex-secretary of War Attended bv
Several Physicians.

DETROIT, Mich. Dec Seen. r. A.
Alger, ex-Secretary of War, is confined to
his home by Bright's disease.
Last summer he Travelled abroad bopipr
10 secure relief from his aiIment. He Is
today attended BY several doctors
His friends insist that his indispcsItian
will only be temporary.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-03
CONDEMNED MAN
TRIES TO ESCAPE
0VERP9WERED BY JAIL GUARDS.
Made Dash for Liberty One Hour Be
fore He Went to the ScaHOId.
Hoodwinked His Spirit
uHI Adviser.

MOUNT HOLLY, N j Dec 3--There
was a stirring scene in the Jail yard this
morning. i condemned murderer who
had only an hour before going to the
scaTold made 4 last desperate effort to
save himself froIa hanging but failed al
ter a fight with the guards and vas swung
into eternity according to the sentence
pronounced upon him by the court.
Deceived Spiritual Adviser
TIE man was Charles Brown. one Of
.he slayers Of Washington Hunter. His
outbreak occurred Just an hour before the
moose was adjusted. Rev J @ Dizinger
was in Browns cell, giving him spiritual
consolation. Brown suddenly expressed
desire to be left alone for few minutes
in order to compose himself for the or
deal that was to follow
i Dash for Liberty.
As the preacher turned to leave the
condemned man dashed out Of the cell
door. Being armed with 2 piece Of lead
pine. he forced the guards back. ran down
stairs. and reached the jail yard There
I he secured an ak and attacked his keepers,
who had followed him.
Overv, heImed by Guards
Ere of the guards received a blow on
TIL. am, but Brown WAS Immediately aft
erward overpowered as the keepers closed
in on him. He continued to fight like
demon. but the manacIes were placed on
him. and he was carried back to his cell
to await the time fixed for his execution
The Drop Sprung.
Brown was executed at 1905 o'clock
Heavily manacled. he walked to the scat
fold. hating for minute while the Rev
Mr. Dizinger spoke a few words to him in
German. When he mounted the scaffoId
the drop was sprung at once and death
was instantaneous
Young. Browns partner in crime. Sc
cured a reprieve two days ago, OF he would
have been hanged today The latter is