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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
OBITUARY..

Marquise de Chambrun, the last
granddaughter Of Lafayette, is dead.
Cardinal Gaetano Aloisi Masella,
aged 76 years, project Of the congrega-
ton of Sacred Rites, died in Rome.
At Buffalo John H. Mech, widely
known as theatrical manager, died
of bronchial trouble. He was 60 years
of age.
Mrs. LeBreton, mother of Mrs.
Langtry (Mrs. de Bathe) the actress,
died at her residence on the island of
Jersey.
Maj. Walter Reed of the army
surgeon generals department died OF
appendicitis. He was noted
bacteriologist.
Tennent Lomax, one of the most
prominent Pythians in the United
States and we'll known lawyer and
politician, died at Montgomery, Ala.
Jules Mason, vice president of the
Pleasant Valley company at Ham
mOndspOrt, n. M, died at the age of
so years. He was considered the lead
ing champagne expert in America.
Joseph NJ. Cushing, a well-known
merchant of Baltimore, died of heart
failure. He was IS years of age. Mr.
Gushing was especially interested IN
the development of manual arts.
Lloyd g. Richardson, for thirty
wears prominent lumberman in
Michigan, was found dead on the floor
Of his room at the Nagaely house in
Saginaw. Death was caused by a
hemorrhage.
Sir William c.. Roberts-Austen
president Of the iron and steel in
stitute and honorary general secretary
of the British association for the ad-
vancement of science, died in London
He was born in 1913.
J. P. Fletcher, aged 48. died at
Ridge Farm, ILL.,, from appendicitis
He was one of that state trustees of
the Geneva home, and was a member
of the lower house of the thirty-eighth
and thirty ninth general assemblies.
Fred Munger, proprietor of the
Hotel Albion at Albion, Mich, died
from heart failure. He had managed
the Madison and Clifton hotels IN
Chicago and was at one time pro-
prietOr of the Arcade hotel at Spring
field, o.
Robert Mcpherson, one of the
pioneer settlers of Chicago, died at
Benton Harbor, Mich, aged 70 years.
He leaves a widow and three children.
Mr.. Mcpherson settled in Chicago in
1853. He was one of the pioneer car
builders of the west. ...
John w. Osborne, scientist and in
ventor, died at Palo Alto, Cal. For
many years Mr.. Osborne was con-
nected with the patent once in Wash
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
Railroad Earnings Increase.

Washington, Nov. 26.-The prelimi
nary report Of the inter state com
merce commission on the income &C,
count of the railways in the United
States for the year ending June 20
last, contains returns of the railway
companies operating 195,945 miles OF
line, or probably SO per cent. of the
total mileage of the United States.
Passenger earnings of these were
$472, 429 165 and freight earnings ST.
00,844, SOB. Including these and other
earnings from operation, the gross
earnings amounted to Sill, 754, 200,
operating expenses $1,106, 1877, 405,
showing the net earnings to be $685.
616,795. The net earnings were $751;
395,421 greater than in the previous
year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
PROF. CLARK MAKES DENIAL.
Says He Did Not Say Family Could
Live on $500.

Chicago, Nov 26.-Prof. Clark Of
Northwestern university says there IS
no truth in the published report quot
ing him as having said Sunday that on
workman can keep family in comfort
and save money. Clark last night said
he said nothing of the kind and that
he confined himself to the case of a
single man or woman, at least eighteen
years of age, with no one else depen-
dent on him or her. ''The statement
attributed to me, is, in my Judgment
wildly absurd" said Clark. L be-
Heve Mr.. Mitchells recent estimate
of 5000 as the minimum for supporting
the average family is quite as low as
can reasonably be made"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
DOMESTIC.

At Nelson, B. c., Henry Rose was
hanged for the murder Of Charles Cole
last spring.
Armour & Co. are conducting a
potato corner and the price may go
Up to so cents.
Prof. Otto Siemon, Concordia Luth-
eran college, Fort Wayne, Ind, COM
mitted suicide by hanging.
Mrs. R. B. Molineux, it is said IN
Sious Falls, will allege cruelty as the
basis of her suit for divorce.
A. J. Glasgow. a notorious horse
theft, was convicted at Lancaster, Pa.
and sentenced to five years in prison.
Yale football profits for the season
will reach $4,000. Over $4,000 was
Melted on Saturdays game with Har-
ward.
Carrie Nation screamed out a
TRADE on overdress before the Van
derbiIt box at the New York horse
show.
The will of Paul Leicester Ford, the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
Women Charged With Murder.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 26.-The
authorities have ascertained that w
G. Gillian, Sioux Falls man, who was
found dead at Rock Rapids few
mornings ago under circumstances
which indicated suicide, was murdered
Two women who fed have been ar
rested, charged with the crime. Gil
liam when last seen was inquiring for
them In addition to a bullet hole,
GilIiam's head was split open and his
body was horribly mutilated.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
INsuLAR.

The Filipino seminole, with fifty fol-
lowers, has surrendered to the con-
stabulary at Albany, Luzon.
The semi-annual interest on the ST.
000,00 6 per cent. Cuban government
bonds, was again defaulted.
Havana newspapers advised the
Cuban government to accept the
United States offer of a 20 per cent
tariff reduction.
Gen. Miles reached Manila from a
tour Of interior. He will go to Vigan,
thence to China, and home via The
transsiberian railroad
Mgr GUidi, papal delegate to the
Philippines presented his credentials
to Gov. Taft and promised frankness in
the settlement of church questions.
The Philippine commission advanced
the silver exchange rate to $3.50 to
compel the payment of revenues in
gold and stop loss by depreciation.
Business in Manila is paralyzed by the
fluctuations
At a public reception to Gen. Miles
in the island of Cebu a Filipino speak
er urged more expeditions fuIfllment
of the promises made by the Ameri-
cans, including autonomy. Miles ad-
vised the people to be peaceful and
patient and to trust the Americans to
satisfactorily settle all the questions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01

ington. He was the inventor of many
Of the appliances which revolutionized
color printing.
Lewis William Ross, lawyer, edu-
Gator, and author of several works,
died in Council Bluffs, Ia. He went
TO Iowa in 1856 He was twice a
state senator and was successfully
elected trustee and chancellor of the
law department of Iowa university.
Gustavus Stone died at the age of
80 years at his home in BeIoit He
had lived in Beloit f1fty-three wears.
With the late Charles H. Parker he
established the Parker & Stone reaper
works, which developed the famous
Appleby twine binder A widow and
five children survive him.
Colonel M. c.. Waite a pioneer of
Wisconsin and one of the oldest Free
Masons in the country, died in st.
Louis, aged 95 years. He started the
first newspaper in BaraboO fifty years
ago, and he was appointed by Cover
nor Dewey colonel of the twenty
seventh Wisconsin light infantry.
Frederick Alfred Krupp, German gun
maker, and richest man in the empire
died suddenly at his villa at Huege1
of apoplexy, supposed to have been
caused by anger over a newspaper
attack. He had built 5,469 model
dwellings and given $4,125,000
pension fund to his workmen. He was
worth $125,0O0,000 and was AZ years
old.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01

American public. The appointment
is meant as compliment to the
Washington government.
The Colombian revolution ended
through negotiations started by Rear
Admiral Casey, u. S. N, and Consul
General Gudger. Peace articles were
signed on battleship Wisconsin.
Germany is planning to tax beer
and tOUaccO to meet a $14750,OOO de-
felt for 1902 A pension for widows
and orphans is also proposed at a
possible cost of $40,0O0,00O annually.
1t is announced that the construc-
ton of the Russian railroad from
Erian, a town of Russia, 115 miles
from Tif1is, to the Persian frontier,
will be begun early in 1903.
Ambassador Tower, who has been
transferred from ST. Petersburg to
Berlin, had his farewell audience with
the car at Livadia. He afterward
lunched with his majesty and the
czarina.
The center of Irish tenantry dis
turbances is in County Mayo, where
tenants and landlords are in constant
conflict as a result of renters refusal
to pay. Secret meetings are held at
night by the peasants.
AT Victoria, B. c., Premier James
Dunsmuir has resigned and Cole G.
Prior, minister of mines, has been
called upon to form a ministry. The
composition OF the cabinet will remain
practically unchanged.
A rush of settlers from the Tinted
States is expected by Canadian
officials, who estimate there will be
100000 immigrants there in the
spring. Prospect of losing citizenship
may deter many.
Baron Toll, who is exploring the
Siberian coast line, has been cut off
from the coast by early winter ice in
New Siberia. No anxiety is felt for
his safety, as his expedition is well
equipped and will reach the mainland
as soon as the ice is strong enough.
The disciplinary council of the
Roumanian bar has published a de-
cision that only Roumanian citizens
may hereafter practice law or act as
clerks of lawyers. The decision is
aimed directly at the Jews, who form
the majority of the lawyers and law
clerks.
The latest reports or refugees from
Guatemala are to the effect that not
less than 1000 lives were lost in the
volcanic eruptions of Santa Maria
and that thousands are now starving.
The British are said to be consider
ing reprisals against Venezuela and
may join with Germany in naval
demonstration.
The Kwangsi rebels have invaded
Kueichou province, south China, pro-
claiming their object to ravage that
province. They invaded Hsingyihsien
IN Kuei Chou, slaughtering many.
The toxers in Szechuan say they will
fulfill the will of heaven by numbering
all the foreign devils" in China who
continue to propagate their doctrines,
and exterminate their followers.
In the reichstag the secretary of
the treasury, Baron Won .ThieIman, an
nounced that the deficit in the i'm
perial budget for 1902 was estimated
to be $37, 100000. The deficit is the
result of the financial depression
which still affects almost every form
OF business. While there have been
no large failures recently, various
symptoms Of continued hard times
appear.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
LABOR TROUBLES.

The American Federation of Labor,
after an all-day fight, defeated So
ciaIists' resolution1
After being on the stand four and a
half days President John Mitchell
completed his testimony before the
coal strike commission
The Independent anthracite opera
tors decided to oppose miners and
operators agreement outside of arbi-
cessions are given by the railroads to
meet the increased wages.
AIockout was declared by the
Builders and Contractors association
of New Rochelle which forced all the
building trades workmen in the sub
urbs north of New York, from Mount
Vernon, N. Y, to the Connecticut line,
to quit work, The number of men out
is 1900
Eight strikers were killed and 100
persons hurt at Havana, Cuba, in a
fight with police. Troops patroll-
ing the streets and business is stopped.
A cigarmakers' walkoUt was followed
by a sympathetic strike of clerks,
cooks, and all other workmen. The
mayor is accused of aiding the rioters.
The anthracite coal operators of
fered to arbitrate directly with the
miners and proposed 10 per cent.
wage increase, "a nine hour day, and
trade agreements between miners and
the individual companies as basis.
The strike commission assented and
adjourned ten days to allow the oper-
ators and miners to get together.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
TO TAP PEACH BELT.
Special Railroad Election Ordered in
Indiana.

Warsaw, Ind, Nov. 26.-The Koscio-
sl1o county board of commissioners in
a special session here yesterday or
dered a railroad election in Milford
and Van Buren, townships to take
place Dec. 10 on the question as to
whether a subsidy shall be voted to
aid in constructing an electric line con-
Meeting South Bend, Elkhart, Warsaw
and Winona. This proposed line is
the connecting link of the Fort Wayne,
Dayton and Cincinnati electric railway
now building from Cincinnati to Fort
Wayne and will give the latter system
a direct route to the peach region OF
Michigan. 1t is stated that the line
will be completed early in the coming
spring.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
Ochiltree Passes AWAY.

Hot Springs, Ark, Nov. 26.-ThC
Ochiltree died here yesterday of b
trouble. He had been in a sin
condition and it is a surprise to
physicians as well as to others
he lived until yesterday. He was
scious yesterday morning but
grew much worse and lost conscj
ness again.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
POLITICAL.

Congressman Cannon of Illinois
has enough votes pledged to make him
speaker. . ....
Salt Lake City ministers adopted
resolutions opposing the candidacy of
Reed SmoOt, a Mormon elder, for the
United States senate. "
Opposition to the proposed tariff
commission is increasing among mem
bers Of congress. The appointees
would lack the experience Of Allison,
Cullom, Cannon, Payne, and others,
who know tariff statistics by heart
Justice R. w. Peckham of the fed
eral supreme court was offered demo
cratic gubernatorial nomination for
New York last August, according to
Col w. I. Rice, Albany. The tender
was made by D. B. Hill and refused.
President Roosevelt at founders day
ceremonies in Philadelphia delivered
two addresses and said that the repub-
lican party after solving the problems
Of the Spanish war and carrying out
it's policies was still able to face the
public with confidence.
Republican leaders conferred with
President Roosevelt over legislation.
The latter indicated that trust regula-
ton will be insisted on, and that
special session may be called. I'M
migration and anarchist bills are to
be considered early.
Senators Allison Qa), Spooner
(Wis), and Cullom CID and Con-
gresham Cannon QIl.) and Henderson
Qa) arrived to consult with President
Roosevelt on his message Senator
Allison declared that tariff revision
demand was due to high prices and in
ability on small manufacturers to get
the commodities they need
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
Miller Wins speakership.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-The Chronicle
SAYS that at a caucus of republicans in
this city last night it was decided
that John H. Miller Of McLeansboro is
to be the next speaker of the Illinois
house. Eight candidates for the posi-
ton were present and agreed to with
draw in favor of Miller, and his selec-
ton is now practically assured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
Mad Doc Runs Amuck.

Muscatine, Ia, Nov. ga mad
ran amuck in the city yesterday
badly lacerated Helen Kinder,
years old, who escaped but was fat
injured Many other children mar
ly escaped and several dogs \
bitten.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01

John Krauss, young farmer !
Neenah, fell from the porch W
sleep-walking, striking his head Q
sharp pointed rock, which penetr;
his skull and entered the brain.
died a few hours later.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
Soldier Earns Freedom.

Joliet, ILL.,, Nov 26.-Louis Rhen,
just home after three years of service
in the Philippines and wanted in Pom.
tiac as a fugitive from the reforma.
tory, was given his liberty on parole
Citizens thought his record as a sol.
der had earned his freedom and in,
duced the parole board to let him go
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01
DIE
AT THEIR POSTS

HW9A TNAs <2M VA W ~ x y ~ ~ 701 NFAs
Lorraine, Ohio, Nov. 26.-The steam
er Quito, ore-laden from Escanaba to
Cleveland, ran ashore while trying to
make this port last night. A north
east gale prevailed at the time. The
captain and II of the crew were res
cued. Two engineers and two mates
were left in the engine room. Others
were rescued afterward. 1t is be-
lieved the boat will be total loss.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-01

1t Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Infu.
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma
A certain cure for Consumption in first stages
and sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once
You will see the excellent effect after taking tho
first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Larg'
bottles 25 cents and so cents.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-10
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT
Three Men Killed and One In
iured Northwest of Town.

New Sharon, April 9.-Wbat was
probably the worst accident that
ever occurred in Richland township
resulted Tuesday morning at about
$50, v hen the boiler of the saw mill
owned by James Carter blew up with
terrific force, killing dudley Boyd,
James Shaffer and Frank Myers, and
ipjuring the proprietor, James Garter.
Boyd was found crushed in horrible
shape, and Shaffsr's head and one
foot were blown off. Myers.w found
lying beneath the drive wheel. with
limbs broken and SO badly injured
that he died in less than an hour.
Carter walked to his home mile and
halt away, and DR.. Campbell OF
Peoria, was sent for. but we have not
learned further concerning him. DR.
Todd, of this city was sent tor, but
found Shaffer, Boyd and Myers dead
Boyd was a sing man, aged PROB
ably So, Shs ff-r about the same age,
Myers about 45, and the two lat er
leave families. Chas. Halle, living
near the scene of the disaster was IN
town Tuesday afternoon to secure
the services of an undertaken, ana ne
reported to us that the explosion was
of fearful force. The mill stood about
mile and half west of the old
Parker & Kramer mill site, on South
river, southwest of Peoria. The
boiler was old, patched and consid
cred dangerous. Little of the mill is
left, being literally blown TO atoms,
part of the boiler landing on the op'
posite side of the river. Myers son
had driven a team to a spot near the
mill, left it and was star ing to-
wards the mill when the explosion
occurred. He was blown some twenty
feet and not injured. The team and
a boy who was near by were not in
iured.
The three dead men we're buried
this morning at ten O'Clock, in the
Appel cemetery near Peoria, Gal
Phillips officiating.
This awful accident wraps the
whole community in sadness and
nantes many hearts in an agony OF
grief. Kind and sympathetic neigh.
oors rendered every assistance pos
sible. The most that could be done
was to bury the dead. The stricken
families have the sympathy of all.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-10

Senatorial redistrictiDg was killed
10 the house alter some little dis
cussion.
A bill to give the governor power
to authorize the organization of
naval militia in Iowa was passed by
the senate.
The habitual criminal act was
passed. 1t provides that the COM
mission of the crime of burglary,
robbery, larceny and forgery shall, if
habitually followed, subject the per-
son guilty to twenty years. imprison-
ment; three convictions in Iowa or
anywhere else will be sufficient to
make the person guilty an habitual
criminal.
The house passed the shot firers
bill with only one vote against it.
The bill provides that mine operat-
ors shall employ both shot firers and
shot examiners.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-10
BROOKS IN DEAL.
Interested I'm SaBlor Mines and Will
Manage Store

The following item from the Boone
News refers to gentleman who has
been located at Evans for a number
of years, and who has many friends
in this city:
1.-THE mine property of the Saylor
Mining Co., at Saylor, Iowa, near
Des Moines, has been purchased by
a company of Boone men who will
take possession at once. The com
pany is composed of the following:
w. d Johnson and II. ii. Garfield,
of the w. d. johnson Coal Co., T
W. Carpenter, secretary of the Boone
Coal Co, and E. Brooks, OF the
Frazer supply Go. The mines con-
stitute one of the best mining prop
critics of the state.
Mr.. Brooks, of Frazer, will remove
to the Saylor mines where he will
have the management of the Com
pany's store, similar position to the
one he now holds at Frazer. The
Saylor mines are considered among
the best paying in Iowa, and with
Boone capital behind them their de-
velopment will undoubtedly b. rapid
ly pushed"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-10

House of rooms, well, near Iowa
Central; Sl2 per month.
House of 8 rooms, cellar, well, gas,
all modern improvements; blocks
from square; 1876 per month.
House of 6 rooms, we'll, coal shed,
cellar, south end of Second street;
S10 per month.
rooms in good house on North 4tb
street, furnace heat, modern improve
ments; SIS per month
House OF rooms with modern i'm
prov emo = IN A avenue east, eleven
blocks fir m the square,; SIT per mo.
The Ly man Land ana Loan Co.,,
l13 North First St.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-10
THE DES MONIES.
Upper Works of the New Cruiser is
Being Painted

Boston, April 9.-The United States
cruiser Des Moines, building at the
Fore River ship yard at Quincy, is
beginning to take on finished ap-
pearance. The painting of her upper
works is we'll under way and the
wooden sheething on her hull is
nearly flushed. 1t is probable that
her boilers will be set in position be-
fore abe ia launched
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-10
The LEGISLATURE.
Closing Days of the Law Makers
Full of Business.

Des Moines, April 8.-The bill re-
arranging the representative districts
passed the house this afternoon and
will in all probability pass the
senate.
Des Moines, April 8 The legisla-
ture fully expects to come to an end
next Friday, and this ia busy week.
Every member has from one to
twenty measures he wants pushed
through, but the great majority OF
them will never see daylight. Some
business must be done and this will
be given attention.
The house passed the omnibus
board of control appropriation bill
giving the institutions under the
board S716,577. OF this sum 5000 900
is to be expended in the succeeding
biennial period.
The institutions get the following
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-10
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that on the 1t
day of April, A. D. 1902, the under
signed was appointed by the district
court of Mahaska County, Iowa, ad-
mlnistrator of the estate of John
Fritz, deceased late of said coun-
ty. All persons indebted to said estate
will make payment to the under
signed, and those having claims
again It the same will present them
legally authenticated to said court
for allowance.
Dated April 1, 1902.
JAMES A. DEWITT, Administrator.
1913 r. K. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-10
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested that on the 1st day OF
April, A. d. 1902, the undersigned
was appointed by the district court of
Mahaska county Iowa, administrative
of the estate of Arthur E Haynes,
deceased Late of said Mahaska county.
All persons indebted to said estate
will make payment to the undersigned
and those having claims against the
same will present them legally anthem
ticated to said court for allowance.
Dated April 1, 1902.
ROSE HAYNES, Administrative.
36w3 r. X. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-04-10
nor SALE-MAHASKA COUNTY

NOR E-MAHASKA COUNTY
Y FARM 204 acres in north part
of the county four and one half miles
from railroad, one-half mile from
school and church; 800 acres in Guilt
walton, 80 acres of timber pasture,
creek runs through farm, good well
at house and barn, orchard of 300 ap-
pies, some peaches, pears and plums,
farm well fenced, Is acres hog tight;
house of rooms, barn 4Sx52, other
outbuildings.
The Lyman Land and Loan Co.,
113 North First st.