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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
SCHOOL GROWTH IN PORTO RICO.


Governor Hunt Says Progress in That
Line Is Very Encouraging.
Gov. Hunts message to the Legislature
of Porto Rico, which began its session
recently, throws considerable light on the
progress that has been made in the ISL
and since the American occupation. Gov.
Hunt declares that the people are en-
thusiastic over education. A year ago
there were but 6S2 schools in use on the
island. Now the number of schools open
is $40. There are now enrolled 43,OOO
pupils, as against 10000 last year. The
number of teachers has increased proper
tonately, the present number being o34,
as against 721 last year. Thirty-two new
school houses have been built at a cost of
S1I2,243, and normal school at cost
OF S37, 600 more is nearing completion.
FCrty-tive young people are now study
ing pedagogy in the United States at an
annual cost to Porto Rico of $4,000. A
like number of Porto Rican children are
attending the Carlisle Industrial School,
and 100 more have been received gratis
by various other American schools, max
ing 219 in all. The government finances
are i'll excellent shape. The appropria-
ton by the Legislature for the current
fiscal year ending June 30, 1902, is S.
001 1902. On Dee. /, 1901, the govern
ment, in available cash, had $1,9Sl,36l.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
DOUBLE HANGING IN OREGON.
Joseph Wade and Il. III. Dalton, who
Murdered a Man Are Executed.

Murdered a Man Are Executed.
Joseph Wade and B. II. Dalton were
hanged in the county Jail yard at Port
land. Ore. for the murder of James Is.
Morrow, Nov II last. Joseph Wade
and B. II. Dalton murdered James b.
Morrow for % cents. Morrow had been
calling on a young lady friend and was
on his way home about midnight on Nov.
IA when Wade and Dalton stepped in
front of him and ordered him to throw
up his hands. Morrow made movement
toward putting his hands in his pockets
when Wade fired the fatal shot. The
murderers were arrested three days later
in a lodging house chiefly through infor-
nation furnished by the woman who kept
the house. When arrested each man ac-
cused the other of being the murderer
but after a few weeks Wade confessed
that he himself fired the shot. Wade
was born near Pittsbur~. Pa, and Dalton
at Atlanta. Ga. Wade and his victim
were both under 81 years Of age. while
Dalton was only %.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
MAN WHO SAVED LINCOLN DIES
Captain Conrow, Who Kept President

Captain Conrow, Who Kept President
from Being Shot, PASSES Away.
Captain George W. Conrow, who saved
the life of President Lincoln ut tho siege
Of Petersburg. is dead in Philadelphia, ut
the age of IS. During the Civil War
he enlisted in Company |, One Hundred
and Nineteenth regiment, PENNSYLVANIA
volunteers. During the siege of Peters
burg Lincoln. while visiting the lines, al
though repeatedly warned that the Con
fcderate sharpShootcrs' were active. adj
v0nced as far As the outposts, where
C0nrow was on duty, and stood with his
back against tree. Mr.. Conrow, per
ceiving a sharpshooter on the forthca-
tons IeveIing his rifle at the President.
spra0g towards the latter and vigorously
pulled him to the ground only ali instant
before bullet was buried il the tree ID
front of which he had been standing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

Farmer Find.

Nadeau, Mich, Feb R ''vnl
De Roster of this place , a.,
farmer sixty-one years n, a p1
|, Tered for years with Kidn %Se; 1
He has tried many m r;' \
round nothing to relieve bin
began to use Dodd's Kidnar ,' \
he has found this remedy t to h I
indeed. He says: "Oe
Il thank God that there :, =.
cine in the world that doos ~ . ~
and sick humanity. | wo rI ue !
advise every one who I Sa,
Trouble to use Dodds E 1aS
They have given great saH s1,
our family" N'''''
Wherever Dodd's Kjdnov n,
been used according to djrsca'
have not failed to cure Al Nv
Troubles, Brights Disease
Rheumatism, Lumbago and p
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Washinrton Notes.

House ways and means committee re-
ported bill repeating all that remains
of the war tax.
Porto Rican Legislature adopted reso-
lutions protesting against granting tariff
concessions to Cuba.
L. e. Cooley said $4,000 Americans
could engage i'll profitable business along
the Nicaragua canal right of way.
Senator Hanna in debating proposed
Department of Commerce recently. said
new markets must be found or production
restricted
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

Debate on the oleomargarine bill con
tinued Tuesday in the House. The oppo-
nents of the bill are making a strong fight
so far as the presentation of argument is
concerned. The speakers on Tuesday
were Messrs. Tompkins On. ", Robb
Mo.), Knapp On. ", Bates Pa.), Da-
wilson (Wis.), Driscoll On. ", and Hep
burn OowO in favor and Messrs. Cow
herd (MoD, Lanham CTeXas), Grosyenor
(Ohio) and Kleherg (TcXas) against the
bill. After brief discussion the Senate
passed the'bill providing for - per cent
increase in the salaries Of United States
Judges All amendments were voted
down, including one to increase the sal
aries of cabinet officers from $4,000 to
$4,000 a year. During the remainder
of the days session the urgent deficiency
appropriation bill was under considera-
ton, the Philippine tariff measure being
laid aside temporarily. Mr.. Hansborough
On. d. made spirited defense of Judge
Arthur ii. Noyes of the District Court of
Alaska, and Alexander Mckenzie. upon
whom an attack was made in the Senate
on Monday. John +. Dryden was induct-
ed into office as the successor of the late
Senator William j. Sewcll of New ,Iey-
ScY.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
kIDNApER CAUSES A PANIC.
Nebraska Man Steals His Own Child i'll
Omaha, but Is Arrested Later.

]. b. Evards, a merchant of kearney,
Neb., kidnapped his 6-year-old child from
the custody of his mother-in-laW, Mrs.
Dodder, of Omaha. He put the child
into a waiting carriage and drove rapidly
to Council Bluffs. The streets were
crowded and the sensational carrying
away of the child caused great excite
mcnt Mr.. Dodder was aIighting from
a street ear and a stranger assisted the
child from the car. Instead of putting
her down he passed the little girl to
Evards, who forced her into the carriage
and dashed the horses. EvardS was ar
rested in Council Bluffs. He agreed to
return to Omaha where he will institute
habeas corpus proceedings. Evards and
his wife have not lived together for some
time and the kidnapping is the result of
an effort of both to secure possession of
the child
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Confirmed let for Exnosition Rni1dinr

The contract for the erection of the
first Of the big exhibit buildings of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition has been
awarded to the Rountree Construction
Company of st. Louis. Their bid was
S62oo00. The building let is one of the
largest of the exposition group.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
PECULIAR AND Fatal MIsHAP.
Geo. Recder, Northern Pacific Freight
Conductor, Is Killed.

George Reeder, Northern Pacific
freight conductor, is dead as result Of
a peculiar accident. Reeder was running
as extra to Duluth from the west, and
discovered that a brakeshoe was frozen
to one of the wheels. Procuring a lin
ing bar, he leaned over on the step and
struck at the shoe with the rod While
in this position one end Of the rod hap
pened to strike the ground, and the other
end pointed straight at Rceder The
rush of the train forced the rod heavily
against his stomach, producing internal
injuries from which he died.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

The body of Harvey Williams, one Of
the desperadoes killed at Gallipolis, Ohio
while attempting to commit robbery, was
shipped to Athens, Ohio, at the request
of his brothers. The body of John Lysle,
the other desperate, if not claimed, will
be delivered to a medical college 1t
Athens. Lysle's right name is said to he
Smith.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Chicagoan Dies of Poison.

A strange woman entered the Mcclure
Hotel in Wheeling, w. Va, and regis
tered as Mrs. G. Parker, Chicago. H.
AS she had not appeared at noon the next
day her room was opened. The guest
was lying on a couch and breathing heav-
lily. There was an empty laudanum bot
tie near her. The woman died. She had
taken every precautiOn to conceal her
identity.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Explosion Kills Twelve in Chicago.
-Four Spectators Are Killed.

-Four spectators were killed and one
fatally injured by an explosion of gaso-
line at Boycrtown, Pa, in the bakery of
George Carver. Fire was discovered in
the bakery and while the fremen were
ut work the explosion took place, blow
ing out the entire front of the structure.
Many spectators We're caught under The
falling wall.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
INDIAN LANDS TO BE LEASED.
Interior Department Will Close Deals
for Part of Standinr Rock AGENCY.

IntcrIOr DcpartWcnt VIII Close Deals
for Part of Standing Rock Agency.
The disputed question rs to permitting
the leasing Of the grazing land Of the
Standing Rock Indian reservation in the
DaIotaS has been settled by decision
to go ahead with the leases. The lnte-
rior Department will proceed Immediate
ly with the execution of leases to w. |.
Walker of Rock Island, H., who gets
AGO, 500 acres, and Mr.. Lemon. cattle
man of South Dakota, who gets 1SS,4S0
acres. making Il total of 1,249,2S0 acres.
This leaves over half of the reservation
Unbiased and remaining for the use OF the
Indians themselves, if they SO desire.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
DIES A MANIAC IN PRISON.
Man Once Sentenced to Be Hanged
for Murder ENDireS.

Louis Kellihan died ut the State prison
in Saltwater Mimi, Il raving maniac.
He was sentenced to be hanged for par
ticipating in the murder of the cashier Of
the Bank Of Heron Lake in the early part
of 1897, when an attempt was made TO
rob that bank His brother, who was
the leader in the attack, was killed by
pursuing officers. The board Of pardons
committed the sentence Of Louis to life
Imprisonment on the theory that he was
of weak mind. An autopsy shows that
the young man had a tumor on the brain.
He was % years old.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

Charles W. Dunn, wealthy lumber
man who was convicted of murder in
the first degree, was sentenced to I'M
prisonment for life mt Fort Wayne by
Judge Edward O'Rourkc. The oifense
of which Dunn was convicted was the
murder Of Alice CothrclI. the lO-year-
old daughter of neighbour
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
CHILD ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Twelve Year-Ol Girl Accused Of Pois-
ouinG Her Foster Mother.

Iona Turner girl Il years old, was
placed under arrest in Springfield, Ohio,
on the charge of poisoning her foster
mother, Mrs. Anna G. Turner. Acting
Coroner Maher- has also ordered the ar
rest of May Holland. her playmate, on
the charge of being an accomplish. Ac-
cording to signed confession made 20
Coroner Maher the Holland girl told
Iona that she would poison the boys if
they did not leave her alone. Iona Tur-
ner was adopted by George Turner when
she was > years old. bringing her from
ChilIicothe. She has been an incorrigible.
In her confession she says she took the
cat poison from its hiding place and put
part of its contents into the coffee boiler.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Van SAINT Asks Appropriation.

In a message to the Minnesota Lcgis-
Iature, in special session. Gov. Van SAINT
outlined his plans for fight against the
Great Northern Railroad consolidation.
expressed belief that the present State
laws are adequate and asked appropria-
ton with which to carry on litigation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Passenger Train Has Close Call.

Colorado Midland passenger train,
west-bound for Salt Lake and San Fran
cisco, had n narrow escape from instant
destruction two miles west of Bucna
Vista, Colo. The locomotive dashed into
a freight train standing on Il trestlc six
ty-ivc feet high, hurting the caboose and
one freight car into the creek bottom and
Instantly killing Owen Mccarthy, rear
brakeman on the freight train.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
She Gained p.n.,

.n "A pretty pretty girl ANNOUNCED IN Gong o
nlaa sal to dear cbonS 70 s!
IN man pa necame very grave T1' a, |
~ had a good salary. w.t. vt 'p|
pear a nice, stead vas
a % o.en, tnen," said papa. @ Iod
gagement be a long ON" IetI
that case you will bav ,' ny ny 4
out each others fauIts aad
and discover serious Go, aud
acter which would mako te' ,'
for life if you marry" N' You
But, papa" intcrno.., ..
girl Il object to Ions Yy''a L. d
they are 50 apt to be brot sas'
know p And while tho 5,' o,5
tated she rushed off into VII u u
tell Cholly it was all rjrb, Tue
the yum-yum business 1' '' ,
Times. -
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
GIVES UP RICH ORE PROPERTY.
Steel Combine Surrcudcrs Land Ac-
quircd Through Error.

QuirCd Through Error.
An important agreement has been
reached between the United States Steel
Corporation and the State of Minnesota.
1t is an adjustment of Il controversy that
was inherited by the steel corporation
when it took over the Duluth and Iron
Range Railroad. Several years ago,
through an error by the attorneys for the
State and the railroad, the State con
veyed to the road 45,OT9 acres of State
institution land. Title was made absolute
to the road by decree of court. The State
had no right to convey State institution
al land. The officials Of the road have
formally agreed to transfer these lands
back to the State and select other lands
in lieu of them. On the land that was
conveyed to the road by mistake were
three iron mines worth many millions Of
dollars, and which will yield the State
not less than $1,O00,000 year in royal
ties
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
NEW CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Washington Institution Intcndcd to
Educate Priests for iSsionarieS.

The first news of 4 new Catholic uni
vcrsity, to be built and established in
Washington, -. c., at Il cost Of Sl1QOOO,
was given out ut Alton, Ill.,, by Rev.
Father Walter Elliott, rector of the St,
Thomas College in Washington. The
purpose of the university will be to edu-
cate young priests, already admitted to
the priesthood to do missionary work
among the non Catholics of the United
States, and insular missions in the Phil
ippines and Porto Rico. Priests who
have finished the priesthood can enter
the school, and after three years course
will be admitted to the missionary list.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
NJ NstcrN in New Ynrl,

In house at 127 Chrystie street. New
York, woman was found dead, with a
deep cash in her throat. In her. right
hand was grasped a penknife. The police
and the coroner say that some one killed
her and then put the knife in her hand.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
ROMnn 10 Rnl.n...

I'm spite of the lucky stooo ,,
in your pocket You lost all vo N,
and a sign fell on you and b,n
arm" Wv
Yes; but wasn't it fortpp,,.
that lucky stone? Think WIN,
have happened to me otherwise
cago Post.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

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a anoil First first noticed it BY 1 Sjn,
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low nv meals l became cams ST irsqasl'
p 1Uy ng with gripping pains - |
in the groins. -, orr ianil n
;cian who prescribed T Nv sid. \
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did, thank God the n lIir built p,
better, and it gr 'y1 was cured :,
until in four months W.. w b,1'
is nearly a year ago , SIM since, ~, c.is'
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Ill.-s5ooo forfeit 4 a'''' 20
genuine. .t;s abuD0S'. ,sb
lydia Il. Pinkhas" t1boasapa,s
Compound savsS5 dangers F.s 20
from organic irregu .,,anse,, Ot' '3.sy
or retention Of the p 5nf su'S''
womb troubles
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

News of most extensive conspiracy
to asSaSsinate the Empress DoWager of
China and members of her court and fo-
meat widespread rebellion, which was to
Involve the whole Chinese empire, was
received in Victoria, Il. c., by the steam
or Glenesk
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Snccrs Cause Double Crime.

Sncered ut by George McGibbon. whom
he had met in the barroom OF the Shak-
speare Inn. in Boston. for the first time,
John Bonnettc shot and killed him and
then killed himself B0nnette, noticing
that his ale glass had not been properly
rnsed, spoke to the bartender about It,
McGibbon sneered ut this and words and
blows followed
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Conductor Is Killed.

\ bad wreck occurred on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio division of the, Baltimore
and Ohio Railway near Clay Pools, Ohio
caused by the engine of second train -
running into the rear end of first train -
Conductor w. II. Fighter was killed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Four Killed in a Wreck.

\ rear-end collision on the Illinois
Central at Apple River, Ill, resulted in
the death of four stockmen, while six
were seriously injured. None of the
trainmen was injured as they heard the
second train approaching and jumped.
The cause of the wreck is not known.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Biz Fire in Watmrbmry, Conn

Waterbury, Conn. was stricken by fire,
which ragged all night, destroying twenty
business blocks. thirty tenements and a
number of houses in the residence dis
trict, causing a loss of over $2,5O0,O00.
Crowds in the street were panic stricken
and the militia was called into service
to quiet them and check looting.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Kills His Wife with an AK,

At Cadiz, Ohio. John S. Ovski, a Slav
miner. murdered his wife by severing her
head with an AK, He also held indignant
neighhors at bay until he was taken into
custody by the sheriff.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Minister Aliens Wife Hurt.

Mrs Horace y. Allen, wife of the
United States minister to Corea, slipped
and fell or the ice in Toledo. Ohio. break
ing one of the bones of her leg Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen were to have started the next
day on their return to Corea.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

4 disastrous fire at Mentone, Ind,
wiped out half the business portion of
the town, causing loss on buildings and
stock of $4,000 to $4,000, on which
there was but little insurance. A whole
block of stores and two residences were
destroyed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

Edward and John Biddle, escaping
murderers. were rounded up by pursu-
ing posse of eight detectives near Butler,
Pa, and mortality wounded. Mrs. Soffel,
wife of the Fittsburg warden. who assist
ed them out Of prison and afterWard join
ed them, fought the officers and then shot
herself, but will recover.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Fire Sweens Indiana Town.

A disastrous fire at Mcntone, Ind,
wiped out half the business portion of
the town, causing loss on buildings and
stock of $4,000 to $4,000. on which
there was but little insurance. \ whole
block of stores and two residences were
DESTROYED
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
De Wet Loses Last Gun.

The British pursuit of Gen. Dewet has
been successful to the extent that his
last gun has been captured and Com
maadant Vessels. one of his principal
ieutena0ts, has been routed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
ConNicts Mntinx and Are Suhdned.

Fourteen prisoners and the guards in
the Newcastle County workhouse at
Greenbank, Del, engaged i'll furious
battle, during which the guards were
handled roughly. The prisoners were
finally SnhdnNl.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Two Hanged for Murder

Joseph Wade and Il. Ii. Dalton were
hanged in the county jail yard at Port
land. Ore. for the murder of James B.
Morrow Nov. Ii last. Both men re-
tanned their nerve
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Big Storage WAREHOUSES Burned.

The furnishings of scores OF homes
stored temporarily in the six-story brick
warehouse of the Griswold Storage
Warehouse and Van Company Mt 1920 to
2924 South Park avenue. Chicago, fell Il
prey to flames which destroyed the build
ing. The loss is estimated at 100000
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

Cedarville, \. j., is demoralized by a
wave of religious frenzy, one man being
in the insane asylum, some declaring they
are anonted as divine healers and others
momentariy expecting the end of the
world
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Blaze in Tobacco Stcnmery.

Pritchard 4 Winsteads tobacco stem
merry at Goldsboro, n. c.. together with
a large quantity of leaf tobacco. was de-
stroyed by fire. The loss is between $780,
600 and $4,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Dies After Prize Fight.

At Yokohama, pugilist Jack Slavin and
Il negro named f. +. Padmore gave Il
boxing exhibition which proved so tame
that the sports were angry. Later Pad
more, who was attached to the United
States hospital corps. died.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

Department Commander Norton of the
Kansas G. a. K. has rendered his rcsig-
nation to National Commander Eli Tor
rance. Vice-Commander J. 3. Reming-
ton of Paoli will succeed to the office
The charges recently preferred against
Commander Norton will probably be
dropped and his resignation accepted.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08

ended the other day when Chief Kline of
the South Bend police turned Robert j.
Neenan over to Deputy Marshal FL. Ii.
Hollenbeck of Oak Harbor, Ohio, where
Neenan is wanted to answer to charges
of arson and of defaulting insurance COM
naninS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-08
Bad Fire in OSWegO, N. Y.

In Oswego, n. Y, fire in restaurant
threatened valuable property in the heart
Of the city. Prominent residents were
forced to flee from their homes in their
night clothes. The property burned is
valued at $150,000.