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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15

Although Walter T. Grafton made
good wages in the Pullman car shops and
his wife was employed as waitress in
a downtown restaurant in Chicago, de-
sire to own a home of their own induced
the husband to resort to counterteltlng.
After arresting Grafton as he stepped
on the platform of an Illinois Central
train on his way home, Lieut.. Healy and
detectives from the Kensington station
visited the accused mans room III an
apartment building at Twelfth street
and Michigan avenue, where a complete
outfit of tools and appliances for the man
ufacture of spurious coin was conhscated.
Mrs. Grafton was at home at the time
and ushered the policemen into the room.
Keys were produced and in q bottom tray
of trunk everything necessary to the
counterfeiter's craft was found. Graf
ton, who is 40 years old, at one time own
ed a livery business at Dayton, Ohio. He
is six feet TALL weighs 230 pounds and
dresses neatly. His wife is about the
same age. Grafton came to Chicago six
months ago, after closing out his bust
ness. He entered the employ of the
Pullman Palace Car Company as metal
polisher, while his wife became a wait
reSS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
MANY SLAIN IN BOXER WAR.
Mail Advices Give Details of Recent
Outbreaks in China.

Mail Advices Give Details of Recent
Outbreaks in China.
Mail adyices received from the ORIENT
include official reports from kwel Chun,
ex-viceroy of SEE Chuan, detailing the re-
cent Boxer outbreak there. After relat-
ing the incidents leading up to the de-
struction of the churches in the two CHS
tricts and the murder of many natlVe
converts, the report says: "Several fegi-
ments of troops were sent to the as
turbed places and besides Staying 2OO OF
300 of the insurgents the troops succeed
ed in capturing several, who We're
brought to Changtu and decapltated. Be
tween 5000 and 5000 Boxers had assem-
bled in Hwayong Hsien, Chintang Hslon,
and Chem Tow, where they occupied the
market towns and killed as many cap
tains of the train hands as they could
get hold of A small force was sent
to the Boxers to exhort them to dispense.
l did not take stringent measures on THIS
occasion, because l feared that among
the Boxers there might be many famine
stricken inhabitants who were not DIS
posed to do evil, but We're simply mlsled
by the Boxers. A fight followed and ZOo
Boxers were killed and the others driven
back. The force sent was obliged 70 re-
turn" Concluding, the report says al
though there still exists elements OF dis
order, there is not much to be feared
from the Boxers, because all the rebel
chiefs have been exterIninated.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
CHICAGO TO BOSTON BY TROLLEY
Man Makes Unique Trip, Covering
Long Distance on Electric Cars.

Man Makes Unique Trip, Covering
Long Distance on Electric Cars.
D. o. Stockbridge, of Boston, has Just
returned from Chicago, having made the
entire trip by trolley car with the ex-
ception of five gaps. From Chicago be
took steamer to Muskegon, Mich
From that point to Auburn, n. l., he
rode in trolley cars, being there obliged
to take train at Schenectady, where
he rode in trolleys to Hudson, n. y,
thence by train to Hastings, n. y,
where a trolley car took him to New
York City, total distance from Chi
cago of about 700 miles. Between New
York and Boston he was obliged to take
trains covering two more short gaps, the
mileage being 226 from the metropolis.
Unfortunately, Mr.. Stockbrdge did not
keep memorandum of his fares be
tween Toledo and Cleveland he rode
many miles at the rate of sixty an hour.
The principal cities he passed through
en- route were Chicago, Muskegon,
Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, jackson,
Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Adrian, Detroit
Monroe, Ashtabula, Cleveland, Toledo,
gainesville, st. Catherine, Buffalo,
Lockport Auburn, Albany, Schenectady,
Hudson, Hastings, Yonkers, New York,
Stamford, Conn; Norwalk, Bridgeport,
New Haven, Hartford, Springfield,
Mass, Worcester and Boston.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
CUT CANCER FROM HIS TONGUE
Rather than Go on the Surgeons Table
He Operated on Himself

The friends of Andrew Murray, veil.
known Brooklyn veterinary surgeon, are
anXiously awaiting the outcome of a re-
markable experiment and exhibition of
nerve on his part. He is a tall, strong
man or 50 years whose health has been
uniformly good until very recently. A
few months ago a back tooth began ia
ache and he had it pulled. Shortly after
ward his tongue and neck became affect
ed. He was heavy smoker, so he stop
ped using tobacco, but the growth in his
mouth increased, until he could scarcely
eat. Meantime the glands in his neck
swelled ominously.
Mr.. Murray consulted a specialist and
was advised that he had cancer in pro-
nounced form. Mr.. Murray was told that
he must submit to an operation or sue
'cumb within eight months.
Rather than take his chances on the
operating table, under ether, Murray re-
solved to operate on himself With vet
Urinary surgeons knife in hand he stood
up before mirror and, pulling out bis
tongue, cut into the underpart and side Of
1t, where the growth protruded His
tongue shows the marks of the keen knife,
and the growth seems removed. Mr. Muir
ray declares that he never felt better in
his life.
Whether or not the cancerous growth
is entirely removed or whether it will
again appear soon in more yirulent form
is the question upon which surgical opin-
ion is divided.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
MINING KING SENT TO JAIL.
Letson Ba11ett, Convicted of Fraud, IL
Sentenced in Iowa.

Letson Ba11ett, Convicted of Fraud, IL
Sentenced in Iowa.
Judge Munger of the United States
District Court at Des Moines refused to
grant Letson Balliett, known as the
mining king" new trial and sentenced
him to pay fine of $1,000 and to spend
year in the county Jail. Balliett was
convicted this spring of using the mails
for fraudulent purposes. In 1900 he our
chased what is known as the White Swan
mine, at Baker, Oregon, which had been
deserted by the owners, and began to
exploit it through advertisements, sell
ing stock on the monthly payment plan.
1t was shown at the trial that more than
$1SO,OOO was received by Balliett from
small investors all over the United States.
1t was also shown that not dollar was
expended upon the mine, although repre-
sensations were made to the contrary in
the advertising matter. Balliett gave
notice of an appeal. The case has been
tried twice and has cost the government
$50 600
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
INDIANA posroFF1cEs ROBBED.

Burglars Dynamite Safes and Get
Away with Stamps and Cash.
The safe in the postoffice at Glover
land, Ind, was blown open the other
night by five masked men and the con-
tents, consisting of several hundred dol
lars in stamps and cash, carried away.
Robert Tabbert, who was passing the
store in which the postoffice was located,
was captured by the robbers and tied to
a chair, where they left him when they
finished their work. There is no clew.
Burglars blew the postoffice safe at Gull
yer, Ind, and got away with $1,000
worth of stamps. There were three OK
plosions of dynamite and the safe door
was blown through the side of the build
ing. The robbers escaped
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
High Prices Unseat Judge.

Judge John F. MCGEE of the district
bench at Minneapolis has sent his resig-
nation to Gov. Van SAINT, to take effect
az once. The reason given by the judge
for his action is the insufficiency of his
salary. He says the increased cost Of liv-
ing practically has reduced the salary of
the office from one-third to one-half.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
CHICAGO.

J of the middle Wes
sending out instructions to Gonna
agents and freight men to cease
ing business for the present. On,
lines touching the Northwest sid
were instructed to seek only the d
business paying the highest return
where has there been much conpI
for freight, for the Railroads.&c.
dened with business and Obliged tI
calls for cars every day, have le|
cerned themselves as closely %
about the distribution of tonnage al
peting points. The inadeQmc 4
railroad equipment of the country a
handling of the business in its E
enormous volume has been CONN
upon for some time. The situatM4
whole is as bad now as it has eva 4
while in particular localities it j \
How soon a change will cOmekll
question. Railroad officials are
about making promises and do MY
out hope for relief for some tn|
Corn and cotton will begin m0i
greater quantity shortly, while
weather will mean urgent demaH
more coal cars. A feature Of gm|
portance was the disposition shF
the southwestern railroads to CI
their employees, and while there hS {
little granted in the way of adva'
the wage scale. thel roads will MD
men half way on any readjustmeni
osition that is fair.
The argument is. heard that why
roads are earning more money ~'
ever before, the high prices OF eVa7
that enters into maintenance ah
equipment are a serious draWOaH
operating expenses are running
tionately larger. and that the III
ings are not so large as would penn
from the enormous business beng
died.
The wheat market having sasa
cents from recent high points
still lower turn on "Wednesday Wp
increased receipts over the eecT
holiday brought 1,211 cars ln'o
apolis. The weakness apparent
itself in this downturn, ana
followed. There has been no gnu
general sentiment, which is tlFlN
are some bearish features the
one being the increasing primal;
ment, but local traders are no'
+o no hnariSh
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
OPENS GREAT EDIFICE.
New York Chamber of Commerce Dedi-
Gates Its Magnificent Building.

New York Chamber of Commerce Dedi-
Gates Its Magnificent Building.
With President Roosevelt and former
President Cleveland as it's guests of
honor, and with representatives Of for
eign governments and other distinguished
guests. New York Chamber of Commerce
formally dedicated it's building i'll that
city Tuesday. The new building, hand
some structure of white marble, is stu
ated in Liberty street, between Nassau
street and Broadway. The proceedings
were opened with prayer of dedication
by Rev. Morgan Dix, rector of Trinity
Church. An address of welcome by Nor
ris X. Jessup, president of the chamber,
followed, and then the Grafton of the day
was delivered by former President
Grover Cleveland
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
F16lPIE(L75I

Chicago-Cattle, common "
$500 to $500; hogs, shippln! I
$4.25 to $685.; sheep, fair to c ID. !.
to $3.50; wheat, No. 2 red' w. ",
corn, No. 2, Sic to 52c; oats u.s., W. s,'
to 2sc; rye, No. 2, 4Sc to 4 !.ia sd I'D
othy, $3.50 to $1,000; praln e,, b B
$3.50; butter, choice crea aux. NJ
25c; eggs, fresh, 19c to 22c' w
35c to 43c per bushel. 80 "A
500; hogs, choice light, $4@ eo !,
sheep, common to prime, SZ'% 9s,a ~ \
wheat, No. 2, 69c to Toe; y, c"g 4
white, 44c to 45c; oats ''''
Bic to &c. ,on s1al
$3.50 to $3.50; sheep, go gov oo,r, n
wheat, No. 2, CSC to 69 &C., W. ~ @1
44c to 45c; oats, No, = z0'
No. 2, Acc to 47c. .o n 4
Cincinnati-Cattle, S4'V s5|
hogs, $500 to $500; she 7ie. %
1925; wheat, No. 2, 73c to No. No. ~
. mixed, SIC to SIC; o oa - "A N.
zoe to soc; rye, No. 2, CSC /. I" as
Detroit-Cattle, $3.Oo 10 % a 70 \
$500 to 1925; sheep ~ sS'' coin
wheat, No. 2, 74c to .o'' No. 3 4
yellow, 64c to 65c; oa s9o
Sic to &c; rye, SIC to o o. Q M
Milwaukee-Wheat, Nv ". 10 "a
Tic to 72c; corn, No. 2 DC &c = NJ
No. 2 white, SIC to &C. Io a' to COL
to to- sic; barley, No. 2, ''c %
mess, $1,000. liked,
Toledo-wheat, No; : ~ lD to ga1
76c. corn, No. 2 mixed a O.. clofe
No. 2 mixed, &c to 2'c' !
prime, $6.65. .biopirsf
Buffalo-Cattle, choice o;s t so pphripss
$500 to $500; hogs, far , NJ e
to $3.50; sheep, fair to % I eboics,
1915; lambs, common y
$500. Goo AL
New York-oattdIe,, s ssssp.
ss'75; Wheat SI,eo No. 2 red, !'e ~ Il
No . 63c to 64c; oas9, &c g&p
Soc to 36c; butter ere oac.
eggs, western, zoe to 1
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
INSIST GOVERNOR MUST MARRY
People of Kansas Demand that New
Executive Shall Wed.

The fact that the new Governor and
Lieutenant Governor of Kansas are bach
elors has caused much stir among the
people of Topeka, and particularly the So
cial set. The people of Kansas insist
that the Governor get married, and hope
for brilliant social functions in the new
executive mansion. Gov.-elect Bailey has
not been In Topeka since his election. His
aged father is ill at his home at Bal
leysville, and reports say he cannot le-
cover. Whether they have received Of
fers of marriage is not known. Both are
financially independent. Bailey IS IS
and Hanna is 81
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Library Corher Stone Laid.

Mayor Low laid the corner stone of
the new New York public library, Astor,
Lenox and Tilden foundations. Ad-
dresses were made by Rev. DR.. w. r.
John Bigelow, president of the board CT
trustees of the library, and Mayor Low.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Will Set Americans Free,

Ambassador Choate has reported to
the Secretary of State at Washington
in response to instructions in relation to
the repatriation of American citizens de-
tanned by the British government as prs-
oners of war in Ceylon that Lord Lans-
downe has informed him that it is pur-
posed to send the prisoners in question
to the United States by the first steamer
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Acouire Portuguese Colonies.

The secret clause of the Anglo German
treaty relates to the acquisition of the
Portuguese colonies in Africa. By this
clause Germany will acquire the northern
part of the Portuguese possessions as far
as Beira, while Britain will take over
the remainder. as well as Delagoa Bay
and Lorenzo Marques
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
To Prevent Corner in Iron.

The report is current in steel circles
that the United States Steel Corporation
viii ignore all orders from brokers and
spectators, owing to the great demand
for iron which exists at present. This
step will prevent spectators from cor
nering the available supply.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Altered Confession off Youtsex.

Henry Youtsey, the man convicted of
completely in the murder of William
Goebel and now serving a life sentence
in the Kentucky State penitentiary, has
made a confession concerning that af-
fair. Whd, lie confession cont.>i1e; is
known only to prosecuting counsel i'll
the Goebel conspiracy cases, and it will
be kept from the public pending corro5o-
ration of it's contents
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Dreyer Must Go to Penitentiary.

After a legal battle for his freedom
that lasted nearly six years, and was
waged in dozen tribunals e. S. Dreyer,
former Chicago banker, will have to go
to the penitentiary. The United States
Supreme Court at Washington took away
the last hope of the man convicted of the
embezzlement ef Se2t6.O00 Of West Par'.
Board funds by affirming the decision CT
the Supreme Court of Illinois.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
SHOOTS OFFICER; KILLS SELF.
Forest, Ohio, P1asterer Commits SUR
eide to Escape Arrest.

4 O1 CStI OLIOt I IdstCTCI NOIAH III 70 w.
eide to Escape Arrest.
At Forest, Ohio, James Young, plas-
terer, shot and badly wounded a police
man who sought to arrest him, and then
committed suicide by blowing out his
brains. Young became intoxicated for
the first time in fifteen years, and when
he discovered that he was going to be
arrested for beating his wife and break
ing the furniture, hid himself in room
upstairs and shot John Haunchey, po-
liceman, as he was nearing the house.
The policeman's face was terribly lacer-
ated and disfigured for life. The shooting
caused a gathering of armed and excited
citizens at the Young home. An attempt
was made to arrest Young, but he com
mitted suicide before the officers could
reach him.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Tries Murder; Kills Self.

Homer Cramer, whose home is in
Groveport, Ohio, but who was employed
as a driver for a grocery firm in Column
bus, Ohio, attempted to murder Miss
Almeda Burk, his former landlady, with
whom he was in love, and then blew out
his own brains.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
DRUG TRUST HAS A RIVAL.
Com bination Is Formed by Leading
Dealers to Oppose Extortion.

NOHI D1IIdIIOIH IS It OI HUI ny A1CdUIHG
Dealers to Oppose Extortion.
The drug trust has a formidable rival
in combination formed by forty Of the
leading cut-rate druggists in the large
cities of the country, with capital stock
of 100000. Already 1000 smaller re-
tail dealers have signifed their intention
of allying themselves with the concern.
The company will manufacture proprie-
tary and patent medicines and staple
drugs. w. G. Marshall of Cleveland is
one of the chief promoters and he will
manage the Cleveland end with four
stores. The headquarters and general
plant will be at Boston.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Millionaire Dies at Chess.

Lester r. Brooks a millionaire grain
and lumber magnate, dropped dead in
Minneapolis while engaged in a chess
game with his physician, DR.. Lester w.
Day, at the West Hotel. The mental
strain of the chess game is believed to
have superinduced apoplexy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15

Large Stream in Canada Is Discovered
by Member of Geological Survey.
w. j. Wilson, an explorer of the Cana
dian geological survey, has returned with
his party from tour through the unex-
plored country to the southwest of James
bay. Mr.. Wilson reports the discovery
of large river, hitherto unsurveyed, and
running between the Albany river on the
south and the Ottawapicket river on the
north. The newly discovered river mas a
course of over 300 miles, and near James
bay divides into two branches, emptying
into Hudson bay. Several new lakes
also were discovered by the exploring
party.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Railway Strike Averted.

The threatened strike of the yar,lnen
employed in the Chicago yards of the
railway companies has been averted
through the signing of an agreement by
the railroad managers and the commit
tees representing the men. The yardmen
receive a substantial increase of wages
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Trad, Trade and iadp.I
making steady pro,,,
ports from III SEQ
| New York.

pol u from all s0a.
the country containing pr; %S
wholesome development, ~. ilSie y
ton was unusually large, on1 "
transactions in heavier goods =,
considering the mildness Of ~ I'
Complaints of slow freight mo way
still heard, testifying to the pno,a
ume of business handled by tba :,
which report earnings for 0g.q
per cent larger than last vaa 0. y
per cent above 1900" The fo, y
from the Weekly Trade Reviev Y Y,
/: Dun & Co. 1t continues: v
1t is the exception when m,,.,
ing plants have not contracts :
activity for many months, and
inventories will be taken with M
owing to importunate customers |
Of commodities proportional IA a.
ton, as shown by Dun's indov =
declined about / per cent dnrh,,
Der, $99,579, comparing with NJ
The decrease occurred in meats ~
mainly the latter.
The only development of poto
iron and steel market has been h,I
cent reduction in price of tin NJ,
take effect Dec. 1. While SOM.
was anticipated, the trade WAS n
pared for so large cut. If th,
lowering of price lists in certain !,
of the market should stimulate |,
trade, there will be occasion fm ,
cation, as some exceptional eypM
ment is needed to offset the Fe,
ports of pig iron and billets. Man.
naces have been compelled 10 h5
cause of the poor receipts of cob,
there is little evidence of impuT,
in the railway situation, motive
being utterly inadequate.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Millions for Rural Mails.

The annual report of Robert J. Wynne,
First Assistant Postmaster General,
urges that in view of the success of the
rural free delivery establishment and its
future necessities the recommendation
for $12655, 800 in the estimates for that
purpose is reasonable
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Chicken Thief Is Killed,

While looting chicken coop, a man,
supposed to be William Kealso, was shot
and killed by Henry Bailey, young
farmer living in Langdon, MINI. Bailey,
aroused in the night by an alarm in the
coop, seized his gun, rushed out Of doors
and fired at random in the darkness. He
found kealso's corpse the next morning.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15

arrange for a tour through New Mexico,
Arizona and Oklahoma proposed for
subcommittee of the Senate committee on
territories. The trip of the subcommittee
is preparatory to the consideration by the
committee of the application of these
three territories for admission to state
hood
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Six Hundred Workers Quit,

Six hundred men and women employed
Mt the Morgan & Wright factory of the
rubber trust in Chicago have struck. The
workers claim that the company is not
living up to an agreement entered into
with the union few days ago, after a
board of arbitration had adjusted griev-
anceS,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
New Gold Find in Colorado.

Colorado Springs has a new gold ex-
element, this time almos within the
city limits. The strike is in Bear Creek
Canyon, six miles out near the Short
Line Road to Cripple Greek. Assays
show gold values ranging from 1886 to
81, 1920 on select samples.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
SHIP IN FLAMES ABANDONED.
Crew of the II. A. Packer Take to
Yawls on Lake Huron.

Crew of the II. A. Packer Take to
Yawls on Lake Huron.
Fire on the steamer r. A. Packer
while bound down Lake Huron drove
the crew to seek refuge in yawl boats.
Later the steamer Thomas W. Palmer
and the tug J. e. Rumbell sighted the
burning vessel, steamed alongside her
and by vigorous use of steam pumps and
hose extinguished the blaze. Search was
made for the Packers crew. They are
supposed to have landed in the sparsely
settled district west of Detour Mich.
The Parker is at her dock. Both smoke
stacks have fallen, the after cabin is al
most destroyed and the decks are burned
for long distance forward.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Steals Engine for a Ride.

A tramp stole a locomotive from the
Rock Island yard at Albert Lea, Mimi,
and went north at express speed. A pur-
suing party went after the fugitive and
FIVE miles out found the engine. The man
who stole it had disappeared.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Will Buy Home of Scott.

Alexander Mcdonald, millionaire of
Clifton, Ohio, is negotiating for the pur-
chase of Abbotsford, the magnificent
house erected in southern Scotland for
his home by the great poet and novelist
Sir Walter Scott. If the negotiations are
successful Mr.. Mcdonald intends to pre-
sent the house and estate to the Scotch
DeODle
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
OIeo Law Declared Valid.

BY divided court the United States
Supreme Court affirmed the decision of
the Supreme Court of the State OF New
Hampshire in TIE case Of Clarence E.
Collins versus that State. The case in
volved the constitutionality of the New
Hampshire State law requiring oleo-
margarine to be given a color different
from the color Of butter or to be labeled.
The validity of the law was sustained.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-15
Killed by Buildings Fan

Charles Price was killed, James Ross
fatally and three others slightly injured
in the collapse of the old Phelps building
in Wilkesbarre, Pa. The building was
being torn down and a floor gave way.
catching the workmen beneath it.