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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13

as to try to make something out of
the Latin race"
Immediately following the publica-
ton of the letter, the Cuban govern
ment inquired as to it's authenticity.
Bragg admitted the accuracy Of the
quotation, and claimed the right to
write what he pleased in purely per
sonal letter to his own family. The
state department recently arranged
with Consul General Rublee at Hong
Kong to exchange his post for Havana,
and me transfer of Bragg was an
nounced yesterday. Rublee is a son
of the late Horace Rublee, former edi-
tor and part owner of the Milwaukee
Sentinel, His vice-consul is John Fl.
Bacon, also former Milwaukee news
paper worker.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
BLOCKADE OF PORTS
POSTPONED A FEW DAYS

Washington, Oct "a cablegram
received yesterday from United States
Minister Powell at Port au Prince
says the provisional government OF
Hayti has postponed the blockade OF
Gonivas and ST. Marie, which was to
have gone into effect yesterday, until
Sunday next. The naval commander
of the San Francisco, Captain Asa
Walker, now at Cape Haytien, will be
permitted to determine from the facts
in the case whether the blockade will
be allowed to interfere with foreign
commerce, but the probabilities are
he will not differ from the opinion ex-
pressed by Commander McCrea as to
it's inefficiency.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
MILITARY RESERVATION
IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Washington, Oct. 9.-Secretary Root
has issued an order setting aside a
large tract Of land containing 1900
acres within five miles of Manila as a
military reservation. The place is in
tended to be the site of the first of q
system Of modern brigade posts,
which are to be erected there about
the islands. Accommodations will be
afforded at this post for one regiment
of infantry, two squadrons of cavalry
and two batteries of artillery. It is
the purpose to get the soldiers out Of
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
SECRETARY SHAW
ADDRESSES BoSTONIANs

Boston, Oct. 9.-More than ordinary
interest attached to the annual dinner
of the Republican Club of Massachu-
sets last night from the fact that the
club had for guest Secretary Shaw.
Seven hundred men occupied seats at
tables, and the balconies were filled
with spectators. The occasion was
marked by many scenes OF enthusl-
asm. The speakers included besides
Shaw, Governor Crane, Lieut.. Gov.
Bates and Senator Lodge. When
Shaw was introduced as a man who
had met problems in such way as to
receive the praise of people he was
given a magnificent reception.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
LINCOLN MAY GO DRY.
Nebraska Republicans Threaten to
Bring 1t About.

DlIHS IL TGSN@a
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 8.-War, bitter
and to the knife, has been declared
by Nebraska republicans upon the
State Liquor Dealers association.
Members of the latter have been
secretly knitting Mickey for governor,
it is alleged, on the ground that he is
prohibitionist.
At a meeting of prominent republi-
cans, it was decided to notify dealers
that this action on their part would
be resented by turning Lincoln and
several other cities dry under the pro
visions of the Slocum law at the
spring elections.
In Lincoln the majority of the high
license element last spring was but
80. The republicans tn aten to turn
the strength of their party machine
to the prohibition element If the war
is carried further. Liquor men, il is
reported, win not call off the fight,
Republicans have appointed a COM
mittee to enforce their determination
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
NUMBER 80.

was tried and convicted in Washing
ton during Andrew Johnsons term of
office. Arnold and Mudd were sent to
the Dry Tortugas for life, but were
pardoned by President Johnson after
he had been acquitted in the impeach-
ment trial
All efforts to get Arnolds story of
the incident leading up to the tragic
death of President Lincoln were futile.
81 have prepared statement which
will exonerate me from guilt which
will be given to the world after my
DEATH" was all he would say concern
ing the tragedy.
1t is not known whether Arnold
left his promised statement or not,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13


coal operators, the rumor Immediately
spread that q settlement was IN pros
pect. but Mitchell and his colleagues
would not say whom they expected 10
meet. 1t was busy day Tor the
miners officials about headquarters
From early morning until late at nlsht
returns came in constantly. Last
evening the correspondents were IN
vited to examine reports, and not one
was found that was not coucned III
formal language. Briefly stated, the
resolutions in these reports afflrm the
confidence of the men in the integrity
and Judgment of their president
praise Roosevelt for his efforts TO emu
the strike; denounce the presidents OIL
the coal carrying railroads Tor their
alleged abuse of the chief executive
at the conference in Washington; de-
nounce the employment OF coal and
iron police: thank all organizations
and citizens throughout the country
for financial assistance given ana de-
nounce Governor Stone for sendlng
troops here Nearly all the resolu-
tions contained a sentence to the Ell
feet that the men will remain OUT
though all the troops in the United
States we're sent here" until they are
granted some concessions.
The coal companys officials have
nothing to say, beyond the fact that
they are awaiting developments. There
is no increase in the shipment OF coai
very little of which is being produced
No violence was reported yesterday
and in fact very little since the troops
were stationed here. Speculation as
to whether the presence of all tie
troops will increase the coal produc-
ton is still INDUCED in. The produc-
ton since the ninth regiment has
been in the valley has not increased
And if the resolutions adopted by the
local unions yesterday indicate any
thing it is not likely that much coal
will be shipped to the market for some
time.
Soldiers Well Received.
Philadelphia, Oct. 9.-The entire ma
tional guard of Pennsylvania is now
encamped in the anthracite coal re-
glen, the last regiment having ar
rived late yesterday afternoon.
Contrary to expectations, the troops
were we'll received and there was no
disposition on the part of the strikers
to annoy the soldiers. There was only
one instance during the day of any
show of feeling, when some boys at
Bethlehem stoned the second section
of a train bearing the first regiment
from Philadelphia. Universal quiet
reigned throughout the entire region
last night Brig. Gen. Schall, who ar
rived in Tamaqua yesterday afternoon,
telegraphed Maj Gen. Miller there
was no disturbance Of any kind in the
district, The fact that all locals
throughout the anthracite region
have voted unanimously to continue
the strike, would indicate that the
presence of troops will have but little
effect upon forcing the men to return
to work and from present indications
it would seem the settlement of the
strike is no nearer a solution than for
many weeks,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
YELLED PROPHETS BRING
GREAT CROWD TO ST. LOUIS

ST. Louis, Oct. 8.-The annual yelled
prophets street pageant and ball was
held last night and it is estimated St,
Louis has over 100000 visitors for
the occasion. The business portion
of the city is brilliantly Illuminated.
Seventeen floats commemorative of
the purchase of Louisiana territory
constituted the street parade. After
it had passed the Yelled Prophets
ball was held in the merchants ex-
change.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
Madison. Oct. 9.


Harry M Hobbins, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Hobbins, is vice consul at
Havana He left with Gen. Bragg for
their post in Cuba June Fl last. They
enjoyed life in the southern city which
has quite an American colony and
fourishing American club. The
weather this summer has been unusu-
ally hot. Mr.. and Mrs. Hobbins re-
ceived a letter from their son yester-
day, but it contained no intimatiOn
Of the coming change. 1t is expected
Mr.. Hobbins will accompany Gen.
Bragg to his new post. HOngkOng is
under British control completely.
being situated on an island subject to
the crown By the change Mr.. and
Mrs. Rublee are. brought comparative
ly near home again.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN
THROWN FROM HORSE

Washington, Oct, Ex-Governor Bliss
of Michigan was thrown from his
horse yesterday during the parade and
suffered several bruises about the
body. His injuries are not regarded
as serious, The governor rode with
his old regiment in the Michigan divi-
sion After he had passed the review,
ing stand the horse became frightened
and made bolt. The sudden lurch
endorsed the governor, who was
thrown to the pavement,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
Auto Run Down BY Train.

Youngstown, Ohio, Oct. 9.-An au-
tomObile containing Harry Todd, John
Todd, Frank Silver and Charles Stitt
was run down by an Erie train yes
terday. Harry Todd was instantly
killed and Charles Stitt received
slight injuries. The others escaped
injury. Harry Todd was the son of
Harry Todd, a prominent capitalist,
and grandson of the late Governor
Todd of Ohio,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
OPERATORS
DENOUNCED
BY CHURCHMEN

La Crosse, Wis, Oct. AT the
convention of congregational
churches, now in session here, resolu-
tons introduced by the Rev, E. G. Up
dixie of Madison were adopted con-
demning the method of coal mine op-
orators resenting their assumption of
divine right to control the fuel sup
ply of the nation, denouncing all law
lessnesss on the part of the miners,
and urging upon national and state
legislative bodies the establishment of
tribunals, where both organized labor
and capital must present their differ
ences for adjustment and be COM
PEELED to submit to the findings of
such tribunals.
The resolutions express the highest
appreciation of the efforts of Presi-
dent Roosevelt to assist in the settle
ment of this difficult problem. A tele-
gram was sent to the president, thank
ing him for his efforts in the matter.
The Wisconsin Woman's Home Mis-
sionary union officers for wOman's So
ciety yesterday elected these officers:
President-Mrs. E. G. Updike, Madi-
son.
ce-Presidents-Mrs William JEFF
frs, GAINESVILLE; Mrs Albert Salisbury,
Whitewater,
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. A.
o, Wright, Madison.
Recording secretary-Mrs. A. L. P.
LOOMS, Rochester.
Auditor-Mrs. E. N Warner, Madi-
son.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
To Prevent White Slave rrade.

Frankfort-on-the-Ma Oct. 8.-The
congress for the prevention of the
white slave traffic opened yesterday
Count Won Keller, court chamberlain,
welcomed the delegates in the name
of the emperor who, he said, was
greatly interested in the success of
this movement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
EDITOR ARRESTED.
Gave Bottle of Whisky With subscrip-
ton to Paper.

Gave Bottle or WHISKY with SuDscrlP-
ton to Paper.
Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. "a. P.
Greene, editor and owner of the Ben
ton News, weekly paper, was arrest
ed by a United States internal
revenue agent charged with viola
ton of the internal revenue laws in
giving away as premium a quart of
whisky to each person who sub
scribed for his paper and paid the
regular annual rate Greene con-
ceived the idea of giving a whisky
premium with years subscription
after he had failed to secure as many
subscribers as he wished for by giving
bibles as a premium. The whiskey
premium was vastly successful as a
getter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
BRYAN on Stump.

Falls City, Neb., Oct. civilian j.
Bryan yesterday began his campaign
in behalf of the fusion ticket OF Ne
braska. His plan is to visit nearly
every city in the state. Trusts and
Imperialism were dwelt upon in the
speech here with insistent reference
to the coal miners strike and the fl
nancial question.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
SAMUEL ARNOLD DEAD.

Man Sentenced to Dry Tortugas for
Murder of Lincoln Passes Away.
Baltimore, Md, Oct. 9.-Samuel Ar
mold, 72 years old, who was convicted
in 1865 of participation in the assas-
sination of Abraham Lincoln, is dead
at his home at Masonville, Anne Ar
undCl county. Arnold, along with Dr.
Mudd, Frank Mclaughlin and others,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
Wesleyan University May Move.

Ottumwa, Ia, Oct. Son account Of
the destruction of Parsons college, at
Fairfield, by fire a few weeks ago, it
is learned that the institution will be
moved to Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The
Wesleyan University at the latter
place is likely to be moved to Ottum-.
wa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
EAGLE RIVER Villas CO., WISCONSIN, MONDAY

Manila proper as far as possible.
Probably the garrison at Manila prop
er will be ultimately reduced to reg
iment of heavy artillery kept within
the walled city for the purpose OF
manning the seacoast Notifications
there.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
NEBRASKA PIONEER DEAD.
Father of Walter WelIman and Arthur
WeIIman of Madison.

Bradshaw, Neb., Oct. 9.-Alonzo
Wellman, a pioneer of York county
and a veteran of the civil war, died
here yesterday. He was one of the
most prominent men of the county.
One of his sons is Walter Wellman,
the newspaper correspondent.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-10-13
BRAGG TOHONGkONG
CONSUL GENERAL TO HAVANA
TRANSFERRED TO CHINA.
VIM. A. RUBLEE TO HAVANA

Change Is Probably Result OF Recent
Commotion Caused by Remarks of
General Bragg Concerning Cubans
-Rubee a MilWaukeean and Con-
sui General at Chinese Post.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-19
Death Of Van johnson.

Van johnson, an old resident of Hood
River, died at his place, seven miles
southwest of town, Friday, September
l2, 1902 He was found in his orchard
the evening before, helpless from par
alysis. Mr., Johnson was native OF
Finland. He travelled extensively over
the world and came to America prob
ably 30 years ago. After several years
spent in the East and South, he came
to the Pacific coast and settled in Hood
River IS or 20 years ago. He was a
man OF good education in his native
language, was great reader and was
well informed. About 10 years ago he
was married in Hood River, but later
was divorced from his wife. He left no
known relatives in America. He was
the owner of fine farm and engaged
in growing apples, strawberries and
hay. About two years ago he made his
will, appointing Chris Dethman his adj
ministrator. In a later viii he left
half of his estate for the benefit of the
poor OF Hood River and named Henry
Prigge as his administrator. Van
Johnson was 66 years Old. He was a
man of generous impulses, good-natured
and honorable in his dealings W tn men.
The funeral was held Sunday, at ,
O'Clock, Rev j. l.. Hershner conducting
the services, and burial was made in
Idlewilde cemetery
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-19
The Fire in Skamania County.
From the Pioneer.

Skamania county is passing through
the tolls of the greatest forest conflagra-
ton she has ever known. Not only does
it involve great areas of valuable timber,
but settlers are losing their homes and
ton, and there is scarcely one as yet
untouched who does not possess the fear
that he is in great danger, All forms OF
bu iness are suspended. The towns
and settlements are deserted OF country
people who are out fighting the fire or
are trying to protect their homes from
its visitation
A forest fire is raging in Wind river
valley the likeof which has not .been
known in the history of settlers here.
The home of Mrs. +. l. Green is en-
tirely consumed by the fire, together
with all her property except the clothes
she wore at the time the fire reached
her house.
Charles +. Wetherell has lost his
house, barn and other buildings.
In fact the fire left nothing on the
ground to mark where Charley had
worked years in making neat comfort
able home.
G. G. WetherelPs house and barn at
last account were not burned, but were
in danger.
]. l. Walkers barn, in which was
stored Ills winters supply of hay, is
burned.
A. W. johnson tried to get to his
place, but came back reporting the trip
as too dangerous to attempt He thinks
there is no donbt but his buildings and
hag are all burned. He also had h mare
in pasture on tie place and he thinks
She Has been Killed by the fire.
1t is supposed that Qlof Sholin's
honse is burned,
The Tom Robertson house is known
10 have burned,
The Wind River Lumber Co. are the
heaviest losers by the fire. Their losses
will amount to $4,000.
r. E. Haworth moved. his belongings
to The Dalles, giving up his house as
lost.
Eric Bylin, OF Home Valley, scorched
his face while helping Jeff Nix to save
the Nelson creek school house.
Fred Foster lost his own house when
saving the house OF a neighbor.
McKeighan is reported to have lost
1900 cords of wood near Collins.
Jeff Nix lost about so cords of wood.
Jos. Peters is a heavy loser from
burned cordwood.
w. l.. Gray lost l40 cords of wood, in
stead of 80 as reported last week.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-19
Blood River Glacier
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1902.
The Forest Fires.

The forest fires that have been sweep-
ing over Western Oregon and Western
Washington, from the seacoast to the
Cascade mountains, have destroyed
towns, saw mills, farms, thousands of
acres OF valuable timber, and left hum
dreds Of people homeless Several lives
have been lost, and it is a wonder that
more did not perish in the flames that
enveloped the logging camps and homes
in the timber The fires encompassed
Hood River, but there was no material
damage done in this neighborhood. The
smoke, though, was so thick in the
valley that objects 100 yards away could
not be distinguished. 1t is estimated
that 81 100000 worth OF property was
destroyed by the fires Of Friday and
Saturday. The town of Palmer, where
the Bridal Veil Lumber Co.'s saw mill
was located was entirely wiped out
Two llttle boys named Hamilton per.
ished in the flames.
Bliss Wolf Of Dover, near the Sandy
was badly burned while fighting fire,
and may not recover
Five persons are known to have per.
isled on. Lewis river, in Washington
where 200 people are left homeless, and
many not even clothes to cover them.
In Clackamas county, Oregon, many
people lost their homes, and saw mills
and valuable timber were destroyed.
At Palmer, Portland man whose
name was not learned saved his life
only by staying in the mill pond all
night. A woman, Mrs. Wood, alsc
spent the last half Of Friday night in
the pond. The man was painter, who
was employed at Bridal Veil He was
not in the employ Of the company, but
volunteered to help fight the fire. He
was the last to leave, and when he en-
deavored to find his way out was unable
to do so. He swan out into the middle
of the pond and got between two logs
where he supported himself until the
heat subsidized enough so that he could
find way out. The woman waded out
into the water until it was up to hel
neck, and then suffered intensely from
the heat from the shore. The brush
and refuse wood burned to the waters
edge.
The burnt districts are calling for aid
and the people of Portland ARE making
a generous response to the call. One
man who would not give his name, con
tributed 81 900 for the Bridal Veil suf
lerers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-19
Rose niIl NchOol District.

A meeting of the taxpayers in the
new school district cut off from Pine
Grove, was held last Saturday, Sep
tember l3, in the vacant house on Je-
rome Wells place. The meeting was
called to order by Mark E. Thomas,
who was chosen chairman of the meet
ing, and Mark Robson secretary.
Charles A. Wells, Mark Robson and
Nick SaItzman were nominated and
unanimously elected directors, and
Mark Thomas was unanimously elect.
ed district clerk. 1t was unanimously
decided to rent Jerome Wells house
in which to hold the first term of
school. Rose Hill was decided upon
for name for the new district, and
the meeting adjourned, The directors
decided to open school on the first
Monday in October.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs Axtel Rahm will leave
Saturday evening for Sweden. TIiey
will 90 direct to New York and there
take the Cunard liner Lucania for Liver
pool. Mr.. Rahm took with him two
American flags. He will show hia
countrymen what Old Glory looks like.
They expect to remain in Sweden for
year or more. Their many friends in
Hood River will wish them a pleasant
trip.
A A Bonney lost 1000 cords of wood
bv the forest fire at Wyeth last week.
The wood was insured but we did not
learn the amount Of insurance.
Dell Rand is clerking in the real estate
office Of briggs, Culbertson & Co.
Mrs. Charles Chandler and son Fred
Chandler went to Portland Tuesday
and will take in the state fair before
they return.
Lost-A little solid color maltese kit
ten, wandered away Sunday evening.
Liberal reward ifreturned to + B. Barnes.
Mrs. L. Henry received telegram,
Wednesday, stating that her uncle, E.
F. Bramwell, was dying Of paralysis at
his home in Bloomington, Ill. He is
83. Judge and Mrs Henry visited him
last winter
Hon. j. A. Smith OF Blalock was in
town Wednesday.
Rev. W. G. Eliot will preach in A..
O. U. w, hall next Sunday.
Two hundred to s., 900 to loan on real
estate II your security is good your
money is ready. Prather investment
Company.
F. w. Clarke, practical jeweler and
optician; all kinds of repairing neatly,
quickly and cheaply done at the Glacier
Pharmacy.
/ will rent by the month to responsible
parties two or three rooms furnished for
housekeeping. Apply at once to Mrs.
Albert Whitehead
Holman 4 Son have opened up their
meat market on the hill. Fresh and
cured meats, lard, vegetables, etc, al
ways on hand. Country trade solicited.
Free delivery.
l6O acres, 800 bearing fruit trees, 100
inches free water, good house, barn, 4
head stock, horses, wagon, tools and
crops included ; 30 tons hay. $4,500; l6
miles up valley. Friday & Barnes.
CAN YOU READ THIS? If you
can't, your eyes need attention. Call
on F. W. Clarke, the jeweler and OPP
tcian. He can fit you out. At the
Glacier Pharmacy.
1t has been demonstrated that the
wide tire is road maker by compress
ing and smoothing the ground. The
narrow tire is road destroyer, by cut
ting up the road and making it rutty.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-19
Church Notices.

Christian Church Services-Sunday
School at 10 a. NJ. Preaching at IL a. ~.
In the evening the congregation will
join in the services in the tabernacle.
Valley Christian Church. - Sunday
School at 10. Preaching at IL a. m. and
8 p. m. Christian Endeavor meeting
at p. m.
Congregational Church.-Rev. j. j..
Hershner, pastor. Services on Sunday
at IL a. m, and 7;4j p. m. Christian
EndeavOr service at 6:45. Subject at
morning service, "Philanthropic Work
The pnblic is invited TO these services.
Unitarian Services. - Rev. w. G.
Eliot will preach in A. o. L. W. hall
at II O'clnck Sunday.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-19

At union meeting Sunday the pas
tors were appointed as committee to
receive and forward such articles or cash
as the people feel disposed to give to the
fire sufferers 1t is not deemed neees
sary to canvass the town, for Hood Riv-
er people are deeply interested and will
respond promptly. Some help has al
ready been forwarded. Leave articles
at Bartmess' furniture store or at the
Bank Anything in the line of wearing
apparel, fruit or cash will be acceptable.
Many are in deep need. Box will be
shipped Saturday,
F. R. Spaulding, J. L. Hershner,
II. G. Shaffer, committee.