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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
MISSIONARIES NAMED
TO SPREAD PROPAGANDA

Lamont Iowa, April 22.-The feat
ure of the afternoon session of the Lat
ter Day Saints was the reading of mis-
sionary appointments. Twelve apostles
were assigned to missions which joint
" cover the United States, Canada, the
British isles, Scandinavia and Austria
liza. Missionary appointments made by
the presidency were also read. They
cover fields assigned to the twelve
apostles and will act under their di-
rection. They will number several
hundred. The conference adjourned to
meet at Independence, Mo-, in April,
1903.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

Cairo, April 22-After searching two
days the death roll of the burned
steamer City of Pittsburg has not
been reduced from first reports. OF
the 145 on the boat, about half are still
missing, and last night no further
hopes for them were expressed. The
wreck is above water and was still
smOldering last night. Owing to the
heated condition of the hull, a search
for those cremated in it has not been
begun and very few bodies of those
who were drowned have been recov-
cred, owing to the swift current at the
scene of the disaster.
At the coroner's inquest yesterday
over the bodies of Captain Sylvester
Doss and Miss Marie Tissin, verdict
was rendered that the former came
to his oearh from exhaustion and the
latter from inhaling smoke. Nothing
was developed as to the origin. cause,
or responsibility for the diaster. Cap
tain Philips testified that he coIlo
not account for the origin of the fire,
unless an electric wire had started it.
He stated that so far as he knew tn ere
were fifty-six lives lost The coroner
was advised of bodies lTSing recov-
cred at distances from this city, but
more have been identified. Sensati On
al reports have been circulated about
the alleged quarrel between the i'll
GERS of the steamer and the rouSt-
ahouts and that the fire may have been
OF lncendiary origin, but no credeuce
is given to these reports. Many
stories have been told by survivors of
their thrilling experiences in escaping
from the burning decks and some of
them are of the most startling charac-
ter. The victims were from points
along the Ohio valley and they have
left trail of bereavement from fltits-
burg to the Mississippi
Later Estimates So.
A careful estimate later puts the
loss of life 63 as the lowest and the
opinion of some is that the list will
APPROACH 100. Of this appalling death
list only three bodies have been re-
covered and were identified up to a
late hour last night. All the injured
are doing well and being well cared
for. All who escaped from the burn
ing boat without their effects have
been clothed and made comfortable
and most of them have departed for
their homes.
William Brees, a little boy, whose
father, mother and brother were lost,
has gone to Sikeston, Mo. Mr..
Sweeney of the same place, went to
greensboro some time ago to see the
moving of Patrick Burke and the fam
lily was left when the boat came away
and came in yesterday. His little girl
was the only one saved out of that
family of thirteen. Their meeting was
joyous.
One passenger and his two sons
were driven back by the heat to the
rear of the boat and stepping off the
boat, all three were drowned. G. H.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
LOCKED HUSBAND IN
ROOM AND SET FIRE

Chicago, April 22.-Saturating her
garments with kerosene, Mrs. Abra-
ham Antoranum of Waukegan, Ill.,, set
them on fire yesterday while her hus-
band slept in an adjoining room and
ia a few minutes died in terrible
aacliy. Her husband, awakened by her
SCI cams, started to her aid, oily to
find he had been locked in his bed
room. He broke down the door, and in
his efforts to eXtinguish the flames
was so badly burned that he may die
The suicide is said to be a culmina-
ton of a recent quarrel between the
couple.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
>SHAFFER COMPLAINS.
Says Federation of Labor Has Been
Badly Used.

Says Federation of Labor Has Been
Badly Used.
Wheeling, w. Va, April 22.-The
feature of yesterdays session OF the
Amalgamated Association of Iron,
Steel and Tin Workers was the re-
port of President Shaffer He re-
viewed the big strike, saying the Fed
Grafton of Labor was expected to as
sist, but failed to contribute
and the strike was on the
highway to success until the
circulation of malicious lies caused
doubt in the minds of the members.
resulting in desertion He then re-
counted the agreement to meet tom
pers and J. P. Morgan in an endeavor
to effect a settlement and the failure
of the others to meet him. Shaffer ex-
pressed his willingness to resign
whenever he was deemed an in
efficient officer by the members of
the association and said he ever had
it's best interests at heart
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

RIVER AND HARBOR BILL GOES
THROUGH SENATE.
NO OPPOSITION Is MADE
Every Senator Let's it Pass as Report
ed From Committee-Measure
Carries Seventy MiIIions-House
Debates West Point Bill and Dis
cusses Neutrality Laws.

Washington, April 22-Without a
word of discussion of the merits of the
measure, the senate yesterday passed
the river and harbor bill, carrying
about $7O,000,OOO So thoroughly had
the bill been considered by the COM
merce committee that every senator
was content that AZ should pass as re-
ported from the committee. AS no
senator was prepared to begin the de-
bate on he Philippine government
bill the measure after few minutes of
informal discussion went over until
today.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
Remedies Don't Reach.

Washington, April 22.-Arguing be-
fore the house committee in favor or
amending the interstate commerce law
SO as to make the act more effective
President Knapp reviewed, the extent
to which ratecutting is carried on. he
expressed the belief that the remedies
to be applied should go higher than to
should reach those who profit to q
large amount as a result of the rebate
system.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
HEAT AND STORMS PRESENT
APRIL NOVELTIES.
MILWAUKEE IN WARM WAVE
But Cream City Has Its Share of High
Temperature-La Crosse Their
mometer Breaks ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and Missouri SWeIter and Fatal
Storm Strikes Oklahoma.

Milwaukee, April 22.-This city is
getting all of the torrid wave that viii
reach her. The temperature was higI-
est shortly afternoon yesterday, when
e. degrees was registered. The ter
rifle heat which has prevailed in the
southwest for the past forty hours viii
not reach here to any extent, and the
weather bureau says that it will be
ooler today.
The rise of twelve to fifteen degrees
which occurred in Milwaukee yeste1s
day caused all heavier spring wraps to
be cast aside, and the cars to the
parks and other outdoor places of &c
reation did an unusual business in The
afternoon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
SUSPICION IN DEATH
OF MICHIGAN WOMAN

Traverse City, Mich, April 22.-Mrs.
Ichn A. Hargreaves, aged As, was
found dead yesterday morning with
bruises and marks Of violence on
various parts of her body. Her hus-
band says she was seized with fit
and in the effort to control her they
tumbled about the room together, her
head striking against the door and
dresser. He said he then went to a
neighbor and reported the condition.
The coroner's jury returned a verdict
that death was caused by violence by
unknown hands. Hargreaves was ar
rested.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
Miss Murphy III.

Milwaukee, April 22-Miss Rosalie
Murphy, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. D
E. Murphy, is i'll in New York city
with an attack of typhoid fever. she
has been attending school in Wash
ington, d. c., and while at the Wal
dorf-Astoria in New York on a pleas
IRE trip with her parents, she was
taken sick. Mr.. Murphy returned to
Milwaukee, leaving Mrs Murphy with
her daughter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

under single department with the in
dividual purchasing departments left
in the hands of different members of
the committee. 1t is understood the
same official will control the general
company, with the same board OF di-
rectors and executive committee and
the officials of the operating depart
ments.
Upon Schwab will devolve under the
new conditions the bringing into COM
plete harmony and union all the inter-
ests now separated by the previous con-
struction of the steel corporation, and
make them one.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
Up Grade a Mile a Minute.

Denver, April "a new record for
long distance on an up grade was made
on the Burlington Road yesterday
morning. The second section of a pas
senger train of three cars. made 112
miles from Akron to Denver in 100
minutes, the entire distance being up
grade. The engineer was obliged 20
slow down to ten miles an hour within
the city limits, the average speed up
to the city limits being abont a mile a
minute.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
BILL FOR RECIPROCAL
TRADE WITH CUBA PRESENTED

Washington, April Ex-senator Die
trich yesterday introduced bill to au-
thorize the president to enter into a
reciprocal agreement with the per-
manent government Of Cuba respect
ing the trade between the United
States and Cuba. 1t provides that
when a permanent government is es-
tablished the president is authorized
to enter into such an agreement with
Cuba whereby the United States bonds
itself for pariod Of five years to pay
the government of Cuba certain sums
at fixed periods as reductions in duties.
The senator said the bill was a sub
stitute for the house Cuban reciproc-
fty bill.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

Torrance of a contract to labor. There
may be suit in damages, but no
court can compel a man to work, even
though. he has an agreement with his
employer that he shall work for a
specific time"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
Veteran Suicides.

Quincy, Ill, April 22.-Joseph J.
Schneider, aged 81, veteran of the
civil war and prominent brick con-
tractor, committed suicide by hanging
The body was found six hours later by
the members of his family Delu-
sionary insanity was the cause as
signed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
CHANGE IN BILL
MEANS GREAT REDUCTION

Washington, April 20.-Chairman
Payne Of the ways and means commit
tee stated last evenig that the aboIi-
ton of the differential and counter
vailing duties on sugar is a result of
the amendment passed Friday by the.
house affected an even greater re-
duction and loss than at first esti-
mated. His earlier fiures showed the
counterVailing duty to be between 26
and 27 cents per 100 pounds. But
this referred to raw sugar, and the
countervailing duty on the refined ar
ticle was even more, namely 1888 per
100 pounds. This, with differential of
1925 makes total reduction of refined
sugar Of sos per hundred pounds
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

La Crosse, Wis, was burned. The loss
on the sawmill is 100000; the planning
mill $4,000; lumber $4,000. Other
losses amount to $4,000.
All the property is insured for more
than so per cent. of it's full value.
Three hundred men are out of en-
plOy ment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

Clifford, William Whitney and Mrs.
Fennimore say they were all in the
wheel house, on the outer side, which
was the last to burn as the wind was
blowing from it, They could not be
seen from the shore and remained
until their cries were heard by people
on the Illinois shore who crossed the
river and rescued them.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
Batson's Fate With Jury.

Lake Charles, April 20.-The jury
in the case of Edward Batson, on trial
for the murder of six members of the
Earl family, not having agreed after
being out three hours yesterday Judge
Miller adjourned court until Monday
having decided not to receive the YER
dict after dark.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
sodae Fountain ExpIodes.

Falkland, Ind, April 22.-By the
explosion of a soda fountain yester-
day afternoon W. S. Robertson, con-
fectioner, had his right leg blown off
and terribly mangled. He died short
ly after the explosion. Others acct
dents were, Wilbur Pell, aged Is, right
leg blown off; Ada Trean, aged 10,
right foot blown to pieces.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
TRUSTS INCREASE IN ENGLAND.
Golden Club Protests Against Imposi'
ton of Duties.

SNHGSh WV EiSNVSI0 FAScSbob
ton of Duties.
London, April 22.-In the commons
THURSDAY MacVeagh will call the at
tention of Balfour to the growth OF
trusts in England, and. in view of the
evil effects he claims they have pro-
duced in United States, he will ask the
government to appoint a commission
to inquire into the subject.
The Golden club has issued mani
festo vigorously protesting against the
imposition of certain duties. The
manifesto sets forth that such an i'm
position would inaugurate a policy Of
protection and undo the great work of
Peel and Gladstone. 1t urges that the
proposals be contested at everv rep.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
British General Outspoke7 on Mules

Chicago, April 22-General Stewart
Of the British army declared here last
night that horses and mules continue
to be shipped to south Africa from
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
STUDENTS ARE SUSPENDED.
Racine High School Pupils Who En-
gagged in Fight.

Racine, Wis, April 22-Twelve stu
dents, memers Of the senior, junior
and sophomore classes of the Racine
high school, who engaged in a class
fight Friday evening, were suspended
yesterday morning by Principal
Blackhurst. The suspension will hold,
pending an investigation by Supt. Bell
and the members of the board of edu-
cation. The remainder of the forty
students who engaged in the row are
being examined and it is expected
that all Of them will be suspended to1
two weeks.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

General Miles might modify his re-
marks by saying that If there were
any war in the Philippines the meth
DDS he suggests would be found effec--
Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

America and ridiculed the idea that
the government will interfere. He
also said he had contracted for sew
eral hundred bronchos to be sent to
south Africa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
House Debates West Point Bill.

The house entered on cOnsidera-
ton of the military academy appropri-
alton bill. In addition to the regular
items it contains a provision for extern
sive improvement of the grounds and
buildings at West Point. These i'm
provements will foot to $6,500,000, of
which little over 100000 is in the
bill. Twenty-four of the
thirty pages of the bill were completed.
During the general debate on the bill,
Mr.. Gilbert OF Kentucky precipitated
discussion on the race question which
was participated in by Mr.. Gillett of
Massachusetts, Blackburn of North
Carolina, w. w. Kitchin of North Car
DINA and Gaines of Tennessee. Mr..
Cochran Of Missouri and Mr.. Gillett
discussed the question of alleged VIC
lation of the neutrality laws in con-
nection with the shipment of mules
and horses to south Africa
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

who has been i'll for some days, was
reported a little better last night.
The erysipelas from which he is suf-
fering has abated somewhat.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
NO HEAD YET CHOSEN
COMMITTEE OF REGENTS FAILS
TO TAKE ACTION.
CHOICE MAY BE MADE SOON

Likely to be Done at Special Meeting
of Committee Within a Few Weeks
But May be Deferred Until Next
Regular Meeting of the Board in
June.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
TRAIL OF
BEREAVG Mt
DEATH ROLL OF PlTTSBURG DIS
ASTER INCREASED.
SiXTY-THREE LIVES LOST

Hull of Burned Boat Still Shoulder
ing and Too Hot to Allow lnvesti-
gation-Five May Be of lncendiarv
Origin-lnquest over Recovered
Bodies Held.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
La Crosse SWeIters.

La Crosse, Wis, April 22.-Tne tenn
perature here was 81 yesterday, the
hottest in April since 1876.
Nebraska Torrid.
Omaha, April 22.-Reports show that
the heat is greater than at first report
ed At Fairbury the mark yesterday
was 1903: O'Neill and Ashland, 95; Ere
mont, 90; Tecumseh, SO. Indications
are for cooler weather. 1t is believed
the crops in Nebraska are in no imme-
diate danger.
St. Louis 98.
st. Louis. April 22.-The tempera-
ture reached SO this afternoon, a rise
Of % degrees in six hours. Later ire
temperature dropped several points.
Heavy Snow in Black Hills.
Omaha, April 22.--Dispatches from
the Black Hills tell Of rain and snow.
At Deadwodo and Rapid City inches
OF snow fell. Dispatches from eastern
Iowa, tell of hot wind and Des Moines
reports maximum temperature of 81
with thirty mile wind.
Fatal Storm in Oklahoma.
Guthrie, o. T., April 22.-The storm
in southwestern Oklahoma killed Sow
en- persons. Near Leger, Mrs. James
Johnson was killed by a house being
blown down against the tent she oc-
cupied. Contractor Reed, and wife OF
Frisco, of the construction corps, were
suffocated by tent falling on them.
Three persons were reported killed at
Mountain Park, and at Lone Park
| lightning killed Adolph Fouth. Every
building in Hedrich was levelled and
at Faxon several stores were, blown
Gown.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28
BABCOCk is ILL.
Wisconsin Representative is Suffering
From ErysipeIas.

Washington, April 22-Represen-
tative j. w. Babcock of Wisconsin,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-04-28

La Crosse, Wis, April 22.-The tenn
perature here was 81 yesterday, the
hottest in April since 1876.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-26
BELLEVUE PHYSICIANS PUZZLED.
Patient at Hospital Who Seems to Un.
derstand No Language.

Patient at Hospital Who Seems to Un.
derstand No Language.
New York, Sept. 25.-Physiclans at
Bellevue hospital and officials of the
Outdoor Poor department are greatly
mystlfled over the conduct of a man
who was taken to the hospital on La
Dor Day, suffering from malaria. He
has not spoken a word since arriving
there.
1t is assumed the patient was for.
eigner and effort was made to hit up.
on some language he could understand.
One after another was tried without
success. Fifteen different tongues
were turned on him without effect,
Finally the sign language Of deaf
mutes was brought into play, but the
man evidently understood what was be.
ing done and merely shook his head.
The illness passed away and some
disposition had to be made of the pa,
tient, so he was turned over to the
poor department, Here an effort was
made to put him to work A pail
and scrubbing brush were placed Ia
his hands and signs were made that
he should clean the floor. He shrug-
ged his shoulders wearily, laid the ar.
ticles on the floor and resumed his
seat.
Efforts are being made 20 find Ko-
reans and Bslkimos In the hope OF get.
ting him to talk to them, as nearly
everything else has been tried.
Evidently the man is a recent ar
rival In the country and how he got
past the immigration officials is mys.
tary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-26
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
Program Arranged For the Meeting at
Colorado Springs,

Program Arranged For the Meeting at
Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs, Colo, Sept. 25.-
Preliminary arrangements for the pro.
gram Of the four days session OF the
National Irrigation congress have just
been announced. The congress con
venes Monday, Oct 6, at p. m. Al
ter the opening exercises there will be-
addresses by senators, congressman
and governors. A reception will he
rendered President Halsch and the del
egates by the chamber Of commerce at
the Antlers hotel at s o'clock in the
evening.
Tuesday will be devoted to a gen,
eral program and to a discussion of
forestry and colonization In the even
ing there will be illustrated lectures
on ancient irrigation and Rocky noun
tain scenery On Wednesday there
will be a discussion of the national IT,
rigation act by leading experts and
lawyers.
On Thursday the congress will act
upon the resolution and closing exer.
cises will be held
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-26
CUBAN TREATIES.
Negotiations Between Minister Quesa'
da and State Department.

Negotiations Between Minister Quesa'
da and State Department.
Washington, Sept 25.-With the ex
pectation Of being ready to present to
congress at the opening of its next
session a fabric of treaties between
the United States and Cuba negotia
tions are pending between Mr.. Quesa'
da, the Cuban minister, and the state
department with regard to CONNER
cial treaty, an extradition treaty, and
a treaty to adjust the title to the Isle
of Pines 1t is the purpose of Min
lister Quesada, it is stated, to draw up
the commercial treaty on reciprocity
hnes. The fate of such treaty will
depend naturally on congressional ac
tion on the subject of Cuban reciproc
ity.
An extradition treaty between the
United States and Cuba already has
been drafted. The provision FOR
the establishment of civil government
in Cuba ommitted the Isle of Pines
from the constitutional boundaries OF
Cuba and left it's title to further defina.
ton by treaty The United States
has decided TO leave the island under
the jurisdiction of Cuban government
until such a convention can be con.
summated. The Isle of Pines is a
municipal district of the judicial dis.
trict of Bejucal, and a part of Havana
rrOviupa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-09-26
FRISCO WILL SOON
TALK WITH HONOLULU
By December Pacific Gable
Will Connect Them.
STATEMENT MADE BY Mr.. DAY

From Honolulu the Cable viii Rur
TO Gaum and End at Manila-Cost
Of Project VIII Be s12,5oo,Ooo OF
More.
San Francisco, Sept. 25.-"Within
so days messages will pass over the
Pacific cable between San Francisco
and Honolulu"
This positive statement was made
by Richard w. Dey, the local represen
tative of Clarence H. Mackay son OF
the late John W. Mackay,
THE steamer Silverton, with the
cable on board" continued Mr.. Dey,
rs due at this port in 60 days. There
will be no delay here, for the vessel
will steam out to the ocean beach and
in a few hours the cable will be
brought ashore and safely anchored
or fastened at the station. Once the
American end of the line 10 made se-
cure, the steamer will sail for Homo
lulu. Fourteen days are allowed for
the trip, so that the other end of the
cable may be carried ashore at the
Hawaiian capital and dispatches
passed over it early in December, The
remainder of the cable will be laid as
expedtiously as possible. The cable
will touch at Guam and end at Manila.
The cost Of the project is about $12,-
100000"
Clarence MackAy left yesterday for
London via New York, but soon will
return and establish a home here, a
large part of his fathers estate being
located in this city and state.