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Are Refused Passports.

Berlin, Aug. s.-A st. Petersburg
dispatch to the Cologne Gazette says
two Seryian officers who were deputlzed
70 attend King Peters sons on their
iourney to Belgrade to join their fath-
or have not been permitted to cross
the Russian frontier, the Russian leea-
tion at Belgrade having refused to L.
sue their passports, because they were
;nonI;cated in the assassination OF King
Alexander and Queen Draga.
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training, but a highly important one,
nevertheless, for justices courts come
nearer to the people than any other
judicial bodies, and where presided
over by the right kind of men are
tremendous influence for law and or
der. The chief requirements for pre-
siding magistrate in one Of these
courts are good common sense. we'll
balanced judgment and an impartial
mind. Such are said to be the quail
fications of j. G. Perkins, who a few
weeks ago was elected judge Of the
local court in the town of Shelby, near
the city Of La Crosse. Wis. Judge
Perkins was born in slavery In 1910,
five miles from Holly, Miss, and at
the outbreak of the war went into the
Confederate army as the servant of
Maj. Perkins, whose name he assum-
and was In the battles of Shiloh
Gunntown and Nashville, besides many
minor skirmishes. Judge Perkins went
to Chicago at the close Of the war and
later opened barber shop in Galena.
Ill. Later he removed to Milwaukee
and entered the Turkish bath bust
ness. He met Gen. Grant during the
war, and when President Roosevelt
visited La Crosse. April 4. he was the
only colored man to shake his hand,
presenting him also with bouquet Of
American beauty roses on behalf Of
the colored population of Western Wis
consin.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
Law HELD GOOD
GAMBLING DECIDED BY SUPREME
COURT TO BE FELONY.
of New Law, Which
WAS Attacked by Spokane Gam
HERS, Upheld, and the Sentence
Of One Year in the Penitentiary
stands.
stands.

olvmia, Aug. S.-The supreme court
hos upheld the constitutionality of the
i n" nassed by the last legislature max
i ia Gambling felonyf. The measure
- 7 nnbeld in every particular.
Tnstice Hiram E. Hadley wrote the
Union. which is concurred in by all
tbe iustices. 1t denies the application
Cor writ of habeas corpus for Fritz
niatrick. the Spokane gambler, who
oFered his services for the purpose of
tootino the new law, and who will ac-
cordingly spend year in the state pen
itentiary, having been SO sentenced by
the superior court OF Spokane county.
On June IA Dietrich conducted a
game OF "stud poker" in the city of
Spokane, submitting of his own free
will to prosecution in order to test the
constitutionality OF the new anti-gam-
Hing law. Information was filed
AGAINST him the same day. and he was
tried. convicted and sentenced to one
wear in the state penitentiary. When
the habeas corpus proceedings were
heard. application was made for bail
for Dietrich, but this was never ruled
on by the court. This was contrary to
the mans of Dietrich and his friends,
if is said who had arranged to have
him admitted to bail, and in the event
OF the law going against them, Dietrich
would be prepared to 'skip out" and
his bondsmen would make good.
Is Independent Act.
The opinion of the court is very ex-
baustive, but aside from the argument
practically the whole of it is in the fol-
lowing paragraphs:
while the later act does in effect
deal with the same subject as the for
mer, yet it is complete and independ-
ent in itself. 1t in no way refers to any
former law, and such reference is un-
necessary in order to understand it's full
meaning. 1t clearly designates certain
acts as felonious and provides for their
punishment. No further search is re-
Quired to find the law on the subject of
which the act treats. Being complete
in itself and in no way dependent on
any other statute to give 1t meaning or
force. 1t stands alone as the law on
the particular subject of which it treats.
GAS such, being the latest law on the
subject, it repeats by implication all
former statutory proisions in conflict
with it. That statute may In its
effect modify or be In conflict with a
former one because it deals wilh the
same subject matter does not necessarily
make it an amending statute within
the meaning of the constitutional pro-
vision invoked here.
"We conclude that it il not such an
act as comes within the constitutional
rule urged here. The petitioner is
therefore remanded to the custody OF
the sheriff of Spokane county for the
purpose of carrying into effect the judg-
ment of the Superior court hereinpe
fore mentioned"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
Daily Seryian Plot.

Vienna, Aug. S.-Advices received
here say that number of Servian OFF,
GERS have been arrested at Belgrade.
They are suspected of forming plot
10 exterminate the minister of war be-
cause the latter prevented the advance
ment of participants in the assasina-
ton OF King Alexander and Queen
Draga.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
FORCIBLY ELECTED.
Trespassers Put OFF Reservation at
Guantanamo

Santiago, Cuba, Aug. 7.-Some en-
gineers who were surveying site for
terminal of the Cnban Eastern railway
on the United States naval reservation
at Guantanamo bay were warned of ny
the American ocffiers. but refused to go.
Admiral Coghlan .thereupon notified the
Cuban government, and President Pal
ma sent a revenue cutter which forci-
bly elected the trespassers. The rail-
wav, having acquired the land, claims
heavy damages.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
READY TO USE FORCE.
Turkey Abandons Idea of With
drawing from Macedonia.

Constantinople, Aug. THE porte
has abandoned all idea of withdrawing
troops from Macedonia and ia now max
ing vigorous preparations to draft
troops from the. disturbed districts. A
circular notifying the powers of the in
tetnion of the Turkish government has
been issued. The note states that the
situation is very serious, and though
it does not mention Bulgaria the docu-
ment is regarded as a menace to the
Bulgarian government
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a special signifi-
canoe to the cleo
ton to a judgship
in Wisconsin of L
colored man, the
first instance of the
kind. it Is said, In
the history of the
State. The position
might be more cor
rectly defined as
that of a justice
of the peace. Il
judicial office re-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
MILES RETIRES.
Commanding General II teaches the
Age Limit.

Washington, Aug. S.-Lieutenant
Generl Nelson A. Miles, commanding
the army, retired at noon today, having
reached the age limit of "a years. An
order announcing the retirement was
Issued by the war department. Sew
eral other orders resulting from the re-
tirement of General Miles were also
Issued at the same time, one of which
assigns Lieutenant General Young to
the command of the army until August
l5, when he will assume the duties of
chief OF staff.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
OYSTER BAYS WHITE HOUSE.
Suite of Rooms Over a Grocery Sc
cured for President Roosevelt.

Suite or Rooms over Grocery Sc
cured for President Roosevelt.
1t is surprising how many people
want to live In Oyster Bay, l.. l., the
place President Roosevelt calls home.
1t is impossible practically to rent or
buy house in the village at the pres
ent time. Realty prices have scared
and lots which would have been dear
at $500 two years ago are now worth
$1,000. One piece Of property jumped
from $4,000 to $4,000 while "A New
Yorker was thinking Of taking an
option on it.
During the past two years the viii
lage has grown greatly. Five new
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
NERVE FAILLD
Delivery Plot Not Car
ried Out.

Elmira, N. Y, Aug. lO.-A plot for
a wholesale penitentiary delivery has
been unearthed here. A convict con-
fessed that the killing of Guard Gun
derson last Wednesday was to be the
signal for a general rush of armed
nrisoners. Brooks. the convict who shot
Gunderson, did so-according to the pro-
cram, but the others feared to support
the attack.
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Ex-Boer Commandant.

Munich, Aug. lI.-Colonel schleiaI,
who was commandment in the Boer army
during the Transvaal war, died In a
bosnital at Reichenheld Saturday. Ills
health was shattered by the privations
of war.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
TO INCREASE CAPACITY.
Russian Flour Mills Order Ameri-
can Machinery.

Peking, Aug. ll.-An American firm
has contracted to furnish the Russian
-four mills with $3O0,OO worth of
machinery. The output OF the mills
will he increased within a year to
1900 barrels per day, superseding the
supply of -four from America.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
Automobile Perils.

"Yes. our Black SpOok' was demoi-
ished by running into barn.
Then | suppose you had To walk:
mo, we had TO run. The farmer
came after us with a ritchfork ana a
bulldog. "-Phlladelph Record.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
Porto Ricans Are Unionists.

indianapolis, Aug. I0.-Applications
ior charters for three unions OF the
brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
nave been received at headquarters from
Porto Rico.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-08-13
ONCE A SLAVE.
He IL Now a Respected Judge In the
State of Wisconsin.

The current discussion over the
measure of political rights which
should be accorded to the negro gives
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
CHARGES FRAUD
IN FAIR ESTATE
MOTHER OF WOMAN KILLED NEAR
PARIS RAISES TROUBLE.
MILLIONS IN A LAW SUIT
Agents of Vanderbilt and Oelrichs In
terests in Estate of Victims of Auto
mobile Accident Alleged to BE
Guilty of Misrepresentation to Get
100000 Claim for S125,Co0 Cash.

New York, Nov. 17.-Fraud and mis-
representation on the part OF agents or
the Vanderbilt and Oelrichs interests
in the estate of the late Charles l..
Fair is charged by Mrs. Hannah +. Nel-
sen, mother of the late Mrs. Fair, in
deposit ton 10 be filed TO-DAY in the SUI
preme court by Bella ID. Eisler, special
commissioner, appointed 10 take the
testimony Oh the witnesses OF the AUTO
mobile accident, by which Mr.. and Mrs.
Fair lost their lives near Paris. IN her
testimony before the commissioner
Mrs. Nelson tesuned That after her hus-
bands death she was induced to go to
San Francisco, where agents of Mrs.
Herman Oelrichs anu Mrs. w. X. Van
derbilt, Jr., induced her to relinquish
her claim to the $S,0OO,000 estate by al
leging fraudulently that they had cable
grams showing Mrs. Fair died instantly
and her husband survived her, which,
II true, would destroy Mrs. Nelson's
Tight TO the estate. As a result, she
says, she accepted S125,000 10 sign
agreements relinquishing her rights.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
FOREIGN.

The Venezuelan arbitration tribunal
adjourned sine die, the arguments
having been concluded.
It is stated that all the European
petroleum concerns are forming COM
bination to oppose the Standard on
company.
General Dragomiroff, governor OF
Kief. has been dismissed for cruelty
in dealing with the strikers at
X shineff.
Defensive works have been COM
meaced with a view OF making Alsace
and Lorraine impregnable as to
French attacks.
Four men were arrested in London
for 4 $4,000 jewelry robbery and were
tracked by Inspector Drew for two
weeks by finger prints.
Emperor Williams condition is still
favorable. according to bulletins.
Cocaine was used in the operation in
stead OF an anaesthetic.
Direct telegraph between London
ard New York, without repeating sta
tions. is predicted by Jan. 1. me
speed will be increased four times.
Chinese troops are guarding all the
passes to Manchuria Governor Tuan
Shl Kai has imported nine auto
mobiles for the use of the dowager
empress.
Hitherto unknown sayings of Jesus
Christ discovered i'm Egypt by arch
biologists. in papyri dug up 100 miles
south of Cairo, differences from ac-
Cepted texts are fomC.
British infantry two native regi-
Isnts. and arJillery under Col. Young
husband were ordered into Thibet to
support the British commissioners in
yestgating neglect OF treaties.
Miss Lille Miers was arrested in
London after a successful career as
shoplifter; 10 rings, 142 charms, 80
brooches. Is neck chains. and other
articles were annexed" in year.
The commission appointed by the
car TO investigate the increasing
poverty of the peasants has found it
due TO the oppressive laws and
officials. labor restrictions and lack OF
education.
The latest joint note from Russia
and Austria informs the porte that the
reforms outlined in previous notes
must be effectuated or the Turkish
government will be placed in a posi-
tion OF great danger"
The British army under the new
scheme requires $4,000 recruits an
nuaily. According 10 the director gen
erals report only $4,000 are examined
annually. and OF these about $500 are
rejected. giving a deficiency OF $500
per annum, which England hopes to
make up by colonial assistance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
A CABBAGE PARTY

A Philadelphia girl had an inspira-
ton for her October 81 party last year.
This was a cobweb party, changed TO
MT the requirements OF Halloween.
She took cords of different shades and
colors, one for each guest, and wound
them over furniture, doOrways, ct
cetera, through the different rooms on
the lower floor. At one end of each
string she tied an envelope contain
ing a fortune" The red, yellow and
brown cords. with all the varying tints
Of these colOrs, had fortunes for the
men, while white, blue and green, uur-
quOise, emerald and the like denoted
the envelopes for the girls. All cords
began in the drawing room, where each
fortune hunter selected his or her own
according to fancy. Although the
cords were never knotted or tied in any
way, the maze and tangle was so dense
at times that the sport of the evening
lasted a good two hours. No one was
allowed to touch the fate thread OF an
other player. This regulation added
greatly to the difficulty and the fun
- ne fortunes were concocted in the fe1
tile brain OF the hostess. When al
the envelopes had been discovered tn,
young people assembled and the prc
phcies were read aloui. An amusin;
little trick was peTpetrated by the girl
upon the men. One of the girls al
peared n the parlor cOstumed as
gypsy and offered with much ceremon
TO tell each young man the name oil d
future helpmate. She dealt out care
or shook the grounds in a teacup, nal
ing many calculations which neal
nothing whatever and asked variOU
questions. Each man IN turn receive
g sealed envelope which ne was war
cd not to Open until the fortune tellln
was over. When The envelopes weT
finally opened each man found MS ow
name urOn . card preceded by t.
wcrd Mrs. Good Housekeeping.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
POLITICS.

United States Senator Dietrich,
Jacob Fisher, and Z. A. Francis of
Hastings. Neb., were indicted at
Omaha for alleged trafficking in post
offices. Appointments are reported
sold for $4,000.
Talk of a republican vice presiden-
tial candidate is revived by a visit of
Gcv. Durbin of Indiana to the white
house. Senator Fairbanks is con-
sidered a likely candidate, who would
have Senator Hannas support.
The time and place of the next
republican national convention will
be decided at the national committee
meeting on Dec. u. A fund of $780,
600 was subscribed in Chicago for the
republican and democratic conven-
tons.
The case of Hugh II. Price, former
surveyor general, on trial for bribery
in the United States court at Phoe-
nix. Ari.. has been dismissed on in
structicns of the court to the jury to
acquit because the testimOy was not
consistent with the indictments. The
case will be referred to the next
grand jury. The evidence did not
show that money had been paid prev
ious to the performance of the work.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23

was born at Spiceland, Ind, and went
to Denver in 1884 from MarshaIltOwn,
Ia, where ne had been at the head OF
the state reform school.
Mai. w. S. Graham OF Des Moines,
died in Kansas City. He was a pay
master in the army, and his death was
the result Of injuries sustained while
in the Philippines.
Charles ID. Bevington OF Winterset,
Ia, dropped dead at Butler. Mo. lie
was president OF the Winterset
National bank and built the Des
Moines, Winterset and Southern rail-
road.
Addison GOOdell OF Loda, ILL.,, mem
Der of the legislatures OF 1862 and
1872, and member of the constitutional
convention of 1870, died, aged 81 years.
Since locating in Lola in 1855 he had
built up one on the most extensive
banking and farm investment busi-
nesses in the west and during the
panics of 1873 and 1898 he saved many
farms for farmers TO whom he had
made loans.
Keokuk, Iowa, died suddenly. he was
born at Quincy, Ill.,, in 1889. In the
civil war he was three years pay
master in the navy. Coming 70
Keokuk In 1880, he was elected mayor
in 1858. He was vice president OF the
State Central Savings bank, director
in the Iowa State Insurance company
and the KeolIuk National bank and
had other financial interests.
James LangdOn Curtis, who in 1888
was the national American party can
diGate for president OF the United
States, is dead at his home in STRAIT
ford, Conn. He was S3 years old. Mr..
Curtis had great hopes tor the future
Of large tracts Of land in Texas which
he owned The infiTmities OF old age,
intensified by mental worry due to the
discovery Of a defect in the title to a
portion Of his lands. caused his death.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
OBITUARY.

Duke D'Ursel, president of the
Belgian senate, died at Brussels.
Edward Morgan OF Dubuque, died.
He was Chief of police tor two terms.
Hon. }. A. Davidson, provincial
treasurer of Manitoba, died at
Winnipeg.
Isaac b. Allison of Pana, H.. died
As the result of a runaway accident.
He was 20 years OF age and a native
of Ohio.
Valentine Pfefer. one OF the Oldest
residents CT La Crosse. Wis. and the
hest know pork packer in the north
west. dropped dead OF heart failure.
He was aged 50 years.
Calvin p. Butler of Denver, died OF
tuberculosis. aged 81 years. lie was
former district judge and one OF the
foremost lawyers OF Colorado. He
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23

COLOMBIA.

A protest against the recognition
o.. the Panama republic cabled to the
senate By President MarrOquin OF
Colombia
Pres tdeut R00seveIt's authority in
the Panama canal natter under the
Snoruer amendment is viewed diff
fere1rIy By congressman.
French sentiment is growing
AGAINST the United States construct
inc the Panama canal. The Panama
company is able 20 finish it.
Colombia decided to make war on
Panama. Gen. Reyes was made com
mauGeriu-chief OF the invaders and
100000 reserves are being assembled.
Bcgu.a is i'm a state Of siege.
The Colombian revolution is quoted
as warning to Canada against indie
uauteuCe. a revolution" along St.
Lawrence would quickly place that
waterway In the United States.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
NEW WINDOW
GLASS TRUST

Columbus, Ohio, Nov 14.-Manufac-
turers OF window glass met here last
night and completed plans for organ
iZing the Manufacturers Window
Glass company, which will control the
output of practically all the window
glass manufacturers in the United
States. The company will be capital
lied at S1,50O,000. For the present it
will be conducted as a selling agency,
but the plans provide for taking over
all the window glass factories later,
should it be deemed expedient.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23

called up for consideration Monday.
BY unanimous consent, the democrats
were given further time 10 submit a
minority report. and it is expected
that they viii attack the sugar clause,
as their leader. Mr.. Williams, moved
in committee that the differential duty
on refined sugar be abolished. Five
Michigan republicans will vote against
it. The senate is not likely to pass
the measure at the special session.
Among the bills introduced in the
house were the following: By Mr.
Smith of Illinois, reducing letter post
age to I cent and by Mr.. Wiley Of
Alabama providing a penalty of ten
years Imprisonment for the crime of
train-robbing and Imprisonment for
life for the crime of obstructing a pas
senger train.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23

Washington, Nov. I6.-When the
senate convened several petitions pro-
testing against Senator SmOOt retain
ing mis- seat were presented.
The house made a fair start on the
legislation for which it was convoked
in special session, adopting a rule
under which a vote Will be taken AT
o'clock Thursday afternoon on the bill
10 make the Cuban reciprocity treaty
effective The rule was adopted by a
parry vote with the exception that
six republican members from Michigan
and California joined the minority in
opposition 10 the rule The democrats
opposed the rule on the ground that it
was drastic and prevented a vote
being taken on any amendment to the
BILL while the six republican votes
cast against it included opposition TO
the measure as antagonistic TO beet
sugar interests. me minority report.
setting forth the views of Messrs.
Williams OF Mississippi. Swanson or
Virginia, Mcclellan OF New York. and
Clark Of Missouri, on the Cuban bin
was fled. II suggests amendments.
but urges passage OF the bin, even II
their amendments are not adopted.
Mr.. Gaines (Tenn), introduced
resolution proposing the following
amendment to the constitution: The
president of the United States snail
hold his Office during one term of six
years and no person having once been
president either by election or sue
cessiCn, shall be again eligible to that
Office" Mr.. Underwood, Ala, in
trCdEced a resolution for an amend
ment to the constitution repeating Ine
fifteenth amendment. A similar
resolution was introduced by Mr..
Hardwick, Georgia, who also wants
section 2 Of the fourteenth amendment
repealed.
w. /. HOuseT, secretary of state for
Wisconsin, forwarded to congress an
authenticated copy of the joint resolu-
ton adopted by the Wisconsin legisla-
ture requesting congress to call a con-
stitutiOnal convention for the purpose
CT submitting to the people for rat1nca-
ton an amendment 10 the federal con-
stltution providing for the election OF
United States senators by direct vote
OF the people. The copy was laid before
the house and referred to the commit
tee on election of president, vice presi-
dent and members of congress.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
LABOR.

Fourteen arrests made by police, in
GLIDING eleven transfers, who refused
to drive from street car tracks.
viii r. Boyer. Illinois labor com
missioner. was indicted at Galesburg
on the charge of cutting trolley wires.
A warrant accusing him of embezzle'
Ment was secured.
The American Federation OF Labor
convention at Boston, was told by
delegates that industrial depression
threatens United States. A political
party was urged.
Mayor Harrison was accused by
Clarence :. barrow in speech at
Tattersalls massmeeting with causing
employees 10 lose the street strike, II
il fails. because he allowed police to
protect the cars.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
STATES ATTORNEY UNDER
FOUR INDICTMENTS.

Jc-erson City, Mo-, Nov. 15.-Tne
grand jury returned a large number
of indictments, among them it is said
are four against Prosecuting Attorney
Stone on allegations that he accepted
a railroad pass, accepted a bride Tor
the dismissal of prosecutions and &C
cepted illegal fees. Stone gave bond
for appearance at the next term OF
court.