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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
ALLEGED CONTRACT MANIPULA-
TOR DEMANDS HEARING.
SPENT LIFE IN SERVICE
James T. MetcaIf, Removed on Charge
of Indiscretion Asks Postmaster To
Suspend order-congressionaI Lob
byist Under InVestigation-Perry
Heath Has no Answer To Make.

Washington, June 1.-THE postmas-
ter general yesterday received a letter
from James T. Metcalf. removed
Wednesday on a charge of indiscretion
in contract matters, asking the sus-
pension of tht order until his defense
may be heard. Metcalf says he spent
the best part of his life in the honest
discharge of his duties, ''in which no
stain or suspicion has every hereto
fore attached" He says he is able
to show that he was consulting only
the best interests of the service in
whatever he did in the matter that
caused his dismissal, and had no
thought of himself or his family.
Investigating a Lobbyist.
Washington, June 19.-The charges
against Charles Hedges, superintend-
ent of the city delivery service of the
postoffice department, alleging that he
has pressed claims before congress,
solicited employees in the service to
take stock in mining companies and
other allegations, are under investi-
CATION. The allegation that Hedges
went to the capitol during the last
session of congress and urged the pas
sage of a claim then pending was made
at that time.
Hedges was Immediately called upon
for a statement, which it is understood
is now on file in the department. Since
then other charges have assumed def
mite shape. Hedges was assistant to
former General Superintendent Ma
chen of the free delivery service, now
under indictment.
Heath Has Nothing to Say.
Salt Lake City, June 19.-Referring
to the statement of the fourth assist
ant postmaster general, Perry S.
Heath said yesterday:
"All these charges were replied to
four years ago and they have been
replied to by lot of people recently.
1t is not necessary to make any fur
Their reply to them. | have nothing
to say
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
MADISON CAMP
TAKES A PRIZE

indianapolis, June ia readjust-
ment committee of % was appointed to
consider the question concerning rates
of the Modern Woodmen. Its report
will be submitted today. A chest of
silver, value $1,000, was presented to
the red wing head consul, NorthcOtt.
Junior and pony classes of Foresters
were awarded prizes yesterday after
noon. The winners per centages were:
Juniors-No. 2, S92, Joliet, 94.4; No.
III, Des Moines, 93.2; No. $50, West
Duluth, 92.4; No. 412 Kansas City,
81; No. 1882, Lincoln, 90.S No. $50,
Minneapolis, 1917. No. $685., Middle
port, Iowa, 1913
Pony-No. 1920, Mount Vernon,
Ind. 92.S5 No. 9,916 New Lancaster
Ind. 77.4O. No. 365, Madison, Wis. 76.
So; No. 1861, Seymour, Ind, 1899; No,
No. 4S5 Madison, Neb., $500; No.
1858, indianapolis 67,21.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
THOUSANDS AT WORK IN HEPP-
NER WREcKAGE.
SEEK CLUES OF MISSING
Identification of Victims of oregon
cIoudburst Continues, Aided by
Various Means-ReIief Fund of
$1,000 in Sight-Seventeen in Re-
lated Families Among the Killed.

Heppner, Oregon, June 1.-two
thousand men and hundreds of horses
were working yesterday on the flood
debris. The relief fund in sight APP
proximates $1,000. The valley is be-
ing searched for miles for clues of the
bodies of the missing. Thirty pieces
of baggage searched for Identification
of the owners has led to the discovery
of several persons either alive or dead.
In one trunk was found an envelope
addressed to Stella b. Howard OF
Cahriton, Iowa. One trunk is marked
Harry w. Askino, Blair Neb. In the
families of Nose and Ed. Hibeau and
Pearl Jones, all related, II members
were killed or drowned, and four chill
dren in one family are missing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
I eIegrams in Brief

At Aurora, H., fire caused loss of
S15O,00O; half insured.
Louis J. kaufman, vice president of
the American federation of Roman
Catholic societies is dead at New
York.
The executive committee of the
Western Passenger association voted
to recommend the adoption of a 1000.
mile ticket.
Major General Frank Wheaton of
the United States army, retired, died
in Washington, aged 20 years. A wild
ow and two daughters survive him.
At indianapolis Will Zimmerman
tried to 'loop the loop" but fell from
the top and fractured his skull. He
will die. The authorities will stop
the trials.
At Brainer, Mimi, William Koernke'
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
KATZER
1GEFTlNG
49, BETTER

Milwaukee. June 19.-Archbishop
Katzer. who for some time past has
been receiving medical treatment al
a hossital in Fond du Lac is now said
To beiCu the road to rapid recovery.
The Tssted prelate recently underwent
an examination By a specialist who
denf6s.that the aIchbish-p's trouble
was .raused by cancer. He is sup
posed 90 be suffering from liver
comuScation. The archbishOp's physi-
clan SAYS il will be but a short time
before the prelate VIII be able to at
tend to his Official duties.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22

farmer, committed suicide. He first
slashed his throat with a razor, then
shot off part of his head with shot
gun and afterward jumped into the
lake.
Two men said to be Bud Fair and
Frank Ellis robbed the Adams Express
company at Webb City, Mo-, of $4,000
consigned to the Carterville bank.
Both were captured and the money re-
covered.
Governor Cummins, while holding
the Waterloo, Independence and Ma
quoketa military companies in readi-
ness to proceed to Dubuque concluded
that the town being quiet, he would
not be justified in ordering the militia
forward until the sheriff reported that
another outbreak has occurred and
that he is unable to handle it without
further military aid.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
RAILROAD
ATTACKS
AID VALOREM

Menominee, Mich, June 19.-E. H.
Eastman, attorney for the Wisconsin
and Michigan railroad, returned from
Grand Rapids, where on behalf of the
company he started an action in the
United States court against the au-
ditor general of Michigan to restrain
him from collecting the taxes levied
on the railroad this year.
Eastman attacks the validity of
the Michigan ad valorem tax law as
sertirg it is in direct violation of the
fourteenth amendment of the cOnsti-
tuition Of the United States.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
TRY NEGROES WITH TROOPS
NEAR FOR PROTECTION

Maysville, KY, June 19.-The trial
of the three negroes for murderously
assaulting the FarrOw family ended
yesterday under protection of troops.
Sanders, one OF the negroes, confessed,
pleaded guilty and was given five
years in the penitentiary. Later in
the day Mann and Morris, the other
defendants, were found guilty and SEN
fenced to FIVE years in prison. They
will be tried today on the charge OF
burglary and will probably receive 10
wears additional for that crime.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22

Richmond, Va, June 19.-Judge
Grinnan in the chancery court yester-
day granted an injunction restraining
Lieutenants Theis and Grosbeck of the
United States navy, from proceeding
further towards launching the cruiser
Galveston, under construction in the
Trigg shipyards here.
The Trigg yards are in the hands
of a receiver and it was upon The re-
ceiver's application that the injunction
was granted.
Knox Suggests Force.
Washington, June 19.-Attorney Gen.
eral Knox had indicated TO the navy
department that he will render an
opinion sustaining the contention of
Rear Admiral Bowles that the govern
ment has the right TO complete the
work on the Galveston, building at
the Trigg yard, even at the expense OF
a show of force.
Might Develop Seriously.
1t is stated here that proper respect
will be shown the mandate of the
courts so long as they keep within
their jurisdiction, but that the navy
department cannot submit to interior
ence with its rights. The cruiser Gal
weston at Richmond, it was added, will
be launched when ready. Secretary
Moody is not at all disposed to act
hastily regarding the Galveston but an
indefinite delay upon the construction
of the vessel, in the event of an inter
national emergency, might prove
grave matter and the department there
fore feels bound. to proceed with the
work as rapidly as possible and has
sent instructions to that effect. 1t is
hoped the vessel will be ready for
launching next Monday.
Rear Admiral Bowles, chief. of the
bureau of construction, contends that
no court has the right to interfere with
the work on a war vessel and that the
government. would be warranted in
calling the federal troops to protect its
agents engaged in such work.
The government has no objection to
| the NIEulNOi5 VI llt 1lASS NOslpohs
proceeding in the courts to protect
their rights, but it takes the .,osition
that work on a warship is too import
INT to the nation at large to be delayed
while private firms are adjusting their
financial difficulties.
Unique Plan of Action.
The plan of action decided on is
practically unique in the history of the
navy department. 1t was decided on
only after the president, attorney gen.
eral and secretary of the navy had CIV
en- the subject careful consideration.
1t is not expected the people of Vir-
ginia will regard the action of the navy
department as in the slightest reflect
ing on the sovereign rights of that
state.
When the Galveston shall be launch
ed a gunboat will probably be sent 70
accompany her to Norfolk.It is not ex-
pected the department will have to
resort to a show of naval or military
| force to execute its orders.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22

Merchants Arrive on Date ~ tornado
Four Years AGO.


Four Years Ago.
New Richmond Wis. June i9.-"We
don't greet y0l with sounding brass
and tIukIing. cymbals, said DR.. Epley
the mayor. i'm addressing the as
srmbIed Ngflwaukeeans yesterday noon,
-but New RfchmOnd's fairest daugh-
tiers present YOU with flowers in token
OF the kindness you showed us exactly
four years ago today, when your hearts
and your purses were open to us" Mr..
Wadhams responded, saying that Mil
waukee considered New Richmond one
Of it's children. L. A. Baker, secretary
OF the Commercial club. conducted the
men about town. Senator MOsher was
about In an automobile.
Since the town was destroyed by the
cyclone OF June is. 1889. the stores
have been replaced by buildings of
stone and brick. Twenty years more
az numbering business Is expected.
President Wedhams and Assistant
Superintendent F. f. Nichols of the
division role on the engine from Hud-
son ID. New Richmond. and the Gilman
said ne enjoyed the novel experience.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
TRAINS
CRASH ON
BIG FOUR

st. Louis, June 19.-ShOrtly before
midnight the east bound Big Four pas
senger train ran into the rear end of
an Illinois Central train standing on
the approach of the Illinois side OF the
Eads bridge. ]. L. Dodge, Dallas, Tex
as, who was in charge of. the Illinois
Central express car, loaded with race
horses, was instantly killed. Thirteen
horses were so badly MANNED that they
will have to be killed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
HOARD OF A PORTAGE MIsER
= DUG UP:
HIDDEN UNDER KITCHEN
Search !nstigated by Widow Brings
to Light s5,45o in Geld and Notes
Bitter Family Row over the Es-
tate-LiVed Like the Poorest
People.

Portage, June IA search of the
humble cottage and its Surroundings.
on North Cass street, owned by the
late George Goerlach. made by Dis
trict Attorney Andrews and Justice
Frank Heidi, brought to light con
siderable very hard cash belonging
to the Goerlach estate. Literally
they dug up S5,45O, most of it in gold
that had been hidden in the ground
under the kitchen. Two notes, one for
1000 and one for $500. made by two
Of -Goerlach's daughters in favor of
heir father, were also found.
The search was made at the request
of Mrs. GOerlach, among the Witness
es being herself. the five daughters of
.tts deceased, Louis Lintner of Airing
ton and Fred Messer of Caledonia.
The money was carried to the First
National bank in pals and there de-
posted TO the credit of the estate.
GOerlach, an aged veteran of the
civil war, died last Saturday night.
Immediately a family /, row over his
property began. He left no viii, so
far as known, and had revealed to no
one how much money he possessed or
where il was located. Although he
and his wife had lived like the poor
est of the poor, it was generally sus-
pected that he had accumulated con-
siderable cash. The five daughters,
all OF whom had gathered at the
funeral. accused their stepmOther of
stealing the. money and the next day
after their fathers death two. of them
tried TO get a warrant for her arrest.
This Justice Heidi refused to issue on
such testimony as they gave. Then
the widow. TO whom Goerlach was
married nine years ago, appealed for
aid. claiming that she had no money
and that the daughters were ransacll-
ing the premises. The daughters, all
by the first wife. are: Mrs. Rack
mann. Elk Mound; Mrs. Pieper. st.
Paul: Mrs. Baier, Rice Lake; Mrs.
Manthey and Mrs. Felgenheuer,
Lewiston.
Messrs. Andrews and Heidi, after
vainIy searching house and cellar,
dug under the kitchen, which stands
two feet above ground. In one tin
can they found $3.50 in gold; six feet
away they unearthed another contain
ing $3.50 in gold; a pump nozzle care
fully plugged at both ends was then
discovered and in Il were 40 double
eagles-S90O; and last and most they
dug up a stone jar in which was the
sum of $3.50 i'm gold.
In a bureau in the house the o.-.cers
found GOerlach's pension papers, he
received IS a month. and a $1,000
mortgage executed by one of the
daughters. The drawer showed signs
OF having been -. previously searched.
After strong persuasion one of the
daughters. Mrs. Pieper. who at first
denied finding any money. gave up 4
roll of bills amounting TO $500, a $500
note made by one of the heirs, and
the s, 900 note which the mortgage
before mentioned had been given 10
secure. These. as she finally con
fessed. she had found in the bureau
and secreted on her person.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22

Geneva, June liking Peter at
tended solemn te deum at the Russian
chapel here yesterday. The Russian
consul general and many Russians and
ServIans were present. The arch
priest met the king at the church en-
trance and sprinkled him with holy
water. The king kissed the cross and
the arch priest prayed for the pros
peritysof SeEvia. King Peter then re-
ceivGf the priestly beneiiction.
The presence CT a Servian military
deputhtfOn created much curiosity in
the streets. King Peter received the
Servian officers with considerable
ceremony. He accepted their homage
and addressing them, said he was
happy TO meet the brave representa-
tives bf the gallant Servian army"
Unessiness Crews Less.
Belgrasp.. June 19.-The uneasiness
heretofore prevailing in the intelligent
circles has been greatly minimiztd BY
the smooth Working Of the provisional
government ard the feeling Of securi-
~ secured -by. the favorable attitude
of the powers II is generally believed
now that.a seEloUs- crisis has been
averted and there is reasonable hope
of the Inauguration Of a peaceful era.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
Rohhsd end Placed on Track.

mail carrier was murdered by high
waymen last night and the body
thrown on a railroad track after his
pockets were rifed of $50 in money
and a gold watch. Many trains
passed over his body, cutting it to
pieces.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
NoRTHcoTT ROBBED.

Head of Woodmen Victim of Hotel
Thief.
Indianapolis. June 19.-Lieutenant
Governor Northcott of Illinois was
robbed by a hotel thief of his gold
watch. chain and charm, valued at
$500, and $35 in money and he says
some money and jewelry belonging to
his daughter was taken. The charm
was Masonic and was presented to him
by the general assembly of Illinois.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
ETT-WHITE
JURY SPLIT

Jackson, KY, June LIT is now
stated that the Jett-White jury will
not report before morning. 1t is re-
ported that two are holding out for
conviction while 10 favor acquittal.
The jury after being out nine hours
reported at p. m. unable to agree.
It's deliberations were continued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22

and Deimel, under whose colors Afri-
kander won, won $1,000 in Tho stake:
New Record at Harlem.
Chicago. June 19.-In the fourth
race at Harlem yesterday Monark9
set a new mark for a mile and 80
Yards. Monarkas time was 1:E2 %,
against I:42I5. the old record.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
WAREHOUSE AT PORTAGE.
Business Men Induce New York Firm
to Erect Big Building.

Portage, Wis, June .19.-The large
tobacco warehouse, for the location of
which the Business Mems association
of this city has been negotiating with
a New York firm, has been secured.
The sum of $500 is appropriated by
the city for the purchase of a site
to be given for the company gratis,
along with the $4,000 individual sub
scriptions. The tobacco company
will erect a large building at an APP
provimate cost of $4,000. 1t will have
a capacity of 5000 cases and will be
completed before the sorting season
opens next winter The new enter
prise will at times employ $50 hands.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
Fatally Injured Walking a Track.

Sparta Wis, June 19.-JOhn Aas of
Portland, Monroe county, was killed
near Westby while walking on the
track. The train backed up and he
was put on board but died before
reaching VirOqua.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS.
Beaver Dam Academy Bestows the
Colby Honors.

Beaver Dam, Wis, June 19.-Way-
land academy awarded the Colby
scholarships as follows: First, to Miss
Bessie NOyes of Beaver Dam; second.
to Miss Laura Caldwell of Waupun;
third, to Miss Virginia Mauley of
Beaver Dam; University of Chicago
scholarship to Miss Mary Trowbridge
of Whitehall.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22

After a stormy session at Chicago
representatives of TIE passenger de-
partment of the ChiCsgoSt. Paul roads
adjourned after admitting they were
powerless to arrange a settlement of
the rate trouble in their territory.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
OPERATORS ACCEPT MITCHELL.
Have No objection to His Acting in
Advisory Capacity.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. June 19.-The con-
Citation board will meet here June 20.
The statement that the operators OBJ
iect to John Mitchell representing the
miners in an advisory capacity at the
Cancellation hearings is apparently
without foundation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
WON'T REPAIR BRIDGE.

Mayor Says Street Cars Must Stop
Unless Company Rebuilds.
Racine, Wis, June 19.-Mayor Mel
son yesterday ordered the Milwaukee
Street Railway company to repair
State street bridge, which was
wrecked June Z, and to discontinue
all travel of cars across this bridge
except those specified by the terms of
the franchise. The city will not re
pair the bridge and unless Manager
Beggs does so, all travel over the
bridge will be stopped.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
New Topmast Set.

New York, 19.-The Reliance's new
topmast ives set up yesterday and the
yacht taken to New Rochelle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
KIRBY THOMAS STAYS.
Continued as Postmaster of Superior
Other Appointments.

Washington, June 19.-AmOng the
presidential pOstmasters appointed
yesterday are Thomas w. Claridge of
Redsburg, Wis, and Edith l.. May
nard of ShebOygan. The name of the
postofice at West Superior was
changed to Superior and Kirby
Thomas was continued as postmaster.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
TO TEST TAXATION LAW.
Attorney Begins Suit to Test
Ad vsIorem Assessment. ----.

Marinette. Wis, June 19.-The Wis
cOnsin & Michigan railway, through
Attorney Eastman of this city, has
suit against the auditor
general of the state of Michigan, to re
strain him from collection taxes levied
against the rod. The suit will be a
test OF the validity of the ad valorem
taxation of railroads.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
BIG PRICES FOR HOGS.
Ore Poland China Pig Brings $7,5o7
at May, Ind.

Peru, Ind, June 19.-Record prices
were paid at the Poland China swine
sale at May, Ind. Sales aggregated
over 100000 for 90 head. The highest
price paid for one hog was $17,5O7 for
Ideal Sunrise.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
KING. PETER
SOLEMN TE DEUM
Jew sERVIAN MONARCH BLESS
go a.s
Ed BY PRIEST.
Halls GALLANT" ARMY

Addresses Officers Of Murderous Sol
diery, as Brave Representatives.
MHaaryr Deputation Arrives at &c
neva and Creates Much Curiosity in
the Streets.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
JUDGE TIES Up
NAVAL VESSEL
GRANTS INJUNCTION AGAINST
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHING.
KNOX SUGGESTS FORCE

Attorney General Promises Opinion
Counter to Action of Richmond Jur-
ist-Writ Granted on Petition of
Receiver for Shipbuilders-Gunboat
to BE Sent to the Scene.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-22
AFRlkAyDER LANDS SUBURBAN
ThreeYear-oId Wins Fortune For
His Owner.

His Owner.
New York. June 19.-FOr the first
time IN the core Of years OF its his
tory The suburban handicap was won
by q three-yoar-old yesterday. Afri-
kandet captured the prize from a
field OF 3 TO l3 OF which he was
giving weight. Herbert finished
second: Hunter Raine third. Time
a.10 2-5. The purse was worth
SIS 900. II is estimated that Dwyer
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-09-16
Words of jefferson,

These Words of Jefferson" live
today. Are you interested in
them?
He said the judges should not be
dependent upon any man or body
of men.
The law of the majority is the
natural law of men.
1t is better to abolish monopo-
lies in all cases than not to do il
in any.
l am not among those who feal
the people. They. and not the
ritch are our dependence for con-
tinued freedom.
The whole art of government
consists in the art of being honest.
Where the press is free, and
every man is able to read, all is
safe.
If a nation expects to be igno-
rant and free in state of civiliza-
ton, it expects what never was
and never will be.
Those who bear equally the bur
dens Of the government should
equally participate, in its bene-
fits.
Wealth acquired by speculation
and plumber is fugacious in its
nature and fills society with the
spirit of gambling.
| think we have more machinery
of government than is necessary,
too many parasites living on the
labor of the industrious.