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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23

its are apportioned to and among the
policyholders OF the company after
setting aside the legal reserve, and in
the distribution of such profits and
over-payments such distribution is
made equitably among all policyhold-
ers of whatever class they may be.
The charter OF the company provides
that the O1hcers OF the company, within
90 days OF the expiration of the first
hve years from December 81, 1853, and
within the first 90 days OF every subse-
quent period OF five years, shall cause
a balance TO be struck OF the affairs OF
the company, which shall exhibit its
assets and liabilities, both present and
contingent, and also the net surplus,
after Geducting a sufficient amount TO
cover all outstanding risks, and other
obligations; each pOllcyholder shall be
credited with an equitable share OF the
surplus, such share, after being ascer-
tanned, shall be applied TO the purchase
of an additional amount OF insurance,
or ii any policy-hOlder so direct, sucn
share OF surplus shall be applied TO the
purchase of an annuity, at such rate OF
interest as the directors shall deSig-
nate, 10 be applied in the reduction oil
his or her future premiums; IN case OIL
death, the amount standing to the cred
it of the party insured at the last pre-
ceiling striking of balance shall be paid
over 10 the person entitled TO receive
it; and the proportion OF surplus equit-
aLfJ belonging to him or her, at the
next subsequent striking OF balance,
shall also be paid, when the same shall
nave been ascertained and declared.
The answer alleges that the COM
pany has never complied with these
provisions OF the charter which is mac
coIdanCe with the provisions of this
section. And this defendant alleges
that the charter of the plaintiff COM
pany, aid, at the time OF the filing the
complaint and hearing OF the charge
included therein, and Tor many years
prior thereto, and does now require
that a balance of the affairs of the
company shall be struck at least at the
end OF every five years, and the net
surplus apportioned among its policy
holders as provided thereby; that the
plaintiff company and It's officers have
since 1871 persistently violated the
charter provisions by failing to make
the appOruonment provided in said
charter; ~ issuing deferred dividend
policies to the citizens of the state of
Wisconsin, for tontine periods of 10,
Is and 20 years, and imposing on such
policies the forfeiture of surplus &C
cumulations in case of a failure to pay
any of the premiums, or in case OF the
death of pOlicynolder, within the de-,
fcrred dividend period; by enforcing
such forfeitures instead of applying
such accumulatiOns to the purchase oil.
additional insurance payable as provid-
ed by the charter; by depriving the
pOlicyholder of the right given by said
charter to direct that such share be APP
Piled TO the purchase of an annuity TO
be applied in the reduction of future
premiums and by refusing to pay over
such share TO which the policy is en-
ulleG to the person entitled to receive
the same in case of death, as provided
by the charter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
kilograms in Brief

At Nice, the police have arrested
four anarchists suspected of the in
tention of waylaying the king OF Italy
on his return from England.
At st. Louis the federal grand jury
sentenced John Z. DOlan, chairman OF
the democratic city central committee,
and policeman Frank Garrett, con
Vlcted OF participating in naturallZa-
ton frauds, TO i've years imprlsOn-
ment, and each TO pay a fine OF $1,000.
The main features of the Hay
Bunau-V arIna treaty, providing Tor
the construction OF an isthmlan canal
by the Panama route, have been
agreed upon and a rough draft OF the
convention is in preparation. No date
Tor signing the treaty has yet been
fixed.
The pope appointed Cardinal Merry
Del Val, papaI secretary of state, to be
project OF the sacred palaces. 1t is
most important position making
Del Val head of the administration OF
the vatican and thus centering in his
hands the highest powers OF the papal
government.
AT Omaha, Nellie McHenry, leading
lady, was seriously burned about
the lower limbs during the third act OF
Miss at Krug's theater. Her turn
was TO rescue the schoOlmaster from
a burning schOOlhouse. In dropping
through the Roof her skirts caught on
fire and a real rescue followed by the
leading man.
Chicago advices say the cold wave
continued with undlminished severity
over the western and central states.
In Montana the temperature fell TO
20 degrees below zero at Havre. In
Minneapolis the temperature reached
Indications are that cold weather will
continue tor several days. Mountain
towns in Colorado report tempera-
lures of 10 to Is below. zero. In
Denver and other towns there is
shortage OF coal. A cold wave swept
over the southwestern and gulf states,
the mercury went below 80 degrees.
A Washington bulletin says it is
learned that the situation at BegOta
has assumed critical phase as far as
the relting between the United States
and Colombia are concerned. Min
lister Beupre on the 10th, inst, was
pressed strongly by the Colombian
government TO know whether the
United States intended to recognize
the new republic of Panama. 1t was
understood the request was in such
shape as to constitute a menace in
the event of recognition had been
extended. Mr.. Beupre was instructed
by this government to again inform
the Colombian government that such
recognition had been extended to the
new republic by the United States but
simply In the interest of humanity and
civilization and in execution OF solemn
treaty obligations binding upon the
United States. He was also instructed
to tender to the Colombian govern
ment the good offices of the United
States to effect a settlement of the
difficulties between Colombia and
Panama.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23

One-half Of the volunteers ear-the
upper half-was cut of, together with
about four inches of skin behind the
ear. This was twisted around and fit
ted to a freshly prepared wound upon
my patients head. The half-ear was
held in place by bandages and the two
men bound so they cannot move their
heads. They must retain this position
position for at least u days to allow
circulation to come through the flap
Of skin that still remains a part of
the volunteers scalp. If this half-ear
starts to unite properly, the lower
half of the ear will be grated in the
same manner"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
INSANE MAN MURDERS WIFE,
TWO CHILDREN AND HIMSEL

Laramie, Wyo., Nov. 19.-The police
home the bodies of Gus Olsen, a rolling
mill employee, his wife and their two
boys, aged three and one. Olsen ami
the younger child were dead and the
others were dying. 1t is supposed that
Olsen committed the deed, crushing the
skulls of his family with a Ratchet ana
shooting himself twice with a revolver
and once with a shot gun. Olsen is be-
lieved to have been insane.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
.FORGERS WORK
IN PEKITENTIARY

Saltwater, Mimi, Nov. $40. S.
Clark and William d. Lord, inmates
Of the state prison, committed forgery
to considerable amounts while in pris-
on and were yesterday indicted. Both
pleaded guilty to the charge of grand
larceny in the first degree and were
sentenced to two more years in pris-
on, to commence when their present
terms expire.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
FIGHTING I'M JoLo.

OHOIICIdI hSpOIl ISIIS OF ITUuUIc m
Philippines.
Manila, Nov. 19.-An unofficial re,
ports says the captain of a United
States army transport landed reinforce,
ments in Jolo and that fighting com.
menced as soon as troops were landed
No further particulars have been re
ceived as the cable is interrupted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
AGAINST Socialism.

Boston, Nov. 19.-After a long de-
bate, chiefly not worthy because of the
bitter language of President Gompers
IN deanng with socialism, the Amer
lean federation of labor yesterday de-
feated a resolution pledging it to So
cialism.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
Temperance Women Go Home.

Cincinnati. Nov. 19.-The w. c. T. u.
convention closed last night. The con
vention adopted a protest against the
attacks upon compulsory teaching OF
temperance and physiology in the pub
lie schools.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
FIREMAN
CRUSHED
TO DEATH

Jonesboro, ILL.,, Nov. 19.-Owing to a
switch an engine on the
Illinois Central was overturned at
Douglas and Fireman S. Z. Flanagan
of Centralia, Illinois, crushed to death.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
TYPHOID TRACED
To SWIMMING TANK

Providence, r. l., Nov. 19.-Eight
cases of typhoid fever have developed
among students of Brown university
during the present week. The college
medical staff is of the opinion that the
disease may have been contracted in
the swimming tank.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
YosT LIKES HIS JOB.

Miehigan's Coach Announces Intention
10 Return.
Ann Arbor, Mich, Nov. 19.-Fielding
II. Yost. Michigan's unbeaten football
coach, announced yesterday his inten.
ton TO return to Michigan next year to
coach the 1904 teams.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
GRATING HUMAN EAR.
Western Millionaire Gives 5000 for
an Auditory Member.

an Auditory Member.
Philadelphia, Nov. 19.-Dr. A. L.
NeIdOn OF New York yesterday graft
ed an ear upon the head of a western
millionaire whose name he refuses to
reveal The operation was not per
formed i'm New York because District
Attorney Jerome interfered. The ad-
vertlsement Offering $1,000 for an ear
brought 800 applications. A young
German was selected. DR.. Neldon
says OF the operation:
The two men we're placed in OppO-
site directions upon an elongated bed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
DIETRICH CASE
IS POSTPONED
Grand jury that Has Been Taking
Testimony Rests Till the
Last of the Week

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
OMAHA, Neb- Nov, 19.-Further
hearing on the Dietrich Fisher-Hahn
charges before the grand jury has been
postponed until the latter part of the
week.
The feature of the, investigation has
been the testimony of Attorney Fred
]. Olmstead of Hastings and John d.
Pope of Friend
Each witness was Questioned minute
" and a special effort was made to dis
cover traces of animus or political an
tipathy on the part of the accussors or
Senator Dietrich.
Mr., OImstead told of having been
seen by MIR. Hahn, the former post
master. in reference to the note Tor
$4,000, alleged to have been given sen
ator Dietrich by Postmaster Fisher.
Hahn, he said, was acting as frlend
and agent of Fishers, and wanted iegai
advise on the proposition whether, haV-
ing given the note, Fisher could escape
liability on it, after his appointment
had been made and confirmed.
John D. Pope was the first witness
called Wednesday afternoon. He testi-
fed that Hahn, after he had come to
Omaha to see General Gown and had
found Gown away, met him, Pope, on
the train on the way back to Hastings
Hahn informed him of the alleged cir
cumstance attending the giving of the
$2,500 by Fisher to Dietrich He asked
Pope is such a note were collectible al
law. Pope said it would not be, be-
cause the whole transaction would be
against public policy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
CHICAGO. Nov. 10. - The union
teamsters this morning joined hands
with the strikers. sixty walking out of
the Chicago City railway ear barns.
Every member of the organization will
refuse to handle supplies for the COM
pany This action was sanctioned by
the council of the teamsters union held
last night.
Mayor Harrison this morning re-
newed his efforts TO end the trouble.
The aldermanic mediation committee
and railway officials are arranging an
says it is up to the Chicago City rail-
way company as the strikers practi-
cally announce that the wage scale will
not stand in the way of settlement, nor
do they demand a complete unionism
of the road,
They do insist however, that the
routing of the cars shall be changed so
men will not have to put in from ten
to twenty hours each day waiting
about the barns in an effort to make
ten hours of actual running time.
The Sunday union mass meeting is
expected to be the greatest demonstra-
ton ever held in Chicago. Every union
in the city will participate. The parade
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
NO DESIRE
TO PROSECUTE
Family of Dissipated Young Mil
IiOnaire Make No Attempt
to Hold His Murderer

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
ST. JOSEPH, Nov. 19.-Joseph Fur
long was released this morning after
being held until the prosecuting attorS
ney became convinced that the Nc
Donald family had no desire to prose-
cute him for killing the young million
aire. Irving Mcdonald
Furlong and Mcdonald had been
making night of it with the girls of a
gaiety company and in drunken brawl
in the early morning hours Mcdonald
was shot Furlong drew gun and
Mcdonald dared him to shoot. He
pulled the trigger shooting Mcdonald
through the heart.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
ANOTHER MAN
WILL Be SHOT
James Lynch Will Pay the Death
Penalty on January }, but
King Goes Free

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
SALT LAKE, Utah, Nov 19.-Judge
Booth, this morning sentenced James
Lynch, To be shot January third. The
case against Robert King was dis
missed. Both men had been sentenced
to death for holding up a gambling
house here and shooting Godfrey
ProWse. the proprietor two years ago.
The case was appealed to the su-
preme court and new trial ordered
for King King comes from a promi-
nent Italian family and the ambas-
sador at Washington took up his case
about year ago.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
CARRIE NATION VISITS
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Secretary Loeb Is Compelled to Call the Officers
to Eject Her from the White
House this Morning

Secretary Loeb after vain attempt
to pacify her, called two officers who
were compelled to drag the smasher
out. as she resisted to the utmost. She
created a scene in the street afterward
by praying for the election of a prohl-
bition president who represented the
people and not the brewers. Mrs. Ma
tion came here from Baltimore last
night where her troup is playing Ten
Nights in a Bar Room
Carrie Nation was later arrested Tor
disorderly conduct in selling souvenirs
in the senate gallery and was taken 10
the Sixth precinct station in the patroi
wagon In her harangue she accused
Roosevelt of smoking. nasty cigarette
ON the capitoI steps at Topeka.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
ROOSEVELT
SAYS NO
Has No Authority to Send Troops
to Colorado on the Show.
ing of the Governor

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
WASHINGTON, Nov. aS.-President
Roosevelt after long conference with
Secretary Root today decided TO deny
Governor Peabody's request to send
federal troops to the Colorado mining
districts. Under the law the president
can only send troops when the violence
is beyond the control of state troops
and the police and then can act only on
the request of legislature or upon the
governors request if it is impossioie
to get the legislature together Ihe
president and Secretary Root hold that
there is no insurrection in Colorado.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
STRIKERS GAIN GROUND
and ASK ARBITRATI0
Mayor of Chicago and Aldermanic Mediation
Board Put the Matter Strongly to
the Railway Officials

will march from headquarters headed
bv bands to TattersalIs. The object
of this monster meeting is to obtain the
voice of the entire labor element on
the strike question and the municipal
ownership of the city's street railways
Late this forenoon it was announce
that the freight handlers and wholesale
grocers would probably agree on refus-
ing TO handle goods destined for the
street railway.
A carload of strike breakers arrived
today from St. Louis and cars were
started on the Halsted street line this
morning. Five hundred policemen
guarding them. There was some dis
order about the barns and the police
feared trouble as the line runs through
a particularly tough district.
Mayor Harrison admitted that moth
ing was being gained toward the strike
settlement and that he had almost
abandoned hope. The steam railways
believe the strike will be prolonged and
every available coach and locomotive IS
being prepared for the suburban serv-
ice.
Governor Yates in interview here to-
day admitted that eight thousand
troops could be put in Chicago within
twenty four hours. Such plan for
protection had been made recently for
a contingency which may confront the
authorities before the week ends.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT
Will be Held in the Armory Instead
of the Opera House

(Special Telegram to Evening Telier)
Invitations have been issued for the
dance to be given by the Young Mems
Dancing club tomorrow night. The
affair is the opening dance of the club,
for the season. 1t was announced that
the dance would be given in the opera
house, but this has been changed and
the dance will be held in the armory
instead.
A. Small who owns the armory hall
is making number of improvements
on the building and is putting 1t in
shape for winter dancing. The floor
will be polished and heating equip
ments put in, which will be completed
for tomorrow nights dance.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. = Carrie
Nation was forcibly elected from the
White house this morning after en-
deavoring to force her way in to the
presence of the president.
She entered at ten and Secretary
Loeb explained that the president was
busy.
She sat down for half an hour and
made a running comment on the other
visitors who entered. Finally she
walked into Loeb's office and 1t is said
demanded TO see the president imme-
diately as she wanted to ask him why
he brought a dive into Kansas when
he took his western tour.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
cow BOYS GATHERING
TO STORM THE JAIL
Two Full Companies of Cavalry and Infantry
Guard the Place, and Cannon Will Be
Used in Defense

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
CHEYENNE, Nov. 19.-EXcitement
with cannon surround the court house
and jail where Horn is confined. Or
ders have been issued to shoot to kill
all who fail to halt when commanded.
Deputies from the nearby towns are
fiocking in and the militia will prevent
any attempt of Horns friends to rescue
him.
Serious trouble is expected tonight
as the city is filled with strangers.
Horn is so confident he will be re-
leased that he refuses to accept the
Offices of priest
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
CUBAN RECIPROCITY
PASSES The HOUSE
Bill Passed at 4:35, Affirmative 3}5 and Opposed
Il, With Vigorous Fight from Williams,
Democratic Leader

house met at noon today and spoke
against the passage. 1t is expected the
vote will be taken at four this after
noon and will determine the fate OF
the bill to carry out the provisions of
the recent treaty with Cuba. The re-
suit is a foregone conclusion as the
debate has been purely perfunctory.
varrilla has arranged to present the
Panama commissioners to Secretary
Hay tomorrow and they win be re-
ceived> in the afternoon by Roosevelt.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
ALLEN CRAzED
THROUGH DRINK
Son of Former Senator Allen
Goes Insane on the Streets
of Spokane

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
SPOKANE. Nov. 19.-John B. Allen
of Seattle, a son of ex-senator Allen,
went suddenly insane on the street
here at noon today,
Allen stopped several people on the
streets and asked them foolish ques-
tions. He attempted to quarrel with
a number of persons whom he stopped
and engaged in conversation.
When arrested Allen drew q Knife
upon the officers, but was restrained
from inflicting any injury.
Allen has been in Spokane for a week
on protracted spree, though he was
sober when arrested today.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19

Especial Telegram to Evening TellerJ
WASHINGTON. Nov. 19.-1nvestiga-
ton of General Woods conduct while
acting as military governor of Cuba
and hearing objections to his nominal
ton TO be major general began this
morning in the senate committee on
military affairs.
Senator Hanna was the first witness
before the military committee. He at
tackled Wood and declared he had used
his influence to persecute Rathbone.
Wood was as extravagant as Rathbone
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
INVESTIGATION OF Cen. WOOD
BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE
Senator Hanna Attacked Woods Conduct as
Military Governor Of Cuba Especially
in the Ratl1bOne Case

vet the latter was convicted on that
charge alone And by Woods direc-
ton. This abuse of power Hanna con-
tended was sufficient to show that
Wood was not fit for his high office.
Senator. Teller and Rathbone were
present as witnesses. After consider
able discussion it was decided the
hearing should be regarded as execu-
tive business and all but members OF
the committee were requested to leave
the room. The further proceedings
were behind closed doors and the VII
nesses are waiting their call
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
CONDEMN GOVERNOR PEABODY
Colorado Labor Leaders Criticize the
Governors Action in Calling Troops

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
DENVER, Nov. 19.-Labor leaders
are indignant over the governors ac-
tions in calling federal troops to Tellu-
ride, where the strike. has been on
since July. They say there has not
been one act of violence in Telluride or
one case of assault in Cripple Creek.
They declare Peabody's scheme in
wolves the Roosevelt labor dispute and
is used for political purposes.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
Hereford Breeder a Bankrupt.

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CHILLICOTHE, Mo-, Nov. 19.-T. F.
Southam, the famous breeder of Here
ford cattle. today pleaded to bank
ruptcy. No statement of assets and
liabilities has been given out.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
Governors Life Threatened

(Special Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CHEYENNE, Nov. 10. - Governor
Chatterton received letter today
threatening his death within twenty
four hours after Horn was hanged IL
was written to attempt to force pardon
for Horn.
The cowboys are gathering for an
attack on the Laramie county Jail and
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19
ROCKAFELLERS
IN CONTROL
Own Practically the United States
Steel Stock and Are Trying
to Buy Their Competitors

Especial Telegram. to Evening Teller)
YOUNGSTOWN o., Nov. 19.--Prom-
inent financiers believe now that the
Rockefeller's are supposed to be prac-
tically in control of the United states
Steel corporation and that negotiations
for the purchase of the Republic Iron
Steel company, the largest Independent
competitor of the trust from Guthrie Is
playing prominent part in their plans
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-19

the guards have been strengthened.
Two full companies of cavalry and in
fantry are now camped about the court
house. If the attack comes the battle
will be a bloody one. Horn will be shot
in his cell by the guards stationed for
that purpose if the attacking party
succeeds in storming the Jail. The
hanging is set for eleven o'clock to-
morrow morning.