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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Between Five and Six
Hundred Natives
Die in Storm.
a FrightfuI Scene OF
DeSOlatiOn in
Waters Path

San Francisco, March 1.-THE
teamer Mariposa arrived from Aus
raIia yesterday, bringing additional
ews OF the typhOOn and tidal wave
& the Pearl island group in the mid
lie OF January. The French govern
cent has investigated the disaster
nd found that between 500 and 600
SANDERS persisted during the storm.
.fter the wind had ssbsiied and the
rarers rsceded the bodies OF the
.rowned were found tied TO trees
bout the place.
Hiqueru, one OF the islands visited
~ the deIuge, was the least able 70
withstand its force, as its highest
1lace IS but u feet above the sea
Che residents i0cked TO the heights
and sought safety by binding them
elves TO rocks and trees. There they
-emained during the three or four
lays in which the storm swept over
he dreadful scene.
The islands OF HaO MCrakau and HI
lueru were virtually washed away, as
hey are at present little above the
saa level and destitute OF vegetation
IN them a man cannot exist, as the
oil mas vanished and cOcOanut trees
re dead. Charles ReEel, a
french colonial inspector now at
-ahit. made a tour OF inspection of
he PaumOJaus group in the Italian
uan-of-war CaIabria. He says
In approaching Katui we saw the
selO. a French man-Of-war- We ex-
hanged signals and came close
nOugh so I could be put on board"
Commander Richard had at first
objected the indigents Of Hiqueru and
ad taken them to RariOa- He had
isited Anna. ReiroTu, MerOkau, Motu-
uuga. TepOto. Tuanake and Katii.
-Hiqueru had been devastated Il
ad 400 deaths. IL was a complete
fsaster. Commander Richard OF the
aIo made a tour of the islands He
sscribes the devastation as complete
the island OF RaririO."
Three-fourths OF the cOcOanut trees
q been destroyed; the houses had
en- cast down and walls OF the
.rhoIic church and prison swept
ay and twelve inhabitants killed
Amanu three persons were killed
a cyclone"
the last hurricane approaching the
lve i'm destruCtiveHcss was that Of
rch 1917. 1859. when the Samoan
Iuds were swept and six warships
Q ten other vessels we're ground 70
ms ON the coral reefs or thrown on
beach Gin front of ApOa, and l45
sers and men OF the German and
eriCau uavies lost their lives. That
I'm RACED nearly two days. on the
re the houses were unrOofed and
vu down as were the trees and
ses. out Of seventeen vesrals
red in the harLor only two small
mers remained afiOat and these
badly damaged. The money loss
iu the ueighborhOOd of three mil
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
BRITAIN's GREAT EXPENSE
FOR MAINTAINING NAVY

London, March I7.-Admiralty Sec
rotary Arnold-Foster introduced the
navy estimates for 1904, providing
for the expenditure of S179.1S4,205 in
the commons yesterday. In the
course OF an explanatory statement
the secretary remarked that the esti'
mates were unparalleled in peace OF
war. and as a private citizen he could
not help regretting that great compe
tition and rivalry in the matter oil
naval ornaments continued to make
this mammoth and unproductive ex'
penditure necessary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
PAIRING
ON TREATY

'asLiuEtou. March 17.-Immediate-
tter the senate went into eXecu-
session yesterday the order for
eu.ati0n Of amendments with 10
rte speeches on them went into
c. There was quite a large at
a-ce. Tho first vote was upon the
1dmeu- suggested by Senator Pet
prov. ENG that tie tFeaty should
Be- into effect until il should be ap-
e by congress. This was voted
by a large majority, all republic
and some democrats enrolling
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Ruralek,s pauahter rest.fles.

Buffalo. March 17.-MariOn BurdicE
the 16-year-old daughter of Edwin l..
Burdick, was before The coroner yes
terday, but added nothing new to the
story of the murder Of her father. Dr.
Marcy, the family physician, was also
on the stand and admitted that he
suggested to DR.. Rowland the theory
of suicide. bat later agreed the theory
was untenable.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE

The plans of the kaiser TO visit the
aged King Christian of Denmark upon
his eighty-fifth birthday have given
new life to the rumor that q match
is intended between the crown pTiltg'
and Princess Alexandra of Cumber-
land, a granddaughter of King Chris
tian. This rumor started several
months ago when the emperor gave
orders 10 have the royal palace at
Hanover fixed up for the use of his
oldest son. Princess Alexandra is the
second daughter OF the duke and
duchess Of Cumberland, who was
Princess Thyra of Denmark. She was
born in 1882. He- older sister married
Prince Macmillan of Baden. If the
proposed union of the princess with
the crown prince should be brought
about by the efforts of the kaiser, she
Will become the next empress of Ger
many. 1t is known that the emperor
is very anxious for a reconciliation
with the duke of Cumberland. who is
the head of the Guelphs and the heir
TO the old kingdom of Hanover, but it
is not thought that the duke is over
anxious 10 become the father-in-law
OF the future kaiser.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
MODS IN PORTUGAL.
Inhabitants Refuse to Pay Taxes and
Riots Follow.

Madrid, March 17.-During the riot
ing at COimbra, Portugal, Sunday
caused by the refusal of the inhabi'
tants 10 pay their taxes and which re
suited in three persons being killed,
the mob attacked the courts of justice,
broke up the furniture and stoned the
troops, who replied with a volley.
Inhabitants of neighboring villages
having been summoned by the ringing
OF alarm bells. fiocked to Coimbra and
sweIled the ranks of the mob.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Increase in Bank cIearinas.

New York, March 1.-THE state
ment compiled by Bradstreets shows
the total bank clearings in the prin-
cipal cities of the United States for
the week to be S2,37O,SS1, 200, an in
crease of III per cent. compared
to the corresponding week last year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
New Minister at Caracas.

Caracas, March 17.-Herr Pelldram,
the new German minister, arrived yes
terday and was received by W. w.
Russell, United States charge. A
great crowd was at the station, but
there was no demonstration.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
;HiGAN JUDGE ARRESTED
ON EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGE

aIamaz10. Mich. March IA sen
ON was caused here yesterday by
announcement that a warrant had
sworn out against Judge Law
&c y. Burke. charging him with
IezzIing SLIGO from the estate Of
Ia Chapman Of this city. Of which
was executor. Burke has been
miueut for years in local demo
tic circles. He has been judge OF
bate and prosecuting attorney OF
ama-1o county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23

company of Pittsburg and is intended
for service between Louisville and
New Orleans. She will add to her tow
at Louisville and will then move one
OF the largest tows that ever left
Louisville.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Resolution in Uruguay.

Montavideo, Uruguay, March IA
revolution has broken out in the de-
partmeuts of Rivera, Flores and Nal
donado. The government does not at
tach any Importance to the move
ment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Towing Great Cargo of Coal.

Cincinnati, March 1.-THE Peter
Sprague, the largest towboat on III.
land waters, left yesterday for Louis.
vile with "a barges of coal. The nam.
moth vessel attracted much attention
as she floated in front of the city
The Sprague is owned by the Monon,
gahela Consolidated Coal and Coke
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
CHICAGO MARKETS.

Cattle-Receipts. $3.50: market steady.
good Ia prime. S5.O0d5.65: pOur To medium.
SS-50fJ4-S 50; StOckers. So 7504.S5; cows. S.50ss
4s50; Texans. 3.S0N450.
HOgs-ReCeiptS. 1890. market 5fI1Cc low
er: mixed butchers. S115H1.45; good to-
choice heavy. S1454IT -: rough heavy. SIS
0l.45; light. S6.Sl.T1 -; bulk II sales, S7.15
a140.
Sheep-RcceiptS. 1Ge10: market strong "a.
Zoe higher; S4-soa6 o.; lambs. steady S5-o0ti
rs
Butter-Fiun; creamerieS. ISa2Sc: dair-
les. HAZE
EggS-EaSier; 131aG13ssc.
Poultry-Steady; turkeys, 15GlSc; chick
eIF. Iodl3c.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Domestic Tragedy at Wautoma.

Wautoma, Wis, March III. j.
CAM shot and killed his wife yester-
day at a neighbours where she had
gone for safety. GAM afterwards
killed himself. Domestic troubles
caused the tragedy.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Body BROUGHT From Manila.

Shell Lake. Wis, March 17-Th
remains of John II. Hegg, who was
murdered in the Philippine islands a
year ago, was buried here Sunday
The body was shipped FROM Manila
He was graduated from the universit'
i'm 1901.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
JUDGE DAVIS Condition Normal.

Washington, March 17.-Justice
Days physicians announced late last
night that his temperature had
dropped to normal and all symptoms
are favorable.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23

any compromise and that he is PIE
pared To reinforce the cablegram BY
sending Senior Pulido TO Caracas, if
necessary. 70 block any compromise
proposition. Later it was learned the
allies are still acting in concert in the
matter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Butter Advances.

Elgin, March 17.-Butter advanced
one cent yesterday, the quotation COM
mittee declaring the market firm at
2S1a cents.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
To Protect Railroad.

Carbonate, H., March 1.-THE I'LL
nois Central railroad is sending all
available men 10 protect its property
and levees on the Ohio and Mississippi
rivers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Wsltinu for Henderson.

Dubuque, March 14.-Former Speak
er Henderson will arrive Monday and
public reception will be rendered
him.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23

Baron Hubert Won Arnswaldt, who
has traversed four continents in pur-
suit of beauty, is in New York with
the avowed intention of taking a Chi
cago bride home with him TO his an
cestral castle in the black forest. The
bride of his quest was Mrs. Paul
Blacllmar until recently divorced
Previously she was Mrs. Harmon
wife Of Major Frank Harmon, of Chi
cago. Two divorces make her free to
wed again. Mr. Paul Blackmar was
charge d'affaires at the Paris exposi-
ton. For many years he has been
manager of Reid's brewery in London.
A few years ago he met the wife Of
Frank Harmon, member of the Chi
cago board of trade. There was a
Mrs. Blackmar, too. The infatuation
of Mrs. Harmon and Mr.. Blackmar
was so evident that Major Harmon
and Mrs Blackmar had resource TO
the Chicago courts, with the result
that Mrs. Harmon soon became the
second Mrs. Paul Blackmar. They
went 10 Paris three years ago and
there met Baron Won Arnswaldt, who
Immediately aligned himself with the
admirers of Mrs. Blackmar. Mr.
Blackmar sued for a divorce in Chi
cago, alleging that the baron had
alienated his wife's affections. The
suit went by default, and the former
wife accepted $500 in full of all
claims.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23

Professor Hermann Edward V02
Hoist, formerly head professor of his
tory at the University of Chicago
who is dying at Freiberg, Baden has
gained fame as an educator both in
Germany and in America. He came
to the University of Chicago from the.
former county at what was supposed
10 be an immense salary for an in
structOr. 1t was said that he received
$4,000 a year while here. He was
head of the department of history
from 1892 until 1900, when falling
health forced him TO resign, and he
then returned TO his home in Ger
many. Dr. Won Hoist is the author OF
a constitutional history of the United
States which is rearded as the best
ever written. He also wrote many
other books relating to his chosen
subject. He at one time settled in
st. Petersburg. but in consequence of
a pamphlet which he published al
Leipzig while travelling he was for
hidden 10 return TO Russia. The pam
phlet related TO an attempt on the lie
of the car His principal work, Yer
fassung und Demokratie der Yer
einigten Staten vOm America, was
translated by J. J. LalOr and A. B.
Mason under the title The COnstitu-
tional and Political History of the
United States. Other famous works
are a life of John c. Calhoun and The
Constitutional Law of the United
States, the latter being published in
Chicago in 1887.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
Overflow in Mississippi.

Natchez, Miss, March 1.-THE 10
foot embankment of the Texas & Pa
cic railroad at Bougere, thirty miles
below Vidalia, broke Sunday and a
gap two miles in length was cut by
the river in a few hours. This gap
was followed by break in the lower
Bougere and the water is running TO
and filling Bougere swamp. Thus far
the railroad is the greatest sufferer
from the break.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-03-23
MISSISSIPPI RIVER oVERFLoWs
ITS BANKS.
CANNOT STOP THE FLOOD
Much Uneasiness Felt at Memphis
cargoes of Refugees Being Un-
loaded All Day-Railroads Hurry
Forces to Protect Property from
Destruction.

Memphis, March 1.-THE steamer
Sun returned last night from Holly
bush, Ark, and reports that the
Francis levee, north of Hollybush, is
overtopped by water three-quarters of
a mile. There is every indication that
a crevasse of this length will be made
before morning. A force of 500 men
is making heroic efforts to stop the
flow, but their efforts are likely TO be
ia vain.
The break in the levees is causing
much uneasiness. Engineers realize
the hopelessness of attempting TO re-
pair the breach at Trice's Landing and
the effort has been abandoned.
The situation is critical at Pecan
Point, Fogleman's Landing and st.
Thomas, Ark, and a break may occur
at any time. At Memphis the situa-
ton is the worst so. far reached.
Many homes and business houses are
flooded and families driven out.
Streetcar traffic is practically sus-
pended in North Memphis. The
tracks of the Illinois Central are IN
der water. All local packets have
gone strictly into the rescue business,
but their capacity is completely over
taxed and they are unable TO respond
TO all demands. All day cargoes of
refugees have been discharged at the
wharf here and there are several hun
dred destitute persons in the city
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
NORDNESS.
From our regular correspondence

From our regular correspondentJ
Aug. 10, 1908.
Mrs. Holland went to DEBORAH last
week one day shopping.
E. L. Garden of Louris, N. u. came
home and spent week with his
parents. He was very much improved
in health since he was here last spring.
Misses Elizabeth and Minnie LON.
men, visited at the Gard home a
few days last week. The former is
from Crookston, Mimi, and the latter
from Hillsboro, N. d.
Mr.. and Mrs Hildahl visited friends
north of DEBORAH last Sunday.
A few of our farmers are through
stacking.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strand, Mrs. Holland
and daughter Marie spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Flostad in Frank
Vile township.
Three of Decorah's young men stop
ped here for short time last Sunday
morning, on their way to Ossian to
attend the ball game. Guess they were
out for good time.
Miss Louise Sampson is spending
her vacation at Albert Olson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.. Opdahl and
daughter Edith were mp from DEBORAH
last Friday. 49,.
Miss Mollie Opdahl was in DEBORAH
last Saturday.
Miss Peters of Wisconsin visited at
the Jagerson home a few days last
week.
Ole Hippo has been sick few days,
a small blood vessel bursting in his
throat. He is better at this writing.
o.. j. Anderson came out here from
DEBORAH last Monday morning.
John Johnson and HI. Anderson
drove to DEBORAH last Saturday.
Miss Lena Hanson was in DEBORAH
shopping OH Saturday.
DR.. Barefoot was in our town Satur.
day morning
Two cars of telephone poles are
here. A new company is going tt
build long distance line.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
Bedoufns and Water

1t is not unusual to hear a Bedouin
upon reaching camp where water is
offered him refuse /. it with the re-
mark. 81 drank only yesterday" On
the Bedenins' long marches acress dry
countries the size Of the water skins is
nicely calculated to just eutlast the
journey, and they rarely ALLOW; them
selves to .break. the habit of abstemi-
BUSINESS, as this would be sure TO make
their next water fast ALT the harder.
They are accustomed from infancy to
regard water. as q most precious com
modify and use it with religious econ
omy. They know every hollow and
nook in the mountains where water
may be found. Their camels and goats,
which they take with them on their
marches to supply them with milk
and meat. live principally on the
scanty heritage and foliage Of the
thorny mimOsa. Neither men nor ami
mails drink more than once in forty
eight hours. No wonder they can sub
sist where invaders quickly perish.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12

corah from Charles City.
Melvin johnson of DEBORAH passed
through Calmar ON his way to Ossian.
Roland Baker of Ridgeway was in
Calmar Sunday.
Quite a number of Calmar people
went out to the Wangsness farm to
attend the Norwegian society.
A. A. Kicks was DEBORAH visitor
Monday morning.
Joe Becker was on the sick list Sun
day.
Rob Day was an Ossian visitor Sun.
day.
Allan O'Toole played base ball at
Ossian with the DEBORAH boys Sunday.
Score, 5 to 4 in favor of Ossian.
Several good games will be played by
these teams at the Winnesheik county
fair.
One Of the Kramer boys from Ell
kader visiting at the Peter Meyer
home.
Will Ryan has been on the sick list
last few days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
Rats and Their Food.

The capacity of rats for discovering
fresh stores of food is astounding and
often leads to those united migratory
movements that periodically create
alarm and are described as plaques
Of rats" These great movements are
undoubtedly initiated and personally
conducted" by old and experienced
rats, the aldermen of the colony, at
once a proof of highly developed in
telligence and unselfishness. Rats in
large centers of industry, If not pres
ent in commercial plague form, do
great deal Of good as consumers Of
garbage that would otherwise become
perilous nuisance. 1t is also popular
delusion that a rat bite is unusually
dangerous from this fact of sewer
garbage eating. On the contrary, rats
cut as clean as a new lancet.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
OSSIAN.
ar correspondent

tFrom our regular correspondent
Aug. 10, 1908. :
The boys that went camping re-
turnedJFriday.iIfglt ~ s'sGtiS
Misses Rose Meyer and Pearl Welt
genant Eisite,, Mrs. George Brother
Friday, .,tsa ga - : ~ - a.. "a
The Misses victuria Meyer: Laura
Becker. ard Mary DIESEL went to Fort
Atkinson Saturday. =, = - :. < <
Mrs. Rasek mother from Wisconsin
is here on visit.
Miss Lizzie Bush of Calmar was in
Ossian Friday and Saturday selling
tickets for the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moe and daugh-
ter Anna went to Chester Sunday
morning
Mrs Sobolik and Mrs. Joe Koch
visited Frank Sobolik Friday.
Master Clinton Sobolik is visiting
his grandmother in Calmar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Figge, Miss Jennie
Mayer and Miss Winnie Evans drove
to Festina Sunday
M. and Mrs. Will Helwig were
Festina callers Sunday.
Miss Agnes Lee returned home from
Preston, Mimi. the fore part of last
week after months visit with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Coughlin went to Minneapolis
Friday to attend the funeral of her
daughter, Mrs. Taylor.
Miss Kate Uhley of Spirit Lake is
visiting friends in Ossian.
Misses Rose Kaupel and Clara
Mayer were visiting relatives in Fes-
tina the past week.
The musical concert was we'll at.
tended. The receipts..were SOL.
Frank Limbeck and family have
moved into Sobolik's rooms.
Harry Billiard and wife have moved
into Mrs. Moses rooms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
Ellen Terry's Toe.

When Ellen Terry was a little girl
about ten years old she played Puck in
"a Midsummer Nights Dream" and
had to make her appearance through
the stage floor on a trapdoor. The trap
door was shut too soon, and one of the
childs feet was caught. She screamed
with pain, and Mrs. Charles Kean
whispered to her: BE a brave girl.
Nellie. Finish your part, and you shall
play Arthur in King JOHN" The
trapdoor by this time was opened, but
the child's toe was broken. She, how
ever. pluckily pulled herself together
aud finished her speech.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
BURR OAK.
from our regular correspondent

from our regular correspondent
Aug. IL, 1903.
VIM. Dolan of DEBORAH was in town
Sunday.
Jas. Price and family Sundayed at
III. W. Sheley's.
A curfew bell is much needed in
this village.
ED. Ridley of Minnesota will preach
in the A. O. church Sunday morning.
p. Bloomfield and wife of DEBORAH
were guests at Harrison Sheley's Sun
day.
The l.. A. s. will scrve ice cream
Saturday from to 10 D. M. on Fl.
Pierce's lawn.
Several were disturbed at an early
hour Sunday morning by parties re.
turning from dance aud beer garden
a few miles north of town.
Some people are born more lucky
than ricn. Such is the case of Herb.
Ward who is the possessor of beauti-
full pearl which pearl buyers so tar
are unable to estimate its worth.
A. J. Cratsenberg and daughter
Alma of DEBORAH are spending this
week in getting acquainted with the
little heir at +. O. Cratsenbergs.
Retta Kimball Is recovering from
tonsilites.
The sum of %. go was realized from
the social Saturday evening.
P. Olson thinks of leaving Friday
for Brooklyn county, Dakota.
Several are contemplating attending
the picnic in D. Wards grove today.
Gus Bess left yesterday for North
Dakota.
A harvest picnic will be held south
of Button Friday. Races, ball
games, etc. will be the attractions of
the day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
A Phenomenal Sale of Shoes.

We never sold so many shoes at this time of year
we have the pat week. Those Bargain Tables
world beaters for bargains. New clean, Stylish
desirable shoes and slippers for less than soc on the
dollar being bought up quickly by the trade. To-
day go through our entire stock again and place
better values the tables than shown last week
We add about so pair this Thursday morning tn the diff
ferent tables add fourth table, this is decidedly
the best value of them all. On this table place
shoes and slippers that regularly sell from 81 so to
81 25 take your choice of any at 81 co. Four tables
follows:
ES Use NS ss5Oc To- ss75c HS ISL