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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
RALFoUR NO PRoTEcTIoNisT.
English Premier Says He Never Wrote
Tariff Pamphlet.

London. March 4.-Premier Balfour
aroused both cheers and derisive laugh
ter by the statement in commons yes
terday that he had never advocated
protection either in or outside of the
cabinet. The assertion was elected
by the request of Mr.. Mcneil. nation
alist, that Mr. Balfour give the public
an opportunity of reading his pamphlet
advocating protection, presented to the
cabinet contempOraneously with the
premiers published pamphlet on "insu-
lar free trade" Mr.. Balfour declared
that no such pamphlet was in existence
and added the above intimation that
he was not a protectionist.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
FIVE YEARS FOR
BANK ROBBERS

la Crosse, Wis, March 4.-Edward
Raymond. artSs Ksas&as ana James Muir
ply were convicted yesterday of rob-
b:ng the Spring Grove bank at Gale
donna. and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for five years each. They made
a daring attempt to escape on the
train at Reno yesterday afternoon
while being brought here but were
captured by the sheriff and deputies
after a fierce fight.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
WARSHIPs IN COLLISION.

Missouri, With Disabled Steering
Gear, Strikes the illinois.
Washington, March 4.-Rear Admi-
raj Baker, commanding the north At
lantic station, cables the navy depart
ment from Guantanamo, Cuba, as fol-
lows:
while making passage from Guam
tanamo TO Pensacola, Fla, the Nilsson
ri's steam gearing became disabled,
and she coliided with the Illinois, dam
aging the port propeller of the latter,
but with slight injury to herself. The
llliniis has been ordered to the navy
yard, New York, to have her propeller
replaced. Captain William G. Cowles,
the presidents brother-in-law, is in
command of the Missouri"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07

been informed that the theater would
reopen on June !.
Marshall Field & Co. have been
awarded the contract for Fedeeorat-
ing the interior and the w. p. Nelson
company, 1875 Wabash avenue, mas
contracted to do the painting and fur'
nish part of the decorations. An
army of workmen is already busy In
the building.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
MILLIONAIRE TO BOOK AGENT.
Former Rich Man Becomes Stranded
and Takes Poison.

Waterloo, Ia. March 4.-RObert Nc
Mahon, respondent over his fall from
a millionaire to a stranded book agent,
committed suicide here yesterday by
taking poison. He was once the poll
tical editor of leading southern news.
paper and was a brother of Benjamin
Mcmahon of New York.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
FIERY STORM SWEEPS OKLAHOMA
BURNING OVER TWO WHOLE COUNTIES

fires. raging throughout the night were
checked in western and southwestern
Nebraska yesterday. Many animals
are dead and many barns burned.
Burning stubble the Cause.
Topeka. Kan. March Numerous
reports from Kansas counties tell of
heavy losses from Wednesday nights
prairie FIRE. In almost every in
stance the fires were caused by peo-
pie burning stubble and pasture land.
The high wind came unexpectedly
and the fires were beyond control in
short time.
Many narrow escapes from death
are reported. but as far as known
only one person. Frank McGrew Of
Bird City. burned TO death.
II took most desperate efforts on
the part of the Gypsum city people to
prevent that town from burning.
Men. women and children fought the
FIRE four hours.
Great damage to farm buildings.
stock and grain is reported from Cui-
yer Lincoln. Colbert. Marquette. ELS
worth. KanopOlis. Graham. Ellis. Rus
sell. Lallin. Hill City. Concordia and
other places.
At Deerfeld the school children
were kept in a school building until
after 9 o'clock at night until all dan
ger had passed.
At Hill City people rushed TO the
Solomon river to escape the fire.
In Lincoln county the fire cut a
swath two miles wide and ten miles
long.
Relief Parties Sent Out.
Oklahoma City. March 4-Iteports
from the freswept prairies tell of the
destruction of houses. barns and
stock everywhere. 1t viii not be
known how many lives were lost un-
an the burned district has been eX-
plored by relief parties. which have
been sent out from Lawton. Hobart.
Fort sill and Anadarko.
For many miles not a house is left
standing. II is estimated that more
than 1000 people are homeless and
Penniless.
Father and Son Die.
Salina. Kas., March 4.-Charles Dott
and his son lost their lives in the prai-
RE fire in this county Wednesday night.
Reports received here state that the
fire ragged in Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ora
ham, Ellis, Russell and Saline counties
c...mm-- d. II AnL~-~a~-
Lexington, Neb., March "A ter
rife prairie fire swept this portion of
Nebraska Wednesday night and yes
terday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
Father and Son Die.
TO REOPEN IRooUoIs.
Contracts stipulate That the Thester
Shall Be Ready June I.

Chicago. March 1.-THE lroquois
theater. il has been announced, will
reopen about June 1. Contractors
have been asked TO rush work of re
fitting and redecOrating the theater
in which Sol lives were lost. and TO
complete the work by June /. The
mans cement Of the theater has made
no announcement. but is proceeding
with all possible speed TO prepare for
the opening.
A. II. Andrews & Co. have been
asked 10 submit bids for furnishing
new seats. and Il was stipulated that
the work should be completed by
June /. Secretary James II. Merle.
OF the company. admitted that he had
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
FIFTEEN DEAD IN
FALL OF BUILDING

T,New York, March 1.-The number
Of dead in the collapse of the unfin-
ished Darlington apartment building
Wednesday is now placed at 10, three
missing and Is injured Warrants
have been issued for members of the
companies owning and having con-
tracts On the building.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07

Lawton. Oklahoma, March 4.-Five
persons we're burned to death and
3 GOO square miles OF territory in
KiOwa and Commanche counties were
swept by prairie fires wednesday.
Hundreds OF people are homeless and
il Is impossible 10 estimate accurately
the financial loss owing TO the vide eX-
tent Of the country affected.
AT Hobart. KiOwa county, the fire
destroyed several stables, IS race
horses. Is residences, two business
houses. various small buildings, and
also swept $4,000 acres Of government
military and timber reserve and the
Indian school reserve, destroying sew
sraI Indian houses and 40 head OF gov
eminent cattle. Spreading westward
the flames covered miles of homestead
district. destroying houses, barns and
stock. Late at night the fire began
moving southwark toward this city.
thousand men working all about
thr -stv Tor hours sucsceded n cheek
fue the advance of the line Of fire.
Brands fell i'm the streets and in
scores OF places fires started, but the
men ON guard extinguished them so
that the city's loss viii not exceed
$4,000.
Hundreds Of people driven from
their homes are reported out on the
urairies destitute and suffering in
reu~eIy iu the cold and with eXcruci-
atiug pains occasiuned by their burns.
Cavalry from Fort Sin and officers
from this city are searching fer the
missing men. women and children.
An uncUnfrmed report comes from
Fort Sal that an entire Apache village
was swept clean. Soldiers at Fort Sill
were ordered out L. fight che flames
and render assistance.
At Anadark0 many farm buildings
burned. Women and children, scanti-
Is clad. Ged To plCwed ground where
they remained I'm the cold all night
while the men remained 70 tight the
flames
Fire still Raging.
I.awtou. Z. r.. March THE most
NN@NENAHANE NAAmAAAN AAA ~ @h1A AAA1wn as
the southwest is raging in this vicinity.
Many lives are reported lost. Is 900
acres have been burned over and thou
sands of people are homeless. The
loss cannot be estimated. The fire
spread rapidly before a heavy wind
storm and the people are fleeing for
their lives. as it is impossible to con
fine or eVtinguish the fire.
TWO Men Burned to Death.
Guthrie. o. T.. March "A great
prairie fire yesterday swept the entire
country from the Wichita mountains
past Iawtou. Two men were burned
To death. Many farm houses and much
stock we're burned.
Checked in Nebraska.
Lincoln. Neb-. March THE prairie
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07

stock. In this way, it is said, notes
amounting to SIS, $500 were made pay
able to the Royal Trust company OF
which WILDER is president. in favor or
the Electric Installation company of
which Myers is general manager.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
WELL KNOWN WISCONSIN
GUARDSMAN PASSES

Milwaukee. March captain Will
lam O'COnner. we'll known in the state
military circles, died last night
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
Angered by Protocol.

Toxic, March Am intrigue on the
part of the opposition at Seoul against
the conclusion of the Japanese-COrean
protocol eliminated in the throwing
Of bombs at the residence OF the for
-eign minister and his secretary early
Thursday morning. They escaped I'M
injured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
MOST DESTRUCTIVE FIRE ~ TIE
SOUTHWEST
HELPLESS PEOPLE BURN

Many Reported cremated-ThOusands
Homeless and Fleeing for Their
Lives-Much stock and Vast
Amount Of Property Destroyed
impossible 70 cOnfine the Fire.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07

with the consent of the Corean gov
has issued an order CORE
spending with a proclamation of mar
tial law.
America to Save Women.
Washington, March.-Minister Allen
reported to the state department from
Seoul yesterday that he has determin-
ed TO send an American ship to the "
cinity of Pingyang to remove to place
of safety the women among the refu.
gees gathered there. The cruiser Gin
cinnati, now at Chemulpo, will bring
away these people.
Japs Try to Outflank.
St. Petersburg, March 4.-The land
ing Of $500 Japanese at SOngchin,
Plaksin Bay. Corea, February 10 re.
ported by Major Plug. is believed
here to be the origin of the recent re-
ports of the Japanese landing at Pos
siet bay and is considered to be an
attempt to outfiank the Russian adj
vance from the Yalu river. The Jap
anese, according to Plug, have gone
&c a point whence a mountain pass
leads TO the headwaters of the Yalu.
SO miles distant Marching in that
mountainous region is declared by
experts here almost impossible. The
absence of roads. it is added, will
completely upset the Japanese plans,
the only good road in COTea leadins
through Pingyang being already in
DOssession OF the Russians
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-07
BABCOCK RULES
HIS CONVENTION
FOR CONGRESS BY
THE THIRD DISTRICT.
REAFFIRMS TARIFF VIEWS

Makes Speech in Reply to Pamphlet OF
Ais fractional Opponents = Resolu-
ton Unanimously Adopted Against
Any Agitation for the Removal OF
the Capitol from Madison.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-27
CHARGES OF FARMING PLAYERS
MADE AGAINST ATLANTA CLUB
Cook, Who Plays With Macon, Is Under Contract
With Atlanta.

AS result of Manager Powelrs anx-
iety to pick up a pitcher that will help
him along towards the pennant in the
Southern League race he has been gull
ty of a violation of the national agree
ment, which is likely to cause him
much trouble. if the assertions made
can he proven.
In yesterdays game between Savan-
nah and Macon, Manager Smith pre-
scented new face at third base. This
was Cook. utility man on the Allan
Ia team. While Cook does not appear
to be a world beaten. the violation of
the relations between leagues of diff
ferent classes remains just as signifi-
cant.
Manager Kolar of the Macon club
and Powell of the Atlanta club have
been holding conferences of late. Ko-
lar readily agreed that the only place
for the Southern League flag was in
Atlanta, and he felicitated Abner on
the excellent race he was making. Fee
lix was i'm easy place at first, and hui
namely offered to assist the Colonels
on by the transfer of Pitcher Alvin
Brindle Bayne. receiving in return
therefor one or more players Of sound
mind and free from Charley horse. This
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-27
GREAT FUTURITY
TO BE RUN TO-DAY
BEST FIELD EVER STARTED
FIELD WILL BE SMALL BUT OF UN-
USUALLY HIGH CLASS.

The Keenc Entry, SysOnby and Wild
Mint, Will Undoubtedly Rule Fav-
Orites in the Betting-Tanya,
From the Daryea Stable, Looked
On as a Likely COntender-AlI the
Horses Had Their Props Yester-
day, and Records for the Great
Classic May He Broken.
New York, Aug. 26.-The Futurity,
worth $4,000, which will be run at the
Sheepshead Bay track tomorrow,
promises to be the best race ever run
for this classic event.
The field that probably will start is
believed to be one of the best that
has ever entered for a race on the
American turf. While the number of
starters may be small compared to
former years. the quality more than
makes up the deficiency in quantity
and with such sure starters as Syson-
by. winner of the Brighton Junior, and
the Saratoga special, Tanya, who has
already captured the rich national stall
lion and the Hopeful stakes, and Tradi-
ton, also a stake winner, horsemen con-
cede that it will be one of the fastest
and greatest races ever run for Sleeps
head BAYS historic event. The Keene
entry, Sysonby and Wild Mint, will
undoubtedly be strong public choices in
the betting.
Received Final Props.
Nearly all the candidates received
their final work out yesterday, and the
trials were excellent. Artful, from the
Duryea stables, was the first to work
and the 2-year-old daughter of Ham
burg-Matha IL, showed wonderful
speed for six furlongs, by clipping the
distance in 1:12A.
Tanya, also from the stable of Dur
yea, likewise showed a turn of speed,
covering the first half-mile in 4612 sec
onds, finishing out the six furlongs in
1:12b. Horsemen were loud in their
praise of The Meddler filly and con-
sidered her work exceptionally good.
Immediately after the work of the
Duyrea string, Sysonby went the Flu
turity distance in 1:1S fiat. He cover
ed the first half in 461a seconds. Mr..
Keene will send Wild Mint along with
SySOnDy. Inc QUIET CdHuludlCS WI n
ed in good style.
Those Who Will Start.
Following are the probable starters,
with weights and odds:
Sysonby, 49, even; Butcher, III, even;
Veto 127, even; Wild Mint, III, even;
Tanya, 124, to 2; Rose of Dawn, 124,
7 to 2, Pioneer, III, to 2; Artful, ia
to 2; Tradition, 127, to l; Woodsaw,
121, s to /; Hot Shot, 122, u to 1; Water
side, 119, II to 1; Councilman, 122, II
to 1; Britisher, 119. 25 to l; Glorifier
127. 80 to /; Oiseau, 122, 20 to l. Agile.
122. 80 to /; Bedouin, 119, 20 to /; Jack
Lory, 122, 25 to /; Belle Strome, 1l9,
40 to /; Runaway, ia, so to 1; Spark
ling Star, 126, so to 1.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-27

is nothing more or less than farm
ing.
Cook, who played with Macon yes
terday, has not been released by At
lanta. Neither is he likely to be, I'M
less the National Board makes the sit
uation too uncomfortable for Powell.
Now that the big lump of margin the
Highlanders have carried all season is
commencing to melt, these warm Au-
gusta afternoons, b. Bayne may not
pitch B. B. for the Colonies, o. K.
Manager Kolar expects more recruits
from Atlanta in time for to-day's
game, and unless their releases are
shown the game will be played under
protests which will be readily recog-
nized by the National Board.
Kolar said yesterday, when question
ed by President Boyer, that Cook was
turned over to the Macon club as one
of the considerations for the transfer
of Bayne. President Boyer has proof
that Cook did not have his release
from Atlanta at the time he played
with Macon. and unless he has it for
to-day's games, both will be played I'M
der protest
Farming. which means that a club
in a higher class sends a player into a
lower grade league to earn experience
and develop, is looked upon by base
ball promoters as one of the greatest
evils of baseball to-day, and the pen
altv is severe.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-27
REVIEW OF TRADE.
What Bradstreet's Thinks of Cen
eraI Conditions.

New York, Aug. 26.-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say:
Rather better Western crop reports
and the advance of the fall season have
brought an increased number of buy
ers to nearly all Western and Eastern
markets. This has resulted in an en-
largement of fall distribution, which,
however, has proceeded along conserv-
ative lines. with staple products nota-
bly, in most demand.
A feature of the week throughout the
country has been clearance sales of
summer goods by retailers, which have
enlarged distribution in this line, no
doubt to be reflected later on in collec-
tions. Industrial assumptions are nu-
merous, and the aggregate number OF
operatives involved is considerable.
A rather better tone is noted in tex
tile circles, the effect of numerous re-
sumptions of cotton mills and a dispo-
stion to take hold shown by buyers of
textiles at first and second hands. Ply
rotechnics in the cotton market and
uncertainty as to the future price of
that staple, however, hold down buy
ing.
What few railway earnings are avail
able point to slight gains over the cor
responding month a year ago.
Business failures for the week end
ing Aug. 70 number 1856, against 142
in the like week in 1903.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-27
TWO RAILROADS
Projected for BuIIOch and Emanuel
Counties.


Statesboro, Ga, Aug. 26.-There is a
great deal of railroad talk here just
now. Charters for two more new roads
in the county have been applied for.
One is by a number of citizens from
Swainsboro. Emanuel and Bulloch
counties, consisting of Messrs. Rentz,
j. A. Coleman of Swainsboro, ]. d.
OVerstreet of Summit, A. A. Turner
and w. M. Lanier of Lon, and others
in this county. That road is to run
from Swainsboro to Statesboro. via
Summit through a fine and prosperous
section of both Emanuel and Bulloch
counties. The other is for an extern
sion of the Savannah and Statesboro
Railway to Swainsboro, or some point
on the Millen and Southwestern road,
and possibly on to the Oconee river,
or some point on the Central Railway
With the backing both enterprises have
there can hardly be any doubt about
the construction of one or both of the
roads in the near future. 1t is believed
that the Savannah and Statesboro will
get into the field at once, as it is un-
derstood that the route has already
been surveyed.
In any event Statesboro and this en-
tire section will be greatly benefited by
the new road. for the proposed route
embraces the best railroad territory
in Southeast Georgia.
There is new talk of Postmaster D.
B. Rigden of this place being run for
Congress by the Republicans, against
Col. r. E. Lester. Mr.. Rigden said
some time ago that he did not have
time to devote to the campaign, and If
his name were used it would be by his
friends and the Republican manage
ment of the First congressional dis
trict.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-27

into one of the fastest and safest men
in the league. Not an error in the last
eight games.
There came near being a serious mix
up when Mullaney and Oyler were try
ing to score together. Bill got tangled
between Mulls feet rounding the third
base turn, and for a moment they both
wobbled. Null jabbed his helm to port
and raced in front on the starboard
tack.
Ralph had steam enough for the
laundry.
There will be much enlivenment to-
day when the two armies meet. This
final dual engagement will be witness
ed by several thousand of the beauty
and chivalry.
Lipe hit to the first hole and lost
the ball. Three bases on single.
Null came in right side up night be-
fore last. He lost the filing out of
one of his side teeth. Finder please
return and receive reward.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-27
SHEEPSHEAD BAY ENTRIES.

New York. Aug. 26-Sheepshead
Bay entries for tomorrow:
First Race-The Inaugural steeple-
chase handicap, for 4-year-olds and up,
short steeplechase course, about two
miles. Fox Hunter, 1866; Zinziber, 1853;
Delivery, The Ragged Cavalier, 1856;
Amur 14S; Ten Candles, 147; Eophone
IA; Bon Fire, 1877; Flying Virginian
1876; Knight of Harlem, 1872.
Second Race-Two- year-olds, selling
last five and a half furlongs of Flu
turity course. Oliver Cromwell. III;
Bill Bailey II, 10; Confessor, Work
man, Tramotor, 10Y; Teacress, Gilpin,
jerry c., 105; Istria, 1O4; Khorasan
Blue Coat, Young Hyson, Black Prince
Metropole, Fra Filpo, 1902; Thirty
third. 100; Maxey Moore, My Buela
80; Uncle Charley, 81; Esterre, Rose
mary Kane. "a.
Third Race-The fall handicap, for
3-year-olds and upwards, six furlongs,
on main track. Reliable, 1856; Alan
A Dale, 124; Proper, 1872: Hamburg
Belle, Flying Ship, 800: Collector Jes-
sup, 115; Ingold. Greyfriar, 10: Lady
Uncas, 1O7; Ancestor, 1885, Dick Ber-
nard, Ada Nay, 100; Adios, 49,
Fourth-The Futurity.
Fifth Race-Three-y year lds and up.
one mile. Illyria, 1876 Orly II, 1913:
Gunfire, 121; Palm Bearer, 113; Incu-
bator, High Chancellor. III; Dokaber,
Pentaur, Gold Saint, Ormondes Right,
los; DimDle, 101.
Sixth NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and up,
selling, one mile and a sixteenth on
turf. Cloverland, Ill; Elliott, 10;
Proceeds. 107; Leader. 106; Flammula.
Sheriff Bell, 101; Silver Days, 100; Jane
Holly SO; Calcutta, Pass Book, 90;
Cottage Maid, Witchcraft, 90; Garnish
Brooklynite. "a; Orly II, SO; Flexion
OF
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-27
MIDDIEs IN WASHINGTON.
Create FIutter of Excitement On
Stay-at-HOme Society.
Bv r. M. Larner


Washington, Aug. 26.-The presence
in Washington of several hundred
naval cadets on a practice cruise, has
created a fiutter of social excitement
among the stay at home summer
girls" The 'Midshipmen" came up the
Potomac river for the purpose of MAX
ing an official visit to the great gun
factory at the navy yard and to in
spect the proving ground at Indian
Head. There have been evening re-
ceptions aboard ship and shore parties
and other entertainments have added
to the gaity.
Several naval officers were discuss
ing Rear Admiral Watson. who was
placed on the retired list last week
Watson" said one of the party. is
perhaps the most popular man i'm the
navy to-day, among those who have
been shipmates with him. He is a
very religious man, but he does not In
trude his religion upon those around
him, i'm an offensive way. | do not be-
lieve he ever went to bed at night.
ashore or afloat. without kneeling down
and saying his prayers. His shipmates
appreciated that fact. and on many
occasion. when he was Junior Of
ficer. living in the wardroom. I have
seen him kneel down at his bunk and
say his prayers. while his shpmates
were otherwise engaged at the ward
room table. So profound was our re-
gard for him that we would suspend
our conversation until he had conclud-
ed then we would wish him a cheer
full goodnight We love Watson none
the less because he said his prayers"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-27
MAJOR DELMAR EQUALLED WORLDS
RECORD AGAINST A STRONG WIND
Circled the Mile Track at ReadsviIle Unpaced,
in 2:O2H
in 2:o2A.

Readville. Mass, Aug. 26.-Favorites
won two of the four events in the con-
Guiding races of the Grand Circuit
meeting here to-day. Maj. Delmar and
Prince Alert were sent against the
worlds records at their respective
gaits, but were unsuccessful owing to
a strong wind.
Maj. Delmar went after the 2:02A
mark, the best made by trotter with
out a pacemaker in front. With all
the disadvantages against him, he cir
cled the track in exactly the time he
set out to beat. The time by quarters
was: Quarter, SO1a; half, 1:OOA; three
quarters, 1:31; mile, 2:02A.
Prince Alert was trying for the pac-
ing record of 1894, without a pace
maker in front. His time by quarters
was: 29% So: 1:2S%: 1:59A.
Summaries:
pos Pace-Purse, $1,000. CHEEKY
Lass won first and third heats and race,