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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01

Musham and Building Inspector Will
Jams. want to call attention to the
fact that Chief Musham had been con-
nected with the Chicago fire depart
menU for 20 years, begicning at the bot
tom of the ladder and winning his way
to the position of assistant chief by
gallant and heroic conduct for life
time. Upon the retirement OF Chief
.Swenie I appointed Musham chief. The
appointment was strictly on his merits
and met with unanimous approval
When the position of building commits
sioner became vacant last summer.
invited the Builders club, an associa-
ton of architects. and various other
non-partisan professional organiza-
tions. TO nominate the best available
man for the vacancy. They named in
nomination Mr.. williams, a republican.
and gave me the strongest testimonials
to his character and efficiency. / ap-
pointed him and he entered most earn
estly upon his duties. Both these men
were considered ideal appointments.
The imputation of guilt on these two
men is entirely unjustifiable, but to
strike at me, over their shoulders, is
little short of infamy."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
SOUTHERN MINORITY MEMBER
TALKS OUT.
JUMPS ON INTERVENTION
Disapproves the Alleged Completely OF
the United States But Wants to Ac-
cept the Net Result-senator
spooner Holds Up Naturalization
Bill.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The senate
proceedings yesterday included a
speech by Senator Simmons of North
Carolina, in support of the canal
treaty, and the passage of a number
of bills and resolutions. Senator Sim
mons was the first democratic senator
TO favor the measure on the floor of
the senate. He announced his disap-
prevail of the Intervention of the Unit
ed States in the Panama revolt but
said that as the revolution was an ac-
ccmplished fact and was such before
the treaty was MAZE. he could not &C
.oept the theory that the treaty itself
was invalid.
Among the bills passed was one
granting TO citizens of Porto Rico and
the Philippines the right to take adj
vantage of the naturalization laws OF
this country, but Senator Spooner
moved TO reconsider the vote, thus
leaving the question unRsposed OF A
resolution giving authority to the COM
mittee on privileges and elections to
proceed with the investigation of the
charges against Senator Smoot was
passed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
NO CHANGE IN
EASTERN AFFAIRS

st. Petersburg, Jan. 2S.-Exchanges
regarding the Russian response to the
Japanese note are still progressing and
the foreign Office here announced yes
terday that there is no change in the
situation. The Japanese legation does
not credit the report from Toxic that
Japan has requested Russia TO hasten
her reply. NJ. KurinO, Japanese min.
lister, has received no instructions on
the subject. On the contrary he ap-
parently realizes that the delay is
consequent upon the exchanges be,
tween st. Petersburg. Viceroy Alexieff
and Baron de Rosen, Russian minister
at Toxic.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
GERMAN EMPEROR SEEKS
NEIeHRoRLY RELATIONS

Berlin, Jan. 2S.-at the reichstag
dinner last night, given in honor OF
the emperor's birthday. Count Won
Ballestrem. president Of the re-chs-
tag. related a recent conversation be
tween himself and Emperor William
during which. in response to Bales
trem's reference to the emperor's visit
TO the car during his recent illness,
his majesty said: 'In case of there
being anything serious tEc matter
with me I wished to leave my son in
agreeable and neighborly relations"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
WOMAN GIVEN
THREE YEARS

Appleton, Wis, Jan 2S.-Mrs. Lucille
Colbert was sentenced yesterday to
three years in state prison for arson.
AfHdavits were brought into court by
physicians testifying that she would
die within eight months, if taken to
prison. On this ground execution was
stayed until after the August term of
the supreme court, where the case will
be taken on a writ of error.
Attorneys for the defense showed in
court a writ of error procured from
the supreme court, and on this the
case will be carried up. Mrs. Colbert
did not appear as poorly as during the
trial. When asked if she mad anything
to say why sentence should not be pro-
nounced, she said: Il am not guilty"
The sentence is the highest possible
under the law, because of the physical
condition of the defendant She was
placed under $4,000 bonds for appear
ance after the supreme court considers
the case.
On November 2S Mrs. Colbert, aged
60 years, was found guilty of having
set fire to her millinery store in Bear
Greek, Outagamie county. on July 10,
1902, causing a fire which destroyed
nearly the whole village.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
FOURTEEN MINERS
FALL 1900 FEET

Victor Col. Jan. 2S.-Feariully mu.
tilated and unrecognizable are the
bodies of IA miners who fell with the
cage 100 feet down the shaft OF the
Stratton Independence mine Tuesday
and are lying in carpenter shop un-
der the shaft house. Only one vic
tim. Edward Twiggs. was recogniZ-
able from his features. There was
not a particle of clothing ON any OF
the bodies or the dismembered limbs
when recovered from the dump at the
bottom of the shaft
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
WEST POINT GRADUATE
DIES IN COLORADO

Springfield. III, Jan. 2S.-A dispatch
received in this city yesterday an
nounces the death Tuesday night at
Canon City. Colorado, of consumption,
Of Colonel Frederick Greyden Smith,
late of the United States army, and a
grandson of the late Nicholas Ridge
ley. founder OF the Ridgeley National
bank of this city, and a sen of Mrs. J.
Taylor Smith of Springfield. He was
a graduate of West Point and for the
earlier part of his life a resident of
Springfield
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
NUMBER 35.

caught in an attempt to force an en-
trance to a schOOlhouse in the town of
Meme, evidently with intent TO seek
shelter from the cold, and was arrest.
Ell. Two years ago he was in the pro-
bate court for examination as to his
mental capacity, he having created a
reign of terror in ROckland by unprO-
voked attacks on a number of people.
He was adjudged sane and given his
freedom and since that time had not
been seen here until the present.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
ILLINOIS CONVENTION MAY -.
Springfield Gets the Gathering-Re.
publican Love Feast.

OpFlngTielQ OClS TIC 1dhuSiiti9
publican Love Feast.
Springfield, H., Jan. 2S.-The repub-
lican state committee last evening de-
cided upon holding the state conven-
tion i'm Springfield, May II.
Twenty-Five hundred republicans
from all over the state assembled at
the "love feast" held in connection
with the meeting of the state central
committee. The principal addresses
were made by the seven candidates
for the nomination for governor, Judge
Lawrence Y. Sherman, Governor
Yates, Col Warner, c. S. Deneen, Col.
Frank o. Lowden, Attorney General
Hamlin and James A. Rose. Address
es were also made by representatives
from each congressional district and
by candidates for places on the state
ticket.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
PANAMA RELIES ON
THE UNITED STATES

Panama. Jan. 2S.-At yesterday af-
ternOOn's session of the constitutional
convention. DR.. Amador proposed that
the following article be included in the
constitution Of the republic: Should
the public peace or constitutional or
der be disturbed in any part of the re-
public Of Panama the government of
the United States may intervene to re-
store peace or order in the event that
the United States, by treaty conven-
ton. shall have assumed, or expressed
the intention OF assuming, the obliga-
tion Of guaranteeing the independence
and sovereignty OF this republic" The
article was approved by a big major
ity.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01

Bedford, Ind, Jan. 2S.-With the ar
rest of Harry Behr, a white man, at the
home OF Roger White, cOlored, in
Louisville yesterday, the officials be-
lieve that they have at least establish
ed tangible clew to the murderer OF
Miss Schafer. Behr's clothing and
laundry were spotted with blood and
his face is scratched in several places.
Behr claims to be from Memphis and
says that he received the scratches on
his face in the election fights at Mem
phis, but the detectives say that the
statement cannot be true as they have
been made only a few days. When
Behr came to the home of the negro,
it is claimed that he told the neg-o ana
his wife that he got the blood on his
clothes from beating a woman. Since
he has been at his house the negro
Gains he has evinced a deep and n.
tense interest in the Schafer murder
and that he always remains in the
house. AT one time the negro's wife
says that Behr awoke from a sleep
seemingly in terror and when asked
what was the trouble Gsplied that he
had murdered a woman. His queer
actions caused the negro to report the
matter to the police. In an examina-
ton of his clothing the officers found
a clot of blood on the side of his right
coat sleeve.
Doubt 5ehr's Guilt.
Those having immediate charge of
the investigation said last night that
they do not believe that Harry Behr is
in any way connected with the murder.
5ehr's Talk a Pipe Dream?
1t is said Behr is a user of opium
and detectives say that he admits his
degradation. This has awakened the
belief that his talk that he murdered
a woman may have resulted from a
dream following the reading and dis
cussion of the Schafer murder.
Behr's Fight on Train.
Louisville, Jan. 2S.-A strong point
in favor of Harry Behr, arrested here
in connection with the Schafer murder
mystery came to light late last night
c. G. Harvard, a newspaper man OF
KY, telephopad that last
Friday two passengers on an Illinois
Central train on which he was riding,
had a fight, and that on his inquiring
their names he was told that one was
Harry Behr of Memphis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Grain Futures.


Cattle-Receipts, 1900; stronger;
good 10 prime steers, 4.75Q5.75; poor
to medium, 4.OO@46O; stockers and
feeders, 2.25@415; cows. 1.6O@425;
heifers, 2.OO94.5O; Gamers. 1.5O92.5O;
bulls, 2.OO@425; calves, S.5O96.75.
Hogs-Receipts yesterday. 10000;
today, 10000; steady; mixed and but
chers, 4.S595.1O; good to choice heavy,
5.O0@5.15; rough heavy, 4.S5@5.O0;
light 4.65@495; bulk of sales, 1900
800.
Sheep-Receipts, 10000; sheep and
lambs steady; good to choice wethers,
4.20Q4.60; fair to choice mixed, $3.50
400; western sheep, 4OO@46O; native
lambs, 4.25@6.OO; western lambs, 4.50
$500.
Dairy Markets.
Butter-Firm; creameries, 15@22c;
diaries, 1S919c. Eggs-Strong; at
ark, cases included, 29@S2c. Cheese
steady; daisies, 1OA 01Okc; twins,
loo; Young Americas, 1O1sc. Poultry
firm; turkeys, lie; chickens,
1112c; springs, liz. Potatoes-Strong;
burbanks, 93@95c; rurals, 9O092c;
red stock, 72@90c. Veal-Firm; 500
90 lbs, 5Q51ac; 65@75 lbs, 6@Sc; S00
125 lbs, $1,000; S5@11O lbs, 91sc.
Today on Change.
An active commission house de-
mand with some of the buying credit
ed to the leading long caused an adj
vance of nearly a cent in the price of
May wheat. Offerings were quite lib
eral on the upturn, however, and a re-
action followed. The opening was
easier on selling by local traders, due
to lower cables. Shortly after the
opening the market started upward
on a small scattered demand, with
iessened offerings.
The feature in trading the latter
part of the session was the activity
in the July delivery, the volume of
business in May being comparatively
small. Provision interests were &C
tive sellers and the market reacted
later Commission houses were liber-
al sellers of May the last half hour
and the price declined.
A bullish sentiment pervaded the
corn pit and prices showed a good ad-
vance on buying by the bull crowd.
The early wheat weakness had a de-
pressing influence and opening prices
were about steady.
Corn eased of a little late in the
day in symnathv with wheat closing
steady at a shade advantage.
Oats were influenced by the
strength in wheat and ruled firm,
with prices a little higher.
Provisions were easier on selling by
brokers and on moderate liquidation.
Lower prices for hogs were RESPONSE
bic for the pressure to sell.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Electric Cars Stopped.

Eau Claire, Jan. 2s.-The Chippewa
valley electric railroad system, inclui-
ing all local lines in Eau Claire and
Chippewa Falls and the interurban
shut down at 8 o'clock yesterday morn
ing because of the stoppage OF the wat
er wheels at Chippewa Falls, probably
due TO the extreme cold. The electric
lines auxiliary steam plant in this city
is being started up, in hopes of getting
the cars running.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Whitaker Wright Swallowed Cyanide
of Potassium.

London, Jan. 2S.-Ihe postmOrtem
examination showed that Whitaker
Wright committed suicide by taking
cyanide of potassium. The investiga-
ton made indicates that he must have
swallowed the poison while standing
before Justice Bigham after receiving
his sentence. 1t is recalled that Wright
pulled a handkerchief from his POCKET
and appeared to wipe his face and un-
der cover of this, it is believed, he took
the fatal dose.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Variety in the House.

The general debate in the house on
the urgent deficiency bill digressed to
a discussion of political topics. the
race question and aerial navigation
Mr.. Burlett of Nebraska Jed off with
"a discussion of the political situation
from the republican viewpoint and Mr..
Cochran of Missouri spoke for the
democrats. Mr.. Hardwick democrat
of Georgia, made an extended address
on the race problem. The discussion
of flying machines was precipitated by
n report of the appropriations commit
tee which recommended the tabling
of the resolution calling on the secre-
tary fer information as to the expend-
itures that had been made in connec-
ton with the flying machine tests. Mr..
Hitchcock, democrat of Nebraska, au-
thor of the resolution, and Mr. Robin
son. democrat of Indiana, spoke in OPP
position to the motion. The resolu-
ton was tabled. Mr.. Lands, republi-
can of Indiana. closed the day in a po-
litical speech lasting an hour. He de-
clared that President Roosevelt will be
nominated on the record of his admin
istration.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
OPEN SHOP WINS.
Pittsburg Plumbers Strike Fails Aft
err Great Loss.

Pittsburg Plumbers Strike Fails Aft
err Great Loss.
Pittsburg, Jan. 2S.-The lockout OF
the building trades, which has been
on for II weeks was settled last
night by an agreement between the
master plumbers and employees. The
plumbers struck for an increase o.
so cents a day, and the allied trades
struck in sympathy, $500 going out.
The builders league ordered a shut
down of all building operations
throwing idle 10000 men. The agree
ment reached is for an S-hour day, ar
filtration and open shop. The men
have lost S75O,OOO in wages, the build
ers over 100000 in delayed and
cancelled contracts. The building Op-
erations suspended were valued at
S11,S25,O0O.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
BURTON ADMITTED TO BAIL.
Kansas Senator Will Appear for Trial
i'm March.

st. Louis. Jan. 2S.-United States
Senator Burton of Kansas was yester-
day admitted to $500 bail to appear
at the March term of the United States
circuit court for trial on the indict-
ment charging him with accepting
money for the alleged use of his in
fluence with the postal authorities to
prevent the issuance of a fraud order
against the Rialto Grain and Security
company.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Estate Goes to Mrs. Barnes.

Appleton, Wis, Jan. 2S.-The will
of Lyman f. Barnes was filed in court
yesterday. 1t leaves all the property.
except 81 to each child. TO the widow,
who is executrix without bond.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
TAFT ARRIVES.

New Secretary of War Reaches the
Capital.
Washington, Jan. 2S.-William H.
Taft, former governor general of the
Philippines and the new secretary of
war, arrived here last evening. Gen.
eral Chaffee, chief of staff, Assistant
Secretary of War oliver and Col. Ed
wards, chief of the division of insular
affairs, formally greeted the new head
of the war department.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Harrison in Necessity
Finds Able F riend
i'm Jurist
TuthiIl Orders lmme-
date Discharge
From Custody
Action of Coroner's
Jury Fails of
Any Effect

Chicago. Jan. 2S.-MayOr Carter H
Harrison was yesterday afternoon or
dered by Judge Richard 5. TuthilI to
be Immediately discharged from Gus
tody in connection with any response
biity for the. wholesale loss OF life in
lhe Iroqu0is theater Ire. The action
was the resut OF a writ of habeas
corpus.
The Judge declared the mayer was in
no way whatever guilty or liable and
that the coroners july in ordering
the mayor held to the grand jury had
put an unjust stigma upon the mayor,
who had failed in no particular what
ever either en- omission or commission.
In delivering his opinion Judge Tuthill
said.
Il have gone over the testimony o.
Fire Marshal AIusham and Building
Commissioner Williams and the mayor
particularly and / can say without
qualification or hesitation that find
not one word I'm the evidence. so far as
I have examined il, which tends even
remotely i'm my Judgment TO show that
the mayor had any knowledge Of this
matter or that he was i'm any respect
negligent OF any duty imposed upon
him by the laws or rules that common.
Is apply to persons who are response
BILE for the safety OF others"
The Judge then reviews the investi-
cation into the condition OF the thea
tiers ordered by the mayor and the re-
port OF the investigators showing that
none OF the theaters were complying
with the ordinances. He said that the
mayor prominently presented this re-
port 10 the council and il was by that
body sent 90 a committee. as l. usual
with reports. ana that I'm this place the
mayor acted properly and in line with
his duty. For the mayor TO act other.
wise than he did when he submitted
the report 20 the council. and 10 close
the theaters simply upon the report Of
a committee would have resulted in
universal condemnation. He says that
the mayor did what any mayor would
have done. The most careful and
cautious man that could occupy the
mayors chair. cOald not have done
more than he did, says Judgs Tuthil.
Cannot Be Responsible.
Judge Tuthill says he cannot con
ceive how the mayor could be held re-
sponsible. He thinks il would be Just
as logical 10 hold the president OF the
United States responsible for loss OF
life In a fire that might destroy a build
ing az West Point or Annapolis. or 10
hold the governor responsible should
lives be lost in a fire at an insane asy-
lum- Judge Tuthill does not hesitate
90 say. iu view OF the evidence and un-
Ter the facts admitted by the state.
that ID is a very great wrong to place
upon the mayor OF the city this unde-
served stigma as I find IL TO be. without
any basis i'm law or i'm fact as have
been testified TO before the coroner's I
jury upon which il can be properly
based" He then ordered the mayor
discharged.
Mayor Praises Appointees.
Following his release Mayor Harri-
son said 20 the Associated Press:
The only possible feature which
the jury was able 10 6nL. connecting
me with the IrOquois fire disaster. was
the alleged negligence. and incompe.
teuce of my appOintees. Fire Chief
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Eggs Sent to Prison.

Manitowoc, Wis, Jan. 2S.-Nic Eggs.
a tramp. was sentenced to serve one
year at Waupun in the municipal court,
the charge being burglary. Eggs was
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Millions for New Navy.

Secretary Moody concluded his rec.
concentrations before the house COM
mittee on naval affairs. He present
ed two plans prepared by the gener-
al board of the navy as a building
program for next year The first was
based on an expenditure OF $34,O0O,-
600 and the second plan provides for
an expenditure of $30000,000
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Diment,s Daunhter IN.

Deputy Register of Deeds A. E. Di-
ment went home to Mazomanie yes
terday on account of the illness of his
little daughter Gladys.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
REcoGNITIo" POSTPONED.
South American States Put of Pana-
mas Claim.

Guayaquil, Ecuador. Jan. 2S.-A ca
blegram has been received from the
minister of Ecuador at Rio Janiero,
Brazil, announcing that owing to his
diplomatic influence Brazil, Chile and
Argentine have postponed the recog-
milton of the republic of Panama.
Scofield's Nephe'- Drops Dead.
Marinette, Jan, 2S.--George Arnold,
of this city. a pioneer lumberman.
dropped dead at LANSING, Mich. late
last night, aged 40 years. He was a
nephew and associate of Ex-Governor
Scofeld.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Cut in Grain Rate.

Omaha. Neb.. Jan. 2S.-The Chica-
go & Great Western railroad yester-
day announced further reduction on
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
MINE PROMOTERS HELD.

Mails.
Chicago, Jan. 2S.-Frank jaeger.
president of the Model Gold Mining
company. and his brother, John Jag
er, were yesterday held TO the federal
grand jury under bends Of $4,000
and $500 respectively. They are
held on the charge Of using the mails
To aid in a scheme TO defraud. Up
wards of 100000 is involved in the
case and stockholders from all parts
of the country attended the hearing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01

wheat and corn, between Chicago,
Minneapolis, st. Louis and Missouri
river points. The new rate makes a
two-cent cut.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
HAD BLOOD SPOTS
ON HIS CLOTHING
WHITE MAN FOUND IN NEGRo's
HOME IN LOUISVILLE.
CLEW IN BEDFORD CASE

Harry Behr Arrested on Charge of
Numbering Miss Schaefer-Omcers
Claim Tangible Clue-Prisoner a
Victim of opium Habit-Doubts as
to His Guilt.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-01
Mayor Praises Anp

Following his release Mayor Harri-
son said 20 the Associated Press:
The only possible feature which
the jury was able 10 dnJ. connecting
me with the IrOquois fire disaster. was
the alleged negligence. and incompe-
tence of my app0intees. Fire Chief
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-07

What started the trouble between the Browns?"
 Brown asked his wife question while she was trying to put her hair up a new way"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-07
Hawaii and Porto Rico.

The Alaskan natives should be given the right to acquire. hold. and dispose of prop- erty upon the same conditions as siven other inhabitants: and the privilege of citizenship should be given such as may be able to meet certain definite requirements
 Tn Hawai- Congress should give the gov-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-07
Medal: of Honor i. the Navy.

earnestly call the attention of the Congress to the need of amending the exist ing law relating to the award of congres- siona, medals of honor In the Navy so as to provide that they be awarded to comms. stoned officers and warrant officers as wei! as to enlisted men. These justly prised medals are given In the Army alike to the officers and the enlisted men. and 1t is most unjust that the commissioned officers ana warrant officers of the Navy should not m this respect have the same rights as tncir brethren in the Army and as the eniisteo men in the Navy.