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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-07
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-07
MEAD At
GREEN LAKE

A. Z. Nead. republican nominee
for governor Of the state vii de
liver his first speech Ia kiuE eaunz
" tomorrow night in KirkWaad hail
a. Green Lake. AT the corner of
Fifty ninth avenue and Kirkland
street
A large attendance Is expected and
great preparations are being made
for an enthusiastic gathering The
committee having the arrangements
in charge wish 10 make tie 1eaa
sion ono Of the greatest political
events Green Lake has ever had
Pal WaaleHs ON diHpIag Heald.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-07

ITaHE organization known as Seattle Retail Druggists
Association has existed in this city for some time,
but it was only recently that they adopted the
outrageous schedule for the filling Of Prescriptions Do
you like trusts? Do you admire men who combine for
the purpose of holding up the sick? Do you the
octopus by having your prescriptions filled at an Associa
ton storep
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22

Collins reviewed the parade, having as
his guests the mayors Of a dozen cities.
At the end Of the route Commander
in Chief John c. Black of the G. A. r.
held a review. Several former con-
federate officers occupied places on the
stand and a prominently picturesque
feature of the parade was the living
fag," formed by 1000 children dressed
variously in white, red and blue and
seated near the reviewing stands. Ev-
cry soldier of the marching army
raised his hat as he passed this pic
ture while the children joined in Dixie,
and the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Several regimental reunions and var
!Ous receptions, including that of the
Daughters Of Veterans to the national
officers occupied the afternoon follow
ing the parade.
Last night the G. A. r. campfire was
held in the Mechanics building. To
bacco, coffee, doughnuts and cheese
were served to 10000 persons.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22

King Edward last night gave a din
ner to Emperor Francis Joseph at
the hotel Weimar. Nineteen per
sons were present, including Sir F..
r. Plunkett, British ambassador to
Austria; Count Mansdorff, Austrian
ambassador to Great Britain; the
Duke of Trek, members of the vari-
Gus embassies and government Off
Gals. During the dinner the cleo
trio lights were suddenly extin-
guished, causing CONSERVATION. Can
dies were substituted for the electric
lights, which, however, were restored
in five minutes.
Responding to toasts proposed at the
dinner, Emperor Francis Joseph and
King Edward gave expression to their
deep personal friendship No allus-
ions of a political nature were made.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
GREAT PARADE OF
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS

Louisville, Aug. 17.-Under fair
skies % brigades of the uniform rank
Knights of Pythias, over 10000 strong.
passed in review before the people or
Louisville yesterday. Over 100000
people lined the route of the parade,
three miles in length. Despite the
drawback in the number and quality
Of horses furnished the visitors, which,
according to the general staff, pl =
vented nearly 1000 men from partici-
pating. the pageant was a gorgeous
success. Among the brigades in line
was that of Wisconsin under the COM
mand of General Charlton d. Lisle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22

Marienbad. Bohemia, Aug. 17.-Em-
peror Francis Joseph arrived here
Yesterday TO visit King Edward. The
monarchs greeted each other with
marked cordially. After the pre-
sentation of the respective suites,
their majesties drove to the hotel
Weimar. The route was lined with
soldiers and gendarmes and immense
crowds greeted the two sovereigns.
The emperor remained for ten min
utes in King Edwards apartments
and then drove 10 the villa Lugins-
land. where the British monarch la
ter paid him a brief visit. Emperor
Francis Joseph afterwards held a re
ception attended by officials and 9TH
er prominent personages Of Marien-
rad.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
sUNsTRoKE KILLS CHILD.

Three-Year-old Finds jug of Whisky,
Drinks and Is Overcome.
Wausau, Wis, Aug. 16.-The 3-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sey-
mour of the town Of Hewitt died Of
sunstroke. The father and crew of
men were in the field harvesting and
left jug of whisky near a well, which
the boy found. He drank himself into
a state of intoxication and fell over
in the grass, where he lay for several
hours. He was unconscious when
picked up and died a few hours later.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
BOYS IN BLUE HAVE
A GREAT PARADE
$4,000 OLD SOLDIERS MARCH IN
ANNUAL PAGEANT.
STRAIN HARD ON VETERANS
Distinguished Persons Review Long
Line Of Survivors Of Memorable
Conflict Parade over Five Hours
in Passing a Given Point-Great
Feast at Night.

Boston, Aug. 17.-If anything was
needed TO prove that the Grand Army
OF the Republic is still in fact a mighty
host, il was found yesterday when,
with half a million of civilians looking
on, $4,000 survivors Of the union forces
Of the civil war assembled here from
all sections of the United States and
marched through the streets of Boston.
Five and a half hours were required
for the parade TO pass a given point
and il was a severe strain on the old
soldiers, but generally they bore the
hardship well. More than three score
of them dropped from the ranks from
exhaustion and heat prostration. Col.
John p. Pyron, a member Of the Dix
post Of New York, died from heart
failure induced by exhaustion. More
than 500 spectators, mostly women,
tainted during the parade, many per
sons were slightly injured and had
their clothing torn in the crush.
As the columns in blue swept up
Beacon hill, closely following the
northerly side OF the famous Boston
common, they were reviewed from the
state house by Governor John L. Bates,
who was accompanied by distinguished
personages. including Governor Van
SAINT OF Minnesota, former Governors
w. Murray Crane and George S. Bout
well of Massachusetts. Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge and Booker T. Washing.
ton. At the city hall Mayor Patrick A.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
Russians Still Hopeful.

st. Petersburg, Aug. ia dis
patch from Chefoo, dated the six
teenth, giving undated advicec from
Port Arthur, says the Japanese dur
ing the bombardment occupied
strongly fortified positions with a
number of seige guns. After two
hours several of the Japanese guns
were silenced.
The japanese, the advices say, are
no longer trying to place guns in the
higher positions, which are too easily
reached by the fire of the fortress,
but are bUsying themselves with min
ing operations against the defences.
The spirit of the garrison contin-
ues to be excellent, Lieutenant Gen
eral Stoessel going everywhere en-
oouraging the troops. The fortress
is well supplied with ammunition and
provisions.
The mining fleet still in the harbor
is capable of effective work in hinder
ing the operations of Vice Admiral
Togo's fleet
ress. and losses in the successive
fights are by no means as heavy as
represented by the Japanese reports.
Little News in ST. Petersburg
st. Petersburg, Aug. 17.-2:02 a. m.
Public anxiety regarding the fate
OF the ships of Rear Admiral With
offs squadron remaining unaccount-
ed for is still unrelieved. st. Peters
burg continues to be entirely depend
ent upon foreign sources for news,
the Russian authorities claiming to
be as much in the dark as the public
The admiralty neither confirms nor
denies the report that the majority
of the squadron returned to Port Ar
thur, although it points out that only
the most desperate situation after
the seafight could have compelled the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
Col. De Groat Dies.
Men Charge Blacklist.

Appleton-While all of the paper
mills in Appleton are now running
with a full crew of men, most of whom
are the former employees who were on
the strike, none of the officials of the
Appleton brotherhood of paper makers
have been reinstated in their old po-
sitOns.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
BULLETIN.

LONDON, AUG. IA CENTRAL
NEWS DISPATCH FROM TOXIC
SAYS: 1.-THE BIG OIL WAREHOUSE
At PORT ARTHUR is BLAZING FU-
RIoUSLY AND THE POSITION OF
THE BESIEGED is SUCH THAT
THE JAPANESE ARE URGING
THEM TO SURRENDER"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
Ward and Wright Champions.

Newport, Aug. 17.-Ward and Wright
won the doubles tennis championship
of America yesterday by a brilliant vic
tory over Collins and Little ano
through the default of Doherty broth.
ers of England
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
Shaw Leaves Washiraton.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Secretary
Shaw left Washington yesterday for
Boston, whence he will go to Squirrel
island on the Maine coast for brief
visit with his family Later in the
week he will start on a tour of the
northwest and Pacific coast.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
CANADA MAKES PROTEST
TO THE MOTHER COUNTRY

Ottawa, Aug. 1.-THE Canadian gov
eminent has lodged formal complaint
with the British authorities regarding
the indignity offered to the flag of the
dominion by a British consular officer
in a South American port recently.
The flag was torn and trampled upon
and the consul said he knew nothing Of
the Canadian flag.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
NEW GOLF RECORDS.
Several Sent GIimmering by II. C.
Egans Clubs.

Highland Park, H., Aug. 17.-H.
Chandler Egan of ExmOor yesterday
took the gold medal honors in the
qualifying round of the sixth annual
Western Golf association champion
ship, easily leading the field of 81
starters from all over the west, with a
total score of 144 for SO holes. In the
morning round the former western
champion set a new record for the
course, totalling 20. This displaced
the amateur record of 70, held by him.
self. and the professional record of 70
made by Robert Simpson of Riverside.
In no double round of qualifying play
in the western or national champion
ships has any player before succeeded
in making a total below $50.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
BULLETIN.

TOXIC, AUG. 1.-THE EMPER-
oR'S OFFER TO RELEASE THE
NoN-coMBATANTS AT PORT AR
THUR, COUPLED WITH A DEMAND
FOR THE SURRENDER OF THE
FORTRESS, WAS DELIVERED YES
eRDAY. AN ANSWER is EXPECT
Ed TODAY.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
WEARY OF GREcIAN YOKE.

inhabitants of Island of Crete Threat
en- to Start Rebellion.
Rome. Aug. 1.-THE inhabitants Of
the island of Crete addressed a strong
petition to the Italian government ask
ing to be freed from the government oil
Prince George of Greece, high commits
siOner of the protective powers, who
they accuse of all manner of misrule.
They ask that the island be annexed
to Greece, and threaten, should the re-
quest not be granted, to start a revolu-
ton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
Had a Close Call.

First physican-SO the operation
was just in the nick of time?
Second physican-Yes, in another
twenty-four hours the patient would
have recovered without it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
GIRLS BODY IN WELL.

Found on Home Premises and Sui
eide Supposed.
Prospect. Wis, Aug. 16.-The body
of Miss Lizzie Kamraden was found
in a well on the family premises yes
terday. The general suppOsition IS
that the girl committed suicide
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22

was insolvent, was bound over to the
circuit court here, bal being fixed at
$500. KOmp was returned to jail
Farmer Killed by Train.
La Crosse-Florent Kral, a farmer,
was killed by the Burlington limited in
the heart of the city. He was identi-
fed by certificates OF deposit for s., 2SO
found on his person.
Villas to Attend Convention.
Oshkosh-Former United States
Senator William F. Villas has an
nounced to friends here his intention
Of attending the democratic state con-
vention here August 81.
Wealthy Girl to Be Nun.
Oshkosh-Miss Florence Kelley,
daughter of w. ]. Kelley, a promi-
nent and wealthy resident, went to
Fond du Lac and took the veil as a
novice at st. Agnes convent.
Kill Themselves in Hotel.
KenOsha-John Rosciszewski, aged
40 years, and Jan Wajciechowski,
aged 80 years, two men formerly en-
plOyed at the stockyards in Chicago
and thrown out of employment by the
present strike, were found dead in
room 10 at the SchlitZ hotel. An
open gas jet revealed the cause Of
death. When found by the cham
bermaid at the hotel the dead bodies
were locked in each others arms.
w TL11- .
Appleton-W. F. Thompson, former
secrstary-treasurer of tho Cooperative
Lumber company, VINO was arrested,
charged by the Weisc HOLMAN COM
pany of Green Bay with securing mer-
chandise under false pretenses, has
been bound over to the November term
OF the circuit court. He is now in Jail,
having failed TO have bali furnished at
81 600.
Siding Falls on Workmen.
Janesville-FOUr employees OF the
Rock County Sugar company were
badly injured while working on the
factory building. A man named
Smelter was severely cut on the head
and shoulders. The accident hap
pened while the gang was hosting a
heavy iron siding, weighing LOO
pounds, to the third story. The sid
ing fell, striking the men.
Died While Cracking a Joke.
La Crosse-Ole c. Halseth died
while eating his breakfast He was in
the very best of spirits and had no in
As~,naNSnw, Of rSn
joking when he suddenly lurched for
ward and died.
To Prevent Smallpox Spread.
Kenosha-Dr. ]. R. Eastman.
health officer of Kenosha, is taking
steps to prevent any possible spread
of smallpox from Zion City to Wis
consin. More than 300 Kenosha
people work in Zion City daily, and
for this reason it is feared that the
disease may be brought here. There
are said TO be sixteen cases of the
disease in Zion City.
Col. De Groat Dies.
Fond du Lac-COl Charles Henry De
Groat is dead He was born in the
state of New York in 1889 and came to
Fond du Lac in 1862. He enlisted Sep
TENDER /, 1861, in Co. H, First Wiscon-
sin volunteer infantry, and was mus
tered into the United States service at
Camp Scott, Milwaukee. He contin.
ued in business until ten years ago,
when ne retired. He has been sick
for about one year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
THE STATE
Church Struck and Burned.

Ridgeay-The Catholic church was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground. Loss, $4,000.
Motor cyclist Injured.
Dodgeville-J. w. Beebe was severe
ly injured by being thrown from his
motor cycle while trying to make a
mile a minute on the race track here.
Banker Held in Jail.
Kenosha-Frank s. Kemp of Chi
cago, who was arrested in his Office
there ten days ago on charge Of vio-
lating the banking laws by accepting
deposits for the Kenosha Trust COM
pany after knowing that the company
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
EORGIA MOB FIGHTS TWO GUILTY
MURDERERS AWAY FROM SOLDIERS
AND BURNS THE MISCREANTS

themselves on a log, and were told
that they had but a short time to live
and should confess.
One Makes Confession.
Reed confessed, duplicating other
negroes. as he had in the courtroom.
lie denied that he had taken an active
part in the murder. Cato answered
inooherently. The crowd moved across
a field TO a strip of woodland. Cato
begged to be shot or hanged, saying
he was innocent and had no part in
the crime. Some more humane want
cd TO grant his request but they were
in the minority. The rest wanted TO
glsit the same death upon the negroes
tat they had visited upon the Hodges
family.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
Cruiser PaIIada Sunk.

Washington, d. c Aug. ION
cial advices received here yesterday
state that the Japanese commander
in chief reports that the Russian
cruiser Pallada was sunk by Japan
csc torpedo boats on the night of
August 10.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
Horrible Punishment.

A member Of the mob made a speech
recounting the horrors Of the crime.
This infiamed the crowd TO the burn
ing pitch. To a large stump IL feet
high the men were chained with their
backs to the stump. A wagon load of
pine wood as hauled TO the spot and
piled around the men and 10 gallons
of kerosene were thrown over them.
A photographer took several views Of
the men bound TO the stake ready for
burning. Just as the match was ap-
piled 10 the pyre Reed was asked if
he wanted TO tell the truth before he
died.
Yes, sir; I killed Mr.. and Mrs.
Hodges" he replied.
Who killed the children?"
Handy Bell" came the response as
the flames leaped upwards. AS the
flames touched Reeds naked oil
soaked skin, he twisted his head
around in an endeavor to choke him
self and avoid fearful torture. Only
once did he complain. He said:
Lord. have mercy"
Cato screamed in agony and begged
that he he shot. Before the flames
Guenched his life. the rope burned in
two and his head swung from side to
side as he endeavored TO avoid the
merry tongue. He was the first TO ex-
hibit unconsciousness and perhaps
the first dead. AS soon as IL was seen
that the men we're dead the crowd
dispensing. A large num-
Der remained behind, piling more fuel
on until both bodies were burned ex-
cept the trunks.
Late in the afternoon after the last
member of the mob left, hundreds of
citizens repaired TO the scene and
many remained until long after night
fan picking up souvenirs.
sheriffs Help Lynehers.
Savannah, Ga, Aug. lit develop
ed here upon the return Of the troops
from CFnenchnrn that the Hnnry4..
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
sheriHs Help Lynehers.

Savannah, Ga, Aug. lit develop
ed here upon the return Of the troops
from Statesboro that the deputy
sheriffs aided the lynchers in overpow.
ering the soldiers. Captain Hitch,
commanding the troops, was seized by
a deputy, hustled down stairs and out
on the lawn where the crowd massed
about him. His revolver and sword
were taken from him. When he fought
his way back upstairs the prisoners
were gone.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
Murderers Dragged Out.
Mob Becomes Weary.

The heat was so intense that the
-1wd wearied when two miles Of the
ute had been traversed. Going rs
ards from the road the crowd halted.
he two negroes were made 20 seat
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22
Diana at VIadivostok.

London. Aug. ia dispatch to
news agency from st. Petersburg.
says:
"A naval officer telegraphed his
family that the cruiser Diana of the
Port Arthur squadron arrived in
Vladivostok.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22

st. Petersburg, Aug. 11-Capt.
Peitzenstein, commander of the cruis-
ron, reports that the cruiser AskOld,
owing to the damage sustained in the
naval battle off Port Arthur, was
obliged to enter the port of Shang-
hal August 13. Her losses were one
officer killed and three wounded, ten
sailors killed and A wounded.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-22

was insolvent, was bound over TO the
circuit court here, bal being fixed at
$500. KOmp was returned to Jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
STREET RAILWAY WORK.
George H. Davis and A. n. Ford, the
Engineers, Are Here.

George II. Davis and A. III. Ford, of
Ford, Bacon & Davis, che prominent en-
cheering firm, accompanied by Robert
Jemison, president of the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company, ar
rived In Birmingham last night over the
Southern from the east
Mr.. Davis and Mr.. Ford will be in
Birmingham several days going over the
betterment work of the Railway Light
and Power company for the past year,
and also mapping out work for the en-
suing year. 1t is probable that the matter
of the viaduct over the railroad tracks
at Bessemer and also over the tracks al
the Sloss Sheffield companys city fur
mace will be again taken up while these
engineers are in the city
During the past year the company has
made extensive improvements, probably
more than any other similar company in
the south and additional improvements
are now being made. During the next
year still other Improvements are con-
templated, among them being the. build
ing of the Tuxedo line to connect with
the Fountain Heights line. making an adj
ditional loop to Ensley.
Mr.. Davis was formerly general man.
ager of the Birmingham Railway. Light
and Power company but resigned on ac-
count of i'll health. He has been in
Europe for some tine regaining his
health. and is now practically we'll again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
21ST ST. PROPERTY
BRINGS GOOD PRICE
TYSON OF MONTGOMERY BUYS
CROSS PROPERTY FOR $4,000
CASH-NEW BUILDINGS PLAN
NED FOR THIRD AVENUE.

The three story brick building located
on Twenty-first street between First and
Second avenues and occupied partly by
the Birmingham Realty company has
been sold by w. S. Cross to S. L. Tyson
of Montgomery. the consideration being
$4,000 cash. The lot is thirty by seventy
five feet and Is very valuable. T. H.
Motion eonsummated the deal
The birmingham Realty company will
surrender possession Of the lower floor of
the building shortly, the office of the
company being moved to the new build
ing recently erected on First avenue. as
a home for the Realty company.
The one story brick shacks along Third
avenue from Twentieth to Twenty-first
street will probably soon be replaced
by handsome brick structures. The new
buildings new being designed will be
three and four stories In height, and
will have a frontage of It's feet on Third
avenue. 1t is understood the building will
be constructed for mercantile purposes.
David ]. Fox and w. T. Fox expect to
erect a three story brick building, on the
corner of Fourth alley and Nineteenth
street. adjoining their present building.
There is one story frame dwelling now
located on the property.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-10
INVITED TO HUNTSVILLE.
Chamber of Commerce Wants PresI
dent to Come.

Huntsville, December Especial. AT a
largely attended monthly meeting of the
chamber of Commerce of Huntsville last
night and by unanimous vote, an invita-
ton was extended President Roosevelt to
visit this city next spring when he makes
a tour of the south. Secretary Hunt was
instructed to forward the invitation and
give assurance that the people of Hunts
Vile would be glad to have him as their
guest. Miss Howard Weeden, the artist
authoress, will paint a picture of the
Huntsville spring to be forwarded with
the invitation.
President Boyd of the chamber of COM
merce reported that canning factory, a
paper factory and a rope and Irvine mill
had made propositions to locate in Hunts
Vile and would do so If the business men
of the town would take a certain amount
of stock in each enterprise.
Chairman Charles p. Lane of the county
fair committee reported that interest Is
being aroused in the project TO organ
ize a fair association. and that the mat
ter would be taken up by the Madison
County Farmers club. The purpose of the
committee and the farmers club is to
promote the organization of an associa-
ton to hold county fairs here every
year.