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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
LONG YEARS AFTER.
Romance in Real Life Revealed in
Paris.

Paris, July 2S.-A curious romance
of real life has just been revealed in
Paris.
In February, 1891, a Paris banker
named Mace-Berneau absconded from
his creditors, his wife and family hav-
ing left home a few days before his
sudden disappearance. His safe was
found opened, and found to contain
e21 200 in GOLD, and another safe,
which he hired at the Credit Lyennais,
contained e3S,SOO in French railway
bonds and other negotiable securities.
In due course the bankers affairs
were wound up, and he was sentenced
by default to five years imprison,
ment.
1t has just been revealed by NJ.
Mace-Berneau himself than on leaving
Paris, fourteen years ago, he took
with him $4,000 in cash, leaving the
rest for his creditors. Five months
later he landed with this sum at
Batavia, Java, under an assumed
name, and was soon after Joined by
his wife and three daughters. He
bought large domain, and became a
coffee, sugar, indigo and tobacco
planter.
He is now one of the largest ex-
porters and plantation owners in the
Dutch East Indies, his personal fort
une being over half a million sterling
A French judicial official from
Pandicherry, while on a visit to Java,
was entertained at the house of the
ex-banker, and became engaged to his
oldest daughter AS it would have
been illegal for the young lady to be
married in any other name than her
own. the ex-banker limited to his pro
posed sOn-inlaw that he was a man
with a past. As, however, the young
man persisted in his suit, and prom
ised to reveal nothing, the ex-banker
might tell him. The latter informed
him of his real name.
To the surprise of both men it then
transpired that the French official who
is a magistrate at Pondicherry, was
the son of the very judge who had
sentenced the ex-banker TO five years
Imprisonment. The magistrate In
formed his prospective father-in-law
that he could rehabilitate himself and
get the sentence quashed by legal pro-
cedure if he satisfied all his former
creditors.
NJ. Mace-Berneau has, therefore,
written offering to reimburse the
money which he had form his clients
at the time he absconded, and
estimates his total Indebtedness az
eS0,0OO.
The sum will be paid by the Neither
lands bank in Amsterdam when the
claims sent in have been duly verified
The French official has meanwhile
married Mile. Mace-Berneau, having
obtained the consent of his father, me
Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
okIahoma's Marksmen Best.

Three of the best marksmen in the
United States navy, curiously enough,
hail from far inland Oklahoma. One
is c. W. Johnson, who made the
worlds record with the huge 16-inch
gun recently installed at Fort Wright,
on Fishers Island, New York Harbor
J. w. Creltz, of the new battle-ship
Maine made eight shots in a minute
with a 6-inch gun and hit the target
eight times at 1000 yards, the ship
meantime going twelve knots an hour.
Bart Barnes, a son of ex-Gov. Barnes,
of Oklahoma, is now first lieutenant
in the navy, but previous to his pro-
motion he made an excellent record
at the target. He is now on duty at
Panama.-Boston Transcript.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01

apoplexy. Twenty years ago he con-
Quoted the prosecution of che Missouri
state lottery, and after a long and
bitter struggle the anit-lottery law
was upheld.
Word has been received of the death
near Manila, P. l., of Mrs. Lisette
Seidensticker Richardson, daughter of
the late James G. Seidensticker OF
Chicago. She was married in the
Philippines to John Milton Richardson
Mrs. Richardson was formerly a Chi.
cago girl, and was one of the frs:
American women to go as a teacher to
the islands.
George Plain, aged 80 years, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Frank Gibbs, at Beardstown, H.,
from the effects of an accident. He
was born in Hamburg, Germany, ana
was in business in Virginia and
Beardstown continuously from 1S4S
until he retired in 1892. He was the
father of twelve children, six of whom
survive-Richard of New York city,
Frank of Roardhouse, H.; Mrs. Jean
Dougherty of Peoria, Mrs. Frank
Gibbs and Albert of Beardstown and
Mrs. Eli McCaully of Virginia.
Wilson Barrett, the actor, died in
London. He underwent an operation
for cancer July 20, and the doctors
thereafter said that after a few weeks
rest Barrett would be all right and
able to carry out his intention of pro.
ducing a new play in September. His
death is attributed 10 heart failure.
Barrett was actor, dramatist, and
novels. He was the son of a farmer
in Essex. England, and was started
on his stage career through free
ticket given him by a street gamin
when he was II years old.
Charles NJ. Joyce, formerly a well
known foundryman of Brooklyn. who
had extensive mining interests in
California, died at the residence of F.
Fairman, 4744 Kenwood avenue, oh
paralysis. Mr.. Joyce was born in
Ireland sixty-four years ago, and at an
early age came TO this country, set
Ting in Brooklyn. He engaged in the
foundry business and amassed a
fortune. Twenty years ago he came
to Chicago, where he was also in
terested in the iron and steel business,
although he retired from active busI-
ness nearly ten years ago owing to i'll
health. Mr.. Joyce is survived by two
sons and one daughter. Charles s..
Joyce, one of the sons, is a lieutenant
in the navy, stationed on the battle
ship wisconsin, now in the Philip
pines, and X. A. Joyce, the other son,
is a lieutenant in the army, stationed
at Fort Meade, S. ID. Mrs. Norman
Joyce Prentis, the daughter, resides
near Boston.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01

Railway lines east and west are suf-
fering big loss in traffic because Of the
stCCkyards strike.
A charter has been issued to the st.
Joseph. Albany and Des MOines Rail
way company of St Joseph. No, with a
capital Of $500 600.
Russell Harding. vice president and
general manager OF the Missouri
Pacific railway system. was elected
president OF the Pere Marquette rail-
road. succeeding F. II. Prince. resign
ed.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad CON-
Dauy viii soon have a direct line from
Kansas Ci,y and St Louis through
Joplin TO Texas. The line Is now be
ing surveyed from Joplin 70 Muskogee,
T. r.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY.
old Enemies Join Hands on the Yer
anda at Esopus.

EsopUs, July 2S.-Members of the
democratic national committee made
an informal call on Judge Parker yes
terday and found him entertaining
Charles F. Murphy and others prOmi-
nent in Tammany hall. Former Sen
atOr David B. Hill and Mr.. Murphy
joined hands on the ROsemOunt yer
anda and others who have not been
political friends for years put aside
their differences and for the day at
least met on common ground. Judge
Parker welcomed his visitors on the
veranda He has met less than half
of the members of the committee. As
they arrived and were introduced he
had a pleasant word for each. Chair
man Taggart talked with Judge Park
er several times during the afternoon
II was agreed that the committee will
get together informally in New York
today and the opening of western
headquarters will be considered.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
EDUCATIONAL.

Indiana schOOl-teachers have begun
To raise money to investigate the muir
der CT Sarah c. Schafer. the Bedford
Latin teacher.
Herbert M. Tisdale. professor Of Eng.
fish I'm Armour Institute OF Technology,
has been elected president OF the Uni
versity Of Wyoming.
A scholarship i'm the Columbia uni
versity school Ct mines has been estab-
lished In memory Of the late Marcus
DAILY OF Montana by his daughter, Mrs.
James W. Gerard OF New York. II is
to be awarded on a competitive basis.
The recipient is 70 receive $1,000 per
uunum.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01

There is one habit that Henry G.
Davis. the Octogenarian candidate or
democracy, has contracted with which
he will not let even the distractions OF
campaign interfere. He has q
brother named Tom to whom he has all
his life made it 2 practice to write a
letter daily. They have never had a
disagreement No matter how many
engagements he has with politicians,
Mr.. Davis goes to his room early, even
while in New York, 10 write his daily
letter TO Tom.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
DOMESTIC.

I Brooklyn rowdies insulted a woman
and her escort shot three of them.
Bonsteel. s. D., was the scene of
riot and robbery in connection with the
land rush.
Alvin Oldham of Orleans. Ind. was
convicted of manslaughter for having
beaten his uncle to death in a fight.
Nicholas Glazner was hanged at
4 Plttsburg for the murder of his sweet
heart. Margaret Hall, Feb. 10. 1903.
Robert clayton. a driver. shot and
killed his wife and fatally wounded
his motherin-law at Princeton. n. J.
Midsummer fair at Lake Geneva
closed in scenes of beauty. A fund of
S.. 600 was raised fer holiday home"
Phillip Snyder of Richland. Ind. was
crushed TO death by a sack of wheat
falling upon him from thrashins
machine.
Sidney Leseiur. who, with his father.
is wanted at St. Louis for fraudulent
use of the mails, has been arrested at
Provo. Utah.
Four Chicago youths confessed one
are expected TO admit at least two
more murders.
The second regiment band of Chi
cago won the $1,000 prize in the EllSs'
competition at Cincinnati, the second
prize going to Cleveland.
Henry c. Spencer. a Grinnell, Iowa,
banker. and his son. Clarke, were
drowned last night I'm Arbor Lake
while cruising IN a launch.
Charles Ray Dean has been named
American delegate to the eighth in
ternatiOnal geographical congress IN
Washington next September.
Ethel Willis, daughter of w. n.
Willis of Peoria, a student at Lake
Forest, was thrown from a horse, sus'
tanning probable fatal injuries.
Iva Ashley, aged IL years, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Ashley OF
willisville. Ill. near Percy, was found
dead in a cistern near their home.
Charles II. Dale, the rubber mag
nate. has sent TO a New York business
college two Italian boys who were hrs
caddies at the Larchment golf club.
F. A. Heinze has been sued by the
Boston and Montana Mining company
for S5.750.000 for ore alleged to have
been stolen from the Leonard mine.
DIR. Charles w. Littlefield of Ander-
son. Ind. asserts he has succeeded In
creating animal matter in the form OF
insect life from a chemical compound.
Frank Stockman. deputy sheriff OF
Wabash county. Illinois, was fatally
shot while pursuing two men sus-
pected of robbing a store at Allendale'
III.
Chares II. Carlton. the Cleveland
broker who was arrested at Monte
Rio. Cal. on the charge Of using the
mails 10 defraud. will be sent back TO
Ohio.
Among the officers elected by the
Furniture Association of America were
James P. Hayes. New York. president
and c. F. Lundberg. Rockford. H.. vice
president.
Carrie Nation was knocked down
and seriously hurt last night at Eliza
BEETHOVEN. y. J.. by J. r. Neighbor'
salocu-keeper. who struck her over the
head with a chair.
In Chicago Judge HCnore granted
divorce to Mrs. Mabel Frenyear Dunn,
an actress OF the Wizard Of OF Com
pany. who testified that her husband
had pawned her jewelry piece by piece
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
IOWA RAILROAD TAXES
RAISED BY STATE ROAFD

Des Moines, Ia, July 27.-The state
executive council yesterday announced
its railway assessments for 1904, add.
ing net total of $996.719 to the assess
ment of 1903. OF this sum, the Bur.
lington lines bear nearly one-four.h.
or a total of S222.559. About half the
increase is due to new mileage not as.
sessed in 1903.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
POLITICAL.

A loom for Thomas Taggart for CIV
ernor Of Indiana was started by HIS ad-
mirers in the state.
Democrats Of South Dakota named
"a state ticket with l. y. Grill as the
candidate for governor.
Senator German announced definite
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01

AS the heather Chinee" invaded
California in the early days, 50 has he
rushed TO south Africa in such num-
bers that the house of assembly al
Cape Town has passed a rigid Chinese
exclusion bill, which now awaits the
kings assent before receiving the gov
ernOr's approval
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
SPORTING

The YaIe-Harvard athletes defeated
Oxford Cambridge in the international
track meet in England taking six of
the nine events.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-08-01
GRAND CIRCUIT AT DETROIT.
Lou Dillon Breaks Track Record by
GOING in 2:o4.

Detroit, July 2S.-Eight thousand
people at the grand circuit races yes
terday saw three favorites finish first
and Lou Dillon break the track record
Of 2:O5 by one second.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20
APRIL'S CONTRAST OF CONDI-
TIONS.
More Flowing than i'm Many Seasons
But Weather Bad for Growth.

The review of crop conditions dur
ing the month of April, issued by the
North Carolina section of the United
States Climate and Crop Service, says:
''In some respects the weather dur
ing April presented rather unusual
contrast of conditions. Moderate tenn
peratures and rainfall in small
amounts together with a soil in ex-
cellent condition for blowing, enabled
farmers to carry on their work I'M
interruptediy; more and better plow-
ing was done than for many past sea-
sons, and excellent progress contin-
ued to be made throughout almost
the entire month. On the other hand
the weather was very unfavorable for
the growth of vegetation on account
of continuously low temperatures,
there being a deficiency in mean tenn
perature for the State each week. An
unusual number of severe and late
frosts occurred, with temperatures be-
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low freezing on the 4th, 5th. 18th,
18th, 20th, 21st and 2nnd. The tenn
perature fell to a minimum of IL de-
grees at Linville in the mountain re-
gion, and to freezing as far south as
Wilmington and Whiteville in the east
Frosts did much damage to truck
crops, especially Irish potatoes, May
peas and beans, and the fruit crop
was severely thinned. over northern
counties the fruit crop was practical
ly destroyed but in most central and
southern counties the injury to fruit
has probably been over-estimated:
there will be a small crop of peaches,
short crop of pears, plums, apricots
and cherries, but nearly a full crop of
apples, which bloomed later in the
month. Strawberries seem to have
escaped material injury by frosts. The
precipitation during April was much
below the normal; in some counties
the total for the month was the lowest
on record. Drought prevailed over
many central counties from Warren
south through Wake, Johnson and
Moore to Cumberland: in this section
the ground became dry and hard, and
planting operations were somewhat
delayed. Elsewhere the precipitation
was more abundant. Generally low
temperatures and inadequate supply
of moisture caused very slow germi-
nation and growth.
Preparations were made for big
crop of cotton, and large amounts of
fertilizers were used. Planting cot
ton began in the south portion about
April 18th, and became general by
the close of the month, with a little
up in the extreme south portion.
Planting corn made rapid progress cv-
cryWhere, but owing to cool, dry
weather corn came up very slowly,
not promising good stands. Tobacco
plants in beds were small and late
a few plants set near the close of the
month"; there was evidence of an in
tention TO reduce the acreage devoted
to tobacco. Winter wheat, oats and
rye made considerable Improvement
i'll the most important wheat growing
section, but were late and inferior
needing warm weather and rain.
Seeding spring oats progressed we'll
and the crop came up nicely. Gar
dens and truck crops were late and
were much injured by the frequent
frosts, but by the close of April Irish
potatoes that had been cut down by
frosts recovered and promised well;
May peas were blooming; lettuce and
radishes were being shipped North.
Strawberries began to ripen late, and
shipments North did not begin until
the last week of April, but the crop
was about an average one. Condi-
tons with regard to cultivation of
crops, progress in planting, etc, are
such that rapid Improvement in the
outlook would take place with warmer
weather and more frequent showers. y
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20
POWELL SENTENCED TO HANG.
His Crime Was Criminal Assault
IpOn His Own Daughter.
Especial to News and Observer.


Durham, N C, May 19-Albert
Powell, a negro charged with crimi-
nally asSaulting his own daughter, has
been sentenced to hang on June 30th.
He was sentenced last night just before
dark, the jury returning a verdict af-
ter being out of the court room eight
cen minutes. No appeal will be taken
to the Supreme court as one of the
lawyers appointed to defend the negro
said there was nothing on which to APP
peal. Judge Cooke and Solicitor
brooks have both refused to sign a pc
tition to the governor asking for a
change of sentence to life imprison-
ment. 1t looks now. as if there is to
be Il hanging in this county. the first
since the county was formed.
Making the Boys Skip.
The grand jury is making the boys"
skip around this week. Yesterday and
today officers have been searching the
county for witnesses ordered before
the grand jury. Probably one hun
dred have been summoned up to this
time. These witnesses are wanted to
ascertain if there is any whiskey being
sold in this county and if so who is
doing the selling. What information
the jury is getting is not known, and
a report and presentmentS will be sent
up TO the court at the end of the ses-
sion.
Not Ginger but BcIladonna.
Two suits for damage have been in
stituted against Mr.. w NJ. Yearly,
druggist. These suits are for 81, 500
each and are brought by Frank How
ard and j. ID. feathers. Sometime last
March, one Sunday night feathers
went TO the Rugemont drug store and
while the head clerk was out pur-
chased what he thought was Jamaica
ginger from a young clerk. The pur-
chase proved to be beladonna and the
two men who had the thirst that called
for Jamaica ginger came very near
passing in their Checks" Now they
want pay for the terrible mental and
bodily sufferings." The cases will he
heard later in the year.
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The Berry Crop and Prices.
(Duplin Journal.)

The price of Strawberries are look
ing up on the platform since the short
age of the crop from dry weather and
ranged from 81 TO SO Monday and
Tuesday. The truckers will be able
to sell their entire crop and this is
much better than having too big a
crop and too small a price. The Cool
dry weather has no doubt been a bless
ing in disguise as a larger crop with
hot wet weather would have flooded
the markets with soft wet berries and
postage stamp returns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20
A CHILD AVENGED
Negroes lynch One Of
Their Own Race for
Assault.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Weldon, n. c., May IA negro
tramp was lynched at Seaboard last
night by a crowd of negroes for crimi-
nal assault upon a seven-year-oId ne
gro child.
He gave his name as Dick White
head. Policeman Cutchrell started to
jail with him, but was oVertaken by an
Infatuated mob of blacks who demand
ed the prisoner. They pulled him from
the buggy and swung him to a tree,
where his lifeless remains were seen
dangling this morning. The negro was
a stranger in the community, and got
only what he deserved
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20
Chatham's Big Purchase of Fertilizer
(Chatham Record }

There have been sixty-five carloads
of fertilizers brought here this spring,
whereas only twenty-nine carloads
were shipped here last spring. This
seems to indicate that either the acre
age has been greatly increased or the
land this year will be in a far better
state of cultivation than ever before.
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FOR SAFETY

in the delicate process of feeding infants,
Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk is
uneXcelled except by good mothers milk,
as it is rendered perfectly sterile in the
process of preparation. Lay in q supply
for all kinds of expeditions. Avoid I'M
known brands.
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And Then = Hush Fell.
(Washinglon MassengerD

On last Wednesday while the steam
er Hatteras was lying at Springers
wharf one of the Grand Lodge dele
gates aboard remarked that $4,000
worth of terrapin had been taken from
the waters Of the adjacent creek An
other delegate agreed with him and
asserted that at one time, so numerous
were the reptiles, that steamboats,
could not navigate the stream. Then a
great hush fell over the multitude.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20
PAINT YOUR BUGGY FOR 75c.

to 81. &C with Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint.
1t weighs to ozs. more to the pint than
others. wears longer, and gives a gloss
equal to new work. Sold by Hart Ward
Hardware Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20
WORK ON ALUMNI BUILDING.
The First Brick aLid by j. Il. Carlyle.
Jr., Three Years Old.
Especial to News and Observer

NoPctIdI 10 NeWS and ODSerVer.)
Wake oFrest, n. c., May 19-Work
on the new Alumni building was be-
gun today. the first brick being laid
by j. b. Carlyle, Jr., who is not quite
three years old. The cornerstone will
be laid by the senior class on COM
mencement day, May 25th
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20
Puckett,s Disinfectant

cures sore, tender itching, chatting,
burning or offensive feet caused hy
excessive perspiratiOn. Price, 25c.,
at druggists, or by mail from Clark
Pickett, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20
! no the Pablo.

Tn Difference to the wishes of my
frin,,a,. and especially tnose who have
urged me to do SO, iiaVe dceiGed to
baeona a' = candidate Tor the Office %
no,,,,t,, Commissioner, subject to The
T nnn, va lie primaries of Wake county.
Deiiiocia'io S. w. TERRELL,
Rolesvltle, y. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing. Piles. Your druggist will re-
fun money if PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure you III TO IA days. soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20

Mr.. Joe b. Neal. of Jefferson. died
suddenly ON last Friday He was in
his usual good health; ate a hearty
dinner; was taken sick soon afterward
and died in less than half an hour.
Mr. Neal was about fifty years old and
leaves wife and four grown children.
-Wilkesboro Chronicle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20

medicine that has restored to health and
produce proof the fact must be regarded with respect the
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
equaed by other medicine the world has produced
when
to buy something which he "just good That imps
sih other medicine has record OF Lydia f.
do experiment with untd
medicines, but insist upon the you know is best
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20

Absolutely pure and of great
strength. Blue Ribbon Lemon and
Vanilla extracts. The sizes, 10 and %
cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20

1t VIII pay you to use Blue Ribbon
Lemon and Vanilla extracts. because
they are pure. strong, delicious.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-20

Mr.. Robert King, of PineT Grove,
has a new strawberry The King
which is equally as fine as the Helm.
1t has large vigorous plant, is perfect
bIoomer and bears a full crop OF large
round red berries but Is q little later
than the Hcflin.