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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
ST. PAUL ROAD ENLARGES WORK
AT SHOPS.
HEAVY TYPES TURNED OUT
First of the Large Engines Put Up by
Company's Men-One Powerful
Enough to Do the Heaviest Class of
Work Made Every Two Weeks by
Company.

The largest passenger locomotive
ever built for northwestern railroad
will be turned out in the spring at the
west Milwaukee shops for the st. Paul
road 1t will be of the Pacific type,
with the trail wheel under the cab and
the driving rod attached to the second
of the driving wheels and will be pow
erful enough to pull a train of twenty
loaded passenger coaches fifty miles
an hour. The patterns already have
been completed, portion of the cast
ings made, the material for construc-
ton is all on hand, and the work of
setting up will begin shortly.
Each engine will have a total
weight of 215,000 pounds, of which
1850 pounds will rest on the drivers,
a tonnage which is 35 per cent in ex-
cess of the large 921 type now pulling
the Pioneer Limited. The drive
wheels will be u inches in diameter.
the cylinders 23x26, with steam pres
sure Of 200 pounds to the square inch.
No. 45, the first of the new fast
! freight engines to be completed, was
tested yesterday and found to work
perfectly in every respect. 1t will be
placed in commission at once between
Chicago and Milwaukee.
Ten others of the same class are in
process of erection and will be turned
out at the rate of one every two weeks.
These locomotives can be used either
for passenger or freight service, and
the test showed that they will be able
to pull train of seventy-fve cars
without difficulty.
The total weight of engine and ten
der is 100000 pounds. The locomo-
| tive alone weighs $4,000 pounds and
the six driving wheels bear 10000
pounds. The cylinders are 21x30, with
a geo pound steam pressure; the ten,
der has water capacity of 1000 gal
Ions and will hold ten tons of coal. The
drivers are 68 inches.
This is the third order of engines
which has been turned out at the West
Milwaukee shops. The other two or
ders which have already been complet-
ed were for thirty-five switch engines
and ten consolidated type freight en-
gines The road has purchased no en-
gines for two years and will manufac-
ture it's own locomotives in entirety in
| the future, both freight and passenger
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
STREET CAR BLOWN TO
PIECES BY DYNAMITE

rick opened his campaign last night
with a speech at demonstration in
his honor made by the Albany Dem
ocratic club on it's return from Sara
toga. He promised that if elected he
would be the governor of and for the
people and not for party"
Big Conference.
New York, Sept. 22.-In connection
with the visit of Judge Parker to this
city, it was stated last night that a
conference of democratic leaders will
be held today. A number of the most
prominent leaders in the party will be
present. more, it is expected, than at
any time so far in this campaign.
Hill Says 1t Means Victory.
Saratoga, Sept. 22.-Former Senator
Hill, responding to a serenade las'
night, declared that the action of the
democratic state convention yesterday
means victory in the state of New
York and in my judgment is forerun
rer of victory in the nation.
German Begins Work.
New York, Sept. Ex-senator Cor
man yesterday actively took up his du
ties as advisor to the democratic ma
tional committee.
Taggart Satisfied.
General satisfaction was expressed
by Chairman Taggart at the work O
the democratic convention at Saratoga
Parker Sends Congratulations.
Albany, N. Y, Sept. 22.-One of tn,
first to congratulate Justice d. Cady
Herrick upon his nomination for gov
ernor was Judge Parker, who tele
graphed early in the afternoon:
Accept my hearty congratulations
The action of the convention assures
the Party Of a good candidate and the
people a good governor"
Mayor Mcclellan, Daniel S. Lamont
George M. Palmer and David B. Hill
also telegraphed congratulations
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
WISCONSIN,
SCHOLARS AT
WORLDS FAIR

st. Louis, Sept. 22.-The numerous
sectional meetings of the congress of
arts and sciences yesterday produced
a vast fund of specific information up
on the different branches of science.
Scholars of the world listened to the
various topics treated upon in the pa
pers presented and then entered into
general discussions which brought
out every phase of information per-
tanning to subjects known in the sci
entific world.
Michigan furnished three speakers,
all from the state university, yester-
day: Prof. James A. Craig spoke be-
fore the division of Semetic Ian
guages; Prof. Henry G. Adams, divis-
ion of public finance; Prof. Israel G.
Russell, division of photography.
From the university of Wisconsin
came two: Prof. B. H. Meyer, who
addressed the division of insurance,
and President Charles R. Van Hise,
geology.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
LUMBER CONVENTION.
Meeting of Wisconsin Association at
Oshkosh--Railroads Arraigned.

Meeting of Wisconsin Association at
Observation-Disclosures Arraigned.
Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. 22.-The annual
meeting of the Wisconsin Hardwood
Lumbermen's association was held in
this city and elected the following
officers:
President, H. C. Humphrey, Milwau-
kee; vice president, D. ]. Arpin, Grand
Rapids; secretary and treasurer, M. j.
Colby Wausau.
The new board of directors consists
Of: Eugene Shaw, Eau Claire; B. w.
Davis, Phillips; F. H. Pardee, Wau-
sau; B. F. Mcmillan, Mcmillan;
Thomas r. Wall, Oshkosh; George E.
Foster, Mellen; George w. Chapman,
Eau Claire.
The railroads were arraigned for al
legged excessive charges On lumber.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
Fifty Pounds of Powerful Explosive Dropped
on Track by Express Driver
Vicinity Strewn With Dismembered Bodies
Of the Victims Of the Disaster

while the police began the greWsome
work Of collecting the dead.
A Stick of Dynamite.
At $50 the police had but one theo-
ry as to the accident, which was that
some person had Intentionally or care
lessly left stick of dynamite upon the
track.
Fifty Pounds of Explosive.
Police late last night announced
that the cause of the wreck was the
striking of a 50pound box of dyna-
mite, which had fallen from an ex-
press wagon just ahead of the car.
The express wagon was driven by
Roy Fenton, who declared the box
had dropped off and rushed back to
take it off the track but before he got
within 100 yards of the box the car
came along and was blown up. Fen
ton was arrested.
Dead Number Nine.
Six persons were killed outright,
three more died of injuries within an
hour and 10 others were taken to hos
pitfalls suffering from severe injuries.
At least a score of persons in the i'm
mediate vicinity of the explosion were
hurt by flying glass and splinters. The
following dead have been identified:
DR.. Malcolm E. McLennan, Melrose
Highlands.
E. B. Haynes, Melrose.
Winfield Rowe, Saugus, Mass, mo-
torman.
E. A. Stowe, South Boston.
Fred d. Marshall, Boston.
The unidentified dead were three
women and three-year-old girl.
Four of the injured now in the hos
pitfalls are likely to die.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26

Melrose, Mass, Sept. 22.-An out
ward bound Boston electric car was
blown to pieces at 8 O'Clock last night
in this town. Six persons were killed
outright, several fatally injured and
at least Is severely hurt. 1t is thought
the car struck a charge of dynamite
left upon the track.
Strewn With Legs and Arms.
The immediate vicinity presented
fearful spectacle. The ground was
strewn with legs, arms and other por'
tons Of human bodies.
Terrible Force of Explosion.
So great was the force of the eXplo-
sion that two men standing SO feet
away were severely injured by flying
pieces. while every window within a
radius of a quarter of a mile was bro
ken.
Woman and Baby Killed.
The car contained workingmen on
their way home, but among the dead
was a woman and her baby. At 8
o'clock last night but few of the dead
had been identified.
An Appalling Scene.
When the rescuers reached the scene
the sight was appalling. The ground
gled bodies of the dead and the with
ing forms of the injured. All the doc
tors in the vicinity were summoned
and others called from nearby towns.
The injured were taken to hospitals
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
PEACE AGAIN
IN URUGUAY

Montevdeo Uruguay, Sept. 22.-The
basis of peace between the govern
ment of Uruguay and the revolution
airy forces has been formulated by
President Ordonez and accepted In
principle by the revolutionists. An
armistice has been concluded and
peace appears assured. The terms
are that the revolutionists shall sur
render their arms, the government
shall agree not to interfere with the
property of the revolutionists and that
complete electoral freedom will be
granted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
Sensational Racing.

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 22.-John
Taylor's victory over the noted Dr.
Strong was the sensational feature of
the third days grand circuit racing.
1t took five heats to decide the race
and each of the two horses raced
like team for the entire mile.
On account of the heavy wind Ma
jor Delmar's trial against Cresceus'
record of 2:02A was postponed until
today.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
ASSOCIATED PRESS
REFLECTS
S DIRECTORS

New York, Sept. 22.-At the annual
meeting of the members of the Associ-
ated Press here yesterday the follow
ing directors were reelected:
Albert J. Barr, Pittsburg Post; Clark
Howell, Atlanta Constitution; Charles
w. Knapp, st. Louis Republic; Frank
B. Moves, Chicago Record Herald; M
H. De Young, San Francisco Chron
icle
w. r. Nelson of the Kansas City
Star was elected to fill the vacancy fo1
the unexpired term due to the resigna
ton of William D. BricKell of the Col
umbus, Ohio, Despatch.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
Amish Mennonites Confer.

Bloomington, Ill, Sept. 22.-The an.
nual conference of Amish Mennonites
commenced yesterday at Hopedale
The conference includes all churches
from the eastern boundary of Illinois
to the Pacific coast. Bishop John
Smith of Metamora, ILL.,, president OF
the state organization, was temporary
presiding officer and Bishop Schlegal
Milford, Neb., moderator.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
ILLINOIS COLLEGE CELEBRATES
SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

Jacksonville, H., Sept. 22.-The sew
enty-ifth anniversary exercises of Hi.
nois college opened yesterday. Rev
Hugh Black of Edinburgh, Scotland,
delivered a sermon and Col. F. A. Rid
die Of Chicago made an address. The
sessions will continue through Thurs
day and Friday and nearly every prom
inent university in America will be
represented.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
LAKE MICHIGAN
DISASTER FEARED

Chicago, Sept. 22.-Fears are enter
tanned for the safety of the steamer
Louisiana, which left Escanaba, Mich,
last Saturday morning just before the
great gale broke on Lake Michigan.
1t is believed that the boat, with a
crew of 16 men, has gone down. Moth,
ing has been heard of the vessel since
she left Escanaba.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
FRATERNITlES TO HAVE
CONSERVATIVES SANITARIlIM

ST. Louis, Sept. 22.-The Associat-
ed Fraternities Of America held a
business meeting yesterday Reso-
lutions for the erection of a sanitari-
UNI in southwest New Mexico for con-
sumptiyes, to be known as the Ma
tional Fraternal sanitarium, was
adopted unanimously. M. L. Camp
bell of Neenah, Wis, was one of yes
terday's speakers,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
JUMP ON PEABODY.
Colorado Democrats Say Bill of Rights
Was Violated.

Denver, Col, Sept. 22.-Alva A.
Adams of Pueblo, was nominated for
governor last night by the democrats.
The convention then took a recess
until today. The platform affirms al
legiance to the national platform and
nominees. The republican state ad-
ministration is accused of violating
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
WATSON TO OPEN FOR
POPlJL ISTS IN n INOIS

Joliet, ILL.,, Sept. 22.-Thomas E..
Watson, populist candidate for presi-
dent, will open the campaign in Illi-
nois October 10 with speech in Chi
cago. He will also attend a miners
celebration at Virden, ILL.,, October ~.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26

every safeguard guaranteed the indi-
vidual by the bill of rights and says:
eve declare the right of every man
to earn his living unrestricted and I'M
trammeled"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
FRIARS' LANDS DISPUTE.
Controversy Over Where the Money
Shall Be Paid.

Washington, Sept. 22.-It Is said al
the war department that the depart
ment is not party to any controversy
respecting the method of paying for
the friars' lands in the Philippines and
the issue presented as to the place OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26
WIFE OF GOVERNOR
LUD|NGTON DIES

Chicago, Sept. 22.-Mrs. e. M. Lud-
ington, widow of former Governor Lud-
ington of Wisconsin, died here yester
day Death was due to apopleXy.
The body will be taken to New York
for interment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-09-26

Harrison Ludington was governor Of
Wisconsin from 1876 to 1878, succeed
ing the granger governor, William R.
Taylor. Mrs. Ludington was his Sec
ond wife. He was a wealthy man and
after his death the widow was not sat
isied with the provision made for her
in the will and consequently much It'll
cation resulted. The case was Off
cially known as Ludington against
Patton.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-19

The finest line Of shirts fo, summer
and fail, just in at'the FAMOUS"
The only complete set of Abstract
Books o. Morgan County at IIubbard,S &,
KavanauGTs. Office in Court House.
Messrs. Cook and Hayes accom- panied
by Arno Woods and DR.. y. r. Yarnell.
drove out to the Stover coal bank last
Sunday to see the thickest vein of coal
in the world
Ted Livingston and Sgd Duff braved
the holiness last Sunday afternoon by
making run to Glensted to witncss th.
contest between the Gihnsted and Syra-
cuse base ball teams.
Rev. ]. Y. Busby, John w. DromgoM
and Prof J. A. Livesay, took the Rock
Island train east Tuesday morning for
Meta. and they are enjoying a fishing
bout on the Osage river.
Mrs {. Il Dyer Of Windsor came in
last week for few weckG visit with
friends and relatives, and also to witness
the Dade-Spurlock nuptiaka, the bride
'being Mrs. Dyer's sister.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-19

LOCAL NEWS.


Kavanaughs' Liva-y Barn. Phone 40.
August Often went to Sedalia Monday
afternoon TO attend t!ie Stale Fair.
James Dudley the barber, is attending
the State Pair at Sedalia this week.
The BUS Line OF Potteri& Alice meets
ali trains night and day. phone So
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Price Of near
Olean were in Tie city Saturday and Sun
day.
Arthur Petty and wife left Saturday
night for weeks visit to the Worlds
Fair.
Hubbard & Tavanangh, the Abstrac-
tcrs, wan, youi work. Their books ave
complete.
Democratic precinct meetings are to he
held all over Morgan county tomorrow
afternoon.
If. Miller left Wednesday morning
for Sedalia, where he will attend the
fair for several days.
Avery Price left Sunday for st. Ilouis
where he will remain two weeks taking
in the sights at the Fair
Charley Price and wife are Worlds
Pair visitors this week. They isft on the
Rock Island Sunday night.
Elmer Padgctt and wife are attending
the State Fair in Sedalia this week. They
left on the Missouri Pacific Monday
afternoon.
Miss Monte Hardy left Wednesday v
morning for .Sedalis where she will
attend the fair and visit with friends for
"a few days.
Williams Bros New Livery Stables
are now open for business. Give them
call when you want q stylish rig for
city driving.
Misses Della and Della McNair and
Miss Fannie polston attended the Street
Fair at Upton Saturday and drove home
in the evening.
You dom have fits Well. then 70 10
the "FAMoUs CLOTHING HOUsE" and
you can get fits u, suits, shoes, hats and
gents furnishing.
Dr. Well reports the arrival Tue'day
morning Of fine boy baby ut the home
of Mr.. aud Mrs, Casper Thon'asson -four
miles northeast of town.
Walter Head end wife left TUESDAY
afternoon for Muskoger. Inaisn Terri
tory. where they will visit with Relatives
and friends for aeveral days.
A gsnie'Of bah was played at Glensted
last Sunday afternoon between Clsnsted
and Syracuse teams. in which the forine,
.Hrrr victorious Wy ScoIr Of % 10 n
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-19

Up.to.date Livery rigs for city driving
at Williams Bros. New stables on
Fisher street.
Mrs. T.. Price and daughter Mildred,
who had been making visit with rela-
tivcs in St. Louis, returned home the
first of the week accompanied by Mrs.
J. {. Settle, an elder daugiItcr, who will
remain for a brief visit.
Eorn, to +. II. Williams and wife, on
Saturday morning August 18Th, fine
ba'ry girl. Mrs. Williams and the little
girl are doing nicely and Frank is su-
prenely happy over the arrival Of the
new member to his household
Hal McNair who holds the position of
Deputy 4. S. Marshal and is stationed at
Juneau, Alaska, arrived here Tuesday
morning to visit his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James MCNair. He will visit the
Worlds Fair before hio return to Alaska
John NJ Williams Of Barnett was In
Versailles Monday evening and Tuesday.
He states that the tiireshing season is on
in his vicinity and that wheat is turning
out rather better than was expected
Oats was only fair and that the outlook
for corn is very unfavorablc
Mrs. Dora Steele and children, who
had been here visiting her parents Rev
and Mrs J. T.. Sims and other relatives and
friends for the past few weeks, departed
Wednesday morning for Cooper county.
After brief visit thcrc..shc will return to
her home in Webb City.
The report Of heavy stodk shipments
frem Versailles last week WIRE not con
fined entirely to the Rock Island, ~ a
number OF consignnIents were also
shipped over the Missouri Pacific on
Tuesday and Wednesday, which makes
a creditable showing for this city.
Owing 10 the Bunceton Fair, the Mis-
souri Pacific will run special excursion,
leaving Versailles at o'clock Thursday
morning, August %, returning will leave
Bunceton at 73O. One Dollar for the
round trip will be the fare. Graduated
rates from all intermediate points.
Attorney John d. boiling, who had
been attending circuit court here last
week, departed for his home in Sedalia
Saturday afternoon accompanied by Misa
Helen Wray, daughter of Attorney and
Mrs. ID. Il. Wray, who will stop during
fair week with Mr.. Bohlng's family.
Charley Petty arrived in the city last
Saturday and will renain during the
week, being in charge of the Fair Shoe
Store" during Arthur Petty's visit To the
Worlds a'air Charley is travelling for a
baking powder concern and is one Of the
most successful sslcsmen on the road.
Rev. r. NJ. Martin .of Salisbury, Mo.
who 80 ably assisted Revs. Stevensonand
Mckee in tho tent meetings held here se.
Gently, and especially in the musical
feature, delivered two splendid serrno,ls
ITO large congregations a. the Presby.
terian church last Sunday morning xnd
evening.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-19

Potter & Allee's Bus Line meet all
trains night and day. Phone Sc.
Hubbard & Kavanaugi have the COM
plctc set of Abstract Books OF Morgan
County. Call and see them. Office in
Court House
Miss Mary BrownGeld accompanied
fby Miss Mamie Estes of South Nc
Alester, I. r., departed Monday morning
for st. Louis where they are spending
the week at the Worlds Fair
Mrs VIM. Wagner of St Louis arrived
here last Friday and was the guest OF the
family of John Wassung until Monday.
They made up a party and enjoyed an
outing al Spears cave Sunday.
We are now open and will be pleased
to see all customers at our new Livery
Stables on Fisher street. Rigs for city
driving, stylish and up-to-date.
WILLIAMS BROS.
NJ l.. Joachiini and wife left last
| Sunday morning for week S visit to the
Worlds Fair. They were accompanied
by their ncice, Miss Elsie Joachim who
will return to her home in Springfield,
Mo.
! Mrs. o. A. Williams is having some
, substantial improvements made on her
home residence on Campbell, street which
are not only made for convenience. but
will add much to the appearance Of her
home.
The W. {. r u, will give an Ice
Cream and Cake Social on the Lawn at
the residence ud Mrs. Bev. Johnson Tues
day evening August %. Music will
enliven the occasion. All are cordially
invited
Mrs. K. A. Keiffsr and children of St.
Louis arrived in the city Tuesday TO bc
present at the marriage of Mrs. Keiffer's IS
sister, Miss Susie Spurlock. They will
remain several days visiting friends and
relatives.
There will be quarterly meeting ser
viceslheld at the NJ. T.. Church, south,
Sunday morning and evening. Prcsiding
Elder s.. Hunter will deliver both
sermons. All are cordially invited to be
present.
Il. y. I.udy and wife of Kansas City
arrived In this city last Sunday, and
Monday morning drove TO Ha Hs Tonka y.
where they arc spending the week on a
pleasure trip aud seeking rest from bust
meas cares.
Mrs. Mary Chastain. Of near Calhoun
arrived in the city last week for visit
to her mother. Mrs. Lizzie Price, and
other relatives and friends. Mrs
Chastain smother accompanied her on
her return home.
Miss Edna Abel gave = social enter
tsinment Ut her home Tuesday evening
in honor Of her friend Miss Ehle of In.
dependence, Mo-. who 10 making her q
visit. Suitable Refreshments were served
and all present had an enjoyable time 70,
several hours.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-08-19

One OF the mott unique and useful de-
vices on the market Is tlIe ia RM+exs,
HANDY EcG CASE. For sale by CiiS,<
a. Ruok. Cali and exan,ine tlttn,
The Dolores star., 1904-10-28
County Fair school Exhibit .

As result of being unable to identi-
fly the owners of some of the prize ma
terial until late this list could not ar.
pear last week.
No prizes were offered on free-hand
drawing and illustrated story work
but such work was sent in for exhibi-
ton and prizes were awarded.
Following is the list of prize winners:
First prize on essay, Pearl Stinson;
second prize on essay, Alice Freeman;
firstprize OH composition, Kate Weston;
second prize on composition, Eva
Billingsley; best United States map,
on scale, Edna Duncan; best free-liand
drawing, Emma Fankliauser; best
Illustrated story, Gladys Miller; best
reel basket, Bertha Longenbaugh:
best reed mat, Hernid Outlet; best
raffia design Minnie Rush.
OLA l.. DUNCAN,
POLLY NJ. DosIEK,
H. L. BLACK,
Judges.
The Dolores star., 1904-10-28

Great interest has been aroused
throughout the world over the an-
nouncement that Colorado was award
ed the first prize for her agricultural
exhibit at the st. Louis exposition, as
well as first prize for her mining ex-
hibit. The fact is not generally known
that the yearly products of Colorado's
farms and orchards exceed, in dollars
and cents, the values obtained from
her vast mineral esources.-Dprango
Democrat,