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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
GERMANS CENSURE
CEN. NJ ARTHUR

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 20.-The ex-
ecutive council of the National Ger
man-American alliance has issued an
open letter to Gen. Macarthur, touch
ing his interview in Honolulu, in which
he said war between Germany and the
United States is inevitable.
The letter says: I'VE hold that an
officer of the United States army or
navy should be held strictly RESPONSE
BILE for all he does or says, so long as
he is in active service, and we most
emphatically declare that in future any
recurrence of similar offenses viii be
promptly brought to the notice Of the
proper authorities, with request for
the dismissal Of the offender.
But the declaration that the pan
German doctrine is Spreading among
the German-American population is a
serious one, and an insult TO a class OF
citizens whose past history has shown
them to be among the most patriotic,
and who have proved themselves alb
sOlutely reliable in every national
crisis. We beg leave to inform you
that what is spreading among the Ger
man-American population is a spirit
of cooperation. The National German
American alliance is a thoroughly pa
triotic American organization, whose
members will fight for the stars and
stripes against any nation, but who
want the services CT their forefathers
acknowledged in our histories, and are
not to be wantOnly insulted by nOtori-
ETY. seekers of any kind
''To say Of the German-AmericaB
population that their lack Of patriot
ism had been evidenced to such extent,
that during the late Spanish-American
war the presence of a German-Amer-
lean as a soldier had been a matter Of
comment in the regiments, is a malig-
nant misstatement CT facts"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
SPAIN TO BUILD
ANOTHER NAVY

Madrid, Jan. 1.-THE Spanish nav
al program provides for the immedi-
ate construction of four cruisers and
40 auxiliary vessels and the reorgani-
cation of the entire service. Especial
attention is paid in the program TO
the arsenals at Ferrol, Cadiz and Car
tagena. Altogether about S6O,O00,0O0
is involved, of which Sl6,000,O00 will
be devoted to the arsenals. The min
lister of marine declares the program
will be submitted TO parliament.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
CLARKE
DIES At LA CROSSE

La Crosse. Wis, Jan. 19.-JOseph
Clarke died Sunday night from the eff
feots Of a stroke or paralysis received
two weeks ago. Death occurred on his
SD birthday. He was for many vars
one of the leading men in La Crosse.
He was formerly a member of the
wholesale hardware firm of Lloyd d
Clarke. In recent years his time has
been devoted TO the La Crosse Plow
company, the largest corporation in
tho city, in which he was a large stock
holder and secretary. Mr.. Clarke has
been equally active in public life. He
had served the city as mayor, having
the distinction of having been elected
by the unanimous vote CT both parties.
He was president of the board of trade
for several terms and has been presi-
dent OF the Manufacturers and job
bers' union since its Organization, held
ing that Office Al the time of his death.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25

ccded rapidly yesterday. The govern
ment put in evidence a number Of dec
uments having direct bearing on the
dealings of Croft Brothers with Mach
ems division of the pOstofhce depart
ment and bank officials gave testimony
concerning the deposits Of the Groffs
and checks drawn against these de
posits. The fact was brought out by
two witnesses that the price to the
Grotfs of a complete fastener was 25
cents, with a rebate of five cents on
each fastener conditioned on the
prompt settlement of bills. The price
at which the fasteners were furnished
to the government was at first fixed at
$3.50 each but was later reduced 20
SIPS.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
LuMRERMEN PROSPER.
Northwestern Association Meets in
Minneapolis.

Minneapolis. Jan. 20.-The North
western Lumberman's association is
in annual session here. John w. Par
~ of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, president in
his annual report, said the association
was acting with 10 other retail associ-
ations representing in all 1920 yards.
The yards in the Northwestern associ-
alton number 1900. representing
$50, 100000 of capital and its insurance
adjunct has S12,OOO.OOO insurance in
force, saving so per cent. in premiums.
The relations with the manufacturers
are cordial.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
SENSATION IN VENICE.
Emperor Prevents Marriage q Roy
atty and Pebian.

Vienna, Jan. 2O.-A sensation was
caused yesterday by Die Zeitus' an
nouncement that Archduke Ferdinand
Charles, nephew of Emperor Francis
Joseph and brother of the heir pre-
sumptive to the throne. Archduke
Francis Ferdinand, was about 10 mar
ry the daughter of Herr Emanuel
Czuber. professor of mathematics at
the Vienna university. Emperor
Francis Joseph, it was learned last
night, emphatically refused to con
sent 10 the marriage and il IS stated
the archduke has therefore renowned
his intention of marrying the profess
sOr's daughter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
San Dominican Blockade.

Washington. Jan. 2O.-The state
department is informed By Minister
Powell. charge d'affaires 10 the Domi-
nican republic. of the intention of the
authorities in control at San Domingo
City TO maintain a blockade of all
the other ports Of the republic, to be-
come effective for vessels from the
United States after February 1.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25

Racine, Wis. Jan. 19.-Michael
Kavanaugh, 80 years and months,
the oldest resident of Racine county,
died at the st. Louis hospital, this
city. He has been a resident of Ra-
cine since 1S47 Mr.. Kavanaugh new
.er used eye glasses, had never been to
a dentist and had chewed I'D smoked
tobacco the greater poru57 or his
life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
WILL DEFEND INDEPENDENCE.
Panama Army Ready and Prepared tc
Fight for Rights.

Panama. Jan. 2O.-Minister of War
Obarrie, speaking before the constitu-
tional convention yesterday. said that
the Panamanian army was ready and
prepared to defend the independence
of Panama and the reported interven-
tions by Colombian troops lacked con
firmation He reported upon a num-
Der CT Panamanian garTisons through
cut the Sarant country and upon their
state of preparedness, mentioning also
the large quantity of munitions of war
recently received on the isthmus. The
constitutional committee will report
today.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
DECIDES IN FAVOR
OF CAPTAIN DREYFUs

Paris. Jan. 20.-The Associated
Press learns that the report of Attor-
ney General Baudoin is favorable TO
Dreyfus, following the view adopted
by the court which recommended a re.
vision of the case. The attorney gen
.eral today finished the examination Of
the case before the court of cessation.
The decision Of the court, which is not
expected for some weeks. undoubtedly
will be in favor of Dreyfus.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
PAYNEs GREAT ENTERTAINERS.
Wisconsin Cabinet Contingent Makes
a Record at Dinner.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-The cabinet
dinner given by Postmaster General
and Mrs. Payne last night was per
haps the largest function of that char
acter ever given in Washington, as in
addition to President and Mrs. ROose-
welt, there were about 40 guests For
the first time this season the entire
cabinet circle was represented.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
Livestock Quotations.

Cattle - Receipts, 10000; best
steady, others weak; good to prime
steers, 5.1O@5.75; poor to medium,
35O0475; stockers and feeders, 1000
AIS; COWS, 1.5O@2.40; heifers, 2.o0@
$50; Gamers, 1.5O02.4O; bulls, 1.75@
400; calves, S.OO@625. Hogs-Re-
ceipts yesterday, $4,000; today, 100000;
501Oc lower; mixed and butchers,
4759495; good to choice heavy, 4.90
$500; rough heavy, 4.70@4.90; light,
4.5004.80; bulk of sales, 4.70@4.90.
Receipts, $4,000; sheep slow,
lambs steady; good to choice wethers,
425@45O; fair to choice mixed, 800
64.0O; western sheep, 3.75@4.40; ma
tive lambs, 450@6.I5; western lambs,
4256615.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
HENRY TRACY DIES.
Well Known Yachtsman Comes to
Sudden Death.

Toledo, Jan. 20.-Henry Tracy, one
Of the best known yachtsmen on the
lakes, died suddenly at his home here
yesterday, aged 81. He was cOmmo-
dore of the iuterlake yachting associa-
tion last year and during the races at
Putin bay, one of his fingers was
slightly scratched. Blood poisoning
set in and several operations were
necessary. He was down town Mon
day feeling fairly well. Yesterday
morning he complained of a weakness
and a moment later fell into his
wifes arms and expired.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
New BADGER Postmasters.

Washington, Jan. 19.-Among the
presidential nominations yesterday
for postmasters in wisconsin were
Theo Ruil at Burlington, ]. z. Parrie at
Florence and A. L. Fontaine at Grand
Rapids.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
WOULD SCRATCH CLEVELAND.
T. {. Ryan Says Wisconsin Democrats
Prefer Roosevelt.

New York, Jan. 1S.-T. f. Ryan OF
Waukesha, Wisconsin's democratic
national committeeman, is here. He
says the Wisconsin democrats will
vote for Roosevelt if Cleveland is
nominated.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
GERMANY PLANS A COUP.
Buys Belgian Claims and May Take
San Domingo Port.

San Juan, Porto Rico. Jan. 2O.-San
Domingo advices from a trustworthy
source have reached here TO the effect
that Germany is quietly buying con-
troll of certain Belgian claims against
San Domingo, with the intention of III
timately seizing SANTANA bay to en-
force their payment. These claims
antedate those of the American com
pany and aggregate S3O,00O,O0O.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
Useful in other Ways.

Sarcastic Youth-O, yes, hat pin
is a great weapon. Think you could
open an oyster with one?
Denure Maiden-No, but If neces-
sary think l could puncture a lobster
with it.-Chicago Tribune.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
MINERS MAKE THREATS
AND LOSE THEIR

EOughtOn. Mich. Jan. 20.-Under
threats Of strikers from the Quincy
mine. the Mesnard shaft. the Only part
of the mine IN operation. was shut
down yesterday. A reduction OF
wages is the cause of the trouble.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
DAIRY NJ RKETs.

Butter-Easy; creameries, 15Q19c.
Eggs-Steady; at mark, cases in.
cluded, 24@261ae.
Cheese-Steady; daisies, 10A a
lO12c; twins, 10c; Young Americas,
lO1ac.
Poultry-Live easy; turkeys, 100
lie; chickens, loo; springs, $4,000.
Potatoes-Easier; burbanks, 70G
Tic; rurals, 7OQ71c; red stock, $50
csc.
veal-steady; $1,000 lbs. 7115@
Sc; s59110 lbs, SIC.
Daily Letter.
Buying by brokers, supposed 10 be
acting for the big bull operator, Great
ed a steady tone in wheat today, after
May had declined &c on scattered
commission house selliHG.
The market became strong the lat
ter part of the session and May sold
up. The condition of the crop in the
southwest was reported as extremely
bullish, lack of moisture having killed
the plant in many sections. In addi-
ton, the big long interest was on
open buyer late in the day.
Corn was easier on profit taking by
local longs. Offerings were only
moderate, however, and with a fair
commission house demand prices
showed only small losses. Small
movement and poor grading were sup
porting features.
The strength in wheat -Ielped corn.
Buying was of a general character,
but offerings were light.
Oats were a trifle easier in sympa-
thy with corn. There was some real
izing by small holders, but buyers
were readily found at the small de
cline.
A moderate demand for lard for
foreign account. with a fair demand
for pork and ribs from commission
houses, caused a steady tone in pro-
visions. There was considerable sell
ing on the weak hog market.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
PoSTMAsTERs CAN BE
ACTIVE IN POLITICS

Washington, Jan. 20.-POstmaster-
general Payne yesterday said there is
nothing to lar postmasterS or other
Office holders from ser.i7g as dele
gates to political conventions, wheth-
er national. state or county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
Iowa Deadlock Continues.

Washington, Jan. 19-The Iowa del
egation was in session and took a
number OF ballots yesterday for canil.
dates for the federal judgeship OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
GOVERNMENT PAID HIGH.
Price of $3.50 Fixed on a accent
Fastener.

Washington. ID. c.. Jan. 2O-The
trial of August w. Machen and the
others indicted with him for conspir.
acy to defraud the government pro
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
BIG BLAZE AT COTTAGE GROVE.
Merchandise Store of E. C. AIsmeyer
Burns to Ground.

Cottage Grove, Wis, Jan. 19.-The
merchandise store of Il. 4 Alsmeyer
burned to the ground early Sunday
morning. The loss is estimated be
tween $4,000 and $4,000. and is only
partly covered by insurance. Mr..
Alsmeyer was the defeated candidate
for the assembly on the democratic
ticket against Torger G. Thompson of
Deerfield at the last election.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
NEARLY ALL THEATERS WILL
NOT OPEN THIS SEASON.
A HARSH ENABLING ACT
Aldermen Make Demands of Managers
That Make 1t Practically lmpos-
sibIe to Resume Business for
Months and Some Say They'll New
err Open Again.

Chicago. Jan. 2O.-The city council
last night took action that will in all
probability result in the closing Of
nearly all the theaters Of Chicago for
the remainder of the present theatri-
cal season. Monday nights council
passed an ordinance setting forth
what must be done by the theaters be
fore they are allowed to remain in con-
tinuous operation. 1t convened last
night to consider the passage of an en-
abling act that would allow the thea
tiers 10 operate for the remainder of
the season without being compelled TO
fulfill all the requirements of the Ordi-
nance, as some conditions are OF a ma
ture that will require practical recon
struction of some playhOuses. After a
long debate, the council decided on the
following essentials which the thea
tiers must meet before they will be al
lowed to reopen:
Steel curtain.
Automatic sprinkler system.
Bond of $4,000 guaranteeing the
performance, by August 1 next, of all
the requirements of the ordinance.
Widening doors and exits.
The theater managers declared last
night that it would be impossible to
meet these demands in time 10 do bus
mess during the remainder of this
season and several declared they had
no intention of trying TO reopen their
doors.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25

northern Iowa. The deadlock con-
tinued and the delegation will meet
again Saturday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25

Chicago, Jan. 2O.-The police last
night arrested Frank Uhler printer,
10 years of age, on the charge of rob
bling the dead after the IrOquOis fire.
He attempted to dispose of diamond
ring valued at $500 and when taken
into custody confessed he had stolen
it from the hand of dead man which
was hanging over the edge of a wagon
when load of coTpses was backed
up in front of a morgue.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-25
CHILD KILLS MOTHER.

Matraeide Results from Handling
Loaded Gun.
Burlington, Iowa, Jan. 19.-While
handling a gun he did not know was
loaded, Charles Crabtree, aged II
years. accidentally Iimed his mother.
The coroner's jury declared the shoot
ing accidental
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-03-07
RAILROAD INADEQUATE.
Russia's Single Line Unable to Handle
But Limited Army.

Russia's Single Line Unable to Handle
But Limited Army.
Paris, March THE representatives
here of the large railroad industries
in the United States. which fave been
supplying extensive equipments to
Russia, are receiving reports from
their agents in Russia and the far east
giving the extent of the war operations
and referring to the probable effect up
on business. One of these, reports
from the American railroad official at
st. Petersburg. having intimate gov
ernment connections. says its purpose
is to restrict Russia's military forces
for the present to five divisions; three
from Siberia and two from Western
Russia, each division to number be-
tween fifteen thousand and thirty
thousand men. Owing to this being
such a small percentage of the total
active forces it is believed the restric-
ton results from the inadduacy Of the
trans siberian railroad to carry more
men to the scene of operations. Con-
cerning the effect of the war railroad
representatives are strongly inclined to
believe American interests viii best be
served by Russian success.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-03-07
MAKES DARING ESCAPE
Mark Dunn Sentenced to be Hung
March II, Escapes From Jail by Cap
turing the Death Watch, Jailer and
Deputy.

st. Joseph, Mo-. March Mark
Dunn, convicted of TIE murder of u
wealthy farmer named Fenton. two
years ago. and sentenced to be hanged
March II, escaped from jail this morn
ing. Dunn got possession of two re-
volvers that were smuggled into jail
in a coal oil can and farced the death
watch to submit to being bound with
wire he had used in making baskets.
He held the watchman prisoner all
night and forced him to call the jailer
soon after day break. When the Jail
er appeared at the door Dunn threat
ened to kill the death watch unless the
jailer turned him out thru the wheel
The jailer, to save the watchnan, did
as he was ordered. Then the murder
er forced the iailer and deputy sheriff
to enter the Jail. locking them in and
escaping with the key. Posses are
securing the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-03-07

Port Arthur dispatches of Saturday
and Sunday say that everything ls
quiet there and on the Shantulg PEN
insula. The Japanese cruiser squad
ron was seen reconnoitering off Port
Arthur Friday night during s. heavy
snow storm.
The Daily Telagraph's Chesoo cor
respondent says that the Russians are
still employing thousands OF coolies at
Port Arthur and Dalny on intrench-
ments and new forts, and that they are
also mounting 100 guns to protect the
neck of the isthmus.
The correspondent Of the Standard
at Tien Tsin gives runor that thirty
Russian sailors were caught in an at
tempt to escape from Port Arthur and
that they We're shot the same day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-03-07

SOME FIGURES FROM CENSUS
Senator Dubois Of the Opinion That
There Has Been No Material Redus-
tion in Number Of Polysamists Since
the Manifesto of 1sso-smiIth Still
on the Stand.

Washington, March with Presi-
dent Joseph F. Smith, of the Mormon
church, again on the stand for thv
defense, the second week of the inves-
tigaton of the Smoot case opened to-
day before the senate committee on
privileges and elections. Senator Du-
bois put into the record the census
figures for Utah taken in 1890, to show
that instead of only or per cent
in polygamy. as Smith had said, IN
reality there was about 23A per cent
Of the Mormon population of polygam- 4
Gus age, who were living in state
OF polygamy in 1890. Dubois gave it /
as his opinion there had been no ma
terial reduction in the number OF
polygamists since 1890.
Mr.. Worthington conducted the ex-
animation of Smith to ascertain the
process undergone in cases Of excoE-
|munication. Witness explained tho
manner in which the church divided I'M
to divisions OF wards and states and
the machinery of the organization thru
which the charges against any person
have to be brought and passed upoI.
He said the apostles have nothing to
do with the judicial affairs OF the
church. They preach the gospel and
send missionaries to other fields.
Smith said that Smoot became an
apostle April 9, 1900, the same day
upon which Smiths last child was
born. He declared when Smoot be-
came an apostle the status OF most
polygamists had been fixed many years
before: Smoot had never advised fer
or against polygamous cohabitation.
In relation TO convictions Smith
said that there had been none since
the manifesto of 1894; that all ecnylss
tions under the Edmunds law were
while Utah was a territory. A list OF I
the first judges elected since Utah Wao
a state showed that former territorial
judges were chosen without exception
and that all Of them had formerly sent
Mormons to prison for polygam0uS
cohabitation. The purpose OF this was
to deny the inference that the Mormon
church dominated the courts.
worthington read list OF senator's ana
representatives elected since the man-
ifesto to show the percentage of Nor
mons to gentiles. In regard to Frank
J. Cannon, who was elected to the
senate, Smith said that he was classe1
as a Mormon, but was poor one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-03-07

lowance at Dayton, Washington, from
$50 TO 5000 afterwards reduced to 1920
and then increased to 5000. Repre-
sentative Cushman alone secured an
allowance OF $500 annually for Carbon
dale, Washington, which was discon-
tinued on examination afterwards
Senators Ellsins and Scott and Repre-
sentative Dayton secured inceases for
West Virginia.
The report declares that the files in
the postoffice department. indicates
tia. the Office at Tuskegee. Ala, Is
owned by Representative Thompson of
Alabama. The report gives the corr
respondence between Beavers ana Rep
resentatfve Thompson in his
successful efforts, to have the rent al
lowance increased from $40 to $500
annually.