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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
GASOLINE LAUNCH ExpLoDEs.
Seven Persons Injured, Two Probably
Fatally, at Lake Minnctonka.

Two prominent society and club men
of Minneapolis received injuries from
which they probably will die and five
other persons were seriously injured in
an explosion Of gasoline launch, the
Eleanor at Tonka bay, Lake Minneton-
ka. The injured are George Christian,
probably fatally; George Upton, proba-
bly, fatally; Harry Merriman, burned
badly; Mrs. w. II. Devereau, leg broken
and burned; Mrs. Harry Merriman,
slightly burned; Harry Merriman, slight
ly burned; Prudence Merriman, slightly
burned. Mr.. Christian was entertaining
n party of six grown persons and two
children and his boat was headed for
the bay, when the explosion occurred. 1t
was caused by leak In the gasoline
tank and the boat was wrecked. 1t Is
due only to the fact that a number OF
sailboats and rowboats were in the bay
that the party escaped death. The boat
was burned to the water as it was being
towed to the shore.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Advices from
| New York.

r Advices from specaI
NEW Y0rk correspondents Of the mi
ternational MercaptTd
Agency indicate that heavy rainfall mi
sections Of the Southwest has proved
deterrant to general business. This
however, will be more than compeD.
stated for through benefit to the crops
Although jobbing interests still com
plain of slow trade, results alreadv
achieved are better than a year AGO
with promise OF increased July VOL
ume. The outlook Is excellent In sec
lions tributary to st. Louis.
Boot and shoe manufacturers stINI
have more work than they can attend
to. Most Of the large factories are D
to their limit Millinery has not been
in so good demand this week Hats
and caps are showing up well and or,
ders from country districts suggest In
creased consumption Of groceries and
drug sundries. AS soon as the pres.
Dental campaign takes definite shape
an element of uncertainty which has
had Important bearing upon the Gen
eral business situation will be climn
ated.
The South has become this week The
brightest spot in the whole country,
SO far as sustained trade and genera
consumption is concerned Texas re
ports a heavy business in retail buy
ing at period which Is usually reS
garded as the dullest Of the year
Louisville is showing up well, with av
erage conditions fully equal to LAST
year. Chicago wholesalers are doing
a fair trade In general merchandise,
Prices Of pig iron and biJlets are bel
ing shaded somewhat, but everything
hinges on the rail situation, Which hI
the strategic point In an outlook that
is complicated by some interesting
cross movements The industry IN gen
eral is picking up.
Textile manufacturing is still at low
ebb, with little prospect Of immediate
Improvement, In New England the
shutdown Of milling interests is re-
stricting consumption Of general meF
chandise.
The outlook for excellent yield Of
all grains is all that could be eH
pected.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
COIN NO NEW SILVER DOLLARS.
Supply of Bullion Purchased Under
Sherman Act Is Exhausted.

There never will be another silver
dollar coined IN this country" said
George E. Roberts, director of the Unit
ed Statest mint, in an interview in Port
land, Ore. Mr. Roberts is en- route to
Alaska and made this statement In an
swer to n question put to him by re-
porter for the Oregonian. mo" he con-
tinued, there will be no more new silver
dollars turned out by the government
mint plants unless by some chance is to
Congress should be elected, for the
supply of silver bullion purchased under
the Sherman act is exhausted"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
RUSH TO GET HoMEsTEADs.
Government Tract of 100000 Acres
Thrown Open In Nebraska.

government Tract OF D,OOO,Ooo HSAS
Thrown Open In Nebraska.
Nine millions OF acres Of government
land In Nebraska were thrown open to
homestead entry Tuesday under the pro-
visions of the Kinkaid law, by which the
homesteader may file upon GAO acres AT
the United States land offices in Nebras-
ka many persons, a large percentage OF
women included, had gathered to secure
choice sections. These crowds ranged
from fifty at North Platte to 1000 at
Broken Bow, 100000 acres being sub
ject to entry at the latter named place.
Considerable strife was INDUCED in by
prospective entrymen for first place In
the lines, and at Broken Bow the author
tiles were at one time afraid they would
be unable to handle the crowds. Rail
roads carried n great number of persons
to the land offices at O'Neill, Alliance,
Sidney and North Platte.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
LEAP FROM BURNING VESSEL.
Three Lives Lost in n Million Dollar
Fire on Wharf.

The immense grain elevator of the
Boston and Maine Railroad Company, to-
gethcr with three of the company's
freight houses on pier | and Mystic
wharf, Charlcstown, Mass, were burned
with loss Of over $l,O0O,0OO. Three
lives are supposed to have been lost
Thirty-iivc sailors of the Allan Line
steamer Austrian, which was lying at
pier /, jumped overheard to save them
selves from the flames, which had COM
muuicated To their vessel Olga Olsen,
boatswain's mate; James Flynn, fireman,
and Patrick n. Mechan, fireman, are the
supposed victims Flynn's body has
been recovered. Most of the crew swan
to shore, but eleven Of their number
were injured and required hospital at
tendance.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08

Body in Rivcr-Murdcr Mystery for
Police of Twin Cities.

With Il silk tie knotted about the neck
of the body OF Miss Ruth Yeachout, IS
years old, of Minneapolis, who had been
missing from her home for several days,
was found in the Mississippi at st. Paul.
The police are convinced she was the
victim of foul play. A year ago Mrs.
Robert Taylor, wife of State employe,
in fit Of jealousy, committed suicide
on the threshold OF Miss Teachout's
home. The possible connection between
the two tragedies has caused much spec
ulation
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Over 700 Passengers Drown.

The steamer Norge of the Scandina-
vian-American line was lost in the North
Atlantic and more than 700 persons per-
ished. The steamer, bound from Copen-
hagen to New York with Danish emf
grants, struck a dangerous reef 200 miles
off the coast Of Scotland and went down
in ten minutes, while the lifcboats were
crushed by the waves and the passen
gers leaped into the sea in panic. The
survivors number 12S.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08

Five persons were seriously hurt, three
probably fatally, and twenty-five women
and children received minor injuries in
panic resulting from the explosion of
fireworks in 5-and-10-cent store in
Worcester, Mass. The explosion resulted
from a clerk stepping on a small torpedo.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
FLOOD pERILs MANY LIVES.
fIoudburst Near PittsburR-Moret han
500 Structures Inundated.

500 Structures Inundated.
Over 500 homes, business houses ana
school houses, a short distance from
pittsburg on the Pan Handle Railroad
were inundated In from two to ten feet
Of water in Robinson Run hollow ana
The CHARTERS valley by cloudburst.
Many buildings and bridges were washed
away, horses and cattle were drowned
and at least one life was lost. Ihere
were many narrow escapes. In the Bas-
tian Hotel, Mcdonald, Charles Hayes,
the engineer, was caught In a room IN
the basement. Almost without warning
the water poured in upon him. lie
reached safety by crawling through the
transom. The food did not subside until
daylight. The only fatality reported SO
far was the drowning of an unknown
Italian, whose body was found floating
In Robinson run. The damage will reach
100000
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08

Railways and steamboat lines in Mary
land have put in force the Jim Grow"
law passed by the last Legislature. re-
quiring separate compartments for white
and negro passengers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Wreck Near Litchfield, Ill.

In wreck on the Wabash road near
Litchied, ILL.,, twenty persons were
killed and fifty-eight were injured. Fire
added horror to the disaster when the
cars were thrown into the ditch. 1t is
believed the accident was caused by
some person or persons unknown having
turned q switch.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Brilliant Victory for Japs.

The Japanese won desperate battle
within ten miles of Port Arthur, one
Russian regiment being annhilated in a
brilliant charge, and the islanders occu-
pied the Wolf Mountains, giving them
practical command by means of siege
guns of the approach to the fortress.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Dead Two Days Before Found.

William II. Owen, manager of the
Western Union Telegraph Company's
Office in Elmira, n. Y, and his wife were
found dead in their home. According to
the police, who reported the fact, the
couple had been dead two days
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Three Robbers Raid Town,

Three robbers raided Gordonville, Pa,
shot and injured two men, and in their
flight after being driven from the town,
killed Il tollgate keeper One of the rob
hers. who gave his name rs Carson, was
probably fatally wounded on the head by
blow from an AK and was deserted by
his companions
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Swallow and Carroll.

Rev. Silas G. Swallow, the fighting
parson" of Pennsylvania, was nominated
for President and George w. Carroll Of
Texas for Vice President by the Prohibi-
zionist national convention in Indianap-
oils, this action being taken unanimously
after Gen. Miles formally withdrew his
name.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Perry Heath Is Deposed.

Perry S. Heath has been deposed as
political manager for Senator Thomas 3.
kerns and as manager of Kerns' two
newspapers, the Telegram and the Trib-
une, in Salt Lake City. Heath has gone
to Nova Scotia. He said before leaving
that the time of his return was uncertain.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Rescuer,s Blow Was Fatal.

the face has caused the death of Mrs.
Christina Gessman of New York, who
was rescued from the Inflated steamer
General Slocum. The blow was struck
by fireman who rescued the woman
from drowning
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Chicago.

go trade says: Business
conditions generally exhibited stcadtl
ness and were stronger in the demand
throughout the leading retail lines, theI
buying of seasonab,e merchandise harl
ing reached an enlarged aggregate lnI
both local and country dealings. Trade
in the staples Is now influenced by tM|
agricultural outlook, and 1t is salts
factory to note that wheat harvesting
proceeds favorably and that Other
grains are in excellent position.
Grain shipments, 2,S35,763 bushels
compared with 2,395,950 bushels last
week, but are "a per cent under those
a year ago. Receipts have shown some
decrease, and the buying lacked I'M
provement for export account. Com
pared with the closings q week ago
wheat gained II cent bushel, but
corn and oats both declined III cents
Receipts of live stock, 2S1, TAP head
compared with 271,T27 head last week
and 2S4,93S head year ago.
Failures reported in Chicago district
number %, against 16 the previous
week and IS a year ago.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Holds Union Contracts Void.

A Knockout blow to all contracts be-
tween unions and employers was given
in decision by Judge Hardy Of the SUI
perior Court in Boston, who held that
any such agreement relating Ia the en-
ployment exclusively of union help, regu-
lation OF hours of labor, apprentices, etc,
is against public policy and illegal
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Car Wrecks Home, Sue Road.

Because Il freight car dashed through
their house, carrying off on its roof the
second floor on which they were sleeping,
Joseph Gowich. his wife and three chill
dren commenced suit against the Iehigh
Valley Railroad for $4,000. The fam
lily lives in Centralia. Pa, and $2,l0O in
savings was host in the wreck.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
MOCK HERO FRIGHTENED.
Places Obstacles on Track So He Can
Flag Traiu-Chnnges His Mind.

Flag Traiu-Chnnges His Mind.
J. T.. Peltier, % years old, who CON
fessed that he had placed obstacles on
the Pennsylvania track that he might
flag the train and figure as a hero, is a
son of prominent Allen County farmer
near Delphos, Ohio. He has two uncles
in Lima, who are shocked at his deed,
and efforts are being made to have him
released on bond. Petier tied a red
stocking around a lantern to be used in
tagging the train, but he feared results,
and telephoned to Delphos in time to
warn the crew of the flyer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Trade Coniitions Good

The weekly trade reports indicate
strong conditions, the buying of season
able merchandise showing a considerable
increase. Harvesting proceeds favorably
and the demand from the interior Is good.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08

the Baltic works, St Petersburg, during
experiments with the torpedo boat Delfin,
which had been converted into a subma-
rine boat. The signal was given to sub
merge the boat without first properly
closing the manhole.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Banker Faces Grand Jury

o. L. Hayes, former president Of the
Gallon National Bank of Gallon, Ohio,
was bound over to the United States
grand jury on the charge of making false
entries in the bank books.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Verdict Accuses Union Miners.

The coroner's jury in the case OF the
victims of the Victor Colo, riots, June
@, charged President Charles II. Mover
and w. -. Haywood, secretary treasurer
OF the Western Federation OF Miners,
and thirty members OF the union with
murder aud melting riot
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08

Jacob II. Plain, who admits taking
100000 of the funds OF the German
american National Bank of Aurora, ILL.,,
says that in specializing with the institu-
TONS funds he did no more than half the
successful Chicago cashiers have done.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Legal Tanxle In Illinois Prisons

More than 1900 Illinois convicts have
been made idle by a peculiar legal COM
plication, III which federal injunction
and new State law come in conflict.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Helen Keller Wins a Degree

Helen Keller, deaf, dumb and blind,
who was "a years old the other day, has
received the degree Of bachelor of arts
from Radcliffe College, with the further
distinction Of "cum laude."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Cyclone Sweeps Texas Town

New Boston, Texas, town near Tex.
arkana, is reported at least partly wiped
out by cyclone and several persons are
said TO have been killed. The storm also
struck Denton, Texas.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Mrs. Nctcher Now President

Mrs. Charles Netcher, widow OF the
late proprietor of the Boston store in
Chicago, has been elected president and
treasurer of the corporation, and will
manage the great business.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
General Cronie Meds.

Gen. Pet Cronje of Boer war fame
married Mrs. Stertxel. widow of Boer
soldier The ceremony was performed
in the Boer camp on the ST. Louis
worlds fair grounds. and was private.
\ public reception was held
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Saves negro From NEGRO NIoh.

Gov. Vardaman sent State troops to
guard the Jail In Oklahoma, Miss, TO
save John Vaughan. a negro from n
mob of his own race. He is charged
with the murder of his sweetheart.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
"Dan- Emmett Passes Away

Dan" Emmett, an old time minstrel,
famous rs the composer of Dixie" died
in Mount Vernon, Ohio, aged Sc years.
His last public appearance was four
years ago, when he toured the country
with minstrel company.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Greek Munster lis Killed,

A duel with pistols was fought in
Athens, Greece. between NJ. Stats. min
lister of worship and instruction. and NJ.
Hadji-Petros. member of the houle. or
parliament, in which Minister Stats was
Killed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
t. T.. Watson for President.

The Peoples party national conven-
ton in Springfield Ill.,, nominated
Thomas T.. Watson for President and II.
II. Tihhles, of Nebraska, for Vice PreS-
dent
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
Cost OF Celcbrations.

Twenty-Five dead, 1877 injured was
the harvest OF Fourth OF July celebra-
zion in the country; fire loss $177,S0O.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
The table below shows how matters
stand in the American LcagnC:

Standings in the American Association
all
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08
STRIVING FOR REMNANTS.
Standing of Clubs in the Three Princi-
pal Leagues.

The clubs of the National League now
gtouI thing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-07-08

r, G.. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review of Chica'
90 trade saws: Business
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-02
The Poison In Nackerel.

There is M more wholesome food
anon. fish than Il inackerel. yet close
along the backbone Of that same edi-
bile there lies II strip of flesh which may
bring you 10 deaths door even II ii
fails To kill you. You may eat II a
hundred times AMI il will he as whole
some as the rest of the fish. but the
hundred ami first time ar earlier II
may caiisc terrible trouble. This is be-
cause il occasionally. without any sign
or any known reason. distills a power
full irritant poison. There is no diff
ference in the appearance of the fish
or in its flavor: nothing To warn you
Of the danger. The only remedy is Ia
leave the spine of the fish alone and not
take the flesh that lies in the angle of
the backbonc'S edges. There is never
u year without Il few deaths from this
cause. though you might eat mackcrcl
scores of times without taking harm.
Yet animals have some way of detect
Ing the poison. and Il eat will not eat
the flesh from the mackercfs spine il
II * dangerous. II is not II question
of StaleneSs :: perfectly fresh fish may
be deadly and n stale one harmless.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-02

Yes said the man in the waiting
room at the station. above all other
qualities admire honesty Your clev-
or man is more often INSCRIPTIONS than
not. Deeds of daring are invariably
prompted by a lucky impulse and the
thirst for fame. while your brave man
is never without his share of concrit
Philanthropy and pomposity. too. should
In many "a es he spelled the same way
No. my frie d. there is nothing that will
stand the rough wear and tear Of this
life like honesty. and my constant
watchword 10 my little sons here is. BE
honest. and Won can snap your fingers
at the world and It's verdict"
Then he went Ia the hooking office
and procured two half tickets for the
little sons Jagged sixteen and seventeen
respectively.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-02
We will
belP you.

II you are living in IA rented house,
You. no doubt. have long desired to own
your own home and have made plans Ia
that end. There is no need to- delay che
matter, when the Snow Hill Building
and Loan Association is ready to help
YOU. and when you realize that the
money you have been paying out every
year for rent would have bought and
paid for home for you, then you will
no longer continue to pay rent.
Call and see w. d. Cordry, .Jr.. Sec
rotary of the Association aud he will
explain how you can get the money to
build you house an and easy way by
which you can repay the loan.
Snow Hill Building and Loan
Association.
MARION I. HARGIS,
President.
w. d. CORDDRY. Jr.
Secretary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-04-02
STEAMSHIP SUPPLIES.
Tons Of Good Thing. Carried In the
Liners lardeP.

Liners Larder.
In these days. when the telephone 10
so common and il is so easy to tell the
marketman or the grocer over the
phone" just what is wanted for the
days table supply. not many people
stop TO consider what happens when
hundreds of human beings are con-
fined To one dwelling absolutely and
entirely out Of reach of markets and
beyond the power If the telephone to
make their needs known. At the first
thought one says. There is no such
community or place" And probably
there is not on the American CONT
nent. yet sailing on all the seven seas
are great steamships in exactly that
situation. Every hit of their food and
drink must he provided before they
leave port. and provided in sufficient
quantities TO last till the destination il
reached.
To supply a steamship for long voy-
age with food supplies sufficient for
small army of passengers in all classes
and a crew of DD requires lot of
thought and system. There are so
many things that must be included.
For instance. take inventory of the
harder of the White Star liner Republic
OIL recent voyage from Boston to the
Mediterranean. For the trip. which
extended TO Alexandria and required
a whole month. the following quaint
ties OF provisions had 10 be put aboard.
and of these there were enough vegeta-
bles only for the outward trip: Forty
thousand pounds of beef. 1000 pounds
corned beef. 800 pounds of lamb. 10000
pounds OF mutton. 5000 pounds pork
loins. 400 pounds of sausages. 1900
pounds of veal and about 1000 pounds
of miscellaneous meats. 5000 pounds
of chickens. 800 pounds Of capons.
1850 pounds of ducks. 800 pounds Of
fowls. 1n pounds of geese, 400
pounds of turkeys. 2OO quail. 200 snipe.
GOO squalls. 2'n grouse. ~ mallard
ducks. 2oU plovers. $3.50 pounds of fish.
300 pounds Of turtle. 1900 pounds OF
| Holsters. lUI gallons solid oysters. D
barrels of oysters in the shell. 10 bar
rcls Of flour. ~ pounds of yeast, $50
gallons Of milk. 100 gallons OF cream.
DO gallons of condensed milk. 300
pounds OF unSalted butter. 2.WO pounds
pressed butter. 5000 eggs. $50 quarts
OF ice cream. 1SO bushels of potatoes.
| z barrels of i.ets. Is barrels of carrots.
Is dozen heads of celery. ca dozen cab
bages. IL dozen caIliiiowers. = dozen
cuciimhers Ia dozen lecks. 100 dozen
heads of lettuce. ~ quarts of mush-
| rooms Z barrels Of onions. 10 dozen
! oyster plants. = barrels of sweet poia-
toes. ~ bushels of parsnip>. = bushels
Of parsley. - dozen of radishes. 10
bushels Of iurnipS. 10 crates Of toma-
toes. 10 barrels of table apples. 10 bar
rpls Of cnokng apples. IA lunches Of
bananaS. :, fifty pound kegs of grapes. III
boxes Of grape fruit. q boxes of lemons.
ca boxes of oranges. - boxes of pears.
100 pineappies.
Besides these supplies of fresh foods
the steamship carried enough Of tho
staple food supplies and preserved
foods for six months. 50 that in case OF
accident there would he no lack.