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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11
BRIDEGROOM KILLS sIsTER-IN-
LAW, THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF.
MURDERER A BRIDEGROOM
Sixth Double Crime of the Kind in
Chicago Within Four Weeks.
Pollak's Attentions Resented, He
Murders Woman-His Brother a
Mortified Witness to the Quarrel.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-The sixth murder
and suicide in Chicago since De-
cember IL took place yesterday morn
ing, when John Pollak, 572 West Nine
teenth street, shot and killed his
sister-in-law, Mrs. Rosie Pollak, aged
80, in the kitchen of her home, 703
Throop street, and then turned the
weapon on himself and fired a second
fatal shot. The double crime was
the outcome of attentions by Pollak,
which the woman resented. The MUIR
derer had been married but a few
weeks.
The crime was witnessed by Joseph
Pollak, husband of the dead woman
and brother of the murderer. On his
return from church, POllak stopped at
his brothers house in ThroOp street,
while Mrs. Pollak was preparing the
MONDAY meal. For a moment the
brothers conversed and a quarrel be-
tween the men arose because of the
frequent visits of Pollak and his evil
dent interest in his sister-in-law.
Then Pollak walked to the side of
his sister-in-law, who was busy cook
ing, and the familiarity of his actions
was resented by Mrs. Pollak, who
drew back and ordered Pollak from
the house.
Don't you ever visit here again.
You have caused me trouble and
want you to leave and never come
back" exclaimed she in Bohemian.
Before the brother was able to
realize what had taken place, John
Pollak drew n revolver and pointing
the weapon at Mrs. Pollak fired two
shots IN quick succession. One OF the
bullets entered her mouth and killed
her almost instantly.
Pollak turned about quickly and be-
fore his brother could prevent his
action, placed the barrel of the re-
volver in his mouth and fired again.
The bullet pierced his head and when
Joseph Pollak bent over his brothers
body his life was extinct.
The shooting attracted neighbOrs
and the Police at the CanalpOrt avenue
station were summoned.
On the arrival of Lieutenant Ptacek
and q number Ct detectives the police
began an investigation. While the
bodies were being removed to the
undertaking rooms, POllak accom-
panied Lieutenant Ptacek 10 the police
station. After detailing the incidents
of the double shooting. he was re-
leased. The police say Pollak board
ed with his brother Joseph over five
years. Six weeks ago he was married
and left his boarding house. With
mis- bride he set up keeping house in
West Nineteenth street and despite
his marriage he continued to call at
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11
CAPTAIN PABsT EXPIRES AFTER
LONG ILLNESS.
COULD NOT LONG SURVIVE
Began Career as Lake Captain and
Marries Philip 3 SITS Daughter
Build up Immense Brewing Plant
in Milwaukee by Great Energy and
Ability.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 3.-Captain
Fred Pabst of the Pabst Brewing COM
pany died at his home Friday after
a long illness of diabetes. He had not
been we'll for four years. The captain
continued to go to his Office up to
Dec. 10. He retained his conscious
ness almost to the last and conversed
with his wife and children, who sur
rounded the bed. Ten minutes before
his death he became unconscious.
Colonel Pabst at st. Louis was no.
titled by his brother, Fred Pabst, Jr.,
of his fathers death and he chartered
a special train. He was 81 years old.
Captain Pabst was in early days
captain of a steamer plying between
the east shore ports of this lake. He
met and married the daughter of
Philip Best, a pioneer brewer, and
quit the marine for the brewing bust
ness, where his energy and ability
He counted his friends by the hun
dreds and there is a general sorrow
over his death. He leaves a widow
and four children, Mrs. SOehnlein of
Germany, Mrs. w. o. Goodrich,
Colonel G. G. Pabst and Fred Pabst,
Jr., Of this city. He was worth
millions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11

in the presence of the president and
many officials.
The Anglo-Italian arbitration treaty
which is on practically the same lines
as the Anglo-French treaty is ex-
pecteded 10 be signed next week.
Sir William Ramsay declares Lon
don chemists have thrown away i'm
mense quantities of pitchblend. from
which radium, worth $1,000 a grain.
is extracted.
The exports from Germany to the
United States during 1903 were about
$3.50. 100000, or from S14,0O0OOO to
Sl5.000.000 more than in 1902, which
was the previous record year.
Rechid Bey, the Turkish am.
bassador. presented to the Italian gov
eminent the request of TIE porte for
the appointment of an Italian officer
to command the international gendar-
merle in Macedonia.
Although the fact is not yet of
ficially announced, il is believed Cen
eral Pittalluga of the Italian army
will be appointed to command the
gendarmes in Macedonia, in ac-
cordance with the Russo-Austrian re-
form scheme.
The imperial palace ar Pekin was
a royal prison during the boxer siege
of 1860. The dowager and emperor
were practically captives in the hands
of Prince Tuan. who aspired to place
his son on the throne and become die
tator of China.
1t is asserted that Prince Ourousoff.
the new ambassador from Russia to
Italy, in presenting his credentials to
King Victor Emmanuel announced
that il was the intention of the car
to visit Italy next spring in return for
the Italian monarch's visit to Russia
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11
RuSSOIAPAk.

Japau's occupation OF Corea may be
the price Of peace in the east. accord
ing 10 the German view.
Russia viii ask the state depart
ment what attitude the United States
viii take i'm the event OF war with
japan.
Fear OF war i'm the far east sent May
wheat up % cents. Dollar wheat is
predicted before the present crop is
disposed Cf.
Europe gives up all hope of averting
war between Russia and Japan. There
Is an ominous dread in London that
other powers may be involved.
Japan informed the foreign ambas-
sailors at Toxic and had her ENJOYS
notify the governments abroad that
she was preparing for the worst"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11
DOMESTIC.

George b. Mcclellan becomes mayor
az New York
The tax value Of realty and person
atty in New York state is $500. 00O.-
600.
Fire on the sevnth floor of the Muir
ray Hin hotel. New York. caused dam
age OF $4,000.
At Wheaton. Mimi. places OF bust
ness were wiped out by fire and the
loss Is $4,000.
New years gifts by banks to en-
nIoyees were much smaller than those
made a year ago.
Statistics show the business of the
country i'm 1908 rivaled that of the
record year of 1901.
BaDtists may refuse to accept
further donations from John d. Rookie
Teller ON high ethical grounds.
Prophet John Alex Dowie left Zion
CITY ON the first stage of what he says
viii Dee a trip round the world.
w T. Bryan asked the Connecticut
courts tu decide whether the requests
Of the late PhilO s. Bennett are valid.
A Minnesota game warden was ar.
rested by a Wisconsin deputy sheriff
on the charge Of kidnapping boy fisher.
men
Interstate commerce commission
books are being investigated by ex
perts because Of rumOrs OF financial
irregularities.
AT Bethlehem. Pa. fire badly dam
aged the large union depot Of the lie
high Valley and the Philadelphia &
Reading railways.
Andlew Carnegie led the list OF
public Eivers for 1908. his donations Ia
various objects amounting 10 more
than SCI .OO0.O 900.
AT Philadelphia John McCauley. aged
19 years. and George McAuIlen. aged
II years. were found dead in bed. They
blew out the gas.
Reed SmOOt said he would ignore
the wish Of Frank ]. Cannon and re
fuse tn pose as representing tho NOR
mon church in the senate.
Otto Altman. banker and Clubman
one Of the most prominent Germans in
New York. committed suicide in the
Hotel A,bemarle. New York.
At St. Joseph. Mo. a dccOy package
has led To the capture Oi James Nor
gan. who threatened TO blow up the
Burlington trains unless paid $4,000.
Fire destroyed the rectOry CT the
famous Little Church Around the Cor
uer I'm New York. The Rev. DR..
HDught1n was nearly asphyxiated
Briefs IN the extraditi0n proceed
fngs against William Ziegler. wanted
iu Missouri on a charge OF bribery
were forwarded TO Gov. OdeH of New
York.
John A. Benson a California mil
Uouaire accused of bribery i'm land
fraud cases. was arrested at the Wal
dorf and spent new years eve in
New York JAIL
The arrest at Attorney F. J. Bis
ch1H. brother 81 supreme court justice
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CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The senate's
first session following the holiday re-
cess was devoted entirely to Panama.
President Roosevelt sent a message
on the subject showing that the United
States had nothing to do with foment-
ing the revolution. Accompanying the
presidents message was the cores
pondence between General Reyes on
behalf of Colombia and Secretary Hay.
Discussion continued throughout the
day, speeches being made both in de-
Tense of and against the policy which
has been pursued. Senator McComas
defended the president and asserted
that his action would stand if tried in
court. He maintained that even with
out recognition the new republic of
Panama would have been established
and maintained indefinitely. Senator
Stewart of Nevada severely criticised
the Bogota government for its selfish
action in preventing the construction
OF the canal. Senator Morgan of Ala
bama stated his preference for the
Nicaragua route and maintained that
the present course of the administra-
ton was for breaking down the estab-
lished policy of the United States re-
garding neutrality. He said that the
president now desired the assistance
OF three democratic senators to main
tain his policy. The chaplain of the
house, in opening the session of that
body. prayed that war between Russia
and Japan might be averted by the
peaceful adjustment of their differ
ences. a privileged resolution offered
by Mr.. Hay. democrat, recited that a
certain statement contained in the
Bristow postoffice report reflected up-
On the membership of the house. 1t
provided for an investigation by a
committee to be appointed by the
speaker A point of order made
against the resolution by Mr.. Gardner.
republican, was overruled and the
same fate was met by Payne. repub-
lican, of New York, who decided to re-
fer the resolution to the postoffice
committee. A vote on ordering the
previous question resulted in a tie.
the minority supporting Hay. The
vote developed no quorum and the
house adjourned
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ON THE RAIL.

President II. G. Burt Of the Union
Pacific railway resigned. Has no plans
for the future
Two freight trains on the Mineral
Range railroad collided at Wolverine,
Mich. doing much damage. but caus-
ing neither loss of life nor serious per-
sonal injury to the members OF either
crew.
W. p. BARLEY. the brakeman who
failed to flag the Meteor train on the
Frisco railroad that was wrecked last
Monday with loss of twelve lives. will
be prosecuted for manslaughter. A
warrant for his arrest has been issued
at Fort Scott. Kan. and the sheriff has
gene To Monet. Mo. TO serve II.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11
PANAMA.

Two torpedo squadrOns are on the
way to different sides of the isthmus
OF Panama.
T. was reported at Colon. but not
confirmed. that the Colombian gunbOat
Gen Pinzon had been sunk by an
American cruiser.
Fifteen hundred Colombian troops
seized an Indian village in Pana-
manian territory. A United States
squadron hurried in that direction.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11
President Really Said 1t.

81 don't believe these stories that
the president says he is delighted to
see everybody" said New York liter
airy man who had never been to the
White house, but who had an engage
ment.
He went to see the president, had a
four-minute talk, and came away
Well" said a friend, did he say
he was de-light-ed?"
Yes" said the literary man. He
said it four times. "-Washington Ger
respOLdence New York World.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11
EOREIGN.

Navigation Of the Rhine has been
stopped by ice.
II is announced that President
LcuIet Will vi~it Pome in April.
The run factory of the Hotchkiss
ccmranv at Paris was damaged by
fire 10 the extent of 100000.
At automobile railless train of five
cars was successfully tested in Paris
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11
They May Get II.

Some Turks seem totb anxious for
another glimpse of an American fleet.
New York Tribune.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-11

Washington, Jan. 5.-Senator Lodge
spoke two and half hours on the
Panama situation and discussed at
length the action of the president in
connection with the Panama revolt.
He said that the act of congress had
been an instruction to secure the
canal at a certain point. No obiec-
tion had been made to the Hay-Herran
treaty except that too great conces-
sions had been summarily rejected Ly
the Colombian congress. Colombia
had from the start sought to secure
mere money for the canal right.
Senator Lodge asserted, and he
quoted Minister Beupre's correspond
ence in support OF this statement
Not only had there been an effort to
secure more from the United States
but there also was an ATTIC MP, to
squeeze the Panama canal COMPANY.
Senator Lodge also referred TO Inc
effort on the part of Colombia 20
secure promises from Germany and
Great Britain to take up the canal
project. Senator Lodge lwelt e.
some length on this incident de-
claring that the invitation to these
European powers to build canal on
the western hemisphere, by the PEG
PIE whose very existence depends on
the maintenance Of the Monroe
doctrine. is very extraordinary.
House Hears Message.
The secretary Of the treasury trans
mitted to the house a statement of
the accounts of the pOstmasters who
resigned from office during the year
and who are short in their accounts
The total shortage is S23, 454 divided
among 16 postmasteTs. The priv
LEGGED resolution proposed by Mr..
Hay of Virginia, providing for the in
vestigatiOn Of certain statements in
the BTistow pOstoffice report. reflect
ing on the membership of the house.
was referred TO the committee on
pOstOmces and post roads. on the
motion Of Mr.. Payne of New Mexico.
the majority leader. Eight repubIi-
cans voted with the minority on Mr.
Hays motion and three republicans
voted with the democratic minority
against the motion to refer.
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Mr.. John Hough WiK Return to
the Vest.

Mr.. John Hough WiK Retur,, to
the West.
Dir. John Hough, who moved
from Lancaster out West but re-
turned to the State about a wear
ago, locating in Greenwood and
opening a large drug store, has
sold out and will return to the
West. A special to the State
from Green wood says that his
location is not yet decided upon.
He received over $4,000 for his
building and a proportiouatsly y
fair price for his stock of drugs.
There is general regret at his
leaving Greenwood where he has
made q large number of friends
and only recently Vas unanimous
!y elected Supt. of the Baptist
Sunday School.
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LANCASTER lLkCDGER.
A Correction

The Rock Hill Herald-Dear
Sir: You published in your pa
per of January 9th, 1904, in
which you do me on injustice,
unintsntioually no doubt. l am
John H. Porter, son of J. j.
Porter, of Waxhaws, Lancaster
county. married = Miss Lopsr,
in Jacksonville, Florida, fifteen
yea's ago, and have her and ono
child, who is ten years old. We
own 4 nice little homo at 2S5 As
ssnbly street, Atlanta, Ga. Have
never been In Texas since we
married. NJ Grifs spent one
summer in Rock Hill and she is
very much hurt to think that any
of my frieads would think she
could have been guilty of murder
OF any one, much less the son Of
that dear old blind mother OF
mine that she loved so much.
Yours truly,
John H. Porter.
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Cuba on Wheel,' to be Here next
Thursday.

Cuba on Wheel,' to be Here next
Thursday.
"Cuba on Whesls," an inter-
esting and attractive exhibit OF
products, fruits, game, fish,
works of art, fancy needle work,
Cuban scenery, etc., in a railroad
car, will be on exhibition at the
depot hero next Thursday, Febu-
ury 4th. There are also many
relics Of the Spanish. American
war-ths wreck Of the Maine
and lots of curios we'll worth the
small admission of 10 and 90
cents. School children in . bod y
in charge of their teachers will be
given a special rate of 5 cents.
The exhibit is the official re-
preventative of the bureau cf I'M
migration and department Of ag
riculture. 1t is on its way to the
st. Louis exposition. Capt. w.
Fl. Ramseur, the we'll known rail
road man, is in charge.
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Little Christine, the infant
of Rev. and Mrs. Oliver johnson,
whose sickness was mentioned
last week. died Friday morning.
Its remains were inferred in tho
A. X. p. Ceuetery at this place
Saturday morning. Tho bereav>
ed parents have tho sympathy of
many friends here and at their
home ut Leslie in the loss of this
their first child. Winnsboro
News and Herald.
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TO BE GIVEN AWAY
$50 In GOLD.

To the purchaser of each 81
worth of goods for the next three
months will give A 4guesses for each
81 worth of goods purchased
The one nearest to the number of
beans in jar will receive $50 in
gold, second nearest $40 in gold;
third IS in gold Remember the
time and the gold.
j. b. Mackoreli.
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Now is the time to settle wi

Now is the time to settle with
Us for your subscription. We
have waited patiently on many
whs are in arrears, and now it is
only just that we should have
what is due US. To mail each
delinquent subscriber . bill would
entail considerable expense in the
way of postage and stationery.
So call and settle without further
notice or send by money order or
registered letter.
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MONEY T0 tL0AN.

l have made earrangements.by which
I can negotiate loans OF $500 90 and
upwards OH first mortgages on i'm
proved cotton farms at per cent in-
terest on sums Of ST 1000 90 and over,
and 8 per cert interest on sums of Ie IS
than 81 900
NO commission charged. only a rea>
uesonle fee for abstract Of title.
r.. E. WYLIE,
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and lots for sale within the mex,
30 days. T. .. Carter, Agent.
Mrs. Calvin Plyler of Geor-
gia, is visiting relatives in this
county.
Mr.. j. w. Vincent of Allan
ia, Ga, is spending \ few days
with his parents in this county.
Mr.. J. g. Elliott and family
have moved into the Bennett cot.
tsge, recently vacated by Mr.. J.
I. Macksy, on Cstavba street.
Tho ground has been covered
with abont an inch of ice for the
past two days.
Mrs. G. B. Barron and her
charming little daughter, Miss
Mary Locke Barron, loft on the
l.. & @. Thursday, Jan. 2sth, to
Wet the Misses Bailey, of Gin.
ten, S. G..
Mr.. Stemey NcAtser, .
young man who has been work.
ing at one of the mills in this
place for a number of years, died
Of dropsy last Friday morning
The burial was made Saturday in
the town cemetery. Fort Mill
Times.
Mr.. j. M. Stewart, who has
made very efficient clerk in the
dispensary for several years, ha,
thrown up the job. Today, he
says, will bo his last day to sell
whiskey. He will find something
else to do. Mr.. Henry AcNanus,
who has been on tho State con-
stabul.ry, vii! succeed him as
clerk in the dispensary.
will wi,hsrspoon, col, want
ed in this county for breach OF
contract has been arrested in Fort
Mill, and VIM. Dixon, COL, want.
cd on = similar charge, was ar.
rested at Rock Hill yesterday.
Deputy Sheriff j. F. Hunter went
up to Fort Mill yesterday for
Witherspoon and will stop at
Rock Hill on his return and bring
Dixon with him also. He will
arrive here with them today.
Letters remaining uncaIlsd
for 10 the post-office at Ian
caster for tho week ending Jan.
30th, 1904, are ~ follows:
Mrs. Lizzie Orybevew, Mrs. W..
e. H., Miss Ada Kit, (9) Miss
Julia Macy, Miss Leave Aassie
Mr.. Hew Baker, Mr.. William
Hudson, Mr.. Samuel Vans. Mr..
A. J. McManus, Renry Jones,
w. 4. HOWE Esq.
Belle Nance, r. M.
just thirty years ago last
Thursday our townsman, Mr.. l..
Q. Payseur, began business at
this place. When he came here
Lancaster was . little out of the
way place, 26 miles from rail-
road, with less than 500 populs-
tion anil only a few stores. 1t ia
interesting to hear him contrast
the Lancaster of 80 years ago
with the hustiing, progressive
Lancaster of today, with it's rail-
roads, bank, cotton mills, large
mercantile firms, $4,000 school
building, etc.
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Valuable Real Estate to be
Sold at Public Auction.

BY virtue of power given me as
Executrix Of the will Of Joseph Clark
dece used, L will sell at public auction
at Lancaster court house on the
First Monday In February,
unless sold at private sale before that
date, the following estate lands of
Joseph Clark, deceased:
The lot near the cotton mill. ad =
joining the old M. L. Lemmond lot.
on which there are several sto, es.
The lot in rear Of the PRESBYTERIAN
church, containing about 4 acre.
lot near the narrow uge over
head bridge.
lot land, about 180 acres, near Os-
ceola, known as the Ezell Mine tract,
s6Terms OF sale, Cash.
JANE M. CLARK,
Jan. 20. 1904. Execu.rjx.
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Our Chief Aim at All Times
We Are Your Friends

benefited
the price goods everybody
us Will hold them
large business honorable
Sincerely yours
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State of South Carolina,
COUNTY:OF LANCASTER.

WV ~ SOT LAM aO EN-.
PYJ E. STEWMAN, ESQUIRE,
- Probate Judge,
WHEREAS, j. Millen McMurray
made suitlto me, to grant him Letters
OF Administration Of the Estate Of and
effects Of VIM. N. McMuIray. DEED.
THESE ARE THEREFORE, to
cite and admonIsh all and singular the
kindr' d and Creditors Of the said IVm
N. McMurray, deceased that they be
and appear before me, in the Court OF
Pre- bate, to he held at LancasterC. H -,
5. g, ON February 3rd after publica-
ton thereof, at IL o'clock in the fpre-
noon, 20 snow cause. ffany they have
why the said Administration should
not be granted
Given under my Hand, this 10 day
OF January Ammo Domini. 1904.
j e STEWMAN,
Probate Judge.