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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
ORIGIN OF SEWING COTTON.

The origin of sewing cotton, with
cut which no woman would admit that
she could exist today, was told at
elton manufacturers meeting recently
by James Clark, head Of the great
thread house of Paisley, Scotland. 1t
was discovered in 1903 by his grand
father, who had little business in
Paisley, making silk Irvine for heddles,
which were used by every weaver. The
silk came from Hamburg, and in 1903
Napoleon caused the stock held there
to be burned in order to hamper Brit
ish trade. The weavers were in de-
spair, but James Clark conceived the
idea thai cotton yarns could be twisted
together to form the twines.
The experiment succeeded, and from
this grew the idea that cotton could
be substituted for flax in the manufac-
ture of sewing thread, and would not
be so coarse and harsh. He began the
manufacture of the thread in very
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dead at Paris. He was 70 years old
and received the cross of the Legion
of Honor in 1866.
Austin H. Young, aged "a years.
one of the pioneer judges Of Henne>
pin county, Minnesota, is dead in
Minneapolis after long illness.
Prior to going to Minnesota In 1866
he lived in Waukegan, Ill.
William T. Lewis, aged SO, assistant
cashier of the Farmers National bank
of Springfield, H.. and the only son
of Obed Lewis, one of the early
CAPITALISTS of Sangamon county, died
in Springfield.
Rev. DIR. Arthur Hillard, aged H.,
who had occupied pulpits in several
cities in central Illinois, died in Pana,
Ill. where he had resided for twenty
five years. He was native of Eng
land and an Oxford graduate.
On the recommendation of the board
of pardons, Governor Pennypacker OF
Pennsylvania granted a reprive OF one
month to Mrs. Kate Edwards and
Samuel Greason, sentenced to be
hanged for the murder of the woman's
husband.
The body of the late Harry Syl
yester Scovel, correspondent during
the Spanish-American war who diea
in Havana from the effects OF a
surgical operation, was laid to rest in
the Wooster, O., cemetery with mill
tary hOnOrs.
Frederick Cook, former secretary
of state and one Of the most prom
inent citizens in western New York.
died He was president of the
Rochester Street Railway company,
president of the German-American
bank and a director in many other
corporations and institutions.
Hundreds of people viewed the re-
mains of General Lew Wallace, which
rested upon catafalque in the ro-
tunda of the beautiful library at
Charlottesville, Ind. The catafalque
was draped with an American flag,
which was carried through the civil
war by the troops commanded by Gen
eral Wallace. Decorations conferred
upon the general by the sultan OF
Turkey while the former was minister
to the ottoman empire were tastefully
displayed The remains were placed
in a receiving vault.
j. L. Crawford, president of the
Peoples Coal company, of Scranton,
Pa, died at his winter home, in Indian
River, Fla. He was well-known in the
| anthracite trade, and won prominence
among the operators during the last
strike by keeping the company's
colliery, the Oxford, working prac-
tically full-handed during the whole
duration of the strike. This colliery
also has the distinction of being the
| first in the region to have its local OF
| the United Mineworkers disband.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
OBITUARY..

F. A. Falkenburg, heac consul for
Woodmen of the World, died at Los
Angeles.
James Dallas Springer, retired
railroad attorney, died at his hone
in Evanston.
Robert T. Wilson, a pioneer mer.
chant OF Washington, Iowa, died. He
was IS years old.
Bishop McLaren of Chicago passed
away peacefully at a New York hotel,
closing distinguished career.
Rev. Dean Thomas Mackin, pastor
of st. Joseph's Roman Catholic
church, Rock Island, is dead.
Albert La Rue, composer who al
ranged the scores of many of the
musical comedy successes of recent
years, is dead al his home in New
York.
Mother Mary st. Anslem, superior
of the convent of the Good Shepherd
is dead in Indianapolis. She was the
daughter of a wealthy New York
merchant.
Alphonse Chassepott, inventor Of
the rifle which bears his name, is
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
DOM EsTIc.

Authorities in Cleveland believe
Mrs. Chadwick has $1,OO0,000 hidden.
Mrs. Stanford, widow of university
founder narrowly escaped death by
a poison plot.
A 14-year-old lad in an Ohio village
killed his drunken father while defend
ing his mother.
Two Cleveland councilmen are ac-
cused by Mayor Johnson of having
accepted brides.
The Grand Army Of the Republic in
Massachusetts named J. H. Wolff, a
negro, as commander.
An Oklahoma man has introduced a
bill in his legislature giving everybody
the right to practice law.
Kansas war on the oil trust prom
Uses to be joined by Iowa, Indiana,
Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
The drug and grocery store of the
Harbridge company at Racine, was
destroyed by fire. Loss $4,000.
Fire in a desk at Green Bay de-
stroyed records of the sessions of the
Wisconsin legislature dating back to
<S48.
Admiral Walker declared the presi-
dent sanctioned the taking fees from
the railroad by the Panama com,
missioners.
The drygoods store of Charles F.
Collier at Maquoketa, Iowa, was de-
stroyed by fire. Loss, $4,000, insur-
ance $4,000.
An injunction was granted against
the West Virginia gas merger, a plot
to injure the supply and depreciate the
stock being alleged.
The Harris Block and five other
business buildings in Tyler, Texas,
were burned causing loss of $150,00O
Insurance SOS 900.
The Japanese government has
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
THE NElGHBORS ALL USE THEM
NOW.

Quick Cure of Rheumatism by Dodd's
Kidney Pills How They Saved the
Shop of a Kansas Blacksmith = Cure
Was Permanent, Too.
Goodland, Kan, Feb. 20th.-(Spe-
cial. $50 quick and complete was the
cure of N. e. Albertson, local black
smith, that it almost seems like mir
acle. He had Rheumatism so bad he
feared he would have to give up his
shop. One box of Dodd's Kidney Pills
drove away all the pains and they
have never returned. Speaking Of his
cure Mr.. AlbertSOn says:
81 had Rheumatism in my shoulders
and arms for years. Part Of the time
it was so bad / could not sleep at
night. My arm hurt so that it seemed
/ would have to give up my black
smith shop. / went to the drug store
and bought one box Of Dodd's Kidney
Pills and took them. / have not had
the Rheumatism since. A great many
Of the neighbors are using Dodds Kid
ney Pills since they saw how they
cured me-"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27

small way. 1t was at first put up in
skeins and had to be wound into little
balls by the purchaser, and then Mr..
Clark invented the modern SPOOL He
had them made by wood turner, half
a gross at time. They cost him Cd
a dozen, and he charged the purchaser
of the thread halfpenny for the spool,
which, ilowevr, was refunded when the
spool was returned. The ladies of
Paisley used to come to his shop with
their spools and wait while he wound
the thread on them.
From this small beginning grew
great industry, which now gives EN-
ployment to 10000 persons in Paisley
and has besides branch mills IL
America, Russia. Spain and Germany.
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signifed it's willingness to sign with
the United States copyright treaty
provided it shall not be retroactive.
A Winnebago Indian eloped with the
daughter of the government physi-
clan at Homer, Neb., and the doctor
threatens to shoot the son-in-laW ON
sight
The nation pays homage to Miss
Frances e. Willard at the unve1llng
of the monument given by the state
of Illinois in statuary hall in Wash
ington.
The house sent the statehood Dill TO
conference after ordering the previous
question, shutting off debate, in an
effort to press The measure to pas
sage at this session.
Fire destroyed the finishing-shop OF
the Barney & Smith Car Works at
Dayton, Ohio, with valuable lumber
and six practically completed express
refrigerator cars. Loss 100000.
Secretary Metcalf of the depart
ment of commerce and labor reports
to congress the result of his injury
ON the eight-hour bill, government
contractors holding it detrimental.
Cold grips the entire west, and the
corn because of the inability to OBJ
tain coal, the railroads being tied UP
by the snow Suffering is reported
in other states.
1t is understood that Miss Alice
Roosevelt will accompany Secretary
and Mrs. Taft on their visit to the
Philippines next July. 1t is probable
the trip will be made on the army
transport Sumner.
The Is republican leaders in the
senate are making efforts to obtain
the ratification Of the San Domingo
treaty at this session of congress and
thus avoid feud between that body
and the president
Governor Hoch of Kansas signed the
bill appropriating 100000 for a state
oil refinery to fight the Standard Oil
company, and the house passed mea-
sure making the corporations pipe
lines available for transporting the
state product.
A mine explosion at Virginia City
Ala, entombed 152 men, and, though
strong efforts to rescue are being made
by large force of fellow workers,
there is scarcely a chance that any of
the victims of the accident can escape
with life.
Practically every religious body in
the District Of Columbia was rep
resented in meeting to consider
resolutions looking toward the in
| PRODUCTION of moral and religious in
struction in the public schools. The
resolutions were referred to com.
mittee.
Members of the senate elections
committee have decided not to make
a report on the Smoot case at this
session, for the reason that there will
be no time for its consideration. IL
is probable that the committee will
ask permission to go to Utah and
take further testimony during the
! summer.
Former Governor A. M. Dockery OF
Missouri, who is in Washington re-
newing old acquaintance, Informed
the president that the people of Mis-
souri,, regardless of political affiliations,
were in sincere accord with him on
the railroad rate question and in his
determination that the trusts should
respect the laws.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
WASHINGTON.

The senate is growing impatient
over the delay in the Judge Swayne
Impeachment inquiry in the house,
and that the senators consider evil
dence adGuced thus far as trivial.
Officers of the Midvale Steel COM
pany called on the president and en-
tered a protest against the award Of a
contract for armour plate IL the Beth
lehem company, whose bid was above
theirs.
The vice president of the Panama
railroad testified before the house
committee on interstate commerce
that the Panama canal commissioners
accepted all the fees to which they
we're entitled as directors of the road.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, Feb, 16.-1fe senate
went into executive session shortly
after converting, on motion of Sena-
tor Cullom, who said he wanted the
San Domingo treaty made public. Up
on reopening the doors the District OF
Columbia appropriation bill was taken
up and the amendment increasing the
appropriation for the municipal build
ing $500,000 was discussed. At 2
o'clock the Swayne impeachment trial
was resumed, the greater portion OF
the time being taken up with argu-
ments on the admissibility c. a state
ment made by Judge SwayEe before a
committee Of the house Involving the
construction Of stature which pro-
vides that statement made by wit
ness before a congressional committee
cannot be used against him in a GRIM
inal proceeding in a court. Bills were
passed authorizing dam across Rainy
river, Minnesota, and regulating the
bonds of contractors on public works.
The house adopted resolution de-
claring the senate amendment to the
agricultural appropriation bill, which
abolishes the drawback clause in the
Dingley bill on wheat imported and af-
terward exported as flour, an infringe
ment of the privileges of the house,
inasmuch as the house has the sole
right to initiate revenue legislation,
and ordering the bill returned to the
senate. The vote on the resolution
was 261 to 5. The naval appropria-
ton bill was then taken up for the
discussion of amendments. Bills
were passed to provide a government
for the canal zone and making appli-
cable to the canal zone all laws af-
fecting imports and the entry of per
sons.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
WASHINGTON MEMORIAL.
Bronze Bust, Gift of French People,
to Be Unveiled.

Washington, Feb. pa bronze
bust of Washington, a replica of the
original in marble by David DeAngers
which was destroyed in the fire in
the library of congress in 1851, was
plrt in place in the rotunda of the cap
itol yesterday and will be unveiled to
day. The replica, like the original
is the gift of citizens of France. Il
will be presented by French Ambassa
dor Jusserand in exercises to be held
after the unwilling in the president
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
NEWS IN Brief
RUSSIAN CRISIS.


Third Russian Pacific squadron sail
ed from Libau for the far east.
The car and grand dukes hide in
palaces, owing to fear Of assassination.
The nihilists seem to be back of
plot to overthrow Russia's bureaucracy
by assassinations.
Kuropatkin keeps on hammering
Oyama's lines with cannon and infantry
attack, but his charges are repulsed.
Chinese joined the Japs in force,
marching across Mongolia and cutting
the railway in the rear Of Kuropatkin
Revolutionary literature is dis
tributed broadcast in st. Petersburg.
1t says the cars army is becoming
dissatisfied.
The Russian naval officer from Port
Arthur calls General Stoessel a coward
and lays the surrender of the fortress
to that allegation,
Gar Nicholas is said to be consider
ing peace terms suggested by Japan
and the end of the Russo-Japanese war
seems to be at hand.
Russian cavalry advanced to attack
the Japanese army. A force of 5000
is attempting to cross the Hun river
and move on Heikoutai.
Sergius' funeral was held Feb. %,
but none of the royal family except
Grand Dukes Paul and Constantine
attended. The burial was at Mos
cow.
Russian students, in fiery meeting,
decided to close the schools as re-
buke to the government. The red
flag was displayed, but the police made
no arrests.
Reports are current in st. Peters
burg that Prince Frederick Leopold OF
Prussia has carried peace proposals to
the car. The latter discusses the
end of the war with his ministers.
A report from st. Petersburg to Lon
Don states that the car has decided
to summon a zemsky sober and prob
ably will issue the announcement on
March 4, the anniversary of the liber-
alto of the serfs.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN
HOW THEY MAINTAIN THE CHARMS
OF THEIR SEX.
The Importance that Attaches to the Care
of tho Blood If One Wants Bright Eyes
and a Clear Complexion.

of tho Blood If One Wants Bright Eyes
and a Clear Complexion.
Every sensible woman naturally wishes
to appear attractive. She knows the value
of bright eyes, delicate complexion and
lively spirits. She knows also that
good health is at the basis of her charms,
and that good blood is the source Of good
health.
Miss Mamie Conway has complexion
which is the admiration of all who know
her. Asked if she could make any sug-
gestions that would be helpful to others
less fortunate, she said:
envy complexion would not have
pleased you, if you had seen it two years
ago. It was then about as bad as it
could be, and it gave me a great deal OF
dissatisfaction. If you want good
complexion you must take care Of your
health, especially of the condition of
your blood. My health was at that time
completely broken down. l was nervous,
had frequent headaches, a torpid liver
and great deal of pain in that region.
I suffered also from indigestion. 1t was
clear that my blood was in bad condition,
for pimples broke out all over my face"
cit is hard to realize that, for there
isn't the slightest trace of such blem-
ishes now"
eft was unfortunately quite other.
wise then, and long time passed before
I found anything that gave me any re-
lief. I became very weak and istless.
The doctors medicine did me no good,
and I took number of highly recon-
mended tonics with no better result.
AS soon, however, as began to use DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People my
complexion cleared up, and after had
taken two boxes there was not a sign Of
pimple left on my face. My cheeks
became rosy, gained flesh and have had
perfect health ever since"
Rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes are
merely signs Of healthy blood. They have
come not only in the case of Miss Conway,
whose home is at 1911 East Eighth street,
Canton, Ohio, but to thousands OF
women for whom DIR. Williams Pink
| Pills have made new blood. There is no
surer way for you to obtain them, than to
buy box of these pills from any drug
! gist and try them for yourself. They cor
rect irregularities and Danish weakness.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27

effort to determine the admissibility
as evidence of Judge Swayne's state
ment before house committee. The
senate receded from it's amendment
to the agricultural appropriation bill,
constituting the provision in the Ding,
ley law relative to the drawback on
imported wheat Senator Morgan
offered an amendment to the Panama
canal bill to prohibit the filling of
vacancies on the Panama canal com
mission during the recess of congress-
A special feature was the ceremonies
accepting the statue of Miss Frances
E. Willard placed in statuary hall by
the state Of Illinois, at the conclusion
OF which the senate as further mark
of respect to Miss Wizards memory
adjourned.
The house adopted a resolution
shutting off all debate on the state
hood bill and sending the measure
directly to conference, in order to
facilitate action at this session.
Several hours were devoted to dis
cussing the naval appropriation bill,
after which the house held exercises
appropriate to the acceptance of the
statue of Miss Frances e. Willard.
Addresses were made by Messrs.
Foss, Graft, Littlefield of Main and
Rainey.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
CABLE DISPATCHES.

Emperor Francis Joseph is firm and
the Hungarian cabinet crisis is no
nearer solution than before.
A squadron of British warships COM
manded by Prince Louis of Batten-
berg will visit American waters in
October
Premier Balfour was fiercely at
tackled in the house of commons over
the fiscal programme Immediately af-
ter King Edward reopened parliament.
The dominion government will take
charge of Halifax and Esquimalt de-
lenses on July next, according to an
arrangement just completed between
Canada ad the imperial authorities.
At Brussels, the appeal court gave
judgment in favor of King Leopold in
the protracted lawsuit instituted by
his daughter, the Princess Stephanie
Countess Lonyay), and the creditors
of Princess Louise of Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha, claiming that they were en-
titled, under the Belgian law, to half
the property of the late Queen Marie
Henriette and to half the kings
property on the death of the queen.
AS nine vacancies now exist in the
sacred college, Pope Plus x. has ex-
pressed his intention to appoint new
cardinals at the next consistory, the
date of which has not been fixed. 1t
has been practically decided to nom1-
nate for the first time a South Ameri-
can cardinal in the person of the arch
bishop of Rio de Janeiro, but neither
Great Britain nor the United States
is to receive an appointment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
AFTER PACKING TRUST.
Exhaustive Inquiry Set on Foot by
Federal Officials.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-United States
officials commenced one OF the most
exhaustive inquiries ever started I'M
der the Sherman antitrust act yester>
day, by issuing subpoaneas for 1876
witnesses calling for a federal grand
jury to sit March 20 and make full ar
rangements for producing complete
evidence regarding the operations OF
packers in Chicago and other packing
centers in merited detail.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
POLITICAL.

Woman suffrage bills are killed by
the Kansas and Montana legislatures.
Governor Adams closed his defense
in the contest for governor of Col
oradO.
Six union republicans broke from j..
Edward Addicks in the Delaware SEN
atorial contest.
Sensational charges in the West
Virginia legislature may result in the
impeachment of Governor White.
Governor Adams, fearing riots, asks
the unionists not to flock to Denver
on the day governorship contest is de-
cided.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
Redmond Defeated.

London, Feb. 22.-John RedmOnd's
amendment to the address in reply to
the speech from the throne was de-
feated in commons last night 286 to
236. after an exhaustive debate occu
plying two days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
LABOR.

New York's street car men threaten
to strike March 1 and tie up IL" and
subway lines.
New Haven railways directors re-
ject firemen's demands and a big
strike is threatened.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
Ripon Defeats Nebraska.

Ripon, Wis, Feb. 22.-The Ripon
college basketball team, the champion
college team of Wisconsin, last night
defeated the university of Nebraska,
80 to %.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
passed the bill appropriating $780,
900 for the District of Columbia and
the diplomatic and consular appropria
ton bill, carrying $2,156,000. One
witness was heard in the Swayne i'm
parchment trial, and an hour was
spent in secret session in a further
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27

Washington, Feb. 21.-The senate
passed the military academy appro-
priation bill and began consideration
of the Indian appropriation bill. The
bill for the government Of The isthmian
canal zone also came up, and an
agreement was reached to meet an
hour earlier tomorrow in order to ad-
vance it. In response to a question
Mr.. Elkins, chairman of the committee
on interstate commerce, expressed the
secure railroad rate legislation during
opinion that it would be impossible to
Senator Higgins finished his prelimi-
the present session of congress. Elk
nary statement in opening the de-
Tense for Judge Swayne, and one wit
ness was examined. Mr.. Hale pre-
sented an order for vote on the case
at p. m. on Saturday, and asked that
it go over until tomorrow Memorial
resolutions for the death of Represen-
tatiye Otis were adopted.
The house passed the Philippine
tariff bill practically as it came from
committee and with little discussion.
The river and harbor appropriation
bill was taken up, but it was soon laid
aside, and several measures passed,
the most important of which author
ICES the secretary of war to return to
several states union and confederate
battle flags
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27

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