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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-07

New Orleans, Aug. although
Yesterdays record of the yellow fever
situation showed an increase in the
number of new cases, 81 as against
80 Wednesday, and a considerable
snread of the centers of infection, IL
new foci being reported yesterday
and four Wednesday, the number OF
deaths decreased from II on Wednes-
day to five yesterday, and the situa-
ton was regarded by the health Off
GERS as hopeful.
It is thought that the announcement
that Governor Blanchard had actually
ordered the naval brigade under arms
and dispatched it in the mosquito
feet of the oyster commission to the
Louisiana Mississippi boundary, wis2fp
it attracted attention, there is abso-
lutely no apprehension that any seri-
Gus collision will occur. 1t is prob
able that movements to bring italian
immigrants here on a large scale will
suffer as one of the results of the few
er. partly by reason of the terror
which the present infection has spread
among the Italians and partly by rea-
son of the entirely .unwarranted preju-
dice which seems to have arisen
against extensive Italian colonization.
Much surprise was expressed at the
state board of health over the an
nouncement of the appearance Of a
case of yellow fever at Alexandria
Rapides parish had taken extraor-
binary measures to keep out infection
md it was thought that none Of the
fugitive Italians would be able to pass
the Gordon of guards with which she
had surrounded herself The Alex
andria case was traced to New Or
leans and that opens up the question
Of the efficiency of certain guarantees
established in the country parishes.
Must Not Stop Navigation.
New Orleans, Aug. 4.-As a result
of an investigation made by the naval
brigade Governor Blanchard has is
sued orders to Captain Bostick to see
that The navigation in Louisiana wat
ers is not interfered with. The Wul-
VERNE II, schooner under the COM
mand of Lieut.. Armstrong, is looking
after the Louisiana interests in the
Rigoiets. 1t is stated that launch,
the Grace, has been taken in charge
by the Louisiana authorities, and that
the boat and crew will be sent at once
to New Orleans.
Secretary Shaw Acts.
Washington, Aug 4.-Secretary
Shaw has notified Governor Blanchard
of Louisiana that if any unauthorized
acts and abuses of discretion have
been committed by the revenue cutter
Winona, now assisting in the public
health and marine hospital service in
the campaign against yellow fever,
they will be corrected as far as posi-
BILE. This declaration followed the
receipt of several dispatches from
Governor Blanchard, complaining of
the action of the cutter in interfering
with fishing vessels belonging to Lou
iSiana.
Quarantine in Missouri.
st. Louis, Aug 4.-The state board
or health yesterday adopted quaran-
tine regulations against the fever in
footod dictpiotc - Al,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-07
France and Russia AGREE.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 4.-The French
and Russian commissions have
reached a substantial agreement as to
the terms of the new commercial
treaty.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-07
GAINESVILLE GOLFERS
DEFEAT ROCKFORD

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Aug. 4-Janesville
defeated Rockford at golf yesterday at
the Buckleton links, the final score
being AZ up. GAINESVILLE is planning
for meeting with Madison.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-07
BULLETIN.

New Orleans, Aug. New cases
Yesterday up to p. M. 81.
Total to date, 1872; deaths, s; total
deaths to date, a.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-07
COMMONS DISCUSS WAR.

Talk of Changes Resultant from East
ern Conflict.
London, Aug. 4.-The session in the
house of commons yesterday after
noon was taken UP with discussion of
the foreign policy. Earl Percy, the
under secretary of foreign affairs, said
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-07

"Est1mated by city clerks. floss.
Disputes in Two Cities.
There is a dispute in La Crosse as
well as Milwaukee over the correct
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-07
Elbow FEVER
BREAKS BOUNDS
BREADS NOTWITHSTANDING
STRICT QUARANTINE.
DEATH RATE NOT ALARMING

Number of Cases Increase But Fatal
tiles Do Not Follow in Proportion
Authorities View Situation as
Hopeful-lnterstate Clash Expect
ed to Be AVerted.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-07
Secretary Shaw Acts.
Quarantine in Missouri.

st. Louis, Aug. 4.-The state board
OF health yesterday adopted quaran
tine regulations against the fever in
fected districts of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03

B. Smith, state entomologist of New Jersey, to give in Baltimore an illus trated lecture, in the course of which he told what New Jersey had done and what that state expects to do here after. The New Jersey methods are modern and scientific, and what is better still, they are proving efficient.
 It would be a comparatively easy task to keep mosquitoes out of Jones valley. Their season in this valley is short, and they are great carriers of malaria. They are a nuisance at any rate, and as an economic proposition they should be headed off and wholly kept out of Jones valley. It would pay" to do this. It would increase the price of real estate just in propor- ton as it increased the comfort of liv- ing, and in order to act intelligently 1t would be well to induce the state entomologist of New Jersey to come here also and deliver an illustrated lecture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
FLORENCE TO HAVE
 SCHOOL FOR WOMEN

Florence. November 2.-(Special )-Rev J. w. McCullum, of Philadelphia, has about completed his plans for the pur- chase of the Baptist university building just north of town for the establishment of institution for the higher educa- ton of young ladies. The building was erected over a decade ago at a cost of ss0,000 and for the past eight years has been unused. It is a handsome structure and eminently fitted in location for a university. MT. McCullum has agreed to remodel and equip the building with the best apparatus and bring to Florence a faculty of fine instructors and the Bus mess and Industrial League of Florence has agreed to raise s2500. s16OO of which has already been guaranteed.
 Florences reputation as an educational centersis already pre-eminent through the work of the State Normal college and her other institutions of learning and the establishment here of this one will be hailed with joy by the citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
 Get Ready for Another Fair.

The fair of 1905 is ended, and prep erations for the fair of 1906 should be begun. for Alabama wants next year Q fair of fine proportions and timely preparation. A year of preparation is none too much.
 The chief deficiency of the fair just held was in the live stock department. There were not enough cattle, sheep and hogs. A hundred exhibits of live stock can readily be secured, and that number should be present when the gates of the fair are opened in October of next year
 The management did well in every other direction, and it should turn its attention to the needs of this state in cattle, sheep and hogs. The truth is, a hundred satisfactory exhibits or high.erade stock could be found in this state alone. and induced to come to the next fair Home exhibits are
 
 always better than exhibits from other states.
 The public have words of strong recommendation only for other depart ments of the recent fair. The defi- ciencies in live stock are pardonable this year But next year let the Talla- dega exhibit of cattle be freely added to. and let us have then here the best sheep and hogs to be found in this state Exhibits of live stock from other states should not be barred out. In fact, a rivalry between home ex- h.uits and outside exhibits should be stimulated, and the visitors to the fair next October should be put in posi- tion to judge which is the better of the two in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
MRS. r. H. BARTON DEAD.
Delightful Bridge Party Given By Mrs
 Aston Fits.

Tuscaloosa, November 2.-(Special.)- The death of Mrs. T. H. Barton, which occurred at Ralph, In this county, on the 27th, has been learned of here by the friends. She leaves a husband and several little children to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
 Mrs. Aston Fitts gave a delightful bridge whist party last night in honor of Miss Taylor of Demopois and Miss Caughlan of Birmingham. The first prize cake knife, was won by Miss Taylor, while Miss Evelyn Searcy captured the second, Japanese cup and saucer. Re- treatments added much to the evenings pleasure.
 Miss Bessie Stelle of Kansas City, Mo-, has accepted a position at the Central Female college as director of the stringed instrument department. She comes highly recommended and will doubtless fill the position satisfactorily. Her recital will be during the coming week. Quite a large party of young men and women will go to Birmingham to attend the Phi Delta Theta cotilon, which will be given at the Hillman hotel in honor of the Alabama football team when they meet there to engage in the struggle with the Auburn team,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Control of QuarantInes.

inc New Orleans Times Democrat unhesitatingly demands action on the part of Congress in relation to quaran- tine regulations. This is not the sea- son." it says, "to play with old pas sions, or to stand on nice and doubt full questions of constitutional inter- pretation. We must have an efficient quarantine system. The coast must be protected from invasion by our invisi- ble enemies as much as from our wis., duty of Congress to protect us from the one as from the other. Objections, of course. will be made to any scheme of federal control of our quarantine system. But these objections should not be permitted to outweigh the sound reasons in favor of intelligent and efficient federal control. Con- gres has power under the constitution to deal with the subject, and, in tho light of recent history, the propriety of such legislation as will give us n reasonable measure of protection will not be questioned"
 This is a common sense view of the situation, and if all the gulf states would unite in its support the non sense and confusion and damages of shotgun and banana quarantines would be abolished. The gulf states have certainly had enough of such quaran- tines, and they want no more of them.
 Action by states or cities in favor of the marine hospital service Is not sufficient. Savannah long ago put it's quarantine affairs in the hands of the marine hospital service, and New Or leans will doubtless do likewise. But that will not render the gulf states se- cure. A general law taking over all international and interstate quaran- tines Is needed, and Congress should pass such a law this winter. Congress will pass such law if the gulf states will unite in asking Its enactment. | Uniform federal action Is the true safeguard against infection, be 1t of yellow fever, the plague or the cholera. The word commerce" in the consti- tuition is broad enough to cover all needful action, and that action should be taken by Congress regardless of the banana trade or any other local and selfish interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Smooth runs the water where the brook Is deep.
 -2 King Henry w.
Flaus in New York.

A flag war Is raging in New York. Some supporters of George B. McClel- Ian in the business district became politically cunning, and while in that mental condition they devised a sys- tenn of flags that has kept the city in turmoil ever since. Against an Amer lean flag they placed hand labelled Mcclellan" Below 1t they placed a red flag with hand labelled Hearst" Below the two flags was printed tho question, Under Which Flag?"
 The supporters of Candidate Hearst, who stands for municipal ownership and other radical reforms resented the device of the business men, being in- clined to attribute the flag scheme to Tammany, whose candidate is George B. Mcclellan. But both Mcclellan and Tammany repudiate the flag device, and the business men will have to shoulder it.
 The raising of the obnoxious pair of flags, and the tearing of them dowa has become political practice in the big city, but it is harmless diversion, and the present week will put an end to it. It serves to draw the line in New York between radicals and con servatives, and it shows, too, how complex the contest in New York has become. It Is so complex that It's out come is uncertain to degree. The Hearst vote may be large enough to let MT. Wins, the republican nominee, secure a plurality, provided he can poll the full republican vote, but that is just what he cannot do, for very many republicans will vote for Me Llellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
IN HOTEL. LoBBIEs
Cost of Quarantine.

Tt cost Alabama" said Barnes Morgan yesterday, "$3000O to fight back the yell low fever infection this year. and 1t cost New Orleans $2l5,474 to do the work at it's end of the line Florida and Mississippi will probably expend in the course of their campaigns against the fever about $5o,oOO each. Texas. Georgia, Arkansas and Tennessee may be put down for s25,- GOO more
 Here is a total of about s37O00O spent in about three months, which should be refunded by the banana trade, for the competition and devices of that trade un- doubtedly led to the importation of fever mosquitoes loaded with the fever infec- ton from Central American ports.
 But the banana trade will not pay the bill of this year or of any other year, and the best way seems to be to put the entire international quarantine of the Gulf states at least in the hands of the marine hospital service. The banana trade would then be treated impartially, and the imprudent action of rival ports ports would be eliminated"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
STERNBERG BRINGS
 GERMAN PROPOSAL

Washington. November 2-Ambassador Spec von Sternberg of Germany. who has been in Europe for several months, much of which time was spent in his native country. returned to Washington this evening. His wife, who accompanied him abroad, will sail for home the latter part of November. The ambassador brought with him the invitation of the German government for the negotiation of new agreement between the United States and Germany to replace the existing com mercial arrangement which expires early next spring. He will present this inyi- tation to Secretary Root at the earliest opportunity. probably this week. with view to having the negotiations to commence as early as practicable
 While in Berlin the ambassador had several interviews with Emperor William and frequent consultations with the of- hcials of the foreign office by whom he was made fully conversant with Ger manys policy regarding it's commercial attitude towards foreign countries and particularly toward the United States. This knowledge of the situation will en- able him to deal with questions that may arise Tn framing new treaty The in- Vitation to the state department express ed sincerely Germany's wish for trade agreement with the United States, and in its general tenor is in keeping with the sentiments expressed by the imperial chancellor, Prince von Buelow in defin- ing that country's attitude on this subject in the interview with the Associated Press In Berlin several days ago. In that inter- view the prince suggested that perhaps an agreement could be obtained most ex- peditiously by the meeting of men from each country having special acquaintance with customs and tariff matters, thus giving an opportunity for an open and frank interchange of views and friendly explanations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Fiuhtinq Down Mosquitoes.

New Jersey does not fear yellow fever or other infectious diseases dis seminated by mosquitoes, but that state does know that the mosquito is a foe to comfort, and steps have been taken there by which the mosquito nuisance has been largely reduced, and will perhaps be eliminated alto gether. The people of New Jersey are at any rate hopeful in that direction, and they propose to fight the mosquito down and out.
 Baltimore proposes to do likewise, believing that if the New Jersey mos quito can be eradicated the Maryland insec eAn be also. The Baltimoreans are scginhing to organize against the insect already. They propose to meet 1t more than half way next year. As . Arst step they induced Prof. John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Youna Artist.

Miss Katherine Carl, young ar,ise oi Memphis. arrived in New York from Lon don this week. Miss Carl stayed eleven months in the palace at Pekin, where sho painted the portrait of Tsi An. Do"asef Empress of China. In speaking oi her work, Miss Carl says:
 q was requested to make the palh'ihs' arrangements for which were maoe through the American minister, MT. Con ger. Every day for eleven months the Enn- press sat for me and during that tune was courteously treated. l found her quite different from the cruel despot she has been depicted. Much of the con- versation was carried on through two official interpreters, and she seemed 10 be quite interested in what l told her or the United States.
 .The Empress is not vain as she has been represented. She is very highly edu- cated and is fond of poetry. She cele- brated her seventieth birthday while l was at the palace, but she does not look over 4O She has the most beautiful smile of any woman in the world"
 Miss Carl will visit her home in Mem phis and then return to New York to open a studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Anti-Jewish Riots in Russia.

Rioting has become chronic In Rus sia, and when one object does not serve the mob spirit another is dug up out of the thick soil of ignorance and prejudice. In the cities rioting and the throwing of bombs may be said to have become a habit, but in the rural districts, among the peas ants, where 80 per cent of the popula- tion live, quiet reigns--the quietness of stolidity and stupidity.
 A good share of the current dis turbances are of an anti-Semitic ma ture. The footing of stores owned by Jews in Kieff and anti-Jewish upris. ings in other cities aggregate the situ- ation. render Count de Witte's task doubly difficult. It is stupendous at the best
 The turning of an autooracy of the most audacious and rotten sort into modern constitutionalism is the heav- fest task ever imposed on a single statesman, and that task rests today on the broad shoulders of the minis, ter-president He is doing his best to put the New Russia on the road to good government--to give constitu- tional rule fair opportunity. He knows full well that return to former meth. ods would simply fill the land with bloodshed--is simply out of the ques' tion-and he is doing all one man can do to put the new plan in smooth op. eration among population little fitted for 1t.
 The problem is but in its infancy It Is scarcely begun. It is simply an nounced. The electorate may have to be enlarged. Freedom to political prisoners, to the press, and to the peo ple in the respect of public meetings is excellent, and all these are estab' lished. But agitation may not cease while the electorate is confined to property holders and the voting for members of the douma is not direct. After all, the deep change lies be- yond the present year-education of the masses. This cannot be consid- cred at present. Peace must come first, and then a public school must be established in every mir, and the indications are that attendance in them will become compulsory. It cer- tainly should be in backward benisbt-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.

By Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Into my heart silent look 7 Flashed from thy careless eyes; And what before was shadow nook The light of summer skies. The first born love was in that look: The Venus rose from out the deep
 Of those inspiring eyes. My being learned, and crept to thine
 As if in times of yore Thy soul had been a part of mine
 Which claimed 1t back once more Thy very self no longer thine. But merged in that delicious life
 Which made us one of yore. There bloomed beside thee forms as fairs There murmured tones as sweet; But round thee breathed the enchanted
 air
 Twas life and death to meet. And henceforth thou alone vert fair. And. though the stars had sung for joy, Thy whisper only sweet!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
National Cemetery at New Orleans.

''I noticed that the Times-Democrat had quite an interesting article the other day on the national cemetery that is To- cated just beyond the city limits of New Orleans, and I was glad to read it. said a citizen of that town who is visiting Bir- mingham.
 There are really few people In New Orleans who know that they have na- tonal cemetery in such close proximity to the city. It is beautiful place. The moss hangs from the trees shadowins the driveways along whose borders sleep thousands of men who wore the blue in the civil struggle.
 "Chalmette cemetery Is next to the breastworks where Old Hickory won vic- tory from apparent defeat Two links of the nations history are thus joined to- gether in a bond that prejudice should not attempt to break
 "The fact that tho national cemetery is almost unknown in New Orleans is due to the attitude of those who cannot for give or forget. Yet New orleans, now that her attention has been called in the direction of the place, can afford in the plentitude of her prosperity to allow the old bitterness to fade away. and in rever- ing the men in gray she will not forget the men in blue who lie within the silent city just beyond her gates"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Iowa Man Killed By Neoro.

Eutaw, November 2.-tSpecial)-It is reported here that Fred H. Koehn. a pat ent medicine agent, was shot and killed by Will Baker, negro, near Tishobee, this county, on Monday afternoon last. agents are selling medicine in the coun- ty, and they are said to have roughly used the negroes, owing them on more than one occasion. Details of the killing are not obtainable. but report has it that the negro fired on the agent in self-de- fense. killing him instantly. Koehn s home was in Elkport, Ia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
GALL FOR MONARCHY.
Government In Norway Issues Proc
 lamation to the People.

Christiana, Norway, November 2-The government today issued a proclamation recommending the people to vote at the forthcoming referendum for a.monarchial form of government based on 'the British and Italian constitutions.
 The proclamation further points out that the best friends of Norway in Eu- rope declare that the countrys relations with the foreign powers can be the bet ter secured by the retention of the mon- archy. The radicals and socialists also issued a proclamation recommending a republic. Another proclamation was is sued signed by 130 prominent liberals ask ing the people under the circumstances to support the proposition of the govern ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-03
Sells Diamond for IS Gents.

Meridian November 2.-tSpecial)- Charley Johnson, 12-year-old negro boy, while delivering package of meats to the residence of Mrs. Tom Lyle, stole a diamond ring and plain gold band ring from the house. The boy failed to realize the value of his pilfering, and sold the diamond ring to a white boy for 15 cents. The youthful negro was arrested, con fessed his crime and the ring recovered from the boy to whom it had been sold. The little criminal will be given a trial
 on the charge of stealing tomorrow morn ing