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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
NUMBER 10.

the afternoon in the residence OF DR..
J. L. Blisch, well known dentist here.
With five members Of the household
about the residence all day ami a sis
ter OF Mrs. Blish ON the front porch,
a servant in the kitchen and a brother
at work in the yard. three Swiss
watches and a necklace were taken
from the house and 5000 in money and
other valuables amounting to about
$4,000 lying in plain sight near the
timepieces were undisturbed.
The theft was discovered by Mr..
Aldrich, a brother of Mrs. Blisch,
about o'clock when he was dressing
for dinner. His watch turned up
missing and upon investigation the
others were found gone with the neck
lace. No clue was left behind. The
thieves evidently knew the interior or
the residence, for in order to secure
the necklace it was necessary to Sc.
cure entrance into a drawer In one OF
the dressers and for this a key was
taken from desk near by and re-
turned after being used.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
POLICE TAKE SUSPECTS.
Negro Held in Connection With Mrs.
Miles, Murder.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-The police yes
terday made a number of arrests in
connection with the murder of Mrs.
Etf1e Mize, who was shot Tuesday
night by robber, but all were re-
leased late in the afternoon with the
exception of William Bracey, colored
man. Bracey has been waiter at the
Holland hotel and was positively iden-
titled by Nora O'TIara and Nellie Cur
ran, two maids employed in the Del
prado hotel, as the man they saw fol-
lowing Mrs. Mize and Mrs Wilson,
her companion, a short time before
the Shooting. Both girls had worked
in hotels with Bracey and knew him
WELL They declared that they could
not identify him with the shooting as
they did not see that, but are emphat-
ic il their declaration that Bracey was
close to the women at the time Mrs
Mize was killed. Bracey admits walk
ing on Washington avenue short
time before Mrs. Mize was shot, but
says he went away and was not in the
neighborhood when the crime was
committed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28

Railroad companies operating in
Wisconsin have recently issued a cir
cular to their agents and Conductors
giving instructions regarding the law
passed by the last legislature with
reference to the fare to be collected
from children. The published tariffs
and regulations of all companies pro-
vide for the collection of half rates for
the transportation of children of five
and under IL years of age, and full
fare from persons of IL years of age
Or over.
"The new Wisconsin law" says the
circular, imposes heavy penalties on
railway companies and employees there
Of for charging, collecting or receiv-
ing from any person a greater or less
compensation than prescribed in the
published tariffs to be charged or col
lected from any other person for like
service. 1t is therefore necessary
that regulations regarding childrens
tickets and fares be strictly observed,
to avoid violation of the law and con-
sequent penalty. If, for example,
child of five and under IL years of age
is carried free without the collection
OF half fare or if a person of IL years
OF age or over is carried on half
ticket or half fare, it is deviation
from the published legal tariff regula-
tons and discrimination in the favor
of that person, which discrimination is
prohibited by law and is punishable
by fine.
agents will be particular to see
that the proper tickets are purchased
for the passage of children, and on
failure to present proper tickets for
passage on trains conductors will col
lect proper fares in accord with this
circular. Failures of conductors to
enforce these rules will make conduc-
tors personally responsible for the
penalty under the law"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
PRISON AGREES
WITH BlGELOW

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. 24.-Frank
Bigelow, the ex-banker of Milwaukee,
is we'll settled down to the routine of
prison life. His health is improved
and he is picking up in flesh.
Bigelow is clerk in the prison rec
ord office under M. w. McClaughry,
the Bertillon expert, and he insists in
taking photographs and keeping the
records of measurements of all new
arrivals.
Friends are sending him the book
on Christian Science. 1t is said he is
becoming a believer in this theory,
and that it is having a good effect in
assisting him to bear up with prison
life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
SEES HIS WIFE
SHOOT HERSELF

Crandon, Wis, Aug. GA sensa-
ton was caused here when it became
known that Mrs. J. A. Walsh, wife of
the district attorney of Forest county,
had attempted suicide and would prob
ably die within a few hours Mrs. Walsh
deliberately shot herself in the breast,
the bullet passing through her lungs
and lodging in her back. The shooting
occurred in her bedroom and her hus-
band was with ner at the time.
Mystery surrounds the attempt at
suicide as no cause is known why Mrs.
Walsh should try to end her life. She
was popular in society here and
seemed always happy and free from
care. Her husband says that he can
sned no light on the shooting, more
than to say that he knows of no reason
for the rash act. Mrs. Walsh lis still
alive and has slight chance for re-
covery. She was unconscious when
physicians arrived and mas not re-
gained consciousness. 1t is probable
that she will die. AS far as is known
she left no letter explaining her act.
The doctors attending her do not ex-
pect her to live. Mrs. Walsh formerly
lived at Eagle River before she was
married. Her maiden name was Fran
ces Slattery She was prominent i'll
society, both mere and at Eagle River.
She was the president Of the local wo-
mans club and has had a long list of
friends and relatives, both here and at
Eagle River.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
Fairbanks at dwelling.

Ogdensburg, N Y, Aug. 24.-rn the
presence of Vice President Fairbanks,
the veterans of northern New York
united with the Grand Army here yes
terday in unwilling a monument at
Liberty Park, commemorative the pa.
triotism of the soldiers of the town of
Oswegatchie, who fell in the civil war.
The military parade was reviewed by
Mr. Fairbanks, who also delivered the
principal address.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
Declare Jap Modification" Of Demands
is Mere Sham and Subterfuge
Insist Gar Will Not Give up on Cession
and Payment Of Tribute
Peace Outlook at Portsmouth Was Never
SO Black as Nov
Outlook Never so Black.

The outlook is black. Many believe
Japanese are not talking, indeed, they
appear more taciturn and more reso-
lutte than ever. The only possible line
of further Japanese concession is con-
sidered to lie in the diminution of the
ar.1unt of purchase money demanded
cision rests, therefore, as it has from
the first, with Russia Unless the en-
peror agrees to yield between now AMI
Saturday, the end is likely to come on
that day. Indications from Peterhoff
seem to indicate f1rmer determine
ton to yield neither territory nor in
de1nnity.
The long instruction received Tues
day night, while not a reply to the
communication of President Roose-
welt given to W1tte Tuesday afternoon,
was Of a character to almost complete
1y destroy the hope that it will be pos
sible for Witte to satisfy the Japan
.ese demand. White himself has been
dered to do so by the emperor sign
treaty involving the payment Of a
copeck.
Up to the Gar.
But it must be borne in mind that
Wltte in the negotiations is not a free
agent. He represents his emperor If
he were absolutely free this confer
ence would not fail. He would make
peace. He sympaUn1zes with the solu-
ton offered by the president, but his
hands are tied and unless ne receives
an imperial command, he cannot move.
Black as the prospect appears, how
ever, the failure of the negotiations is
not certain. The Russian camp is
pessimistic to man, but they all
know the quick and startling changes
of front that sometimes take place at
Peterhof. And Unere are factors in the
situation which might effect one OF
those sudden and inexplicable changes
in the emperor's attitude which has
frequently astonished Russia.
Private advices from st. Petersburg
say that the sentiment there, in Mos
COW and in large centers favors the &C
ceptance of the compromise. This
may mean much. But the real hope
still rests with President Roosevelt.
He is resourceful. He has made an
other move. He has sent Ambassador
Meyer direct to the emperor and they
were together, according to advices re-
ceived here, for three hours yesterday.
Emperor William Blamed.
President Roosevelt himself may
know more about how the emperor
feels than Witte and be able to act up
on information conveyed to him by his
The report is industri-
ously circulated mere that Emperor
William is responsible for the attitude
of Emperor Nicholas and everything is
tracked back to the meeting of the
two emperors on board the Hohenzol-
lern in the Finnish gulf. In support of
this it is positively stated that after
the interview Whites instructions were
made stronger and more unyielding.
Declare Proposal Subterfuge.
Portsmouth, Aug. 24.-An authori
tative statement was made to the AS
ISOLATED Press last night explaining
the Russian position with regard to
the latest stage of the peace negotia-
lions. The statement declares that
the proposition presented by Japan
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28

Revival of Fanatical Antagonist in
China.

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 24.-Word is
received by the Empress of China of
an outrage in Yunnan province, show
ing the revival of fanatica1 antago-
nism to Christian colonization. Official
advices reaching Picking state that a
mob OF 1000 Buddhist lamas, by pre-
concerted arrangement to drive the
Christians out of their province, at
tackled the various French Roman
Catholic establishments on the coast
of Sawaho, wrecking one church and
killing many priests, the number being
variously stated at between Is and 23
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
BOLD BURGLARS.

Daylight Robbery Nets Rich Haul for
Daring Thieves.
Fond du Lac. Wis, Aug. PA rob-
berry which is one of the most puz-
zling brought to the attention OF the
police for some time was committed IN
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28

of Sakhalin, does not preclude the
possibility of reaching a satisfactory
settlement on these points.
Pease Union Beseeches ENJOYS.
Mystic, Conn, Aug. 24.-The Univer-
sal Peace union yesterday forwarded
resolutions to the Japanese and Rus
sion ENJOYS at Portsmouth, beseech1ng
them to bring about a lasting peace
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
Protocols sianed.

Portsmouth, Aug. 24.-Tne official
statement says: cat today's sitting OF
the conference protocols were signed
in due form, after which the confer
ence adjourned until Saturday"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
FAREWELL TO BRYAN.
Chicago Political Club to Banquet the
Nebraskan,

Chicago, Aug. Encouragement
have been made by the Jefferson club
for a farewell banquet here Septem-
Der Is to William ]. Bryan previous to
his departure for a tour around the
world. Besides Col. Bryan, Governor
Douglass of Massachusetts,, ex-Gover-
nor Hogg of Texas and former Seuator
Pettigrew of South Dakota have been
invited
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28

statement says: "At today's sitting OF
the conference protocols were signed
in due form, after which the confer
ence adjourned until Saturday"
Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 24.-The
Japanese plenipotent1aries at the con
clusion of the afternoon session OF
the peace conference yesterday threw
the cards upon the table. 1t was
dramatic moment-the moment to
which all the previous proceedings OF
the conference had led. Protocols in
volving agreement upon eight OF the
~ conditions originally presented by
Japan had been signed. On one side
OF the other, they must make move
OF the plenipotentiaries have reached
the parting of the ways. The adver-
saries faced each other across the ia
BILE. Of course it was we'll under
stood what would happen, but that,
in a way, only made it more dramatic.
Figuratively, President Roosevelt
suddenly entered the conference room,
Minister White sat silent and the
move in the great diplomatic game
passed to Japan. Baron Komura in
a few words explained that Japan, in
her great desire for peace was ready
to make certain notifications" of the
original articles in the hope that Rus
STA could find it possible to accept
them. He then presented in writing
to White the compromise proposition
which President Roosevelt had sug-
gested. 1t was a concrete and spa-
cific one and it followed the lines out
lined in these dispatches. 1t offered
tc withdraw article 9, providing for
the payment by Russia of Japan's bill
for the cost of the war. on the cond1-
lions that Russia would accept article
S, which provides for the cession of
Sakhalin, SO modified as to include an
arrangement for the re-purchase by
Russia of the northern half of the
island for 1,2OO,OOO,OOO yen In addi-
tion it offered to withdraw entirely
articles II and II (the surrender of
the interned warships and the limita-
ton upon Russia's sea power in the
far east). 1t was President Roose-
velt's compromise and White knew it's
contents as we'll as Komura. The
question of whether he had been
'bluffing" was put to the test
Witte Says It's a Sham.
Without moments hesitation Wit
tie explained that the modification pro-
posed was merely a sham, change of
pnraseology, a diplomatic attempt to
"dorer la pilule" and ask Russia to pay
war tribute under another name. He
sale he could not accept it.
He told Komura that Russia wanted
peace. She had given the proofs in &C
cepting every article involving the is
sues upon which the war was fought,
but she could fight and money for trib-
ute she would not pay, not a copeck.
He asked Komura to withdraw all the
demands for tribute, and so the plen-
ipotentiaries separated, to meet again
Saturday, Ostensibly to permit White
to place in writing as the rules of the
conference require, his reply to the
Japanese compromise proposition. In
reality the adjournment was to give
each side an opportunity to consult it's
government for the last time.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
DROWNED WHILE DRIVING.
Team Throws Iowa Capitalist off
From a Bridge.

Des Moines, Aug. 24.-Ben F. FL
bert, a prominent Iowa capitalist, met
death in a small river south of Des
Moines yesterday while driving. His
team ran away and jumped off bridge
into the stream. Ebert was drowned
before assistance reached him. He
carried life insurance exceeding $780,
900.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
DEATH RATE
REMAINS Low
FEVER RECORD.
New cases Wednesday ........ So
Total cases to date $50
Deaths Wednesday. =. -. .....
Total deaths to date -. ..... PIG
FEVER RECORD.

New Orleans, Aug. 24.-Little varia-
ton from the steady improvement of
the past week marked yesterdays nu-
merical record of the yellow fever
situation. The variation was in the
nature of improvement, for with a
light death list there is assurance that
the fever has at present no tendency to
assume a virulent form. Some sol
diers stationed at the United States
barracks are restless under their en-
forced quarantine. Communication
with the city has been absolutely pre-
vented and the appearance of fever in
st. Bernard makes it probable that no
communication with that parish will
be allowed. Not a case of the fever
has appeared in the barracks and the
soldiers are considered to be abso-
lutdy in no danger. A freshly infect
ed spot in ST. Bernard parish was an
nolnced yesterday. 1t is at Terre Aux
BoaIfs. Health officer Meraux found
five genuine cases and three suspi-
ciols.
A report from DIR. Stark, state
heath officer at LaFourche, last night
says that DIR. Deveyon reported to
himy yesterday that he had found ITO
CASES of yellow fever and 200 cases
of tbngu at Leeville.
Iowa Takes Precautions.
D@ Moines, Aug. 24.-The state
boarl of health has received assur-
ance from Keokuk that every precau-
ton Is being taken to prevent the
spresd of yellow fever into Iowa from
Gregory, Mo. The strictest quaran-
tine 5 being observed.
Many People Exposed.
Brownsville, ILL.,. Aug. z4.-W1th
over 100 laborers here exposed to con-
tagiol by a negro from Shreveport.
who admits that he came from an in
fecte( yellow fever point and who lies
i'll with the fever, the people OF
Brownsville are in fear of the epidemic
becoming general at this point. Many
citize1s have been exposed to the dis
ease. Strict quarantine regulations
have leen instituted.
federal Fellows Worsted.
Cain, ILL.,, Aug. 24.-The state of
Illinois and the United States govern
ment lad trouble for few hours du-
rationhere yesterday and the United
States WAS w0rStnd f0rop Of ~
inspectors in charge of Supt. Brame
of the marine hospital service are
lookin! after the quarantine regula-
tons Outh of Illinois. Three of these
inspecOrs have been making head
quartes in Cairo, coming into Illinois
from Mississippi and Louisiana against
orders of the state and the city OF
Cairo. Secretary Egan of the state
board health advised these inspect
ors yesterday they could no longer
enter airo. The matter was finally
adjustd by the government agreeing
to SEND only immunes into Cairo and |
these VII be allowed to enter. Secre-
tary Egn is watching the result of the |
fever a Gregory, Mo-, and may be !
compelld to protect that portion of |
Illinois lear Gregory from the disease. |
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-28
RAIL ROADS AFTER
SCHEDULE FARES
CONDUCTORS NOTIFIED THAT
CHILDREN MUST PAY.
WANT NO DISCRIMINATION

Strict Orders Issued That All Persons
Should Be Given Same Considera
ton in Accord With Published Tar
iffs-Mean to Observe New State
Railroad Law.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-02
FASTER DAY IN RUSSIA
Universal Participation in Midnight
Festival-NO Signs of RiOting or
Disorder.

st. Petersburg, April 2O.-3:30 a. M
Easter day, Russia's greatest festival
of joy and peace, was ushered in with
lone of the disorder and rioting that
was dreaded. AS for centuries, the
congress of the Russian faithful
throughout the empire gathered at
midnight in and around the Cathedrals,
churches and shrines to greet the risen
Lord and to mark the end of the lenten
gloom and sadness of passion week
with illuminations, the pealing of bells
and shouts of ''Hallelujah, Christ is
Risen: He is Risen, Indeed! Nothing
could better illustrate the deep piety
and devotion of the Russian folk than
the universal participation in the mid
night festival.
Though the days the people had
been fed with rumors that terrorists
and revOlutionists intended to signal
ize the festival with a series of bomb
Outrages throughout the empire, up to
3 o'clock this morning no instance of
such an attempt, which will be sure
to bring down on the party responsible
the execratiOn of the united Russian
nation, has been reported.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-02
A Noteworthy Decree on the Subject
Of Religious Freedom.
PARDON TO MANY PRISONERS
One Announcement RENTS the Peas
ants Arrearages of Taxes-Re'igious
Disabilities Of Certain Communities
Abolished-No Evidence of ANY
Disturbance. but Reports of Piliage
Continue to Circulate.

st. Petersburg. April 29.-The city
wore a holiday aspect today. Beauti-
full weather prevailed and the Nevski
Prospect. Grand Moskaia and other
popular boulevards were crowded.
There was not the slightest evidence
OF alarm for tonight or tomorrow.
Nevertheless stories OF b-throwing
i'm the churches at midnight. and Of
pillage and bloodshed tomorrow. con-
tinue tC circulate.
A decree conceding liberty of VOL.
shin to The Old Believers and abolish
icg the religious disabilities of the
Roman Catholic and other Christian
communities and of the Mohamme-
dams will be published tomorrow.
Tho decree will also provide that
secession from the Orthodox church
will not involve any prosecution or the
derivation or curtailment OF civil
rights.
Old Believers and sectarians are to
he accor led the right to possess real
and personal property. and to estao-
lish monasteries and build schools.
hck will be subject to the contrOl
Of the minister Of public worship. The
prohibition of the printing and circu.
lating of Old Believers books on re-
lisinn Will be abolished.
Emperor Nicholas Easter gifts in
addition to the decree on the subject
of religious freedom consist of a series
Of rescriDts and 11kases. which Will be
published in the Official Messenger to-
mOrrow. One of the Imperial an
nourcements RENTS the peasants ar
rearages of taxes. and back payments
on account of lands given to them at
the time of their emancipation
amounting to about $37.500.OOO. AL
though no general amnesty for polltl-
ca. offences will be granted pardon
viii! be extended to certain classes OF
prisoners including those arrested for
oarticipation in the disturbances Of
january e. -
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-02
GRIEF At GEN. LEES DEATH
Many Richmond Bodies Pass ReSolu-
tions of Regret-Remains Will Lie
III State i'm the City Hall Rotunda.

Richmond. Va. April 29.-Meetings
of the directors of the chamber Of
commerce, and Of the city council, Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans, and the
Veteran Cavalry Association, Army Of
Northern Virginia, were held this even
ing, at which resolutions of regret at
the death of General Fitzhugh Lee.
and of sympathy with the generals
family were adopted, and arrange
ments were made for doing proper
honor TO the distinguished dead at the
funeral At the Lee camp meeting, a
monument fund was started by the
Daughters of the Confederacy to Cen
eral Lee. AT the Westmoreland Club
here today portrait of General Lee
draped in mourning and with Confed-
crate flag on one side. and the stars and
stripes on the other, was hung in
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-02
THE MAINE WINS THE CUP
Result of Rowing Races Betweer
Crews of the North Atlantic Flee
EattIeShiDS

Pensacola. Fla, April 2O.-The
rowing races between the crews of the
various battleships of the North At
lantic fleet this afternoon resulted in
the Maine winning the Pensacola chai-
lenge cup. the trophy presented to the
fleet last year by the citizens of this
city, which is TO be rowed for annual
ly. The Maine won the four races
with ease, and the Kearsarge and Iowa
came next. There was great enthusi-
asm among the men of the fleet, espe-
cialiy when United States Senator Mall
lory presented the handsome cup to
the winning ship. taking occasion to
highly compliment the American navy.
The officers and men were assembled
upon the quarter deck when the pres
entation was made.
During the forenoon a two 4-oared
race was run between the crews of the
kearsarge and Missouri for a purse of
5000 which was easily won by the
Kearsarge.