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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
NINE KILLED IN FIGHT
RAILROAD GANG AND VIRGINIA
MOUNTAINEERS CLASH.
Attempt Made to Rush Camp and Firing
Continued for Several Hours
Near Asheville.

ASHEVILLE, n. c.. Aug. 21.-Claude
Miller arrived here last night bringing
the bodies of Charles Smith of Asheville
and Al Powers of Laurens. S. c., who
were killed in a battle in the mountains
of Virginia between a railroad construc-
ton gang and mountaineers.
Miller says nine men were found dead
after the battle. Mountaineers at
tempted to rush the camp, and firing
continued for several hours.
Smith and Powers, foremen, were
killed early in the fight Smith was
shot while directing his men. Powers,
who saw him fall, hurried to his assist
Archer Miller, formerly of this city, was
severely wounded.
The bodies of Smith and Powers were
hauled twenty miles from camp to the
nearest railway station.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
CHAPTER XIV.

| shall never forget that supper as long
as | live. Considered merely as social
gathering it would be memorable enough,
for | never before or since sat at meat
with ten such queer customers as my
hosts of that evening. The officers of
the Aureataland army were a very mixed
lot-two or three Spanish Americans,
three or four Brazilians, and the balance
Americans of the type of their country
men are least proud Of If there was an
honest man among them he sedulously
concealed his title to distinction. All this
might have passed from my memory, or
blended in a subdued harmny with my
general impression of Aureataland; but
the peculiar position in which l stood
gave to my mind an unusual activity of
perception. Among this band of careless
jewellers | sat vigilant, restless and i'm
patient; feigning to take a leading part
In their hilarity, | was sober, collected,
and alert to my very finger tips. | anx-
lousIy watched their bearing and express
sion. | led them on to speak of the Pres
ldent. rejoicing when l elected open muir
murS and covert threats at his base in
gratitude to the men on whose support his
Tor six months, and were ripe for any
mischief. l was more than once tempted
lG torestall the Colonel and begin the
revolution on my own account; only my
inability to produce before their eyes any
arguments of the sort they would listen
10 restrained me.
Eleven o'clock had come and gone. The
Senior Captain had proposed the Presi-
dents health. 1t was received in sullen
silence; l was the only man who hon
0red 1t by rising from his seat.
The Major had proposed the army, and
>Aey had responded to sheir noble selves.
y young man of weak expression and
QuaYering legs had proposed, THE COM
MERGE of Aureataland" coupled with the
name of Mr.. John Martin, in laudatory
quo ncoherent terms, and | was on my
,sss replying. Oh, that speech of mine
OF RESPONSIVENESS, for repetition, for
S2eer inanity, l suppose it has never
been equaled. 1 droned steadily away ::
as L went on the audience paid less and
less attention. 1t was past twelve. The
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
TREASON CHARGED
TO CUBAN CHIEFS.
Plot to Assassinate President Palma and
Revolt Involves Son of Gen.
Gomez.

HAVANA. Aug. 20.-Velas Garcia.
Gen. Carlos Garcia, and Gen. Justo Gar
cia, sons Of Gen. Calixto Garcia, Gems.
Monteagudo and Loynaz del Castillo,
and Coils. Piedra and Albert were ar
rested Sunday on charges made by the
secret police of being implicated in a
conspiracy to assassinate President
| Palma and overturn the government.
| Gen. Loynaz del Castillo escaped. All
| the others were placed in Jail. Warrants
on the same charge are out against Gen.
Demetrio Duany Castillo, Coils. Pine
| Guerra, Arturo, Miguel Llarena, Evar-
isto Estenoz, Juan Gilberto Gomez, and
many others.
All the customs employees have been
armed and the treasury is heavily
at the palace comforting with the chiefs
of the government, Many seditious proc
| lamationS have been issued.
Receive Money from Agents.
The persons accused are said to have
abroad, including Orestes Ferrara, now
| in New York.
There were two fights Sunday after
noon at San Juan y Martinez. The ru-
rales captured two rebels. 1t is rumored
the rebels numbered 250.
The sudden blow struck by Palma s
government at the cabal of revolutionists
has brought to light the conspiracy long
known to have been brewing. No po-
litical issue seems to have been evoked
upon which to pin revolt. The attempt
Of the malcontents of the opposition par
! takes of the nature of political adVen-
lures, purely for personal ends.
The conspiracy hung about three men
chiefy-Gen. Carlos Garcia, Gen. 10y
naz del Castillo and Juan Gilberto Com
ez, who were close friends, and who
shared alike the spirit of protest for pro-
tests sake.
Garcia Foe of Government.
Carlos Garcia, one of the sons Cd
Gen, Calixto Garcia, has been Cuban
minister to Mexico up to about eight
President Palma's marked favor fol
Vice President Mendez Capotes, who
had been one of Gen. Calixto Gomez's
enemies during the latter years of thai
patriots life.
Juan Gilberto Gomez is a negro who
was educated in Paris and who has beer
violent malcontent since the republic
| first was organized under the liberia
government. About a month ago he anc
Loynaz del Castillo went into the prov
ince of Pinar del Rio ostensibly on 6
|
to indicate their mission was one Of
fomenting unrest.
Diego Mendoza a Traitor?
BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug. .20.-Presi
dent Reyes has declared Diego Mendoza
ex-minister of Colombia to the United
States, traitor for publishing a letter
to political friends. The decree orders
Mendoza to present himself within two
months to stand trial, failing to dc
which his extradition will be requested
In Plot to Kill Fallieres?
| 'N1ARSEILLES, Aug, 20.-The police
have arrested an italian Anarchist named
Cirillo Francese, a bootmaker. on sus
picion of being in the plot to assassinate
President Fallieres on his approaching
visit the Marseilles exposition.
When Francese's lodgings were
searched the police found a Quantity OF
illuminate, 500 lead screws, and Other
bomb accessories. all Of which Mad beer
| brought from Italy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24

we'll OF my eloquence was running drier
and drler, and yet no sound outside! I
wondered how long they would stand it
ana now long L could stand it. At u 10
began my peroration. Hardly had l
done so, when one of the young men start
ed in a gentle voice ditty. One by one
they took it up, till the rising tide of
voices drowned my fervent periods. Per
force l stopped. They were all on their
feet now. Did they mean to break up?
In despair at the idea l lifted up my
voice, loud and distinct, in a verse of the
composition, and Selling my neighbours
hand began to move slowly round the
table. The move was successful. Each
man followed suit, and the whole party,
kicking back their chairs, revolved with
lurching steps.
The room was thick with smoke Me-
chanlcally [ led the chorus, straining ev-
cry nerve to hear a sound from outside.
l was growing dizzy with the movement,
and, overweight with the strain on my
nerves, | knew few minutes more would
be the limit Of endurance, when at last |
heard loud shout and tumult of voices.
What's thatY exclaimed the Major,
IN thick tones, pausing as he spoke.
l dropped his hand, and Selling my re-
volver, said
Some row in barracks, Major. Let
'em alone"
must co." he said. "Character-Au-
reataland- army-at stake"
set thief to catch a thief Ell, Ma
jor?" said l.
What do you mean, sir?" he slut
tered. LET ME CO."
IF you move, 1 shoot, Major" said 1,
bringing out my weapon. 1 never saw
greater establishment on human counte-
nance. He cried:
Hi, stop him-he's mad-he's going
to shoot J"
A shout of laughter rose from the crew
around us, for they felt exquisite appre-
citation of my supposed joke.
Right you are, Martini" cried one.
Keep him quiet. We won't go home
till morning"
The Major turned to the window 1t
was a moonlight night, and as I looked
with him [ saw the courtyard full of sol
diers. Who was in command? The an
swer to that meant much to me. The
sight somewhat sobered the Major
"a mutiny!'' he cried. 1.-THE soldiers
have risen -
Go to bed" said the junior ensign.
Look out of window" ~ he cried.
They all staggered to the window. AS
the soldiers saw them, they raised a shout
l could not distinguish whether it was a
greeting or a threat. They took it as the
latter, and turned to the door.
Stop l cried; Il shoot the first man
who opens the door,"
In wonder they turned on me. l stood
facing them, revolver in hand. They
then made a rush at me; l fired, but
missed. I had a vision of a poised COB
let; a second later, the missile caught me
in the chest, and hurled me back against
the wall. AS l fell l dropped my weapon,
and they were upon me. thought it was
all over; but as they surged round, in
the madness of anger, |. looking through
their ranks, saw the door open and a
crowd of men rush in. Who was at their
head? 1t was the Calanel, and his voice
rose high above the tumult:
''Order, gentlemen, order" Then to
his men he added:
Each mark your man, and two of you
bring Mr.. Martin here"
was saved. To explain how, / must
explain what had been happening at the
Golden House. and how the night attack
had Jared.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
AUTO CARRIES THREE TO DEATH.
Two Wives, One Husband Killed, the
Other Husband Dying.

ASBURY PARK, n. J., Aug. 20
Two women and man, Automobiles,
were killed and another man fatally in
jured at Allaire. crossing on the Penn
sylvania railroad near here Saturday
night, when an express train crashed
into the automobile of j. George LAT
fargue. a piano manufacturer of New
York city. Mr.. Laffargue, his wife, and
Mrs. Charles Lurch were instantly
killed. Mr.. Lurch. the only other occu-
pant of the car, was unconscious when
picked up.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
Too Late.

The millionaire's motherless son had
just filed his application for job as
husband to the fair maid.
You'll have to excuse me, Percy"
she said, "but 1 can never be anything
more than a mother to you
"a mother.' echoed the surprised
Percy.
That's what 1 said reJoincd the f.
m. your father spoke first"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
INDiCT JAP POACHERS.
Twelve Must Answer Charge of Illegal
Poaching in Alaska-Others Have
Been Executed.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Aug. 21.-
Walter l. Lembkey, agent in charge of
the seal fisheries of Alaska, wires that
twelve japanese poachers, captured re-
Gently on St. Pauls island while raid
ing the seal rookeries, were indicted last
Saturday for violation of the United
States law enacted to protect the fur
bearing seals. Several Japs were exc
cnted after the raid.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
Thrifty.

'"Tim," asked the passenger on the
rear platform of the antiquated fiat
wheeled cable car, whats in this COW
cred stone jar I see out here nearly
every time 1 take a trip on your carr"
CHATS my wife's churning," an
swered the conductor. Zone round trip
on this old rattletrap brings the butter
every time. Saves her lots of trouble. p"
Chicago Tribune.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
PAT GROVE AT LIBERTY.
New York Police Arrests and Then Frees
Him on Promise That lie
Will Behave

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Pat Grove OF
Omaha, Neb., who was taken in charge
last night by the local police but was
later given his freedom, called at police
headquarters this morning in accordance
with an arrangement made last night.
Grove had long talk with Sergt. Dunn.
He told him he was engaged III newspa-
per work and meant to earn an honest
living henceforth. He was told that lie
could remain iii the city as long as he
did as he promised.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
Rural LcSic.

Uncle Hiram-Brother Eben's son
has stained glass winders in his new
house.
Aunt Samantha-Eex don't tell :.
That comes from n,arryin' one Nv them
good for-nothin' city gals. l reckon she's
too pesky lazy to wash tn stains off.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
TOBACCO PRICE JUMPS
Dark District Growers Chief Orders Adj
vance of SO Cents per 100 Pounds
of the Weed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 21.-Gen-
eral Manager Ewing of the Dark Dis
trict Tobacco Growers association has
ordered an advance of about so cents
per 100 pounds in the price of all me-
dunn and coed grades of leaf tobacco.
The order applies to the whole of the
Dark district and is brought about by
the shortage and unfavorable condition
Of the growing crop.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
POTATO FAMINE IN ERIN.
Crop in Western Ireland Threatens to
Be an Entire Failure Because
of Blight

LONDON, Aug. 20.-A serious potato
blight has appeared in the west of Ire.
land and threatens the failure of the
crop. Spraying with sulphate of copper
may save it, otherwise a potato famine
is feared.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
His View,

Uncle Josh-It seems the minister
has had rheumatism for the last three
years, but he hasn't said anything
about it.
Aunt Hetty-Why, [ could have told
him just wha. to do for it.
Uncle Josh-Mebbe that's one of the
reasons why he kept it quiet.-Wat-
sons Magazine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
ROOSEVELT BoYs IN CHICAGO.
Theodore and Kermit on Way to West
ern Hunting Grounds.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 21-Theodore
and Kermit Roosevelt, sons of the Pres
ident, slipped quietly into Chicago today
and spent the day sightseeing. Accom-
panied By two college friends they are
en- r1 fshp 70 frip They We're the neIs
Of DR.. f. IA. Smith They were Al
luncheon with Henry c. NOR. after
which they were taken for an automobile
ride. They leave at s O'Clock tonight.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24
CRIME RECORD IS AWFUL.
F-FTY-EIGHT OFFICIALS MURDERED
AND FORTY-THREE WOUNDED
IN RUSSIA.
THOUSANDS EXILED
Car Issues Statement in Which a Sc
we're Crusade Against the Reds
Is indicated.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 20.-The
Russian ambassador has informed our
government that the Gar will use war.
ships to prevent the importation of ex.
plosives into Russia.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24

MOSCOW, Aug. 20.-In an interview
today Alexander ]. Guchkoff, one of the
strongest conservative liberals in Russia
and who has been mentioned as the nat
ural premier in a conservative cabinet,
speaks in a respondent tone of the flu
ture He said: There can be no doubt
of the Emperor's good intentions. The
influences which hedge him about are
such that it is impossible for him to
understand what is going on. The EN-
peror is constantly in the dark and this
is responsible for the hopelessness of the
outlook"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24

USOVKA, Russia, Aug. 20.-Two
squadrons of dragons last night began
to dispense meeting of Vyatka miners
when several shots were fired from back
of the crowd which numbered several
thousand. The dragons replied with
five volleys, killing and wounding many
of the miners.
Eighteen ring leaders of the disturb
ance have been arrested. The greatest
excitement prevails here.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-24

PARIS, Aug. 2O.-Dispatches by au'
thoritatiye quarters say the situation in
Russia is rapidly improving and that
Premier Stolypin is confident of carry
ing out liberal reforms before the new
Parliament is elected.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-06
Everybody Works in Kansas.

Kansas has not an unemployed
laborer 50 far as T. B. Gerow, direc,
tor of the free employment bureau,
has been able to ascertain. Mr.. &c
row has applications for nearly 200
men who are wanted at once Ia va
rious parts of the State, and he has
not one application for work.
Some Of the demands for help are
exceedingly pressing. In several
counties men are wanted for thresh-
ing machine crews in oder to take
care OF the wheat crop. Barton coun-
ty especially is demanding men for
this work. From the reports that
are coming in a great many harvest
hands who t1ocked to the State two
months ago have followed the har,
vest to the north, while many have
gone to work on the farms or have
obtained employment i'll construction
work in the ic ii Observation-Disclosures
work in the cities and towEs.
A week ago Mr.. Gerow had an ap-
plication from a man who wanted to
be cook, but he got q job the same
day. Today Mr.. Gerow received a
letter from man in a hospital at
Cairo, ILL.,, asking for job as witch
man, but no laborers are to be Sc
cured Kansas City Star,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-06
WIFE MURDERER DIES INSANE
Brooding and Remorse for His Crime
Left His Mind a Blank.

Brooding and Remorse for His Crime
Left His Mind Blank.
WINCHESTER, Va, Sept. 6.-Mes'
sages received here announce the
death in the Western State Hospital
for the Insane. at Stanton, Va, of
Joseph H. Copenhaver, the wife MUIR
derer. Copenhaver shot and killed his
wife while in drunken frenzy in the
rear of their home, near Berryvtlle,
Clarke county, in April, 1904. The
crime aroused the whole county.
After the shooting Copenhaver bar
ricaded himself in his room, heavily
armed, and detied arrest He was
finally empowered by Sheriff W. w.
Smallwood, of Clarke county, and TAX
en- to jail at Berryville. Later he was
tried and convicted at BerryVille, and
sentenced to twelve years in the pen
itentiary. Shortly after he began serv-
ing his term Copenhaver's health gave
way and his mind became blank.
He loved his wife devotedly, and re-
morse and brooding over his deed
drove him insane. Several weeks ago
he was removed to the asylum.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-06
SIMPSONS SON a MIDDLE.
Two Of Late AdmlraI's Boys Now in
Fourth Class at Naval Academy.

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Sept. 6.-Harold
B. Sampson. son Of the late Admiral
Sampson, United States Navy, was
admitted 10 the Naval Academy as a
member Of the new fourth class.
Young Simpson, who received his ap-
pointment from Senator Depew. was
born in Annapolis while his fat!'ur was
in charge of the Naval Academy.
He is the, second of the family to
enter the same class. his brother,
Ralph L. Sampson, having ente:ed the
academy some weeks ago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-06
WILL BE wAR TO The DEATH.
Terrorlsts Driven From Warsaw and
Police Murders Will be Carried
on In other Cities.

WARSAW, Poland. Sept. 6.-Whole-
sale terrorist outrages are expected to
break out throughout all Poland in
the very near future as the result of
a new programme of action adopted
by terrorist leaders here. Terrorists
are no longer able to remain in the
city with the tmpunity which they en-
ioyed for SO many weeks. Every
known terrorist has been marked for
arrest, and scores have been taken in
to custody. AS result hundreds have
been driven from the city are now
scattering throughout the country. All
the terrorists who have been driven
from Warsaw will act as agttators
among the people OF the smaller
towns. The reign of police murders
which were carried to such an terri
BILE extent in the Polish capital. will
be established in every community
where allies Of the terrorists can be
secured to carry out the attacks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-06
SAID GIRL WAS HIS WIFE.

Court Imposes Eighteen Months Sen,
tence on Mothers Complaint.
HAGERSToWN. Nd, Sept. GAS,
P. TRarp was sent by Justice Hartley
to the House of Correction for eigh'
teen months for having illegal rela'
tions with fourteen year old Ira Lon
don. Tharp brought the girl here from
shippensburg and represented her as
his wife.
The girls mother followed the cou-
pie to Hagerstown and preferred
charges against Tharp'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-06

IT'S TENTS COVER 12 ACRES AND
iITa TAKES FIVE tn AIMS TO
b TRANSPORT IN.

IA Comprehensive little booklet, is.
sued by the management of the Bar.
mum e Bailey circus, gives some in.
formation that viii be of interest to
1.-THE thousands who contemplate tax.
ing in the wonders Of the big show
when it exhibits here September 10!
The publication calls particular atten.
ton to the following facts:
Every purchaser Of ticket. no
matter what the price paid for it, Is
entitled to see all the advertised at
fractions of the show, whether in the
nenagerle or the main hippodrome pa.
villonsL whatever auxiliary atArac-
,tlons there may be are never adver-
tised."
"The show is never divided. The
performances given in the small
towns are exactly the same as those
presented In New York and other large
cities"
"The performers are secured from
all parts of the world, by agents espe-
cially employed by the management.
and, in engaging novelties. no limit is
placed upon effort or expense. 'Get
the best, no matter what the cost is
standing Barnum & Bailey order"
every startling novelty originated
in Europe during the past quarter OF
century has been introduced In
America by the Barnum & Bailey
show. This year the show more than
ever keeps up its record by present:
ing several imported acts of such a
startling character. as to seem almost
beyond the range Of reason. In one
Of them an automobile guided by a
young American girl, darts forty feet
through space, upsEde-down, and in
another two bicycllsts turn aerial
somersaults on their wheels"
"The great tents cover twelve acres
OF ground; it takes FIVE trains of dou,
b1elengtn cars to transport the show
from city to city: the employees mum.
Der over a thousand; there are 800
performers. representing every ctyt.
liked nationality on earth; over 500
horses are utilized for the varfous
purposes of the show; the new
peace" spectacle presents a vast dis.
play by hundreds of gorgeously cos.
TUNED characters and brilliantly ca,
parsonedy horses, elephants. cameIs
and other animals; and the menagerie
has three herds Of elephants, four
giraffes, the only bihorned rhinoceros
in America, and a hundred cages OF
other rare wild beasts"
'The performance is given in three
rings, on two stages. in mtd.air, and
upon huge hlppodrome track, under
the largest tents ever constructed; and
an audience Of over $4,000 persons
can be comfortably seated and enter.
tertaIned at one time"
Seats reserved for the show are Sc
cured by coupon and are at the dispos-
al of the holder until after the per.
Torrance. Grand-stand chairs are
furnished purchasers of the best seats,
and in every possible way, the com
fort and convenience of patrons are
intelllgently studied.
1
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-09-06

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