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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
speaks for itself.

speaks for itself.
we should try and set large and
creditable exhibit Of butter, one that
is commensurate with our standing as
q dairy state for the National Butter
makers convention, which will be held
at Chicago in the Coliseum February
Is TO %. Wisconsin should be repre-
scented before the world in a fitting
manner. This association could do
no better in my opinion, than to spend
some Of this money in advertising the
good quality of Wisconsin butter on
that occasion. Why can we not turn
out and make an effort to capture the
sweepstakes at the national? 1t seems
to me that if this association, the
dairy school, and the dairy and food
commission unite and take hold of
this matter that we ought to be able
to get, not only the banner, but also
the gold medal
Our first meeting was held in the
assembly chamber of the capitol,
January, 1902, at which time we Ell
rolled 234 members. Since then thu
increase of exhibits and membership
has been very gratifying to your of
ficers and the prospects for this year
are indeed very bright. l feel as
though l would be unworthy of your
confidence to let this occasion go by il
did not thank you for the honor con-
ferred on me by electing me your pre-
siding officer. We are again here as
guests of the city of Madison, the dairy
school and agricultural college and
hope our business while here will be
such that the people who invited us
will feel proud of the fact that their
invitation was accepted"
A committee on resolutions was ap
pointed as follows:
Frank Johnson, Loyal; w. H. STAY
rum, Elk Mound; w. T. Drews, Wan
sau.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
WEST HOUSE VISITED BY FLAMES
AND TRAGEDY.
GUESTS ARE STAMPEDED
Captain of Fighters Falls With Wo-
man and is killed-Guests Leap
to Death or Are Smothered in
Dense Smoke-Fire Loss Will not
Exceed $4,000.

Minneapolis, Jan. 11-Eight persons
dead from suffocation or from leaping
from a ''freproof'' building, a score Of
people more or less injured by having
their hands cut and gashed from
smashing in windows, a magnificent
property subjected to the ravages of
fire, smoke and water is an epitome of
the disaster which befell the west
hotel yesterday.
Following is a list of the dead:
Captain John Berwin, truck No. l,
fell from the fourth floor to the Fifth
street sidewalk, while attempting to
save Mrs. Barlow's life.
w. G. NicolIs, Minneapolis.
Thomas Summerville, Springfield,
Mass.
j. E. Wolf, northwestern agent of
the Sperry and Alexander company
of New York.
Clinton B. Lamme, travelling man of
New York.
J. B. Peisniger, travelling man of
New York, jumped from a seventh
story window.
Mrs. M. E. Hodges of Minneapolis,
jumped from a seventh story window
William Black of New York.
Those who sustained the most ser
ious injuries are as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Spiesberger Of
Chicago.
Mary Rowan, maid at the hotel!
N. S. Amsden, Minneapolis.
Gerdan G. Sapp, Chicago.
Ben W. Swistay, Chicago, still un-
conscious.
Mrs. D. B. Barlow, Los Angeles, in
iured by fall while being rescued by
Captain Berwin, condition critical.
T. X Creighton, travelling man of
New York
John Fillmore, travelling man of
New York.
M. F. King, travelling man of De
trOit.
Ernest Reckitt of Chicago.
Judson L. Field, Chicago, fought
through fire to the fire escape.
Alice Larson, maid in the hotel
jumped from fifth floor to adjoining
roof.
The fire itself was insignificant, be
ing confined to the elevator shaft and
the top floor in a corner of the build,
ing, but the wild excitement which fol-
lowed the alarm hurried people into
the halls and upon window Lodges IN
frantic attempts to save themselves.
1t was the huge volume of smoke
that stampeded the guests as the mo-
ment door was opened the room was
filed with smoke and the panic-strick-
en- guests were compelled to beat out
windows to prevent instant suffoca-
ton. Many used their hands against
windows, others their feet, and in al
most every instance ugly wounds re-
suited.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
CHICAGO MURDERER
MAY BE IN kENosHA

henosha, Wis, Jan. 1O.-Frank 7
constantine, wanted in Chicago for the
murder OF Mrs. A. w. Gentry on Satnr.
uay' was formerly employed in this
city by the Citizens Telephone com.
pany' On this account the police of
henosha have been asked to search for
the man, as it is thought possible that
ne VIII seek to hide in Kenosha.
chicago, Jan. 1O.-The police yester-
DAY received information that led them
10 believe that they Will in a sborr
Time be able to arrest Frank ]. Con.
stantlne, the reputed murderer of Mrs.
A. w. Gentry The barkeeper at a no.
tel at Tooth street and Ewing avenue
informed the police early in the dav
mat man who closely resembled the
description of Constantine had called
at the saloon and asked to have a.
$40 Dill changed. The suspect asked
the way to Hammond and Whiting
Ind
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
DEFINITION OF HAZING.
Court Holds Large Field of Conduct
Covered by the Term.

Annapolis, Jan. 10.-Several legal
questions of Importance arose yester
day during the second trial of Midship
man Decatur, on charges of hazing, be
fore the c)urtmartial at the naval acad-
specifications as not constituting haz-
ing. the court was led to substantially
define the term hazing as it is under
stood by the court. The court also de-
cided that the act OF 1908, which pro
vides dismissal for encouraging or
cuuntenanc:rg hazing" is amendatory
of the act Cf 1874, which provides the
Lenalty for active participation in haz-
ing.
A plea in bar was then entered to
the only specification against Decatur,
ON the charge OF encouraging ana
countenancing hazing." The plea
urged that Decatur had already been
tried upon substantially the same facts
in the former case and that his trlaI
on the specification would be putting
him in jeopardy twice for the same or
Tense.
In denying the motion TO strike Gu
the first two specifications, the court
ruled that maltreatment OF fourth
classman by the infiction OF direct
physical cruelty was not only kline
Of hazing, but that any annoyance or
molestation, such as the requirement
of mental service making ridiculous
and such like, was also hazing.
This ruling is expected TO lead 10
MANY more convictions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
ADDRESSES MADE AND OFFICERS
REPORTS RECEIVED.
ASSOCIATION PROSPEROUS
Opening Meeting of the Knights of
the Lade, Although Given to Rou-
tine Work Is EnIivened With Good
Speeches-Mayor Curtis Relates
Churning Experiences.
Madison, Jan. 10.

The auditorium at the agricultural
building was fairly we'll filled last
evening with members OF the Wis
consin Buttermakers' association in
the opening session of it's fifth annu-
al convention. There was a good
sprinkling of students from the agri-
cultural college, but the greater part
representing every county in the
state, assembled to study the best
methods known in one of Wiscon-
sins leading industries. The west
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
IMPORTANT DECISION.
County Judge Cannot Hold Office of
Justice of Peace.

Oconto, Wis, Jan. 10.-Judge Hast
ings has handed down a decision that
a county judge cannot holl Office as
justice of the peace at the same time.
The suit was brought against H. f.
Jones, Of this city, some time ago to
force him to give up one Office or the
other. In the opinion of the court
the two offices conflict in certain in
stances. 1t is likely an appeal will
be taken in order to have the ques-
tom settled finally.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
GETS FOUR YEARS.
'-au Woman Pleads Guilty to Man
Slaughter in Second Degree.

'5~au Woman Pleads Guilty to Man
slaughter in Second Degree.
"-aSau, Wis, Jan. 1O.-Mrs. Caro-
oa.s was sentenced to four years
~s state prison at Waupun for caus-
Tie death of Mrs. Lena Wolfgram
M s1 criminal operation. Mrs.
~ pleaded guilty to the charge OF
n. S-alshcer in the second degree.
~ ol.S has been prominent in police
r.. curing the last three years, haV-
.S5l arrested on three charges OF
I'D lighter resulting from criminal
H.. Mons. The last charge, which re-
ssrsg IN conviction, was with murder
- Gutzmer, whose body was found
Dr.. -r-o lust north of the city. Mrs.
.s., attorney, realizing that he had a
q - case, urged her to plead guilty
Ia :, .N,oIgram charge, hoping that
%. ,--1IIar charges against her, which
e,,,s 20 come up at this term of court,
VI dropped before her sentence
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
Feared He Would Kill Some One.

New York, Jan. 10.-Dr. Robert w.
Stegwer, who was found Monday
night unconscious in his room, died
yesterday at Bellevue hospital. He
drank a mixture of chloroform and
morphine because, he said. he had
had frequent attacks Of homicidal
mania and that he feared in the end
he would kill some one.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
ALP WOOD-M'PHERSON TROTH.
Injured Racine Girl Wants $4,000
from Wealthy Manufacturer

Racine, Wis, Jan. 10.-With avoWaIs
Of love and constancy for Walter A.
wood, manufacturer, whom she is SUI
ls for $4,000 for alleged breach or
promise, Miss Jessie H. Mcpherson TO-
Jay told the story of a seven years
"lrtship in court. Mr.. Wood, she
SAD, upon the night Of the graduation,
imposed marriage. Wood gave her a
Jug Miss Mcpherson says she spent
ty0 In preparations for the wedding.
S-e received a letter from Mr.. Wood
sang release from the engagement.
ass MCPHERSON said she was heart
roaen upon receiving this letter
.'ol claims that Miss Mcpherson
-i2l fault with him continually.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
FtNANClER A SUICIDE,
cleveland Broker Ends His Troubles
With Bullets

Cleveland, o., Jan. 10.-Leland w.
Prior, one of the best known men in
financial circles in Cleveland and inn
lor member of the stock brokerage
firm Of Denison, Prior & Co.. shot and
killed himself IN "a room in his hotel
yesterday afternoon. Prior fired three
bullets from a revolver, two of which
passed throuh his head He was dead
when those who heard the reports of
the pistol ran to the room. The firm
of Denis0n, Prior & Co. was one of the
heaviest dealers in stocks and bonds
in the central west. Prior has been
fOremOstin financing a number of large
brewery consultations in Ohio and
other states. In order to protect
financial interests it was decided 10
put the firms affairs in the hands Of
committee composed Of prominent
bankers. Mr.. DenisOn last night ex-
pressed the opinion that large stock
transactions were the cause of Prior's
act. 1t is understood by persons ac-
quainted with the amount Of business
done by the firm that it is involved in
the stock market to the extent of al
least 100000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15

Haversuaw, n. Y, Jan. 10.-Last
...s+ Il persons were missing and are
,,rovpd to have been killed when the
=, 5ouses on Rockland street toppled
.-sr Monday night into a pit so feet
ssan which had been cut by clay dig
cars in connection with the brickmak-
mo industry here. Twelve of those
Missing were occupants or the fallen
5,rses. five were among the rescuers
-5o went to the aid of the neighbors
,frar the first house fell and were
,,rriad down when the II other
Eorses went crashing over the preci-
oica The wreckage quickly caught
4ra and those who were in the mass
wore either crushed or burned to
rsa+b. Last night there was grave
tsar Of another cave-in along the same
street. and the occupants of seven or
sfub- houses have moved away. Others
we're keeping an all night vigil, ready
10 give the alarm in case Of impending
Danger. Missing last night, all of
whom are believed to be dead, are:
OCCUPANTS Of houses:
Harris Nelson, merchant.
BENJAMIN Nelson, his son
Mrs. SiEerman and young son.
Charles Cohen and wife.
P. Mannim and wife.
John B. Beauchamp.
Provitch and daughter.
Abraham Dias.
IN reseuing party:
Joseph Albert.
John 3IcAIuTTay.
Barley McGOveTn.
Mrs. Joseph Daley.
Rev Mr.. Alden, a Jewish rabbi.
Some Took Warning
The landslide which carried away
the 10 houses was caused by the fail
ing IN Of the bank under which the
ezcavators of the brick manufacture
ers had been working for a number OF
years. The ground began cracking
and showing seams at noon Monday
and some occupants of the houses
along the brink took warning and left.
Others believed nothing serious would
happen and remained.
When the breaking occurred in the
long line Of land which formed the
ragged edge Of Rockland street ONE
house tCppled over into the pit with
all who we're living within its walls
The occupants of the other houses
prepared to leave their homes in the
face Of a binding snow storm. A mum
Der Of people who lived nearby rushed
70 their aid and were assisting them
in getting out when II more houses
Vent down. carrying with them not
only the families who occupied them
but also several of those who had
gone to their assistance. Overturned
stoves set fire to the buildings and
the bremen came from miles around
5Ur where the landslide occurred 1t
broke the water main thus cutting off
The entire supply of water.
Last night relatives and friends OF
those buried beneath the ruins were
sill watching. as they had been all
gay, for the bodies of dead to be
brought out.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
Railroad Counsel Elevated.

Omaha. Jan. 10-JOhn \. BALDWIN
of Council Bluffs, heretofore general
counsel of the Union Pacific fol. Ne
braska and Iowa, has been appoin5e1
general solicitor for that railroad
succeeding R. Kelley. resigned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
POLICEMAN GETS TWO
YEARS FOR ELECTION FRAUD

TEN1o FOh ELEO FOIV hFROD
ST. Louis, Jan. 10.-In the circuit
court Policeman Peter Walsh, Jr.,
was found guilty Of hoving registered
in two precincts at the time of the
general registration in September,
1904. and his punishment was fixed at
two years in the penitentiary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15

night arrested a man who gave the
name of Charles Nord, who they say is
wanted at Lincoln, Neb., on a charge
Of embezzling 1.4O0.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15

buttermakers through Mayor Curtis
and Dean Henry.
Reports of Officers.
Treasurer E c. Dodge Of Lake
Mills submitted his report Of the
financial condition of the association,
which was adopted 1t read as fol
lows:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15

, served. When the present sen.
1ehce expires Mrs. Oils will be rear
rested on two other charges. it is said
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
LENROOT OUT IN KANSAS.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker to Talk
on Freight Rates.

on Freight Rates.
Wichita, Kas., Jan. 10.-Many dele
gates have already arrived in the city
to attend the state freight rate conven-
ton which meets here today. 1t is ex-
pected that fully 1000 delegates will be
in attendance. The principal speakers
will be former Governor Van SAINT OF
Minnesota and Speaker |. l.. Lenroot
of the Wisconsin assembly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-01-15
SEVENTEEN DEAD
ARE REPORTED
,.r,Ms or LANDSLIDE AT HAV-
ERSTRAW.
SOME IOOK WARMING

IL Fear of Another CaVe-in and an
an Night Vigil Is .Kept-Wreck-
axe Caught Fire Quickly and In
f,rtunates Were Either Crushed
,r Burned to Death.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04
Russian Sayings.

He who fears a sparrow will never
SOW millet
An untried friend is like an un-
cracked nut.
When You die even your tomb shall
be comfortable.
The absentmindcd man looks for
the horse he rides on.
Better to beg than steal, but better
to work than beg.
A mothers love will draw up from
the depths Of the sea.
When the ass bears too light il
load he wants to lie down.
He who is on horseback no longer.
knows his own father.
Man carries his superiority inside,
animals theirs outside.
The nobleman is always in the right
when the peasant sues.
If the thunder is not loud the pea-
SAINT forgcts to cross himself.
One whip is enough for a good
horse, for bad one not a thousand
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04
EVENTFUL CAREER
OF ENGINEER KINNEY.
Man Whose Engine Dashed Into Car
of President Spencer Has Had
Many Escapes.

a picturesque figure in the South
crn railway wreck near Lawyers, Va,
on Thanksgiving day, in which Presi-
dent Spencer and several others lost
their. lives, was Engineer w. A. Kin
ney of Spencer, N. G. Mr.. Kinney
has been in Il great many wrecks in
his long service with the company,
some of them head-end and rear-end
collisions, but fortunately he has al
ways escaped serious injury.
Mr.. Kinney was pulling No. 81,
which ran into the rear of No. 33, to
which was attached Mr.. Spencer g
private car.
Mr.. Kinney comes from family of
engineers. His father, an engineer,
was in a terrible collision at Harris
burg, n. G., just north of Charlotte,
about Is years ago, IN WHICH about
20 people lost their lives. His two
brothers, George and Charlie, both
died at the throttle. Charles Kinney
being killed in Il collision bauot three
years ago at almost the identical spot
which was the scene of Thursdays
wreck. w. y. Kinney is a man of
distinguished appearance, even in his
overallS, a handsome man with dark
hair and mustache. His run is from
Spencer, n. c., to Monroe, Va, and
he Is we'll known as a brave, faithful
and efficient man.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04
REPUBLICANS WILL CONTEST
Vote Cast in Certain Districts to he
Taken Before Congressional
Committee.

1t is understood from letters re.
celvcd by the State board Of canvas,
scrs that there will be a contest In
several of the congressional districts
The letters state that formal protest
will be made against the announce
mcnts that tile Democratic congress-
men are elected. The votes as pub
liShcd Few days ago in Thc State,
showed that there were only 5jG Re-
publican votes east in the first, second
fourth and seventh districts agains,
l9,06S east by The Democrats in the
same districts. None of the congress-
men elected have any fears rs to the
decision Of The committee on contests
in the national house. Congressman
Lcgare was opposed by Ardan Prio-
leau and ". l.. Grant; Congressman
Peterson was opposed by Isaac My
ers; Congressman Johnston was op-
posed by David Gist and w. ~. Cobb !;
and Congressman Lever was opposed
by Dantzler.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04
To Our Subscribers.

Lives of poor men oft remind us
Honest toll stands little chance
The more we work we have behind us
Bigger patches on Our pants;
On our pants, once new and glossy
Now the stripes of different hue,
All because our patrons lingcr
And don't pay us what is due.
Then let lis all be up and doing,
Send in your mite, however small;
Or when the winds Of winter strike
uS
We shall have no pants at ALL"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04
Up-to-Date Marriage Ceremony,

Wilt thou take her for they pard,
For better or for worse9
10 have, to hold, to fondly guard,
Till hauled off in a hearse7
Wilt thou let her have her way,
Consult her many wishes,
Make the fire every day,
And help her wash the dishes7
Wilt thou comfort and support,
Her father and her mother,
Aunt Jemimah and Uncle John,
Three sisters and brother7
And his face grew pale and blank
1t was too late to jilt;
AS through the chapel floor he sanl
He said 1T wilt, land he wilted
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04
MATTOAX LOCATED.
Willing to Give Himself Up-Denies
Responsibility of Wreck-Asserts
That He Can Prove He Was
Not at Fault.

Iynchburg, Va, Dec. 1.-Telegraph
operator, G. ID. Mattoax, who was in
charge of the block telegraph Office at
Rangoon on the Southern railway,
and who is charged by officials of the
railway with being responsible for
the frightful accident, has been locat-
ed at his boarding house within mile
Of the Rangoon Office, where he de-
clarcs he has been since the accident,
excepting for a short time.
Today l.. d. MattoaX, Il brother Of
the operator, who is travelling sales
man with local house, seeing re-
ports that the Southern detectives
had been securing the country for
his brother, as contained in state
ments given out by the company, went
to Campbell county to interview the
brother. Tonight he returned to
l-Nnrhburg and gave out The following
statement:
My brother was on duty at Ran
goon OH the night Of the 2Sth Tie
can prove that he did not 20 TO slcc,,
and that he did not leave the Office
two minutes. When train No. :33 alb
preached he let it in the block be-
tween Ran@o"n and Lawyers. lie let
1T into thc block under instructions
and he can prove by witnesses that he
tried three times to get the operator
at Lawyers in order to notify him Of
the approach Of No. 33. lie could not.
however, get response from the
Lawyers operator. Hc has a card to
show that he got the block for No. 81.
The day operator can prove that he
found him on duty when he reported
at Z O'Clock to relieve him. lie did
not run away after the accident. He
does not feel he is to blame in this
matter and he has made no effort to
avoid arrcst.'
MattoaN declared that his brother
left his boarding house only once
since the wreck, when he went out for
drive. He was practically prostrat-
ed by the wreck and was 50 depressed
that his friends thought drive would
do him good. Tie returned TO the
boarding house after this drive and
has been there since. lie did not know
that any officers of the law had been
searching for him. Today he was in
formed that some Of The detectives OF
The Baldwin agency were locking fr,
his brother and he went TO the local
police headquarters. whcr he found
that no request had been made for the
arrest Of his brother.
The local officials Of the Southern
were also notified where the operator
could be found and that he had never
been mile from the telegraph Of
flee. He is ready TO give himself up
at any time.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04
Hot Supper.

The Ladies' Aid society, assisted by
the Ready Workers and Sunbeam So
cieties, Of the First Baptist church
will have hot supper on the 7th Of
December in the vacant storc-rOom
under the Frederick hotel. They will
also sell fancy articles Of every de-
scription at that time.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04

ed up together with it's truck and
crushed the car 40 feet, leaving the
remainder of the care strewn with
tons of baggage and colorcd passen-
gers who were pushed back, as the ex-
press car crushed the combination car
lick rats.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04
Closed Monday.

The Bee Hive will be closed next
Monday to arrange stock for the big
sale which starts on Tuesday, Decem-
ber II.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-12-04

Prof. Counts farm near Prosperity
was burned with contents. Loss about
5000. There were three bales Of cot
ton, fifteen or twenty bushels of
pears, fodder, corn, etc The fire was
evidently Of incendiary origin as the
house is nearly a quarter Of mile
from any dwelling. -.
A man was seen loafing around that
vicinity Sunday afternoon and in all
probability he had quarters here for
the night and iii smoking, set it Or
fire.
Our town is nearly deserted today
as many of our people are interested
in sales at the court house.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-21

Chicago. Nov. 20-On the produce ex-
change today the butter market was
strong; ereameries, 20G271kc; dairies, 1s@
24c.
Eggs-Firm. at mark. cases included,
2G26c firsts, &c; prime firsts, 30c; ex-
tras. &c.
Cheese-Strong. 13izd1ic.