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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-05-07

terday by Governor Pardee, Congress
man Kahn, General Greedy and Mayor
Mott that the distribution of relief
supplies in Oakland should be also
placed under military direction SINH
lar to that in vogue in San Francisco,
Oakland being obliged to attend to
the task of feeding and housing thou
sands of unfortunate people, and it is
stated that some misuse Of food by
INSCRIPTIONS and mercenary persons
had been unearthed there.
Yesterday the plan of General
Greedy for distribution of food to peo-
ple in want was commenced in num-
Der of newly created districts and
there was some diminution noticeable
in the output of goods.
An unfortunate happening yester-
day was the destruction of number
of homes in the saved section OF Van
Ness avenue The blasting gang was
notified that certain insecure walls
were a menace to pedestrians and In
order to blow up an unusually solidly
constructed facade it was necessary
70 use a large quantity of dynamite.
AS the result of the tremendous ex-
plosion four houses on the other side
of the city's broadest thoroughfare
were utterly wrecked.
Signs of renewal of industrial activ-
ity were apparent in many parts OF
the burned districts yesterday and
clearing away of debris preparatory
to rebuilding was in progress in
score of places. 1t was said that
plans. for over 80 large buildings
have been drawn and will be submit
ted to the authorities after the new
building laws are promulgated.
To Lay Out New City.
The mayor notified the board OF SUI
pervisors yesterday that he would ap-
point committee consisting of en-
gineers, architects, builders and law
vers to prepare plans for laying out
streets and boulevards and recon
structing San Francisco.
Street car lines are being extended
in all objections.
At a meeting Of the finance COM
mittee Yesterday afternoon no plans
were submitted for solving the flnan-
eial troubles of the city, and that
ouestion still remains open for future
Food for Two or Three Weeks.
Basing his calculations upon re-
norris received within the past "a
hours General Greedy stated yester-
dav that the entire available food sup
plv. including shipments on hand and
those en- route, would be sufficient for
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-05-07

ySUN
BTHE FEEL D
,syNcEs CANO''
oojzaNoa'
sdf A. R. HALL
e. First Bill n to Is-
I'D Rate Commits
fn in AlIeg mo,,sy
gr R'f0r" Move
yii..n Of Soldiers
lid the eXecu-
be resignation OF h
ba, formally an
,,sdacy for the re-
.,lm for governor.
IS as follows;
to requests
numerous and
from citizens in all
!, I hereby make.
snent that l will
80, nomination
IND, next September,
a succeed myself in
,rrr Of Wisconsin.
e twelve months
Jared themselves that
rogrIety refuse to
he a. this time. My
member Of the as
! treasurer, as lieuten-
MAS governor since
rl,aary last, must be
n index to my future
. i;' Reforms.
rw n the reform
It'd began more than
"a to emancipate the
ysnment from the
NH, service corpora
ti2-Or l introduced
The enactment Of
Esto1 Of express COM
s,rsase the taxes TO
tna. telegraph, sleep
rln.s companies and
wtce corporations.
u7iies for the SUI
a. banks and which
gi as a model by
Us placed upon the
ny initiative. l was
aySlatOrs to propose
commission, and ear
he bill for that pur-
he lamented A. R.
: !!ore public senti-
u: strong enough to
b.
i Treasurer.
zg Of the state l la
Q Eeep the peoples
Gi was enabled to
as1ry very large
a1ed. During this
z 100000 Of state
sa without the loss
q tbs I claim no
81 lertOTmed no more
n.y. and refer to it
purpose OF calling
teessity Of giving
ztous care to the
e duty that should
,d a faithful servant
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-05-07
SIa Toilette.

| approve the efforts
predecessor In Of
-'s 10 restore to the
usarped by tne
Of wealth. and to
'ie Of the law sub
alenable to it's
7o'ied loyalty with
a Toilette during the
clFe the reforms
~y and earnestly
L, VIII never consent
movement or any
would detract from
/ legislative triumphs
''aIS or that would
u special privi-
! We power Of the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-05-07
/ want Fare.

n. nat IN addition to
height rates on
should be estab-
's,e Of not exceed
ui.e on first class
% y to have this
ne Statutes but the
.led it wise to in
% the state railway
Il created. The
been formally
I WI! I0r decision,
N nay be relied up
n. Investigation and
..aon Just and fair
oce.1ed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-05-07
: Reforms

--' Of our state
~ correcting the
h @s in the life in
vas placed upon
49,. osIore the recent
.s,~ emphasizing
sent laws on the
49,, convinced that
n s-slation of 1903
\ =. more effective.
y. @e life insurance
:. 10 policy which
.s \, the accounting 2
l ! : surplus at lea ct
h " the bill reuuir.
y Z tie vo+. -
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-05-07
To Lay Out a New City.
Food for Two or Three Weeks

Rasing his calculations upon re-
ports received within the past "a
hours General Greedy stated yester-
dav that the entire available food sup
NV. including shipments on hand and
those en- route, would be sufficient for
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-05-07

. sirst Bill to Es-
Rate Commits
". in Allegiance
e. Reform MOVE
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Mississippi,s Vegetable Crop.

In the light Of Mississippi's great
financial and industrial development,
there is no one feature more distinctly
remarkable than are those newly dis
covered agricultural and horticultural
resources of the southern counties,
which are not even excelled by those Of
California and are unequaled by those
Of any other State 1t is not generally
known that the winter shipments from
Long Beach, Harrison county, alone
will amount to something like 200 car
loads Of lettuce, radishes and beets
during the season Of twelve weeks from
Feb. Is to May Is, and that the early
produce from that section is Of such
recognized superiority that it is eager
" sought and commands better price
In the Northern market than that grown
elsewhere.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
MISSISSIPPI NEWS
Unusual Pardon Petition.

A rather unusual pardon petition has
been received az the governors Office in
behalf Of Buster Thompson, a c1nvict
sent up from Winston county to serve
sten-year term for manslaughter. The
killing for which Thompson was con-
yicted occurred in 1902, and he was in
Jail two years prior 10 his trial. After
conviction Thompson sought to have
his case appealed to the supreme court
but, according to the pardon petition
the court stenographer failed TO tran
scribe the evidence, and afterwards left
the State, thus depriving him Of the
right Of appeal. Thompson was only
sixteen years Of age at the time Of the
killing, and claims that he was made
drunk at a Christmas festival by older
men, and did not realize what he was
doing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Important Discovery In silk.

An article in the Suassburger Post
mentions a discovery said to have
been made by chemist and engi-
naer of st. Etienne, by which the
color may be taken out of silk, and 1t
may be recolored in any desired tint,
without in any way iniuring its tex
ture. The article goes on to state
that in case the inventor can do
what he promises it will almost revo-
lutionize the silk industry, and entire
" do away with the danger of in
turing silks through coloring BY
means of too strong chemicals
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
HE FOOLED THE HOLDUP MEN.

ing with a considerable amount Oh
money in his possession, fortuhateiy
the greater part of Which was In cur
rency.
He got off a car QUITE distance out
In the West end and hrned of a side
street toward his hope, when he no.
ticed that he was bqAg followed Oy
two suspicious looking men. Quick as
a fash he pulled an Envelope out OF
his pocket, addressed It to himself,
stamped 1t, put the currency inside 1t
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

Joseph Lang, the public execuuoner
OF Vienna, wears heavy gold watch
chain and a massive watch, which Is
held securely in his pocket by thief
proof hook. Both the chain and the
hook withstood the attack of pick
pocket who endeayored to relieve the
hangman Of his treasure in crowded
street of the Austrian capital recently.
The thief was captured, and the
watch, on which the grewsome record
of its owners official activity is en-
graved, was saved,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
PRESIDENT TELLS
Of CONDITIONS
IN PORTO RICO
Special Message the Re.
suit of Chief Execu-
tive's Recent Visit.
MUCH GOOD WORK DONE

Progress Made Under American Ad-
ministration Is Pointed to with
Pride-Last Year the Most Pros
perous the Island Has Ever Known
Congress Urged to Confer Full
American Citizenship Upon the
Porto Rcans- Mould Have All In
sular Governments Placed in One
Bureau.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

The Farmers Union Of Monroe coun-
~ met at Aberdeen, delegates from all
parts Of the county being present. The
meeting was addressed by Hon. H, L.
Whitfield, who spoke on the demand for
an educated and trained citizenship to
develop the wonderful resources OF our
state. A bountiful basket dinner was
proyided by the ladies,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

Elsie Brondum, aged I, was almost
instantly killed by an electric car pass
ing in front of the school building
While the little girl was crossing the
tracks she stumbled and fell across the
rail, and before the car could be check
ed the wheels had passed over the child
between the waist and shoulders.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Woodville Loop.

1t Is reported that President Hara-
han of the Illinois Central is again Sc
riously considering the Woodville loop
proposition, and surveys will be made
for the construction Of line from
Natchez to Woodyille, thus opening up
a fine agricultural country, and adding
about thirty-eight miles TO the mileage
Of the y. and NJ. V. road.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Poor Motherl

"I saw the doctor at your house
this morning" said Naybor.
"Yes," replied Popley, that boy of
mine climbed out ON the back Roof
when we told him not to-
And fell off and broke his"
Mary fall. but my wife tried to
whip him for It. and now she's a
nervous and physical wreck"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Still at His Old Tricks.

81 expect to sell liquor in Winona as
long a., l live" Some twenty-odd years
ago, Just after Montgomery county had
voted dry" J. Frank Caldwell, be-
lieved to be Mississippis most notorious
blind tiger operator, is alleged to have
used the above expression, and it is the
general opinion Of the people of the
community that he has lived uPto it to
the very best Of his ability. Caldwell
is now in jail at Winona on the charge
of running a blind tiger, Of which he
was recently convicted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

and dropped It in the mail box. Then
he started on brisk walk.
Suddenly there came a command
from behind him.
Hands up!'
Up went his hands and the robbers
went through his pockets. He smiled
grlmly as the holdups secured only a
few dollars in silver, and he thought
with pleasure Of the money he had
put In the mail box in Uncle Sans
care. The robbers went away COM
planning OF the small amount they Sc.
cured, and the treasurer went home.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

Lumbermen in Mississippi are wor-
ried over the car shortage, and the sit
uation is seemingly growing worse,
Not half dozen mills in the state are
taking orders for immediate shipment,
and when orders Of this character are
booked a heavy percentage IS added for
the risk, as no manufacturer feels posi-
lively assured that he will get freight
cars when needed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
intended Victim Dumps His Money Into
MaiIbox and Thus Saves II.

A West end man had an experience
recently that made his hair stand on
end and had 1t not been for his quick
VIII In devising means Of getting out
OF the difficulty It might have cost him
uearly, says the Duluth News.Tribune.
he is the treasurer Of a local lodge
ana was returning home from a meet
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
To Raise College Funds.

Bishop Bratton Of the Episcopal do
cese Of Mississippi, is making a tour Of
the State, accompanied by themembers
OF the committee on education, the
purpose Of the trip being to raise funds
for the proposed diocesan college. 1t
is expected to raise a fund OF about
slOO. 900 to be used in the establishment
Of a diocesan college for young ladies,
and about $4,000 has been pledged.
Immediately after the college for girls
is launched the movement for a boys
college will be taken up.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

The king of Italy's hobby is the col
lection of coins. In his collection are
more than $4,000 specimens. Strange
" enough, he is not musical, much TO
the regret of his musical subjects, Of
whom there are so many in that land
Of sunshine and song.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Spanish Custom in Decay.

Formerly the dowry Of every peas
ant girl in Spain included a set OF
linen sheets. On account Of the In
creased cost of linen, this branch Of
trade has dwindled down to an insig-
nificant figure.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
nacidas Aeainst the Railroad.

Judge Niles Of the Federal court has
decided against the railroad in the case
of the Aberdeen group as affected by
the Mobile and Ohio railroads retusa.
to obey the interstate railroad commits
sion regarding shipments Of corn, Hour,
wheat. oats and cornmeal from Eas. ST..
Louis, Ill.,, to destinations in the Aoer-
aann rrnln
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Telephone Tolls.

Quo warranto proceedings have been
instituted at Laurel against the Cum
berland Telephone Company based on
the failure of the company to obey the
instructions of the State railroad COM
mission in regard to rates to be charged
by said telephone, company.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

The Laurel and Ellisyille factions
have reached an agreement on the
much itigated two court districts mat
ter. whereby Jones county is to have
two court districts, with 500, VV0 court
house at each place
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
RrhInd on Rent.

"They say poor Shifter is ten years
ahead of his time
We'll, it's not true. I'm his land
lord, and | know he's just six months
hehind. ."-Tit.Blts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
,u,od.n snoons In Brittany.

The making of wooden spoons is
a handicraft in Brittany, and one OF
considerable importance, for wooden
spoons are employed almost univer-
sally there for table use
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
parchmnn,s Product

The estimated crop from the States
convict farm at Parchman, as stated by
Secretary Wells, is $500 bales, 5,lVo
bales having already been sold
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Naval Recruits.

The naval recruiting officers at jack
son received sixteen applicants for en-
listment, of whom five were accepted
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Cotton Brings 21 Cents.

Lee Harris of Beulah sold five bales
of improved long staple cotton at q
cents pound, the five bales bringing
him $500,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22
Gives Results of His 0bSer-
yations While on Tour of
Inspection to Congress,
The WORK is BEING PUSHED
Perfection Of Sanitary Conditions
in Canal Zone Has Taken
Much Time.

He Found But Little Ground for Com.
plants and Refutes Statements Of
Critics-Calls Some Writers "SIan-
derers and Liars" - Approves Of
Type and Route Of Canal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

Next day the letter containing the
money was delivered safely to his Of
fee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

W B. Finney, Of Madison county, for
merlv citizen Of Valparaiso, lad, and
who moved to Mississippi foCs years ago,
has made an excellent record for rals-
inc cotton the present year He sold
hale in Canton a few days ago that
weighed 655 pounds at 20 cents per
pound and was raised on one and guar
Ter acres of land, 1t was a good long
staple. and the seed readily brought 50
cents per bushel. The bale OF cotton
and seed netted Mr. Finney Sl5O.9o. He
has a model farm, and d whole lot more
good citizens like him would be highly
ancantahle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

The hardest proposition a man in
nrblic life runs up against is to do right
When he is reasonably sure that the
rublic viii not understand and censure
him for the action. In selecting men
n fIl the various offices next year
select those that You believe will dc
wbat tbev believe to be right, regardless
Of What public opinion will say. We
need men Of that character to MAINTAIN
our mast excellent record for honesty ~
handling affairs of both county ana
state Elect only good and true men.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

complained Of, and that the troubIe was
mainly due to the extreme difficulty. and
oiteh lmpossibility, Of providing in every
place Tor the constant Increase In the
numbers of employees. Generally the pro-
VISION Is made in advance but il Is not
possible that this should alW Us be the
case, when ii Is not there ensues n
period OF time during which the condi-
uons are unsatisfactory, until a remedy
gan be provided; but | never found
ase where the remedy was not being
provided as speedily as possible
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-12-22

The Aberdeen Sand Lime Brick Com,
nany has finished a years business a, and
checks p up 20 per cent. to the good. lhis
t.VeN - GOOD showing for an industry that
is PRACTICALLY a new one in this section,
ar5 should encourage other communities
70 le make the attempt The sand lime
brick is a beautiful one as well as dura,
Nc and any color or shape desired can
ba M had for the making. For face brick
thew are undoubtedly superior 70 the
nressed brick Of common use' Missis'
ssinpi has an abundance OF sand suitable
far m their manufacture and there are q
number of openings for plants ior then
manufacture. There is money in 1t tof
| the right man.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-16
Feels "Heap 6ig."

the president landing at Ia Boca, where
he ate FInch.
Feels Heap Big"
Speaking to the newspaper men, the
president said he felt like the commander
of great and successful army.
Though II rained from 10 a m. the
weather did not interfere with the cruise.
The president seemed determined to OBJ
tain all the information he possibly could
He asked questions of all the canal en-
ployes. During his trip from Colon he
met a number of work trains full OF
earth and rock from the Culebra cut and
saw several steam shovels working.
came this afternoon to Panama City.
From the railroad station he was driven
up Central avenue to the cathedral plaza
The streets were filled with people who
constantly cheered the president.
Address of Welcome.
At clock, upon a platform i'm front of
the cathedral, President Amador delivered
his address of welcome. President Roose-
Velts reply was interrupted time and
again by the admiring crowd who cheered
almost every word.
From the plaza President Roosevelt re-
turned to the Tivoli hotel, escorted as he
had come by the government officials and
prominent citizens, preceded by 200 young
members of the aristocracy of Panama on
horseback
The welcome given President Roosevelt
upon landing in Panama territory today
proved conclusively that the people OF
this republic are his firm and sincere ad-
mlrers. He has conquered them and he
holds high place in their esteem.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-16
RED CROSS RELIEF WORK
Executive Committee Plans Further
Aid for Sufferers at San
Francisco.

Washington, Nov. 15.-The executive
committee of the American National
Red Cross held an informal meeting
today at the war department when a
report was made by F. w. Dohrman,
VINO has been in charge of the relief
work in San Francisco concerning COLI
ditions in the earthquake district.
The committee did not discuss the
relief work as thu Red Cross fund has
not suffered so far as is known by ;he
general officers in this city.
The American National Rec Cross
sent $4,000 to San Francisco for use
i'm relief work during NOven. Der. This
money was RENTED upon the estimates
of the California local relief committee
and is one-half of the amount when
that committee purposed TO spend this
month.
1t is the intention of the San Fran
cisco committee to expend s259.OOO for
reha bita ton, 100000 for a home for
the aged ard infirm, and 100000 for
bonuses to induce persons owning prop
erty to rebuild their homes. These
bonuses are to be given I'm SUNS equiv
alent to One-third the value of the
house which is erected by the property
owner.
The October bulletin Of the American
Red Cross announces that the amount
still available in the relief fund is S.
626 943 This money is i'm the national
branch Red Cross treasury.
The total receipts of the Red Cross
| for the Chile fund was s6106.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-16
FROM COLON TO PANAMA.
President at the Pacific Entrance OF
the Canal.

Panama, Nov. 15.-The train which
brought the presidential party from Colon
arrived in front of the Tivoli hotel at
Aucon at 1890 a. m. There President
Amador and his party alighted and Presi-
dent Roosevelt and his party were con-
ducted to La Boca, at the Pacific en-
trance of the canal. where the steamer
Bolivar was in waiting to take the presi-
dent on a cruise about the bay. At II
o'clock the Bolivar left her pier. passing
around the Flamenco. NaOS and PericO
islands afterward returning to La BOca-
All the steamers, dredgeS and tug boats in
tine bay were decorated with flags and
when the Bolivar passed they Saluted,
blowing their whistles, while the crews of
several American steamers cheered the
president frantically.
AT noon the trip about the bay ended,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-16

IL YOU are of critical temperament
you will insist on getting MOUNTS
Pickles.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-16
Reception on Flagship.
interested in Labor Question.

President Roosevelt apparently is much
engrOssed with Jamaica and the West
II dian labor question and will discuss it
tomorrow night with Consul Mallet and
the Editor DeliSter of the Jamaican
Cleaner.
The president has also arranged to visit
Colon and CristObal Saturday morning
with Messrs. Shonts and Stevens and in
Vestigate the complaint regarding the
construction of Colon, The housing of ia
bCIers al CriStobal and so on.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-11-16
FARMERS MAY GO INTO
INSURANCE BUSINESS

Denver. Nov 1.-THE first business ses-
sion of the fortieth annual convention of
the National Grange was held today at
the chamber of commerce in this city.
Delegates fl ON twenty-five states were in
attendance
Miles NJ. Dawson, expert insurance &C
tUary of New York, explained to the con-
ventiOn today his plan of insurance for
members of the Grange.
Il advise you.' he said. that an in
surance department of colossal import
ance, based on old line foundations fra
tcrnal policies. is entirely practical and
urge you to adopt such a plan for your
own protection"
National Master N J. Bachelor ex-
pressed the opinion that an insurance de-
partment will be organized. which. sup
ported by 100000 membership of the
Grange. will become one of the most pow
erful Insurance companies i'm the world.