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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
SECRETARY ROOT is DISABLED
Compelled to Call a Specialist to Look
After Lame Knee.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 19.-Secre-
tary of State Root, who has been
suffering from an injured knee for
two months, has at last called in a
specialist to make an examination
and treat him. Secretary Root came
TO the cabinet meeting yesterday in
his carriage and it was with difficulty
he left he vehicle. He limped into
the white house apparently with
pain. He remained only a short time
at the meeting, leaving long before
it was over, to keep an engagement
at his home with the specialist, who
came from Philadelphia.
The secretary received his injury
in the late political campaign, when
he was in Ohio making a stumping
tour for Judge Taft. 1t was not con-
sidered serious at the time, but he
has been compelled to walk with a
cane ever since. The injury made
slow progress in recovery and during
the past week has caused the secre-
tary to be absent from his duties at
the state department for several days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
$5,458,OOO MORE
FOR CANAL NEEDS
CONGRESS ASKED FOR IMF1cDL
ATE APPROPRIATION FOR
DITCH DiGGERS.
cssAiRMA N COCKTAILS EXPLAINS
THAT MISTAKES HAD BEEN
MADE.
Washington, Dec. ia request for

Washington, Dec. ia request for
an urgent deficiency appropriation of
$5,45S 600 to carry on the work of the
Isthmian canal at the present rate
during the balance of the fiscal year
and for new projects, was received by
the house yesterday from the secre-
tary of war. Last year a deficiency
appropriation of 81. 100000 was made
The principal share of the desired
appropriation is for the Atlantic di-
vision, where are located the Gatun
locks and dam. Fer this division an
appropriation of $3,451000 is request
ed
Chairman Goethals of the commits
sion explained that the current appro
priation was based on a. mistaken idea
that congress had appropriated for a
rock crushing plant at Porto Bello- an
erecting plant for the Gatun locks and
dams and vessels to transport
crushed rocks. For these purposes
$2.500,000 is now asked.
1t has been found, Chairman Goeth.
ais reports. that there is not sufficient
data on the hydraulics of Gatun lake
and its tributaries to determine wheth-
er there are any low saddles that
would affect the sepage of the lake.
To make an additional survey $3.50, 900
is asked. In the central division, in
Guiding Culebra cut, it is said the ex-
cavation has been so per cent great.
er than was estimated, and for this
purpose of deficiency appropriation OF
$1.150,000 is requested.
An additional plant at Miaraf1ores
locks is also requested. OF the total
appropriation requested. 81 ass, 900 is
for labor and s2,40O0O0 for materials.
Members Going Home.
Because of general exodus of mem
bers for their homes for the Christmas
holidays, the attendance In the house
yesterday was far short of quorum.
Nevertheless a good deal of business
was transacted. This consisted most
~ OF the passage of war claim bills.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
1 ODKS BAD FOR
THORNTON HAMS
TWO WITNESSES WHO SAW THE
SHOOTING GIVE uNFAvoR-
ABLE EVIDENCE.

Flushing. N. Y, Dec. 19.-The trial
of Thornton ]. Hams on the charge OF
gliding his brother, Captain Peter c.
Hains, Jr., in killing William E. Annls,
was adjourned last night until Mon
day, after a day in which the state
developed the strongest testimony sc
far sadducad. Herbert F. L. Funke
and Arthur Andrews, both eye wit
nesSes of the shooting, swore that
there was an interval between TIE
first shot fired by Captain Hams at
Annis and the others that came in
fairly rapid succession.
Both declared positively that Thorn
ton Hams pointed his revolver al
those on the float after the first shot
and before the succeeding shots were
fired. An exhaustive cross examina-
ton on this point, material to the pro-
secutions case. failed to shake their
testimony. Andrews stated that fol-
lowing the first shot he saw the de-
PENDANT point his revolver at the wit.
ness father.
Witness Funke. gave graphic de-
scription of the shooting of Annis
Standing by with his arms folded, the
army captain waited until Annis' boat
swept beside the float said the wit
ne S, then lifting an obscuring sail,
Captain Hams fired several shots at
Annis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
ARBITRATION IS
CASTRO'S SCHEME
WOULD SUBMIT QUESTIONS or
DIFFERENCE WITH FRANCE
TO JURY.

Berlin. Dec. 19.-There is an evi
dent desire on the part of President
Castro TO effect an arrangement OF
the outstanding difficulties between
Venezuela and France. When asked
yesterday whether there was pos
sibility of the relations between the
two countries being renewed, Presi-
dent Castro authorized the following
statement:
Il believe it would be very easy 10
bring about a renewal of relations
between Venezuela and France by
submitting the questions at issue TO
arbitration in the usual way adopted
when two nations cannot find other
means for settling their differences. =
Castro had lengthy private con-
ference with a prominent representa-
tive of the German foreign office. As
the latter spoke Spanish and not
even an interpreter was present, the
subject of the interview is not
known. President Castro also re
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
NEBRASKA M|LLERS
TO OPPOSE WILSON

Lincoln, Neb.. Dec. 19.-The entire
milling industry of Nebraska will op
pose the recent order of Secretary oil
Agriculture Wilson, prohibiting the
transportation and sale of bleached
flour in interstate commerce. A meet
ing will be held in Lincoln in January
to oppose this order. which lis thought
to be a death blow to the millers ia
the state Nebraska millers are forced
to grind winter wheat. Only by
bleaching can they produce a white
-four that ranks we'll in the market
Bleachers are used in practically all
Nebraska mills in the state 1t is
probable that the mills will be backed
in their protest by the Nebraska rail
roads
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
COLLEGE HEADS MEET.
President Van Hise Recommends
Chance in College Curriculum.

Change in College Curriculum.
Beloit, Wis, Dec. 19.-The presi-
dent of the state university and the
presidents of the various colleges OF
Wisconsin held their annual confer
ence here yesterday Those present
at the first meeting at 2 o'clock were
President Charles Van Hise of the
University of Wisconsin; R. c.
Hughes of Ripon; E. D. Eaton of Be
lott; S. Plants of Lawrence; w. O.
Carrier, Carroll; w. C. Deland, Mil
ton. Registrar A. E. Whitford of Mil
ton and Deans f. A. Birge of Madi-
son and G. L. Collie of Beloit We're
also present.
President Van Hise read a paper
on the main topic discussed, that Oh
the question of colleges arranging
their courses so as to lead up to
post graduate work at the university
rather than to conflict with the uni
versity work.
Other topics to be discussed are
the training of high school teachers
regulations for intercollegiate athlet
les and the appointment of a com
mitttee of arbitration in intercollegi
ate athletic disputes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
GRANTED A DIVORCE.
c. j. Romadka Gets a Decree From
His Wife.


Milwaukee, Dec 19.-Judge Ludwig
yesterday afternoon granted to Charles
j. ROmadka of this city divorce
from his wife, Evelyn Game Romad-
ka. giving him the custody of their
child, Evelyn, two and half years
old. Mrs Rcmadka receives no ali
mony and gets none of the property.
Mr.. Romadka is to pay the cost of
the action. Maurice McKenna, repre-
senting Mrs Romadka, withdrew the
answer which had been drawn up but
not fled. Henry J. Kialilea appeared
for Mr. Ronadka.
The husband was the only witness
called in the case. He testified to
mental and bodily anguish caused by
the actions of his wife, as confessed
to by herself
Evelyn Game Ron1adka is now serv-
ing an indeterminate sentence Of
from one to fourteen years in the
Illinois state penitentiary at Joliet
for burglary.
Mrs. Romadka was arrested in a
Chicago restaurant on May Is, 1907,
on charge of burglary. She was
accused of having stolen jewels from
the wife of the proprietor of the res
taurant. She subsequently confessed
and laid bare a sensational series of
robberies in which she had figured
with a negro accomplice. After she
bod bocp oopnrp;ffod RI To1iof hor
husband brought suit for divorce
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
DIES OF AUTO INJURIES.
Woman Hit by Comptroller RidgeIey's
Car Passes Away.

Kansas City. Dec. 19.-As a result
OF being run down by the motor car
of former Comptroller of the Currency
Ridgely, Mrs. Byrl Greer, of this city
died yesterday. Mrs Greer was struck
bv Ridgely's machine November 10.
Mr. Ridgely was not in the car at the
time of the accident. Mrs. Greer re-
Gently entered suit against the former
comptroller for $4,000 damages on ac-
count of her injuries. He set up a
claim that although the machine be
longed to him. it was at the time OF
the accident being run by a chauffeur
ard was without passengers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
AUSTRIA RousED BY LAND SALE
Great Outcry Over Purchase of State
Forests by Heir to Throne.


Vienna, Austria, Dec. 19.-The sale
of certain state forest lands in Salz-
burg to the heir to the throne for
$4,000 has caused a great cutlery in
parliamentary circles where it is as
serted that the price is ridiculously
inadequate The indignation is all
the greater because the transaction is
only one of many during recent years
where aristocratic land owners have
bought or leased valuable state prop
critics at figures far below the mar
ket value Moreover, the conversion
of these lands into hunting estates
entails great hardship and injustice to
the peasantry, many of whom are
evicted. The vigorous protests of the
socialist leaders have resulted in the
postponement for further considera-
ton of the sale OF the Salzburg lands.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
WINS PRIZE FOR HEIGHT.
Wright Makes Record by Flying 800
Feet in Air

Lemans. France. Dec. 19.-Wilber
Wright closed a triumphant day by
achieving another record, flying to a
height OF $50 feet in a strong wind
and winning prize for the height.
gust of wind caught the aerOplane
sidewise causing it to plunge violent
ly backwards. The spectators were
terrified. but Wright soon righted his
craft.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
Dine American Eject ofhoe-s.

Colombo, Ceylon, Dec. 19.-Ihe
chamber of commerce and the plant
ers' association of Ceylon last night
gave an official banquet in honor oi
the officers of the United States bat
tlesbip fleet. Speeches were made by
Colonel Sir Henry Edward McCallum
governor OF Ceylon. Rear Admiral
Sperry and others.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
No Probability of BRYAN.

New York. Dec. 19-Norman E.
Mack. chairman of the democratic ma
tional committee, said last night that
the national committee headquarters
will be established in Washington
soon after the holidays AS TO Mr..
Bryan he said:
There is no probability of Bryan
running again four years hence"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23

southwest of here. yesterday, the eight
children OF Mr.. ard Mrs. Brent Pow
ell, together with Mr.. and Mrs WI
lam benson and their two children
who were the guests of the PoWells
being the victims. For time it ap
peared as If all would die from the
effects OF the poison, bu- the doctors
now believe most OF them VIII recover
How the water became poisoned
cannot be ascertained.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
KEEP CLOSE WATCH
ON PANAMA CANAL
PREsIDENT-ELEcT TAFT PRO-
POSES TO GIVE BIG JOB PER-
soNAL SUPERVISION.
coNGRATULATEs HIMSELF UPON
SECURING SENATOR KNOX
FOR CABINET.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. 19-The arrival
of President-elect Taft and greater
portion of his family in Augusta yes
terday caused no small amount of
joyous excitement and demonstration
on the part of residents of the city.
The reception accorded the president
elect was ample in expressing the
feeling of cordial southern hospital
ity.
Discussing his forthcoming visit
to Panama last night Mr.. Taft made
it plain it was his purpose to keep
himself posted throughout his admin
istration regarding the engineering
features of the work on the isthmus
as we'll as the administrative feat
ures. 1t is his intention now to
visit the isthmus each year of his
term and to take with him for their
report eminent civil engineers, who
are not come cted with the work.
There is some danger he believes
that unless this close independent SUI
pervision is maintained regarding the
physical features of the project that
grave mistakes might be made.
The problem that will receive the
greatest consideration during the
forthcoming trip relates to the en-
CINE ering features of the Gatun dam.
There has been some expert criticism
as to the quality of the foundation
which can be found for this structure,
aud it is Mr. Taft's intention to OBJ
tain from the most reliable sources
available as much as may be known
Other than to announce that Sen
ator Knox had been selected as sec
rotary of state, Mr.. Taft, following
| his custom of refusing to discuss his
| cabinet appointments until they have
actually been made and acceptance
received, declined to confirm other
| cabinet rumOrS.
II feel l am to be congratulated in
securing the services of Mr.. Knox in
my cabinet" said Mr.. Taft. I'm Sc
| 1ecting the secretary of state
wanted first a great lawyer, and
second, a man who would fill the
public eye, not only here but abroad,
as a man who stands out preemi
nently as a great American.
| Mr.. Knox was a great attorney
general; he was a prominent candi-
date for the presidency and he is
recognized in the senate and else
where as one of the great lawyers OF.
| that body"
Mr.. Taft also feels that from a.
political view point the selection of
Mr.. Knox is most happy. He ex-
planned that there was often a feel
ing in Pennsylvania, with it's assured
republican majorities, that the state.
| was sighted in the matter of recog-
| milton in the high councils of the
party. That this will not be the case
in the next administration was indi-
Gated by the announcement by Me-.
Taft that he should invite Mr. Knox
to come to Augusta that he might
consult him freely with reference to
the filling of other places in his cab
| met.
The hesitation of Mr.. Knox TO
make more speedy decision is at
tributed here to his desire to ar
range with due regard for the in
terest of the party and his state for
the relinquishing of his seat in the
senate
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
More Than a Billion Better.

New York. Dec 19.-The total bank
clearings compiled by Bradstreet.s for
the principal cites of the United
States for the past week was s32
945 900. against s2.196, 082.000 for the
corresponding week year ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
Liveryman Seeks Bankruptcy.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 19.-John W.
Woods, a liveryman of Jacksonville,
H., yesterday filed a petition in bank
ruptcy. His liabilities are $4,000,
assets $4,000. His wife filed similar
petition, with liabilities $4,000, as
sets s1O0
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
Stock Broker Suicides.

Joplin, Mo. Dec. 19-Standing be-
fore mirror in the bath room of his
apartments here yesterday Colonel
Henry B. Marchbank, a prominent
stock broker shot and killed himself.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
Harvard Professor Resigns.

Cambridge, Mass. Dec. 19.-The
resignation of John William White,
professor of Greek at Harvard uni
versity. was announced last night.
The resignation is due to Whites wish
to retire from active work on account
of his age.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23

ceived Senior Matte, minister of Chile
to Germany.
A further consultation between
President Castro and DIR. Israel took
place yesterday afternoon. The sur
geon advised Senior Castro to remain
quiet The Venezuelan executive did
not leave his hotel during the day
and took his meals privately with his
family.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
CONVICTED OF. FORGERY.
Frank c. seIsus, Well Known Racin,
Young Man, Sentenced to Green Bay.

Racine, Wis, Dec. 19.-Frank c. Sci
s.is, aged 81 years, and one of the best
known young men of this city, pleaded
guilty to the charge of forgery in the
municipal court yesterday and was
sentenced to two years at the state re-
formatory at Green Bay. The arrest
of Selsus created sensation here be-
cauze of his prominence. He was a
member of one of the leading churches
and was married about a year ago, his
wedding being one of the largest and
most brilliant of the year. He admit
ted to having forged no less than nine
checks and passing them upon differ
ent merchants, the amounts ranging
from SO to S14
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
Foraker Goes to Columbus.

Columbus, O., Dec. Ex-senator For
aker will arrive in Columbus today.
His personal representative said last
night that he did not wknow neither
Foraker would open headquarters or
not
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
STAIN sY REJECTED suIToR.
SomervIIe, Mass, Girl Shot Down b.

SomerviIIe, Mass, Girl Shot Down BY
Former Lover.
Somerville, Mass, Dec. 19-Enrage1
because his former sweetheart, Miss
Maud Hartley. had rejected him
James B. Harmon Is years old, son OF
Police Sergeant James NJ Harmon
shot and killed her on the street here
yesterday. Miss Hartley was the
daughter OF Mrs. d. Agnes Hartley, a
physician. Harmon surrendered him
self.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23

Danville, KY. Dec. 19.-Twelve PEG
pie were poisoned as result of drink
ing poisoned water at Campbellsvilie,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-23
WILSON WILL STAY.
Secretary of Agriculture to Be Re

Washington, Dec. 19.-Cabinet Cos
sips say that for secretary of agricul-
ture. it is practically conceded that
James Wilson of Iowa will be contin.
ued in the place for year or more.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-23

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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-23
FOR SALE
40 Acre Fruit Farm

II You are looking for good buy aud 4 ranch
worth the money read the following;
90 acres IN cultivation Of which IS aeFes e under
irrigation. Perpetual water right OF your
own, water system with good pressure
piped IN house.
10 aeres e strawberries, nne acre Of which pro-
dnced u, 10 IN two yraFs. 40 0 worth Of Der.
ries sold from this place last year.
30 bearing fruit Irers OF good varities Trees
about or years old.
New D room dwelling house, room bunk house,
barn dsxaa, harm i0xa&, chicken house lAx2t,
cellar l0Ss0, besides other 0utbuildingA
head mich COWS, yeAFiing. 1 handy wagon,
Mccormick moving machine and lake, 4
hafFawa. pl0ws, l0t IL machinery for taking
care 81 sfFaN berries, l lot Of garden tools,
road serapeF, household furniture, carpets and
pictures, tons hay, % ane chickens.
100000 feet Of Jaw timber
THIS Is and has the reputation o. being the best
ranch on the Occur d'Alene River ThFee
miles from railroad station, one. half mile from
steamboat landing
Party owning this ranch must sell on account
OF health and viii greatly sacrifice same.
PRICE and TERMS aa,ao0 Tor land and eaatp-
ment. re 800 cash, balance ID one, two and
three years. Come In and talk Il over.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-23
BOY nPLICATEs AloTHER
Tells In Court Of Her UnIaishfulness
60 Marriage Vows.

SPOKANE. Wash. April "a
There was a pathetic scene in Judge
Huneke's court yesterday afternoon
when the handsome 1S-year-old son
OF Nicholas Ley. a travelling man.
living formerly at 21s Cleveland ave-
nue.. was called to testify as to his
mothers infidelity in the $4,000
damage suit. which the father had
brought against James B. Walsh, a
retired capitalist. for the alienation
of wife's affections. The boy testi-
Ned TO having seen Walsh in his
mothers room at different times dur
ing his fathers absence from the
city.
The plaintiff bases his cause OF ac-
tion on the allegation that he had
overheard conversation between his
wife and Walsh. in which the latter
had urged her to get a divorce. so
that she could marry him.
As an extra inducement to the
wife to be unfaithful to her marriage
VOWS, Ley alleges that he heard
Walsh say: You get a divorce from
him and marry me. and | will take
you for a trip around the world"
Walsh and the Legs lived formerly
in Lincoln county. where the husband
now alleges Walsh became infatuated
with his wife. When the Legs moved
to Spokane, Walsh also came here.
His relations with husband and wife
were then so pleasant that Walsh
came to board with the Legs. Legs
duties as commercial traveller took
him from the city frequently. and he
is now seeking to convince a jury
that Walsh's relations with Mrs. Ley
on all such occasions were OF a de-
cidedly improper nature.
Mrs. Ley. a handsome woman OF
the brunette type, and several OF her
women friends were present. She
sat unmoved during the examination
OF witnesses, except that she laughed
frequently during the introduction of
testimony.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-23
PAID THE REWARD


InfoFmer and Officers in stotkO Case
Get Money.
SPOKANE, Wash. April 23.-C. T.
Thompson and A. Macdonald. officers
who arrested James Dalton. murderer
OF Patrolman Stotko. killed three
years ago, and Mrs. Libby Morgan.
who furnished information which as
sisted In making the capture, have
been paid about $500 OF the $500
offered as a reward by the business
men Of the city. The 5000 which
remains to be collected VIII be paid
in within a short time, according to
Del Cary Smith, attorney for the
claimants.
The three who brought the muir
derer to justice have not yet entered
a claim for the $1,000 reward offered
by the city, according to Mr.. Smith
81 do not think they will have any
trouble in getting It. however"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-23
OVERTURNED sArLBoAT
Fred Nelson Has a Marrow Escape
From Drowning.

Fred Nelson Has a Narrow Escape
From Drowning.
Fred Nelson, a farmer living across
the lake, had a narrow escape from
drowning early this morning, and had
1t not been that he was observed and
assistance Immediately sent to him.
he might have become a victim of
the lake.
Mr.. Nelson was making his way to
the city across the lake in a sailboat
when in some manner the wind
caught the sails In a way to upset IT.
At the time that 1t occurred Charles
Fields. employed At the CObweb bar.
happened to be coming down Second
street and observed f. He ran down
to the dock and gave the alarm. and
about this time. it seems, others along
the lake had also observed the acct
dent and several boats were sent to
Mr.. Nelson's assistance. Mr.. Nelson.
after the boat had upset. elung to II.
and he was still holding on when
picked up by his rescuers