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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
SEARCH FOR MURDER SUSPECT
Racine Saloon Quarrel Ends in Death
Of Gustave r. Reth.

Racine, Wis, Aug. 26-The police
are searching for Owen Mccarthy, the
19-year-old lad who is alleged TO have
struck Gustave F. Reth the blow which
caused his death. 1t is said that
Reth and Mccarthy had discussion
in a saloon Saturday night, and that
Mccarthy, becoming excited, struck
Reth Reth fell and struck his head
on the bar railing. Reth did not ap-
pear to be hurt at the time, but when
his friends helped him to his home
about midnight, it was found that his
skull was fractured
McCarthy's friends informed him
of Reth's condition and the youth lost
no time in getting out of town.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02

Kirchwey. dean of the Columbia uni
Iversity law school, New York, pre-
siding.
DR.. David Starr Jordan, president
of Leland Stanford university, read
a paper on the Relation of the Law
School to the University.
Brothers Gregory Honored.
The first business was the selection
of a new general council. Among
the members are S. S. Gregory OF III
inois and Charles N. Gregory of Iowa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
|TWO-CENT FARE LAW
BRINGS LESS EARNINGS
ON THE ALTON ROAD

Chicago, Aug. 26.-An increase of
II per cent in the number of passen-
gers carried and decrease of 6 per
cent in earnings are the net results
to the Alton railroad of II months
operation under the two-cent fare law,
according to figures made public yes
terday by the traffic manager of the
road. The figures for comparative
earnings show a decrease of $208, 1888.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
Pensions on Increase.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 26.-An in
crease of 371,089 pensions issued
with a saving of s1,343,666 out of the
reduced appropriations for the main
tenance of the bureau during 1903
1908, covering Commissioner of Pen
sions Warmers administration as
against the period Of 1901-1904, is
announced in a compilation of figures
given out at the interior department
yesterday. The figures are taken
from Commissioner Warmers report
which will be issued shortly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02

Ohio and other states, tie following
officers were elected:
President, Rev c. H. L. Schuette,
Columbus, O.; eastern vice president,
Rev. E. A. Boehme. Youngstown, o.;
western vice president, Prof. NJ
Ernst, st. Paul, Mimi; the latter be-
ing also elected general vice presi-
dent of the synod; German secretary,
Rev. w. d. Ali, Oshkosh; English sec
Rotary, w. H, Price, Detroit, Mich.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
Fire DESTROYS Lumber Yard.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Aug. 26.-The
+. G. and c. A. Stanley company's
lumber yard and shed was consumed
by fire and the company's large tour
ing auto was destroyed The origin
of the fire is unknown. The fire de
partment worked half the night to
keep the flames from spreading.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
FAILURE CAUSES
THRILL IN MARKET
WALL STREET 7REMBLES WHEN
BROWN G. co. GO TO THE
WALL.
CRASH FOLLOWS A SPELL OF
SPECTACULAR TRADING
ON CHANGE.

New York, Aug. 6.-The failure OF
the brokerage firm of A. o. Brown &
Co., for a sum popularity estimated
above S1,0OO,000, sent a nervous
thrill through the stock market yes
terday. Coming as the climax to be-
wildering trading IN last Saturdays
market, the suspen sion created an ex-
traordinary degree of public interest,",
but was looked upon by high stock
exchange interests as Offering an
early solution of the tangle growing
out of the most remarkable two hours
session the New York stock exchange
had known in many years. While
there was no question in Wall street
yesterday that the situation created
by the failure could easily be taken
care of, there was distinctly feeling
of apprehension lest other firms
might unwittingly be drawn into the
affair as the result of extensive orders
scattered through commission houses
during Saturdays spectacular pro-
ceedings.
The transactions of Brown & Co.,
covered nearly Is percent of the
trading in the sensational weekend
session of the stock market, and it
vas stated officially by a member OF
the firm yesterday that delivery had
been made only on 277,O00 of the more
than 100000 shares handled. The ex-
tensive trading IF the firm, it is be-
lieved, was connned largely to New
York, despite the fact that the house
had made a specially of western bust
ness and had branches in the west.
It was said that banks which carried
accounts of the house declined yes
terday, because of the unsettled con-
dition in the affairs of the firm fol-
lowing Saturdays spectacular bust
ness, to further certify any of its
checks. and that this precipitated the
failure.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02

preaching narrow bridge. was met
by street car. There was barely
room to pass, and the bright light on
the street cor blinded Mr.. Hernke.
In making sure of not colliding with
the street car, Mr.. Hernke drove on
to the side of the bridge. The auto
tipped and rammed into the front of
the street car.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
RoRs WYOMING STAGE.
Bandit Holds Up Passengers Near
Cody and Secures About $500.

Helena, Mont, Aug. Pa special
from Cody, Wyo, states that the
stage running between that place and
Meetetesse, Wyo., was held up yes
terday by a robber, and passengers
robbed to the extent of $1,000. Be
cause of the distance separating the
places, this robbery evidently was
not committed by the highwayman
who held up the stages in Yellow
stone park Monday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
feilS
HEARST QUITS CLUB.
Asked to Resign from California Dem
ocratic Organization.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 26.-Wii-
liam Randolph Hearst gave out the
contents of a letter he addressed to
the Iroquois club of San Francisco,
democratic organization replying to
the request of the club that he tender
his resignation as member. MI
Hearst says in his letter that he is
both pleased and surprised to receive
the letter from the cluJ--pleased tina
he has been asked to resign and sur
prised to learn that the club is still
in existence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
WISCONSIN EIGHTH.
Still stands High in National Rifle
Match.

Camp Perry, O., Aug. 26.-At the
finish of yesterdays shooting IN the
United states rife contest the United
states infantry team took the lead,
with 2.757 points; the navy team was
second. 2,746 Massachusetts was
seventh, 1888; Wisconsin eighth,
sos: Iowa tenth, 2,54l
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
CHICAGO MARKETS.
Livestock.

GiVCSlOCks
Receipts $4,000; market
steady to a shade lower; beeves, $50
@77O; Texans, 3.5005.0O; western
ers, 3.30@5.80; stockers and feeders,
2.6O046O; COWS and heifers, 1850
$50; calves, 5.25@725.
Hogs-Receipts about 21,00O; mar
ket strong; light, 5.90@665; mixed,
5.95@6SO; heavy, 5.9O@6.SO; rough,
5.90@615; good to choice heavy, els
@6.SO; pigs, 375@5.60; bulk of sales,
6.2O06.4O.
Sheep Receipts about $4,000; mar
ket steady to a shade lower; native,
2.25@420; western, 250@420; year
lings, 4.20@4.9O; lambs, 100000;
western. 3.5O@6.15.
Dairy.
Cheese Steady; daisies, 1910
12Ac; twins, 11@11Ac; young Amer
icas, 1294c.
Steady; creameries, 1870
221ac; dairies, 17@20c.
Eggs-Steady; frsts, 1870.
Produce.
Poultry-Live, steady; turkeys, 15c;
chickens, 1O01O1ac; springs, 14@15c.
Steady, 60@69c
Veal-Steady, so to so pounds
weight, 7@711c; 60 to So pounds
weight, 8@9c; IS to 10 pounds
weight, 9@91ac.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
SYNOD HOLDS ELECTION.
Lutheran cIergymen Reflect Rev. {
n. [. Schuete President.

Appleton, Wis., Aug. 26.-At the
biennial election of officers OF the
Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02
Chicago Firm in Bad.

Chicago, Aug 26.-The Joseph
Simons & Co. of the board of trade,
alleging that $4,000 is due on an
open account with A. o. Brown &
Co, the New York brokers who failed
yesterday, sued out an attachment
against the firm. Garnishee summonses
accordingly were issued for II firms
and individual debtors to the failed
concern, which will operate to tie up
its funds in Chicago, it is said, until
the hearing has been had on the
claim of Simons & Co.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02

Mrs. Appolinia Lersch, a
resident of Racine since she was 13
years old, died, aged Sc years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-09-02

Seattle, Wash, Aug 26.-The Amer
lean Bar association in annual SEES
sion here yesterday heard the annual
address of President J. NJ. Dickinson.
He entered upon a discussion o. the
legislative situation, so far as it re-
lates to the enactment OF new laws,
in the various states of the union. He
said:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
TAFT ENJOYED IT.
Yale Commencement Pleased Him,
But Sorry They Lost Boat Race.

New Haven, Conn.,, June 26.-Secre-
tary Taft had arranged to leave New
Haven at 9:35 o'clock today with Mrs.
Taft and their son Charles, for New
York, but as the carriage was wait
ing them at the entrance to the resi-
dence of w. w. Farnam, the secretary
concluded to remain here until later In
the day. Mrs. Taft and Charles. ac-
companied by Mr.. Farnam. drove to
the station and departed for New
York at 1. They will reach Washing
ton about 6 o'clock this evening.
In explanation of his sudden change
of plans, Secretary Taft said that some
conferences which he was to have had
today in New York had to be abandon
ed on account Of the funeral this after
noon Of the late President Cleveland.
"I have a considerable amount OF
correspondence which has been ne
elected for three or four days." said
he, land I am going to get 1t out or
the way today. Here I can attend to
it quietly and without interruption,
whereas If / went to New York this
morning probably would be unable to
do anything with 1t this afternoon"
This has been," said the secretary,
zone Of the most enjoyable commence
ments 1 have attended. Every momen.
has had it's delights. 1t was too bad
that we did not make 1t more interest
| ing for Harvard in the boat race; but
we defeated them at baseball any
way"
| Mr.. Taft had particular pleasure in
meeting so large number of his for
mer classmates, the reunion of '0S hav-
| ing been the largest and most success
| full in the history of the class.
Notwithstanding the fatigue of the
last four days, Secretary Taft express
ed himself today as feeling in excel
lent spirits.
Mrs. Taft on returning to Washing
| ton, will begin preparations for
breaking-up their home in the nation
al capitol. They will spend practically
the entire summer at Hot Springs, Va.
only one or two short trips from there
to other points being in contemplation.
| In New York tonight Mr.. Taft will
dine with Jacob G. Schmidlapp of
Cincinnati and perhaps another friend
or two, but he says the dinner will not
be in any sense significant. While in
New York the secretary probably will
confer with a few personal and politi-
cal friends as to plans for the ap-
preaching campaign and as to the
closing-up of his official business in
the war department. After his con-
Bay he will proceed to Washington
! Secretary Taft remained at the
Farnam residence throughout the
morning busily engaged on his CORE.
| spondence. He took luncheon with
the family. Mr.. Taft said he had MOI
the slightest intention of taking treat.
ment at Muldoon's sanitarium. neal
White Plains. N. Y.
Secretary Taft tonight will meet IL
New York General Luke Wright, who
is to succeed him as secretary of war
and General Clarence p. Edwards
chief of the bureau of insular affairs
| of the war department..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
ROOSEVELTS TRIBUTE.
Travelled by Special Train to Attend
Cleveland Funeral.

Oyster Bay. N. Y, June 26.-In his
official capacity as president of the
United States, and as warm per-
sonal friend. Theodore Roosevelt to-
day paid his tribute to the memory of
Grover Cleveland. He travelled to
Princeton by a special train to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Cleveland.
The presidents special train left
Oyster Bay at 1880 a. m, arriving at
Long Island City at 2:40 p. m. Trans
ferring to Jersey City by boat, the
party left that place at 3:40, arriving
at Princeton an hour later. Return
ing the president will leave Princeton
about $3.50 p. m, AID reach Oyster
Bay at $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
WANTS TO GO HOME.
Mr.. Sherman Told He May Do So
Wednesday.

Cleveland, O.. June 26.-"I feel fine
this morning." was the greeting DIR.
Carter had when he visited Represen-
tative James s. Sherman, at Lakeside
hospital, at IL a. m. today.
Doctor, when can 1 go homer" the
patient asked.
He was assured from the present
indications he could leave the hospital
not later than Wednesday next. The
vice presidential nominee Immediately
began to plan with a conference with
political friends at Utica on Friday,
July 8. DIR. Carter stated that Mr.
Sherman obtained seven hours OF re-
freshing sleep during the night and
felt in high spirits freely joking with
those around his bedside. His condi-
ton physically was about normal
when DIR. Carter called, his tempera-
ture being 98, pulse ~. respiration 22.
At a conference held this morning
between DIR. Carter and consulting
physicians, Doctors Allen and Stone.
the greater assurance was expressed
as to the ultimate complete recovery
of Mr.. Sherman. The patients tenn
perature reached normal at midnight
last night and continued constant dur
ing the remainder of the night and
today.
Mrs. Sherman has completely re-
gained her strength and was In the
best of spirits today.
The only change noticed In Mr.. Sher
mans condition during the early after
noon was slight rise in his respira
ton from % to "a. The other readings
remained normal-temperature SO ant
pulse r.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
SPRlNGERS GETTING BUSY
Claim a Large Part Of City of Will
mlngton.

Ukiah, Cal. June 26.-B. N. Spring
er, formerly a candidate for county
surveyor and resident of Ukiah, now
in business in Potter Valley, claims to
be heir to an estate in Wilmington,
Del, alleged to be worth $90,00O,000.
He will at once take legal steps to
establish his descent.
Christopher Springer died at Will
mington in the year 1889, leaving land
that now comprises a large part of
that city and extensive farming lands
in Pennsylvania, to the Swedish church
there under lease for 80 years. The
lease expired in 1880, fact that has
only recently become known and now
every Springer from the Atlantic to
the Pacific is trying to connect him
self with the vast estate. All the heirs
are now taking steps to organize a COR
poration to provide money to take up
the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
Only SprinkIing of Clouds.

A fair sprinkling of clouds high up in
the heavens today has had the AFFECT
of somewhat reducing the temperatures
when compared with those of yesterday.
the highest of the season, though the
day has been too warm for comfort at
that. The weather indications are any,
things but reassuring from the tenn
perature standpoint for warmer and
fair weather is predicted for Saturday
and Sunday The river was stationary
all day Thursday and measured 146
feet though a fall of 2 of a foot oc-
Cured during the night and it has been
slowly falling today. The following
were the temperatures since O'Clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
FLAGS AT HALF MAST.
Tribute to Memory of Grover Cleve-
land Is World Wide.

Washington. June 26.-In every part
of the world where there is a United
States flag floating tribute was today
paid to the memory of Grover CIeve-
land.
Several foreign governments accord
ed special honors for the occasion,
American embassies, legations and
consular agencies bore the stars and
stripes at half mast, army and navy
officers wherever located wore a badge
of mourning and battleships, cruisers
and vessels of our navy of every type
rendered appropriate observance of
the death of the former commander-in-
chief of the army and the navy
Beginning at daybreak salutes were
fired by all ships and army posts, be-
ginning at military posts with a thun-
der of 13 guns and winding up with As
guns at sunset. Throughout the world
tribute in some form, either under
American or foreign auspices, was rem
dered.
In Latin-America, Brazil. with it's
feeling of debt of gratitude to Mr..
Cleveland, paid the most signal honors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
HALF A FRUIT CROP.
Plenty Of Apples I'm Kansas This Year,
| However.

Kansas had mighty little fruit last
wear and this year 1t will not produce
much over half normal crop. There
will be lots of apples but only little
more than one-third Of the usual crops.
The same condition prevails with all
Of the larger fruits while the small
fruits will produce from go to over 70
per cent of the normal yield. What is
left of the crop is growing nicely.
Walter Wellhouse, secretary of the
Kansas Horticultural society, has been
gathering reports from the fruit grow
ers over the state. He has just com
piled these reports to show the condi-
tions Of the fruit over the state. The
percentages given for the entire state
follow:
Apples, 80 per cent; pears. Is per
cent; peaches, 81 per cent; plums. 38
per cent; cherries, "A per cent; grapes,
81 per cent; strawberries. 4S per cent;
raspberries. So per cent. and blackbex-
ries, 70 per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26

Albert Ross of ST. Louis Murdered in
New Mexico.

Roswell, N. M, June 26-Albert Ross,
a young health seeker from st. Louis.
was murdered As miles northwest of
here and his body brought to Boswell
last night.
Ross left here Sunday in company
with Theodore Kuiay, to walk to Albu-
querque. Kulay has disappeared.
The place where the body was found
gave evidence of a terrible struggle.
Fuor dirk wounds were found in Ross
body, two of them penetrating the head
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
LOOKS BAD FOR CARR.
A Kansas City Witness Identifies Him
as the Man With Bailey.

Marion, Kan, June 26.-In the trial
of William Thomas Carr Attorneys d.
w. Wheeler and Leonard Wise are
making a hard fight for their client
against tremendous odds. H. H. Ger
main, chief special agent Of the Santa
Fe, has moved his Office to Marion,
Kan, and his assistants are carrying
on his usual work in his private car
placed here for the purpose. Mr.. Ger
main has been closely associated with
the case from the beginning and there
is no feature but that he is thorough
ly familiar with and is assisting the
state in directing the evidence pre-
sented by them.
After money and jewelry shipments
had been traced both from Chicago
and Kansas City into the hands Of
Wells Fargo company and entrusted
who was to take them out on his run
the night of March 28. Mrs. Bailey
was put on the stand and testified as
to placing the hatchet with which
her husband was killed into his grip.
Also this was identified by Mr.. J.. n.
Shoemaker, father-in-law of Bailey,
who put a new handle in the blade Of
the hatchet on the morning of the
2Sth. The quilt in which Bailey's dead
body was found at Newton was iden-
titled by Mrs. Shoemaker. The next
witnesses on the stand were r. L. Da-
wilson and ]. ]. Suyak, two railroad
union depot employees, who put United
States through mail on Bailey's car.
Davidson testified he saw another
party in the car besides Bailey and
Suyak Identified the defendant as the
man whom he saw in the car.
Considerable time was spent with
the last witness in attempting to
break down his testimony. ]. F. Lytle.
chief route agent of the Wells Fargo
company, is assisting in conducting
the prosecution as well as r. h. stew
ems. assistant superintendent.
OF the 130 witnesses who represent
both state and defense, but "a have
been examined up to the present time
Notwithstanding the intense heat the
court room was crowded, many wo-
men being in attendance. 1t is thought
the Jury will not have an opportunity
to consider the case before next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
The Santa Fe Ships Four Cars
From Pawnee County.
Gra1n of an Excellent Quality
Testing 6S Pounds.
YIELD 1STO25 BUSHELS
Harvest Help Is Plentiful and
the Weather Perfect.
One of the Most Profitable Crops
in Counfy's History.

Larned, June 26.-The first car Of the
1908 wheat crop handled by the Santa
Fe was furnished by Pawnee county.
Four cars have been shipped from
points in this county. The quality Of
the wheat is excellent, testing from 81
to 63 pounds. The yield Is ranging
from Is to rs bushels per acre.
The first wheat that is being thresh-
ed Is OF course direct from the header
barge. r. M. Gumm on the Hoge
ranch and Emery Fravel were the frst
to market their wheat. They received
70 cents per bushel, on account Of the
extra quality. E. E. Frizell has been
threshing direct from the binder and
header on his Fort Larned ranch at
the rate of car and a half day.
His wheat is yielding about 25 bushels
per acre and tests 81 pounds.
we have received over two cars of
new wheat this week and the quality
is excellent" said Geo. Lawrence, man.
ager of the Farmers Elevator. this
morning. THE first loads tested 81
pounds but as it dried out more the
weight ran UP to 81 and 63. The Yield
Is reported at about twenty bushels
All the wheat we have received has
come from the north side SO far"
Harry Gabel was seen at the Key
stone mill this morning. He said: Yes,
Pawnee has the finest crop yet. this
year. We have been buying new wheat
this week and all Of it tests from 81 to
63 pounds. The color is better than
for several years and the quality In
every way is first class. The wheat is
yielding from Is to 20 bushels per
acre"
The farmers are well supplied with
help and notice has been sent to the
eastern employment agencies not to
send any more hands to Pawnee coun-
1 ~ iC hnx
| teams.
| The crop is being gathered under the
| most favorable conditions. The wealth
er is ideal. The first two days of the
week were windy but since then 1t has
| turned COOL Besides furnishing the
| harvest hands good wages and sumptu-
! Gus grub. Pawnee Is also giving them
summer resort weather.
The county will have one Of its most
profitable crops in its history.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
.EDWARDVIITOR00SEVEL1
Expresses Sympathy Over Death of
Cleveland.

Oyster Bay, N. Y. June 26.-President
Roosevelt today received the following
telegram from King Edward:
London, June 26, 1908.
'.The President, Washington:
..I am most grateful for your kind
congratulations on the official celebra-
ton of my birthday. I desire also to
express my deepest sympathy at the
loss of your distinguished predecessor,
Mr.. Cleveland.
(Signed) EDWARD r."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-26
THE PHI GANisIAs MEET.
Sixteenth Annual Convention Being
Held in New York.

New York, June 26-The college
fraternit yof Phi Gamma Delta will
hold it's sixteenth annual ekklesia or
convention in this city beginning to-
morrow.
Phi Gamma Delta is one of the
largest of the college Greek letter fra
ternities. 1t has Sc active chapters,
almost equally distributed between
eastern and western institutions. The
total enrolment approximates $4,000.