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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
NAGEL CAUSES
ANOTHER UPHEAVAL

Washington, August 6.-Another up
heval occurred in the personnel OF the
department of commerce and labor
Yesterday as a result of the probe In
to the efficiency record of employees.
A number of employees in the immigra'
ton service will be dismissed. Others
will be allowed to resign, others re-
duced and others bluntly disciplined.
Recently Secretary Nagel allowed
ten employees to resign and reduce up
wards of one hundred.
Of more than 500 employees In the
immigration service outside Ellis Is
land is shown that 100 were below the
required standard of efficiency.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11

Washington, August 6.-President
Taft last night gave out the following
statement of his views on the new
tariff act:
Il signed the Payne tariff bill be-
cause / believe i is the result OF a
sincere effort on the part of the re-
publican party to make a downward
rev son and comply with the prom
ises of the platform as generally I'M
derstood. and as ] interpreted them
in the campaign before election.
This is not a perfec- tariff bill,
nor a complete compliance with the
promises made strictly interpreted.
But a fulfillment free from criticism
in respect to matter involving SO
many schedules and thousands of artl-
cles could not be expected. Excepting
in regard to whisky. liquors, wines,
silks and some high classes OF cot
tons-all of which may be treated as
luxu les and proper subjects OF a
revenue tariff-there has been very
few increases in rates.
There has been a great number
of real decreases and they constitute
a sufficient amount to justify the
statement that this bill is substan-
tial downward revision, and reduc-
ton of excessive rates.
This is not a free trade bill 1t was
not intended to be. The republican
party did not promise to make a free
trade bill. 1t promised to make the
rates protective. but to reduce them
when they exceeded the difference be-
tween the cost of production abroad
and here. making allowance for a
greater normal profit on active in
yestmenss here I believe that while
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
STRIKE OUTBREAK
HOURLY EXPECTED
TEMPER OF STRIKERS AND IN
HABITANTs INCREASES
PINCH OF HUNGER.
BREAD AND MEAT SUPPLY NEAR
LY Observation-Disclosures
LIVE ON FISH.

Stockholm, Aug. 6.-Although Stock
holm was quiet last night, except for
minor demonstrations by mobs OF
strikers, it was considered the calm
before the storm. Strikers are being
augmented hourly, and the temper of
the strikers and inhabitants is gener-
ally increasing. The streets are full
of army wagons bringing supplies and
the pinch of hunger has begun. The
bread supply is nearly exhausted, and
the meat running low. Prices almost
preclude the poorer classes buying.
Thousands are camping out and liv-
ing on fish.
The Norwegian laborers already
have donated $4,000 to the strike
fund The Danish unions promised to
contribute a percentage of their week
ly wages, and collections are being
taken in England.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
President Taft Approves
Measure by Affix-
ing Signature
Leather Schedule "a
mended as Per Previ-
Gus Agreement
Cannon I eliCitateS Mem.
berS---BOth HouS-
es Adjourn

Washington, August 5.-The tariff
have been revised and the extraordin-
airy session of congress was ended.
Both houses adjourned sine die, at six
o'clock last evening. The conference
report on the tariff bill was agreed to
yesterday afternoon by the senate by
a vote of AZ to 81. Soon afterwards
concurrent resolution, making GER
tain changes in the leather schedules
was adopted by both houses.
President Taft arrived at the capitol
at 4:45 and entered the room occupied
by the president on the concluding day
of the sessions of congress. Senat-
ors and representatives deserted their
chambers and there was a constant
procession of handshaking statesmen
through the presidents room until his
departure at $50.
At sos the Payne tariff bill as it
will be known, was laid before the
president He picked up the pen sup
piled by Mr.. Payne and which has
been used by the vice president and
speaker in signing the bill and at
tached his signature and added the
date and time of signing Among the
witnesses of the signing were mem.
bers of the cabinet, Messrs. Kldrich
and Payne and many other members
on the senate and house.
AS the senators and representatives
c.. Al T.,
good natured personal remark for
each. Senator Taliaferro, of Florida,
plaintively said:
Surely you are not going to sign
that bill with that pineapple para
graph in it.
When Senator Fletcher of Florida,
was saying goodbye, the president
said: Goodbye, old pineapples,' take
care of yourself
The president tried good naturally
to mollify Senator Warren for his dis
appointment over the abolition of the
duty on hides and greeted Senator
Hevburn. who said on the floor that
no rate in the bill was too high to suit
him, with: How are you, Old High
Tariff
Many of the other senators and
members were twitted by the president
on their predictions. In these jloes
some cabinet members took part.
When the committees of the senate
and house called to inform the presl-
dent that congress was ready to ad'
iourn the bill had not been signed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
CANNON DISCIPLINES
INSURGENT MEMBERS

can whip, gets Crumpacker's place on
the ways and means committee. Crum-
packer resigned from that committee
yesterday.
Aong the important chairmanships
retained are:
Appropriations, Tawney of Mime
sofa; agriculture, Scott of Kansas;
census, Crumpacker of Indiana; mill
tary affairs, Hull of Iowa; naval af-
fairs, Foss of Illinois; pensions, Loud
enslager of New Jersey; manufac-
lures, McMorran of Michigan. Burke
of South Dakota, is made chairman of
the committee on Indian affairs;
Prince, of Illinois, becomes chairman
of the committee on claims, and
Knapp, of Illinois, chairman of cleo
tons committee, No. 1.
The democratic appointments re-
manned practically unchanged where
the members of former comittees are
members of the sixty-first congress
Among the new appointments to
membership OF important committees.
are:
Appropriations, Knapp of Illinois;
interstate and foreign commerce. Stat
ford OF Wisconsin,; rivers and har-
Dors, Rodenberg and Madden of Illi-
lols' and Kennedy of Iowa; agricul-
lure, Chapman and McDermott of
Illinois; postoffices and postroads
i4oWden OF Illinois, and Dodds of Mich
lgan; territories. Good of Iowa.
The speaker appointed Smith of
iowa, Bowers of Michigan, Tawney OF
minnesota, members of the commits.
sion to investigate surety bonds in.
uemnifylng the government against
loss. ns'
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
HAS A NOVEL DEFENSE.
Brewery Agent May Sell Beer in Orig

La Crosse, Wis, August 6.--An i'm
portant decision was handed down in
the circuit court Yesterday affecting
the rights of liquor dealers by dry
territory In the case. of Edward lei
ba tn, accused of selling liquor with
out a license III the town of Farming
ton, La Crosse county, which has
been legally dry for two years, he
pleaded ina he did not conduct re-
tail liquor business but acted as
agent for Bangor brewing company
and SOLD the goods in the original
packages. 1t was held that this could
not be interfered with under any laws
in the state of Wisconsin, even though
the liquor thus purchased was drunk
on the premises. Zeibarth was dis
charged.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
LOVE FEAST HELD
At WHITE HOUSE
PRESIDENT DIMES TARIFF MAX
Frs AND EVERYTHING
is LOVELY.

Washington, Aug. 6.-With the an
imosities of the tariff debate all but
forgotten, the tariff builders dined
with the president at the white house
last night 1t was Taft'S celebration
of the end of the tariff fight and his
farewell dinner before leaving for
Beverly today
Even democratic members of the
committee which framed the bill were
present They had been excluded
from all the important conferences,
but last night they rejoiced with their
opponents over the end of the long
fight
The president was very joyful. He
readily admitted that there were de-
fects in the measure, but said he re-
garded the bill as distinct forward
step.
Practically all the prominent figures
in the tariff fight were present ex-
cept the insurgents of the house and
senate.
The guests included members of the
cabinet, members of the senate COM
mittee on finance, the house commit
tee on ways and means, Vice Presi-
dent Sherman, Speaker Cannon, Sen
ator Crane, Representative Dwight,
the senate and house whips. 1t was
intended that :he dinner be served on
the western terrace, but a thunder
storm prevented.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
TWO KILLED IN COLLISION.
HoosTer Banker and Wife Mangled
Under Traction Car.

Anderson, Ind, Aug. 6.-Mr. and
Mrs. John w. Cravens, Spring Lake.
tween their automobile and a traction
car near Alexander yesterday A
cornfield prevented Craven's seeing
the car until the crash occurred. Cra-
ven's head was almost severed. and
his wife's body mangled. Cravens
was president of a bank of Spring
Lake. 1t is believed he was enroute
to Indianapolis to visit COUSIN
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
STEAMER SINKS;
SIX men LOST

Capetown, Aug. 6.-The British
steamer, Maori, struck rock and
sank in four minutes off Slang bay,
Wednesday night Her crew of 55
men took to three boats; one, contain
ing the chief officer and Is men made
for shore, but capsized, running on q
rock. Nine survivors of this boat
struggled ashore. The hope that 9TH
ers survived has been abandoned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
TARIFF BILL PASSED:
CONGRESSADJOURNED

well, have not signed the bill
yet said the president, "do you think
ought to adjourn congress before \
sign it?"
There having been great deal of
talk about the possible veto, every
body, in the room caught the signifi-
canoe of the presidents jocular
query.
ct certainly do not" hastily res
pended Mr.. Aldrich and he joined in
the general laughter.
Immediately after signing the gen.
eral tariff bill, the president signed
the Philippine tariff measure with
pen sent from the Philippines for that
purpose. A broad smile of satisfac-
ton overspread his face and he wrote
his name with flourish not in evil
dence when he signed the other bill.
The president rode back to the
white house through a driving storm,
although the sun was bright when he
came to the capital.
Signing the tariff bill was preceded
by a busy day in both houses. In the
senate, following the adoption of the
conference report and the concurrent
resolution for the reduction of leather
duties, the McCumber resolution pro-
viding an additional rebate regula-
ton for the tariff bill, amended to in,
clude the provision for free cotton bag
cling, was adopted without division.
While awaiting final adjournment a
resolution was adopted thanking the
vice president for the able and i'm
partial manner wherein he presided. A
Mr.. Sherman thanked the senate and
declared the extraordinary session adj
journed.
The house devoted the day to per-
fecting the tariff bill and transacting
mass of routine business. Mr..
Cannon's committee appointments
were received with varying degrees of
satisfaction and discomfort.
The resolution amending the leather
schedule was adopted without dis
senting vote, but no such luck befell
the senate's cCumberMcLaurins
resolution, revising the drawback pro-
vision and placing cotton bagging on
the free list. On the claim of MI
Payne that it was out of order, it was
consigned to the committee on ways
and means.
Before adjourning the house Speaker
Cannon thanked the members for the
efficient, faithful, and, in my judg-
ment. wise service during the special
session" Representing ninety mil
lions of people producing third Of
all the products of the civilized
world, it is but natural when the
chosen representatives of the people
come together with varying interests,
while virile constituencies, they dis
agree as to proper legislative policies.
Out of that disagreement comes COM
promises. Legislation is impossible
except bv the vote of majority, and
a majority cannot agree without com
promise.
"a majority is responsible for our
legislation We performed our duty to
the hest of our ability. Wishing you
a safe journey home, health and safe
return, | declare the first session OF
the sityx-first congress adjourned with
out day."
The members appeared too tired to
indulge in the usual closing hilarity
They filed solemnly out, exchanging
goodbyes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
KNIGHTS of Columbus Parade.

Mobile, Aug. 6.-The final feature
of the annual meeting of the national
council of the Knights of Columbus,
was the parade last night of the mem
bers of the fourth degree. The parade,
headed by zouayes, was followed by
fourth degree members, in evening
dress, and the national officers in car
riages.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
JAPs WILL REBUILD RAILWAY.
determined to Do Work in Manchuria
Even if China Is Obdurate.

Toxic, Japan, August 6.-Japan has
completed preparations for going on
with the reconstruction of the An
tung- Mukden railway in Manchuria
even if China does not consent to the
enterprise. The government here,
however, is still trying to persuade
the Chinese authorities to reconsider
the matter. In any event it is ex-
pected that a solution of the difficulty
will be reached within few days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
Lightning Strikes Residence.

Manitowoc, Wis, Aug. 6-The home
of Carl Eichman, a Liberty farmer,
was struck by lightning and is COM
plete loss, the family escaped narrow
ly. The loss is $4,000, only one-third
insured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
GIVE $3.50 TO VICTIMS.
Summer Residents of karuizawa Aid
Those Left Destitute by Fire.

Toxic, Japan, August 6.-The sum
mer residents of Karuizawa have
contributed more than 500 yam
(S705) and also considerable clo.hing
for the relief Of the Osaka fire vic
Tins. They have sent Secretary
Gleason of the Y. M. G. A. and the
Rev Mr. MacCorkle, missionary of
the disciples of Christ church, to the
stricken city to help in the relief
work.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
Judge Bethea Laid Away.

Dixon, August 6.-The funeral of
Federal Judge Solomon Hicks Bethea
was attended by many jurists and at
torneys and federal officials from Chi
cago and elsewhere. Business was
suspended during the funeral
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
ANGERED PASSENGER KILLS.

Shoots Car Conductor Who Had Urged
Payment of Fare.
1.dncie, Ind, Aug. CDR. Nelson B.
Rc.s shot and killed Daniel Under,
conductor of an interurban car yes
terday.
Ross failed to purchase a ticket, and
refused to pay 10 cents excess fare
and was put off. He claims he shot
in self defense. On account of excite.
ment over the affair, day patrolmen
were on duty last night.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
Death of Colonel G. A. Richie.

Chicago, August 6.-Colonel G. A.
Richie, said to have been formerly an
engineer on the Panama canal, died
yesterday His son. Major Richie, is
stationed at the Rock Island arsenal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
SECOND FIRE IN WEEK.
ST. Paul Daily News Suffers Loss
of $4,000.

st. Paul, August 6.-The Daily
News last evening suffered second
fire within a week. Two large presses
probably are a total loss The paper
will use the Pioneer Press presses.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Loss $4,000. ~
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
FINDS OLD FLlNTLocK.
Barrel of Ancient Musket Is Picked
Up in Woods Near Hacl ley, Wis.

Up in Woods Near HacI ley, WIS.
Gagen, Wis, Aug. 6.-Gvilcnce that
white men inhabited northern Wis
session of Laura Johnson of this place.
She has the barrel of an old fintlock
musket that was found by John john
son six years ago in the woods near
Twin lake at Hackley, while he was
peeling tan bark The butt was gone
and the barrel was partly covered
with moss.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11

Occasionally a man gets the best
of it while looking for the worst.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-08-11
BOY KILLED BY AUTO.
Clair Sherrick of Viroqua is Run Down
and Instantly Killed.

Viroqua, Wis, Aug. 6.-Clair Sher.
rick, one Of the twin sons of J. N.
Sherrick of Cashton, was run down by
an auto and instantly killed near his
home. The boy was IA years of age
Arizona republican., 1909-02-04

have expected indeed he almost joyful and begged only be shown the room where his beloved lay.
 The Lady Fatina had masons called so that the stone-work might be taken down and the archway opened; then, bearing lamp, she led her guests into the Bluebeard chamber where all the ghastly heads hung upon the walls and the bodies still lay upon the floor.
 Lady," said the minstrel, q have not wandered idly seeking my lost love. I have in the last year gone the witches mountain and brought thence the of life I carry flask of it in my bosom. have but to lay my lost loves head and body together, sprinkle few drops of this water upon her neck, and she will arise sound and well"
 You may be sure that when Fatima heard this she was joyful woman, for her husbands crimes had always been like nightmare to her. Good sir" she said If you also revive these unfortunate ladies here, you will have my thanks and the thanks of all Christian people. promise here and that these ladies shall be sisters me; they shall live in my castle till they take husbands of their own, and in that case I will pay back to them the dowry which cruel Bluebeard kept when 'he killed them.
 The thing was no sooner said than done. The water of life which the wandering minstrel had obtained through terrible hardship was indeed, potent heal these wounds.
 The ladies revived like persons waking from sleep; they were merry and refreshed, and greatly in terested in ahe wedding of the wandering minstrel and his bride
 The Lady Fatma provided the brides dress, and that of the bridesmaids well; clergyman sum- rnoned, and the ball turned into wedding where the wedding guests danced till dawn.
 Garlands of flowers were hung upon the walls, the richest and beautiful viands graced the table, all the guess smiling and happy, music resounded through the rocuns and spectre of past misdongs was left
 After this Bloebeards castle which had been summed because of its evil repute during his lifetime, became the merriest place you imagine All these ladies who had been his wives young and of the lveest dispositions; and all beautiful for Bluebeard had any wife who was not both beautiful and lovely and rich well
 Now when the ladies chose to take airing, they went in procession of six or eight coaches, and all the country people turned their heads to look at then and say, There go the widows of Bluebeard-and very gay young ladies they areP
 When the widows of Bluebeard were inclined for the hunt, they rode ten white pafreys, and Madame Fatima, dapple gray, rode at their head. It was pleasant sight to see them, dressed all in Lincoln green each lady with hawk upon her wrist restrain ing her prancing patrey with the other hand, and it is not be wondered that Bluebeard's widows were soon so famous for their beauty, their wit and their good temper, that band of sitors was ever at the castle.
 As years went on each chose for herself husband and there many weddings in the castle Fatina gave to each wife her dowry, but still left rich woman. And thus the sins of Bluebeard were wiped out and forgotten
Arizona republican., 1909-02-04


 She walled up the doorway that opened into Blue boards chamber and tried forget about them, but merely passing that way would often cause her to weep
 Among Bldebeard's treasures his wife found mirror which had the gift of speaking when one looked into ii and addressed it, and it always gave wise counsel She told this mirror again and again of her distress over the crimes of Bluebeard. The mirror told her in reply that if she would keep her heart pure and her life happy time would wipe away the traces of her former husbands evil deeds.
 As she had led so sad life with Blue5eard she promised herself that she would have joyous exist ence with her present husband so there was always feastng, dancing and merry1aing in her castle One night there a grand ball. and in the midst of the festivities word was brought Mistress Fatima that a wandering minstrel desired in and play before her guests
 A tall, beautiful youth they found him. with melal- cloiy face. He carried a harp upon which he made the most beautiful music When he began to sing all within hearing hushed themselves to listen and when the song was concluded many wept
 Tn beautiful green island in the midst of blue seas, there dwelt two children sang the minstrel "A boy and girl they were; their parents dweiled side by side and these children had played together every day of their lives They loved each other most dearly Once, in the wood, they found white dove with a broken wing. They tended the bird till it was we'll and then it tame and gentle that it would not fly away from them.
 When these children were grown up youth and maiden there came across the sea rich suor for the young girls hand he had cruel face and long beard of dark-blue color, which swept down to his belt No one loved him, but the young girls parents were dazzled by the thought of his riches, and they gave Their daughter to him for wife
 The hearts of both the youth and the rlaid-a were almost broken by this cruelty they parted yzry sadly and the young girl carried her white dove wiIl her when she left her island home In less than noh this white dove flew back to her lover. bearing lettr which told him that the cruel husband about slay her for some fancied fault The white feathers were dabbed with blood, and the young man believed that the maiden was actually dead before her messenger reached him"
 The lover now, said the song. wandered through the world seeking the pla'ce where his beloved was buried
 At the conclusion of ?Iis song, Fatma went forward and took the minstreVs hand q think your search IS ended sir she sai for if mistake not it is in fhls very castle tat your ady-love was killed" She then related Co him the history of cruel Blue beard as you have often heard told or read to you Inc young u-an didn't distressed, as one would