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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08

Mexico City, Dec. 3-Forelgn NIL
lister Mariscal said last night con-
corning the Nicaragua controversy:
eve don't resent the action of the
United States. Why should We? We
have absolutely no interests in Cen
trail America, except Guatemala,
where are 10000 Mexicans. We are
still waiting a reply from the United
States to our suggestion for an ami
cable settlement. We made the sug-
gestions spontaneously. In view of
several previous advances to us by the
United States on the subject of in
tervention in Central America, we did
not consider it discourteous to offer
these suggestions in the interest of
humanity. What the suggestions
were, l am not at liberty to state"
The news of a breach between Mica
ragua and the United States created
a great sensation here 1t was the
chief topic Of conversation. Members
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
EASTERN TRA|UMEN
TO ASK MORE PAY

New York, Dec. 3.-Representatives
of the trainmen of all the eastern
railroads, comprising 100000 en-
ployes, issued statement last night
declaring that they shortly will pre-
sent a demand for a ten per cent. in
crease in wages. The statement
SAYS:
''The votes in the various districts
all have been taken by the members
of the brotherhood of trainmen and
will be presented to all the eastern
companies. Everything possible will
be done to avoid a strike. Though
the switchmen's union believes in
radical measures, the brotherhood of
railway trainmen does not. Agree
mems with the eastern railroads
stipulate that they may be terminated
upon thirty days notice by either
party No such notice has yet been
given"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
MARINES BOUND
FOR NICARAGUA
SEVEN HUNDRED ON BOARD
TRANSPORT, PRAIRIE, STUCK
IN DELAWARE MUD.
OTHER PREPARATIONS MADE TO
PROTECT AMERICAN INTER
ESTS IN EMERGENCY.

Philadelphia, Dec. 3.-Flying the
pennant of Admiral Kimball, the
transport, Prairie, with 700 marines
aboard, sailed yesterday afternoon fol
Panama, possibly Nicaragua, but later
city. Tugs were pulling at the Prair
lie, to set her free again. 1t is hoped
to release her from the mud by early
today 1t is unbelieved she is dam
aged, but the cargo could be trans
ferred to the Dixie, which lies in
readiness here.
In addition to the 400 marines com
manded by Major Butler, which al
ready has been slated for Panama
the second battalion, commanded by
Major Bannon sailed on the Prairie
The combined force is commanded by
Colonel Mahoney.
Two pieces of field artillery and a
machine gun were added to the NUM-
tions yesterday, in addition to the
two three-inch field pieces placed
aboard Wednesday. There are also
100000 rounds of ammunition, cook
stoves, tents, spades, wheelbarrows
and various other supplies. Besides
the marines, there are 1873 blue jackets
in the Prairie's crew.
Other detachments of marines are
expected from several parts of the
country to make up the complement
stationed here and provide force for
the Dixie, if it is decided to send her
also.
Before sailing, Admiral Kimball was
asked his destination.
Il am going to take a little sail with
Captain Kellogg. Going down to look
things over; my papers say Colon
Major Butler said:
81 firmly believe we are bound for
Nicaragua. In fact, there is not any
doubt of it in the minds of any one
on board
Preparation at Washington.
Washington, Dec. 3.-Naval forces
are being moved to both coasts of
Central America for the purpose of
protecting American life and property
in Nicaragua by force of arms, if
necessary. The troopship, Prairie,
sailed yesterday afternoon from Phil
adelphia with 700 marines for Pan
anna, and, if decreed, to Nicaragua.
From Magdalena bay the cruiser, AL
bany and the gunboat Yorktown,
sailed for Corinto, on the Pacific
coast of Nicaragua. The cruisers, Des
Moines and Tacoma, and the gunboat,
Marietta, are off Port Limon, Costa
RIGA, and the guns of the gunboat,
Vicksburg, are pointed toward the
town of Corinto. The gunboat, Prince
ton, is proceeding from Bremerton,
Washington, to Corinto.
With the probability of delicate
questions arising in Nicaragua, de-
handing an immediate response, the
navy department decided to send Ad-
miral Kimball to Nicaragua to take
command of the naval forces He
sailed yesterday in the Prairie.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
MORGAN CONTROLS
EQUITABLE LIFE

New York, Dec. 3.-Control of the
Equitable Life Assurance society,
which was secured by Thomas F..
Ryan after the insurance scandals
some years ago, has passed to j.
Pierpont Morgan, with $472 100000
assets which the company declared
in it's last statement. The transfer
completely reverses the old order I'M
der which the insurance companies
controlled he destinies of banks and
trust companies. The following was
issued from Offices of Morgan & Com
pany:
"Mr. Morgan has bought the ma
jority of the stock of the Equitable
Life Assurance society, formerly
owned by Thomas F. Ryan. This
purchase is subject to the trust UNI
der which Grover Cleveland, Morgan
J. OBrien and George Westinghouse
were made voting trustees for the
benefit of the policyholders; 1t COW
ers all of Mr.. Ryan's interest, includ
ing all the stock he purchased from
James H. Hyde"
The amount of stock bought and
the price paid is withheld, but it is
understood that at least one trust
company will be in the deal, if the
consent of the Equitable is obtained.
Prior to the confirmation of the
transfer, neither Westinghouse or
O'Brien would discuss it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
zE[AYA WATCHING
CONSUL CALDE RA

Managua, Dec. 3.-g'he dismissal
of the Nicaraguan charge d'affalres
at Washington greatly surprised Ze
laya, who reiterates his belief that
his government was justified in eXecut-
ing Groce and Cannon. Zelaya will
take no action until he learns det1-
nitely the intentions of the United
S ates. The American vice consul,
Caldera, who IS a Nicaraguan by
birth, but naturalized American, is
still attending to his duties. In the
opinion of ZeIaya, Caldera sympa-
thizes with the opposition, and he is
closely watched, although with no
attempt to restrain. Zelaya expresses
a belief that Caldera's reports have
shown partiaiity in favor of the rev.
olutionists.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
WETM0RE QUITS THE
NORTH AMERICAN CO..

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. SC. W. Wet
more, president of the North Ameri-
can company, which owns the street
railway and electric light plants of
ST. Louis and the railway and lighting
plants of Milwaukee, resigned at a
special meeting of the directors yes
terday, in New York city, and will be
succeeded by James Campbell of st.
Louis. Mr.. Wetmore has represent
ed J. P. Morgan and the latter's as
soclates in the North American.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
WELL MARRY TRAMP.
La Crosse Woman Falls in Love With
Reformed Hobo.

Reformed Hobo.
La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 3-Meeting
at religious services at the city mis-
sion, Mrs. Mamie Hanson of this city
and Charles Gilbert, a reformed tramp,
fell in love, and they will be married
here on Christmas day. Gilbert was
a telegraph operator in Canada and
he acquired a taste for gin which
made his head whirI so one night
that he sent two trains rushing to-
ward each other on the same track
An operator at small station was
finally reached with orders to flag the
trains. Gilbert lost his job.
He plunged into dissipation, suf-
fered from delirium tremens, and be-
came a wanderer. He was converted
when he struck La Crosse last sum-
mer and has been janitor of the city
mission since.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08

the scene Of the battle, as the grounds
are controlled by Gleason.
There is strong undercurrent opin-
ion, however, that an alliance has
been affected with Coffroth which viii
result in taking the fight to Coff-
roth's arena. Unlimited contests are
permitted there without legal moles-
tation, but the arena will have to be
enlarged.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
AFTER TAWNEY'S SCALP.
Congressman Says Bonding Trust Has
Fund to Defeat Him.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Representa-
tive Tawney of Minnesota, who has
been waging a war against bonding
companies for increasing the rates on
bonds for government officers and
bonds running to the government
from contractors, claims to have posi-
tive evidence that the so-called "bond-
ing trust has raised a fund to be
used in trying to defeat him for re-
election
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
LOS ANGELES GETS AvIATORS.
vii! Have PauIhan, MiscaroI, Maison
and Others Fly January 1920.

and Others Fly January 1920.
Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. "a cable
gram from Edmond Cleary, European
representative of the Los Angeles avi-
alton week committee, was received
here announcing the completion of a
contract for the participation of Avi-
ators Pallhan, Miscarol and Maison,
with four mechanicians in the events
here Jan. 10 to 90
Roy Knabenshue, with a monoplane
of the Bleriot type and three dirigibles,
and Charles F. Willard, with Curtiss
machine, arrived last night and will
remain to take part in the aviation
week events.
A telegram from Glenn H. Curtiss
assuring his attendance was received
also.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
STRIKE NEAR END,
SAY MANAGERS
POINT TO FACT THAT LARGE
AMOUNTS OF FREIGHT ARE
BEING HANDLED
STRIKE BREAKERS ON DUTY.
WEARING BADGES AS sPE-
CIAL POLICEMEN.
SWITCHMEN CLAIM THEIR STU
ALTON is STRONGER
THAN EVER

ST. Paul, Dec. 3.-Chief of Police
O'Connor yesterday ordered all the
day force to remain in the Central
station until 1920 last evening. This
will continue until all danger of a
clash between the striking switchmen
and strike-breakers is ended. All po-
licemen absent on leave have been
recalled.
According to railroad officials, the
beginning of the end of the strike is
in sight. One official said that the
railroads are handling 80 per cent.
of the business offered, and added:
1--WE are employing new men as
fast as they come, and moving large
amount of package freight. In a week
the public will not know there was a
strike of the switchmen.'
Two hundred to 800 men arrived
yesterday from Chicago and were
distributed at St Paul, Minneapolis
and Duluth. The managers claim
they can get plenty of men, some of
them experienced switchmen.
Five switch engines were working
at the union depot yards yesterday.
The Northern Pacific reported that it
was moving some coal, grain and mis-
cellaneous freight. Coal dealers and
produce men said that conditions were
unchanged.
The strike leaders say they are
stronger than since the strike started.
They refer to the fact that the broth
erhood of trainmen and conductors,
in joint session, resolved to ''stand
neutral and only to do such. switch
ing work as they had always done.
Factory forces are being reduced, ow-
ing to shortage of supplies. Two
big shops of the Great Northern at
st. Paul, employing 1000 men, closed
yesterday. All but one of the % flour
mills at Minneapolis are idle.
Strike-breakers, wearing special po-
lice badges, were reported On duty at
the Union station yards yesterday, by
pickets. When Fawley learned
that they were imported, he called
attention of the state labor commits
s.oner, McEwen, to the fact. Nc
Even said that if the men were wear
ing police badges and were not resi-
dents of Minnesota, they and those
responsible for their presence were
violating the law. He is investigating
If such men are sworn in as special
officers, they incur a liability of i'm
prisonment for year.
Mayor Lawler, who is attorney for
the switchmen, addressing mass
meeting of switchmen, said:
"The railroad managers claim they
were not notified, until too late, of the
contemplated action of the switch
men; but they knew to a man that
the strike order was issued, and made
no offer to settle or avert trouble
1.-THE general managers, who sup
posedly are the brainiest railroad men,
have the affrontery to claim that the
strike was complete surprise to
them, despite the fact that it had been
declared a week. I cannot believe
they told the dear public the truth. 1
believe you switchmen have as good
manners and morals as any class of
men l have met. But remember, you
are engaged in a life or death strug-
gle, with victory but a few days
away"
Governor Eberhart will be in ST.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08

Paul today. One Of the questions he
will consider with Commissioner Nc.
Even will be the complication caused
by the importation of police from Chi
cago.
At meeting of the switchmen yes
terday, committee from the brother.
hood of railway trainmen and order
OF railway conductors presented a
resolution, adopted at a joint meeting
at Melrose, declaring that thev will
stand neutral and refuse to do other
than customary work as done prior
to the pending trouble
This means that the trainmen and
conductors will refuse to do switch
ing, except at small stations where
this has been customary.
LAWYER Offers Explanation.
AT the suggestion of Hawley, Mayor
LAWYER, legal counsel for the switch
mems union, yesterday afternoon de-
lined the position of the men in re-
fuslng to arbitrate, and said that the
managers, in making a concerted ap-
peal through the press to create pub
lie opinion in their favor, are not in
position to charge the men with I'M
harness in refusing to arbitrate. for
the reason that the managers through
out refused to consider a suggestion
relative to an increase in wages.
Mr.. Lawler says that the Erdman
law is so hedged about with legal pro-
visions that, would the switchmen
agree to arbitrate under it, they would
be stripped of all legal power to legi-
tlmately press their claims. 1t would
put them completely in the power of
the railroads.
Mr.. LAWYER says, admitting that a
decision We're favorable to the switch
men, the railroads might appeal to
the courts and delay a final decision
one or two years, during which time
they would be compelled to work un-
Ger the old schedule, and it would
be illegal for them to strike or aid in
any strike.
Returning to Work.
Dululn, Dec. 3.-EIghty per cent of
the striking switchmen at Duluth viii
return to work today. The Bro her
hood of Railway Tralnmen, whose
members include "a per cent. of the
men employed as switchmen in the
yards at the head of the lakes, yes
terday afternoon unanimously voted
to continue work as SWitchmen.
Eighteen per cent. Of the switchmen
hereabouts are affiliated with the
sWitchmens union, the remainder be-
long to no organization.
HaWiey Not Perturbed.
st. Paul, Dec. 3.-Hawley said last
night that he was not alarmed at
the return to work of the switchmen
at Duluth. He stated that only thirty
per cent of the switchmen at the
head of the lakes are brotherhood
men and only half of these will re-
sumo. Railroad managers are elat-
ed. President Hill stated that the
switchmen ar Fargo and other points
in North Dakota and Montana are re-
turning to work all along the line.
Improved at Seattle.
Seattle, Dec 3-Improved condf-
lions marked the second day of the
switchmen's strike. The railroads
moved some freight and claim ability
to increase the volume rapidly
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
Coal Shortage at Mines,

Butte, Mont, Dec. 3.-The Parrot
mine closed last night, and the Moon
Light mine will close today on account
of coal shortage. The mines en-
ployed 400 men.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
PAY BIG FINES.
Village President and Another Run
Blind Pigs.

Blind Pigs.
Superior, Wis, Dec. Bob Rob
inson of Lake Nebagamon was ar
raigned on the charge of selling Ii
quor without a license, pleaded guilty
and was fined S103, which he paid
Robinson was arrested upon war
rant secured On the same complaint
which resulted in the arrest of Mar
tin Hendrickson of Nebagamon, who
was also fined $103. He is president
of the village The arrests are said
to be the result of extensive blind
pigging at Nebagamon. This spring
the town went dry in a no license
election, but until the present agita-
ton as much liquor is said to have
been sold as formerly
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
Sutton Has a Chance.

New York, Dec. 3-Sutton, by de-
feating Cline last night, won the right
to contend today with Demarest for
the world championship 1872 balk
line in billiards Sutton won 500 to
$50.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08
Invite Roosevelt to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Dec. 3.-The Milwaukee
Prees club has invited Theodore
Roosevelt to be the principal speaker
during the silver jubilee exercises
here next year. Mr.. Roosevelt has
been a member of the Milwaukee
Press club for several years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-08

It's a fortunate thing for most peo-
pie that they can get used to any
thing in the course of time
The Detroit times., 1909-02-09
From Another Point of View

So the wslldriler. WELL
And now to
o bring it back.
The aeroplane will
price OF
Something wrong
been destroyed this
Panama
ont way o alligator steak
the claims
warde he
of a
drler in getting bottom of it,
principals Missouri killed I
but both have been right
Loeb going the Job Of collector of
follow there will
be in.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-09

lin. He thought he was III love. As
a matter OF fact he was simply lonely
Men OF brain and intense application
frequently are without that charm
that wins 10 them the admiration u
women.
There was another woman in the
household, the companion To the mar
quise. She was Charlotte Bernier.
She was plain looking girl OF thirty,
who had never been In love until she
met Ernest Augarde. with whom she
became tremendously infatuated She
adored intellect and she loved Ernesi,
who wore a frock coat out OF fashion,
black tie that vent around his neck
like a string. and patent leather boots.
Ernest was so absent-rninded that the
servants IN the house followed him
around. reminding him of things.
Joined in the Merrment.
ON the morning that Jacqueline
reached the home OF the marquise the
house party had started. Jacqueline
threw herself into the merriment Of
the occasion and attached herself TO
the Able Merlin. The Able was a
fine chap. dignifed in his Canonicals,
Dll sun KUN VI EitE DNSiNNo NhN
Able MIR. Carteret was expected. The
n.arquise had sent Message TO nm
urging him 10 come down and con
sent TO the match between his niece
and her nephew, Ernest.
There were several others in the
party. The chat OF the household
servants in the morning room OF the
chateau may best reveal them. On
the day OF the arrival OF Jacqueline,
German. the butler. admitted jacques,
the chauffeur. TO the drawing room
with the mail
Here is the mall said jacques
'"The marduise sent me 10 Dreppe
for it."
Il must taf7c- it 10 the rooms, |
think. GERMAN said. Every one went
ap after lunch To write letters.
Jacques handed him the mail, which
he sorted with care.
"You can tell by the mail what the
Eccple here like" he said The mar
ouise gets the Figaro and the Royalist,
Miss Bernier gets the Keynote, the
Harmonious Times and the SUNDAY
Scales. Madame's companion must
have had lively time
Yes. humping the piano. SAID the
chauffeur
German continued 10 assert the
mai, ana comment on II.
Mr.. Ernest Augarde. he said gets
the Paleolithic Gazette. the Morning
Muniment--a lot Of rot
The idea Of his being FRIEND OF
Mister Andre"
IT'S funny" German said. Here
The Detroit times., 1909-02-09
THE TIE M PIE.

A bill OF sterling worth and we'll
balanced was presented for the delec-
tation OF the Temple audience, Mon
aay afternoon many old friends re-
turning TO renew acquaintanceship,
while others were introduced for the
first time and were soon "chumms
with the audience.
And act of unusual significance was
that presented by the American actor.
William H. Thompson and company,
entitled Waterloo which was the
vehicle in which Sir Henry Irving, at
one time exploited his wonderful
genius II was written by Sir Conan
Doyle, and Mr.. Thompson has rhs
rClo OF Corporal Brewster. man IL
his ninetieth year. senile and tottering
on the edge OF the grave. A special
me dial had been presented to the cor
poral in recognition OF his yalor at the
LATHE Of Waterloo. The guard had
found itself short of powder and Cor
poral Brewster had been dispatched
10 tn. rear TO hasten the ammunition.
BIZ his act of bravery he turns de
feat into victory and is retarded. The
corporal is the last survivor or the
Third Guards and lives only In the
glorious past. Mr.. Thompson plays
the partw TN delicacy and Skill AM
makes the most OF every opportunity,
but the action OF the piece is slow and
IL does not supply the actor the fuller
dramatic situations that he deserves.
Miss Evangeline Irving, a winsome
young woman, assists him materially.
Others In the cast are Robert Vivian
ana Harry Lilliord.
Jolly. genial Maggie Cline. The
Irish queen. whose singing OF THROW
| En- Down McClosky." is remembered
by all patrons OF vaudeville. repeated
| IL Monday afternoon, and sang some
songs that were new. Maggie insisted
on having the green spot light turned
on her when she was given the red.
and kept her audience in scream
from the poment she appeared. Ref
erenccs 10 the fligh: OF time and the
good old days were made In her song,
None O. thems got anything on me,
| IL. which she referred TO the older
school OF men and women Before the
footlights.
A number of marveiously well-drilled
young men presented spectacular
manehvers representing military life
| ia which were represented infantry
| bayont and gattling gun. the evening
bugle call, the posting OF guards, light
house signals, the approach of an en-.
emy's warship, the BLOWN up and
sinking OF the ship and scaling the
walls by the soldiers. as well as by
Red Cross nurse The act IS en-
titled in blue" and II young men
present IT,
One OF the most popular acts,
though an old one. is that OF Sager
Midgley and Gertie Carlisle. in the
juvenile character sketch, After
school" II has lost none OF its charm
The Detroit times., 1909-02-09
y ;.;5N:;; PLAYHOUSES

since it was given here some time ago.
Billy Van, the black-faced Ministries
II an. with his sigar OF good-sized pro-
positions. convulsed his listeners by
his stories about the hotel in Wyan-
dotte and the carefully prepared rules
for that hostelry. Dewitt. Burns &
Torrance have a unique way of intro
dLcing their acrobatic stunt, known
as The Awakening OF Toys" A jack
in-the-box, wooden soldier and
Peirrot doll on duty in this respect.
la Grannon, a demure little miss,
proved that she could win her audi
ence by ner singing OF popular songs.
such as Let's Go Home" Beautiful
Eyes" and Hang Out the Front Door
Key" The Morton Jewell troupe com
edy club jugglers and the Mooreo-
scope pitcures complete thel list OF at
fractions.