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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
TESTS OF MIDSHIPMEN.

New York Tribune.-Word has been
received a the Annapolis Naval acad-
envy that midshipmen will shortly be
allowed to offer photographs of their
joints as a contribution to science.
An order is about to be issued by the
navy department that there shall be
thorough test of Kotch's system for
the determining of ages by means Of
photographs of the ends of bones, the
midshipmen being used as subjects.
It is explained that in youth the
ends of the long bones, known as
epphyses, are united to the shafts of
the bones by zone of cartilage at
each end of the shaft, the growth in
length of the bones taking place at
these sizes, and the replacement of
these cartilaginous zones by true
bony tissue occurring in different
bones between the twentieth and
twenty-ffth years.
1t is asserted by the founder of the
system that photographs of the ends
of bones offer an almost accurate
method Of determining age. Stats
tics, which it is thought will be USE
full in enforcing child-labor laws and
detecting fraudulent enlistments, are
to be gathered by the examination of
the midshipmen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
GETTING READY TO
PROBE bALLIAGtR
HEAD OF INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,
HOWEVER, INVITES THE
INVESTIGATION.
PRESIDENT TAFT AND REPUBLl
CAN LEADERS WILL AGREE
ON PROGRAM.

Washington, Dec 22-Congress ad-
jaurned yesterday until January 4.
The senate adopted a resolution by
Mr.. Flint, taking the initial step to
ward the investigation of the Ballin-
ger-Pinchot questions by calling for
all the papers bearing upon the case.
Senator Jones read a letter from Mr..
Ballinger, practically demanding the
the investigation should be broad
enough to cover the "pernicious activ-
ity of officials" in the forestry service,
as well as the alleged basis for charg-
es against the administration of the
interior department.
A resolution by Senator Gore, nam
ing an investigating committee OF
eight members in each the senate and
the house, and including several in,
surgents was successfully sidetracked
by Mr.. Aldrich, who had it referred
to the committee on public lands.
The postponement smothers the res
olution until after the leaders, in CO.
operation with President Taft and
the members of the cabinet have had
an opportunity to agree upon a pro-
gram for the proposed inquiry
The house was in session only 10
minutes. Mr.. Mann reported from
the interstate commerce committee
his bill for the suppression of the
white C1auo troHio
The report says: THE sending OF
prostitutes from one state to another
seems as directly connected with in,
terstate commerce as ne sending OF
lottery tickets. The proposed legis-
lation is needed to stop a villainous
interstate and international traffic il.
women and girls. 1t is not needed OF
intended as an aid to the states in the
exercise of police powers in suppress,
ing or regulating immortality and does
not attempt to regulate the practice
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
BURNING OF ASYLUM
CREATES GREAT PANIC

Jacksonville, Ill.,, Dec. 22-Fire
broke out in the Central hospital for
the insane at $780, The inmates were
running at large. There were about
1000 patients in the institution. The
north annex was destroyed and the
fire still was uncontrolled. 1t is be-
lieved that nearly all the patients
were removed to an old building The
police were rounding up the remain,
der.
1t is rumored that a number of pa
tients were hidden in the burning
building. A number of women were
roaming the streets, wrapped in blan-
kets and others unclothed, having
torn off their night clothes in their
excitement to escape. The loss is
$4,000
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
KOREAN PREMIER
FATALLY STABBED

Seoul, Korea, Dec. 22.-Premier vi,
the head of the Korean cabinet, was
stabbed and fatally wounded yester-
day by a Korean, Vie Chamm Yong.
vi became prime minister when
reconstruction of the cabinet followed
a five hour audience that Marquis Ito,
the Japanese resident, had with the
emperor. Yi's efforts to carry out the
policy of the new administration met
with continual opposition from his po-
litical adveTsaries.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
MANY MOD|STES
SMUGGLE FINERY

New York, Dec. 22.-Twenty-seven
modistes, involved in vast sleeper
trunk smuggling scheme, have been
indicted and probably will be arrest
ed within "a hours A general round
up began yesterday afternoon with
the arrest of nine women and four
men. All were held for trial
1t is alleged that the government
has been defrauded out of thousands
Of dollars by trunks containing i'm
ported finery and left on piers ana
afterward secretly removed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29

Managua, Dec. 22.-Dr. Jose Madriz
was inaugurated president at the pal
ace yesterday. Zelaya in a brief
speech said:
Il entreat Nicaraguans to rally to
the support of Madriz, who vowed for
the early termination Of the fratricidal
war. l wish to pay a tribute to the
ability and integrity of my successor.
/ am confident that his administration
will be beneficial"
Madriz said:
Il assume the presidency unmoved
by personal ambition, but by the spirit
of a good son going to the rescue OF
his beloved mother, harrassed and
imperilled. I will not be able to re-
store peace and prosperity unaided. l
ask assistance of all patriots. My
aim will be to make Nicaragua unit
ed family, my only program will be
peace with honor, justice, liberty, and
the maintenance of friendly relations
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
SHERIFF GUARDS PRISON
TO PREVENT LYNCHlNG

East St. Louis, Ill, Dec. 22.-SherlH
Cashel last night continued an armed
guard of the Belleyille jail. The md
ing at the coroner's jury that "clrcum-
stantial evidence points to William
Clark. a negro, as the murderer OF
Motorman Goudey," was received with
out comment. A pair of bloodstained
trousers were identified as having
been worn by Clark.
Clark's mother told the police that
her son wore them early SATURDAY
night and came home and changed
them.
Conductor O'Brien is in a critical
condition. Lack of transportation is
keeping citizens, who believe in TAX
ing the law into their own hands,
from invading Belleville.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
ALLEN HEARING
WILL Be RESUMED

Madison, Dec. %.
No new developments resulted yes
terday in the Allen conspiracy case.
Aliens hearing in the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings had been set for yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock but it was
thought best to postpone the case I'M
til this morning so as to give the
convicted banker an opportunity to
fully recover from his nervous break
down
Mrs. Allen told her husband yester-
day that she, Addie D. Jackson and
Guy Roe have been arrested on the
charge of concealing some of his
property.
1t is understood that Woman Ma
son has withdrawn as attorney for
Allen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
ROOSEVELT PAYS VISIT
TO KING OF UGANDA

Kampala, Uganda, Dec. 22.-lhe
American expedition arrived here yes
terday and was received by sup-Com-
missioner F. A. Knowles. Col Roose-
welt came by automobile from EnteD-
he. The others arrived on the steam
or Before leaving Entebbe Col.
Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt haa
lunch at the government house anu
held public reception. In the altel-
noon they visited the Mill Hill MIS-
s,on here and later received Ming
Daudi Chwa of Uganda.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
FIRE ALARM FORAKER
HITS CORPORATION TAX

Cincinnati, Dec. 21-Former Sena-
tor Foraker vehemently denounced
the corporation tax before several
hundred business men last night. Mr..
Foraker advised his hearers to refuse
to file reports or pay the assessment
because the law would be declared
unconstitutional by the courts He
asserted that while the government
pretended to tax for the raising OF
revenue, it was really intended to
give the federal authorities control of
corporate business
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
TO ATTEND FUNERAL
OF KING LEOPOLD

brussels, Dec. 22-Throngs are az
irving to attend the funeral OF Leo
mold and the accession of Albert.
Prince Albert personally met the duke
of Connaught, Prince Henry OF Prus-
STA and Prince Ferdinand, Roumanla.
1t is rumored that the stock COM
pany to which the king turned over
most of his property, is about to dis
solve. on the ground that its organl-
cation is illegal. 1t is authoritatlyely
stated. however, that this is unbound
ed. and the company will contest the
SHIFTS brought by Princesses Louise
and Stephanie.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29

W tn foreign nations, particularly with
central America
The oath of Office was administered
by the president of congress, salutes
were fred and bells rang. Later,
groups of men paraded the streets
crying death to Zelaya, vi a Els
rada." There was no interference by
TIE police.
Returning to his hotel, Madriz read
q decree from the balcony, announc-
ing political amnesty and release OF
inmates of the penitentiary. This was
greeted by tremendous cheering.
Minister General Irias attempted to
speak, but was cried down and de-
sisted after futile efforts to quell the
hostile demonstration.
During the riots at Granada, Ru
dolph Downing, an American citizen,
who was born in Granada, was arrest
ed. The American consul filed pro-
test.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
If voluntary prostitution.

of voluntary prostitution.
These women are practically
slaves, women and girls who, # given
a fair chance, would probably, have
been good wives and mothers"
The minority of the committee will
file objections after the holidays.
The democrats on the same COM
mittee filed a minority report on the
Mann bill recognizing the Panama
canal zone government. They con-
tend that no good reason is> shown
for the abolition of the isthmian canal
commission, and that the Mann bill
placing complete authority in the
president, conflicts with the genius
and spirit Of our republican institu-
tons"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
FATAL CONFEDERATION
AT WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

Winnipeg, Dec. 22.-Fire yesterday
DESTROYED the Metropole hotel and re-
suited in the death OF John AIlcock
and the fatal injury of Hilda Brown
and George Baxter. The last two
were hurt by jumping from windows
of the third floor. Allcock suffocated
following the dragging of his wife to
a fire escape.
Forty others were compelled to
iump from upper windows.
Among these were Mrs. Arthur
Cook. wife of the proprietor, her son
and daughter. They were seriously
injured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
PREACHER ARRESTED ON
ENLIGHTENMENT CHARGE

linton Ind, Dec. 22.-Rev. Oliver
Tilburn was arrested in Pasadena,
California, yesterday charged with
embezzling the funds of the Christian
church here whereof he was pastor.
At the time of Tilburn's disappear
ance. three months ago, the church
organist, Miss Mary Smith, also dis,
appeared 1t was alleged that the
two eloped.
The young woman's father offered
a reward of $500 for the recovery OF
his daughter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
Manson Quits Central Committee.

Appleton, Wis, edo. 22.-Appleton
democrats have heard that Fl. H. Man
son of Wausau chairman of the demo
cratic state central committee for sew
eral years past, will resign. Business
reasons are given. 1t is also report
ed that J, j. Cunningham of James
vile, member of the state executive
committee, is most likely to succeed
Mr.. Manson.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
ESTRADA DEFEATS
zELAYA'S FORCES
DESPERATE FIGHTING FOR SEW,
ERAL HOURS-MANY KILLED
AND WOUNDED.
NEWS OF BATTLE NOT UNWEi
COME AT WASHINGTON
CONTEST TO CONTINUE.

Washington, Dec. 22-Zelaya has
been defeated by Estrada's troops, &C
cording to the following to Castrillo,
representative Of the provisional gov
eminent, from the secretary of the
provisional government:
1--WE are victorious. Zelaya's troops
are retreating'
Revolutionary advices add that the
battle will be resumed today and the
campaign pushed until the govern
ment forces surrender These dis
patches assert Estrada's victory
complete" but Consul Moffatt, at
Blueields, telegraphed as follows:
Estrada forces at TatumbIa and
Recreo, near Rama, the former COM
manded by General Mena and the lat
ter by Generals Chamorro, Mattitu
and Diaz, were partially routed and
defeated by the forces of Zelaya, aft
er desperate fighting for several
hours. The Zelayans were command
ed by General Gonzales. A great
many were killed, the number I'M
known, and hundred wounded and
$50 prisoners taken by the revolution
lists. The ZeIayan troops at Recreo
have occupied what has been consid-
cred strong position. Estrada Is
confident of defeating the enemy
when he renews the attack today and
of forcing a surrender" None of the
state department officials last night
would dicaT1cc hn rrio+ Of Vc+,.
but it is known that the news is nor
unwelcome. In Central American
diplomatic circles there was a gener-
al celebration and prediction that
this victory is the beginning of the
end of Zelayaism.
ReVoIutionsts Capture TatumbIa.
Bluefields, Dec 22.-Tatumbla, near
Recreo, was captured yesterday aft
ernoon by General Mena after a
bloody fight Tatumbla is also one
of the strong positions of the govern
ment forces but the revolutionists
were greater in numbers, also had eff
fective artillery.
General Zeledon arrived yesterday
morning from Monkey Point with
three hundred men and one HotcHk1ss
and left in the afternoon for Rama
on the tug Blanca. The steamer Ut
stein arrived with four Maxims ana
a thousand rifles.
Fighting continues at the upper emu
OF the Zelayan trenches, but it is only
a matter of time before the revoIu-
tionists will take the remaining
strongholds. Many prisoners were
captured by Estrada.
It is stated here that Zelaya is ce-
termfned to retain his position as
commander of the army.
Ammunition for Estrada.
New Orleans, Dec. 22.-For use by
the revolutionists of Nicaragua, 300,-
900 rounds of ammunition were
shipped direct to Bluefields late yes
terday on the steamship John Wilson
The shipment was absolutely uncon-
cealed.
Consul Sussman, representing the
Estrada government, declared that the
shipment indicates that Estrada IS
determined to carry on the warfare,
for the succession of MadriZ to the
presidency only means that the Zelay-
an expressions will continue
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
THE BRUTE.

81 would l were a mermaid sang
the talative girl with the raspy voice.
voice.
And the rude man in the pink shirt
leaned over and bawled
Forget it, sister! If you were a
mermaid you couldn't keep your
mouth closed long enough to keep
from drowning"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29

telephone calls elected only the reply
that some one was perpetrating a
hoax. But the attaches soon found
that this was not the case, for the
department was rapidly coming upon
the scene. There was a stampede to
discover the fire and it developed that
one of the automatic alarms had gone
off by accident There was great ex-
element about the premises for a
time
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
WHITEHOUSE HAS
FIRE ALARM SCARE

Washington, D. c. Dec. -, :
one.half Of the fire department turned e d
on . sbnrtlv after / o'clock YESTERDAY
gu. oaaeded with all haste to the
anu bouse. where it was supposed
their survives were oauls ;ts way
While the apparatus was Oh 10
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
NOT IN HIS LINE,

The Mendicant- Please, sir, would
you help a poor beggar?"
Chapleigh-"W eally, me good man,
I-er-couldn' do it. I-aw-nevah
did any begging, doncher know"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
I'M CUPID'S REALM,

But darling" murmured the love
lorn youth, every night for two
weeks l have been on my Bonded
knees before you. Have you no pity?"
81 certainly have, Horace" spoke
up the pretty firt, as she reached for
her handbag; there's whole quarter.
Go have your trousers pressed. After
so much bending they must be baggy
at the knees. wasp.
Back from your two weeks, l see."
Yep
Il presume you got engaged a num-
Der of times?"
NAV; things don't go like that in
real life, somehow. I got engaged
the first week all right enough, but it
took me all the second week to break
it off. ''-Washington Herald.
81 saw you kissing my daughter
from behind that palm. Now, what
have you to say to me, sir?"
"WeI, I'll say nothing about 1t
this time, but don't let it occur
again. "-Exchange.
why did you accept George?
"He was so much more Original
than the other fellows"
"In what way?"
'He was the one that asked me to
be his wife" Puck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29

Washington, Dec. 22.-Admiral
Chester said: 1.-THE result shows that
Peary was correct when he said no
body should take Cook seriously ana
that the only authentic records OF MS
trip were made by Esquimaux, which
is confirmed in every feature by the
account and pictures published in the
New York Herald. Pictures that Dr,
Cook claims to have taken 800 miles
from land show that they were taken
With land all around them
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
DEFEAT OF EXPLORERS CLAIMS
ARoUsEs INDIGNATION AT
| COPENHAGEN.
BROTHER NOT CONVINCED
CAPTAIN AMUNDSoN Elk
PRESSES SORROW.
DOCTOR SAID TO HAVE RE.
cElVED 100000 FROM SALE
OF NARRATIVES.

Copenhagen, Dec 22-The report
of the committee of scientists, ap-
pointed by the University of Copen-
hagen to scrutinize Dr. Cooks claims,
was submitted to the university con-
sistory yesterday and endorsed. The
report shattered completely, almost
contemptuously, the explorers title to
discovery of the pole and filled the
officials and people of Denmark with
chagrin at the figure Denmark mas
been made to assume before the sci
entifc world. The public was pre-
pared for a verdict of mot proven,
but did not expect its recent hero to
be branded as an imposter.
Explorers and scientists almost
unanimously lost faith in DR.. COOKS
honesty. One of his warmest sup
porters, Knud Rasmussen, helped to
frame the report The evening pa
pers attack Cook severely, especially
for hiding, which they regard as .
sign of a guilty conscience. Commo-
dore Gustav Holm, arctic explorer
and member Of the committee, said:
Or. Cooks claim that he made OBJ
servations at 80 degrees, SO minutes
md As seconds, near the pole proved
Immediately that he was a bad OBJ
! server, but nothing indicated that he
i We a swindler We examined Cooks
observations first and agreed unani-
mousIy that they were worthless.
: Losses observations were not used in
the papers DR.. Cook submitted"
Professor Olufson, secretary of the
Danish Geographical society, said:
! It is the saddest event of my life.
: 8 an explorer there seems no doubt
thai l.. Cock absolutely is unreha-
BILE"
| The National Tidende, while depIor-
| ing that the university conferred a
degree on DR.. Cook, finds consolation
in the fact that ''the president of his
own country and it's envoy to Cop
enhagen were guarantees for him.
Rasmussen said:
1.-THE university would not call me
at first because | was one of DR..
Cooks strongest supporters. Later, L
was invited, and when I saw the 3D.
servations, / realized it was a scan
dal
My confidence in DR.. Cook has
been based ON personal impressions
and on reports received, also on the
testimony of Eskimos. But the pa
Ders Cook sent are most impudent. No
schoolboy could make such calcula-
tions. It is most childish attempt
at cheating Dr. Cook killed himself
by his own foolish acts"
Commodore Hovgaard, explorer,
said:
Although it is not proved that Dr.
Cook did not reach the pole, l can
only regard Cook now as an impost-
err
shacketon Has Nothing to Say.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
Admiral CHESTER.

have changed character in the past
ten years"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-12-29
Shack!eton Has Nothing to Say.

London, Dec. 22.-Lieutenant
Shackleton, asked for an opinion on
the Copenhagen verdict, said:
81 have made it a rule not to offer
any criticism in this natter
Brother Not Convinced.
New York, Dec 22.-Dr. Cook last
night was discredited in the house OF
his friends. Not a word has come
from him. Only his brother refuses
to believe the Copenhagen verdict
correctly reported. Charles Wake, a
close friend, and Dr. Cooks brother
both say he is at Christiansend with
his wife
One of those who went with Cook
to Hamilton, Mont, where he had a
dubious public meeting with the
guide, Barrill, said. 81 asked the doc
tor what he would do if the Copen-
hagen verdict was against him."
q have not thought Of that an
swered the doctor, ''but l believe L
will go back among the Eskimos OF
Greenland and try to carry on such a
medical mission as DR.. Grenfell made
famous
Wack, Cooks lawyer, asked how
much Cook made from the sale of his
narrative and lectures, replied: More
than $4,000" more than 100000"
said another friend
The board of aldermen, who voted
Cook the freedom of the city, have
pending a resolution withdrawing the
grant.
Sorrow of Amundson.
Christiania, Dec. 22.-"Nobody could
feel more sorrow at the commissions
crushing statement than myself, for l
had learned to appreciate DR.. Cook
as a devoted friend and honest man."
said Captain Amundson.
"The important question is whetn-
er he is swindler or merely ignor-
ant | prefer to believe Dr. Cook is
confident that he arrived at the north
pole If he is swindling he must
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-06-24
STRAIGHT TALK TO scoRoHERs

New from twenty years was
nd on chauffeur manaughter killing boy while JOY
the
Muloueen
who automobile especially the precedent established
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add suffering but because h pup Snou1 nav
a elearno of
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inferred MS acts
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a that
all
other You had the power
brought the deepest happy said that have
others, and that the popular camor produced
thi verdict Nothing is further ON truth
had wealthy
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overwhelming sympathetic could of
applicable
no question
punishment criminal is intended warning to others
IA difficult automobile
heathful
employment But is
Reckless
penalties They
pleasure public 1t the
noun the to
the
automobiles The District has been dgent and the
warning that will drive the lesson home to ALL
who
pay the penalty with his life
ordinary appeals mercy properly listen
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-06-24
OUR TRADE WITH JAPAN.

Japanese the United States 1908 amounted 100000
fifty The
that 1905 IFS $685. 57 and in
1888 This total of 7soO0O practically twice
4oO00oo 5oo000 The United
37.45 Of the total of Japan.
These publication entitled
the Bureau Statistics the
of this
locations earlier
imported
1907 and 100000 below 1905 when from the United
the
of
than slight falling
1908 than
Exports the United
from this United
against so5ooooo yen,
against 7s,000,000 of imports