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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
WOMAN HELD FOR
SHOOTING MOTHER
INJURED PARENT TRIES TO
SHIELD DAUGHTER, BUT FL
NALLY TELLS POLICE.
HEsITATES ABOUT BUYING MORE
MINING STOCK; OFF,
SPRING FIRES.

Chicago, July 23.-Suffering from a
bullet wound inflicted, it is said, by
her own daughter, Mrs. G. A. Hinkley.
wealthy widow, tried for hours yes
terday to persuade the police that the
shooting was accidental.
The shooting occurred Wednesday,
but the police learned of it only yes
terday The husband of Mrs. Hink-
ley's daughter, is said to be in Mexico
in the mining business. According to
the story finally told by Mrs. Hink-
ley, she is interested to the extent of
$500 in the Mexican mining project,
and her refusal to purchase $500 adj
ditional stock in the enterprise is said
to have led to the quarrel and the
ultimate shooting. The bullet en-
tered the neck and came out through
the mouth. Her chances of recovery
are considered slight
Daughter Charged With Crime.
Mrs. Marie Mayfield was arrested
last night and charged formally with
an attempt to kill her mother. Mrs.
Mayfield insists that the shooting was
accidental. In her story to the police,
Mrs. Hinkley, after telling of the
daughter demanding more money for
investment and her refusal, says:
"By her side l had noticed small
grip. Without warning, she leaned
over to one side and placed her hand
on the grip. I heard something click.
My blood ran cold, for l knew it was
a pistol she was cooking. rose from
my chair and started to pass through
the door into the hall. Just as l
reached the door l heard her say:
There are five in here and if you
don't give me the money you shall
have them ALL"
The mother hesitated and the
daughter fired, the shot striking Mrs.
Hinkley in the neck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
TARIFF T|NKER|NG
GOES MERELY ON
PRESIDENT BUSY IN ENDEAvoR
TO GET MEMBERS IN
LINE.
FREE RAW MATERIALS PROVE
SOURCE OF MUCH PER
PLENTY.

Washington, July 23.-President
Taft has brought about a tangible sit
uation with regard to tariff where UNI
certainty existed before.
Yes erday was one of confer
ences and concluded with a consulta-
ton at the white house last night, par.
ticipated in by the president and
Messrs. Aldrich and Payne. at which
President Taft was assured that har-
monious settlement Of the differences
between the two houses is practicable.
Senators opposed 10 the free raw ma
terial'' program were consulted by Mr..
Aldrich, and committee representing
the same position on the house side
held a conference with Mr. Payne.
In addition the house conferees met
yesterday afternoon to have the ex-
perts of the senate finance committee
explain the senate changes in the cot
ton schedule.
1t is evident that the president, by
informing the conferees that the dis.
puted points were before them for
settlement, brought about a condition
that augurs we'll for an early agree
ment on the conference report.
MI. Aldrich met large number OF
senators who are opposed to free
hides, coal and iron ore, and no en-
couragement was offered for the plac-
ing of any of these articles ON the
free list. The tariff insurgents" in
the house, who oppose free raw ma
terials, adopted a resolution protest
ing against the plan.
Mr.. Dwight of New York, the repub-
lican whip of the house, conferred
with Mr.. Aldrich and informed him
that the anti-free-raw-material sentl-
ment in the house was matter which
required serious consideration. He
said its strength had grown to 45
members.
Advocates of dutiable hides in both
houses declare that a compromise is
possible, but they can't consider the
pIacine of these articles on the free
list.
One of the conferees declared that
the plan to reduce the rates on leather
goods to compensate for free hldes
was not feasible without long delay,
and that the president undoubtedly
would accept the Judgment OF the con-
ferees on this point.
With regard to tree reciprocity
provision on coal there also was
firm stand. Members interested IN
coal declared that such a provision
would make the situation with regard
to coal untenable for operatives and
that a reduction in the senate rate
without the clause for reciprocal free
trade was more acceptable.
That nominal duty ON iron ore Will
he agreed 70 by the conferees was IN
Dictated. More than likely the confer
ence report will place petroleum on
the free list without the countervall-
ing duty proposition.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
MUST Do WORK,
CAN GET NO PAY
ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDS IN
sURANcE Commissioners SHALL
EXAMINE COMPANIES.
THOUGH LAW WILL NOT PERMIT
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TIVE ACTION NECESSARY.
Madison, July %.

July
That all moneys received by the in
surance commissioner, or persons ap-
pointed by him, to conduct examina-
lions of insurance companies pursuant
to law shall be paid into the state
treasury; that there is no way by
which the insurance commissioner
may be reimbursed for his expenses
In making such examination, and that
it is incumbent upon the commissioners
to make the examination in question
is the opinion of Attorney General
Gilbert rendered yesterday in response
to an inquiry made by Insurance Com
missioner George E. Beedle.
The opinion reveals an interesting
and peculiar situation. "The fact that
there is no provision for auditing and
paying out of the state treasury such
expenses as may be incurred in the
examination of companies" says the
attorney general, twill not relieve the
commissioner of insurance from max
ing such examinations. The duty of
so doing is expressly imposed upon
him as one of the duties OF his office.
The fact that no provision is made for
his expenses in so doing is inmate
rial. 1t is elementary that no matter
how meritorious the services of pub
lie officer may be, if no compensation
for him is provided by statute, none
can be recovered
The situation arises through the
failure of bill No. 592s, to become a
law, it being one of those vetoed by
Governor Davidson. The legislature
had already passed a law at the 1909
session requiring the commissioner OF
insurance to turn into the state treas
ury all moneys received for expenses
and compensation for the examination
of insurance companies but made no
provision for the reimbursement of
the commissioner Bill No. 592s,
was intended to provide for such re-
endorsement, but failing of enactment
there is no way by which such REIN
bursement may be made.
The attorney general holds to the
rule which the office has steadfastiy
maintained that mo money shall be
paid out of the treasury except in pur-
suance of an appropriation by law"
The attorney general concludes his
opinion with the statement that the
situation is one that calls for the
earliest possible legislative considera-
tion..
In another opinion given out yester-
day the attorney general holds that it
will not be lawful for a person holding
a certificate of authority to write insur-
ance to write policies and receive
commissions for insurance upon prop
erty owned by one or more members
of the undertaking firm or corpora
ton,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
MAY PARDON SON OF
MAN WHO WROTE AMERICA

Des Moines, Iowa, July 23-The
Iowa board of pardons yesterday re-
commended to Governor Carroll an
unconditional pardon for Samuel
Francis Smith, son of the author of
the hymn, America, who was convicted
five years ago and sentenced to the
Fort Madison penitentiary for II
years on a charge Of perjury, larceny
and embezzlement.
Smith formerly was one of the
most prominent residents of Daven-
port, Iowa, and had served as mayor.
He was arrested for the alleged mis-
application of funds of several estates
entrusted to his care.
Smith is ~ years old. If the par
don is granted, Smith will leave for
his old home at Newton Center, Mass
achusetts, there to spend his declining
days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
AMERICAN GIRLS
HON0RED AT BATH
PARTICIPATE IN HISTORIC PAG-
EANT AND ARE SHOWERED
WITH ENTERTAINER

Bath, England, July 23-The his.
toric pageant here this week attracts
great crowds.
At the conclusion of each day OF
the pageant of events in the history
of Bath, LADY Bath, accompanied
by her sword bearer and retinue OF
pages enters and takes a position at
the steps of the temple. Following
her in the procession are silver clad
maiden ENJOYS from the United
States in the dress of the statue OF
liberty They approach, led by her.
aids and pages carrying banners, with
the arms of Maine, New York, Illinois,
New Hampshire, North Carolina,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Ohio,
Kentucky, Missouri, Pennsylvania. and
Michigan, and lay garlands at the
feet of Lady Bath The Americans
have made themselves extremely pop
ular with the citizens of Bath and are
being showered with entertainments.
During their stay here, they are the
guests of residents, and find it I'M
possible to accept all the invitations
extended to them. Garden parties are
held daily in their honor, and they
have been guests at many luncheons
and dinners. Citizens of Bath will
give banquet at Guild hall in honor
of the visitors tomorrow. after which
they will attend the battle of flowers
at Sydney Gardens Official repre-
sentatives of American towns at Bath
include: Illinois, Miss Sysson; Mich
igan, Miss Freda Harte; South Da-
kota, Miss Nichols.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28

fore his disappearance, he laid down
On the lounge and while not asleep
was lost in deepest thought. He got
up several hours afterward, declaring.
II have had such sweet communion
with diety, that l wish l could have
continued indefinitely"
The strange makeup of the man, his
mysticism, and his craft as a lawyer,
offer solution for his being able to
elude all pursuers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
COULD NOT
HAVE SHOT HIMSELF
IF BULLET WOUND WAS WHERE
LOCATED BY SURGEON
PICkERELN
VARIANCE OF TESTIMONY IN
THIS REGARD IMPORTANT IN
ITS BEARING.

Annapolis, Md, July 23.-The re-
markable variance in the testimony OF
some of the naval officers, who are
witnesses before the Sutton court OF
inquiry, was emphasized at yester-
days hearing by the contradictory
evidence as to the location Of the bull
let wound which caused Sutton's
death The question of the location
of the wound has assumed Importance
in the face of the other evidence Civ
en-, as it would appear it would have.
been a much more difficult matter for
Sutton to have shot himself, lying
prone on the ground with three men
on top of him, if the bullet entered
the top of his skull, as Surgeon Pick
rell in charge of the marine hospital
at that time, who examined Sutton's;
body, testified it did. Colonel Charles
A. Doyen, commandant of the marines
al that time, testified that he exam
ined Sutton's body and located the
wound on the right side, behind and
on line with the top of the ear
Surgeon Pickrell thought that Sutton
might have inflicted the wound hinl-
self, but he made an unconvincing
and awkward demonstration in court
with the revolver, and free right ARM
to get the weapon in a position which
would have sent the bullet into mis-
head at point where he testified it
entered Sutton's head.
The discrepancy in this testimony
was the most important development
yesterday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
PEST or WILD BEASTS.
Northern Michigan overrun with
Wolves and Bears.

Wolves and Bears.
Negaunee, Mich, July 23.-Late re-
ports from the woods in Marquette
county and near Munising are to the
effect that the farmers are greatly
troubled by attacks from bears and
wolves. Along the Munising railroad
farmers report that deer are doing a
great deal of damage to the crops.
Marten Halgren, a farmer residing
near here, had narrow escape a few
days ago. While looking for his
COW on his farm near Cooper lake,
he encountered large black bear and
after wicked fight he killed it..
Henry Haver and Thomas Gallagher.
homesteaders living near the Huron
Mountain club grounds, appeared at
Marquette a few days ago with fifteen
wolf pelts. They report these ami
mails unusually numerous in that Sec
ton of northern Michigan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
TRUNK
MURDER MYSTERY

Lynn, Mass, July 23.-Another
trunk murder mystery was added to.
criminal annals yesterday by the find
ing of the body of NJ. K. Monjian in
the room of Vahan NaIbandian in a.
boarding house here. There was a.
bullet wound and several knife wounds
in the breast. The body, probably had
been put in the trunk Saturday night
or early Sunday morning, for MonjiaBe
was seen Saturday. The motive was
not robbery. as the dead mans valu-
ables were still in his pockets. The
police believe Nalbandian, who dis
appeared. may be able to throw light,
on the mystery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
WINoNA WOMAN SUICIDES.
Jumps into River While Crossing
Bride With Friends.

Kearney, Neb.. July 23.-Mrs. L. n.
Mills of Winona, Minnesota, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. ST.
John, here, committed suicide yester-
day afternoon by jumping into the
Platte river Mrs. Mills had been suf-
fering from mental trouble, and while
crossing the bridge in company with
a party of ladies, sprang into the river
The body was recovered.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
TEXAS STORM TAKES
TOLL OF TWELVE

Houston, Texas, July 23.--The hur-
ricane, which swept the Texas gull
coast Wednesday, claimed a toll OF
twelve human lives, fatally injured
four others and seriously wounded
sixteen, according to the details OF
the storm which began to arrive here
last evening. Whole towns were dev-
astated and the wreck and ruin OF
property will amount to hundreds OF
thousands of dollars. The loss OF the
pleasure yacht Merriam, reported in
the Houston channel was denied yes
terday and it is reported safe at Nor
gan Point
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
BREWERS ON STRIKE.
Bosses Refuse to Accede to Demands
of Men,

Green Bay, Wis, July 23.-The men
employed by the three breweries here,
Rahr, Hagmeister and Hohgreye,
about 70 in number, struck yesterday
seeking ar advance in wages and
shorter hours. The chief trouble was
with the firemen. who asked for an
eight-hour shift and an increase over
the $1625 which they now make per
week.
Several meetings Of the owners OF
the breweries and Representatives of
the union have been held but the
brewers have refused to meet the de-
mands of the employees, and the walk
out occurred as a result
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
DROWN IN RAccooN RIVER,
One of Party SWims Ashore But
tainted on the Bank.

Des Moines, Iowa, July 29.-Three
persons were drowned here last night
when a launch owned by Bern Macy,
son of G. Macy, capitalist, upset in
the Raccoon river, after striking a
submerged log four miles above this
city. The dead are: Mrs. Clark
Dawson, aged As; Bern Macy, ageo.
%, and Nina Thorson, aged 10.
party, saved herself by swimming
ashore, where she tainted and lay lor
almost two hours before she was able
to summon help.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
Two Dead in Train Wreck.

Howe, Neb., July 23.-Two uniden-
titled tramps were killed, Brakeman
Huffman fatally injured, Conductor
Baker seriously hurt and three pas
sengers slightly injured in collision
between Missouri Pacific freight
trains near here last night. The cause
of the wreck is said to have been a
Misunderstanding of orders.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
Eo,,r Killed by Train.

Columbus, Mass. July 23.-Mrs. J..
NJ. Holloway, her sister, Mrs. George
Myers. and two of the formers
daughters, aged and s., were killed
here yesterday when freight train
backed into the carriage in which they
were crossing the road. j. NJ. Hollo-
way. who was driving, escaped.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
NO TRACE OF cLARksoN.
Fear that Kenosha Judge Wandered
Out Into Marsh.

Kenosha, Wis, July 23.-Search for
Judge Joseph R. Clarkson goes on un-
remittingly and, so far, unrewarded.
The dread that the Judge might have
wandered out into the marsh near
Glencoe has brought new fear.
Mrs. Clarkson is nearing nervous
collapse. Many strange actions of
her husband during the last few days
are being recalled. A few evenings be-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
Thought Dead, 5 Are Living.

Galveston, Texas, July 23.-As if
from the bottom of the sea, five of the
storm wrecked victims from the Tar
pom fishing pier were picked up alive
yesterday off Red Fish reef, opposite
North Galveston. There are still FIVE
missing, but there are strong hopes
for their safety.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
BAY clTY's s25o,ooo LOSS.
Martial Law in Force and Town in
Darkness-One Death.

Bay City, Texas, July 23.-Under
ter supply cut off and with lack OF
help to clear away the ruins, Bay
City last night was slowly recovering
from the storm of Wednesday, which
spent it's force upon this vicinity
One life was lost, that of an infant OF
Mr.. Galloway, while others suffered
painful injury by flying glass or fall
ing debris. The property loss will
total $250,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
germany Accepts Invitation.

Berlin, July 23.-The German gov
eminent yesterday forwarded its ac-
ceptance of the invitation of the Unit
ed states to participate In the Hud-
SON Fulton celebration next autumn.
-Four warships will represent Ger
many.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
Art and the Artist.

Miss Brush. & suppose you don't
mind my being in your field, Mr.
Gohel?''
Farmer Gobel (hear ily) THE
longer YOU stay the better, Miss,
Face is, the birds ave been very trou.
blesome this season
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
CUT OFF BY FLOODS.
Special Train Carries Boats and Men
to Odanah.

Ashland, Wis, July 23.-The stu
alton in the flood district was worse
yesterday. The railroad bridge and
al other bridges are believed to have
been swept out at Odanah. A special
train has left for Odanah, carrying
boats and men. Boats have also left
for the mouth of Bad river to pick up
refugees.
Six bridges are torn out on the Ma
rengo river, five of them being steel
Four million feet of logs were swept
into the like at Montreal river
Train service on all roads is aban'
doned
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
SPANISH RESERVES
CALLED TO WAR
KING ALFONSO CANCELS ENGAGE
| MENTs BECAUSE OF MoRoc-
| CAN SITUATION.
GENERAL WEYLER WILL BE
PLACED IN COMMAND OF
ALL TROOPS.

Madrid, Spain, July 23.-King Al
fonso has Cancelled all his engagements
because of the serious situation in
Morocco. Yesterday the frs line OF
reverses was summoned to the colors
Parliament will be asked to vote fur
ther credits so that additional re-en-
forcements can be sent to Melilla. 1t
is impossible that General Weyler,
formerly general of Cuba.
will be placed in supreme command OF
the force in Morocco.
The liberal press joins in the popu-
lar protest against sending soldiers TO
the Riff coast, alleging that the war is
solely for the purpose of protecting
private mining interests. The news
papers demand the convocation of the
cortes and a frank statement of the
governments intention.
While the troops, which are to reen
force the garrison at Melilla, were pre-
pairing to leave for Malaga in the night
the families of the soldiers surrounded
the railroad station and charged the
police, with the object of preventing
the departure of their relatives. A
desperate melee in which the police
used their swords and revolvers was
the result. At least dozen persons
were wounded and many others were
arrested. Stringent measures will be
taken to suppress disturbances in
connection with the departure OF
troops.
Spanish Battalion in Revolt.
barcelona, July pa riot broke out
yesterday among the troops who were
about to be embarked for Melilla. An
entire battalion revolted and threat
ened the colonel and other officers
with their bayonets. Other troops were
summoned and the nlutineers were
disarmed.
Allows Meeting Of Protest.
Bilbao, Spain, July 23-At the request
of a Biscayan committee the civil gov
ernor of Bilbao has authorized meet
ing to be held next Sunday to protest
against Spanish Moroccon war, on con.
dition that it is not accompanied by a
public manifestation. Nevertheless
processons are being organized and
rioting is feared.
Moors Leave 1914 Dead on Field.
Melilla, Morocco, July 23.-The
Spanish positions here were re-en-
forced yesterday by fresh troops from
Spain. In the fighting yesterday the
Moors got within 500 yards of Melilla
When they retired they left 1O4 dead
on the field.
General Marina, commander OF the
Spanish forces in Morocco, returned
yesterday from an inspection of the
outposts. The general declares the
Moors are showing desperate courage
and using modern weapons. He pre-
diets long and hard campaign
Natives Preach Holy War.
Algeciras, Spain, July 23.-The ma
lives of the Sioux region in Morocco
are preaching holy war and are pre-
pairing to join in the Moors In front
of Melilla.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
BRYAND MAY FORM CABINET.
VIII Consent to Attempt Task if Can
Unite Republican Group.

Paris, Jul 23.-Aristide Bryand,
scholar, orator, socialist and architect
of the final chapters of the separation
law. was summoned to Elysee palace
last night and asked to reconstruct
the cabinet He promised to answer
today stating during the course of the
interval, that unless he could unite
the republican groups he would go no
further.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
staunton, Va, Goes Dry.

Staunton, Va, July 23.-In a local
option election yesterday Staun on
vo ed dry by twenty majority
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28

Just about the time woman realizes
that she really isn't beautiful sne De-
gins TO think she is.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-28
CANNOT RIVAL BwANA TuMeo.

No matter how the African rhinoc-
eros charges, he will not get dol
lar a word.-Atlanta Constitution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-24
.AEROPLANIST IN
FLIGHT FOR KING
WILBUR WRIGHT MAKES TWO
AscENscIoNs BEFORE Ed
WARD AT PAU.

Pau. March 1s--King Edward wit
messed two flights by Wilbur Wright
yesterday afternoon. aud showed an
unusual amount of enthusiasm with
the other spectators in the remarkable
accomplishment Of the American
aeroplanist.
Mr.. Wright made the first ascension
alone. He remained in the air seven
minutes, performing marvellous eyolu-
lions with the utmost precision around
the ~Sing and his party, and coming
TO the ground without difficulty. On
the second flight Miss Wright, the
inventor sister, was a passenger
They SCARED to great height and then
SKINNED along the ground and dif
appeared in the direction of Pau. They
reappeared after an interval Of siz
minutes. descending amid applause
from the king and other visitor