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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29

DID, has set the spectators
will his deciding the
Wall heard of
Union Pacific railroad which the pet road of e. H
of $4,000
$SoO00 which the Golfers
Pacific railroad
deciding distribution
o
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29
RATTLERS ARE LOVING PETS
So Says Lonesome Jack" Altman.
Who Has Caught $4,000 In
California.

Los Angeles.-Ever since Lonesome
Jack Altman was seven years old he
has been "foolin' round" snakes. He
has captured his 1S,000th snake.
1.-The rattlesnake is the most intelli-
gent of all reptiles and the most af-
fectionate," Jack declared. After
they have been fanged they are the
most desirable of snake pets. They
can be made to come to you just like
a pet dog or cat" Jack and his
! brother Sherley made q journey
through the mountains the past week
in quest of snakes and brought back
several large rattlers.
Il found out that rattlers were thick
er in the mountains this summer than
they have been for years" he said.
THE season seems to have been just
right to bring them out. A forest
ranger told me that he had killed more
this summer than in the last five
years put together.
Il have been bitten by rattlers seven
times In my life, but always had per-
manganate of potash with me and
saved myself from serious harm l
promptly split the wound with my
knife and apply the antidote before
the poison has had time to get into
my system"
When Jack returned with the rep
tiles he entertained his friends with
an exhibition of snake dentistry, In
which he extracted the fangs from sew
eral rattlers.
ut isn't generally known that
rattlesnake has seven sets of fangs,
Jack continues. There is one pair or
main fangs, one pair of reserve fangs
and five pairs of fangs which float In
the poison sac. If the main fangs are
removed and one Of the other pairs
| left in the mouth they will very short
ly grow into position to be used.
When I am travelling in the mountains
and see a snake track in the dust can
examine it and tell what kind OF a
snake made it, which way it was trav-
cling and about how long it has been
since it passed by. have call that
will attract rattlesnakes to me if they
are near. l discovered the sound ac-
cidentally and keep 1t a secret"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29
British Savant Makes Archaeological
Find In West Donegai-Great In
terest Is Aroused.

Belfast.-Great interest has been
aroused in archaeological circles by
the discovery made by Prof Edward
Spencer Dodgson of Jesus college, Ok
ford. The peculiar markings on the
stone found by the savant at Killult,
Falcarragh, West Donegal, are be-
lieved to provide clue to the where
abouts of an extensive treasure be-
longing to an ancient Irish chieftain,
and supposed to be hidden in the i'm
mediate neighborhood. Several rare
gold ornaments were found near by
during the digging of a mound sixty
years ago.
Professor Dodgson found the stone,
which is over a yard in length, par
tally exposed in a field less than a
hundred yards from the local Protest
ant church. The position of the stone
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29
TO WEAR BYZANTINE CROWN
King Constantine of Greece Will Be
Hailed as Augustus" at the
Coronation.

Vienna-An invitation has reached
Emperor Francis Joseph to participate
as an honored guest at the splendid
and unique coronation ceremonies in
Athens next May, when King Constan-
tine of Greece and his royal spouse
will be crowned.
The feature of the ceremony will lie
in the fact that the Byzantine imperial
diadem OF old will be placed on the
brow of the ruler of a small but am
bilious kingdom, and that with the
GROWING will go the assumption of the
ancient title of Augustus"
The very crown of the old Byzantine
empire, kept hitherto in the monas-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29
Think Term Unfair.

A letter writer questions the use u
tbs term 'Big Three" as applied "
Harvard. Yale and Princeton ne
thinks it unfair to Penn, Cornell anu
Dartmouth. It's origin dates troH
1874, when Harvard took up the game
and the triangular tournament caAo
into existence, Princeton haFlns
adopted the game in 1859 and ale -
1872. Penn did not take up the gan0
until 1876, Dartmouth in 1882 ana Co1'
nell in 1887.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29

and its peculiarities attracted the sa
wants attention, and he obtained per
mission to have it removed to Gorta-
hork Gaelic college, where it attract
ed the attention of many teacher
and students. Some of the markinga
have been deciphered, one group be-
ing interpreted as signifying soul OF
spirit. lut no further light on the mes
sage can be obtained pending the ar.
rival of experts. The markings re
semble Ogham, a peculiar alphabet
of straight lines used by the ancient
Irish. Some parts of the surface OF
the stone bear resemblance to ths
body of a petrified fish.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29
Captain GiIchrist.
FOOTBALL is MADE
A" ESPECIAL STUDY"

Football has been advanced to
the dignity of a special study" at
Wesleyan university this year. The
faculty announcement made at the
opening exercises included this
statement, and assigned Daniel
Hutchinson of the University of
Pennsylvania, as special football in
structor, assisted by Doctor Eau
yer, professor of physical educa-
ton.
Under this faculty Endorsement a
winning football team is expected.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29

terry of Mount Athos, will be used on
this occasion, with the purple robe of
old.
Simultaneous with the coronation
festivities there will be a fortnight's
athletic games in the stadium at Ath-
ems and historical plays will be given
in the Acropolis.
Austrians are wondering how Rus
STA will like this assumption of sue.
censorship of Byzantium.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29
Home Run Record

Dolly Gray, right fielder Of the
Charleston team of the Ohio State
league, has broken all records for
home runs the past season by smash
ing 3S round-trip wallops. Buck Free
man made 80 home runs while playing
for Washington soma years ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29

Dreams He Sees Robber; Shoots Self
Frederick, Md.-Dreaming that .
robber seized bag containing 500,
Harry s. Devilbiss, a local merchant
grabbed his revolver in his sleep and
fired at the thief" The bullet pierced
his own leg.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29

Finds $500 Diamond in Oysters.
Wakefield, Nashville eating din
ner, Mrs. Margaret Barrett found in a
plate of oysters a diamond, finely cut
and polished.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-29
corhet+ At saltwater.

John Corbett, the former HaIFSlS
gridiron star, has been secured -
coach the football squad of the A. @l'@
M. college at Saltwater, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
HOW RADFORD AND
STREET MET DEATH
Detailed Description Telling
of Explorers Being
Killed by EskimOs

ottawa, ont. Setember 11.--A more
detailed description of how Henry V
Radford the New York explorer, and
George Street, the Canadian. were
killed by Eskimos reached here today
in an official report from Fl. j. Demers
head of the mounted police post. at
Fort Churchill The report is based
on information gathered by Sergeant
Tolgerton. who was told the story by
an eye witness of the murder, ma
tive Eskimo guide named Akuruk.
Radford and Street, the report says,
had trouble with an Eskimo who had
been employed as dog driver at Bath
urst inlet for the journey into the
Arctic zone and who at the last mo-
ment refused to go. Street took dog
whip and started beating the Eskimo.
who attacked him. Radford rushed to
Streets rescue and the native plunged
a spear In Radfords back. killing him
instantly Street started for his rifle
but before he could reach Il a spear
was driven through his back and his
throat was cut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
DEPUTY ORTIZ HAS
/ BEEN PUT TO DEATH
Captured by Ammunition
Smugglers on Texas
Border

Laredo. Tex, September 11.-Deputy
Sheriff Ortiz, who with former Sheriff
Bucks of Dimmitt county was captured by
band of ammunition smugglers near
Carrizo Springs, Tex. today has been
put to death, according to advices re-
ceived here tonight. Buck, it is re-
ported. has been released.
Buck and Ortiz were members of a
posse which intercepted band of Ii
men making their way from carrizo
Springs toward the Mexican border
Hopelessly outnumbered and short OF
ammunition the posse attempted to re-
treat after exchanging shots with the
band but the sheriff and his deputy
We're taken prisoners
A second posse was quickly formed
at Carrizo Springs and went in Np,lr-
suit of the smugglers. So far as car
be ascertained the pursuit has beer
without result.
United States troops Joined in the
pursuit of the band tonight One OF
the several posses overlook the Next.
cans late today. but allowed them tc
proceed in order to save former Sheriff
| Eugene Bucks. who was realised suf-
fering from severe treatment. He re-
ported that Deputy Candelario Ortiz
had been shot to death.
| Officers say the alleged smugglers
are followers Of Carranza. One o-
them was killed in the fight this morn.
Ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
mo ACTION AS YET
ON CLAYTON CASE
Committee Meets, But No
Report Is Made
O'NEAL DISAPPOINTED
Says He Will Consider No Other
Course of Action Until Senate Has
Definitely Declined to Seat
Representative Clayton
By G. u. STEWART

Washington. September 11--(Special.) }
The committee on privileges and cleo
tions met today but reached no official
conclusion in the Clayton case. one or
two members of the committee said
however, that there was great doubt
that the committee would report IA
vorably on the credentials of Air. Clay
ton.
The official statement IS that they
adjourned without taking action" AS
Senator Bankhead leaves for AlabamA
tomorrow to be gone two weeks it is
not hklH that the committee will meet
again very soon. The clayton case viii
probably remain undecided for some
weeks.
During. hes meenng Of the cqamittse
on privileges and elections today. whicn
was behind closed doors Senator Varda-
man of Mississippi, who is ardently sup
porting Governor O'Nears right to APP
point. moved that subcommittee be ap-
pointed to consider the question of Mr..
C1ayton's right to his seat and make a
report to the fun committee. This mo-
tion was voted down by a pronounced
majority 1t is said tonight that 10 OUT
of 10 members of the committee are of
the opinion that Mr. Clayton's creden-
tials are not good, in view of the severn
teenth amendment and will vote against
making favorable report to the SEN
ate From present Indications, unless
Governor O. Neal seeks some other meth
ods that would be acceptable to the SEN
ate for the naming of a senator to sue
ceed Senator Johnston, the vacancy from
Alabama is likely to remain untitled until
there is a regular election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
LAMAR ARRESTED
IN WASHINGTON
Charged With Impersonat-
ing Congressman
PROSPECT OF FIGHT
Will Probably Be Long Drawn Out
Extradition C0ntest-McReynol
Ordered lobbyist" Taken.
Released Under Bond

Washington, September n.--David La
mar. conspicuous figure in the Senate
lobby investigation and now under indict-
ment in New York for impersonating
members of Congress, was arrested here
tonight by order of Attorney General Nc
Reynolds. He was released on $4,000 bond.
What promises to be long drawn out
extradtion contest, will begin September
IL, the date set for Lamar's appearance
before the United States commissioner
here. The warrant on which the arrest
was made was issued by the federal court
in New York and been brought here
before only to be carried back, the au-
thorities hoping to get their hands on
Lamar in New York state and avoid the
necessity of extradition proceedings and
delay of probably a year or more.
/ In the meantime Lamar has been in
Washington stopping at downtown hotel
and appearing at the capitol almost daily
to attend sessions of the Senate lobby
committee Lately he had vainly tried
to get the investigators to hear him ex-
pose what he said was a great railroad
lobby maintained in Washington.
r. o. Sampson, New York special
agent of the department of justice, came
here this afternoon with the bench war
rant and accompanied by several district
officers arrested Lamar as was entering
his hotel
Lamar Not Surprised
The prisoner did not seem surprised and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
ANDERSON RESIGNS
FROM COMMITTEE
Bitterly Assails Legislation Through
Caucus ActiOn-Says He Had No
Part in Framing Tariff Bill

Washington, September 11.--As the
climax of the vigorous republican con-
demnation OF democratic legislative
methods which has marked the cur
rency debate. Representative Sidney
Anderson of Minnesota on the floor of
the House late today resigned as a
member of the powerful ways and
means committe. In a speech bitterly
assailing legislation through caucus
action and partisan consideration of
the Underwood tariff bill and the Glass
currency bill in committees. Repre-
sentative Anderson declared that the
system of legislation established here
made his efforts on the committee a
farce and a fraud
Throughout the day the republicans
had criticised the means. employed by
the democrats in Framing the currency
bill, denouncing the secret sessions OF
the banking and currency COMMITTEES
majority and the secret sessions Of the
caucus which indorsed the bill This
evening Representative Anderson OBJ
(Continued On PAGE Niue.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
O'Neal Disannointed

Montgomery, September 14-(Spe-
cial )--Governor ONeal tonight eX-
pressed disappointment over the failure
of the Senate committee of privileges
and elections to act on the question of
accepting the credentials of Represen-
tative Henry u. Clayton The governor
learned of the committees adjourn
ment shortly after the news had been
received in Montgomery. and to The
Age Herald correspondent he declared
that he would consiter no other course
with reference to filling the senatorial
vacancy until the matter had been
finally disposed Of
Il understand that the committee $
action is not final" he said, "and while
there may be considerable delay there
is still some hope that Mr. Clayton
Will be seated. In the event the SEN
ate declines to seat Mr.. Clayton | have
not yet determined what i shall do.
Some lawyers have advised me that |
have the power to call a special cleo
tion, others say that | cannot.
Il have really given little thought to
any other course. and shall not do so
unless the Senate refuses to seat Mr..
Clayton.
while l was at the governors con
ference at Colorado Springs I saw a
telegram from one of the representa-
tives at Washington to the effect that
a bill was to be introduced to provide
the necessary machinery for ordering a
special election, hence there is a prob
ability that | shall have the power to
call an election to fill the vacancy
should the Senate decline to accept Mr..
Claytons credentials.
Expects Republican Support
81 believe that when the question of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

l--Wiliam J. Gaynor dies suddenly
Conferees begin work adjusting
tariff differences
Thaw's attorneys cease attempts to
secure his release.
No action yet on Clayton case
Mexicans have no definite plans
samuel Gompers warns employers.
Lamar arrested in Washington.
Posse of officers has lively night.
S-District Pythians meet in Hunts
Vile.
commissioners ready TO make reply
4-Editorial comment.
Husband shot and Wife charged
with crime
Mobile. county strong for Conner.
says Hartwell.
Avondale approves of new audi
torium.
Big prizes for Alabama babies.
Permission given to erect postoffice
annex.
Slight governors of Alabama
Society.
Helping Hand Hints
sports.
SCHOOLS ready for opening.
9--Operators try to show conspiracy.
10-Parish school viii open at Admission.
Markets
l2--Missouri man says currency bill
has general approval.
Chamber board to hold session to-
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
JAPAN DEMANDS APOLOGY
FROM CHIN A FOR INSULT
TO HER FLAG AT NANKING

Peking, September 11.-President
Yuan shi Kai and his advisers have
taken under consideration the demands
made by the Japanese government,
which are tantamount to an ultimatum
for the killing of three japanese at
Nanking. the maltreatment of a con-
sular messenger. the torture of Jap
anese lieutenant at Hankow and the
imprisonment for two DAYS of Jap
anese lieutenant at Shantueg. Japan
demands an apology for the insults to
the Japanese flag the punishment Of
those responsible and the payment of
an indemnity, the amount of which is
to be arranged later.
The Japanese legation SAYS that the
demands represent the minimum to
which China must, agree without de-
lay; otherwise Japan viii take what
action is deemed necessary. A member
of the legation stated privately today
that if the terms We're known AT Toxic
the people would consider that the
government had betrayed its trust and
sacrificed the nations honor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
.CHARLT0N'S TRIAL
NOT BEFORE APRIL
Has Given Different Yer
sion of Murder and Pro-
ceedings Delayed

Como, Italy, September 11.-Porter
Charlton. the young American who is to
stand trial for the murder of his wife in
1910. has prepared a long memorandum
on which he will base his defense and has
turned it over to the official interpreter,
Signor Vitale.
The examining magistrate, Judge Ro-
goni who already has begun investiga-
tion of the case, has been promoted and
transferred to Milan. 1t is expected that
another magistrate will be named to con-
tinue the Investigation.
On this account and for the additional
reason that Charlton, according to trust
worthy information. now gives a different
version of the murder than that which
he furnished In the United states. the
investigation will be delayed and it is
feared that the trial will not begin be-
fore April
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12

1t Is thought here that the Japanese
government is as anxious to settle the
matter as the Chinese and mas pre-
sented minimum demands In consider
alton of foreign criticism and in order
that the Chinese government may ac-
cede quickly and readily.
Marking reports that Gen. Chang
Hsun. commander of the imperial
troops there. and his soldiers will not
permit the republican flag to be flown,
bur only red flag with Chang Hsun' )
name inscribed thereon. For many
months reports have been current that
Chang Hsun held monarehist views and
there were even rumors that he had
Intended to proclaim himself emperor.
His present attitude, however. may be
largely due TO the rebuSe which Yuan
Shi kai administered to him in a pub
lie telegram after the looting of Nan
king.
II Is understood that one Of the Jap
anese demands IS for a public apology
from Chang Hsun at the Japanese con-
sulate. Whether and how Yuan Sni
Kai can persuade this Independent gen
eral. whom he appointed governor of
Kiang Su upon Markings final fall. to
comply with the Japanese requirement
is, according to reliable Information,
troubling the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
EXPRESS COMPANY /
SILENT ON Theft
$71,9OO Vanishes From Safe
While En- Route to
Savannah

Savannah Ca. September 11.-Officials
of the Southern Express company tonight
were reticent as to the disappearance. OF
currency amounting to $780, which van
ished from portable safe ON Atlantic
Coast Line train NO. SO, while in transit
from Jersey City to Savannah. The loss
of the money became known today, when
$4,000 of 1t was to have been delivered
to the Savannah Bank and Trust COM
pany. The remainder of the money was
consigned to banks at Brunswick and
valdosta, Ga. The currency was shipped
by the Chase National bank of New York
Except that the money sealed In en-
velopes and locked in the portable safe,
had mysteriously disappeared when ex-
press officials prepared to deliver the
shipment today. nothing had been learned
tonight it is reported that detectives for
both the Adams and Southern Express
companies are at work on the case. There
have bean no arrests yet made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
MEXICANS HAVE NO
DEFINITE PLANS
Administration Convinced
Situation Is Drifting
AWAITING ELECTION
Is Scheduled for October 26-U. 5.
Does Not Feel Bound to Recognize
Government Resulting From
That Campaign, However

Washington, September 11,-Administra-
tion officials here are convinced that the
Mexico City authorities have no effec-
tive plan ,of their own to bring about
peace in Mexico and that the situation
there is drifting.
The United States will await with inter-
est the election scheduled for october 26,
but does not feel bound to recognize the
government resulting from that election.
Should an election be attempted while
most of the country is up in arms. and in
which a majority of the people shall have
no voice, the American government will
adhere to previous precedents and with
hold recognition. These views are ex-
pressed by oTricials iii administration cir
cles who know the position of President
Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-12
Zamacona Leaves Capital

Senor Manuel de Zamacona, supposed
to be the personal representative of
Provisional President Huerta. left WASH
ington today after a days visit without
seeking any interviews with government
officials. Charge Algara of the Mexican
embassy conferred with Secretary Bryan,
but shed no light on the. Zamacona mis-
sion. The attitude of the United States
toward Zamacona has been made plain
to the Mexican officials. He will be re-
oeived only if he comes to treat on a
new basis and on the assumption that
the proposals made by John Lind have
been finally settled namely, that the re
quest for recognition be withdrawn and
Huerta eliminated from the presidential.
contest.
These points the American government
considers essential and sees no necessity
for further negotiations unless they are
agreed to.
While the situation in Mexico City is
described by administration officials as
one of quicksand, Mr.. Lind Is to remain
in Mexico ind sfnitely. using his own dis
cretion as to when 1t is best for him to
return.