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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-22
HIGH RAIL OFFICIAL DIES.

Sir w. Whyte, Vice-President OF Cana
dian Pacific Succumbs.
San Diego, Cal, April 16.-Sir VIII
lam Whyte of Winnipeg, vice-presi-
dent of the Canadian Pacific railroad,
died at the Hotel Del Coronado OF
pyelitis and a complication OF diseases
He was seventy years old.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-22
w WAR MEANS MORE TAX.
w" Has Available Funds for
Initial Operations.

'aS available Funds for
Initial Operations.
~-'-s'on, ApE2r17.-In the event
vi with Mexico, congress is
!" furnish without delay the
necessary to the operations of
~. s1sIlcan army and navy for an
suite period.
= Oenocradc leaders in congress
decided to recommend the fol.
u policy Of financing war opera
d., SuFlng the initial period OF
=, 1aon the expense of the oper-
V met from a fund of $5O,OOO,-
!. . !. at the disposal of the pres.
y. .on the surplus in the treasury.
sss., : Tie event Of prolonged hos
] var fund be raised by spe.
>,., AIS imposed upon Injuries,
'Ses,ee '"e Instruments OF
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-22
MAJOR BUTT is AoNoRED.
Bridge Dedicated to His Memory at
Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta, Ca, April 15.-This city
dedicated a bridge today to the men,
ory of the late Major Archibald w.
Butt, President Taft's heroic military
aid. who persisted aboard the Titanic
He was a native Georgian OF whom
the state is proud. This is the sec
ond anniversary Of the greatest ma
rine disaster of history. Mr.. Taft de-
livered the principal address ana
many other prominent men paid IT'D
ute to the man who refused to leave
the sinking ship.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-23
Colored China Buttons.

Bit china buttons of really garish
coors are used with good effect on
some of the white silk and satin
waists one, with a vest of white net,
edged at the top with band of brown
fur, is buttoned from the bottom OF
the vest which reaches to within six
inches Of the waist, to the waistline
with three big, yellow bali buttons,
each painted with a bright red flower
These buttons give the only color on
the vaist-exceptng the little band Of
fur-anl are OF good finish
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-23
STYLE NOT HID II Gc2iI
military Etfect IN Ga asaa, nea Union
cue Effective for the Youthful
Figure.

I Iy style feature that hints Of the
.'....,@i} n Bound 70 Be approved. 1t
.a@es slender figure to carry such
-'1 ald leedieas 10 say, 4 youthful
OIL IFS Rt!l
't~42r 0'4-tashioned union blue
i .1@ y..Qr 4-.d often and the mate.
r~ !s duteaga
Ae rctt is qlite high wasted and
te ~ N 4-iuch strap OF self
sgses@d a.h two cloth covered
"-6s'es It'd from. The opening is down
w 'e.t SIDE, started directly from the
SHOULDER The blouse portion has long
st.tye~ tribe fun at the waist. with
1HS 81 skunk and are set smoothly
A]o extension armholes. 1t fastens
S-"sey about the throat with an up.
Standing collar Of skunk
IL tulness below the bust In front
y drawn under 4 little pointed bib set
ahoEe NE belt N back there is a
s"4a' al@a5!rl above the belt
#3 @R.st portion Of tho coat is quite
ia"- .vr4Ht Nart midway Of the
a@ga W5 lihc the blouse
o.@i. @r tt 5,d, There are
.a" LEXIS gathers at the waist
Ia-. 81 a.ts #e necessary ease over
.. Hlt T4 corners at the coat at
.ae ltmha are rounded oil, otherwise
t@@ lower line is perfectly straight all
around The large, fiat buttons are
Cloth covered
he skirt is one of the simplfied
"pegtop' variety, with some fullness
On either hip and an even line Of gath
efs across the back at a raised waist
line,
I special word must be given to the
smart little military toque that is
made to accompany these costumes.
The same blue duyetyn is used, draped
softly around the head, and there is
no trimming other than the upstand,
Ing fur brush ON the left side
Nf euara, rho entire costume may
be equally wen developed to any color
II would Lc bound to be attractive in
mouse color for instance, with collar
and cuffs and hat brash Of oppossum,
mouffcr fox, or any other gray fur.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-02-23

Goats are sack and fulled into long
aistel bfl2 vet many short, smart
Oats are seem
TIM general tendency seems to be
1. favor Of darker coIors for suits
Many of tho conservative winter
oats are made Of blue OF black zibe-
inc
Pack is the leader for afternoon
costumes OF broadcloth
Satinfaced silks continue to hold
first place
Double frlls OF net make a pretty
sleeve finish
Cut jet is frequently used for shoe
buckles
Shaded velvet roses in sprays are
seen on mntts.
White plated tulle is much used for
sleeve trills.
For afternoon dresses strips are
combined with plain charmeuse.
Broad hens on handkerchiefs are in
vogue
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
General Markets.

BUTTER-The scarcity of high grade table stock and the demand for the same caused an advance of hc. The advance was confined solely to the best grades. Prices: Creamery. extras 92 score, aIha s4%c.; higher scoring, S5aS5hc.; firsts. ss to g score 30a33hc; held extras, 92 score. S21sc.: firsts. 29a32c.; state. dairy, tubs, finest, 32a33c.: good to prime, 2Sa3lc.: com mon to fair. 23a27c.; process. extras. 26ha 261hc; firsts, Aa25c.: lower grades. Pa 23c.: imitation creamery, firsts. 231ka241hc.; 1; ladies, current make, flrsts, 22a22bkc.; sec- onds. Ha215kc.; lower grades. l91za20Hc.; {; packing stock, held. fine 21Ika22c.; No. 2 201ka21c.; lower grades. lsa20c.
 CHEESE-Movement was a trife bet ter Prices follow: State. whole milk. fresh. colored. specials. l5a15Ac.; white, average fancy. 14ha15c.; undergrades. lla 14Ac.: Wisconsin daisies. 141ka15c.: twins, l4Aa15Ac.: state skins, held specials. l3a 131kc.; fresh, 121kc.; poor to fair, Sa11c,
 EGGS-Jobbers insist upon good fresh stock for their trade, and this is scarce. Because of this firsts were advanced 1c. Prices: Fresh gathered, extras. 40a42c.; {; extra firsts, 3sa39c.; firsts. 35a37c.; seconds, 2Sa34c.; dirties, No. 1, 29a24c.; No. 2, 1Sa 2c.; checks, Ha22c.; refrigerators, ffrsts, charges paid, 23ha24lkc.: seconds, 22a23c.: {: Pennsylvania and nearby hennery whites, fancy, large. 56a60c.; hennery browns. 42a 45c.; mixed colors. 35a42c.
 DRESSED POULTRY-Turkeys attract ed all the attention. There were large re- ceipts by express. and heavier ones are expected. Freight receipts were small. and even the amount coming was slow in delivery. Buying was active. The market lid not advance above 25c. Other lines of dressed poultry were included, although there was a good demand for heavy geese and high grade fowls. Fowls advanced 1c. Frozen poultry was so we'll cleaned up that the quotations were omitted. Prices follow; Turkeys, Delaware, Mary land. Pennsylvania. state. 26a30c. western, dry picked. 23a25c.: iced. 23a24c.; fair to good, 21a22c.; chickens. western. milk fed, IS to 24 lbs, 12 to box, 23a25c.: corn fed, 10a23c: chickens, western. milk fed, lbs. and over, 191kc.; mixed weights. 17a17kc.; Philadelphia, fancy, 9 lbs. each, 23a25c.: orolers. 20a22c.; Michigan, scalded, lbs, t8c.: fowls, l2 to box, western, 60 lbs. and over to dozen. l9c.: Cry picked. 6 lbs and over, l71bc., old roCstors. l3lac.: squads prime white, 10 irs to dozen. $4: lbs. S.50a3.75: 8 lbs. y-..,a3, dark, Sl.25a1. 50: guineas, 8 lbs. ard over, 75aS0c.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
COZ NWALL

s. J. Bates has moved from Cornwall Center, having purchased place near Falls Village.
 Miss Annie B. Scoville is improving her house at the Center.
 The Calhoun family and some teach CTS and pupils at Rumsey Hall went to New Haven on Saturday to sec Yale rolled in the mud by Harvard.
 The Camp Fire girls are learning a play which they mean to act the con- ing winter.
 Dr. Walter Martin, who is having his house ill the Vailty remodelled, is in France, in charge of the fi1st of tine field hospitals for which Mrs. Payne Whitney has provided the large ex- penses.
 The ladies of the First church are doing considerable sewing for the Belgian women and children.
 John Harrison and family started for Oklahoma on Wednesday.
 The Cornwall chorus is to begin its rehearsals of GJunod's Gallia on Wednesday, Dec. g. There will pro- bably be social gathering of the chorus on Tuesday the first to which all who are interested ill music will be vel comed.
 The Young Peoples Missionary Society are acti' e'y working with their needles in making garments like their elders.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
AMERICAN FORCES
 EVACUATE VERA CRUZ
Carranza to Make Capital ThaTe.
 Two Warships Left.

General Carranza Is expected to es. tablish his capital at Vera Cruz.
 Two United States battleships. the Texas and Minnesota, swinging with the tide at anchor in Vera Cruz har- Dor was the only sign of American authority remaining in the Mexican seaport. The evacuation of the city by General Funston's infantry and 2,O00 marines left General Candido Aguilar and his CarranZa troops in sole charge. It Is believed, CarrunZa will enter Vera Cruz shortly to as sulne the reins of his provisional gov ernment of the republic from this city.
 The United States forces of occupa- ton under the command of General Frederick Funston at Vera Cruz began embarking on transports which will bring them back to tle United States
 The evacuation of the city by the Americans proceeded quietly. Great crowds of natives lined the streets. but perfect order was observed. General Funston ordered all saloons closed.
 On board the refugee ship Antilla are nearly a thousand MexlcanS hee Ing from the country. Scores of others begged to be taken aboard the trans. ports. but all such requests were dc nied.
 With 1o2 artillery pieces General An geles. Villas chief lieutenant. is ham mering at the gates of GuadaIajara He has 15O0O troops. Twenty thou sand Carranzistas. commanded by Gen eral Bieguez. defend Guadalajara.
 General Lucio Blanco assumed su preme command of Mexico City. He placed patrols about the city and oc cupied the police stations. GeLeraI Blanco appointed Colonel Miguel Rod riguez as governor of the federal dis trict and Guillermo de la Pima direc- tor of the penitentiary.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
LEGAL NOTICES
RESTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss., Pro- D bate Court. Nov. 21, 1914.

DISTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss., Pro- H bate Court. Nov. 21, 1914.
 Estate O Ebert Shepard. late of Cornwall in said District, deceased.
 The Executor having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is ORDERED-That the 30th day of Nov ember A. D. 1914 at one o'clock in the afternoon, at tue Probate office in West Cornwall be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account, and this Court directs the Ex, cutor to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order once in some newspaper havinga circulation in said District, and by posting a copy on the public sign post in the Town of Cornwall, where the deceased last dwelt, at least days before said time assigned. -
 Certified from Record,
 George R. Smith, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

Very cold weather and water srarce.
 MT. and Mrs. Jensen, who have beer visiting at MT. Weeks, started Monday morning for New York where they will take steamer or Norway where, MT. Jenkins father is living.
 MT. Hazeltine was calling on friends in South Canaan, Monday.
 Butchering is the order of the day. R. E. Pendleton is the butcher for U. E. Holcomb today, for MT. K. Palmer tomorrow and more orders coming in.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
TO VOTE CREDIT AND QUIT.

December Session of the Reiehstas Ia
 Expected to Be Brief.
 The coming session in Berlin of the reichstag. which will open on Dec 2, is expected to be of short dura- tion It is. probable that it will only concern itself with the voting of a new 5000. .OOO. .O00 mark tS1, ,25o, o,0O0.Oo0 cred it and the ratification of the various emergency laws promulgated by the bundesrath. This is to be accomplish ed if possible without debate.
 Neither the budget nor new taxation laws are expected to be submitted The new budget will be laid before the reichstag at it's session in Febru arY.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
BRITISH EMBASSY RANsACKED
Russicn Hospital In Constantinople
 Also Reported Piilaged.

Also Reported PilIaged.
 Telegraphing from Petrograd, the London Morning Post correspondent says:
 "The British embassy in Constantt nople has, been ransacked and the Rus sian hospital piIiaged. and all foreign CTS have been more or less seriously abused. There have been many arrests among all classes of the population.
 "A widespread conspiracy against the Young Turks has been discovered. There are numerous reports current in ConstantinopIe of the treachery of the Arabs in various parts of the Turkish empire"
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
FRENCH PRAISE HERRICK.
Beading Newspapers Express Warm
 Appreciation For His Work.

Warm appreciation of the work of Myron T. Herrick. the retiring ambas sador to France. is expressed in tn, leading newspapers in pais
 They voice the deep regret of tn French people at being deprived of hit services at this critical period and q. clare that hp carries with him the tections of tDe French.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Probate D Court, November 24, 1914. d..

D Court, November 24, 1914. ".
 Estate of Edwin H. Wilcox, late of Canaan, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebt- ed to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Francis $. Skiff, Administrator,
 Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26

Miss Beatrice Colt, youngest daugh- ter of United States Senator Le Baron B. Colt. died at Bristol. R. l.. after a brief illness from typhoid fever. ..
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26

pr. E. L. Conger. widely known as a Humanitarian. died Ut his home at Pas adena. Cal. nged seventy-four. He was a brother of E. H. Conger, former min ister to China.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
FROM TIE SFOYIiNG WORLD.
ThIs and That In Amateur ano Protes-
 sIonaI Athletics.

Thrs and That In Amateur sno Protes.
 sIonaI Athletics.
 John M. Ward. business manager of the Brooklyn Federal league club. ad mitted that the Wards had engaged Lee Magee of the St. Louis Cardinals
 It is probable that Mandot. the south ern lightweight, will be matched tn meet Freddie Walsh. the English champion, during Mardi Gras week at New Orleans.
 Johnny Griftiths. the American m. gilist. knocked ont Hughie Mehpgan. the former lightweight champion of Australia. in the eighth round of their fight at Sydney.
 Goulett and Brenda. the Australian team. won the six day bicycle race in New York. GoulettS dazzling speed in the last hour carried the kangaroo team to victory.
 The results of the football games played last Saturday by some of the big colleges are as follows: Harvard. 3G; Yale. 0. Dartmouth, 40: Syracuse. 0. Carlisle. 34: Dickinson. 0. Army, l3; Springfield, G. Navy. g; Ursi- nus, 2.
 In rolling up total of 3.14T points In d match game under tournament re- strictions with the Minneapolis Zumal- weiss team. the Schmidt bowling quiu' tet of St Paul claims tu have eStab- lished worlds record. The previous high score of 3.012 was made by the St. Paul Knispels at the Toledo tourna- ment in 1913.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
DEATHS OF NOTED PtOPlE.

Men and Women Who Have Died In
 the Past Week pr. Robert J. Burdette. the noted preacher humorist. died at Pasndena. Cal. after long illness He was sev- enty years old.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26

Mrs. Frank W. Andrews, prominent In Newport and Washington society circles. died at the vendome hotel In Boston. where she fell in her apart ments. Mrs. Andrews was eighty-fiye years old. She leaves two sons.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26

Daniel H. Bailey, prominent banker, died at his home in Middletown. N. Y., aged eighty-one years. Forty years ago he entered the NIiddletown Savings bank as a clerk. He rose to be presi- dent of the institution, from which he retired a short time ago. He had also served as mayor of Middletown.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26

For the first time since his election Pope Benedict delivered an address in St. Peters. Fifty thousard people heard his holiness speak on Faith" Afterward the te deum was intoned-
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26

A man was shot by a sentry while he was climbing the walls of Wool wich arsenal in London. the largest in this country. The wound is not mortal The man Is now in the hands of the military authorities.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26
NOTES FROM FOREIGN LANDS.

What Folks Are Doing on the Other
 Side of the Globe.
 A partial military training for all men in Australia between the ages of twenty and sixty years has been pro- posed. The measure would affect 100000 men.
Connecticut western news., 1914-11-26

HVIII -h. NHTFE, WWNIIVNS IHHHHEVT WI the Brooklyn Federal league club. ad mitted that the Wards had engag aged Lee Magee of the St Louis Cardinals
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-23
AMERICANS AND CANADIANS
SPLIT EVEN

SEATTLE, Juen 25.-The In
ternational golf match between
teams of eight men each, repre-
senting British Columbia and
three Northwestern states, re-
suited in even honors yesterday,
each team having won two and
halved four, in the singles and
won two in the foursome play.
The 18th annual meeting of the
Pacific Northwest Golf association
begins here today and will con-
tinue for five days.
Ninety-eight have entered the
mems events and forty women
will compete in the women's
championship matches.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-23
s; SS5s5sI IN THE World OF SPORTS sASEP
BEAVERS WALK
AWAY WITH 1St
GAME OF SERIES

Thirteen runs were found to he
registered on home plate for Van
couver yesterday. when the dust
had settled after the ninth in
ming. II looked like some one had
blundered and chaIked mp a few
runs for the visitors when no one
was looking, but there they were,
and so the score will stand
Vancouver Is, Tacoma 3. Matt"
Hynes started I'm the box for the
Tigers to dispel the Jinx that has
been lowering over him for the
last two weeks He even asked
that the spelling of his name be
changed. that the persistent hoo
doc might be vanquished. but II
was no use. He was there II
you don't believe 1t. cast a glance
at the box score. There they are,
thirteen strong Some maintain
even that the Beavers got thir-
teen hits. which il further proof
that there Is some mysterious
force working with their team.
"Pug'' Bennett To Blame.
II there is any one on the wish
tors squad particularly to blame.
IL must be Pug" Bennett, he
with the long gray locks. lie
scored four runs in taree times
at bat and under ordinary cir
oumstances that is carrying the
matter of scoring entirely too
far. II is rumored that Pug. /"
just as the Victorians were 1eav-
in Vancouver, quietly slipped on
the train. stole the BiiIiken from
Manager Delman. ana sneaked
off again without being discov-
cred. At any rate Victoria lost
yesterday. getting but two runs
off Spokane, which Is third from
the top. You can figure 1t out
for yourself.
Game Goes Two Hours.
II took two hours for the Beav-
ers to register their thirteen runs
and twelve hits. While they were
keeping the paths hot the Tigers
booted six chances. counted three
times and rang up six hits off
Doty. In other words nine men.
for Vancouver, hit wnen they
wanted TO. ran when they needed
a run and If the batter was tired
and didn't feel like hitting they
stole second, third or home as the
exigencies of the case demanded.
McGinnity Uses Thirteen Men.
McGinnity used thirteen men
in his efforts to stop the Beavers.
1t wouldn't have been as hard to
score IL he had used only nine.
Then, too, aumber thirteen
wouldn't have been such a prom
fnent factor in the game.
But perhaps Andrada will pitch
today, then we'll watch MIR. Hoo
doc.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-23
Collins/

1890 &kAS
This applies to the major leagues.
1t is doubtful whether the harm
done to the minor leagues ever
can be repaired.
The Federal league is In bad
tactical position. 1t shot its bolt
early in the season. The fans.
who welcomed the new league.
flocked to its parks - and saw
mediocre and badly balanced
clubs.
The brand of baseball served
was not up to standard of major
league baseball. They quit going
attendance fell Off. They had
damaged the older leagues with
out helping themselves.
The promoters were IN so deer
they could not quit. Either they
had to force their way into or
ganized ball as an equal major
league or break up one of the ex-
listing leagues.
All over the country the minor
leagues were crying for protec-
tion--and not getting It. The Ma
tional league was badly crippled
The American league seemed in
tent upon a watehful waiting pol
icy, standing ready to intervene
1 helped organize the Federal
league. The promoters came to
me for my opinion as to the sue
cess of the venture. / told them
there were two ways = one tc
raise a s5.0O0,0O0 war fund and
raid the old leagues quickly; the
other to start an independent
league, worry along two eyars, de
velop its own players and grow
into a major leagus.
The original promoters chose
the second plan. They were driv-
en- out, and a new element came
into control and changed the pol
icy. Instead of adopting the raid
ing policy they chose a halfway
one.
At the start they did not know
the business. Had they intended
TO spend half the money they
have spent, or a quarter what
they will spend. they could have
GRABBED 200 major league players
before the defense could have or.
ganized.
The Feds are now I'm this posi-.
ton: They must get great stars
to renew interest In tnefr organi.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-23
FABLE.

The Hare and the Tortoise
were racing The hare was AS
yards ahead in 40. and finished
strong. Two hours later the Tor
toise came leisurely up to the
tape.
Il should worry" he remarked.
He contested against the Coon
in climbing match, and the Coon
is a pro. They'll make Mr.. RAD
bft Professionalism l win.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-23

zation. They have built up fair
following In several cities, but
not enough to pay. They need
great players-and they are after
them Johnson. Cobb, Chase,
more than a dozen others have
gone or agreed to go to the Feds.
More than forty star players are
bound by written agreements to
join the new league when their
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-23
WILL HAVE TO WAIT A YEAR

CHICAGO, June 23.-"It is too
late this year to consider the ad-
mission of the Federal league to
major League standing, IL such an
action is ever considered at all"
said Ban Johnson, president of
the American league, yesterday in
discussing affairs relative to the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-23
WASHINGTON CREW GOES
OVER THE FOUR MILES

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, June
23.-Coach Conibear took the
Washington crew over the four
mile course on the Hudson today
in the time of 20:44. The WASH
ington crew was the first on the
water and the trial was rowed on
a ehoppy course.
Later I'm the day the Washing
ton crew with Coach Conibear
called on the Columbia oarsmen
at their training quarters.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-23

National woman tennis cham
pion is some title to hold, hence
we take of our kelly to Miss
Mary Browne of Chicago. Mary
has been national champion for
the last two years, and just. re
Gently, with her sister, wen the
woman's doubles title, for kthe
second consecutive year.