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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

Demise of Vanderbilt and Others
Breaks the Record.
Astor Estate Paid Largest Inherit
snce ak Since Enactment Of Law
With the Sum of 3d. 1000
Many Rich Men Die.

New York-With the death recently
GS George w. Vanderbilt, George West
inghOuse and John l.. Cadwalader, Of
ficials in tbs state comptroller's of.
fee in this @1ty began tabulation OF
the wealth seft by the large number
OF prominent New York men who
have died since January /, 1913. 1t
is estimated that the total amount OF
wealth passed on to the next genera
ton by the death of these men is
more than one billion dollars.
The state comptroller at Albany re-
ports that for the year ending last
September the total amount of rev.
enue collected by the state from the
Inheritance tax was $12, 724, 236.S6,
The sum to be collected from estates
not yet appraised is believed to be
much larger.
Never before in the history of this
country, it is said. have SO many men
OF wealth and power died in such a
short period. Included in the list are
such names as J. Pierpont Morgan,
Anthony N. Brady, Benjamin Altman,
Charles E. Appleby, George A. Hearn,
Henry NJ. Flagler and Isaac V.
BrokaW
The tax on the Brady estate, paid
recently in advance on appraisal to
get a discount on the regular per-
centage, was $2,584,OOO, which was on
an estimated valuation of 100000.
The Morgan estate has paid an adj
vance tax of $2.5O0.O00 on an estimated
total valuation of $65, 100000 exclu-
siVe of works of art, which have been
valued at more than $50,000.000.
George w. Vanderbilt is supposed to
have left $5O,OO0,O00 Attorneys for
the estate are working on an estimate
OF the fortune to be made to the state
comptroller.
The largest inheritance tax paid
since the enactment of the law was
that of $3.15O,OOO on the $4,000, 900
estate of the late Col. John Jacob AS
tor. Previous to that the estate of
John S. Kennedy, valued at $67 ,000,-
900, held the record.
Benjamin Altman, George A. Hearn.
Isaac v Brokaw and Isidor Straus.
great merchants, are some of the men
whose estates are being adjusted by
the state comptroller. Mr.. Altman
left his art works, valued at $10,000,-
600, to the Metropolitan museum. His
total estate is supposed to be worth
$50 100000.
Mr.. Hearn, another noted art col
Iector. left an estate of $10,O0O,OOO,
besides a notable art collection. The
estate of Isaac V. Brokaw is estimated
at $5,000,O00, and a valuation of $4,-
427, COS was placed on the estate of
Isidor Straus. Henry Flagler left an
estate of $6,O0O,000.
Other large estates settled in 1913
are those of D. o. Mills, who left
about $1OO0O,0OO; Edwin Hawley, val
ued at $9,740,000, less debts of about
$4,000, 900, and James r. Keene. est
mated at $2O,0OOOOO
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Ancient STAGE to p. H..

A more than usually Interest,"
matte revival is announced FIG y
Is, when the "Agamemnon" Ap1
chylus will be performed in ". A
cient Greek theater of Syracuss '
Nearly "a centuries have
since Hero embellished his cit Pass
the theater which tradition attri,"
to the architect Democopor Nvri%
Aeschylus must have taken ros.
in the court of Hero very sron '' a
its completion, and it NAV he 60.
tured that the great trilogy which |
gan with the "Agamemnop
often performed on its stage. v
known that the "Persae" wa.
formed there and a wor, Writ. y
Hero by Aeschylus, entitled tba a.,
neae," of which no trace remo,,
New York Sun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Free of Duty.

Two Germans who were crossing
the Luxembourg frontier declared to
the customs officials:
1--WE have three bottles of red wine
each How much is there to pay?
Where is it?" asked one.
well, inside us.
The official gravely looked at his
tariff book and read: Wine in casks
20 shillings, in donkeys' hides, free
Gentlemen" he said, looking up, you
can CO."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Neinhhors for Ten Years.

How long have you known that
gentleman we just passed?"
We'll, | don't really know him at
all, to tell you the truth. l just have
sort of scraped acquaintance with
him, you might say. We have lived
in adjoining flats for about ten years,
and the other day l yentured to speak
to him. don't you know"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Pleasing Theory.

Anxious Mother-There's a look
about that young mans eyes that
don't like. He looks at me out of their
corners as if trying to conceal some
thing.
Daughter-Perhap he is trying to
conceal his admiration for you, ma.
Mother (much relieved ]
didn't think of that!
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
A Hint

do you know" he said at one
o'clock in the morning, Il think that
could learn to love your"
THAT may be SO" she yawned, but
what gave you the idea that l was
keeping you after school?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Sliohted Opportunity.

THAT old novelist's autograph
brought good price, said the col
lector.
Yes" replied Mr. Snifkins. How
little we appreciate the blessings with
which we are surrounded. When that
novelist was alive he could have all
of his autographs that he wanted. And
] venture to say that he showed no ap-
probation of the luxury whatever"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Why They Laughed.

Mrs Youngbride-N orah, don't
mind your entertaining your woman
friends in the kitchen evenings, but 1
must insist on their making less noise
with their boisterous laughing.
Norah-Sure, mum, I'm sorry, but
the ladies rally couldn't help it. | was
tellin' them how you tried to make a
cake yesterday mornin'.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

testimonial. - - Mrs. LAWRENCE MAR
TIN, IL King ST., Westbrook, MainC.
Mansion, Wis. "At the Change Of
Life l suffered with pains in ny back
and loins until could not stand. also
had night-sweats so that the sheets
would be wet. I tried other medicine
but got no relief. After taking one bot
tie of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound I began to improve and |
continued its use for six months. Inc
pains left me, the night-sweatS and not
flashes grew less, and in one year was
different woman. I know l have %
thank you for my continued good healn
ever since. - Mrs. NJ. J. BRoWNELl'
Mansion, Wis. !.
The success Of Lydia E. Pinkham'
Vegetable Compound, made from roofs
and herbs, is unparalleled in such cases.
If you want special advice Wrlte -
lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co. conn,
dentiaD lynn, Mass. Your letter WIN
be opened, read and answered "
woman, and held in strict cOnndSH'"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Easy SHOOTING.

He had established a game preserve
and ordered the keeper to stock it
with very tame birds.
j Nov, keepah, you are sure these
are tame birds ?"
yes"
Wont be too hard to-aw-get at.
keepah?'
NO"
won't fly away too fast-aw?"
NO. said the keeper in deep dis
gust, IF you whistle they'll come to
you"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Tryino to Please

working hard?"
81 should say so, replied the stu
dent. My football was so poor that
I'll have to see if l can do something
to please father with my Latin The
only thing is that can never get him
to take the interest in books that he
does In football"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Man WAS nstitln nrnnk

Chicago.-William Roberts was be-
fore Judge Dolan, charged with dis
orderly conduct The judge remem-
5ered him. Drunk again?" asked the
court No. yet" answered Roberts.
Ten dollars and COSTS" said the
judge. Thanks said Roberts.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Intricacles of the LAW

Attorney-Well Mr.. Cornstalk, have
you made that schedule yet?
Mr.. Cornstalk (who has been aD-
pointed ADMINISTRATOR Really, Mr..
Lackbrief, I've looked all over my farm
aud don't believe 1 have any timber
large enough to make one.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Eemininitv.

so you turned him down, eh?"
yes, l rejected him"
But | thought you loved him."
81 do. I'm just crazy about him.
Then why did you refuse him."
Zone of my girl friends refused him
once, and l can't have her saying that
l took one of her cast-offs."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
DUKE SEEKS LADY MANNERS
Abruzzi's Affections Now Said to Have
Turned to the Young English
NobleWoman.

London-Has Lady Diana Manners
succeeded Mrs. BILLY" Hit in the af-
fections of the duke of the Abruzzi?
That is the report which comes from
London. So the duke may not have
been SO very hard hit by the refusal
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
BARRYMORE IN BEST ROLE
Mrs. Colt Delights to Play the Part of
Mother With Her Children
About Her.

New York.-Mrs. Ethel Barrymore
Colt, known to theatergoers as Ethel
Barrymore, one of the popular ac-
tresses of the American stage. delights
TO play the greatest role of her career
in the seclusion of her home, where
she is surrounded by her three chill
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
What are they doing ?"
Not Helping Mother.

Well, you have sensible daughter,
Hiram. | saw her washing dishes in
the pantry just now. But why does
she need red light?'
Washing dishes? She never did
such thing in her life She's devel-
oping photographs. old chap"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Time TO lntrude

Mother-Is Mr.. Kissem in the parlor
yet?
Little Son-Yes.
What are they doihg?"
They are sitting good distance
apart, and talking; but sister has
taken off her Elizabeth ruff"
Very well; I'll go down at once"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
A Bad Gard.

You'll have to fire that trombone
player"
He plays all right" objected the
leader of the orchestra. What's
wrong with him.
1.-THE comedian complains that he
looks too bored during the show"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

of the fair Miss Elkins to become his
IAorganatic wife. Lady Diana is the
third daughter of the duke of Rutland
and is twenty-five years old She is
accounted beauty in England. Her
sister is the marchioness Of Anglesey.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

VI puUeQ
my breath wa,
short and / bal
chills and bacI
ache. l took III
pills about a yea.
ago and have bal
no return of til,
palpitatiOns. Al
now 60 years old
able to do lots ..
manual labor . :.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

Hayrack did you send Stay
ton to the legislature?
Corntossle-We found that we
couldn't send him to Jail, so we
thought that was the next best place.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
WOMEN FROM
45 10 s. TESTIFY
To the Merit of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Com.
pound during Change
of Life.
Westbrook, Me. =" I was passing
through the Change of Life and had

pains in my back
and side and was 50
weak l could hardly
do my housework.
l have taken Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
it has done me a lot
of good. l will re-
commend your med
icine to my friends
and give you permis-
sion to publish my
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
JUDGE CURED. HEART rso,,e,,

/ took about boxes of Dodds u,
ney Pills for Heart Trouble frn,
which l had suffered for 5 years
had dizzy spells, nv evas r,,g-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

Spend enough on rivers and har-
bors to enable you to send battleships
all through the country as special at
fractions at county fairs
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
More Advice.

81 know way that you could get
III the money you want for battle
ships" said the man who is always
iigging up advice for statesmen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

The Magistrate (to prisoner after
he had paid his fine)-Wel what are
you waiting for?
Prisoner-Say, judge, don't you give
trading stamps?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
How He Won Her.

She Some persons claim that they
cannot look from height without
wishing to cast themselves down Did
you ever have that feeling, Mr.. Yearn-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

Indeed? Where We're you?"
q was in an elevated car, and l saw
you in the street"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

dren. Samuel Colt. the Oldest is seat
ed by his mother. Baby Jack is seat
ed on the floor. and the youngest mem
her of the Colt family is Nesting in
the arms OF its mother
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15

well and hearty and weigh abon
200 pounds. l feel very grateful tba
found Dodds Kidney Pills and yol
may publish this letter If you wish
am serving my third term as Prob.tl
Judge of Gray Co. Yours truly
PHILIP MILLER, Cimarron. Kan
Correspond with Judge Miller abouI
this wonderful remedy.
Dodds Kidney Pills, SOC. per box n
your dealer or Dodds Medicine ca
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints. also music of National Anthem
English and German words and rs
cipes for dainty dishes. All 5 sent frss
ADV.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-04-15
Practical Application.

Practical Application.
Pearls mean tears"
Then buy em for her, and shev
stop crying for EN-"
Good advice will not discount nots
in the bank
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08

Bob Printing Done Rasht Ti.s'
Printsng Co.. 10 John R-N
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08
-
Neutral ships VIII be Sent to
al Foreign Ports Where
Americans Are Congre-
gated Soon as Possible
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES
ALREADY SETTLED
-
Arrival of Treasure Cruisers
win Put an End to Lack
of Cash

WASHINGTON. Aug. s.--Sailing or
ders for Uncle Cams refuge feet to
rescue Americans marooned In war
ring European countries were discuss
ed today at q conference OF Secretary
Of State Bryan, Secretary Of the Treas
ury McAdoo, Secretary Of War Garri-
son, and Secretary Of the Navy Dan
iels.
II was decided to issue orders to
American diplomatic oficers abroad to
use neutral passenger liners wherever
possible at once. Upon receipt OF ad.
viceo Of congregation Of Americans at
"ccncentration ports" ships will be
sent, under control Of the secretary OF
war, from this country.
within q month or six weeks, the re.
lief board expects to have the bulk OF
Americans out of Europe-all those
that desire to leave Immediately.
Secretary McAdoo reported that
financial needs OF Americans almost
everywhere abroad will have been pro-
vided for with the arrival of the cruis-
ers Tennessee and North Carolina. the
latter being Echeduled to sail tomor.
row or Monday.
Secretary Bryan reported that II
was expected that the embargo against
departure OF Americans from Germany
during mobilization would probably be
raised within 48 hours.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08
SOME CITY WORK
in WEEKS LIST
Fire Commission is Erecting
Engine House, and Board Of
Education, q School

Some city work helped to swell the
volume of new projects coming from
the ofiices Of the architects during
the past week. according to the re-
port OF the Builders Exchange.
While most OF the contractors have
been following the war news closely
and trying to analyze its possible ef
feet on prospective building plans,
they are all busy with current work
The Are commission is receiving
sealed proposals on two-story brick
engine house to be erected on Coplin
ave-, between Ksrcheval and Je6sz
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08

Business-like Prissing. No fuss and
no rentners. The plain, neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co., IS
John R.-st. Phone Main 1895.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08
Will GET ALL AMERICANS
OUT OF EUROPE WITHIN
MONTHS TIME, STATEMENT
RESERVE BOARD |! ON
THE JOB MONDAY.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-Formal
organization OF the federal reserve
board next Monday was planned by
Secretary OF Treasury McAdoo today.
Following confirmation by the senate
late yesterday of appointments to be
board OF Paul NJ. Warburg and Fred
erick A. Delano, commissions will be
issued and the new members sworn In
Monday.
Appointment Of q governor" or
chairman, OF the board by the presi-
dent will be postponed, 1t was said,
until late next week. Secretary Nc.
Adoo will act as temporary ex-ofYicio
chairman. Preliminary organization
Qf the IL reginal reserve banks and
election OF the various classes OF di.
rectors has progressed so far that ear
ly In augnration of the new financial
system Is anticipated.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08

son-aves.. from plans prepared ~
Chittendon & Kotting. ,S
The board Of education II recetvl1C
sealed proposals on Q three-story -
inforced concrete. brick and stou
school building to be erected On 81
vester-ave.. between IroQuois O.
Seneca-aves.. from the plans Of q
comson q Higginbotham.
Most Of the other new work was q
housing nature with . few stfuc
lures Of commercial type and mime
theater.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08
WHY NO GERMAN
REPORTS ARE PRINTED

The Tfmes has been unable to
publish German accounts Of the
present wOrld-waP because Of the
strict censorship Imposed In Ger.
many, and the almOst complete fso-
latiOn Of the country caused by the
cutting Of transatlantic cables. Al
soon N authentic reports can be
received from Berlin they Will. OF
eourse, be published fully. AZ pres
ent IL fs almost imp0ssible 10 ret
informatfon Of the hghting except
Sells.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08
GERMANS STILL COME ON
DESPITE AWFUL CARNAGE
OF MACHINE GUN EIRl

BRUSSELS, Aug 81 -Enraged when HE demand ~
z4hour armisce to collect the wounded and bury The
80 -. uen von Emmicn the German commandsr e
dered his entire army against uege today. The ssvfk
ninth and tenth engaged and the battle lne
braces the entire chain Of the Liege forti6cations
Inc slaughter s terrible, the Belgian FIRE Il deadly
Inc Germans are advancing spaces that have
accurately mapped and the range determined by the Bes
German field artillery siege guns are Ii actiu
pouring thousands Of exploding shells into the Belgian fort
ressea
Gen Gourneur declared that the request for an aristc
was intended only to permit the hurry up two
dtional that pressing forward Coo9ne
Inc Germans have been outwitted at point to date
The Begians have apparently fallen back defeated and w
the Germans have rushed forward they have trapped
This has worked several times In addition ree
ments Of German cavalry who had managed to IT,
Meuse surprised BY Beians and literally piece
Those not killed Or wounded were forced to surrender
Gen. G0um reported 70 the war of6cs tsdsy 4hit ~;
to the present the entire Belgian losses have totd only
5000 men in killed and wounded against 10000 to the
Germans
PARIS Aug. SIN accordance with the precedent sss
tabshed during the Of 1870 when the honor
paid the fortress Beor France today conferred IL
Legion Of Honor the city Lege Belgium This unusual
proceeding recognition Of the wonderful valor a. t
defenders Of that city who have checked the German
and upset the plans Of the entire German campaign.
sa
BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug S-Royal Canadian infantry
patrollng the Weand canal have raded Austrian rscr
Ing station Weland and arrested three altar ~
the Office. Hundreds Austrans employed ths
struction work Of the canal which main artery for wt
from the Canadian Northwest to England
LIVERPOOL, Aug 8.-After dash across the ecoGn'
during which she euded the German cruiser Drssdn, -
Cunard liner Lustania II expected to arrive here Sunday
unless she meets with ishap the last stass = @
voyage
Wireless messages from the Lusana state that - ~
making excellent time She steered southward cut q h
regular after being warned BY the British cruiser r.
that the Dresden waiting near the regular ans n
tending to intercept her.
VIENNA Aug. S.--Montenegro has declared war upon<
Austria The foreign office was today advised Of the ae
of the Montenegrn and diplomatic relations
severed The Servian Montenegrn army win b united
against the Austrian forces
NISH Aug Sit officially announced today thas
Servian army has occupied Fotcha in Bosnia
east of Serajevo. t 3
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08

HELSINCFORS, FINLAND,
ENDANGERED BY ADVANCE
OF KASER'S SOLDIERS

COPENHAGEN Aug. S.-The real invasion of Russia
by Germany is in progress Reports received today
that German invading Of 10000, supported by
ships has been landed at Ekenaes and marching
Helsngfors the capital of Finland The Germans
opposed by Russian troops but they persng in their
advance and it is expected that Hesngors will be taken.
This movement preliminary general invasion Russia
by Germany From Helsngfors to ST. Petersburg is
direct lire Of railway along which it expected the
mans will advance.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08

newspaper In English ito disseminate
fair information" OF the war.
The Greater New York organisation
will Immediately take steps to afiliate
with every German-American organ
ization In the United States, and under
the auspices of the United German
American Alliance. concentrate In the
gathering of an immense fund. The
following plea for loyalty TO the father
land and protest against the attitude
OF the press was issued today:
I'VE take this occasion to protest
with every energy against the attitude
Of certain portion of our English
speaking American press, which owing
either to insufficient or improper in.
formation, or In some cases TO solici.
tude for the cause Of England, Russia
and France. or hatred OF the teutonic
races and people, or of the person and
character OF Emperor William, both In
their news and editorial columns,
spread Impressions among our English
speaking fellow citizens which lead to
hatred OF Germany and Germans In
this country, to which we cannot re-
main Indifferent
I'VE feel that an impartial and Just
treatment OF all sides In this world
conflict by the mighty agencies that
mould our public opinion 10 necessary
in the interest of the peaceful aDid-
ance in our midst of all the nations
making mp the republic. side by side
and that all elements who believe In
our peace at home and abroad and In
our neutrality should endeavor to be
fair and not vie with the press OF Lon
don and Paris with attacks upon the
German name.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Aug. ~
The big crowd In the grandstand ~
the only feature OF the closing da1 q
the Grand Circuit races here yoo(1
day. Straight heats and the vl11>1
by favorites were the rule. ~
Stevens made some fast time -
ing the 2:os pace. pacing two 49,
- 2:03 IL. s.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-08

The Master Plssterers' association held
It's REGULAR meeting last Tuesday
evening In Log Cabin Inn and pre-
ceded It's business session with a
chicken and frog dinner. A commit :
Tee composed OF Albert r. Schneider,
John Shea. Robert McFate MAYNARD
Smith and President M. Tinney was
selected to consider means OF in
creastng the funds OF the association.
and VIII report Its findings In the
meeting on Tuesday evening. Aug. IL.
Although II. M. BrfnekerhOM and six Of
his assistants In preparing the Par
sons diagnosis of Detroit's street rail-
way needs are In the city. no actual
work has been done as yet, neither
have any steps been taken toward
hiring clerical force to tabulate the
results OF the Investigations OF the
engineers. Headquarters OF the street
railway commission In the Dime
Bank building. are being prepared for
the workers, however, and IL IL be-
lieved that actual work will Be be-
gun Monday.