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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Educational Troubles in Maine.

The superintendent of schools has re-
ceived an inquiry from one of the school
superintendent in the state which is Civ
lem is how to provide education for eight
children who live on three islands, there
being no way of satisfactorily bringing
them (the islands or the children) to-
gether. He says that, as yet, only one
solution has offered ITSELF and that is to
charter the Frank Jones and have it call
around daily and take the children to
school. The latter have, not as yet been
advised of this method suggested, but
there would doubtless be little. objection
on their part.-Bangor Wing and Courier.
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which offers to undertake the construc-
ton of the tunnel in return for a state
guarantee. It is estimated that the cost
of the tunnel will amount to $35, 100000,
and that the interest upon this sum, to-
gether with the working expenses of the
tunnel when once completed. will be
about $4,000 a week. There is every
reason to believe that the traffic would
yield returns more than sufficient to
cover this amount; and even if this were
a year to the dHindling national debt of
Great Britain would be mere flea bite.
1t may be added that experts are unani-
nous in declaring that the project of
building and maintaining causeWay be-
tween the two countries is impracticable,
owing to the particularly stormy char
acter and powerful current of St.
Georges channel
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
NEW FOG SIGNALS.
Some English Experiments with an EIec
trica1 Device.

Some English Experiments with an E1ec-
trica1 Device.
A new system of automatic fog sig
mailing by electricity is being tried by the
Great Eastern railway. The experiment
tai installation has been made at the
Park station, Tottenham, on the down
line. The Great Eastern company has
just sent out in a special order a notice
to engine drivers, guards, signalmen, plate
layers and others concerned, which is a
few days, when the employees have had an
opportunity of making themselves famil-
lar with it's details, the new system will
be put in operation.
In this Park station installation an cleo
trio rail contact is fixed on the metals
about $50 yards outside the down distant
signal When the engine of a train
reaches this contact a gong, called the
''localizing" gong, situate about forty
five yards in advance of the contact. will
be set ringing, whether this signal is at
''All right or Danger" Another gong,
called the danger" gong, situated about
thirty yards outside the distant signal,
will also be set ringing by means OF the
same rail contact, proTlded the distant
signal is at Danger"
A second rail contact is fixed about lou
yards outside the down home signal,
which will, upon the engine of train
reaching it, ring localizing gong about
fifty yards in advance of the contact,
whether the signal is at 'All right OF
Danger and if the home signal is at
Danger also ring danger" gong,
fixed about forty yards outside that signal
New York Herald.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
A LIVE PROTEUS.
Rare Reptile Found on an Inundated
Farm in Ohm.

Rare Reptile Found on an Inundated
Farm in Ohio.
A strange reptile was found last week
on George Worcester's farm, near Mid
dletown, o. 1t puzzled every one for
long time till the Cincinnati Enquirer
discovered that it was a genuine pro-
teuS.
During the recent floods portion of
the farm was inundated, and after the
waters receded whole districts of muddy
sediment were exposed. It was in this
mud that Worcester discovered the rep
tile, and, capturing it, placed it on eXhi-
bition in his stable on Main street. in
this city, where it has attracted the at
tention of hundreds of curious people all
| day long.
To those who are acquainted with the
history of this species of reptile it is I'M
necessary to state that it's rarity makes
it curious sight.
It is about one foot long, with an
elongated and cylindrical body. The
tail is short, bread and compressed lat
orally. The strangest feature of the
reptile is it's lungs, which are on the out
side of it's body, and SO transparent that
| the blood can be seen coursing through
! them.
1t has three sets of lungs, or rather,
three bronchial tubes, all OF which are
persistent during life. Its skin is Shiny.
To the body are attached four weak
| legs. On each of the anterior are three
| toes. while the posterior have four toes.
! The body is about half an inch in di-
ameter, and of q pale flesh color, while
the bronchial tufts, or lungs, are of a
bright crimson. The teeth in both jaws
| and on the palate are small and sharp.
The head is triangular and the snout OBJ
| fuse. The eyes are very small and with
out lids
The breathing of this reptile is essen
TALLY aquatic, so far as the outside lungs
are concerned, though it has internal
lungs. and rises to the top of the water
when these are filled with air. 1t can
live but a short time out of the water.
Whenever the water in which it lives
gets low it buries itself in the mud, and
| lives on aquatic worms and insects and
! soft-shelled mollusks.
1t is found only in the subterranean
waters of certain caves Of Europe, no
tably those of Carinthia and Tyrol, and
especially in the Adelsberg cavern, in
| Carniola Only two others were ever
! known to be found in this country. By
keeping the reptile in water and mud
Mr.. Worcester may succeed in extending
it's life indefinitely.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
WIDOWS FOR SALE.
Commercial Negotiations Conducted in
the Middle Ages.

Commercial Negotiations Conducted in
the Middle Ages.
s'Of all the matrimonial traficking-in
the age of chivalry-the ways of wild
ows,' says a writer in the Gentleman s
Magazine, "are at once the boldest and
most comprehensive. AS a rule, their
methods seldom resort to Establishment;
it is remarkable when tenderness is an
item in their bargain. Speed was their
for he profted by it.
''Yet one of the rarest exceptions in
the way of delicacy to these CONNER
cial negotiations has evidently been
prompted by a widow who had quite an
exceptional lover. In 1906 William de
of the Crusaders or his son-OfferS 80
marks and a palfrey for having to wife
Joan, who was the wife of Thomas de
Arescy, if he may be pleasing to the
said JOAN the sheriff is instructed to
ascertain the widows wishes, and if
the said Joan shall be pleased to have
him for a husband, then the sheriff
Joan and her land''-bOth of which he
obtained in the name of gentle love and
the faith Of a true soldier. It is fitting
that the name of one of the men who
led the assault Of Acre should be pre-
served in such a record as the above.
He was in truth a very perfect knight.
Zone of the most rampageous of the
Northern English borderers manifested
the like delicacy. Young Walter de UNI
fraville, son of Gilbert, had left widow,
Emma, presumably in the very blush of
her charms. Peter de Vaux had fallen
at her feet, but he declined to obtain her
in border fashion; and this fact is the
earnest pledge of the chivalry of his love.
II he would not steal her he was bound
to buy her, and coin with the de Vaux
was always a scarcity. So he offered the
it," and with what would read as grace
full acknowledgment of the borderer' S
pure chivalry. John absolutely drops the
commercial from his reDly and simply CIR
ders Robert Fitz Roger, the sheriff, ito
permit it to be done'
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Monkey Worship.

The ancient Egyptians and the later
Brahmins have worshiped monkeys. They
have even elevated them to the rank OF
gods, and at various times and places
have erected the most gorgeous temples
to the Simians. There was once a mon
key temple in India so large that 700 col
umns were required to uphold the front
portico, which was used to receive the
victims for sacrifice When the Portu-
guese plundered a monkey temple on the
island of Ceylon, they found, in little
gold casket, the tooth of an ape. This
relic was held ia such veneration that as
much as 700 ducats were offered for its
return 1t was burned by the viceroy te
put a stop to the idolatrous practice OF
the natives.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

cloth. that material which is warranted
never to wear out. The waist is in the
form of a coat to wear over a shirt or
shirtwaist of any color. The coat is cut
to deep V in the front and fastened
with hook and eye; the only visible
fastening is a nice little clasp at the
waist. This takes away the severity
Of buttons and button-holes, and makes
the costume prettier.
Another point about the new riding
habits is the slashing of the lapels; these
are cut to the waist and lined with a con-
trasting color.
Ii the riding habit is of brown cloth a
pale green silk is used for the lining of
the lapels; in this way the gayest colors
are introduced into the new riding habits
Of the year. Helen Grey-Page.
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the boy in his most rough-and-tumble
sports.
A very good pattern for this is the
bloomer trousers. They are cut i'll q
straight piece and gathered upon an elias
tic. then pulled up to the knee.
The jacket is an Oxford; there are two
plaits in the front and the same number
in the back. The sleeves are plain coat
sleeves.
With this the boy wears white linen
collar and a large necktie of any color.
To make the little suit very stylish,
stockings are worn to match the tie, and
the check in the suit matches both.
New Riding Habits.
The new riding habits are remarkable
for two things-their grace and their
comfort-neither of which was very con-
spicuous in the old riding habits.
A lovely riding habit is of Galatea
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Adder's Tongue or Dog-Tooth Violet

Certainly if there was ever any truth
in the Doctrine Of Signatures" this
plant would have been the grand cure
all for snake-bites; for never was there
q more snake-like leaf than this. No
wonder people came to call it adder S
tongue.
1t looks like a lily! Indeed it does be-
long to the lily family and not to the
violet family, as you might perhaps
think it aught, judging from its other
common name of dog-tooth violet.
There is the bell-shaped corolla that
always reminds us of a lily. 1t has six
petals and six stamens. A noticeable
feature of this flower is the six-sided
stigma. There seems to be hardly any
style. it is so short. These, together
with it's spotted leaves and it's scape,
furnish description enough, I think, to
distinguish it from any other plant
School and Home.
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Why Greece Has No Minister Here.


The widespread interest in Greece and
general admiration for that plucky little
kingdom recalls the fact that Greece has
not been represented at Washington for
some time. It is about ten years since
the diplomatic corps included a minister
from Greece, who bore a curious name,
and worera far more curious dress. 1t
was not only his court dress on official
occasions, but his everyday dress, that
was unlike anything ever seen in this
country, and the representative Of the
Greek government attracted more at
tention than the Chinese or Coreans,
who at first were followed and gazed at
whenever they appeared in the streets.
The Greek diplomat was keenly sensi-
tive, and to be followed, looked at and
commented on was an indignity to
which he could not submit. In less than
year from the day he presented his
credentials to the President. the min
lister turned his back on the New World
and sailed for home. 1t was a leave of
absence from which he never returned,
and his successor has never been ap-
pointed From that day to this Greece
has been represented in this country by
consuls, though the United States is rep
resented by a full-fedged envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipotentiary at
the Greek court.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

baby waist gathered under ribbon belt
of pink and green stripes. The founda-
ton was pink, over which the flesh
color glowed prettily.
Around the neck, which was cut
shoulder height, there was a double
ruching of plain white null and the
same was at the wrist.
For evening waists the neck may be
rounded, but except for very formal oc-
casions the sleeves are to the wrists.
Boys Riding Habit.
English check comes this year in wash
goods. The convenience of this goods
may be appreciated when you learn that
very fashionable little riding habit can
be made for boy in such way that
it can be Numbered weekly and used by
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Old Time Secret Writing.

Cryptogramic writing was an early de-
velopment of the art Of secret corresponds
ence But long before it had attained
any perfection the ancients had found
other unique and equally eefflcacious
methods for secret communication. Some
times the manuscript message was ap-
piled to an imaginary sore on the leg as
a bandage. Again, thin leaves of lead
were written upon and then twisted up
into earrings Probably the most ex-
traordinary method was that by which a
slave was made both writing material
and messenger. First, his head was
shaved and the message written upon
the bald pate with a redhot iron. After
the hair had grown again he was sent to
his destination, where his head was
shaved again.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
DRESDEN NULL.
A Light, Pretty, inexpensive and
Not Too DresSy Fabric for
Evening Waists.

A Dresden null conveys great posi-
bilities in it's sound. 1t means a flmy
white material, Of cream or pale blue,
or even flesh color, with shaded figures
wandering over the surface in that hap
hazard Dresden design which is SO
beautiful because not too "set."
Such a null needs no trimming and
little making up. 1t is its own beauti-
fcation.
A pretty fesh-colored null, with fig
ures in pink and green, was made with
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
How,s Thiss

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
We. the undersigned. have known. F: j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
out any obligation made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, Q. ,,o,n w,o,osa,o
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
tie. Sold by ali Druggists. Testimonials
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Always to Be Found.

A great advantage in using the ammuni-
ton manufactured by the Winchester
Arms Co., New Haven, Conn. 1t is said
that it can always be found even in the
most remote and out-of-the-way parts of
the world. There are so many Winches-
ter guns in use that there is a great de-
mand for Winchester ammunition every
where. No matter what kind of a gun
you shoot, you can get ammunition for it
if you ask for the Winchester make This
great house makes all sizes of metallic
cartridges, from BIB caps to 5S-caliber.
and IN short gun ammunition frem to 20
gauge. All ammunition bearing the name
Winchester will give entire satisfaction.
Send for large illustrated catalogue free.
Prof. Drummond's Last Days.
The last days Of Prof. Drummond
seem to have been extremely pathetic.
He was quite helpless, and had to be
wheeled about in bath-chair. Only
when visited by intimate friends and old
colleagues did he manifest any of his
buoyant spirit and sparkling wit.
His old friends, Prof. G. A. Smith and
DR.. Stalker, were very attentive to him.
When the latter was leaving him on the
occasion Of his last visit, Drummond
gave the doctor a portrait of himself
seated in the bath-chair, under which
he had written ''The Descent of Man"
The pathos of these words affected the
doctor deeply. - Christian Common
wealth.
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His own Telegraph Messenger.

A drummer who travels in Maine is
not greatly impressed with the rapidity
of the telegraph service in that state.
Recently he was in the upper part of a
county and wanted to reach another
town that night. He telegraphed the
hotelkeeper in the latter place early in
the day to send a team to the station for
him. When he reached the station at
night no team was there, so he started
to walk to the village, which was quite
little distance off. No sooner had he
started than the station agent said to
eyes" 'Then / wish you would take a
dispatch up to the hotel" 1t was the
dispatch ordering the team.-Boston
Evening Record.
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Try Grain-O: Try Grain-O:

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
package Of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink without injury as we'll as
the adult. All who try it like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha and Java, but it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress. One
fourth of the price Of coffee. loc and Zoe
per package, sold by all grocers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
Rorrid Torture.

This is often felt in every joint and mus
Gle of the body by turns, by people who,
experiencing the earliest twinges of rheu-
matism, neglect to arrest the malady, as
they may easily do, with Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, professionally authenticated
remedy for the agonizfng complaint. Rec
ollect that rheumatism unchecked often
lasts lifetime, or abruptly terminates 1t
when the ma1ady attacks the heart The
Bitters also remedies chills and fever, dys-
pepSia and liver complaint. "a
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

There were some persons at social
gathering in Middletown, Md, who pre-
ferred to play cards rather than dance,
and those who had elected to dance soon
found themselves compelled to go home,
cayenne pepper having been sprinkled on
the dancing floor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
UNDER St. GEORGES Channel.

The British government is seriously
considering the construction of a sub
marine tunnel between England and Ire
land, and syndicate has been formed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

1t was recently found that Represen-
tatiye Bricker of Michigan is in very
much the same predicament as Gov. Pin,
gree. He is mayor Of Bedding and at the
same time represents his district in the
Legislature. AS yet nothing has been
done in the matter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Officer George F. Osborne is the tail
est member of Philadelphia's police
force. He is 6 feet 91a inches in height.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

1t pays to have the cleanest streets
in the world. The street bureau in Paris
finds itself with a surplus Of $4,000 at
the end Of the year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

OF the $3.50, 100000 worth Of goods
exported from the United States last
year 500, 100000 worth were agricuItur
al produce
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

To prevent the hardening of the sub
cutaneous tissues of the scalp and the
obliteration of the hair follicles which
cause badness, use Halls Hair Remover.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

l believe Piso's Cure is the only me6i-
cine that will cure consumption.-Ann
M. Ross, WilliamspOrt. Pa. Nov. II, '95.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Lowell, Me-, has a postmistress,
and woman justice of the peace.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

of the $4,000 tons of ice consumed
daily in Greater New York in .he snm-
mer time about 20 per cent is artificial.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26
No-To-Bac for Fifty. Cents.

Over 100000 cured. Whysnot let No-Yo-
Bac regulate or remove your desire for to-
baccoT Saves money, makes health and
manhood. Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81, all
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Just try a Zoe box of Cascarets candy
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulator made.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Mrs. WimsIOW's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, softens the gums, reduces inf1am-
nation allays pain, cures windcolic. Csc bottle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

When the scalp is annoyed with dandruf, GlennH
Sulphur Soap will be found an infallible remedy.
KILLS Hair and Whisker sye, black or brown SOC.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

When bilious or costive, eat Cascaret, candy
cathartic, guaranteed, 10c, 25c.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

The whipping post has been revived
in Missouri after four years of disuse.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Three towns of West Virginia have
adopted the curfew ordinance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and bowels.
Never sicken, weaken grippe. 10c y
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

Three women served as judges at thu
recent election in Wallace, Idaho.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-04-26

No fewer than 1888 patents on kitch-
en- utensils have been taken out at Wash
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49, WHEN WRITING TO ADVEE
ksEzaga EESERS please say you SiAw the
Advertisements ia thiS paper.
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MARRIAGE PAPER '5: s %s9' ;'i e.s ''y; f
ali for 2c photo future husband or wife to each
f Ladies' ads free Address PILOT Mineral Point, Wis
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