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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
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remained unfinished, she lost faith.
Then, when the flour was low and
her wedding fnery almost gone, she
began to say she would leave him.
At first Jefferson was alarmed. For
few days the chips flew in the shed
which was his workshop, though he
began new models rather than finish
ed old ones By and by, however, he
ceased to fear, contenting himself
music That always reduced the fire
| of Rosalba's wrath to ashes.
! It was two days before Easter and
it fell late that year, SO that even in
the mountains spring seemed near.
The oaks were still laden with last
years rusty leaves and the snow was
scarcely melted in the sheltered spots,
but the sky was deep blue and the
birds were coming north.
| Rosalba stood at the cabin door,
watching an approaching figure. she
| longed to chatter like the birds, to
pour out some of the buoyancy of her
heart to- human ears-and Jefferson
was shut in his workshop inventing
and could not be disturbed.
"That you, Mr.. Salt" she said,
pleasantly, as the lank mountaineer
approached. Wont you come in
an rest?"
mot t'-day, thankee, Mis- White,
but Mis- Salt says be sure t come {
Bear Creek meetin' on Easter Ish-
mael Moons to preach an people are
coming a long ways t hear him"
II guess me an Jefferson Ill come,
too. MIR. Moon amt preached out
this way fer long time Rosalba
said.
mo. he amt. Abe Corners says
he seen him in Davis n he asked
about you. Said he'd heard you was
a-goin to leave Jefferson. Abe ne
reckoned you'd wait till the house
was full of unfinished machines be-
fore moving out"
Rosalba flushed. ''Ishmael Moor
said that did he? Well, folks car
generally hear what pleases EN-. Tel
Mis- Salt to look for me on Sunday
Going into the cabin, she took iron
a hole in the wall a stocking, tn
contents of which ratified merrily
She emptied it into her lap.
."rhree dollars an sixty cents, sh
said. "and Jefferson going to tow
tomorrow. I'll show Ishmael Moo
if I'm so poor an miserable!"
She replaced the hoard, sayln
nothing more until Jefferson wa
: ready to depart for town early on tn
6 following morning. Then she Pre-
- duced it, much to his surprise.
TITS three dollars an sixty cents
she said, grandly. You take 1t al
= bring me hat from town. A re-
q gay one Jefferson. don't care
n, it takes every cent. No black aDo'
"a it an lots of purple flowers an
Is guess some pink; yes, few PR
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
An Easter Hat.

When Abe Corners, the wag of the
county, met any of the Little Back
bone people he always asked: HAS
ROsalba White left her husband
YETI" To the assurance that she still
remained with him, Abe was wont to
say: "Then, 1 guess she's just stopped
long enough to- give him a piece of
her mind And the witticism never
lost it's flavor in his mouth.
For three years-,she had only been
married four-Rosalba had been
meaning to leave Jefferson, but as
she never got any further than tell
ing him of her intention, he gave
himself no uneasiness in the matter.
Folks don't talk so much about
&hings they're really goin' to- do
he said to himself Then he usually
took down his fiddle.
When JEFFERSON courted Rosalba,
her father often said: II never yet
Seen the man that played the fiddle
an was fit for anything else
Rosalba might, had she known,
made the plea that Jefferson played
very badly. She did not, however,
and her fathers opposition probably
did as much as anything else to bring
about the marriage.
When she met. Jefferson White at
a Sunday school picnic, Rosalba was
very much in love with q young
jtinerant preacher, whose affections
were divided between herself and tbs
daughter of the presiding elder. But
Rosalba fell out Of love with the
Dreacher and in love with JEFFERSON
in about twenty minutes. After
that as the young preacher tshmael
Moon by name, was only human, ne
promptly forgot the presiding elders
daughter and resolved that RosalpS
should be his bride.
Six weeks later she married Jelter
son. while people wondered if Ish
mael Moon had Tilted her. AS a mat
ter of fact she had twice refused t
share the young preachers salary Q
nothing year. She was shreW
enough. however, to tell no one, TO
Ishmael's cheeks were pink and III
ewes black. great marks of beauty i
the mountains, and she would haV
only risked her veracity.
It was dull on the Little Backbone
and Jefferson was not the ideal hus
band she had pictured him. He wa
kind, but he played the fiddle whe
the fire was low and no wood cut an
he had the cabin full of machine
which were to make his fortune whe
they we're quite finished
When she first came to- the cabi
Rosalba used to sit in the f1religl
and listen with bated breath to tt
story Of what he meant to buy n
when the fortune came. AS tin
went on, however and the invention
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
FOR THE EASTER BRIDE.

Now as the season of weddings is
at hand there is always a demand for
neat and dainty bridal gowns suitable
for the home wedding. A pretty model
is made of cream white satin al
though silk could be substituted il
preferred. Over the back Of the skirs
falls circular train of medium
length, while down the left side the
skirt is trimmed with a cascade frilI
Of lace, and also orange blossoms. Ii
there is any lace which is an heirloom
in the family this would be an excel
lent way to use it, as it would not
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04

happy, you know!''
While he slowed the money away
she deity retied his necktie and ad-
llusted his corduroy cap at a better
angle.
'All right" he said, as he removed
his hat and replaced it as before.
,''WhereId you get all that money!
sMade it berrying last summer. "a
meant to keep it till I had enough
+, huv q sewing machine or parlor
organ maybe. but I need tn hat to
wear tomorrow. Now, don't forget
| it, jeff.
~ won't: I won't" He moved hastl-
Nv to the door. fearful of some Wlfely
reminder of past forgetfulness. =.
When he reached the bend in the
road her fresh young voice followed
him: purple flowers, jeff; no black,
an little but he was plainly QUIZ
of hearing
She was indoors and freshened up
her best dress as we'll as she c0uAd'
She must look her best tomorrow,
IT was late when Jefferson returned,
and Rosalba had been to the door
and even to the bend in the roao
several times. When he finally came,
she had gene to the spring.
It was some time before the
momentous question of the hat was
mentioned. Rosalba dreaded lest
he had forgotten it, and dared not
put her fears and hopes to the test
Of a direct question. Jefferson ate
his supper, telling of his talk With
the man who could help him to patent
his new machine, if he would. Finally
he said:
eyer hats on tn bed, in a bundle,
Rosalba. I was in sech hurry to
get home n tell yo about tn machine
that I forgot all about it till got a
mile out of town went back, though;
n got the very thing; the woman in
the store said So"
Rosalba lighted another Iarnp and
slowly unwrapped her treasure When
it appeared, she screamed and dropped
it on the bed It was black with "a
few, sparse purple flowers, and might
have been suitable for her mother
Though more so for her grandmother
Whats tn matter?" Jefferson
asked, innocently You said black,
with purpl8 flowers, didn't ye?"
when RosaIna arose the next
morning, after sleepless night, her
mind was made UP; she would leave
Jefferson. If he could not remember
a little thing to please her, she would
CHI
Jefferson was plainly Uneasy; he
brought in wood and kindling and
went to the spring for water unasked-
| When he came back, he could hear
Rosalba moving about, collecting her
BELONGINGS, and his heart was very
heavy within him. Rosalba's tears
were failing fast. She could hear
Ishmael Moons queries as to her
/ absence and his wife's remark thar
she probably had no clothes to wear
That sttpng her as if she had actually
heard it. When her neat bundle was
ready she stood looking about the
room where she had been so happy
Across her mind came the memory
Of the day when Jefferson had brought
her home a bride.
And / expected to be SO happy,
: she murmured. Now
. A voice broke on her ear; 1t De
lcaged to Mr.. Salt. Il jest stopped TX
tell We the news" he said. Timer
i, won't be no preaching ON Bear Creel
!, t'-day. Ishmael Moon was asked I
] preach over Davis way an his VII
made him go there. They say sh
+ henpecks him some. She amt hk
4 Rosalba.'
= 'fshe amt" Jefferson, said sadly
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04

AN UNGALLANT PHILOSOPHER
II suppose said the man whose
hobby is economy, that as people
advance in years they increase in
wisdom. But | have my doubts
I'm sure that | have more practi-
cal views of life than | had some
years ago. replied his wife
i won't dispute it, But the I'M
alterable fact remains that a seven
year-old girl will be perfectly happy
Gu Easter with few hard boiled
eggs, which are inexpensive and good
to eat, while a 27-year-old girl cannot
exist without a high-pr.ced hat, whose
only function is to make some woman
Jealous in church or some man mis-
cradle IN the theater. w Washington
Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
THE PUNT or VIEW

The Brute-Wen, / see that Mrs.
Jones has got the best of you again.
Her Easter bonnet is a much finer
one than yours
The Wiie-Well, hers isn't paid for
and never will be, while mine is
The Brute-Great Scott! Thea Jones
has got the best of nle--N. Y. Truth.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04

should fall-a rule that prevailed after
many years Of religious strife. Then
followed a long and furious debate as
to the method of predicting the full
moon upon which the day depended.
A settlement of this vexed question
was reached in $50, but trouble again
ensued when England, in 1882, re-
fused to adopt the Gregorian calen-
Oar. Easter IS regarded as the chief
festival OF Cre Christian world, day
Of meditation and prayed; but, alas,
the Pasch eggs will be dipped in all
the radiance of the rainbows of the
ages ard devoured with thoughtless
Indifference for the solemn signiti-
canoe Of the day.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
EASTER SERVICE !.

She is there in her glory, there's
nothing to vex,
And her life runs as smooth as =
sonnet;
Though she may not remember ia
word of the text,
She can tell the design of each bon
net
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04

be necessary to cut into it. The
bodice is made with a tight-ftting
back. The front is covered with
pleated olinon, which is draped and
fast ned with a bow on the left side
below a small vest also of chiffon.
Sleeves gu tie tight fitting puffed on
the shoulder.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
EASTER

Famed in history as a phase of the
festival of the Passover, it is to be
regretted that Easter has SO lost it
self in a halo of boiled eggs that its
significance is not appreciated by the
GENTLE mind. The word easter" is
a survival from the old Teutonic
mythology, and the day comment
CRATES, in it's religious sense, the
resurrection Of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The ecclesiastical historian, Socrates,
declares that neither Christ nor his
Apostles kept this or any other fes-
tival. It seems, however, that the
Faschal festival was observed at a
very early date and, that the Jewish
and Gentle Christians celebrated
Easter in widely different ways. No
general rule was followed. Finally {,
decretal Of Pope Plus I. made Sunday
the day upon which the festival
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
A CnHE-.ruL VICTIM

MY wife's new Easter gown cost
$50 40, that leaves me just 60 cents
for my spring outfit
Sixty cents? What do you con-
template buying?"
We'll, l can't decide; would you
set a necktie or a pair of suspen-
C...rs?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
THE EASTER MAID.

The Easter bells, the Easter bells,
AS Cn the air their music swells;
What message do they send to you?
why, this" che answered, looking
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04

On Easter hat and Easter gown:
Ring out the old; ring in the
new!'''
-Rrook1yr1 ,ife
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, March 2S.-A scene OF
intense interest was presented in the
senate when the presidents message
On the Cuban matter was received
The galleries were packed to the
doors. Scores of members of the
house, after the adjournment of
that body, hurried to the senate
chamber. Throughout the reading of
the message and the findings of the
court there was not the slightest
demonstration. Following closely the
reading of the message was a speech
by Mr.. Money (dem., Miss) upon re-
cent observations in Cuba He de-
ciared that much time would be
wasted In efforts to bring about peace
on the island through autonomy and
diplomatic agencies. Mr.. Money said
there was but one remedy-such ac-
ton by the United States as would
bring the war in Cuba to an end and
one that should make decisive de-
mands upon Spain for a cessation of
hostilities eff such action brings
war, let war come Any sort of war
is BETTER said he, than rotting
peace"
Washington, March 2S--The pres
ident's message on the Maine disas-
ter was received in the house soon
after it was called to order and was
referred to the committee on foreign
affairs without debate. There was
an outburst of applause from both the
galleries and the floor when the read
ing of the message was completed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04

'All right" he said, as he removed
his hat and replaced it as before.
.Where'd you get all that money!
stMade it berrying last summer. "a
meant to keep it till | had enough
+, h,v q sewing machine or parlor
organ maybe, but I need tn hat TO
wear tomorrow. Now, don't Iorget
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-02
Old Kipe Cotton.

From Observation-Disclosures to 8. W. W.
The deep ahsdowy night-with its quiverirg
light
!. As tho moon dreamily floats
On waves of the sky ami the clouds sail
ing by
Like white.winged, silent boats.
The ball room aglare with its festival air
Its flowers and palms galore;
Each woman a queen in this fairy.like scene,
AS SIZE danced DER polished floor.
o the quaint, stately air of my LAZY fair
Can never be forgotten,
As she glided away to the sweet, pulsing lay
Of thrilling old "King Cotton"
Her gown-softly white, in the glimmering
light,
With shadows of dusky lace
Seemed whispered song, as che drifted
along
With mystic, wonderful grace.
Crushed close to her breast, there to sleep
and to rest
a purple mass of sweetness
Brea'hsd paeans of hope-dainty, soft hello
trope
Giving to all completeness.
The music Is quiet-yet my soul runs riot
With thoughts full of longing pain
live but TO dream of my Lady. my Queen |!
Enthroned in my heart, to reign,
L. WINDSOR HOUSE, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-02

CANDLEMAs DAY.-To-day is Candle.
mas day, the feast of the puri6catlon of
the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is set
apart ia the Catholic churches for the
blessing of candles to be used on the al
ilrf, and also in the homes of private
families when the eucharist is taken
there in case of sickness. The candles
are also used in private homes on other
occasions. Sometimes one is kept
burning at the bedside of a person dur
ing his last agony, and several are
kept burning about the remains of the
deceased until the body is carried out.
Services were held at ST. Mary's Church
this morning when the candles were
blessed with the usual cerem onies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-02

TIE WEATHER AND THE RIVERA
fierce northwest wind prevailed nearly
vi le-i night, aud the cold was
intense. the Thermometer register.
a ely degrees above zero. The
ree.s were comparatively deserted
u, an early hour, aud all not having
earnest business without-Goors prefer
red remaining close to stoves and
CRATES. The heavens were devoid of
any sembiance of cloud, and the moou's
rays shining on the newly-fallen snow
rendered artificial light unnecessary.
nhe wind played mourpful dirges, aud
the rattle of window sash, creaklng
gates aud the thousa1d and ore accom
pauiments of nor wester were .ea.d
until nearly 6ay5reak, when a lull fol-
l0weG. Rut the cold wave had gott'
in its work. and many hydGant re-
fused 10 respond auring the ear y morn
iog hours. Everything wes f: z.n hard
and tho cold was biting. Milk MT,
bakers and others who are compelled
TO begin their rounds before the stars
a out OF the sky plodded along with
STRAINS of fog curling from their
mouths aud nostrils. The river had
frozen entirely across, and inst-ad of
the mad whitecaps Of yesterday silent
sheet of glass was presented. The Nor
foil, steamer, however, which arrived
about half past seven o'clock (au hour
and half late) forced channel
through it, but saliDg craft had D en-
brought to complete standstill. Later
other river steamers began to move.
The ferry line between this city and
Washington has been kept open and
the boats are making regular trips. The
Norfolk steamer reported the river as
frozen across from Maryland Point up.
The ice in the channel was about two
inches thick, while that on the flats was
much more formidable. The weather
to-day has moderated considerably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-02

FUNERALs.-Thef funeral of the late
Mr.. aud Mrs. O. A. Arnell took place
from their late home, corner of Alfred
and Peudleton streets, at half-past four
o'clock this afternoon. The remsics
were followed to the cemetery by
number of sympathizing friends OF the
family. The spectacle of two coffins
taken from one house is rare, especially
under circumstances similar to these 10
come c.ion with the decease Of Mr.. and
Mrs Arnell, and as the. cortege moved
through the streets it produced tbs
sympathy naturally expected. Rev.
Mr.. Williams conducted the services.
Tne remains OF the late Joseph Lam
bert, VINO died in ST. Louis on Monday
morning, reached this city yesterday
evening. The funeral took place from
the residence of his parents, on Duke
street, this morning. Rev. P. T. Phil.
lbs, of St. Paul's Church, conducted
the services and the pallbearers were
Messrs. Urban S. Lambert, Ernest
Crymes, Harry Wheat, J. F. Carlin,
Edgar Warii9ld, jr., and r. 8. Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-02
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
SPECIAL FEBRUARY (IALB

we are offering many attractive bargains for this saesna
lots to close out and large variety of new goods
On our front one lot of Earl & Wilson's Collars
5c goods, sale price lot of gents linen collars have
been 12c sale price for 25c lot of fine ribbed imported
hose chdrens Sizes s. SIX and &C. 25c sale price 2H
large lot of gents Isle half hose sizes from 10 to H. &c
value sale price pairs for soc. genuine fast black i'm
ported halt hose from sale price pairs 25c 10
Dozen size the balance of imported half hosiery
worth today 2oc sale price 12Hc,
nice little assortment of aye Percaes balance of our
last years Stock sale price &C. pieces check nainsooks
1oc goods, for this sale 7hc.
little lot OF fine Connections and Glaze Fruits left over
from the holiday trade Soc French candy soc Coo eace fruit
4oc; soc glace fruit 2oc
We showing the choicest line of fine nansook and CAM
brio embroidery offered any house of size in the State
and the prices are as low as the styles are perfect
The lowest prices quoted on Domescs in this market no
remnants, but full prices with original mill brands on ALL
Fruit of the loom &c, Barker 5Hc Androscogein 5hc
Wansutta Pride West 1oc Alpine Rose 1oc Lonsdale
cambria dwight anchor &C. good 1914 sheets ready to put
on the bed best sheets soc good S sheets a. best
"a sheets 49c, good pillow cases ny best 70 a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-02

VIRGINIA PosToFFICEs.

Tho following fourth class postmasters in
Virginia have been appointed
Bloomfield, Loudoun county, Mary N. Van
Horn, yice John II. Boss resigned; Clifton
Station, Fairfax county, Lewis Quigg, wire
Robert R. buckley, removed; Dsnton Or
ange county, Ernest A Cooper, vice Willie S.
johnson, resigned; Duff, Orange county. VIM.
D. Roberts, vice John E. Duff, resigned Mar.
shall, Fauquier county, W. G. Holmes, vice
Moses NJ Gibson, removed Rieley, Nelson
county. David A. Carr vice B. NJ. Fitzgerald,
resigned; eeven-Mile Ford, smyth county,
Z. 8. Boothe, vice Z. P. McCready, removed !;
snickelsvl!e. Loudoun county, e. j. Wright,
vice Charles Il Osborn, removed; Stillman,
sluvanna county, A. N. Perkins, vice John
W. Bison, resigned Valley View, smyth
county. c. L. Richardson, vice Mrs. N. E.
pichardson. removed Waterfall, Prince Will
liam county, E. F. Foley, vice VIM. w. Fo
ley, removed Wheatland, Loudoun county,
Thomas B. Rector vice Francis A. Wo.ford,
resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-02

CorScIL TO MEET. -As heretofore
.,Sted. Mayor Simnson has called a
,neeijpg OF the City Co1ncil for tonight,
,r54n ne will lay before that body a
o,r,alupication in reference to the dis.
sonsarance from the city of Mr.. R. L.
Cook. clerk of gas, and to the confused
c,ndj,Ion OF effairs in the Office of the
lark Auditor Price and Deputy
treasurer Normoyle have prepared q
statement of the affairs of the clerks
Office .ince the first OF July, which they
hive submitted to the Mayor, and on
his report the latter will base his COM
9nnicstjon to Council 1t is said that
,fe report referred to will show but lit
NE change in the statements heretofore
ruhl-a-d IL is expected that the
cougc'l meeting will bs largely at
tenied.
Ta-t4y o. o'clock was the time fix
FL BIZ the Mayor for Mr.. Cook to ap-
mar bafore him and show cause why
Ne should not be removed from office
.or causes heretofore stated, but Mr..
roo; 'ale1 TO appear at that time, and
Tie Nsyor announced the removal of
the clerk from office.
The friends of Mr.. Cook say that ne
j on his way home and that he may be
here tonight or tomorrow.
A lneud in this city to-day received
a telegram from Mr. Cook, who is nov
Cincinnati MIR. Cook says that he
aas 5een i'll in bed for the past three
DAYS, but will leave for this city to.
nlsbtnnd will arrive here tomorrow.
lie states that he will be able to ex-
n.Ain eNerYtning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-02

PEssoNAL.-Mr. Arthur Lambert
end wife, of st. Louie, aud Mrs. Frank
Bell, OF Atlanta, are in the city, having
come to attend the funeral of their
brother, Mr.. Joseph ". Lambert.
Mr.. ]. Hanson Price, who has been
c,ndoec to mis- home for some time, is
able TO be out again.
Mr.. Lindsey Miller. of Halifax, N. S.,
Il visiting his relative, Mrs. R. T.
Grimes.
State Senator Musbbach was in the
city to-day on business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-02
DINNER TO PRESIDENT DoLE.-Tbt

DINNER TO PRESIDENT DoLE.-The
President and Mrs. Mckinley enter
tanned distinguished company last
night st dinner in honor fthe President
of the Hawaiian republic and Mrs.
Dole. The White House was decorted
with the rarest CT blossoms, orchids,
valley lilies, roses and aZalias, with
garlands ofsmilax. The table was spread
in the inner corridor and deliberately
decorated with white and pink orchids
and white hyacinths. The long centre
plot was of wnite orchids, with circu-
lar designs of other blossoms. The can
delebra were capped with pink and gold
and the corsage bouquets were OF pink
orchids, with white orchids as bouton'
niers for the men.