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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29

me? But that is too great a happl-
ness. All has gone we'll tonight.
His mother kissed me, and gave me
her blessing. Everyone was kind
all except Valerie and Count Jura, 8
she shuddored. How / dread that
man! If only had dared told Roy
what he said! But it was too soon
[ must be brave; and should he
dare to insult me again I will APP
peal to Lady Darrell for protection.
Valerie, too-why does she hate me?
She could have married Roy in the
bygone days. heard her say SO
win her own lips to her brother; and
now, when he is my-my husband.
she is jealous, and hates me. do
not like her. But I am stronger
now-now I know he is kind and
Goes not despise me. will kneel
and thank God for all His great
goodness to me-
She sank beside her dainty bed,
and buried her face in her hands.
All was silent, save for the moan
ing of the trees in the gentle autumn
breeze, when, to break the silence,
came a tap at the door.
Alice rose, surprised but not
frightened prayers always
soothed her.
She opened the door and was
amazed to see Valerie in the corridor.
Il am sorry to disturb you" said
Valerie gently, and smiling kindly,
'.but | am distressed. have drop
ped one of my ruby and diamond
stars, and I grieve to lose any OF
that set. 1t belonged to my mother"
"Can I help you look for it," ex-
claimed Alice in genuine sympathy.
She remembered now, in the con-
versation with her brother that
Valerie had mentioned how she had
no valuables left but these Jewels.
ooh, thank you! I had searched
everywhere; and when my roa'd re-
membered that having heard Davis
say she had picked up an ornament
belonging to some one, and I thought
she might have brought it here"
Let us look, it may be in the
room.''
Alice at once lit an extra candle
and Valerie, who was attired in a
, long loose peignoir Of crimson silk
stood gazing at the girlish figure as
! it moved from her with an express
sion of deepest malignity.
II am sure it is not with the OAR
rell DIAMONDS, for put them away
myself" Alice said, shaking back
her masses of hair and preparing to
search the room.
"How beautiful they are, and
how we'll they became you! You
were charming!"
Valerie uttered the words in her
sweetest manner, smiling pleasantly
Alice glanced up, and, at the
kind expression on the others face,
all her feeling of dislike disap-
peared.
"Thank you very much,' she said
quickly. ''I appreciate your words
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29

RADhAwun TDAEw WALKER Reproduced h HsVa Copyrights
1898, by Harper & Brothers.

scarlet fever would operate by recall
ing the very patent fact that the med
ical man is exactly such casual Wis
itor. Already people are to be found
who are quite ready to attribute their
illness to Infection carried by the doc
tor, and we may imagine the endless
actions at law which would be hurled
at his devoted head if such prejudices
were crystallized into form by legis-
lative enactments. London Hospital.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29
GENTLE REMINDER.

"Uncle'' Peter Bates was a local
celebrity who kept the tavern in
Randolph, VT, in the old staging
days.
He was noted for his dry humor,
and was never at loss for a retort
or for method of expressing his
ideas.
One morning, after breakfast, as a
stranger was about to depart with
out paying his bill, Uncle Peter
walked up ohm and blandly said:
Mister, if you should lose your
pocketbook between here and Mont
pelier, remember you didn't take it
out here"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29
CHAPTER TX.

The guests were all departed, It's
lights nguished-the great castle
was as silent as death.
In the young countess bedroom,
however. the lamp still burned.
Davis very sleepily was engaged
in putting away the cleaning satin
her young mistress had worn, and,
that done, approached the table to
replace the magnificent Darrell
jawels in their case.
Alice, who had been standing lost IN
a delicious reverie, woke from her
dream.
She had donned the long white
peignoir, and her masses OF golden
hair hung unbound over her shout
ders.
.You are tired out, Davis. Go to
bed" she said kindly. 'Leave me to
put away the diamonds. I am not
the least sleepy"
Davis looked UP gratefully
''Are you sure you are not too
tired, my lady?' she demanded.
"Quite," answered Alice. Go at
once-it is very late"
''I was thinking perhaps 1t would
be better to take the diamonds to the
buffers room. He always has the
plate with him after one of these
festivals, and he sleeps with his re-
volver near at hand, in case Of rob-
bers."
'Robbers!" laughed Alice, though
a slight fear crossed her mind. "Why,
who would dare attack the castle,
Davis? l am not afraid"
''Then, goodnight, my lady, and
many thanks"
Alice waited till the maid with
drew, then locked the door.
She was not nervous, although she
slept in a wing away from the rest
of the castle.
She returned to the table and took
up the diamonds.
She gazed at each with a tender
look as she replaced them on their
velvet beds.
'Her jewels!" she murmured-
His hand has touched Them"
She lifted a bracelet to her lips as
she spoke. linen. DluSnlng aL Tie
action, hurriedly put it in it's case
which in turn she placed in the small
iron safe standing on the table, and
locked it.
She laid down the key, and walked
to the window.
1t was a dark night. No moon
shone, yet to Alice it seemed as Il
she were gazing on the fairest pic
ture.
"Why am I so happy?' she muir
INJURED, wandering slowly up and
down. 'Why does my heart thrill
He spoke kindly; but it may be gone
tomorrow-or perhaps only dreamed
he was so kind!"
She passed her hand over hel
eyes, then smile of gladness came
to her face
''No, no; it was real-it is real; hi
a. ked me to meet him tomorrow
On how long it seems till then!
Something tells me that his contempt
and scorn are dead-that he nc
| longer wishes me away. Tiff il
could be that he is beginning to like
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29

She moved with difficulty after
Valerie, and closed the door. Her
hand wandered to the key, but she
was too confused to notice it was
gone.
To be Continued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29

Within year Thomas Sanerson,
wears old, of Fall River, has fallen
from a second-story window, drank
pint of kerosene, been run over twice,
and escaped without breaking a bone
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-15
FREE! FREE!
A Sample of "SemOla"
at your grocers by asking
for it.
A Casual Glance.

Mrs. Hymen:-"Did you notice the
gentleman VINO just got off the carr"
Miss Ankshus:-"The brunette man
in a brown suit and derby, wearing a
polka-dot scarf and opal pin, chrysan-
themum, patent feathers, tan gloves,
and smoking a cigarette? l didn't OBJ
serve him closely. Did he speak TO
us2"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02
FLOCKING TO OUR STANDARD.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Gen. Miles, in
command of the Puerto Rican eXpedi-
ton, sent the following dispatch to
Secretary Alger which was made pub
lie at the war department at 10 o'clock
last night:
Ponce, July 81, 3 p. m.-Secretary of
War, Washington: -Four kilograms re-
ceived and answered by letter. Volun-
teers are surrendering themselves witr
arms and ammunition. Four-fifths of
the people are overjoyed at the ar
rival of the army. Two thousand from
one place have volunteered to serve
with me. They are bringing in trans
portation, beef cattle and other needed
supplies. The custom house has al
ready yielded $4,000. AS soon as all
the troops are disembarked they will
be in readiness to leave. Please send
any national colors that can be spared
to be given to the different municipal
tiles. !. request that the question of
tariff rate to be charged in portions
of Puerto Rico
Occupied by Our Forces,
be submitted to the president for his
action, previously existing tariff ar
rangements remaining meanwhile in
force. AS TO the government anu lIIllI-
tary occupation / have already given
instructions, based on the instructions
issued by the president in the Philip
pines case and similar to those in
the Santiago de Cuba case.
Miles, Major General.
It is evident from the desertion of
the Spanish volunteers that Capt Gen.
Machias, as a last resort. must depend
upon the regulars. These do not num-
Der 5000 in the whole island and an
easy conquest of the island is expect
ed. Gen. Wilson says he could take
the island with the troops already here
and predicts that with the forces now
or the way Puerto Rico will be ours in
less than three weeks. Gen. Miles is
in constant communication with all
his force and is keeping the artillery
steadily IN advance. By tonight he
will have the entire army encamDed
along the military road to San Juan.
but he does not say when he will put
them in motion. He is acting through
out. however, with a promptness
which indicates quick action all along
the line as soon as the transports con-
tanning the remaining troops arrive.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.

St. Paul, Aug. :. Wheat No. /
Northern, S7@8sc; No. 2 Northern,
84@S5c. Corn No. 3 yellow, 81 -
@33c; No. 3, 32@32 Lee. Oats-No. 3
white, 25@25 1-2c; No. 3, "A 1-2Q
q 3-4c. Barley and Rye Sample bar
ley, 24@32c; M. rye, 42@43c; No. 3
rye, 39Q39 Lee.
Duluth, Mimi, Aug. 2. Wheat =
Cash, No. l hard, Toe: No. / Northern,
Toe; No. 2 Northern, roc; No. 3 spring,
Goo; to arrive, No. / hard, 7Sc; No. l
Northern, 78c; September, No. l hard,
Is 5Sc; No. 1 Northern, GA 5-Sc; De
cember. No. 1 hard, Ga 1-Sc; No. i
Northern, 60 1-Sc; oats, % 1-4Q24 Lie;
rye, to arrive, 42c; barley, to arrive.
PC.
Minneapolis, Aug. -Wheat-August
opened at SEC and closed at S3c; Sep
TENDER opened at G3 3-4c and closed at
60 lac; December opened at 62 5-oc
and closed at 81 3-4c On track-No. l
hard, sc 3-4c; No 1 Northern, 81 3-4c;
No 2 Northern, 20 3-4c.
Chicago, Aug. 2-Wheat-No. 2 red,
66 LIE; No. 3 red, 81 lie; No ? hard,
&C 1-2c; No. hard. GA lie; No. z
spring nothing doing; NO. spring,
6SM75c; No. 1 Northern spring, S3c;
No. 2 corn, 33 3-4033 7-8c: No. 3 do,
SO 1-2c. No. 2 oats, 25@25 LIE; NO. 8
do, % 1-2@23c.
Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 2. - Flour IS
lower. Wheat lower; No. | Northern,
81 1-2c; No Northern, S3c; Septem-
ber IS lac. Rye steady; NO. l,
Al lac. Barley dull; No. 2. Septem-
Der, As lie. Oats lower at 27@28 lie.
Chicago, Aug. 2. Hogs = Light,
Sc. 6o03 80; mixed, $3.7O@3.95; heavy,
So. 1908. 95; rough, $3.70@3.75. Cattle
Beeves, $4.15@5.4O: COWS and heifers'
So. 20t04.75; Texas steers, $3.60d4.6o;
stockers and feeders, SD. 1O@4.65. Sheep
Natives, $3@4.75; Westerns, $500
400; lambs, So. 75@6.35.
South st. Paul. Aug. 2. - Hogs =
So. 75m3.75. Cattle-Cows. $2.9O13. ~;
stockers, $365@47O; heifers, $3.3o@
$50; bulls, $3.50; calves, $4@4.25.
Sioux City, Iowa, Aug. 2. - Hogs :
Sc. 7O03.77 1-2 Cattle Beeves, 81. log
5.15; Gamers, $40; cows, $4.20; heif-
ers, $35O@4.25; bulls, $2.9O@3.60;
stockers, $4@4.5O; yearlings. $4d4.5O;
calves, $43O@5.50. Sheep, $3.6O@5.l0.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02
INTENSE SATISFACTION
Created in Washington Over the Re-
suits Achieved by Miles.

suits Achieved by Miles.
Washington, July 81. The results
thus far achieved by Gen. Miles and
Capt. Higginson, in command Of the
naval squadron, in the occupation of
Puerto Rico have created a feeling of
intense satisfaction among officials Of
the administration. Information re-
ceived directly from Gen. Miles and
through dispatches to the Associated
Press was very gratifying to the
president and his advisers. 1t indi-
Gates, as one official expressed it, that
''Miles is cleaning up everything as he
goes" The surrender of Ponce, Drac-
tically without a struggle, is regarded
by the war officials with especial sat
isfaction. In Importance it is the sec
ond city of the island. While nothing
definite is known to the war officials
yet of Gen. Miles plans for the imme-
date future the statement in his dis
patch that the troops will soon be in
the mountain country is taken to mean
that he proposes to rapidly push on
toward San Juan.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

Rad government seems to prevail IN
Corea. The United States Consul Al
Ion in a report says: II hear from the
country that the high price of rice
has induced the farmers in many re-
gions to reclaim new land for the
nurnose of increasing the production of
tbie etanle. The short-sighted greed of
tho official class, however, will, as
usual take away the profits from the
producer and cause the farmer to raise
only enough for bare subsistence.
Recently whole villages of prosperous
farmers, who had been taught indus
trv. frugality, and honesty by the
American missionaries, were arrested
IN the false charge of holding secret
and seditious meetings and thrown
into prison. Every possession they
had in the world was taken by the
soldiers. runners, and magistrates, and
several of the men actually died OF
starvation in prison. Strong effort was
made to have these poor people brought
RI trial. that their cases might be set
tied one way or another, so they would
be able to get in their spring crops
Nothing could be done, however, be-
cause of the reluctance of the magis-
trate to have his acts investigated
Another pernicious custom is the send
ing out of secret inspectors, presum-
abIy to investigate abuses, but, as these
men have great powers and are ex-
pected to bring in large extra revenues
thew squeeze every man who has any
hing worth taking. There are good
officials. and these are honored and re-
spected by the people, but they are
few 1t is thus that all reforms are
frustrated among people dishonest
by habit.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

The sinking of La Bourgogne and
the horrible stories that will not down
about the inhumanity of the crew and
steerage passengers indicate the neces-
sity for a closer examination into the
conditions of ocean travel at present
Happily such instances of selfshness
and brutality as are only too well ac-
credited in the case of the crew OF the
Bourgogne and it's steerage passengers
are rare in the annals of the sea.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

SPANS lack of financial foresight
and it's abnormal perception of honor
will ruin her without other aid If she
continues her present course of policy.
If her financiers would but stop TO re-
fleet upon the general law that money
has a tendency to accumulate in Few
hands, in two or three centuries, owing
to interest of money alone" the folly
of increasing the public debt to such an
extent as to make debt for centuries
To come or to lose honor and caste
among nations by making a tabula rasa
by a revolution would be apparent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02
PONCE HAS
BEEN CAPTURED.
MILES AND HIS TROOPS ARE NOT
WASTING TIME.

surrender of the Port Made to Com
mander Davis of the Dixie-our
Troops Land without Resistance
Amid Enthusiastic Acclaim of the
Inhabitants-Town of Ponce Also
Captured-1IiIes Having no D1f-
fculty Thus Purchasing of the
Stars and stripes is Greeted by
Cheers and shouts of the Popu-
lace.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

For the murder of woman in Null
berry street, New York, five Italians
were arrested. They had been only
a few years in this country, and the
detectives decided to look UP their
records" in the prefecture OF police
at Naples. 1t turns out that one OF
them was convicted nine times, IN
italy, of theft and blackmall; announcer,
sixteen times, of assault, blackmall anu
attempt at murder; two others, six ana
nine times respectively, of various
crimes: and the fifth, twenty-one times,
of assault, theft and attempt at muir
der. Of course it is well for Italy
that another nation stands ready 10
take such scoundrels off her hands.
But really, should we lose anything
except a reputation for soft-headed
bosnitality-if we enacted immigration
laws that would keep them out?
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02
Dishonorab1e to Abandon Aguina1do

London, July 81. The Daily Mail
says: We do not believe President Nc
Kinley will abandon Aguinoldo and
the insurgents. 1t would be the deep
est dlshonor. besides sowing the seeds
OF universal war. A joint commission
could not arrive at an enduring COM
promise. In the Nails opinion an in
demnity of $30,OOO,0OO to So. 900
VIII be demanded for the loss Of the
Maine.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02
DEWEY AND MERRITT.
What They Said in Their Of
ciaI DISPATCHES.

Washington, Aug. "A dispatch re-
ceived from Admiral Dewey an
no1nces that Aguinald0 has assumed a
bold attitude of defiance, and that it
would take a large force from this
country to subdue the insurgents.
The following has been received at
the war department from Gen. Merritt,
dated Hongkong, July 30. and Cayite,
July %: Arrived to-day about u.
Health of command good. Remainder
of fleet about four days in the rear.
All troops assigned me will probably
be needed"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02
ARMS FROM CHINA.
How AguinaIdO Is Securing Some
Assistance.

Hongkong, Aug. 2. The British
steamer Yaen Sang has arrived here.
She left Taelebam, Island of Leyte,
Philippines. on July %, and Cebu.
capital of the island of that name. on
July %. She reports that Chinese
steamer is supplying the rebels with
arms.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02
MILES WANTS
MORE TROOPS
NO FORWARD MOVE WILL BE
MADE FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

Gen. Miles Troops VIII Remain
Quietly at Ponce Until the Bulk
of the Army Is Embarked-Wi1d
RumOrs o fSpaish Outrages in the
InteriOr-Natives Seized With a
Wild Desire for Vengeance on
Their Former Oppressors-Amer-
leans Greeted With Delight en-
All Sides-Gen. Henry Grabs OF a
Few More Towns in Puerto Rico.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

Christopher Columbus knew how to
make an egg stand on end, but ne
never could have made a Spanish fleet
float after the American navy got
through with it.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

A prominent citizen, says Kansas
contemporary, met death at the hands
of horse" Has the horseless car
riage been displaced by the hootess
horse?
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02
1T IS EXPENSIVE.
Madrid Papers Question the Wisdom
of Preserving the Philippines.

MHUFIU PHpeTS QuOSTIOH Int W TsUUHI
of Preserving the Philippines.
London, Aug. "A special from Ma
drid says: Some of the leading mem
bers of the Conservative party ques-
ton the utility of preserving the Phil
ippines because of the enormous ex-
penses that suppression of the insur-
rection would entail. Ell Nacional
urges their SALE The latest dispatches
from Capt. Gen. August are SO de-
spondent about the resources at his
disposal that it is surmised the fall of
Manila is imminent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

No matter how much party loyalty
the candidate may exhibit, he is not
a member of the party if he be dis
honest. Do not vote for boodler for
Office.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

Spain may be lying low, but the in
deal of low lying.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

A New York physician has found
cure for blindness. He ought to try
it on the blind pigs.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

Schley bottled Cervera and was for
ened.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

The titled foreigner who courts an
American heiress usually talks hrok-
emily.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

Port of Ponce, Porto Rico, July 81
The Port of Ponce surrendered to Com
mander c. H Davis, Of the auxiliary
gunboat Dixie. There was no resist
ance, and the Americans were wei
coined with enthusiasm.
Mai Gen. Miles has arrived here
with Gen. Ernest's brigade and Gen.
Wilson's division. on board transports.
Gen. Ernests brigade Immediately
started for the town Of Ponce, three
miles inland, Which capitulated this
afternoon.
The American troops are pushing To-
wards the mountains, and will JOIN
Gen. Henry with his brigade at Guam
lea. which has been captured by our
troops.
A fight before the latter place on
Tuesday last was won by the Amerl-
can volunteers.
The Spaniards ambushed eight COM
panies of the Sixth Massachusetts and
Sixth Illinois regiments, but the enemy
were repulsed and driven back mile
to a ridge, where the Spanish cavalry
charged and were routed by our IN
fantry.
Gen. Garretson led the fight with the
men from the Illinois and Nassachu-
sets regiments, and the enemy re-
treated to Yauco, leaving four dead on
the field and several wounded None
of our men were killed. and only three
were slightly wounded.
The Porto Ricans are glad the Amer
cans are gladden.. and say they are all
Americans and will join our army.
The roads are good for military pur-
poses. Our troops are healthy. and
Gen. Miles says the campaign will be
short and vigorous.
Washington, July 31-The war de-
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Miles:
Port Ponce, Porto Rico, via st.
Thomas, July 29.-Secretary of War,
Washington: On the 28th, Garretson
had a spirited engagement ON skirlnish
line. Our casualties, four wounded
all doing we'll Spanish lost three killed
and thirteen wounded. Yauco occupied
yesterday. Henry's division there to-
day Last evening Commander Davis
of the Dixie moved into this port, fol
lowed by Capt. Higginson, with his
fleet early this morning. Gen. Wilson
with Ernest's brigade now rapidly dis
embarking.
Spanish troops are retreating from
southern part of Porto Rico. Ponce
and port have population of 100000
now under American flag. The popu-
lace received the troops and saluted
tho flag with wild enthusiasm. Navy
has several prizes; also seventy light
ers. Railway stock, partly destroyed,
now restored Telegraph communica-
ton also being restored. Gable instru-
ments destroyed. Have sent to Jalnai-
ca for others. This is prosperous and
beautiful country. The army will soon
be il the mountain region; weather de-
lightful; troops in best Of health and
spirits; anticipate no insurmountable
obstacles in future. Results have thus
far been accomplished without the loss
of a single life.
Nelson A. Miles,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

Strength isn't one of the necessary
qualifications of a shoplifter.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

But few men are wise enough to rem
der one word sufficient
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-02

Marriage often means the selling Of
ones liberty for a mess of affection.