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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
FATE OF PLAINS OF ABRAHAM.
Two Years More of the Present Lease
Object of the Agitation.

AS the question Of the ultimate fate
of the historic plains of Abraham at
Quebec is exciting considerable inter-
est, it may be we'll to state the true
position of affairs in reference to the
ground. In the first place, the ninety
nine years lease of the ground held
by the imperial government, and
transferred to the Canadian govern
ment, does not expire until May 1,
1901, so that it has two years yet to
run. The deed of lease by it's owners,
the Ursuline nuns, was passed at
Quebec, before Tetu, notary, Feb. %,
1903, for ninety-nine years dating from
May 1, 1902, and the rental stipulated
was &25 currency, or $100. 1t will
therefore be seen that there are more
than two years of the term yet unex-
pired, and from this fact alone the
public can judge what is the object OF
the advisers of the nuns in provoking
the present agitation, by laying out
the property in streets and building
lots, so far in advance of the date of
it's reversion. The calculation would
appear to be to give time enough to
work up the public mind to such
pitch that the government may be
compelled to pay handsome price for
the ground rather than see it desc
Grated in the manner proposed. It
is we'll, however, that it should be
known that there is no stipulation in
the lease giving the present lessees
the option of renewing it. At it's ex-
piration the property will revert purely
and simply to the nuns, who will be
free to dispose of it as they please. If
they do not wish to sell, or if they de-
mand an exorbitant price, expropria-
ton will have to be restored to.-New
York Evening Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
THE ORIGINAL DECLARATION.

The original copy of the declaration
of independence has been withdrawn
from public exhibition in the state
department library, made into roll
and placed in a tin box for filing with
the archives of the government. The
rapid fading of the text of the Declara-
ton and the deterioration of the parch-
ment on which it is engrossed from ex-
posture to the light and on account OF
age rendered it impracticable for the
department to allow it to be exhibited
or handled longer. In lieu of the
original document a facsimile is on
exhibition.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
OLD LETTERS.

The house as silent, and the light
Was fading from the western glow
read, till tears had dimmed my sight
Some letters written long ago.
The voices that have passed away,
The faces that have turned to mold
Were round me in the room today
And laughed and chatted as of old.
The thoughts that youth was wont tt
think,
The hopes now dead forevermore,
Come from the lines of faded Ink
AS sweet and earnest as of yore.
I laid the letters by and dreamed
The dear dead past to life again;
The present and it's purpose seemed
} A fading vision full of pain.
Then, with a sudden shout of glee,
The children burst into the room;
Their little faces were to me
AS sunrise in the cloud of gloom
The world was full of meaning still,
For love will live though loved ones
die;
I turned upon life's darkened hill
And gloried in the morning sky.
F. G. Scott in Boston Transcript.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
INDEPENDENCE JUSTIFIED.

Never was the declaration Of Ameri-
can Independence in 1776 so justified
before God and man as it is by the re-
lations and conditions of the two Eng
lish speaking nations which exist to-
day. Never was the United States
so great or powerful in material
wealth and resources, never SO grandly
independent in it's self sustaining
energies and so full of all. the ele-
ments of a high civilization, of politi-
cal, social, moral and intellectual
strength as today.-T. F. Bayard.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
FIREWORKS DISPLAY.

Fireworks can be much better ap-
preciated at a slight distance. Elevate
your various devices on posts in the
daytime. If wheels, see that they turn
freely Arrange rocket frames and
mortars for bombs. If there are any
trees, arrange your colored fires
around the bases-the effect of the il
Elimination through the foliage is al
ways beautiful. Lead up gradually to
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
THE BARD OF THE DAY.

Fosdick-What poet do you suppose
the fourth of July reminds me of?
Keedick-Whittier, perhaps, with
his patriotic stanzas.
Fosdick-No, sir. I am forcibly re-
minded of Burns.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
A WEAKNESS CONFESSED.

81 do my best not to be envious,"
said the nervous man, "but sometimes
can't help it."
why, you never manifest much
covetousness.
''No, I don't covet But whenever
the Fourth of July comes around I
can't see a deaf and dumb man with
out being jealous Washington Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
CRACKERJACKS.
Observation-Disclosures


well, general said George III to
Washington, "this is your day."
eyes, your majesty" replied the gen.
eral; "but 1 won't rub it in Come up
to my house and I won't do thing to
you"
Unfortunately for the king he was
not up on English as she is now spoke,
and he went, and Washington kept
his word
Caesar" said Bonaparte, 'Iet me
present you to Gen. Washington.
Washington Vas the original Ameri-
can irecracker, SIR
What the deuce do you mean, Ma
poleon?" demanded Washington.
'YOu -ah-the original pepper
Of your country, I believe, were you
not?" said Bonaparte.
Going to celebrate our day, Socra-
tes?" asked Jefferson.
"Pd like to-" said Socrates, "but
times are hard, and can't afford to
buy any fireworks"
'Why don't you get your wife to
help? She'll blow you for nothing"
suggested Jefferson.
Poor old Diogenes," sighed Dr.
Johnson. He'll be laid up for at least
a month"
whats happened to him." asked
Plato.
ooh, he started in to look for an
honest man in the American colony
last night, and handled his lantern so
carelessly that he set off a key of
powder. They say he'll come down in
about 10 days"
Raleigh" giggled Elizabeth, "let's
celebrate the Fourth
"How, your majesty" queried the
knight
'sYou be a frecracker and pop, and
I'll be sisser to you," returned the
queen.
"Why, Hancock, old chap" said
Lafayette the day after the Fourth,
what is the matter with you? You
look all broken up"
II am" groaned the illustrious
statesman. 81 attended the banquet of
the signers at Jefferson's last night,
and I'm simply a wreck today. I al
most wish I hadn't signed!"
''I'm going out for a century run on
the fourth" said Columbus, with a
wink at Cicero, Gust to show you
later Yankees that you are not the
only freckIes on the nose of Liberty"
Good" returned Washington, I'M
suspectingly; what wheel do you
rider"
'FThe pin-wheel, of course, on the
day we celebrate. What one did you
think?" roared Columbus; and Wash
ington ruefully ordered lemonade and
cigars for the crowd.
George" laughed Munchausen, ''tell
the truth, old chap; that cherry-tree
and Ratchet story wasn't true, was it,"
mo, it wasn't" said Washington.
'It was grossly exaggerated. What
really did was to cut down an oak
with paper cutter."
And Munchausen took off his cham
pionship medals and pinned them up
on the breast of Washington.
The following lines by T. Jefferson
have come to hand:-
When Britain put the yoke on us
She thought she had an iron pull,
But when we came out of the fuss,
The yoke was back upon the Bull.
Gov. Winthrop" said Peter the
Great, chow do you account for the
enormous quantity of old maids in
Massachusetts"
'Tea," said the governor. "When the
Bostonians threw all that tea into the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
A SOCIAL VIEW.

Ethel (of Boston)-They say he is
very rich, but intolerably vulgar.
Victoria (of Chicago)-You're dead
right there my dear. He's got a
load O. dough, but he's Oh the "hog"
every other way.-Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
A PECULIAR PLACE.

Haggard-Johnson has peculiar
practice. He writes memoranda on
the walls and doors of his Office.
Rag1et-That's nothing. know a
man who writes all day long in his
shirt sleeves. Harlem Life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
LITTLE JOHNNIE EXPLAINS.

Busted all my shootin' crackers,
Shot off all my rockets, too;
Roman candles, devil chasers,
Burnt my face 18th powder-blue!
Got a finger blistered Orful,
Got Que eye closed, same old way,
N my hair is all singed off me
Put I had a bang up day!
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
clustering OLD TIME.

Johnny-Did yer enjoy dis Fourt'
Willy.
Wi1ly-You bet. I only had two
blisters last Four Dis year I got
tree fingers blowed off.-Philadel-
phia Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
THE BOBTAIL CUR.

He sits and smiles upon the lad
With crackers in a pail;
Well has he cause to be so glad,
For some one locked his tail.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
DRAWBACKS TO PATRIOTISM.

'My mother-in-law scolds because
don't fly a lot of flags on the fourth. -
"Well, why don't your
"Since I've been managed by two
women it has been impossible for me
to realize that this is a free country"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
THE UNEXPECTED.

He bought a huge cracker as big as a
rail,
To be used at poor Tabby's expense
The cat ran away with the fur off her
tail,
While Willie flew over the fence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
THAT'S DIFFERENT.

1t takes a shower of thumps and kicks
To rouse a boy at ha1f-past six,
But when the glorious Fourth's begun
He's up and dressed at just 1901.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
ITS PATRON SAINT.

Bloobumper-Is the fourth of July a
saints day?
Spatts-I think not.
Bloobumper-I thought George
Washington was canonized them
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

your piece de resistance, and if it is
within your means flight of from 25
to 100 rockets makes an effective final;
if not, a battery of colored stars
New York Herald
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
AN EPITAPH.

Stop, traveller, and weep for him
Who's lying here below.
He filled his cannon to the brim-
That's all you'll ever know.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

and rang in the birth of a new nation
great, glorious and Free amid the
joyous acclamations of the crowd.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

harbor it gave the water flavor which
it has never lost, and which has been
an irresistible attraction ever since"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
EPIGRAMs FROM THE CHINESE.

EPlGRAMS FROM The CHINESE.
Some hunts are vain-no earthly gain
has he
Who searches for his needle in the sea.
AS the long string will let the kite go
high,
So long purse world of things will
buy.
Although the drum you carry be
beaten in,
Stick to your standard-do not yield
to sin.
An honest beggar is by far more fair
Than the high-headed, tricky million
aire
-Harper's Bazaar.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
NEW POLITICAL ECONOMY.

Bobby-Say, Popsy, what's political
economy?
Never to buy any more votes than
you absolutely need."-Life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
PLEASES ALL.

The Fourth once more is bringing joy
To the frecracker maker;
1t tickles the heart of the little boy,
The doctor and undertaken.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
MOTHERS NEEDLESS ANXIETY

Mother-It was very foolish of you
to become engaged to a man of whom
you know so little. Remember, that
your whole life's happiness depends on
him.
Daughetr-Why, mamma, you talk
as though I were going to marry the
man.-New York Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Catholic Times: "Rehfuse meh
proffered love, proud gerrul, cried the
heavy william, "and by meh halidome
I'll dash yen over yondeh beetling
cliff"
The girl gazed in the direction desig-
mated by his grimy forefnger.
"Huh!' she said. That's only a
bluff" For she was up in topography
as well as other things
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Gov. Winthrop" said Peter the
Great, chow do you account for the
enormous quantity of old maids in
Massachusetts"
'Tea," said the governor. when the
Bostonians threw all that tea into the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

We'll, general said George III to
Washington, this is your day."
yes, your majesty replied the gen
eral; "but I won't rub it in. Come up
to my house and | won't do thing to
you"
Unfortunately for the king he was
not up on English as she is now spoke,
and he went, and Washington kept
his word.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS

Two young men appeared in the
Police Court yesterday To answer the
charge OF disorderly conduct. in that
they caused To be broken Il hired vehi-
Gle. and when demonstrated with by
the owner used language strong and
sufficiently effective to cause their ar
rest. The case was continued.
Edward Williams, colored acted in
such Il disorderly manner upon the
streets that Il policeman guided him to
the station house. and Mayor Baird be-
Ing satisfied that he had violated the
city ordinance in that respect, imposed
a. fine of $2.00.
The case of the Portsmouth Street
Railway Company, charged with OBJ
structing Caledonia street, mention of
which has been made in these columns
several times. was dismissed from the
docket. the company having removed
said obstruction to the satisfaction of
the complainants.
The matter of assault and battery
preferred by Mrs. Bertha Bangle
against Mrs. NJ. herman. was continued
till Monday, the Sth instant.
~ colored man arrested on suspicion
of having stolen n coat from Il place of
business on County street was held for
examination this morning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
ROBERT GLEASON DEAD.

Yesterday at Great Fridge. Mt the
residence az MIR. Robert Han, Mr.
Robert Gleason. Il former we'll known
citizen OF this city. passed away lie
was a moul!er by trade. hut for scvc-
raj years has not followed his calling,
prefcrring the country and the life of a
farmer. He was in his earlier DAYS a
petty officer in the United States Navy.
where he made q record Of which he
seemed proud
lie was genial. generous and oharita-
bic. and those who knew him we'll speak
loudest in cx,ollins his many manly
Qualities. Ills funeral Will take place
this morning AT 10 o'clock ana inc in
ierment viii be in the Hall private
burial plat. at Great Bridge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
VISIT SECOND DISTRICT SCHOOL

Yesterday morning Mr.. D. \. Will
liams. president OF the city School
Board, accompanied by Messrs. Il. +.
Howell, W. q. Hope. W. r. 3allentine
and w. y. Mintcrs. members ana com
mitteemen of that important body, paid
Il visit to the Second Distric, school.
They took teachers ana scholars bv
surprise. by heir unexpected presence
which was part of the program map
ped out by The gentlemen. 10 ascertain
the management, condition and dsci-
pline OF the school when visitors We're
not expected.
The gentlemen mentioned were very
much pleased ut what they saw and
heard, finding. as they say. everything
in the best order and condition, and. OF
course, they paid a high compliment to
all interested
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
LEWELLYN Il. LOoKABIL.

Yesterday Mr. Lewcllyn t. I.ookabi,
a very popular citizen and prosperous
business man of the city of Roanoke
while visiting in the city paid the Nir-
ginan-Pilot Office in Portsmouth IL call
which was much Appreciated This
gentleman was one of the applicants
for the position of Register of the Land
Office during the session Of the last
General Assembly. and he proved to
be one OF the strong ones in the race.
He also occupies n prominent position
in the State Firemcn's Association,
being statistician of that body. lie is
an enthusiastic fireman. Knight of
Pythias and an all round good fellow.
say those who know him and meet him
In every day intercoMr4-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
THE vIRGINIAN PILOT IS
) : in its new Office. 333 HIGH
STREET, three doors east of the
Postoflice.
hold n meeting at that point every
Tuesday night until further notice.

mold meeting at That point every
Tuesday night until further notice.
Now that active opposition to several
nominees of the late Democratic and
Republican county conventions is maxi
ing itself felt, the political pot begins
to boil with Il greater degree of heat,
and as u natural consequence more in
tercst is being taken.
No attempt will be made at an early
date to organize q church at Central
Mission" in Cottage Place. a Sunday
school will DO organized there next
Sunday afternoon, and appointments
for preaching will also be made for it.
Mrs. Sandy, of Park View. advertised
several days ago for the return of her
lest collie dog, which had strayed
away. She Is now In possession of her
pet, the man who found him having
seen the "ad.' in this paper. She eX-
pressed her appreciation of that fact
yesterday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
OTHER PORTSMOUTH LO-
CAL ON PAGE II.

z, OR SALE. = HOME FOR SMALL
- family. $500. Apply at 800 South
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
MANNlED LASH NIGIlr

In Piedmont Heights last night Mt s
o'clock. at the residence of her mother.
Mrs. Nora u. Censor. Miss II. Il. Cen
son was led to the matrimonial altar
by Mr.. Thomas Oliver Williams. the
ReV. samuel Saunders. pastor of Tho
Scottsvillo Baptist Church. wing the
nuptial knot.
The marriage was quict one. only
a few intimate friends of the contract
ing parties being present. Congratulate
tons were the order of the evening,
Mr.. and Mrs Williams being the re-
clpients of many pleasant ones
We keep every shape OF collars. Let
us sell you your collars. Chas. X. We'll
ton 6 Co
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
PoF2TSMl0JTE4 LOCAL NEWS ADVERTISEMENT

the company should be required to
place proper tenders on their cars. He
would, therefore. ask that the matter
be referred to the Street Comittee. On
motion, 1t was referred to the Street
Car and Street Committees.
The chair appointed the following
committee on Improvement of Green
street: Messrs. Williams. Codd and
Deans.
The Council then adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03

AvNNi $3.50 '''.'-...'.. ....-.... i"o
Persons desiring to compete should
Mt once apply to the United States Civil
Service Commission. Washington, u. c..
for application blanks (form 30i). which
should be properly executed and
promptly flied with the commission at
Washington. u. c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
FOR MESSENGER BOY.

A civil service examination Will be
held on May 9th for the position of
special laborer messenger boy) at the
Portsmouth navy-yard. The place will
pay 81 per day. The subjects TO be ex-
amined on are rs follows:
Subjects. Weights.
]. Spelling-thrd grade....... :. 20
2. Arithmetic-third grade. ....... 20
3. Letter writing-third grade. 49,. 20
4. Penmanship.. -. .............. 20
0. Copying from plain copy-third
grade. :. 80. 49,. ......... 20
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
NEW BUSINESS

Mr.. Walker moved that when the
Council adjourns that it be to Tuesday,
May 10th
Application was received from Irving
Bros. 10 be allowed to move house on
Columbia street for the purpose OF
building a brick house.
on motion. referred to the Fire Com
mittec.
Application Of n. l.. IIodgsden TO be
allowed 10 build IL barn in the rear Of
his place of business was referred 10
the Eire Committee
Application Of Chambers Fire Com
pany for the use of Armory Hall on the
18th WAS referred to the Public Prop
erty Committee with power To acs.
y communication was received from
The Fifth Ward Local Board asking the
Council TO allow the ward to issue $50.-
900 worth of thirty year 4 per cent
bonds for the purpose of paving, etc.
ON motion. referred to the Finance
Committee.
Mr.. Slater said that he threw it out
for further consideration, that the City
Hail be fitted up for the use OF the city
officers.
Mr.. Reed said that he would move
that the suggestion be referred to the
COMMITTEES on Public Property TO CON
slider the expense of ntting UP the same
Adopted.
Mr. Williams moved that a commit
tee of three he appointed to confer with
the Local Board of Improvement OF the
Fifth Ward and the government, and
see if they will not assist the city in
putting Green street. leading to the
Hospital Park. in good condition.
Adopted.
a communication was received from
the chief engineer Of the Fire Depart
ment reporting the boiler of the steamer
Virginia in bad condition, and asked
thai some action he taken. On motion.
it was referred 10 the Fire Committee.
Mr.. Montague called the attention of
the Council TO the kind of fender that
the Portsmouth street railroad is using.
lie said that they were dangerous and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03

w ANTED.--'rO BUY OR RENT a
w small farm somewhere close to the
city: must be cheap and easy terms Adj
dress k. n. G., this office. my3-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03

MIC lily FURNISHED ROOMS
IN large and airy. three minutes wall,
TO ferry and close to Navy-yard. 2ls
Crawford street, Portsmouth, iny3-Gt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03

n OR RENT. = NEAT BARBER SHOP
~ and two new stores on High street:
cheap rent. Apply 10 b. +. HOWELL. liz
Washington street. myS-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03
Musical and Literary.

At Glenn Hail. Scottsvillc. THURSDAY
Entertainment VIII bc given by Mrs. Is.
ID. Savage's Dancing Class. y Cake Walk
and Scarf Drill VIII he the special feature
10 and II cents myS-2t
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-10-07

to fit themselves for hish and use
ful positions.'
Just what our correspondent,
the president of one of the best
colleges for women In the south,
says, has confronted us for years.
Why is it that our women do not
enter that higher and broader
field? Some will say for the lack
OF means; very true, in some
cases, hut surely not In such
overwhelming proportions. Are
W. making anv effort 10 hangp
curA,nons Must We always be
criticised tor eur want OF thor
oughness! How many Of US after
ipaIlug school take special trail
Iuy TOR "anv,hlugW That is one
~hv .Giaee onr northern sisters
nav" over us They look about
irr some speclal work, tor winch
;h.., are suegl,Ilv trained Tak en-
..nIpiy from a business point o.
vl"v, II is uri> special training
wt,ch tit us f"r LIES great work.
Va Srurhvruer> are too n"gIectiuI
o. 'h, min chance. AS ID hamilton
y. Nablp saws. "Wp do mt
count the cost. and the failure
tr count the coat of being medic
crr, "nis n Glsaster T. our pro
gi.~> AZ n hIEhiy cultured and
educated p-0rI"
w. ralse our voice ~ Il call so
~. Nouug wOmanh"rI OF the
g nth {" take h"'d upon life, snd
to ~" their tiDe and their an
rte, t" tne rHI4rug of the stand
a - -turatInn. A. citizens, as
t"..rers. aud - women, we owe
- b." !Nr chi'ur.p Of the FUTURE
-" k~N.,"n..