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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

"Forest-bred vagabond, am I? That
blow has paid alike my debt to father
and 500. There's ne'er a one about
an if I hurl the smooth-faced cub into
the mill dam twill be supposed as he
tumbled in! That's it! I've got rid
of my rival, and I'll marry Dolly, and
be master over her, tool" exclaimed
this son of Cain, who remorselessly
now dragged his victim along, only
coming to a pause as he gained the
sides of the deep-dark mill dam.
Like a huge caldron of ink the still
waters looked in the shadow, only
showing silvery and clear where the
moonbeams flooded down and glistened
on it's surface.
Without pity or remorse the assas-
sin, lifting UP his hated rival by the
heels, then hurled him head first INTO
into the dark, deep waters.
There was a sullen splash, whlrl,
and an eddy in the dam, and then, as
he turned away, a wild, piercing Shrek
rung in the air and a female form dart
ed forward, phantom-like, the startled
villain bounded away, ia his hurried
flight hearing not second heavy
plunge in the mill stream.
Shouts of terrified men anon woke up
the stiffness of the might. Several
laborers, returning from an adjacent
farm on their way to Beakenery hill,
rushed to the brink Of the mill dam
and gazed with distended eyes at its
ruff1ed surface.
There, in the very center of the pool,
female figure rose up from its depths.
The form of young girl, clutching by
the neck the half-senseless figure of a
man, who, ian dazed kind of way, was
beating the waters in AN endeavor, ap-
parently, to assist his intrepid rescuer.
Plunge after plunge in the mill
stream now followed one upon the
other, some three or four swimmers
presently aiding the daring girl and
her half-drowned charge to safely gain
the bank
That night of peril passed, being sue
ceeded by the glorious sun of another
day, Bob Dormer aWoke upon a couch,
to love and happiness, a rosebud mouth
being pressed to his own, and warm,
soft arms that had snatched him from
death being wound around him.
Following her villain cousin the
preceding night, Dolly Rayburn, too
late to save her lover from her vile
relatives murderous blow, had saved
him from drowning in the Miller's
Mead.
Jem Probert duly received the re-
ward of. his crime, being sentenced to
penal servitude for Is years.
Wedding the lovely Dolly a year at
terward, to friends and strangers alike
Bob Dormer was never tired of relat-
ing how he had been saved from death
by a woman's devotion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

Ever since the reformation new
years has absorbed the place of
Christmas; but, strange to say, al
though the reformers in their zeal de
nounced Christmas as popish, they did
not in any way encourage or counte-
nance any religious services on new
years day. The English peasant goes
to churcn and returns to eat his
Christmas dinner His brother, the
Scottish ploWman, let's no thought OF
religious service enter into his enjoy
ment of the day. Most strange it is
that a most pagan observance of a
pagan feast has taken deepest root in
Scotland, the home of the covenanters
and cradle of theology, where the kirk
still holds sway over the masses, and
that the Scots. prominently relig-
ious above all the nations, will have
no church services enter into the en-
joyment of their national feasts.-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper viii be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able TO in all it's stages
and that Is Catarlh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional lis.
ease, requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cnre is taken internally, acting directly
upon Inc blood and mucous surfaces OF the SyS-
tenn thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting nature in
dong its work. The proprietors have SO much
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address, f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
A Forest Divinity.

Tt was a glorious morning in mid Au-
gust. the corn fields rich and beautiful
with their wealth of golden ruddy
grain, that, stirred by the soft breeze,
waved to and fro with gentle undula-
tons, like mimic waves of the ocean.
Seated on grassy bank, gazing
dreamily at the scene before her, was
a young girl of some IS or 10 years of
age
She was a true type Of English rustic
beauty, sturdy, blue-eyed maid, a
veritable brunette, with skin that,
kissed by the sun and wind, was tinted
the golden brown of the ripened corn,
and rich red of the damask rose.
There was merry smile, and a
saucy, roguish twinkle in her eyes, as
emerging from an adjacent clump of
trees. tall, smart-looking young man
in shooting costume made his way
toward her.
Well Miss Dolly, are you prepared
to give me an answer to my letter.
The young farmer, for such he was,
here very composedly seated himself
beside the rustic beauty.
"Thee's surely aware, Robert, that
Surely, Miss Dolly, you'll not be
mother has given encouragement 10
nay cousin, James Probert-though, for
sure, II, well, l hate him! there!"
exclaimed the girl, her face flushing
red and then turning pale.
foolish enough to marry him?"
What can / do, Robert? l must
obey mother, though my life be a flu
ture misery, sure! She gotten your
letter last night, mother did-and re-
minded / that the father wants thee to
marry Miss Laura Drummond, the
bailiff's daughter"
'eAnd I'll never we'd with her, come
what may, dear Dolly, promise you.
And you will not give your hand to
that forest-bred vagabond and repro
bate, your cousin Jem Probert, will
you. dear?" said the young farmer,
pleadingly and caressingly, as he seized
the little brown hands that lay invit-
ingly on his arm, and pressed them to
his lips.
Don't zee be so foolish, Robert! -
the hands were now s0atched away !;
as to my refusing mother, daresn' !;
she set her mind on my marrying
Cousin James, and when tell her that
l dosent like m, she fiounts me and
tells me she knows what's in my mind ,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
SWEET DAY.

Beloved, have they days on high
AS sweet as this sweet earthly day?
Are there such winds and such a sky,
And such a flame of almond, say?
And are there throstles loud to call
Across the beeches' greening tops?
And are there violets virginia.
To wonder at them from the eopse?
Aye, they have these and more, up
The happy peoples of the blue;
Yet how can aught to them be fair,
Who see not, hear not, all through
you?
They need you. Hearken, thin and
clear,
Their call comes down the airy mile!
Dearest, pretend you do not hear
l cannot spare you yet awhile.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
In Winter Use Aliens Foot Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
During winter your feet feel uncomfortable,
nervous, and often cold and damp. If you
have perspiring, smarting feet or tight shoes
try ALIENS FOOT-EASE. 1t warns aud
rests the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters
and callous spots. Relieves corns and bum
ions of all pain and is certain cure for
Chiblains and Prostitutes. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c.
Trial package mailed FREE. Address, Al
len s. 'Olmstead, lie Roy, N. Y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

In letter to DR.. Hartman, concerning
the merits Of Pe-ru-na. Mrs. Brewer writes,
among other things:
Westerly, R. /.
Dear DR.. Hartmann find Pe-ru-na
sure cure for all catarrhal affections 80
common in this part OF the country. 1t
cures a cold at once. There Is no cough
medicine that can at all equal Pe-ru-na. As
for la grippe, there is no other remedy that
can at all compare with Pe-ru-na.
II notice in medical journals, and from
the testimony OF my neighbors, that the
doctors seem quite unsuccessful In treating
Ia grippe especially in removing the after.
effects of la grippe from personal obser-
walton In many cases | know that Pe-ru-na
10 a sure specific for these cases
II am among the sick great deal In our
city and have supplied many invalids with
Pe-ru-na simply because | am enthusiastic
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

The Enormous Gold Product of 1898
Prom South Africa, the Klondike and
Australia gold is being shipped in large
quantities. This years output will nearly
double that of any previous twelve months.
The sale Of Hostetter's Stomach Btters is
also increasing very fast. This famous
remedy will cure dyspepsia, Indigestion,
constipat ton, nervousness and weakness.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
Try 0rain-Ol Try Grain o!

Ask your grocer to-day to show you .
package of GRATN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
we'll as the adult. All who try it, like
it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown
of Mocha or Java, but it is made from
nure grains, and the most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress. ID the
price of coffee. 15c. and Is cts. per
package. Sold by all grocers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
UTTER OBSCURTTY.

'sHe doesn't seem to amount to much
in the community"
''No. He's so unimportant that no
body even sends him calendar -
Washington Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
what Do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
YOU tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? It is delicious and nour-
ishing, and takes the place of coffee
The more Grain-O you give the childreA
the more health you distribute through
their systems. GrainO is made OF pure
tastes like the choice grades OF coffee.
but costs about II as much. All grocens
sell it, 15c. and Csc.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
From Head To Foot.

For all aches, from head to foot, st.
Jacobs Oil has curative qualities to
reach the pains and aches of the human
family, and to relieve and cure them
promptly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

Prince George of Greece, the high
commissioner Of the powers, has ar
rived at Sudabay, Crete, escorted by
the British, French, Russian and Ttal-
ian flagships.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
"The More You Say the Less
People Remember" One
Word With You,
SAPOlIO

In Madrid President Rios had a long
consultation with Duke Almadavor
Rios, minister of foreign affairs, to
whom he handed his copy Of the peace
treaty.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
THE GREAT SWEAR DAY.

Again the melancholy day
Is swiftly drawing near
When men will raise their hands and
swear
Off for another year
Will swear off for twelve month
more,
And then, as such men do,
Forgetting that they ever swore,
Backslide in a week or two.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
Where to Buy Your Piano.

Write for our special price list. We
sell the finest pianos at manufacturers
prices. New uprights from $3.50 up.
The S. A. Mondschein Piano Co.,
418 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
The Shortest Way.

The shortest way out of an attack OF
neuralgia is to use st. Jacobs Oil,
which affords not only a sure relief, but
O prompt cure. 1t soothes, subdues and
ends the suffering,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
.FACETIOuS.

I'm going to let my office boy take
a day off right along the first of the
year.
That seems strange
Not in the least. IT'S his business
to tear the leaves from my calendar
pad
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
A RHYMING MILLER.

Mrs. Ada Carnahan Norton of
HIghtstoWn, N. j., lis a niece of the
poets Phoebe and Alice Cary. She
runs a flour mill and writes poetry
for a diversion Her mother was
RoWena Cary, eldest sister of Phoebe
and Alice Cary. She wrote verses
when Is years old, for the Cincinnati
Commercial, and after the family
went to New York she contributed
to the New York Weekly, Hearth and
Home, Harper's Weekly and other
publications. Mrs. Norton at present
is running her flour mill to its great
est capacity and she still keeps up
her grist OF poetry. Her latest poem
is as follows:
Hark to the beat
Of marching feet,
To the sound of our cannon across
the sea;
God in the fight,
Be with the right!
Unerring searcher of souls is He!
OH, not for gold
Be our men enrolled,
For gain of commerce or traders
mart;
But for love of brother;
That and mo other,
Be the impulse of every heart!
Not to humble Spain,
Nor to avenge the Maine,
Motives unworthy the noble free,
But to clothe and to feed.
To answer the need
Of those that struggle aus once did we.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently
on the liver and Kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price Is and soc.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
GOOD INTENTIONS.

You may make and then break
Good resolves, if you will;
But folks who won't make them
Are more foolish still.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

"Rudyard Kipling has a new poem
about bear that walks like man.
II wonder if he ever met my nus
band "-Clevenland Plain Dealer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

in my faith as to it's results. ! have ney@@
known 1t to fail TO quickly and perpaanenSA@
remove that demoralized state OF the huEnA@
system which follows Ia grippe.
In all cases of extreme weakness mp
Pe-ru-na with perfect confidence OF good
nv sex am sure that w no other rem e can
approach In good results the action %
Pe-ru-na. 1t meets all the bad symptoms -
which females are subject. The irregulArA
ties and nervousness, the debility and mis-
cries which afaict more or less the wome@
from girlhood to change Of life. are one aa&
all met and overcome by this excellent REM
could read your book, Health and Beauty
Mrs. Lizzie M. Brewer
Ask any druggist for free Pe-rw9ng
Almanac for the year 1899
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

CouGH AWAY If You WANT TO, but if not, use
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR Of
Druggists.
PIKR's ToorHAcHE DROPS Cure in one Minute
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. Csc. The genuine has L. B. @.
on each tablet.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

1t is reported that the Vanderbilt
railroad system east of Chicago and
the Northwestern and Pacific Union
lines are to be combined.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
Coughing Leads to Consumption

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once.
Go to your druggist to-day and get sample
bottle free. Sold in % aud so cent bottles.
Go at once; delays are dangerous.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

Chinese rebels seized the town of
Chung Yang, province of Hoo Pc. They
massacred a French priest and 100 con-
verts.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02
Easily Gotten over.

A cripple from sprain is one who
neglects to use st. Jacobs Oil to cure It
Prompt use of it brings prompt cure,
and the trouble is gotten over easily.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething softens the gums reduces inhamma
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. BIC bottle
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

My doctor said [ would die, but Piso's
Cure for Consumption cured me:-Amos
Kelner, Cherry Valley, Ills, Nov. %, 'o5
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

wANTED-Case of bad health that r. A N $ viii
not benefit Send cents to Ripans Chemical Co..
New York, for 10 samples and LOCO testimonials
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

A powder magazine exploded in
Hang-Chow, China, killing several hum
dred natives.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

A great feat of bridge-moving was
performed in Milwaukee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

Additional Cuban towns are eyacu-
ated.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

The remains of Calvin S. Brice were
inferred at Lima, o.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

The cruiser Cincinnati ran upon 9
rock at Santiago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

King Oscar II. of Sweden and Nor
way is seriously sick.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

The United States cruiser Brooklyn
has arrived at Havana.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

It is expected that the Spanish cab
Enst will resign.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

There seems little or no doubt that
the peace treaty will be ratified.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-01-02

Women to pray,
But men to the fray,
Husband and father, lover and son
That the weak be defended
Oppression be ended,
The high approval of conscience won!
The leader., 1899-08-30
A PHILANTHROpIsT
He was cong Z" Get Rich and &c,
Up Something to Cool the
People on.

Eyes, SIR" exclaimed the man 49,,
linen buster and high-crowned straw h., =
IN going to do it," nat,
hat are you going to do" askod -
policeman to whom the stranger IA .ne
dressed himself "au ad'
"Y ou know" he went on. witbor, -,
ing the question, that the summer rOa n.eu'
are invariably marked by incresse ajou a.i,
breaks Of all kinds. Mems angry nut, out'
seem to rise with the Thermometer O"'
What were you Threatening inst po,, ~
asked the policeman, sternly. '"'
threatening"
Yes: You said you were going to do
something; What are you going to do}p W
I'm going to get rich. I'm gojpg 70 20,
some steady employment and save nm S So,,
money and invest it judiciously and az,
rich. There's no end of good Won can ~
with riches. Rich men are doing ,ra w
deal of good now. They establish scbooI.
and colleges and Libraries and let the peons
get acquainted with the soothing thdnob,s
of philosophy and the sublmities of scianco
But in the months of July and August yov
as practical criminologist, have doubileS,
observed philosophy and science don't worI.
By the time | have got rich there will h..
all the colleges and Libraries that there viii
be need of, and / will cap the summit ~
our civilization with beauest for A man,
moth marble refrigerator in each town 60
that when anybody feels his indgnatioU
rising he can go there and wander nm ana
down the stately corridors and cool az >"
Washington Star
The leader., 1899-08-30

cactuses of the southwest. The whole
scoHrge was filled with the spines of
cactuSes, and no sooner did the process
sion form and move forward, each
hooded figure guided by a friend. than,
10 our utter amaZement and horror,
these cruel scourges were whirled over
the shoulders and brought down with
resounding thwacks upon the bare
backs of those religious fanatics.
Every third step the back was beaten,
and now and again we could hear the
half-smothered shrek of the self-whip-
pers as the piercing thorns penetrated
the flesh. 1t is not long before the
blood ran in tiny streams down their
backs and the white drawers were
stained crimson. But nothing daur ted
the fanatic fury of this band. On they
marched led by the fifer, who played
most dolcful air. accompanied by the
equally dolorous singing of the guide.
Several hundred yards up the canyon
a large cross was standing. and the
whipping continued each third step
until this cross was reached. Then
the flagellanteS threw themselves face
downward, PROSTATE before the cross,
and lay there for some time, while
prayers were offered by the IIermano
Mayor. Rising, the cross was marched
around. and then the procession re-
turns in like manner TO the morada.
Two days in succession these whip
pings continued and on the third day
a secret crucifNion of "A victim. chosen
beforehand, took place. Formerly
these crucifNions Mere in public, but
since the advent Of the railway, the
white man, the interchangeable tourist
The leader., 1899-08-30
WORSE THAN CnAAKS
Ceremonials of the Flogging Broth
ers of New Mexico.
Cruel Whippings and ScIf-Inhictrd
Scourgings Of the PeniteDts-
Actual Cruciiixion One of
Their Rites.
Especial New Mexico letter.

The Encyclopedia Britannica is re-
garded by most scholars as thorOu2 hiy
reliable in all the subjects of which
ii treats. And, as a rule, that be
lief is doubtless well-foundCd. Yet
in one subject il is very much in
error; and not it r!Dne, but all encyclo-
pedas and works of reference. 1t says
that the Order OF the Flagcllantcs was
abolished by papal rule many years
ago. and that the last known public
ceremony of the fraternity took place
in the south of France some time about
80 years ago.
Now, in spite of these authorities, ii
! may believe my own eyes. this order is
still in existence and fourishing. for
have seen its ceremonies several times
witnessed its cruel whippings and self
inflicted scourgings of the naked bodies
of its vOtaries. and seen the actual cru
citiNion of its members.
At Ration. New Mexico, a station OF
the main line of the Santa Fe Overland
railway at San Rafael and San Mato.
near Grants station, at Cebolleta, Juan
The leader., 1899-08-30
TOO JEALOUS.
tive to Business to Please
the Boss.

"T WISH" said the senior partner to the
manager of the executive department. that
YOU would discharge Whippleton, that new
man we put on a couple OF months ago
The manager was surprised. He showed
it in his countenance. lie was about 10 say
something, when the head OF the firm
went on:
Il have made it a rue, as you have doubt.
less noticed. never to permit any Of the men
who work in this establishment to beat
me here in the morning. For % years have
sat here at my desk, and watched the EN-,
ployeS report for duty"
'1 os,' the manager said, 1T has become
a tradition around the place that ycu dre
always the first one here in the morning
and the last one to leave at night
Exactly. That's why | want You to dis
charge Whippleton"
The manager was about to carry out his
order, but turned after he had taken two
or three steps and asked:
Have YOU caught Whippleton >hirking'
Does he get down to work late in the morn
ingss?"
NO" the old man responded, hes max.
ing me get up before daylight in order to
keep on beating him here. won't have it,
Chicago Times Herald.