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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
, ARE LIKE CASTLES IN AIR.
Most of Them Can be Entered Only
by Means of Ropes.

The monasteries of Meteora, near
Larissa and the Gulf of Sa1onic, in
Turkey, are in very literalness castles
in the air. The ideal of every mon
astery is high, and those at Meteora
translate this aspiration into brick
and mortar.
They were originally set far aloft in
their inaccessible situation for the
sake of safety; but in many cases
even such precaution has proved in
adequate. A few years ago only
eight of the original twenty-five were
inhabited, the remainder having been
destroyed, often by artillery fire from
commanding positions in the vicinity.
Since then ST. Stephens, too, has gone
the way Of the majority. This was
the only monastery which could be
entered on foot, a plank drawbridge
spaning the abyss which divided it
from the adjacent mountains.
The remainder Of the monasteries
can be entered only by means OF
rope, windlass and net, in which one
sits and is drawn up to window sew
eral hundred feet above, or by rope
ladders fastened against the side OF
the cliff. Either method is somewhat
trying to the nerves of novice, for
the slightest giddiness on the swing
ing ladders would probably prove ia
tai. The monks themselves usually
use the ladders, and look like black
flies crawling up the face of the rock.
They climb with the body bent almost
double, and hands and feet close to-
gether, monkey fashion. The most
picturesque of the old castles" are
Barlaam and Hagia Mont, a neighbor
of St. Stephens. Life in these castles
in the air. is the most peaceful pos
sible One is completely cut off from
the world, and can lie on the soft
patches of grass outside their doors
and dream to ones hearts content
no sound coming up from below save
the tinkling of the sheep bells and oc-
casional faint cries of the villagers.
The air is delightfully."- fresh and pure,
the sun is warm and all around there
stretches a magnificent panorama OF
rich plains, brilliantly tinted hills and
snowy mountains.
Altogether it is quite an ideal spot
for a fortnight's perfect peace and re-
pose, safe from the many worries OF
our modern frantic civilization; but
let the intending visitor beware of the
numerous brigands, official and other
wise, who infest the neighborhood,
and who can be relied up to make
things exceedingly unpleasant for the
unfortunate tourist who should fall
into their hands-NeW York Journal
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
DICKENS AND HIS KITTEN.

Charles Dickens was a slave to his
pets, and he was particularly fond of
cats. One little deaf kitten had the
liberty of her masters study. She fol-
lowed him about like a dog and sat
beside him while he wrote.
One evening Dickens was reading by
small table upon which stood a
lighted candle. AS usual, the cat
was at his elbow Suddenly the light
went out.
Dickens was deeply interested in his
book, and he proceeded to relight the
candle, stroking the cat while he a.
so. Afterward he remembered that
puss hard looked at him somewhat re-
proachfully while she received the
caress. It was only when the qight
again bacame dim that the reason of
her melancholy suddenly dawned upon
him.
Turning quickly, he found her de-
liberately putting out the candle with
her paw, anu again she looked at HIM
appealingly. She was lonesome; she
wanted to be petted, and this was her
device for gaining her end-4New
York Evening World.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
WHY SHERMAN WAS NOT NOMI-
MATED FOR PRESIDENT.

We thought General Sherman was
the person that We wanted. 1t was
known that he had written letter TO
Mr.. Blaine declining to have his name
used, and that telegram had been re-
ceived from him by delegate during
the session Of the convention to the
same effect. But it was thought that
if he were once nominated he would
find it impossible to decline, and that
his previous refusal would be an ele-
ment of strength and not of weakness
in the country. After the adjourn
ment, which was at Has a. NJ, on
Friday, June 6, the day before the bal
loting, l made an arrangement TO
meet Mr.. George William Curtis, the
and one or two other gentlemen of the
same way of thinking, from one or
two other states, and we agreed that
when the convention came in again
we would cast the votes of our dele
gates who agreed with us for General
Sherman. I had been authorized by
a large majority of the, Massachusetts
Q6lSSdIlCu 10 nave CuIS interview, anu
knew that l represented their opin-
ions, although they had not, all Of
them, spoken to me about General
Sherman. When | got back to the
next meeting of the convention, l
made known to them what had done.
I was told by several of them that
they would stand by me, but that 1t
would cause great dissatisfaction when
they got home. what is the matter?"
I said. "Our people do not want a
Father Confessor in the white house."
was the answer. Although General
Sherman was protestant, it is we'll
known that his wife was Catholic.
Soon after, Mr. Curtis came over to
my seat and said: "Mr. Hoar, can
not carry out our agreement" What
is the matter?" said I. There is an
instruction in the New York delega-
tion," was his reply. ''They do not
want father confessor in the white
house." So we agreed we should have
to give it up."-Senator George F.
Hoar, in Scribner's.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
WIDOW BEFORE SHE WAS A WIFE

The sad and extraordinary position
of a woman being a widow before she
is wife is that held by Mrs. L. G.
Hoops A few days before Mr.. Koops's
deeply regretted death he was married
by the handschoen (glove) to the
lady in Holland. She was to have
left to join her husband on the 18th
inst, but the cables have appraised
her of her misfortune. The system
of marriage by proxy is frequently
adopted by Dutch bride-grooms in
South Africa and Dutch brides in
Holland friend of the bridegroom
represents him in the church, and he
is only released from the solemn en-
gagement by saving clause in the
certificate The aim and object of these
innocent mock marriages is to bind
the far-away husband to his con-
Johannesburg Standard
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
DooLEY ON THE HoBsoN KISS.
Fears Approaching Fame Has Been
Kissed OFF,

eff I'd been down to the Audjiote-
room tn other night" said Mr.. Hen
nessey, AN had chunk iv coal fr IN
tn sunk Merrimac, I'd iv handed it to
that man Loot Hobson. wud so. TIL
fdee iv a hero standin' up befure
thusans iv men with fam lies an bein'
assaulted by ondacint females. It
made me blush down to tn soles iv me
feet. If they let this thing go on, be
hivins, why do they stop tn hootchy-
kootchy?"
Evidences iv affection is always Cd
jious to an Irishman," said Mr.. Dooley,
AN to all reel affectionate people.
But me frind Hobson's not to blame.
IT'S tn way tn good Lord has iv
maxim us cow'rds continte0 with our
lot that he niver med brave man yet
that wasn't half a fool. I've more
sinse an wisdom in tn back iv me
thum than all tn heroes in tn Wor-
ruld. That's why I amt a hero. If
Hobson had intelligence he'd be wor-
rukin in tn postofice, an if
amy OF hen thried to kiss
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
THE FIRST FIRE OF tn SEASON.

How it leaps, in dance excited,
How it sleeps, in trance delighted,
How it looms in liquid shining,
How it glooms in wan declining,
While around the hearth we gather,
One and all,
In the bleak and windy weather
Of the fall!
Friendly fame, remote Chaldean
Seers of name effaced, Sabean
Shepherds in the elder ages,
Persian bards in mystic pages,
Thee adored, for so divinely
Streamed thy light,
Half we follow, and enshrine thee
Spirit bright!
Dear the friends each heart remembers
AS in cheer we stir the embers,
Bid the ash renew its beauty,
Sparkle, flash and glow, till duty,
Through the comfort of the hour,
Wooes our soul,
And we deem it's sterner dover
Lies best goal.
So we dream not visionary,
When we deem the missionary,
Household fire, once more relighted,
Blazing higher the while united,
Round the hearth Of home we gather
One and all.
In the bleak and windy weather
Of the fall!
From the Kitchen Magazine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
OLD QUARRELS IN THE ARMY.

Gen. Miles is not the only comman-
der-in-chief of the army who has been
called a liar by a subordinate. Ninety
years ago General-then Captain
Winfield Scott was tried by court
martial for having said Sat Il
public table" that che never saw but
two traitors, Gen. Wilkinson and Burr
and that Gen. Wilkinson was a liar
and scoundrel." He was found guilty
and was suspended for a year. The
sentence was rather severe in view of
the fact that Wilkinson was all Scott
said he was. At later day Scott S
own conduct was severely criticised
manding in Florida in 1886 Gen. Jessup
wrote letter to the Globe-an i'm
proper proceeding which he assert
ed that SCOTS Florida campaign had
been destructive of the best interests
Of the country" After the capture of
to President Polk declaring that from
the arbitrary and illegal conduct, the
malice and gross injustice practiced by
Maj.-Gen. Scott, appeal to the con-
stitutional commander, the president
Of the United States" On account of
his controversy with Worth and Pillow
Scott was removed from command of
the army Of Mexico. So Miles is not
the only general officer who has had a
quarrel with a subordinate. It must
be admitted, however, that never has
subordinate been as deliberate and
studiously offensive and ungentleman-
ly in his remarks as Commissary- Cen
eral Eagan.-Chicago Tribune.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06

John Kreycha, a saloon keeper at
Muscoda, who went there about year
ago from Mazomanie, shot himself
through the head with revolver and
died instantly. Business troubles
were the cause of the suicide. He had
a wife, one son and one daughter, and
was insured for $1,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06

cent pieces, four coppers the size of an
American half-dollar, and one the size
OF a quarter. 1t certainly requires a
Pop hnancier to figure out the
change. kansas City Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
''Yes?"

"Yes?"
"Oh, you know" she said, hiding
her face against his coat.
you loved me all the time, dear"
"Of course
THAT is all / want" he cried
Black and White.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-02-06
A Bunch of Primroses.

a BUNCH OA FI1I1Al OSCS'
"The first have seen this year, he
said. as Joan took a small bunch OF
primroses from the table.
Beautiful, aren't they?" she cried.
Very" said Reginald, looking full
into her eyes.
Nonsense. Besides" Joan added,
you oughtn't to say So"
why not?" he demanded, coming
nearer.
"It isn't expedient."
az wish it were lawful" he said.
Joan sighed as she looked down at
the primroses.
81 wonder whether you will think
me very shabby" she murmured.
"Why?"
"If / ask you not to stay very long?
ooh, of course, if you want to get
rid of me-" he exclaimed, taking his
hat and stick.
Don't me absurd, Reggie"
"You don't them"
eyes, / do" she insisted. And she
flung the priCnroses carelessly on the
table.
eff you have finished with them
"Wen?' she asked, with challeng-
ing glance.
"They will do for me-" he said,
taking them up.
Certainly not" Joan cried, holding
forth a hand.
"Mayn't 1 keep them?" he pleaded.
"Give them to me-" she said, and he
put them in her hand. Then Reginald
replaced his hat on the table. "Oh!"
she expostulated.
"YOu want me to go?"
Lord Roper is coming" she ex-
planned, with a fine blush.
"But he's only just gone; met
him"
Hes coming back" said Joan,
little petulantly.
Anyhow, I've often been in the
same room with Roper BEFORE Regi-
maid suggested, with an anxious ex-
preston.
Eyes, but"
"Of course, if you really want me to
co." said Reginald.
ooh, don't know what I want,
she cried, leaning back in her chair.
LET me offer my advice, JOAN" he
urged, with a hand on the back Of her
chair
She raised her chin, looking up into
his face.
I'm afraid
''Well?" he said, as she hesitated.
cit might not be unpreiudiced, Reg
gle"
HAS Roper"
eyes," she said quickly.
And you hesitated!"
81 promised to decide in an hour"
she admitted.
Joan" he said, bending forward
over the back of her chair, you're
not"
EYES," she murmured, 81 think I
am, Reggie.
After a short silence, during which
she stared very hard at the bunch of
primroses, Reggie whispered:
you'll be awfully miserable"
"Oh, [ don't know" she said.
$50 shall t.
"Just for an hour, perhaps" she re-
turned, and if"
''WeIl?" he said.
IF l weren't a wise woman, you
we-might be miserable longer, you
know"
II should like to take the risk" he
muttered. "Of course, I haven's got
$4,000 a year"
Poor old Reggie; no, you haven't.
And 1 can't pretend to be old
enough to be your grandfather" he
said.
ooh, that's a libel" she cried, sit
ting upright. Besides, one can't al
ways please ones self"
Il don't see why-if it would please
you"
'It wouldn't please my people, any
how" she retorted.
The greatest nuisance in the world
are ones relations" cried Reggie.
Now, if you were an orphan"
I'm happy to say I'm not
Still, one can't marry only to
please ones mother" he insisted.
Not only"
ooh, WELL" he said, and walking
slowly away from her chair, Reginald
took his hat from the table again.
He stood for some time staring into
its lining, and then he sighed.
81 suppose I may as well co." he
suggested.
''It is growing Late" Joan murmured
"Only just FIVE"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12
COURT NOTES.

Daingerfeld Texas. November 9.--rhe Jury
N tho Joe Thomas murder cHse returned "a
Nerciet OF suiy OF muruor IN the hrst de-
bi'e ana assessed has punishment at con-
hnenent in the pcnltentary for lie Thomas
Who is negro, Killed ex-SheriIf j. W, High
~ Naples, IN th 5 county, ON the night OF
Tho nth Of last December.
Meuthelford Texas. November 10 - The
sralia jury, Nh.ch has ueen N session tuu
past two dnys, turnea into the d.strcI court
ttuhy AN in~c.ment against W II. CunnlAs-
nam, ohurs ms him win Iho murder OF Gus
Java eunninsnam, HIS 2-year-oid grad
daughter, on OF about November 3, 1875. Tne
p'u oil Indictment contains four different
counts,
Greenville Texas. November 1.-THE dis
tfict court VAS engaged yesterday In tne trial
OF Henry Brown, the nlgro Who killed his
sweetheart, Frances Motion. at Co,nmsfco in
August of this year by cutting nor tbrout
with razor, Tho testimony showed that
he went TO house occupied by the Melton
woman, with other negro women, and cut
her thioht without word. tho only de-
tense was that the woman hal threatened 10
XII him.
Corslcann, Texas. November l0.--ln tho
'hse oil INC State w. Tom Harris, the negro
Charged with committing an assault on Aiss
Leo Rogers, tho Jury IN the district court
this morn ne. after being out since $50 yes
to-day nitornoon, returned verdict OF guilty
ma assessed mo punishment at tye years in
the penitsnuary. The attorney for the ne
gto. Mr. Il, o. Coll, demanded that the Jury
10 polled, Judge Cobb so ordered IL. s v.
eia of tho jurymen stated that the verdict
was not IN accordance with their opinion ~
TO the guilt or Innocence OF the negro ana
Judge Cobb nj once SGT aside the yelt ct
and ordered the Jury discharged.
Loekhart, Texas, November li.-Distrint
court adjourned today by Imitation MANY
important cases have not been d sposed OF
and several prisoners are left In TAIL for
the mkt elk mon,hs without trial
santiago Sanchez was convicted OF murder
IN the seoona cosree ana gwen Ave years IN
the penitentary. Antonio Garcia was & Won
i've years IN the pen for theft OF a mule
Stnnowald Richards WAS convicted OF fory,
ing n bank check and given two years In
the penitont AIRY, but was granted n new
trial. Obie league on n habeas corpus hear
ing, was granted bail In the sum OF $1,000
This term OF the court has been n very
costly and Improbable one 10 the State
county and attorneys 1890
Paint Rock TEXAS, November II. The die.
lfict court has adioprned after soss on OF
three days, In which ono felony and one ms
oemcanor suit were disposed OF by clearing
tho defendants, Five vi SUITS bcs doe
twenty-three cases for back taxes. were ans
prsed OF The grand jury only found ono
plii great many land suits Went oyer
uhtil another court. The nresdng Judge 4
y. woodward, was compelled 20 leave here
tuesday morning, and the bar elected A
W. Moureund SPECIAL Judge for tho term
judge Moursund has not been here for over
ten years. when he was tho Judge Of ,his
district. and the welcome no received from /
his many friends seemed 10 do him n great
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12
SAN ANGELO LOCALS.
One Conviction In the Federal Court.
Personals.

Personals.
San Angelo, Texas. November 10.-Tha
infant ohld of Mr.. schorley. SANTA Fe
ticket clerk dled last Wednesday
Robert Carter has opened a grocery and
grain business.
Tho pecan market continues active and
firm around the 6la cent point
childrens tacky party was given at
Mrs Genry's this evening for the benefit
OF home missions,
Mr. ana Mrs, Gilbert OF Tennessee are
visiting their daughter Mrs l.. A. Houzh.
The 3-woek sold child of w. c. Morgan.
a santa re roundhouseman, died yesterday,
a few days after the death OF It's mother.
Rev +. L, LEIGH OF Cleburne. of the c.
+. ,lUrah extension board, has been
preaching in this city
Misses Caro- and Johnelle Bryan OF Hous-
ion are visiting their brother, Dr.. E w.
Bryan.
Cochran & Mason, doing grocery bust
ness, have dissolved. the latter retiring
Mrs. Davidson of Georgetown, mother of
Justice Davidson of the high courts has
returned to her home, after visit here
TO her daughter, Mrs w. b. Newton
Cards are out announcing the wedding
OF Miss Mary De Berry and Mr., Ira w
Hall, TO take place at the residence OF
the brides parents In this city next We'd
nesday EVENING.
The mail originating at tho San Angelo
IoStotnce during the last thirty-three days
amounted to S7S7 pounds.
Q. Ferguson, an ex-sheepman, has bought
the Frank Williamson grocery business.
In the Federal court w. A. Pace Of
Runnells county. for sending obscene mat
ter through the mails, pleaded guilty and
was given one year and one day at I4eav-
enworth. The case OF Kentucky Rehning
Company vs. Brownwood Cotton oil Com
pany was transferred 10 Fort Worth
Misses Lemdy, Balm and Taylor of Crock
Oft ana Miss Taylor OF Kentucky were
given peoannlng party by friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. MeIlwaine came In from
their ranch yesterday en- route TO Rich
mond, Va. for a visit TO the old home.
G. u, Metcafe ana family have returned
from a visit to the families of j. b. Rus
sell and j. w, Rainly, accompanied hy
Master Bob Russell, who VIII spend part
OF the winter on their ranch.
Lee Burdick. popular mechanic. has
gone 70 Dodd Center. Mimi. to wed Miss
Opal Miller,
N. G. Chapman. who was recently
wounded In shooting ARRAY in Coke coun-
". has been taken TO Columbus o., by
his brother, pr L. ]. Chapman.
MISS Clara Taylor of GLASGOW, Ky, who
has been visiting relatives here. has gone
10 Terrell. accompanied by her uncle,
County Attorney S. E, Taylor,
Following are the newly elected officers
of the San Angelo Turnverein: President
9. A. Probandt; president. John
Gerber; secretary. II. c. Lemgkwltz; assis-
tant secretary, George Peters; treasurer
Ed MAR Opera HoISe Business Manager
Oscar Ruffn; athletic Instructor l..
Guthal; finance mommittec, II. ". Tet-
ter, H. Rodermund
a large number of delegates from San
Angelo and surrounding county are attend
Ing tho Baptist convention at Dallas.
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WHARTON LOCALS.
Humcred that Fort Bend VIII Soon
Raise q IN ril ntinc.

Wharton. Texas. November If .--stote
Health Officer w r. Blunt left on Friday 5
train, Dr. 7. Spring is still absent in Mata.
gorda county, where he went to examine
smallpox suspects and establish quarantine
regulations in that county. 1t is rumored that
Fort Bend county will soon raise the quar-
ant.ne existing against Wharton. as the per-
feet quarantine regulations here have re-
moved all danger Of the spread of the dis
case. Dr. Spring will visit Goad as soon
as be returns from Matagorda.
specimen Of Wharton county ribbon cane
was shown Tho Post correspondent: it was
grown on Sycamore Grove farm owned by
Groom & Hodges: the stalk measured CT
inches in length, every joint perfect; the
cane was cut at random and is fair sample
OF the crop. This land has been constantly
used for over forty years, no fertilizer has
been employed. and the richness of the soil
has not in the least deterorated, Mr. r. f..
vineyard presented a sample Of the cane
TO President Van Week. who had a photo of
TIE cane struck off, as proof of the fertility
~ the Carty valley region
Ihe neavy fogs which are prevalent now
are a substitute for rain, which Is bee1nine
TO be needed. The last ,prec DAYS have been
as warm as summer. and the dust is very
arLLoylng. Fall vegetables are IN the market
end fnd ready sale: potatoes, sweet, sell at
80 cents bLshcl; turnips 10 cents a dozen,
0cd others az the same ratio.
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SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

PAINT ROCK. +. Ford & Son contem-
plate putting in an electric light plant; they
Will operate with water power.
BLOSSOM DR. c. Fl. Martin, physician
OF til place, was thrown from his horse and
his leg was broken below the knee.
NANASOTA, Thieves raided the black
smith shops of /. S. Busby and Sam Rodgers
on Tcnth street and stole n ot OF tools,
clothing horse NJ diclne and a buggy; be-
sides getting o mule from Kennards wagon
YARD
SHBPHERD--A man named Hoard, not
far from this place. was engaged 10 saving
down very tall pine, limb became de-
tachod frnu the top and falinl some sixty
tcet barely missed his head. striking his
right gh and crushed II In a terrible man
ner. lie Is stil living and may recover.
FRANKLIN Hon. 7. Nj. Taylor. county
judge OF Robertson county received a letter
from the superintendent of the Terrell iu-
sane asylum Wednesday 10 send forward
Caroline BODY, a negro lunatto who has been
confined here in jail for several years. a
burden to the officers and an expense to the
county; but for the persistent ANA lncessant
efforts of Judge Taylor. she would have re-
NAMED much longer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12

received 10 date, about 1900 bales. Cotton
received this time last year, 1900 bales. lgh
w per cent Of the crop has been marketed.
snithvllle. Texas. November lO.-Cotton
picking Is about over here now. great
been here this fall picking cotton and found
plenty 70 do up to now,
Bonbam, Texas. November 1o.--To date $3.50
bales nave been marketed against 1890
same date last year. Great many are still
HAMS receipts for This year are estimated
at between 10000 and 25.G00. against S,oUJ
last year.
Groenvllle, Texas. November E.--This city
has received for the week ending Thursday
e2l bales as against 9lS for the same week
last year. This weeks pts swell the
the total receipts for the same period last
year was 1878. -'~'
Blossom. Texas. November o.--The last OF
the cotton crbp is being rapidly put on tho
market this week, the advance causing AL,
all picked clean. Many farmers are through
bedding stalk on corn lands and ara COM
menoing to turn the cotton lands. Cotton
receipts are about 30 per cent of last season
to date.
Troy Texas. November l1.--Cotton has been
unloaded to the buyers rapidly in the last
few days. The railway platform Is blocked
on account OF lack OF cars. but after the
platform is cleared this tine there will be no
more blocks this season. The farmers are
NJ wing 10 conts for scrap picking. Troy viii
fali short 800 bales this year of receipts of
last season.