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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
EXPLORING WITH CASKS.
Latest Plan Evolved for Reaching the
North Pole.

A British geographical society is
about to make a departure in investi-
eating the poles. Some years ago
Capt. George Melnoote, the famous ex-
plorer, was wrecked on an ice foe some
where in the Arctic sea. His ship fell
to pieces under the pounding Of the
pillows, but he and the crew escaped
in a boat. The fragments OF his craft
were never found, yet on pulling away
a strong current toward the pole was
encountered This set the explorer to
thinking. If the pieces of his ship
were carried off into the unknown
seas, why might human agencies be
not? So far the only reason for send
ing out expeditions northward has
been mainly for the purpose of obserV-
ing a daily record OF events, such as
latitude, longitude, soundlngs, daily
drift, finding the Arctic oceans bottom
where possible, and so forth, with the
possibility of discovering the north
pole.
"A rar-Seeing geOgrapner asks: why
unuergo THIS human IlsK Wnen 1t Can
De opviated with the use or OaA
casks?' 1t Is never too late 10 auopI d
gOOd idea, ana so, acting on the sug-
gestiOn, the society IN question Is ABOUT
to set anoat lUO specially made CASKS
on arctic waters. These casks are to
be made on the principle OF spindle,
conical shaped at each end, OF twenty
gallons capacity and iron hooped.
They are 20 be set af1Oat in Berlng
Strait, and it is thought that at Inc
end OF four or tive years they may be
expected to turn up at Spitzbergen ana
Greenland, during Wnlcn period Uney
will nave Travelled round the pole.
Should present geographical deduc-
lions be correct, these CASKS may DEM
onstrate the existence OF a current tar
enough to the north and west TO meet
the polar drifts which run southwark
along the east coast OF Greenland,
whence it turns to the westward,
thence to the southwark, where, as
part of the Labrador pack, it eventu-
ally finds it's way into the Atlantic
ocean. You can trace this route in the
arctic regions on any good map OF the
world.
So far as regards the stability Of the
casks to stand the great strain they
are sure to be subjected to on their
novel voyage, they will be made OF
heavy oak slaves one and a quarter
inches thick, bound round with heavy
iron hoops three-slxteenth Of an inch
thick and two inches wide. Coated
with a solution Of pitch and resin, the
casks will be almost corrosive proof.
They are to be placed on the heavy
foe pieces that they may drift with the
Ice. Zach cask is TO contain num-
Der OF records, printed IN the principal
languages OF the world, these request
ing the finder OF any one cask to pre-
serve the latter, but to send the rec
ords to the photographic office OF his
own country, such omce in turn to SEND
to all other important countries the
records found within the cask, stating
the latitude and longitude where found.
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
THE WATERING TROUGH.

The sun was scorching like the
simoons breath;
Tired horses toiled along the busy
street;
Patient and faithful, with no goal but
death,
With parching tongues, and weary,
aching feet.
Dogs painted as they run, and look
in vain
For cooling water, by which all
things live;
What God sends freely in refreshing
rain,
A Christian city had forgot to give.
What can I do for good unto the
least?''
A woman unused, that sultry after
Water unto the thirsty, man and
beast"
Whispered voice, would be the
greatest boom"
A simple trough was made; beside it
stood
A new tin cup that glistened in the
sun;
A trifing act it seemed, and yet the
good
Could not be measured when the
year was done.
Day after day, from morning until
night,
The thankful horses never pass it
by;
To her who gave it, ever a delight;
For what is life, but constant min
istry?
The trough will do it's work for years
to come;
The worn tin cup it's blessed use
will show;
Others will build for creatures poor
and dumb;
Who helps the world has made his
Heaven below.
Mrs. Sarah K. Bolton.
Mrs. Bolton long ago put her poeti-
cal sentiment into practice by the es-
Enlistment of such a benevolence as
she writes of, before her own door,
where thousands Of animals have
Quenched their thirst.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
An Imnortant Decision

A notable decision was rendered re-
Gently in the Circuit Court of the Unitad
States for the Northern District of Cali
fornia, making permanent an injunction
obtained by the California Fig Svrnn
Company restraining the defendant nar.
ties from making, using or selling anv
liquid laxative medicine marked with tbe
name Syrup of Figs or Fig Syrup.' or
any colorado imitation of the same The
decision also protects the California FT0
Syrup Company against imitation Of tbeir
wrappers, boxes and symbolcal designs
used in connection with their famous leTo-
tive. The decision is of the greatest yalue
not only to manufacturers of proprietarv
articles, but to the public generally. as Il
afirms that the valuable reputation ae-
CURED by an article of merit will be pro.
tected by the courts, and that the party
who builds the reputation by extensive
and legitimate advertising is entitled to
the full fruits of his enterprise.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
FOUR FEET OF HORSE RADIsH.


A home plot of horseradish is de-
sirable for every farm or garden.
Eaten in moderation it is recommend
ed as condiment to promote appetite
and invigorate digestion. A plot of
rich ground three by four feet will
supply any amount of roots. The lOca-
ton should be not too dry and the
ground should be very deeply spaded.
Roots can then be set-small pieces of
root four or five inches long and a
quarter of an inch in diameter make
the best growth-at depth Of two or
three inches and 10 inches apart. The
plants should be kept hoed and the
ground free from weeds until their
leaves shade the ground, when they
will need no further cultivation and
their shade will also keep the soil
moist.-Prairie Farmer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
L'ENVOI.

When earth's last picture is painted
and the tubes are twisted and dried,
When the Oldest colors have faded,
and the youngest critic has died,
We shall rest, and, faith, we shall
need title down for an aeon or two,
Till the Master of All Good Workmen
shall put us to work anew!
And those that were good shall be hap
ply; they shall sit in a golden chair;
They shall splash at ten-league canvas
with brushes Of comets hair;
Then shall find real saints to draw
from-Magdalen Peter, and Paul;
They shall work for an age at sit
ting, and never be tired at all!
And only the Master shall praise us,
and only the Master shall blame;
And no one shall work for money, and
no one shall work for fame.
But each for the joy of working, and
each in his separate star,
Shall draw the Thing as he sees 1t for
the God of Things as they Are!
-Rudyard Kipling.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
A CREOLE GIRLS WEDDING.
Picturesque Old Beadle Heads the
Bridal Procession to the Altar.

'For three consecutive Sundays
before the wedding the bans are read
in the parish church." writes NJ. E. M.
Davis, of The Creole Girl Of New Or
leans, in the Ladies Home Journal.
'"The invitations sent out are some
times engraved upon a large folded
sheet of paper. On one page the father
and mother of the groom invite their
friends to assist at the nuptial mass
of their son; on the opposite page the
parents of the bride extend the same
courtesy to their friends on behalf OF
their daughter. Ordinarily, however,
the cards are in the conventional form.
The hour chosen is usually five o'clock
in the afternoon. A musical chime
rings the hour as the bride reaches the
cathedral. The organ within breaks
suddenly into a wedding march. The
old beadle, wearing a scarlet coat and
cooked hat, precedes the bridal party
up the aisle. The groomsmen follow,
and then the bridesmaids, the maid-of-
honor and the tiny fower-girl; finally
the bride, pale and lovely, on her
fathers arm.
''The great altar glows with candles.
The priest, in gorgeous vestments, at
tended by acolytes and choirboys,
steps forward with the bridegroom
the selfsame priest who anointed the
brides forehead with baptismal oil and
has blessed each onward sep Of her
life. He addresses the youthful pair
in homely, paternal fashion, in voice
full of tender emotion, recalling their
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
BUYING NURSERY STOCK.

In making out orders for fruit trees
and vines don't forget to order from
nurseries having as near as possible
the same soil and climate as the trees
will have when planted and buy from
a nurseryman known to be practical,
progressive and reliable. Get healthy,
vigorous stock, with strong vitality,
we'll rooted, good cane or stalk, with
branches in proportion to the roots.
Apple trees are considered best for
planting at two or three years, not
more than the latter age; standard
pears should be two or three years old,
dwarf pears, plums, peaches, currants,
gooseberries and grapes, one to two
years old.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
Ball Bearings on the Farm.

1t is probably a safe prediction that all
manufacturers of harvesting machinery
ever it is possible to use them. In 1891
the Deering Harvester Company of Chi
cago equipped all their machines with
ball and roller bearings, and the great
popularity of the idea led other manufac-
turers to experiment with several styles
of roller bearings, hoping to apply them
to their machines without appearing to
initiate the originators too closely. The
application of ball bearings is more cost
~, but popular demand will yet force all
competitors to follow the lead of the
Deering Company.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
Try Aliens E1of-Eaaa-

A powder to be shaken into the shoes,
At this season your feet feel swollen,
nervous and hot, and get tired easily. II
you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures ingrowing
nails, swollen and sweating feet, blisters
and callous spots. Relieves corns and
bunions of all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try it to-day. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial pack
age FREE. Address Allen S. OImsted,
Leroy, N. Y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

religious VOWS, enjoining upon them a
faithful performance of their home du-
ties. Then in sonorous tones he re-
cites the stately ritual of the church
and gives the nuptial benediction.
The voice of some singer thrills the
air, while chosen friends pass up the
chancel to sign the parish register. An
invitation to Sign for the bride or
groom is an honor conferred only on
intimate friends or distinguished
guests"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
Confession of a Millionaire.

A millionaire confessed the secret of his
success in two words-hard work. He put
in the best part of his life gaining dollars
and losing health, and now he was putting
in the other half spending dollars to get it
back. Nothing equals Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters for restoring health. 1t cures dys-
pepsia and indigestion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Summer catarrh assumes various forms.
1t produces dyspepsia and bowel complaint.
It causes biliousness and diseases of the
liver. 1t deranges the kidneys and bladder.
Summer catarrh may derange the whole
nervous system. when it is known to the
medical profession as systemic catarrh.
Pe-ru-na is a specific for all these forms of
catarrh. Pe-ru-na never disappoints. Ad-
dress DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, for
free book on summer catarrh.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
VALUABLE DRUG CLERK.

81 am looking for something real
nice for a young man. said the
young pretty shopper.
''Why don't you look in the mirror?'
asked the gallant drug clerk, and she
was so flustered chat he managed to
sell her four different things that she
did not want before she knew what
she was doing.-Michigan Tradesman.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
A PATRIOTIC ANSWER.

Teacher John, illustrate the diff
ference between "sit" and "set."
Bright and Patriotic Boy-The
United States is a country on which
the sun never sets and the rest of the
world never sits.-Detroit Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
AN EYE TO WINDWARD.

John, you must buy an ice chest
before the weather gets hot"
Nov, you just wait, Marie; may be
the folks that move in next door will
have one big enough for both fami-
les
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
CONGRESSMAN AMOS J. CUMMINGS.

New York. Oct 18th, 1898.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-Pe-ru-n is good for catarrh.
have tried it and know it. 1t relieved me
immensely on my trip to Cuba, and / al
ways have bottle in reserve. Since my
return | have not suffered from catarrh, but
If l do | shall use Pe-ru-na again. Mean
time you might send me another bottle
Yours, AMOS j. CUMMINGS, M. c.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Mrs. Porcine-What lovely rain
bow that is!
Mrs. Chipbeef-Do you think so?
Mrs. Porcine-Why, don't you?
Mrs. Chipbeef-Oh, I dare say it's
all very we'll, but the colors are too
loud for my taste.-London Tit-Bits.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03
FLATTENED.

Flippy-After she had rejected me I
told her there were plenty more fish
in the sea.
Brash-What did she say?
Flippy-said that might be, but
that they we're giving Holsters a wide
berth. -Philadelphia North American.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

The French cabinet resigned after
an adverse vote in the chamber OF
deputies, caused by a belief that Pre-
mier Dupuy had determined to be len
lent to generals who aided in Drey-
fuss conviction.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

The English government has for
warded battery Of heavy guns to
Kimberly for the defense Of the dia-
mOnd fields
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

A rich young man was abducted In
Detroit by his aunt.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

The smaller magazine at Fort Pick
ems, Fla, blew up, killing a private
and Wounding four men.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething softens the gums, reduces inaamHna~
Aion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Plso's Cure for Consumption is the best
of all cough cures.-GeOrge w. Lott, Fa-
bacher, La, August 26, 1895.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

wANTED-Case Of bad health that R.TP.ANBwT
not benefit. Send 5 cents to Ripans Chemical Co.
New York. for 10 samples and 1000 testimonials
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Marcus Daily of Montana will remove
to Colorado.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

The Standard Oil company will re-
move its headquarters to New York,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Health Officer Doty claims to have
discovered a successful yellow fever
serum.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Congressman Babcock of Wisconsin
is to be chairman of the committee on
rules.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price Is cents.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-07-03

This is heroic but penalty has to be r.
paid.
A woman in New Matamoras, Ohio
MRS. ISABEL BRADFIELD, tells in the
following letter how she fought with
disease of the feminine organs until
finally forced to take to her bed. She
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-22
CARRYING TRADE TO poHro a,co
Foreign Vessels May Hiring Carro.s
To This Country

WASHINGTON. April 2i.-As A result
o. the cabinet meeting today Secretary
Alger VIII issue an order Ia perr,,tt the
SHIPMENT ot e8rgoes from Porto Rioo 10
the United states I'm other TRAN Americef,
bottoms. The general subject OF the en-
aii-ons IN Porto Rtca was discussed from
the standpoint Of the memorial recently
presented 10 the president by Dr. Henua
and a delegation Of toe Porto Rican psso-
pie and y was decided that this was the
oniy reHer which could be afforded at this
tstt1e by executive order
Th@ members uf tbe cabinet wara graf
aei n the report II Gen Otis saving thar
tne proposed Increase in the number OF
regular troops under MS com f,ag,d 10 20 40
would IS, ample and unless there q some
unexpected change IN the situation for tha
worse no further consideration will he
given 10 The question ~ calling for saa,-
tfsnai volunteers under tho army raorgan-
;zat5Gn bill. The president and tha cabinet
Were extremely erafifled With Gen OTIS
statement thar but T per cent - hts CON-
uaand was -ncapacitat@d bY reason NJ SEX
ness or wounds. Considering the number
~ wounded. this - considered remark
ably low percentage. No other matters
II moment were considered by the ca blnas
today
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-22
GOV. GEER TALKS PLAINLY.
To Demand the Return of the Ore
gen Troops Nouid BE an
lmpertiueuce,

PORTLAND. Or April IA special 20
The oFegontap from sal.m. Or. says:
To-day was the day set by GOV Cieer for
hearing delegations ana individuals who
desired 10 prevail upon him To he mand that
;he Oregon volunteers NOW at Mant,a be
returned hone Immediately bat none APP
psare4 before aIu1- Thls afternoon ho
gave oSIt a statement in reply 10 Use many
requests aud petitions that have been re-
cesvesi az mis- office TIE governor says.
To be poii;toned az governor Of the
sfate 90 demaud, or even request the re-
turn Of the oregon volunteers nov at
Manila IS, 70 ms mind. q serious question.
B8t for tbs governor Ct state 70 tsesn ina
The return % United States soldiers 3ur-
ifg the most ssrlotss and active service in
winch fheY have engaged Is not only dis
rtesitaAfe 80 tNe state and destructive Of
military discipline. hut would ~. wAol!y
unjust - fhc boys. Nho W. al renn@snher
begged 80 ts- sent "a the Philippines and
after arriving inrTe sent thousands ot
le;ters 5en1e complaining that thsy were
moi allowed - see active SerNicG IN tho
seii
As governor or The state I am nor IN
c9ined ~ demand the ret3vn of cur valnn-
teeVs. for 10 10 so would s.. og tl0ttbtful
prGprjety unless comiuS frs from the
tsc%s 1aemSeivor Such s request a. sha
aae here proposed IS uupre edentcd ana
= gnsde general would arEue poorly for
the sons % .9e heroes az 1851
A formal demand Ger she DISCHARGE If
tFastei states troops by "a state wo4id oe
AT exAftstion o. attempted insubar,!ius-
lief. and !S1pgrt tHSftcr "
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-22
ATTORNEY GENERALS OPINIONS.
Bank Deposits i'm Another State. Are
Taxable Here.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post Intelligeneer.
OLYMPIA, April 21.-~Assessor Williams.
OF Spokane county has applied for an
opinion from the state auditor 10 the fol-
lowing Questions:
First--fs money belonging to a resident
of Spokane which is known 10 be or which
is acknowledged by him 70 be on deposit
in another state. or which he has admitted
to be deposited 70 avoid taxation. Assess
able beree
Second--Is money belonging TO a resi-
dent OF Spokane. known to be in transit on
its way here upon the first day OF March.
assessa BILE In Spokane county,
Third-Are the credits recognized as as
sessahle under the statutes necessarily
credits due from parties within this state.
are all credits from whatever source
assessa Bile and if SO. should moneys de-
posted outside the state be construed as
credits and therefore assessableT
Auditor Cheetham referred these queries
to Assistant Attorney General Vance. who
answers the two first questions in the AT
}rmative, holding money belonging 20 a
resident of this state deposited elsewhere
IS taxable In this state, whether This de-
posii be treated as debt account. or as
money: IL Is taxable in the jurisdiction
where the owner resides This rule holds
good 10 all kinds Of debt except negotia-
be promissory notes.
AS - TIE last query the statute makes
no distinction between credits due from
parties In this state and credits due frcm
parties IN other states consequently all
credits owned ard held by residents of this
state. regardless OF the residences of the
debtor. are taxable here.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-22
IMPROVEMENT or YAauIxA BAY.
Arguments Made to Influence the
Hoard Of Engineer OalcerA

NEWPORT. Or. April ai.-4The board of
army engineers appointed To examine and
report upon the feasibility Of irnprovir,g
faa1iina BAY harhor this afternoon ar
tended a public meeting here and listened
10 arguments and the reading Of carefully
complied statistics setting forth the
amount Of commerce tributary To- and AZ
fected by the proposed Improvement
esQlutions favnring the Improvement ~
fanuina bay We're presented 10 the beard
from the Chamber Of Commerce Board OF
Trade, the Manufacturers and ProilIrersg
Association. the Merchants Association
and the Produce Exchange. Of San Fran
remarks were made by Col Mansfield
Maj Harris and Capt TAYLOR. composing
the board explaining the difficult problem
they had bern called upon 10 solve, and
expressed hope that their report would
prove satisfactory both 10 the national
government and the people interested.
Two boards 81 United States eng ueers
have reported adversely on the improve
rneut 81 Yaquina bay
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-22

Talk al General Combination
Against the Cuited states.

IGSpo<. Argl G1-Tne Vienna caYre-
spau3eus - fi3e Times dwelling upon The
djea'ea~1rr aus jealousy wlt4 which Amer
fra : usN9t AUi msi8tsry pro~@~s. coupled
wttA hsF Tapnrorhe1aent To Great fiFirAla
has b4eu Feeefea throughout A0siria-E3ua-
f0ry. tDfEnNtFjne tae apprehension long
hsif sfefe regarding her astounding ,nd@s
FTiR5 asa commercial progfrss. qWcsss an
esltesrssi from the Naser.Hnd toe clerical
of@t8 on gne Ssn2o8a iahvoRs%o
The Natef}8Ha describes the Samoan az.
far as "oso of tne most important sGh-
jarts ea F.f3r5psau state policy and inter
rational diplomacy hat San arise Tor a
laeS Jsu1e 80 c9nae 80
Tee o33savaa, CONTINUES II the felIew3as
VEIN
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samoa vas 's" initiation % polly - Ak
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raa@f 81 p F-e;cS f1r aavsl supremacy
TIE kNt@r AIRS attributes mos ~ sha
stTg@aift"~ confronting rot onlv she Ger
man races b}g s8 continental powers. -
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Regards Pre- A~ea0-A SasFscan rorsHf wa-ss,,
ss zss~ertr ~ naval arE ecsncssstS Strength
t0 81 hsF tte a1a3 80 ths fF3pse aNfar.ra
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