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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13
FASHIONS FROM PARIS.
Hints of Prevailing Style From Over
the Sea.

Paris sends over the sea some time
ly fashion notes.
Much of the stylish black head
gear this season is relieved by a
touch or more of vivid color. Many
women are afraid to venture upon
these distinct shades, and choose
those in pale or neutral tints, a de-
gree Of dowdiness being frequently the
result of that timidity. A rich orange
velvet, judiciously placed, and in
suitable quantity, looks remarkably
we'll on black hat or bonnet, while
lighter shades on beige, fawn, tan or
pale ecru are thoroughly Intellectual as
a relief to black
A vivid red, bright and glowing,
contrasts admirably as we all know,
with black, yet many women to whom
it would be strikingly becoming fear
to venture upon it, and affect COM
promise by choosing garnet, mulberry,
mahogany, or some other sort of dull
red; dowdyism, as aforesaid, being the
result. A certain artistic daring,
coupled with discretion, gives style to
ing this courage and good taste, many
sink all individuality of attire and
are content to look like everybody
else in their fear of looking con-
spicuous.
The short skirts with which some
Englishwomen visiting Paris during
the past summer astonished the bOule-
wards are, it appears quite out Of
date. Dame Fashion has put her
veto upon them, and, having substi-
tuted very long skirts for short ones,
DEGREES that we who had lately been
delivered from the thraldom of lengthy
skirts shall again trail clinging dresses
after us, at time, too, when the
streets are wet and muddy, which is,
surely, one Of those delightful incon-
sistencies SO dear to the feminine
mind. The skirts, moreover, are not
only long in the back, but at the sides
and front also, and so fearfully and
wonderfully cut that it is as difficult
matter to hold them up as to walk
in them. But then, needs must when
Dame Fashion drives.
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Continued.

Continued.
me, miss? Oh, dear no."
But your strength ought to be
saved for nights. I can't watch at
night get too sleepy; but I can
now, and I'll take your place"
do you really wish it, miss?"
Eyes, please" said Katrine, firmly;
and the woman quietly left the room,
to take no walk, but to go up to the
chamber set apart for her use; and,
from long habit in catching rest when
it could be found, she threw herself
upon her bed, and was soon breathing
heavily, fast asleep.
In the adjoining room lay Lydia,
with her eyes closed, hour after hour,
but painfully awake. No sleep would
come to her weary brain, which seemed
to grow more terribly active as the
time rolled on. She told herself that
her love for Capel was madness. Then
hope tortured her with the idea that
he might turn to her, while her in
dignant maiden nature babe her for
get him and show more pride. "But he
is poor" Hope seemed to say; ''his
fortune is gone, and you are COM
paratively wealthy. Wait, and he
will love you yet
There was a hopeful smile dawning
upon her lips as she softly left her
room and went down the stairs with a
feeling of restful content in her
breast; and then her heart seemed to
stand STILL and horrible feeling of
self-reprOach attacked her as she felt
that she hal left her post just as some
terrible crisis had been about to hap
pen.
For there, at the door, where she
had crouched in agony waiting to
know the great physicians verdict,
now stood Gerard Arts, gazing in as
he held it partly open.
Lydia was as if turned to stone for
the moment. Then the reaction came,
and she quickly ran to the door to lay
her hand upon Artists shoulder.
He turned upon her face distorted
with jealous rage; and then his
countenance changed, and, indulging
in malicious laugh, he drew to one
side, holding the curtain back, and
pointed mockingly to the scene within.
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derful! What a house! That young
chap might very well be satisfied with
what he has got.'
In this spirit the detective turned
his attention to the doctor, approach
ing him with bad feeling of weak
ness, and not being satisfied with the
dlctum of the divisional surgeon.
HE laughs at it, you see, sir" said
L1nnett, in the doctors consulting
room; ''but I'm bad
eyes, yes; I see what's the matter
with you, my man. said Heston. 'T'll
soon set you all right"
"Lor,' what humbugs doctors are!"
said the detective, looking at his pre-
scription as he went away. 81 sup
pose [ must take this stuff, though, be-
fore I go and see him again
Curious thing, nature said Hes
ton, as son as the detective had gone;
that man thinks he's i'll, and there's
nothing whatever the matter with
him. Fancy, brought on from hard
thought and work
The doctor was wiser than the de-
tective thought; but in future visits
the latter obtained good deal of in
formation, among WI: h was the doc
tors theory that Ramo. the old Indian
servant, had not died entirely from
the struggle with Charles Pillar.
1t was just about that time that
Gerard Arts swore an oath.
That old Mr.. Critic too Lydia's hand
gently between his, and said, ten
derby:
''No, no, my child. You must not go.
am very old, and if you were to go
now, it would be like taking the light
out of my life. I know all; am not
blind; but watt
Lydia shook her head.
eff you love him, my child, wait.
1t may be to save him, and you would
sacrifice yourself to do that
And that Mr.. Linnett went out of
the area of the great, gloomy house,
laughing to himself, and casting up
his total, as he termed it.
"Ha! ha! hal" he exclaimed; "on1y
to think of them knocking their heads
about here and there, and never SO
much as getting warm. Detectives are
all fools, SO the public say. Blind as
bats. They want better class of men. -
He treated himself to a thoroughly
good cigar, and rolled out the blue
clouds of smoke as he strobe along,
wagging his umbrella behind him.
always, through all these years.
running down rogues. What a temp
tation to a man to make a change and
go the other way! Million and half
O. money, in shape as could be car
ried in a small black bag. Why, could
put my hand on it and go and set up
somewhere as a king, and never be
found out. Shall I?''
1t was quite dark, and Mr.. Linnett
took a pair of handouts from his
pocket, and tucking his umbrella I'M
der his arm, playfully fitted them on
his own wrists.
mo he said, "they wouldn't look
well there"
To be Continued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13
TEN BEAUs FOR EVERY GIRL.

With the bachelors outnumbering
the maids in every state in the union
it ought to be easy for the unmarried
woman to secure a partner anywhere,
but the region where bachelors are
most in excess is, of course.
the most favorable to the
spinster, since the abundance of un-
married men gives her a wider range
of choice. From matrimonial point
Of view Idaho is the best state of the
union, for there the number of the
bachelors is to that of the maids as
1854 to 1926, each unmarried woman
in Idaho, therefore, having ten or
eleven bachelors, not exactly at her
beck, but available as a husband.
From most points of view the west Is
the Mecca of the young unmarried
women, for not only are there more
unmarried men in the western states,
but living is more easily made in the
west than in the east, and therefore
the western men are more addicted to
matrimony.-Pr D. r. McAnal-
ly in Ladies Home Journal
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CHAPTER XVII.

One swift glance, and then, without
noticing Arts, Lydia glided into the
room.
She had seen her hope crushed, and
that she must never dream again of
that happy future. She had not slept,
but she had left her post, and while
she had been absent another had
stolen that last hope
For, after lying sleeping calmly
and peacefully for an hour, Capel
heaved a long sigh, and at last he
opened his eyes in a quiet, dreamy
way, gazing at, but apparently not
seeing, Katrine, as she kneIt there in
the light cast by the window.
Then she saw a look of intelligence
come into his face, and he spoke in a
quiet and eager though feeble tone.
What is it? Why-why am here
Don't-don't speak. Yes, I know.
oh, Katrine, my love, my love-
He raised his feeble arms till they
clasped the beautiful neck as she bent
down over him, and her head rested
upon his pillow, side by side with
his; her soft dark hair hid his pale
cheek, and he was whispering feebly
his words of gratitude, as Lydia slowly
advanced into the room, and, I'M
noticed by either, she laid her soft,
white hand upon Katrine's shoulder,
gripping it with a nervous force of
which she herself was ignorant.
Katrine started up flushed, her eyes
Tlzlincr with 1iOht onH 1nnlI of
triumph coming into her face as she
saw who was there.
"Mr. Capels condition will not per-
nit of this excitement" said Lydia, in
a cold, harsh voice. CDR. Heston S
orders were that he should be kept
quiet"
That afternoon, when Mr.. Critic
entered the library, he found a plainly
dressed man awaiting nina man
who, save that he gave the idea of hav-
ing once been a soldier might have
passed for anything from a publican
to an idler, whose wife let lodgings
and made it unnecessary for him to
toll or spin.
Morning, sir. You had my card,
see. I've. called about the attempt
made here the other night"
Attempt"
Eyes, sir; the burglary"
How did you know there was an
attempt?"
ooh, we get to know a little, sir.
We're a body of incompetent men that
every one abuses, but we find out a
few things a year"
you heard of this, then?"
yes; sir, and we were a bit sur
prised that you didn't communicate
with us. Seems strange, SIR
Strange! yes, my man; but have we
not had horrors enough?"
Eyes, sir; but"
Well" said Mr. Critic, impatiently,
''you have heard of it, then? What do
you wish to do?"
''See the place, sir. Who was it that
nearly killed that poor fellow?
"How did you know that some one
did,"
Mr. Critics visitor laughed quiet
little laugh.
ooh, we know, sir. He's horribly
bad"
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practice prior to July /. '97. to Register
with The state board. He explained
that the object sought was to weed our
the long haired quacks who travel M
and down the state, but he afterward
remarked that he had no allusion TO a
certain gentleman in the second city,,
CDR. Powell of La Crosse). The bin
was then passed.
Judge Orion declared as paternal-
4stlc and offensive the bill which aims
to prevent a person from being eligi-
bic to the Office of county superintend-
ent unless he has passed certain ex-
aminaions and holds certain certif-
Gates. The present law qualities anv
one for the place who has held II
prior to May, 1895. The bill struck
out just that provision. Judge Orion
raided the bill so severely that he sue
ceeded in getting it killed, 43 to "a.
Madison, March 6.-Both houses
held short evening sessions. In the
senate No. liza Carlow, appropriat-
ing $4,000 to Wisconsin State Fire
third reading, also No. 32s (Roehr),
authorizing the purchase of tools for
making roads was ordered engrossed.
Marriage reform may yet be enacted
into law in Wisconsin and the state
be spared it's unenviable reputation.
AT the assembly session Mr.. True
made plea for the marriage license
uY0C 4hA 1ovo H.
indefinite postponement and the
measure was finally re-referred to the
judiciary committee. Mr. True will
Immediately draw up a substitute
with hopes of better results. The me-
mortal to congress favoring postal
savings banks which was also down
for death was postponed for one
bicycles from execution was killed.
The following assembly bills wers
killed: Nos. 273, (M. w. Ryan,, con-
ferring Jurisdiction upon certain
courts; (Cashin), relating to county
courts; 40, Kessler), relating to Of
lenses committed in reformatory and
penal institutions; AT, (Catlin), relat-
ing to the employment of assistants
for county officers; 438, (Buttles), re-
lating to criminal jurisdiction OF
county court of La Crosse county; 467,
(McGrath), relating to the dismissal
of actions in certain cases; 469, (Cat-
linz, relating to the sacrifice by forced
sale of personal property; 499, (Kes-
sler), relating to divorce from bonds
of matrimony
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13
CHAPTER XVIII.
Mr.. Preenham's Visitor.

There was a kind Of civil war car
rieG on at the old house over the nurs-
ing back of Paul Capel to health. He
suffered much, but a strong constitu-
ton and youth were fine odds in his
favor, and he recovered, after passing
the crisis rapidly and well.
And during those days Lydia suf-
fered a martyrdom, seeing, as she did,
how Katrine took advantage of Capel's
weakness to tighten his bonds.
The detective came as he had
promised, and saw the room and the
window, making notes and a drawing
thereof, and then going to the news
at the back, where he satisfied himself
as to the means by which access had
been obtained.
The evidence of Paul Capel was
taken by a magistrate at his bedside,
as he was certified as unfit to be
moved, and in due time the law melted
out its punishment upon the two Grim
inals left; but the detective was not
at peace.
The officer, who boasted of the name
of Linnett, was very sleuth-hound in
his ways, and he came upon Mr.. Girt1e
at all manner of unexpected times
while he was waiting for Paul Capel's
return to health, and tried to get in
formation from him without avail
"Must have been a bit of imagination
on the old mans part" said Mr. Lin
nett. Some of these old fellows-half
cracked as a rule-believe that they
are extremely rich. I don't know
though. Old boy was very rich, Won
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No; decidedly better. :"

mo; decidedly better"
mo, sir. was at the hospital this
morning, and they don't think he'll
live the day He has let it all out"
Look here, my man, we are confus-
ing Matters said Mr.. Critic.
'Why, you've got wounded man
here?"
eyes. There, my good fellow, sup
pose you must now all now"
Il suppose we must, SIR said the
officer, with grim smile "Strange
that you should SO soon have another
trouble here"
''But you have not told me your in
formant"
ooh, there's no secret about it, sir.
Servant chap went to the bad, and
lost his character. Old friend of your
footman here who was killed. He picks
up with couple of regular cracks
men, and tells all he knows about the
house, and they put up the job
eyes, yes; [ see. Well?"
"They get in, and catch a Tartar;
for this chap was cut down by some
O1AS hCAO cbAAd A4AO A1CLCO 5OC ull1 d w dy
to a wretched hole, where the people
were SO frightened that they gave in
formation to the police that a man
was dying on their premises. Police
, took him to the hospital and when he
found out how bad he was he made a
clean breast of it ALL That's it, sir
Plain as A B c."
IL Al
curiously.
''Do you think" he said at last,
that these men committed the other
robbery"
The detectives eyes twinkled, but
not a muscle moved.
81 should think it's about certain,
SIR"
"Have you got the mans COM
panions?"
Eyes, sir, both of them, safe.
enough
''Then, as this man confessed one
thing, [ dare say he will the other
He is dying, you say?"
eyes, sir; no doubt about it; not so
much from the sword-cut as from bad
duu Tie ike.
''Fhen he must be seen today at
once, man. We may get to know from
him where they have disposed of the
treasure. Such large sum-
eyes, sir" said the officer, quietly,
taking out a notebook. "Now, don
you think, sir, you being solicitor,
it would have been better to let us do
our work, and you do yours?'
What do you mean, sir?''
'Only this, sir, that here's another
thing. You've had a tremendous rob-
berry here before, and we've known no.
thing about it till this minute when
you let it all out"
Mr.. Critic gave his knee at impatient
blow
eyes, sir, you let it out. When did
it happen?"
cat the time of that terrible affair
in the house. You remembers"
eyes, sir; I took a good deal of
notice of it at the time, sir, but I had
nothing to do with the case. So a lot
of money was taken, them"
Mr.. Critic nodded.
L am not at liberty to say more.
Mr.. Capel would not have the search
made"
'If you'll excuse me, sir, I'll give
you another look in. Perhaps tomor-
row you'll let me go over the place."
He went away hurriedly, and
straight off to the hospital, where he
had a long interview with the sick
man, obtaining all the information
from him that he could, before COM
PEELED by the poor wretch's weakness
to cease the inquisition
GA tremendous big sum, eh?" said
the officer to himself II should like to
have the finding of that. They might
be bit generous to man"
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WAS NOT PRACTICAL.

I'm afraid" said the man with the
heavy gold watch chain, chat our
friend the inventor will never sue
coed. -
"But he is very clever and industri-
ous."
eyes. But he insists on getting his
machine SO that it will work before
letting me put stock on the market.
Washington Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13
HEARTILY APPROVED THE IDEA.

what do you think of poets
the versifer, brushing the hair out Of
his eyes.
Every newspaper should be pro-
vided with one," replied the editor;
hickory with iron tips, and kept close
at hand for all emergencies. '-Phila-
delphia North American.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13
WAS MORE APPROPRIATE.

The dear girl-This custom of
throwing rice at a newly welded
couple is so idiotic.
The savage bachelor-Well, rather.
Mush would be much more appro-
pirate .-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13

Did you ever see a horse race that
you could say was absolutely honest?"
II think I did, wunst," said Rubber
neck Bill. ''The Teller what was
ahead had stoled the boss. ''-Tndianap-
oils Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13
AN AMBIGUOUS COMPLIMENT.

She-Mr Daubster, the artist, todd
me I was as pretty as a picture
He-I hope he didn't mean one of
his own pictures En-
quirer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13
ABOUT THE SIZE OF 1T.

Willie-Say, pa, what's an impress
sionist?
pam impressionigt, Willie, is an
artist who gives one the impression
that he sells more pictures than he can
paint
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13

der amt no justice in dis world
anyway" said little Tommy Thomp-
kins as he came out of the house WHIP
ing his eyes.
whats the matter, Tommy" in
quired a neighbor.
why, pa went an knocked a nice
vase often the stand dis mernin' an
smashed it all ter pieces, am then
fused at ma fer havin' it settin'
round in the way"
"Yes"
"An' then cause I broke a durn
little ole saucer at dinner he licked
tn stuffin' outen me fer bein' so
careless. Ohio State Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13
WORRYING.

What are you worrying about
now?"
II belong to the Don't Worry club
and can't pay my dues. New York
Truth
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13

Race hatred in Trieste has resulted
in the selling of explosive cigarettes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-03-13

Leod), empowering county boards to
provide salaries for deputy county
clerks.
Madison, March 2.-Among the COM
m1ttee reports to the senate were two
bills from the committee on privileges
and elections in response to portions
of the governors message referred to
it, one for a new caucus law, the other
prohibiting proxies in conventions.
The judiciary committee reported
among other bills Nos. zoos, lois, 102s,
and 1O3s, the bills taxing express,
sleeping car and like companies. The
question Of their constitutionality was
all that was referred to this commit
tee, and it reported them constitu-
tional. The feature of the evenings
session was a speech by Senator Nc
Gillivray in favor of his patronage bill
which provides that the patronage Of
the state shall be divided up among
the counties in proportion to popula-
ton. Senator McGillivray attacked
civil service as administered by the
federal government, characterizing it
as fraud. Senator bennett disagreed
with him on that subject
In the assembly Mr.. Overlook moved
for reconsideration of the vote by
which the Orion child adoption bill
had been refused third reading The
committee on railroads had reported
the senate's anti-pass constitutional
amendment with 2 amendments, one
making forfeiture of office one of the
penalties for accepting a pass and an
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-12-14

to the task of educating those about
him, that his ideal is about to be real
lied. Lights are being taken faster
than supplies can be had for putting
them in and it looks now as though
the plant was going to be a source OF
revenue to the city instead of bur-
den rpon the taxpayers as it has been
in the past, while the consumer gets
his light at greatly reduced prices.
Mr.. Davis is a conscientious and indie
fatigable worker and has saved the
city hundreds Of dollars both in re-
pairs and by economizing in fuel and
fixtures. He has often overworked
himself in order to keep everything in
smooth running order and his efforts
In the interests of the city cannot be
too highly appreciated. The action
of the council meets with the ap.
proval Of all who are acquainted with
the arduous duties devolving upon the
city engineer.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-12-14
~ Special Discount on Fur
Coats. A large assortment OF
the best made to close.

the time food enters the mouth ma
ture has all the machinery and huios
ready in every healthy human organ
ism 20 prepare that food for nourish-
ing the body, and all that is necessary
to get the right results is to put the
machinery in operation and see TO IL
by the force of the will that it does It's
work completely from the start, and
the start is perfect mastication, when
this is we'll done nature will do the
rest unless overtaxed with quantity,
drowned out with useless fluids, or
cheated in the quality of the sub"
stance provided. II every person
would become student Of physiology
and fully learn the laws OF digestion,
and the fluids which enter into IL
without which there could be neither
digestion nor assimilation, then OBJ.
serve what such education means and
demands, there would be so much
less of pain and physical weakness in
few generations as to astonisf
eyerybody.-Lake Mills (Wis.) Leader
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-12-14
A Startling Incident.

During performance of DR.. Jekyil
and Mr.. Hyde by Mr.. Hartigan and
company at Manitowoc, an incident
occurred at the end of the third act
which nearly resulted in the finish OF
the piece and also the incapacitating
Of Actor Hartigan for further work
lOr some time to come.
AT the conclusion of the act men,
hOned, Mr.. Hartigan, in the charac-
Yer OF the malicious and murderous
hyde is about TO strangle a little girl,
The audience was aroused to pitch
ot excitement, so much SO that no
notice for moment was taken OF a
powerful mastiff dog, which up to the
point was calmly sleeping by the
slove half way down the auditorium.
Inc screams of the little girl excited
ae brute and with a jump and a roar
NC made for the stage, and were II
nOt for the combined efforts Of two
ashers and the leader of the orchestra
ue would certainly have taken part
'uieh was not in the play or men
aOned In the house program.-Platte
vie wis., Witness.