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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-19
VALUE OF WOOD PULP.
Paper-makers as Yet Unable to Find
a Substitute for it.

Paper manufacturers are still
searching for a substitute for wood
pulp in the manufacture of paper for
the daily press-not, it is said, be-
cause there is any probability of an
immediate scarcity of wood, but be-
cause of the inordinate charges of the
trust
Then, too, manufacturers are de-
pendent upon weather conditions,
which produce plenty of water with a
good head in the raceWays, because
wood pulp mills are not only depend
ent upon water for power, but also for
washing, mixing and bleaching pur-
poses The weather is too uncer-
tain quality for the manufacturers
to depend upon for these things. The
present scarcity of wood pulp is at
tributed to the dry weather Of the
autumn.
Experiments have been made in as
many as fifty different kinds of vege-
table f1bers to make a suitable pulp,
but so far none Of them has been pro-
ductive of anything equal to wood.
The nearest that chemists have come
is pulp which will make a fair grade
of wrapping paper. In Holland this
pulp is made out of potato stalks; in
Louisiana it is made Of a substance
called bagasse taken from sugar cane,
and in Kansas the sunfioWer None,
however, can fill the space occupied
by spruce timber.
This is the wood most generally
used, but often, in regions where
spruce is not plentiful, hemlock or
poplar is used. Pine makes excellent
pulp, but it is considered too valuable
as a building timber to be utilized in
the manufacture of paper.
The danger of future scarcity of
wood for pulp purposes, said a man
in the paper trade, appeals to no one
more forcibly than to those who own
the present available tracts of spruce
timber.
This land is owned in huge blocks
in the Adirondacks, in Maine and in
New Hampshire, yet the bulk of the
present supply does not come from
these sections; it comes from Canada
and Newfoundland, where spruce is to
be had in almost any quantity. The
reason for the Canadian supply is
readily explained. The owners of the
timber tracts in 1.-THE states" have
already taken alarm at the waste that
has been going on, and some of the
primiscuos cutting which hitherto
prevailed has been stopped. Spruce is
now cut only for the paper trade, and
in cutting for this only the older tim
Der is taken out, the younger trees
being left to mature.
with an eye to the future, probably,
the lumbermen are thus most carefully
nourishing their young spruce, While
drawing upon the forests OF Canada
for their immediate supply, since they
find they can, with profit, buy, cut and
carry sufficient spruce across the Dor
der, while letting their young forests
gain strength each year.
Canada is likely to shut the door
on spruce, as it already has done on
some other kinds of building timber.
When that time comes the lumbermen
in the states can fall back on their
healthy young forests to bring them
increased revenue. New York Even
ing Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-19
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.

Washington, Feb. There was
lively time between Senator Depew
(rep., N. " and Senator Pettigrew
(sil. rep, S. d.. The former read a
letter from President Schurman of the
Philippine commission, contradicting
the statements made by Mr.. PettigreW
in a recent speech and commented
caustically upon the methods of the
South Dakotae senator in introducing
and Dewey through statements by
Aguinaldo. Mr.. Pettigrew replied
sharply, reiterating the statements
which had called forth deniaIs both
from Schurman and Dewey. The dis
cussion of the financial bill was then
resumed, speeches being made by Mr..
Turner (dem., Wash.), Mr.. Bate (dem.,
Tenn and Mr.. Allen (pop., Neb.), all
in opposition to the pending measure.
Washington, Feb. THE house fin
ished the diplomatic and consular ap-
preparation bill, passing it substantial
ly as it came from the committee. It
carries $3,743,9 08. There was a desul-
tory discussion of the Philippine ques-
ton and the war in south Africa, the
principal feature being speech by
Mr. Shafroth. in favor of mediation in
the British-boer war under the provi-
sions of the Hague treaty. Mr.. Will
liam Alden Smith (rep., Mich) said he
was not authorized to speak for the
administration, but he knew that if
our government were requested to act
by either party to the conflict it's kind
ly Offices would be willingly placed at
their disposal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-19

Washington, Feb. 12.-The final
weeks discussion of the pending fnan-
cial bill was begun. The speakers
were two republicans, Messrs. Elxins
(W. Va and Wolcott (Col), one pop
list, Mr.. Butler (N CO.. Mr.. Elkins
advocated the passage of the pending
senate measure in brief but fOrceful
argument Mr.. Wolcott, chairman of
the international bimetallic commits
sion of 1897, spoke for many republ-
cans who adhere to bimetallism in
speech, earnest and eloquent and was
accorded unusual attention. Mr.. Butler
closed the debate for the day, advOcat-
ing the adoption of his amendment
providing for the issue of paper cur
rency by the government The senate
confirmed the nomination of Mrs.
Bertha Honore Palmer of Illinois as a
commissioner to the Paris exposition.
Washington, Feb 12-An important
bill was passed by the house which
makes universally applicable the law
that now permits the transit of goods
in bond through certain ports of the
United States to foreign ports. It is
principally designed to give transport
tation companies of the United States
a share of the trans-continental trade
to the orient. The bill also repeats the
law of March l, 1895, prohibiting the
shipment of goods in bond to the Mkt
can free zone.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-19

w. L. Culberson of Carroll, Iowa,
wrote Gov. Shaw declining the offer Of
position on the state board of con-
troll, rendered him by the governor.
Gov. Shaw declines to accept this an
swer and has set influences to work to
induce Mr.. Culberson to reconsider
the determination.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-19

Washington, Feb 8-Almost i'm
mediately after the senate convened
the discussion of the financial measure
was resumed Mr.. Allen (pOp., Neb.)
concluded his speech, charging the re-
publican party with breaking faith
with the people on bimetallism and
Systematically discrediting the work of
the international bimeta1lic commits
sion. Mr.. Cockrell addressed the SEN
ate in opposition to the pending bill
He maintained that it contained the
initial movement for the perpetuation
of the national debt. For the next 30
years the United States would be tied
down by debt of more than a billion
dollars with no option Of extinguishing
that debt and no possibility even at
the 80 years period of paying the
debt
In the house the ways and means
committee bill establishing tariff rates
upon goods from Porto Rico into the
United States and vice versa was re-
ported. Chairman Payne gave notice
that the bill would be called up next
Tuesday. The debate upon it will run
for a week.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-19

Washingtn, Feb. g. AS no senator
was prepared to proceed with the dis
cussion of the finance measure the SEN
ate transacted only routine business
and adjourned early to enable the
members to attend the obsequies of
General Lawton
Washington, Feb. 9-Mr. SuIzer of
New York introduced resolution in
the house declaring that the pending
Nicaragua canal bill should be imme-
diately passed, regardless of the Hay
Pauncefote treaty. and that the latter
should be rejected as in conflict with
the Monroe doctrine. There was a
lively scene at the night session. Some
days ago Mr.. Ta1bert (dem., S. c.
blocked private pension bill by call
ing no quorum present and threatened
to repeat the proceeding till the at
tendance increased, and he proceeded
to do so again, though the speaker paid
little attention to him.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-19

The Cook Manufacturing company
of Menasha has purchased the 72-inch
machine which the Te1uIah Paper COM
pany of Appleton had set aside to
make room for it's new 112-inch ma
chine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-19

Washington, Feb. ia resolut:o on
expressing sympathy with the beers
and urging mediation on the part of
the United States between the bellig-
erents was adopted by the senate in
fit of temporary alteration of atten-
ton. The resolution offered by Mr..
Allen (pop., Neb.) went through with
out attracting the slightest comment
from any one Of the dozen or more
senators present. A minute later, how
ever, at the request of the chair (Mr.
Frye, Mr.. Allen consented to recon
slider the action of the vote by which
the resolution was passed and the in
cident passed amid much quiet laugh
ter. The financial debate was contin-
ued by Mr. Chandler (rep., N. HI who
strongly urged the double standard.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-02-19

Men are needed for the signal ser
vice in the Philippines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
Sunshine a Good Hair Tonic.

Women sometimes appear to quite for
get that Their hnir is their crown of glory
and that if they neglect to keep it nice no
amount Of money spent elegant
toilets will make them present a pleas
ant appearance. Hair may look fluffy
and careessly arranged. and yet show
that It is we'll cared for. Some faces,
indeed, require an apparently careless
style of hairdressing, but this effect must
be brought out with nrt, and never by
neglect.
A good tonic for the hair is sunshine
and fresh air. The Greek girls who sat
on the city walls and gave their hair
daily sunbath were wise. The modern
woman can't exactly follow their example,
but, at any rate she can refrain from
tightly braiding her har at night and
can leave it loose so TINT the air may
get to it.. Then when she washes her
hair, which in summer should not be less
often than once fortnight, she can
sit in a sunny window till it s dry
Sunshine does not dry the scalp as arti-
fetal heat is bound to do, but it gives life
and vigor to the hair.-lBoston Journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
Club Life in China,

Club life is not confined to civilized
Western countries. The rich Chinaman
has had his club for centuries, and, as a
internal decorations there is nothing COM
parable with it in London or New York.
Most of the larger Chinese cities, like
Canton or Picking, contain club for man
darns and ricn men with pretensons to
rank. Some have Il political faint, some
are merely social, but all have one pecu-
liar feature. This is Il room OR oratory
In the oratory the image of Chinese
god is placed. From time to time mem
bers of the club enter the sanctuary to
offer their devotions. Apparently it Is no
uncommon thing at the beginning or sue
cessful ending of q great enterprise-such
as, say. the murder OF an enemy or the
contamination of pcliticnl conspiracy
to see a Chinaman h1sten!ng from the
secular part of his club bearing rich
Offering, or a prayer, for the god in the
club sanctuary.
He observes his devotions with gravity
that bears witness to his sincerity Some
devout Cinnamon visit the god the mo-
ment they enter the club bu lding, and
again PROSTATE themselves the last thing
before leaving. The club god is not usual
~ war divinity, but now, in the centers
where the Boxers hold sway und:sturbed,
it is more than probable that the Boxer
god has been placed in all the clubs-The
London Mail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19

active propaganda for peace, emphasize
the necessity for its Inauguration OF an
educational propaganda for peace in all
parts of the world. The impending war
In China is an additional reason for prcpa-
ganda. Discouragng as it must seem
to the advocates of peace and interna-
tional arbitration to see the actual and
prospective embodiment of nations in
creasing on every hand, these unhappy
facts must quicken the consciences of
women, to realize their share of respon-
sibi!tty in international relationships.
The sentiment of the executive commit
tee was that selhs:lness and ignorance,
the greed that is the fruit of the one,
and the prejudice which is the result
of the other Of these sentiments, are
the causes of wars. The eradication of
seltishness from the national conscience
Is as certainly the work OF education
as is its suppression in the individual
conscience. This idea is the keynote
Of the International Council of Women's
work in behalf Of peace and arbitration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19

just off the boiling point Several per-
fectly clean cloths of soft, fine Russia
crash and an equally clean dish-cloth
for washing the dishes should be a hand
4 clean tray OF rather generous size
for draining the dishes and a tray upon
which the dishes may be placed when
dried, are all absolutely necessary for the
proper performance of this duty. Be
core beginning TO wash the dishes clear
the dining table, and see that all the
dishes are at hand. Next empty the
tumblers and stand them in place on
the table. Next put all the saucers in
pile and place the emptied cups by the
tumblers. Now, take the silver and put
it all together with the bowls of the
spoons, tGe "rongs of the forks and the
blades of the knives. pointing one way,
on the small tray that is provided for
this purpose. The plates should next
be scraped perfectly clean: then the
nlatters and the vegetable dishes put
in their places. You are now ready to
begin your work, and you VIII be surpris-
ed When done 10 find how quickly it
has been accomplished. how clean your
wash-water stlll is, and, above all, how
bright and sparkling are your dishes
and siiver-ware.-Philadelph Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19

the water there was always O boat very
lonely and very far apart were these DESC
late farms: and it was clear WY men VINO
could not find sustenance from the iano
embarked on the sea and became sove.s.
pirates. sea-robbers and u,acauders. IN aus
tories. all Scandinavian pirates are tef'nsa
Danes but the ancestors OF our honest
Norwegian friends furnished a large coii-
tingent OF these so-called Danes. In NOR
way the Imagination Is always impressed
and depressed by the terrors OF the cfuei
winters. and how can these widely sepa-
rated little homesteads provide food or mix
In human intercourse, or obtain medcal
assistance in case OF need2 One shudderS
to think how great the suferings OF these
Isolated farmers. their wives and children,
may sometimes be. Can it be that they
abandoned such inhospftable dwellings un-
til the circlir,g year brings round the bless
ing and warmth OF summer? In summer.
communication is always possible by
water, and q doctor couId occasionally
bring them health and hefp-but IN wins
teri We heard some sad stories OF winter
misery and want Now. the Norwegian
has abandoned piracy, and IS a sea rover
only as an emigrant. He goes muchly to
America.-Gooi Words.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
Tho E,n orTno Plain Spcech.

A writer in the New York Evening
Post deprecates the too great freedom
OF speech permitted in society in the pres
ent day, and says:
Calling a sape a spade" may have its
advantages. but if we use the respectable
name o. TINS useful domestic implement
TO cover a rough and merciless discussion
an natures less nozzle processes. and
The laying bare of all manner OF evil
things it is seriously to be questioned
whether humanity at large gains by this
modern habit.
If by spade" we mean the bold use
of speech TO freely talk of diseases and
every type of bodily suffering, We are
surrey not enrichiug the thought nor en-
livening the mind, nor adding to the
good cheer Of the world. Time was
when ii was considered the extreme
of ill-manncrs TO talk of pains and
aches, their causes and results, except
to the physicians and those to whom
close relation gave IA right to appeal
for sympathy, or whose love or friendship
demanded a true statement Of conditions.
Nowadays in any public place, we'll
dressed people speaking a cultivated
speech, will while away the ennui of an
hours traxel ny minutslS- comparing
notes on digestive processes. or describ-
ing with careful detail the horrors OF
surgical operation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
\ Word Of Warming.

The Boston Transcript gives a warning
10 women WHO fain would have a
fashionable figure. The Transcript sa"s:
The woman to whom nature has pres
ented the so-lalied straight 'front.' now
so fashionable, wants TO give thanks
every minute of her present life that she
is so gifted. for the producing OF this
line by artificial means for any length
Of tins by . woman with opposite ten
denotes is loaded with material for an
additional charter to the Inferno. ;"
There is a scientific name for the trouble
which follows a long continued process
of securing stiff stays, by unrelenting
classics To the tops of ones stockings.
but it has escaped the preent scribe just
at this time. The warning; however
is not to be forgotten, and so the word
is passed along to any woman who is
experiencing back-aches and side-aches
hitherto unknown to her to watch out
and see whether or not she is sacrificing
considerable comfort as we'll as health
10 an endeayor. occasionally successful,
10 look like her more fortunate sister,
who can have her waist line anywhere
that fashion dictates without the least
difficulty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
OFFICERS NOT GENTLEMEN.
English Prisoners Complained or by
Women They Insulted-

The British officers in their contempt for
their captors behaved ii a most unsports-
manlke, ungentlemanly. and. for their own
good. 4 most foolish manner.
They drew offensive caricatures or the
Beers over the walls OF the schooi-houses.
destroyed the childreu's copy books and
text books. which certainly was a silly
performance and one showing no great sign
Of valor. and were rude and Cheeky TO
the Boer officials. boastins of what their
fellow soldiers would do to them when
they took Pretoria
Their chief offense, however. was in
speaking to and shouting at the ladies and
young girls who walked past the school
house. Personally. I do not believe that
every one of them misbehaved in this fash
ion. but it was true of SO many that their
misconduct brought discredit on ALL
At last the officers grew so offensive that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
0he Hew Woon.

The moon lay low in the sky, with one
star behind her
A sickle of silver made sharp for the har-
vest OF God
None acknowledged her yet and none de-
MED her,
For the harvest was still unripe and the
press untrod-
Grapes Of the vintage of war and the an
ger Of God.
The moon lay white in the sky and the
stars above her
Steadfast stood, and their light was as
orght as hers:
Orion's sword lay bare, and the Night. her
lover,
Talked OF cd wars, and the clouds rose
up to cover
Her face. like smoke from a half-dead fire
one sttrs.
The moon was sad In thu sky, and the
hosts of heaven
Star-follt helmed in silver and shod with
light,
Yelled their shining faces with clouds
wnd-driven:
And the peace of tho night with the cry
Of the wind was riven,
And prone on the threshold Of heaven the
moon lay white.
Mora Hooper, in the Westminster Ga
Zette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19

The English Soldier and His Religion.
On one occasion man minated his de-
sire 10 change his religion. and was duly
confronted with the Colonel. Now said
the Colonel, 4 hear you want to change
your religion. What are your reasons?
Have you conscientious convictions in re-
gard TO the matter?" The man i.tiInated
that he had And continued the Col
onel, ''to what denomination do you wish
to be transferred?' Said the ease-seelfng
Tommy, Il disremelnber the name Sir:
but it's them as parades for church hs:tt
IN hour later than the Others" Possibly
he may have had some special reason COR
his desire. \ reginental was once said
TO a Chaplain friend OF mine, I'VE call
your men the cold dinner lot. Sir
sWhy?" sad my friend. Because ;e.:
ner's always cold before they get back to
barra cks.' Indeed said the Chaplain,
and what may you be?'' "Oh, I'm
doorstep man" Whatever is that?'
asked the bewilderel parson. well, Sir.
my lot goes to early service. and the
breakfast bread is as hard as a stone
when we get back, SO there may have
been something. after all. that more than
meets the common comprehension in the
desire OF Tommy to parade for church half
an hour later.
Atkins has a high, respect for his Chap
lain when the CHAPLAIN is "a good 'un'; ;
or. in other words. when he is q manly fell
low, kindly. tactful, and what he processes
to be- Tommy does not like the namby-
PANTY clerics or "sllv-pilots," as he some
times terms his spiritual guides: ard any
thing like sham is quickly detected and
held in adherence by him. For cowt'arice.
physical or moral. especially in leadership.
he has only detesta ton and contempt In
church he is. for TIE most part attentive
and devout. He dearly loves hearty sing:
and, given a HYMN which calls up memoir
les OF early days, and q tune that he
knows and likes ycu'll hear Iusty singing
that VIII astonish You. if you are not used
to it. Where the .egin1ental band takes
part in the service the music at a parade
service is something to be membered.-
The Culver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-19
Indian Doctor.

A very interesting character frequently
met with in the Andes is the Challasuaya,
or Indian doctor, as he is Familiarity
known. You find him verywhere-rest-
ing upon the benches of the pEozas IN the
city. tramping over the mountain trials,
summing himself against the wall o. a
cabin by the railway station. drinking
chica In the market place. Inspecting Cattle
in the corral OF the hacienda, and curing
the sick persons in their mud huts. You
find him in the railway cars and among
the deck passengers on the coast steamers.
where he pays his way by practicing his
profession. With no wardrobe but the
clothes uron his back and a bright-colored
ponchc. he travels barefeoted from the
Isthmus OF Panama to Magellan Strait,
carrying a pack filed with dried herbs
done up in neat paper packages cheap
jeweiry. pocket handkerchiefs and ribbons.
watches and other articles for personal
adorrment knives. forks. and spoons. scis-
sors. small mirrors. combs and brushes.
and other small merchandise. which he
sells for cash or trades for eggs and poul-
try. chocolate. beans. and cocoa to be ex--
changed at the next town for more port
able property-The Nationa! Geographic
Magazine