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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-26
Nearer. NV God. To Thee.

AS a writer, as a poet, there were
few in the literary world of London
Tin the forties) who had not heard of
Sarah Flower Adams. the gifted
woman to whom all Christendom
today pays homage in it's love for her
immortal hymn, Nearer, Ny God, to
Thee" writes Clifford Howard ir
the Ladies Home Journal "It wa
written in 1910, and had subsequen
ly been set to music by Eliza F'lowe
and included in collection
hymns written and composed by Il
two sisters. Only within that yes
had their book of Hymns an
Anthems been published, and tn
hymn that was destined to inspiI
the world had then been heard buC
once or twice. and within the walls
of a single church-South Palace
Chapel, London.
cit was not, however, until after
the year 1860, when the present we'll
known tune was composed for it by
DR.. Lowell Mason, of New York, that
the hymn attained it's widespread
popularity. Up to that time it had
attracted but little notice. Through
the spirit of Doctor Mason's sym
pathetic music it was quickened into
glorious life and brought within the
reach of every congregation and every
Christian soul But this was long
after the author of the hymn had
passed away She died in 1848, with
out knowing of the triumph and the
glory that awaited her work. Her
grave in the little village of her birth
is unmarked by any monument to her
fame''
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-26
TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF.
InsuIar Affairs.

People are dying of starvation on
the island of Panay, Philippine islands
Exports to Porto Rico from this
country have more than trebled in
less than four years.
Of the 400 American school teachers
who sailed for Manila so were married
on reaching Honolulu.
Colonel Cabrera, who controlled the
Filipino insurgents in southern
Batangas, was recaptured.
The vigorous defense Admiral w. S
Schley is preparing to make is exciting
apprehension in the navy department
George Wadsworth of Mellwood
Neb., has protested to the war depart
ment against his wife being sent t.
the Philippines to teach school.
A claim for $685. 73 was filed with
the Spanish treaty claims commission
yesterday by the Mopos Sugar com
pany, for damages to their property in
Cuba.
General Macarthur arrived at San
Francisco and declared the Insured
ton ended and the Philippines
rapidly returning to peaceful con
ditions.
Archbishop Chapelle, who was sent
to Manila to reform church abuses in
the Philippines, is to return to the
United States because, unsuccessful in
his mission.
A Spaniard at Havana who volun-
teered to undergo test in a yellow
fever experiment died of the disease,
The serum failed to save him from the
attack of germ-laden mosquitoes.
FREDERICK Degatau, resident commits
sioner from Porto Rico, has filed with
the secretary Of the treasury a brief in
support of. his contention that under
the provisions of the Foraker act a
duty Of five cents a pound should be
imposed on all coffee imported into
Porto Rico.
A cablegram from Cuba says that
E. p Thompson, ex-postmaster at
Havana, has been sentenced to pay a
fine of $500 or serve six months in
prison for causing to be issued in his
own behalf, while postmaster, four
money orders for 500 each and put
ting a due bill in the drawer instead
of cash.
Ex-Secretary of the Navy Benjamin
F. Tracy, Jere Wilson and Isidor
Raynor, attorney general of Maryland,
are said to be slated for Admiral
Schley's counsel in the court Of in
quiry. 1t is said General Tracy will
secure a full airing Of the affairs Of the
bureau of navigation under Crownin-
shield and show official favoritism.
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China.

Minister Conger arrived in Pekin.
Washington officials show that The
work of the powers in China has just
begun.
Advices from Commissioner Rock
hill indicate. although they do not
state, that the Chinese plenipotentiar-
les will sign the peace procotol in a
few days.
Russia was asked to get out of Man
churia by China The cEar's envoy
was urged to agree to IN early settle
ment of the question. but returned an
evasive answer.
The appointment of Mr.. Sharritts,
now a member of the board of general
appraisers at New York. to be the
American representative in China in
connection with tariff affairs is now
practically determined upon.
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an actor Of considerable talent and
has a wide acquaintance with stage
people.
At Philadelphia George B. McClem-
my, proprietor Of the grocery at Tenth
aud Locust streets in which an explo-
sion of gasoline occurred, resulting in
the death Of eight persons and the in
juring Of about 40 others. was arrested
today on warrant issued by Coroner
Dugan. McClemmy is charged with
criminal negligence in keeping explo-
sive oil in the cellar of his store.
Great damage is reported from
Mobile, New Orleans and other points
in the path of a gulf storm. There
has been loss of life on the Mississippi
river, and grave fears are felt for the
safety of large number of vessels
that have not been heard from. At
Chattanooga, Tenn. large sums of
money were offered for the removal Of
goods stored along the Tennessee
river, which was rapidly rising at
last accounts.
The cruiser Ranger and the battle
ship Iowa have been ordered to
Panama to protect American interests
in the event of war between Venezuela
and Colombia. The Ranger will pro-
coed at once and the Iowa will go as
soon as she arrives at San Francisco.
Diplomatic representatives Of the
countries involved in the embroglio
freely discuss the situation The
Machias, which is ready to proceed to
Colon, is being detained at Norfolk on
account Of the storm.
Colonel John D. Elliott, a prominent
ex-confederate soldier and leader. is
dead at his country home near Den
yer, Of dropsy. Colonel Elliott was
acting governor of Mississippi in 1853
when Governor Henry S. Foote lay
stricken with yellow fever. At that
time he organized the most extensive
relief system ever known in the south
to cope with yellow fever. He was
political leader in Texas in later
years, residing at Benham. He pub
lished newspapers in Mississippi.
Louisiana and Texas. Since 1879 he
had lived in Denver.
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Merely a Tradition.

'That is good stuff, but we are so
full that we cannot use it," said the
newspaper man at the banquet, as he
turned down his champagne glass.
This happened number of years
ago, and has since been handed down
as a tradition of the craft, to show the
high station they once adorned, and
how they adorned it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-26
PROTOTYPES OF HUMANS.
Animal Resemblance to Man Tha
Are Strange as Strikinus

Are Strange DIS 0lTlKlnqb
eff it is really true that animals beal
some resemblance to certain human
types, such, l think, is especially the
case with the bovines." said maj
standing in front Of the Cape buf
faloes' paddock in Central Park. &c
like to fancy those faithful servants
of our race have gradually come tt
acquire traits of appearance in. com
mon with the masters who homestead
ed them. And some of the facts thai
help to prove the correctness of my
notion find right in this place Just
look around and see for yourself.
What do you say about that gray
buffalo which Lies in the doorway
other there, chewing it's cud and block
ing the entrance to all corners? Ii
has been brought here from South
Africa, and to me it looks like
typical boer. 1t even looks like
we'll, no one entertains a greater re
spect for Dom Paul than do, but if
that isn't he I'll own that have
eye at all for physiognomy The1-
the frill of straight, white beard so
marked in his portraits, the large
rather coarse features; the big, broad
nose, the thick lips, the beady, shrewd
eyes and the entire expression is of
infinite self-complacency.
II shouldn't wonder if the likeness
continued beneath the surface. At
least, remember that old Wood. he
of the natural history, says of the
Cape buffalo that he is exceedingly
ferocious and cunning, often lurking
among the trees until an unsuspectins
traveller approaches and then rushing
on him and destroying him. Tha,
sounds almost like a passage from
some English war bulletin.
Turn to the right and you find th,
zebus, the sacred cattle of India
They are as sleek and big-eyed am
meek looking and dreamy as an.
Hindoo, and they have the sam
regular. finely cut features.
"And now follow me a few step
over to the sheephouse. Would yo,
recognize kalmuck if you saw him
You have heard suppose, that he ha
high cheekbones, fiat nose and small
squirting eyes almost hidden behind
tuft of coarse hair. There you hav
him right in front of you, althoug
they call him yak here. Oh, yes,
know they say that this beast is n,
OK at all.
"But then I have heard person,
doubt the humanity of the Kalmuck
so matters are about even between
the two. They have shuff1ed the pooa
yak around from one family to an
other until they finally landed hir
with the antelopes, but for all that
looks more like a bovine than any
thing else. To me he is the OK of the
steppes and mountain passes Of
central Asia and the animal counter
part Of his master, the Kalmuck.
1--WE tried to find an explanation Of
these outward resemb1ances, and
have dug up two. believe that they
depend partly on the similar influence
of man and beast on the same natural
conditions and partly on the mutual
influence which the human being and
the animal exert upon each other dur
ing continued daily contact" New
York Sun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-26

foremost authors of comic operas OF
the European continent. He was t.,
France what the late Sir Arthur Su
Ivan was to England Among hi.
chefs d'oeuvre are the Mascot ant
Olivette, which for years were tn
rage of opera patrons in the European
capitals.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-08-26
Wood MUS be Imnorted.

Forest experts in Germany admit
that the empire will never be in a pc
sition fully to supply her own mark,
In 1899 the imports of wood were So
100000 cubic feet.
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Domestic.

Chicago August wheat. 7O1Ac.
Milwaukee is threatened with a milk
famine.
A new railroad is planned from St.
Paul to Black Hills.
The navy department has abandoned
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Foreign.

Foreign.
The British parliament adjourned
today.
Germany is to send four cruisers TO
Panama.
Russia is said to be On the eve of
another famine.
King Edward is again reported to
be in poor health.
Count Won Waldersee is said to as
pire to be prime minister.
Count Tolstoi who is conyalescent,
will soon go to the Crimea.
The duke and duchess of Cornwall
and York arrived at Durham.
In London Alfred Gilbert. the sculp-
tor has been declared bankrupt.
Venezuelan advices tell of numer-
Gus engagements with the revolution
lists.
A Brazilian medical expert has dis
covered a preventive for yellow
fever.
Baron Adolf E. Nordenskjold, noted
as an arctic explorer. died at Stock
holm.
A Caracas dispatch says the invad-
ers on the Venezuelan frontier have
disappeared.
London medical experts blame long
skirts worn by women for the spread
of tuberculosis.
Renewed guerilla fighting along the
route of the Panama railroad is Of
ficially reported.
Miller, the American, was fifth in
the 1000 kilometer race from Paris to
Brest and return.
The French census shows popula-
ton of 38.641,333. an increase of 412,-
346 in five years.
The census of Canada shows pop
ulation of 5,338,883, an increase of
505,6 since 1891
Japan persists in demand for a
concession of land on the Korean
island of Masanpho.
The widow of former Premier Cano-
vas del Castillo. who was assassinated
about four years ago in Madrid, IS
dead.
One Montreal man is to pick out the
800 Canadians who are to be invited
to the reception in honor Of the Duke
of York.
A dispatch from East Cowes says
the cottage of Lady Gerard has. been
robbed of Jewels of the value of more
than $4,000.
Grand Duchess Xenia. wife of Grand
Duke Alexander Mikhailovitch, gave
birth to son. The child was chris
tened Dimitri.
It is said that the betrothal of Prin-
cess Margaret of Connaught to the
czarewitch Cine Grand Duke Michael,
brother of the czar), will shortly be
announced.
There has been a recrudescence of
agitation on the part Of British and
Irish farmers against what they term
the practical monopoly of the London
meat market by Americans.
The czar's sister, the Grand Ouch
ess Xenia, gave birth to a son who
may some day be the ruler of Russia.
The India budget shows a surplus
in spite of famine and drought.
The remains of Signor Crispi were
privately transferred to the Capuchin
church at Palermo where they will re-
main until permission is granted for
their interment in the Pantheon.
G. E. Armstrong editor, and W. T.
Madge, manager of the London Globe,
apologized to the house of commons
for reflections on the Irish members.
Expenditures for relief work in In
dia in the last three years have been
100000.
In court circles it is said that En-
peror William is little pleased with
the new tariff bill. He regards as the
chief task of Count Won Beulow the
duty of securing commercial treaties.
Count Won Beulow's fate as chancel-
Tor depends upon his success in that
direction
Edmond Audran, the French COM
poser, is dead in Paris. He was born
April II, 1912. Audran was one of the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-12
A SNAKE FOR A BEDFELLoW.
His Presence BADLY Scared n Central
American Railway Contractor.
(From the Birmingham Age-Herald.)


Down in Central America" remarked
a gentleman yesterday, who as railroad
contractor. has been in most OF the Amer
lean countries, they are troubled greatly
with Vermin of all kinds, particularly rats
and mice. To get rid of these latter pests
the natives. instead of Keeping a tame
house cat like we do here. have custom
of keeping tanned snakes whiGt- 80 harm
less, but which are as rough on rats as
the average tabby cat.
"A friend, of mine who. was building a
railroad in Nicaragua lad his camp about
ninety miles from the coast His chief
engineer died from a fever and he sent
to Cincinnati to get a young man as his
successor who. while quite competent in
a professional way, had never been to
Central America before. My friend had in
his camp a large tame snake who was af-
fectionateIy spoken of by the men as Old
Tom In his youth he had been good
rat catcher. but was then most too old
Il, catch or bite anything, and was kept
chiefly as n pet Usually strangers COM
ing TO camp were introduced TO Old Tom,
but the day the young engineer arrived
my friend. the contractor. in some way
forgot to tell him about the snake. He
was given n cabin to sleep in and retired
carly. feeling somewhat tired from long
horseback ride.
About u O'Clock the whole camp was
awakened by a succession of the most
frightful Yells coming from this cabin.
MY friend jumped out OF bed and rushing
over found Old Tom quietly lying IN The
engineers bed wondering what all the
racket was about, while the young en-
git.eer. frightened out of his wits. was
dancing ABOUT the room yelling at the
top of his voice. Old Tom had got coid
during the night and had crawled into
the engineers bed to get warm. He was
I pretty big fellow and enough to brighten
Jnybody who did not know HIM My
friend tried to explain to the young man
hat il was only Old Tom and that he was
quite harmless. Old Tom. the devil! ex
Gained the engineer. No, not the devil.
explained my friend, as he picked old
fom up hy the tail and flung him out the
window. he is quite harmless and hasn't
, bit of devimcut in him. 1t was no use.
however, to explain. The young mans
:ervcs were shattered and he left for
''or1e' the next morning in spite of all my
friend could do or say.
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CHAPTER XIII


What followed, by invention and design
of the pious ecclesiastic Mr.. Purden was
a villalny even greater than that at first
designed. more daring more cruel.
The bride. accompanied by the minister
officiating in the late ceremony, walked
back TO her lodging. She was still exult-
ant in the first glow and triumph of her
revenge. He, on the other hand, walked
downcast. stealthily glancing at his com
panion, his big head moving sideways like
the head of a bear, his sallow cheeks pal
or than was customary. The bridegroom,
for his part, flung himself into his chair
and was carried to the lady's lodging. a
strange wedding procession
She threw off her cloak and her domi-
no and stood before her newly made lord,
her eyes bright, her face flushed, her lips
quivering. She was filled with revenge
half satiated. but revenge can mover ne
wholly satisfied, and with IN D--1h OF
victory.
Il have won." she said. You tried to
deceive me again, Ludovic. but | have
won. You have been caught in your own
tolls
He took the nearest chair, sitting down
In silence, but his face was dark. As she
looked upon him some of the triumph
died out OF her eyes; her cheek lost its
glow. she began to be frightened. What
would he say or do neXt2 As for his
ready for instant flight. Indeed there was
cause for uncertainty because the man
was desperate, and his sword was at his
SIDE.
silence" he said. cor / may kill you!'
Then there was silence. The other two
did not speak. The lady threw herself
upon .he sofa. twisting her fingers nerv-
susiy.
You have married me. you say. You
shall be a happy wife. You cannot i'm
agine how happy you will be-"
In contest of tongues the woman has
the best of it
so long as you. my lord. enjoy the
same happiness. or even greater. / shall
not repine. You intended my happiness
in another wav."
you have destroyed my Ii 81 chance 1t
Is n good beginning"
And ending, my lord. The fond mis-
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assume the rights and powers of hus-
band. So that the news of his evil repu-
tatiou came, after all. roo late to be Of
any use. And as for explanations, who
would have the right to ask any expiana-
tions OF a married man on behalf of his
wife?
The counsel learned in the law gave his
written opinion that. considering that the
marriage ceremony was fixed for a. m.
the bridegroom had no knowledge of the
brides intention not to present herself;
that he left his lodgings few minutes
before G; that a few minutes after 6
one Pentecrosse, we'll known to the
lady, witnessed theS marriage cere-
mony and believed the bride to be the lady
in question. dressed as she was accustom-
ed 20 dress, although he did not see her
face; that the parish clerk also recognized
the lady; that the clergyman was ready
to swear that the bride was the lady. and
that the registers showed her signature,
there could be no chance whatever of sue
cess in disputing or denying the marriage.
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slightly Pnrtingtoninn.
fFrom lad Riehmond pispatchl

(From the Richmond Dispatch.)
Mrs Newcomer-If I'd known th5t--your taxes
we're so high in this town, I'm sure | never should
have thought OF locating here. I've just got my
bills, and they arc simply enormous.
Mrs Closelegh-Perhaps there has been some
clerical mistake. Ii | we've you | would 90 and
see about it.
Mrs Newcomer-That's just what I'm about tc
do; I'm ON my way to the taxidermist now.
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Crushed.
CFrom the London Spare Noments.)

(From the London Spare Moments-)
The other day an old woman bounced into a
Sly office with notification TIA; had been
isnt to her to the effect that quarters rates
{ n some property Of hers were due
She asserted she had paid them. \ clerk got
cut the books to prove that She had not. and
suggested that she had made mistake. She
still declared, however, that she had paid
Don't yuu ever make mistakesg' she enquired
The clerk assured her that he did not, and
iokingly added:
The only mistake ever mad was when
( got married.
She looked at him moment and then said;
NO; your wife made that mistakt!
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Within His Limitations.


from the Chlcago lriDuneJ
''Papa, did you notice what funny bow that
man made when he passed u.s. He threw his head
up instead OF down.
"Yes, dear. What else could he do, with a
collar that came up to his chn2 His bow had to
follow along the line of least resistance"
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IV7V7V
Papa remarked the boy thOughtfilly, ''the
plate the minister holds when the collection IS
taken mp is a gold plate, isn't it?''
The deiicon absent-mindedly nodded his head
And The plate they give you to pass is moth
ing but ,yood?'
Again the deacon nodded.
Il guess they must know you, don't they"
asked the boy.
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An Endless Chain.


Mrs Skantboard (proudly)-Nothing goes to
waste in this housed | make hash out Of every
thing that's left over
Mrs. Slimtabe (musingly)-But what do you do
with the hash that's left Overt
Mrs. Skantboard-Rehash it!
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(From the Baltimore American.)
Askit-And did your uncle remember you in
his wiIl2
Tellit-well. he remembered me all right, but
that why he didn't mention in the will.
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C'rom the Chicago Psst.)
81 see the University Of Chicago is to produce
AS You Like It >"
Il hope so.'
you hope sol What do you mean by thatT'
'Why. hope it will be as ! like it. but from
costume point of view 1 fear it IS to be
as the faculty likes it,
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He Took the Hint.


He was gone a long. long time, and when he
came back he found her still ready. II have come
back after many years. he said to her in greet
ing. She had learned something in the years
since she had seen him last. well. for good
ness sake Henry" she exclaimed fervontly, why
don't you take them? Pm thirty-fve How
many more years do you want2' Then great
light shone on him. and he did not wait for any
more
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A Thankful Spirit.


q rom HarJefn Lifc.J
Teacher-Johnny. you tell anything you
have to be thankful for in the past year?
Johnny without Neutrality-suspicious..
TeachT-Well, Johnny. what is it2
Johnny-Wby, when you broke your arm you
couldn't lick US for two months
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(From the Chicago Tribune)
The Ragged Urchin-Do you like 10 see little
1oys have fits ma ann?
The Matruu-Mercy, no!
The Ragged - .'in--WelI. if you'll give me
niece o. pic won't have none. II YOU don't I'll
throw the worst ft you ever saw in your lie.
right here ma am
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From the Boston Transcript)
HaBson-I wonder what Hiss Sprey meant when
she told my Cousin Kate that l was a regular
messenger boy in love making.
Barton-You seem to be as slow in comprehen-
sion as you are in making love.
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Pet Child of Fortune.
From the Chicago Tribune.l

Qrom the Chicago Tribune-)
Teacher-As have been telling you. there are
two general classes OF workers Tommy, does
your father make his living by using his brains
or by using his musclesf
Tommy-Neither one, ma am. He's a policeman
at the big railroad deepo.
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Goes Without Saying.


Teacher-NoG, Tommy, suppose you had two
apples, and you gave another boy his choice OF
them. you would tell him to take the bigger one,
wouldn't you?
TCmmy-No mum.
Teacher Why?
Tommy Cos wouldn't be necessary.
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Another One ON Deck.

fFrom the Philadclphia Times-)
''How do you like our new cook?''
IAN right so far. But here she comes"
''Why, that's not the cook you had Yesterday
''No; but you spoke of the new one