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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-03

ders from other persons Mr.. Long
angel be sold for the benefit of the
sculptor, the Cincinnati man having
previously furnished the funds with
which Mead should do the work. The
statue now stands in the rotunda of
the capitol at Washington. Mr..
Mead's next work was a statue of
Ethan Allen, made for the state of
Vermont, which is also in the national
capitol A colossal figure of bronze,
typifying Vermont, is in the state
house at Montpelier, with another
statue of Ethan Allen and large
marble group. Columbus Approaching
Isabella His America" is on the
soldiers monument at st. Johnsbury.
Mead's ideal work beside the angel in
cludes "The Returned Soldier"
Echo La Contadinella.' Sappho,"
'The Thought of Freedom" and a
statue of the Mississippi river rep
resented as demigod. The Lincoln
monument at Springfield, ILL.,, is an
other important work. When the civil
war broke 'out Mead went to the front
as an artist for Harper's Weekly and
also engaged in voluntary service in
making drawings of rebel fortifca-
tons and camps He messed with
the soldiers and his humorous sketches
of camp life served to keep them in
good spirits
AT length he was induced to visit
Italy, where he was welcomed by
Hiram Powers, also a Vermonter, and
where he soon executed Echo already
referred to- He remained in Venice
about three years, after which he re-
turned home for brief stay He
finally took up his residence in Flor
ence, where he has been for nearly
40 years, and where he was made
professor in the academy Of fine arts
in 1879. His story of his marriage
to young Venetian is quite romantic.
1t seems that Mr. Mead was left in
charge of the United States consulate
at Venice, while his brother-in-law.
William D. Howells, was on his we'd
ding trip to America One evening
on the beautiful plaza San Marco,
Mead met the beautiful Marietta de
Benvenute 1t was a case of love at
first sight, but the artist knew nothing
of the young woman. While in this
country Mr.. Howells accepted an edi-
torial position with the Atlantic
Monthly and Mr.. Mead was relieved
by the appointment of new consul
and returned to his studio in Flor
ence. But it was not for long. love
drew him back to Venice. With the
assistance of the consul meeting
with the young woman was brought
about. She was found to be, both in
family and culture. all that could be
desired. Neither could speak a single
word OF the others language, but the
iove-making was carried on through an
Interpreter. civil marriage fol-
lowed at Florence, a religious cere-
mony being impossible for the bride
was Roman Catholic and Mr.. Mead
was Protestant. The pope was ap~
pealed to in vain to grant a dispense
ton in their favor
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-03
Mutton Ragout.

Put one tablespoonful of butter into
the frying pan, dredge in little flour,
add two small sliced onions, and fry
light brown color. Put in a few
thick slices of cold mutton and fry
rich brown, then add a cupful of cod
water, one-half of can of peas, pep
per, salt and little butter, and thick
en- with spoonful of flour.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-03

Ellicott City (Md) Times: "The
Sun Almanac for this year made it's
annual appearance in our Office on
Saturday last. 1t is the same excel
lent handbook of statistical informa-
tion it has been so long and is In
dispensable to Maryland people,"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-03
Beefsteak in Onions.

Cut six onions very thinIy, put them
into saucepan with two cupfuls of
hot water, two ounces of butter, pep
per and salt, dredge in a little flour,
and let it stew until the onions are
quite soft; broil the steak and put it
into the stewpan with the onions; let
it simmer about fifteen minutes, and
serve very hot.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-03

Her Mother-Edith, don't you think
you are getting to old to play with
little boys?
Edith-No, mamma; the older get
the better I like them-Tit-Bits
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-03
SHE AND EYE.

BY F. w. Sullivan.
WV YOOH!" exclaimed Kitty, 1--WE
WHI got something in my eye!"
~ That's the worst of large
w eyes," l said
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-03

Cigarettes" said Kitty "Shall I
light one for you?"
mot now" 1 said. There's some
thing in that other eye."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-02-03
An UncompIeted Feat.

1t is pathetic to notice how near
man of science has come to making
great discovery. AS far back as 1879
Professor Hughes came upon evil
dences of the transmission of electric
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Japanese Fairy Tales With A New Twist. esTho poarh 0
BY MATTHEW LANG.
''The Peach. "

This Is the story of Momotaro, he peach child, and 1t perhaps explains why per son who is bright and skilfu in all he does IS sometimes called ''peach." Momotaro was proud of his nickname for it is probable ihat IT he had any other he might not have been lucky In winning great fortune and doing heroic acts, which, even now, after o0o years, are being told In the teahouses.
 An old man and his wife lived in the coun- try. They were very poor, but did not fret because they had no riches. Their only re- gret was that no child had been born to them, for, as the good wife often said:
 Children are the sunshine of a home. And such sunshine Is cheering to old age"
 The sun was kissing the mists from the breast Of the mountain one morning, and the dew was diamonded into a million flashing points as the old man set out, as he did every day, to cut grass. His wife, with bundle on her back, trudged down to the flyer to wash her clothes. For there was no modern laundry at hand, and. even if there had been. she had no money to pay out. This, therefore, is why the old woman did the washing herself. Another reason was that something told her if she only Kept on being her own laundress luck would certainly befall her. And so 1t came to pass
 She was washing under d willow near the margin Of the river, and as she looked into the water, clear as crystal, she saw reflect ed there her face, careworn, full of wrin- kes. Thereat she became sad and a tear rolled down her cheek and was lost In the river.
 The fresh morning wind, blowing through the branches of the willow, murmured.
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and he got one also.

and he got one also.
 Then came a pheasant-a fine, proud-look- ing bird-who exclaimed: "Dumplings are not to my liking, but as they are the only things you are handing out today guess VIII have to take one and fall in line with the rest. lam just spelling for fight" Anu he also went along.
 They sailed to the island of the demons over the seas, as red as a crushed straw perry, but clear as glass. Down in the depths they saw many queer-looking creatures the deep-sea devils, and pearls, rubies, dia monds and sapphires, as big as Momotaro's dumplings. When they landed on the island and stood outside of the castle the demons looked over the walls, and, making faces at them, said: "Oh, fudger' For they had no fear Of young man, monkey, dog, anda bird which is known to be good eating. But they ceased to laugh when Momotaro and his followers battered down the gate and rushed in.
 thousand demons assaled them, but Mo- motaro, taking one of the dumplings from his pouch hurled it among them. As it broke into fragments 1t killed the demons by hundreds So it was that he and his friends drove the enemy back and at last reached the place where the chief demon was. He was alled the Bosserino, but his right name was Akandoji, and he was the most wealthy and successful demon that ever went into the business He struck at Momotaro with a huge iron club while he spat fireworks and said:
 .'This is a sure cure for headache" But Momotaro avoided the blow, and the big demon almost lost his balance and fell, so great was the swing he had given to his club.
 ''Give me dumping, cried the. monkey. But Momotaro had used them all, and, as he was out to make a record, he bravely threw aside his sword and grapped with the demon, using no other weapon than his hands, He threw Akandeji to the floor SO hard that the breath was completely knocked out of the demon, who cried: Don't hit man when he is down. - rts 2
 Momotaro did not do so, but he tied Akan- doji so tightly with ropes that the demon politely said: If my riches will do xnn ann
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front of the class and begins to read the story. When he comes to one of the pied names he writes 1t on the blackboard as 1t is in the story and the players must pug zle over 1t until they succeed in making the real name out of the dlsarranged letters, and then call 1t out. If typewritten copies are used they must write the real name above the pied one, and when the story ends they hand their copies to the leader, who examines them and announces who has the most correct names.
 Here is a specimen story to show you how 1t should be prepared:
 One day l wandered Into the woods, talk. ing with me my little (kyserrrieeU to keep of the big (sareb) and Qoyesw). He was lit tie. but was brave enough to attack an Qeatneph) or (ritge). However, saw noth- Ing but (aacmnottu), a lrujaga), (komyen) and (peeshl, and as these all ran away as soon as they saw me l had no adventure after all.
 You see that the pied names are all in parentheses They are: Skye terrier. bears. wolves elephants, tiger, eatamount, jaguar monkey and sheep. The story may be made two or three times as long as this one if you choose.
 Try this game, You will find it both anus. Ing and instructive.
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some day" So he ordered golden carriage to be brought which bore a gilded legend: Here goes Prince John. who deprives him self of his pleasure to help the needy" Surrounded by eight knights in silver armor he journeyed down the principal street of the city and went to the hut. He opened the door and flung in purse of gold.
 Take that, you dog" he said. There's some charity for you" And he went back to the palace.
 When Richard, the youngest son, heard of the poor beggar, his eyes were filled with tears He summoned the royal cook. "Give me basket filled with bread and meat and bottle of wine" Then he took off his splendid robes and donned a simple suit of gray cloth. Had you seen him walking down the street with the basket on his arm you would never have suspected his identity. When he reached the hovel he found the old man weeping and moaning.
 Do not weep, good father" he said kind ly. "I am my fathers youngest son and so I have no money. But have brought you something good to eat and to drink" While the old man was eating and drinking the young prince opened the windows and let in q little fresh air. Then he tidied up the place and made 1t neat and wholesome. "Cheer up, good father,'A he said, when the old man had finished his repast; 'when you get well 1 will have my father give you some work to do in our garden. If you are a good gardener you will provide for your self good home and all the comfort you de- serve."
 When Prince Richard reached the palace he met John. John laughed at him. ''They tell me you went down to that hut with some bread and bottle of wine. Umph! I gave him hundred florins All the people saw me- and tonight they will pray for me and thank Providence that they have such a charitable prince. Think of it-a hundred f1orins to a crust of breadi'
 An old man came toward them. They rec ogniZed the old man of the hovel.
 ''Is this the young man who promised me work in his fathers gardenY' he asked. turning to Richard. "I have come to work" Richard called to his father.
 Father" he said, this is the poor man you sent me to; he wants work and I have promised him that you will make him one of our gardeners"
 John sniffed-contemptuously. "I gave him a hundred forins," he said
 "Yes, and there they are," said the old man, handing them back "You called me dog, and you came to my home parading your charity before the world. This young man Burning to Richard) brought me only a crust of bread, but with it kind word. And, what is more, he showed me how to help myself That is the true charity"
 When the boys had gone the old man removed his cloak. To his astonishment the king beheld the Wizard Wiseman!
 q wanted to test them,'' said the Wizard. "And I found out what wanted"
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best the most skilful of fencers. He could wrestle with and overcome giant and the grip of his hand was like that of vise But. being able to do all of this, he was as modest and gentle as he was brave. He did not chal- lenge all the strong men of the land as to who should be called champion. and he did not care to have his name in the newspapers, If. indeed any were published at that time He was simply sturdy home body, who loved his foster parents and never worried them by getting into trouble. But as he grew older he wisely said:
 ''1 must do something in the world And he decided to go forth and fight the demons who lived on an island not far away and to capture their riches. He realized that this was not exactly honest. but he was wise enough to know that in all fairy stories demons have no rights which anyone Is bound to respect.
 When he told the old woman of what he in tended to do she made him some apple dump lings. just like those which are served In boardinghouses, for early In life the old woman had been pastry cook in one These dumpings MomotarO put in his pouch, and. thus equipped. with his sword as keen as d razor, he felt able to conquer any foe. On his way he first met a dog, who sniffed and looked at the dumplings: "Give me one, said the dog, ''and 1 will help you with the demons. l excel in that line of work" And Momotaro gave him dumping and he went along.
 Then a monkey. with funny chin whlskers, met them and said: "I never eat dumplings. but if you give me one will help you fight
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Why The Moon Fish Has Tiny Fins.
BY MISS MARY GIBSON.

twill this do?" he asked. 'T will make l you a fish of this"
 The other laughed. "Yes, If you can.' Gould your" demanded the Old Wizard. quickly.
 "No, nor you," retorted the young one. With a quiet smile the Old Wizard took the shell, broke away the rough brown sides until there was but thin slice of the pearly white shell left. Then he broke away the edges until It was smooth and round: he took up one of the pieces which he had broken off and he pinched 1t In the middleaand pulled the two ends out into two points. This he fastened to one end, plnching and working the two ends together until he had made the narrow tall fast to the thin. almost round body. He cut little slit in the other end for mouth and fastened on two pearls for eyes. They stuck out in two large Jumps from the head, and the Young Wizard laughed, but the old one was intent on his work and did not notice.
 He took the odd looking fish between his hands, he patted it and whispered strange words to 1t, and then 1t moved llttle and with triumphant smile the Old Wizard let 1t slip from his hands and flop helplessly about in the water.
 But the Young Wizard roared with laugh ter. "Such a fish! With no fins! Ha, ha, hap he laughed
 The old one snatched 1t up and bent quickly to pick up the pieces he had dropped One, two small chunks he found; then two narrow shayings, scarcely as long as his finger, and at last, after much search, he found another, just tiny piece. No amount of search produced more, and there was no other piece of shell near.
 The Young Wizard laughed again at the old ones search, but the laughter turned to astonshment as the old one took the two largest pieces and stuck them on at the sides, after pulling them to enlarge them little The narrow strips he pulled and patted until they were as thin and transparent as a veil, and fastened them high up on the thin body. The remaining piece he broke and made two of the tiniest fins surely that ever fish pos sessed and fastened them on below.
 He held up the fish before him. letting 1t slip from his hands and laughed with delight 1t turned gracefully and swan through the water, moving the delicate, oddly shaped fins and tail with perfect control. He called to the fishes to look at the beautiful glisten ing sides of pearl and at the thin, round body and great bulging eyes.
 "See! Was there ever such fish beforei Did not say could do it?'' and he turned to the Young Wizard in triumph. But ht had gone; he had slipped away quietly dur ing the excitement, and for the rest of hi life the old Wizard reigned supreme.
 As for the fish-the Moon Fish, as they cal him, from his round sides of brilliant pearl-- look at his big eyes, his fiat sides and funn fins and see if have not told 1t true.
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You will be happy today, today"

You will be happy today, today"
 It was just then that she heard splash She looked up the stream and beheld large round object tumbling and splashing down toward her. As 1t came nearer she saw 1t was an immense peach, the like of which she had never set eyes on before. The tide swept 1t in toward her, and with bamboo rod she brought 1t to the shore. It was col ored like the flush of a sunset, and its skin was soft and silken as the cheek of q young girl. The old woman wondered at it, and though the willow murmured Good luck! Good luck!" her heart had already told her the peach would bring happiness and good fortune. To her home she took it at the noon hour, when her husband came home to break bread.
 What have you there?" he asked.
 "A beach," said she, "that some good fairy has sent us. Never was there fruit so large AS this, so wonderful in color, and I Lrow if must be as sweet as the food from the land of gold and ivory"
 Rrt her husband was afraid. Strangely has if come to us," he said, land If we eat nS if who can tell what trouble may befall nsy; He may have had in mind the story of Adam and Eve and the tempter, but this we do not know for fact.
 His wife said, "I have made up my mind to ont If. and, If you are a good husband, as YOU have always been, you will bear with me" "so be it," said he, for he loved to nhav bjs wife. She cut the peach in two. Where the stone should have been there lay snuely curled up beautiful boy child. whom the knife blade had not harmed. He stepped forth with smile. And the hearts of inc old folk were made glad. They took him as their child, and he, indeed, became inc sunshine of their home Thus they were made exceeding happy. They named him Momotaro. and because of the manner in which he came to them they also called him the "Peachliug." which means little nasch. Momotaro grew to be handsome ppouth. strong in body and wise beyond his years. r,nscles became as of fine steel. With his ho,y and arrow he could bring down hawk while yet 1t looked like speck in the Ssayeus, He could wield sword so as to
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There was quarrel at the bottom of the sea-such a quarrel that every fish stopped what 1t was doing and rushed to the scene. Everyone knew that the Old Wizard and the young one hated one another, but when the news of regular quarrel between them was noised abroad the fish hocked to the fray. They came in droves and crowded about the two until there was a solid circle of fishes, with the lizards In the midst.
 The old one, his hair gray green with age. sat on the rocks. His bOny fingers clasped and unclasped or clutched his hair with rage, but the young one stood there smiling scornfully and looking so conceited and sure of himself that the fish, one and all, sided with the angry old one.
 '.You-you''- gasped the old one. You dare to stand there and laugh at me and make fun of me in my old age. tell you l knew more before you were born than you will ever know.'
 "Ah," laughed the young one, that Is what the old ones always say. How do l know you are so wise? What have you ever done but make playthngs for the little mer- maids? Show me something you can do and then l will show what can do." The Old Wizard raised himself from the rocks. Many a year have l sent out the storms; the winds and the waves obey my words, and yet you tell me you can do more than I. What more can you do?'
 ''I can charm the mermaids," laughed the young one, ''and that is what your years won't help you to do." The Old Wizard smiled.
 "There have been other mermads, many of them," he said, and it angered the Young Wizard as everything else had failed to do.
 He grunted angrily. Anyone can say they have done things" he muttered. "I could tell tales, too, If I wished. But l say vet you are not as wise as l. You only sit there and pretend to know so much, and you are so old that they have grown used to your tales and believe you have done all the wonderful things you say you have. Let us see what you can dO."
 The old Wizard looked up and saw the circle of fish interestedly watching and listening. Their sympathetic looks quieted his anger in moment, for he knew they all liked him. He had played with them, amused them and helped them out of trouble too many times, and now he would show the young upstart before them all that he was the wiser. What do you want me to do?' he asked.
 The young one looked about. Make me fish," he sald Make me one different from any of them-such fish as has never been seen before'
 The old Wizard stopped and picked up shell which lay beside hm-a shell all brown and rough on one side, but clear and white with pearly lights on the other.
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A Natural History Recess Game.

This game requires preparation before 1t can be played, but this should not make any difference, for most games that are really instructive require that. However, the preparation is not of very serious na- ture, as you will find, and as one person has to do 1t all, the other members of the class need not worry over it. all they have to do Is to play it and enjoy it when 1t Is ready for them.
 The preparation that we have spoken of Is the writing of little story containing the names of, say a dozen animals but these names must all be ''pied;'' that is to say, the letters of each name must be disarranged. and the object of the game is to have the players tell what the names really are. We do not doubt that your teacher would pre- pare the story for you, if you prefer, but if you try making 1t up yourself only once, you will enjoy it so much that you will not ask her.
 The game should be played in the class room, where you may have the use of the blackboard, or, if that be inconvenlent have AS many copies of the story typewritten as there are members of the class and give one to each member.
 The leader of the game must be the one who wrote the story; at least he or she must know what all the pied names are. When you areready the leader stands in
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