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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-12-08
CHAPTER XII.

The Duchess of Rosedene was
fastidious even to a fault Public
opinion was often led to her. If she
approved Of anything, it was sure to
lie perfection; if she disapprOved, it
was generally found that she was
right. 70 know her was to have the
right of entree into the most exclusive
circles; not to know her was in it.
self confession Of inferiority. To be
on her visitng-list, to attend her Eat
homes" to be asked to her balls-the
best given in London-were honors
for which every belle, every fashion
able woman sighed. She was the only
child and wealthy heiress of an earl,
and her marriage with the Duke of
Rosedene had been dictated by pure
affection alone.
They were exceedingly happy; but
there was one cause for disappoint-
ment-they had no children. This was
the one cloud of their fright sky. At
the dukes death his estate and titles
must pass into strange hands. 1t was
grievous trouble to them. In order
to forget it, the duke flung himself
into the whirl of politics and the
duchess into all the gayeties of the
world. She was one of the most
popular and most highly esteemed
women in England. Her name figured
everywhere-in lists of charities, in
every work of benevolence. She was
the patrOness of innumerable baZars,
fancy fairs, and other fashionable
methods of doing good. To be
chaperoned by the Duchess of Rose
dene was a guarantee of success.
But she was fastidious, and not easily
pleased. She had given a promise,
charmed by the simple earnestness of
the general; but she wondered if she
had done wise thing With an
anxious face she went to her husband.
''The Hattons are a good family,
are they not?" she asked.
zone of the oldest and best in Eng
land" replied the duke. "Greatly
fallen off, believe; but one may still
be proud of knowing them"
81 WISH said the duchess, that
had seen the girl before I made the
promise"
II am quite sure you need not fear"
rejoined the duke. eff she is like the
rest of the Hattons, she will be all
right"
But the duchess declared that she
was little nervous.
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WOLF BACK AT MILWAUKEE,.
Former Cream City Comptroller Re-
turns Home Unexpectedly.

Former Cream City Comptroller Re-
turns Home Unexpectedly.
Milwaukee, Dec. 2.-John r. Wolf,
former city comptroller, returned to
this city Sunday night very uneXpect-
eddy and has been or will shortly be
taken back to the Milwaukee hospital
for the insane. Last Thursday he was
was released from that institution,
where he has been an inmate for
some time, and was taken to Chicago
by his guardian, Henry Weber and
two old friends, Edward M. Schuen-
gel and James T. Bannen and put on
a train for Baltimore, where he was
expected to engage in his former Oc-
cupation of newspaper work. Late
Sunday night he unexpectedly re-
turned to this city from Chicago and
went to Mehler's palm garden on Ma
tional avenue and Reed street. From
there he was driven to his home by
Mr.. Mehler and John Graf. He stated
that he contemplated a trip to the
south. Mr. Wolf has not entirely
overcome his old troubles. Great
concern was occasioned by his return
and more especially by his actions.
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GOLD BASIS FOR MEXICO
AT DICTATES OF DIAZ

Denver, Col, Dec. 2.-The Rev. J. A.
Zahm, provincial Of the order of the
Holy Cross, South Bend, Ind, has re-
turned from a visit to President Diaz.
Mexico is going upon a gold basis, !"
said he. "This l know to be a fact, as
arrangements have been made by which
President Diaz is to resign from his of,
fee, and the present minister of fl
nance of the republic is to be appoint
ed by him as president. The constitu-
ton of Mexico permits the president
to appoint his successor if the presi-
dent retires during his term Of Office"
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Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. I'm an
interview yesterday with the Associate
ed Press, President Joseph Smith OF
the Mormon church defined the present
position of the church with respect to
polygamy, also the ecclesiastical posi-
ton Of Apostle Reed Smoot, whose
candidacy for the United States senate
has resulted in an active campaign
against him by the ministerial alliance.
Smith says, The church does not per-
form or sanction or authorize marriage
in any form that is contrary to the
laws of the land" According to Smith
it was ascertained by the census in
1890 when President Woodruff issued
his manifesto against further polyga-
nous marriages, there were 2,451 poly
gamous families belonging to the
church in the United States. In May,
1892, the original number in 1890 had
been reduced to 897, the great majority
of whom were of advanced age, and
many have since departed this life. 1t
is evident" says Smith, that with no
additions to this total, but rapid ana
continual decrease, the number or
polygamous families will soon be de-
duced to zero"
Smith says Smoot gives his services
to church for nothing. He says
Shoots position Sin the church need
not interfere in any way with his SER
vice to the state or nation in any poll
teal office to which he may be
elected"
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Russia After Persian Market.

Odessa, Dec. 2.-It is announced
from st. Petersburg that the govern
ment has approved a new Russian
company called the Taurida Highway
association, the object of which is the
construction and exploitation of a road
from one of the trans-Caucasian rail
way stations to Gavin, through Ia.
briz 1t would thus appear that Rus.
STA is about to enter upon that policy
of extended facilities for communica-
ton by which she intends to drive out
commercial competitors from the Per
sian markets.
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By Bertha IA. Clay.

is quite certain. But this piece OF
good luck is something quite unlocked
for and unexpected. You have heard
me speak Of very dear friend | had
many years ago-a young captain in
our regiment-Har Egremont?
"Yes," replied Leah, who delighted
in nothing so much as in listening to
her uncles stories Of Indian life.
eyes, l remember the name"
"He was one of the finest fellows in
the world" cried the generals so
simple, generous, brave, and noble! L
have lost sight of him for many
years. I hear that he has uneX-
pectedly succeeded to a peerage. |
find that he is Duke of Rosedene, and
that he lives only seven miles from
here. His estate and mine run
parallel for miles, and I am so de-
lighted, Leah
$50 am |, for your sake,' she said.
What is the place called?'
Craig" he replied. do you re-
member a picture in the gallery OF a
grand old gray mansion standing in
the midst of a magnificent woodland,
with the sunset falling over it? That
is Craig. The duke and duchess live
there about three months in the year;
they are generally in town for the
season, and during the rest Of the
year they live at Dene Abbey, a
beautiful place in Sussex"
"Then the duke is married?' said
Leah.
eyes; he married a fashionable
beauty, and 1 hear that she is a very
nice woman. am glad for your sake;
she will be such an excellent friend
for you They are at Craig. l shall
go over tomorrow, and then you will
see that all your difficulties will be
ended"
On the morrow he carried out his
resolve, and received a welcome that
made his heart glad. The Duke Of
Rosedene was delighted to see him;
he overwhelmed him with the warmth
of his greeting.
'"To Think" he cried that I should
have you for a neighbor! 1t is the
greatest piece Of good fortune that
could have fallen to my lot"
Sir Arthur asked for the duchess,
who received him with pleasant,
gracious manner that charmed him
To her, in his simple fashion, he
opened his heart about his niece; he
told her how beautiful she was, and
that he had adopted her as his daugh-
ter and heiress. The duchess was too
much of woman Of the world to ex-
press any surprise; but, remembering
his vast wealth, she knew that his
heiress would at once become person
of distinction.
1T is my niece he said, ''That
want to interest your grace in. AS
my old friends wife, you will do me a
kindness for his sake, 1 am sure"
II will do it for your own respond
ed the duchess, kindly; her heart
warmed to the brave soldier who
thought so little of himself and so
much of others. 81 will do all thai
you wish for your niece" she con-
tinued; "and, as a preliminary, I will
drive over to see her tomorrow"
And, much delighted, the general
took his leave.
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Nav Deport Anarchists.

Havana, Dec 2.-The cigarmakers
returned to work yesterday, ending
the possibility Of another ger eral
strike. The authorities have been no
titled that anarchists from Barcelona,
Spain, are in Havana and are sup
posed to have been in collision with
the socialistic element during the
strike. Authorities are conducting the
investigation with a view to the arrest
and deportation of anarchists.
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RATE WAR FOR SOLDIERS.
Great Western Disregards Agreement
For TRANSFORMATION

ST. Paul, Dec. "A rate war is on
between Chicago lines over the diyi-
sion of business arising from the
movement of discharged soldiers from
northwestern army posts to the east.
Perhaps /, 900 soldiers are moving this
week. The Chicago-St. Paul lines
made an agreement to charge $8.O5
from St. Paul to Chicago. Yesterday
the Great Western announced it's
withdrawal from the agreement and a
rate of 81. A meeting of the other
lines was called and the probable re-
suit will be a joint agreement of the
six lines, authorized to meet any rate
made by the Great Western.
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VIII Not Arbitrate.

San Domingo, Dec. 2.-The Domini-
can government yesterday informed
United States Minister Powell that it
could not agree to submit the points
of disagreement with the improvement
company to international arbitration.
The question involves the payment OF
S4,5OO,0OO by the government to the
Improvement company, an American
concern.
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SMITH DEFINES
MORMON POSITION
SAYS APOSTLE sMooT HAS RIGHT
TO SENATORSHIP.
PoLYGAMY ON DECREASE

President of Mormon Church Says Re
lations of Smoot Need Not Inter
fere With His Election to Any Pub
lie Office-Not Put Forward as Can
didate of Church.
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THE OLD ARMCHAIR.

love it. love it ! and who shall dare
To chide me for loving that old armchairE
I've treasured it long as a sainted prize, -,
I've believed it with tears and embaimeolt Win
signs.
TITS bound by a thousand bands to my heart;
Not tie will break, not link will start;
Would We learn the spell Pa mother sat there!
And sacred thing is that old armchair.
In childhood's hour fingered near
The hallowed seat with listening ear;
And gentle words that mother would give
To fit me to die and teach me to live.
She told me shame would never betide
With Truth for my creed and God for my guide !;
She taught me to lisp my earliest prayer,
AS l knelt beside that old armchair.
] sat and watched her many day.
When her eye grew dim and her locks were gray ;
And almost worshiped her when she smiled,
And turned from her Bible to bless her child.
Years rolled on; but the last one sped
My idol was shattered, my earth star fed
/ learned how much the heart can bear,
When saw her die in that old armchair.
IT'S past, tits past but gaze on it now
With quivering breath and throbbing brow;
Twas there she nursed me, twas there she died,
And memory flows with lava tide.
Say it is folly, and deem me weak,
While the scalding drops start down my cheek |;
But love it, love it, and can not tear
My soul from a mothers old armchair.
Eliza Cook.
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TTIHOMAS j. HUNTER,
i ATTORNEY AT LAW,
TOWSON. Md.
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Reference to sounds attractive to mosquitoes
has led DIR. S. NJ. Lawrence, of Trinidad, to tell
of the influence of the human voice. As a boy,
he and his companions lured quickly-formed
swarms of the insects by note something like
a continuous 20" pitched in medium key, and
then suddenly changed to lower "ah," drawn
out in the same way.
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The sun, drawing its attendant planets, is
journeying through space at the rate of to IL
miles a second. Its path is often supposed to be
orbital and to extend around the cluster of stars
known as the Pleiades in period of millions of
years. From observations on 280 stars, studying
their approach or recession with the spectre
scope, Prof. W. W. Campbell has placed the point
toward which we are now heading in the con-
stellation Hercules, nearly 19o south of Alpha
Lyra or Vega.
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dor SALE.

The undersigned, agents for owners, offers at
private sale, the property known as the A
"Kephart" farm, situated within a short dis III
lance of ReisterstOwn, containing 200 acres.
more or less, in high state of cultivation, with
small tract of woodland. The improvements
are of a very substantial character, consisting
of large brick mansion, large brick barn and
other buildings. This property is within short
distance of st. Georges Station, w. NJ. r. r.,
and within short walk of the electric railway.
1t has very many advantages, such as excellent
water in abundance high and healthy location,
convenient to churches, schools, stores, shops,
ETC., and within a short walk of Hannah More
Academy, a we'll known college for young ladies'.
1t is offered for sale at this time to close an es
tate. 1t has been the home of Mr.. Reister Rus
sell for 30 years. and is an ideal country home
and farm, and must be seen to be appreciated.
Particulars on application to the undersigned,
LONGNECKER BROS,
Real Estate, Towson, Nd.
AMI off mo. 3121
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Niagara Falls Excursions-Low-Rate Va.


cation Trips via Pennsylvania R. R.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has Sc
lected the following dates for its popular ten
day excursions to Niagara Falls from Washing
ton and Baltimore: July "a, August and 81,
September and IS, and October 2 and 16 On
these dates the special train will leave Washing
ton at A. NJ. Baltimore 9.05 A. NJ, York 10.45 A.
NJ Harrisburg 1140 A. NJ, Millersburg 12.2 p. M,
Sunbury 1858 p NJ, Williamsport2. 30 P. M, Lock
Haven sos p. NJ, Remove 355 p. NJ, Emporium
Junction sos p. NJ, arriving Niagara Falls at 9.35
P. NJ. Excursion tickets, good for return pass
age on any regular train, exclusive of limited
express trains, within ten days, will be sold at
$40 from Washington and Baltimore; $685. from
York $40 from Littlestown; $40 from Oxford,
Pa; $685. from Columbia $3.50 from Harris
burg; $40 from Winchester, Va; $3.50 from Al
toona; $40 from Tyrone; $6.45 from Belle
fonte; 500 from Ridgway; $3.50 from Sunbury
and Wilkesbarre; $5.75 from Williamsport and
at proportionate rates from principal points. A
stop over will be allowed at Buffalo within limit
of ticket returning. The special trains of Pull
man parlor cars and day coaches will be run
with each excursion running through to Niagara
Falls. An extra charge will be made for parlor
car seats. An experienced tourist agent and
chaperon will accompany each excursion. For
descriptive pamphlet time of connecting trains
and further information apply to nearest ticket
agent or address Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant Gen.
eral Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
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miscellaneous

LEMUEL D. OFFUTT, JOHN A. wRIGl
C. FRANK EMMART.
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MIisceIIa 1nenns.
miscellaneous.
DEAL ESTATE AND LOAN AGENCY
loans NEGOTIATED on REAL ESTATE
Farms, Dwellings, Village Lots and all
kinds of Real Property Bought
and Sold.
LONGNECKER BROS,

-
Real Estate Agents and Brokers,
TOWSON, Md.
Have the following properties for sale:
No. IL, Several desirable Building Lots in Tow
sontown.
No. So, A TRACT OF LAND in the 18th district,
containing $50 acres, 40 acres cleared, balance
has on it splendid growth of timber; near
Convention Station B. & o. r. R., and miles
from Glenarm, NJ G. r. K.
No. 90, Lot on turnpike, in Towsontown, i'm
proved by two-stOry frame house, containing
rooms and garrett, with cellar pump at door.
No. 1O3, Two-story and attic double frame dwell
ling, on east Chesapeake avenue, near York
road, Towsontown; lot $50 by 80 feet in fee.
No. 121, FARM OF PA ACRES. 10 miles from
Baltimore, miles from Finksburg Station, W.
M. r. R.; frame house, tenant house, new bank
barn, log barn, with shedding; buildings in best
condition.
No. I6O, A farm of about 325 Acres. on My
Monkton, N. G. r. R.; $50 acres cleared, balance
timber land large dwelling, barn and other out
buildings; plenty of water and all kinds of fruit
No. TO, About TN Acres of unimproved land,
on road leading from Charles street avenue to
Ruxton, N. G. r. r. adjoining properties of Jas.
Boyce, Chas. d. Fisher and others. 1t is within
of mile of Ruxton and IL miles to Wood
brook Station, NJ. G. r. r. with fine drives in all
directions.
No. 1877, Vacant Lot, very desirable, on Della
ware avenue Towsontown, about Is by $50 feet,
nicely located; for sale cheap.
LONGNECKER BROS,
Real Estate Agents and Brokers'
Office of The UNION. TOwsOntOwn. Md.
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The "sun pillar that lately attracted wide
spread attention in England was an orange per-
pendicular shaft of light reaching 81 to 100 above
the horizon. One explanation is reflection from
tiny ice crystals.
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NOAH K. OFFUTT,
IN ATTORNEY AT LAW,
EV Money to Loan. TOWSON, MD.
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.E1srERsrowN PROPERTY FOR SALE

We offer for sale desirable House and Lot in
the village of Reisterstown. fronting on the
So turnpike, and near the Hannah More -
&TNAcademy. The lot fronts about 40 feet II
and has depth of 129 feet, and is in fee. The
house is frame. contains 6 rooms, good celler,
water at the door. The owners intention to
leave the country is the reason for selling.
Apply to LONGNECKER BROS,
Oct. 7-tf. mo. 315l Real Estate, Towson, Md.
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TOR SALE.

valuable and attractive farm of SO ACRES,
lin Long Green Valley one mile from Bald -
H:i win Station, Maryland & Penna. Rail-
road good house, barn and necessary outbuilds
ings in good order about Is acres in wood, bal
ance under cultivation; schools, churches. stores,
shops, etc., at convenient distance. Soil kind
and very productive. Neighborhood healthy and
water excellent. For terms &c, apply to
LONGNECKER BROS,
Apl.28.-tf [No.2l1l Real Estate, Towson, Md
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Nor SALE.

A VALUABLE FARM OF $50 ACRES, more
or less, in Baltimore county, at the head of Du
laEy's Valley and adjacent to Long Green Val
ley; about IL miles from Baltimore city, and
within IL minutes drive of Hyde Station, Mary
land & Penna. Railway 125 acres under culti-
walton and balance in timber. 1t is well water
ed, having three never-failing springs. Improv-
ed by Frame Dwelling House, large Bank
property is beautifully situated and has many
advantages. For terms and further description,
address, LONGNECKE Err BROS,
Sept. 28.-tf. mo. 1901 Real Estate Towson, Md.
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Acetylene gas is readily carbureted by DIR. N.
Caro-, of Berlin, by passing it through petrol
About l25 grams of petrol taken up by 100 liters
acetylene yields 15Oliters of carbureted gas with
about so per cent greater heating power than
ordinary acetylene. Great power with little
weight is expected if it can be used in explosion
motors.
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DIOR SALE.

h oN SALE @
A FARM OF 14 ACRES, near Butler p. LEI
o., in the 9Th district. Baltimore county. The
of all kinds; frame dwelling containing six
rooms new bank barn and other buildings.
Terms will be made very reasonable. A cash
payment of $1,000 will be required, the balance
of purchase money can remain in the property,
if desired. Apply to
LONGNECKER BROS,
mo. 347.1 Real Estate Towson, Md.
Sent. I4.-tf.
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UALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

A farm, situated in Dulany's Valley, 6X miles
north of Towson, and within two miles of Long
Green Station, Maryland & Penna: Railroad,
her, and improved by frame dwelling, with back
building, bank barn 60x45 feet; wagon shed and
corn-crib combined. and other buildings. This
valley soil very productive supplied with
springs and stream; abundance of fruit of all
kinds fencing surrounding the farm in good
condition. 1t is convenient to churches of all
denominations, schools, stores, shops near at
hand. One of the finest springs in the state is
located on this farm. For further particulars,
Address LONGNECKER BROS,
Real Estate, Towson, Md.
Apl. 22.-tf. mo. Bill
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UTEsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.
Schedule taking effect June ~. 1902.
Leave Hillen Station as follows:

Leave Hillen Station as follows:
DAILY.
4.30 A. Mast Mail, Main Line, HagerstOwn
and W. r. R., and the South and ex Sunday
p. V: X. R., Chambersburg Martinsburg and
Winchester, and points on Chesapeake &
Western r. X.
9.15 A. M.-Pen-Mar Express (Pen- Mar only.)
1850 Z. M.-Accommodation for Emory Grove.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
7.25 A. M.-York and d. & H. Div and Main line
east OF Emory Groves also, Carlisle and G. 4
H.RR.
Sll A.M.-Main Line, Hagerstown. shippensburU.
Frederick, Emmitsburg and N. W. r. r. to
1912 A. M-Accom. for Union Bridge, York.
1870 ?. Macon. for Emory Grove.
2.25 Y. Macon. for Emory Grove
az r. M.-Blue Mountain Express (Parlor Carr !;
3& ?. M--Express for York and B. & H. Div.
4Oi r. MEX. Main Line Points, Hagerstown,
also, frederick, Emmitsburg and Shippensburg
5OO Z. M.-Express to Glyndon. Accommoda-
ton beyond to Union Bridge.
53 z. M.-Accom. for Alesia.
ol5 Z. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
SUNDAYS ONLY.
935 for o nionBridge and Hanover
z.30 T. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
4S z. M.-Accom. for Alesia.
Ticket and Baggage Office, 215 E. BALTIC. street.
Trains stop at Union, Pennsylvania avenue
Fulton, Walbrook North avenue) Stations.
b. H. GRISWOLD. Gen1 Pass. Agent.
J. N. HOOD, General Manager.
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SALE OR RENT.

Z !!i
Small place containing s ACRES AND 81
PERCHES OF LAND, on west side of York
turnpike, Towson, formerly belonging to the
estate of the late Jacob Wisner.
Good Dwelling House, Stable and other out
buildings.
The land has southern exposure and is we'll
adapted for Truck Gardening. 1t would also
be an excellent place in which to conduct the
business of FLORIST. Convenient to both cleo
trio and steam railways.
Apply to JAMES E. GREEN.
Dec. 1.-tf. Towson Md.
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VERY DESIRABLE PROPERTY
Valuable for Development.

We offer for sale farm of about 1877 ACRES,
situated on Green Spring avenue, about one mile
west of Mt Washington, about miles from pres
ent city limits about 25 acres in wood and bal
ance cleared; location high and healthy and al
together very desirable location; land suscep-
tible of division and would prove valuable as an
investment for future development. Large
frame dwelling and all the necessary farm build
ings; excellent water and an abundance of it.
Apply to LONGNECKER BROS,
No. 304. Real Estate, Towson, Nd.
Aug. 20,-tf,