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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

doors banged, hurried steps passed on the
upper floor The Prussian anxiously
listened to these confused noises; then
he heard dull tbumps, the sound of hui
man bodies landing on soft earth. Per
sons were evidently jumping from the
windows of the first story.
Soon all movement, all agitation ceased
and thee great chateau became as silent
as tomb. Walter Schnapps sat down
before an untouched plate and began to
eat. His eyes closed. his ideas became
mixed, and, resting his folded arms and
heavy head upon the table, he became
unconscious of time and place.
The last crescent dimly lit the horizon
above the trees of the park. 1t was the
chill hour which precedes dawn. Shad-
ows moved in the thickets, numerous and
silent, and now and then tip of steel
glistened in the moonlight The great
chateau lay in silence and gloom.
Abruptly thunderous voice shouted
Forward; charge, my Dovs!"
Then IN moment the doors, shutters
and elasses gave way before the soldiers,
who invaded the house. Fifty men,
EARNED to the teeth, dashed into the
Kitchen, where Walter Schnapps peace
fully siumbered, and, pressing against his
breast fifty loaded guns, Knocked him
down, rolled him over, then seized and
bound him. He painted with bewilder-
ment, too besotted TO comprehend, but
frenzied with fear. Suddenly a big of
ficer. bedizened with gold, planted a foot
on his stomach, crying:
You are my prisoner; surrender"
The Prussian understood the word
prisoner" and he moaned, ''Ya, va, va"
He was lifted up, tied to a chair and ex-
amined with lively curiosity by the vic
tors, who blew like whales. A few even
sat down, exhausted by emotion and
fatigue. Walter Sci,napps smiled, sure
of being prisoner at last.
He was a prisoner! Saved, saved
And thus was the Chateau of Cham
pignet recaptured from the eremy after
only six hours of occupation.
Col. latter, clothier, who led the as.
sault at the head of the national guards
of Roche Oysel, was decorated.-Trans
lated by Katharine Vincent for the New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

the smoke of kitchens. On the left be
observed at the end of an avenue of trees
a fine chateau tlanked by turrets. He
waited until evening, suffering intensely
seeing nothing but flights of crows. When
it was quite dark he stretched himself
and fell into a feverish slumber, dis
turbed by nightmares, the sleep of a
famished, disturbed man.
At dawn he renewed his observations,
bat, as on the previous day, the country
remained empty and new fear assailed
Walter Schnapps-the fear of dying of
hunger. Then he grew wild with terror
lest he should become too weak to escape
from his hiding place. Resolved to brave
all, dare ali, he was about to start for
the village when the sight of three peas
ants with pitchforks, walking through
the fields, deferred him. However, as
soon as evening darkened the plain he
crept slowly out of the ditch, and, beat
double, trembling, his heart beating, set
out for the distant chateau. Its inhab-
itants would, he hoped, carry neither
pitchforks nor scythes, and the village
now appeared to him more alarming than
a den of lions.
The lower windows of the chateau
were bright. From one half open the
odor of cooked meat escaped, an odor
which on reaching the nose Of Walter
Schnapps excited him. made mis- mouth
water, irresistibly attracted him and
filled his heart with courage Impulsive-
ly he ran to the window Eight servants
sat at large dinner table. Suddenly a
chambermaid, open-mouthed, her gaze
fixed, let her glass drop. All eyes fol-
lowed hers. Great heavens! The Prus-
slams were attacking the chateau!
There was one shrek, a single shrek,
composed of eight shrieks in eight differ
ent tones, shrek OF awful terror. Then
a tumultuous rising, a confused struggle
and desperate rush toward the outer
door. Chairs were upset, men pushed
aside women and escaped before them.
After n few moments hesitation he
climbed into the room and advanced to-
ward the plates. His frantic hunger
mode him tremble like fever patient
but terror restrained him. He listened
The whole house seemed to vibrate;
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07
CATCHING RED FOXES.
Ingenious Method Pursued by an OLD
Maine Trapper.

There is no animal in the Maine woods
possessed with more cunning than the
red fox. The sly ness of these animals
has passed into proverb, SLY as a fox"
being a term often heard. The trapping
season is now just beginning, and many
hunters throughout the state are using
be slyer than the fox himself.
There are many different ways 10
catch Reynard, but there is one old trap
per in the forests of this state who per-
hapS stands at the head of the list in
catching foxes. He has a manner Of
catching these animals which he calls
his "secret." a plan which he learned
when boy in Vermont and has success
fully used for the last twenty years.
Fox skins or pelts bring a good price
and from the beginning of the cool
weather i'll October throughout the win
ter the hides are in fine condition Steel
traps, bait, and many different things
are used by different trappers in catch
ing foxes, but this old trapper's ''secret"
stands at the top.
His manner of procedure when fter the
little red dogs is somewhat as follows:
In part of the woods which is known
TO be inhabited by foxes, and they can
be. found in nearly all sections of Maine.
this trapper with a steel trap, some cat
ANNA IL II Ndil bt pIUCuTeu, ana SUM-
skunk musk, proceeds to ser his snares.
Cat meat makes the best bait, but other
meat. piece of beef. viii do.
Going up brook. wadinp with rubber
boots so that no scent will be left he
makes a small drain or canal from the
brook into which the water vii flow.
This little canal is always dug out with a
| stick so that the hands do not come into
contact with the earth and no smell of
human being is left
\ small stick is then set upright in the
middle of the stream or little canal the
point being an inch or so under water.
and the bait is put on that so that (
looks as if resting on the water. As this
necessarily has TO be handled, Il Sula
amount of skunk musk is put on it 80
that no scent is left
The steel trap is then sunk under water
where the canal. or if il is in the brook
! proper is but a few inches deep. On
the plate of the trap, where an animal
has to step to be caught. is put small
sod which lies bali in and hall ont If
the water. as if il were a small island
/ This is but a few inches from the bait
on the stick.
The result is plainly seen. No animal
viii wet its feet if there is dry laud 60
step on. and Sir Reynard. coming after
the meat resting so temptinCly on y
water. steps on the little island or mou1i
to get it and is lost.
y trap of this kind IS never faStgHf
down, as an animal win tear itself ao~,
oftentimes if securely held A fair-sl7f
stick is attached by rope or cham =.
the trap. and the fox cannot drag L fat.
as ii catches on all of the trees. hU>hr-
/ or whatever is in the Bans
I tNTel Commercial.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07
He uladdened the Children.

Perhaps Henry Schwarz. Baltimo-e -
well-liked citizen who was buried Gle
other day. actually was not. as has 5.sn
claimed. the man who introduced q BE-"
German toys here and opening the eye
of this country's children TO their 9r-
lights. Girls and boys. doubtless, ht"
had toys ever since it has been posi-
10 construct a doll ont of rags or an ia-
tation gun out of a stick OF wood; but e.
any rate. Mr.. Schwarz was one OF f.-
pioneers in bringing the German Ym'Eit'
which may be described as the roy re-
cued from barbarism and made clyI2e-,
here. AS matter of business he create.
a demand for these wares, and taen
himself to supply that demand. bur = =
impossible to believe that he did not nave
a sympathy for his work that was
business. a genuine interest IN en-. -'>'
pleasures. otherwise he never wouid -a,T
had the faith in his business and y,
tension which be did haFe.-baI'.h
News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

is nine miles wide and seventeen long.
and within the memory of man was en-
tirely rooted over by the salt deposit
Originally evaporation played the most
prominent part in coating the lake over
with salt, but now the salt springs which
surround it are adding fast to the thick
ness of the crust.
In the long ago period evaporation Of
the lakes waters left great salt crystals
on the surface. In course of time these
caked together. Thus the waters We're
finally entirely covered. In 1873 the lake
found an underground outlet into the
River Obi, which lowered its surface
about three feet
The salt crust vas so thick, however
that it retained ITS old level, and now
presents the curious spectacle of a salt
rooted lake. The salt coat increases six
inches in thickness every year. The
many islands with which the lake is
studded are said to act as braces and to
keep the arched salt crust in position
Philadelphia Ledger.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07
THE DEATH OF LOVE.


The joys of life, the myths that poets made
OF sunfiowers, rainbows and the signing
reeds.
Left empty hearts and longing Of Loye's
needs,
Which only by Loves essence could be
stayed;
Who held great desire young man or
maid.
Tyrant or sIaye-knew not the Love that
feeds
Among the lilies-Pass,on burnt the meads
That nad no lucent dew or waving shade;
Then Lave came down. Son Of the God On
high
For Cod alone the awful gulf of woe,
Despair. and sin could. In bis pity, span
He took our world into his heart, to die
Before His Fathers face, that He might
show
How Love may live for man and as a
man.
Maurice Francis Egan in Century
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07
Donegars Wealthy Pauper.

a former resident of this country.
named McGroary, recently returned TO
his I'D home in Donegal with tons of
money" He began teaching the bar
tenders how to compound American
drinks--cocktails, highballs and the like.
This brought him large circle of
friends, He hired villa and lived in
great state. In the evenings nearly all
the sports in Donegal came to see the
Zine Amerikin gintleman' in his villa
in Ballyweel He had entirely too many
friends, and the doctor told him that If
he did not cut down the number the
shades of the long departed Irish snakes
would all appear to him. But MvGroary
was a man of resources and he knew how
to dodge snakes. So he determined 10 20
TO the poorhouse: and thither he went.
sure enough. in a carriage and pair.
After prolonged negotiations and a study
of the statistics ii was decided that by
paying a guinea a week Mr.. McGroary
might have a room in the poorhouse, and
there he is a the present time, according
TO the Dublin Mail. happy as king
"the wealthiest pauper in Donegal
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

The sporting periodical Recreation has
sounded warning to protectors of game,
because OF the appearance OF machine
shotgun for sportsmen, of the type col
loquially known as the pump CUR"
which enables hunter to make the air
hum with lead through the automatic
discharge of his fowling piece. A gun
Of this kind reduces the chances for
game as low as the chances for fish
when a dynamiter drops a cartridge into
the water. 1t is probable that sports
men may eventually have to appeal for
legislation against the pump gun" SO
that wild birds and animals may have a
chance to breathe air that is not laden
with shot.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

The story that Tod Sloan, the erstwhile
champion jockey, is working for meager
pay as a chauffeur, in Paris, gives fresh
ness to the saying Easy come, easy GO"
In the heyday of his business, finan-
cially, Tod aped railway magnates with
special cars and special trains, and tried
to break the bank at Monte Carlo as he
was breaking the necks of champagne
bottles; but he is now on the water
wagon" with a new view of the value of
money. John L. Sullivan, James j. Cor
bett, Robert Fitzsimmons. and others Of
former and present sporting prominence,
can give similar evidence as to the readi-
ness with which wealth takes wings.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07
THE DOG.

The dog is eloquently built.
For would he speak his JOY or guilt,
With either end OF him he may
The secret of his heart display.
Some very decent dogs are yellow,
But those who early bark and below
Against the bright innocuouS moon
Should do 1t less or not SO soon.
The dog. he is, to say the least.
\ very interesting beast
There's only one bad kind of him,
All other dogs are cherubim.
Il Envoi-
The kind of dog l mean is ne
That's owned by someone else than ue
Arthur Cotton in Harpers Magazine
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07
Great Salt Coated Lake.

Probably the most remarkable lake in
the world IS one with a coating of salt
that completely conceals the water. Ii
may be seen at any time during the
year. fully exposed, being seen at its best
when the sun is shining directly upon il.
This wonderful body of water is one of
the saltiest of the salt lakes and is
Situated near Obdorsk, Siberia The lake
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

The battleship Missouri has broken the
record for speed for ships of her class
In a way that ought TO make all Mis-
sourians feel proud; but the state of
Missouri will break the records also if it
does not display its pride in the ship
in the orthodox way of presenting her
with something more substantial than q
cheer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

Peary's remarks about the cost of cup
defense yachts being equal to the cost of
an Arctic expedition should not be dis
torted into a hint that he would like to
go pole-hunting in one of the defenders.
He is seeking a boat upon which ice can
be cracked for purpose more useful
than the cooling of champagne.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

Designer Watson's refusal to under
take the building Of another challenger
for the Americas cup under the exist
ing rules OF measurement is an indica-
ton that the racing machine has carried
international racing beyond the IDEAS of
builders who prefer rational types.
There should be a worlds congress of
yachtsmen, to devise universal rule of
measurement.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

Edward Atkinson says that black
swamp mud used as fuel yields as 60
per cent. as much heat as anthracite.
It's a far better use for mud than spat-
tering it upon political opponents.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

The authorities of Lawrence Univer-
sity at Appleton have set out to pat
down student rowdyism by expulsion Of
the offenders. 1t is a punishment that
fits the crime.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

The hundreds of actors who are idle in
New York and other cities, awaiting en-
gagements that are slow in coming, will
be edited by the announcement that the
great histrionic stars Jeffries and Corbett
have allied their interests and will thump
and stalk the boards for glory and for
cash, especially the Inter.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

Not only has the council Of the city of
Paris pronounced against overhead cleo
trio railway wires, except in the suburbs,
but it has done so after receiving re-
ports from special agents who were sent
TO study the conditions existing in the
United States.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

Women who are compelled to resort to
face lotions in the summer will not be
surprised at the discovery of astron-
omers that the suns face is becoming
badly freckled.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

Sir Thomas Upton has courteously
stepped aside and permitted the German
Emperor to have the honor of putting up
a cup as a prize for the winner of a
transatlantic race Now Sir Thomas
may courteously enter a yacht, and
gracefully take the cup.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

An evident determination TO deal more
considerably with American fishermen
on Lake Erie is proof that the Canadians
are not fishing for trouble in that direc-
tiaU
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

Even men who decry the assertion
that football is dangerous game, are
among those who offer congratulations
when an eleven turns up for practice af-
ter a game, without any i'll effects Of
the rough handling
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

The element of luck figures in football
AS well as in other sports, but the win
1ing eleven rarely mentions 1t.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

Cupid appears 10 be shooting reckless
IL among the white-heads of the United
States Senate.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-11-07

The forty-hve national banks of New
York city hold from $400,000,0 600 to
S5O0,000,000 deposits of other banks.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-26
sPRECKLEs SERIOUSLY ILL.
Sugar Magnate Suffers Stroke OF
Paralysis.

San Francisco, Nov. 2O.-Claus
Spreckels is seriously i'll at his resi-
dence on Vanness avenue. He SUI
fered a stroke of paralysis week
or so ago, and yesterday he suffered
q second stroke. 1t affected his vocal
chords. and he can hardly speak. Sew
eral physicians and John ID. and A.
r. Spreckels have spent most OF their
time with him during the past two
DAYS. Owing to the nature OF the
trouble and their patients 70 years,
the physicians are very much worried
over his condition.
It is generally known in banking
circles that Mr.. Spreckels always
keens on hand more cash than any
other capitalist on the Coast. Bank
ers also consider him the wealthiest
man on the Pacific coast, with II. Il.
huntington a close second. Much OF
his wealth is in San Francisco realty
and building improvements. Since
19a5 he is credited with investing In
real estate and buildings about $6,Ooo,-
400. In his recent gas and electric
light deal he got $6,400,OOO. he Is
oIso known as the Coast sugar kindg.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-26
ALCOHOL FROM SAWDUsT.
Norwegian Chemist Announces a
New Discovery.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Lumbermen
of the Pacific Northwest can get
doubly rich if they adopt the suggest
ion written to- the state department
by Mr. Guenther, the United States
consul general at Frankfort, Germany
Mr.. Guenther says a Norwegian chem
list has discovered a new and cheap
process for making alcohol from saw
dust. Sawdust is treated under pres
sure with diluted sulphuric acid, by
which the cellulose is transformed
into sugar, which, by adding fermen-
tation producers. is converted into
alcohol in the old manner and then
distilled. Valuable by products are
also obtained. Sawdust alcohol can
be produced, he says, to sell at a much
lower price than the potato alcohol
new made in Norway.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-26
ALASKA FORT DESTROYED
Fire Made Clean a Sweep at Fort
Dillon.


Seattle, Nov. pa special to the
Post-Intelligencer from Dawson says
A special telegram from Fort Glib
bon to the Dawson News states that
fire today made clean sweep of the
military quarters there. The loss is
not mentioned, but will probably run
to 100000 or more. The fire is par
ticularly unfortunate at this time of
year, as the Arctic wanter is now on
in full rigor and will last five months
longer.
The fire broke out in an unknown
manner in the smokehouse. Before an
alarm could be given the entire bar
racks were ablaze. The soldiers had
nothing with them to fight the flames
but snow, which proved useless. The
fire made clean sweep of the bar
racks, warehouses and paint shops.
The warehouses contained the supplies
for the soldiers for the winter, and
nothing was saved. All the soldiers
lost their personal belongings.
The commandant is moving with
great rapidity to again house the men
and to send up the Yukon for more
supplies. Fortunately the stables and
horses were not involved in the fire.
Fort Gibbon belongs to the depart
ment of the Columbia, under command
of General Funston.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-26
PASSED HOUSE.
Cuban Reciprocity Treaty Receives
Large Majority.

Washington, Nov. 20.-The house
yesterday, by rising vote of 335 to
81 passed the bill to make effective
the Cuban reciprocity treaty. The dis
Senting votes were about equally d.
vided between Republicans and Demo
Gratis, but there was no record vote,
the minority having too few votes to
order the yeas and nays.
The Democrats, under the leader
ship of Mr.. Williams, sought to the
last to secure amendments to the bill,
in accordance with the action of the
Democratic caucus, but were defeated
steadily. Mr.. Williams made the final
effort when he tried to have the bill
re-committed to the ways and means
committee, with instructions to
amend, but point of order under the
special rule providing for a vote on
the bill without intervening motion,
was sustained
Mr.. Cannon received the applause of
The Democratic side when he enter
(ained the appeal from his ruling
made by Mr.. Williams, the speaker
saying he preferred to err, If he erred
at all, in giving the house the right
TO express it's will. The appeal was
tabled by strict party vote.
The debate, begun Monday, was con-
Jlnued to within few minutes of four
o'clock, the time appointed to take a
vote on the final passage of the bill.
Mr. Williams closed the debate for his
side, and made an arraignment of the
Republican policy of protection. Mr..
Mccall (R., Mass.) made the closing
speech on the Republican side. The
announcement of the passage OF the
Oil caused only a slight demonstra-
ton.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-11-26
SECURITIES co.
STATED THAT SOME POINTS Will
BE YIELDED,
Authority to Vote Stock Of Three
Railroads to Be Abandoned, but
Right to Purchase Stock and
Hold as Securities Is to be Re.
tained---Separatte Arrangements.

Philadelphia Nov. 21.-President ]
]. Hill, of the Northern Securities
Company, was in the city yesterday.
and spent the greater part of the day
in consultation with his attorney. John
J. Johnson, going over the details of
the corporations appeal from the fed
eral circuit court of appeals which is
docketed to be heard before the Unit
ed States supreme court.
In connection with Mr.. Hills visit
the Philadelphia Record prints the fol-
lowing:
From an authority close to Mr.. Hill
is was learned that on the advice of
counsel it had been decided to sur.
render every right granted under the
New Jersey corporation law to the
Northern Securities Company, except
ing that of purchasing such securities
as the management may see fit to OBJ
tain from an investment viewpoint.
The right to vote the stock in the
Great Northern, the Northern Pacific
and the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railway is to be renowned, as is also
the right of the securities concern to
have any voice in the management of
those railroads. The securities COM
pany is to declare before the federal
supreme court that each of these big
railroads is to be continued under sep
arate arrangements and that there is
TO be no community of interests agree
ment between them; in fact, they are
to be maintained as separate compa-
MES and each to have individual man.
agement and Offices as before the mer.
ger under the securities company char
ter, which was obtained in New Jer
sey, November 10, 1901.
The meaning of this is, according
to one of the attorneys for the securi-
ties company, that the judgment Of
the circuit court of appeals of April
last declaring the merger void, is hon
Ored by the company, and that it mere
ly desires to have the supreme court
pronounce it lawful corporation in
that all possible objections alleged to
conflict with the United States anti
trust law have been removed.