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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23

trees. 1t has Conservatives, hot
houses, ferneries and gardens that are
unequaled ever ir sunny Kent
The interior of the castle is magnifi-
cent; the hangings, the furniture, the
pictures are all superb. There are
hooks and little rooms; there are cush-
toned seats in the deep bay windows,
that one would fancy were designed by
an artist for the express accommOda-
ton of lovers.
Selwyn Castle is well known. II
figures in every book of views. 1t
has been sketched and painted perhaps
more than any other place in England.
Lord Huldibrand Selwyn, the last
earl, had been a very wealthy man; he
had almost doubled the revenues of
the Selwyns. Some property that he
had bought for very little turned out a
magnificent speculation, for mines
were discovered upon it, and they
alone for many years had yielded a
princely revenue.
Lord Huldibrand had never married.
There had been some love tragedy in
his life, the particulars of which were
never known, but when he lay dead.
a ribbon was found round his neck; it
held a locket. containing a woman's
hair, and a ring was fastened TO it.
The story of that love was never
known, never even limited at. but the
ribbon was buried with him. Lord
Huldirband had one brother. Gerald.
different from himself as light from
dark, for Gerald Selwyn was delicate.
sensitive, utterly unfit TO cope with
the world, possessing as little real
knowledge of the world as a child.
He married, as most timid, retiring
men do. a proud, imperious lady, am
bilious and worldly. whose only desire
seemed to be that her son should live
to succeed Lord Huldibrand. Gerald
Selwyn had no other children. On
Vivian all the hopes of his race were
fixed.
of course. Lord Huldibrand educated
him. sent him to college, made him a
most magnificent allowance. and then
almost quarreled with him because
Vivian insisted on joining the army.
Every one opposed him-the Hon.
Gerald Selwyn, his father. had been
dead for some years-but his mother
was almost violent over IT, Every
friend he had was against it. They
represented TO him that he was the
only heir, the only hope of the Sci
wyns; and, if anything happened to
him. both titles and estates must go TO
some far relation whom no one either
knew or cared for. He laughed, de-
claring that a soldier ran no greater
risk than any other man. All Opposi-
ton was withdrawn at last. Lord HUI
dibrand purchased for him a captains
commission in the Queens Own, with
the eXress agreement that he should
leave the army when his turn came TO
reign at Selwyn.
To be Continued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
CHAPTER V
The stately homes of England,
How beautiful they stand "

AAoN bGdulllui lueg Slduu.
No other land has hcmes so rai., CT
more stately; no other land has hone
in the same sense Of the word. Per.
haps one of the fairest is Selwyn
Castle, as it stands. lofty and pre-em-
inent, among the hills of Kent.
The counties of ENGLAND are like a
group of fair sisters. Each che has
some peculiar beauty that belongs
exclusively to itself. Kent is perhaps
one of the fairest. as it is one OF the
most fertile; it has the charm of land
and sea, OF white cliffs and fertile
valleys.
Its luXuriant vegetation seems to
run wild-seems to run over the tops
Of the steep cliffs, even down TO the
sea. The hop gardens, and the or
chards laden with fruit; the meadows,
ell green and golden; the streams,
broad and deep; the hills, crowned
with tufted trees-all make the scenery
the most varied and charming. From
the hills and orchards one catches ever
and anon 4 glimpse of the blue chan
mel waves. The sky seems fairer. the
grass greener, the Aowrs more luxur-
liant
Selwyn Castle crowns the summit of
a tall hill. whose sides. covered with
trees and flowers. slope down 90 the
sea. No park surrounds it. but the
pleasure grounds are extensive and
magnificent There is. too, a deep,
clear lake Of vast extent. bordered by
dropping trees whose branches touch
the water Though there is no park,
the ThOrnleigh woods are close, and
the River Thorne runs at the foot of
the hill
Selwyn Castle has long been one OF
the show places of the country. Ii
has a superb picture gallery. where
some Of the finest works of the old
masters hang; where statues of
worldwide renown are placed amidst
green plants. II has staterOOms
Queen Elizabeth slept il one whc1
she made her royal progress through
Kent Long ago the Merrie Monarch.
too. had spent some pleasant days at
Selwyn. II has deep. broad balconies,
from whence one can see the blue
waters of the channel breaking on the
British shore. 1t has large Oriel win
dOws, and towers that can be seen
from among tho trees miles away. II
has a grand carriage drive made
through a long avenue of chestnut
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
CHAPTER Nv.
"0a1-er than an the world bes

"Daz-er than all the world beside
= girl to love and prize"
10 was three years before the events
Captain Vivian Selwyn had long fore
seen arrived. His uncle. Lord HuIdi-
brad. died. and he was sent for home
to succeed him. He was sorry TO give
up his military life-it suited him
We tut IL was understood, when he
entered the army. that ct his uncle's
dealt he should give il up and return
hoe.
one Of the first things he did. after
settling his affairs. and taking possess
ion @. Selwvn castle. was 10 60 down
90 WuCieaves. i'm Leicestershire. where
Bette Temples father and sister lived.
Soldiers have good memories. Lord
VIVIAN nad forgotten no word the
yoE-- hero said: ne remembered even
tho sisters name. and on his journey
10 Wo0dCaves said It over and over
again &c himself Violante. a sweet.
Quaint name" ne thought. and he
made come kind OF picture 20 himself
as 90 what she would be Ike. His
"little siste-." poor BERTHE had called
her; most probably "A child Of ten or
twelve years old. with dark. melan-
ChCt- eyes. '.ViClante"-the name
had a strange charm for him.
He knew that Horace Temple was a
lawyer. and by no means n wealthy
man. He made inquiries. and was
told that he had Offices i'm the town.
but that ne lived in a pretty little villa
called ~Oakside." and there Lord Wv.
ian Seiwyu went.
He had been long enough away from
England 90 know how 20 value the
quiet exquisite beauty Of Leicester.
shire hills. the rich pasture lands. the
fields OF clover and OF grain. As he
drew near Oakside he became more
charmed. 1T was, he said TO himself
"a perfect summer fdyl. a perfect land
ecape. fun OF beauty. and fragrance.
end melody" Under hot Indian skies
he had often been charmed by BERTHE
Temples eloquence. By his picturesque
language. by his descriptions. so low
EnEjy dwelt upon. OF home. Now. as
ne looked around him. ne wondered no
longer.
"It ought to be a land OF heros." he
said for il is the land OF beauty"
II seemed TO him that nature must
influence the hearts that love her. 4
boy born and bred under the shade OF
those mighty oaks. amongst quiet
sylvan beauty that spoke OF Paradise.
must love honor well and virtue more.
IL was evening when he reached Oak
side. ana walking down the broad
garden paths, he came TO the pretty
latticed porch. where the white starry
Jasmine hung in such profusion tat
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BOY WHO SHOT HIS SISTER
FOUND FAMISHED IN WOOD;

Menominee. Mich, Nov. 15.-Suffer-
ing greatly from exposure and near
ly famishel. the 13-year-old son OF
Andrew Renger. a farmer of Daggett
who accidentally shot his s.x-year-old
sister Wednesday, tearing OF the
whole side of her face. was found in
the woods near Talbot yesterday by a
searching party. When the boy shot
his sister. while playing with a gun.
he attempted to find a cartridge II
kill himself. but he could not and fed
to the woods where he had remained
ever since with nothing TO eat, nor
any protection from the cold nights.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
Continued.

n was night when he arrived. and
the general was surrounded by his
staff They were grim old warriors,
most OF them; but 10 this day they
tell. with trembling lips, OF the bright
haired boy who rode so suddenly into
camp. streaming with blood, with
death I'm his brave young face. They
tell how he placed the papers in the
generals hand. and fell at his feet,
saving. with the smile OF a child:
You viii tell them at home did
my duty.
There was a stir among them. Dark
bruuzed faces grew pale and quivered
as they raised the boy and carried him
away 90 die.
But there was one happiness in
store for him. News reached Major
ThreIton that the young ensign and
his little troop had been waylaid.
Captain SeIwyn. with a small body Of
men. was sent after him at once. and
the captain vas just in tine TO see the
young hero die
They had laid him under the shade
OF large palm tree. The evening
sun had set. and as though in mercy 20
him. a cool. calm breeze had risen.
"Ah. cautain." said the boy; Il
Iouged TO see your face and touch your
hand once more. You have always
been my hero. and I have loved yOu so
well. You viii 60 back to England
some day; promise me that you will
90 and see my father. that you viii
say with my last breath / sent him my
love. tell my sister ViOlante ! thought
of her as / 10y dying. with infinite love.
and tell them for me that died q
soldiers death. doing my duty as
soldiers do. ] told my father I might
live to be a general. but my laurels are
few. and I have gathered them young.
Captain Selwyn. am not afraid Of
death, but viii you let me hold your
hand while die7"
And Captain Selwyn-used as he
was to sickness. to wounds. and death
felt his face white and his lips
culver. as he STOOD by and watched the
young soldier die. Tears filled his
eyes as he noted the deep crimson
wcsEd on the fair young brow.
God bless him." he said with rever-
Cut lips. England may well be proud
OF her soldier sons. when they live and
die like him
With his own Lands he cut of two
OF the golden curls, resolving to keep
tnCl until he returned home. and then
70 take enc 10 his sister. and one TO
the father OF the young hero whom
TIL zee rever more to see.
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at il. then kissed it, without one word.
Il cannot tell you how I thank you, -
said Mr.. Temple; there are some
services that no words can repay-this
is one"
Lord Selwyn spent the evening at
Oakside. He talked of nothing but
BERTHE. He told them every incident
every little anecdote he could re-
member; and in doing so revealed his
own kind, generous heart and noble
nature so openly that father and
daughter alike were charmed with
him.
AS for the young earl himself,
before he had spent one hour with
Violante Temple, he knew that he had
met his fate, 1t was a complete case
of love at first sight. Her beautiful,
ever-changing, pure, young face charm
ed him; her musical voice thrilled
him with every tone; her words, so
picturesque-by turns sad and gay;
her thoughts, so noble, charmed him.
He knew at once that no other
woman would ever charm him as she
did. II seemed to him that in meeting
her he had met the other halt of his
life-the better part of his soul.
Il am not leaving Woodeaves at
once" he said to Mr.. Temple, when he
took his leave that night; "the country
is so beautiful that | think of staying
here some weeks. 1t is some time
since l have been in the deep green
heart of the land, and want to enjoy
it,"
After these words it was not wonder
full that Horace Temple was quite blind
10 what was going on. Lord SelwynI
took lodgings in Woodeaves; he made
a point of spending his evenings at
Oakside and Mr.. Temple became at
tached to him in a quiet way; he
enjoyed his companionship, and felt
deep gratitude toward him.
It is true that during those few
weeks he often looked with silent
wonder at Violante's face. and thought
how bright and well the child was.
and how fair she grew; but he never
seemed to remember that she was of
an age To love or be loved
Sometimes. when he returned i'm the
evening, she would tell him that Lord
Vivian had called that morning with al
book, and they had been singing to-
gether; and again, itwould be that she
had met Lord Vivian. and they had
walked together up CrCom's Hill or
through Burback Wood. Yet it never
struck the man whose whole soul was
absorbed in his business what was
going on.
Lord Selwyn gave himself up to the
charm; he was deeply, passionately.
earnestly in love, and he knew it
there could be no more happiness forI
him without Violante.
He fingered on at Woodeaves, trying
all in his power TO win the love OF
that pure, young heart. He succeeded
at last. The time came when he
could keep his secret no longer, and
one evening. when Mr.. Temple had
been obliged to return TO his Office for,
papers, and the two were alone he
surprised her into confessing that she. |
too, loved him.
Against my better Judgment she
said. with a saucy. bewitching smile. !
"but l cannot help it."
After two days of deep thought and
consideration, Horace Temple. bewil-I
dered as ever, gave his consent; and
the marriage of Lord Vivian Selwyn
with Violante was arranged to take
place in September.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
DEAD INDIANS BLAMED FOR
MURDER OF TWO OFFICERS

Douglas, WyO., Nov. 15.-The nine
Sioux Indians arrested for participa-
ton in the fight in which Sheriff Miller
and Deputy Falkenburg of Converse
county were killed, were given a pre-
liminaTy hearing and discharged. The
testimony shows Eagle Feather and
Black Kettle who were killed, fired the
shots which killed the officers. The
Indians VIII be returned TO the Pine
Ridge agency.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
LORD KITCHENER
BADLY INJURED

Simla, India, Nov. 17.-LOrd Kitch-
ener. commander-in-chiefo of the Brit
ish forces in India, has met with a SER
ious accident, while riding home alone
from a country house near here. AS
he was passing through a tunnel his
horse became frightened and collided
with the walled side. One of Lord
Kitchener's legs was broken in two
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
w. c. T. U. AWARDS PRIZES.
Michigan Gets Banner for Having
Made Big Gain in Membership.

Cincinnati, Nov. 1.-THE w c. T..
u. state jubilee was observed last
night by the presidents OF the states
having made a net gain in member
ship of 500 or over during the year.
These included Michigan and WiscOn-
sin in the middle west and the nation
al prize membership banners were pre-
scented. Michigan secured the prize
for the highest increase in state mem
bership of 1,2O0 members. The fourth
district of Michigan secured the dis
trict prize. The prize for the largest
per cent. of increase in membership
was awarded to Idaho.
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A WOMAN'S ERROR
BY
BERTHA M. CLAY


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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
NO PAPER BLOCKADE.
United States Will Recognize Only
Effective Operations.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE state de-
partment yesterday received notice
from the Dominican. government
through the consul general in New
York that it had closed certain ports
during the continuance of the insurrec-
ton. Minister Powell and Captain
Briggs, commanding the Baltimore,
Will determine whether the blockade
proposed is really effective and under
no circumstances viii the state depart
ment respect a paper blockade.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-23
Publishing Company Fails.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE EQUITABLE
Trust company was. yesterday APP
pointed receiver for the Henneberry
company, publishers. The liabilities
are not stated, but the assets are put
at $4,000. A dispute with a creditor
over the validity of contract is held
responsible for the action taken. Il is
expected that the receiver will salts
fy the claims of creditors and place
the firm in its former standing.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-26
A Tribute to the Army.

A remarkable and gratifying tribute tc
the American army in the Philippines
has Just been paid by Il. H. Hartford the
retiring British consul at Manls. Mr.
Hartford says in part: "As al old cav
airy and infantry officer, | shall remem
Der with great pleasure aud pride my
association in Manila with the most
splendid and umane army Of our Anglo.
Saxon race on earth. and while, AS al
Englishmsn, naturally glory in your
hours of triumph and victory, my sym
pathy with your trials is as strong rs /.
i, with those Of the British soldier, who.
like your own, has often to sutf-r from
the malignant and malicious falsehoods
of those who ought to support and
honor him" So great tribute TO tn,
army OF another country has never. &C
eording to Secretary Root, been recorded
In history.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-26

Portland Press: At last the national
Senate has finished after a manner the
special work it WAS called to do, and has
adjourned. This is reasonable dispatch,
seeing that the extra session was sum-
moned Immediately on the adjournment
of Congress on March 4. 1t took less
than sixteen days to ratify the two trea-
ties, and that for the Senate Is fast rate
of speed. The Cuban reciprocity treaty
was ratified without amendment, except
as advised by the committee on foreign
relations, by vote Of so to 16, or six
more than the necessary two-thirds. The
amendment provides: "This treaty shall
not take effect until the same shall have
been approved by the Congress-" This
is necessary recognition of the control
which the constitution gives the House
over the revenues. But at best the Gu.
ban treaty must be conceded to be an in
vasion of the Houses prerogative OF
originating revenue legislation. A law
made in another place and presented tc
the House for approval, can hardly be
said to have originated with the peoples
representatives..
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-26
Somerset Lands Involved.

An important case WAS tried at the
Kennebec Supreme Court, last week,
Chief Justice Wiswell presiding, 10
which the validity OF title to township
no. 3, II. 6, b. K. p. w. K. K. Is
involved.
L. Ii. Soper of Watervile WAS plain
tiff In the case with Tabor D. Bailey Of
Bangor, counsel, and Lawrence Bros. ;
Co. of Gardiner Corporation was de-
PENDANT, with Butler & Butler of Show
hogan and o. D. Baker of Augusta,
counsel.
The plaintiff claimed to have acquired
title by quit claim deeds from heirs of
former owners of the land who purchas-
ed the property In 1885 and who gave it
up as worthless and allowed it to be sold
fer taxes in the panic OF 1887.
The defendant corporation claims to
own the lands under chain of warranty
deeds extending back to 1873. Prior To
that time the owners held under tax sale
titles.
The important feature Of the case was
the fact that the defense was based upon
the statute enacted in 1895 which went in
to fleet in 1900, to flxa period of limita-
ton for bringing actions OF this charac-
ter.
The plaintiff claimed that the statute
did not apply as he on acquiring his title
became co-tenant with the defendant.
(fhe act provides that it shall not apply
In the case OF co-tenants.)
Chief Justice Wiswell instructed the
jury that the statute did apply to the
cage at bar. The defendant having
claimed under a chain OF warranty
deeds duly recorded, purporting to con-
vey the whole property and not frac-
tional interest therein, was not holding
as co-tenant but was holding as sole
owner.
The verdict was rendered for the de-
PENDANT and the case goes to the law
court on exceptions and motions.
This case is of great importance as 1t
calls for the construction of a statute
which II held good will cure the defec-
tive titles of large quantity of timber
lands In Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-26
President Castro Resigns.

President Castro of the Venezuelan
republic placed his resignation in the
hands Of the president OF Congress after
reading his presidential message, Satur-
day. Reports had been circulated for
some months past that he was about to
give up the reins OF government, but to
one of these he replied; You are at
liberty to say that have fought during
two years to retain the supreme power
which was invested in me by the people
of Venezuela. | will no more abdicate
than | will resign"
The Venezuelan Congress by unani-
nous vote, declined to accept the resig
nation and passed resolution request
ing him to reconsider his decision.
President Castro declined to change his
mind but being urged by personal
friends offered To present another mes
sage to Congress.
President Castro's term Of office Is for
six years and he was elected only two
years ago. He has acquired wealth
and it may be that like his predecessors
he desires to spend it in some foreign
country. Ii he does not withdraw his
resignation his younger brother will
probably succeed him.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-26

The annual Coburn-H Hebron debate
was held at the Baptist church, Water
Vile, Friday evening. There is a keen
rivalry between these schools and the
debates are always largely attended.
The question selected for the debate
this year, was "Resolved, That when
ever In the event OF continued domestic
violence lives and property are not ade-
quately protected by the state it is for
the public good that the President
should have the power to afford protec-
ton without the application OF the state
for federal aid"
Hebron had the affirmative and was
represented by Clement Plummer Wes-
colt, Nelson Irving Moxer and Roscoe
Henderson hupper. The negative fell
to Coburn and this school was represent
ed by Arthur Eugene Winslow, Lewis
Walker Dunn and Ray Edward Estes.
The judges were President George E.
Fellows, Ph. D., of the University of
Maine, Rev. Charles II. Spauldng, d.
D., OF Boston, and Professor Julian d.
Taylor. Ii. D., of Colby. The decision
was given to Coburn.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-26
The Presidents Western Trip

Arrangements have been completed
for the Presidents western trip and the
itinerary is as follows
The President and his party will leave
Washington, April 1st, and will go direct
to Chicago where the flrsti stop will be
made. From there ne will go to Mil
waukee and then to Minneapolis and st,
Paul. The next objective point will be
the Yellowstone park, where two weeks
will be spent In company with Sec'y
Root and John Burroughs, the naturalist
and writer.
On April 24sh, the party will leave
Yellowstone park, pass through Ne
braska and Iowa, making many stops
EN- route, and arrive at st. Louis on the
ooh, where the President will partici-
pate in the dedicatory exercises of the
Worlds Fair on the 10Th. From St.
Louis the President will go to southern
California by the way of Denver, thence
north into the Puget sound country and
on Decoration Day will give an address
at Cheyenne.
The return trip will be through ILL
nois, stopping at Chicago and lndianap-
oils and from there direct to Washington.
He will visit % states and territories.
will travel 10, 1873 miles and the trip will
cover GO DAYS,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-26
Hood Farm Lininlent
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best all round liniment | ever used
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