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The San Francisco call., 1904-11-27

Was not this the real, the great
thing? Blake's mind, disengaglng
from the past memories OF what nao
once been its delights, and turning
now in distaste from them, declared
that it was Nature had the secret or
the keenest pleasursit was % De
found along natures way. Inere
pleasure was true 10 a purpose, acniev-
ing great end, concentrated on tnal'
not disslpated in passing and unfrult-
full jcys. Blake was sure that he was
rieht now, sure that he wanted 10 De
reformed. more sure than ever tnaI
wisdom and virtue were more ple2sur-
able Gas well as being betterl tnan
their opposites. A man or ready SEN
sibility and quick feeling, he was open
to the suggestion and alive 10 the
beauty of what he saw. 1t seemed 20
him holy-and the feelings it evoked
in him seemed almost holy. too Moth
erhoodiv he said TO himself, not know
ing. at least not acknowledging, that
his true meaning was this woman as
mother. motherhood incarnate in her.
Yet that it was. If his aspirations
were awake, his blood, too. was stirred
But the moment for that TO come 70
light was not yet The good seemed
still unaIloyed, his high-soartng aspi-
rations were guiltless Of self-knowl-
edge.
SibyIla played with the child till she
could play no more-tiu she feared to
tire him. she would have said-in truth
till the tenderness which had found a
mask in the sport would conceal its
face no more. and in a Epasm OF love
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which it is held-which things, again,
depend on the character and temper
of the believer. Sibylla's character and
temper made the proposition extraordi-
nariIy convincing. Her circumstances
as she conceived them, were equally
proyocat tive in the same direction
What was wrong with her? In the
end that she was not wanted, or not
wanted enough, that she had more to
give than had been asked of her, and
had no outlet (as Christine had put it)
SUFFICIENT to relieve the press Of her
emotions. It was almost inevita BILE
that she should respond to Blake's ap-
peal He was an outlet He was some
body who wanted her very much,
whom she could help. with whom she
could expand to whom she could give
what she had to give in such abundant
measure.
Thus far the first stage The next
was not reached There was plenty
of time yet. SibyIla loved the child
Blake had set up his idol. but he had
not vet declared that he was the only
devotee who knew how properly to
honor and 10 worship it.
He sat watching Sibylla as she play
ed with her baby boy. He took hand
in the game now and then, since for
a bachelor. he was at his ease with
babies; but most of the time he watch
ed But he watched sympathetically;
Sibylla did not fear to show her love
before his eyes The baby was very
Young for games-for any that a man
could play. But SibyIla knew some
that he liked: he gave evidence OF a
strangely dawning pleasure distinct
from physical contentment-of wonder.
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neither talked 70 intimate friends nor
invited questions from them. Both
pride and wisdom forbade. Finally,
while he acknowledged great discom-
fort Including a disagreeabI element
of the ludicrOus), the idea of danger
never crossed his mind; he would
have laughed at Christine Fanshaw's
warning had il been addressed to him.
Whatever Sibylla's faults, levity was
not among them, and danger in Chris
tines sense-danger of q breakup of
the household. as distinguished from
continuance Of it. however unsatisfac-
tory that continuance might be-there
would probably have been none, had
not Walter Blake, after a lively but
not very profitable youth. wanted
to reform his life He might
have wanted to be wicked with
out creating anv peril at all for the
Imason household But he wanted TO
make him good. This idea had occur
red TO him quite early in their ac-
quaintance. He, too, had a faculty
even a facility-for ideaIizing He
idealized SibylIa into the image of
him from sin and folly by making vtr-
tue and wisdom not better (Which OF
course they were already, but more
attractive and more pleasurable. II
they were made more attractive and
more pIeasurable he would be eager
to embrace them Besides he had had
a good deal of the alternatives without
ever being really content with them.
By this time he was firmly convinced
that he must be good, and that Sibylla
and Sihvlla alone could make him
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by malice so if I've been inpertI-
nent, Just put it down TO what I hap
pen 70 be thinking about"
Sibylla stood very quiet, saying moth
ing Christine went on after a minute:
Cant you manage TO be wrapped
up in the baby2"
No, I can't" The answer was hard
and unhesitating You've told me
something people don't generally tell.
III tell you something that l didn't
think I should ever tell. I love my
bac--ard sometimes I hate to have TO
see him" Her eyes were on Christine s
face, and there was distress-hopeless
distresS-in them. Now I should
think you'd drop my acquaintance, {"
she ended with a laugh.
oh, I've never had q baby-Pm not
shocked to death But-but why. Si-
bylla -
surely, you can guess whyl It's
surely?"
NO, I suppose it's not" Christine
sighed
Chrlstine's legs had been curled up
on her chair; she let them down 10 the
ground and rose to her feet
That's all from both OF US for to-
day2" she asked. with a wry smile.
All for to-day, l think, answered
Sibylla. buttOning her glove.
Il meant TO be-friendly."
You have been 1 never guessed
anything-auything OF what you've
ssid-about you"
Nobody hinted it2 Not even Harriet
CORTLAND? She knew"
u nevr~ sac her. How did she
know?"
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she caught the little creature to her,
pressing her face to his.
Poor little darlingi" Blake heard
her say in a whisper full OF pity as well
as Of love
Whence came the pity? The moth
er's natural fear that her sheltering
may not avail against all the world?
Most likely it was only that. But the
pity was poignant, and he wondered
vaguely
They were thus, she and the child
locked together, the young man dinly
picturing the truth as he watched,
when Grantley Imason came in A
start ran through Sibylia; she caught
a last kiss from the little face, and
then laid her baby down. Swiftly she
turned round to her husband Blake
had risen. watching stiIl-nay, more
eagerly. For all he could d. his eyes
sought her face and rested thefe, try
ing TO trace what feeling found ex-
preston as she turned to her husband
from her child.
Glad to see you. Blake. All, you've
got 4 little chap there,"
He chucked the child under its chin.
as he went by, gently and afrectionate-
Iy, and came with outstretched hand
to his friend-for he liked sunny, i'm
petuous, young Blake, though he
thought very lightly of him. As they
shook hands Blake's eyes travelled past
him and dwelt again on Sibylla- She
stood by her child and her regard was
on her husband Then, for a moment,
she met BIake's inquiring gaze The
slightest smile came TO her lips, just
a touch OF color in her cheeks.
Yes, but it's time for him TO go
upstairs" she said
Grantley had passed on to the table
and was pouring himself out cup OF
F-rTTo Lra7
and rang the bell for the baby's nurse
Blake took I'D his hat.
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OF amusement, or an appreciation
OF fun, of delight in the mock
assaults and the queer noises
which his mother directed at him.
Sometimes he made nice, queer, CUR
Cling noises himself, full of luxurious
content, lie a cats purring. and laden
with a surprise, as though all this
were very new She had infinite pa
tience in seeking these signs Of ap-
lrovaI: half a dozen attempts would
mfscarry before she succeeded in tick
ling the infant cropping senses When
she hit the mark, she had infinite de-
light She would give a cry OF joy and
turn round to Blake for approval and
applause: il was a very difficult thing,
bur she had kept confidence in her
instinct. and she had won the day!
Spurred to fresh effort, she returned
to her loved work A gurgle from the
LITTLE parted lips, a movement OF the
wfde-open little eyes-eyes OF that
marvellous transient blue-marked a
new triumph
isn't he wonderful?' she called 70
Blake over her shoulder.
"Oh. yes, rather" he laughed, and
added, after a short moment: And
so are you"
SibyIla was not looking for compli-
ments. She laughed gaily and went
back TO her work.
But can't he talk, Mrs. Imason7"
How silly you are. But he's just
wonderful for his age as he is
"Oh. they all are!"
He was so obviously feigning scorn
that Sibylla only shook her head at him
IN merry glee.
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She was my great friend then
Rather funny, isn't it? I'm told Toms
getting quite regardless Of appear
ances."
.'Oh. I can't bear to talk about thati'
MOP Well. you can think of it now
and then, can't you? It's rather whole
some TO reflect how other people look
when they're doing the things that you
want"
-Christinel Good-by."
"Oh. good-by. my dear, And take
care Of yourself oh, only mean the
winds cold"
But her look denied the harmless
meaning she claimed for her parting
words.
GrantIey's attitude admits of simpler
definition than his wifes He attrib-
uted 70 her an abnormally prolonged
and obstinate fit OF sulks. People who
have been IN the wrong are generally
suIlxy; that went a long way toward
accounting for it. Add thereto Sibylla's
extreme expectations Of a world and
Of an institution both Of which deal
mostly with compromises and arrange
rnents short Of the ideal, and the case
seemed 70 him clear enough and not
altogether unnatural, however vexa-
tious il might be. He flew to no trag-
ical or final conclusion. He did not
despair; but neither did he struggle
He made no advances; his pride was
too -younded and his reason too af-
fronted for that On the other hand
he offered no provocation- The ire
proachability Of his manner continued;
the inaccessibility Of his feelings in
creased He devoted his mind TO his
work, public and commercial: and he
waited for SibyIla TO come 70 her
senses Given his theory Of the case,
he deserved credit for much courtesy.
much patience and entire consistency
OF purpose. And he, unlike Sibylla,
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The spell was broken What had II
been and why was il dispelled2 Blake
did not know, but turgid feelings min
gled with his aspirations now and ne
looked at GrantIey InasOn with a new
covert hostility
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
WOOD THROWS LIGHT ON THE
HISTORY lAND RELATIONS Of DELLAIRS

New York, Dec. 25.-The CONNER
cial Advertiser prints a letter signed
by General Leonard Wood and ad.
dressed to DR.. Horace Fletcher. of
Yale university, in which writer tells
Of his acquaintance with Edgar G..
Pellairs. The letter was written at
Cairo, May II last Gen. Wood tells
Of BellliI's promotion from Santiago
TO Havana and his later transfer to
China and the Philippines. Neither
change was made, General Wood says,
at his request. directly CT indirectly.
Continuing, he says:
I'm the Philippines, Bellairs was a
believer in military government in
stead 81 civil and apparently wrote
accordingly and. IF course. trouble
with the civil government in the way
of loss 10 friendly relations followed.
After Bellairs left Havana ugly rumors
about him began 70 be circulated. They
came almost entirely from a number
II men who did not like him. and on
investigation nothing definite was
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

by local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion az the ear There Is only one
way 70 cure DEAFNESS. and that Is by conStini-
u0nai remedies. Deafness Il caused by an In
tamed condition u the mucous lining of the
kuStachian Tube. When this tube gets infiamed
Ing, and when 10 Is entirely closed Deafness Is
the result. and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored % its normal
condition. hearing viii be destroyed forever;
nine cases out 81 ten are caused BY catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflzmed condition OF
the mucous surfaces
We viii give one Hundred Dollars for any
case oi Deafness caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for cir
culars. free.
FL. CHENEY CO.. Toledo, o.
81 Sold bv Druggists 7he
Halls Family Pills are the bemG-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

Frederick, Ia, Dec. 2S.-AIr. A. s.
Grover is now "a years of age. For
the last 30 years he has suffered a
great deal of sickness and. although
he is a temperate man and never used
spirits of any kind. his kidneys had
troubled him very much. He said:
81 was told had Diabetes and my
symptoms cOrrespOnded exactly to
those of a young man who died OF
Diabetes in this neighbOrhood. My
feet and limbs were bloated quite a
little.
II heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills and
at last determined to try them. l took
in all ten boxes before l was well and
now l can truthfully say that l am all
right. The blOating is gone from my
feet and legs. ! have gained eight
pounds in weight and can sleep well
at night and every symptom of my
trouble is gone.
at is some time now since | was
cured and l have not had the slightest
return of any symptom of the old trou-
ble.'
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

Superior. Wis. Dec. 25.-The case
OF the state against the Minnesota
grain inspectors was dismissed by
Judge Haily. and the % defendants
were discharged. The court held
that there had been no violation OF
the law. that the Superior board OF
trade had fewer members than the
law requires, in order TO be cOmpe
tent To make the complaint, and fur
ther. that even II the board had been
in good standing. that Homer 7. Fowl
or. the complaining witness. did moi
have the support Of the board.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

In ever country OF the civilized world
Sisters 81 Charity are known Not only
do they minister 90 the spiritual and
intellectual needs OF the charges com
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With SO many children 20 take care OF
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DR.. Hartman receives many letters
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United States. 4 recommend recently
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

found. I heard from him very seldom.
Finally some one published what pur-
ported to be story of Bellair's past
and points out that he was my par.
licular friend and that l sent him to
China and that hIs attitude toward the
civil government was at my sugges-
ticn and that l was working to relieve
General Taft, etc.-conclusions as false
as they are childish and silly. Who
started the thing no one knows. but
doubtless some of the people I had &c
handle without gloves during my stay
in Cuba. II was far fetched and dis
honest and intended to create trouble.
General Wood says Bellairs was +"
no way especially intimate with hin
or his family
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
DREYFus WINS HIS POINT.
Commission Makes Decision in Favor
OF Revision.

Paris, Dec. 25.-The decision of the
commission on revision was announced
yesterday in favor of revision in the
Dreyfus case. K was received by the
public with little interest. as this had
been anticipated. Dreyfus did not de-
sire q hearing before the civil tribunal
and viii likely demand military Judge
ment Of the case. AS q result of this
new trial Dreyfus expects to obtain
fuil and complete vindication, followed
by restoration TO his rank in the army
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
Foreclosure Sale Confirmed.

Detroit, Dec. 25.-Judge Swan of
the United States circuit court yester-
day confirmed the foreclosure sale OF
the Michigan Telephone company to
!. w Harris, who represents the syn
dictate of bondholdeers and bid $4,100,-
900 for the property at the sale Nov.
5. The petitions of minority stock
holders protective committee, which
asked that the sale be set aside, are
dismissed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
Professor Dies of ApOp;exy.

Berkeley, Cal, Dec. 24.-Felicien
Victor PageL emeritus professor o!
Romantic languages and literature in
the university OF California. died yes.
terday OF apOplexy, aged 40 years.
lie was a native OF France. a gradu-
ate Of the university of Paris and 70.
Is years a member OF the university
faculty here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
JAPAN READY
TO MOVE TROOPS

London, Dec. 25.-The correspond
ent of the Telegraph says the Japan
csc railways have been ordered to be
prepared TO transport 1000 troops 20
the south. The correspondent says
there are now 40 warships in the
southern waters of Japan, the major
ity being fully coaled and ready for
an emergency.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
Pearl in Restaurant Oyster.

Neenah, Wis, Dec. 25.-While eating
some blue points at a restaurant in
this city Frank williams of Green Bay
found a pearl which, upon examination
by a local jeweler, was found to be
worth about $40.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
Found Guilty of Burglary.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 25.-Frank Lup-
ton OF Menasha was convicted by the
jury of the burglary of the store of Jno
Schrebels at Menasha last October. Mo-
ton for a new trial will be argued De
cember 81.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

Hostess-You appear to be in dee,
thought, Tommy.
TOmmy-Yes'm Mamma told me
YOU asked me to have some cake we
TO say something, an I've been here 8,
long now I forgot what il was.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTY
GROUND FOR MANsLAUGHTER

Indianapolis. Dec. 25.-The grand
Iury's report on the Purdue wreck
places the blame for the accident on
the alleged lack Of system and lack OF
cooperation i'm the railway company 10
an improper system OF train handling.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
ACCUSED WIDOW AGAIN
ESCAPES CONVICTION

Newton. Iowa. Dec. 95.-After 30
hours. tie Ia Valleur murder jury
las disagreed. Ia Velieur was muir.
dered a year ago and his body burn
Cd Two juries have failed to convict
Mrs. la Velleur, accused of the
crime.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
Large Force to Sail.
ALDERMAN PAYS FINE.
Appleton Official MuIcted for Allowing
Sidewalk to be Obstructed.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 25.-Ald. Frank
Wright was arrested and paid fine and
costs on the complaint of Mrs. Julia
Harbeck, aged over so years, who fell
over a wagon tongue on a sidewalk
in front of the alderman's place and
seriously hurt herself.
II is said similar arrests will follow,
against the same man. He threatens
TO have the ordinance repealed, or at
least try for IL.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
Ask Your Druggist for free Peruna Almanac for 1904

1t is recommended that a law be
passed by the next legislature provid-
ing that a baggage car shall be placed
between the engine and the first pas
.senger coach, and that dereliction of
duty shall be an offense that may
charge a man with manslaughter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

DR.. Hartman, one OF the best known
physicians and surgeons in the United
States. was the first man TO formulate
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II you do not derive prompt and salts
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
Liner Finland FIoated.

Flushing, Holland, Dec. 25.-The Red
Star liner Finland, which went ashore
December 10 at Nieu Wersluis, was
fioated yesterday. The damage she
sustained has not been ascertained.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

Gentlemen: Il
have used several
bottles OF Peruna
and feel greatly
benefited there
by from my ca
tarrh OF the he I'd,
and feel encour-
aged 10 believe
th at it's c o n
tinued use will
fully eradicate a
disease OF thirty
years standing"
nmmfsN MZatvsunn
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

Ground will be broken presently at
Leland Stanford university for new
library building to be given to the
university by Mrs. Stanford.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
RAILROAD LOSES SUIT.
Chippewa Falls Victorious in Iniunc
tion Case at Superior.

Chippewa Falls, Wis. 25.-The
hearing before Judge Vinje at Superb.
or on the injunction in the case of
the Chippewa Valley railway against
the city of Chippewa Falls resulted
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

in a victory for the city. The courts
order was that the company pay the
amount sued for, about $4,000 within
80 days
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

The alumni of Northwestern uni
versity have succeeded in collecting
all but $4,000 of the 100000 fund for
a new gymnasium.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
Rbeumati.m,s KiIIinr Pain.

Left in quick order after taking 10
doses of DR.. Skirvin's Rheumatic Cure,
in tablet form. % doses for 25c. post
paid DIR. SKIRVIN CO.. LA CROSSE,
WIS. &C. y. u
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

We use Piso's Cure for Consumption in
preference to any other cough medicine
Mrs. s. K. Borden, 40 P street, Washington,
d. C., May %, 1901.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04
Another Carnegie Library.

Park Rapids, Dec. 25-Andrew Car
negie has given Park Rapids a Ii
bTaIy under the usual conditions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

Mrs. winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
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bottle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

Perfectly simple and simply perfect
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-01-04

All wise families will keep Bruder's Cele-
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See ad In this issue.