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sleep. had plenty of things to think about, and
less than four hours to do it in; because five o'clock
was the hour appointed, for the tragedy and I
in practising with the revolver and finding out
which end of it to level at the adversary.
At four went down into little gorge, about
mark.~borrowed it of man who was over in Cali
fornia a visit,-and we set the barn door up and
stood fence rail up against the middle of it, to
Of for he s@ than Is
and thinner. Nothing would ever fetch him but
line shot, and then as like not he would split the
bulet-the worst material for duelng purposes that
could be imagined. began on the rail. couldn't
hit the rail. Then I tried the barn door; but I
couldn't hit the barn door. There was nobody in
danger except traggers around the tanks of that
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mark. 1 was thoroughly discouraged, and didn't
cheer up any when presently heard pistol shots
over in the next little ravine. knew what that was
that was Laird's gang out practising him. They
come up the ridge to what kind of a record
was making-see what their chances against
me- Well, hadn't any record and knew that if
without scratch it, he would be as anxious to
fight as l was-or had been at midnight before
that disastrous acceptance came.
Now just at this moment, little bird, no bigger
than sparrow, flew along by and Lit on a sagebush
about thirty yards away: Steve whipped out his
revolver and shot its head off. Oh, he was marks
man-much better than l was. We ran down
there to pick up the bird and just then sure enough
Mr.. Laird and his people came over the ridge and
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striking personality in Washington, was noted for
retort. and never failed to pay her debt, usually
in way that made the punishment suit the crime.
On one occasion the wife of member of the upper
house called upon her on day which was not her
reception afternoon and up her card Not being
quite ready to receive visitors, Mrs. Blaine
some minutes in coming down to her drawing
room, and she crossed the hall to her surprise
she caught sight of her cook, whose culinary art
was celebrated, passing out from another door of
the room. The call made, and Mrs. Blaine
thought of it till several days later, when
the cook informed her of her intention of leaving.
and going to take service with Mrs. Blank, the
Senator's wife who had called.
Mrs. Blaine made comment and the servant left
her Within the week, however, there was dinner,
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She Could Take a Joke

A THOUGH Mrs. Blaine could thus convey re-
Duke, she ready to appreciate a retort
The wife of General Chauncev McKeever, formerly
Miss Fanny Chauncey of New York, one of the
social leaders in the resident circle, occasion
afforded Washington society hearty laugh when
she measured swords with Mrs. Blaine. At the be-
ginning of Blaine's term Secretary of State, Mrs.
Blaines Wednesday afternoon receptions were
famous, and Mrs. McKeever went to one of these
with the rest of the fashionable and questionable
world. 1t happened to be the first time she had
paid her official respects, and the rooms being
crowded, it took minutes to reach the hostess.
Mrs. McKeever, who grand dame to the
tips of her fingers, greeted Mrs. Blaine with her
usual suavity, and, remaining beside her for mo-
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to which Mrs.
Blaine went,
and standing
by the hostess
as she entered
was Mrs. Blank.
Seeing that Mrs.
Blaine did not
recognize the
Senator's wife,
the hostess said
in a tone of
S1Cdt surprise
I" Mrs. Blaine.
you surely are
acquainted with
Mrs. Blank, the
wife of Senator
Blank"
mo" said
Mrs. Blaine with
icy calnaness, L
cannot say that
I am. She calls
on nv cook"
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By Jeanne Gould Lincoln

own in several languages: There came to Washing
ton Monseigneur of the Roman church. very
polished, courtly of the world, who had made
scores of converts to the faith in England As
madam was of the Greek church, she differed from
Monseigneur many doctrnal points, and he
most eager to convince her of error After bout
in which the battle was drawn one, she refused
to discuss the matter further; but he persisted
until her patience exhausted. The final occasion
at ball where he endeavored very delicately
to introduce the tabooed subject, until she stopped
his flow of eloquence by laying her hand on his
arm.
Monsieur" she said impetuously, Il yield. I
shall have rendezvous with you to argue our
several beliefs
"Ah! Madam, your graciousness overwhelms
me-" replied the delighted ecclesiastic when and
where may wait upon your"
In hell!"' said madam she curtsied to the
What's in a Name
ONE of the most gifted and beautiful young
- women of that day was Miss Bayard, who had
just been introduced to society The eldest daughter
of the Senator from Delaware, Thomas F. Bayard,
afterward President Ceveland's Secretary of State,
she occupied almost unique position, owing
to her mothers i'll health she often presided in her
place. There several very agreeable bachelors
in the diplomatic corps, and among Others young
Englishrnan who her constant attendant. As
America not then known to the world
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+" We Cali Them
Tramps Over Here

MOT even in the days of good King Arthur could
IN that monarch have gathered about his Round
Table such galaxy of wit and brilliance as his
modern namesake, President Arthur, commanded
during his famous administration. Many of these
women have passed away, some are still with us
but the graceful repartee the pointed shafts OF
wit in which they were prominent, contrasted
with the hurry and slang of twentieth century life
compels the echo of Villons lament, Where are
the wits of yesterday"
The stories told of them are oft quoted but occa-
sionally in garbled FORM and frequently attributed
to the wrong persons Foremost among that high
bred circle were Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston; the
a daughter of Francis Scott Key; Miss Bayard;
Mrs. James B. Ricketts,, whose irrepressible humor
drew round her the c1everest minds OF the day;
Mrs. James G. Blaine; and Madam de Struve, the
learned and witty wife of the then minister of
Russia.
One of the most graceful anecdotes of Mrs Harriet
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again. Nothing came of it. l began to feel quite
comfortable. began to take an interest in the
challenges myself. 1 had not felt any before; but
it seemed to me that was accommodating great
and valuable reputation at no expense, and my
delight in this grew and grew, challenge after
challenge declined, until by midnight was be-
ginning to think that there nothing in the world
so much to be desired a chance to fight duel. So
/ hurried Daggett up made him keep on sending
challenge after challenge.
OVERRIDING Good Thing
oh we'll, overdid it; Laird accepted I might
- have known that that would happen-Laird
a you couldn't depend on.
The boys were jubiant beyond expression. They
helped me make my WILL which was another dis
comfort-and already had enough. Then they
took me home. didn't sleep any-didn't want to
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Philip Phillips, a Southerner by birth, and Washing
tonian by adoption. Plus TX. had recently issued
papa bull of great importance to the Roman Catholic
world, and it was the subject of much discussion.
Walking down Pennsylvania-ave. morning, Mrs.
Phillips met one of the Archbishops who joined her,
for they good friends regardless of their differ
ent creeds. After few words of greeting Mrs.
Phillips with her most mschievous smile said:
Your Grace, have such capital conundrum
for you. 1t popped into my head this morning
Why is the Pope like an old goose?"
"Madam!" cried the shocked priest. How can
you put sacrilegious question to me?"
Never mind your cloth," said Mrs. Phillips; "be
a for moment not an Archbishop"
1t was impossible to be angry with her, as the
Archbishop knew, so he bit his lips to hide smile
and with due gravity requested the answer.
Because he sticks to his own propaganda" was
the prompt reply.
Mrs. Blaine. who for many years most
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ment longer tnan con-
ventionality demanded,
her establishment may
be imagined when Mrs.
Blaine turned to her
suddenly, an ! said
sharply:
" Such crowds bore
me. l cannot imagine
why all these people
come to see me-"
Quick as a flash the
answer came, "My dear
madam, 1 do not know
which is most to be
pitied; you who are
obliged to receive us,
or we who are obliged
to come"
There was a mo-
ment's pause, and the
listeners gasped; then
Mrs. Blaine's laugh
rang out, and the in
cident was closed.
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great Power, 1T was rather the fashion
for Englishmen to make fun of and
belittle us when occasion offered. Miss
Bayard had been amused, then an
noyed, at the Englishman's persistently
inappropriate pleasantries; SO one day
she took her revenge neatly.
"D'you know, Miss Bayard," said her
admirer, I'VE have one class at home
that never see here?"
Indeed" said Miss Bayard,
Eyes, the gentry,-the leisure class,
to which belong"
Then suppose you enlighten my
ignorance and explain what they are. !"
Men who 60 about and have no
special occupation except travelling from
place to place as the whim takes them. :"
YES" said Miss Bayard, with an
exasperating little drawl, 1--WE have that
class in America-but we don call them
gentry; we call them tramps."
Mrs. Phil1ips's Conundrum
A member of this brilliant coterie,
\ though not of the White House,
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Mrs. Pendleton gave dinner in his honor. Seated
at her right hand, Wilde was most entertaining,
giving impressions of the United States in his
peculiar vein. Having listened most courteously to
these Mrs. Pendleton turned to her guest and said
Mr. Wilde. you have not yet told US, most
Englishmen are prone to do, what you miss most in
American"
Your lack of ruins and curiosities,' answered
Wilde rather CURLY.
Mrs Pendleton smiled, paused second, and re-
Piled Time will give us our ruins, Mr.. Wilde; and
as for our curiosties, import them
An irrepressble laugh ran round the table, in
which one joined more heartily than Wilde.
A Discounted Monseieneur
THE Russian Embassy when de Struve was Min
;. ister was exceedingly popular The Ambassador
-etar;es, and his wife was highly cultivated and
woman of most decided character. She delighted
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Lane Johnston IS told OF her men, as
young woman, she was living in Lon
don with her uncle, James Buchanan,
then United States Minister to the
Court of St. James. An English noble
man who was very loverlike in his
attentions to Miss Lane was seated next
her at dinner at the house of Lord
Blar--. Miss Lane was noted for her
beautiful hands, which were small and
exquisitely proportioned, and, casting
his eyes upon them, the Englis Imam
softly quoted Gray's line, Hands
that the rod of Empire might have
swayed," and, leaning back in his
chair, complacent in the knowledge
that he had paid a graceful compliment,
was somewhat disconnected when the
fair American smilingly replied:
Cor walked to ecstasy the living
Tyre"
WHEN Oscar Wilde visited this
V" country in the winter of 18SI-S2,
he went to Washington, where he was
greatly feted. After he was the guest
of the Secretary of State, Mr.. Blaine,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-06-27
Eiremen Win SOS in Prizes

The track team of the Ladysmith
Fire Department returned from Hori-
con Saturday night, we'll pleased
with their trip. They travelled the
longest distance to reach the tourna-
ment and were therefore awarded
the distance prize OF $40. They won
third place in the championship hose
contest, $40, and second place second
time in the hub and hub race, $15.
They gained Il point over their record
of last year, but owing to a reduction
in the amount of the prizes the
amount of their winnings was the
same.
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CONTRACT FOR
LECTURE COURSE
Library Board Secure an Attractive
Series Ci entertainments
Five Good Numbers

The library board met Tuesday
with Mr.. Fred Arne. a representative
of the Columbian Lyceum Bureau OF
st. Paul, MINI, and signed a con-
tract for Il series of entertainments
to be given next fall and winter.
The attractions are all high class
and are worthy of the bestpatrOnage.
One of the attractions alone will
cost 800. Parker Miles, the lecturer
who so delighted us last winter, is
re-engaged and the committee hope
for crowded house. Wickersham
is as good, if not better than Parker
Miles. Aside from these two eminent
lecturers, we are to be favored with
the c chicago Glpe Club, Old Planta-
ton Singers. and a first class Magi-
elan. The committee have planned
for a variety and feelsure that all will
be more than delighted. Ii you have
not spoken for your season ticket, do
so now.
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Cominq-"Fatty FeIix''

At the WOrdPn opera house July
and will be presented the famous
comedy drama, Fatty Felix. The
comic story and cartoons started
some six months ago in the New
York papers and to-day is the lead
ing cartoon of many Of the large dai-
lies. It's Il beautiful story alive
with the largest comedy, hits and
situation and one of the most pleas
ing plays on the boards at Worden' s
opera house July and ).
The above-named show is under
the same management as the "Coun
try Kids which played here in April
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Rev. 8arssow Visiting Here

Rev. II. +. BarstOw, who was a
successful pastor of the Christian
church in this city for three years,
arrived Tuesday night. Mr. Barstow
did evangelistic work in the southern
part of the state after leaving here
last year, but has made his home at
Green Bay the past winter. He has
again taken up the work of cores
ponding secretary of the Home Mis-
sionary Society and will make his
headquarters at Grand Rapids. His
daughter May, who has been attend
ing the William Woods College at
Fulton, Mo-, will spend the summer
with him at Grand Rapids.
Mr. Barstow will conduct services
in the Christian church next Sunday.
the 30th. He expects to return home
some time next week.
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The secretary OF the carnegie libra
ry building committee has heard
from the architects that the plans
and specifications are nearing com
pletion.
Mrs. August SimOns and brother
Ben French left on the noon train to-
dap for Schaller, Iowa, having re-
ceived word that their father, who
was improving, is much worse.
Mrs. f.. j. Putnam and children
Gaile and Gladys and Miss Maud
NOteware, who have been visiting at
Rice Lake since the closing OF school.
came home Saturday evening on the
limited
Mrs. Hughes of Winneconne, who
has been visiting her sister Mrs. j Ohm
Peterson for the past few days, re-
turned home Tuesday morning.
Gertrude and Myrtle Peterson ac-
companied her.
F. C. Schmidt and daughter Mabel
OF Pennington returned to their
home today, having attended the
wedding of Herbert Schmidt. Mr.
Schmidt's daughter Mrs. A. j.. FOs-
ter accompanied them for an eX-
tended visit.
Miss Floy Bennett of Menasha ar
rived Monday evening and, will spend
the summer in Ladysmith with rela-
tives and friends. Her mother, Mrs
Nellie Worden Bennett, is expected to-
morrow and will also spend a part
of the summer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble Tubman took
their little daughter Lauretta, aged
five years, to st. Paul last Thursday
for an operation for tumor. She
died Saturday morning. 1t is sup
posed she was buried at Hammond,
Mrs. Tubman's old home.
Get onr price on plaster.
7tf OSBORNE & CLARK.
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HUncIe TOMS Cabin"

Monday evening, July l, at the
opera house the Twentieth Century
Scenic and Musical Enterprise give
their magnificent I[inetiscOpic re-
production of ii arrie tt Beecher
Stoves great heart story, "Uncle
Toms Cabin Many other features
constitute a varied program which
promises a genuine treat for all lovers
OF music, mirth and instruction
With the company is Madam Eva
Moys Hawkins, a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. r. Ellis of this city, who
has the distinction of singing the
most beautiful illustrated songs ever
sung. Prices u, % and 35 cents
Seats on sale al usual places.
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Standard Oil Plant Being Built

The Standard Oil Company's stor-
age tank arrived and was unIoaded
Sunday. The large warehouse is
expected to be completed this week,
as a large crew OF men are at work
on it. The building is 24x4S. The
capacity of the tank is 1000 gallons.
A high board fence will surround the
entire plant. JAS. Beemis OF Cleve-
land, Ohio, is experimenting the
work.
Henry Hoffman. formerly OF Apol-
lonia and now OF st. Paul, will be
here in IL few days to drive the oil
wagon.
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Mrs. O. II. Atwell OF Waupun ar
rived Monday night for few days
visit with her brother II. Mathers.
She took the Central train Wednes-
day morning for Stanley, where she
will visit relatives.
Do not forget the supper to be
given by the Bethany Sisters Satur-
day night, June Goth, at $50 until all
are served. They will serve the fol-
lowing menu: Cold roast pork, beef
loaf, new potatoes creamed, home
made bread and butter, hunters :
salad, homemade Jelly, assorted
cake and coffee. Do not miss this
supper. Prices u and % cents. 121
Roy Hill, who is mail clerk on the
Wisconsin Central between Ashland
and Milwaukee, was in q wreck at
LOmira this week. 1t was a head-On
collision with a freight The car he
was on was derailed and he was
obliged to jump through the window,
but escaped with only few bruises
which were not serious. The express
man in the same car broke his leg.
*E. NJ. Worlen, Tom Armstrong,
Harry Beaudette and Yer Kendall
started for Menasha this morning
with the auto. Mr.. Worden has sold
his auto to his father in Menasha,
where he will leave it. Messrs. Arm
strong, Beaudette and Worden will
return to Ladysmith 10y train, and
Yer Kendall will remain at Menasha
in charge Of the auto for Mr.. Worden
Sr
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BUY A BIG RANCH IN RUSK co.
Chicago Firm Have Acquired Four
teen Sections for Ranch

VThe Darlington Company OF Chica-
go has closed a deal for the purchase
of 1910 acres of land located on the
Flambeau river in Rusk county from
the Daniel Shaw Co. This com
pany recently purchased 1920 in the
same locality from the Gates Land
Co., making a total OF 9l60 acres
which the Darlington company now
owns in Rusk county. The land will
be used for ranch purposes and
cattle and sheep willbe shipped there
to be fattened for the Chicago
markets. George Savord is foreman
of the ranch. This company has al
ready put in several thousand dollars
for improving their property.
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Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses
were issued by the county clerk this
week:
Martin Sernsen of Macroon, n.
Oak, to Josephine Thompson OF
Glen Flora, June 26.
Herman l.. Guthrie, town OF Grant,
to Della Martindale, town OF Grow,
June "a.
Elmer Wilson to Carrie Fuscikof-
sky, both of the town OF Big Bend,
June q. iui. lllaaL
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Twelve Saloons Next Wear

The Common Council met Wednes
day night and saloon licenses were
granted to the following persons in
addition to the four mentioned last
week: c. q. Smith, John McCabe,
Walter Bros. Volkman Bros, O. f.
Anderson, Otto Schroeder, Frank
I.audig and Rock Leville
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New Pos.Oifice ..Pors Arthur"

Contrary to former reports the
new post Office in the town of Grant
at the Mcnasha Paper Company 5
pulp mill will he named Port Arthur
T.. A. Kirvan has received his com
mission as postmaster of this office
which will he open in a short time.
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CoNGREG ATIoNAL


Regular services next Lords Day.
Morning topic: Goods Glory in the
Skies" Sunday school at 10 a. IN.
The regular communion service
will be held the first Sunday in July.
The new individual communion
service will be used at that time. 1t
is to be hoped that there will be some
candidates for church membership.
A preparatory service will be held on
Saturday evening, July 9th. This
will take the place of the mid-week
service. All members of the church
are urged to attend this meeting as
important business is to come before
if
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BIRTHS

Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Taft. Saturday,
June %, girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Schaal, Sat
urday, June %, girl
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Reed, Sunday,
June %, twins-a boy and girl.
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CHURCH NOTICES
METHODIST EPISCOPAL

Services in the Christian church
Sunday afternoon. Sabbath school
at .; preaching at 3, subject Of ser
mon: "Paul's Gospel" Prayer
m"eting Thursday evening at the
parsonage All are invited to the
services of the church.
ID. JAYNE, Pastor.
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Notice

Notice is hereby given that all
parties are forbidden to dump garh-
age, tin cans, manure or any other
deleterious matter in the streets and
alleys of the city of Ladysmith.
S-tf By order Board of Health.
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to Viroqua on their wedding trip.
Observation-Disclosures Hughes
of Ladysmith and Miss Rosa Roland
were married at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
Roland, in Neenah Tuesday, June %.
Rev. Drew OF Neenah performed the
ceremony. They went to Chain of
Lakes, Waupaca, on their wedding
trip, arriving at Ladysmith this
afternoon on the Central. They will
be at home after July 10 at their cot
tage on Worden avenue, which the
groom had already furnished.
Y Observation-Disclosures = Dr.. l.. NJ.
Landmark of Ladysmith and Miss
Florence Blanche Baily were married
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Baily, at
CrandOn Wednesday evening, June
18th. Miss Mable Osborne was
bridesmaid and Fred Ingle OF Lady
smith best man. The ring ceremony
was performed by Rev. Adams.
There were about 40 guests present.
They went to Cumberland on their
wedding trip and will be at home
at Ladysmith after July 18th.
NJ SCHMIDT -TRECARTIN. Mr.. Herbert
Schmidt, whose former home was
Pennington, and Ethel Trecartin form
erly of Hickory, were married at the
home of the BRIDES parents Mr.. and
Mrs. John Trecartin of this city We'd
nesday afternoon, June s6. Rev. H.
F. Barstow of Grand Rapids perfomed
the ceremony Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs John Trecartin, F.
Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs A E. Foster,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Dempewolf, Miss
Mabel Schmidt, Ray Trecartin, Mrs
W. ]. Kermott, Mrs. G. B. Goocher
and Miss Genevieve Dean They will
be at home in the cottage they are build
ing on Miner avenue.
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500 LINE ADOPTS
e CENT FARE
New Rate Went into Effect Tuesday
No More Discount on Round
trip Tickets

The 2a cent passenger rate, which
was adopted by most Wisconsin
railroads several months ago, went
into effect on the 800" Tuesday,
June 25th, the rate being reduced
from three cents. Hereafter there
will be no reduction on round-tlip
tickets. Clergymens half-fare per-
mits will be honored only at the
three cent rate.