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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29
On the TaIIyho.

Pearl-"Percy We're insists upon
blowing the horn all the way to the
club"
Ruby-"Yes, that is the only way
Percy can blow himself without spend
ing any money"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29
A Soft, Painful Corn.

Will disappear after three weeks
regular treatment by the old fashioned
remedy of binding nightly in common
baking soda moistened with a little
water.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29
When Shampooine.

Never rub the soap directly on the
hair as it gums and is almost impos-
sible TO rub or rinse off. Always have
the soap in some liquid form.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29

Waiter, is this supposed to be COT
fee?" inquired the diner in the Rapid
ity Cafe.
81 Couldn't say" replied the waiter.
81 only started here this morning"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29
Hard Sauce.

Two tablespoons butter, four table
spoons sugar. Cream together and
add the beaten yolk of an egg and one
half teaspoon vanilla.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29

money when the assassins bulls
ed his useful life.
When called TO the chief exe
chair, Roosevelt was more thaa39g
fortably fixed so far as this W. IS
goods are concerned. He enjoye>t9
good income from his real estate in
vestments and from the product OF his
pen. He has been by no means g
spendthrift, but has entertained on q
liberal scale, yet will leave the whitt
house rich-Los Angeles Times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29


A part of the River
carries the water route Z
gat, had long before 4
and the famous Swedt
a daring engineer beg
strange dreamer and
a religious sect, had I,
work. But when the
use the Gotta river as
new canal the antigua
discarded and the brotk-
John Ericsson began thu
reer as engineers by rec
western part of the Got
replacing Swedenborg's
series of eleven monun
cut out of the solid rock
1t takes seventy-four
the vessels from one lev
and lower them again.
leaving Stockholm is gr;
305 feet above the Sc;
reaches the water part
Wiken in the center of t
Then it is carefully lo'
from one lock to anoth
once more at sea level i
Gothenburg.
At many points where
are passed in succession
gers have time to wall
banks of the canal for a
of one or another attrac
the magnificent falls OF
which are circumvented
en- locks that made the
nous.
The whole trip is CT
there is great variety in
ly changing scene. tt
are sometimes very abrul
ample, when the vessel c
a thick forest of silver
one of the big lakes, WI
shore can scarcely be SCI
Some things are done
way on these little vess
count book with a pen
hangs on the wall and c
expected to jot down tn
meals he eats and the {
ders, foot up the total a
the voyage and settle
cording to his own calcu.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29

the conSpiraOnsl
York by railroad
sh from building
= Southern Indi-
Vt they forced
here he was
into bank
from his
ut his en-
Y d that SO
ould be
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-07-29
ACROSS SWEDEN BY CANAL.
Waterway Ericsson Helped to Build
Now a Route for Tourist Travel.

Now a Route for Touri
At least one canal in tn
become a favorite route
travel. This is the Gotta
building of which converte
OF Sweden south of Stool
an island, says the New
The canal crosses the
sea to sea, forming an III
line of communication 26C
between the Baltic and IL
The journey takes two d
half.
Ships drawing ten fee
may pass from sea to S
this chain of lakes, cult
and regulated rivers cons
Gotta canal.
Ninety-nine years ago t
piece OF work was planne
ty-four years elapsed b
munication was finally
The names of some of Il
men in engineering scien'
ciated with the canal.
ont - 40 nsou
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
GYMNASIUM AND BATHS
 FOR THE ESkIMOS

The old electric light plant building on the Sandspit has been secured by the Eskimo Boys club, and will be fitted up as a gymnasium The room is adequate and well located for the purpose. being about the center of the native population of Nome.
 For the next two months the room will be used as headquarters for the big circus that is to be given by the na- tives. Here in the long evenings, to the drumming of the tom-tom the dancers will train for their public per formance. Here will assemble athletes, strong men, giants. jugglers, tight rope walkers, such as have never been seen in Alaska.
 The Eskimos about town are already busy in the manufacture of articles to be exhibited The boys have been training in their stunts. and very creditable show could be given at this time. However. in order to make this the biggest affair of it's kind ever seen in the north, the management has de- cided to take plenty of time and spare nothing to make the circus successful to the last degree.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
CALEDONlANS TREAT
 VISITORS ROYALTY

The manner in which the Caledonian Society treated it's guests last night places it in the first rank of Nome's entertainers.
 Royal is the only one adjective which can describe the manner in which the Scotchmen received those whom they had invited to join them in the cele- bration of the anniversary of Robert Burns. Everything that one could de- sire was supplied, and the entertain ment was most interesting.
 Refreshments of the most acceptable kind were there in abundance and tho whole affair concluded with dance which was thoroughly enjoyed, and particularly because the program was composed to a great extent of Scotch dances of the best kind
 Through it all the Robert Burns at mosphere was evident and the result of it's first effort in Nome bespeaks q splendid success for the society.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
KAISER
 PLEDGES

LONDON. Nov. I& Emperor Wtl- liam today enjoyed a somewhat cN- ceptional experience in attending d second reception at the Guild Hall where. accompanicd by the empress. he was entertained at luncheon by Lord Mayor Bell and the corporation of the city of London. The asscmblagc included members uf the royal family, peers. c"mmoncrs and naval and mili- tary officers. mostly in uniform.
 An address of welcome was present. ed to the emperor in a magnificent gold caskct In reply his majesty recalled his previous reception at the Guild Hall in 1897, and emphasized his un- alterable desire to foster the peace of the world. His majesty, during the course of his remarks. said:
 "I said then on this spot that my aim is. above all the maintenance of peace. History, | venture to hope, will do m2 justice in that I have pursued this aim unswervingly ever since. The main prop and base for the peace of the world is the maintenance of the good relations between our two coun- tries. and l will further strengthen them so far as lies in my power
 "Thc German nations wishes coin cides with mine. The future will then show bright prospect and commerce may develop among the nations who have learned to trust one another"
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Nuggets Special Service.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. 9. - Because tho nomination of the two new men for postmastcrs at Skagway and Valdez has been withdrawn, Delegate Gale i- beside himself with rage. and he has given himself free rein in vent mg his anger on the devoted head of Governor Hoggatt.
 He wants to know what right Hog gait had got to interfere in the affairs which ought to he within the province or the delegate alone. He has gone so fan. as to declare that the action of the
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
PINOcHlE DECK AT POKER.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 90. - Speaker Cannon sought relaxation in poker It was a luscious game. Even John Sharp Williams, the worst poker player in American history. held astonishing hands.
 Finally MT. Williams and former Congressman Babcock, of Wisconsin, showed down four jacks apiece. There was a paralyzed pause. Then Uncle Joe" reached for the deck and looked it over.
 "Gentlemen," he said. 'if any one of you ever let this get into the news papers I will see that he never gets a decent committee while remain in public life. It shall \ver go out to the country that Joseph G. Cannon played poker with a pinochle deck"
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
CROMWELL DESCENDANT
 DIES AT AGE OF a.

LONDON, Nov. 25. - The death oc- cured at his residence, near Leam- ington, Warwickshire. the other day of Algernon Sidney Field. late clerk of peace for Warwickshire, at the age of 94
 He was one of the oldest solicitors in England. having been admitted in Trinity term, 1884
 On the occasion of his golden we'd ding in 1896 he was presented with an illuminated address and silver bowls of George I. period, when Mir. Dugdale, chairman of the county council. re- ferred to the fact that he was lineal descendant of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. through his grandmother, Anne Cromwell.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
NOVELTY IN
 BASKET BALL

NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Basket ball players look for some lively contests during the tour of Barry KcoWn's Arc miners team is made up of former stars from the states and has had some strenuous practice in preparation for the tour which has been financed by committee of basket ball enthu- siasts in the Golden City. The tour as planned takes in the Pacific coast states, the Mississippi valley, the south New York. New England, Canada and the northern border. terminating at Sc- attle.-Cincinati Enquirer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
UNEMPLOYED
 BLAME UNIONS
SAY THAT STRIKES ARE THREAT FINED TO PREVENT THE CIV
 ING OF MORE WORK.
Nunnet,s speclaI Service.

Nuggets Special Service.
 SEATTLE. Jan 27. T.r uncm- ployed of this city have issued a stato- mcut to tine effect that the labor un- ions of the city arc responsible for tho want of employment on the part oi 50 many workers
 The statement also charges the uu- ions with threatening to iuougorau strikes and by so doing create u m- settled feeling and an uncasiuo~e h the minds of the contractors. 0ho are in consequence, afraid t' begin uoN work
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
SEABRIGHT CITY FLOODED
 AND LOOKS LIKE VENICE

reproductions of Venetian canals.
 Much injury has been done to prop erty, but. on the whole, the inunda- tion is regarded as an interesting event. and the young folks have al- doliers and to sing and play while they glide in gaiiy decorated boats between the houses.
 Matters are more serious along the whole Long Branch coast, where the unprecedented high water has infict- cd much damage. Trains are stopped everywhere. and in some places stalled locomotives are washed by the sea wa . ter
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
SWAN PRAISES HURLEY.

In a very interesting letter from AL fred Loman to Mrs. Bglfy, Alfred say MT. swan. oul coscn.feht ..1s 'i'rn1a,ic is q wonder He states that he is tnc best developed boy he has ever seen and he is in position to know as he mas been mixed up in athletics all his life and knows what he is talking about. Mr. swan says further that Frank is going to be the star player not only of his team. but of any other in the states"
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
FALLS DOWN SHAFT ON
 DRY CREEK DISCOVERY

car and while his weight depended thereon, it slipped and crashed back into the shaft, while Anderson was pre- cipitated to what seemed certain death
 But the car reached bottom and the whirling body of Anderson came with a thud on top of it. and yet. although compelled to lie in bed, he shows no outward signs of the fall. The acci- dent occurred last evening about o'clock.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
GALE ATTACKS HOGGATT
 IN FIERCE LANGUAGE

president in accepting the advice of the governor. without consulting the dele gate. is an insult to the people of Alaska.
 While declaring that he never even heard of Miller. Gale says that he con- sidcrs the act of withdrawing his nom nation as an act unfricndly to the elected representative of the people.
 Governor Hoggatt has been inter- viewed in connection with the state ments of the delegate, and he declares positively that he Is in no way inter- ested in the appointment of the two men.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
OFF
 LADDER
FALLS DOWN LADDER OF STAND ARD CLAIM AND IS NOW
 IN HOSPITAL.

While climbing a ladder in the shaft of the Standard claim last evening, J. NJ. Danielson slipped on one of the rungs and fell to the bottom, receiving injuries to his right leg which necessi- tated his removal to Holy Cross Hospi tai The leg is not broken. and Dan ielson may consider himself lucky. as he fell for considerable distance.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25

To fall down the shaft of Discovery Dry creek, for distance of more than 20 feet and to be hardly injured. is the strange experience of G. Anderson who was brought to Holy Cross Hospital early this morning to be treated.
 His side received some bruises and a rib or two may have been broken but he seems just as hearty as ever.
 He was working on top at the time. Once when he was trying to land a
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
PORTUGAL NEWSPAPERS
 STOPPED; DANGER PAST

bars, it is well known to the police that the conspiracy has been by no means totally annihilated
 Probably the greater part of the resi- dents of the cities are strongly in fa- vor of a republican form of govern ment, and only the fact that the ma chinery of the law is now in the hands of the royalists prevents a formidable uprising.
 The revolution is believed to be only matter of time, anyhow.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
TWO FIRE ALARMS
 COME ALMOST TOGETHER

Two fire alarms were sent in to the fire department last evening within an unusually short space of time.
 one alarm was caused by flames which arose from the smoke stack of M. r.. Atkinsons residence, and the other was due to the flashing of an engine in the Boynton X Nicholson shops. No injury was inflicted in the former casa. and the latter was a harmless light effect
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
ShACKL LEF0RD SAYS
 CANNON IS GEAR

United States is only republic in name.
 He challenged the speaker of the house and Jacob Refs to tell, if they dared. upon whose shoulders should rest the responsibility of most of the legislation passed by congress.
 "Reis and Cannon,' concluded the speaker. "are the men who govern President Roosevelt, and President Roosevelt governs the country"
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
NEW YORK POOR
 IN SAD STRAITS
Nuggets Special Service.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25. -- The poor of this city are in sad straits as a result of the blizzard which is raging here and the shortage of coal.
 So much suffering is now being ex- pcricnccd that the tales of woe heard on every hand are suggestive rather of the sums of European cities than of the United States.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
UNEMPLOYED
 COLLECTING
CHlCAGO'S IDLE STILL RESTLESS AND FEARS FOR PEACE ARE
 ENTERTAINED
Nuggets Special Service.

CHICAGO. Jan. p. The unem- ployed of the city are collecting again today. and fears are entertained that a breach of the peace may result.
 The police reserves have been sup piled with extra ammunition at every station. and every other precaution deemed to be necessary is being taken to prevent an outbreak
 The great majority of the paradcrs are certainly bona fide Workingmen of the honest kind. but it cannot be de nied that the worthless idlers of the socialistic order are making the most of the opportunity to agitato their be- iefS.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Nuggets Special Service.

ASHBURY PARK. N. J.. Jan. 25-
 During a great gale which prevailed yesterday the waves broke over the sea wall which served as protection for Seabright City. and today the town looks like a new Venice
 Several feet of water cover all the streets and boats are plying from place to place, carrying passengers and re- moving the household effects of the residents.
 The city is built on a level bit of ground which is somewhat depressed below the surrounding land. and the water remains calm and still, forming
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
WILL GIVE $700,000
 TO A. Y.P. EXPOSITION

made to cut down all appropriations fair, but at present such fate is not expected.
 The appropriation will not be passed before May and the postponement of the passage is expected to aid consid erably the efforts of it's advocates.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
MASQUERADE BALL
 AT BESSIE RoADHOUSE.

A masquerade ball will be held to- night at the Bessie roadhouse. Four prizes will be given. first and second to ladies and gentlemen. Arrange ments for going out can be made by phoning J. E. Kjos or leaving from evening.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
SUNDAY SERVICES.

The services at Pilgrim church to- morrow will be held at the usual time. Rev. Dr. Woods will preach in the eve ming on War and the Gospel" and the music will be as usual.
 Mrs. Dobbs will conduct the rehears- al tonight.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
SPENDS THOUSANDS
 FOR MEDICAL WITNESSES

ed on the stand by the defense to prove that Harry Thaw was mentally inc"m- petent during his stay in Europe.
 The cost to ThaW of bringing the doctors to this country will be enor- nous, and is generally estimated at sums between $25,OOO and s5OOOG.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Nuggets Special Service.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. %. - IL is authoritatively stated today that the appropriation made by congress for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition will be $7OO, ,OOO.
 The fight which has recently been
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Y. M. C. A. TO ENTER
 BASEBALL ARENA.

After the decisive defeat at the hands of the A. B. team last night the Y. NJ. c. A. players have decided to enter the base ball arena and will begin practice next Monday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
TRY TO BLOW UP PRESIDENT
 OF LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE

the house was injured.
 The front of the building was injur- ed and the windows we're all shattered The family was at home at the time but fortunately all the members of it
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Nuggets Special Service.

Nuggets SpecIaT oerVIce'
 NEW YORK. Jan. g. - Four emi- ucnt medical men of Europe are now ou the way across the Atlantic to give evidence in behalf of Harry Thaw
 They are expected to arrive next Monday and will be immediately p'ao-
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
CLEARING HOUSE
 CERTIFICATES

The man who kicteaP the nurdcs, against the clearing ho4se certificates is now loudest in their praise. Why Because he has learned hat he can ob- tain for one dollar in "tihcates two dollars in values at G"egin's Bargain Annex.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
DRAFTING
 NEW BILL
Nuggets Special Service.

SEATTLE, Jan. 25. X special committee of the mining congress is now drafting a bill for amendments lo Alaskan mining laws. which it N!V send to Delegate Gale for the purpose of having it introduced in congress.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
PlCKLED PORK
 I2e POUND

We are selling an excellent grade of pickled pork at 12c per pound. Is worth considerably more-but we have lots of 1t: do not care to carry 1t over. and so offer it at a price that will move the stock.
 A R C H E R, EW NC q C O. A R c H E R, EWi Nc q C O.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
RESGUES
 THE KING
ALFONSO aOF SPAIN ATTACKED BY BOAR AND IS SAVED
 BY ATTENDANT.
Nuggets Special Service.

Nh9SSN St1SN'el ONl N'SN'
 MADRID. Jan. 25. While King Alfonso was hunting in thc forest yes ,erday he was attacked by a boar and narrowly escaped doath
 His horse was thrown nld he was pinned nclplcSsly to the ground when the boar charged The animal had aI- most gored the prostrate young king when an attendant managed to place bullet in the beasts brain.
 The lucky marksman is the hero oi the ho,u. and will probably receive d decoration and a pension.
 The old Italian anc Swiss wines ports and sherrcs at NestOr's
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Nuggets Special Service.

NU99etS opoCIdI oeTV'Oe'
 LISBON, Jan. 25. Although the danger of a revolution seems to have passed. the government has suspended the publication of all newspapers and has taken other precautions to prevent a spread of the disloyal agitation which went so near bringing about a revolution.
 Although the principal leaders of the plot have been placed behind prison
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Granite Mining Candles are the best.
PIcKlED BEEF
 7e POUND

This is first-class in every particu- lar. but we are Hong on pickled meats and sell 1t low in order to attract at- tention to this and other bargains al- ways to be found at our store. Also have pickled pork sausage, 16c per pound.
 AR c h E R, e VINO . C Q.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25

escaped.
 The perpetrators of the outrage are, of course, believed to belong to the class which the league was formed to suppress. but beyond that fact nothing is known.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
OPERATION PERFORMED
 ON EUGENE HAYS

An operation was performed on Flu gene Hays this forenoon at Holy Cross Hospital, for appendicitis. by Dr. Mus tard, assisted by Drs. Hill and South ward.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Nuggets Special Service.

Nuygct SpeCFdf ocTVTOe
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. 25. - Shakleford made fierce attack on scribed him as more powerful in the Europe.
 He described Cannons power as des- potic, and declared that while he wield- ed the influence he now possesses the
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
ROOMS TO RENT.

Room to rent to transient, corner of Hogan and Third street With or without board.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25

Two keys found on Front street. Ap- ply Nugget.
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lye Hominy at Tea Store.

A fool and his money are much re they remain together.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Blatz Private Stock at the Bank.
Granite Mining Candles are the best

Things go better for people who take them as they come.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25

High Grade imported and Domestic Cigars at the Board of Trade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Hot Waffies at The Royal Cafe.
Vaudeville February s.

Even a clever girl. if wise. will lcam to cook
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25

Some peoples charity consists in giving advice.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
Nuggets Special Service.

MONTGOMERY, Jan. %. - A bomb
 was exploded in front of the residence of the president of the Law and Order League last night, but no occupant of
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
SOLID FOR
 HUGHES
Nuggets Special Service. :

NEW YORK, Jan. 25. - Chairman Harris of the county republican com mittce says that the committee is solid for Hughes.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25
KEYS FOUND,

The big vaudeville Sat. Feb. s.
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Vaudeville February $.
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Hot Waffies at The Royal Cafe.

The big vaudeville Sat. Feb. 8.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-25

The big vaudeville Sat. Feb. 8.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-13
BIDS WANTED.

Bids are invited for the erection OF
3. four room, brick school for Wyfhe
District, Elizabeth -City County, VIZ,
,inia. : ~ ~ So. ..ss :.
j. Pans and specificat ,5rs may be nad
after 10 q. m.g Saturday, August S-A'
1908, al 1 he, Office Of J. NJ, Willis. Sapt.
/ hampton, Virginia. ~y* - &
Every bid must te accompanied by
I, certified check for one hundred dol
lars t$100.00). payable TO the Chair
ian cs wytne Dfstrier -Scfroof Board
be- forfeited to Wythe School Dis
riot II the bidder fails to enter into
he contract IL II be .wusGeG him.
/ Bids will be opened eat 10 O'Clock
I. m, Thursday, the 18th inst, at tine
.fiice OF J. N. Willis. SMpt.,4 Hampton,
Va, and all bids must be sealed and
addressed to him. s,sS So, l.
The right to reject any and all bids
$ reserved. s4t