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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-30

who opened his eyes when too late!'
Jasper folded his arms. He said no
thing, but waited till the boys mad
pranks came to an end. At last Watt,
seeing that he could not provoke his
brother, desisted, and came to him
with affected humility.
There, -Jasper-Saint Jasper,
meant will be quiet and go through
my catechism.
Then tell me why you are here!'
We'll, now, you shall hear our
scheme. Martin and thought that you
had better patch up your little quarrel
with father, and then we knew we
should have good friend at his ear
to prompt forgiveness, and so, per-
haps, as his conscience stirred, his
purse strings might relax, and you
would be able to send us trife in
money. Is not this reasonable?'
Yes, there could be no denying it,
his was reasonable and consistent
with the characters of the two, who
would value their fathers favor only
by what it would profit them. Never
theless Jasper was unsatisfied. Watt
was so false, so INSCRIPTIONS, that
his word never could be trusted
Jasper considered for a few min
utes, then he asked, Where is Mar
tin; is he here?
'Here,' jeered the boy, Martin here,
/ indeed! not he. He is in safe quarters.
Where he is l will blab to no one not
even you He sends me out from his
ark of refuge as the dove, or rather,
to bring him news of the world from
which he is secluded
Walter, answer me this. Who met
Miss Eve this evening on this very
rock? Answer me truly. More depends
on this than you are aware of.
Miss Eve. What do you mean? My
sister who is dead and gone? do not
relish the company of ghosts.
You know whom | mean. This is
miserable evasion. mean the younger
of the daughters of Mr.. Jordan. She
was here at shutdown this evening and
someone was with her. l conjure you
by all that you hold sacred
L hold nothing sacred, said the boy.
I conjure you most solemnly to tell
the whole truth, as brother to brother
We'll, then-as brother to brother
| did
For what purpose, Watt?
My dear Jasper, can we live on air?
Here am l hopping about the woods,
roosting in the branches, and there is
poor Martin mewed up in his ark,
l must find food for him and myself
You know that | have made the ac-
quaintance of the young lady. who.
oddly enough, bears the name OF our
dear departed mother and sister. !
i have appealed to her compassion. and
| held out my hat for money offered
to dance on my head, to turn wheel
all around the edge of this cliff, in
| jeopardy of my life for half guinea,
and she gave me the money to prevent
me from risking broken bones
oh, Watt, you should not have done
this!'
we must live. We must have
money
But, Watt, where is all that which
was taken from my pocket?'
Gone answered the boy. Gone as
the snow before southwest wind. No
thing melts like money, not even
SNOW. no. nor butter. no, nor girls
heart Then with a sly laugh. Jasper,
where does old add1e-brains keep his
stron g-box p
Walter exclaimed Jasper, indig-
nantly.
All laughed the boy, IF knew
where it was would creep to It by
mouse hole, and put my little finger
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-30

he thought no thought. He simply
stood uncovered under the summer
night sky, and from his heart his pain
exhaled.
Did he surmise that at that same
time Barbara was standing on the
moor, also looking away beyond the
horizon, also suffering, yearning, with
out knowing for what she longed?
No. he had no thought of that.
And as both thus stood far removed
in body, but one in sincerity, suffering,
fidelity, there shot athwart the vault
of heaven brilliant dazzling star.
Mr.. Coyshe at his window. smoking
said: BY Ginger. a meteor!'
! But was it not an angel bearing the
dazzling chalice of the sangreal from
the highest heaven, from the region of
the still stars, down to this world of
Pickering fading, wandering fires, to
minister Herewith balm to two dis
tressed spirits?
CHAPTER xxxlli.
The Owls.
Barbara had been interrupted in her
meditations, so was Jasper. AS he
stood lost in a painful dream, but
with dew from heaven falling on
his parched soul, suddenly he was
startled out of mis- abstraction by a
laugh and an exclamation at his elbow
Well, Jasper, composing verses to
the weak-eyed Leah or the b,ue-orbed
Rachel?
What brings YOU here, Watt? asked
Jasper, Disgusting his annoyance.
oh, my sanctimonious fox, are you
waiting here for one of the silly geese
to run to your
You have come here bent on mis-
chief, said Jasper, disdaining to no.
tice his jokes.
The evening, the still scene, the
solitary platform raised so high above
the land beyond, had seemed holy
soothing as a church, and now, at
once, with the sound of Walters
voice, the feeling was gone, all seemed
desecrated.
| Watt said Jasper. sternly, you
sent me away to Buckfastleigh by a
lie. Why did you do that? 1t is utterly
false that my father is i'll and dying.
is it so? Then l dreamed it, Jas
per. Morning dreams come true
folks say. There, my brother, you
are good, forgiving fellow. You will
pardon me. The fact is that Martin
and | wanted to know how matters
went at home l did not care to &C
myself, Martin could not go, sol
sent you, my good simpleton.'
You told me lie
If | had told the truth you would
not have gone. What was that we were
taught at school? Magma est veritas
ct praevalebit.1 / don't believe it; ex
perience tells me the contrary. Long
live lies; they win the day all the
world over
What brings you here?'
Have l not told you? | desired to
see you and to have news of my ia
Their. You have been quick about it.
Jasper. could scarce believe my eyes
when saw you riding home
] You have been watching?'
of course have. My eyes are keen.
Nothing escapes them.
Walter, this will not do. am not
deceived; you did not come here for
the purpose you say. You want some
! thing else, what is it?'
The boy laughed, snapped his fin
gers and began TO dance, whistling a
tune. on the rock; approaching, then
backing from Jasper.
Oh, you clever old Jasper he
laughed, now you begin to see-like
the puppy pitched into the water-butt,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-30
Uneasy Lies the Had

Snicker-I dreamed last night that
was a millionaire"
kicker-"Well, Knight as well have
been one for all the sleep got last
night. The Bohemian
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
CONDEMNS EDWARDS
SPRINGFIELD GRAND JURY CON-
 PLETEs WORK.
It's Report Scores PoIicemen of City for Failure to Do Duty Twenty More Indict-
 mcnts are Returned.

, Springfield. H.. Sept. s.--The special grand jury called to probe the recent race riots. adjourned tonight after re- turning twenty more indictments. This makes a total of III during the ses- sion.
 Among the indictments returned this afternoon were four against Springfield policemen, Oscar Dahlkamp, Joseph Fe- rendez. George H. Ohlman and George w. Dawson. They were indicted for alleged failure to suppress the riot when detailed for that duty.
 Sheriff Werner, Chief of Police Will bur Morris, Captain Charles Walsh of Troop D. Springfield. and other officers are commended by the grand jury. The report condemns alleged towards" among the officials. and says:
 We condemn in unmeasured terms the cowardly, contemptible action of those members of the police force who. having taken the oath of office, failed to do their duty; men who were paid from money obtained from the pockets of the people of this city to protect life and property: men who were orr dered by the heads of departments of the police to go out and disperse the mob, and not only failed to use club, handle pistol or raise q voice against the mob and on the side of law and order, but some of whom are snown
  doing the work that has brought de- struction to thousands of dollars of property and has brought the blush of shame to every law-abiding citizen Of this city.
 "We recommend that the Civil Ser vice Commission of the city of Spring field, without fear or favor and while evidence can be easily obtained, deter mine by fair trial who failed to prove hfrnself A worthy member of the force and deal with him accordingly"
 The grand jury has been in active session fourteen days. during which time hundreds of witnesses have been placed upon the stand.
 Abe Raymer, Slim" Humphrey and Mrs. Kate Howard were indicted for murder in connection with the lynch. ing of Donegan. Raymer and Humph- sfey~ are held for s5oth the murder of Donegan and Burton. Mrs. Howard, when indicted for the murder of Bur ton, committed suicide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
POSTAL CARD AR0USES
 THE POSTAL CLERKS

New York, Sept. S.-New York Un- ion No. 10, of the National Fedora tion of Postohice Clerks is aroused over a postal card bearing copy of it's official seal together with picture of Samuel Gompers which was sent broadcast through the malls last Saturday.
 The officers of the union said today that the use of the seal was not au- thorized and that the purpose evil dently was to create the impression that the organization Is supporting Mir. Gompers and his views regarding the Democratic nominee for the Pres idency which would be contrary to the postal laws and regulations.
 The place where the objectionable oard was printed and information con corning the orders pertaining to get ting it up was located by means of the printers union stamp on the card.
 The postoffice clerks promptly held A meeting and adopted resolutions re- pudiating the printing and circula- ton of the card which Is described as a fraud and a forgery and pledg- ing the union to prosecute the guilty partieS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
FARMERS FIX PRICE.
STORMY SESSION OF THE COTTON
 GROWERS.
BehInd Closed Doors They Disagree As To The Minimum and Matter
 Is Left To The Handling Committee.

Fort Worth, Tex. Sept. 3-While no official of the National Farmers Union will admit that a fixed minimum price for cotton has been decided on, 1t is certain that such action was taken af- ter a stormy session of that organiza- ton today.
 The controversy, it is understood. arose over the price to be fixed, one faction favoring 12 cents and another IA cents. The discussion at times be- came so heated and bitter that it was feared the delegates would come to blows, but President Barrett and other cool heads succeeded in allaying the threatened trouble.
 When the matter finally came to vote, a 12 cents minimum proposition was defeated. but resolution was adopted providing that the price fixed. which could not be ascertained, shall be in force only for thirty days, the National Handling Committee being empowered to raise or lower 1t as the size of the crop then seems to Justify.
 The convention was stlll in session at midnight and indications were that final adjournment would not be reached before morning. All or the days proceedings were executive.
 Observing strictly their pledge Of secrecy, neither officers nor members of the farmers union would talk to- night of the minimum price placed on cotton.
 One prominent member of the union, who declined to be quoted. admitted that the 12 cents minimum had been voted down but he declined positively to say whether thirteen or fourteen cents as a minimum price had been decided upon.
 The female delegates from Georgia. Alabama and Tennessee are receiving attention and are prominent in the debates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
HISGEN AND HEARST
 SPEAK IN INDIANA

Indianapolis, Sept. s.-The Indiana campaign of the Independence Party was opened here tonight at English Opera House, which was filled to its capacity.
 Thomas L. Hisgen, the party's nom- inee for President, and William R. Hearst were among the speakers. Mir. Hisgen said in part:
 We aim to restore the Government back into the hands of the people. Then the wrongs that are now peFpetrated will be lighted. Then we will have q Government in reality of the people. by the people and for the people"
 Mir. Hearst said in part: "our candidate Is as frank and hon. est as our platform. He is man of singular simplicity and sincerity. of marked ability and integrity, and known as honest Tim Hisgen.
 Opposed to the ablest man of char acter and capacity, We have on the one hand a sort of messenger boy, a good messenger boy, no doubt. running er- rands honestly for his recognized chief. but nevertheless a messenger boy whom Roosevelt is apparently only putting into the White House to keep the chair warm until he himself re- turns from abroad.
 Opposed to Mir. Hisgen, on the oth- CT hand, is the peerless prestidigitator of modern politics, whose hand Is quicker than the eye, who causes his principles to disappear and changes his policies in full view of the audience.
 My friends, MT. Bryan has no set convictions. He has changed his opin- Ions at every election, and if he has been wrong 50 often we are justified in assuming that he ia wrong again.
 Just before the speaking began the Independence party leaders and mem bers met adopted a platform and nominated a full State ticket headed by James M. Zion. Tippecanoe county. for Governor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
NEWTON IS CHOSEN.
Connsander of Spanish Veterans and
 Meeting Ends.

Coansander of Spanish Veterans and
 Meeting Ends.
 Boston. Mass, Sept. S.--The nth an- nual eneampment of the United Span isl War Veterans came to a close late today at q sensational session over the contest for the election of officers.
 Following the first ballot for Ccfra- mander- in Chief 1t was announced that Captain Charles A. simmons of Koch. ester, N. r., had been elected by one vote over Captain Charles R. Newton of Hartford, Conn. The announcement of the total number of votes, however revealed the fact that five more bal lots had been cast than had been check. cd of. The ballot was declared Illegal and the convention brought uproarious, but upon the statements of both can. didates that neither wished to profit by any complication and only wanted fair treatment. the confusion subsided.
 A second ballot was taken which re- suited In the election of Captain News ion. who received 1s2 votes, toy173 for Captain Simmons.
 The Spanish War Veterans voted to hold their next encampment at Tacoma, Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
TO CARE FOR EARLY
NORTH CAROLINA WILL NOT AD-
 MT THE LEPER.
Attorney General Holds That Man Is a Retired Soldier and is Con- sequentIy a ward of the
 Government.

Raleigh. N. C.. Sept 3.-Attorney General Heyden Clement, today rem dered an opinion that John R. Early, of Lynn, N. C.. the leper now quar- antined in the District of Columbia, could not be received by North Car olina, and that his wife, who is with him, must be quarantined indefinitely hy the health board of Polk county. in case she returns to her home at Lynn.
 The Attorney General says there would be danger to people in the trip. whether by rail or through the country. that the disease became ap- parent in Washington and that North Carolina is not called. upon to care for citizens i'll in another State or in the United States outside of this State; that there are no provisions for a case of this kind in the charity work of the State. and that as Early is a discharged soldier of the United states with the disease contracted while in it's employ. 1t Is the duty of the federal government to care for him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
WOMEN BURN TO DEATH Mrs, McNeal and Daugh-
 ter Victims. THE LATTER WAS AFFLICTED Charred Remains Found in Ruins
 of House. Believed thst the Aged Woman Lost Her Life While Trying to Save
 Her Invalid Con-
 panion.

Gadsden, Sept. 3.-(Speciai )--The charred remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Me- Neal, aged 75 years. and her invalid Edaughter-in-law. Mrs. Joe NcNeal. aged 55 years. were found late last night at their home on Lookout Moun- tain, eight miles north of this city :. They lost their lives in a fire, which burned their home early in the even- ing.
 From particulars learned here today 1t appears that the fire originated from defective fue. The women were alone in the house at the time, The young CT woman was an invalid. When found the body of the Invalid was lying eight feet out of the fire line at the walls of the house. A portion of a chair was found beneath her. The body of the elder woman was found sixteen feet from the house.
 It is the supposition that when the fire broke out. 1t had burned for a considerable time before being discov- cred. Upon discovering the fire 1t Is supposed that the aged woman dragged the invalid out the door. but was pn- able to go farther than the edge of the house, until she fell exhausted. There the invalid was forced to sit until she burned to death. The older woman, 1t is believed, struggled to get her farther away from the house. and that her clothing caught ire before she succeeded in the attempt.
 The Ire was discovered by Luther Cushion, a neighbor boy, who was working in a field half mile away. when he saw the smoke. but who could not reach the scene in time to save the lives of the two women.
 Both bodies were burned to an un- recognizable mass when dragged from the flames and life was extinct. The family formerly resided at Gadsden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
BRYAN IN LINCOLN
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE RACK
 FROM THE NORTHWEST.
His Family Meets Him at Station an His Return From a Hard Journey of Speech
 making.

Lincoln. Neb.. Sept. S.-Intensely sat isied with the reception accorded him and the reports of the political situa- ton, W. J. Bryan. Democratic candi- date for President. arrived here to- day at noon.
 The Journey which occupied five days was through North Dakota, Min nesota and Iowa. Besides making nu- merous speeches he held conferences with the political leaders of the States visited and made suggestions which will be helpful to the party by way of organization work.
 Mir. Bryan left his hotel in Sioux City. la. where last night he spoke to an immense crowd, a few minutes af- ter 4 o'clock this morning in order to catch a train for Omaha. It was con- siderably later, however. when in order to reach Lincoln at an early hour in the day, he was compelled to travel in roundabout way through Fremont. Neb
 His family were at the station to greet him and he was cordially greet ed by a number of persons. including many railroad men as he stepped from the train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
WATKINS NOTIFIED
PROHIBITION CANDIDATE FOR
 VICE PRESIDENT SPEAKS.
Large Audience Takes Part in Cere- nony and There is Much En- thusiasm at His Home In
 Ada, Ohio.

Ada. Ohio. Sept. s.-Before a large audience in Brown Auditorium of the Ohio Northern University tonight, Prof Aaron s. Watkins was officially notified of his nomination as the can- didate for vice president by the Ma tional Prohibition party.
 The event was made the most of by the citizens of this town and vicinity, who crowded the streets and Univer. sity campus.
 Felix T. Mcwh orter. of Indianapolis treasurer of the National Prohibition organization was the chairman Of the evening. Robert Patton of Spring field, Ills, who was temporary chair man of the National Prohibition con vention, delivered the formal notifi- cation address.
 When Professor Watkins arose to respond the vast audience was on It's feet, cheering and waving hats and handkerchiefs. while little girls pre- sented the candidate with huge bou- ousts of flowers. The ovation lasted several minutes.
 When quiet had been restored. Prof. watkins delivered his address. He was in fine voice and was frequently in- terrupted by applause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
CUNNINGHAM ISDEAD
OFFICER OF ALABAMA Y. F. A.
 PASSES AWAY.
He Was Formerly State President of the Organization and Vet-
 eran of the Confederate \ Army,

Birmingham, Sept s-captain Rob ert Cunningham. Secretary of the Travellers Protective Association of Alabama, and formerly State Presi- dent of that organization. died here today at the age of 7s.
 Captain Cunningham had a fine war record and was one of the best known men in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
PIant Did Not Rurn.

Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 3-The plant of the Empire Printing and Box Company was enormously reported to have been destroyed by a fire here on the night of September |.
 buildings burned and was threatened by the blaze. but escaped with only slight damage by water. Its condition of operation has not been interfered with.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
Daughter ef . Judge.

Philadelphia. Sept. s.-The woman who attempted suicide In Paris to- day is the daughter of Judge William W. whitbank. of the common pleas court of this city, and is the wife of James ". CoIfelt. son of the Rev. pr. Colfelt pastor of the First Presby- terian Church of Philadelphia.
 Some time ago she married Gustav Heekscher of this city, but there was g divorce and she later became the wife of colfelt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
Rie Treea nre safe.

Sonora, Cal. Sept. s.-The forest fire which since Monday has threatened the famous Big Tree grove in this county. has been brought Under control and the great trees are safe. Considerable damage has been done to the big trees. but 1t Is not thought many of them will die from the scorching. especially if the fall rains. begin early.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
ROBERTS WILL RECOVER
Police Have No Clue to AssaiIant at
 Atlantic City.

Atlantic City. N. r.. Sept. S-It was announced at the city hospital today that Charles R. Roberts. of Baltimore. who was shot on the board walk on Wednesday night of last week was doing nicely" and that there was no doubt of his complete recovery.
 The police later in tho day said that the reports as circulated last night to the effect that Mir Roberts had taken a change for the worse. and was in a critical condition were untrue It was also stated that nothing new had developed in the search for the as- sallaut of Mrs. Roberta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
----------'---------'-- - NEBRASKA ELECTION.
shRllenberEer And DnhImaB Bo
 Claim Victory.

AhhElembeFKeR And UhhfmNm H"Vh
 Claim Victory.
 Omaha. Neb. Sept. s--It will be ssv- eral days before the results of Tues days primary can be accurately told.
 4. c. Shalienberger and James c. Dahlman both claim the Democratic nomination for Governor, and 1t may take the official count to decide be- tween them. On the face of the re. turns Shallenberger's friends claim hts nomination by 5000 to 10000. The Dahimanites. however. refuse to con- cede any such figures and claim in ad- dition that many votes cast on Popuiist tickets are being counted for Shallen- berger who qualified as both Demo erat and a Populist
 Tn the third congressional district Edgar Howard and J. c. Latta are run ming neck and neck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-04
WOMAN TRIES SUICIDE.
American, Believed to Be Mrs. Coifeit,
 shoots Self fn Paris

Paris, Sept. 3.-An American woFnan n known at the notel where she lived as Marian F. Colfeit. of New York. made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide by shooting today. She was removed to a hospital.
 The parties presumably arc Mir. and Mrs. James l.. Coifelt. of New York. Before her marriage Mrs Colfeit was Marian F. WiItbank. The couple have had summer residence at Dinard-
 Later information indicates that MT. and Mrs. Colfelt had a quarrel after the arrival of the wife in Paris. Mrs. Colfelt appeared to be greatly troubled and made the attempt on her life in a fit Of depression.
 At the hospital the wounds were de- clared not to be serious.