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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-26
IN AGONY WITH ITCHING

About four years ago I broke out
with sores on my arms like boils. At
ter two months they were all over my
body, some coming, and some going
away. In about six months the boils
quit, but my arms, neck and body
broke out with an itching, burning
rash. 1t would burn and itch, and
come out in pimples like grains of
wheat. l was in a terrible condition;
l could not sleep or rest. Parts of my
flesh were raw, and 1 could scarcely
bear my clothes on. could not lie
in bed in any position and rest. In
about year the sores extended down
to my feet. Then l suffered agony
with the burning, itching sores.
could hardly walk and for a long time
| could not put on socks.
"All this time I was trying every
thing could hear of, and had the skill
of three doctors. They said it was
eczema. 1 got no benefit from all
this. l was nearly worn out, and had
given up in despair of ever being cured
when l was advised by friend to try
Cuticura Remedies. purchased Cuti-
cura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent,
and used exactly as directed. l used
the Cuticura Remedies constantly for
four months, and nothing else, and was
perfectly cured. 1t is now year, and
l have not had the least bit since. L
am ready to praise the Cuticura Rem
edies at any time. (Signed) E. L.
Cate, Exile, KY, Nov. 10, 1910
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold by druggists and dealers
everywhere. a sample Of each, with 32-
page book, will be mailed free on APP
plication to "Cuticura," Dept 81, K
Boston
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SYNOPSIS.

Senator John Calhoun is Offered tie
portfolio of secretary of state in Ty.er's
cabinet. He declares that if he accepts
1t means that Texas and Oregon must be
the intentions of England with regard to
Mexico, through Baroness Won Ritz, Sc
cret spy and reputed mistress of the
Engnsh ambassador Pak aa am he
bring the baroness to his apartment.
While searching for the baroness home,
carriage drives up and he is invited to
enter The occupant is the baroness, who
says she is being pursued. The pursuers
are shaken off. The baroness consents to
see Calhoun. Nicholas notes that she
has lost slipper. She gives Nicholas the
remaining slipper as a pledge that she
will tell Calhoun all, and, as security,
Nicholas gives her trinket he intended
for his sweetheart, Elizabeth Churchill.
Montreal on state business, by Calhoun,
who has become secretary of state. and
plans to be married that night. Tyler
warns Pakenham that interference by
England in the affairs of this continent
will not be tolerated. The west de-
mands that the joint occupancy of Ore
gon with Great Britain cease, and has
raised the cry of "Fifty-fOur, Forty or
Fight" The baroness tells Nicholas she
will do her best to prevent his marriage.
She returns the trinket and he promises
TO return her slipper. Nicholas enl1Sts
the services of Congressman cambridge,
a rejected sutton of Elizabeth's, to assist
in the arrangements for the wedding ana
sntrusts him with the return of the slip
per to the baroness. The congressman
gets drunk and sends the slipper to Eliza
beth. The wedding is declared off, and
Nicholas is ordered from the house by
Elizabeth's father. Nicholas is ordered
to gain access to Il meeting of the Hud-
son Bay directors in Montreal and learn
England's intentions regarding Oregon,
Nicholas sees the baroness leave the di-
cectors' meeting in Montreal, where he
mad failed to gain admission. She warns
him that his life is in danger and he ac-
eepts an invitation to pass the night at
her home. She quizZes him as to whether
his wedding took place. and gets no sat
isfaction. She tells him that the slipper
she gave him contained a message from
the attache of Texas to the British am
bassador saying that if the United
States did not annex Texas within 80
days, she would lose both Texas and
Oregon. He decides to take the message
to Calhoun. Nicholas meets in Montreal
a naturalist, Won Rittenhofen. who tells
him that England will fight for Oregon.
He invites him to Washington che
baroness has left Montreal hur'iau s.. i2d
british Warship disappear e.
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still sat looking at me- But he will
get you some time, Methodist" he
smiled. Jim Polk will not forget"
Let him come at me as he likes!"
l fumed
At last, seeing me so wrought up,
Mr.. Calhoun rose, and smiling, shook
me heartily by the hand.
"Of course, this had to come one
time or another said he THE split
was in the wood of their proposed
platform of bluff and insincerity.
What do the people say?' asks Jim
Polk. What do they think?' asks
John Calhoun. And being now, in
Gods providence, chosen to do some
thinking for them, I have thought"
He turned to the table and took up
a long folded document, which | saw
was done in his cramped hand and
with many interlineations Copy this
out fair for me tonight, Nicholas"
said he. This is our answer to the
Aberdeen note. You have already
learned it's tenor, the time we met
Mr.. Pakenham with Mr. Tyler at the
White House"
I grinned Shall we not take it
across direct to Mr. Blair for pubIica-
ton in his Globe?"
Mr.. Calhoun smiled rather bitterly
at this jest. The hostility of Blair to
the Tyler administration was a fact
rather more than well known
Twill all get into Mr. Folks newe-
paper fast enough" commented he at
last, He gets all the news of the
Mexican ministry"
"Ah, you think he cultivates the
Dona Lucrezia, rather than adores
her!"
II know it! One-third of Jim Polk
may be human, but the other two
thirds is politician. He will fatter
that lady into condolences. She is we'll
nigh distracted at best, these days,
what with the fickleness of her hus.
band and the yet harder abandonment
by her old admirer, Pakenham so
Polk will cajole her into disclosures,
never fear. In return, when the time
comes, he will send an army of occu-
patton into her country! And all the
while, on the one side and the other,
he will appear to the public as a
moral and lofty-minded man"
IF we temporarily lack the Bar
oness Won Ritz to add zest to our
game, | hazarded, I'VE still have the
Dona Lucrezia and her little jealous
les"
Calhoun turned quickly upon me
with a sharp glance, as though seized
by some sudden thought by the Lord
Harry! boy, you give me an idea.
Wait, now, for a moment. Do you go
on with your copying there, and ex-
cuse me for a time"
An instant later he passed from the
room, his tall figure bent, his hands
clasped behind his back and his face
wrinl<led in a frown, as was his wont
q" occupied with some rrC
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yentiOn with that war cry behind me
and sweep the boards of all opposi-
toni"
And afterwards"
But England may back down" ar
gued Mr. Polk "a strong showing in
the southwest and northwest might do
wonders for us"
But what would be behind that
strong showing, Mr.. Polk?" demanded
John Calhoun I'VE would win the
combat with Mexico, of course, if that
iniquitous measure should take the
form of war. But not Oregon-we
might as we'll or better fight in Africa
than Oregon. 1t is not yet time. In
Gods name, Jim Polk, be careful of
what you do! Cease this cry of ia
king all of Oregon. You will plunge
this country not into one war, but
two Watt Only wait, and we will
own all this continent to the Saskatch
ewan-or even farther north
Well" said the other, have you
not said there is God of Battles?"
THE Lord God of Hosts, yes!" half
screamed old John Calhoun; Eyes, the
God of Battles for nations, for princi-
ples-but not for parties! For the
principle of democracy, Jim Polk, yes,
yes; but for the Democratic party, or
the Wing party, or for any demagogue
who tries to lead either, no, mol"
The f1orid face of Polk went livid.
Sir" said he, reaching for his hat,
"at least / have learned what / came
to learn I know how you will appear
on the floor of the convention. Sir,
you will divide this party hopelessly-
You are a traitor to the Democratic
party; / charge it to your face, here
and now | came to ask of you your
support, and find you only talking of
principles! Sir, tell me, what have
principles to do with elections?"
John Calhoun looked at him for one
long instant. He looked down then at
his own thin, bloodless hands, his
wasted limbs Then he turned slowly
and rested his arms on the table, his
face resting in his hands. My God!"
heard him groan
To see my chief abused was thing
not in my nature to endure. | forgot
myself. | committed an act whose re-
suits pursued me for many a year.
Mr. Polk, sir" said I, rising and
facing him, damn you, sir, you are
not fit to unite Mr.. Calhoun's shoe!
will not see you offer him one word
of insult Quarrel with me if you
like. You will gain no votes here
now in any case, that is sure!"
Utterly Mortified at this, Mr.. Polk
fumbled with his hat and cane, and,
very red in the face, bowed himself
out, still mumbling. Mr.. Calhoun RI
sing and bowling his adeaux.
My chief dropped into his chair
again For a moment he looked at me
directly. Nick" said he at length
slowly, you have divided the Demo-
cratic party. You split that party,
right then and there.
'.Neveri" I protested; but if | did,
twas ready enough for the division.
Let it split, then, or any party like it,
if that is what must hold it together!
will not stay in this work, Mr.. Cal
houn, and hear you vilifed Plat,
formsi"
'Platforms!" echoed my chief. his
white hand dropped on the table as ne
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CHAPTER k,


- .-jn as women are ours We are
no longer theirs.-Montaigne
After time my chief re-entered
the office room and bent over me at
my table. l put before him the draft
of the document which he had given
me for clerical care.
So he said, It's ready-Our dec
laration. l wonder what may come of
that little paper!'
So now, till far towards dawn OF
the next day, we sat and talked. Iput
before him full details of my doings
across the border. He sat silent, his
eye betimes wandering, as though abb
sorbed, again fixed on me, keen and
glittering.
80! Sol" he unused at length, when
had finished, England has started q
land party for Oregon Can they get
across next fall. think you?"
Hardly possible, sir" said l. They
could not go so swiftly as the special
fur packers Winter would catch
them this side of the Rockies. 1t will
be a year before they can reach Ore
gon."
Thine for a new president and a
new policy" unused he.
THE grass is just beginning to
sprout on the plains. Mr.. Calhoun" l
began eagerly.
Eyes, he nodded God! if I were
only youngi"
81 am young. Mr.. Calhoun" said 1.
Send mel"
Would you go?" he asked suddenly.
81 was going in any case"
why, how do you mean?" he de-
manded
/ felt the blood come to my face.
"'Tis all over between Miss Elizabeth
Churchill and myself" said l, as calm
ly as I might.
"Tuti tut a child's quarrel" he
went on, "a childs quarrel Twill all
mend in time"
Not by act Of mine, thsu," said /
hotly
Again distracted, he seemed not
wholly to hear me.
(TO BE CONTINUED.l
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1--WE Still Have the Dona Lucreza and Her Little Jealouses"

Germany seemed farthest from his
mind After his departure, Calhoun
again turned to me.
Il want you to remain, Nicholas"
said he, because l have an appoint
ment with a gentleman who will soon
be present"
Rather late hour, SIR ventured.
Are you keeping faith with DR.
Ward?'
Il have no time for hobbies" he
exclaimed, half petulantly. What |
must do is this work The man we
are to meet tonight is Mr.. Polk 1t
is important"
Perhaps half an hour later, Mr.. Cal
houn's old negro man ushered in this
awaited guest, and we three found
ourselves alone in one of those mid
night conclayes which went on in
Washington even then as they do to-
day. Mr. Polk was serious as usual;
his indecisive features wearing the
mask of solemnity, which with so
many passes as wisdom.
Il have come, Mr. Calhoun" said he
when the latter had assured him
that my presence would entail no risk
to him-"to talk over this Texas stu
alton. How do you stand in case war
should be declared against Mexico?
That ought to be a popular measure.
The Texans have captured the popular
Imagination The Alamo rankles in
our nations memory What would
you say to a stiff demand there, with
a strong show of military force be-
hind it?'
4 should say nothing as to a strong
showing in any case. / should only
say that if war came legitimately-
not Otherwise should back it with
all my might. | feel the same in re-
gard to war with England"
with England? What chance would
we have with so powerful nation as
that ?"
There is a God of Battles" said
John Calhoun
The chin of James K. Polk of Ten
nessee sank down into his stock His
staring eyes went half shut. At last
he spoke, tentatively, as was always
his way until he got the drift of
things.
We'll, now, perhaps in the case of
England that is good politics" he be
gan ut is very possible that the peo-
pie hate England as much as they do
Mexico. Do you not think SOP"
81 think they fear her more.''
'But l was only thinking of the pop
ular imagination"
You are always thinking of the
popular Imagination, jim. You have
been thinking of that for some time
in Tennessee. All that outcry about
the whole of Oregon is ill-timed to-
day"
Fifty-Four Forty or Fight; that
sounds WE'LL" exclaimed Polk: 'eh?"
"Trippingly on the tongue, yes."
said John Calhoun. But how would
it sound to the tune of cannon fire?
How would it look written in the
smoke of musketry?"
1T might not come to that, said
Polk, shifting In his seat. Il was
thinking of it only as a rallying cry
for the campaign. Dash me- beg
pardon" he looked round to see if
there were any Methodists present
but / believe could go into the con-
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CHAPTER XIX.
cntleman from Ter.n.r~ca.


u.Ha distrust men too much in gen~
raj, and not enough in particular
Fhilibcrt CommersJn.
Now all the more was it necessary
for me- and my friend from Oregon to
hasten on to Washington. Rumors
abounJed, l found as soon as | struck
the first cities below the Canadian
line. 1t was in the air, now that I'M
der Calhoun there would be put before
congress a distinct and definite at
tempt at the annexation of Texas.
Stories of all sorts were on the
streets; rumors of the wrath of Mr.
Clay; yet, other rumors of interesting
Democratic conventions. Everywhere
was that strange, ominous, indescri
bable tension of the atmosphere which
exists when a great people is moved
deeply.
Late as it was when l reached
pair at once to the residence of Mr..
Calhoun; and I took with me as my
best adjutant my strange friend Won
Rittenhofen. who, fancied, might add
detailed information which Mr. Cal
houn would find of value We were
admitted TO Mr.. Calhoun, and after
the first greetings he signified that
he would hear my report. He sat, his
long, thin hands on his chair arm, as
went on with my story, his keen
eyes scanning also my old companion
as ] spoke l explained what the lat
ter knew regarding Oregon. l saw
Mr.. Calhoun's eyes kindle AS usual,
he did not lack decision.
Sir" said he to Won Rittenhofen
presently, I'VE ourselves are young,
yet l trust not lacking III great ma
tons interest in the arts and sciences.
It occurs to me now that in yourself
we have opportunity to add to our
store of knowledge in respect to GER
tain biological features"
The old gentleman rose and bowed.
I thank you for the honor of your
battery, sir" he began; but Calhoun
raised a gentle hand.
IF it would please you, sir, to defer
your visit to your own country for a
time, can secure for you a situation
in our department in biology, where
your services would be of extreme
worth to US. The salary would also
allow you to continue your researches
into the life of our native tribes"
Won Rittenhofen positively glowed
at this. "Ach, what an honor!" he
began again.
Meantime resumed Calhoun, mot
to mention the value which that re-
search would have for us, we could
also find use, at proper remuneration,
for your private aid in making up a
set of maps of that western country
which you know so well, and of which
even l myself am so ignorant. Iwant
to know the distances, the topography,
he means of travel. l want to know
the peculiarities of that country of
Oregon"
Few could resist the responsiveness
Of Mr.. Calhoun's speech, certainly not
Won Rittenhofer, who thus found Of
fered him precisely what he would
have desired. l was pleased to see
him so happily situated and so soon.
Presently we dispatched him down
to my hotel, where | promised later
TO make him more at home. In his
alation over the prospect he now saw
Sefore him. the old man fairly habhled
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-26

A trial package of Munyon's Paw Paw
Pills will be sent free to anyone on re-
quest. Address Professor Munyon, SD &
Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa lie you ara
in need of medical advice, do not fail to
write Professor Munyon. Your communi-
cation will. be treated in strict confidence,
and your case will be diagnosed as care
fully as though you had personal inter
view.
Munyon's Paw Paw Pills are unlike
all other laxattves or cathartics. They
coax the liver into activity bv gentle
methods. They do not scour, they do
not grippe, they do not weaken, but they
do start all the secretions of the liver
and stomach in a way that soon nuts
these organs in a healthy condition and
corrects constipation. In my opinion
constipation Is responsible for most all
ments. There are 20 feet of human
bowels, which is really a sewer nina
When this pipe becomes clopged the
whole system becomes poisoned cans.
ing bili6usness, indigestion and impure
blood, which often produce rheumafism
and kidney ailments No woman who
suffers with constipation OF anv EvaT
ailment can expect to have a clear
NSAA~PAS~~AOA~
had my way would prohibit the sale
of nine-tenths of the cathartics that ara
now being sold for the reason that thew
soon destroy the lining of the stomach
setting up serious forms of indigestion.
and SO paralyze the bowels that thew "a
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Munyon's Paw Paw Pills are a +on;c
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into it. p0'
These pills contain no calomeI -
dope; they are soothing. heal;De ~
stimulating. They school the bowel.
to act without physic. "es
Regular size bottle, containing AZ nil.
% cents. Munyon's Laboratory. 6ad
Jefferson sts- Philadelphia.
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Miont Help.

Mrs Willis tat the Ladies' Aid So
ciety)-Now, what can you do for
the poor boys at the front?
Mrs. Gillis-I was reading today
where the soldiers are always max
ing sorties. Now, why can't we get
the recipes for those things and make
them ourselves and send them to the
bows Puck.
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Eat for the Fun of 1t.

According to Mr.. Herbert W. Fisher
In Worlds Work food is of no use to
us unless We enjoy it. Mr.. Fisher does
not, however, recommend us to be
gIuttons. He says the less we eat the
more pleasure we shall get. The prin-
ciple is that If We eat little we shall
taste much. And the taste of food,
of it.
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ln1portant to Mothers
Father Loses an Excuse.

Don't you regret seeing your chill
dren growing up to face the RESPONSE
bilities of the world?"
yes" Mr.. Bliggins said; ''it's lit
tie disappointing to find my boy so
big that he is no longer an excuse
for my going to the circus"
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An Artist.

You had to refuse the request of
these men?"
Yes, replied Senator Sorghum.
Were they angry?"
Not at all, l showed so much
grief at not being able to oblige
them that they went away sympathiz
ing with me-"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-26

trouble IN ali ICS
Dire adful forms /;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, dizziness
d epreSsion and
everything that was
horrid. Itried many
doctors in different
parts Of the United
States, but Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
Bile Compound has
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VIII Not BE 4 Success.

Patience-My brother has written a
society play
Patrice-What on earth does he
know about dresses2
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He Knew 1t.

Tommy-Dad, what is meant by the
mother tongue?
Parent-S-sh, my boy; Don't start
her.
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done more for me than all the doctors.
I feel it my duty to tell you these
facts. Ny heart is full of gratitude to
you for my cure."-Mrs. HARRIET e.
WAMPLER, 524 s. Ransom Street
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-26
OTTUMWA
WOMAN
CURED
Bv lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Ottumwa, Iowa.-''For years was
almost a constant sufferer from female
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Officer Muldoon-That fellows fiirt.
Ing with every servant girl on my
beat. I'd run him in If l could charge
him with some offense.
Chalker (the milkman)
easy. Charge him with impersonating
an officer!
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SASKATOON needs you, if you are a
Woodworking farmer in any branch.
Could you only see our agricultural pros
perity. nothing would thereafter keep you
where you are What money have you
saved the past seven years? In less time,
with less work, farmers win fortunes here
Make the best of life. God meant you to.
Write Commissioner, Board of Trade,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Western Canada.
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Consider This Advice.

No woman should submit to surgf-
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham'S
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
from roots and herbs, has for thirty
wears proved to be the most valuable
ionic and invigorator of the female
organism. Women residing in almost
every city and town in the United
States bear willing testimony to the
wonderful virtue of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
;Dvites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free
confidential. and always helpful.
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Liked 1t Dull.
How do you find things, my man."
Very dull, I'm glad to say"
Glad? Why?"
I'm a knife grinder"
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q g: s@,: .ys. s.:ss ThOmpson's Eye Watsg
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-, I'm as women are ours. We are
no longer Observation-Disclosures
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
DOLLS AND ARTIFICIAL
 FLOWERS WHICH
 ,. CHANGE COLOR,

The principal uses of cobalt in the United States are in making glass and pottery. A beautiful blue is giv- en to glass by the oxide of cobalt. Sympathetic inks, according to a re- port of the United States Geological Survey, are made from cobalt acetate, chloride, and nitrate that are color ed when heated or colorless when cold. This Interesting phenomenon is due to the change in color of the salts on the absorption of water. When dry they are blue and easily seen on paper; when damp they are pink; and when dilute ,colorless. A puzzling application of this principle may be in a doll whose dress is blue in dry weather but changes to pink when subjected to dampness, as in wet weather or when the doll is held in the steam of a tea kettle Artificial flowers are made to show the same ef- feet.