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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-02-01
His Ambition to Be Leader of Men
Came From Reading the History
OF the French ReVo-
luton.

Mr.. Weed" l once said to the
great Whig maker of presidents, gov
ernors and senators Of the last CEN
fury, during one of the chats l had
with him in his old age, when he de-
lighted in telling, in anecdotal form,
of mis- political career, 4 have often
wondered how it happened that you
develored. even in your early life, so
great a fordness for and ability in
political action. Was there any es-
pecial incident in your early career
that turned you towards politics, or
was it the natural bent of your mind
and temperament?
We'll" replied Mr. Weed, from
M. earliest boyhood I was greatly in
terested in the printers trade, and
when / was a boy and for years after,
in New York state to be a printer or
an editor was almost equivalent to
being a politician. But, as l look back
on my boyhood, now see that there
was a specific incident in it that I'm
douhtedly helped greatly to shape
political career for me. 1t occurred
when I was tending a sugar camp on
the west side of the Catskill Noun
tains; you know, my birthplace was
in the Catskill Mountain region and
there = spent my boyhood.
In those early days they used to
harvest a great deal of maple sugar
and maple syrup in the Catskill region,
this industry presenting an opportun-
ity to all who were so inclined to
earn little ready money in the maple
sugar season; just as later there came
opportunities to earn money through
the picking of hops and the harvest
ing of apples. My people were poor
as Won know, and so, even as a mere
lad. l tried to pick up a little money
as worker in the sugar camps.
One season 1 was employed to
watch tie fires in a camp on the west
ern side of the Catskills. That is a
very tedious as well as a very trying
occupation. Once the sap has been
tapped and put on to boil the fires
must be watched day and night. 9th
erwise. the harvest might be spoiled.
1t was my particular task to avert
such calamity, and it was dreary
enough work, especially at night,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-02-01
Tale of Early Days OF War

ences when he was in the United
States senate; and one evening, after
he had adjourned court for the day,
he told me this story of Col. E. D. Ba-
ker of Oregon, Lincoln's friend, who
was killed at the battle of Balls Bluff
on October 81, 1861-a death that
caused Lincoln to shed tears publicly
and that sent a thrill of horror and in
dignation throughout the north.
"Of course" said Judge Foster, 1--WE
who were members of the senate dur
ing the war saw much of military life
and activity in and about the capitol.
well, there came a day, in the late
autumn of 1861, when Senator Baker
startled us all by appearing at his desk
in the service uniform of colonel of
volunteers We knew that he had COM
manded brigade at Cerro Gordo, in
the Mexican war, and because of his
record in that conflict, had been com.
missioned a colonel of a volunteer regi-
ment lately raised in the east; but
none of us, apparently, had anticipated
his appearing at his desk in the SEN
ate in uniform. So we were taken
aback and made him the center of I'M
disguised observation. And | must
say it was an impressive sight-a
United States senator, arrayed as for
war, seated quietly at his desk in the
pursuance of his duties as lawmaker.
CAS- soon as I conveniently could do
so, went over to Colonel Bakers side
He had noticed the unusual interest
taken in him by his colleagues, and,
without waiting for me to question
him, smilingly volunteered the infor-
nation that he had received orders to
take his regiment up the Potomac to a
place near Edwards Ferry, prepared
to prevent the crossing of the river by
the enemy. found l would not have
time to don my uniform after leaving
the chamber he said, and so l came
here arrayed in it. l have a little
business to transact, and then l leave
Immediately with my command
For a moment, then, he was
thoughtful don't know, he added,
looking up at me-and his face was as
serene as an Italian sky-'why we are
going. have grave doubts about the
wisdom of the movement. But we are
going. And l am to command
THAT was all, but Immediately the
feeling flashed over me that Colonel
Baker felt he had been called upon to
lead a forlorn hope. The next mo-
nent I found myself thinking that,
though Baker knew it, he was letting
his sense of duty overshadow his
doubts, and would die in the effort to
execute the orders of his superiors, If
need be. And it was with the feeling
that | probably would never see him
alive again that l, in company with the
other senators present, babe him good
by and wished him success. | can see
him now, in memory, as, with firm
military tread, he went along the
aisle and through the senate doors
and out of our gaze.
Two days later, l think it was, we
learned that Colonel Baker had been
killed, together with a majority of his
command, at Balls Bluff"
Copyright, 1910, by E. j. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.l
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-02-01
Greatest OF These Is Charity

was dead, cared for by relatives, or
was in the seclusio- OF some old
mans retreat.
After Cornelius Vanderbilt, the COM
modore's grandson, had come into the
direction Of the family railroads he
determined to distribute practically a
1.-THE of his income in benefactions
faithful subordinates he entrusted the
work of entering the benefactions in
a book and of sending out the month
ly checks to the beneflciaries.
One day an old friend of this al
moner called to see him, and found
him occupied with Cornelius Wander
bits charity book.
What have you there?" he asked.
This is the account book in which
1 enter Mr.. Vanderbilt's gifts. Once
a month 1 turn to it, so that I may
get the records with which to make
out checks. He distributes about a
million a year in this way"
The friend glanced curiously at the
open page.
"Why, isn't that John M. Tobin's
name I see there?" he asked. How
happens it that he is on the list of
Cornelius Vanderbilts bene1ciaries? ?"
There are many queer entries in
this book, but think the story behind
the John M. Tobin entry is the stran-
gest of them ALL" said the almoner.
zone day Mr. Vanderbilt said to me:
I want you to enter in the book the
name of John M Tobin, and send him
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-02-01
inexpensive Finish.

The Italian fruit-vender was most
grateful to the customer who had
bought grapes on the day he set up
his stall, and had never failed to buy
something from that day on. When
he married young and accomplished
girl, he saw his way clear to show his
gratitude more thoroughly than by an
occasional extra banana or bunch of
grapes.
my wife, Lora, she havva de fine
talents" he said confidentially to his
old customer. "She learna de mani
cure, and she learna de pedicure per.
fectissimo and she havva de little
shop right by close. Ana day you
havva de time, you bringa your hands
and your feet to my wife, Lora, and
she flemish them all for you, and
charga nottings-notta one centa!"-
Youths Companion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-02-01

would advise you not to mention moth
ing about it, because / don't care 10
have yo' Uncle Ovens opinions dis
turbed, subj" Murf quietly admon-
isheG as we parted.
Plainly l was being whipsawed by
circumstances, but l Rugged the con-
soling thought that some day one OF
those Kentucky rabbits might get
scared and cut around the track in a
manner calculated to give the odds
layers a nervous chill.
/ didn't want to keep Clara J. wait
ing up town, so I hustled over the
Cortlandt street ferry to keep our
dinner engagement
The first foot 1 stepped on in the
elevated belonged to Bunch Jefferson.
You're a lucky McManus, all
right" he informed me as I shared
his strap.
you haven't seen Murf and the
seven goats" answered, sadly.
mo, but saw my prophecy pulled
off," he answered. MEAN to tell me
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-02-01

"The bottom dropped out of the
market ten minutes after you left.
D. @. & N. fell in the well and closed
William to roll off the toboggan." he
said, calmly.
l tried to bite the strap. but the
guard had his eye on me so COM
promised by emitting a short, sharp
groan
whats the matter?" Bunch in
CURED.
Nothing" 1 answered feebly I
was thinking about my orphan skates
far from their old Kentucky home"
Copyright, by G. w Dillingham; COD
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-02-01
How Colonel Baker Appeared in Uni
form in the Senate Just Before
PerishIng in Battle of
Balls Bluff.

One of the great United States SEN
ators of the Civil war years was La
fayette S. Foster of Connecticut, who
died in 1880 when he was seventy
four years Of age.
In his later years, when he was a
Judge of the superior court of his ma
tive state, Mr. Foster took great de-
light in naTrating some of his expert
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-02-01

you haven't heard about the slippery
day stairs in the street,"
My heart began to beat its way out
and l could feel the cold chills moving
into furnished rooms up and down
my spine.
"I've been too busy to buy paperS
anything happen?" l gasped.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-02-01

Don't Go Together.
In youth and beauty wisdom La bun
rare,-Pope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported
\ to the health ONCE In the past twenty
four hours:
Frank w McBryan, A. years, Provi-
dence Hospital.
Ida NJ whitford. Il years, 1876 Rose
dale, street northeast.
Caroline Myers, 81 years. 1897 Park
road.
Henry H. Parmenter. 81 years. 1851
Lamont street northwest.
Edward Wicket. IS years. United States
Soldiers Home. District Of Columbia
Mary e. Ryan, so years. 22l 9th street
southeast.
Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Mary r. Langtree. 81 years. 1121 La
mont street.
Mary I. Child. 20 years. 712 Rock Creek
Church road.
Hunter Arnold. a. years, National
Homeopathic Hospital.
Ersiiia Enrico. "a years. 905 nth street
northeast.
Anna a. skidmore. IS years. sol 18th
oliver H. Hoover. es years. cs I'd
street southeast.
Devilla r. Burke, 1s days, e4e Orleans
place northeast.
Samuel Hard. % years. Washington
Grace Hutchins. % years, Freedmens
Hospital.
Maria Brown. Sc years, Emergency Hos
pital ambulance.
Ottoway Brown. - years, Garfield Hos
pital.
John w Hayden, IS years. Garfield
Hospital.
Charlie Brown, % years. tuberculosis
Hospital.
Infant OF Henry and Lizzie Brooks,
hour. 1918 9th street northwest
Infant of Sammy and Tracey Easton,
1 hour, 1862 Nailor court.
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Births 1eported,

The following births have been re-
ported to the health ONCE in the past
twenty four hours:
Alvin e. and Lillian NJ. Gray, girl.
John T. and Alice Kelley, girl.
Wilhelm and Emma wehrie. boy.
Stephen and Mary O. Frank, boy.
Samuel s. and Bertha n. Anderson
girl.
George B. and venie Price, boy.
George z. and Alice b. Lauterbach.
boy.
Charles II. and May s. Madison. girl.
Heinrich and Marie Heurich. girl.
Walter and Ruth Mckenzie. boy.
William and Cora Reed, girl.
John w. and Mary Worthington. girl.
Albert and Rose Winslow, girl.
william and Mamie Redd. boy.
Webster II. and Mildred Z. Bell. Girl.
Daniel and Elizabeth Conner, boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
IDENTITY Is ESTABLISHED.
Man Who Died in Ambulance Was
Henry Froelich,

Henry Froelich. a tailor, was the man
who died in the ambulance while being
taken to the Emergency Hospital No
vember "a last. His identity was not
made known until today. 4 photo
graph and tattoo marks on his arm en-
abled George +. Bradley to identify
the body.
Froelich was employed in the tailor
ing establishment of Terrence Nc
Gowan, 116 South Royal street. Alex
andria. About the middle of October
Froelich left Alexandria temporarily.
He came to this city and worked for
w. A. Heineman of 1905 18th street
northwest a few days.
The latter part of November another
tailor applied for Froelich's position at
the Alexandria establishment.
Il don't want any body just now said
MCGOWAN. I'm going to wait for
Froelich."
This morning Bradley. who is a
brother in-law of MCGOWAN and re-
sides at So X street northeast, called
at Headquarters and identified the pho
tograph. He said he thought Froelich
had no relatives in this country. His
body was buried in potter's field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

Former President Tells Bir-
mingham, Ala, Mothers How
to Conserve Childhood.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, March 11.-NIor,
than one thousand people were turnet
away from the immense Orpheum The
alter last night, unable to get ever
standing room for the session of thu
National Child Labor Conference. nov
being held in Birmingham. The fea
ture event was the address by Theo
dore Roosevelt on The Conservation
of Childhood"
Col Roosevelt appealed to the mother!
and fathers among his hearers to Civ,
to all children the same treatment the,
would be content with for their OWL
offspring. He declared emphaticall,
for drastic and rigidly enforced laws
controlling the age apd hours OF labor
of children and utterly prohibiting
night work for them. The future OF
the country rested with the children
he said. and unless steps were takeI
factories the citizens OF the coming
years would show a falling of In stat
ure and sturdiness.
Col. Roosevelt pointed the attention
of his hearers to the disappearance Of
the fighting men of England, as they
were known In history.
Had to Lower Standard.
When the South African war wa.
fought he said. this was noted or
every battlefield. England's famou!
regiments were composed of smaller
weaker men, and the requirements OF
stature and development OF the recruit
ing service had to be lowered to I'll
the ranks.
When England realized what hat
happened a campaign to alter condf'
tons and build up again a sturdy race
began.
1t was meeting with success. th'
colonel said: but he appealed to ht'
hearers to protect the children nov
that a similar campaign should not b
necessary in the United States.
In concluding his address Col. Roose
Welt spoke strongly for the establish
ment of a national bureau of children
Why Congress had not already done sc
he did not understand. he said. but adj
mitted that there were many things
about Congress he did not understand
despite a somewhat intimate ac-
quaintance'' with that body.
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DIED.

March . lsiI s, a:ls o'clock pm e ,ai ni /
bush. at sixty-two years Of age.
Funeral from his late residence on Monday
March 10; thence to the Mount Pisgah Bap-
fist Church, 10Th and Gales streets north
east REV. Smith, pastor,, at ! pm. Rela-
tircs and friends are invited to attend.
CHILD. On Thursday. March 9. 1911. at 1855
pm. at the residence of her daughter. Mrs.
road. MARY /. CiiiLD.
Interment at Baltimore sunday, March IL.
CLARKE. On Wednesday, March 8, 1911. at
Starmont Sanatorium. Maryland, WILLIAM
CLARKE. late OF London, Ensiand LII, husband .In
OF Grace Mack Clarke, aged thirty-three
Iuterment from Presbyterian Church. Townsville.
Va, on Sunday, March II, at IL am.
COLLISION. On Friday. March TO-. 1911. at hi.
A. coTf1soS husband se Of 1 Pauline c. COLI
Funeral from g; "; wise.s undertaking estab-
invited. interment at Arlington. Va. 12'
Pythias. win please attend the funeral OF our
late brother. j. A. COLLISION. Meet at 1900
street '0'th"f 5. f. Shows ON AS x 4. and s.
D'I residence s aois street northwest. LAURA
beloved wife OF William Diets.
Notice Of funeral later.
GEORGE. On Friday. March 10. 1911, at
11:45 pm: at her residence, ITO! l4tb
the late spencer George, and beloved mother
Of William Il. Ease. Dora II. Crowner and
Funeral from her late residence. on Monday.
March u; e. ! O'Clock pm. Friends and
HARDY. Suddenly. on Thursday, March o. 19lI,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
.C|RL MAKES FORTUNE
THEN ENDS HER LIFE
Daughter of Rich Policeman
Believed to Have Been Re-
Iigious Fanatic.

NEW YORK, March 11.-Miss Mary A.
Lenihan. twenty-five years Old to whom
q fortune had been given by her parents
and who added to II by speculation In
real estate, committed suicide in heI
home. No 161 Garfield place, Brooklyn
Thursday morning. The police heard
nothing of it until last night, when it was
reported by the coroner's Office.
It is believed that Miss Lenihan became
insane through too close application tc
religious study. For weeks she has avoid
ed her friends and spent her time in a
room where she had an altar bu It.
She was the daughter Of Patrick LEM
han, policeman, who retired years ago,
after he had made a fortune in Bronx
and Brooklyn real estate. Her uncle,
John Mcmahon. a policeman in Bridge
Squad A, lived with her.
Increased Money Left Her.
Lehman now an old man. recently be-
gan giving his daughter his property.
With the money that came to her she
purchased more property. Wednesday
last she sold two lots for $500. which
she had purchased at much less figure
Her judgment was unusually good
Thursday her father and mother asked
her to accompany tn m over two houses
she had just acquired in 58th street. Man.
haitian. She refused, saying she preferred
staying at home.
Policeman Mcmahon early in the after.
noon found her dead in her room with
the gas turned on.
Left Note Asking Forgiveness.
She left note for her mother Scrib
bled in lead pencil. 1t read:
Dearest Mother: Forgive me for wta,
/ have done. could not help it. I an
better off dead. There are papers yor
can take care Of and my jewelry."
Miss Lehman. who was a member OIL
st. xavier's Church. was a gifted pianist
and violnist She was buried in Calvary
cemetery today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
TEST OF GYROSCOPE.
Navy Studying Possibility Of Using
Them on Battleships.

The naval authorities are perfect'ne
lans for extensive tests Of the gyroscope
Is q means of promoting the stability OF
vessels Of war. Much faith is expressed
n the mechanism, which has been under
examination by the members OF the naval
general board and the officers of the bu-
eau OF construction ana repair.
These experts have united In q recon-
nendation in favor of further and pract-
cal experiments and a report on the
subject has been made to the department
" the aid for material. 1t Is intended to
install the gyroscope on beard one of the
older torpedo boat destroyers. and to con-
under cond lions of actual service, the
demands made on vessel In the way of
weight and space. It is expected to con-
duct the experiments during the coming
summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
HJE AZ ~ NJ s " =
y BREAKS UP A COLD
n IN SEVERAL HOURS.
y An Effective Way to Cure
N a Bad Cold and End
( Grippe Misery.

-
There Is cot one grain Of quinine in Pape's
Cold Compound. which. when taken every two
tours. until three consecutive doses are taken.
win surely end the grippe and break up the
most severe cold either In the head. chest. back.
stomach or limbs.
It promptly relieves the most miserable head
ache. duliKess. head and nose stuffed up. fever
fssness. sneesng. sore throat. running Of the
nese. catarrhal affections. soreness. stiffness
and rheumatic twinges.
Pape's Cold Compound 10 the result Of three
ysa.s' research At . csst Of more than Afty thou-
Sand dollars. and cestaias no quinine. which We
have ceneiusivsiy- demonstrated u not effective
il the treatment Of colds OF grippe.
Take this harmless Compound a. directed.
With TIE knowledge that there 10 no other med
icine made anywhere else in the world which
viii cure yeur cold or end Grippe misery -
promptly and without any other sssistance O.
bad after-eReets - . 25-cent package Of Psps's
Cold Compound. Which any drusytst u IL wssl1
- ssSsih ..,-..-...
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In Memoriam.

CRAWFORD. In sad but loving rpmembrance
ef my dear husband. ISAAC ToNEY cRAw-
today, March IL, 1910
Gone but not forgotten.
By HIS WIFE, WRITE CRAWFORD.
CRAWFORD. In sad but loving remembrance
q my dear son and our erSther us isAA ~
one year ago today, March IL. 1910.
May his soul In peace.
BY HIS MOTHER MRS. VICTORIA cRAw-
FORD.
Dear Toney is sleeping free from all pain;
He slumbers so soundly. Oh let him sleep on;
His sickness is ended. his trouble all gone.
By HIS SISTER. BETTE CRAWFORD.
oh think how he suffered and moaned with pain:
TIN God in His mercy sent down from above
An angel that whispered a mcssa"e OF love.
BY HIS SISTERS MRS. L. MARSHALL AND
MRS. y. THOMAS
GRIMES. In remembrance Of our dcroted
BY HER CHILDREN.
PADGETT. In sad but loving remembrsnce OF
life five years ago today, March IL. 1909.
Five years have passed. my hearts stu sore
The derths of my sorrow no tongue can tell.
By HIS LOVING MAMMA.
SINoNDS In memory OF my loving wife.
BELLE SIMoNDS tnee Radclinel. who died
ten years ago tomorrow. March IL. lS"l.
Her loving. busy hands are at rest,
Her toll ON earth Is done,
Her troubles al ended,
Her heavenly crown Is won.
by HER LOVING HUSBAND.
WRIGHT In loving remembrance Of my devoted
wife and mother, CATHARISE WRIGHT,
who Departed this life eight years ago today,
March IL. 1902.
HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER.
WRIGHT. In sad but loving remembrance OF
our dearly beloved moth i. SI:;ANNAH e.
WRIGHT, who died suddenly two years ago,
March Il. 1909.
The depth of our sorrow tongue can tell
For The loss of dear mother loved well;
But while she lies in her peaceful sleep.
Her sacred memory we shall always keep.
BY HER DEVOTED CHILDREN. OSCEOLA.
MAUDE, ARTHUR, AND GRANDSON. RAN
DOLPH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
DENY THERE IS FRICTION.
Washington Officials Expect Settle
ment of Dispute With Germany.

With the American reply to the German
note on the potash controversy In the
hands of the German ambassador, 1t Ii
declared in official quarters here that the
dispute is capable Of an amicable settle
ment. 1t is denied that there is any
friction between the two governments in
connection with the diplomatic inter
change. State Department officials say
that the way is well open for an adjust
mert. Officials of the department decl ne
however. to discuss the nature of the
American reply.
The controversy. IL Is understood here
probably will be settled by compromise
between the private interests involved and
such an adjustment Is reported to be un.
cerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
COL, BOLTON RETIRED.
Saw Service on the Frontier and in
Sranish War

Col. Edwin B. Boil on It'll United States
Infantry, has been retired On his own
application. Born In Missi sippi Jan arr
q. 1850. he was graz uatel rr m Nes
Point in the class of 10 8. and ass g1ed
to the 23d Infantry as a cond lie ten
ant. His first service was On front r
duty at Cheyenne Depot. Wyo. Among
other duties he took part in the first ex-
petition to Manila. and took part in the
capture of Manila. August Is, $685. He
also had occasional brushes against the
insurgents in 1880 and later. After re-
turning to the United States from the
Philippines in 1907 he served at Fort
Assinnihoine. Mont. and later in Alaska.
He again went to the Philippines for
duty in 1908. being in command OF Camp
Jossman. Guimaias, and returned to the
States in 1910. --...-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
LEASES STORERO0M.
Huyler Company Secures Quarters in
New Riggs Building.

4 lease has been placed on record by
which the Riggs Realty Company.
which is to erect the Riggs building at
the southeast corner Of 18th and G
streets northwest during the coming
year. rents to the Huyler Company a
storeroom and basement which will
adtoin the main entrance of the new
structure on 18th street.
The storeroom will be fifteen feet
wide and sixty-five feet deep and ac-
cording to the terms Of the lease $4,000
per year will be paid for the first five
years, $4,000 for the next ten years
and $1,000 for the FIVE years succeed
ing.