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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
In Early temperance Days

of Jamaica rum. He thought we ought
to have toddy to warm us up. I OBJ
served what a beautiful golden color
the liquor was as ne poured it from
the bottle We mixed a toddy and it
tasted good We chatted awhile, and
then, as 1 rose to go, he suggested
that we drink another toddy. And l
was willing.
ga little while later l found myself
upon the Battery just beyond the
barge Office, which at that time was
at the lower end of the Battery.
Things acted very queerly. The Bat
terry seemed to be turned upside down.
l thought the sky was under my feet.
The trees seemed to be hugging each
other and Waiting around. saw one
man go by and he looked like two men.
If l shut one eye, then he was only one
man. If l opened both eyes he was
two men.
81 sat down on a bench to think
things over. At last l said to myself:
John Van Buskirk, you are drunk.
Two glasses of toddy have made you
drunk. There is only one thing for you
to do You see, I was sober enough
to realize my condition. And then and
there l decided that I never again
would permit drop of liquor to pass
my lips. l became total abstainer,
and a prominent example of SUCH"
here Mr. Van Buskirk smiled dryly,
because accidentally l became intox-
icated. That resolution l have kept
faithfully, and l shall continue to keep
it as long as live"
And he did.
Copyright, 1910, by E. j. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
John Van Buskrk's Explanation of
How He Happened TO Become the
First Prominent Man to Adopt
Total Abstinence.

Very few living Americans have ever
heard of him, yet John Van Buskirk
achieved two unique distinctions while
in the service of Uncle Sam. First,
he was the Oldest custom house en-
ployee at the time of his death of any
who in his time or any time had been
upon the custom house rolls. He
was appointed in the administration
of John Quincy Adams. He died near
ly 80 years later.
In the second place, Mr.. Van -Buskirk
gained a widespread reputation as one
of the first prominently placed men
in the United States to adopt the prin-
ciple of total abstinence. He aban-
doned the use of intoxicating liquors
or malt beverages in the year 1929,
at least Is or 20 years before the first
great temperance wave swept through
the country, creating the once famous
Washingtonians, or cold water army
of children, and the Independent Or
der of Good TJmplars, an organization
that was of such great and benefcent
influence.
When the Washingtonians uesd to
march, in the early f1fties, in this city
or that, waving their cold water ban
ners, Mr.. Van Buskirk frequently join
ed them, and he speedily became
known throughout the United States
not so much as an apostle of total alb
stinence as a pra ctitioner of it. This
was the more remarkable because in
those days the use of alcoholic bever-
ages was very common. Even clergy
men sometimes drank little too much
hot toddy, and it was the great tenn
perance movement instituted by DR..
Lyman Beecher, father of Henry Ward
Beecher, which did much to bring
about change of habits in that re-
spect. DR. Lyman Beecher was fond
of pointing to Mr.. Van Buskirk as
prominent example of total absti-
nence.
It was in the spring of 1853, "a years
after the last drink of liquor had been
taken by Mr.. Van Buskirk, that he
explained the reason which led him to
adopt the policy of total abstinence.
In 1929 l was employed in the sur
yeyor's division of the custom house
In New York city," he said. "One bit
ter cold winter night the ship William
Tell entered the port. She was max
ing harbor after long voyage, dur
ing which she had visited the West
Indies. The captain was very anxious
TO have his papers made out so that he
could get ashore that night, and
gave him all the assistance that
could.
AFTER the custom house work had
been finished the captain invited me
into his cabin 1t was very coy
MACE. The captain opened his locker,
and brought out bottle of liquor,
saving that It was very fine quality
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
New news =
Or YESTERDAY
by r. [ E0zN0%Ns>"

secret canvass, Mr.. Cleveland looked
with a sort Of desultory interest upon
the pre-convention efforts of William
c. Whitney at Chicago to Offset the
support by the New York delegation of
David B. Hill for the presidential NOM
ination. He (Cleveland) had dele
gates sufficient to nominate himself in
the hollow of his hand, so to speak.
It did not disturb him that Mr.. Whit
ney was gaining lot Of prestige
through the popular impression that he
was lining up the convention for Cleve-
land as against Hill.
A day or two before the convention
was organized Mr.. Parker was asked
If he would give poll of the votes that
Mr.. Cleveland would receive in the
convention He took list of the dele
gates, and as the names were read on,
he indicated those who would vote for
Cleveland. He knew who they were,
and Mr. Cleveland knew, by reason of
the inner and secret campaign which
they had instituted and so skillfully
conducted. The total number Of dele
gates that Mr.. Parker said would vote
for Cleveland was It's. Mr.. Cleveland
actually received upon the first bal
lot 716h votes.
The entire expense of this little his
tory-making campaign was $135, Of
which Mr. Cleveland contributed 1925.
Copyright, 1910, by E. ]. Edwards. Ali
Rights Reserved.)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Inc impossible.

Andrew Carnegie, at a recent din
ner in New York, said of certain
labor trouble.
1T is silly of employers to pretend
in these troubles that they are always
in the right Employers are often
in the wrong; often unreasonable.
They often-like Mrs. Smith-Jones-
ask impossible things:
Mrs. Smith-Jones, taking a villa
at Palm Beach, engaged for butler a
stately old colored deacon.
Now, Clay, she said to the old
fellow, there are two things must
insist upon-truthfulnes and obedi-
ence'
eyes, madam the venerable serv-
ant answered, and when yo' bids me
tell yo' guests yo's out when yos in,
which shall it be, MADAME"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
A READER CURES HIS
CONSTIPATION-TRY 1T FREE
family tn good health
A READER

The editors of Health Hints" and
Questions and Answers" have one ques-
ton that is put to them more often than
any other, and which, strangely enough,
they find the most difficult to answer
That is How can I cure my constipa-
tion?"
DR.. Caldwell, an eminent specialist in
diseases Of the stomach. liver and bowels
has looked the whole field over, has prac-
hsed the speciality for forty years and is
convinced that the ingredients contained
In what is called DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin has the best claim to attention
from constipated people.
Its success in the cure Of stubborn con-
sup&tion has done much to digplace the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Union Commander Showed a Little
Confederate Boy, Now Henry G.
Woodruff, How to Play "John
Browns Body" on Drum.

After General Grant had changed
his base line from central Virginia to
the James river, in the summer of
1854, and had begun to prepare for
the campaign which ended at APP
pomattox nine months later, he was
much concerned over an attempt made
by General Lee upon the rear of the
Union army. In fact, it was presumed
that Lee would make either feint or
rear attack upon Washington. General
Early did bring his army to the boun-
daries of Washington in the summer
of 1864, and the skirmish that followed
is still commemorated by the Union
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
A waiI-ln the Near Future.

'Drat them plutocrats! They're
grinding down the poor worse every
day. There l vas maxim ez high ez
S29 a week commission fer ketchin' au-
tomobile speeders, an now what do
they do? They take to flynn ma
chimes an cheat poor man out of his
Twin, the hogs. Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

use of salts, waters, strong cathartics
and such things. Syrup Pepsin, by train
ing the stomach and bowel muscles to
again do their work naturally, and with
nerves. brings about a lasting cure.
Among its strongest supporters are Mr..
John Graveline of ss Milwaukee Ave.
Detroit. Mich, Mt. ]. A. Vernon of Okla
homa City aid thousands of others. Il
can be obtained Of any druggist at fifty
cents and one dollar a bottle, or II you
want to Try It first free sample bottle
For the free sample address DR.. w. B.
Caldwell. 261 Caldwell building, Mont.
cello, Ill
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Sweet Fellowship.

Biggs-You should join our club, old
man. if only for the good fellowship
of the thing
Miggs-I intend to. Brown, one of
your members, took my name only
last week. Hasn't he said anything
about 1t?
Rriggs-No; we don't speak to each
other"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Ear From Bohemia.

Bienks-How is that lean, unscis-
sored bohemian getting on these
days?
Tjarks-W Why, they say he is desper-
ately in love with the girl down in
the laundry and is to be married soon.
Something suspicious about it, though.
Bjenks-I should say SO. What is a
true bohemian doing around a laun-
dry, anyway?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Pithy Sayings of Famous Men.

Midas: You can't tell me anything
about the yellow peril; I'm in touch
with it all the time"
Goliath: 20, you kidd"
Earl of Warwick: Il make it a
king"
Calico: 81 withdraw the motion"
Cheops: when I've made my pile
I'll quit"
Palsy the Potter: II can see my
finish"
Leander: "B-r-r-r! l wish they'd
hurry along with that subway"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
DISTEMPER

In all It's forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed Over 100000
bottles sold last year $50 and $l.0G. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Out of Date.

Il am going to ask your father to-
hight for your hand in marriage"
How dreadfully old-fashioned you
are"
I'm what way?"
Don't ask him; tell him"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
The Ways of Fame.

did you really say all the clever
things attributed to you by the anec-
dote writers?"
NO" replied Senator Sorghum; II
didn't exactly say 'em. But l Endorsed
EN-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

Wool fabrics only are employed
In the making of SINCERITY
Clothes produced by Kuh, Nathan
& Fischer Company, Chicago. Write
for Style Book No. 7.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
One Close Tip.

Your wandering life as an actor
must cut you off from all ties"
"Ah. madam say not so. The all
road ties are ever with u.s."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Harsh.

Gerald-Coffee keeps me awake.
Geraldine-Me, too; l always drink
an extra cup when / know you are
coming to call.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

Mrs. Wfnslows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie Csc a bottle
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny, granules, easy to take.
Do not grippe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

We know of no other medicine which has been so sue
cessul in relieving the suffering of women secured
many genuine testimonials, has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
In almost every community you will find women who
have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pnkhams Veg
etable Compound. Almost every you meet has
either been benefited by it. or knows who has,
tanning over one million one hundred thousand letters from
seeking health, in which many openly state
their signatures that they have egained their health by
taking Lydia E. PinkhamS Vegetable Compound.
many women from surgical operations.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is made
clusvey from roots and herbs, and is perfectly harmless.
The why is successful because contains
ingredients which act directly upon the female organism,
restoring it to healthy and normal activity.
Thousands Of unsolicited and genuine testimonials such
the following prove the efficiency of this simple remedy
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

Authority is a misfit when some
people are clothed with it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Literal.

Visitor-Have you men of varied
bent here?
Jailer-Well. most of 'em'a crooks
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

Poverty is by common consent an
admirable training for mental and
moral perfection-in others-Finley
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Horrorsl

she is always doing something orig
ipaI"
Yes. but her latest stunt, if 1t be-
comes fad, viii upset society"
why, what is it?'
She has employed a nurse to look
after her poodle and insists on looking
after her baby herself
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

All the rules that glitter are pot
golden rules.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

CcIoma, Wisconsin. -" For three years was
troubled with female weakness, irregularities,
backache and bearing down pains. i saw an adj
vertisement of Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound and decided to try it. After taking
several bottles found it was helping me, and
must say that am perfectly well now and can
not thank you enough for what Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done for me.''
= Mrs. John Wentland, Il. F. D., No. 8, Box 60
COloma, Wisconsin.
Women who are suffering from those dis
ocular to their sex should not lose sight of
doubt the ability of Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
md to restore their health
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
FAIR FRIENDS
 FUR HE NORTH

An enthusiastic party of tourists stopping st Che pulIen House. eonsisa Of Mrs Mcbride. Of Washington D. C.. Mtsg Hiebmez of New York and Miss Baker. Of Wildwood. Nov Iers,
 Nrs Mcbride no. only aorsbiT- per of our scenic v1adsrs. but takes an acIve interest m tHe welfare of our people. and In Che great natural resources Of ths country The same may be said Of Miss Baker and Miss HitChines
 Miss Baker. who has been admitted Co Che bar. is much interested in ow fight for home rule. and would deem it a great honor to represent tbis great northern empire lh the senate or congress It e needless to say ,bat Alaska has warm champion in the contest for home rule
 Miss HftchinEs has trampel over tbe greater portion ot safzerIand and
 says that there can be no comparison between tha scenic effects of this
 great north. and tha pleasure garden or Europe While Switzerland # per fectJy beauufuI H hss been s1 chang ed by man In order Co make alI lhe places easily accessible that if E quite dferfont from the wild grand eur Of this country Besides suHzsr. land has not tfa wonderful water journey bis country affords fa Eu- rope. uhe traveller has but Htle init.a- tive sad must follow tba beaten paths with sign posts every where Co guide one to the points Of interest
 This afternoon the party visited Castle Kern. and tomorrow they VIII take Che journey to Bennett after which they wiIreturu by way of siika on ;he Dolphin
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
WORLD
 TRAVELLER HERE

Doctor Tom c. Longstaff, member of the council of the Royal Geograph- teal Society of London, England, is in Skagway, having come up on the last trip of the Princess May. enroute to Fairbanks. with his sister, Mrs. Du Pre- p. Lance, whose husband is a consulting engineer, who was sent out to Fairbanks to report on some properties at that place for an Eng Iish-Americau syndicate The syudi- cate has secured several large hold ngs. and Nr. Du Pre- Lance is stay ing to install dredger before coming out.
 While fa the city, Doctor Longstaff and his sister are guests of the Pull len House, where they will remain till they can make rive. connections for fairbanks.
 Doctor Longstat is a noted traveller and has been over most of the known globe. the coast of the south island of New Zealand being the only oy- cepuou. In speaking of the journey up here. he stated that our inside pas sage from Puget Sound to Skagway was the most beautiful and wonder ful water journey in the world
 Doctor Lougstaff is by no means an idle traveller seeking new scenes to rest a jaded body, but on the con uary. is an enthusiastic worker. He has climbed most of the accessible peaks of the world seeking knowledge and has slept out in the open. until he is virtually child of nature AL though claiming that he is British to the core. he is yet a citizen Of the world in the broad sense.
 He is particularly interested in the study of glaciers and has been at this branch of his work since ga in the Alps. Caucasus, Himalayas and Can adian Rocky mountains. It is now his hope to do the glaciers of Alaska. This. however. will most likely have to be postponed until next year on ac, count of making the trip down the Yukon at this time
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24

The Georgia will be in tonight from Juneau and will leave here to- morrow morning.
 The Reverend Burgess. of Eagle, ar- rived on the Princess May, witt his bride and took apartments at the PulIeu House for the time that they are to be in Che city They win leave on tomorrow mornings train for their future home in Eagle
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
HAS 4
 BUSY BURGLAR
lspacIal 10 tho Daily aiastanl

Especial 10 the Daily Aiaskanl
 HAYNES 1uyI 2t-For the second Hme during fhe present month the Gateway salo9n. owned by Brie and Vss5n. wss burEar,zed Iast night Tho robbers gained entrance through the rear and broke open tha drawer of The cash register. taking about SIS. after which they appropriated two to- 7au bottles Of svrslisnf rye and made their escape
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24

The Greenourh brothers at ono lime held an option on the Atlas mine at WhHaborse. and opened the property I'D ursnarine for tha shipment of ora. tftrvard they closed down opera lions and allowed fheir option to Eo by default. the property rever'ine t' Byron White and ass0ciatss
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
GRAHAM GIRL
 IS MISSING
By AI8ska News Bureau)

NEW YORK. July 24-LHlian Ora ham, who is under indictment for committing tho murderous assault on Millionaire Stokes has disappeared and it is believed that she has been Kidnapped
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
WILL SHOW
 PROOFS MONDAY
LR. aLa.sa N-n. Hnraaa-I

WASHINGTON. D. C July 2i-ft s Che oplntoa Of he demDeratIa mem bars of tho house committee on judi. rfarv after Attorney General Wicker sbams denial Of anything irregular in Che coal contracts for the army pasts Of Alaska that Delegate Wick. srsham muse show 7r0ofs CT with d-a~ the charges The committee a5 instructed him and has given HIm uetii next Monday to make good
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
RAINS
 IN NEBRASKA
N NInsLn M. RnroaWI

OMAHA, Neb July 2+-Great dam age has been done in this state by the heavy rains which have prevailed during the past tweny-four hours. All the rivers in the state have overflow ed their banks and are on a aTampage.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
SEG. FISHER
 IS COMING
LRr Alaska M Bureaul

WASHINGTON. D. c. July 24-It has beer. arranged that Secretary Fisd CT will depart from Seattle on August l4. and go directly to Katalla, thence to Cordova. Valdez. Juneau and Met lakhatla. He win probably be accomP anied by Governor Clark
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
THE BATTLE
 IS NOW LIN
m NI1-F- N-r9 H1ra81T

LINCOLN Neb Iuyl 23-At the re- publican state convention which con re0Ds here tomorrow President IaiL g candidacy Tor a second tarm win he discussed
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
LRr Alaska News Rureaul

WASHINGTON. D. c. July 2l-The reciprocity bill passed the Senate late Saturday and is now ready for the presidents signature The bill never could have succeeded in passing without a large number of votes from the democrats.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
GRAND PRIZE
 I5 DEATH
DBy Alaska News Eureau)

LE MANS. France. July 24-Iu the Grand PriN race. Maurice Fouruier was ground to death with his maehin The axle of his auto broke while he was travelling at a terrific rate of speed
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
BOSTON ALSO
 HAS CHOLERA
uBy Alaska News Bureau)

BOSTON. July 24-This city is much alarmed over the discovery of ease of Asiauc cholera which has just developed. The patient was TO. moved to the hospital
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
HOUSES
 ARE BUSY
lRy Alaska News Bureaul

WASHINGTON. D. C. July 2i-Ths cotton and wool tariff debate began fu the Senate this morning To the hause. Che investigation of Senator Lerfmcr vas resumed The investi
 at.rn into the matters affecting the
 rel trust were also resumed in Che
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
0LD TURKISH
 TOWN BURNED
lBy Alaska News Bureaul

CONsTANTINOPLE. July 2f-A great fire swept over the section Of the city known as the old town yes terday destroying more than two thousand buildings
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24

BEVERLY. July 2l-President Taf at his home today said that tho reel rrocity fight was won with the aid CT the democrats.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
THE NEW YORK
 WORLD SAYS:
aBy Alaska News Bureau)

NEW YORK. July 24-The World, today claims that the Department of Justice has evidence against George Perkins which 1t Is not using show ing the violation of the sherman anti trust law. in the interests of the ln- tornatioual Harvester. company.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
EUROPE HAS
 \ H0T WAVE
-Rr AIaska News Rnreanl

PARIS. July 24-A terrible hot wave is now extending over all Europe and many deaths and prostratjous are reported.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24

Iawrence-Barrett Mild Havanas Suits all. u
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24

Daily Alasaan-only g1 a month.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
RI0T
 IN JUAREZ
IBy Alaska News RureauJ

lBy Alaska News Bureaul
 JUAREZ. Mex. July 2}-A terrible riot occurred here yesterday between insurgents. the police. and federal soldiers. in which many were killed.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
GOES OVER
 LAST DIVIDE

iBv Alaska News BureaHl SPOKANE July 2i--Thomas Green ouah a millionaire mining king of this cite died yesterday of heart dis- aaza.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24
RECIPROCITY BILL PASSES;
 TAFT SIGNS WEDNESDAY
Senate Passes Measure Late Saturday; Democrats Aid In Presidents Policy; Taft Acknowledges Helping Hand

WASHINGTON. D. C. July a. President Taft wil sign the reciproc- iv treaty on Wednesday
The daily Alaskan., 1911-07-24

Alaskan want ada. Ior reaaIts.