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

Iron silk on the wrong side-the iron
will make the right side shiny.
Always keep little water in wood
enpails or tubs, otherwise they will
crack and fall apart.
A bit of sugar dissolved in the wa
ter in which cut flowers are standing is
an English way of keeping the bios
SONS fresh.
To keep pancakes from being greasy
and fabby, do not have the batter too
thick, and be sure that the fat is pip
ing hot
Bronze ornaments should be cleaned
with little sweet oil, polished with a
buster and afterwards rubbed well
with a soft chamois.
When postage stamps stick together
do not soak in hot water; instead,
lay piece of sheer paper on top and
pass over with hot iron. This will
loosen the stamps and not remove the
gum on the back.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
$4,000 IN ONE YEAR
THE IMMIGRATION TO CANADA
SURPRISES ALL RECORD.

The returns recently issued by the
Canadian immigration Branch shows
that upwards of 325, 900 persons ar
rived in Canada during the past
twelve months, declaring their inten-
ton OF becoming settlers in that coun-
try. OF this number about 10000
were from the United States, the bal
ance being from the British Isles and
Northern Europe. 1t will thus be seen
that the sturdy farming element that
has gone forward from the United
States is being splendidly supplement-
ed by an equally sturdy settlement
from across the seas. The lure Of
Canadian wheat, oats, barley and flax
grown on the rich prairie of Western
Canada is constantly attracting more
and more, and year by year the tide
Of immigrants to the Western Canada
plains increases; there is no ebb to
this tide. The Canadian authorities
are not surprised at the number from
the United States being as large as 1t
is but they did not look for so large an
immigration from the old countries.
Still, they will not be found unpre-
pared. Reception halls are in readi-
ness at all important points in Mani
toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, sur
veyors were at work during the past
season opening up new districts on
which to place those seeking free
homesteads of 100 acres each, rail-
ways have been projecting laterals
from their main lines, and every pro-
vision has been taken to accommo-
date the newcomer. A recent dis
patch from Antwerp reads: "The di-
version of European emigration from
the United States to Canada is said
to be seriously affecting the Atlantic
steamship lines. The Red Star today
gives up to the America-Cana line
two Of the best special emigrant
steamers af1oat, the Gothland and the
Samland. These vessels heretofore
In the Antwerp-New York service are
now to be operated from Rotterdam to
Canadian ports"
On the date of the above dispatch
word came to the immigration branch
that the vanguard of the 1911 army
Oh OulI6Q OLdL6S settlers IodCu6u w III
nipeg at 1870 o'clock this morning.
There was a solid train load of eff
fects, comprising Al carloads and two
colonist sleepers attached to the train,
which contained the members of 25
families. Every man Jack in the
party is a skilled farmer, and all have
come north prepared to go right on
the land, which was purchased last
year. They are equipped with every
thing that experience has shown is
necessary to make a start on virgin
prairie. In addition to machinery and
household effects there were a large
number of horses and cattle. Some Of
the farmers had also brought along
gas tractors, which will be put right
to work on ground breaking
One Of the agents of the Canadian
government advises that it would ap-
pear as if each month Of the present
year would show large increase over
the past year. The demand for the
literature of the department, describ-
Ing the country ana its resources, Is
greater than it ever has been.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
SYNOPSIS.

The story is told by Nicholas Trist His
ehief, Senator John Calhoun, offered the
portfolio of secretary OF state in Tyler's
cabinet, is told by DR.. Ward that his time
Is short. Calhoun declares that he is not
ready to die, and if he accepts Tyler's Of
fer it means that Texas and Oregon must
be added to the Union. He plans to learn
the intentions of England with regard to
Mexico through Baroness Won Ritz, secret
spy and reputed mistress of the English
ambassador, Pakenham. Nicholas Is sent
TO bring the baroness to Calhoun's apart
ments and misses a meeting with his
sweetheart. Elizabeth Churchill. While
searching for the baroness house a car
riage dashes up and Nicholas Is invited to
enter. The occupant is the baroness, who
says she Is being pursued. The pursuers
are shaken of. Nicholas IS invited into
the house and delivers Calhoun's message.
he notes that the baroness has lost a
slipper.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
MOST LUSCIOUS FRUIT
THREE WAYS OF SERVING DELIC.
IoUS STRAWBERRY.
AS Sauce 1t VIII Be Appreciated
Method Of Preparing Individual
Short-Cake Combination
With Rice Something New.

Strawberry Sauce-Rub one cupful
Of sugar and half a cupful of butter
to a cream. Add the beaten white
of one egg and one cupful of straw
berries thoroughly washed.
Individual Strawberry Shortcake.-
Make dough of one pint of -four, two
teaspoonfuls of baking powder. one
half teaspoonful of salt, two table
spoonfuls of sugar, four tablespoonfuls
Of butter. Mix and sift, add butter
and milk enough to make a dough
that will roll easily; roll and cut with
large cutter and bake in trat or gem
tins. This will make twelve cakes
Filling for shells: One quart Of ber-
ries, one cupful of powdered sugar
creamed with tablespoonful of butter,
and mixed with crushed berries.
Serve with mound OF whipped cream
This makes an attractive dessert for
luncheon or tea. Peaches make a nice
filing also.
Rice and Standardization two
cups of boiling water on one cup of
well washed rice, add one teaspoon
salt, cook in double boiler thirty min
utes. Add a pint or more of milk
and heaping tablespoonful of butter,
boil until perfectly tender and not too
dry. Pour into a dish and let stand
until cold. Dressing: One cup pow
dered sugar, one tablespoonful butter,
beat to cream; one cup fresh ripe
strawberries and the well beaten
white of an egg added last. In serv-
ing 1t put into each sauce some rice
and on the rice place a liberal portion
Of the dressing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
IN the spIendor of Satin and Lace and Gems.

you would not have me following you
in the first hour we met, boy!'
I flushed again holly at this last
word. Madam may discontinue the
thought of my boyhood; I am older
than she. But If you ask me what
l would do with a woman if followed
her, or if she followed me, then l will
tell you. If l owned this place and all
in it, I would tear down every picture
from these walls, every silken cover
from yonder couches! I would rip
out these walls and put back the ones
that once were here! A house of logs
far out in the countries that | know
would do for you, madam" went on
holly You should forget the touch
of silk and lace. No neighbor you
should know until l was willing Any
man who followed you should meet
mel"
Excellent! What them"
Then, madam the baroness.
would in turn build you a palace, one
of logs, and would make vow most
excellent couch of the husks of corn
You should cook at my fireplace, and
for mel"
She smiled slowly past me, at me.
Pray be seated" she said. "You in
terest me-"
"It is late" l reiterated Come !
Must l do some of these things-force
you into obedience-carry you away
in q sack? Ny master cannot wait.
She smiled, lazily extending her
fawless arms and looking down at
them, at all of her splendid figure, as
though in interested examination. Il
am alone so much-so bored!" she
went on. "And Sir Richard Paken-
ham is SO very, very fat. All, God!
You cannot guess how fat he is. But
you, you are not fat" She looked me
over critically, to my great uneasiness.
"All the more reason for doing as
have suggested, madam; for Mr.. Cal
houn is not even so fat as l am. This
little interview with my chief, l doubt
not, will prove of interest. Indeed
went on seriously and intently-"l
venture to say this much without pre-
Stunning on my station: the talk which
you Will AdfC Will my SAAOA bO-A15 IL
will show you things you have never
known, give you an interest in living
which perhaps you have not felt If
am not mistaken, you will find much
In common between you and my mas
ter | speak not to the agent of Eng
land but to the lady Helena Won Ritz y
HE is DID," she went on. He is
very old His face is thin and blood
less and fiesh!ess. He is old"
Madam said, "his mind is young,
mis- purpose young, his ambition young
and his country is young. Is not the
youth of all these things still your
own?"
She made no answer, but sat mu-
sing, drumming lightly on the chair
arm. l was rezch!ng for her cloak
Then at once I caught glimpse OF
her stockinged feet, the toe of which
slightly protruded from beneath hes
ball gown She saw the glance anG
laughed.
Poor feet" she said. "Ah, mgs
pauvres pieds la! You would like 70
gs1e them bruised by the hard going il
some heather country? See, you have
no carriage. and mine Is gone. have
not evan pair OF shoes. Go look
under the bed beyond"
obeyed hs1 siadly enough Unne.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Turkey Filling Sandwiches.

Chop finely the meat Of leftover
turkey. Put into saucepan, adding
two tablespoonfuls of finely chopped
celery, with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir over the fire until hot. Then add
a soft boiled egg, and leave until cold.
Spread the turkey mixture upon thin
slices of buttered toast. Cut into
halves or quarters, and place on q
folded napkin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

fering amusement, this little journey
with me tonight to meet my chief
You have his message. am his mes
senger, and, believe me, quite at your
service in any way you may suggest.
Let US be frank. If you are agent, SO
am l. See; have cone into your
camp. Dare you not come into ours
Come; it is IA adventure to see tall,
thin old man in a dressing gown and
a red wooden nightcap. So you will
find my chief; and in apartments
much different from these"
She took up the missive with its
broken seal. so your chief, as you
call him, asks me to come to him. at
midnight, with you, stranger"
Precisely Could you go to the
Office of a United States senator and
possible cabinet minister in broad day
light and the fact not be known?
Could he come to your apartments in
broad daylight and that fact not be
known? What would that man
Pakenham suspect in either case? Be-
lieve me, my master is wise. Great
necessity sets aside conventions, sets
aside everything. Come, then!"
But still she only sat and smiled at
me. l felt that purple and amber
glow, the emanation of her person
ality, of her senses, creeping around
me again as she leaned forward final
ly, her parted red-bowed lips dis
closing her delicate white teeth. l
saw the little heave of her bosom,
whether in laughter or emotion l
could not tell. 1 was young. Resent
ing the spell which fell coming upon
me, all | could do was to reiterate my
demand for haste. She was not in the
least impressed by this.
"Come!" she said. Il am pleased
with these Americans. Yes, l am not
dispIeased with this little adventure.
rose impatiently, and walked apart
in the room. You cannot evade me.
madam, so easily as you did the Mexi-
can gentleman who followed you. You
have him in the net also? Is not the
net full enough?"
Never" she said, her head sway
ing slowly from side TO side, her face
inscrutable Am l not a woman?
All, am l not?"
Madam" said l, whirling upon her.
'1et me, at least, alone. / am too
small game for you. l am but mes
senger. Time passes. Let US arrive
at our business"
What would you do If l refused to
20 with your" she asked, still smiling
at me. But I saw that her attitude to-
ward me held no more than that Of q
bird of prey and some little creature
well within its power. 1t made me
angry to be so rated.
you ask me what l should do?' 1
retorted savagely. Il shall tell you
first what l will do If you continue
your refusal. will take you with me,
and so keep my engagement with my
chief. Keep away from the bell rope!
Remain silenti Do not move! You
should go If 1 had to carry you there
in a sack-because that is my err
randi"
"Oh, listen at him threaten!" she
laughed still. And he oespises my
moor little castle here In the side
street, where half the time am 50
lonely! What would monsieur do II
monsieur were in my place-and If
were In monsieur'a place? But. baht
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Ruska.

Two cups raised dough, one cup sug-
ar. one-half cup butter, two well beat
en- eggs, -four enough to make it a
stiff dough; set it to raise and when
light mold to high biscuits and set to
rise again: place in oven. When done
rub tops with granulated sugar and
milk and place in oven to dry.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Not as Bad as He Had Feared.

Il should think" said the beautiful
young widow, you would resent Mr..
Browns remarks concerning you"
What has he been saying about
me?" asked Senator Piff1e.
He says you are politician and
not a statesman"
.'Oh, pshaw. don't mind that
was afraid you were going to tell md
he had been saying was lot true to
my party"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Economical sponqe Cake.

Two eggs, whites and yolks beaten
well separately. Mix nearly ali of one
cup of sugar with the whites, the rest
with the yolks; add one cup flour and
one heaping teaspoonful baking pow
der. After mixing all these well to-
gether, add one-half cup boiling water,
flavor and salt.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
BEATING carnats.

Beat the wrong side first and when
the carpet is laid down again sponge
It all over with warm water to which
a little ammonia has been added. This
win brighten the colors, and give the
carpet fresh, clean appearance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
HopeIessly outeIassed.

"Mrs. CasweIl, while you we're in
Venice did you see the Bridge Of
Eighs?"
ooh, yes; l saw what they called
that But, my land, I've seen bridges
ten times its size without ever going
out of PENNSYLVANIA"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

If & dose of Hamlins Wizard Oil taken
at night viii prevent YOUR having bad
cold In the morning ;en't it good idea
to have it ready to r lze the moment you
feel the cold coming?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Better DAYS.

He with little sigh)-This is the
third winter lat you have had this
year.
She-WeIl, but dearest, summer
will soon be here now.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

Sincerity transforms all things. The
greatest fault, If it is avoided in a
loyal kiss, becomes verify more
beautiful than innocence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

Apply only from Aseptic Tubes to
Prevent Infection Murine Eye Salve In
Tubes-New Size Csc. Murine Eye LID
uid 25c-50c. Eye Books in each Pkg.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
Fairly Won.

"Who gave We tn black eye, Jim?"
Nobody gave 1t t me. / had t
dght fer it"-Life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
KIN the Files Now and Keep

disease away. A DAISY FLY KILLER
will do it. Kills thousands. Lasts all season.
Ask your dealer, or send zoe to FL. SOM
ERS, $50 DeKalb Ave-, Brooklyn, n. Y,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17

The only proof against disappoint-
nsnt Is to expect the unexpected.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-17
CHAPTER VI.

The Roudoir of the Baroness.
woman's counsel brought US first t.
woe.-Dryden.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
FEWER HITS Will BE MADE.
New Supply of BasebaIIs Will Not Be
So Lively.

Chicago. May 17.-Heavy batting
which has been the despair of pitchers
since the opening of the 1911 baseball
season, will be curtailed, according to
the statement of a representative of a
baseball factory. 1t is said the next
supply of official balls for the clubs
of the major and minor leagues will
not be as lively as the ones now in
use.
According to the factory representa-
tive. the present lively ball which pro-
duced 367 runs in three days in the
major leagues was due to hint from
the baseball powers that there was not
enough batting to suit the fans" Now
the Tip has gone forth that the games
are too long because of the great in
crease in batting.
1t is not intended to revert to the
old ball which produced so many few
hit contests. and made many cham
pionship affairs merely a battle be-
tween pitchers, but to strike happy
medium about on the middle ground
between the old ball and the new.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
RAILWAY NOTES.

The Illinois Central is testing a new
device by means Of which two heavily
loaded mail sacks can be put aboard
a moving train in place Of the one half
loaded sack which is all that can be
taken aboard by the old method.
The Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe
Railway company will hold a series of
Safety Habit rallies at points along the
line where a considerable number of
employees have headquarters. The OBJ
ject of the meetings will be to impress
upon employees the Importance of sys-
tematically keeping out of danger,
thereby saving life and limb for work
men, and dollars for the railway com
pany. The campaign will start the
middle Of June on the western lines.
Meetings have been planned for La
Junta on the 18th; Ration, 18th; Las
Vegas, 18th: Albuquerque, 18th;
Vaughn, morning, 10th; Clovis, even
ing, 10th; Amarillo. 21st; Canadian. 22d;
Waynoka, 23d. The meetings will be
addressed by j. D. M. Hamilton, claims
attorney of Topeka, who invented the
Get the Safety Habit button worn by
Santa Fe employees. Division officials
will attend the meetings. A free-for-
all program will be given, any employee
with a suggestion having the privilege
of the floor.
The Missouri Pacific, during the past
new steel underframe coaches and chair
cars, which have been placed in serv-
ice on the day st. Louis-Kansas City
trains. These are a part of an order
of 100, placed last fall.
The Lehigh Valley railroad is INSTALL
ing a thorough telephone equipment
to regulate movement of trains on its
New York terminal division. Trains
are now dispatched by telephone over
the greater part of the Lehigh Valley.
AS soon as the weather will permit
work will begin on the revision Of the
roadbed of the Kansas City Southern.
It will cost, with a reduction of grades.
81, ESQ, 900 and bring sc per cent of the
mileage of the road to a maximum
grade Of one-half of one per cent. 9th
er improvements and betterments to
be made will bring the total of expendi-
ture up to s.. 000, 900.
The Southern Pacific company has is
sued an order requiring passenger di-
rectors in the employ of that company
| to wear gray uniforms while on duty,
in order that those seeking informa-
ton many easily distinguish them from
| other employees who wear the regula-
| ton blue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
FOR BETTER UPPER BERTHs.
New Plan VIII Make "Attic Sleeping
More Comfortable

A western traction company has
brought out a car, which if satisfac-
tory in other particulars, promises to
revolutionize the desire on the part of
travellers to obtain the lower berth in
sleeping cars, says the Railway Rec
ord.
This new coach, it is stated, proves
that 1t is possible to make such i'm
provements in the interior arrange
ments of a sleeper as to render these
berths more desirable. and make sleep
ing upstairs en- route more enjoy
able.
Most of the present objectionable
features to the roof bunk have been
eliminated by this invention, on which
patents are sought. The sides of the
car go flush to the roof which is high,
and of what is known as turtle back
construction. This does away with
deck lights shining into upper berths,
makes the berthS more commodiouS
and allows of windows at the top.
The berths are also six inches longer
than those in a Pullman sleeper. At
the head of each berth is a plush lined
steel locker, built in the side of the
car, and intended for holding valu-
ables. 1t can be locked upon the safe
ty deposit plan; the passenger having
one key and the conductor another.
Lower berths fold up against the side
of the car, making a small state room
for the convenience of dressing. I'm
derneath a folding chair Is carried.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17


Mrs. c. M. Reaughter is steadily inn
proving after being s<fk for the past lie"
davis al her home on Oakland avenue.
Miss Bertha johnson is spending two
weeks in Wichita, visiting her sister, Mrs.
Alice Moore. -,,+
Tuesday in Meriden on a business trip.
Miss Ethel Stone left yesterday Tor her
home in Michigan, Kan, a1ter spenolns d
week here visiting relatives ana frlenos.
Miss Alice Lewis is recovering from an
illness with bronchitis.
Miss Gustie Sheppard of Mission center
visited friends and relatives mere TOT
few days this week. She went 10 ron
panoxie Kan to spend two weeks visit
ing relatives and FRIENDS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lacy of Green
street have gone to EnPoTia 10 sR Earac d
few days visiting MI. ana MIS-
Mrs. H. B. Clayton entertained Mrs. L..
Ensigns Bible class OF the Metnod1st
church this afternoon at her nome on va
Mr.. Paul Brown is spending two weeks
visiting relatives and friends In Brown
Mrs. Fred Miller left yesterday for her
home in Illinois after spending month
here with her parents and other relatives
and friends.
Miss Thelma Campbell is improving
after being quite sick for the past two
weeks with an attack of the mumps.
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Moore for
a short time Tuesday while on his way to
Hays City. Kan.
month in Arkansas City with her brother,
Mr.. VIM. Osborne, and family.
Miss Nellie Brown is spending few
days in Lecompton visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Harte.
For lumber and building material,
builders hardware, paint, oils, glass.
ETC., see ]. B. Whelan Co., Fourth and
Santa Fe tracks. Phones SSs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
LOSS IN APRIL EARNINGS.
Decrease of 2.3 Per Cent Over United
States.

Gross earnings of all United States
railroads reporting for the month of
April aggregate $32,242,791, loss of
2.3 per cent, compared with last year.
While this exhibit can not be regarded
as satisfactory, it is somewhat better
than that of the preceding month, the
returns for March of practically the
some roads showing a decrease Of 3.8
per cent, as compared with the cor
responding period a year ago. More
over, as a similar comparison last year
showed an increase over 1909 of more
than 10 per cent, the volume of cur
rent railroad business, considering gen
eral business conditions, may be fair
ly regarded as remarkably we'll main
tanned. The decreases in earnings are
also notably uniform, nearly all the
leading systems now reporting loss, in
dicating lessened operations in prac-
tically every section of the country;
but at the same time the gains are
very insignificant; in hardly any in
stance where loss occurs is it of suffi-
cient importance to call for special
mention.