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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
Speech Ochiltree Didn't Make

When | have something to say"
Ochiltree replied. Il didn't come here
to hear myself talk"
A few evenings later, Ochiltree met
the same friend at the same resort,
and said: II am going to make a
speech pretty soon, and know that it
will be heard not only in. but out of
congress-"
What are you going to talk about.
Tom?" the friend asked
Il am going to rise to question of
personal privilege. Then l am going
to ask he speaker whether the house
of representatives is going to play
second fiddle to a damned little CLERK
in the treasury department"
What's the matter. Tom?" his
friend asked
We'll, went to the sergeant-at-
arms office to get my months pay;
just at this time 1t would come in
rather handy But the sergeant-at-
arms told me that he hadn't any
money for me. wanted to know why.
and he told me | would have to see
partment; that he was powerless: he
hadn't got the money.
So ! went on tour of investiga-
ton and located that little clerk, who
informed me that my accounts as
United States marshal in Texas
hadn't been made good. that there was
a deficit, and that he was holding back
my pay as congressman until that
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
Frederick D. Tappan's Account of
How He Won Bet on the Resto-
ration of Public Confidence by
Repeal Of Sherman Law.

If the inner history of the so-caIied
Carlisle panic of 1898 were recorded.
presume no story ever written which
has to do with financial matters would
be found to contain more dramatic
and sensational Details" said the late
Frederick d. Tappan. the financier
who, Ia 1896, induced the New York
city banks to loan S2O,000,000 in gold
to the United States to avert finan-
cial upheaval.
You know that the Carlisle panic
was really money famine. 1t was
caused by the fear that Mr.. Carlisle,
as secretary of the treasury under
President Cleveland. might be COM
PEELED to do what he avowed publicly
he might have to do-pay all the OBJ
legations of the government in silver.
There was practically suspension of
money payment by the banks of the
United States.
The Clearing House association of
New York and those of other cities
felt that 1T was imperative that they
should take some action. 1t was
spoken of as a wonderful thing that
the committee of the New York Clear
ing House association. which had
charge of accepting securities from
the banks and of issuing clearing
house certificates upon these securi-
ties, should have been able to pass in
slant judgment upon the value of these
securities although we were accepting
them by millions. You see, we were
obliged to say, when securities were
brought to us, what the value of each
kind of seSurity was; then. having
established ,he value, to allow a prop
er margin, Hnd then TO issue clearing
house certificates to the bank which
offered these securities, these certifi-
.ates being good in payment of bal
ances at the clearing house.
But l can tell you much more
dramatic and important circumstance
than that with which the public was
made familiar through our ability in
stantly to estimate security values.
and it reveals the great part that con-
Rdence plays in all business.
The panic was caused by IN In
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

deficit was squared up. made some
remarks to him. Now, tomorrow | am
going to ask the speaker whether
little two-cent clerk in the treasury
department can hold up the pay from
a member of congress"
But the next day Tom Ochiltree did
not make the speech. 1t was not nee
essary. Just as he expected, the
house of representatives overnight had
become greatly stirred up by report
that a treasury clerk was holding up
the pay of a member of congress.
IF Tom Ochiltree owes the govern
ment money, let the government sue
for it." his fellow members declared.
I'VE won't have clerk in the treas
ury department interfering with our
rights and privileges" At once they
damned the necessary resolution
through. and in a short time Tom
Ochiltree got his money without max
ing his speech.
Copyright. 1911, by E. ]. Edwards All
Rights Reserved1
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
Story of Panic Days of 1893

slant loss of confidence. l said to my
friends in the clearing house: We
must take steps to restore confidence.
There is a limit to our capacity to
lend clearing house certificates upon
securities, but | am convinced that
if the government st Washington
will take the first step, then we can
move off in time with that step, and
in that way begin to check the pan
fc.'
Il made a little wager with one Of
my banker friends. l bet him that If
President Cleveland called an extra
session of congress to repeal the
Sherman silver law-Which was the
cause of the trouble--then on that
very day we would notice a decrease
In the demand for clearing house GER
tificates. Furthermore, | stipulated
that If the house of representatives,
in a special session called by Mr..
Cleveland, should repeal the Sherman
law, we would Instantly notice a
heavy decrease In the demand for
clearing house certificates; and | also
declared that If congress should re-
peal the Sherman law, the demand
for certificates would cease within a
week
We'll. when President Cleveland
summoned congress into special ses-
sion in August of that year, we saw
at once that the climax of the demand
for certificates had been reached.
That meant that little confidence
was returning. When the house of
representatives repealed the Sher-
man law, some two weeks later, the
demand for certificates fell off heav-
ily. In the six weeks that the senate
was fighting to prevent repeal the de-
mand ceased almost entirely and the
banks began to take up their securi-
ties by depositing certificates. On the
day that the senate adopted the re-
peal, practically every dollar of certi-
ficates had been redeemed, and the
day after President Cleveland signed
the repeal law every dollar had been
redeemed.
MY friend cheerfully paid the bet |
had won, and he agreed with me that
this was the greatest object lesson
showing how vital is the part conf
denee plays in modern business and
banking-we had ever known In the
United States"
Copyright 1911, by E. J. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
To Make Fruit Jar Rubbers Last.

To have fruit jar rubbers last, keep
them well covered in a jar full OF
-four until used, and as soon as re-
moved from empty jars. One can
then afford a good quality of rubbers'
as kept thus they will safely last sew
eraI seasons. When there is doubt OF
old rubbers, they may often be made
to exc out one more season by using
two of the rubbers to each jar ana
screwing down tight. Always stand
newly flied jars upside down until
cool, to test the tops and Tubbers.-
Designer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
Tribute Amused Voorhees,

ana not all of them put together
gained and held such vast crowds as
did Daniel w Voorhees,, who already
had become widely known as the
Tall Sycamore of the Wabash" No
great barbecue was considered COM
plete unless the Tall Sycamore" was
present to address the crowds. He
had a superb voice for outdoor speak
ing, and he knew how to use 1t ef-
fectively.
During the campaign a barbecue
was held in one of the towns of the
southern part of the state. The an
nouncement was made that Thomas
A. Hendricks, who had been governor
and United States senator, would adj
dress the meeting, and that Joseph E.
Mcdonald, then chairman of the Dem
ocratic state committee, and newly
elected United States senator, also
would speak, The people came into
town by thousands and all business
was suspended Eight hundred maid
ems, wearing simple dresses of blue
jeans, made a most impressive spec
tacle. They symbolized. in that way,
the popularity of Blue Jeans" Will
liams.
Senator Hendricks spoke. The vast
throng listened patiently and respect
fully. without making any special
demonstration. Then Senator McDonr
aid was introduced. The people of
Indiana liked to hear Mcdonald, es-
pecially if his address were not very
long. He spoke soberly, earnestly,
and to the minds of his hearers. not
to their passions or emotions.
Far back on an improvised platform
sat the Tall Sycamore of the Wa
bash" His head was plainly visible,
overlapping those Of all the others
who were seated on that platform.
There were occasional calls for Voor-
hees, but he paid no heed to them,
for it was not his time to speak. AT
last, the chairman rose to present
their distinguished fellow citizen. Dan
lei w. Voorhees,, saying that he need.
ed no introduction. Instantly that
great throng let free it's restrained
emotions. For some moments Voor-
hees stood patiently and calmly re-
ceiving these tributes. Then he raised
his hand and the storm of applause
ceased suddenly. The silence was i'm
pressive by reason of its contrast to
the vociferous acclaim of a moment
before.
Voorhees, had just opened his mouth
to speak when a farmer who sat in
the first or second row of improvised
benches rose, and, turning to the
great audience, shouted. in a high.
squeaky voice:
And now, Teller citizens, we are go
ing to have what we've been waitin'
these two hours for. We are going to
have SOME speechifyin' that means
businessi"
Voorhees, could not contain himself.
He burst into laughter. The great au.
dience was convulsed, and yet it
showed it's approval of those plain
spoken sentiments. When quiet was
at last restored Voorhees, did give
them some speechifying that count
ed; and of this demonstration Senator
Mcdonald afterward said that it was
without exception the greatest tribute
to stump speaker he had ever seen
or heard, and that Dan Voorhees, did
Justice to it in his speech.
Copyright 1911, by E. ]. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
His Grievance.

Weary Voice (from doorway)-My
dear sir, l have absolutely no objec-
ton to your coming here and sitting
up half the night with my daughter.
nor to your standing on the doorstep
for three hours saying good night.
But in consideration for the rest Of
the household who wish to get to
sleep, will you kindly take your elbow
OF the beIi push London Opinion
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
Sensitive.

You don't like educated Indians!
-Oh, yes, | like them well enough, but
| always feel a sense of shame when
I meet one. He knows that my an
cestors cheated his ancestors out OF
their land, and he knows that | know
he knows it,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
ExactIv,

Noting that another piece of valu-
able china had been broken, Senator
Allen asked his housekeeper how the
breakage occurred, and she hastily re-
piled:
1T fell down and just broke itself"
Merely an automatic brake" quiet
Iy commented the senator.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

SASKATOON offers prosperity to far
mers in every branch Get farm in
Saskatoon district, and your own and
family's future need worry no more. You
were not intended to live and die striving
merely to make ends meet. Half the work
here would swiftly fatten your bank ac-
count. Be fair to yourself. Don't waste
more time Write Commissioner, Board of
Trade, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Western
Canada.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

for four or five days
at a time every
month, and so weak
[ could hardly walk.
l cramped and had
backache and head
ache, and was so
nervous and weak
that I dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move in the
room. The doctors
gave me medicine to
% 90 mo OF ~
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

Couldn't Blame the Restorer.
Barber-Hair getting thin, sir. Tried
our hair preparation?
Customer-No; | can't blame it on
Life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
Feminine Reasoning.

Stella-Her gown is just like yours.
Bella don't care if hers is dupli-
cate of mine, but l don't want mine a
duplicate of hers.-Puck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

l know a woman who says she mar
ried just for fun. And yet some peo-
pie claim a woman has no sense of
humor
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
A Sootahle Act.

Pubiisher-Let's see: On page 20
you say of your heroine, who lives in
Pittsburg, that she clutched the air
convulsively."
Authorizes. What of it?
Publisher-Oh, nothing, only | sup
pose the next thing she did was go
and wash her hands.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
Ston the Pain

The hurt of burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. Csc and SOC by
druggists. For free sample write to
]. W. Cole & Co., Black River Falls, Wis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

Mrs. Wtns1ow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton. al-ays pain. cures wind collie, Csc bottle
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
ASK FOR ALIENS FooT-EAsE

the Antiseptic powder to shakeinto your shoes Re-
heves Corns Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen and
Sweating feet, Blisters and Callous spots. Sold
everywhere, 25c Don accept any substitute Sam
pie FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

The silk stocking girl is very much
In evidence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

Watch the hobble girl trying to
skip over the cobbles.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
SEVEN
YEARS OF
MISERY
All Relieved by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

Slkeston, Mo. = For seven years I
suffered everything. I was in he'd
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

To save and beautify the
!. ! 3 J: :: ::
teeth, remove tartar and GOOD
prevent decay. JNS1FNA
To disinfect the mouth, de- sss::sssSa 81
stroy disease germs, and - MA
purify the breath. - MA
To keep artificial teeth and - zSSsSSr,M w
bridgework clean, odorless
To remove nicotine from the teeth and
purify the breath after smoking.
To eradicate perspiration and body
odors by sponge bathing
The best antiseptic wash known.
Relieves and strengthens tired, weak,
infamedeyes. Heals sore throat, wounds
and cuts. 25 and so cts. box, druggists
or by mail postpaid. Sample Free.
THE PAXTON OIL EFT CO.. Boston Mass.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19

placed anywhere. ate
tracts and kills ala
flies. Neat, clean,
ornamental, conven~
lent. cheap. Lasts an
season. Can'tspill or
tip over, will not soil
or iniure anything.
Guaranteed effect
i've. OF all dealers or
sent prepaid for zoe.
HAROLD S01ERS
$50 De Kalb Ave.
Brooklyn N. \.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-07-19
Instead Of Liquid
AH1tiseptics Peroxide
100000 people last year used !,
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic

The new toilet germicide powder to be-
dissolved iQ water as needed.
For all toilet and hygienic uses it is
better and more economical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19

Edna Kane and Miss Wilma Kane.
Miss Lucia McElherne. at her
home, 514 Twenty-third street,
entertained at a farewell party 10
young ladies Saturday. The we'd
ding colors, pink and white, were
used in decorating the rooms, pink and
white carnations and chrysanthemums
carrying out the color scheme. In the
guessing games that were played Miss
Hazel Dooley won an American beauty
girl picture, Miss Regina Blake a box
Of candy and handpainted plate, and
Miss Lillian Oswald took as a favor a
book. The consolation favors went to
Miss Madge McGinnes and Miss Belle
Phelan of Davenport. a course lunch
cen was served during the evening,
pink and white decorating the dining
table The favors were small musical
instruments filed with pink and white
hearts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
EXHIBIT OF FINE
SETOF STEER HORNS
George Bealer Secures Them While
on Trip to CalifOrnia--Taken
OF Live Animal.

A beautiful set of horns taken
from an old Texas steer have been
placed over the cigar counter in the
Safety building. They have a spread
of three feet nine inches and are
the finest specimens ever seen in this
vicinity.
George Bealer, the elevator opera
ator, brought them back with him
on returning from his recent Cali
fcrnia trip. At Tucson, Ariz., Mr..
Bealer noticed this particular steers
horns, while visiting a ranch near
that city and succeeded in inducing
a Mexican to throw the steer and re-
move his head adornment. The
steer from which they were taken
weighed 1,770 pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
FOR MISS McELHERNE.

3 MISS GERTRUDE ROSENFIELD
Entertained last evening at her home,
S25 Twentyfourth street, in honor Of
Miss Lucia McElherre, whose mar
riage to Delmar Dooley takes place
Thursday The affair was in the ma
strre CT a miscellaneous shower and IA
girls were the guests. The parlors of
the home were decorated in the Christ
mas colors. red and green, bells and
festooning making the rooms most at,
tractive. In the dining room pink and
white, the wedding colors, were used,
crepe paper and cut flowers carrying
nut the decorative scheme. Placed
above the table was large pink and
white heart, and extending TO each
place at the table was a ribbon. After
q luncheon had been served each guest
drew from the heart a pretty favor
The gifts of miscellaneous articles
were hidden about the parlors. ard
Abe bride-elect was asked to find them
her search resulting In many pretty
gifts. In guessing contests the favorE
fNere won by Miss McElherne, Miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
GIVE ENSEMBLE PRoeRAM.

THE MUSIC STUDENTS CLUB
held study meeting yesterday after
neon ut the home Of Mrs Adolph
PTieEter ia Davenport and an ensem-
bic program was presented. The pro-
gram:
Unfinished SYMPHONY (Shubert)
Miss Amelia Huber and Mrs. Prizes
ter.
Largo" CIandeD = Misses Grace
Ames, Meta Lerch. Mrs. William Wat
terman and Mrs Henry Matthey.
"Legenden" (Dvorak)-Mrs. S. B
1.aferty, Miss Norma Wiess. Miss
Amelia Huber and Mrs PriPster
''Thistledown' chadwick Misses
Ames, Lerch, Mrs. Waterman and
Mrs. MGtthey.
Trio" (Gabe)-}Iisses Selma Stol
ley, violin. Mrs. A P. Griggs, piano
and Alfred Mueller, cello.
at the Brides Gate Chadwick
Miss Ames, Mrs. Waterman anC
Mrs. Matthey.
Twilight" (Abt) - Misses Ames
I-erch and Mrs. Matthey.
"Tarantella" (Moskewsli) - Mis-!
Wiess and Mrs. Lafferty.
Each member brought q guest AMI
the program was one Of unusual in
terest The next meeting of the clul
will be held Jan. with Mrs. ]. H
Whitaker, College avenue, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
WILL REDUCE SPEED
AT GRADE CROSSING
Rock Island Trains to Run Six Miles
Per Hour in Passing Twenty
third Street, Moline.

As a result OF the agitation in Mo
line towards the abolition of the
grade crossing at Twenty-third street,
where the interurban cars cross the
railroad tracks, Mayor NJ. r. Carlson
has issued an order that all trains
must come 10 complete stop before
passing the street. Before the order
goes into effect, however, plan of
Division Superintendent F. J. Easley
of the Rock Island road viii be given
trial. He has ordered all Rock Is
land trains to reduce speed to six miles
per hour in going past the dangerous
place and he has expressed his belief
that with this precaution there will
be no danger OF a catastrope. Ap
parently it is the purpose of the Bur
Iington read to ignore the mandates
OF Mayor Carlson, and believing that
TO be the intention, the Moline mayor
has gone to Chicago to confer with
the head officials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
DINNER AND RECEPTION.

MR.. AND MRS. A. E. WALSH, WHO
returned yesterday morning from Los
Angeles. Cal, where they spent their
honeymoon, last evening at the Outing
club, Davenport. entertained at din
ner and reception Seventy tricity
friends were the guests, Mr. and Mrs.
Walsh receiving them alone. The low
c. floor of the clubhouse was used, and
this was decorated with Christmas
celors, holly, Christmas berries and
cut flowers making effective decora-
tions. Dinner was served at 1880, and
following the repast J. A. Hanley, act
ine as POSTMASTER, called for toasts
frcm A. E. Carroll, Clark Hall, E. c.
Walsh, L. ]. Dougherty, J. C. Higgins,
]. Duve. E ]. Carroll. H. j. Mcfarland,
and the groom, A. f. Walsh. An infor.
nal musical program was given, with
songs By Alice O'Connor and Harry
Garvy. Mr. and Mrs. Walsh have gone
10 housekeeping on Kirkwood boule
ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19

way Presbyterian church is arranging
for an entertainment to be held Jan.
16 for the benefit of the Associated
Charities The entertainment will be
musical and literary, and premises to
be one CT the most delightful enter
tainments Of the season. The ladies
have been very fortunate IN securing
the services of Mrs. Penrose, formerly
of Augustana college, as reader
which of itself should assure success
CT the undertaking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
GROCERS FAVOR
SALE BY WEIGHT
Would Dispense With Dry
Measure System and Use
Scales for Everything.
PROTEST AGAINST TARIFF
Adopt Resolution Calling Upon Com
gtess to Reduce Present I'M
port Tax on Sugar.

The retail grocers Of the city are in
hearty accord with the plan of the
council to establish a system of stand
ard weights and measures. At their
meeting at Turner hall last night, they
named committee consisting of L. C.
Pfoh, F. r. Kuschmann, A. Miller, A. P.
Dehr and H. LANCE to formulate a
list of articles such as potatoes, ap-
pies, onions and the like to be sold
only by weight. This committee was
instructed to call on the council and
confer with them in regard to the
matter.
WANT TARIFF REDUCED.
The meeting also took definite &C
ton in regard to the present high
tariff on sugar. A resolution calling
upon congress to materially reduce
the import tax was adopted. 1t was
pointed out that such action would cut
the price of sugar in half A copy of
the resolution is to be sent to Wash
ington.
Last nights meeting being the an
nual one, officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows:
| President-F H. Boetie.
| Vice President-E. H. Clements.
Secretary-Allen Miller.
| Treasurer-F R. Kuschmann
Directors for two years-Henry
LANCE and Joe Schaab.
Following the meeting a chicken
/ cunUar Uaa sQryad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19

course of their shopping. The reason
vas that The company decided to give
the ladies' a material reduction on ev-
erything purchased through The Argus
Santa Claus Fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Superfluous Hair.
Can Be Permanently Removed

If you use a remedy that can come in
direct contact with the hair root or fol-
liclc, one that will penetrate the skin
and reach the root of the trouble and
not merely remove the hair from the
surface. Such a preparation must nat
uralIy be Q liquid, because the skin can
not absorb n solid compound.
Eradico is so anita gonistic to hair
growth that it dissolves hair as rea Sily
as warm water dissolyes sugar, leaV ng
the skin as smooth as velvet. Being a
liquid. it penetrates the skin and de-
stroys the fluid that nourishes the hair.
The first application of Eradico will In
stantly remove the hair and at once be-
gin to retard it's growth until its use
will be TO longer necessary.
fou can get EraGlco In Rock Island
only at Young g. McCombs.
Pilgrim Mfg. Co., Makers, New York.