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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
CIVIL SERVICE CHIEFS MEET.
Fourth Annual Conference Assemblies
at Madison, Wis.

Madison, Wis.-The fourth confer
ence of the National Assembly of Civil
Service Commissions opened here and
is attended by delegates representing
the United States civil service COM
mission and the commissions of the
six states and more than 200 cities
which have civil service laws. These
meetings are clearing house to
which the civil service commissions
bring the results of their work and
help to guide the practical conduct
of the examinations.
Joseph G. Mason of the Illinois COM
mission presided and after the visitors
had been welcomed by Governor Nc
Govern, Gen. John c. Black, president
of the federal commission, spoke on
THE Growth of the Merit System"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
ROME DELEGATES HUGE SHAFT
Million Witness Ceremonial to Victor
Emmanuel II.

MllIIOn witness ceremonial TO VlCtOF
Emmanuel II.
Rome.-Nearly one million persons
witnessed the dedication of magni-
ficent monument to King Victor En-
manuel ii.
Interest was added to the occasion
by reason of the celebration of the
granting of the constitution by King
Charles Albert in 184S, the same con-
stitution which still rules United
Italy.
The monument, which is the most
colossal structure of the kind in the
world, when completed, will cost $780,
100000 and will have represented 80
years work.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helena, the Queen Mother Margher-
tia, who appeared for the first time
in an official function since the death
of King Humbert, Dowager Queen
Maria PA of Portugal and many other
members of the royal house were
present.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
THE PERFUME OF LONG AGO
"Halm of GiIead" Is an Ointment Dis
titled From the Amyris, and Now
Extremely Rare.

For many years the Nile nation was
the worlds premier market for per
fumes 1t was to a company of ISL
maelites, come from Gilead with
spicery, balm and myrrh, that Joseph
was sold; and the perfumers were
among the richest merchants of those
remote times.
The storied balm of Gilead," then
so common and now so rare that only
the sultan can have all he wants, is
distilled from the amyris, bush that
once upon a time covered the noun
tains of Gilead. In vain today might
jeremiah cry out: rs there no balm
in Gilead; is there no physician
there?"
The ancient Hebrews made wide Use
of perfumes-first in their religious
ceremonials. Indeed, their love of
sweet odsrs was on a par with their
love for gold and precious stones; and
as certain of the latter had to be used
for the adjoining of the nigh priests,
so were certain perfumes set aside for
the service of the altar and the inner
temple.
The Jews perfumed their beds,
scented their hair and boards and
wore alabaster walls filed with musk,
altar of rose. balsam or costly spike
nard of the sort with which the wom-
an bathed the feet of Jesus of Ma
zareth. And it is a significant testi-
monial to their high regard for per-
fumes that of the three offerings borne
q the infant savior by the wise men
two were of perfume-frankince
and myrrh.
The Talmud directs that one-tenth
of each brides dowry be set aside
for the purchase of perfumes, and the
queen of Sheba was long remembered
in Judea for having introduced there
a delightful odor known as the "balsam
of Mecca" which gained great popu-
larity. 1t is now grown in only one
place-a certain Arabia plantation-
and the total annual yield is three
pounds
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
COMMITTEE SEEK A
L0RIMER GUIDE
Investigators Want Aid of High-CIass
Lawyers-A Broader Resolu-
tIon Is In.

Washington.-In answer to a de-
that no witness who Shall refuse to
produce his books or papers or him.
self before the committee shall escape
and that no time shall be lost for
fear that the statute of limitation may
prevent the punishment of any guilty
person the Lorimer Investigating COM
mittee of the senate is seriously con-
sidering the hiring of a high-class at
torney to direct the legal work of that
body.
In this connection, if the commit
tee shall decide it needs lawyer, the
names of Jacob M Dickinson, recent
ly secretary Of war; Louis D. Bran
deis of Boston, Samuel Untermyer and
John c. Spooner of New York and
Francis ]. Heney of San Francisco
have been mentioned.
1t is the present intention of the
committee to meet the issue wher-
ever raised and to force the fighting
If there is to be any. There is al
ready on the committee Senator Ken
yon of Iowa, who has had more ex-
perience than any other one man in
the country with the law relating to
the authority of the government to-
force the production of books and pa
pers from unwilling witnesses. Sen
ator Kenyon hesitates, however, to
devote himself exclusively and single
handed to that phase of the legisla-
ton and 1t is understood would great
ly prefer to assist some other law
yer in such matters than to forego
participation in other important
phases of the investigation with which
he is equally familiar.
Carrying out the program agreed on
by the senate committee on privileges
and elections, Senator Dillingham; in
troduced in the senate a resolution
authorizing a subcommittee of eight
members to reinvestigate the charges
against Senator Lorimer of Illinois.
The subcommittee is authorized by
the resolution to sit when and where
it pleases, to employ stenographers,
counsel and accountants to send for
persons, books, records and papers;
to administer oaths, and report as
early as practicable to the senate.
The committee is instructed special
ly to inquire fully into the sources
and use of the alleged Jackpot" or
any other fund affecting the election
of Mr.. Lorimer.
Mr.. Culberson said the document
differed from the original resolution,
therefore he desired time to consid-
er it, and it went over.
The resolution named Senators Dill
bingham, Gamble, Jones, Kenyon,
Johnston, Fletcher, Kern and Lea and
directed them forthwith to investi-
gate whether Mr.. Lorimer is now en-
titled to retain his seat"
In all probability Senator Lorimer
will be the first witness to be called
and mis- examination may take sew
eral days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
For Sleeplessness.

A sufferer from insomnia states
that she was cured of sleeplessness
by the simplest means, that of eating
a raw onion sandwich just before go
ing to bed. Less disagreeable to
some people is another sandwich
cure which has been vouched for by
an enthusiast 1t is made by butter
ing thickly two thin slices of bread,
then sprinkling them with cayenne
pepper. These sandwiches should be
eaten just before getting into bed,
and sleep is said to quickly follow.
The hot water treatment is advo-
Gated by many people. 1t consists of
putting the feet into water as hot as
can be borne before going to bed. al
so to drink cup of very hot water
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
VETERAN KILLED BY BULL
Capt. John c. Beckwith is Found
Lifeless on His Farm
Near Barron.

Barron.-Capt. John G. Beckwith,
aged 10, who served through the
civil war in a New York regiment,
was killed on his farm by an in
furiated bull. 1t is supposed that
the first attack was fatal as the body
was not seriously mangled. Capt.
Beckwith was one of the early pio-
served three terms as county clerk
A wife, four sons and four daugh-
tiers survive him.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
Cuts Corn: Death Results.

Waukesha.-Af three months
illness of blood poisoning, Maurice
Brosnihan, aged 60 years, died at his
home in Chicago. Mr. Brosnihan cut
a corn which caused the poisoning.
He refused to allow amputation. He
was born in New York state in 1849,
and came to this city nine years later.
While here he held different i'm
portant positions with the Milwaukee
road until 1889, when he went into
the employ of the Illinois Central
railroad as soliciting freight agent.
He held that position up until his
death
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
GOODWIN WANTS MONEY BACK.
Actor Takes Action to Have Marriage
Contract Rescnded.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Nat Goodwin
wants his money back. He filed
suit against Mrs. Edna Goodrich
Goodwin and T. H. Dudley, trustee, to
rescind the marriage contract. He al
leges that the document is void be-
cause he was still married man
when it was drawn up, the husband of
Jessie McDermott Goodwin He de-
mands the return of stocks valued at
$4,000, the Lafayette apartment
house in San Francisco and considera-
BILE beach property at Santa Monica
and Ocean Park The total is esti-
mated at more than $250,000. Good
win declares himself willing to make
such provision for his divorced wife
the last one-as the court may think
equitable.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
R. D. WHITEHEAD
PASSES AWAY
HEAD OF BADGER STATE SOCiE
ETY. DIES AT HIS HOME
IN MILWAUKEE.
FIRST MET WITH REBUFFs
Organized Wisconsin SOCIETY," From
Which He Separated Five Years
Ago Did a Great Work in Pre-
venting Cruelty.

Milwaukee.-After lingering III
ness which had it's inception with the
death of his wife, Richard d. Whlte-
head, we'll known in humane society
work in Wisconsin for thirty-tWo
years, died at his home in this city
Mr.. Whitehead, for the last hve
wears superintendent of the Badger
State Humane society, OF when ne
was one of the founders, was born
in Newark, o., in 1882. During his
early manhood he went to Chicago,
where for several years he held va
rious commercial positions. In 1873
he became deeply interested in the
humane work of that city and was
prevailed upon to come to Milwau-
kee and assume charge of the work
of the Wisconsin Humane society.
While he met no open opposition,
the support given him was not sutf1-
cient to carry out the work as he
wished, and during the first years he
was obliged to work almost entire
ly alone, organizing and systematic
ing matters not only in the city but
throughout the state.
AS the years passed his earnest
ness and aggressiveness, together
with the many good results shown
for his efforts, interested many of the
philanthropic people of the city and
the society became more stable and
better able to carry out it's plans. He
cnuarod hic connection with the Wis.
consin society about five years ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
Fears Attack of Rahias

Kenosha.-Albert Karnell, we'll
known manufacturer of Kenosha, has
entered the Pasteur institute at Mad
lson to combat possible case of
rabies. Karnell was bitten by dog
a week ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
Ballot Box Is Stuffed

Scranton, Pa.-The discovery that a
ballot box had been stuffed created a
sensation at the convention of the
state organization of the Ladies of the
G. A. R., which is being held here.
The discovery was made after the
vote for state president had been
cast. and invalidates the election.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
HOLDS PlcKETlNe is WRONG.
Court Grants Injunction Against Grand
Rapids Strikers.

Rapids Strikers.
Grand Rapids, Mich "Picketing as
such is enjoined. Peaceable persua-
sion, the right to the streets, the right
to secure information relative to the
men at work in the several plants by
lawful means, is permitted"
This, in brief, is what Circuit Judge
John S. Mcdonald incorporates in his
decision handed down as the final de-
termination of the injunction suit be-
gun by the manufacturers against the
furniture workers in the strike which
has been in progress for seven weeks
and which involves approximately
5000 men.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
WORK ON MAINE PROGRESSES.
Water Lowered Five Feet, Bringing
Wrect,s After Deck in Sioht.

Water Lowered Five Feet, Bringing
Wrecks After Deck in Sight.
Havana.-The first stage of the ac-
tual work of uncovering the wreck of
the battleship Maine was completed
when pumping operations ceased after
the water level within the great Golfer
dam built around the wreck had been
Lowered five feet.
This leaves the portion of the wreck
visible above the water practically the
same as on the night of the disaster,
before the hull had time to become
Undecided in the mud. There is now
visible long stretch of the starboard
side of the quarter deck.
The pumping is to be suspended
until June Is, when the water level
will be reduced another five feet.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
Bio Garment Strike On

Cleveland, O.-Six thousand union
garment workers went out on strike.
The strike is an exact duplicate, it is
said, of the one in New York year
ago-not so much a question of dol
ars and cents as demand for recog-
aition of the union
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
limited.

Henry E. Dixey. at a supper at Del
monico's, condemned a Broadway pro-
duction wherein the hero's part was
El-cast.
"Footlite is a good actor" said Mr..
LnXey, and in this part he does his
best, but. by Jove, doesn't he re-
mind you of man trying to play
q Tschalkovsky symphony on a type
writer?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
No Water Famine

Neenah.-A water famine on the
Fox river will not materialize. All
the paper and pulp mills are using
full flow of water and the sluices
in the dams at Neenah and Menasha
have been opened for the first time
in three years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
Denies SLAYER Rehearina.

Springfield, IIl.-The supreme court
denied the petition for rehearing of
DR.. Haldane Cleminson of Chicago,
who is under sentence of life impris-
onment in the state penitentiary at
Joliet for the murder of his wife,
whom he poisoned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
RULER OFTEN SEEN IN PUBLIC.
Britons Becoming Acquainted With
King Since Mourning Period.


London-Since the period of court
mourning ended the British public has
been finding the opportunity to be-
come acquainted with the sovereign
by the constant appearance of the
king and queen at various functions
Their majesties with their children
made an unexpected visit to the Zoo
logical gardens to inspect a collection
of 200 animals, a coronation gift to
the king from the Union of South
Africa From today until Thursday
the king will spend a4-ong the troops
in Aldershot.
The Chinese cruiser Hal Chi, with
China's representatives for the cor
onation, Admirals Jong and Ching,
have arrived at Plymouth.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
Taft,s Son Denied Bar Test.

Columbus, O.-Because he was I'M
familiar with the rule requiring ap-
plicants to register when they begin
their study for law, Robert Alphonse
Taft, son of President Taft. was de-
MED the privilege of taking the Ohio
state bar examination.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
Ex.Premier of France Dies.

Paris, France.-Senator Maurice
Rouvier, twice premier of France,
died here. He was born at AK in
1912. He became known early as an
enemy of the empire
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
The RaaI rrnmhi0

The Duchess of Blankshire fwho
has made a poor drive)-A little too
much to the right, I'm afraid.
Obsequious Professional (wbo is in.
structing the duchess)-Oh. not ar all
your grace; the hole has been cut
too much to the left.-Golf Illustrated
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
stain in Elnht over Elsh.

Denver, Colo.-A dispute over the
size of a fish and improper remarks
made to his wife caused James
Thomas, a consumptive, to shoot and
instantly kill George Reymer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
DgNEEN CALLS EXTRA SESSION
Illinois General Assembly viii Con.
slider Deep Waterways Only.

Springfield.-The passage of a deep
waterway and water bill is the only
subject to be discussed by the special
session of the Illinois general assem-
bly, which will convene at noon,
Wednesday, June IA. The call for the
special session was issued by Cover
nor Deneen and no other subject is
included.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
IIIinoisan Retires as Rear Admiral

Washington.-An order issued re-
tires Rear Admiral Kossuth Niles
June IA He is now on duty in this
city. Admiral Niles is from Illinois.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
Sanitary War l. nnAnoa

Neenah.-A campaign against nm
clean meat shops and creameries has
been started in this county by E. L.
Aderhold, state food and dairy in
spectcr.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-14
Eats Beans; WEEDS at Ninety-Two.

Muldrow, Okla.-A. ID. Dutton, nine
y-two years old, who attributes his
longevity to his habit of eating beans,
was married to Miss Rebecca Jane
glcUS.y twenty-four years old.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
Children 5 Clothing


spot or go to pieces
Get samples an test the goods before buying
Try the threads with the match test: WOOL may be ecozuzed bv M "a
odor there being non from cotton.
Boil the sample In a s per cen solution of causucp potash for 10 mtnuua
The caustic potash destroys the wool and leaves the cotton.
An-woo goods disappear entirely under this test
Samples put in sunlight show the value Of the different cohrs
Brown in a WOODEN material win fade but viii hold It's oohr better n
cotton
Green, unless In fine goods il risky.
Beware of lavender OF light blue
Black in cotton shows the starch and ofhn fades
Dark blue changes title n wooden materials or gingham.
Re is good in wool
Deep pink is he best cdo-, al 1t fades evenly.
Cover one end oil he sample with a piece Of cardboard,
After a number OF days remove toe cardboard, to see the effect II the
sun
Black. gray and black AMI white will stand ht sunlight washing.
Rinseg garments in salt al water Il cup of salt to l gallon of water)b %.
fore an after washing to set the cdors
Do lot dress children in black n in lavender ut in bright colors
Wash wooensf n W rood, soapy waters rinse in clear water pull int
shape whned drying n smooth with warm hauron.
Strength test: Hold the cloth tight with he fingers, press dowa HARD on
1t with the w thumbs. trying to breakthe threads
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
WHEN TRAVELLING.

In former days a voyage to the CONT
nent was considered a luxury. Nova
days every one seems possessed OF the
wanderlust and the desire for change
of scene.
When persons travel abroad they
should take as little baggage as pos
sible, for the railroads there are not so
generous regarding luggage as they
are Ia America. In France each per-
son is allowed only f1fty-six pounds
free, while Germany and Holland al
low only fifty pounds. In Italy, Rus
sia and Switzerland all baggage, with
the exception of handbags, must be
paid for.
Since this is the case, the average
traveller, who does not want to spend
a great amount ON excess baggage,
should travel with a suitcase or
steamer trunk at most. This saves q
lot Of time. trouble and money, for one
has no end of trouble with the customs
officers If bothered with trunks. Almost
everything contained in them will be
dutiable in n country or another.
Carefully select each article of clothing
needed for the journey and pack
closely.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
Cleaning Gas Stoues

HOOKING with al is easy enough" n member OF a womans club con
I fded to another the 9TH r. day but the smell of the stove is abom-
~ Unable" Investigation by the friend, who knew that here should be n
odor from q modern stove, led to The discovery that she who made the com
plant had been usng Ter range for Il year without ever giving it Il thor
cugh cleaning.
Any stove would smell where dust and greaseh had been allowed to COL
Inct and scoch when the heat "a applied. A little care each day is e uired,
with a thorough cleaning nc in every two months o keep the stove in good
order.
After the meal has been prepared and while the iron parts are still hot,
rub them over with an old soft cloth that will absorb n grease. This is
she whole secret of time saving-to rub the stove while 1t Is hot II all rags
and old newspapers are kpt in a baske. near h stow a clean one may be
rsed each time. and the process need not ven soil the cooks hands.
Brush out the oven after using 1t; and If the juices from fruit pies have
bubbed over and burned on the bottom of the oven scrape it with a blunt
knife. Never leave the oven dirty until next time"
When giving the range a thorough overhauhng, remove every part that
can be removed, and with a cloth that has been dipped in paraffn oil wipe
off all the grease and dirt. With a hatpn clean the hole through which the
gas escapes In carefully clean the metal around the gas stops
Clean each separate part thoroughly with the oily cloth apply stove
backing with a brush for that purpose. When this las dried, polish bright
with another soft cloth and put back into place those pieces you have re-
moved - 8&E#
But I don't look Oh my stove al ar ornament" son bachelor girl with
a hatred for blackleading man. object. Very well, let hr dispense with the
blacklead In cave her stove dull gray, yet clean from the oily IA The
chief thing to remember is to u down every time the iron is hot
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
TIMELY HINT
FOR SHOPPERS

At Bedell's, $50 vicuna, s25 kersey
and $40 caracul coats are selling today
for $40.
The regular So sateen com~fortables
are selling for 1898 at L. S. Plaut G.
Co.'S.
Gaven Spence has a large assortment
of Jewelry, precious stones, silverware,
china and brass goods.
w. v. Snyder Co. is selling women's
all-linen handkerchiefs with initials
and floral designs for 70 cents for a box
of six.
Bordered silk s~carflngs, in two-yard
lengths. are selling for IS cents at
Hahne & Co.'S.
The regular $50 black American fox
sets are selling at s25 at Lissner's.
The regular 81 in oak or
mahogany finish are selling for 40 csDs~
at Dryer & Co.'s.
Sterling silver toiletware is reduced
this week at Unger Bros.
Assorted chocolates are selling for "a
cents a pound at the Great Atlantic
and Pacific Tea Co.'S.
The Goerke Co. is selling ladies' regu-
lar 25-cent cashmere gloves for Is
cents.
Ladies' raincoats, valued at $40, are
selling for 1918 at the Goodyear Rain
coat Company's.
At ~Oppenheim, Collins & Co.'s vel
vet, corduroy, broadcloth, serge and
crepe meteor afternoon dresses valued
III to $35 are selling for SIS.
The $500 value pianos are selling for
$3.50 at Armstrong; on terms of IS
down and S. monthly.
The 81 umbrellas are selling for 50
cents at the David Straus Co.'S.
At S. Scheuer & Sons new Cape Cod
cranberries are selling for IL cents a
quart.
At Bamberger's the regular 81 colored
beaded bags are selling today for 81.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
Soda Stains.
Miss Doom:

Miss Doom:
Kindly tell me what will take ice
cream soda stains out of a silk dress.
N. e. e.
II / knew the color of the silk I
could advise you more definitely what
to do. Try these remedies, taking the
precaution to experiment with them on
the hem of the gown. Sponge with
chloroform or ether or make a paste
of cornstarch and water, spread it over
the stain, let it remain on a couple of
days, and hen brush 1t off. Gasoline
or benzine may have the desired result.
If 1t Is white silk the stain will prob
ably yield to water and white soap or
to boiling water poured through the
stain when the silk is held taut.