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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
THEY CHEATED AT CARDS
Experienced Shopper, Who Was Wise
Put Hubby Onto Facts of
the Case.

Speaking of family poker parties
this really happened:
A young married couple attended
such a session at the home of neigh.
Dor the other night. And when this
young couple got home, the female
end of the sketch said:
Him, l hate to say anything about
the Halls-they seem to be nice PEG
pie. But I'm afraid they cheat al
cards"
''Nonsense!"
81 knew you'd say that, and it's dear
of you to be so unsuspecting. But
well, what was the price of the chips,
tonight? Five cents each? That's
what l thought Jim, l examined
those chips carefully, and they're the
very same thing that l could have
bought at Jones' store for a dollar
hundred in all three coIors, tool"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
CHAPTER XIV.
SWered.'
The WhoahaW Trail.

The WhoahaW Trail.
There are no pleasures where women
are not-Marie de Romba.
In our own caravan, now pressing
on for the general movement west of
the Missouri, there was material for
hundred canvases. The world OF our
great western country was then still
before us A stern and warlike people
was resolved to hold it and increase
it. Of these west-bound l now was
one. felt the JOY of that thought. !
was going west.
The old trail to Oregon was laid
out by no government, arranged by no
engineer, planned by no surveyor, sup
ported by no appropriation. 1t sprang.
a road already created, from the earth
itself, covering 1000 miles of our
need for that country to be covered
by such trail at such time. Be-
cause we needed Oregon.
We carried with US all the elements
of society, as has the Anglo-SaXon
ever. Did any man offend against the
shirk duty when that meant danger
to the common good, then he was
brought before council of our lead
ers, men of wisdom and fairness,
chosen by the vote of all; and so he
was judged and he was punished At
that time there was not west of the
Missouri river any one who could ad
minister an oath, who could execute
a legal document, or perpetuate any
legal testimony; yet with us the law
marched pari passu across the land.
We had leaders chosen because they
were fit to lead, and leaders who fele
full sense of responsibility to those
who chose them.
At the head of our column, we bore
the flag of our republic. On our tanks
were skirmishers, like those guarding
the tanks of an army. 1t was an
army-an army of our people. With
us marched women. With us marched
home That was the difference be-
tween our cayalcade and that slower
and more selfish one, made up of men
alone, which that same year was
faring westward along the upper
reaches OF The Canadian plains That
was why we won. It was because
women and plows were with us,
ITO BE CoNTINUEnl
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
Not Sufficiently EAGER

A little miss of five years was I1der
the ban of disobedience. She had Deen
told to put away her playthings as 1t
was near bedtime. She did no. obey
the command, and, when forceE to do
so, gave way to a petulant display of
temper. Her father, who was up
stairs, heard the commotion, and, be-
ing made acquainted with the cause,
summoned the child to his presence.
Irma started to the stairs, but sud
denly made turn, dashed along the
hall, and out Of the house. OF course
she was soon captured, but her excite
ment was so great that she was put to
bed at once. Mothers efforts soothed
the child and then she was asked:
why did you run away whsn your
father called you?" The reply came
promptly enough: you don't sup
pose, mamma, that l wanted a whip
ping bad enough to go upstairs after
it?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09

gently Keep Them" she said, ''for
the owner of that other wedding gift
the one which l received"
Now | broke out. Good God! How
can / be held to blame for the act of
drunken friend? You know Jack
cambridge as we'll as l do myself.
cautioned him-I was not responsible
for his condition"
ct was not that decided me-"
"You could not believe it was l who
sent you that accursed shoe which be-
longed to another woman"
HE said it came from you. Where
did you get it, them"
Now, as readily may be seen, l was
obliged again to hesitate. There were
good reasons to keep my lips sealed.
l flushed. The red of confusion which
came to my cheek was matched by
that of indignation in her own. /
could not tell her, and she could not
understand, that my work for Mr.. Cal,
houn with that other woman was
work for America, and so as sacred
and as secret as my own love for
her Innocent, 1 still seemed guilty.
$50, then, you do not say? 1 do not
ask you"
81 do not deny it.
"You do not care to tell me where
you got it"
NO." said I; 81 will not tell you
where l got it."
'Why?"
Because that would involve another
woman"
Involve another woman? Do you
think, then, that on this one day of
her life, a girl likes to think of her
her lover-as involved with any other
woman? All, you made me begin to
think l could not help the chill that
came on my heart. Marry you'll
could mott l never could, now"
But you loved me once" l said
banally.
81 do not consider it fair to mention
that now"
81 never loved that other woman. l
had never seen her more than once.
You do not know her"
"Ah, is that it? Perhaps l could tell
you something of one Helena Won
Ritz Is it not SOP
yes, that was the property of
Helena Won Ritz" l told her, looking
her fairly in the eye.
Kind of you, indeed, to involve me,
as you say, with lady of her prece-
dents!"
81 hardly think any one is quite just
to that lady," said l slowly.
Except Mr.. Nicholas Trist! A beau
tiful and accomplished lady, 1 doubt
not, in his mind"
Still l went on stubbornly: But
may I not see your father and have
my chance again? l cannot let it go
this way. 1t is the ruin of my life.
But now she was advancing, drop
ping down step at time, and her
face was turned straight ahead. The
pink of her gown was matched by the
pink of her cheeks. | saw the little
working of the white throat wherein
some sobs seemed sitting. And so
she went away and left me.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
LUCKY MISTAKE.
Grocer Sent Pkg. OF Postum and
Opened the Eyes of the Family.

A lady writes from Brookline Mass:
"a package of Postum was sent me
one day by mistake.
II notified the grocer, but finding
that there was no coffee for breakfast
next morning 1 prepared some of the
Postum, following the directions very
carefully.
1T was an immediate success in my
family, and from that day we have
used it constantly, parents and chill
dren, too-for my three rosy young
sters are allowed to drink it freely at
breakfast and luncheon. They think il
delicious, and 1 would have a mutiny
on my hands should / omit the be-
loved beverage.
my husband used to have a very
delicate stomach while we were using
coffee, but to our surprise his stom.
ach has grown strong and entirely well
since we quit coffee and have been on
Postum
Noting the good effects in my fam.
lily / wrote to my sister, who was a
coffee topper. and after much persua.
sion got her to try Postum.
She was prejudiced against it at
first, but when she presently found
that all the ailments that coffee gave
her left and she got well quickly she
became and remains a thorough and
enthusiastic Postum convert.
Her nerves, which bad become
shattered by the use of coffee have
grown healthy again, and today she is
a new woman, thanks to Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. and the cause Why will
be found in the great little book. "The
Road to MELVILLE" which comes In
pkgs.
EVer read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time They
are genuine, true, aud full OF human
interest
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09

personal and official correspondence
which necessarily was very heavy
This work we custoplarily began about
nine of the morning. On the following
day l was on hand earlier than usual
l was done with Washington now,
done with everything, eager only to
be off on the far trails once more
But l almost forgot my own griefs
when l saw my chief. Over him hung
an air of utter WEAKNESS; yet, shame
to my own despair, energy showed in
all his actions. He greeted me with
smile which strangely lighted his grim
face.
eve have good news of some kind
this morning, sir?" 1 inquired.
In answer, he motioned me to a
document which lay open upon his
table. 1t was familiar enough to me
| glanced at the bottom. There were
two signatures.
Texas agrees!" / exclaimed. "The
Dona Lucrezia has won Van Zandt's
signature!"
l looked at him. His own eyes were
swimming wet! This, then, was that
man of whom it is only remembered
that he was a pro-slavery champion,
I'VE are certain to encounter oppo
sition. The senate may not ratify,"
said he. Il am perfectly well ad
vised of how the vote will be when
this treaty comes before it for rati
fication We will be beaten, two to
one!"
Then, does that not end it?"
END it? No! There are always
other ways ii the people of this coun-
try wish Texas to belong to our flag.
she will so belong. 1t is good as done
to-day. Never look at the obstacles;
look at the goal! 1t was this intrigue
of Van Zandt's which stood in our
way By playing one intrigue against
another, we have won thus far. We
must go on winning!"
He paced up and down the room,
one hand shifting the other. LET Eng
land whistle now!" he exclaimed ex.
ultantly. 1--WE shall annex Texas, in
full view, indeed, of all possible con-
sequences. There can be no conse-
Quences, for England has no excuse
left for war over Texas I only wish
the situation were as clear for Ore
gon. And now comes on that next
nominating convention. at Baltimore.
What will it do?" l hesitated.
God knows. For me, l have no
party. l am aIonet l have but few
friends in all the world"-he smiled
now-''you, my boy, as said, and DR..
Ward and a few women, all of whom
hate each other"
l remained silent at this shot,
which came home to me; but he
smiled still grimly. shaking his head.
Rustic of silk, my boy, rustic of silk
it is over all our maps. But we
shall make these maps! Time shall
bear me witness"
Then l may start soon for Ore
gon?' | demanded.
you shall start tomorrow" he an
swered
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09

order to acquaint him somewhat with
governmental machinery and to
put him in touch with some of the
sources of information to which he
would need to refer in the work upon
which he was now engaged. We had
spent a couple of hours together, and
were passing across the capitol, with
the intent of looking in upon the de-
liberations of the houses of congress,
when all at once, as we crossed the
corridor, felt him touch my arm.
Did you see that young lady?'' he
asked me- "She looked at you, yess?"
| was in the act of turning, even as
he spoke. Certainly had I been alone
would have seen Elizabeth, would
have known that she was there.
1t was Elizabeth, alone, and hurry
ing away! Already she was approach
ing the first stair. In moment she
would be gone. sprang after her by in
stinct, without plan, clear in my mind
only that she was going, and with her
all the light of the world; that she
was going, and that she was beautiful,
adorable; that she was going, and that
she was Elizabeth!
AS l took few rapid steps toward
her, l had full opportunity to see that
no grief had preyed upon her comeli-
ness, nor had concealment fed upon
her damask cheek. Almost with some
resentment l saw that she had never
seemed more beautiful than on this
morning. The costume of those days
was trying to any but a beautiful
woman; yet Elizabeth had a way of
avoiding extremes which did not ap-
peal to her individual taste Her frock
now was all in pink, as became the
gentle spring, and the bunch of sill
very ribbons which f1uttered at her
belt had quite the agreeing shade to
finish in perfection the cool, sweet pic
ture that she made
Elizabeth"
Seeing that there was no Scape,
she paused now and turned toward
me. l have never seen a glance like
hers
How do you do?" she remarked.
Her voice was all cool white enamel.
She was there somewhere, but l
could not see her clearly now. 1t
was not her voice. l took her hand,
yes; but it had now none of answer
ing clasp.
Elizabeth" I began; 81 am just
back. 1 have not had time-I have
had no leave from you to come to see
you-to ask you-to explain"
"Explain?" she said evenly
But surely you cannot believe that
L"
81 only believe what seems credible,
Mr. Trist"
] pulled from my pocket the little
ring which l had had with me that
night when / drove out to Elumhurst
in my carriage, the one with the sin
gle gem which had obtained hurried
ly that afternoon, having never before
that day had the right to do so. In
another pocket | found the plain gold
one which should have gone with the
gem ring that same evening. My hand
trembled as | held these out to her.
Il prove to you what / mean. Here!
had no time! Why, Elizabeth, was
hurrying-I was mad,-I had a right
to offer you these things. / have still
the right to ask you why you did
not take them? Will you not take
them now?"
She put my hand away from her
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
Athletes Who Made cood.

Walter Barnes Of Boston, who keeps
a close watch on things athletic in
New England says:
Burr, Fish, Wilmington and Fisher.
the successive Harvard football cap
tains, have been notable examples of
the scholar in athletics at Harvard
Hamilton Ffsh's appointment as an in
structor in government at Harvard is
an index of his mental caliber''
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
CHAPTER XXI.-Continued.

Her face was half hidden by her
Fam and her eyes, covered by their
deep lids, gave no sign of her
thoughts. The same cold voice went
on:
you might, for instance, tell Mr..
Polk, which is to say Mr.. Van Zandt,
that if his name goes on this little
treaty for Texas, nothing will be said
to Texas regarding his proposal to
give Texas over to England 1t might
not be safe for that little fact gen.
orally to be known in Texas as it is
known to me. We will keep it secret.
You might ask Mr.. Van Zandt if he
would value seat in the senate of
these United States, rather than a
lynching ropei So much do | value
your honorable acquaintance with Mr..
Polk and Mr.. Van Zandt, my dear
lady, that do not go to the latter and
demand his signature in the name of
his republican,, l merely suggest to
you that did you take this little treaty
tor a day, and presently return it to
me with his signature attached, |
should feel so deeply gratified that
should not ask you by what means
you had attained this most desirable
result! And l should hope that if you
could MS win back the affections of
certain gentleman, at least you might
win your own evening of the scales
with him."
Her face colored darkly. In a flash
81 n
faithless Pakenham. Here was the
chance to cut him to the soul. She
could cost England Texas! Revenge
made it's swift appeal to her savage
heart. Revenge and jealousy, han
died coOlly, mercilessly as weapons
those cost England Texas!
She sat, her fan tight at her white
teeth. cit would be death to me if it
were known" she said. But still she
pondered, her eye alight with somber
fire, her dark cheek red in a womans
anger.
But it never will be known, my
dear lady. These things, however,
must be concluded swiftly. We have
not time to wait. Let US not argue
over the unhappy business. Let me
think Of Mexico as our sister republic
and our frtend!'
And suppose 1 shall not do this
that you ask, senor?"
That, my dear lady, l do not sup
posei"
You threaten, Senior Secretary"
"On the contrary, l implore! Dear
lady, may we not conspire together
for the ultimate good of three repub-
lies, making of them two noble ones,
later to dwell in amity? Shall we not
hope to see all this continent swept
free of monarchy, held free, for the
peoples of the world?"
For an instant, no more she sat and
pendered. Suddenly she bestowed
upon him a smile whose brilliance
might have turned the head of an
other man Rising, she swept him
curtsey whose grace l have not seen
surpassed.
In return, Mr. Calhoun bowed to her
with dignity and ease, and, lifting her
hand, pressed it to his lips. Then, Of
fering her an arm, he led her to his
carriage. could scarce believe my
eyes and ears that so much, and of so
much Importance, had thus so easily
been accomplished, where al had
st o near to the imro ee'1,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09

AS d IdSJ resort Lney gave me loan B
Kidney Pills and slight Improvement
was noticeable. 1 kept getting better
and better until at last was able to
leave my bed. From then on gained
rapidly. 1t was but a short time be-
fore l was as well as ever"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price soc.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
A Matter of Repair.

q see,' said Hicks, that they have
started movement over in England to
remodel the Ten Commandments
Remodel, eh?" snorted Dorkins.
What a waste of time-all they need
is restoration. "-Harper's Weekly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09


ated, and had intense
pain in my back and
head. My limbs
swelled and stomach
bloGted. I got SO low
that was kept alive
by stimulants. The
doctor told my fam
lily l was In the last
stages of Bright's
disease, and could
not last three days.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09

SASKATOON requires mixed farmers,
market gardeners, poultrymen, Gairymen,
hog and stock raisers Nowhere is there
more room or greater opportunities for
such Agricultural laborers in great de
mand Wages high Work abundant.
Why not get into this bigger life and par
ticipate in its wonderful prosperity! Write
Commissioner, Board of Trade, Saskatoon
Saskatchewan, Western Canada.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
CHAPTER Xxx.
3ut Yet a Wom5 r

3ut Yet q Wom5r
Ut,-'N sLras every man the wco1s SIDE
And never gives 20 truth and virtue that
Which smpleness and merit purchaseth.
Shakespeare.
On the day following my last inter
view with Mr. Calhoun, [ had agreed
% take my ola friend DIR. Won Ritten-
hofeC upon a short journey among
tie points of interest OF our city. in
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
Refreshing sluht.

Feeling blue today?"
yes"
Let's go down to the bank and look
at some money"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
RRIGHT's DISEASE.

How a Severe Case Was Cured After
Dostors Gave Up Hope.
]. c. Reimers, Litchfield St, st.
Paul, Mimi, says: 81 was so bad /
could not arise from bed. Urine was
dark and Scant 7 uaS thin o15 ONO oJ
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
Well Described

Tommy-Pop, what is theorist?
Tommy's Pop-A theorist. my son,
is man who thinks he is learning to
swim by sitting on the bank and
watching a frog.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
CHAPTER XIII.
Success in SIX.

AS things are, I think women are gen
orally better creatures than mems. T.
Coleridge.
1t was a part of my duties, when In
Washington, to assist my chief In his
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09

First Tramp-So Weary Willie is
suffering from brain flag. is he?
Second tramp-Sure ting. He dasn't
ask fer work no more cause he hain't
got brains enough ter think up some
excuse fer not taking it if he gets 1t.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
The First Difficulty

/ can marry any girl I please"
Yes. but you can't please any"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09
cEoRGe BAKER.

cEoSGe eAEERs
Mrs. Justwed-There's nothing in
the house fit to eat. I'm going home
to my mother.
Mr.. Justwed (broke)-Wait till get
my hat, and I'll go with you.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-08-09

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Arizona republican., 1911-07-26
MESA
MAYOR CHARLIE IN TOWN


Monday evening Mayor Charley
Nun came over from Phoenix. re
naming until noon yesterday. Char
ley is the mayor OF Chinatown. in
was to look after the case Of a young
countryman, All Coon. who was
struck by a glass thrown by an
Indian name Albert Groves. The
affair occurred i'm the American res
tanrant-the restaurant being con-
Quoted by Cinnamon. Groves was
arrested. entered a plea of guilty, and
the case was heard yesterday. II
was shown that Groves was eating
at the restaurant. and All Coon
was the waiter. The latter did not
move quick enough To suit Groves.
and strong words passed between
the red man and the Chinaman.
Groves is high tempered. and be-
coming enraged at a remark made
by the waiter. grabbed a heavy tum-
bier and threw it, striking All Coon
on the right cheek. cutting the small
artery; the glass broke and part Of it
falling on the walters hand made a
small cut there. The Chinaman
started for the kitchen when the
Indian caugh him and a short strug-
gle ensued: but after striking the
waiter a couple of times. Groves left
the restaurant and stared out Of
town, being later picked up by an
officer. Groves was let off with
with fine or thirty DAYS. Mayor
Charley asking that he he not given
a severe sentence. In the absence
Of funds to pay the fine, Groves was
taken To Phoenix on the noon train
by Costable Burton Mayor Charley
appears to he the head of all the
Cinnamon in this part of the country
and whenever ono Of his people is
threatened with trouble. makes il a
point to look after the employment
Of attorneys and takes any other
steps necessary to insure fair play
Fortunately Mesa is a peaceful com
munity and this was the first in
stance wherein His Honor was called
upon for advice and first aid to any
Of his people here.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-26
HONEST MEDICINES VERSUS
TAKERS,

President Tafts recent message sug-
costing an amendment to the Pure
Food and Drugs law i'm its relation
to Prepared Medicines, does not re-
fer to such standard medicines as Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound and
Foley Kidney Pills. both of which are
true medicines carefully compounded
of ingredients whose medicinal quail
tiles are recognized by the medical
profession itself as the best known
remedial agents for the diseases they
are intended to cOunteract. For over
three decades Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound has been a standard rem
edy for coughs. colds and affections
Of SIZE throat. chest and lungs for
Children and for grown persons. and
1t retains today its pre- eminence
above all other preparations of its
kind. Foley Kidney Pills are equally
effective and meritorious Elvey &
Hulett.
Arizona republican., 1911-07-26
WHO OWNS THE SHETLAND
ISLANDS.

II is not perhaps generally known
that an opinion expressed. half hu-
morously. by Lord Salvessen AT inc
opening Of the Morse gallery IN the
Scottish exhibition i'm Glasgow with
regard to the ownership Of the orkney
and shetland islands is justified by very
high authority His lOrdship. SPEAK
ing as n lawyer" is not sure whether
the islands do not belong to Norway
still. and thinks that legally the crown
Of Norway. if prepared to pay the
money or which they were pledged.
with interest for three hundred
years" would be entitled to redeem
them. As a matter Of fact. plent-
potentiaries assembled at Breda IN
1865 ca couple of centuries after the
islands had come into the possession
of the Scottish CROWN decided not
only that the right Of redemption had
not then been barred by the lapse oil
time. but that II was imprescribable
The islands were pledged in 146S. so
that interest is due for nearly four
and a half centuries.-Westminster
Gazette