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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20

mon thing is to patch the shell of
ship. The great, jagged rent in her
side, it may be, where the bow Of
another vessel has cut into her, or
which has been gashed open by
sharp rock, has to be prepared for
the patch which is to keep the water
out.
Wonderful Feats in Salvage.
Measurements have to be taken,
from which the patch can be made,
shaped so that it will fit nicely Prob
ably holes have to be drilled in the
ships skin-all be it remembered, I'M
der the water-and finally the patch
has to be put in place and secured
with bolts. Then, when the diver has
done all that. the water is pumped out
and the ship foated
OF course in scma cases the divers
work may only be 20 fix or run, ropes
by which the vessel may be lifted,
but often he has much skillful work
to perform under TIE difficult condi-
tons of complete Immersion in water
in thick, clumsy dress and under
an abnormal pressure of air. 1t is,
indeed wonderful w&at salvage divers
can do
There are, however, instances in
which ships have been literally fish
ed up from the depths to which
divers could not descend. One which
occurs to the writer was that Of a
small naval vessel sunk in collision
HNTxrn CT II
held the ends of a long cable, and by
slowly dragging it along the sea floor
they caught the wreck and drew the
cable under it.
Several cables were thus got in
place, and then, being pulled tight at
low water, the tide lifted the ships
above and so lifted the wreck as well,
whereupon it was towed into shallow
er water. This operation being re-
peated at every tide, the wreck was at
last beached
In one we'll known instance OF
salvage a ship was literally cut in
two, but the two halves were in good
condition, and it was resolved to save
them both The divers put in tenn
porary end of timber to each and so
they were raised, taken to the near
est shipyard and there joined tOgeth-
er again.
The salvage of wrecks is very diff
ficult and daring business, but there
are men who are expert at it and
whose experience is so extensive that
they seldom fail at job which they
once undertake. 1t is only fair to
say, however, that they are much in
debted to the splendid divers equip
ment which is now procurable, with
out which much that they do would
be quite impossible
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20
Counties to Ask s8th15o Of State.

The Wisconsin highway commission
has issued a blueprint showing the
state aid asked for road work in 1912
by counties and towns and the amount
asked for the coming year 1913, also
by counties and towns. In 1912 the
amount was S452.7S while for 1913 it
IS S811.150. almost double. This shows
the growth of interest in good roads
during the first year Of the Wisconsin
state aid law.
OF the 1,195 towns in the state only
511 voted money for roads in 1912,
while SIS have taken action for 1913.
The 1912 towns voted $422, 1853 for
road work, while the towns on the
1919 list have voted S757.276. In 1912
1925 towns voted $55133 for bridges,
while for 1913 2G5 towns have voted
$107.75t for 337 bridges.
Eight counties in the state did not
vote dollar for roads in 1912
Adams. Burnett. Calumet. Iron, Ozau-
kee. Pepin. villas and Washburn coun-
ties-and of these. six-Burnett. Calu-
met, Iron, Ozaukee, Pepin and Villas
did not vote dollar for bridges. For
1873 only three counties have failed to
avail themselves of the new law. Ozau-
kee, Sawyer and Washburn, which
have voted nothing for either roads
or bridges.
Milwaukee county leads again with
an appropriation for road work of
S77,725. as compared with s77S00 for
1912: next comes Dane county, with a
total of S45.231. as compared with s29,-
oI2 for 1912 Sank, with a total of
s2S.415 for 1918. as compared with
s25. 343 in 1912, is again third, and
Grant, with total Of s23,7t5 for 1918,
as compared with St6,633 in 1912, is
again fourth
The greatest increase in the state
is shown by Adams County-1,920 per
cent. OF the seventeen towns in this
county none voted monev for roads
in 1912 and only one made an appro-
priation for bridge work-s250. This
year four towns voted money for roads
and three for bridges.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20
New Fight Begun for Health.

On the eve Of the opening Of the
Christmas seal campaign an epoch
making announcement has just been
made by the Wisconsin Anti-Tubercu-
losis association to the effect that
from now on, the fight against other
contagious diseases will be taken up
by that organization.
No said Doctor Dearholt, the
executive secretary, we shall not let
up an iota in the fight against tuber-
culosis. The time has arrived when
we know exactly what we are doing
and why. We've got a staff of vet
Grams now, who can do twice as much
as they are now doing provided they
are relieved of some of the detail
work From this on, there won't be
any let-up at any season of the year.
Needless duplication in Office rent,
telephone. travelling and other admin
istrative expense, will be avoided by
this move. More important than that,
cooperation and coordination will
prevent divided effort and working at
cross purposes.
Amongst other things that will be
done is to secure greater respect for
health laws and health officials"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20

away. No one is gong co dictate 10
you any more, my dear girl"
At sound of approaching steps
they turned suddenly. Mr.. Putnam
stood before them.
Zen" he said. i've bought the
CASTER Woods. That is settled"
"Oh," vailed Mary Ellen, she'll
never forgive us now"
Mr.. Putnam chuckled.
Come, children" he said at last, 81
guess Id better see you both safely
home
THE window is closed" gasped
Mary Ellen. "She has found out
am gone! II don't dare go in.
They approached the darkened house
silently.
Mr.. Putnam, strfding up to the door,
raped resoundingly. In a moment it
was opened by Miss Fidelity, fully
dressed.
I hear began Mr.. Putnam, when
they had all entered the kitchen and
closed the door, that you call US a
low, dishonest family"
Il do, Jed Putnam, and If you need
any particulars to refresh your mem
DRY, l can give them
Thank you, there is no need /
have tried for many years to prove
to you that you have misjudged me.
AS that has proved fruitless, l am
going from now on to live up to our
reputation for dishonesty.
TO begin with, my son Ben has, by
my advice and consent, stolen the
heart of your niece. Not satisfied
with that rascality, have further de-
clared that in case you do not give
your full consent, l shall aid and abet
him in removing her from your pro-
lection and marrying her without your
consent"
Miss Fidelity stood grim.
AT eight o'clock this evening
closed the deal for the CASTER Woods,
being fully aware of your unreason-
able desire to possess them, and CIV
ing $40 more an acre than you offered.
Even this l consider a good bargain
There is now but one possible way
you know what that is, Fidelity"
Miss Fidelity tossed her head in
dignantly.
What do you say? VIII you let Mary
Ellen and Ben be married in respect
able manner? VIII you consent to cali
yourself Mrs. Putnam for the sake OF
owning the CASTER Woods?'
Mary Ellen gasped at the audacity
of anyone who dared defy her uncon-
querable Aunt Fidelity
Mary Ellen" said Miss Fidelity Sc
verely after a period of breathless
suspense, Il guess now that your most
priceless possession has been taken
from you, you will beli@43 what I've
told you about t2a Putnams!
Young man, turning to Ben, Il
have nothing to say of your duplicity.
Your punishment will come in pos
sessing a wife SO simple and undis-
corning that she will be Influenced
by every wind that blows, deaf to adj
vice and admonition and taken in by
every impostor
las to your proposition, Jed Put
nam, there is but one thing to be
said. I've sworn to possess the Cast
Ter Woods, and if l can't do it one
way, l must another!"
Copyright, 1912, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20
New Lawmakers Young.

The next wisconsin legislature will
be notable for the number of beard
less youths in its membership. There
are a half dozen new members under
thirty. Assemblyman Jennings. Mil
waukee. is only twenty-three; Doug
lass Anderson. North Crandon, twenty
six: A. McCombs, Green Bay, twenty
six; F. L. Holmes. Madison. twenty
nine. and Rev. A E. Friedrich, Kan
dali. known as the fighting parson. p"
is thirty In the state senate, G. 3
Skogmo, River Falls. and E. Ackiey.
Chippewa Falls, are about thirty.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20
Goinn Down.

81 thought I'd prospect for coal in
my back yard. I've heard of it be-
ing found that way"
Struck any coal YETI"
Not as yet So far, I've struck
builders lime, tin cans, broken glass.
and wire bustles, In successive lay.
ers"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20
Such Is LIE

Have you noticed any change in
your husband with the passing years.
Yes; he used to tell me of his
throbbing heart Now he talks exSlu
sively about bis liver"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20
Civic Clubs Advocated.

To promote the formation of civic
clubs In cities OF the state, the extern
sion division Of the university has
prepared a bulletin explaining the
organization, scope. and work of these
clubs. and containing list Of some of
the civic clubs that have already been
formed.
AS there is no better way In which
a hurried business man can become
well informed on any public question
than by having him listen to an able
discussion. this plan is urged
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20

S a general rule ship which
has been badly damaged and
sunk is not worth raising.
81 1t would probably cost more
$50 to raise her and repair her
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-11-20
Practical Reason.

81 wish this fellow wouldn't send
you so many chocolates said the 9th
er sutton.
why" simpered the girl, ARE you
jealous?"
mo; but / prefer to eat marshmal'
lows"
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independent.

Doesn't care for public opinion, you
say?"
Not a rap. I've seen him ride
around town in an automobile that's
a 1902 model"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14

More water. Mike" said voice
close at hand. Yes. that will do.
Where is Farrell? Oh, Dan. this Is
Major Lawrence"
"One of the Dragons said he was
in command Hurt badly?"
No. think not; but utterly ex-
hausted. and weak from loss of blood.
They put up game fight"
Only three on their feet when we
got in. Hullo, Lawrence. getting back
to the world, lad?"
Yes" | managed to answer, feeling
strength enough to lift myself, and
vaguely noticing his features. rs that
you, Farrell?"
1T certainly is." cheerfully. 'Duval
has his arm about you, and the Cam
den boys are herding those devils
down below You had some fracas
from the way things look. How many
men had your"
| rubbed my head, endeavoring to
recollect, staring down into the hall.
1t was filled with dead and wounded
men, and at the foot Of the stairs was
a pile OF bodies.
Twelve, altogether" replied final
ly. "They-they were too many for
U.S."
Three to one, or more, l should
Judge. We got here just in time"
was up now, looking into their
faces, slowly grasping the situation
Yes" ! said, feeling the necessity
of knowing. How did it happen?
What brought you? Washington"
All natural enough. Clinton got
away night before last with what was
left OF his army Left fires burning,
and made a forced march to the ships
at Sandy Hook Left everything to
save his troops Washington. realiz-
ing the uselessness Of holding them
longer, sent most Of his militia home
About six miles out there on the pike
road halfcrazy preacher named
Jenks came up with us. He was too
badly frightened to tell a straight
story, but we got out of him that there
was fight on here, and came over as
fast as our horses would travel!" His
eyes swept the hall. Five minutes
later would have been too late"
But Farrell, the girl! Do you
know anything about the girl?"
What girl? Do you mean Claire
Mortimer? Is she here?"
Yes. her father is lying helplessly
wounded up stairs. and she must be
with him. Eric is somewhere in the
hall, either dead or wounded. / saw
him fall just as we retreated to the
stairs"
! Farrell leaned over and called to
some one below.
Not yet, SIR" was the answer.
well, hunt for him. Now. we'll go
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
RASH ON FACE FOR 2 YEARS

Sioux Falls, s. D-"My trouble OF
skin disease started merely as rash
on my face and neck, but 1t grew and
kept getting worse until large scabs
would form, tester and break. This
was Just on the one side Of my face,
but 1t soon scattered to the other
side. suffered great deal. especial
ly at night, on account OF its itching
and burning I would scratch 1t and
Of course that irritated 1t very much
This rash was on my face for about
two years, sometimes breaking out
lots worse and forming larger sores
It kept me from sleeping day or night
for a couple Of months. My face loob
cd disgraceful and was almost
ashamed to be seen by my friends.
"A friend asked me to try Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment. would
bathe my face with hot water and .
lot Of Cuticura Soap. then would put
on the Cuticura Ointment In less
than two days time. the soreness and
Inflammation had almost entirely dis
appeared. and in four weeks time you
could not see any OF the rash. Now
my face is without a spot Of any kind.
I also use them for my scalp and hair.
They cured me completely" (Signed)
Miss Pansy Hutchins. Feb. 6, 1919.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuucura. Dept l. Boston,
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s. %!4RESR2SG -! (; = e;
WHH1H<xN - Nh1z71ons by

into rags; the other three above,
pistols in hand.
Are they loaded?" | gasped.
Yes. sir"
Stand ready then. but look out for
above; there was a guard up there
Tom
He turned his face slightly.
Move back step or two more
| We've got to hold them"
All right, sir"
felt weak from loss of blood, my
head reeling, and had to hold to the
ran. Below us. growing like wild
beasts, but seemingly leaderless, the
mob crushed forward to the foot of
the stairs, Suddenly l saw Grant, and
the sight OF him gave me new life.
you blackfaced hound" | called
down angrily. You've kept yourself
safe so tar. Now come on"
He snarled some answer, what.
know not There was an empty pistol
In my belt. and l flung 1t at him with
all the force OF my arm He lodged.
the weapon striking the man behind.
With a howl Of rage the fellows leaped
toward us, bearing Grant on the crest
OF the wave The pistols Of the ORA
goons cracked; three fell, blocking the
stairs with their bodies. We had room
now in which to swing our iron bars,
and We battered them like demons
lost sight of Grant, the red drip Of
blood over my eyes making all before
me mist, | only knew enough to
strike, Yet fight as we would there
was no holding them. We were forced
to give way. Guns began to spit fire.
l saw the wounded Dragon dragged
down under the feet OF the mob /:
hands gripped my legs. and l kicked
at the faces In my effort to tear loose
Tom reeled against the wall, his arm
shattered by a blow. and one Of the
men above came tumbling over me
shot dead The fall of him cleared
the stairs an instant; then the rail
broke, and several toppled over with
it. ! stumbled back almost to the top
sweeping the hair and blood out OF
my eyes. What-what was the mat
ter? They were running, those fellows
down there-struggling, fighting
among themselves to get away. Oaths
yells, cries of sudden fear, made a per
feet babel could not understand
could not grasp the meaning OF the
sudden panic. Who were those mer
surgiug in through the front door
pouring out through the library? TheI
voice roared out:
"Bedad. they're Fagin's hell-hounds
byes-ter hell wild 'em!"
Where had heard the voice before
sank down. too weak to stand, my
head hanging over the edge of the
stairs. Some hand drew me back. but
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
SYNOPSIS.

MAJOR lawrence, son OF Judge Law
&c tnee OF virginia. whose wife was Lee
van t on a perilous mission by Gen.
.ey rorge. Disguised in British uni
inrm f lawrence arrives within the enemy's
nnss- The Major attends a great fete
ana saves the Lady of the Blended
rose from mob. He later meets the girl
ga a. a brilliant ball Trouble is started
ms partner. Mistress Mortimer CThe Lady
or me biended Rose), to make his escape
lawrence is detected "a spy by Captain
~ sraht OF the British Army who agrees
20 9uei- The duel is stopped by Grants
iihs iirlends and the spy. makes dash for
row wy. @ swimming river following mar
ipM escape, The Major arrives at the
mop OF blacksmith. who is friendly and
EnoWs the Lady of the Blended Rose
smtth pais sh Grant and rangers search black
a.n ennaa sp shop IN vain for the spy Law
renee Joins the minute men. Grant and
ms uah are captured by the minute men
lawrence Is made prisoner by an Indian
and two white men who lock him in a
strong cell, Peter advises Lawrence not
wo,,15 ,o a15itemp, & to escape as some one"
auos mystery to the combination of cir
cumstances- Lawrence again meets the
Lady OF the Blended Rose. who informs
MIN that he is in her house: and that she
was IN command of the party that cap
tured him. The captive Is thrust into a
dark Underground chamber when Captain
crant begins u search OF the premises
After digging his way out Lawrence
nnds the place deserted. Evidence OF a
anu a utdu man across the threS-
hold Col. Mortimer father of the Lady
OF the Blended Rose. finds his home In
ruins Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
be strung up at once. Miss Mortimer ap-
pears. explains the mystery and Law
renee is held a prisoner Of war. Law
renee escapes through plans arranged by
the Lady and sees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer. Grant is knocked out by Law
renee, who comes to Miss Mortimer's re-
lief and then makes his escape. Captain
Grants base vfllany revealed. Lawrence
returns to Valley Forge, where learns
more Of Grants perfidy. Washington
forces Clinton at battle and Lawrence gets
trace of Eric Mortimer. The battle of
Monmouth. Gen. Washington again starts
Lawrence on an important mission. Law
renee finds Miss Mortimer In soldiers
uniform. acting scout Explanations
follow. Washington's dispatches are de-
levered to Gen. Arnold and Lawrence Is
assigned to special service of capturing
FaRin. Eric Mortimer is found a pris-
oner Of Fagln's. and released by Mai.
Lawrence. Guard is placed over Mortl-
mer home. Grant and Fagin heard dis
cussin2 plans to force Miss Mortimer to
wed former.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
CHAPTER xxxli.-(Continued.)

Il heard 1t this way. You were en-
gagged until few weeks ago Then
you met damned Continental, a spy.
an imagined yer fell in love with him.
Now de yer know what interest I've
can turn trick fer that side I'm
a-goin' ter do it. You'll be blessin' me
fer 1t some day. Now. see here, girl
I'm a-goin' ter marry yer on before
leavin' this house. reckon yer amt
intendin' to make no fuss about 1t,
are yer?"
She did not appear to comprehend
even smiled slightly.
rs this some joke, sir, that fail
to grasp?" she asked will you not
explain?"
Explain, hell" and Fagin clapped
his hat on his head. uttering rough
oath. Il spoke plain enough. Yer
a-goin' ter marry Grant, here an now,
an there's the parson. waitin' ter do
the job"
She partly turned, and as she
recognized jerks. the color deserted
her cheeks, and her hands grasped the
side OF the door for support
Marry Captain Grant! II" she ex.
claimed, horrified. mo, never!"
"Oh, l guess yer will. my beauty.
Good Lord, why not? He's not so
bad; there's many a girl would jump
at the chance. Your plantations Join,
an he's . Kings officer"
Listen to me. SIR" she broke in,
now cool and determined. "Ill give
you my answer. have already given
1t to Captain Grant. will not marry
him-not even to save this house from
destruction; not even to release my
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
Lost Trousers Playing Poker.

William Verne appeared in Detroit
police coudt attired in dress coat
trousers In a poker game the evening
before and lost. His cash his watch
and his diamonds preceded the trou
sers into the bank" The trousers
were OF good quality. SO William bet
several blue chips on them. But his
luck didn't turn and when he was
cleaned out again he broke up the
game by quitting. He begged the loan
Of the trousers to go home in. but
the bank took no risks and declined.
So William started in dress coat and
underwear and was arrested.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
CHAPTER xxxIiI.
The Fight In the Hall. q


Scarcely comprehending that Claire
had escaped from the room. was
swept forward by the onrush of
bodies. The preacher was knocked
headlong beneath the table. but Fagin
lay motionless underfoot. Jones and
Grant turned to a door at the right,
and l leaped after them. One Of the
two fired. and the ball struck my
shoulder. the impact throwing me
back against one of my men. An in
stant l felt sick and dizzy. yet real
lied l was not seriously hurt. and
managed to stagger to my feet. The
door was closed and locked, and, al
though my head reeled. ! began to
think clearly.
THE other way. lads!" l cried.
"Quick, into the hall!"
We tumbled out through the narrow
entrance, and found myself next to
Eric. But we were too late to head
of the fugitives, or prevent their
achieving their purpose. In through
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
Perspicuous.

Percy Gust introduced)-Ah! 30
you're the chap who makes mud
heads?
Sculptor-Not all of them
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14

brother from your hands. We can
suffer, If necessary, for We are Of a
aghting race. but shall never yield
to threats
She swept past him, around the end
Of the table, and confronted Grant,
Who drew back a step. scowling.
so this is your way, is 1t, to win q
woman you cannot gain by fair
means? No, there is no need of your
answering; | understand the whole
despicable scheme. You masquerad-
ing as a prisoner of this creature!
You are his puppet. I've known 1t for
months learned the truth from
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
Demand for Black Fox Skins.

According to government reports
there are only few dozen genuine
black fox skins in North Americs
each year in the wild state and there
is great demand for the skins in Eu
rope AS the black puppies usually
fall prey to the red females in tht
wild state, the market is almost de
pendable upon the animals raised II
captivity. A farm Of twenty pairs Of
grown foxes should produce from ~
to so puppies in year.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14

had no strength left Only | could
think-and the truth came 10 me.
Camden militia! Camden miit'a' By
all the gods, Farrell was a. 1t
was the voice of the Irish minute man
hear the night We captured Della
vans raiders. Then I closed my eyes,
and forgot
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
CHAPTER xxxIv.
SEARCHING for Claire.

l was unconscious, yet not for long.
The first touch OF water served to re-
vive me. and became aware that an
arm supported my head. although
everything was indistinct before my
eyes
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
Gloomy Outlook

IT'S going to be hard winter"
How can you tell?"
by the size of the salary I'm get
ting"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
M7de-to-Order Kind.

MY wife is always bringing home
80 much toothpowder." complained a
man the other day to friend. Its
a waste of money. AS for me l 1ust
take the bathtub cleanser and scrub
my teeth"
The pair were walking down Chest
nut street and his companion stopped
In amazement What. Doesn't 1t
hurt your teeth and gums, too?" he
exclaimed almost in horror,
mo" came back the surprising re-
ply. You see they're the kind you
buy at the dentists"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-14
Very Much So.

VcTy NFUOTf 0Os
When Mrs. Jibbetts was asked why
she neglected her friends SO, she gave
q bald excuse"
What was IT,
THE baby"