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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12

Blood, soldier OF CAPTAIN BLOOD
fortune, born in Ireland about 162S.
When parliament went to war against
King Charles OF England this young
adventurer joined the Parliamentary
army and won reputation for reck-
less courage After parliament had
overthrow and beheaded the king
and had put Oliver Cromwell in charge
of England's government, Colonel
Blood found himself without any oc-
cupation thrilling enough to satisfy
him. But his time came soon after
Charles H. (son of the beheaded mon
arch) mounted the British throne.
Blood then stirred up an insurrec-
ton in Ireland, planning to begin the
rebellion with the capture of Dublin
Castle and the Selling of the Duke of
Ormond, lord-lieutenant OF Ireland. 1t
was a clever plot But it failed. Blood
escaped. Many of his friends and
fellow-rebels were hanged. Blood
vowed revenge upon the Duke of Or
mond for these executions.
He fed to Holland, but soon ven
tu-ed back to England. There he pro-
ceeded to work out his revenge. Or
mond was driving home, on the night
of December 6, 1870 through the dark
London streets, when his carriage was
surrounded by Blood and party OF
unknown men Ormond was seized,
dragged from his coach and hustled
off in the direction of Tyburn Hill
(London's official place of execution
and the spot where some of Blood
friends had been hanged).
Blood coolly informed the duke that
they intended to hang him from the
gibbet on which the conspirators had
perished The threat would have been
carried out then and there had not
party of Ormond' S followers ridden up
In hot pursuit and rescued their strug-
Cling master.
Blood once more escaped unsus-
pected. His next plot was the most
daring of all Disguised as a clergy
man and followed by one or two ac-
completes, he wandered into the Tow
er of London From room to room he
and his friends went, gazing in open
mouthed wonder at the sights, as any
party Of simple country folk might
have done. At length they came to
the apartment where the crown and
orb" and scepter and other royal
Jewels of England were kept.
At signal, Edwards, the guardian
If the treasure. was attacked. He de-
ended himself and was nearly muir
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
WIFE'S METHOD OF REVENGE
When Man Laughed at Winter Toys
on Easter Day Woman Prays for
Rain at Baseball Opening.

They had a dreadful quarrel Eas-
ter Sunday, but she got even with
aim"
What happened?"
You know she had new spring
suit and a new hat to wear"
"Well?'
well, when he woke up In the
morning it was showing blizzard
Ind he laughed out loud"
"He did! Isn't that just like a man
1.-The bruae?"
Eyes. and when she started out for
church, dressed in her old winter
wraps, he laughed again"
''If I had as mean a husband as
that I'd leave him"
''She was furious, but just as she
got on the sidewalk she had a happy
thought. She went right back into
The house and said: Fred, you may
think you're smart, laughing at me
because it is showing, but I'll get even
with you. I'm going to church now,
and I'm going there to pray that it
win rain cats and dogs on. the day the
baseball season opens"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
An Omitted Chapter.

7'Plato," said Diogenes one day,
Have you such thing as a wrench ?"
yes" replied the philosopher, Il
have one with my auto kit"
"Just the thing" continued Do
genes; 81 would like to borrow it for
a short time"
81 wonder what that old chap want
ed to do with my wrench? 1 believe
I'll hunt up and see"
And presently Diogenes was found
at the back of the Temple of Cybele,
working like a blacksmith.
Here" exclaimed Plato, what are
rou trying to do?"
I'm putting a cyclometer on my
tub" said Diogenes; and after that
The Athenians ceased to linger upon
The crossings when they saw him com.
ng.-Satire.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
WHY FATHER SANG so LOUD
Didn't Want Congregation to Hear
Mother Saving Wood" Especial
ly When Knot Was Hit.

Visiting his old-fashioned father in
the country, the city son was persuad-
ed to attend the village church, where
the singing was congregational and
the sermon lengthy. The father was
wide awake, but the dear old moth
er, sitting in a coy corner Of the
family pew, was soon lulled to sleep.
Even the singing of the final hymn
did not disturb her repose. The son
noted that his father was unusually
yoiceful in rendering the hymns, and
referred to the fact when walking
home after the services.
dad" said the young man, "did
you know that you sang so loud that
some persons in the congregation
turned around, looked at you and
scowled? ?"
Eyes, son. did" the old gentleman
replied; 'but my loud singing was an
act of mercy to your mother"
Mercy to mother! How's that,
dad?"
eff ] hadn't raised my voice in sing
ing, son, they would have heard her
saving wood, especially when she
struck a good, hard knot"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
Colonel Blood, a Dime Novel Hero" in Real Life

dered Leaving Edwards bound on
the floor, Blood snatched up the Jew
eled crown Of England, hid 1t under
his long clerical cloak and strolled
peacefully out of the room. One OF
his followers stole the orb" and fol-
lowed him.
But the alarm had been raised. The
thieves were chased and caught Thus
England was spared the unspeakable
humiliation of losing its royal crown
by a thief Blood was thrown into
Jail. No one doubted that he would
be put to death at once. People won
dered what tortures would be inflicted
on the man who had dared to lay I'M
holy hands on the royal regalia.
But Blood's luck held good He
managed to get word to King Charles
H. that IL he were executed there
We're hundreds of friends who would
aVenge his death. He is also said to
have been in the secret employ OF the
dissolute Duke OF Buckingham, who
was favorite of the king and who
hated the Duke of Ormond 1t was
even whispered that Buckingham had
inspired Blood's attack on Ormond
and that he perhaps counted on pay
ing some of his own ducal gambling
debts out of the sale of the stolen
crown jewels.
In any case, instead of ordering
Blood's immediate execution, Charles
H. actually visited him In prison. No
one knows just what took place dur
ing the interview or what royal scan
dals Blood threatened to expose IL he
were killed. To every ones surprise,
Charles not only set Blood free, but
placed him in high favor at court and
granted him pension of $4,000 a
year.
For the next ten years Blood was
parsonage OF Importance in London.
The thief and blackmailer waxed rich
while poor Edwards was refused
even a petty reward for his plucky de.
Tense of the crown jewels) At last.
the lucky man went too far. He
spread scandaIous stories about his
patron, buckingham probably by
way OF blackmail- was arrested
He was released on bail. In An
gust, 1880, he died under somewhat
suspicious circumstances while wait.
Ing to be tried,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
A Rutcher-Shop IdyI.

She was pretty and she looked soul
hui
'eHow much is porterhouse?" she
hmidly inquired.
''Umpty cents a pound" said the
butcher. a large, coarse man.
ooh, l can't afford that I'm dis
couraged at these high prices" She
began to weep.
Take heart" mUrmured a beneVo-
lent looking old gentleman.
81 guess | Will. That comes cheap
er. Please wrap me up half pound"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
How TO Succeed.

If you want to succeed in this
world you must make your own op-
portunities as you go on. The man
who waits for some seventh wave to
toss him on dry land will find that the
seventh wave is long time a-coming.
You can commit no greater folly than
to sit by the roadside until someone
comes along and invites you to ride
with him to wealth and influence
John B. Goug
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
TimOFOuS,

You're a nice one!" said the street
car conductor to the man from the
country; ''if you saw that fellow pick
the gentleman's pocket, why didn't
you interfere and not let him get
away?"
WAL" said Reuben, 81 saw that
sign up there, Beware Of pickpockets,
and b'gosh didn't dast toulouse
keeper.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12


one of history's strangest blackguards
-Benvenuto Cellini.
Cellini was born at Florence, Italy,
in 1900. His father, a maker OF mu-
steal instruments, wanted his son TO
follow the same trade. Benvenuto
would not do 1t, but became a gold
worker and eAgraver, AS mere lad
his exquisitely chased metal orn-
aments and aword hits won him fame.
But he couls use a sword as readily as
he could engrave one. And when he
was only fifteen he took part In SO
fierce a street duel that he was ban
ished from his native city.
With his sword at his side, rare ge-
MUS in his brain, and very little mon
ey in his pocket, young Cellini set out
to bring a fortune from the world. He
drifted from one Italian city to anoth-
er, falling constantly into trouble, lead
ing a grossly dissolute life, fighting
as he went, and incidentally turning
out miracles of artistic work.
He reached Rome at length, where
his talent as an engraver attracted
Pope Clement Wis attention. He al
so became one Of the pope's court mu-
sicians and executed, in spare mo-
ments, some beautiful seals and me-
dallons. When Rome was attacked by
the Imperial army, Cellini fought
bravely in the Eternal City's defense.
According to his own improved state
ment he slew, single handed, the
prince of Orange and the constable
de Bourbon during this siege. (There
is no reason to believe this boast is
not one of the countless like that
strew Cellini's story of his own life.9
Back to Florence he went, the news
of his Roman exploits winning him
pardon and a welcome. There, he set
tied down and devoted himself to en-
craving and sculpture. 1t was dur
ing this period that he made his cele-
brated Hercules" Atlas Supporting
the Earth" and THE Numidian Lion.
He returned to Rome, after time,
where he promptly slew one man In q
duel and wounded another. Scarcely
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
In Society.

why doesn't she sue for divorce?
They haven't been getting on well for
years"
q know it. But she can't get along
without him. There are times, you
know, when she absolutely has to have
him to fill in at bridge whist"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
The Dignity of the Law.

Now said the lawyer who was con-
Quoting the cross examination. 81 will
ask you whether you have ever been
in jail"
81 have not" replied the witness.
"Have you ever been indicted by the
grand jury?"
NO
"Have you ever been arrested?"
mo"
Have you ever run away with an
other mans wife,"
81 never have"
"Have you ever cheated anybody in
a horse trader"
81 never have had a horse"
"Ah! You are eyading MY question,
thought we should find you out
sooner or later. You are excused"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
Before eahy.

Strangers this the face that
launched a thousand ships and burn
ed the topless towers of Ilion?
Helen of Troy-It is.
Stranger-Then 1 offer you a con
tract for thirty weeks in vaudeville al
two thousand drachmas a night.-Yale
Record.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
A Mortal Blow.

whats the matter with your wifei
She's all broken up lately"
''She got terrible jar"
''What has happened?"
''Why, she was assisting at rum
mage sale, took off her new hat, and
somebody sold 1t for thirty-five cents
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
Not Made to Order,

"Have you any references?" asked
the lady of the house.
Eyes, ma'am, lot of EN-"
"Why didn't you bring them with
your"
They're just like my photographs,
ma'am. None of 'em does me jus.
tice."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
The Objection.

"The man they wanted appointed as
nudge used to be an actor"
'Then he ought not to be appoint
ID"
why not?"
Don't you know that actors instinc-
lively favor the recall?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
Their Intent.

81 saw some escaped steers in the
street rush lot of policemen"
did they try to kill them?"
No I think they were merely
gamboling, and thought it would be q
good idea to toss a copper"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
just Like Father.

'Your daughter is improving" said
a music teacher, "but when she gets
to the scales I have to watch her pref
ty closely"
"Just like her father!" said the
mother. "He made his money in the
grocery business!"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
Its Paradoxes.

This is nearing the closed season. !"
Il don't understand"
Why. in summer. no one Of your
business visitors believes In the open
door policy"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
A Mistaken Idea.

GAS the poets say, stone walls dc
not a prison make"
We'll. you just try to get away from
them when they're around peniten
tiary"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
cninn Eurther.

This problem is one which is rip
foc the times"
Ripe should say it was rotten:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12

rHIS Is the
story Of a man
whose adven-
ture s We're
wilder and more
dra m a tic than
those of a dime
novel hero.
The man was
Colonel" or Cap
t ain" T b o m a s
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12

Literary.
'How's your son gettin' along in
Washington, Uncle Jim?'
"Fust class. He's got a literary
job now"
Literary job?"
Yes. He puts fresh blotters ON n.
senator's desks every mornin'."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
The Result.

$50 you've come back from your
Dad tour. Did I , ghost waIk?"
mo, so We had to-"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12
Finger Talk.

Queer, isn't it, that deaf and dumb
man always has such store Of Cos
Not at all queer. He has naturally
news on hand"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12

~ e NIU S and
h o m | eide;
II modest of his
wondrous art
and vain of his
low vices; proba-
BILE thief and GER
tain liar; swash-
buckler and mu-
S i C i a n-sculptor.
Such in a nutshell
L. Al. ~ -
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-06-12

They had a dreadful quarrel Eas-
ter Sunday, but she got even with
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11

Rev. Peter Zell returned this after
noon from Little Rock, where he has
been under treatment for several
weeks. He was injured by sticking a
been a terrible oooiaon. et mass at
section ran int1. M sch tomor-
Aing now ana ,s ne Rev. j. A.
anu IL we UDll ~ Al -
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
GOVERNOR CALLS
MASS MEETING
CONSIDER FLOOD RELIEF
DONAGHEY WIRES MAYOR w. ].
GAYNOR OUTSIDE AID IS NOT
YET NEEDED.

Little Rock, May 11.-A call was
issued today by the governor, upon
the request of the Chamber If Com
merce, for mass meeting in Little
Rock next Thursday, May 16, of rep
resentatives of Mississippi river
towns and all others interested, to
consider means for the further relief
of the flood sufferers.
In reply to telegram from Mayor
W. j. Gaynor of New York proffer-
ing aid for the flood sufferers, Cover
nor Donaghey sent the following mes
sage:
lon behalf of the people of my
state | wish to thank you and your
citizens for the proffered help to those
IN distress because of the excessive
floods in portions of this state.
while the destruction to property
is great and the personal suffering in
certain instances severe, yet | think
the situation is not grave enough to
warrant us in asking or accepting
personal contributions from others
outside our own territory Again as
suring you of our appreciation of
your offer of assistance, | am with
great respect, etc"
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
ARKANSAS wins
NORMAL DEBATE
DECISION Is UNANIMOUS
CONWAY SCHOOL VICTORS OV-
Err OKLAHOMA IN HEATED
DISCUSSION.

In hotly-eontested debate at the
high school auditorium last night, the
Arkansas State Normal, by a unani-
nous decision of the judges, was vic
torious over the Oklahoma State Nor
NAL. The question for discussion was
Resolved, That the Commission
Form of Government is Better
Form of Government than any Other
Form for Cities whose Population is
not Less than 10000"
The Arkansas representatives had
the affirmative side of the subject and
arguments in favor of the commission
form of government were pressed
with unusual vigor and force by Allen
Webb, w. A. Ellis and Walker Mel
ton, representing the local institution.
The team had been drilled for several
weeks under the direction of Prof. O.
w. Stephenson and displayed a clear
grasp of their subject, together with
an admirable ability to clinch their
points in convincing language.
The Oklahomans probably exceled
the Arkansans in delivery, the speech
es Of the three visitors being grace
fully delivered, but in argument they
were clearly outclassed. The Oklaho-
ma team was composed of j. W.
Bridges, Lloyd Morsett and William
Heyler.
The debate was delayed in begin
ming on account of the fact that Jas.
H. Harrod of Little Rock declined to
serve as one of the judges when he
discovered a few minutes before the
debate was to begin that he is dist
antly related to Walker Melton, one
of the Arkansas debaters. Prof. G
H. Burr of Hendrix College consent
ed to fill the vacancy, the other two
judges being Superintendent A. B.
Hill of the Little Rock public schools
and Judge w. L. Moose of Morril-
ton, Democratic nominee for attorney
general.
Prof. Stephenson presided at the
debate, which was enlivened by de-
lightful music by the Normal glee
club and vociferous cheers of the stu
dents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
Big CROWD ATTENDS
GRADUATING EXERCISES

Vilonia, May 11.-An immense
crowd attend the graduating exer-
cises of the Vilonia Training School
last night, and witnessed the presen-
tation of diplomas to Is graduates,
II girls and four boys. The com
mencement address was delivered bv
DR.. j. W. Conger, president of Cen
tral College, whose subject was
"Life's Progress" DR.. Conger was
given close attention and his address
was replete with sound advice and en-
couragement to the young graduates.
The session just ending has been the
most successful in the history of the
school.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
CLFE CLUBS IN
RECITAL TONIGHT

The two glee clubs of the Arkansas
State Normal will give a song recital
In Central College auditorium tonight
at $50, for the benefit of the Nor
NAL Athletic Association. The pro-
gram to be rendered follows:
"Revel of the Leaves" Chorus.
May Dance in Thuringia" and
"Doan Ye Cry Ma Honey" Girls Glee
Club.
College Song Medley, Boys Glee
Club.
Reading: "Who's Afraid?" Estella
Prothro.
"The Chase" and loft in the Silly
Night" Boys Glee Club.
THE Sweetest Flower that Blows"
Girls Glee Club.
Defamation: "Silent Voices" Gus
Boss.
Cotton Field Melodies" Boys Glee
Club.
Reading: Buying a Railroad Tick
et," Zada Lee Craig.
when Life is Young" Mixed Cho-
rus.
Good Night" Girls Glee Club.
Mrs. Estell Segner- Legg is director
of the Girls Glee Club and Prof. John
I. Buchholz is director of the Boys
Glee Club. The accompanist will be
Miss Matte Carlton.
Refreshments will be served by the
senior class of Contra college after
the program.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Services at the Presbyterian church
tomorrow at IL a. m. and s p. m.
Catechism class at 2:30 p. m. Sub
ject of morning sermon: "The Para
BILE of the Rich Man and Lazarus VS..
Russellism, Universalism, ETC." Sub
ject of evening sermon: The same,
continued.
Our church is at the disposal of
any, or all, the schools and colleges of
Conway, for both my congregation
and myself are in accord with the
school work that is going on. l see
no reason, however, why all the
churches of the town should suspend
for a month on account of closing ex-
ercises. Hence, with all due respect,
our services will go on as usual.
Those of my congregation who pre-
fer to attend the commencement ex-
ercises may feel entirely free to do
so. P. H. HENSLEY, Pastor
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11

e on the
m1unnorn.
theyes of
brilliA
cordlikeNe
ton cordn
good for
members
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
MANY TAXPAYERS
Are DELINQUENT

Collector J S. Johnson closed his
books for the taxes of 1911 last night,
leaving the largest number of unpaid
assessments in many years. Despite
the fact that an additional month was
granted in a proclamation by the gov
ernor, the taxpayers in Faulkner
county have been unusually slow this
year, and the delinquent list is large
one. Collector johnson says he ex-
poets to treat everyone alike and will
be compelled to collect a penalty from
all who failed to pay within the re-
quired time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
VETERANS RECEIVE
CROSSES SUNDAY

Sixteen Crosses Of Honor are to be
presented next Sunday, May II, at
2:3O p. M, at the courthouse in Con-
way to the following named veterans:
j. c. Basket of Conway, Brinkley
Barker of Conway, w. A. Bragg of
Conway, M. A. Brown of Republi-
can, M. C. Canada of Conway, F. J
Crook of Conway, M. F. Ferguson of
Guy, w. r. James of Conway, V. w.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
Admission Always 5 and 10 cents

Johnston of Conway, John Long of
Conway, d. d. Parker of Conway,
d. l.. Smith of Preston, J. j. Smith
of Conway, E. P. Snow of Vilonia,
w. d. Wharton of Faulkner county,
j. G. Wyatt of Conway.
The presentation ceremony will be
held in the offices of County Clerk j.
Ii. Bailey at the courthouse.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
BAPTIST SERVICES.

No services at II a. M, on account
of commencement sermon at the
Methodist church. The pastor, Rev.
j. j. Hurt, will preach at the usual
sevening hour.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
METHODIST SERVICES.

High school commencement sermon
in the morning. At the evening hour
gospel service will be conducted by
the pastor
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Sunday, fair; cooler
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-05-11

Mrs. George S. Brown and son
spent this morning in Little Rock.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-13

Association, is development of con-
science and an extension of human
feeling, Then an unseemly fight
would not be required to insure clean
and healthful milk supply
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-08-13
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
PHONE 470 DAY OR NIGHT
RAMsEY's AMBULANCE SERVICE.
ARRANGEMENT FOR PEOPLE
TO TEST THEIR OWN MINDS

The following is taken from the
current issue of Farm and Fireside:
Many people who feel that their
minds are becoming deranged, would
be glad to have themselves examined,
just as for any other disease, with no
publicity. In Maryland, Rhode Island,
New Jersey and Illinois laws have
been passed allowing such persons to
take steps for the testing of their own
minds. These statutes have been
found a great blessing to many peo'
pie, who under the laws of most states
would have been obliged to wait until
quite insane before treatment. In
most cases these self-committed per-
sonss have voluntarily gone to hospi-
tails, and the State thus saved ex-
pense, and families spared great wor-
ry and humiliation"