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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
Terrible Plague Was Known as Early
as the Year 767 B. c.. Declares
London Writer.

London.-The terrible ravages chol-
era is making at the present time IN
Turkey remind one of many previous
occasions when epidemics have car
ried off thousands at time, says Tit
Bits. AS early as 767 B. G. we read
of a plague, aud again in 453 b. ..
Rome suffered terribly. Athens was
attacked by pestilence in 430 B. o.,
which was believed to have been caus-
ed by their enemies poisoning the wa
ter supplies.
AS many as 10000 people day fell
victims to the plague at Rome in A. D.
80. So many people were killed dur
ing the epidemic which occurred IN
Bri ian during the fifth century that
there were hardly sufficient persons
left to bury the dead. In 772 Chiches-
ter lost $4,000 people, and in 954 Scot
land lost 10000. London was visited
in the 10th and 18th centuries, and
Ireland suffered severely in 1904.
The Oriental plague occurred ber
tween 134S and 1882. It was known
as the BLACK Plague" on account OF
the black spots which appeared on the
skin at death. 1t started in China in
1888, and the deaths numbered 13g
100000. and 100000 succumbed in
the rest of Asia. 1t appeared In Nor
way and Sweden in 1349 and 1882.
About 1000, 900 fell victims to the
black plague in England. of which ST.
600 occurred in London alone.
The sweating sickness appeared in
England four times during the 18th
and 18th centuries. the first time in
1885, and lasted one month, in which
10000 people died in London alone.
1t also visited Holland. Germany. Den
mark, Sweden. Poland and Russia be-
tween 1925 and 1880.
=, In the 18th century pestilence
broke out in London and carried of
80. 900 people In Lyons $4,000 died
during 1882 through scourge which
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
ARE REGAL IN DESIGN
TEA GOWNS OF GORGEOUS MA
TERIALS SEEN THIS SEASON..
Lovely Effects Obtained by Layer
Upon Layer of Chiffon In the Most
Extravagant Models - Hand
some Garment Sketched.

The designers find it rather hard to
'efrain from utilizing gorgeous ma
terials for their tea gowns this winter.
Fabrics and trimmings are regal in
their elegance, and wonderful models
are to be had in embossed velvets
and beautiful brocades built upon
Renaissance lines, along with empire
arrangements in clinging chiffons and
nets and laces touched with silver, or
gold, or crystal, or jewels.
Long unlined coats of silver or gold
lace fine as cobwebs are hung over
robes of chiffon in some of the extrav-
agant models, and lovely effects are
obtained by layer upon layer OF chif-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
MRS. Aston UNHAPPY WOMAN
Widow of John Jacob Has Not Even
the Consolation of Great Riches
In Her Bereavement.

THE most unhappy woman in New
York is the manner in which friend
recently referred to Mrs. John Jacob
Astor, writes correspondent She
moarns the husband who was taken
from her in such tragic fashion by
the wreck of the Titanic, of course.
But the first poignant sting of that be-
reayement is perhaps past. Now she
is beginning to view her future-to
find her life ended before it has be-
gun.
She is but a young woman-a
young woman of beauty. All her short
life she has lived fully. She had a
wonderful capacity for enjoyment. 1t
was her wholesome, hearty, open-arm-
ed acceptance of the goods that youth
and Astounding health and strength
brought her that first attracted the
attention of the man who later mar
ried her. That marriage was bit
terly criticized. And yet those who
know her say that 1t was marriage
of love only. Perhaps others were
ambitious for her. She had no thought
come as a commonplace to John ia
cob Astor's wife.
And then" said her friend, after
but brief honeymoon the skies crash
ed down. The income from $4,000, 900
was settled upon her. But that in
come-large as it isis barely suf-
ficient to maintain properly the great
Aston home, a life estate in which In
hers by the will She could close that
home, but to do so would be to rob
her son of part of his Astor heritage.
In the midst of riches she is almost
poor. She has not sought to take a
position in society, of course, nor will
she, even when her time of mourning
is over. 1t has been made more clear
ly apparent to her that the friends OF
the first Mrs. Aston are still loyal. By
the terms of her husbands will, she
will be shorn of practically all of the
fortune which is now hers If she were
to marry again. She is left almost
alone-except for a few servants-in
the great Astor house"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12

front closing of the bodice and tasse,s
finish the long pointed lace sleeves.
Another robe which is particularly
attractive yet practical Is of dart
blue charmeuse trimmed with fur
The robe is built much upon the lines
of coat, but instead of falling quite
loose at the waist line it is semiftted
and draped over at the left side and
held by an ornament. The bottom
part of the tunic is gathered into 2
band of skunk fur. The sleeves and
fronts of the garment are edged with
skunk.
Another robe built upon the same
lines is of satin edged with swans.
down
Little loose draped robes of white
India silk made over color pink or vel.
low or blue, are made with hem
stitches executed with floss the same
color as the lining and in some cases
have undersleeves and modesties Of
CIuny and other lace, the design Of
which is reinforced lightly by embrod.
cry in color.
One also finds delightful little short,
WASTED models in crepe de chine, the
skirts and short loose bodice having
only lines of trimming around the
neck or shoulder drapery. The tuck
er and undersleeve are of tucked or
shirred cream lace, the tucker ending
just below the base of the throat
soft girdle is swathed about the waist
and knotted with long scarf ends
wherever it is most becoming.
gown of this kind will do duty for any
sort of at home occasion, and indeed
has little or nothing to distinguish it
from some of the simple evening
frockS.
In albatross there are pretty loose
robes bordered with wide bands Of en-
broidery in silk or soutache and often
lined with silk, SO that they are not
after all, such inexpensive triffies as
one might think. The silk lining is
not. however, a necessity.
MARY DEAN.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
NO MORE CONVICT STRIPES
Oregon's Governor Has All of the
Prisoners Dressed In
Gray Uniform.

Salem, Ore.-This year not pris-
oner in the state penjtentiary is wear
ing stripes. AS Christmas pres
ent to the men, all parole violators,
all those who have usurped the prison
discipline, and, in short, all the men
in the prison who have been compelled
to wear stripes, were placed in the
convict gray as a start of new year
for these men.
The stripes were abolished some
time ago as regular prison costume.
and have been worn only by those
who have become recalcitrant
Paroles from Governor West were
the Christmas presents received by
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
serviceabie Pins.

One of the new bowknot pms SCI -
jeweled rim, has a feature In@,
makes it useful. 1t is apparently
black MORE ribbon framed IN SliaI
diamonds, but this ribbon, insteaa ID :,
being stationary, may be removed @ nv
other colors substituted to match any
costume. .hrae
One pin of this sort is neariy ~ m
inches long, and is worn to caIcn 81 ae
Iaces or drapery on the corsage VI :"
hair ornament. Buckles Tor We ~
fobs can be found in the same SUI, 10
40 the ribbon of the fob may y
changed to match different gowns
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
Blue SKY.

The blue sky, which reveals itself
as the hemisphere vault of the firma-
ment in the absence of clouds, is moth
ing more nor less than the far depths
of the air sending back to the observ-
er some part of the solar Illumination
which it receives. The light thus re-
turned to the eye is blue, simply be-
cause the particles of the air are Of
such exceedingly diminutive size that
they can effectively deal with only the
smallest of the luminous vibrations
that is with the blue undulations.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
Suit over Lost Dinner.

Pittsburg Claiming he was dam
aged in the sum of $50 because a
Thanksgiving box intended for him
was delivered at a hospital instead of
at his house. and that he was COM
PEELED to call off dinner party in con-
sequence, George E Fetter brought
suit against the Adams Express COM
pany. In the petition filed in the
county court Fetter declares the box
contained one chicken, one dozen ba-
nanas, one dozen oranges, half a dozen
apples, jelIies, cakes and various 9TH
er eatables suitable for a Thanksgiv
ing dinner
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12

tone For instance, robe Of chiffon In
one tone over foundation Of chiffon
In another tone, the whole partially
yelled by loose and graceful tunic Of
chiffon in a third shade. Such color
schemes must needs be skillfully han
died, but among the imported tea
gowns there are exquisite things on
this order.
A clinging robe of pale pink China
silk over which is draped tunic Of
chiffon held at the high waist line by
a girdle of black velvet represents a
particularly attractive model. The bot
tom part of the sleeve is of shadow
lace and panel Of shadow lace ex-
tends down the front of the skirt A
touch of black velvet is shown at the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12

James l.. Riley and Frank Nash, and
as long as their behavior is good they
will enjoy their liberty.
Riley was serving from one to i!
years for killing Louis Long, the for
mer prize fighter of California, neal
Redmond, Crook county. Long wai
clipping with Riley's wife in an au
tomobile, and after whirlwind race
was overtaken and killed by Riley. II
is said that Riley and his wife have
become reconciled and will live to
gether
Several other prisoners were giver
their liberty on probation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12

the position in which it should Do
sewn on. Then the space between lhe
material and the edges of the DoA
must be filled with cotton wool n
glance at diagram B will explain tul''
c indicating the space to be hlled'
The silk is next drawn over inc
wool and the sides Of the box, anu
fastened on underneath with Secco
tine or some other strong adheSlTo
Four holes are now made through tn0
silk and the bottom of the box at 'n0
points indicated by D, D, d, ana -
diagram F. Through these hoies par
blue ribbons are drawn and tled !.
smart little bows at the corners "
the box. Then to complete TINS use
full little article the edges are trllnIn ,o
with a lace founce, and this may -
seen in diagram E, which also lilu9
trates the way in which the tray anu
cushion can be utilized.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
heaviest Veteran Dies

Peter Dubray, said to be the heav.
fest Civil war veteran. is dead at
Chazy Lake. n. Y. He weighed ats
pounds when he stepped on the scales
on New Years day to please a gath
ering of his u children and 80 grand
children. He was 20 years old and a
member of the 91st New York Vol.
unteers. He was shot In an engage.
ment and carried an open wound un.
til the time of his death
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
Hard to Tell.

"Old Rocks. the multimiIlionaire, is
feeling awfully depressed"
What's the matter?"
Why. he made bad investment
last summer. and will lose $4,000 10
breaks him all up. Says he knows
he's on his way to the poorhouse. I
pointed out to him that he could lose
$4,000 year for 1900 years without
coming to the end Of bis pile, and
what do you suppose he said?'
Give It up
He said: And what viii happen t.
me then!"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
Europe's Rest.Known woman's Club

Among women's clubs the Lyceum
is perhaps the best known in Europe.
1t has been in existence nine years,
and while the parent organization is
in London there are branches in Ber
lin, Brussels, Florence, Milan, Paris
and Rome A woman joining any one
of these clubs becomes Herewith a
member of them all
This year a branch will be estab-
Hshed in Stockholm and very shortly
a Swiss Lyceum club will come into
existence. 1t is probable that Russia
will also have a branch before long
while at Athens and at Budapest
preparations are being made for the
opening of similar branches.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
Shell and Feather stitch Pattern,

A reader asks for directions 10 a,r.oe
above knitting pattern, as sone.ilH1T
used on the backs of silk mlt1el3 ~
anyone will be good enough 70
it they will confer favor
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
100000 Sent to Britain.

London.-Approximately $36,000,00
in money orders was sent from the
United States to persons in the United
Kingdom, according to statistics gath
cred here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
Leather Rodkln Cases.

Leather bodkin cases, containing
three or four chased silver bodklns'
for use with so many different widths
Of ribbon, are so fat and small that
they can easily be held In the palm Oh
the hand, and are an especial convent
ence for travellers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12

useful and decorative little article can
be easily made.
The first step is to tack piece of
soft white silk to the center of the
bottom of the box in the waiver IL
Illustrated in diagram 4, tfss dotted line
Indicating the mltertal and showing
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-02-12
DAINTY AND USEFUL ARTICLE
Trinket Tray and Pin Cushion That
Are Easily Made by Following the
Diagrams.

With the help of the accompanying
diagrams and the aid of shallow
cardboard box of suitable size, this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

II you had little plot
In the middle OF the woods,
And you owned a tiny cot
For To hold your worldly goods
And you never saw face.
Never heard a human tone
As you wandered round the place
by yourself and all alone,
If you lived that sort OF life
or all fetters you'd be free.
Far away from madding strife,
Independent YOU would be.
You could always have your way
Like a gay untrammcled elf.
Free 20 say your little say,
Pleasing no one but yourself.
Buff YOU prefer TO dwell
Round about where others 10,
You witt IND It just as welt.
To concedc a thing or two.
Life is largely give and take;
Lay your ego on the shelf,
Otherwise you merely make
Pain and trouble for yourself.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18
YLMme. SAIL eernhardt
AT THE oRfHEUM

Nine Bernhardt. the divine So
rah. will be at the local Orpheum
all next week Her repertoire will
include
Monday and Tuesday afternoon
and evening. "t.ncrece Borgla f,
"Wednesday and Thursday afternoon
aud evening. one Christmas
Night Friday afternoon aud even
Ing. "Phedre Saturday and sun.
day afternoon and evening. Co
mile"
She viii arrive on her special
train OF three Pullmans Monday
morning. and probably live in her
special car She carries 40 personal
trunks. s. theatrical trunks. her Is
Paris players. and retinue ol sec.
retarles and maids
Beruhardt is paid the highest sal.
AIRY ever given a vaudeville star.
that OF herself and company approx.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18
SCOTS CELEBRATE IN
HONOR OF BURNS

The i5fth Anniversary OF tn'
birth Of Robot nurus viii be colc
bratod at the Moore theatre JHnu
AIRY 81
The committee has arranged nn
elaborate program II music. lcc.
tor Mckenzie. leader of the plpetn
band OF Vancouver Is G., VIII b" ~
attendance With hl. troupe.
Henry Haniln viii sins and Miss
Ella walker will appear for the
occasion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18
AT pANTAoEs


Pantagcs theatre will offer an
unusual feature Attn the blll Tor
next week "a the frat appearance
here OF Nellie Schmidt. the beau
tiiul young California Eirl. Who
swan around Seal Rocks IN san
Francisco bay. and who will give
an aquatic exhibition here. sud
Lillian Marshall. Miss schmidta in
strucior who Wili DO her ncnsa
tlonal fro dive In this per
formance Miss Marshall seta her
clothing on fire aud leaps from n
hlgh point into tank uf cold
water Oihcr numbers on the pro.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

on the screen tho old man let out
a yell and fell PROSTATE on the floor.
a doctor was called and he was
revived.
Il thought | had ON again." the
old man gasped when the newest
wrinkle in movies was at last ex.
planned Ia him.
Not Mentioning the Other SUNDAYS.
The sunday before Now Year the
choir OF the NJ. +. church did some
good singing Elmer On. j. lines
The motion picture OF the mar
riage recently in Chicago OF Jack
has been barred by Louisville thea
ters. In their resolution. the eXhib-
itors charge that the taking of the
picture is an insult to every owner
OF a picture house in America
stage Struck sally" at the Al.
hambrn. Is real comedy. fun OF
complications, and has happy end
ing.
A. the Alhambra Until Monday.
AN Accidental Dentist" Stage
Struck Sallie," The Little Minis.
ter"
At the Coliseum All Week.
The 1912 Pondleton. Or, Round.
W.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

AT THE SEATTLE


For the week cummenciui Mon
day. Bailey a Mitchell will present
At the Seattle theatre. for the first
time at popular prices. The THIRD
Degree This PLAY 10 claimed TO
be as pleasing and holding Ia It's
intensity us The Lion and the
Mouse" by the same author
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

turkey trot cuntoriioun and iiAr
,uirarismH OF tuc hoocheo koochee
dance ard an similar forms of
Fymnnsfle conYulHite movements
suggestive Of the degenerate rcvci
rios Of tn aggregated districts
Tho nervenntn al arms Of The sen.
ate aud house are charged with rn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

mit use % the pension office build
Ing for the ball which Hamilton
said be would accept That proyiso
vac as follows
That the grant OF the permit
lions. the turkey irot rrkziy bear
and other rags viii positively be
barred.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18
AT TIE EMPRESS

"The Suburban Winner. DIG
racing playiet carrying ten people
three horses and a carload OF seen
cry. will headline the coming week .
bin at the Empress. Hobby Fan
dour and hin brother viii be the
added attraction rAndour n one
OF the most perfect specimens ol
phyalcnl manhood now before the
uublic The Misses Mnbclle ana
iIobpon will present an act 81 sins
Ing. dancing and planoplaylng
Floyd Mack. dancer Houhle Sims.
"A comic cartoonlnt. and ilavely ana
Carter. Irish character comedians.
are also on the hili
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

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good AZ your own teeth ever were
our famous Cosmetic Plates restore
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Nhrn your teeth Wcru extracted.
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Our guarantee ia the one that
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

lmating $4,000. not counting the
salaries OF the five other acts on the
bill. which will bring the total close
TO SIS 600 for the week.
The five other acts on the bill
are The Bartholomae Players.
Charles and Fannie Van. Josie
Heather. Saranoff. and Mcmahon.
Diamond and Clcmcnce
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

might and asked
Manager Davis TO
run n moving pic
ture backward,
just for fun.
An old man
who had had a
few drinks came
in and took a seat
in the back OF the
house. When the
film began 10 go
backward and he
saw people walk
ing INSIDE down
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

Hubscrihsrs 70 Tse Seattle tift
Will confer fnver ~ notify lns
this otfice az once Of any TAI
urc tu secure prompt AM res
ular delivery 81 the paper
any ATTEMPT 20 substitute nn
ether paper for Tie seat ~
Star. II is the desire Or W.
management 90 secCfo TIE
sertiee for al. and conipiat
are given eeufSrQua arc
attention ~ your paper
70 arrive any Night ~
o'clock kindiy p.4ope this or
at once Msln Stoo. Ash TOT
the Circulation Department
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

az the Moore theatre three nights.
beginning Thursday. There will be
"a matinee Saturday.
The reception given tho Paul J..
Raincy pictures Of African hunting
scenes. when they we're shown at
the Moore theatre recently. MAS 20
cordial that they have therefore
been secured for return engage
meut OF six nights and tao matt
neea. beginning next sunday night
anJuary IS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18
THE SEATTLE STAR

gram vii be tho Soils brothers
marimbaphono players; Tom kei
lev, the fashion plate OF vauds'ille !
lave Rafael. ycuiriloquiht. the
Valerie sisters ana Latohka' the
funny jugglcr'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18
Regal Dental Offices

Or L. q. Clark. D. D s. Manager
i4o5 THIRD Ave. N. W. Cor. union
aoTE-Brina This 40 win You.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18
AT The MOORE


A new play BY James flalieck
Reid. The Confession which had
a successful run a. tho Htiou the.
ntrc. New York. will tc presented
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

At the Circuit Until Sunday.
Souls On Torture. Tho Evidence
OF the Film. The Trail OF Cards.
AZ the Clemrer Until Sunday.
Rude Sweoneye Mistake" "Pi
rate Gold" Twilight Of Her Life. ID
Life Of Ants, Radiography in prac
tice.
Al the Dream Until Sunday.
The Winning Hand. The Office
BOYS birthday" Peters Pledge.
Tho Clue.
A, the Grand Until Sunday.
THE Vengeance az Egypt" eau.
munt's Pictorial Review
At the Melbourne Until Sunday.
Helen Gardner in Cleopatra"
Here's n new movie story.
A party of university students in
yaded "A downtown thpater the other
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

WHEN FRANK r. SCHMIDT re
turned after several weeks absence
90 his home az i7i5 T.. Mercer 1t.
he found the house had been ran
sacked and silverware and several
huudred dollars worth OF Jewclry
stolen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-18

WASHINGTON. Jan. I'm case
an innuRuwl ball IN held In spite
OF President elect Wilson's oblec'
for the use OF The pension building