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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
With Ma,udeu;11e Through Worder1and

and he calls them ipotaynes which closely approaches the hippopotami in sound and which they dobtlessly were. He also saw orafies, or gerfaunts, which were spotted, somewhat larger than a horse and had necks 20 cubits long; they had a tail like a deer and could look over house. in which animal it is not difficult to recognize the giraffe.
 While upon his journey Maundeville caught his first vision of that jewel of the southern sky, Canopus, and he pays the glorious star an eloquent tribute, but the odd part of the description is that it was in land where the moon is never seen except in what he calls the ''second'' quarter. As we have no such phase in our almanac I am at loss to know whether he means first quarter or full moon.
 Rather ingenious and decidedly roman- tic is the authors description, or failure at description of the terrestrial paradise. He gets around it by saying that he did not visit it. probably through fear of taxing his readers credulity or his own sense of veracity too severely, but he contents himself with the assertion that the place is surrounded by wall of unnatural stone that is covered all over with moss.
 What could be prettier than to picture the lost abode of our fallen parents as haVlng It's glory screened from mortal eyes by an aged wall and that barrier hiding the ravages of time under cloak of natures fashioning?
 Thus it was that I passed my time while marooned at Beirut and 1t was not time lost Though held there I was trav- cling all the while It has ever been my habit to carry with ma in my wander ings as a wade mecum some book descrip- tive historically or legendary of the coun- try which am to visit the more ancient the book the better. When held up upon a portico by rainstorm in Corfu I pulled out my Odyssey and ran over the story of Nausicaa. the most charming woman of ancient history for I was at her home; at Stonehenge I rested be-. meath the shadow of the largest monolith and read from my Godfrey of Monmouth the ''Dance of the Giants" for I was standing upon the very spot of its execu- tion on the train through Wales I per- used my Mabinogion, and in India the Ramayana was often in my lap. Such a pastime adds untold interest to the visited locality and this is why my stay at Beirut afforded me such a charming jorney with Maundeville through won derland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
By c. F. MARKELL

disported red necks and the hens were covered with wool instead of feathers. Men were charitable in those days, for Maundeville tells us that when the monks had concluded their daily meals the almoner would go to the door of the monastery and by gong summon all the neighboring beasts. to which they fed as many as 4OOO the remnants of the repast.
 Sir John appears in measure to have anticipated our moderp transatlantic liners, as he speaks of ships as white as snow and made with halls and cham bers and other easements as though they were upon land"
 It is, however. when Maundeville reaches Cathay that his imagination dis plays unbridled license and no pr. Cook nor Theodore Roosevelt ever re- turned from a field of exploration with more mythical quarry than he. Here he found pigmies that lived but six or seven years, and should one of them chance to attain the age of eight years he was regarded as Methusalleh. They were of such small statue that their babies were put into snail shells for cradling. But how shall describe in my allotted space the enormous wealth and lavish display of this far off Cathay? The palace roofs were supported by pillars of fine gold; mountains were fashioned of precious stones, wines were brought to the ban quet hall in conduits and even the skins of the wild partners were redol- ent with the odor of costly perfumes that rendered the palace heavy with fragrance.
 The dining table of the Emperor was of ivory bordered with gold and during the meals automatic peacocks and other fowls, all of gold, danced and sang as they clapped their wings In mimic joy. But probably the most wonderful grape vine of solid gold that clambered all over the hall with clusters of fruit fashioned out of precious stones. The white grapes were of crystal, beryl and iris; the yellow of topaz; the red of rubies, frenaz and alabraundines; the green of emeralds. perydoz and chry- solies; and the black of onyx and gar HelS. Tn truln IL WOulu SSeii tiidt all of the precious metal was used in decor ation and the fine arts and that none served as currency, and in exlaining this Maundeville seems to have antici- pated our financial system, for he de- clared that all the money of the land was of leather or paper, and then when 1t began to fray out the people carried It to the Emperor's treasury and re- ceived new notes in its stead
 A postal system was also known there as each inn in the land was a relay station to which tidings were horne by messengers upon swift dromedaries, or horses of marvellous speed and the ap- proach of the messenger was heralded by the ringing of bells so that the re- lief might be in readiness to carry luther the message.
 The march of the Emperor through the country must have constituted an impressing spectacle, for he was at- tended by a retinue of 50,000 horsemen and s0,0o0 foetmen and all the inhab- itants along the route over which he passed made a fire before their doors in the flames of which was placed the powder of sweet-smeiling gum. so that the progress of his majesty could be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
Americans Stay at Home


 American emigration to Canada is rap idly falling off. During the last 10 months of 1913 immigration into Canada from Great Britain increased by 50O0 persons and from continental Europe by 21.000. But during the same period the United States sent 25.00O fewer emigrants to the northern dominion than in 1912. And the return of Americans from Canada fs 2 no less marked feature of the year. This is in part a natural reaction to the un- wonted Canadian boom of five or 10 years ago. but it is also tribute to the pa- triotism and good sense of Americans who see in their own country ample op- portunities for economic gain, preciuding the necessity of pulling up stakes anu migrating to a new land.
 We have need in the United States or the experience, the energy and the hnan- cial resources of the American farmers who might, but for the splendid openings at home be disposed to depart to the Canadian northwest. Right here In Mnne- sota are as excellent opportunities as can be found the length and breadth or Canada, and Americans are fortunately beginning to realize this. to their and our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
He Calls It Fishing
From the New York World.

F
 San Francisco.-W. H. Davenport of tlI Western Parific railway says: T wa back in Nevada recently, and a. frier1 of mine, who owns what he calls just little ranch of 5000 acres asked me if would like to fish for mountain trout. said I would: it's my favorite sport.
 Come on,' said he, and he took n| to stream across which he has bu1 a dam for the purpose of irrigating Il alfalfa.
 .Instead of producing fish poles he su denly turned on the water and let it riI for just a half minute. Then he turn{ for just a hal minute. Then he turny 1t off, and, beckoning to me. led me the irrigating ditch.
 By this time the water which he h let in had run out into the fields, and ! the bottom of the ditch were about mountain trout left high and dry Tapping about at a great rate.
 My friend gathered about 20 into basket and threw the rest back alive in the stream. He had the ones he caugu for supper, and they were delicious"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
First Fliohts

From the Chicago Record Herald.
 Orville Wright, congratulated at a ba quet in Dayton upon recent legal VI tory, said:
 Now, our law business ended, we q go to work on the business of developi aeroplanes. For, though the aeropla has passed it's infancy, it will stand provements here and there.
 Yes, the aeroplane, I am glad to s} is no longer in its infancy-and, gent men, 1t was mighty hard to raise''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
The Good old Clothes

From the Chicago Daily News
 Surely you don't want me to wear clothes that are out of style! she pro tested.
 "Yes, I do." replied the reckless man. As matter of decorum. wish you'd d put on the clothes you wore Ave years ago."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24
Borrowed Babies

From the Magazine of Fun
 T see society people at Newport ha, baby show"
 .'Where did they get the babies?" Tt wa . loan exhibition. believe"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-24

HAVE ventured to believe that my readers will not take it amiss if I ask them to abandon
 this Sunday an unvarnished re-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Sheriff.

To the Voters and Taxpayers OF
Villas County.
/ hereby announce that will De a
candidate for Sheriff on the Demo
GRAFT ticket at the September Pri-
mary. If elected to the Office | assure
you that ali business Of the Office will
be conducted in business-like man
ner, and solicit your support at the
Primary, and general election.
PHIL. KNIPPEL.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Member of Assembly.

To the Citizens of Villas County.
l hereby announce myself as a can
didate. on the Republican ticket fol
Member of Assembly for this district,
and solicit your support at the Sep
TENDER Primaries.
If selected for this important Office,
I pledge the same conscientious ser
vice as rendered in my previous term
in this Office.
Respectfully,
&c. A. EvRRETT.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
SPEED DEMONS TO BE SEEN
SERIES OF VERY ExclTIN.
RACES.
1915 MODELS ON DIspI
Special Efforts to Be Made to N
From 5000 to $1,000 Autom.
hiIes on Grounds septem,
Der IA.
co TO THE FAIR

Wisconsin is not only your Ni
but it is the greatest state in ns
respects in the uRiOR.
Dc you know q lot about al
the resources of WisceaSia
A visit of one, two, TIRES, foH
ave days to the 1914 state fair i
give yea more frat hand intO'l
ten ceacerRlng the fair than i
csssld gather in years ~ aAy oh
way. sssaAss6 seas4ar
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21

FOR SALE Tie S w ] of S E9s e
/ of s e / and Lots 4 & 5 all i'm sec
lion 20 III town 40 range 10 east.
Some cleared, considerable timber,
three quarters of a mile river 'front.'
age, same distance from Eagle River.
ITO acres in all of which any part
will be sold if desired.
For price and other particulars, En-
quire OF: Jos. MAYO. Eagle River
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Eremen,a Water-Jacke's

In Berlin the firemen Wen
jackets with q double skin, WIZ
are able to I'LL with water "
hose. II the space between w
becomes overnlled the water Z,
through 4 valve at the top OF !. !.
met and lows down over the y \
like : cascade, prOtectins hip z
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Treasurer.

To the voters of Villas County:
/ hereby announce myself cam
didate on the Republican ticket for
the Office of Treasurer, at tile Septem-
Der Primaries and respectfully solicit
your support.
If nominated and elected, | shall
give the Office my entire attention
j. L. NEMACHECK.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Forcoroner.

To Villas county voters:
1 announce that I am a candidate
for denomination for Coroner on the
Republican ticket at the September
primaries, and ask your support.
p. J. GAFFNEY.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
For Treasurer.

TO the Voters OF Villas County:
/ am q candidate for the Office of
County Treasurer or the Republican
ticket at the September primaries.
If nominated and elected / assure
you the Office will receive my own
personal attention. l ask your sup
port. CHARLEs. II. ADAMS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Sheriff.

To the Voters OF Villas County:
| desire your support at the Sept
TENDER primary on the Republican
ticket for the nomination OF Sheriff
OF Villas county and will heartily APP
preciate your support.
FRANK A. HALL.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
state of Ohio. City Of Toledo, 8,
N@al~aA~1 ~

State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo. ,s
Lucas County.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath tnaI
senior partner OF the firm of F: J. Clg
6 Co., doing business in the CITY OF
ledo, County and State aforesaid: |
that said Arm will pay the sum o.
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each anu!
cry case OF Catarrh that cannot pe .T w
by the use Of HALLS CATAkkAI ~ w
FRANK J. CHESsI
Sworn TO before me and suoscnps
nay presence, this 6th day of Decen|
A. d. 1850. .cov
Notary Pual
Halls Catarrh Cure ls taken inssslg
and acts directly upon the blood s any,
cous surfaces OF the system. Sew
testimonials, free. ,.h
f.. :. CHENEY 4 CO, TOLEDO
Sold by all Druggists. 75c. .s.
Take Halls Family Pills for eon'uF'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Legal Notices.
First pub. Aug. 7. last pub. Sept iith)
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Villas County,

STATE OE W1SOClN
Villas County,
In CIRCUIT COURT.
II. n. Stabeck, Plaintiff,
"A. III. Mas, Emma Mas,
Conrad Schreiner and
Mznelie Schreiner, Defendants.
BY virtue of a Judgment Of fore
closure and sale, made in the above
entitled action on the 23rd day of
June, 1913, the undersigned sheriff OF
Villas County, State Of Wisconsin,
Will sell at the front door of the court
house in Eagle River, Wisconsin, on
Ahe 18th day of September, 1914, at
four O'Clock in the after noon of THAT
day, the real estate and mortgaged
premises directed by said Judgment
to be sold, and hereinafter described
as follows: The Southwest Quarter
of the Northeast Quarter, The North
east Quarter of the Northwest Quar-
Ter, the Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter, the Southwest
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter,
the Southeast Quarter of the North
west Quarter, the Northeast Quarter
-1Of the Southwest Quarter, the North
west Quarter of the Southwest Quar-
ter, the Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter, and the South
east Quarter of the Southwest Quar-
ter of Section Twentv-three in Town
ship Forty of Range Eleven East, in
Villas county, Wisconsin.
The terms of said sale will be cash,
Dated this Ist day of August, 1914.
j. Il. NEMACHECK,
Sheriff OF Villas County, Wisconsin.
K. B. KINNEY,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. THE v
bag day OF the fair, Sept IA, will
devoted entirely to automobile NJ
Such stars as TetzlaR, Card
Hughes, and half dozen other
national reputation, will cOmpen
at least six events. The program
races will not be announced Y
about Sept. /, for the reason
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
For Register of Deeds.

| am a candidate for the nomina-
tion of Register of Deeds on the Dem
.ocratic ticket at the September pri-
maries, and respectfully solicit your
support. LAWRENCE kUEHNE.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Illicit Still on an Island

The County Galway police !
made a large capture OF "potheen
rels, tubs, and a fully working "
Gorr1lna island. They left the
land in the middle OF the nign',,
concealed themselves on the islaD.
til they discovered smoke arising
the still, when they rushed the !
They captured three of the smua
and 400 gallons of wash -
Tit-Bits.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Notice of Primary Election.
County Clerks Office,
Eagle River, Wis.

County Clerks Office,
Eagle River Wis.
.sState of Wisconsin, &C
County of Villas
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at q Pri.
4zAmry Election to be held in the several towns,
cards and election precincts of said county
~ the first Tuesday of September, A. D.. 1914.
aMsing the first day Of said month the following
n9Eseers are to be nominated:
"A GOVERNOR, in place Of Francis E. Nc
s=sosern. whose term Of Office will expire on the
1lxxt Monday OF January, A. D., 1915.
A LIEUTENANTG GOVERNOR. in place of
4Thomas Morris whose term Of Office will ex-
,pire on the first Monday of January A. D. 1915
"A SECRETARY OF STATE. in place of John
d Donald whose term of Office viii expire on
AAe first Monday of January, AID. 1915.
"A STATE TREASURER, in place of Henry
johnson, whose term of Office will expire on
stAe first Monday of January, A. D., 1915
AN ATTORNEY GENERAL. in place of
Walter c. Owen, whose term of ONCE will ex-
Rire on the first Monday of January, D., 1915
"A UNITED STATES SENATOR. in place of
Isaac Stephenson, whose term of office will ex-
pfre ON the fourth day OF March, A.D.. 1915.
A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, for
She Eleventh Congressional District, comprised
~ the counties of Douglas, Bayfield,, Ashland
&r0n, kll1Ss BurneLCe, FOLK, WaSnDurnes saw
yer, Rusk, Taylor, Price, Oneida and Lincoln.
A member of assembly for the Assembly Dis
3rict comprised of the counties Of Iron and
Villas.
A county clerk in place of William A, Brad
lord, whose term Of Office will expire on the
Drst Monday of January, ADJ 1915.
Acounty treasurer, in place of Frank A.
sEan whose term Office will expire on the first
Ngndsy of January. A.D 1919.
"A sheriff, Ia place Of Joseph T. NeEnscheck,
H. hose terri OF Office will expire on the first
Monday NJ january, AID. 1916.
s-eA corone in place Of Patrick j. Gshdey,
s...krhuse tenn Of Office viii expire on the fret
sAtohaky of january, AID, 1915.
a clerk of the circuit court, in place OF John
Mschenbaugh, whose term of Office will expire
On the first Monday Of January, AID. iplo.
A district attorney, in place Of George y o.
t0nuor, whose term of Office will expire ON the
nrst Monday or January. AID, 1915
A register of deeds in place of Walter B.
Raymond whose term of office will expire on
the first Monday of January AID, 1915
county surveyor, in place of Daniel E.
Graham, whose term of office viii expire on
She first Monday of January, A.D 1915,
WILLIAM A. BRADFORD.
County clerk.
Dated. Eagle River Wis. this 9th day of July
"A D., 1914
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
Treasurer.

To the voters and taxpayers of
Villas County.
j hereby announce that ! will be a
candidate for treasurer on the Dem
ocrat ticket at the September Pri-
mary. II elected to the office / as
sure you that all business Of the Of
flee will be conducted in business
like manner, and solicit your sup
port at the Primary, and general
election. S. w. SMITH.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
For Clerk OF the Circuit Court.

70 the Voters of Villas county:
/ herebv announce myself q candi-
date ON the Republican ticket for the
Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court at
the Primary Sept, 1st, 1914.
l will greatly appreciate your votes
and your support.
w. TT. RADCLIFFE.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
District Attorney.
To the voters and taxpayers of
Villas County.

Villas County.
hereby announce that am can
didate for denomination for district
attorney on the Republican ticket at
the September primary. Ii nominal
ted and elected ] shall continue to
carry on the business of the office
economically and to the best inter
estS of the county and the people and
shall give everyone a square deal
without fear or favor. I thank the
voters for their generous support in
the past and solicit the support OF
all in the present campaign.
Dated July 18th, 1914.
GEORGE e. O'CoNNoR.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
District Attorney.

I announce myself to the voters Of
Villas county as a candidate for the
nomination Of District Attorney of
said county at the Republican pri-
maries. Tuesday September |, 1914,
and ask your support.
G. HI. WIEGAND.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
For Member of Assembly for Iron
and Villas Counties.

To the Voters and Taxpayers OF
Villas County:
L hereby announce myself candi-
date for denomination for Member
of Assembly on the Republican ticket
at the September Primary. Ii nomi-
mated and elected, l shall continue. as
heretofore, to devote my best efforts
to the interest of the district and its
people Respectfully.
w. j. WHITESIDE
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PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS

i've candidates at the rate of cents per line
for each issue.
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First pub. Aug { last Aug. %, 1919
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY
COURT OF Villas COUNTY.
N PROBATl


In the matter of the viii OF George Washing
Stou Buck, deceased
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term of the County Court. to be held in and for
said County. at the County Court rooms. in the
village ofEagle River, in said County, the
Erst Tuesday. of March, A. D.. 1915 the follow
ling matters win be heard and considered. ex-
~anined and adjusted
All claims against George Washington
Bnck, late of the town OF FIambeau, in said
county deceased.
Al claims for examination and allowance
must be presented TO SAID court at the county
court rooms in the village of Eagle Plver, in
said county ON or Setore the 4fh day Of FebrIe
airy. 1915 or be barred.
Dated the attn day Of August 1914
sR1arion F. Reid. Attorney for Evecurr4x.
BY the court.
ANoS RADcLIFEE
County Judge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-08-21
fFirst pub. Aug. u. last. Sept 20, 1910
GUARDIANS SALE. OF
REAL ESTATE.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, Villas COO
cOURT-IN PROBATE.
In THE NATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP
Or HARVEY RowELL, INCOMPETENT
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-12-16
COASTS OF ALASKA
4 SHOULD BE SURVEYED.
Present Dangers to Navigation Ought
to Be Removed by Charts.

There is another matter of which
must make special mention. If am to
discharge my conscience. lest it should
escape your attention. 1t may seem Il
very small thing. 1t affects only Il
single item of appropriation. But
terprises hang upon it, 1t is the mat,
ter of making adequate provision for
the survey and charting of our coasts.
1t is Immediately pressing and exigent
i'll connection with the immense coast
line of Alaska. coast line greater
than that of the United States them
selves. though 1t is also very impor-
tant indeed with regard to the older
coasts OF the continent
We c;lnu0t use our great Alaskan
domain. ships, will not ply thither. il
those coasts and their many hidden
dangers are not thoroughly surveyed
and charted. The work is incomplete
at almost every point. Ships and lives
have been lost in threading what were
supposed to he well known main chan
ncls. We have not provided adequate
vessels or adequate machinery for the
survey and clarting. We have used
old vessels that Were not big enough
or strong enough and which were so
nearly unseaworthy that our inspectors
would not have allowed private own
ers to send them to sea. This Is a
matter which. as have said. seems
small. but is in reality very great. Its
Importance has only to be looked into
to he appreciated.