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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-12-23
CHAPTER w.
! Sell My BirthrIght.


Showing that it is sometimes possible
to dispose Of what you do not have.)
well. Anne" said to myself, you
certainly have managed your affairs
splendidly. Here you are in London,
without a penny, and, worse still, with
out the key to the box in the Paris
vaults which contains your fortune"
Angry tears came into my eyes. My
scorn for the man who had disinherited
my father, and for his grandson, the
chevalier, had hitherto supported my
spirits; but now, in this realization of
my extremity, felt crushed down by
my misfortunes. oh, why hadn't /
taken the advice of my roommate,
Mary Jenner, and waited until we
could all make up a party to go to
England at the close Of the school
yeari
One thing was clear; 1 must make
my way to Paris at once, key or no
key, satisfy the banker Magniff as to
my identity, and recover my bonds.
Doubtless, at pinch, he would offer
me fair price for them-enough, at
any rate, to make the $500 that / had
lost look small And-this thought
5uoyed my spirits wonderfully
should thereby thwart his scoundrelly
son Leopold's scheme and prosecute
his own revenge against my relatives.
made my way back to the boarding
house. Estelle had not yet returned.
When at last she arrived. several
hours later, desperately tired but radi-
ant, she clasped me in her arms In a
delirium of gratitude
Anne, you have saved my reputa-
tion," she exclaimed. ''If we had not
gotten into the abbey. through the
kindness of your mysterious aviator, 1
should never, never have gathered
courage to face the folks at Cedar
Plank, Ia, again oh, Anne, do you
know that old man is real count, and
a general in the army? But why did
you run away"
81 had no wish to continue the &C
Quaintance after l discovered who our
friends were." answered coldly. "The
count, as you call him, and my father
were not on speaking terms. He is
my grandfather
''Your-your grandfather Estelle
stammered, looking at me with min
gled awe and amaZement
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HIN. EGBERT
COPYRIGHT 1919
VIC CHAPMAN
STR ATOMS BY
O.IRWIN MYERS

charming countrywomen? My mother
will be delighted with you. Permit me
to offer you my card"
He handed me an oblong piece of
pasteboard, slightly larger than the
cards that our men use, engraved with
a long name which could not at first
discern, owing to the dimness of the
abbey after the glare of the hot
streets.
But hardly glanced at it. / had not
yet recovered from the sense of hui
initiation which he had inspired in
me; and thought he needed further
lesson. So gave him one.
NO doubt such personal interroga-
tons are the custom in your own coun-
try, monsieur" l answered him
Therefore, will not only tolerate
them. but will give you further infor-
nation" In my agitation l had un-
consciously stripped off my gloves.
and, as l did SO, there flashed upon my
eyes Estelle's wedding ring, reposing
calmly on my third finger. My COM
panion saw it at the same instant that
did.
81 see," he said. in voice curiously
constrained, that my use Of the term
'mademoiselie' was a trife prema-
ture"
Monsieur is entitled to draw his
own inferences," l answered Taught
lily.
My triumph was complete. Now for
hn
Should I enlighten him? OF truth,
so bewildered was l by the completely
of my feelings that I did not know
what 1 was going to say or do. fin
gered his card idly and waited.
AS did so, for the first time l read
his name, and l grasped at the air
seeking to save myself from falling.
For the name upon the card was that
of the Chevalier DIVES, Of Clichy, Nor
mandy, my half-cousin, and his COM
panion was our common grandfather
the man who had turned my father
out of his home and sent him to Can
ada to suffer poverty and despair!
The old hate rose up in my heart
again, gripping me so tensely that l
could utter no word. l crumpled the
pasteboard in my hand and passed out
of the pew. l have since come to the
conclusion that the archbishop was
just then placing the crown upon his
majesty's head, for I remember that
people looked at me scandalized, as
staggered down the aisle toward the
door, and that some cried "Hush!" aft
err me. / remember the blaze of sun
light that beat on me, the eager voices
without, the calls for my carriage.
Somehow-how l know mott forced
my passage clear of the crowd, seeing
and hearing nothing distinctly, crossed
Parliament square in the face of a
hundred policemen, and at last found
myself at midday, in a deserted
street close to the Thames embank-
ment.
Even then 1 did not at first remem-
Der that l had lost my purse and key.
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SYNOPSIS

Anne Ives. mascot by reputation. starts
from Winnipeg for London to attend the
coronation of King George. Her father
was the Compile DIVES OF France. Fol
lowing a quarrel with the compile, Anne s
father went to America, where he mar
ried. At his death he left Anne Key
to q strong box in the vaults of Magniff
q Co., Paris bankers. The box is said
to contain bonds of the defunct French
Panama Canal company. On the steam
er Anne meets the diSsolute son OF Bank
ar Magniff, who, not knowing her identity.
tells Anne of q proposed scheme to get
hold OF the Panama bonds and extort
money from his father. Anne attends an
aviation meet In London, and volunteers
to go as a passenger with a French con-
testant who wins the prize, but disap-
pears before Anne can learn his Identity.
Anne is about to give up her attempts to
gain admission to the coronation when
the aviator and his grandfather appear
The young man invites Anne TO accom-
pany him and while entering the abbey
she loses her purse
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deed, when | desisreu at last, confused
and stammering. there was the ghost
of a smile upon the old bankers face.
81 congratulate mademoiselle upon
her perfect knowledge of French" he
answered, and took up his pen again.
We'll, monsieur" stammered
Pardon me?" he responded, looking
up as though l had just stated new
proposition to him.
you will let me have my bonds?'
/ asked.
He smiled again; then frowned
slightly.
Il am very busy, mademoiselle," he
answered. why do you not see my
friend, Baron Rothschild?"
1 felt the color blazing upon my
cheek.
'sYou don't believe me?" l cried.
angrily. You think I am an impos-
tori"
my dear mademoiselle!" he pro-
tested. do you mean seriously to
press this ridiculous claim on meme.
Leopold Magniff, with fifty. years ex-
perience of men and women?"
81 certainly intend to obtain my
property" l answered.
He pressed the tips of his fingers
together and looked at me thoughtful
ly.
"If mademoiselle insists upon my
Investigating this claim, the conse-
quence may be serious to her." he
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GRO BE CONTINUED
Mustache for Young EngIaI


Is the mustache coming into fashion
again? One will have observed thas
FIVE Of the Oxford crew wear decora-
tions on the upper lip. Cambridge has
only one example. That, however
makes six out Of eighteen, surely an
unusual average today among men VINO
are not long out of their teens. Leav-
ing the army, in which face fungus
is compulsory, apart. common ooserVa'
ton leads one to the conclusion tnaI
about eighty per cent of the male pop
ulation in England are today clean
shaver, while the majority OF tne
others do not shave at all
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-12-23

answered. Frankly, have no money
indoors. Go see the wild geese in
the Bois"
l strobe forward and stood at his
side, quivering with anger.
Listen to me, monsieur" l cried.
"You think me an impostor. Very
well. investigate my claim. If I prove
fraudulent, hand me over to the police.
If speak the truth, give me my
bonds"
my dear mademoiselle," he pro-
tested, 'let us assume, then, for the
moment, that your story is true. Can
you produce anyone who is able to
identify you here?"
I shook my head; I was too much
enraged to speak. Yet he spoke fairly
enough.
Good. You say that you have come
from Canada to claim your bonds.
From Canada. observe-a weeks jour
ney by a fast steamship. You have
no references. no papers. And you
have not even the key" he repeated.
"And you say the key was stolen
from you at the coronation!"
He seemed about to burst into a fit
of laughter, repressed himself with
difficulty. and suddenly turned to me.
What is the number of the safe
in which your bonds lie?" he asked.
mo. $751;" answered promptly.
He rose, took down a book from
shelf, and studied it for a moment,
turning the pages swiftly. Then he
returned and seated himself beside
me again.
"But, mademoiselle, do you not see
what difficulties lie before you in at
tempting to establish your claim" he
demanded. First, you must prove
your identity indisputably. And then
even If you establish this-we must
have duplicate key manufactured.
Our strong boxes do not open SO read
lily as you seem to believe"
''Tell me, monster" l hazarded, as a
new thought crossed my mind, IF one
had the key-would it be feasible to
enter the vault and take ones prop
erty from the safer
Entirely feasible" he answered.
THAT is, by day. By night none can
pass the Waterman at the steel gates
under any circumstances. But so Sc
cure are our locks. so impossible is it
to manufacture key which will fit
any Of them, that any person having
key and knowing the combination
could unlock any box by day-always
provided he had the key. By the way,
what is your combination?" he asked,
keenly.
1T is printed upon the key" l an
swered. mo. J1025 P. That means
MWRO Clichy."
He collapsed In his seat as though
he had been shot, and began to eye
me furtively-morosely
"You really are an extraordinary
young woman" he said. BE frank
mademoiselle. You wished to show
me that you have knowledge of part
of our cipher. You wish to sell your
knowledge"
For the last time" l screamed, in
evaporation, Il am neither thief
nor an impostor I want my bonds
He looked at me as though he could
hardly believe the evidence of his
ears.
Il know what agitates you," l pur-
sued, seeing my advantage ct was
the mention of the word Clichy. It re-
calls to you the home of the unhappy
victims of your revenge"
Mademoiselle," he cried, starting
up, only to sink backward again.
Listen, monsieur, ard let me explain
to YOU I said During the voyage
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10
DELAWARE COLLEGE

The following is the program al
Delaware College held Saturday, Octo-
Der 10th:
Installation of the President of Della
ware College, eleven O'Clock in the
morning.
Chancellor, Charles M. Curtis presid-
ing.
Music, College Orchestra.
Invocation, Right Rev. F. J. Kins-
man, D. D.
Addresses, Honorable George w.
Marshall, M. D., for the Trustees.
George A. Harter, Phi. D. for the
Faculty.
Judge Victor B. Woolley, LII. D.,
for the Alumni
Henry Ridgely, ESQ.,, for the State
Board of Education.
Installation of Samuel Chiles Nit
chell, Ph. D., as President.
Response,
Music, College Orchestra.
The academic procession to the
WOmen's College of Delaware will form
at one O'Clock p. m, on the Delaware
College Campus in the following order:
College Band and Cadets; Mayor and
Council of Newark; State Judiciary;
State Officials; Members of the Legis-
lature; Board of Trustees; Faculty;
Representatives from Colleges and
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
BIaCkbird Hundredl !

The taxable residents of Blackb;rd
Hundred, and all persons liable tn nav
tax III said Hundred, are hereby not;fod
that the Taxes for the year 1914 ere noT,
que, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be '''o'0i
AT FLENMING's LANDING
MONDAY, OCT. 18th, 1914
From l to 3 P. M.
S. A. DAVID'S RESIDENCE. FOREST mr.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28tb. 1914
From l to P. M.
AT BLACKBIRD.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31st, 1914
From TO P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained bv making
personal application to the Collector. oT
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE.
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAxRs or
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
tore the tirat.day of October there shall
be an abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem.
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during
the month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
snail be added one per oentum per month
until the same shall be paid.
HARRY s WoODKEEPER.
Collector of Taxes for Black bird Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10
Rabbits And Quail Plentiful

Reports from the rural district are
to the effect that rabbits and quail are
more plentiful this year than for several
years past. To the new game laws,
which compel every gunner to take out
a license some attribute this condition,
while others give credit to the general
refusal of farmers, last season to allow
town and city gunners to hunt on their
lands. Those opposed to the present
game laws claim that the weather in
the spring and early summer was ideal
for breeding and raising the young
birds and rabbits and that the law pro-
hibiting the running at large of dogs in
Sussex County did more than anything
else to give the game a chance to null
tiply.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10
Talks OptimisticaIIy

John Wanamaker, one of the world s
greatest merchants, made an address in
Philadelphia on Monday to the business
men Of that city. He said that the i'm
provement of business conditions lies in
their willingness to cooperate and
spread optimism throughout the bust
ness world.
In his address the great merchant
struck the keynote Of the present situa-
ton when he said, Life is too short
that we should live our lives with the
sole aim Of obtaining personal gain. We
must offer our help to the man who
fnds the going harder than we do. We
mus put our arms around the one who
is alone in the world and give him aid to
succeed.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10

Universities and other invited guests
Delaware College Alumni; The Mos
Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State
of Delaware, Ancient Free and Accept
ed Masons; American Flag Council No.
%; Junior Order United American Me.
chanics.
Dedication of the Buildings of the
Women's College and Installation of
the Dean two o'clock in the afternoon,
Governor Miller, presiding.
Laying of the cornerstone by The
Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the
State of Delaware, Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons, M. w. Grand, Mas
ter.
Music, College Band.
Dedication of the Buildings and In
stallation of the Dean.
Prayer and Scripture Reading, Rev.
George Edward Reed, D. D.
Presentation Of the Keys and Presen-
tation of the Buildings to the Board of
Trustees, Hon. Charles R. Miller.
Acceptance Of the Buildings for the
Board of Trustees.
Installation Of Winifred J. Robinson,
Ph. u. as Dean of the new Women's
College.
Response.
Acknowledgement of Gifts to the
Women's College, Mrs. Alfred D. War
ner.
Address, Luis Kimball Matthews.
Ph. D.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10
NoTIcETo TAXPAYERS
Of
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoqu ini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
nav tax in said Hundred, are her sbv
notified that the Taxes for the year 1914
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND, DEL,
EVERY MONDAY.
During OCT, 1914,
From 2 to 5 O'Clock, P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending Written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
her there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January there
shall be added one per centnm per month |
Until the came shall be paid.
NJ. w. VANHORN,
Collector of Taxes for AppOquinimink Hundred !
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10
Dean of Women. University of Wis.

Dean of Women, University of Wis.
consin.
Music, ''Star Spangled Banner, "
College Band.
Presentation of the Flag by, Ameri-
can Flag Council No. '8, Junior Order
United American Mechanics of Newark,
Henry Smith, R. S.
Acceptance of the Flag, Honorable
Chauncey. H. Holcomb.
Salute to the Flag, College Students.
Singing, America.
Benediction.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10
AT R. 8. CARPENTERS STORE. IN PORT PENN,
SATURDAY, OCT. 31st, 1914
From to II A. M.
A. G. cox's OFFICE. MIDDLETowN
SATURDAY, OCT. 31st, 1914
From 2 10 5 O clock r. M.

EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
Nhw CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 8, CHAPTER
30, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-ThaE on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per Ct ntum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month Of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of JaNnary there
shall be added one yer eeOtnm per
month until the same shall be paid.
GEORGE E. RHODES,
Collector of Taxee for St. Georges Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10
NOTICE TO. TAXPAYERS
OF
st. Georges Hundred

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
chat the Taxes for the year 1914 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be at
AT MY RESIDENCE. IN ODESSA
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28th, 1914
From z to II A. M.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10

a N of importance every
NbOy this vicinity opening display
together guidance
in the choice of winter apparel collection of the
represented
values the manufactures has article of superior
eandn1e
style quality superb display a
surprising clothes
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-10
For the Active Boy

Boys will indeed enjoy seeing what we
have for them this Fall, because we Sc.
lected with care the best wearing fabrics,
then had them made over nappy models
brimful of good, lively lines. Suits that
will bring joy to every boy who is the
proud possessor of one.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-31

or more. and yet during this entire
period taking no food whatever, and
doubtless incapable of doing So owing
to the unprepared condition OF It's d.
gestiVe organs.
''Fresh water has a great attraction
for the Young cells, and as soon as they
reach the coasts. to which they are
waited by the currents and winds they
seek fresh water streams and begin
to ascend them Some cells remain IN
the lower parts Of the streams and
move back and forth in the bays and
estuaries. and others press on to the
headWaters, often surrounding OBJ
structions that would be impossible
for other fish. and remain there until
full maturity is attained
"The habits of the eel at the time
of spawning are entirely unknown. The
eggs are never deposited in water less
than 1000 meters deep They hatch
at or near the surface, where they are
carried by their natural bOuyancy.
From counts and estimates based on
immature specimens, it is evident that
the eels are the most prolific OF all
fishes and of all backbOued crea lures.
From 100000 to 0000 600 eggs are
probably produced by the average
sized eeIs, and 15,00O,000 to 10000
600 must be deposited by the largest
examples.
"One of the most surprising facts
in the eePs life IS that all individuals
of both sexes die after spawning once.
The principal damage done by the eel
is to the spawn Of food fishes. This is
consumed in great quantities. especial
y at night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-31

, a trifle that "OId Abe" having many really
! important things to think of. had allowed
it to go out of his mind. And so what might
have been a disastrous event in our national
history. bringing about incidentally the sue
cess Of the southern arms wound up with
Favored Davis's Escape.
There is no doubt Of the fact the. Mr.. Lin
coin would have preferred that Jefferson
been accomplished without his own actual
connivance- It fact, he made this plain to
/ Gen Sherman when, at City Point, the lat
! ter asked him what his (Sherman's) course
Of action should be.
As was his wont, he resorted to a parable.
'T remember story Of an Irishman who
went into a drug store to get a glass of
soda water. But said he to the man be
hind the counter. If yez happened to put
in a few drops Of sOmethin' stronger with
out me known it. I'd take it kindly"
And So" added Mr.. Lincoln. eff it should
so happen that Mr. Davis slipped out of the
country without my knowing it, If might be
the best solution OF the problem"
Mr.. Lincoln, on his way to be inaugurated.
stopped over in Philadelphia to help ceIe-
brate Washingtons birthday by raising a
flag on Independent hall.
Hardly had he arrived, on Thursday. Feb
ruary 81. when he received information Of
a plot to assassinate him when he should
pass through Baltimore At the head Of the
plotters was an Italian named Orsini. and
the plan as ascertained by government de-
tectiyes, was that a number Of armed men
Snoulu mlnSie with the crowd surrounding
his carriage in Baltimore, thus getting near
enough 10 SnOOt him to DEATH Having made
sure Of their work. they would then take
advantage Of the confusion to escape, max
ing their way by vessel to Mobile, where
they would be safe from pursuit.
1t was mere chance that brought about
the disclosure Of the plan. Mr. Lincoln, when
he heard of it. was not in the least dis
composed Though advised TO disguise him
self. he refused to do so. He finished the
program of celebration that had been laid
out for him, and, taking a special train
the same evening for Washington, went
through Baltimore without a stop.
Mr.. L IcOln, though man OF such re-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-31

against the pardon Of a notorious bounty
Jumper which the president had granted
There was no question IN the world that the
man deserved TO be shot. But Mr.. Lincoln
glanctng at the paper, said: rs that my sig
Joined Mr.. Lincoln. There was nothing more
to be said, and Mr. Hesse was glad to depart
as quickly as he could get out OF the room.
Holds Lee Responsible.
The surrender of Harper's Ferry was just
" regarded as very disastrous incident Of
the war. Mr.. Lincoln wished to fix the re-
sponsibility where 1t belonged but all Of his
generals-HooBer, Schenck and others-en-
tered vigorous disclaimers
Finally he assembled all the generals con-
Gerned in his office at the white house. and
ma-kahle Harper's Ferry has been surren-
dered and nobody to be accountable for the
IacI. YET somebody must be responsible and
While thus speaking, Mr.. Lincoln paced
with long strides up and down the room.
Ihen, suddenly, he paused. and exclaimed:
4 know who was responsiblee'
"Who?' demanded the generals with
Gen Robert e Lee is the man. re-
pied Old Abe And so, with this conclusion,
which let everybody else out. the matter
One Incident Forgotten.
The taking of the Confederate commission
ers. Mason and SideH from the British
steamer Trent, seemed likely for while to
bring about a war between this country and
England a semi-panic on the American
stock market was reflected in the bourses
abroad, and everywhere there was conmo-
ton and anxiety over the incident Indeed.
hardly anything else was talked about and
everybody, in Europe as well as in the
United States looked forward with eager
ness TO what the president would have 10
say on the subject in his forthcoming mes
sage to congress
Judge, then, Of the universal establishment
when the message was found to contain not
q single word on the subject
While all the world was sill gasping
witty Frenchman said: air. Lincoln forgot
it, This saying was instantly taken up and
repeated everywhere. The matter was such