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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06

eta at the first roadhouse they came
breakfast, was full of the old Nick.
He felt that there might be no limit to
his daring, he might go as far as to
rob an apple orchard and make no
attempt to repay the owner, that was,
if the apples were ripe. Henrietta's
own spirits were rising. One never
realized what liberty was until one
threw aside OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES hon.
or, but conventionality, the silly, fool
ish laws of senseless ages. Billy as
usual laughed at every remark, while
the general, the tramp and the finan-
cier grew fairly brilliant beneath the
spur of two pretty women's laughing
eyes.
The Watermelon, in his silk socks,
his soft panama and fine linen. was
too much in the habit of taking fate
as he found it, without wonder or pro-
test, to marvel now at his change of
fortune or to be disturbed or embar-
raised at the unexpected society in
which he found himself. Between him
and Bartlett was only the difference
of few millions, both lived by their
wits, and if one preferred to walk
while the other rode, it was merely a
matter of choice-no sign of inferior
ity between man and man.
They stopped that evening at a
small town in the north of Vermont,
as far from a railway and telegraph
office as Bartlett could bring them. He
had watched Bachelor carefully for
signs Of restlessness, but the young
man appeared absorbed in the pres
ent, with no Aought for anything but
the moment and Billy and Henrietta.
After supper, they loitered a while
on the porch The night was dark
and warm. Across the road and over
the fields, the frogs in distant pond
were croaking, and the air was thick
with 9refies.
isn't it dark and STILL" said Billy,
her hands thrust into the pockets of
her linen coat, her feet slightly parted,
as a boy would stand. her small head
thrown back.
The Watermelon watched her covert
~ from the cigarette he was rolling.
the clear oval of her dainty profile.
| ner slender throat and well-shaped
mead with its coronet of braids.
Dark as misery" said Henrietta
dreamily.
an the day. one sees a world. T."
quoted Bartlett, standing beside her
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
OAK WAS VERY OLDEST TREE
Little Girl Comes Near Putting One
Over on Secretary OF Agriculture
on Question Of Age.

No one, looking at the presidents
cabinet en- masse, would give 1t credit
for uttering the words of wit accred-
tied to it.
Even the secretary Of agriculture
has slender joke attributed to him.
A little girl, believing that the sec
rotary of agriculture must be versed
in the lore of the forests, asked him
one day, indicating huge tree:
did somebody tell me right when
he said that that tree was the very
oldest one around here?"
Eyes, my dear; that is quite true"
''But how can it be?" questioned the
child. THAT isn't an oak, and they
used to tell me that the oaks were the
very Oldest trees anywhere
The secretary saw himself tottering
on the precipice of self-betrayal, so he
ended further questioning by saying:
yes, that's so, too The oaks really
used to be the oldest. But, you see,
that was before the elders were
planted. Meals Monthly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
SYNOPSIS.

The Watermelon and James, Two
cramps, bantering each other regarolns
their personal appearance, decide 70
clean up. acquire new clothes ana iet
their companion, Mike. be the luoge
as to who is the better-lool1ing. WAFER
melon goes to a barber shop, wins the
contents of the cash register from tne
barber by a clever trick and gets a
shave. He discovers a young man patti
ing In a lake and steals his clothes. Wnlle5
sitting in an automobile he discovered
standing empty by the roadside. genera
Crossman and his daughter, Henrletta,
drive 10 in a car. Assuming that MS car
is Disabled, the general proffers assist.
ance. Watermelon hands him caro-
bearing the name William HargrAVe
Bachelor. The general recognizes the
name as that of a young man VINO oroke
days before. He invites him to dine with
them. Watermelon is introduced 10 BART
lett, a big Wall street operator, and ms
daughter, Billy, with whom he proceeds
TO fall in love. Bartlett, who has been
stung by Bachelors operations. plans 70
keep the supposed broker with him TOT
a week while he works coup IN tne
market He wires instructions to MS
broker. While chatting with Billy, the
telegraph boy tips off BartlettS message
10 Watermelon. Watermelon decides 10
Join Bartlett and the general in week
auto trip. Watermelon slips away ana
tells his hobo companions OF his adVeh-
ture and asks them to find Batchelor ana
give him the tramp clothes. The party
starts out with Bartlett'S and Crossman
cars. Late at night they come TO oe-
serted house, break in and eat their lunch.
the morning Watermelon discovers that
the police are coming. The party attempts
to escape but is stopped by the officers
who are hunting for Bachelors car.
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cusing face to the other in frank sur
prise. Even Mike with his fat wits
would have grasped the situation. Il
didn't know them" he protested.
when I can go in by door, don't
choose the window"
"But the key" objected Billy.
dick and Lizzie" added Henrietta.
Their very ages" climaxed the gen.
eral.
ct was only bluff" said the Wa
termelon YEARLY. II remembered
their names and ages from books /
had seen around the room last night
and on the dresser, sort of birthday
presents and things, you know. l new
er saw one of them"
The general roared and loved the
boy. Henrietta leaned forward and pat
ted him on the shoulder. Wonderful.
wonderful, Holmes!" said she.
did you take the key on purpose?"
asked Billy, all athrill with admiration.
The Watermelon flushed. He had
taken the key If by any chance he
should ever be in that neighborhood
again, and the family away, he could
spend the night in a comfortable bed
instead of under hayrick. Besides
keys always came in handy. He didn't
look at Billy. He laughed and changed
his seat to the one between the two
girls.
when / locked the front door, l
slipped the key out without thinking,
suppose" said he. Besides, keys are
handy. When you are stony broke,
you can rattle them and make the 9th
er fellow think maybe they're the
mon"
Now for breakfast" cried the gen.
eral gaily, never long forgetful of his
meals.
TELL me-" begged Henrietta, what
would father say?"
Grace" said the Watermelon.
The general, as he informed Henri
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
HoDcARRlER TO DO B.
Made impossible Promis.
When Reproved for spenais
Much Time on Ladd.,

The late George A. Hearo a
honaire business man and ART ~
of New York, was noted for y
and reasonable treatment q, !
ployes. Mr.. Hearn used to III
the new scientific manageman.
Of which he once said at a dim
These scientific managemaN.
pie, with their impossible clo,.
doubling and trebling a mans y
remind me of the humble hodc,s
impossible promise.
"a facetious boss said to a nor
carrier:
"Look-a-here, friend, didnY i,
you to carry bricks up that lasd.
the day?'
Yes, SIR said the hodc,,
touching his cap.
Well, I've had my eye on yon
you've only done it half a day +
You spent the other half coming
the ladder
1.-THE hod-carrier touched hi,
again.
It'll try to do better tomorrow
he said humbly."-New York Tri
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
CHAPTER Kill.
Only to Be Lost.

Bartlett grinned and removed his
nat to wipe his brow. The general
strove not to show q guilty surprise,
Billy giggled and Henrietta began to
live again.
The Watermelon held out his hand.
My key, please. Kindiy remove that
piece of artillery from the road and
We will go on"
The man. covered with perspiration
and embarrassment. handed back the
key. when the Browns come back,
shall we tell them you ealled?"
Certainly said the general pomp-
ously. and in the exuberance of the re-
action. he drew a half collar from his
pocket and handed it to the fellow.
kindly give that to Dick" said he
with the benevolence OF a grandfather.
Billy waved to the crestfallen two
and Henrietta gave them a gracious,
forgiving bow.
Never again. said she, shall do
wrong. The possibilities Of discovery
are too nsrve-racking"
Father used to say" began the
Watermelon
I'm bet your mother didn't talk
much" laughed Bartlett
But the general had passed through
en- unhappy half hour and had no
heart for testing
'If you knew the Browns, Mr.. Batch
elor." said he. st was your duty to
have told us So"
yes" said Henrietta. 'T have aged
ten years, and at Lay time of life that
Is tragedy"
And why" asked Billy, eff you had
the key, didn't we go in by the front
door last night"
The Watermelon stared from one &C.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06

inscription on his collar. 1t was en-
graved with four different addresses.
all of which had been put on since
last tax day. Three of the addresses
had been scratched out, and if they
had secured my fat another would
have been scratched out and a fifth
added by day after tomorrow. A dogs
collar marked like that shows that
his owners don't stay in one place
long enough to get new plate on his
collar between moves, and l don't
care to rent to transients."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
AGENT QUICK TO SEE POINT
Dogs Collar Revealed Character OF
Tenants and They Couldn't Rent
the Flat.

References which appeared satisfac-
tory had been placed in the hands Of
the renting agent, who was on the
point Of declaring them unnecessary,
owing to the genteel appearance of
the applicants for a fat. when sud-
denly he exclaimed:
by the way, I'm sorry. but don't
believe can let you have that fat,
after ALL It's been spoken for"
When the possible tenants had de-
parted Indignantly. the agent said:
do you know what made me
change my mind so suddenly? It was
their dogs collar In lifting the lit
tie fellow up to pet him l read the
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the use Of telling about things creep
ing up on your"
And she glanced again at the bit
of wood she could see in the light of
the lamps. Far in the west the moon
was sinking and here and there star
twinkled between the rolling clouds.
A thunder-head was now and then re-
vealed distinctly by flashes of distant
lightning, and thunder rumbled omi-
nously in the sultry night. A whip
poorwill called steadily and once a
bat on graceful wing flew by in the
eery light
The general laughed. THAT was liv-
ing in those days. Billy" he said. "A
man was a man and not an Office au-
tomaton, dimes saving bank"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Wise IanItor.

The lady of the house was chiA
There was no heat in the radiators
She sent for the janitor.
do you want to freeze us?" she d
manded.
Madam" replied the janitor, II 70,
you do not read the papers,"
What have l missed?" she coldl
asked.
1.-THE statement by a leading scie,
fist that steam heat ruins beaDtv
What could she say after that?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
conversational MeteoroIoqy.

Reggie-So. by way of breaking the
Ice, remarked that the weather was
very cold.
Henry-Well, and what did she
reply?
Reggie-She said: "The recurring
phenomena of heat and cold are so fire.
Quent and so familiar as to be matters
too negligible to engage my interest,
Mr.. Riskey."
Henry-That all?-Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Also Called Nemesis.

PA what Is fate?"
Fate. my boy, is that mysterious
something which leads you to pick out
of 400 people in the ballroom the one
man who has a personal interest in
the homely woman you are making
fool comments about Detroit Free
Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Suspicious.

''They claim" remarked the senator,
chat by new device thoughts can be
sent by wireless"
Great, isn't it?" said the interested
constituent.
at may be great" the senator ad.
mitted, "but it amt going to catch me-
Just as soon as / began thinking for
transmission some detested meddler
would hang a thought dictaphone on
the nearest bunch of air waves
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
His Little Mistak.

Il wouldn't shave myself today
said she quietly. Want to insinuate
that I've been drinking, eh?" he storm.
ed. Not at all. But that isn't cup
OF lather you brought In from the
kitchen just now. That's charlotte
russo. Washington Herald.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Discouraalnq.

''I made point of talking about the
American eagle and the dove of
peace" remarked Senator Sorghum.
did the audience approves"
I'm afraid not. The only remark
/ heard was that l was better orni-
biologist than I was statesman"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
The Artful Dodoer.

The Landlady Ito artful dodger)-|
Have you any idea of the size of your
bill, Mr.. Hilite? 1t ought to worry you
a bit if you was honest minded.
Mr. Hilite-It does, it does! Why,
for three nights in succession dreamt
was a pelican.-London Sketch.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Another Expensive Remedy.

Wife with newspaper) - Here's
something interesting. Physicians
have found that the skin from the in
side of an egg possesses curative
properties.
Hub-Just like 'em! They're always
experimenting with radium and those
expensive things.-Boston Transcript.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
A Fashions orIoIn.

How do you suppose the idea Of
rainbow hair originated?"
Il can account for it only in ono
way" replied Miss Cayenne. "Soms
society leader who was fixing her hair
got an unexpected chemical reaction
and had to brazen it out"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Needed on All Lawns.

Post-A beautiful garden party was
given yesterday under the auspices Of
Mrs. Black.
Mrs. Newrich-I1l have our land
scape architect plant some auspices in
our lawn at once.-Boston Globe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Something Different.
U say she's athletic ?"

"You say she's athletic?"
Eyes. She's star basket ball
player.
Basket ball? Ha, ha! That's a
sissy game"
Scarcely. She's the girl who knocked
a masher over fire hydrant and
logged a burglar to the police station
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
When Unison Shores.

Unison makes great racket when
he shores, doesn't he?"
Il don't know; l never heard him"
But you can hear him now. can't
ycu?"
Great guns, is that a snore? /
thought he was filing a saw!"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Real Owner.

The Botanical Old Gentleman lin
public garden)-Can you tell me, does
this belong to the arbutus family?
The Custodian-No, sir; 1t belongs
to the experimentation Sketch.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Without Precedent.

There's something queer about this
automobile accident"
What is it?"
Each Of the drivers admits that he
was going more than twelve miles an
hour at the time" Detroit Free Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06

First Man (waiting in barber shop
That barber is rather fresh, don't
you think SO?
Second Man-No. I never see him
talking to any customer he doesn't
know.
First Maxwell, he scrapes good
many acquaintances.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Proof.

Moneys tight Just now, the psDae
says"
Il should think It was from the On
flculty have IN getting my husband
TO give me Q Little loose change
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
A Small Tragedy.

mo, Gladys" said Mrs. Cumrox:
you cannot go to the party tonight"
"Why not?"
Because we cannot be out of fash
lon. There is only one set of rainbow
hair in the house and am going to
wear that myself"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
Details.

Poor Bings has been up against It
again"
Against what?"
THE fresh painted door IN hk nav
suit"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06

Mr.. Growl-I hope when we're mar
about.
Miss Howl-Of course not-I'H have
you then.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-05-06
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30
GETS RECORD TROUT
AFTER HOURS FIGHT

Boulder, Colo, July 29-Thc
largest trout ever taken from the
waters Of Northern Colorado was
caught here Friday afternoon by
William D. Fleming, champion mile
distance runner in Colorado, and
son Of Dean Fleming Of the state
University Law Sohoo' While
angling along the banks OF the Wei
lington, north of Boulder, Flemings
fishing pole was suddenly jcrked
from his hands The astonishcd
young man, who is an expert swim
mer at once plunged into The water,
recovered his pole and lino and
started for shore. For more than
an hour the trout fought unsurcess-
fully for his freedom, When
brought to Boulder last evening the
hsr which is Of the rainbow species,
weighed 10H pounds, measured
26H inches, had a girth Of t7@
inches and tail-sprcad of w
inches. Young Fleming will have
it mounted and put in the museum
department Of the university.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Everett E. Gordon, de.
ceased.
The undersigned, having been an.
pointed administrator of the estate
of Everett E. Gordon late of the
county of Alexander and State OF
Illinois, deceased, hereby give notice
that they Will appear before the
County Court Of Alexander County
at the Court House in Cairo. at the
August term, on the first Monday in
August next, at which time all per.
sons having claims against said es.
tate are notified and requested tC
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted
to said estate are required to make
immediate payment to the under.
signed.
Dated this 5th day OF June A. D
1914.
FIRST BANK & TRUST co.
Administrator, Cairo, III
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sewerage System.

DEWbLdS ~ 9bCAAl'
Public notice is hereby given tia,
PROPOSALS, addressed TO I. J Hudson.
Ctty Clerk of the City of Mounds,
Illinois, for the furnishing Of all
labor. materials and construction ~
a complete sewer system for the City
Of Mounds, Illinois, will he opened
at eight o'clock p. N. at the Council
Chamber, In the city Of Mounds.
Illinois, on August 10, A. u. t9it.
The work consists principally or
eighteen thousand linoal feet of eight
to fifteen inch sewers. laid four To
seven feet deep, including man holes.
scepUc tank and filter beds. Gen.
eral working conditions on this iou
are gooJ. Fun printed instructions
contract, BANS and specifications
are on Gle in the Office of the City
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30
LETTER LIST

.
List Of letters remaining nncaiIes
for at the postoffice in Cairo. III.
for the week ending July %. 1914
porscrs calling for any of these let.
tera VIII please say "advertiscd:"
Ladies' List
Abrams, Palestine
Brown, Mary
Brenam, Jimmie
Cushing, Dora
Dotson Lula May
Falls, Della
Flowers, Cora
Grace, Sarah
Harrison, Flora
johnson, Lula
Jones. Annie
Koafauver, Lille
Land, "
Nellns, 5. NJ.
Pitts, zettie
Fierce, Robt.
Ray, Lee
station, Lula May (2)
Schott. Max
Terry. Gertrude
Wilson. VIII
Williams. Mamie
Wright, Jessie
WoodalI Birdie II.
Mems List
Adams, Monroe
Byum, Boonie
Bunch, i.
Chandler, Willie
Crago, James
Cox, ]. V. ca
CLARK. Elmoe
Drew, w. S.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30

We are authorized to announce
Miss Laura !, Milford as n candidate
for the democratic nomination for
the county superintendent Of schools
of Alexander county at the primary
election in September.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30
PROPOSALS FOR STATE CON.
TRACTS.
Wheat.

Tho Beard of Commissioners Of
state Contracts for the State of Hi
rois, hereby give notice that sealed
proposals will be received in dupli
cate until 8 o'clock p. m. Monday
September It'll, 1914, for doing the
public printing, binding, copying O.
laws, journals, reports and other
documents Of this State and for the
distribution Of the same and for the
furnishing of fuel printing paper
and other paper and stationery for
the use Of tho State for the term Of
two years beginning October /. 1914,
end ending September 30th, 1916.
Attention of bidders is called 70
Chapter 1871, revised statutes Of the
State Of Illinois All printing ami
binding for the State may be per-
formed at the State Capital or else
whore, except the printing of the
frstclas5 which must be done at tha
State Capital One copy of each bid
must be filed with the Secretary or
state and one capy at the same time
with the Governor, together with
conditional! bond as provided by law.
The commissioners reserve the
right 20 reject an" or all bids FLANK
proposals and bonds and information
furnished by the Secretary of state
and Printer Expert.
Dated July gath, 1914.
Patrick j. Lucey, Attorney General
Harry Woods, Secretary of state
VIM. Ryan, Jr., State Treasurer.
James j. Brady, Auditor of Publ,
Accounts.
Board of Commissioners of state
Contracts. Adv. 7-30 tf
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30

The Bulletin is authorized to an
nounce William P. Greaney as a can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for sheriff at the primary cleo
tion on September 9th.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30

We are authorized to announce
Dcrriall Shields of Cairo as can
didate for the democratic nomina-
ton for county clerk at the primary
election, Sept. 9th.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30

We are authorized to announce
Mrs. Fanny =, Hacker as a candi-
date for the office of county super
intendent Of schools of Alexander
county to succeed herself, subject
TO the democratic primary election
on Sept 8.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30

The bulletin is authorized 10 ar
nounce James 8. Roche as a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for sheriff at the primary election
on September 3.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Legislature

We arc authorized to announce
Charles Curran Of Mound City as a
candidate for reelection as repre-
sentative in the general assembly
subject to the decision of the repub-
ltcan primary election in the fftieth
~..Ict ca Sept 9, next.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30
County .rndoe

We are authorized to announce
Leslie l.. Wilbourn as a candidate
for the Republican nomination for
County Judge, at the primary cleo
ton, Sept. 8, next.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30
For Sheriff.

The Bulletin Is authorized to an
nounce Edward A. Burke as can
didate for the democratic nominal
ton for sheriff at the primary cleo.
ton on September 9th.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30
Fer County Superintendent

We are authorized to announce
William H. Trip. or Tamms, as a
candidate for the Republican MONT
nation for the office Of County Su-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-07-30

perintendent OF Schools of Alexan-
der County, H., at the primary
election, September 8, 1914.