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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
Decentive but Effective.

Tobias Knowal peeped through the
window of his office, then tiptOeing to
his desk, put flannel bandage around
his neck, put his arm in a sling, ran
his hands through his hair, and limped
to the door.
"Mr. Knowal?" inquired the caller.
Eyes" groaned KnOwal. "What can
I do for your
you appear to be far from WELL"
said the caller.
appear to be?" exclaimed Knowal.
''Do you think I'm doing this for fun2
But what can l do for your
"Oh-er-I won't trouble you now"
said the caller, hurriedly. ANY time
will do" And he departed.
cts some trouble" murmured
Knowal, pulling off his bandages. "But
it's really the quickest way to get rid
of these life insurance agents. That
one won't trouble me again, anyhow"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
NEW" WEAPONS REALLY OLD
Shell Outgrowth Of Missiles En-
pIoyed Long Ago by Chinese.

Many of the "new" weapons pro-
duced by the world war are really very
old. Thus the asphyxiating bomb Is
an outgrowth Of a missile employed
long ago by the Chinese. Instead Of
deadly chemicals, it contained some
substance that emitted a nauseOus
odor, accompanied by sitting smoke.
Later this device appeared in Europe
and was known by the inelegant but
expressive name of ''stink-pot."
Another Chinese war method paved
the way for incendiary shells. They
invented a rocket, later adopted and
widely used by the Saracens, which
fired a kind of ball having claws or
hooks that would catch hold to the
side of a building and set fire to it.
These balls were made of petroleum
and inter, which became famous in
the later ages as Greek fire.
The German device of throwing Pc
troll upon an enemy by means OF a
pump was used long ago, when an at
lacking ship often spouted flames at
the object of its assault. This plan
was reserved for close quarters, and
frequently resulted in the destruction
of the vessel so attacked.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
Possibilities of Bad Verse.

No one has yet written any adequate
appreciation of the possibilities of bad
verse. The verse, l mean, that is COM
posed at the crises of life, on the noun
tain tops of exultation and in the JOY
less valleys, by persons unskilled and
ordinarily unpoetic. The verse that is
hidden away In vases and bureau draw
ers, never to be shown and always pro-
duced in some moment of vanity. Only
a true poet could write a just appre-
citation of bad verse; and from his pen
the words would come too much faint
ed with the implication of irony. The
quality Of bad verse is not strained.
1t is written to suit no magazines
policy. 1t is rewarded with no check.
1t is a brave denying of reality; q
prayer that is it's own answer. 1t is,
to use Maeterlinck's phrase, "a max
ing or invoking of wings by creatures
that creep on their bellies" New Re-
public.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
w. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 2s--1st7.
ENEMIES COME WITH SUCCESS
One Will Not Seem Right to Any 10
He Does Not Seem Wrong to
Many, Declares Writer.

You don't make a real success with
out making real enemies. You cannot
hold strong position without strong
opposition. You won't seem right to
any If you don't seem wrong to many,
says the Labor Chronicle.
A useful life can't be entirely peace
full and carefree.
You must do your duty as you see
Ii.
Every earnest man In every genera
ton has paid the price of individuality.
You can't dodge.
The greater you are the greater the
penalty of your progress. The farther
you go, the wider your range, the more
you increase the points of contact with
which you must reckon, and, there
fore, you multiply your battles against
misconception and SANDER and envy
and malice.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
Takino No Chances.

A big mass meeting was being held
in Blimville. The well-groomed and
slick-looking individual who was try
ing to separate the town from it's
money arose to make a few remarks.
"FellOw citizens" he opened up, zap
ropos-"
"Jist minute, mister" said a small,
sandy-whiSkered man.
A look of annoyance crossed the
speakers face.
"What can / do for your he asked.
'I have here a pocket edition of
Webster's dictionary, and 1 want to
look up that word 'apropos.' l don't
intend to sit here and let some oily
tongued stranger slip one over on us"
replied the sandy-whiskered man.
you are little suspicious, l see"
said the speaker. "Now, that word to
which you refer means"
"Never mind what it means" en-
joined the little man. SIN looking it
up. I let a smooth talker sell me
unicycle one time. He said it was the
last word in conveyances, and when L
paid the carriage on it from Birming
ham I found had purchased a wheel
barrow"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13

over, paralyzed momentarily by sur
prise and horror his eyes troubled; he
,Swayed as if his sight had blurred.
IT said I'd never marry you," she
rushed on. vibrantly. This is the man
I love-the only man. Yes, and I've
learned the truth about you. I know
who killed Mr.. Austin"
Longorio did a very unexpected
thing then; slowly, unconsciously, as if
the movement were the result of a half
forgotten training, he crossed himself.
But now from the hall at his back
came the pounding of boot-heels, and a
half-dozen painting troopers tumbled
through the door. he waved them back
and out into the hall again.
Father O'MaIley, who had been try
ing to make himself heard, stepped in
front of the general and said. solemn
ly: Take care what you do. Longorio.
I have married these people, and you
can't undo what have done. We are
American citizens. The laws of civili-
zation protect us"
The Mexican fought for his voice.
then stammered: "You are my priest;
brought you here. I offered to marry
her. Now-you force me to damn my
SOUL" Turning his eyes wildly upon
Alaire, he shouted: TOO late, Ell?
You say am too late! 1t seems that /
am barely in time"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13

nation. He was about to make known
what was in his mind when Alaire
raised her hand and in a strained
whisper exclaimed:
"'Sh-h! Listen!"
The heavy door OF the hacienda
creaked, a quick tread sounded on the
tiles, the door 20 the living room was
flung open, and Longorio entered. He
was hot and dusty from his ride, but
with lovers impetuosity he had made
straight for this lighted room.
For the briefest instant he balanced
himself just inside the portal, and the
smile remained fixed upon his lips.
Then his eyes became ringed with
white and he made swift, catlike
movement of retreat. Plainly this was
the supremest surprise of his lifetime,
and he seemed to doubt his senses. But
he recovered quickly. Thrusting his
head forward. he demanded:
what is this? You-and you?" He
stared from Dave to the priest, then
back again.
They all spoke at once but he heard
only Alaire's words:
"He came to find me-"
Pancho appeared in the doorway be-
hind Longorio, saying, 81 heard you
ride up. sir, so l ran to tell you about
this fellow"
But the general cut him short. "Call
your men, quick" he cried in voice
that sent the soldier leaping back into
the night.
Alaire was clinging to Dave, merely
clutching him the tighter when he tried
to unclasp her hold. Her movement
into the shelter of his rivals arms in
furiated LOngorio, who uttered an ex-
clamation and fumbled uncertainty
with his holster. But his fingers were
clumsy. He could not take his eyes
from the pair, and he seemed upon the
point of rushing forward to tear them
apart.
Don't touch her! Don't" he be-
gan, cursing in high-pitched voice.
God! What a reckoningi" Then he
stamped his feet. he wrung his hands,
he called shrilly at the top of his voice:
Lieutenant! Ho. Pancho! You fell
lows Quickly" Under the stress of
his excitement the feminine side of his
character betrayed itself.
Alaire felt her newly made husband
gather himself for spring; he was
muttering to her to release him; he
was trying to push her aside, but she
held fast with the strength of .despera-
ton.
you can't harm u.s." she declared,
fiinging her words defiantly at the
Mexican. "You dare not. You are too
late Father O'Malley has just mar
ried u.s."
LongoriO uttered a peculiar, wordless
cry of dismay; his mouth fell open;
his arms dropped; he went limp all
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
CHAPTER XIII.
The Man of Destiny.

snow, then, I'll explain" said Alaire,
turning to the men. "LOngorio declares
he won't have me except as his wife,
and l think he means it. He is amaz-
ingly egotiStical He has tremendous
ambitions. He thinks this war is his
great opportunity. and he means to be
preSident-he'S sure of it. He loves
me, but he loves himself better, I'm
sure. Now, don't you see? He'll have
to choose one or the other"
Father O'Malley did not appear to
appreciate the full force of this rea-
Soning. my DEAR" he said, gravely,
che can make you a widow again. In
such times as these men are savages."
"Oh, but that's not ALL" Alaire
turned to her newly made husband.
''They let you in, and they'll let you
out again--if you go quickly, before
it's known what we've DONE"
Dave stared at her in bewilderment.
AZ? go, and-leave you?" He seemed
doubtful of her sanity.
YES" When he laughed shortly.
Alaire cried: "Dave. you must Don't
NOu ste WAdl L III ullNlIS ut IL lie
can't marry me. if he finds you're gone
and he can't lay hands on you, what
can he do but let me go? Dave dear,
for my sake. for the sake of US both"
you're excited" he told her, and
drew her to himself gently.
please! Pleaser she implored.
"You don't know that man." said
Father O'Malley, with conviction.
But Alaire insisted. half Historically
now: II do; that's just 1t, do know
him. He is planning the greatest things
for himself. his head is in the clouds.
and he daren't do the things he used
to do. That's why 1 called in those
women as witnesses. He can't put
them out of the way. With Dave gone
TIL be safe. He can't ignore our mar
rage. But otherwise There's no
telling what he may do. Why, he'll kill
you, Dave, as he killed Ed" She up
turned a face eloquent with pleading.
'Won't you do this for me?"
mol" Law declared. firmly. "You
woulaAt ask 1t If you were in your
senses. Get me a gun and TIL shoot
my way out. Wen go until they stop
as. But don't ask me to leave you"
She searched his face eagerly, pite-
ously, then with q Quivering sigh re-
taxed her tension. ''Then we've only
made matters worse. You've spoiled
our only chance"
Father O'Malley. who had been lost
In thought, spoke up again: Perhaps
you will let me try my wits. But first,
do understand that it was he who eff
fected the death of-Mr. Austin?"
Dave recounted as eoherently as he
could the circumstances of Eds death,
and told how he had learned, through
Jose, of Longorio's intentions. AS the
priest listened a spot of color grew in
his cheeks, his eyes glowed with indig-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
Names Detroit Escaped.

The Detroit city directory contains
this bit of information: Detroit was
established as a town ia years ago.
Detroit was adopted as the maine Of
mems had been tried out and found
wanting. Yon-do-ti-ga was the first
title, then came Wa-we-a-tun-ong.
Toghsaghfondje Teuchsa Grondle,
Ka-row-ta-en and Fort Pontchartrain.
'old records show that when Fort
Pontchartrain was built, the village
of Detroit was isolated within its
walls, giving Detroit the unique dis
tinction of being the Walled City of
the United States.'n
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
CHAPTER xxII-continued.

Nor l." echoed Dave.
You don't need to understand.
know what I'm doing. I've thought of
way to save US ALL"
An incOherent refusal was upon his
lips, but Alaire's face besought him it
was shining with a strange, new ecs-
tasy, and he could not bring himself to
deny her. OF what her plan consisted
he had only the dimmest idea, but he
assured himself that it could by no
possibility succeed. After ali, what did
1t matter? he asked himself They were
trapped. This might serve. somehow,
to cheat Longorio, and-Alaire would
be his wife.
"Very WELL" he stammered, weakly
What are you thinking Off"
II haven't thought it all out yet
but"
AT that moment Dolores returned
bringing with her the three black
haired, black-shawled house servants
bundling them through the door and
ranging them along the wall.
Father O'Malley's face was puck
cred; he said, hesitatingly: my dear
madam, this isn't regular; you are not
Catholics. How can l bless you"
'You can marry us legally, just the
same, can't you?" Alaire was breath
ing rapidly, and some part of her eager
ness began to thrill her hearers.
'Oh yes, but"
'Then marry us. And make haste.
please! Please! !"
Law nodded. He could not speak,
for his mouth was dry. His heart was
beating violently; his temples were
pounding; all the blood of his body
seemed conferred in his head.
Before the eyes of the four wonder
ing women Father O'Malley married
them. 1t seemed to .Alaire that he
would never reach the end, although, in
fact, he stumbled through the cere-
mony swiftly. Alaire clipped his last
words short by crying:
Tell these people so that they'll IN
dsrstand what it all means. Tell them
to remember they have seen a mar
riage by the church"
The priest did as he was directed,
and his audience signified their under
standing. Then Dolores led them out.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
Some GrjevanceI

The railroad official invited the stern
citizen to communicate his troubles.
81 want you to give orders" de-
manded the visitor, "that the engineer
of the express which passes through
Elm Grove at about IL :55 be res
trained from blowing his whistle on
Sunday mornings"
Impossible! !" exploded the official.
"What prompts you to make such a
ridiculous requestP
"Well, you see" explained the citi-
zen in an undertone, "our pastor
breaches until he hears the whistle
blow, and that COMPOUNDED express
was twenty minutes late last Sunday"
Lamb
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
EUGENE WAR AID
Former French Empress Active,
Though 81 Years Old.
Consort of the Ill-Fated Napoleon III
Spending All Her Means and
Strength Caring for Wounded
at English Home.

When German prisoners Of war are
marched to a barbed-wire inclosure
near Frimley, AIdershot, England, they
pass down an avenue below beautiful
mansion standing on a wooden hill. 1t
often happens that as the Germans file
past the gateway lodge, q sad-eyed,
venerable woman is standing or sitting
there. It is doubtful if any of the
prisoners know that she is the surviv-
ing consort of Napoleon III, who deliv-
cred his sword to the king of Prussia
at Sedan, September 1, 1870.
Empress Eugene celebrated her
ninety-second birthday recently by
watching the sight of a new and large
detachment of prisoners marching to-
ward their concentration camp. It
was dramatic contrast to the events
of many years ago which robbed her
of her seat on the French imperial
throne.
Surely there Is not another woman
in the world who has lived through
such experiences as this one, who
forms the link between the riotous
past of the French and the glorious
present of united democracies. 1t was
her beauty and popularity which aided
Napoleon III to establish himself as
monarch. 1t was the interest aroused
by her marriage with Napoleon III
which enabled him to bring about the
Crimean war; although that war mark
ed the beginning of his fall.
Engenie's influence over her hus-
band was well known and it is possible
that her intelligence went far toward
helping him TO realize that Prussian-
ism was the real menace of Europe.
When the North German Bund was
formed in 1865 he knew that here was
his real rival. From the date of the
formation of this bund Prussia has
gone steadily forward with plans for
world power, and it must be with feel
ings of joy that Empress Eugene sees
today the greatest countries on earth
allied with France against the old
enemies of Napoleon III.
Throughout England the name Of
Empress Eugene is revered. Wher-
ever charity and kindness were to be
found it was almost certain that her
name would appear in connection
Herewith. Throughout the years that
have elapsed since she went to Eng
land with Napoleon III after the de-
feat at Sedan, she has worked I'M
ceasingly among the poor and the sick.
Her wealth has been at the disposal
of charitable organizations. Her only
son, Prince Louis, who went to Eng
land with her, died on the field of
battle in Zululand.
Her home on Marlborough Hill has
been transformed into a hospital for
British officers. Since early in 1915
she has been using all of her means
and what strength she has left in car
ing for these men who come to her
from the battlefields of France.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
FOR ITCHING, BURNING SKINS
Battle With cuticura Soap and Apply
the Ointment-TriaI Free.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irrits-
tons, pimples, dandruff, sore hands.
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremely effective. Be-
sides they tend to prevent these dis
tressing conditions, if used for every
day toilet and nursery preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
Homeless Case.

"Why don't you vary your utter
ances occasionally by saying some
thing optimistic?"
whats the user" asked the gloomy
citizen. "The last time l tried to be
cheerful the neighbors looked at me as
If they thought was going crazy. I'd
rather be considered sane and keep
my Crouch"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
Mo Excuse

Order is heavens first law, but that
is no, reason why we should want to
order everyone around just to please
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
A Bit Mixed.

He-Do hurry, Kate; the train
leaves In 20 minutes.
She ent-mindedly)-Oh. be quiet!
You know it's bad form TO be on time.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-13
Distinction.

'Ts that reckless orator an aglta.
tori"
"No. He's merely an irritator."-
Washington Evening Star.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-18
THE SOCIAL BUCCANEER." "

Robbing the rich and giving to the poor was the system Chattfeld Bruce practiced until he met Marjorie Woods and fell victim to her beau ty and charm. Bruce operated in high society and let it be understood that his charities were endowed from various legacies he made sure would become public recorded through vari- ous fictitious deaths. The poor idol ized Bruce and the rich admitted him gladly to their social functions, from whence diamond necklace, a string of pearls or few other costly trifies would disappear-th proceeds to go toward aleviating the sufferings of the needy. This is the basis of Fred eric s. lshman's narrative, "The So- cial Buccaneer," to be illustrated in Bluebird photoplays at the Grand Sat urday night, with J. Warren kerri- gan and Louise Lovely playing the principal roles.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-18
FIND CALDWELL & DRAKE OWE STATE CAPITOL CONTRACTORS Due to Refund $20,837. 40 to Arkansas Treasury. According to COmmis-
 siOn's Finding.
Specia, to the Log Cabin Democrat

Little Rock, Jan. 1.--Instead of the
 state of Arkansas being indebted to
 Caldwell X Drake, the state capitol contractors, that firm is due the state | S20, ,S37.40 and is ordered to refund that amount to the state treasury.
 according to the findings of the 1 special commission composed of Fed
 eral Judge Jacob Trieber, Chief Jus
 tice E. A. McCulloch and Attorney Vol Walker of Fayetteville. The com
 missions report was filed with the
 general assembly today.
 The commission allowed claims of the contractors amounting to $115,- 017.20 and allowed claims of the state for defective construction amounting to Sl35,S54.60, the largest item of which was $ll8,431 for defective fire
 prooting.
 This is final settlement of the controversy which has been up in va rious forms since George w. Dona-
 ghey was elected governor on the is-
 sue of alleged fraudulent work by Caldwell X Drake in the state capitol
 ana as governor busted the con tractors and completed the work. The contractors, after vainly endeavoring
 to secure appropriations through the legislature for their claims, finally agreed to proposition made by Gov ernOr Donaghey to submit the claim to a board of arbitration composed
 of the judge of federal court for the eastern district of Arkansas, the chief justice of the supreme court and one
 other member to be selected by these
 two, it being agreed by both sides that the decision of this board should be final.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-18

following questions, which is to be sent to the state secretary. This ap- plies to all denominations in Faulk- ner county composed of white people: CD Name of Sunday school; (2) Lo- cation; (3) Superintendent and Post office; (4 Pastor and postoffice; (5) Number of men teachers and officers; (6) Number of women teachers and officers; CD Total number teachers and officers; (8) Number of pupils enrolled; (9) Total number of teach CTS and officers; 10) Number of cradle roll; CID Grand total; (12) How many classes in Sunday school? G3) Increase during past year; (14) Additions to church during past year; 00 Is your school open 12 months in year? (16) How many or ganized classes have you?
 Please send me this report at once which is for 1916.
 w. N Jones, County Secretary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-18

the same measure as that which the Bar Association recently undertook to initiate.
 Only one more amendment can be submitted, and there will be spirit ed race for the coveted place. The house on Wednesday passed two oth- CT proposed amendments, one by Da- wis of Columbia, providing for sys- tenn of rural farm credits, and the other by Hardage of Clarke, designed to restrict local legislation. The sen ate has passed one resolution by Bush and Caruth, providing for a graduated land tax, and that is pending in the house.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-18
PASS AMENDMENT
 FOR Z MORE JUDGES

Little Rock, Jan. 1S.-The second proposed amendment to the constitu- tion, to be voted on by the people at the general election in 1918, was passed by the senate yesterday and signed by the governor. The munich pal bond amendment had already been initiated and filed. The second provides for an increase in the num- Der of supreme court justices from five to seven, and in the event of it's adoption the appointment of two eX- tra judges until the following gener- al election. It was introduced in the house by Gentry of Hampstead and is
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-18
NOTICE TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
 SUPERINTENDENTS.

You will please send me report of your Sunday school, answering the
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-18
HAPPY VALLEY.
The snow man came again Sunday

The snow man came again Sunday night.
 Health is good.
 Rev. Herring preached an interest ing sermon Sunday to a large crowd.
 Sunday school is doing fine. Frank Matthews is superintendent. We are proud of our Sunday school and church and are doing fine work.
 Our school is progressing nicely un- der the management of Prof. Brown.
 There has been several nice new residences built in the valley this fall. Watch Happy Valley grow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-18
MONDAY

MONDAY Episode No. ?, Iron Claw" will be repeated. Also Episode No. 8. If you missed it last Monday see
 it next Monday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-18
HOLD BIBLE SCHOOLS.

Dr. J. w. Conger and Prof Doke S. Campbell of Central College are this week assisting in conducting bible and educational schools, 10 of which are being held under the auspices of the State Baptist Convention in diff ferent portions of the state. MT. Campbell is teaching at the school at Harrison and Dr. Conger is delivering lectures at the schools at Batesville, Monticello and Harrison.