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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

that Benjamin was on the steamer
with them, I thought you should know.
1 have warned him to be careful how
he speaks before Carolyn May. You
may wish to hear the story at first
hand"
THANK you" choked Joseph Stage
He wanted to say more, but COULD not
Benjamin Hardy's watery eyes
blinked, and he blew his nose.
"Aye, aye, mater he rumbled, "hard
lines-for a fact. give my testt'
mony fore the consul when we was
landed-so did all that was left Of us
from the Dunraven. Me bein' an UNI
lettered man, they didn't run me very
clos't. 1 can't add much more to 1t.
"As / say, that purser's boat your
sister and her sickly husband was in
had jest as good chance as we had.
We nigh bumped into each other soon
after the Dunraven sunk. So, then.
we pulled off aways from each other,
Then the fog rolled up from the Afri-
can shore-a heap o. fog, mate. Ii
sponged out the lamp in the pursers
boat. We never seen no more of 'am
nor heard no more"
! "And were Hannah-were my sister
and her husband in that boat?'' queried
Mr.. Stage thoughtfully.
''I am sure, by the details Benjamin
has given me-" said Miss Amanda soft
| ly, "that your sister and Mr.. Cameron
were two of its passengers"
''Well, it's a long time ago, now"
said the hardware dealer. Surely, ii
they had been picked up or had reached
the coast of Africa, we would have
heard about it,
at would seem So" the woman
agreed gently.
"You never know what may happen
at sea, mister, till it happens" BenJa-
min Hardy declared. what became Of
that boat"
He seemed to stick to that idea. But
the possibility of the small boats hav-
ing escaped seemed utterly preposter'
Gus to Mr.. Stagg. He arose to depart.
Miss Amanda followed the hardware
dealer to the outer door,
I'm sorry" she said simply.
'Thank-thank you," murmured Jo-
seph Stagg before she closed the door.
He went Oh to town, his mind
| strangely disturbed. 1t was not his
sisters fate that filled his heart and
brain, but thoughts of Miss Amanda.
She had deliberately broken the
silence of years. Of course, it might
be attributed to her interest in Carolyn
MAY only, yet the hardware dealer
wondered.
To BE coNTINUED3
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Mount Vernon.

commanded a brigade of four regi-
ments under Gen. George B. McClel-
Ian in the West Virginia campaign at
the time, and in whose arms Colonel
Washington expired. General Lee had
established his headquarters at Brady's
tollgate on the old state turnpike. The
bluffs on the opposite side of the river
from the old road had been heavily
picketed by Federal soldiers for sew
eral miles, extending from Colonel
Morrow's camp below quite up to
Brady's gate.
Owing TO the mountainous character
of the surrounding country, General
Lee was imperfectly informed in this
regard, and directed Colonel Washing
ton, with a detachment, to proceed
by the new road to the forks at or
near Brady's gate and then down the
old road, cautioning him not to ven
ture beyond certain point. Washing
ton, however, it appears, probably
actuated Dy overzeal and anxiety to
be able to report Valuable information,
went teyond the point indicated.
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His movements along the entire
route on the old road were, it seems,
fully observed by the pickets, and i'm
mediately after he finally started on
his return volley was delivered from
the picket line and Washington was
seen to fall from his horse, which
galloped away with the retreating es-
cort.
Colonel Washington was apparently
the only one stricken by the volley,
Colonel Morrow states that he was
standing but short distance from
where Washington fell and hurried to
the spot and discovered him to be an
officer of rank. He knelt by him and
raised him so as to enable him to re-
cline against his breast, and directed
one of his men standing near, and who
wore felt hat, to run and fill it with
water from the stream. Colonel Nor
row bathed the wounded mans fore
head and endeavored to press water
between his lips from saturated
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

"A EOUNT VERNON, Virginia,
AH the former home of George
Nv and Martha Washington, and
the most interesting mansion
in the United States, has had a contin-
uous interesting history connected
with it, aside from the associations
with the first president of the United
States and the first of the first ladies
of the land.
Colonel Washington, who had be-
come proprietor of the paternal eS-
tates on the Rappahannock, acquired
the magnificent domain of Mount Yer
non upon the death of the widow of
his half brother, Lawrence Washing
ton, and shortly after his marriage he
began to occupy it and it was his home
up to the time of his death.
Upon the death of Martha Wash
ington, on May %, 1902, about 1000
acres of the Mount Vernon estate, in
Guiding the mansion, were inherited
by Judge Bushrod Washington, the
third child of John Augustine Wash
ington. Judge Washington was JUS
tice of the Supreme court of the Unit
ed States, and took up his residence at
Mount Vernon, where he dispensed a
liberal hospitality and kept intact his
inherited landed estate to the time of
his death.
Judge Washington had no children,
and following the example of his il
lustrious uncle, he provided for his
wife during her lifetime, and then
disposed of his estate to his nephews
and nieces,, giving specific directions
and leaving the mansion house and
Mount Vernon farm proper, with re-
stricted bounds, to his nephew John
Augustine Washington, and Mount
Vernon was inherited by this Johns
son of the same name, from whom
the home and 200 acres were purchased
in 1856 by the society which now con-
trolls it and cares for it.
The work of obtaining the necessary
funds-$200, 000-for the purchase was
started by Miss Pamela Cunningham
of South Carolina, who became the
first regent. The vice regents each
dDDOluL6u SldlC COluIIlII0CS anu Lu0
money raised was nearly all in doll~r
subscriptions. The greatest amount
of money raised by any individual was
the profits accruing from the lectures
on Washington delivered in most of
the large cities by Edward Everett.
The last private owner of Mount
Vernon was Col. John Augustine
Washington. On the breaking out of
hostilities between the states, Colonel
Washington became volunteer aid,
with the rank of colonel, on the staff
of Gen. Robert E. Lee, and was killed
September Is, 1861, while conducting
reconnaissance on the turnpike along
Elk Water river, Randolph county,
West Virginia.
The following account of his death
10 not contained in history, but was
related by Col. J. FL. Morrow, who
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
When WASHINGTON Was Abused.

In the Morris house on August II,
1895, Washington signed the Jay treaty
with England, losing thereby most of
his remnant of support in the house of
representatives. Abuse eliminated in
the serious suggestion to impeach him.
The constitution having for obvious
reasons confined the treaty making
power to the executive and the SEN
ate, Washington refused to grant the
request of the house Of representatives
for the correspondence leading up to
the treaty. The storm of indignation
that followed did not spare even his
personal character "a Calm Observ.
err stated in newspaper that Wash.
iugton had stolen $4,750.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Save on the Sunday when Prince had
killed the blacksnake, Miss Amanda
had not spoken directly to the hard
ware merchant In all these hungry
years. 1t rather shocked Joseph Stage
now that she should do so.
"Will you come INF" she urged him
her voice rather tremulous.
There was moment of absolute 81
lence.
BLESS me! Yes" calculated the
hardware man finally.
Il assure you, Mr.. Stagg," Miss
Amanda said hurriedly, sit is no per
sonal matter that causes me to stop
you in this fashion,"
mo, ma'am" responded the man
stif1y.
Il want you to come in and speak
with this sailor who was hurt" sha
finally said. "There is something he
can tell you, Mr.. Stagg, that think
you should know"
The big rockingham by the window,
In which Miss Amanda's mother had
for several years before her death
spent her waking hours, was now oc-
cupied by the sailor.
"This is the little girls uncle, Ben
jamin," Miss Amanda said quietly. "He
will be interested in what you have al.
ready told me about the loss Of the
Dunraven. Will you please repeat II
all?"
"The Dunraven?" gasped Mr.. Stagg.
sitting down without being asked.
"Hannah-"
"There is no hope, of course" Aman.
da Parlow spoke up quickly, shat your
sister, Mr.. Stage, and her husband
were not lost. But having found out
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NEVER DAZzLED BY POWER
Nothing but Purest Patriotism Ever
Actuated Washington in Any OF
His Official Acts.

It was not necessary for Washing
ton to thrice put aside crown, as
did Caesar, for the authors of the
communication to Washington knew
too well the character of the man and
that it would be impossible to in any
way swerve him from his expressed
resolve.
In perfect keeping with the spirit
in which Washington treated the daz-
zling offer which was so Unexpectedly
set before him, was the simplicity of
his conduct in bidding adieu to his
comrades-in-arms, and then presenting
himself before congress, there to de-
liver up his sword and voluntarily di-
vest himself of the supreme command.
Washington assembled his army for
the last time at Newburgh. To the
tune of 'eRoslin Castle"-the soldiers
dirge-his brave, comrades passed
slowly by their great leader and filed
away to their respective homes.
Before congress at Annapolis on
December %, 1888, he delivered his
commission amid scenes almost as i'm
pressive as his leave-taking from his
army. From that august body he re-
tired to his home at Mount Vernon,
with no thought of further honors
from his country, and it was with re-
luctance that he left his retirement
when chosen the first president of the
United States.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
CHAPTER xI.
VIII Wonders Never cease7


Again it showed all night.
1t was on the next day, and at noon
time, when Mr.. Stage was returning TO
the store, that a most astounding thing
happened.
Mr.. Stage was walking brfskly to-
ward Sunrise Cove in his big felt snow
boots, such as all men wore in that To-
cality, and was abreast OF the Parlow
shop and cottage-which he always
sought TO avoid looking at-when ne
heard door open and close.
He tried not to look that way. But
his ear told him instantly that the per-
son who had come out was Miss Aman-
da, rather than her father. Knowing
this, how could he help darting q
glance at her?
Miss Amanda stood on the porch
looking directly at him.
Mr.. Stage" she called earnestly, Il
must speak to you"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
Relieved.

At Camp Dodge one night Sweds
was on guard duty. Being new to the
business. time dragged slowly, but
finally the officer with relief came
along. The Swede said: "Halt." They
halted. and next he said: "Who was
dat?'' The officer replied: Officer
with relief" The sentry. after wait
ing several minutes In vain attempt
TO recall to mind what he should say,
brought forth this startling command
DISMISS yourselfs and be reconciled.'
Needless to say the stiffness of the
night was broken by roar of laugh
ter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.

1t stands Neutrality-suspicious.,
A shaft of matchless-sublime;
1t marks nations grand esteem
For one, "our father for all time"
Plain, unadorned, immaculate,
1t rises high toward heaven;
No name is craven, neither date;
All know the hist'ry so unwritten.
This peerless pile of solid stone
Is not a sphinx, nor yet tomb;
1t speaks; it lives, and beckons on
The generations yet to come.
Fit monument for one so great
His country's pride and boast;
His spirit banishes all hate
And binds the states from coast tt
coast
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
The Boss's Weakness.

lille Ginger says that one reason
why she hates to take dictation from
her new boss is because when ne is
chewing tobacco he can't talk, and
when he isn't chewing he can't think.
Galveston News.
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.v,p7ER IX-ContInued'

! CHAPTER lk-I0"''''"
IL
i ), VOL no, they didn't tell me
! |. y United r5G the visitor, cor I'd not
y. loto You see, I come up on
e. This here lake boatin'
! /. ,- nv line, IN deep-water' l
4. .sorl5 s'pose," said Mr.. Par
qar'd you git up here any
4, r,ro said the visitor. 1.-THE
y s ,a'' Couldn't git a good berth
.,i h bottom. So 1 thought
!, 4ssb.Tater sailin' 1 tell you'
bssD workin' as Quartermas-
..ts an the old Cross and Cres-
no a.scootin' cross to Naples
W yTmk-there and back-goin'
q zeal" ..,,,
he carpenter curiOusly.
4. v,s sunk. There's things hap
msr TO the other side of the
NATE said the injured man
sin that you wouldn't believe
III The Cross and Crescent
i've I'd business till after the
ever, IreckOn."
rl better not encourage him to
rr more, father" interpOsed Miss
d. coming into the room again.
t thing he can do for himself
s.eD for a while"
bank ya, ma'am," said the sailor
h. I'll try"
,sIaSS came on apace. Inc SKY
a0ne overcast, and there was
a Of a stormy night-mOre
perhaps. But Miss Amanda
not allow Carolyn May and
3 to start for home at once.
Itch for your uncle, Carolyn May,
the frOntrOOm window, and be
aiy to 90 with him when he
s0lg,' said Miss ParlOw.
a UlcIe Joe came along, Carolyn
aD out and hailed him from the
1t for me, Uncle Joe! Wait for
d Prlcey, please! Just let me
b uiuenS and Princes harness
is Hiss Mandy"
last she did most soundly, and
view Of the man waiting in the
nd
Jlce Joe, I've got just the woG-
81 story to tell you! Shall we
Prince up again, or will you"
alt wait for the dog, Car'lyn
NINA hurry. You Oughtn't to
u this wind, either. Get aboard
e. D'v, and I'll drag you my
H. Sagg Interrupted.
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He kneIt by Him and Raised Him.

handkerchief, but he could not swal-
low, as blood was flowing from his
mouth and nose, and in few minutes
later he was dead. His death marked
the end of the fighting Washingtons.-
Philadelphia Press.
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WASHINGTON on Preparedness.

If we desire to avoid insult, we must
be able to repel it; if we desire to Sc
cure peace, one of the most powerful
instruments of our rising prosperity,
it must be known that we are at all
times ready for war.-George Wash
ington.
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Kindly pispensation.

One of Providence's kindest dispen-
sations Is fixing it so that a man can
be just as happy over feeling impor-
tant az really being.-Ohio State
Journal.
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CHAPTER x.
A Sslt.Saa EIaunr


y Joseph Stage trudged to-
dragging Carolyn May be-
eeaf ne!' exclaimed the little
u alltation, we're all so ex-
yalIe JOem
We you're all Of a-twitter,"
--5l a0sent-mindedIy. whats
-aT
1 w never could guess !" was
4ayS Introduction, and forth
"sahless sentences, went on
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
George Washington

The aOinged years that zsinnoaV praise
and blame
BlozV many names out; they but fan
to fame
The Self-rsnezUing sblendors of thy
name
-jAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
o,,,,i ,ass trudged Towards
'''n9 Carolyn May Be.

ofs,,;- Uos eu I oWards
H. ''.n' far0Iyn May Be.
b. =, disco<ry in III. .nou
!. 1 e.. Old s&or n owe S IViDg
/ ID. When Ne Carolyn May ar
h ssio y story had to be told
10 Aunty Rose Ken ZEN
] N p e-ecky youngster. this
TS,, 09F''' Uncle Joe re.
Il % you sag. Aunty
- d' Joseph Stage"
\ s INSISTED on going to the
On ''selt ate. school the the
10 Inquire about her her
@Pr+iDoosse n kissed by Miss
'S the little girl : de- Ss
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
met DEATH AS
BRAVE SOLDIER
Last of Fighting WashingtonS"
Killed in Skirmish of
Civil War.
SERVED UNDER GENERAL LEE
Col. John Augustine Washington, Vir-
ainian, "Went With His State"
and Breathed His Last in
Historic Gray Uniform.

"A EOUNT VERNON, Virginia,
AA the former home of George
~ and Martha Washington, and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-09

gratitude to the United States for this treatment by committing all the offenses against American orders that they thought they could get away with. They have responded to French and British reprisals by be- having themselves, but they have ap- preciated Americas golden rule policy by doing all they could to break American regulations. The latest instance of this is the killing in the neutral zone of an American soldier by a German patrol of 13 men. They shot this American down without question or word of ex- planation.
 It is high time the Americans did something in this situation. If the American officials in the occupied district execute ten Germans for every American that is killed we will do lot more towards teaching the Germans respect for American orders than we can accomplish by trying to treat them right.
 After nine months on the Rhine the American administration there ought to be convinced that the golden rule doesn't go with a German.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-09
Arrests Made for
 Alleged Swindles

Chicago, Sept. 8.-States Attorney Hoyne today continued his inquiry into the operations of the band of bond swindlers who are alleged to have mulched investors and small banks from Pittsburgh to San Fran cisco and from Chicago to Mobile out |of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
 Among those under arrest are: Charles w. French, alleged head of the band of swindlers.
 Henry P. Leavitt, said to be a law yer.
 Ava Harschman, alleged secre- tary of the gang.
 w. R. Powers, Benjamin Lamb, H. l.. Thornborough, Charles w. Diene- che and Given Moore.
 Four of those under arrest are said to have confessed.
 Among the companies organized by the band for the purpose of dispos- ing of alleged shares of worthless stocks are: Quaker Mining company and the Quaker Financing company of Mobile, Alabama; Girard Coal company, and the Girard Financing company, of Girard, Illinois; Transit Securities company, and the Federal Guarantee Trust company of Chicago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-09
Subscription Rates
ENFORCE THE ORDINANCES.

The city either should enforce its 1. ordinances or repeal them.
 We have an ordinance preventing the showing of street shows, carni- vals, etc. in the city limits.
 The Graphic is not discussing the wisdom of this ordinance, though at the time of it's passage there was a popular demand for it.
 What this newspaper does object to, however, is the violation of the intent of this ordinance by the grant ing of special permissions to disre- gard it, such as the permission grant, ed to carnival company to show on Main street between Tenth and Twelfth. This is the third time this special dispensation has been granted.
 We cannot expect the people of Pine Bluff to obey the provisions of such ordinances, necessary as they are, as those governing parking and sanitation, if we grant special per missions to break other ordinances.
 If the city wants to allow carnival companies to show within the city limits, the ordinance that says they shall not show in the city limits, should be repealed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-09
H. l.. Sternberg Quits
 as Court Reporter

H. L. Sternberg has resigned as stenographer of the Eleventh judicial circuit, and plans to locate in Stutt- gart, where he will practice law. MT. Sternberg has served as court steno- graphed for more than 10 years, working with the late Judge A. B. Grace and being re-appointed by Judge w. B. Sorrells. He has read law for years, and his knowledge of law and familiarity with procedure earned him admission to the bar months ago.
 Grover Snuggs, formerly with Attorneys Coleman and Can't and now with the Arkansas Light and Power company, has been appointed stenographer for the circuit by Judge Sorrells, the appointment becoming effective October 1. MT. Snuggs has had long experience in reporting, and has done court work before.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-09
Jury Lists for the
 October Term Drawn

Lists of citizens selected in May
 for possible services as grand and
 petit jurors at the October term of circuit court, to begin October 6,
 were opened yesterday by Circuit
 Clerk $. F. Vaulx, and summons will
 be served by Sheriff c. M. Nichols deputies this week.
 J. Harvey Means, A. w. Leake and , U. w. Poss were. the jury commits sioners selecting the lists, which fol- lows:
 Grand Jurors-R Carnahan, w. H. Taylor, s. F. Hines, J. H. Watkins, J. A Buskirk, John w. Reap, H. II Ferguson, w. A. Kientz, w. L. Mat
 thaws, w. R. Crawford, C. A Gordon, W. H. Anderson, R. s. Cherry, A. z.
 Orto, E. L. Bowe and s. H. Ragsdale,
 Alternates-K. P. Wick, Ben w. Word Charles w. Henry, J. L. West, Jett Dent and w. z. Stone
 Petit Jurors-C. H. Bolinger, c. s. McNew, Max Eisenkramer, F. E. Renfrow, T. B. McEwen, J. F. Jordan R. H. Stearns, Sam B. Russell, Harvie Gillespie, Charles E. Clarke, Jr., s. F. Rosenberg, B. A. Sheppard, M. E. Elkins, H. +. Spears, J. M. Barrett,
 Jr., J. H. Mann, Sam J. Altschul and Albert Bobo. Alternates-Law-
 renee Dixon, Jeff Hicks, E. J. Voss, Il. c. McGauhy, B. T. Scallion and
 R. N. Burks
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-09-09
SEVERE MEASURES NEEDED.

Of all the nations who warred with Germany, the United States has been most lenient in the treatment of Ger man prisoners and German civilians in occupied territory.
 The Germans that we captured "led the life of Reilly" in American prison camps. They were not over worked. They had plenty of recrea- tion and they were fed better ra- tioa than the hardworking U. s. sol diers in the service of supply re- ceived.
 There were times in several American prison camps in France when the German prisoners were re- ceiving better rations than were the American soldiers who were guarding them.
 When the allies occupied the Rhine districts the American army followed up this same policy in dealing with the Germans. Hundreds of Germans who committed small offenses were merely reprimanded and put on their honor. Scores who were guilty of more serious offenses were allowed to go free under suspended sentences. We rationed the people in the Cob lenz area and gave them better food than they had received in four years and much better than some of them had ever eaten. We enacted a strict non-fraternization law and prevented our men from associating with the German civilians, to the good of both American soldiers and civilians. At the same time we did not bar the Americans from the German cities or from the German shops. We allowed them to go as they liked and the Ger man shopkeepers made thousands oi dollars by selling goods to them. Coblenz and nearby cities, because of this American business, are better off now than any other cities in Ger many. At the same time that we were closely adhering to this policy the English in the Cologne area were imposing heavy levies on the Ger man population and English soldiers were murdering Germans right and left, treating them in much the same way that the Germans treated the French when they had an "army of occupation' of their own. Down be- low Coblenz, in the Mayence district, the French also were harsh in their treatment of the Germans, much moreso than the English.
 The Germans have shown their