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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-12-06
Your New Preacher.

From the Indianapolis Rams Horn
Don't be afraid to shake hands with
your new preacher.
Don't be afraid to invite him home to
dinner with you.
Don't be afraid to tell him to call on
you, whenever he wants help of any
kind.
Don't be afraid to thank him when
ever he breaches sermon that helps
you.
Don't hide behind a post to keep him
from calling on you to pray in prayer
meeting.
Don't be afraid to promise him that
he can always count on your being pres
ent on rainy Sundays.
Don't forget to tell him that YOU are
going to pray for him.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-12-06
Cured Of Intemperance.
From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.

u.
Carroll Cook, a young San Francisco
lawyer, who was fond Of good company
and mixed drinks, suddenly astonished
his friends about a year and half ago
bv reforming. He drank nothing, but
no one could Get from him the secret of
his change of habits 1t has just leaked
out that he was hypnOtiZed by
Kennedy, the mesmerist, and that he
can't swallow liquor, as his palate I'M
mediately rejects it. The secret came
out at All evening reception this week
Carroll Cook was a guest and at supper
among other articles on the table was q
mince pie. Cook is very fond of mince
pie, and took piece. AS soon as he
put it in his mouth he began choking
When he recovered everyone wanted
to know the reason of his rlOus at
tack:
'Isn't there some alcoho liquor in
this pie ?'' asked Cook.
''Of course, - said the hoste there's
brandy in it,
That settles it" said Cook, you see
my palate is hypnotized.
Asked for an explanation, he said:
'When Kennedy was here, | became
intimate with the mesmerist. [ was
then drinking heavily and rapidly los
ing my practice. Kennedy said one
day, Cook, whisky will be your:ruin.
| command you never to drink alcoholic
liquors again He fixed his bright
eyes on me, but laughed and ordered
a drink. When | lifted it | could not
control the muscles of my mouth to
swallow. poured the liquor between
my lips and it fell out | tried to swal-
low that liquor as though my life
depended upon it, but it was no use,
and from that day to this it has been
impossible for me to drink liquor Of any
kinG. One day | was given glass of
lemonade in glass that had trace of
whisky in it, and the drink spluttered
all over my clothes. ~
Although Kennedy is now in London,
Cook says his spell is as strong as
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-12-06
SPANISH COINAGE
A Project to Reconstruct the System oil the
Silver Currency.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.

Silver Currency.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.
Spain seems to be making an attempt
to better itself. In all the victories OF
peace it is following the lead of Ger
MANY. The first great move after tne
Franco Prussian war was a reconstlIu-
ton of the coinage. The Prussian GER
tainlv had the milliards, and the pay
ments from France being in bullion,
the national minis went gayly TO work
at once. Gold and silver are less plentl-
full in Madrid. The work must be done
slowly. Already arrangements are be-
ing made between the French ana
Spanish governments that the late gold
pieces-the tWenty-peseta pleces-shall
interchange at par with French NaPo-
Icons. OF course, this would practically
lead to their recognition all over the
Continent.
1t seems to be merely matter OF ar
rangement, as in weight. size and quail
ty one set OF gold coins is identical with
the other. But this is really but hall
the battle The true evidence OF ma
tional advance will be found in the state
of the silver coinage. This in Spain is
both debased and unequal. In fact, the
silver currency in Spain very much re-
sembles the German currency IN the
DAVIS of groschen and kreutZers. 10 re-
construct this viii be a costlier opera
ton than has yet been undertaken.
But it is proposed that it shall be
achieved Spain is beginning to under
stand that money being a medium, its
value as medium depends on its recog-
milton beyond as well as within the
frontier
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-12-06
TEA-TABLE SALAD.

WALkING from the matinee
IT'S very cold and raw said he.
Il like them raw" the maid replied,
But some folks think they re Dettef lfleI:
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-12-06
Gems OF Thought.

Write it on your heart that each
day is the best day OF the year.-E"'er-
son.
Our acts make or mar us. We are the
children of our own deeds ictor
Hugo.
When you get into tight place, and
everything goes against you, till 1t seems
as if YOU could not hold on minute
longer, never give up then, for that's
lust the place and time that the tldc1l
turn.-HUrriet Beecher Store.
For those of us whom nature means
to keep at home she provides enter
see Italy, and does not see it, he is SO
short-sighted. Another is 80 far-sight
ed that he STAYS in his room and sees
more than Italy .-Georqe William Curtis.
When YOU choose an arduous and
slippery path, God forbid that any weak
feelings of my declining age, which calls
for soothings and supports, and which
can have none but from you. should
moke me wish that you should abandon
what YOU are about or should trlfte with
it Burke.
In the conduct of life habits count for
more thar maXims, because habit IS
living maxim, become flesh and instinct.
To reform ones maXlms is nothing; It's
but to change the tue OF tne DOCK. 10
learn new habits is everything, for it is
to reach the substance of life. Life is
but tissue of habits.-4naiel.
The true historical genius, to our
thinking, is that which can see the
nobler meaning Of events that are near
him. as the true poet is he who detects
the divine in the casual; and we some
what suspect the depth of his insigh t
into the past. who cannot recognize the
godlike of today under that disguise in
which it always visits us.-Lo,ceN.
We are glad to have the biography Of
one who, beginning as gentleman, kept
himself such to the end, who, with no
necessity of labor, left behind him an
amount of thoroughly done work such
as few have accomplished with the
mighty help of hunger. Some kind of
pace may be cot out of the verlest jade
by the near prospect of oats; but the
thoroughbred had the spur in his blood.
-1'OWeH on q Great Public Character.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-12-06
LENDER EPISODE.
nv HARRY ROMANO.

Bring home a turkey; don't forglt'
And p1aties. Pat; we need 'em.
''Ah, Biddy if you asked Tor II
I'd get the bird of Freedom
.Trhe eagle, Sure he'd be enough
TO keep us from starvation,
But wouldn't he be rather tough
He's ouIder than the nation.
ale tough Bedad. you're on the traeA'
Columbia, heaven defend her,
Puts him upon the dollars DacA,
And then he's legal tender
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-12-06
tDid he thrash vou?"

DIO I1G I'LL Nou.
1ssNC; made me eat the apples. Boo
hoo hoo .''-Harper's Young People.
MODERN JoURNAI1sM-M Grey
1leck-'Any news in the paper this
morning. JOHNNY Johnny Greyneck
-''Wel, | should. say there was!'' NJ.
oven, what is it?" j. G.-'Why,
Stumpv Yelper has got ninety-two votes
ahead of Toe-in Jim in the most popu-
lar newsboy voting contest for a pair of
red suspenders "-Bostop Courier,
ONE ToUcH OF NATURE-Leopold-
say, now, Algy, lend me a dollah, won't
We? I'd like to give aims to that blind
fellah. | feel so sorwy for blind men,
We know" Algernon-''So do |, me
boy We don't weaize what an affilc-
ton it is nevah to see the twees and
woses, and all that, ye know" Leopold
-"And fawncy selecting TROUSERS when
you're blind. "-LJe.
"MARIA" said Scribbleton, as he
awoke in the middle Of the night, edo
YOU hear that mouse rafting the paper
in the waste basket"' Eyes; is there
anything that you wrote in % Eyes. ;"
''Well, Pm going to get up and rescue
the mouse. p Washington Post
GA MAN paid s. for a barrel of apples
sold half OF them for -. 50 and the rest
decayed on his hands. How much did
he lose ?" asked the teacher. "He
didn't lose nothing" bawled out farm
Gr's boy in the class; "he worked EN-
up INTO cider. Chicago Tribune
''AH, good morning ~ said the early
bird to the worm. Looking for Il
job"
That's what. Anything l can do for
you? '
yes, you'll about fill the bill, l
think. '-Sparks.
A LITTLE girl in one Of the primary
departments of our city schools, who
has recently commenced the study Of
arithmetic, amused her mamma yester-
day on coming home by asking chow
many gallons it took to make a hedge
hog" OF course she meant hogshead. -"
Berlin Journal.
A MIsAPpREHENsIoN REMoVED.-Lord
Runnymede-''Ah, Miss Twumbull, |
fawncy now, you weiect my suit because
YOU have no wank. That is VerWy in
consistent for an Amerwican, you know;
/ fawncied an Amerwican girl would
fawncy herself my equal, and tell every
body my birth was a mere accident,
you know
Miss Trumbull-"Oh, no, Lord Run
nvmede. | wouldn't disparage your
birth in the least ! don't think it was
a'mere accident--it was regular catas-
trophe. "-LJc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
MORE PAY FOR MINISTER'S.
The Senate Committee in Favor of Great
 ing the Title of Ambnssador

Tho Senate Committee in Favor of Great
 ing the Title of Ambassador.
 WASHINGTON, April A-Senator Sher- man, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, reported an amendme mt to the Diplomatic Appropriation bill, giv- ing the title of ambassador to our min isters to Great Britain, France, Ger many and Russia, the salary to be as now $17, 900 per annum.
 Other amendments proposed by the committee to the bill provide that the salary of the United States Minister to Turkey shall be $10, 900, an increase of $2.500; to Denmark $7, 500, an increase of $2,500, and to Greece, Roumania, and Servia $7, 500, an increase of $1, ,OOO
 Secretary Blaine in @ letter to the committee recommends the increase in the salary of the Minister to Turkey. The amendment with regard to the Danish mission is accompanied by letter from MT. Rasmus B. Anderson, ct the time the outgoing Democratic minister, strongly urging the necessity of an increased salary for the minister at Copenhagen in order that that he might live comfortably and we'll. Sev- eral letters from MT. Carr, the present minister, complaining of the inadequate salary, also accompany the report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
PITTSBURG IS NERVOUS.
The Federation VIII Decide on a Rail
 road Strike To-Day.

The Federation VIII Decide on a Rail-
 road Strike To-Day.
 P1TTsBURe, Pa., April 24. - Grand Master Wilkson, Vice Grand Master Downey and the several big guns of the Railroad Federation now in this have announced that this is their last day. After this time they will not deal with the railroads, but will transfer the whole matter to the executive council.
 The yard switchmen, the original cause of the difficulty, are more persis- tent than ever in their demands, backed as they now are by the thousands of men in other branches of the Railroa d Federation who have joined them.
 The entire city is nervous, as a rail road strike in Pittsburg is far more om- inous than strike in city twice it's size. Leaders say there will hardly be a strike before few days, as the Ex- ecutive Council of the Federation will require some time to fully comprehend or, rather, weigh the situation.
 The men presented their final propo- sitton to the railroads The companies refused to accede to their demands, and the men refused to agree to the compro- mise offered by tho roads.
 This stops all negotiations The Su- preme Council of the Federation will decide this evening whether Q strike will be ordered or the terms of the rail- roads accepted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
Not Paid to Dance.

A well-known member of the Georgia delegation in the House of Represents tives went into the parlor of the Metro politan Hotel while hop was going on, to look on a few minutes at the dancers. The contemplating correspondent of . Georgia paper saw him, and forthwith telegraphed the fact that MT. Blank WD1 at the dance. A few days later an eight-page letter came from an offended constituent, who informed the Con- gressman that he was paid big salary to come here and work and not to go to dances. This is a fact, not a romance, though such a statement sounds more 6 if 1t belonged to the last instead of the present century.
 "WELI.," said an Irish attorney. "If 1t blaze the court, if am wrong in this, I have another point that is equally conciusive."
 TIE single eye-glass only has two faults. It's awfully hard to hold in its place, and Is of no earthly use when you have succeeded.
 THE sight of . fat man trying to look graceful in bathing suit is what makes the little bald-headed nshes stand on their tails and grin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
MINERS ORGANIZED
The Reading kallroad Will
 Fight the New Union.
P1TTsBURG IS NERVOUS TO-DAY.
The Supreme Council of Federation to
 Decide About Ordering Strike.

The Carpenters' Strike at Chicago Un-
 chanEed-No Trouble Expected on the
 Now York Central Road-Cigarmakers
 Win a strike-Granite Cutters Make a
 Demand-The Deadlock at Boston.
 PorTsvILLE, Pa., April A.-Another CT determined effort was made here to or ganize the 25,000 miners of the an thracite 'coal fields of Pennsylvania, and although it had to be done with closed doors and in the most profound secrecy, the object for which the dele gates assembled was carried out very successfully, but the men did it at the peril of their jobs. The miners and laborers have now perfected new or Ranization called the WorkinRmen's Protective Association of the Anthra- cite Region, which is to admit to mem bership all classes of mine and railroad labor.
 The Reading Railroad Company and mine owners are determined that the new union shall not succeed and the most stringent measures will doubtless be adopted and it may lead to early and serious trouble. The 25 ,00O half starved miners and laborers are determined to stand by each other and this new move ment, with arbitration as their watch word and objection to strikes as the basis of their law
 The men claim that coal is here by the million tons and that it ought to be mined at fair wages, and it can be sold at reasonable profit much below the sx- isting card rates.
 In view of the deplorable condition of the miners they are in desperate mood, especially since the recent dis charge of the delegates to the new union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24

CTATE OF CONNECTICUT, COUNTY or ) NEW HAVEN, SS. City of Waterbury, Mayors Office, April 22, 1890,
 To the City Sheriff of the City of Water- bury.-GREET1Na:
 You are hereby directed to warn and notify the freemen of the city of Water of the freemen of said city in the Police Court room, City Hall building, in said city on Thursday, May 1, 1890, at 8 o'clock p. m., fer the purpose of ratifying reso- lution of the General Assembly of this State relating to the old cemetery on Grand street in this city, and the appro- priation of the same for public park or other public purpose.
 You will give due notice of the time and place of holding the above meeting by pub fishing or causing to be published true or more newspapers published in this city and by posting a true and attested copy on the public signpost at least six days b. fore the time appointed for holding said meeting.
 Hereof fail not but of this warning due service and return make, with your doinns thereon endorsed, to tho clerk of said cify before the day of holding said meeting.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the city of Waterbury, this 22a day Of April, A. D., 1890.
 c: R. BALDWIN. Mayor.
 w1s.ssd.1, E.x aay.s se2ii oSHss!ii ss, !iis.o. ss- The above and foregoing is Ike, true and attested copy of tho original notice and
 Attest JOHN W. MCDONALD, City ahszi1A N
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
DEAR MRS. VACANT.

She Buys Bottle of StuH Which Wa
 Good for Several Things.
 He was one of those men who were ob. viously born to sell patent nostrums and who were fulfilling that destiny with perfect success, says the Boston Courier He called the other day upon Mrs. Va cant for the purpose of selling her pat. ent grease extractor, with which 1t was possible to remove stains rather quicker than they were put on. He proved the power of his preparation by putting a drop of oil upon 8 bit of flannel and then washing it out, while all the time he discoursed votubly upon the merits of the stuff.
 Ut ain't only that it takes out grease so wonderful" he said, "but you see, marm, 1t smells so good one could use 1t for perfumery if you want to. It is wholesome, too, and good for the lungs if you happen to breathe any of it in while you are using It."
 And so he ran on until, of course, Mrs. Vacant, who has no more mind than could be poised upon the point of a cam bric-needle, bought bottle. The old lady looked at the bottle when she got 1t, and then looked at the seller. She was evidently trying to remember what she had seen him do with it and was not having 8 very brilliant success
 First" she said, questioningly, "you put some tallow on the stuff and then you wash 1t of; but, :" she added, grow ing doubt taking possession of her, since the tongue of the charmer, silenced by the price of the bottle, had ceased to charm, "what is it good for besides per fumeryP"
 ."It is very good to have in the house. " he replied. with gravity. Good morn ing, marm; you'll never regret having 1t in the house, marm."
 And the seller departed. leaving dear Mrs. Vacant quite satisfied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
WASHINGTON TOPICS
The Coinage Committee Agree
 on the Silver Question.
RADICAL CHANGE IN THE LAW.
Holders May Demand Bullion at Market
 Value in Exchange for Notes.

Increasing the Salaries of Ministers to
 Foreign Countries-Speaker Reed fin n | Ouandary- Tho Marine Band Can't Go
 to Richmond-DanclnE at the White
 House Last Night.
 WASHINGTON, April A.-The Coinage Committee of the House and Senate, which have been in conference several days with reference to the silver ques- tion, have reached an agreement.
 They will recommend the passage of a bill directing the Secret ary of the Treasury to purchase 4, 800, ,OO0 ounces of silver month, provided so much be offered for sale, and to issue in payment thereof treasury notes which shall be redeemable in lawful money of the United States.
 The bill provides that holders may demand bullion at market value in ex- change for notes, and the Secretary of the Treasury may redeem notes in bull lion at market value, should he so de- sire, on such demand
 The treasury notes which are proposed to be issued are not made legal tender by this action. It is assumed it will become currency as tho silver certif- cates or other currency issued, but will not be made legal tender except by special designation
 Ih1s proposition Is compromise be- tween the extreme views of those desir- ing free coinage and the Eastern senti- ment, which opposes an increase of the coinage of the silver dollar.
 It does not require coinage of the silver purchased, and it's enactments would repeal the present law, which requires a coinage of $2, ,OO0, 900 month.
 At tho present price of silver 4,5OO,- 900, which it is proposed to require the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase, estimated that it would absorb prac- tically the entire product of the country mo nth by month,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
Convention of women,s Clubs.

NEW YORK, April 24.-Mrs. Ellen D. Clymer, president of Sorosis, made the address of welcome to the General Fed eration of Women's Clubs now in con- vention at Scottish Rite Hall, this city. The reports of the chairman, secretary and treasurer were presented and a committee on bylaws and constitution appointed as follows: Mrs. O. E. Brown of Orange, N. J.; Mrs. Sewell, of Indian apolis, Ind; Mrs. Mary Mumford, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Robinson, of Maiden, Mass, and Mrs. Wausett, of Milwaukee, Wis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
HER BODY FOUND.
Florence Lillian Peterson Met Her Death
 hv

Florence Lillian Peterson Met Her Death
 by Drowning.
 JAMESTOWN, N. Y., April 24.-The body of Florence Lillian Peterson, who mys- teriously disappeared from her home on the evening of March 24, was found in the creek 8 short distance from her parents home last night.
 There is considerable excitement about town and some talk of foul play. The body was badly disfgured. A post-mortem examination was made and indicated that the girl met her death by drowning. An inquest will be held April 2S,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
Conference of Appraise rs.

NEW YORK, April A.-Appraisers Cooper of New York, Leach of Philadel- phia, Metcalf of St. Louis, Kimble of Detroit, Leavy of San Francisco and Dodge of Boston. have been holding a conference here for three weeks. The conference was for the purpose of con sidering certain protests and appeals by merchants and others in regard to classifcations of imports at the various ports; also to harmonize differences of opinion or methods that existed among the appraising officers as to valuations, classification, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
Destructive Fire in the Flower City.

ROCHESTER, NY, April 24.-The Wag- ner block on South St. Paul street was almost entirely destroyed by fire. The total loss is estimated at $170, 900, distributed as follows: Wagner build ing, owned by John G. Wagner, $50, 900; faoturers, $se, ,ooo; L. B. Eddy, coffees, teas and spices, $s,000; Langslow, Fowler & Co.,, furniture manufacturers, ., $25, 900; J. W. Naylor, shoe manufac- turer, $1 1000; E. E. Amy, New Osburn House, $2,000; John Hahn, 5000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
Royal Arcanum Election.

BUFFALO, N. Y., April e4.-The Gran d Council, Royal Acanum, elected Chas
 H Avery, of Buffalo, grand regent; F. D. Westcott, of Utica, grand vice re- gent; Geo. G. Barnard, of Brooklyn, grand past regent; J. Y. Bicknell, of Buffalo, grand secretary; Geo. J. Col- hns, of Syracuse, grand treasurer; Sam uel Stewart, of Buffalo; Warren Tread well, of Brooklyn. and R. w. Chambers of Rochester, grand trustees. Thenext meeting will be at Binghamtoni in April,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
Body Found Floating in tn. River.

NEwBUReH, N. Y., April 24.-The body of man was found floating in the river in the morning. It was evident that the body had been the water for some time, and is supposed to be that of 2 canal-boat captain. From checks and other papers found in his posses sion it was thought he was William H. Arnold of Deckerstown, N. J.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
Suicide in a Hotel.

NEW YORK, April 24.-A young man who registered at the Putnam House as James Young, of Newark, was found dead in bed by the hotel porter, and a half emptied bottle of laudanum beside the bed showed that the man had com mitted suicide. He was about 25 years old. He went to his room immediately after registering, about 9p. m. As he did not make his appearance in the morning the door was broken open and he was found dead. The body was re- moved to the morgue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
1no.ndiar,e. Try to Burn . Town.

ToNAwANDA, N. Y., April A.-Ths as
 gregate loss by the lumber yard Area will not exceed five thousand dollars, Considerable excitement was caused by the discovery that the wires of the fire alarm system had been cut in several places and 1t is the general opinion that the two fires were the work of incen- diaries who intended to burn ths town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
carpsnters' strik. Unchanged

CHICAGO, April 24.-The Boss Build CTS and Carpenters Association, com posed of contractors who are willing to concede the demands of the striking carpenters, now numbers nearly 400 members and claims to be able to give
 employment to 4,2OO men. As the ca r. penters do not believe that this associ- ation is as strong as it claims to be, G. gotiations for the present are off and the strike may last two months long CT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-04-24
The StOrY Wa Ealaa.

NEW YORK, April A.-A member of Drexel, Morgan & Co says that the story of MT. Spencer, of that frm, and Presi- dent Miller, of the St. Paul Railroad, exchanging places was wholly baseless. Vice-President Bond, of tho railroad company, also denied the story.