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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09

aquatic plants, and for general utility
the common VIII tie variety easily ranks
first Who that has ever caught a
glimpse from car window Of a batch OF
these pearly white blossoms, with their
golded yellow centers, floating on the
surface Of some roadside pond has failed
to look back at them as they were
whirled past, and felt a longing to linger
and at the risk Of wetting gather a
handful of them? Or who that has been
fortunate enough-particularly woman
to be rowed through a mass of them
can ever forget them. The grandest of
all water lilies is the Victoria Regia, in
PRODUCED from South America, and
named in honor Of Queen Victoria For
a long time it was supposed that this
magnificent species could not be grown
in the open air in our Northern ATTITUDES,
but recent experiments have demon
Strated the falsty Of this, as it has been
grown to perfection for several easons
at Bordentown, n. j., and last year
fine specimen was successfully grown
outside at New Rochelle, n. Y. The
illustration, taken from a photograph,
shows this variety in pond in North
Carolina, where it was grown by DR..
Bahnson, who is an enthusiast in the
culture of aquatic plant. The leaves
are from five to six feet in diameter,
bronzy green on the upper surface and
deep purple underneath.
From the center stalk radiates strong
nerves, which are connected transverse
ly by lighter ones; all these are hollow
and give strength and buoyancy to the
great leaf. Around the edge is a per-
pendiC ular fluted Or frilled rim, from
four to six inches high so that the leaf
is a floating dish capable of bearing
quite weight. When the photograph
was taken one of these leaves was occu-
pied by little girl, ~ years of age,
weighing C5 pounds, yet it easily sup
ported her, and when she was lifted
from it her pretty summer dress was
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09

in growing keep down all scum and
maintain freshness in the water.
There are some insect parasites which
prey on aquatic plants under the water,
and some of these larvae settle on the
leaves Of the water-lilies, but fortunately
they are easily combated. An abun-
dance of goldfish in the tank will not
only get rid of these, but will also help
to keep the water clean In addition to
these some of the common spotted sun
fish should be added, as they are vora-
cious feeders and destroy any and all in
sects bold enough to make the tank their
home.
The water lily, of course, occupies the
most prominent place in Towering
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09

not even moist. The flower, when il
first opens, is pure white, over a foot in
diameter, and SO fragrant that it per-
meateS the air for rods in its vicinity.
As the flower ages the color deerens to
a delicate red tint, becoming more beau
tiful in its changes until it dies. A new
variety of this has been lately intro
duced in which this to!oring is more
pronounced, changing to a deep crimson
color, dazzling in its intensity.
Next in Importance comes the lotus
(nelumbium speciosuml, recalling as it
does Egypt,s sensuous queen and her
band of sirens. This beautiful flower
is interviewer with the history of Egypt
from the earliest times and plays an
important part in the mythology Of that
country long before the Ptolemies ruled.
1t also enters into the mythology OF India,
China and Japan. Little wonder, then,
that as the busiest among us gaze on
its robust yet gracefully languid green
leaves and great rose pink blossoms, a
sense of dreamy rest steals over US and
in fancy we hear luteS keyed to love
tones voluptuous song and the rustic
of silken sails as Cleopatra drifted lazily
down the Nile to meet and enthrall
Anthony.
In 1882 was introduced into cultiva-
ton the royal purple water lily from
Zanzibar. This is considered by many
as the most gorgeous of the whole
family. The flowers are frequently II
inches across, with leaves feet in diane
ter. The color is such an intense blue
that it is called purple and the fragrance
is exquisite Since its introduction a
rose colored variety has been obtained
which is equally attractive, and lately
these two have been crossed so that now
we have an intermediate shade. There
are numerous other varieties in water
lilies embracing yellow, pink and other
shades. an extended notice of which is
unnecessary.
Before leaving these. however, the
night-blooming section must be noticed
These come from Africa and India and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09

have been domesticated here One grand
variety (nymphea devoniensis), has rosy
red blossoms, with brilliant scarlet
stamens and the effect of this coloring
under gaslight is gorgeous in the ex-
treme There are other varieties in the
same class producing white and light
yellow blossoms. In a pond of gener-
Gus proportions an effect une lualed By
anything in the floral line may be had
by suspending incandescent electric
lights over a mass Of these, which will
bring out their co!ors in their full
brilliancy, and the enterprising hotel
man who will attempt this will attract
and hold many guest who otherwise
he would neVc' = O
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09

The "ducl1" when fully developed meas
ures from fifteen to eighteen inches. 1t is
attached to the D ant by a good sized
vine which joins the duck" proper in
the place answering to the beak in the
live bird. The impression created on
looking at it is that the "ducl1" is en-
gagged in determined effort to swallow
a large worm, and this hcightens the nat
ural effect. The color throughout is q
light green, tinged with yellow. The
open flower is a deep vino purple, mot
tied with creamy white, the center be-
ing an intense purple, soft as the finest
velvet-truly rare species.-NeoU York
Herald
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09

THE average number of men en-
ployed by the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific Company last year was IL 1872,
inst l1.431 in the preceding wear;
while the average monthly pay roll was
the year before-the monthly wages,
therefore, showing an increase from an
average of $40 S5 to $52.33.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09

The most wonderful of Fall aquatic
p ants is not only wonder among these,
but is unquestionably alone in its
strange formation, and deserves to rank
first among the wonders Of the vegeta
BILE kingdom This is the duck plant or
pelican flower. So close is the resem-
bance to a duck that an amateur gunner
might we'll be parloned should he blaze
away with both barrels upon catching
sight of one of these wonderful flowers
for the first time in some quiet nook.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09

A LITTLE innocent misunderstanding
is sometimes very useful in helping
one over hard place. Mabel" said
the teacher, "you may spell kitten. 2
"K-double-i-t-e-n." Kitten has two
is then, has it?" Eyes, ma'am, our
kitten has,"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09
Walking Delegate-Yes, miss.
D,Dth of tho Ocean.

The greatest depth of the ocean
which has been ascertained by the
sounding is five miles and quarter
(25,720 feet or 4, $40 fathoms) and quite
equal to the height of the highest
known mountain, Mount Everest,
which measures 29.002 feet or five and
half miles high. The average depth
between 60 degrees north and so de-
grees south is nearly three miles.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09
KILLED BY A CORK.
The Singular Accident that Cost a Minister


III S Life.
The Rev. Geo. W. Boutwell,, of
BROOKLYN. n. Y. died from the effects
Of having accidentally inhaled cork.
The case became quickly celebrated,
rot because such accidents are rari-
ties, but because of the prominent
position of the clergyman and the eff
forts made by surgeons to save him.
About to pour medicine from bottle,
he held the cork between his teeth, and
being at the same time made to laugh
bv the antics of his child, he took a
quick, deep breath, and the cork went
with the draught of air into the breath
inc tubes, and soon lodged as closely
as in bottle in one Of the bronchial
tubes leading to the middle portion OF
the left lung. Several attempts were
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09

kidney shaped and varying in size and
color, is luscious and slightly tinged
with acidity. The tree is of rapid
growth, seldom attaining height ex-
ceeding forty feet. The trunk only
rises eight or ten feet before it sends
out branches which spread to re-
markable extent, upon whose termin-
ais flowers luxuriate in ever-changing
panicles.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09
A PRETTY TROPICAL TREE.

One of the prettiest trees of tropical
or sub-tropical climes is the mango.
Its foliage affords a grateful shade
from the burning rays of the sun; its
flowers, red, white or yellowish, are
most pleasing to the eye, while their
perfumes are delightful, and it's fruit,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09
Hotel Logic.

Guest-How is this? Ny bill this
time is 81 lay, and last December
had the same room and it was only So
a day
Clerk-Yes. I know; but the DAYS
are much longer now.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-07-09
A | con Laid Plot.

Young Lady-You are the Chief
Head Center Of the Pullers and Haul
ers' Union in papa's factory, aren't
you.
Walking Delegate Yes, miss.
well, l'll give you gold breastpin,
a pair of diamond earrings, two nice
rings, lady's watch, and SGT, if You'll
order strike on the first of May"
"Eh? What dye want us to strik >
for?"
Because papa was too busy at the
factory to take us to Europe last sea-
son. and [ don't want him to have any
such excuse this time. GOOD NeaUs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

". Lorra the tailor takes pleasure In
announcing the arrival of complete
stock of spring and summer goods and
asks his customers and friends to call and
examine same before purchasing else
where. Aft and satisfaction guaran-
teed. 3-l6-tf
Physicians can get fresh Koch's
Lymph, imported direct at Tips and
Silverthorne, druggists. 3 81 tt.
Ladies and gentlemen desiring
rooms of the utmost elegance and
comfort, should apply at the Bexar
Apartment Building on Houston
street or at Menger hotel. Finely
furnished in the most fashionable
style, large, we'll ventilated rooms,
single or in suites, it offers superb
Inducements. Meals can be furnish
ed if>desired. A complete corps of
servants will be constantly in attend
ance. Corner Houston and Jefferson
streets. 1925 I'm
Bear In .nind that Frank J. Beitel
keeps builders hardware and lumber,
at the International and Great North.
ern depot. If
w. w. Walling, attorney at law,
has removed his office to the north
west corner of Houston and Soledad
streets. German spoken. Telephone
40S. Slim
-Notice-Now is your time If you
want q perfect fitting corset; send in
your order at once as intend going
out of business. Mrs. G. Falkner, 40
Ave. d. 5:5:lm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
CITY LOCAL NEWS.

-hdNe you JIleu OdIlild
\ Harness repaired, Cameron's
Buggy tops, repaired. Cameron's.
Second hand buggies 9 Acequia.
Best quality cord and stove wood; J.
J. Olsen q Son, Tel. ASS. 4-ll-1f
Furnished Rooms. Enquire ATS South
ST. Andrew Dullnig's. 4-11-1m*
Buy Halls bazaar forms; it prevents
dress makers bills; also McCalPs patterns
at Misses Kirchner, 235 w. Commerce st.
. Send for free Catalogues. 3-H-3m
Call and see the new line of fine mil
zlinery just received at Misses Kirchner
-235 w, Commerce st. 3-273m
Ladies call on Misses Kirchner to
have your hat trimmed in the last styles.
3-27-3m
DIR. 8. Burg, late physician Inn
periai Hospital of Vienna. Office and
residence 244 North street. Telephone
l22. -20-6m
-Zirkel and Co., No. 624 & 626 Eas
Houston, make q speciality of all
kinds of granite and iron fencing.
2-17 If
. -Zirkel and Co., at 624 & 626 East
Houston, deal In all kinds of Amerl-
can and italian marble, and iron
fencing. 2-l7t
Stamps Good prices paid for Mexi-
can and other foreign used stamps. L. Il.
JOHNSON. 5:5:1t
There will be a meeting tonight
of the San Antonio Base Ball club.
Ladies' kid button shoes only
$l.00 per pair at g. r. SULLIVAN. If
Bias Marteu and Miss Refugio
Flores were married yesterday after
noon at San Fernando cathedral.
Ladies' kid opera slippers 75c.,
and common sense slippers &c., at
SULLIvAN'S. 5-S-tf
The stone cutters and masons will
picnic tomorrow on the Salado.
Madison Square Presbyterian
Sunday school has a picnic today at
Riverside park.
The Alamo Heights electric street
railway will soon be started into
active operation.
Building permits for the erection
of two dwellings, one of which is to
cost $l75, have been issued to Chas.
McKeen.
D-Dr. C. F. Braden, medical and surgi-
cal diseases of the eye, ear, nose and
throat. Office, IS Pecan street; hours, 10
to - a. m. 3 to D. m. 427-1mo
Mission Oil Co.,
Gasoline at zoe gal.
ST. st Is Alamo St., Tel 543.
Bear In mind that Frank J. Beitel
keeps builders' hardware and lumbert
at the Internationaland Great North
ern depot.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

mo use of experimenting Iurther when
&C. G. C. Certain Chill Cure" is guaran-
teed to cure Chills and Fever, and is de
lightful to take. Sold by A. Dreiss. I'm
-Quinine racks the nerves, sc. G. @.
Certain Chill Cure racks the Malaria
and Chills. No cure no pay. Sold by A
Dreiss. 4-11-1mO
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

A Pony Cylinder press size of bed
Is x 20. Speed $500 per hour. Bran
new, cost $3.50. Will be sold at a
liberal discount. Terms easy. Adj
dress T. b. Johnson.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

A NICE six room cottage, centrally
located on q good business lot 81 feet,
wide, carriage house and stable
nicely improved, and very conven-
iently arranged. Price 5000 one
half cash, John T. Hambleton & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

The San Antonio Brewing Assn.
City Pearl Beer is now on the mar
ket to stay, and on tap in almost ev-
cry saloon. Try it and be convinced of
its fine quality and flavor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09
FOB SALE

FINE piece of property on Presa
street car line, will pay 10 per cent
on investment. John Il. Hambleton
& Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

NICE seven room house with two
galleries, carriage house, stable, ETC.,
on Elmira street, for $500, One
half cash. Balance on two years
John T. Hambleton & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-09

A "a acre block finely located near
street Car line. Terms easy. John
T. Hambleton & CO. 4-18-tf.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24

THE appointment OF Mr.. Van Dusen
to the postmastership of Los Angeles has
greatly discounted the forecasts of some
of our leading local Republicans. The
president had withheld the nomination
Endorsed by Representative Bowers and
Senator FELTON, so long that the active
opponents of Mr.. Van Dusen really
began to think that the mass of protest
ing matter they had sent to Washington
to clay him out" had taken effect upon
the presidential mind. Mr.. Van Dusen's
nomination is a triumph of the faction
who refuse to train with our amiable
neighbor in the granite tower. We can
say this much as disinterested "looker
on in Vienna" that had Mr.. Harrison
refused to act, and left the postoffice as
it was, the public and the public service
would have suffered no injury. Mr..
Shoulders has eXemplifed all the quail
ties of faithful and intelligent post
master since the Office has been in his
charge; and we only hope that Mr.. Van
Dusen will show as much fitness for the
position as Mr.. Shoulders has.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24

ALL who have read that smart novel
entitled 1.-The American Girl" will rec
olleci that she was urged by her fathers
solicitors in London to employ decayed
dowager to chaperon and introduce her
into the best society of the British CAPT
tall She was astonished to find that
many of the nobility, who had less
money than blood, followed this sort OF
business as profession, and managed to
keep their purses from collapsing by the
fat fees they received, principally from
American girls who had more ducats
than brains. 1t now seems that this
method of raising the wind is not con-
fined to 1.-THE effete aristocracy" CT Lon
don; but has made its lodgment in the
capital of the American republic. A
an advertisement was inserted in the Post
for lady prominent in society who
would undertake to chaperon young
woman from the west who desired to be
introduced into the best social circles.
A great number of replies were received
and published, and although the names
were suppressed, the identity of the
writers in many instances was apparent
to the knowing ones from the context.
A. summary of the replies received shows
that there are scores of society women
willing to take debutantes under their
wing, for a consideration. This incident
has created no end OF gossip in Wash
inrtOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24

LIEUTENANT-GovERNo FELT, OF Kan
sas, who is spending the winter here,
Indignantly repels, in communication
elsewhere, the intimation in the press
dispatches, that there was deal be-
tween himself and Governor Hum
phrey to make the latter United States
senator if he would resign the governor
ship. He takes especial exception to
the comments OF the HERALD upon the
dispatch, that nothing stood between
the possibility of such a deal be-
ing successful in Kansas but the
public opprobrium it would excite.
Mr.. Felt is supersensitive. The
HERALD disclaims any covert in
tention of passing slur upon the
integrity of either of the gentlemen now
occupying the Office OF governor or lieu
tenant governor of Kansas. 1t wanted
merely to draw attention to the fact that
there was no statutory or constitutional
impeachment to prevent the consumma-
ton OF such a deal, whilst in California
the constitution of the state stood be-
tween the people and such a scandal.
Kansas assumes that the character of
her highest officials is sufficient guaran-
tee to prevent such a deal. California
has taken the precaution to interpose
constitutional inhibition which guards
her against the personal ambitions OF
her governors in such cases.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
UNION INSTALLATION.
THE OFFICERS OF THE MASONIC
LODGES INSTALLED.
Witnessed by Many Members of the
Order-The Banquet.

The Masonic Temple was crowded to
its utmost capacity last evening by the
fraternity OF Master Masons of this city,
the occasion being the joint installation
of the newly-elected officers of the three
different lodges, Los Angeles lodge,
No. AZ, +. & A. NJ, Southern California
No. 27S and Pentalpha, No. 202.
Frank c. Cooper OF Southern Calfor-
MIA lodge opened the lodge, and the in
stallation ceremonies, which were very
impressive. were conducted by f. G.
Wolf, p. NJ. OF Los Angeles Lodge, No.
AZ.
The following officers were duly in
stalled to serve the ensuing Masonic
year of Los Angeles Lodge, No. AZ: p.
NJ, Frank G. Wolf; w. NJ, @. f. A.
Last; senior warden, Nathan Strassbur-
ger Junior deacon, Cyrus Willard Sec
rotary, Robert +. McGregor; treasurer,
Eugene German. The worshipful mas
ter announced the following appoint
ments: Marshal, w. A. Hammel; SEN
Tor deacon, John Mellon Glass; Junior
deacon, Alfred Todhunter; stewards,
Conrad Scheerer and Simon Calm.
Pentalpha Lodge No. 202: p. M,
John Kingsley; worshipful master, c..
w. Pendleton senior warden, +. Lup-
ton junior warden, S. l.. Pritchard (;
treasurer, T. ]. Weldon; secretary, w.
w. Robinson; marshal, w. A. Blake !;
senior deacon, Geo. Varcoe; junior dea-
con, J. Bond Francisco stewards, B. M.
Marble and Joseph j. Wood; worthy
tyler, G. +. Bsbcock.
Southern California Lodge No. 27S-
Jas. VIM. Long, worshipful master;
VIM. Washington Seaman, senior war;
den; Chas. Harubeck, junior warden;
Edward Falls Spence, treasurer; Chas.
Otis Scott, secretary; Frank Clarke
Prescott, senior deacon; Chas. l.. En-
mis-, junior deacon; Frank Finlayson,
Edmund X. Alexander, stewards.
After the installation 7. II. Ward, on
behalf of Penta!pha lodge, presented
John II. Kingsley with handsome
past masters jewel. Mr.. Kingsley re-
sponded feelingly.
Judge William P. Wade, on behalf of
Southern California lodge, next pre-
scented handsome past masters jewel
to Frank G. Cooper. Mr.. Cooper made
one of his feicitious responses and
thanked the members for the honor con-
ferred on him.
L. A. Preuss, in behalf of Los Angeles
lodge, No. AZ. then stepped forward and
in an exceedingly appropriate speech
presented Frank G. Wolf Of Los Angeles
lodge, No. AZ, an elaborate jewel of the
past master insignia. Mr.. Wolf re-
sponded nobly.
After these ceremonies a grand BAN
Duet followed. which lasted till nearly
midnight.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24

THE country has been surfeited
with all sorts of details and fictions
about the attack of the crazy dynamiter
on Russull Sage, and now comes an
other chapter OF weary sensations about
another crank trying to get into his
house with dire and deadly purposes
against his money or his life" Any
man who can deliberately force poor
clerk to stand between him and the ex-
plosion of dynamite bomb, will always
be tolerably safe from harm. The pub
lie, therefore, are prepared to let Sage
continue to cinch his customers and
work the stock market in perfect as
surance that whoever may suffer, either
from financial panic or the vagaries OF
cranks, he will always come out on
top, and are willing to forego the pleas
ure OF further literature about his hair
breadth escapes.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
THURSDAY, DECEMBER "a. 1891.
"HERALD" PREMIUM MAP.

On or about the LIST of January pocket map
of the city of Los Angeles and suburbs will be
issued. This new map has been gotten up
with great care and expense for the
HERALD. 1t will prove valuable guide and
chart of reference to both newcomers and
old residents. 1t indicates the lines OF all the
street railways in operation and in process OF
construction. 1t gives the names of all the
streets. corrected to date; table of dis
tances to points in Los Angeles county and
vicinity, and many other valuable points
of reference and information, making better
and more complete map and guide of this city
than ever previously issued.
This valuable premium with the HERALD will
be delivered free to the address of any new city
subscriber who will pay one months subscrip-
ton in advance.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-24
THE inauguration of school OF law in

THE Inauguration Of school OF law in
business college is, we believe, new
departure, but one the advantages Of
which will be conceded by all who give
serious consideration to the subject. The
Los Angeles Business college has engraft-
ed upon its curriculum school of law,
which will enable the students OF that
institution to go through very thor
ough course Of law study. A faculty
and roll Of lecturers has been selected
from amongst our foremost lawyers and
jurists. 1t includes such names as
Judges Walter Van Dyke, Jas. A. An
derson. w. Fl. Clark, a. w. Hutton, w.
A. Cheney and Lucien Shaw. Other
names OF gentlemen who will give lee
lures on special branches are Frank II.
Howard, Stephen NJ. White, Col. George
III. Smith, Judges Mckinley, Wade and
Brousseau, G. Wiley Wells, George j.
Denis, Judge Haynes and many other
gentlemen who are prominent on the
bench and at the bar. Arrangements
have also been made by John W. Mitch
ell. the president of the faculty, for
special lectures for women students.
Az the law department will in great
measure apply the principles ofjuris-
prudence to the illustration OF their