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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16

constructed as to be available for tel
ephonic or Geographic use. They are
strung close to the ground and uni
form grade is not necessary. The
speed of bicycles on the electric air
line could be raised to a point that
would pass any railway locomotive.
The best possible use to which the
scheme could be put would be in trans
hitting mail and other light and con
densed packages. It is practicable in
such line to convey the mails from
Chicago to New York in ten hours Or
less and the matter that could be car
ried on a single line in day would
amount to hundreds of tons. Dr..
Hachenberg will try to construct his
electric air line at the exposition. If
he succeeds he will provide one of the
most interesting sights to be seen.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16
Who Should Bow" First.

A great deal of nonsense has been
talked about the question of whose
place it is to bow first when a lady
and gentleman meet upon the street or
in any public assembly.
It is very absurd to say that man
should always wait until lady has
recognized him. In this, as in most
other matters, common sense and mu-
tual convenience are the only guides.
Many ladies are near-sighted; many
others find great difficulty remember
ing faces. Are they, because of these
draw backs, to be always debarred of
the pleasure of chance meeting with
some agreeable man?
The important thing, of course, is
that man should not presume; that,
for instance, he should not speak to a
lady to whom he has been merely in
| troduced, unless she shows some sign
of willingness to continue the acquaint-
ance. Not to lift his hat to her with
Difference would be rudeness, but he
should not stop to speak unless she
makes the first movement in that di-
rection.
When two people meet who are
really acquainted it is not the man
who should necessarily bow first, or
the lady-it is whichever of them is
the first to perceive and recognize the
other.
If lady is walking and meets man
whom she knows we'll, and who de-
sires to speak with her, he will, of
course, not commit the awkwardness
of keeping her standing the street, but
if he has time will beg permission to
join her for few moments, and walk
beside her long enough for a brief chat
The lady, on her part, will make it
easy for him to leave her when they
have exchanged few pleasant SEN
fences that belong to such meeting.
Louise Chandler MOultO11.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16

out of reach of Iarking dogs that
chase cyclers UP country roads. there
is another decided advantage IN this
OVERHEAD system of wheeling; there is
no pumping motion of the feet re-
quired; the machine is moved along by
an electric current. SO far is the idea
from being impracticable and impos-
sibIe that it is already in use. Buenos
Ayre3, in South America, is connected
with three or four small towns by these
lines over which mail boxes are run
every two hours.
In explaining the building of these
lines DIR. Hachenberg says that line
of two heavy wires should be con
structed, one line above the other and
about ten feet apart. These wires are
adjusted to poles and both held in
exact high tension. The bicycles
which run on these wires are made
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16

garment by which the name of Prince
Albert is perpetuated in the grateful
memory of civilized nations. The new
coat is shorter in the waist than the
departing style, and is longer in the
skirt. It may be either black or gray,
and the edges may be corded or stitch
ed, as the wearer's fancy dictates, but
it must be of rough cloth if he desires
to retain the respect of polite society.
Hereafter, whether it be on Broad
way, Inter den Linden, the boulevards
Or anywhere else that man has risen
above the level of the savage, the dude
must wear coat like the gentlemen
in the picture or admit himself to be
out of it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16

with grooved wheels, the couplet of
wheels for the upper wire being
grooved very deeply to securely hold
the vehicle For travel on the wires
two kinds of motor power are used:
the rider himself and electricity. The
electro bicycle to travel the electric
air line has a peculiar construction of
it's own. The saddle is abandoned and
a narrow double seat is placed in front
of the drive wheel. The electro
motor is placed under the seat, the
power coming from the upper wire.
The place to mount or to reverse action
is at the poles. It is suggested that a
third electric wire be used as means
of safety in case of breakage of the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16
HOSPITALITY.
Various Impressions Received in a Round
of Visits.

Various Impressions Received in a Round
Around the very word hospitality
there fingers a delicate, old-world
aroma. 1t is suggestive of much that
is graceful and courtly in history and
literature aud life. It calls up visions
of bread broken between strangers, of
salt partaken of by foes, the sweet old
story of the woman who broke her box
of ointment at Christ's feet, all man
ner of shows and pageants and stately
companies, as we'll as some very home
ly gatherings and pathetic kindnesses.
And of this thing. so beautiful in
itself, so capable of all fine interpreted
tions, we make often bungling aud
unlovely matter. We invite our guests,
we welcome them heartily, we give
them food to eat and a place to sleep.
They are q JOY to us, and with that our
solicitude stops. The question of their
ioy in nur society we either take for
grant 4. or leave out Of consideration.
and shut our eyes; and act at once
pitiful and unwise.
By way of illustration of what we
would say: 1t is the writer's pleasure
to have visited two houses, in either of
which his welcome was equally assured.
In one, while he was left perfectly free
in regard to manner of spending time,
exits, entrances, conversations, OR 81
| lences, there was yet, in all the minor
arrangements, very evident care, at
once gratifying and soothing to a stran-
ger. Without remark of any kind
tastes were consulted, and comfort
quietly secured. On going to his room
| for the night he found that those inven-
| tions of darkness-the shams-had been
removed, the bed invitingly opened :;
conveniently near were candle and
matches; on the table, up to which a
rocker was costly drawn, were lighted
| lamp, magazine, and some new books.
There were pins in the cushion, hot
water as we'll as cold on the dressing
| table, and the towels were fresh and
plentiful.
And the other place? All, we'll! an
attempt at Entertaining" was glar-
ingly eminent; there were apologies for
the very we'll cooked and abundant
food; he CROPPED his way along dark
passage after the water; having per-
formed his additions he dried his face
on new, unlaundried towel that left
it in an eminently starchy condition
and his temper ON the move; he tore
off the sham, put out the gas, and
plunged desperately into bed, to lose
in slumber ungracious thoughts.
Surely the moral is not hard to find.
There is an old adage to the effect that
pallet of straw and goodwill is hos
pitality for king. Good, so far as it
goes! Goodwill is certainly at the
bottom Of all true hospitality. If you
have only pallet of straw do not
apologize therefor, but if you have
more to offer look to it that your Access
series are perfect in their bestowal.
It is not enough to give freely and I'M
gcudgingly; to be of any value your
hospitality must be thoughtful and
gracious. The best, not only of food
and shelter, but of mind and heart, is
not too much for the stranger within
your gates, or your friend, the chosen
of YOUR heart. Hearth and Hall.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16
CHARLES NJ. FELTON,.
The Record of the New Senator from
California.

The Record of the New Senator from
California.
Charles n. FELTON, was born in New
York fifty eight years ago, and in 1849.
at the age of II, came to California.
Following the fashion of the pioneers,
he first turned his attention to mining.
He worked placers in Placer, Yuba,
and other counties until 1858, and
then, realizing the possibilities of mer-
camille pursuits, threw down his pick
and pan and opened a country store in
DownieyilIe. This Sierra town was
then the scene of marked mining &C
tivity, and young FELTON,, shrewd,
plucEy and pushing, managed 10 get a
full share of the general prosperity.
Two years later he found a wider
sphere of mercantile usefulness in
Marysyille, and until 1857 he was num-
bored among that lively city's leading
merchants. BY this time Mr.. FELTON,
realized that finance was his speciality
Naturally enough he next blossomed
out as Nevada City banker. He CON
Quoted successful banking business
for SIX years.
In 1868 he had gained sufficient ex-
perience and accumulated enough
money to venture into the metropolis
of the Pacific.
His first political Office was that of
Tax Collector of Yuba County. He
was then q Democrat, and during the
Know-Nothing fight he was the only
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successful Democrat on his ticket. His
ticket ran behind the Know-N othincs
from |, POO to 1000. but Feltou's popu-
larity won him the office on majority
of tive votes.
His second political Office was his APP
pointment as United States Sub Treas
urer and Treasurer of the San Francis
60 Mint, which Office he held for wears.
In 1880 he was sent by San Mateo
County to the Assembly of his State,
and two years afterward was returned.
The next election he refused to be
again nominated
Six years ago he was sent to Con-
gress from thu Fifth district. and dur
ing the last four years, although not
1 omclauy connected with national
legislation, has been prominent figure
at Washington. Having abundant
n leisure and an interest in the State, he
mas been of much help to the Califor-
IN" delegation in Congress. and his ad-
" wee aud influence have been longht
. +l'Gr n Congress nearly as murI as
'ASi'sn +, ne were a senator.
MI. telton Is a widower u;s..
able VIE died fourteen vaors Us rs. eSI ltll-
I'll Jug nun ma a son and a daughteS 'S Sr1.
I'M Aoa Is now Il years old ana tba A. ne
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16
LATEST IN FROCK COATS.

Longer i'll the Skirt and Shorter in the
Waist than the Departing Style.
The sartorial intellect of London.
which makes the masculine fashions of
the year whereon in the wide world
men wear good clothes, has just con-
sidered the frock coat problem, and is
sued its fiat.
From the present en- the Washers OF
Pail Mall and Piccadilly will wear a
slightly modified form of the existing
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To Give AWAY.

A boy of five or six years, according
to story in the Chicago Herald, was
made happy by the arrival of baby
sister. He had been the only child in
the family, and being good and
obedient boy, had been humored till
he was perhaps in some danger of be-
ing spoiled. Before the little new
sister was many weeks old. however,
Master Fred began to feel that his own
position was sadly altered.
The stranger had supplanted him.
Father, mother and servants were all
the time talking about the baby.
There was no mistake: Fred was no
longer king.
The boy began to be unhappy, and
Just then he remembered a placard
which his father had put up at con-
spicuous point on the premises some
months before-"Ashes to give away.
Inquire within" Fred had taken great
interest in this notice, and had in
quired infinitely into its meaning. He
remembered now that very soon after
ward a man called and carted away the
ashes.
He had been to the kindergarten
and could spell and print after q
fashion. So, with such helps and hints
as he was able to get slyly from the
servants, he managed to concoct the
following sign, which his astonished
father one day found posted in a slightly
position, as he came home to dinner:
A Baby TO give away.
inquire OF FED"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16

We were driving along, following a
winding road through the alders on the
way to the Pickerel Pond, .Phon, Hi
and I, when Phon, leaning over the
side of the sleigh, said: "See that
partridge track" 1t followed along
the road for rod or so when it was
Joined by another. No installing that
one: that's Mr.. Fox's. How slyly he
crept along, trailing the bird as a
hound would him. See there; that is
where he jumped at the unsuspectlng
bird buriedin the snow. But he didn't
get him. All those little pieces OF
snow were scattered by the bird when
he got up. But fit hadn't been for that
little pile of alder trimmings left there
by some chopper (and being partly
buried in the snow Mr.. Fox did not
see them from his side of the house,
this tale would have been different.
His paws struck on them and away
went the bird from beneath them.
Clucking to the mare we logged on to
the pond, commenting on the uncer-
tainties of life. and Stream.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16
AN ELECTRIC AIRLINE.
Dr Hacbenberg's Telpherage Beats the
Air Ship.

Air Ship.
DIR. G. P. Hachenberg has a new e IN
rontion which, as means of travel
and transportation of the mails and INC!
otbar iigbt packages, beats the air-ship
md the pneumatic tubes all hollow;
He asks the privilege of exhibiting it
at the Worlds Fair. "Telpherage" is
the term applied to this sort OF Trans
portation, but a glance at the :. &C
companying cut will show that 1t IS
through the clouds on an electric wire
Aside from the comfort Of being up
overhead out of the dust and dirt and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16

OF thirty eight boys using tobacco,
thirty-two showed irregular heart ac-
ton and disordered stomach, twenty
seven impaired health and growth,
and vet within years time after
abandoning the use of tobacco oil OF
them had recovered good health.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16

ter 25. She is the wife of William l..
Elkins, Jr.. of Philadelphia, a clever
and successful young man of excellent
family
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-04-16

POTATOES We're not planted in New
England fields until IT'S.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-02-04
DEATH OF SECRETARY WIN.
DOM.

New YORK, Jan. 29.-Hon. VIM.
Window, secretary of the treasury of
the United States, died at 1905 O'Clock
in the banquet hall at Delmonico's
where he was a guest of the New York
Board of Trade and Transportation.
HIS had been the first toast of the even
ing. He had finished his response, had
seated himself, swooned at once, and
died almost immediately. Every effort
to restore him was made, but in vain.
lie died of heart disease. The great
assemblage at once dissolved.
Mr.. Window had been the only speak
er, and the sentiment to which he re-
Sponded was: ''Our country's prosper
ity dependent upon its instruments of
commerce.
In the early evening the staid and
stable men OF the Board of Trade and
Transportation gathered in the recep-
ton parloTs of Delmonico's hostelry.
and there welcomed their guests and
friends, who had come from near and
from far places to eat and drink, and
talk and listen. Perhaps most proml-
nent were Secretaries Window and
Tracy, of the treasury and navy, res
pectively.
Mr.. Window, dIgnifled of mien as
usual, was not the less genial. His face
was bright, his smile quick, and his re-
mark and repartee were apt and keen.
His meeting with ex-Secretary of State
Rayard was pleasing, and the informal
gathering OF che guests and their semi
formal reception was pleasantly pre-
paratory to the banquet hall, where
members and guests became seated,
the members at tables on the floor, and
the guests at long table upon raised
platform.
Aged Capt. Ambrose Snow, presl-
dent of the board, was in the center
place. At his right he seated Mr..
Window, and upon his left Hon. Thorn
as Bayard. The dinner which began at
6 O'Clock was completed shortly after
8 O'Clock, and Mr.. Window, introduced
by Judge Arnonx. who acted as toast
master, arose to speak, being the first
speaker of the evening He finished
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-02-04

The republicans died hard. They
would not give up that ingalls, would
be defeated until after the joint ballot
and Lieutenant-Goyernor Felt had an
nounced that Mr.. PETER was elected
On Tuesday when the vote was taken
IN the house, and it was announced
that PETER had received 96 votes, we
heard a republican say: There is many
q slip betwixt the cup and the lIp:'
Tomorrow some Of the seats will be va
cant. They expected that some
scheme of bribery would prevail, and
yet they seemed shocked to think that
an alliance man would be on hand to
see that the deal was carried out fairly
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-02-04
THE AIRSHIP.

CHICAGO, Jan 30.-The airship is a
success. So at least large audience
that witnessed test this afternoon al
the Chicago exposition were decidedly
inclined To declare. To all appearances
it was thoroughly demonstrated that
craft has been invented that performs
feats of aerial navigation never before
accomplished by propeIling and steer
ing. The ship is the one invented by
William Pennington, of Mt. Carmel,
Ill.
Promptly at the time appointed, Mr..
Pennington threw open the doors of his
work room, and assisted by two col
leagues appeared with the airship in
tow. The new style of conveyance
has the appearance of a thirty-foot CT
gar, with wings like awnings extend
ing on all sides. At the forward end is
a paddle wheel, There is short rud-
der at the stern. The peculiar craft
was drawn to the middle of the hall
where three small storage batteries
were huddled together. An eclectri-
clan attached a wire from the betteries
to the piece of brass In the bow of the
balloon. Mr.. Pennington stepped for
ward and adjusted the rudder, which
stood out rigIdly behind.
With buzzing sound like a swarm
of bees, the ship rose slowly into the
air, ard moved around in circle prob
ably fifty feet in diameter. At no time
during this first trial was the air ship
more than ten feet from the ground.
The vehicle was connected with the
earth by light string held by two men,
who, however, let the line run out
slack. When the first course had been
pursued to the satisfaction of every one
the current was turned off and the ship
was gradually brought back to the
floor.
Then another arrangement of the
rudder was made and the model reas-
cended into the air, taking an upward
spiral course this time. There. twenty
feet above the floor of the exposition
the ship moved about, and no one was
so grudging as to deny that in the
working of the tiny vessel experiment
tai science had been gwen big lift and
had made great stride. The car for
passengers was not attached. After a
twenty minutes trip the vessel was haul
ed down and stored away.
Tomorrow the car will be attached,
giving more symmetry, while adding
about forty pounds more to its weight.
Inventor Pennington says it will not
travel very fast, because of the danger
of striking the balcony or projections
of the building. In test made by the
inventor earlier in the day, he says he
got fair speed out of it, making the
propelllng blades revolve about $50
times minute, forcing the ship through
| the air much faster than a man can
walk. Applying this power in proper
proportion to bigger vessel, there
would appear to be every chance and
probability in favor of navigating the
air and at rapid rate which it is claim
ed can be done by this form of vessel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-02-04
THE BEST 4RTICLE.n

We would be glad il some learned re-
publican would give to long-suffering
public some good reason why the repub-
lican party should still breathe and
move and raise rumpus in this world.
We would like to know what sound
doctrine that party is now advocating
which it has not stolen from some other
party. We would like to know if the
party in Illinois and New York advo-
cate the same ideas that are supposed
to dominate the party in Kansas. We
would like to know if the party In Kan
sas has any anchor except ingalls,; and
as Ingalls, is dragging his anchor all
over the political sea, can the party say
that 1t has any anchor? We want to
know if the party is to be bound by the
recent alliance speech of Mr. Ingalls,, OF
was that speech bait for suckers? We
would like to know if that party has
not felt great strain in riding Ingalls,
and Plumb, when they ran so far apart,
and whether Ingalls, or Plumb made
the mistake when differences arose.
LII 1dSU VIC WduG W hilOW SOn6UnlD2
about the future designs of the party.
Is the publication of politics an rides
cent dream, and will the ten command
ments and the decalogue be relegated
to the rear hereafter, as in the past, or
will the recent tanning of the republi-
can hide bring that party to a lively re-
alization of its condition. 1t has for tie
past two years been full of contradic-
tions. 1t endorsed men and not princi-
pies. Its men have differed among
themselves, and yet the party chung to
them, and tried to make the people be-
lieve that the party was sound. We
submit this article to the Topeka Capt.
tai. hoping that paper will see some
merit In it, and as the Capital occasion
ally makes spasmodlc effort at re-
form. we hope some of the suggestions
herein made will stick in its craw and
help to bring about good work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-02-04

For nearly three weeks we watched
We mixed with the members, ate with
them and slept with them-two in bed
and three beds in a room. We have
never seen more thoroughly represen-
tative body. The house is composed of
the best, most intelligent actual farm
ers in the state. Not man has the
big head. Not one puts on any better
clothes than his Sunday suit when at
home. Not plug hat can be found,
while more than one coIored shirt can
be seen. The majority of the members
are above medium, in size and In intel
lect. They are new at the business in
which they are now engaged, but they
are honest and careful, and SO far not a
mistake has been made. The senate is
so much better dressed than the house
that IL is a matter of common remark
Nearly all the senators are large, fine
looking men. Nearly all the senators
have had some previous legislative ex-
perience, and nearly all are experienced
politicians. The house Is a little sus-
plcious OF the senate. fearing that some
trap would be sprung on them. and yet
is DESTROYS of showing that body every
possible courtesy. On the 26th the SEN
ate passed concurrent resolution and
sent 1T to the house. A few hours after.
it sent over to withdraw the resolution.
The house refused to return it, but pro-
ceeded to pass it. The senate became
a little nettled. A few days after the
house passed bill, and i'll sending it to
the senate one OF the clerks Wrots on it
something about sandburs ard hay
seed. The senate resented this as an
insult, and the speaker of the house
made an elaborate apology. These lit
tie spats are liable to occur. but we be-
iieYe t+eFe is enough good sense, enough
patriotism, enough love OF right. of
truth, of justice, eSsauch true devotion
to Kansas, in each house, to lead iner
through all difficulties. We predict
that the present Legislature viii PASS
more good laws and repeal more bad
laws than any legislature We ever had