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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
He was in II.

"You are right in it, remarked the
whale to Jonah. "You bet | am in it,,
was the answer; land what is more, if
[ am not out Of it in less than a week
I will give you the biggest case Of APP
pendicitis on record" The sequel is
history. -Indianapol Journal.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
PRAY for Rain,

81 hear that your congregation intends
to pray for rain" said man to a mem
Der of the Quohosh Methodist church.
;'Well' was the reply, 1--WE have decided
to wait twenty-four hours more before
proceeding to extreme measures. Life.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
NO HURRY IN NORWAY.
People Take Their Time There and Won
der at Yankee Visitors.


These Norwegians are wonderfully
should they? There is always time
enough. We breakfast at 8. Monsieur
goes to business at 10 or so, and re-
turns to his dinner, like all the rest of
the Scandinavian world, at 2:3O. We
reach coffee and cigarettes at about 4,
and then Monsieur goes back to his ONCE,
if he likes, for two or three hours. we
sometimes see him again at supper at
$50, but usually there is game Of whist
or a Geographical society lecture, or
concert, or a friends birthday fete ian
occasion never overlooked by your true
Norwegian, or someone has received a
barrel of oysters, and would not, could
not, dream Of opening them without
champagne and company--mascullne COM
pany only. 1t seems to me that there are
entirely too many male festivities here.
In fact. the men say so themselves, and
that they would really enjoy many OF
the occasions much more if ladies were
present But cit is not the custom OF
the country" Ca rock upon which | am
always foundering) to omit or to change
in such matters. Monsieur only does as
do all the other men of his age, which is
elderly, and condition, which is solid.
There is a curious feeling concerning
America over here, in one way and an
other. Morgenbladet, the chief conserva-
tive paper, an organ locally of the first
Importance, keeps a sort of horror cham
Der of Americana. The reason is, l
suppose, that in these very dark and
troublous political tires, when not only
the Union, but the monarchy itself, is
threatening and tottering, the conserva-
tive interest thinks it dangerous to allow
any virtue to appear in republic, and
especially in ours the most fourishing,
and therefore the most pernicious, ex-
ample of that invention of evil bred.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
Guelph Eyes.

Guelph eyes" are a protrusion of the
eyes peculiar to all her majesty's de-
scendants. The Prince of Wales has it
in marked degree and it is to be no
ticed in the German Emperor and the
Grand Duke of HesSe.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
I'm All Unstrung,

Is the remark of, many nervous individual.
He or she will soon cease to talk that way
after beginning and persisting in course Of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Nothing. like It
to renew strength and appetite and good
digestion. 1t checks the inroads of malaria,
and remedies liver complaint, constipation.
dyspepsia, rheumatism and kidney disorder.
It Is In every sense great household rem
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
Cholera.

Teacher-"So you can't do simple sum
in arithmetic? Now, let me explain it
to you. Suppose eight of you have to-
gether forty -eight apples. thirty-two
peaches and sixteen melons, what would
each one Of you get?' Cholera NOR
bus" replied Johnny.-Tid-Bits
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
"A Bagpipe in Pain.

Our George is very tender hearted, so
when he saw a bagpipe for the first time
the other day he cried out: "Oh, mamma!
that man IL squeezing something under
his arm and is hurting it awfully. | can
hear it scream. Popular Educator.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
HER FAvoRITE STUDY.

She loves the sciences. they say;
Her style is prim and coilegy:
And when it comes to bargain day
She most affects buy-ology.
Washington Star.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
He was Lonely.

"Fact isl said one man, Il married be-
cause I was lonely as much as for any
other reason To put it tersely, married
for sympathy" 'Well," said the other
man, you have mine. indianapolis
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
Onr of Sorts.

That is the way you feel as result of
the headache you had when you awoke
this morning. Get in your usual frame
of mind and body by using Ripans Tab
ules, the standard remedy for all stomach
and liver complaints.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
His Choice.

(Which would you rather be, Willie. q
monkey or CRATER
CITRATE every time. 1t would be bully
baseball ground fence'-Texas Siftings.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
A. Cows follow Back.

Moses Wifi of Rose Bank, S. T., has a
curious and valuable Attorney COW. She
is very large and has a hollow on her
back which will hold over gallon of
water, and the cow always stands in the
rain until the hollow is filled. 1t is then
absorbed through the pores and she gives
that much additional milk, but, oddly
enough this curious phenomenon does not
take place if ordinary water is poured
that the process is even more strange if
there happens to be a rainbow during
the shower, as in that case the cream
that rises on the milk takes on all the
beautiful colors of pearl.-Phil-
adelnhia Record
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
A Puzzler for the Young.

"There's one thing I don't understand. -
said little Harry That's why good
tasting things like pie make me sick and
bad-tastine things like medicine make
me well. 1t ought to be the other way
Youths Companion.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
TO SEE A WOMAN.

The female of the future will
Be nothing more than human
If, when the curtain falls, she goes
Outside "to see woman!
Brooklyn Eagle.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
Kept in Soak.

The wintry storms my ulster smote,
And drenched it thro' and thro'.
And shall keep that good old coat
In soak all summer. too.
New York World.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01

Biggest Aluminium Plant on Earth.
The largest aluminium plant in the
world has just been completed at Oak
Ridge, Mo- It will have capacity of
100 tons of clay per day, giving daily
output of about 10000 pounds of metal
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01

Japan proposes to build steel tower
1000 feet high at Toxic to commemorate
it's victory over China. It will be adorned
with statues of Japanese worthless.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01

Jaspar- Caesar and his wife are con-
stantly quarreling." Jumpuppe-
they have different theories as to what
each should do to make the other happy"
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
Wisconsin Patents.

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventions are reported this week by Err
win. Wheeler & Wheeler, IS and SO
Loan and Trust building; Milwaukee,
Inventors Handbook" free on request
Ella Badn, Rhinelander, load releaser for
logging cars; Charles II. Buxton, Neenah,
game apparatus; Alfred p; Either and F. G.
Bauch Milwaukee, exhibition device; Fred
erick n Gardner, Beloit, grinding and pol
fishing machine; Christopher Heinrich, Mil
wauEee, lubricator; John w. Madin and D.
Adolph j. Smith, Milwaukee underground
closed conduit system for electric railways;
Jacob j. Theurer Milwaukee, caramelfzed
extract for malt and making same Trade
Mark: George f. Mason Milwaukee, rene
dies for headache and neuralgia.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01

Pisos Cure is wonderful cough medi-
cine.-Mrs. w. .Pickert, Van Siclen and
Blake avenues, Brooklyn, n. Y, October
OR 1904
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
Always Quarreling.

Mrs. WinsIOW's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, sottens the gums, reduces infam-
nation, allays pain cures wind collie. 25ca bottle.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
Six Thousand Carloads Of Melons.

Georgia will have the average crop of
watermelons this year-that is, so far as
the size of the crop is concerned-while,
as to quality, it is expected that they
will be ahead of the average. The re-
ports received at the offices of the Plant
system in this city show that there are
10000 acres planted along the lines of
that road in Georgia. all in the south
western section of the state. The melons
average about car to two acres, which
means that Georgia will yield this year
about 5000 cars-Savannah (Ga.) News.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01
Protecting Birds.

H IOUOCG1IAS L3I1 us
BY a recent order of the county coun-
Gil of London people are forbidden to
destroy wild birds within a four-mile
radius of that city.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01

Hairs CaCarfn CUf0
Is a constitutional cure. Price Is cents.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-07-01

Richard Mansfield is said to be a YER
itahle Beau Brummel on aebicycle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-20
GRAYE APPREnENsIONs.
PETEHSBURG COJRT.
4 wartime Bomb Shell Dug Up on
Sycamore street.


PETERSBURG, VA, Dec Especial.
The December term OF the Hastings
Court convened this morning.
Matthew Jones and Richard Davis (col-
ored) were presented for murder.
William Thomas, a negro. indicted for
stealing a cow. the property of Mr.. John
r. Johnson. OF Burrowsville. Prince
George county. was sentenced to one
year in the penteniiary
Joe Craig. young pugilist, Mailing
from New York. was convicted OF steal
ing a watch he was given six months
in jail with "a fine Of five dollars.
a lot on the corner Of Adams and
Washington streets. with a frame dwell
ling thereon. was sold at public auction
this afternoon 10 r. +. Blakey, OF Char
lotto. y. c.. for N.loo
This morning while laborers were dig
ging the foundation for a store on Syca.
more street they unearthed q bomb-sholl
which was fired into the city during
the late war II was imbedded in the
ground about three feet and a half The
place where the shell struck the wall of
the store now occupied by VI. Cohen.
Son Il CO., is plainly visible.
The minister who the vestry Of St
Paul's Episcopal church has called to
succeed Rev. e. r. Hams. u. D.. as rec
tor Of the church is Rev. W. NJ. Clark
rector Of ST. George Episcopal church.
Fredericksburg The vcstry expect 20
have a reply from Mr. Clark is a day or
TWO. The resignation Of Or. Hains takes
effect from the LIST of January next.
Rev DR.. j. W. Rosehro. pas
tor Of Tabb-Street Presbyterian church,
has returned home from Georgia.
In the Hastings Court this afternoon
William DAILY (colored was convicted Of
forgery and given two years in the peni-
tertiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-20
sHOE sOLE FiCTORy FERE.
Orange cider Gets In Its Deadly Work on
Negro Woman.


BOY DION. VA, Dec. 19.-Special.-This
morning about o'clock. the shoe sole
factory belonging TO Brown and Park,
located i'm this place, and built about
twelve months ago, was destroyed by
fire together with all their stock on
hand and machinery.
Loss about $500 Insurance 81 500.
The fire originated In the drying room
and IL is thought caught from the stove.
Mr.. Park had just commenced work when
the fire was discovered. but it had too
much Roadway 10 be subdued, and when
the door was opened TO the drying room,
the house burned like chaff.
A cOlored woman by the name OF Lump
Pettus was drunk and disorderly here on
Monday night and the Mayor ordered her
10 be confined in jail during the night.
She was taken sick and the jailor found
her in a comatose condition. and called
i'm Il physician but nc has unable 10 give
her any medicine She has not spoken or
eaten anything since Monday, as her teeth
are clinchcd
The do-or thinks her terrible condition
Is caused by the drinking Of orange cider.
which ste had partaken of very freely
just before she was confined in Jail.
He SAYS this orange cider is exceedingly
injurious TO the system and the sale of
il ought TO he prohibited by law.
our town IS dry so far as the IL
censeing of liquor dealers are concerned.
but the merchants sell IL under their
merchants license. 10 Is certainy intoXi-
eating, besides being injurious.
The farmers nave about completed the
harvesting of their corn crop. and the
yields is perhaps an average one
Corn is worth here about 40 cents per
bushel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-20
THE SPREE STRANDED.
Kan Ashore on Warden Ledge-Passen.
gers and Malls VIII Probably he Moved.

LONDON Dec. io.-Lloyds agent at
Totland Bay. Isle of Wight. telegraahed
Mt J:lo o'clock this mornlng that the Ger.
man steamship Snree. New York, Decem-
Der 10th for Bremen. was stranded on
warden Ledge, but will probably float
with the next flood tide Tugs are now
landing her passengers and the mails
II Is likely portion OF her cargo VIII
nave TO be moved. The weather is quiet
and the sea calm.
SOUTHAMPTON. Dec. 1o.--The pas
sengers OF the stranded steamer Spree
were landed here Those destined for
Bremen and thence To other parts OF the
Continent will wait reasonable time the
floating of the Spree. and re embark on
her n she should be noated
she cannot be put ahoat however. be-
fore midnight. when the tide will agpin
be at the flood.
Many OF the passengers, I'm the event OF
her not being foated will probably take
a railway train for London and proceed
thence on their journey by the way OF
Flushing. while some will remain await
ing the sailing of "A special steamer for
Bremen on Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-20

party consisted OF the following gentle
men: Senator Keezel and delegates
Stratton, Craig. J. Il. Miller Berkeley.
DR.. Pierce Walker. Or. Sayers. Hath
away. Hatcher and 4. w Smith.
Major Il. w. Lynn. the efficient Su-
perintendent OF the Penitentiary. OF
course. was on hand. and gave the neccs-
sary information. lie also proved him
self to be an excellent host. for he en-
tertained the members of the commit
tee at an elegant dinner on the farm.
Mr.. Jesse Craven, OF Albemarle. the new
superintendent OF the farm. and DR. Tur-
man. the resident physician, assisted
Major Lynn i'm an able manner in fur
nishing the desired information
The visitors upon their return were
unanimous in expressing their satisfaction
with the condition of the State farm.
which they considered 20 be fine in
vestment on the part OF the Common
wealth. and which they think VIII. under
the proper management prove a great
success
The crop of corn during the past sea-
son has been exceptionally fine. yielding
about 1850 barrels. The only fault found
by the committee was the lack OF the
necessary barns and granaries. bur they
expressed the hope that the necessary
authority would be given Superintendent
Lynn TO supply the need.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-20
INCREASES In GRAVITY.
CONGRESS WILL COMMIT THE
COUNTRY 10 RESTSTdNCE.
The Navy Department Has Ordered Work
to Proceed bay and Night on Guns
for the New War Vessels.

WASHlNGTOE, ID. c., Dec. lJ-Spe-
cial.- Representative Jones said To-Day
regarding the action taken by the Nir-
ginia Legislature upon the Presidents
message: n am very much gratifed that
the Legislature should have passed the
resolution heartily commencing the
Presidents course by SO large ma
jOrity.
IT is also gratifying to me that the
resolution was offered BY the representa-
tives OF my county"
THE SENATE UNANIMOUS
The debate I'm the Senate to-day was
chiefly interesting as showing absolute
unanimity Of sentiment In favor OF the
policy urged by the President regarding
the Venezuelan boundary dispute.
The bill from the House. which Is now
pending, VIII probably be passed to-mor-
ROW. II VIII certainly be passed before
Congress adJouns for the holidays, and
with this action Congress Will be as
thoroughly committed 20 forcefui re-
sistance Of unjust claims made by Great
Britain 10 Venezuelan territory as IL Will
be by any subsequent action based upon
the report o. the proposed Venezuelan
Commission.
NO RETREAT.
In effect. the situation has already as
sumod phase which makes retreat from
its present position difficult thing for
ms country TO accomplish. and slHi-
lar stand taken by England will strain
almost 10 the limit of disruption.
The Navy Department issued an order
to-day to the cOmmandant of the navy
yard here 10 work day and night upon
the guns for the new war vessels. There
can be no question that the situation
increases III gravity with each day that
passes.
FOR NEW BATTLESHIPS.
WASHINGTON, y. c.. Dec Ig.-Mr.
Hale to-day introduced in the Senate a
bin authorizing the President 10 have
constructed by contract to the lowest
responsible bidder six sea-gong coast
line steel hattleships. vi about 1000
tons displacement, designed 10 carry the
heaviest armor and the most powerful
ordnance. and OF the highest rate OF
speed. TO cost SiVD.OpO each and Tor
twenty-five torpedo boats. TO cost sl7j.oO0
each Not more than two OF the hat
tleships nor more than six Of the tor
pedO boats are 10 be built on the Pacific
coast. nor more than two OF either class
built In one yard.
The Senat. In executive session to-day
confirmed the following nominations.
Willis l.. Moore TO be chief of the
Weather Bureau. Wheelock g. Neasey.
70 be an Interstate Commerce Commits
siOncr.
Mr. Martin. Of Virginia, to-day intro
duced "a bill in the Senate TO pay 10 Irwin
Tucker. postmaster at Newport News.
Va. Sl313. being the value Of STAMPS
ana money order funds stolen from his
office on February 5, 1921.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-20
I DEF.iULTfNG yEIIrR.
REGULATIONS Carried on systematically for
Thirteen Years without Suenici.r

SUFFOLK, VA. Dec 10-The prelimi-
nary hearing OF Charles W. Jenkins. the
ccfaulting paying-teller OF the Farmers
Bank OF Nansemond. was called today
anc continued till next Monday on ac-
count Of jenkins physical incapacitv To
appear IN court.
His physician testified on oath that
ne was suffering from an attack of ner-
Nous prostration so severe that he could
not walk
The accused will remain in the custody
OF an officer at his home where ne has
been confined since arrest
Three warrants have been issued two
Tor making false entries and one for
feloniously taking United States curren-
cy. The amount Of the defalcation Will
reach about Si3JlO.
The defendant had been employed at
The bank thirteen years during more
than half OF winch period the pecula-
uons had been progressing systematically
aud unsuspected by the ofiicinls who
mad unlimited confidence I'm jenkins
lie held high social position, and the
excitement incident TO his arrest inten-
Stiles as the time for his trial approaches.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-20
PHIsICIaN TO rHE POoR.
nr. 4. =. Stratton Succeeds DIR. Deas-Mr.
Landers InsDecfor of Plumbing

4 caucus OF the Democratic members
of the two branches OF the CITY Council
was held i'm the Council chamber last
night at o'clock for the purpose Of
nominating a physician TO the poor. to
succeed Or. William A. Deas. who re-
signed last month, and also to agree upon
candidate for the office Of Inspector OF
plumbing, which has been created 10y
the ordinance passed by the Council early
this month The members Of the TWO
branches present We're. President Turpin.
of the Board OF Aldermen. who presided.
President Glover, OF the Common COun-
ell, and Mcssrs. Allen. Blake. Bloom
berg. Brock. Mann Hardwicke, King,
Noble Reeve. Snead. Starke. Vaughan,
Burton. Blanks Briggs. Carter. Davis,
Caskie DacCnt Don Leavy Epps Fer
ritter. Grimes. Mayer. Hobson, Lander
kin. L.awder, Seay, Trower Nallerstekl,
and Woody.
Mr. Turpin was made chairman Of the
caucus and city Clerk Il. r. August was
chosen secretary.
The first matter of business was the
nomination OF a physician TO the poor
10 succeed Or. Deas In the Third district.
Those placed in nomination were the
following.
Or Aaron Jenreys. by President Glover.
Dr. j. W West. by Mr.. Cottrell.
DR. j. G. Lumpsin. by Mr.. Wallerstein.
DR.. i. H. Noble. by Mr.. Noble
Dr. y. r.. StrattOn. by Mr. Trower.
Or. +. W. Gee. BY Mr. Blake.
After several ballots Or. Stratton was
selected to fin the vacancy over Dr. JEFF
frey. his closest opponent.
The caucus then went into the nomina-
ton of an inspector OF plumbing. Mr..
Vaughan presented the name OF Mr.
Augustus Arsell and Mr. Blanks nomi-
mated Mr.. Thomas y. Landers. The
name Of Mr. Harvey Bourne was pre-
scented 10y Mr.. TrOwcr. while that OF
Mr. James Hayes was laid before the
body by Mr.. Joseph Wallerstein. The
endorsements OF the several applicants
were read and the ballOtng commenced.
Mr. I.andcrs was elected on the third
ballot. The caucus then adjourned.
The Board OF Aldermen and Common
Council met In joint session Immediately
after the adjournment of the caucus for
the purpose OF electing the nominee Tor
Physician TO the Poor and Inspector OF
Plumbing
Dr. Dcas resignation as physician 10
the poor in the Third district was read
and accepted.
Dr T. +. Stratton was placed in nomi-
nation by AIR Davis, and ne was elected
physician 10 the poor by reclamation.
Mr.. Thomas y. Landors was nominated
for the Office OF inspector Of plumbing
by Mr. Starke. and he was also elected
by reclamation.
The joint session then adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-20

4 Convention of II. Andrews tn he He's.
Candidate. for Labor tommissioner.

RALEIGH, y. c.. Dec. l9.-Spccai.-
Dr.. Watson. Of Warren county, who Is
one OF the committee appointed To mark
the boundary line. over which there has
been a dispute, Is here. He says that
North Carolina is getting the best OF
the division so far-that the voting popu-
lation is being daily increased.
The Brotherhood OF St. Andrew de-
cided last night TO hold a State conyen-
ton OF the Brotherhood In this city in
the early spring.
or Saturday. In the Good Shepherd
church. toe Rt. Rev Bishop Cheshire
will hold an ordination service, and will
advance to the priesthood Rev. Charles
Fetter and his brother. Rev. Fred Fetter.
and to deacons orders. Mr.. Garfield. OF
West Virginia, who takes charge OF
ST. Saviour's Mission Chapel.
There are several names spoken Of for
the appointment of Labor Commissioner
Governor Carr has the filling of the
office. II Is said that ex-Clerk Of the
Court Jonn W Thompson Il beirg pushed
for the place. The friends Of Captain
s A. Asho are hoping that the appoirt-
ment will be given 10 him. Mr.. Lacy.
the present commissioner goes out to
accept the position OF cashier OF the new
Mechanics Dime Savings Bank. which
opens its doors for business with the
New-lcar.
The papers all over the State are full
of incidents relating Judge Robinsons
conduct az different times on the bench.
The State Geological Board held its
Sc mi-ann1al meeting yesterday. The re-
port Of work done was extremely salts
factory.
The question OF the legality of the
lease Of the North Carolina railroad to
the Southern railroad is about TO bee de-
termined. Judge Schenck, of Green's
boro: Judge Spier Whitaker OF Raleigh.
and Hon. Charles NJ. Cook. OF Warrenton.
Will. on behalf of the Farmers Alliance.
request Attorney-Generaf Osborne to be-
gin proceedings on behalf OF the State.