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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
A KILLING MACHINE.
LATEST INVENTION TO EXECUTE
CRIMINALS.
The Victims Neck Is Broken by a
Downward Twisting Motion-Death
Is Painless and It Doce Not Mutilate
the Subject.
VIKINGS the Neck.

Gruesome in the extreme are the man
killing machines which the Ohio Leg
islature is being called upon to con-
slider as substitutes for the gallows
In the execution Of criminals convicted
of capital crimes. A couple Of weeks
ago the World described n steel mask
designed to crush criminals skulls, IN
vented by an Ohio Legislator. Since
then another Ohio inventor, George
Jeremias, a young Columbus tin
smith, has come forward with death
dealing machine more horrible, If pos
sibie, than any of the others.
This new device is designed to break
the neck of the murderer on much
the same principle employed by coun-
try housewife in wringing the neck Of
a chicken. 1t combines the main fea-
ture of the Spanish garrote, the gal
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

Ia selling territory in Africa, has near
protection. Great Britain claims some
thing like 100000 square miles of ter
ritory in Central Africa alone, while
France has about 100000 square
miles. Germany dominates about 9O0,-
600 square miles, while Portugal pro-
tects 10000 square miles in the trop-
ical portions Of the continent. Includ-
ing the trade Of the Congo Free State,
which is about $4,000 600 annually, the
total trade of the continent is esti-
mated at $87, 1850, 600, of which one-half
belongs to Great Britain alone. Italy's
portion Of the trade is estimated at
$2,5OO,O 900, while France comes next to
Great Britain with $12 100000. The In
teresting feature of the Italian dilem-
ma is as to,What twill become Of Abys-
siniaS case Italy abandons it. Rus
STA would like it, and SO would both
France and Germany, but it is probable
that the prowess exhibited by Meme
lexis soldiers will make war with him
unattractive, even to those powers.
Territory under British control bounds
the country on the north as we'll as on
the south. and with British ownership
of the Suez Canal, which means the
dominion of the Red Sea as we'll, Abys-
sinia is quite likely to be British pos
session ultimately. Menelek cannot
live always, and his successor may be
more easily dealt with than the present
king
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

upon Congress. The board has
its approval of the proposed light
the plans are complete. There il
available about 100000 with viii
begin the work, and it Is expected
the remainder, to carry out the pr
will be asked this winter. If it
cured, or if authority is given to
the work, the Government pro-
to undertake it alone, and not II
for bids from contractors, as it dig
viously, to establish the light.
The light will be visible at lea|
nautical miles, and in thick weatha
most powerful steam fog siren W
blown at short intervals. Three
ers will be required to manage the|
and keep it in order. There WI
room for eight people. On accoua
the dangers attending lighthouse
ers that come alongside, all sup
will have to be hoisted in by al
mense derrick projecting far out
the side of the light. There WI
supplies to last six months.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

lows and the electric chair. The vic
tim sits in a chair of the ordinary
shape, but very heavy and strong. The
body is tightly strapped, as in the cleo
trio chair, and the head is secured to
the head clamp. Over the top Of the
head a heavy metal helmet is lowered
being adjusted so as to fit tightly. A
wide strap is passed around the neck
securing it in position against the
block
On the back Of the chair is drum
in which powerful spring is wound
and set. The head clamp is not fixed
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
His Last Pun.

Il perpetrated pun several years
ago when l was a struggling young
attorney in Humboldt County," said
George Knight, land l have not at
tempted another since.'
II was riding along a country road
when / came to an old acquaintance
hoeing in his garden.
"'Hello, Uncle Jimmie, what are
those vines? inquired.
Summer squashes,' he replied.
Some are and summer not said I.
ment and then remarked:
If you know as little about law as
you do about garden truck, I'm sorry
I voted for you for District Attorney"
San Francisco Post.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
An ostrich in Central Park, Ne

An ostrich in Central Park, New
York, took sick the other day and
shortly afterward died. At first they
thought it had eaten something which
disagreed with it, but post norton
examination showed that it's diet had
been very light. The stomach contain
ed nothing but clothespin, some pieces
of beer bottle, a rusty key, few Jumps
of coal, an umbrella ferule, several
stones of different sizes and other
minor articles of a harmless character.
The theory of acute indigestion, there
fore, had to be abandoned, and death
was found to have resulted from heart
failure
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
Pathos in Congress.

A very conspicuous and absurd!y
sentimental member Of the House from
New England, who loves to weep over
the wickedness of the world, and was
pathetic over pensions, gave utterance
to this burst of eloquence when the pen
sion appropriation bill was under con-
sideration by the House:
Why did he weep? Why did he
weep? | say. Mr.. Speaker, why did he
weep? / repeat, Mr.. Speaker, why did
he weep? His heart was broken. Yes,
Mr.. Speaker, | knew this man. He
died of n broken heart! He died of a
broken heart. | repeat, Mr. Speaker,
he died of broken heart! He never
smiled again. They refused him the
pitiful increase of 50 month on his
pension. | say, Mr.. Speaker, he never
smiled again. / repeat. he never
smiled again. and there were tears in
the members voice as he closed this
outburst of pathos philadelphia Tele-
graph.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
Facts About People.

The seventytwo races inhabiting the
world communicate with each other IL
1904 different tongues, and confess te
about 1000 religions. The number OF
men and women is very nearly equal
the average longevity of both sexes be
ing only thirty-eight years, about one
thir of the population dying before the
age of II. Moreover, according to the
most careful computation, only one per
son in 100000 of both sexes attains the
age of 100 years, and only six to sever
in 100 the age of CO. Generally, taking
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
CAPE HATTERAs. Lleu,
The Skeleton Tower Planned f..
Diamond ShoaI.

The Skeleton Tower Planned fo.
Diamond ShoaI.
One Of the greatest engineerino
Of the day is to be attempted N
Lighthouse Board. For years til
GERS in charge of lighthouses havJ
ed Of a station on Outer Diamond
a particularly dangerous point on
Hatteras, celebrated among ma
for it's fearful storms.
The structure is to stand in ahd
feet of water, and will be suppor1
disk piles sunk 80 feet in the sand
floor Of the watch house will be d
above high water. Forged steeI
be used in the main structure al
principal joints and connections y
Of steel castings. The essential
below the water line will be of md
dimensions.
The structure will be Of the ST. u
style, and therefore will leave ri
full play. The section which vi
most affected by the force Of the \
is that extending from Is feet
the water line to IL feet above Al
this section a system of framind
be used which will be at once 81
simple and rigid. The house fd
lonely keepers and the stores AMI
room for fog signals apparatus /
be of iron or steel and will be fire.
A boat will swing from an arm. sd
the keepers may abandon the MD
there is likelihood of the structuI
ing demolished.
Whether Hatteras and it's dang
outer shoal are to be guarded
lighthouse built on the plan of the
house board or simply by an incl
sive light vessel, probably will id
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

A bill has passed the Senate which
authorizes the enlistment of as many
additional men in the navy, not to eX-
coed 1000, as the Secretary of the
Navy may deem necessary, and also
provides that in case of emergency suf-
ficient enliStmentS may be made for
two years to man naval vessels not
having full crews. This is a wise pre-
caution, and the country will cordially
indorse it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

to the chair, being free to move in
upward, downward and spiral direc-
tons, under the impulse of the spring
acting in the drum on the back Of the
chair. The spring is set free by a
lever on the side of the chair.
At the moment set for the execution
the spring is released and the projec-
ton, striking the protruding pin on
the strap around the neck, imparts a
violent downward and rotary move
ment to the head. This force is war
ranted to break the neck Of any man
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

Cuba is only seventy miles from our
shores, but, all the same, the action of
Congress is called by the English pa
pers a departure from our traditional
policy of not interfering in European
affairs. If denouncing the atrocities of
Weyler is an offense, it leans a long
way to virtues side.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

A law but little removed from barbar-
ism has been permitted to remain a
statute of the District of Columbia. 1t
gives a father power to dispose Of his
children by will, removing them entire
ly from the custody and control of their
mother. The attention of Congress has
been called to this matter, and the law
will be wiped out
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
ingly

Boston is to have q horse show, with
prizes amounting to $4,000. Unfor-
tunately, horse shows are only another
indication that the horseless age is
coming. Their purpose is fashionable
display, an exposition of millinery,
with pretense that horses are in it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

While Italy is debating whether or
not to abandon a portion of her African
possessions, it is interesting to note the
extent to which European nations have
carried on their so-called cOlonizing
sSnemes on that continent. Italy, while
uos, by any means, the chief offender
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
EXTREMES IN HUMAN NATURE.

Hassan Ali, the Egyptian Giant, and
Fritz Christian, the Swiss Dwarf.
The two extremes in human stature
are men. The tallest man in the world
is an Egyptian named Hassan Ali, IS
years of age, feet in his stocking feet
and, what is very rare in giants as
well as in dwarfs, good looking, hav-
ing dark brown eyes, full chin, small
nose and prominent ears and lips.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

the entire world, married people live
longer than single, and those who have
to work hard for their living longer
than those who do not, while also the
average rate Of longevity is higher
among civilized than uncivilized races.
Further, people of large physique live
longer than those of small, but those
of middle size beat both.-New York
Medical Record
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

A man in Egg Harbor City, n. j., has
been arrested for catching his neigh
bors' chickens with a hook and line.
He is guilty of three offenses-unlawful
fishing, cruelty to animals, and stealing
and ought to be punished accord
inglY.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

A Trenton, N. j., editor, in Jail on
twenty-six charges of libel, Is still edit
ing his paper from his cell. Some New
York paper should bail him out and
put him to work writing paragraphs
about Chicago.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
New York,s Bad Buildings.

In speaking against bill proposing
a Board of Building Commissioners for
New York City instead of superin-
tcndent of buildings, the present SUI
perintendent, Mr.. Constable, says there
are now no less than $4,000 buildings in
the city which are constructed in gross
violation OF the law
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

Fritz Christian, who is the antithesis
of Hassan ALL is Swiss and only 2
feet 6 inches in height. Ali is young
enough to grow taller, but Christian has
reached his full stature, being now %
years Of age. He came to this country
from Switzerland very recently and
has made his home at Stony Greek,
Ohio.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

A Buffalo, N. Y, woman redeemed
half of $40 bill for the full value Of
the entire bill and got into trouble by
attempting to redeem the other haif
for the same amount.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

Lord Roseberry has come out in ia
vor of international arbitration as an
experiment that is worth trying even
IL it fails; and Lord Salisbury will be
found on the same side of the fence as
soon as he can get there gracefully.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
Daniel Boone's Monument

The Kentucky Legislature n' ~
asked to appropriate $2oo 'o' 20,
struction Of an iron case w, -,
around the monument vi DaN'N !,
and his wife near Carroii'oh, :
order to preserve what S Nl' q
monument from the raV"se'
relic hunters.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
Subiect 10 BE Digested.

Boston people have been discussing
1.-The Future of the Horse" The sub
ject is interesting and full of meat
Kansas City Journal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

Il should like to know said one New
York sportsman to another, what
makes Lord Dunraven's apologies so
slow in getting here?" Maybe he's
bringing them over ON his yacht was
the reply.-W Washington Star.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
Epitaph OF an Indian CHEZ

Just below the st. Augustln9
gates, and in the first yard west
corner Of Granada street, in VI
street, is a large stone surmoun1l
mound, commemorative the
place of Ptolomato, an Indian
who lived in ages gone by. 1t
in a couple Of feet of the front
yet undoubtedly is passed unnoucI
thousands of tourists. The inI
ton carved in the stone tells llS|
story, though interest would oe
if the very peculiar style OF le'1
could be reproduced: !
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
Bavaria's Mad King.

King Otto, the insane monarch of
Bavaria, recently celebrated his forty
seventh birthday-or, rather, it was
celebrated for him. Since his accession
to the throne the mad sovereign has
never left the Castle Of Fuerstenreid
Once year his prime minister pays
him an official visit in accordance with
a certain law. His latest report says
his majesty's physical condition leaves
nothing to be desired, but that his
mental condition is simply pitiable.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
EAGLE RIVER, WIS.

Southern fruit has been damaged by
the frost. 1t will soon be time to hear
from the New Jersey peaches.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02
vrh., the Princess Neeu

Amelie Rives' new nusp II
Troubetskoi, Is a COMPOSE, $,
lust what the Princess ne
field Republican.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

e
MOTIFS
This very elaborate
Pile
is ereckted in memery
- of TolOmato
A seminole Ingin cheet,
Whoos Wigwam Stud Upon
This SPOT And Surroundings
Wee cherish his memeV ;,
AS He was good hearted Gu
He wood knot Take your
Skalp without you begged.
Him to do so, or pade tl'm
Sum money --.z.--
He always aktcd
More Like Christshuh
Gentleman than A
Savage Ingine
Let Him II. ]. I.
Springfield Republican.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

The more fellows a -, land
less the chance that she WIZ A'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-04-02

Somehow the world can't help pity.
ing the wife of a man who has long
beard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
AN UNFORTJ NATE ErENING or PLEASURE.

An Italian came to New-York Friday and
found the pace too rapid for him. Friday
always an unlucky day. and this poor man found
his luck getting worse and worse as Friday became
merged into Saturday. until. before the morning
was half over he had had so much bad luck that
he could not get out Of the city. little as he was
moving II. II thus: He came from Panama.
intending to sail yesterday for Genoa. where he
lives In the mean time he went to Roster & Bial's
with some friends.
The performance there 80 interesting that
he could not keep awake. and he went out on the
6re-oscape for the purpose II IS supposed, Of get
ting fresh air which is sometimes recommended
for persons who have seen more OF New-York than
Is safe I'm n given time. There sleep fairly overcame
him and he no longer cared whether the dog really
plaved the piano Cissy Fitzgcrad's skirts really
weighed 80 pounds Many a man has been
lef, by his friends just where he happened to be-
when he was so careless Of them as to go TO sleep
and go IL appears was this Italian. Al any rate
his friends were not near enough TO save him from
rolling down a flight Of stairs ana dropping of ana
ealing eighteen feet the ground AT oclo III
tho morning. Ii the watchman who founi
him having heard the noise. IL was the noise OF
the ian that he heard not any outcry. Tor the man
uas still unconscious. He had some wounds on ms
face and he was picked up and taken In an anbu-
lance 10 the Ncw-York Hospital. where his wounds
were dressed Then he sent to his motel, Whcre
he went 10 bed and missed his steamer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13

SHE IDENTIFIES HIM AS THE MAN WHO LURED
HER FROM HOME AND TRIED TO ROB HER.
Montclair n. j.. Sept IL (SpecaD.-The police to-
day arrested Frederick Winter at his home, in
Montclair on suspicion that he the man who
last Saturday night induced DIR. Anna l.. Smith to
accompany him TO his home on the pretence that
some one was Ill there. and who assaulted and at
tempted to rob her. a few nights ago man an
swerng Winters description attempted TO force an
entrance into the house Of Robert J. S. White. at
No a Forest-st. Mrs. Williams the mother Of
Mrs White fought him and pushed him from the
piazza The two women who alone in the
house succeeded In driving him away. Acting on
their description of the man, Sergeant Gallagher and
officer MC(iarry to-day arrested Winter. Mrs. Will
Jams Identified him the man whom she drove
away He was placed In line with three other men
Anna I, Smith as the man who lured her away from
home and attempted to rob her. DR.. Smiths sister
corroborate led the identification.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

Canajoharie. n y, Sept. 12-Thomas Corcoran. OF
Amsterdam was drowned last night in the Erie
Canal at Canajoharie. He was trying to- escape
from an officer and into the canal. The BODY
was recovered. He vas twenty-seven years old
Monroe. Mich, Sept. 12.-George Adams. who was
today sentenced to thirty days in jail here for burg
larry at Newport Micn Sr Is an aD5 bs nome is in
J<mnalo In 1899 he was sentenced 10 fourteen
months in the Ohio penitentlary for cutting man
throat in Toledo. Rearrested for burglary. ne es-
caned Inv Jumping from window. A year ago ne
was caught committing a burglary IN buHaio. shoi
the officer dead and escaped. lie VIII dc 'uiheu
over to Toledo onlcers
ola Orchard Beach. Me, Sept l2-The Imperial.
me second largest hotel here, was burned this
morning The only occupants OF inf house nn1 ,hre
the proprietor swsn wa nis owned Iayb BY ana synd
cate OF Saco men, who had an nsurance % 'ionv, a
II was built twenty-three years & ngo anu aa "a az
pa oSS '',r ,rh Are was undoubtedly OF incerdiary
origin.
u, t,aIo Sent ia few minutes before 10 O'Clock ,
his morning printer named & nen n fo Scw
Eorl entered Wolson's pawnshop AT 10 -, soi iai, ,
st and asked look at rev9ve[, IN ~ sn sv,s The
into the country, ana want and ~ handed It to the
s,ganeer Who after carefully inspecng IT, paSed
the muzze of the weapon fa,I !" 70 the floor lie was
s ,ns 80 the hospital where he Will die In hs
nocket was "A telegram dated at M Ne" rpnanv rorM ,,
ps,sned by the ste;cher Lithographic oompah9 ,
sisnJ S,h he received al Rochester He was out OF
work and despondent. .
uornesville. n. Y. Sept Il Mis. 1 + a"m ,nars y. of
Cam. young married woman ,nirIy cyo,Om,,ted sui
oide NV taking poison this morning. she ieit "o'o
saving she was tired OF life
BOSTON Sept. I2-Bernardo Ambroso an ilaIian
hotel proprietor on Northst was aoo The mur
Ambrosolis employ for fifteen xeArs Hrd aIu "a ma
were on most friendly terms The murdered "'""
was well off.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
DIES FROM NOSEBLEED.
YOUNG GoTLIEB ENTRIES AT THE MT SINAI
HOSPITAL AFTER A HEMORRHAGE OF
EOIR DAYS


julius c. Gotlieb, the young law student, Of No.
80 East Ffty-sixth-st, who has been in the
Mount Sinai Hospital for the last four days suf-
fering from a nosebeed died at | 40 o'clock yes
terday afternoon from the hemorrhage. Dr..
Baruth. the acting house surgeon. said that death
was due TO hemorrhage. Gotlieb was eighteen
years old.
lie was first seized with hemcrrhage at his
home on Tuesday morning last constant
flow of blood came from mis- nose. which was
checked by the physicians who were summoned
to attend him. Twenty four hours later he was
taken with a second henorrhage, and the doc
tors who were summoned advised his immediate
removal to Mount Sinai Hospital. Everything
possible was done for him. but the hemorrhage
continued until death ensued. The Is Is-
garded a highly interesting one from a nedi-
cal standpoint IL being the first of its kind oc-
curing in this city ii is said. DR.. Baruth re-
fused last night to discuss the case from medi-
cal standpoint. He said he was not at liberty
TO give out the details of the case for publiCa
ton.
The body of the youth was removed last night
to his home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
THEY WILL BE TRIED FOR ASSAULT
1T is SAID THAT THE POLICEMAN AND DOOR
MAN HANDLED DALTON RouGHLY-A
MYSTERIOUS CALLER.

II Is likely to go hard with Policeman Owen Suli
van and Doorman Spauding, Of the East Onehun-
dred -fourth-st police alton, If the charges Of
having assaulted James Dalton the robber who held
IN Young Hildebrand. the clerk OF George R!ngler
g. CO. the brewers in the hallway OF his home Is
nroyen against them. Both men will be placed on
trial tomorrow morning on the charge. The police
man alleges that he only acted in self-defence. Ed
ward Moynihan. the son Of Captain Moynihan. who
made the charge against Sullivan. Will be witness
against both men. lie In the station when the
prisoner was brough; in. and says he saw the police
man and doorman assault him. Dalton says the po-
liceman beat him.
man acting in a suspicious manner entered law
office near the Criminal Courts Building yesterday
and asked 10 see OF the firm strictly private
business He had TO be taken into private office
and the doors closed before he would make known
his errand is said that he told the lawyer that he
was friend OF Dalton and moreover, that he handed
10 the LAWYER be used by the firm TO defend Dal
ION liberia fee II Is further said that he urged the
lawyer to employ every means 10 press the charges
against Sullivan and Spauldng for their alleged as
sault upon Dalton. The story goes that upon the
lawyer agreeing take the the man quietly left
the Office No Information as 10 the mans where
abouts or HIS appearance cOu.d be gained from the
LAWYER after his caller had departed. The police
pressed suspicion last night that the mysterious
man might have been the pal of Dalton for whom
they are searching