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HEIR TO 500, 900. 600.

Willie X. Vanderbilt Is the bsSSes.
Prize in the Matrimonial Marke"
The richest manageable youln -
the New York smart set is WliiiaM -
Vanderbilt Jr.. the eldest son OF w iii-
lam X. Vanderbilt. He is now ~ ye". =
old and it takes more money TO suppu..
him than any other young man OF nis
age in Christendom. Willie, as ne 10
called. is the heir to $100,OOo,ooo' anu
there are many knowing ones VIZ
place the figure much higher hi.e
he has brother, Harold, aged Il, II -
believed his father will follow tue teao
of his grandfather and father the i,,'o
William H. Vanderbilt, and leave TIC
bulk of his fortune to his elder son.
Harold will probably have 70 put up
with a paltry S1O,OOO,OOO.
willie" is particularly -hand. on-
assuming, hail-fellow well-met III mp
ways. He is now only passably soou-
looking, but gives promise OF oelns
much handsomer five years hence. ne
is about five feet nine inches tall now
His shoulders are rather broad TOT ms
age. Willie Vanderbilt, aside from Ills
money, is sure to make friends. lie 10
so simple in his habits. ways ana c''-
toms that it is assuredly not ms Ia"i'
that it takes good many thousand oci-
lars a month to keep him going.
During the past summer, for exam
pie, he resided at the Marble House,
Newport This dwelling, the outer she.i
of which cost $1,OOO,OO0, was present.
ed to his mother, now Mrs. Oliver IL.
P. Belmont, by her then husband, VIII
lam K Vanderbilt, on birthday ami
versary a few years ago. Some time
in advance of his reaching there last
July the housekeeper and large stan
of domestics were on hand to prepare
for Willie There were but thirty-fiVe
servants, all told, within doors, TINS
being considered sufficient supply.
Then, of course, there were the men IN
the stables to care for the horses ana
take charge of the numerous traps at
Willie's disposal when he was incllred
to drive Young Vanderbilt is now ct
Yale College.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

A bicycle scorcher in Denver got in
the path Of a fairly we'll developed hur-
ricane and succeeded in riding a mile
in ffty-eight seconds. Perhaps the
feat would have been more remarkable
if he had succeeded in riding the mile
in any less time when the character of
the stimulus is considered. But this is
not the chief cause for wonder. The
report adds that in this brief and flying
trip he gathered in his eyes so much
sand and gravel that he spent ten min-
utes in restoring his sight. 1t is pre-
sumed that he practiced the same
celebrity in digging as he did in pedaling,
and it is evident therefore that who
ever attempts to rival his performance
must make similar sand and gravel
record. The episode opens up an en-
tirely new field of cycling endeavor and
should particularly encourage oculists
to try for these fresh laurels. 1t seems
to sound the knell also of the bicycle
face and to pave the way for glorious
future for the bicycle eye.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
August Schrader, who had a

August Schrader, who had a pictur-
esque career in the West, in which the
Laying on of his hands and the ''hold-
ing up of the hands of his visitors were
the chief features until the authorities
also went into the 'laying on of hands
business, has reappeared in a suburb OF
Jersey City and seems to be doing a
thriving trade. He sticks to his previ-
Gus assumption of humility, but has
added to former simple equipment Of
a tent and quantity of 25-cent photo
graphs of himself, the appurtenance of
q metropolitan entertainment, includ-
ing the running of extra trolley cars to
accommodate the crowds. Mr.. Schra-
der is to be congratulated on finding in
the "effete East a field for his labor
which the people in the West were I'M
able to appreciate or appreciated too
well. 1t is to be hoped, moreover, that
he will stay where he is and not try to
make capital Sin the provinces out of
metropolitan success.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

"Just. as big wave came curling to-
ward the lost vessel, Gunner Raehn re-
uuested the men to join in singing the
national anthem. They grasped one
:nother's hands. and with their voices
mingling with the bowling of the Storm
So reads the closing paragraph in the
account of the recent loss of the Ger
man gunboat Iltis, in the Orient. Bray
cry born of patriotism does not need
the stimulus of an enemy of flesh and
blood. These German sailors died for
their country as bravely and as truly as
though they had met death in battle.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

The report of the Third Assistant
Postmaster General for the year ending
June 80, 1896, shows a total of postal
expenditures for the year amounting in
round numbers to ninety million dol
lars. The receipts fell little more
than eight million dollars short of
meeting the expenditures. This de-
ficiency is less by sixteen hTs1dred
thousand dollars than that for the pre-
ceding year. AS the volume of mail
matter constitutes a kind of barometer
of business conditions, it is interesting
to notice that there was an increase OF
about seven per cent. in the receipts for
postage over the current fiscal year.
The first quarter of the current fiscal
year showed falling off in receipts.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
The overbearng and often brutal

The overbearing and often brutal
conduct of the officers Of the German
army toward inoffensive civilians has
of late been the subject of much COM
ment The German army, as fighting
machine taken from the people. has
come to be naturally looked upon as
something distinct from the rest Of the
nation. The Emperor himself has told
his recruits that when he gives the
order they must shoot down the enc
mics OF the Government, even If they
should be their own fathers and broth
ers: and so down to the privates they
have been surrounded with an atmos-
phere of fancied superiority. Through
out southern Germany the towns are
now organizing meetings to protest
against military ruttianism, and the
Government has begun to realize the
necessity of reforming the code Of mill
tary procedure.
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80 Against consum p'lon' /,

Arainst Consum ptlOH'
eea.ars from Consumption aie
sunel asant in the community. NJ
,,erons experiments have prove .,;ta1s
tho dust Of cities, OF many no s.p ,,ar,
~ 80 honses where consumptl'e PC
anu y ITO or have recently hved' as
son as If public places in general ~
"eii -. contain the germs OF con-
sall II follows that with le"
exceptions every one dlrectiy an az
tors these seeds many times :.
oven many times month. saons,
s,,sorrad that the number OF suneio :,
e,.a,,, consumption is relatively si,iai,'
and +he question may well De asAe ~,
wv a. Como and not others suHer!
In tho first place, the seeds Oh coz
sumption terminate ana sfo" ~
comparative slowness; ana seconuy
the resisting power of the nuiiian 80 ~.
constantly antagonizes their ~" -
IN ovarv case Of "galloping consuhlp-
+;on, tho system is first undermined ny
some complicating disease; ana WREN.
for onv reason. the vitality is loWereu
the disease may become ensrai .eu.
The growth Of the bacilli Is SO $40" u"
oven where they have 'taken ROOT
nerson of ordinary strength, with care
fitness. throws the dread dlsease en
+irelv aside. In fact, many pelsons
contract this disease and throw IL OIL
without ever having been aware OIL ~
as is repeatedly shown by post-mortem
examinations which reveal the heaieu
scars in the lungs.
What is one to do, if, after severe
cold. a cough fingers and ne grows
pale and thin? Certainly not 10 pe-
come panic-stricken and quote the oIu
adage regarding the incurablllty OIL
consumption. Neither is he to regard
his symptoms as worthy of no atten-
ton. Let him consider, like prudent
general. how best to arrange his FORCES
against the invading enemy. Let MIN
take regularly the tonics Of his attend
ing physicians; care for the stomach as
the ally supplying the means or war
fare; strengthen the chest by prescrlp-
ed and gentle exercises; avoid extremes,
of fatigue and late hours; conserve the
natural heat of the body by the wear
ing of some wooden texture next the
skin, and by the use Of thick-soled
shoes, and the chances, he may be as
sured, will all be in favor Of his per-
manent recovery.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
ERS(QZNAN
Rleg9g, 5Id@ikfg!r g

George Meredith, it is said, presents
a copy of his novels to every servant in
his employ.
Prof. Franklin G. Robinson, of Bow
dom College, has invented a disinfect-
ing lamp which is attracting attention.
William Alvord has just been elected
president of the Bank of California at
San Francisco for the nineteenth time.
Lloyd Osborne, who has been appoint
ed United States consul at Samoa, is a
stepson of the late Robert Louis Ste
yenson.
It is said that during the last thirty
three years the Prince of Wales has
spent Sc, 200, 100000. And yet they say
he is restless and unsatisfied.
Ranjitsinhji, the Indian prince now
being educated in England, is an expert
bicyclist. He has made forty three cen
fury runs.
The Sultan of Turkey of late has been
given quite a number of nicknames
The last to come to the surface is that
of Hamid the Hangman.
Prince Bhanurangse, the elder broth
er of the King of Siam, has left that
country with the intention of visiting
Europe, and will arrive in this country
In a few weeks.
Sir Henry Irving is one Of the best
swordsmen in England. He has prac.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

is almost as big as ones fist. The car
bon is a much-sought stone. It is
black, Of diamondiferous composition,
and is the hardest known substance.
For this reason it is used for drilling,
and is extremely valuable. Small bits
are found frequently in diamondifer-
Gus regions The carbon is 31a inches
long by 3 inches wide. 1t is in Paris
at present. The owner says it will take
a lotion hammer to cut it, and that in
it's present state he would not sell it
for less than 100000. Pedro Gonzales
is the owner.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

The servant question has many as
poets and suggests varied possibilities.
An English religious paper has this
advertisements ITO Christians. VIII
any lady take tiresome village girl Of
seventeen years as an under servant,
and try to train her into steadier ways"'
The very frank and rather amusing
proposal, considering the difficulty and
uncertainty of the task, was perhaps
consistently addressed to Christians.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

The commercial community OF Chi
cago is made up largely Of young and
forceful men. From all parts of the
country have come vigorous recruits to
her business community. The fact of
their going away from comfortable
surroundings and familiar scenes at
tests the aggressive spirit of the young
men who have swarmed to Chicago
from every section of the country.
Meeting together upon common
ground. where from the outset they
We're at no disadvantage as compared
with the natives. the latter being in a
hopeless minority, it Eas been easy for
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

1t will probably be long time before
electricity is used as motive power by
railroads generally, if steam is ever
entirely displaced for such service; but
a Buffalo inventor has patented an cleo
trio device that seems to point the way
to an application of electricity as an
auxiliary of the locomotive for the
rawing of trains on heavy grades. The
idea upon which the inventor worked
is that moving trains could be made to
automatically generate sufficient cleo
tricity while running down grades to
help the locomotives to overcome the
resistance encountered on steep grades.
He has made some experiments, and is
satisfied that dynamo operated auto
matically by a car can send enough
energy into storage battery to over
come the resistance at an adverse grade
equal in length to the down grade upon
which the electricity is generated. In
operating this contrivance, the train
hands would have to use the dynamo
as a generator whenever the trains are
on down grades, and switch the current
NaCh tLiouSu INC ny AuAlo anu use Lie
latter as motor when there is any
climbing of grades to be done. If this
contrivance will do all that it's inventor
claims for it, the electrical apparatus
will probably be used by railroads that
have heavy grades on their lines. The
supplemental force would reduce the
wear and tear on the engine and also
cause a reductionn in the amount OF
fuel consumed. These items of cost are
important, and if any economy could
be wrought in regard to them the rail-
roads would gladly avail themselves Of
it. It would seem as though the move
ment of train could be utilized to the
extent at least of providing safe light,
BIZ the means of storage batteries.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
THE IMP SEE-SAW.
Readily Constructed, and the Little
Fellows Cut Up Qneer Franks.

Take two heated pins and stick them
into the center of candle at right an
giles to the wick, which should be left
exposed at both ends. Then rest the
pins on the edges of two wine glasses
and trim the candle to balance. Light
the wick, and beyond the flame at each
end, by means of piece of wire, fasten
two little figures with their joints hing
ed. Now, as the candle begins to
melt, drop of grease will fall from one
end lit is advisable, by the way, to put
something beneath to catch it in), and
that end of the candle will rise a
little above the other. Then drop
will fall from the opposite end and a
gentle oscillation will begin, until the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
HOUSE IN WHICH SYDNEY SMITH n1rn

er writing, soon took to other fields, and
IN 1894 he went to Edinburgh to help
launch the famous Edinburgh Review.
III the conduct Of which he was asso.
GATED with Murray, Jeffrey, Brougham
and Horner. This magazine became
tne terror OF aspiring writer's and poets.
Ii Ioo4 smith returned to London and
was successful as a preacher. Smith
invested IL some of his money in the pub
ne stock of Pennsylvania. and that
STATE neglect OF her bonds called forth
MS Petition to Congress- and Letters
on American Debts" which vastly
pieased the Nj. C.'s of that day with the
canon's humorous invective. He died
On 1916. -
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
Sultan Abdul Hamid's cleverness is

Sultan Abdul Hamid's cleverness is
extraordinary. There is only one per-
son by whom the Sultan can be legally
depoSed-namely, the Sheik-ul-Islam,
who is the secular head of the Moham-
medan hierarchy--and the far-seeing
Abdul Hamid holds the Sheik prison
er in Yildiz Kiosk. Let the Ambassa-
doris rave. With the Sheik-ul-Islam
under lock and key the Sultan can defy
his would-be deposers. What avails
Western sagacity against Oriental
WilesY
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
SYDNEY SMITHS HOUSE.
Where the Last Days of the Talented
Englishman Were Spent.

Englishman Were Spent.
The house in which Sidney Smith
spent his last days and in which he
died is being torn down by the vandal
of modern improvement. Smiths life
was checkered, and it was only toward
the end that he began to reap the re-
ward of his talent and genius. 1t was
then that he settled in London and took
up his abode in the quaint old house at
50 Green street, Park lane. He was
graduate of Oxford and in 1870 won a
fellowship Of 910O year. He entered
the church, and for three years was a
curate. His wit and his talent for clev-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

There is nothing you can do that will
finally afford you more satisfaction
than keeping your troubles to your
self. The trouble people have is an
awful chestnut.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

Venezuela now finds friend in Ger
many. The bond of amity between
nations is often the more enduring
when it is cemented by the ties of a
common hate Of another nation. There
is a great deal of human nature in gov
ernmentS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

Europe hates England because the
latter has done so much undertaking
in recent years. Yet since the great
scramble for land began in 1884 Eng
land has increased her holdings only
about one and one-third times, while
France has increased hers three and
four-tifths, Italy five and one-half, and
Germany six times. What was it Low
ell called Kettelopotomachia:
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

"Why is it that the inactivity of the
hen occurs just at the time when eggs
become dear?" asks the Minneapolis
Journal. For the same reason that we
have most of our cold weather in the
winter season.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

1t was said not long ago that the Uni
ted States Government was asked to ap-
propriate 81 100000 for the suppression
of the Russian thistle in the Northwest.
Now a South Dakota mill owner has
offered $3.50 a ton for all the thistles
which may be delivered at his factory.
He says it is nearly as good as coal for
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
Every Man viii Try This.

A good test of q mans symmetry may
be made if he stands with his face to
the wall The chest of a perfectly
formed man will touch the wall. his
nose will be four inches away. his
thighs FIVE, and the tips of his toes
Enquirer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

According to the London Times cor
respondent at Constantinople, the Sui
tan has issued an trade extending re-
form to the whole empire. What this
amounts to will presently be seen. We
shall doubtless soon hear of a celebra-
ton of the trade by the massacre of a
few thousand more ArmeNianS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
yictoria's Magnificent State Coach.

ViCtOrta'S MAynIUCeHC 0IdCo OO0Chs
Her majesty's state coach is che
most superb carriage ever built. It is
used only upon the rarest state occa-
sions. and since 1861 has not left the
royal news at Buckingham Palace.
The carriage was designed by Sir Will
lam Chambers. and in every part is
richly ornamented with laurel and
carved work, beautifully gilt. It's en-
tire length is "a feet, its height II
feet. and the weight of the whole four
tons.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
To Honor Nelson's Memory.

A subscription has just been started
in London, under the patronage of the
Prince of Wales, which has for it's aim
the restoration of the old church OF
Burnham Thorpe, where Nelson was
baptized, and where his mother and
father lie buried. 1t Is the intention Of
the committee that has the subscription
in charge to have the windows of the
church decorated with scenes recalling
the career of the victor of Trafalgar
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
A Pensioner of the War or ,.

Mrs. Susan siocum, of Newport, R. r
VINO mas just celebrated the ninetieth
anniversary OF her birth, is one of tha
Few pensioners of the war of 1912. her
husband, George Slocum, having serve,
as drummer boy for the home puords
VINO marched across the beaches 49,,
frightened off a British fro nsrasa oiu
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

Ii Hung Chang has come near losing
his yellow jacket again on account of a
disregard of official etiquette while call
ing on the Empress. That's what comes
of skylarking around the world and for
getting his manners.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
THE LARGEST DIAMOND.

II Weighs 3,OS3 Carats. and Has Been
Discovered in Brazil.
The largest carbon ever found in the
world has been discovered in the wilds
of Brazil 1t weighs 3,OS3 carats, and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

The New York women who have
shortened their skirts have done WE'LL
but they have started at the wrong end.
They should first retrench their hats.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

Wheeler-What makes you think she
loves you? Tyre-Oh. she's been hint
ing Of late how much she likes my BIZ
cycle.-philadelphia North American.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

Prisoner, the jury has lecla 49,
yon,re To ~ mats all right, judge:
he ,nana u m,eillgent man, think to
Ph,, .n ao,n by what they saw -
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
NESTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY.

known Photographic Artist.
Napoleon Sarony, who died in New
York the other day, was probably the
best known of American photograph
ers. Certain it is that no other artist
in the country had for his subjects more
distinguished men and women.
Mr. Sarony was born in Quebec in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

yes" said one of the tramps to the
farmer, Dusty an me just came in on
our wheels What kind Of wheels do
you usey' Gar wheels. Judge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26
American Horses ~ 7a

- = ,aa buses are drawn by Ameri-
Eau horses, thousands of which are I'M
pol'eu annually. English breeders r.;11
not raise horses strong enough fo, Az. ~
work. ior the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

Judge-Defendant, can you advance
anything more toward your defensey
Defendant-No, your honor. had only
81 and have already given that tn
my lawyer-Das Echo.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

these men to fuse their energies and
aspirations, and to create that fine pub
lie spirit which has been the chief fac
tor in the upbuilding Of the city.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

That nail trust will be driven to the
wall if only the disgruntled parties to
it keep hammering at it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

little figures at the end will perform
the most surprising antics at their
game of see-Saw.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-11-26

Social life is crowded with unsocial
people
The Butler weekly times., 1896-02-27

Republican to tell the naked truth
about the object of high tariff and
the motives of its makers-the only
one to say that the highest possible
protection is the essential purpose
and revenue a small incident-the
Only one to unveil the Republican
party's treason to the Constitution
Of the United States as interpreted
by the Supreme Court.
Because all the Republican word.
twisters and contrivers are against
him; fearful that if he is nominated
too much truth tor the health of his
party will get into campaign. Every
time he makes a jump toward the
nomination, the Republican State
bosses have pains. We enjoy help.
ing Mckinley toward the Republican
nomination none the less for the
worriment it produces in the inner
and confidential circles of the Re-
publican party.
Mckinley ought, in all fairness, to
be nominated at st. Louis. With
the stalwart, prejudiced, radical two
thirds of the Republican party he is
the favorite. The majority should
rule. With the moderate, educated
liberal one third he is so unpopular
that his name excites contempt and
disgust instead of enthusiasm.
From the viewpoint of the Repub-
lican party, he deserves the nomina-
ton, being the preference of ma
jority. Democrats prefer his nomi-
nation, rating HIM as the Republican
who cannot possibly do more than
command the vote which would
be surely Republican anyhow.
McKinley's nomination would give
Democrats a Republican party trim
med just to suit them.
The Republic will continue to
work utiringly for McKinly until the
st. Louis Convention closes it's bal.
lots Republic.