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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
Contrary TO the custom of most mon

Contrary to the custom of most mon
archs, Emperor William II. of Germany
has never allowed his etfigy to be en-
graved upon postage stamp and phi
laletists and the world in general have
wondered at the modesty in this respect
of the young Kaiser, who usually is not
averse to having his features displayed
before the eyes of his admiring sub
iects. No direct and authentic reason
has been given why the Prussian black
eagle has not been long ago replaced by
the Kaiser's ettigy but perhaps an eX-
PLANTATION may be found in the strain
of superstition which more than once
has Influenced the action of the Hohen-
zollerns. The Prussian stamps issued
from 1850 to 1858 bore the image of
Frederick William ". But the year be-
fore he became legally insane he had it
replaced with the black eagle, for he
could not bear to see his countenance
soiled and mutilated by the postof1ice
employees. A few years ago an enter
prising Berlin manufacturer had lead
pencils made upon which was stamped
a bass-relief head of William II. The
minister of education at once ordered
school teachers not to allow their ptl-
pills to use these particular pencils
"since the children might disfgure the
face of their sovereign by biting the
pencils with their teeth
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
in real life. A Philadelphia man has

in real life. A Philadelphia man has
been discovered with his name and adj
dress tattooed on his arm, and he takes
great pleasure in getting checks cashed
at banks where he is unknown by
merely exhibiting his arm. Properly
arranged, the name and address of a
fair debutante, with her family crest
and a few incidentals added, would not
disfigure her above-glove arm, and SIM
liar markings would be very useful for
all the boys who went in for athletics
and who desired to be known to the
world better than was possible through
letters pinned on the back and bound
to blow off during the first bit of wind.
Boston Home Journal
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
Barbarous Practices in ENGLAND

That the barbarous practice of i'm
merslng noisy women in ponds or
streams was in full swing at the close
of the seventeenth century is evident
from the "Chamberlain's Roll'' for the
city Of London, issued by the Historical
Manuscripts Commission. The duck.
ing stool provided, with the new chair
Tor 1t, and the apparatus bought for
branding felons in the face are the
most outrageous entries
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

Combinations among the raisin-growers
and the wine-makers have resulted in
an advance in rates for each Of them.
Following this example, the lima-bean
growers of Ventura and Santa Barbara
Counties have formed an association
which plans to hold this years crop for
two cents pound, at which rate they
are willing to make contracts with
Eastern buyers in carload lots. It is
probable also that large proportion
of the orange and lemon crops will be
disposed of on the same combination
plan.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

4 heather burying ground, with giant
skeletons, was recently dug up in Nit
terndorf, in the Austrian SalZkammer-
gut. Many of the bodies were 6 feet I
inches tall. They were all buried with
the feet to the east, each inclosed in a
circle of stones, with a stone under the
head. Large earrings and finger rings
were found on them, and one skeleton
held knife IN its hand. No signs Of
Christian burial were discovered.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

The proneness to measure everything
by space gives bizarre expression to
the details of the new Congressional
library, as described in an Eastern
newspaper. Its finished portion will
con tain about fortyfour running miles
Of shelving. which will accommodate
2.OS5,120 volumes of books, reckoning
nine to the foot. The ultimate capac-
ity of the building for books is up
ward Of 100000 volumes. or some
thing less than 100 miles of shelving
IN one way the library building is
unique. 1t has been finished, and S14O,-
600 of the appropriation is still unex-
nended.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

Dairy Commissioner Anderson Of
Minnesota, in his annual report To the
State Legislature, reveals dreadful
things about the manufacture of spices.
Pepper that is half ground stone, and
mustard with an equal proportion of
wood pulp, are among the exhibits he
shows. and he urges the passage of a
law giving his department control of
this trade and power to prevent the sale
of these vilcly adulterated goods.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

The telegraph brings the distressing
information that a New Jersey man has
been blown up by the explosion OF Il
barrel of sweet cider in his cellar. Jer-
sey lightning evidently resen's the in
PRODUCTION of alien mixtures for inter-
nal irrigation
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

1t appears from the report Of the Sec
rotary of the Interior that the public
lands still vacant amount to over 6OO,-
100000 acres, not including Alaska,
with an area of 1863, 100000 acres. These
are impressive figures. but they are con-
sderably smaller than the number OF
acres that Uncle Sam has given away
since he began business.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

signed by the mistress OF the WHITE
house, while her deft fingers CID all the
work upon it, no small task. as The chr
broidery was exceedingly intricate,
while the design betokened much skill
and ingenuity. 1t was the universal
comment that if Mrs. Cleveland should
be cast upon her own resources at any
time in the future she could earn 4
handsome livelihood as mOdiStc.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

The delightful absurdty Of Eng
lands criminal law was eXemplified the
other day at the Central Criminal Court
in London, when, on the adjournment
of a felony trial from q Saturday to
Monday, the jury were kept locked up,
while the prisoner, concerning whose
guilt there was but little doubt, was
permitted to remain at liberty on BAIL
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

The demonstration of managerial fail
ures emphasizes the fact, recognized
by men who have given the subject con-
sideration, that the artists are overpald
in proportion to their earning power.
They must either accept a true yalua-
ton and share the chances of gain or
loss or they will kill the goose that lays
the golden egg.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
MllLlON-DOLLAR MANSION.
Elaborate New Residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Whitney.

William C. Whitney and his bride
have a new million-dollar mansion, al
Fifth avenue and SiXty-eighth street,
New York City Mr.. Whitney purchased
it recently from A. l.. Barber, who
bought it five years ago from X. l..
Stuart's estate for $4,000. The house
has been largely altered and improved,
and realty in the neighborhooi has en-
HANGED very much in value in the last
few years. How much Mr.. Whitney
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

Five hundred Armenian widows and
1000 orphans are without food or shell
ter. Can't our philanthropic societies
scare up few more resolutions to help
these sufferers through the winter?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

Congress mas done we'll in placing,
without extra charge to the sender, an
insurance of not more than $40 upon
every registered letter. That will oblige
the Government to pay an indemnity
for every registered letter lost or stolen.
But the increased business thus attract
cd will doubtless make the new system
!, source OF increased profits to the Pos
tai Department..
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

A Kansas man has just been award
ed medal for bravery in the army IN
1862. The governments medal depart
ment seems to do business on the same
principle as John Boyd TEACHERS Co
lumbar commission.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

A writer in the New York Press calls
attention to the fact that i'll Meurisse'S
fine painting of THE Infancy Of Christ"
one of the white-garbed women, under
Il large halo, is playing a modern guitar,
with six strings. while another is saw
ing on a violin that resembles a genuine
Stradivarius.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
Incendiary Rem,rL

ohe-Do you think smokeless pow
DER will ever be used in war?
He-Yes; when I accused Miss Red
Key OF using it the other evening we
Immediately went to war.-Washing-
ton Times.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

''The window glass trust has come
down with crash" remarks face
tious contemporary. This is putty bad.
Moreover, it isn't true. The window
glass trust is still in business.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
To Train British So,diers

arrangements for the training Of
British infantry next winter arc to he
VI more elaborate scale than usual,
nv especial prominence is to be given
10 iong-distance marching.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
AS Good as Most Prescrin+;o

0o$1 oS 4NAOSC FreSCrI DfIOue,
GOOD morning, Heinrich. What calls
you out at such an early houry'
m on my way to the apothecary's;
my wife was sick all night
have you had doctor already?"
NO, but | have prescription that
plched up in the street the other day,
anu I'm going to give it trial; hope
Twill 1T her case" -Fliegende Rlaetter.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
MRS. cLEvELAND'S DOLL.

Beautiful Creation COntributeo 70
Bazaar by the Presidents "1e'
One of the prettiest in collecslon on
dolls recently displayed ut q New 1orh
charity bazaar was that sent Dy MIS-
Grover Cleveland, who had taken i've
" interest in the bazaar 1t was 4
chic brunette doll baby, dressed IL !
long white robe, with Il bow OF flowing
mink ribbon adjoining the front. it was
universally admired, and brou@ht =
handsome sum for the nursery, Tor TUG
costume, it was announced, was oe-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

''The Coal Trust Will Stand" is the
assurance in telegraphic headline.
No doubt. The question is, how much
will the public stand?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

Maud-Why did Mabel give I'm Clar
ence sprocket? Maydie-oh, he cot .
new wheel and she objected to tha
make'-New York Commercial Aayer-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
Conflicting Terms.
owners.

Actor Ito dramatist-How did your
new play come on!
pramatist Ito actor)-The critics gave
it Web roasting that it PANIED out
regular frost Got showed under
Judgp.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
SilIier,

= cant imagine a man doing a sillier
'iilns than to quarrel with woman"
81 can"
"What?"
refusing to quarrel when she wants
to'-Detroit News.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
More Real than Ro,,

Miss Passee = And-the fnnn;4
thing-how do you suppose NJ e.,
umm proposed to me?
kohispring-Well. should sav-ar
lin the dark.-Buffalo Times e
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

Anyone who believes that music
hath charms to soothe the savage
breast should drop note in confidence
to Col. Mapleson, inclosing stamp for
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

California agriculturists are adopting
modification of the trust system to
secure higher prices for their products.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31
IA Lnxer,a Commitment.

"a pretty thing in gloves" she said.
II wish to get perfect glove"
..The prettiest thing in gloves" said he,
"Are those white hands of yours, my
love"
Boston Courier.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

Many a man who has pie appetite
lacks q pie stomach.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-12-31

less to get married
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
Decoto 80. Searles, Carr, Whipple and
Garcia won the game.
DANISH WEST INDIES.
Three Islands Which This Country
Might Purchase if Tt Would.

Three Islands Which This Country
Might Purchase if Tt Would.
The result of the Presidential election
in the United States has been eagerly
looked for by the population OF the
Danish islands in the West Indies since
the Republican convention IN st. Louis
last summer, which made the purchase
from Denmark of these islands para
graph in its platform. The population is
not discontented with the present Govern
ment, which is as free as possible, but it
is known fact that Denmark would not
object to sell the islands, which, on &C.
count of the distance from the mother
country and the difference in climate,
have no such value for the Danish crown
that their maintenance is OF any import
ance.
The time has passed when Denmark was
one of the greatest naval powers, and it is
not necessary now, considering the neu-
tral position of Denmark in the European
concert to maintain any especially Dan
sh naval station in the west indian
waters. Once IN while the people OF the
islands have been alarmed by rumors that
Denmark was about TO sell the islands to
Germany, a transaction that would cause
general dissatisfaction, and they therefore
will hail the day when they can change
| 'Old Dannebrog" for "Old Glory" know
ing that the question OF ownership will
then be settled forever and the ISLANDS be-
long to that country to which they natu-
rally ought to belong.
The islands have been under the Danish
crown since 1866. but have now their own
government consisting of Governor zap
pointed by the King of Denmark) and
two Colonial Councils Zone for st. Croix
and one for st. Thomas and st. Juan),
whose members for the greater part are
elected by the people. The slave trade
was prohibited by the King of Denmark
in 1903 and slavery was abolished in 1885,
OF this population 5000 are hite-mostly
| Danes and English-while the balance are
colored. The language Is English and the
religion Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist
and few Jews. The islands have their
own Court OF Appeals, but cases for the
Supreme Court are decided before the
Danish Supreme Court in Copenhagen.
Nearly thirty-six years ago Denmark
agreed to sell the islands to the UniIed
States for $8,00000o, but the Senate at
Washington failed to approve the treaty,
which accordingly became void.-New
| York Tribune.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
CHRIS TMAS BELLS
ACROSS THE BAY
How the Great Festival
Was Celebrated in
Oakland.
Convicted Murderers and Thieves
Hold Service in the County
Jail.
Innocent Little Children Sang Carols
Before the Christmas Sun
Arose.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,
908 Broad way Dec. o.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
908 Broad way, Dec. 20.
Christmas was observed very generally
in Oakland. Charitable institutions.
churches, jails and missions all observed
the day.
Perhaps one of the most unusual gath
erings was at the County Jail, where the
birth of the author of Christianity was
celebrated with fervor and earnestness.
Sheriff White. although an agnostic, per-
sonaIly places every courtesy at the dis
posal of those Christian workers who care
fully observe the rules of the Jail.
Under his shrievalty the various mis-
sions have done much good work. but the
largest number of converts have been
made by the Salvation Army.
at the service held this morning, G. r.
Bennett, who was once secretary OF the So
cety for the Suppression of Vice and who
is in Jail for shooting at George Gray
knet by the side of Ben Hill, who shot
his wife; John Martin, q burglar, and
William Morriss, w. Taylor M. Connolly
and John Taylor, also burglars, were
praying with Louis Muhlner, who killed
Jennie Lewis, and all these men claim to
be sincere Christians. They are certainly
among the very best behaved of the pris-
oners, and Sheriff White would be only
too glad to see them all converted. When
Louis Muhlner goes TO San Quentin he
will find convict Salvation Army corps
there, so he will not be lonely.
The Sheriff furnished good dinner for
his guests, and at the City Prison the in
mates were likewise well attended to.
At the West Oakland Home ninety six
little children woke up early this morning
and rushed to their stockings, to find
them well filed. Thirty other little to is,
who do not know stockings from night
caps, were also remem bered in manner
suitable to their years.
The inmates Of the Home for Adult
Blind were specially treated by Colonel
Jack Hays, the superintendent
The festival of Christmas will be cele-
brated at most of the churches next SUM-
day.
The little carolers from Etnemere, the
residence of the Hushes at Fruitvale, car.
ried out their programme before sunrise
as outlined in Wednesdays CALL. They
came to Oakland on special car and sang
beneath the windows of residences on
Jackson street, and their efforts were
greatly enjoyed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
HOSPITAL BURNED
NEAR LIVERMORE
All the Inmates Were
Removed Without
Injury.
No WATERMAN Was Available,
SO a Bucket Brigade Did
Good Work.
Destr uction Of the Sanitarium Owned
by DR.. Robertson, County
Expert on Insanity.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL
908 Broadway, Dec. %.
The large residence that formed part OF
DR.. Robertson's sanitarium at Livermore
was destroyed by fire to-day, and although
there were some narrow escapes OF the in
valids no one was hurt.
Fire was first observed about o'clock
issuing from the roof and an alarm was at
once given. Owing to the unfortunate
condition Of many of the inmates some
heroic work was needed.
AS soon as it became known that the
sanitarium was on firm all the able bodied
people in the town went to the rescue and
accomplished good work. The burning
residence was that portion of the instltu-
ton in which the nervous convalescents
were housed, and they were soon out of
danger and some OF them helped after
ward to fight the flames. Only one or two
required help to take them to place of
safety.
The flames worked rapidly down from
the roof, and the Fire Department turned
out, but when they got to the scene they
found that they could do nothing with
their apparatus, as there was no water.
The city's mains do not extend so far out
as the sanitarium, and SO the firemen
could only help the bucket brigade.
The citizens, with the aid of buckets
and ladders, did good work, but for
couple of hours the fire gained on them.
The roof was rapidly destroyed and the
larger part of the upper story was burned
before the workers could control the
flames. but after they got the upper hand
the fire was soon subdued.
The wrecked building was erected for
tho T.ivarn ora COlInUa and altar a0pno
years of service as scholastic institution
it passed into the hands of DR.. Robertson,
who is the county expert on insanity.
The loss is great, as in addition to the
upper part of the building all the furni-
ture is spoiled.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26
A LUCKY PENNSYLVANIA.

Suit of Butternut CoIored Clothes
Helped Him Out of Libby Prison.
"There was an odd fellow, Pennsyl-
vanian, on our floor in Libby prison, =
said Colonel Richardson. HE was tall,
angular, stoop-shouldered and had the
regular North Carolina dialect. Nearly
every body liked him and all talked with
him. He had been q prisoner some time
his suit of blue had become a bunch OF
rags. By some means he managed to get
q new suit of butternut-colored clothes,
and after that we called him old North
Carolina. One of the prisoners asked him
when he was going to join his tar-heel'
regiment.
" You jest wait and watch
Gin those days it was common thing
for citizens to accompany Major Dick
Turner, who had charge of Libby prison,
on visits to the prisoners One afternoon
half dozen citizens of Richmond were
with him and when they marched out our
'iar-heel' soldier fell in and went with
them. He was standing by the door in
Major Turner's room when that officer,
noticing him, asked: Well, sir, what do
you want here2
"'Oh, nothin' in particular; Jest thought
I'd LOOK around the prison little
"'Well, you can't look around the
prison little, and you had better move
on
"But Cupps-that was his name-stood
there looking as innocent as boy on his
first visit to town, when Turner lost his
patience and said: Come, move onl Get
out of herep and gave him a push into the
street.
LAS Cupps passed out into the road
where we could see him from our windows
he took off his hat made low bow and
started on gentle shamble out of town.
He made his escape. After that there was
a great demand for butternut suits, but nc
more could be struggled into the prison"
Chicago Times-Herald.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-26

recent graduate OF widespread popularity.
Miss Krenz lives in Napa, while Mr..
Koch, whose home is at Escondido, San
Diego County, is teaching science at the
MERGED High School.
Every effort was made to keep the be-
trothal a secret until the prospective bride
and groom were prepared to announce it
in the regular manner, but despite their
desire Tor secrecy it crept out and soon
spread like wildfire throughout the COM
munity.
What adds special interest to the en-
gagement is the fact that the groom to be,
while in college, carried off more student
lpnors than any one for many years, be-
sides being prominent member of the Phi
Delta Theta fraternity, while the pros
pective bride, being affiliated with the
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, completed
the classical course in three and half
years. Koch also completed his course in
degree BIS. last January, while Miss
Krenz received the degree A. B. only last
Tuesday.
What gives Koch special place among
! the graduates of the institution is his won
derfuI athletic record, having won during
his course tnirty-nine gold and silver
medals, besides being captain Of the Cali
IOIHld l0dM WnlCA WcnL INdbb Al 4OOO.
During their trip he carried off more hon.
ors than any other two men on the team.
In his freshman year he was elected
Bourbon president" which is considered
the highest class honor at the university
save the editorship of the Blue and Gold,
and successfully conducted the obsequies
attending the burial of Bourbon and
Mimic in one of the hardest-fought class
battles ever carried on at Berkeley.
Throughout his course he was identified
with nearly every movement of interest to
the student body.
Having won fame as student and an
athlete, when it came TO the selection of a
man to lead the Berkeley team against the
| Eastern cracks Koch won the place
handily. The remarkable feature of his
athletic ability was his fitness for SO many
different events. In ordinary field days
| he would enter the quarter-mile, the half
mile, the high jump, the shot-put and the
| broad Jump. For time he held the Uni
yersity records in all of these events
His records of 80 3-5 seconds for the
quarter mile and 2 minutes LIS seconds
for the half-mile remain unbroken on the
coast to-day.
After graduating from the university he
spent several months of special study in
the department of botany, when he re-
ceived the appointment to the position he
now holds.
No date has been definitely announced
for the wedding, but it is understood that
/ it will take place either In the spring OF
1 early summer.