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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-08-06
CHAPTER yvr

Then tha Elk AVI-(Continued)
fion, oehor asked for some diroo
.ol Oils Us to the manner of raach;no ne re-
49, onase, and Lord Pen,vn +oI5 ~;
'ne way to travel there. 'o-u .iin'
friand N, WIZ give you letter to NV
thhl a' Philip Smerdon. who i d. wy
mol Just now he said, ''and he will
co,,n sour stay comfortable. He of
has also a great interest in the
- we all nave so much at heart. and
- VII De able to talk it over with him
l;+t' ush' must tell you, that he has very
dc hopes or your ultimate success"
al: ne mas no hopes. Well, we shall
see! l myself have the greatest of homes
ana thls Mr.. Smerdon, this friend Of
yours' nave never yet seen him. / shall
De glad to know him."
30 when the letter Of introduction was
written, the Senior departed, and on tho
next DAY he started for Occleve Chase.
lie travelled down from London com
.oftably ensconsed in first-class smok-
ing compartment, from which he had NOT
moved until the train deposited him at
the nearest station to Occleve Chase.
The few fellow-p passengers who GOT in
ana out on the way, looked curiously at
the dark, sunburnt man, who sat baclx
IN the corner, twisting up strange-lookiug
little cigarettes, and gazing up at the roof
or at the country they were passing
through; but of none of them did the
senior take any notice, beyond giving one
glance at each as they entered
1t had become a habit of this mans
HE now to give such glance at every
one with whom he came in contact.
pnrhanS ho
one face, he might miss that of the man
for whom he was seeking.
At the station nearest to the "Chase"
ne alighted, and taking his small bag in
his hand, walked over to the public house
opposite, and asked if a cab could be pro-
vided to take him the remainder Of his
journey, which he knew to be about four
miles
Il beg your pardon, SIR" neat-looking
groom said, rising from a table at which
he had been sitting drinking some beer,
and touching his hat respectfully. ''but
might l ask if you're going over there on
business %
"Who are you?" Senior Guffanta asked,
looking at him.
"Beg pardon, sir, but I'm one of Lord
Penlyn's grooms, and l thought if you
were going over on any business you
might like me to drive you over. l have
the dogcart here"
81 am friend of Lord Penlyn's," the
Senior answered, "and I am going to stay
at Occleve Chase for a day or so. l have
brought a letter of Introduction to Mr..
Smerdon."
CHATS pity, sir" the man said, "be-
cause Mr.. Smerdon has gone up to Lon
don by the fast train. l have just driven
him over from the Chase"
''He is gone to London?' the Senior said
quietly. ''And when will he be back, do
you thnk?"
"He did not say, sir"
every we'll. If you will drive me there
now, l shall be obliged to YOU"
The groom put the horse to and fetched
the dog-cart round from the stable, Won
dering as he did so who the quiet, dark
gentleman was who was going to stay all
alone at the "Chase" for a day or so; and
then having put the Seniors bag in, he
asked him to get up, and they started for
Deceive Chase.
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American Lost in Peru.

Tex, July 3O-A man namde Cooper, an
American citizen, has been lost in the
forests of Carabaya Two Germans
who were members of his party have ar
rived at the San Domingo mine. The
remaining four. said to be gold seekers,
have been killed by Indians.
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Ingenious Fisherman.

John Wilson, known to fame as Chris
TOPPER North, was a fisherman Of in
genious ways and wondrous prowess.
One day, after arriving at fine stream,
where he perceived at once that the
trout were abundant and rising freely,
he captured from the surface of the
water a specimen of the insect upon
which they seemed to be feasting; but
on searching his fishing hook, he found
nothing with which he could make up
a cast after that particular pattern
an odd kind of red spider-and for a
moment it seemed as if he were fated
to disappointment. Suddenly he dart
ed away at speed, and entering little
village near by, went boldly up to the
first native he met and inquired if any
body lived there who had "a carrotty
pow" The man was naturally aston
ished, but after a brief reflection in
formed him that certain Mysie, the
minister's hired lass, owned "the best
crop Of red hair in the whole parish"
Mysie was Immediately sought and
found, and, either for love or money,
she was induced to part with a tress.
Back, then, went the enterprising fish
erman to the burn, supplied his hook
with a wisp of fiery hair twisted into
an excellent imitation Of sprawling
spider, and with this unique bait sue
ceeded in filling his basket to the brim.
How Armour Treats His Clerks.
Phil Armour is very kind to his army
of clerks. Some time ago a police Of
fcer came into Armour's Office to serve
a paper garnisheeing one of the clerks
wages. Armour sent for the debtor
and asked him how long he had been in
debt. The man replied that for twenty
years he had been behind and that he
could not catch up.
bat you get a good salary" said
Mr.. Armour, don't your
"Yes," said the clerk, "but l can't
get out of debt. My life Is such that
somehow or other can't get out"
"But you must get out" said Mr..
Armour, ''or you must leave here. How
much do you Owe?"
The clerk then gave the amount. It
was less than 81 ZOO. Mr.. Armour took
his check-book and wrote out check
for the amount. There" said he, as
he handed the clerk the check. There
is enough to pay all your debts. Now
1 want you to keep out of debt and if
1 hear of your again getting into debt
YOU will have to leave"
The fact that only two ships bearing
the American flag were seen in Bar
celona last year is brought out by a
correspondent of a marine paper as ex-
planning the impudence of the mob in
that city toward the United States
Consul during the recent snti-American
riots.
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Dropped Into a Bottomless Pit.

Pottsville, Pa, July 31.-Fred Losch,
aged q, and John Akin, aged IS, went
out to gather huckleberries. They went
into mine breach where an abundance
of the berries seemed within easy access
They had scarcely reached what they be-
lieved to be the bottom when they sud
denly disappeared and have not yet been
found. They dropped into an almost
bottomless breach, and it is thought that
their bodies can never be recovered.
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WILL CONTROL THE POWER.
Neenah Milimen Have Practically
Secured the Water Privileges
Below Lake WinnebagO.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 1.-[special.l-
Neenah ard Menasha millmen have de-
cided to reduce the amount of water used
by them from 100000 to $4,000 cubic
feet a minute to go into effect Monday.
1t is also announced that the transfer of
pleted from the individual to the Neenah
and Menasha Water Power company,
which will then control all water power
privileges below Lake Winnebago.
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The Chess Tournament.

Nuremburg. Aug. LIN the rwalfth
round of the international chessmasEer's
tournament today, the following results
had been reached at the time of taking
recess: Showalter beat Tschigorin in a
pawn to queens fourth opening a-eter
thirty-one moves. Winawer beat Stein
itz in a center gambit after twenty-oEe
moves The other games were adj
iourned. to be finished this afternoon.
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Died Cheering the Kaiser.

Berlin, July 31.-A dispatch received
here from Che Foo says that the com
mander and crew Of the German third
class cruiser Iltis, which was lost in a
typoon on July % about ten miles north
ward of the Shan Tung promontory,
sank with hurrahs for Emperor William
on their Inns
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Storm Strikes Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, o.. Aug. Ia heavy rain
storm with some hail struck this city
about 1870 this afternoon. Several
buildings were unroofed. but there is no
report of loss of life or of any persons
being injured.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE
Coachman Shoots His Late Employer and
Then browns Himself

Houghton Mich. Oct. 2.-The village
of Houghton was never more full of ex-
Citement than it was last night, the
cause being the attempt at murder by
shooting of George c. Sheldon,
brother of the candidate for congress.
Hon. Carlos d. Sheldon. Severa! DAYS
ago Sheldon and his coachman. Felix
Delmonte, had a row. at which time
Sheldon was badly used up and Del
monte discharged. Yesterday Delmonte
was placed under arrest and bound
over for trial tomorrow. At $50 D. m
yesterday these men met on Main
street. a block from Shedon's home
\ short but heated discussion took
place, when Deimonte caught his for
ner employer by the coat collar. drew
n revolver and fired five shots in quick
succession. one taking effect in the law.
breaking it: another in the neck, and
another in the back of the head Del
monte then ran out on the bridge crossing
Portage lake and jumped overheard.
The only witness to the affair was n
lady in her home. but she recognized
neither on account of the darkness
Physicians say that Sheldon will recov-
er. Officials ere dragging the lake for
Dclmontes remains.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
ABBREVIATED TELeGRAmS.

The Standard OIL company is about
D go into the ice business. and is
claiming to invade New York, Chicago,
Philadelphia and st. Louis anC drive
fine old concerns out Of the business.
Benjamin Sage, nephew of Russell
iage, has been sent to Jail at Troy,
n. Y. for deserving his wife and fail
ing to provide for her.
L. T. Barnum's only brother, George,
was murdered for his money at his
lonely hut near Harrison, Mich.
Fire partly destroyed the plant of
the Chicago Architectural Iron works.
104 TO 112 North Oakley avenue. and
drove several families from their homes
in adjoining buildings. The damage is
about $4,000. fully insured.
The Palace of Varieties at Aberdeen,
Scotland. caught fire just as the per-
formance was about to begin. Forty
persons We're badly trampled in the
panic that ensued. Three bodies have
been recovered and it is feared others
are in the ruins.
State Senator .Adolph Pluemer. of
Cincinnati. is missing. He has also fail
ed to turn over $500 due the school
board on the library fund.
Whitney & Son. bankers. of Atlantic.
Ia. have failed. The assets are sched-
uled at s522.1O0 and the liabilities at
about si50.GOO.
The Chicago pure food show will be
held this year in the Panorama build
ing on the lake front, beginning Oct. Il.
Robert Hutchinson. aged 81. of Alli-
ance, O., has just had full set of
upper teeth made. His argument is
hot l,. -
rr. II. C. Sherman. of Washington.
died of fright at Olney, Nd, during the
storm. He was "A cousin of Senator
John Sherman, of Oh;o.
The revenue returns for the United
Kingdom for the quarter ended Sept.
30 show a decrease of s1.s25.645 COM
pared with same period of 1895. The
decrease was chiefly in excise and
customs duties.
]. Irving Pearcc. of Chicago. has
been elected president Of the Illinois
state board of agriculture.
Charles Vincent. of Birmingham, Ala.
after being absent from home four years
and given up for dead returned unexpect-
edly. His aged mother tainted from jov
and died without regaining consciousness.
w p. Nichols, president, and John B.
De Blanc. cashier of the Bauk of Com
merce of New Orleans, have been indicted
on seven counts for embezzling $4,000
They are out on bail in the SUP Of S2o ,0Oi
each.
q. $. Robbins. Of New DougIas, Ills, is
! picking second cror of Strawberries
Peach, cherry and apple trees are also in
| second bloom.
The Farmers and Merchants FIGURING
mill at Montrose, Colo. burned TO the
ground. The loss is $4,000; insurance
/ SDo pDD
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02

roao 1T T:s- ana mere u was left and
the procession formed.
The procession was n fine display and
moved TO the fair grUundo'a mile and
q half away. There w.t-e cheers for
Bryan everywhere. bssa hsf. aud there
little knots of admire - 01fhi< opponent
had clustered. wearing la their hats.
yellow badges on which were printed
the name of their standard bearers.
and rs Bryan passed these people
cheered the Republican nominees. AZ
the grounds the grand stand In from:
Of the platform erected for the speak
er was packed. the racing track. eighty
feet wide. was crowded as far as the
candidate could he heard and thu
speakers stand itself was surrounded
with admirers OF the Democratic nom-
inae. lie was cheered and applauded
literally. and on account of the vast
throng had TO speak from three sides
of the stand.
Previous to arriving here he had
spoken at CiarksburG. Parkersburs
and other points along the line. Park
ersbuTc's reception being the biggest
until he arrived at Wheeling. II was
the greatest day that Parkersburg has
seen for many years. The streets wero
crowded with people for many miles
around. Excursion trains from all the
outlying towns had contributed tosweli
the crowds. At the grove where he
spoke he received an enthusiastic re
ception. He was cheered and ap
plauded wildly when he was intro
duced. and discussed the issues.
Yesterday was the twelfth anniver-
sary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan. and the ninth anniversary of
their residence in Lincoln. During the
day Bryan spoke OF this fact. and often
expressed his regret at not being able
to spend this day at his home. He
sent a telegram to Mrs. Bryan and
received one from her fitting for the
occasion. The party left for Charles
ton, w. Va, at l. O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
BRYAN ARRIVES AT WHEELING.
Gets a Great Ovation and Speaks to q Very
Large Crowd.

Wheeling, w. Va. oct 2.-The
greatest demonstration given William
j. Bryan in the state of West Virginia
was last night paid him in this city
At the fair grounds at night he spoke
To a crowd the size of which was only
limited by the space in front OF the
speakers stand, and the distance the
nominees Voice could be heard Neatly
uniformed marching clubs. bands OF
, music and citizens in carriages and
mounted on horses made up a process
sion the equal Of which the triple nom
inee has rot encountered in many a
20 AZ day. The train bearing the Bry-
IN party arrived at the Twenty-thlrd
street station Of the Ohio Riyex rau-
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
STRIKE MAYGROW.
Canadian Pacific Trouble Will
Probably Extend.
GRAND TRUNK MEN NAY GO OUT.

Officials OF That Road Getting Uneasy-
Other Railway Organizations Also Dis.
play sympathy with the Strikers. and
Trade and Labor Unions Show a DISPOSE
tion to Take Hand-LeadviIie Strikers
Determine to Hold Out.
Toronto, Ont, Oct. 2-The strike OF
Canadian Pacific railway telegraphers is
In much the same position so far as tiis
point is concerned, but there is believed
TO be considerable more danger of a SYM
pathetic strike. Grand Trunk officials
are uneasy in regard to the intentions of
their own dispatchers and telegraphers.
A strike on their part is regarded as not
improbable. A sympathetic strike on the
part of Canadian Pacific train hands also
Is being talked Of
Superintendent Leonard says he has
received applications from about eighty
teiegraphers, some of them from the
United States. and thirty of these have
been assigned to positions along the
road. Dispatches from Montreal, Que
bee. Ottawa. and other points report
the situation practically unchanged.
Passenger trains are running from one
TO eight hours behind time, but freight
trains are almost at standstill.
Will Other Unions Also Strike?
The question now discussed regard
Ing the strike is, will the railway or
Eanizations join the telegraphers in
their fight against the Canadian Pacific
railway? Both the company and the
strikers are awaiting the decision of
the engineers, conductors and train
men as to the policy which they will
adopt. When the train came in from
North Bay over five hours late the
conductor told a reporter that the op-
orators were out all the way from
North Bay to Port Arthur, and that
during all the time he was waiting
In North Bay, about twenty-nine hours,
only one freight had been sent west
and two east.
Sympathy for the Strikers.
The trade and labor unions in the
city are in sympathy with the strikers
and the fact that American operators
are coming into the country to fiji the
vacant positions intensifies the feeling
1t is proposed to urge on the local
members of parliament the necessity of
making without delay such regula-
tions as will prohibit the importation of
American labor.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
No End to the Leadville Strike.

Leadville, Colo, Oct. EVERY possibil-
ity of ending the strike by arbitration or
other amicable means has disappeared for
the time being at least, the Cloud City
Miners Union having voted in regular
meeting to continue indefinitely its fight
for uniform wages of S3 per day for all OF
the men in all the mines. Two hundred
members of the union have withdrawn
and will seek work. The mine operators
will fill the places of the strikers with ont
siders as rapidly as possible, and the state
militia will probably be kept here long
time.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
GENERALS IN THE STATE OF KANSAS
Great Reception Given the Tourists n;
Atchi-on nnd Toprka.

Topeka. oct. 2.-The federal generals
entered Kansas yesterday from Me-
braska and made their first stop a,
Atchison at an early hour in the morn
ing. The party had not been apprised
of a demonstration at that point anc
Were agreeably surprised when eX-Sen-
ator John J. Ingalls, entered their
coach at S O'Clock at the head of q
reception committee and made known
the arrangements. The party was cs-
corted to the west side Il. and NJ. sta
ton where several thousand school
children. n fiambeau club and a band
was lined up to receive the visitors.
Senator Ingalls, acted as president of
the meeting and introduced General
o. O. Howard. The general was en-
Enthusiastically greeted. lie said Cen
eral Ayers voice had given out and
he had temporarily surrendered COM
mand of the PARTY.
lie spoke al Some length uphoidinr
the 81. Louis platform and was hearth
ly chserod. As General Howard stepped
from the platform a shower of bouquets
was thrown by the school children
upon him. and cheers were given for
General Howard and senator ingalls,
General i. j. Stewart was next intro.
diced and made a short speech. ana
it's conclusion was followed 10y another
shower Of flowers. General Sicki.s fol-
lowed and said he wanted his hearers
1" send Senator Ingalls, hack {" the
senate. Continuing. ne AID New York
would give Mckinley 50o.co majority.
As he finished the train pulled out
amid another burst Of flowers from tho
school children. Short stops wer. made
at Ncrtonville and Valley Fall, and a;
| each place hearty greeting was ac-
corded the generals. The train was late
In arriving 1t Topeka. where the main
exercises of the day were to take place
The civic parade. which IL was ar
ranged the generals should review. had
| already started and not over 100 per-
sons. including the welcoming. commit
tee, Were at the station.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
MORE VISITORS TO MAJOR M.kINLEY.
Five Train Loads of His Friends Go to
Canton to Greet Him.

Canton. o, Oct. 2.-Four trains brought
the delegation from Portage county. q,
with greetings TO Major Mckinley. The
first was a party from the southern part
of the county. Three were specials Of
nine coaches No demonstration was
made till the last arrived when a parade
was organized. Afte- n short march n
meeting was held in the tabernacle. The
introductory address was delivered by J.
p. Wolcott. ex-state senator from the
Kent. O.. district. and Major Mckinley
responded appropriately.
Later delegation from Springfield. o..
arrived on q special train Of seven coaches
1t brought the heavyweight Mckinley
and Hobart club, other clubs and citizens
generally, under the caption, The Clark
County Brigade" After a short parade
In the business portion of the city the
crowd assembled in the tabernacle. where
addresses were made by Judge John C..
Miller and Major Mckinley.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
Wsnts d to Assault Beyan.

Cincinnati, Oct. 2.-The Times.
Star, Wheeling, w. Va, special says
"During the Bryan parade last even
ing an unknown man tried to assault
the candidate and made a rush for
the carriage, and with an oath cried,
.let me at him. A blow from a cane
in the hands of = guard sent him
bleeding and staggering in the
crowd"
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02

Burlington. Oct. 2-Last night the
city was brilliantly illuminated and a fine
display OF fireworks was given with an
illuminated river carnival. \ banquet
followed at Hotel Delauo in honor of
Vice President Stevenson, Governor Drake
and other distinguished guests. There
was no regular programme of speeches.
but many bright talks were made by
those present, that of the vice president
being especially complimentary to Iowa
and her provreSs
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
HAGGARD'S "SHE" is DEAD.
African Queen Whose Extraordinary A-s
Gave the Novelist His Idea

news to that effect having been re-
oeived in London from Pretoria. Her
real name was Majajie. She was the
mystical queen of the so-callei Wood
bush tribes Of South Africa. and she
is known to have been at least 12o
years old. probably a good deal more.
there being official proofs extant to
show that she was already in existence
and reigning as a semi-divine queen
more than century ago. Queen
Majajie was the original of the heroine
in Rider Haggard's well-known and
popular novel She"
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02

Many OF your friends, or people
whom you know Of. have contracted
consumption. pneumonia. or other
fatal diseases by neglect of simple
cold or cough. foley's Hcroy and
Tar. a safe, sure ADD pleasant cough
medicine. would have saved them.
IT is guaranteed. Sold by nj. r.
BahnseD.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02

London, Oct. The Prince of Wales
-cit Persinimon. winner of this years
Derby and st. Leger. won the Jockey club
stakes of $4,000 at Newmarket yesterday
Pierre Lorinard's American horse Sandi
won the Doutle Trial stakes of s0c sover-
eigns fer 2-ycar-olds-
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
Poisoned by Tainted Eish.

Milwaukee, Oct. AS n result of hav.
ing eaten tainted fish, twenty-five stu.
dents of Concortiia college Were made dan
geroasly i'll yesterday. Professor NJ. +. J.
Albrecht is in a precarious condition and
his recovery is considered doubtful -Four
members of Professor Albrecht's family
arc also ill., The health department is in
the case
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
PLAN A GREAT DAY
OatpOayioG Of Democratic Clubs In st.
LOuts Tomorrow.

OatpOayiaG Of Democratic Clubs In St.
LOots Tomorrow.
st. Louis, Oct 2-Thousancs Of
visitors crowded the headquarters
OF the National Association of Demo
cratic clubs, members enrolling their
respective organizations. 1t is ez-
pected that at least 1,0)0 delegates
will be present at the convention to-
morrow. Bryan will be here and
make a speech. A grand parade OF
democratic clubs will be held TO
night. lis expected that over 200
with SO, 600 marchers
will be in line.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
Voorhees, Reported Very I'll.

LaPorte. Ind. Oct. 2-Privare advice $
received here from Mackinaw Mich,
state that Senator Daniel Voorhees, con-
diion is serious. II is stated that his hair
has lately become white. he is emacia.ed.
and the color in his face indicates that he
is an invalid with perhaps no chance of
recovery. He is understood to be suffer.
ing from Bright's disease
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
sad End of n Wheel Wedding.

Cairo. Ills. Oct. Mrs. Mime T.
Frazer who with her sweetheat. Alexan-
der : Frazer. rode bicycles TO church TO
he married n week ago yesterday. shot
herself dead in bed yesterday morning.
She was six years older than her husba nj .
fad been married before, and committed
the deed through n morbid fear that her
marriage was mistake and that her hus-
band could not supnorr her
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-02
Fnthusiasm for Bryan ut Charleston.

Charleston, Oct. 2. Bryan arose
early this morning. At Point Pleas
ant he spoke briefly on the money
question. At the depot in this city
large crowd cheered the nominee.
Then a procession was formed and
marched to the public park. There
Bryan spoke to a large crowd.