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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

snow protects these sheds from all dan
ger from fire, but when summer comes
the wind and sun soon melt the cover
ing of snow and rapidly dry the tim
bers, until by July the lumber In the
sheds is as dry as powder.
The forty miles Of sheds are constant
" patrolled by men selected for that
purpose. Each mans beat is less than
three miles long, and is so arranged that
he passes over it short time In ad-
vance of every train. Situated at dis
tances of a mile apart throughout the
entire length of shed-guarded track are
placed unlocked electrical call boxes SIM
liar to those in use in the cities. On the
face of these are inscribed the words
t-West-rock on track-shed
down-train wreck-car of-slide-
fire." Besides these there are thirty
four alarm boxes, which are kept lock-
ed. These are used exclusively for fire.
When an alarm is rung in on one of
these a gong strikes the number of the
box in Sacramento, 100 miles away,
and on the different points where the
fire trains are situated.
In 1877, J. A. Fillmore, general super
intendent of the Southern Pacific. had
occasion to reprimand Johnny" Fitz-
gerald, Of the Summit fire train, who
is the Oldest fire train engineer in the
service. for not running fast enough.
few weeks later Mr.. Fillmore hap
nened to be at the Summit when an
alarm was rung in from Emigrant Gap,
twenty-five miles away. He thought he
would like to make the run, and so he
boarded the engine. Johnny" saw his
opportunity and determined to make
the most of it. AS soon as the words
.clear track" were received, Johnny"
nulled out, and throwing the throttle
wide open let her go. In less time than
it takes to tell it, the train was running
a mile a minute. Open places in the
sheds hundred yards in extent seemed
little more than flashes Of light, and the
Cascade bridges were crossed with
such speed that the train seemed to
leap them, as greyhound does fence.
Mr.. Fillmore sat perfectly still, except
that once or twice he asked the en-
pineer to test his air. In twenty-three
minutes they had made the run Of
twenty-five miles, and when Johnny"
turned to look at the superintendent,
expecting to get a ripping up the back,
Mr.. Fillmore said cheerily, That's the
way to go to fire."
Near Cisco is one of the highest
mountain ridges on the western slope
of the Sierra. On the topmost point of
this ridge, at an altitude of nearly 5000
feet, there is little cabin, in which
a man and his wife and a boy live from
the time the first snow begins to dis
appear in the spring of the year until
it reappears in the autumn. This man
and boy from the point of observation
which they occupy can see thirty-fiye
miles of snow sheds.
Day and night, no matter how stormy
the weather, this man and boy keep
their vigil, and at the slightest sign Of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
FIRE IN SNOW SHEDS.
HOW IT IS FOUGHT BY THE CEN.
TRIAL PACIFIC ROAD.
An Important Railroad Department.
The Company's Property L. Pro-
tected by Special Crews-Their Alarm
6ystem-FitzRera1d' Excellent Run.
In the Sierra Nevada Range

In the Sierra Nevada Range.
There ristin California fire depart
ment which protects property extend
Ing over distance Of forty miles, and
costing a million and half Of dollars.
The property referred to Is familiar to
every one who has taken a daylight
trip over the Central Pacific Railroad,
as it runs from the land of sunshine
into the land of sage brush.
Owing to the heavy snowfall In the
Sierra Nevada the railroad has been
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

Reports from Spanish sources claim
an addition of 33, 900 troops to the force
In Cuba which has not yet succeeded
in putting down or seriously checking
the instruction. If all their claims
are true they have now more troops in
Cuba than were engaged on either side
in some of the most important opera
lions in the late war in, this country.
There is material for lot of real fight
ing in Cuba. Why is there so little OF
it2
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

compelled to protect it's track from win
ter blockades by building series of
sheds to cover it. These extend con-
tinuously from the little telegraph sta
ton of Blue Canyon to Truckee, on the
eastern slope of the mountains. dis
lance Of forty miles. In the winter the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

It is time to revise the theory Of ira
dition that a man who Is capable Of
ignoble and dastardly acts Is necessari-
ly coward. The demeanor of the man
Hayward, who was hanged in Mime
apolis for peculiarly atrocious crime
the murder Of a woman-was that OF
a man wholly unafraid of death. His
actions were not those of mere brayado
or buster. He was cool, collected and
perfectly easy. In the face of death
he made a good-na tured speech, treat
ing the whole affair very much as an
after-dinner speaker would deal with
some amusing repartee directed at him
self. Hayward's last word upon the
scaffold was an idle and whimsical
jest. Either this Wretched creature
was unique exception to the rest OF
humanity, or the copy book maXims
which connect low and vicious natures
with physical cowardice are all wrong.
In this case, at least. physical courage
and moral depravity existed side by
side AS a man who was not brave
enough to make his way through the
world by honest dealing, he was NOR
al coward; but confronted with the GER
tainty of death in it's most disgraceful
and humiliating form he was physically
courageous. Hayward's case seems to
Justify the assertion that there is no
reason why man may not be a cow
ard in crime and yet be physically cour-
ageous. Is the corollary true, that
man may be noble and chaste in spirit
and yet be consummate physical COW
ard?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

Among the Shakers, If a member of
the fraternity has taken cold, her COM
panions seriously set themselves to
work to make her angry. They make
disagreeable personal remarks about
her, until she bushes with Indignation.
Then her blood is heated, and, the
theory is, she will be able to throw off
the chill from which she has been suf-
ferinS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
Retaliation.

Inkleigh-Did you read that last story
Of mine?
Pushpen-I did.
Inkleigh-Well, I'm going to write an
article on how l came to write II
Pushpen (savagely)-B George! II
you do I'll write an article on how
came to read it-New York World
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

The Milwaukee Wisconsin says that
authorizations should be avoided be-
cause they are undignified, and cites
the New York custom of referring to
Congressman Allen, Pop, Neb.,' as
horrid example. How about the Bos-
ton Globes reference to a band concert
in Madison SO pix"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

We learn from the Monterey tCaL)
Express that that town had narrow
escape from wholesale destruction the
other day. 1t says: John Kings pea
nut rooster caught fire yesterday morn
ing, but the damage was slight" The
fire laddies must have fought like Tro-
1anS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
Is 1t q HoodOo?

No less than eight persons have com
mitted suicide In an old Brooklyn build
ing since 1856. The house has recently
been torn down.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

Berlin proposes to have an immense
"Cairo Street" at her exhibition next
year. Six times as much space will be
given to it as was given at the Chicago
exhibition, and besides reproductions
of Egyptian scenery and monuments,
there will be harem hidden among
the ShOns
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

peculiar construction of It's gills enables
it to take along on it's trips on shore.
When not promenading the "Anabas
scandens'' gets good grip on the sand
with it's thin fins and then pushes itself
forward with the tail. Climbing trees
is effected in q similar manner.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

reation or rest. 1t is not surprising,
therefore, that it's decorations and art
furnishings should be Of the most e1-
quisite type and the stauary the best
work of the greatest artists, One Of
the most highly priced pieces in the
admirable collection is the bust Of her
majesty by Baron Marochetti.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
a Matter of Distance.

.Now. Max, what did you learn -
school to-day?"
Ill forget, papa -.
.'You forget. Why, look at ChaI's ss
Hopkins. He remembers everything ~
learns at school, n
"Oh, well, he amt got so far 10 ~ "
get home."- Fliegende; Blaettcr
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
LogIicaf.+::.'

Mamma-You ought not to aecep'
diamond necklace as q preseht ~ ~,
Mr.. De Billion. You don't kno" VIE"
the future may bling forth. ~
Agnes (pertly)-Well, I'll take $50 ,re
care of the present and let the Iu.u ID
take care of itself New, York "oi''
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
An Oversight.

1t is said that when one of the sons Of
the emperor of Austria called his broth
er the greatest fool in Vienna. the en-
peror, who was present and highly Of
Tended at their quarrel, exclaimed
You forget that / am presentp'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
w ell Preserved.

Did the captain of the football team
keep his head?
Yes, his head and the upper portion
of his trunk, "--Detroit Tribune.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
BUST OF VICTORIA

Has Place Among the Statuarv IN
Osborne Castle.
From the beginning Of her reign until
the death of the prince consort Osborne
castle was the fayorite retreat Of Oueer
Victoria when she was in search of rec.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
Not in His.

II hardly know whether to marry or
not. said the count; "her father is in
the clothing trade"
There is money in clothes" said
the duke.
ssrhere isn't any in mine," said the
count-Indianapol Journal
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
WASN'T MUCH OF A SOLDIER.
The Sorry Figure the Duke of Cam
bridge Cut in the Crimea.

The Sorry Figure the Duke of Cam
bridge Cut in the Crimea.
1t Is rather amusing to read In the
English newspapers Of the splendid SER
vice rendered by the Duke of Cam
bridge in the Crimea. AS q matter of
fact, the ex-generalissimo of the Brit
iSh army cut very sorry figure dur
ing that conflict He was only present
at two fights, at Alma and at Inker-
man, and in the latter combat he fairly
lost his head. He landed his brigade of
guards into terrible mess, and not
only declined achievements, but even
cursed the general who attempted to
bring them up at moment when they
would have been of use. Finally, when
the duke saw, too late, that he could
not manage unassisted, he coolly left
his troops in the lurch and scuttled to
the rear in search of the reinforcements
which he had shortly before declined.
He failed to return, and his troops had
to be brought ont through a heavy Rus
sian column by surgeon general bear
ing. curiously enough, the name of his
successor-a Dr. Wolseley. So demon
allied was the duke by his failure and
by the comment that it created, that
two days later he went ON board the
cruiser Retribution and sailed for home.
PortugaTs Ruler.
TIE King of Portugal, who is trav-
cling abroad just now, is well-built,
with long, well-shaped head, some
what closely cropped hair, and a brist-
ling, full mustache. In some respects
the resembles the King of Italy, though
he Is not so fierce-looking.
He has a distinctly Southern air
Happily for him, he does not often have
to write his signature in full, for he is
the possessor Of no less than twelve
christian names, some Of them com
pound ones.
The titles of Carlos I. are reminiscent
of the ancient glories of his nation.
Besides his kingship Of Portugal and
Algarve, he is the Prince Of Africa, and
Lord of the Navigation and Commerce
of Ethiopia. Arabia, Persia, India and
many other places.
The titles We're given to the Braganza
family when Portuguese seamen were
the premier navigators Of the world.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
How to Learn Economy.

Marriage has made great cn"'0
in Barlow and.
Yves; he used to be great sp
thrift, but now he doesn't sp0'
cent nor.
no; he can't afford it now 10
per'S Bazaar.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02
AIimonx.

Triggs- What is your plan of life now
you are divorced?
Briggs Installment plan.
Triggs-lnstallment plan! How's
that?
Briggs have to pay so much y
week.-New York World.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

The fact that Utah has 5000 more
men than women is a conclusive argu-
ment why no man should have more
than one wife in that Territory.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

n Now comes the announcement that
|Iold mas been found in Argentina The
|lcposit, which is near Mendoza, in the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

When an Arab fails to make raise
anywhere else, he can strike his tent.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-02

It costs a billion year to preserve
peace in Europe, and they are not at
all sure of it then.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-15

the present crusade the politicians will
tell you with all the pathOs and elO-
quence within their power, and with
the same sincerity of purpose that
actuated Henry Clay, that these sim
fant industries must be protected.
AS the average voter listens to the
silver tongued orator, in magnificent
halls, in hamlet and grove, discourse
ing upon the impending dangers that
only awaits Caesar or Napoleon to
lead the excited and dissatisfied multi
tude into reign of rapine and desola-
ton, they must come to the conclusion
that this country is afflicted with worse
evils than any other country upon
earth, not excepting Turkey.
AS to the outcome of the present
financial controversy that is being
agitated throughout the country, there
is nothing of an alarming nature, nor
will there be if the voters will do their
own thinking and be guided by their
conscience instead of the utterances of
high salaried orators, who are paid to
exercise their mental faculties to sway
the emotions of their audiences by the
charge of corruption, treason and an
archy. JASPER.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-15

Gaze on that tender SOrrOwful parting.
ton. Follow her as time rolls on and
see her pleading with the powers that
be" for mercy, for pardon, for the loved
one that the law has taken from her
side. See her bowed down with care
and sorrow, as she sits waiting, yearn-
ing for the return of him she loves, the
guide that loved one back to home and
tireside.
These are not fanciful creations.
Look about you and you will see them
on every hand. Gaze not on the covers
but the pages of the book before you.
Open it up and delve deep into the
tome of the unwritten social life around
you, and then tell me such devotion is
extraordinary" All! reader the Incl
dents of wifely devotion are the bricks
of clay and straw that rise into the
pyramids bordering the long dim vista
of the unwritten and forgotten years
of loves buried past, and from the
Frightening future, on loves shining
light, is borne to us here today, like the
countless CLEANS from the stars above,
tales of love and wifely devotion.
son what was love made for if it's not the same.
Through joy and through torment, through glory
and shame"
LEONARD
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-15
FOR EX-PRISONERS.

1t was the much despised, much
abused Salvation Army that made the
discovery that in the slumS and gut
ters are to be found wretched souls
longing for light and pardon, and who
will, one day, shine as the brightest
gems in the Masters crown. 1t was
the Salvation Army that discovered
quite number of things that lead TO-
ward the evangelization of the world.
1t is the Salvation Army that does not
believe in caste of souls; but it is the
Salvation Army that believes if we
know each other here, we will know
each other there.
To the long list of merits that may
be credited to the Salvation Army,
earned in field where high spirited,
proud Christianity fear to tread, none
may prove more productive of good
results than its latest effort at the So
luton of problem from which society
and the church shrink, and which gov
ernment regards with utter indiffer-
ence.
The Salvation Army proposes to
solve the ex-convict question. Mrs.
BallingtOn Booth has taken up the
matter personally, calling meeting
for it's consideration, on Nov. 9th, in
Carnegie Music Hall, New York City.
An outline of Mrs. Booths plans make
clear that in accepting the proffered
benefits, discharged prisoner will re-
ceive all, without in any way feeling
that his sense of manhood has been
trampled upon or that he is again hui
inflated before the world.
Mrs. Booth is at present making a
tour of the leading prisons of the coun-
try, gaining practical knowledge
which, added to the broad liberal theO.
ries as regards ex-prisoners, should
insure the success of her plans. Many
are her we'll wishes.
ICONOCLAST.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-15
A WOMAN'S DEVOTION.

"The wife of John Y. McKane keeps
a light burning in the window at all
times to show John the way home;
Her devotion to the convict is extraor-
dinary."
The above paragraph appeared in one
date. Had the writer of that statement
seen other than the superficial side of
life he would not have labeled that de
votion extraordinary. That wife's de-
votion is the same to be found in all
walks of life, the rich, the poor and the
Outcast as well, dormant, perhaps, to-
day, tomorrow bursting forth "the pure
pale lily of love-" on the alter of sacri-
flee, be it the sacrifice of honor and
wealth, of labor or of liberty, ay. with
life itself would she part to prove her
devotion to him who was and remains
her hearts ideal. Care and Time may
furrow the brow, suffering and disease
may waste the form, disaster and dis
grace may follow, yet, through all, love
non gazing out o'er desert Of shift
ing sand.
Pass along the boulevards of life. See
the banker and merchant, wild eyed
ruin grasping them by either hand
wealth and honor engulfed in the mael-
strom of speculation, prison, perhaps,
before them, then through the murky
mistS of misfortune and disaster, a
hand reaches forth and with tear-stained
face, but love-lit eyes, the wife stands
by their side. Walk the paths of labor,
see the carewOrn tOil-begrimed men
pass on from that labor, made cheerful
by those they love, and enter the hum
BILE home to tell his helpmate his posi-
tiOn is lost, that he knows not where
then as the weeks go by and nothing is
found to give him the living he is will
ing to earn, willing and seeking, dis
couraged, disheartened and desperate
ne stands, listening to the tempter
within ready to act with the tempter
without, alone and friendless. Friend
less Oh no! see the loved form of her
who is more than friend. 'Tis she that
guides him, her voice that soOthes, her
spirit that strengthens. Will you visit
those grim silent halls, wherein is en-
acted what the world calls exact justice,
of principal that should be pure and
lasting? See that form robed in gar
ments of spotless purity and virtue
crowned with Minerva-like wisdom
plucking from her brothers eye the
mote that lies therein, branding them
to the very hearts core with the seeth.
ing blighting brand of convict Follow
them as they enter the "ghoul-haunted
region of Weir," months or years, or it
may be for life. See then that faithful
wife accompany him to the portals
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-15

There is no art, cosmetic or system
of physical culture or gymnastics that
can do thousandth part as much to-
wards adding dignity, strength and
nobility of expression to mans looks,
as can and does great purpose, a
righteous will, devotion to principle
and an enthusiasm that cannot be
quenched. The soul that is filled with
pure thoughts and love for human.
ity never fails to fashion the features
of its individual possessor into it's own
likeness Westerly Tribune.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-15
CRIME AND IMITATION.

From moral point of view, as from
a physical, example is contagious.
Every one knows with what ease
laughter, tears, gaping are communi-
Gated from one individual to another.
Gas laughter begets laughter" says
Horace in his Poetic Art, $50 tears
cause the tears to flow; it is our faces
that sympathize. If you would have
me cry, you must shed tears yourself"
Nervous disorders, Mysteries are also
susceptible of being provoked through
contagiOn. Alienists have demonstrate
ed beyond doubt that epilepsy and
even insanity may be reproduced by
morbid imitation. 1t has also been OBJ
served that suicidal manial is capable
of being communicated from one per-
son to another; further, that first sui
eide is often followed by others, accom-
plished under identical conditions. In
his treatise on the Hygiene of the Soul,
Feuchtersleben mentions the following
circumstance. Under the first empire,
in France, a soldier killed himself
while on duty in sentry-box. During
the week, succeeding his suicide, several
other soldiers doing duty on the same
post destroyed themselves in the same
manner and under the same conditions
of time and place as their comrade.
The sentry-box was burned by order of
Napoleon, and the suicides ceased. Mr..
Max Simon cites the case of mechanic
who hanged himself in one of the door
ways of his shop. During the ensuing
month, twelve of his comrades followed
his example, hanging themselves in the
same spot, until the door was walled
up, when the mania disappeared. (Hy-
giene of the mind.) Plutarch also
makes mention of suicidal epidemic
among the women of Milet.
Passions are contagious. Nothing is
more contagious than fear: armies have
been seized with panics of fright, even
upon the morrow of victory. Sad
ness, gayety, love, Indignation can also
be transmitted by force of example.
It is from the observation of this imi-
tative tendency of man to vibrate with
whatsoever passion is presented to his
perception that certain severe moralists
have called attention to the danger OF
those theatrical representations which
''ire the balcony and the galleries.
This Accommodation of passion
effectively, manifests itself with added
rapidity in large assemblies. Under
the influence of strong emotion tina,
becomes general, crowds have been
with justice ce-considered as living or
ganisms, so powerful is the solidarity
which unites the feelings of their mem
bers. That explains the expression
employed to depict the impulse moving
a gathering of persons" -"they arose lik'
one man.
Among children, above all, the infiu
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-15

l should think a burglar would al
ways know how to get into house
when the family is away; if he will
look around the kitchen door he will
find the key under pan or bucket
ArkansaW Thomas Cat.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-15
Written for The Prison Mirror.

Written for The Prison Mirror.
ALOCK OF MOTHERS HAIR.
By FANNIE FULLERTON.]
Within the covers of this book
You'll find awaiting there,
A precious ring-SO dear to us,
A lock of mothers hair.
/ cut it from her darling head
The brown now mixed with grey,
That near to her you'll seem to be,
Though far so far away.
And with this lock of mothers hair.
Oh might send to you,
The smiles that light her face, when e'er
Your letters come too few.
And would send within this ring,
One softly falling tear,
When waiting lOng-but yet in vain
One little word to hear.