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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-06-04

/ "Have you written yo radua ton es-
say" asked Maud. "Ht' replied Ma
mic Wasn't it lot ~ work % Just
dreadful. First had to hunt up words
that were big enough and then l had to
what they meant; and, honestly. began
to think l never would get it finished
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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-06-04

Elevator 4Autocrat (making a swift
down start from the eleventh story
"How does it feel. uncle?'
Uncle Haynes (weakly)-"By gum
7 dunno. Sorter a cross atween haoW
I fel. on my steamer trip tew YurruI
an when l was larnin' tew smoke my
fuSt segar.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-06-04

4 gentleman in London having por-
trait of a man claimed to be by Sir
Joshua Reynolds wrote to an art dealer
in Washington asking whether there
was possibility of its sale in that city.
The latter thought it was likely, and
asked the owner to send it over A few
DAYS after it arrived he invited a worthy
gentleman. who is famous for his wit. to
inspect it, explained the artistic merit of
the work ana it's great vSluc, and sug-
gested that he might hang it in his house
rs the portrait of one of his ancestors.
After !; few days of reflection the offer
was declined. and the art dealer sought
Immediately captured by the ancestor
idea. aud pail $4,000 for the portrait.
Soon after the purchase was made GUS
toner No. / was invited to dine with
customer No. ,. and recognized the pic
ture hanging on the wall opposite him il.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
FIFTY FOURTH CONGRESS.
H0UHE.

1A5TH DAY-An enormous amount OF
business was transacted by the House.
Teere was a great clamor for recognition,
and ifty-three bills and joint resolutions
were parsed, the most important OF which
was probably the bill appropriating $1,000
for the Trans Mississippi Exposition at
Omaha. Chairman Cannon, Of the appro-
priations committee, endeavored to induce
the House to stand out against tho Senate
public building items in the sundry civil bill,
but without avail. The conference report
on the District OF Columbia bill was adopt
ed. The Senate resolution for final adjourn
ment was passed. The House held brief
session at night to enable the Speaker to
sign the enrolled bills. -
146TH AY.-Yice-President Stevenson
brought the session of the Senate to final
close at o'clock after brief yaledictory
expressing his thanks to Senators for their
courtesies to him throughout tho session.
The Senate convened at IL o'clock, but no
business was transacted beyond the formali-
ties preceding an adjournment. The last
bill to be pas led was one urged by Mr.. Sher-
man pensioning the widow of Gen. VIM. II.
Gibs IN. prominent Ohio officer. Resolu-
tions OF thanks were unanimously adopted
to Vice-President Stevenson aud President
pro tenn Frye for their impartial rulings 10
the chair
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
SENATE

145TH DAY.-Ths Senate has disposed OF
the last OF tho appropriation bills and has
fixed z. NJ tomorrow as the timo for final
adjournment After being In session
throughout the day night session was de-
terlnnod upon in order to adjust the many
minor differences between the two houses.
number of bills were passed during tho
day. includlng that giving trial by jury and
other safeguards in prosecution for contempt
of court. In case of conviction an appeal is
provided to the Snpren Court Another
genera! bi passed, increases the sa'arles OF
letter-carriers, fixing the amount according
TO length OF service.
146TH DAY.-The final session Of the House
was devoid of public interest. A number OF
the members secured the passage OF small
local bills. To General Wheeler, OF Ala
bama belongs the distinction OF securing tho
passage OF tle last bill There was an at
tempt by Mr. Bailey and Dir. Mcguire to
precipilate political discussion, but the re-
publieans declined the gauge Of combat
thrown down to them. Mr.. Turner, (demo-
erat, of Georgia who was the floor leader
OF the minority during the absence OF DIR.
Crisp, offered resolution OF thanks to the
Speaker, which was adopted.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
CHAPTER XVIII.
AT TIE TAVERN.

IT, two men who lad just entered
the Fair Play tavern were indeed Dyke
Despard and his evil accomplice, Dan
ton At the sight OF them new terror
and apprehension seized the timid Inez,
and even White Fawn looked anxious
and concerned.
Had they. however, known the true
condition of affairs with the outlaws
they would have been less fearful of
their over to injure them. For retri-
button, swift and terrible, seemed to
have followed the bandits, and the ar
rival OF their leaders at the tavern was
in the nature of fight frcm their enc
MES
The canoe containing the outlaws
had nearly overtaken the fugitives
The Modocs had pursued the bandits.
rcspard and bis men ad been attacked
by the Indians at bend in the river
Shadow Snake was their leader and
Darrell Grey was among them. Before
the startled outlaws cou'd prepare tor
defense, deadly hail Of leaden bullets
was poured into their midst.
Instantly the river became the scene
of the greatest confusion and excite
ment The canoe, penetrated by the
bullets, sank in mldstream, and those
not killed or wounded tired to swim to
the opposite shore.
Of their number only two escaped
Dospard and Danton-and they were
both slightly wounded. OF tho others
not one escaped the droad vengeance OF
the Modocs.
The bandit leaders gained the shore,
eyaded pursuit, and, as has been seen,
reached the Fair Play Tavern shortly
after the arrival of the fugitves
They entered the bar-room, seeking to
ade notice, and passed into the ante
room behind tho bar. TIE landlord,
who was the banker, merchant and mag
istrate of the place, followed them with
no sign Of recognition on his face.
"Wcll, gentlemen-" he began.
"Nhat! you don't know us?" said
Uanton.
"Despard!" he finally CALCULATED, after
staring at them for some moments
Exactly, and In trouble. See here,
Marvin, we're in bad box, and we've
got to leave the country"
"HOw is that?"
"Close the door and we will tell you"
The landlord did so, and Despard began
speaking in q rapid, confidential tone.
His words Indicated that in the past the
now presumably respectable landlord OF
the tavern had been q man as unprlnci-
pied and criminal as himself.
He narrated his recent adventures,
and informed Marvin that he must shell
ter them for day or two, and then pro-
vide them with horses to leave tho
country.
"It's lucky you were disguised when
you came in here" said Marvin. "for the
community are terribly aroused about
your he ping the Modocs in tho attack
on the wagon train"
Despard scowled and looked disturbed.
"Well, we'll" he said, impat,eatly;
",an you stow us away in a place OF
safety?"
"Yes
"N here?"
"There's room yondcr that no one
can get to except through here"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
A Frog ON an Outing.

In the early part of this summer wo
had seve thunderstorm, accom-
panied with high WIND, about sun
down. The next morning, on entering
the sitting room, / saw an object on tho
ca pet near the window of an unusual
appearance, and presumed some one had
purchased green rubber frog and
pia ed it there for miSc chief. On closer
inspection / found it was live frog,
white belly, quite dark-green body,
and Jack spots, black stripes across tho
logs, body three inches long. He was
very Lively, and found him pcrched on
the low window still when | came back
with the watering pot to secure my
visitor. l covered the top with excep-
tion OF small space for air, intending,
after my return from the city, to leave
him out and see If he started in the dl-
rection of the nea est water, some dis
tance off; but before tho rest OF the
family saw him ho had somehow made
his ESCAPE.
had ofton heard OF 1t raining frogs,
toads, etc, but hero had stronger evil
dence than had ever heard Of, as this
front room WAS the second story, and @
very high one, therefore he could not
have jumped up He was not born there,
except be was borne on the wings OF the
wind. He cou'd not be accounted for
except the storm picked him up over
half mile OF at least, as neither tho
Little Miami nor the Ohio River, vii II
10 creeks between thon and us, was
nearer than that distance, and carried
him to the floor of the upper porch,
when he hoped or was carried into tho
room by tho storm before the windows
were closed. whi l learn was dono
after tho fury Of tho storm had COM
mcnced. Nature Realm
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
ROYAL RANGER RALPH;
- on -
The Waif Of tho Western PrairieS.
CY WELDON j. COBB.
CHAPTER xxvI-Continued.


It was fully two hours before the
bandit band reached the ravlne. Tho
rain was now falling in torrents; the
situation was most gloomy and uncom-
Portable ono. Before them ran the river,
broad and deep, and with swift cur
rent
"Hal What is this?"
Danton's words announced that he
had found canoe. 1t was quite large,
and evidently belonged to the Indians.
Whero 1t lay there were marks on the
bank as if second canoe had recently
been there.
"The girl must have escaped by way
OF the river" remarked Despard.
"Yes, and she had help"
"How do you know that?"
"There are the footprints Of two per-
sons here.
"Ha."
Both small and apparently those of
women"
"Then she had CompanOn?"
"Undoub cdly One of them wore
moccasins."
"An Jndian?"
",The Modoc princess"
"Impossible!"
1T must be White FaWn
Despard turned palo. He dreaded the
vengeance of Shadow Snake and his
daughter.
"Lct us hasten," he said.
"And take the canoe?"
"Yes."
at will not hold more than half Of
u.s."
"Thcn let the others cross over and
get away from the Indians as best they
cam"
This plan was COnsummated por-
tion of the band were rowed across the
river Dcspard, Danton and the others
then directed tho canoo to mldstream
and allowed it to proceed down the
stream.
They passed the elf and the ravine
In safety and soon left it far behind
Apparently they were safe from pursuit,
and won not To followed in time to be
overtaken. The MOdOcS, in the ravine
beyond their foe In the fort had not
witnessed their departure. Somewhere
down the river, in advance of them,
they thcorized, was the canoe contain
ing the Modoc princess and their eS-
capped captive, Inez Tracey.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
InnroNvinp Toe Nails.

Charles b. Williams, resident phySi-
clan Pennsylvania Hospital, PhiladeI-
phia, writes to tho Scientific American
as follows;
81 have noticed In several OF tho lato
issues of your valued paper some meth
ods of treatment of ingrowng nails. AS
l have had q number of cases come UNI
der my notice in dispcnsary practice,
probably the course of treatment that
we pursued may be Of interest to some
OF your readers.
an al cases, and even in several
forms Of ingrowing too nails, where ono
would De disposed to think the only
procedure won be to cut off portion
of the offending nail, together with the
matrlx or bed of the nail, we resorted to
tho simpo method of packing the in
growing portion OF the nail with cotton.
After tho nail has been well packed, q
few drops of tincture of chloride OF iron
are allowed to soak into tho cotton. Tho
iron acts as an astringcnt, hardening
the usually very tender and sensitive
granulations 1t also deadens pain to O.
great extent, and by its stimulat ng~ac'
tion causes healthy tissues to form
rapidly. The packing is repeated three
mes weekly. and at tho end OF one or
two weeks the use of the iron may be
discontinued. The nail however, is to
to be we'll packed with cotton until the
ingrowing portion has grown out and is
ablo to be properly trimmed. In trim
ming the nail one should be very careful
TO cut them straight across, and not to
carry the scissors deep down into tho
corners Of the nail.
81 have seen some Of the worst cases
of ingrowing toe nails cured by follow
Ing the above plan of treatment"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19

he reached the summit of the emincnce,
q deafening detonation rang forth
Pierced by hundred bullets, DYKE
Despard fell dead.
He had run directly into an ambush OF
the very Indians who had accompanied
Darrel to the vicinity Of Fair Play. A
moment later Shadow Snake appeared.
His vengeance was complete-his foo
was dead, and the outlaw band of Des-
pard was swept from the face OF the
earth.
Two hours later affairs had resumed
a quiet aspect Inc, enraptH cd at
again meeting Darrell, was conveyed by
the Modocs to a settlement farther down
the river.
Here White Fawn met her fath'r.
and here there was fearful parting, Tor
she started forth with her fathers tribe
to fn1 somo trace OF the husband OF
whom she had been robbed by the villain
Despard
Cne month later her grateful friends
were happy 10 know that she had found
him-a prisoner In hostile tribe. They
were reunited, and returned with
Shadow Snake to their old camping
ground, peace being declared with the
whito inhabitants of the district.
Ranger Ralph relatol long story OF
his search for Inez, and the next day
visit was made to the valley where
ranton was k He'd, resulting IN the find
ing of tho box of .;cwelS.
Marvin was not punished for his share
in Tespard's plot, as nothing definite
could be proven again t him.
Walford, the hermit, was found and
a month later wa present at the mar
riage Of Inez and Darrell.
The happy pair removed to California,
end both their old friends accompanied
them
Often they $40 tho brave Indian girl
who so befriended them
Amid their happiness they mover for
got these stanch friends of the past.
And amony them al, they reckon none
more highly than tho intrepid scout who
followed all their reverse fortunes in the
days when they sought to secure the
treasure of Lono Cauyon-the king OF
border detectives, Ranger Ralph
fTur ryD
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
CHAPTER xxx.
nTToldln
CONCLUsIoN.

"Hold!"
Like shock the word rounded upon
tho hearing of Dalton. 1t was less than
an hour after the departure from the
hut, and he and his companion had
gained a moonlit mountain path, and
were rapidly making their way from the
vicinity of the tavern.
Inez, weeping bitterly, allowed Dcs-
pard to lead her horse as he would, and
he did not annoy her by speaking to her,
although he kept clCse surveillance
over her every movement
Danton had Jagged behind, his hor o
having loosened shoe He had dis
mounted and was about to hasten to re-
join his companion, when he became
conscious that two men blocked his
way.
One Of thcm flashed quickly by him,
and he thrilled as he seemed to re"og-
nize In him his dreaded enemy, Ranger
Ralph. The other had gained his sido
50 quickly that they were face to face.
"Draw q weapon and fire." spoke the
omnous voice of Darrell Grey
He held o cleaning revolver In his
hand, before which tho craven Danton
quailed in terror.
"Fling your weapons in the road
quick!"
There was no mlstaking tho storm
menace in the young scouts voice.
Danton sullenH complied with his do
mand.
"You are my prisoner" spoke Darrell.
an few moments 1 shall take you
back, bound captive, TO tho settle
me1t We escaped from the cellar-we
saw your victim, White Fawn. Return
ut once tho box of jewels you took from
her."
canton drew the box from his coat
Then suddenly he flung 1t far over tic
edge Of the cliff.
Darrell uttered cry of dismay
"ISill LIE II you will. have robbed
you Of half your triumph" cried Dan
ton. "Hal / am not beaten yeti"
Taking advantage Of Darrel's dismay
at the loss of the jewels he had sprung
towards him. 1t was fatal movement,
fer it startled the horse, and Danton's
foot becams entangled in the dropping
reins With ? cry Of terror, Darrell saw
the horse dag him few feet, and then
send him crashing over the edge of tho
precipce.
canton had met his doom in the rock
choked river below!
A series Of shots some distance ahead
warned Darrel that his friend Ranger
Ralph, had probably met Despard A
few miaNtes later he came upon them.
The ranger had indeed overtaken Des-
pard, had tori his grasp from the Bride
rein of Inez's horse, and then deadly
confict had ensued.
They had cmptied their revolvers at
short rang, Neither had been ser-
ously injured. J1st as Darrell reached
the spot, the outlaw had dartcd up
steep incline
awe shSll moet agRinl" he eric ]. "You
haze tEia6a iAtlmc-hslp%
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
DROWNED CHILD AND SELF
The Horrible Crims-of an Insane Woman II
Chicago.

Miss Hanna Kock, Of Chicago, while tenn
porarlly insane drowned one OF her chill
dren, attempted to take the life OF another in
the same way and then drowned herself.
Mrs. Kock lives al 10l4 West Thirteenth
street. About dusk she took the two ctil-
drer, little girl named Emma, years 0;
age, and her son. Charles, a boy Of 8 years.
and went for a wa k Coming on that part
of the south branch of the ChicaS' River
known as Mud Lake, she took chilo fair'y
In each hand and walked deliberately out
into the stream.
The children at first regarded their wet
ting with childish glee, but the mother de-
liberately soused little Emma under the
water and held her there. Charles began -
ecream ard struggle as the insane woman
tried to do the same with him. He succeed
ed In getting loose from her and ran 10 the
ehore shouting for help. 1efore anybody
could reach the scene Mrs Kock had also
disappeared under the muddy water Tho
bodies were soon recoye ed, but life was ex-
tinct in each. Mrs. Kock was the wife of q
biicklayer She has been subject to fits Of
mental alteration, and is supposed to have
been in one of fthese when she com mitted the
deed
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
A Co,orodo Rancl,eI Tells n Story.

A Colorado rancher relates tho follow
ing story: "As most people know, black
wool brings from five to ten cents less
per pound than the corresponding grade
of white wool. in order 10 insure tho
separation of the inferior product, as
our shearing operations progressed, wo
once placed the black sheep in a pen by
themselves. There were sixty-three Of
the black sheep thus isolated in tho
corral on the night 1 speak of. Some
time during the darkness wo t entered
the pen and killed eve and two lambs.
Cn the following morning we were great
Iy surprised to find that the wool on the
remaining sixty had turned perfectly
white from. terror.
1t is reported that tho author Of this
story is a church mcmber in good stand
ing.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-06-19
CHAPTER xxx.
A VILLAINS TRIUMrU.

Tho tolls wcro fast closing In upon
the heartless prosecutors OF the beauti-
full and innocent Incz Tracey, and In o
flash DYKE Despard realized that q
vital moment in all his plots had ar
rived.
He knew that word to the rough but
honest throng in the bar-room of the
tavern would lead to his arrest, and a
trial in which Judge Lynch would award
him the fate OF death by hanging
How these two men happened to meet
at the tavern-how they had managed
to penetrate to this room-he could not
SurmiSe.
Even Danton, terrified at their sudden
appearance, did not notice Despard' S
return to the apartment
For O moment the outlaw chief seemed
about to draw weapon and spring upon
his unsuspecting foes. Then his eye
flashed fercely, as surer and more
silent means OF disposing of them came
to his mind.
Marvin had told him Of the trap-door
leading to the cellar. AS his eye fell
upon the floor, he noted that both of tho
newcomers stood upon that portion OF
it which comprised the trap. Sunk in
the floor at the extreme edge was a
small bolt. To draw this back meant to
release tho trap-door, Despard doubted
not.
He determined to boldly risk all on
operating it, to the disaster OF his foes
Ho stepped forward cautiously. His
hand reached the bolt. There was
creaklng sound. Ranger Ralph turned
quickly, but too late to avert the dis
aster
The door fell with a crash. Both men
were precipitated into tho gloom and
darkness Of the cellar A low cry OF
malignant triumph escaped Despards
l.ps
"Baffed!" he cried. "Quick. Danton,
the amp!"
His companion brought the light to
the trap. Despard peered eagerly into
the dark void. Fully fifteen feet below,
upon rocky, uneven floor, lay two
forms. Apparently the fall had robbed
their enemies Of sensibility.
A ladder led from the trap downward.
This Despard pulled up into the room.
Thon he closed and locked the trap-dool
just as the landlord entered the room.
The latter seemed somewhat excited.
"I guess you were right about being
pursued, he said
"Why SOP" asked Despard.
1.-TWO men came into the barre
few minutes since who acted very sus-
piciously"
"Where are they now?"
~ don't know. They disappeared
very mystcriously.
"TLey came here"
"What?" calculated Marvin, incred-
ulously.
ayes, they came here"
"You knew them?"
"As our deadliest foes"
"And they are gomez"
"Into yonder trap"
In graphic language Despard detailed
what had occurred.
"Can they escape readlly?" he asked
as he concluded his recital.
"Not unless they know tho way to
secret door to the stables
"Thcn let us act Marvin, do you
wish to make few thou and dollars. "
"Of course do
"Very well. In this house now there
are two girls"
Marvin started. "How did you know
that" he asked surp-isedly.
81 do know it One OF them-the