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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
Great idea.

An ingenious Chicago man. who has
too often had the experience of spending
all of his small salary Saturday night
and Sunday, and being busted Monday
morning has hit upon novel idea, by
which he makes Uncle Sans. postoffice
department his temporary savings bank.
Says the Record: Last Saturday he had
letter in his hand and an acquaintance
happened to see the address on it..
"Well." said he, chats the first time /
ever heard of man writing letter to
himself "Ill be mighty glad to get
that letter Monday morning. It has
s. in it. I mail it tonight, and. as we
don't have any house delivery until Mon
day morning, | can't possibly get that
letter before then. Now, if I'm a
blamed fool and get into a poker game
or spend ell my money settin' 'em up
I'm sure to have little left on Monday.
It's better'n bank and a good deal more
reliable than loaning it out. / know the
money will be returned to me Monday.
Great scheme. eh?'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
Generous Cousin.

A certain woman. with a small income
and large heart, has IL family of i'm
pecunious cousins-mostly girls of the
type that cannot earn their own living,
and let themselves helplessly down upon
the nearest available benefactor. She
worried over them last winter consider
ably. because she was sure the neces-
saries of life We're running low IN their
little house. and she finally gave UP her
Christmas presents to her own family
and sent the cousins a check instead
Two weeks later she met two of the
girls at a tea-they always go to every
thing-and to her amazement each wore
a handsome gold buckle at her waist.
Dear Cousin Jane" one of them said,
effusively. I'VE were so grateful for your
gift! We have wanted buckles for a
year. and now we have gotten them
through your ness!''-Harper's Ba-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.
Texas Paid Out $50, 900, but Finally Got
Plenty of Water.

Texas Paid Out $4,000, but Finally Got
Plenty of Water.
A we'll with a history has been placed
in operation by the North Texas In
sane asylum at Terrell, Tex. A few days
ago the present management of the asy
lum ordered air pumps and other neces-
sary machinery from New York and
placed them in position in what was
so long spoken of as ''the asylum arte
sian WE'LL" which was bored to depth
of 1925 feet by the contractors, the depth
of the well called for in the contract
being $500 feet. The cost Of sinking
this well, which was begun six years
depth called for in the contract was
reached, the we'll was discontinued, fail
ing to obtain q flow of water.
The contract for boring the artesian
we'll was made in 1889, and work began
on the we'll in the fall of that year. The
contract price to be paid was $3.50. a
foot for the first 100 feet, and al in
crease Of 80 cents foot for each addi-
tional hundred feet up to 25OO feet. This
made the cost Of the last 100 feet to the
state $3.50 per foot, or $3.50 for the
last 100 feet and the total cost $2S, $50.
In addition to this, under the contract,
the state furnished the board for the
men and the lumber to build the derrick,
also the steam to propel the machinery
in sinking the well. To date the state
is out something over $4,000 on the
project
Since the new machinery has been
placed in position this week an enor-
nous flow is obtained from the historic
and neglected well, and the flowing ca
or 204O.00O gallons per day, being
nearly as much water, it is estimated, as
is supplied by the city waterworks to it's
customers.-St Louis Republic.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
Wonderful Clock.

One of the most wonderful clocks in
the world is now being exhibited in ST..
Petersburg 1t was originally manu-
featured for the late Duke Charles of
Brunswick, who bequeathed it to the
Swiss confederation. There are no few
er than ninety-ive faces to this colossal
timepiece 1t indicates simultaneously
the time of day at thirty different spots
of the earth's surface, besides the move
ment of the earth around the sun, the
phases of the moon. the signs of the
zodiac, the passage over the meridian
of more than fifty stars of the northern
hemisphere and the date according to the
Gregorian, Greek. Mussnlman and He
brew calendars. So complicated are the
works that it took two years to put them
together after the clock had been sent in
detached pieces from Switzerland to
Russia
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
Bright Willie.

Little Willie is only years old. but
he is very observant and very bright
Some of the remarks he makes are not
only funny but full of worldly wisdom,
too A few days ago little Willie's
father took him over to New York on one
of the limited trains. The little fellow
was full of inquisitive questions. The
dining car was particularly interesting
to him. There were several people there
busy at dinner when Willie and his papa
went in The boy looked about for
while and then he turned to his parent
ana said: Papa. this a chew-chew' car,
isn't t?''-Philadelphia Record.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
HEROES NEVER BRAG.
And They Never Found Out flow This One
was Decorated.

WAS Decorated.
The following extract, quoted by an
exchange without hint as to it's author
ship, is most excellent reading:
| recall a travelling companion an Eng
ish soldier, a sergeant, who wore the col
ors of the Queen with a smartness that
became them. He had been all through
the Egyptian and Soudanese wars, and
told much of what he had seen, telling
it well.
We were on the night express, and the
others in the carriage slept, in various
rain beat on the windows and the train
roared and rocked and tangled as it
rushed southwark. But heard only the
strong voice of my neighbor, as he
poured out story after story of the two
campaigns: ant! row we laughed, and
now we fell to silence for 4 space, as he
turned from the wild jollity of a camp
of the bravery that went unrewarded,
and the great deeds that could never be
recOmpensed.
For it amt the best of us that's dec
Grated" he said; and after ALL if a fell
low drops behind in rush, and has ali
his wounds in front. what better medal
could he have than that?"
But | glanced at his breast, and, smil-
ing, shook my head. He was willing to
tell story after story of what his chums
had done and what he had heard of
others; but he did not say how he had
gained that plain little cross. and only
Redeemed and grew more taciturn when
l asked about it.
's'Iwas nothing" he said, awkwardly.
and there was no further word to be
got from him: twas of no consequence.
Now, if they had given it to, and he
plunged into another story. which ended
in such Il manner that both of us had
to stare hard out of the window.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
An independent Miner.

w. Fl. Miller, miner living on Soldier
creek. in Oregon. is an extremely indie
pendent man. He owns a rich ledge
from which he can easily get $40 or So
worth of ore every day, and have plenty
of time to sit around and talk about
Venezuela and the tariff. He could sell
his property for large sum. but he
declines all offers. He lives all alone,
and his wants are few. The ledge win
stay there he says. Il own it. I'm
as independent as a hog on ice. and I'm
happy and contented to stay just as l
-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
CASE WORTHY OF SYMPATHY.
The Child Thought the House was Minus
Il Kitchen,

The Child Thought the House was Minus
a Kitchen,
A little girl went with her mother TO
see a lady who was an assidlous collector
of china. and in whose parlor were cap.
incts filed with her trophies. beside ODD
plates and dishes, bearing indisputable
marks of age. which hung in conspicuous
places on the walls.
The child sat quietly during the long
call. and while her mother and the china
collector talked of matters of mutual
interest she looked about her with blg,
WondrouS eyes.
Mamma" she said, thoughttuliy' as
sbo was getting ready for bed that night
don't you feel sorry for poor Mrs. Has
kell, without any kitchen? WV,
"Without any kitchen. child? What
do you mean?'' asked her mother. -
"Why. didn't you see?' asked the lit
flo GIRL in q tone of great surprise, she
has to keep all her dishes in the parlor''
philadelphia Record.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
,,.,r Does She Swell .?

Uhy Does 0io
W.T. ,[rEav. residing in Kingfsher
Is Nchh" as a 3-year-old filly which
oS Sod ne" down and stunned by Il
|;;1o,Elt.u ning last summer. She was
l ;ianabt to be dead, but after a
+ covered sufficiently to get
2nIrs b ,1 right side was para!yzed.
b1sh I bo,1rs she swelled out very
few f ,In rD the right side from the
d! a tn;i but in the course of a few
5tle Yelling went down and she
tae . Nv" all right. But when an
.l2't +riral storm appeared, the
/ ers,tu,rnpd. and it has done so at
bs Le aorance of lightning since, al
alIr' ar,ov in a few days time
= "a News.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
Japs Organize.

The japanese residents of Chicago
have organized club which they have
called the Chicago Nippon club. Nip
the name of our country, and the nick
name .Jdpan' came about in this way:
The Chinese pronounced Nippon as
'Yappon.' and then the Portuguese trad
ers shortened it into JAPAN but the
Jananese speak Of their country as Nip
pom so our club is the Chicago Nippon
Club.'''
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23

.. ccoms every prospect that the
ag far the placing OF a memorial
.r wsI tCl Scott il Westminster alb
" H" "aon be brought to Il termina-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
Battle of Arbeia.

The battle of Arbela is wrongly
named. as it was fought B. C. 331 at
Gaugemeia. 1.-The camels' house" twenty
miles from Arbela. The Greeks, with
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23

10000 men, opposed the Persians with
], 100000. The Greek historians claim
that 100000 dead Persians were left on
the field.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23

The PENNSYLVANIA Gil and Gas com
many of Casper are now supplying fouf
railroads with lubricating oil.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23

Erthoso words so constantly spoken
Flnon,
|En E. Pmhh0m discovered the
|mofncarly all the suffering endured
|aSX. ..~..
|Tmea's Complaints" these two
|brc full CT more misery to women
Env two words that can be found in
ln,Rgc of the world.
.ilsn faintins, depression of spirits,
|saaco to g. anywhere or to do any
/. hck2che, bearing down." and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-01-23
Always TIRED.
,r.ET WOMEN DO YOU KNOW
Car Say They FRO Thoroughly
Il, How They Can Be Strong.

,sprrr.L TO OUR LADY READERG.l
,a't feel very we'll; I an so tired all
. sr 7 don't know what is the mat
The evening times., 1896-10-09
Tuluprabie Point

Mr. and Mrs Mcbride had n falling
out, as even newly married people some
lines Will, and Mrs AcErde lad declared
tliatshe would never-no, ,Dever-speaktoh tohcr
husband again.
She kept her word all the rest of that
day, although her husband tried TO make
up. He spoke TO her teDderly several times
but not a word did she reply.
Next day Mr. Mcbride took counsel with
a friend OF more experience in married life
than he himself possessed. and went home to
put certain plan into action.
No sweet wife met lin a t the door. no
swec: lips were held up TO his for the usual
greeting. She was upstairs. He could
te3r her moving about, but he did not try to
find her. He took his seat in tie library
aDtbcgan TO read a book. TWAS pie asant
af cruoon, and Mr.. Mcbride cOnjectured
tlIat his silent wife would go cut and make
4 few calls, par ly fer the purpose of cx-
crcising Ter voice and partly to display some
new spring styles.
His cOnjcc. nre was right. Presently she
descended tie stairs, beautiful but scorD-
full. She knew he was in the library, but
She gave no in;fmation of her knowledge.
Size paused before the mirror in the re-
cep.ioD han to give one or two finishing
ouches TO her costume, aId Mr.. Mcbride sud
deuly called out:
"Oh, say. Nellie. That saceue Of yours
is a perfect fright"
..Sacquep' ste retcrted. That's, not q
sacaue. you eoose! That's my new spring
cape''
McRridc csnickcred. TEespetl was broken
-Iudess
The evening times., 1896-10-09
FOOLED THE CLERK.
Girl Under Age Sent Deaf Mutes to
Get Marriage License.

utt AiNNh'-
st. Louis, Mo. oct. 9.-AccordinG to the
story told by John l.. GIL, mute, living
at 464S Eastern avenue, Marriage License
Clerk Bilhartz was imposed upon when he
granted license to william Williams and
Jessie Gillaspie, pair of mutes.
on September q tha pair called at the
courthouse for license, and after being
sworn and Answering. all the questions sat
isractoriiy, the license was issued. They
gave their ages at twcnty-onc aud eigh-
teen. respectively, and stated, by means or
a pencil and paper, thatIhey would be
married that night.
1t now appears from the story told by
Gill that the mutes who secured the Ii
ceuse were not Williams and Miss Gill
laspie bat Peter StudeDhordt and a MIS-
Mandeville. and that the genuine VIII
Jams and Miss GillaspIe are not mutes.
Gtn SAYS tEat william Williams Is only
nineteen and Jennie Gillasple but sixteen
wears of age, and, owing TO objections on
the part of tie girls parents, they were
unable to secure a license. Williams then
dec ,,ied To have some older persons imper-
senate the girl aud himself and secure the
license for them. He decided that deaf
mates would answer the purpose hcttcrthan
any Que else, as they could not be asked So
many questions and could more readily get
the license.
Williams, so Gill claims, offered Studen-
hordt to work the Little game for him,
which Studenbordt agreed To do. Gill said
yesterday that after the mutes obtained
the License, oG September Fl. they turned
1t over to Williams, and the youthful pair
lrOI Innrr.pl that nipbf. oIl Ei.ntpu
street.
The way tie facts leaked out. according
to Gill, is that week ago he met Studen-
bOrdt on the street, and the latter made
merry over the manner IN which lie had
cheated the marriage license clerk. Gill
sa.'s he does not Ike To see any one cheated,
so lie came To the courthouse to expose the
imposition practiced by the mutcs.
The evening times., 1896-10-09
The StuniD King


II you're waking call me early-call me
early, voter, dear;
TomorrOw'I be the biggest day of all the
campaign year,
or all the campaign year, voter. the biggest.
Ivclicst day,
And I've got TO harvest the hay, voter
I've got TO harvest the hay!
Last spring ! made a round of stumps-of
stumps in old fields gray;
Beneath the haw thorn. on the hedge, they
crowned me for the fray;
Aud started in the campaign, and blazed
and blaZcd away,
ADd now / must harvest the hay, voter
now l must harvest the hay.
All 0igiit lie awake, yoter-and oft lie
at tmorD,
But oft I'm Up and hustling when the doubt
full day is born;
Tue wild September 'possum turks 10
swamps and hollOws gray,
Add I've got to harvest the hay, voter
I've got to harvest the hay!
So, II you're waking. cail me early-call me
early, voter, dear,
For i would see the sun rise, and read my
title clear;
I would lie within the office ike a bird
within the nest,
Where the campaigns cease from troubling
and tue candidates at rest!
The evening times., 1896-10-09
PLEADS FOR CATS And DOGS
Humane Society Alleges that They
Are Illtreated.
Response by Health Officer w God w ard
In Behalf of POundmaster Elm
stein anu His Catchers.

The Commissioners OF the District were
not long ago the recipients OF a ccmInunica-
zion from an official of the Washington
Humane Society, reciting that several
complaints had been received by that Of
ganization in regard TO tie great number
of stray cats and dogs which frequent our
Streets" and the request was made for a
remedy.
These stray animals, 1t was represented.
are at the mercy of cruel boys and ARE
very much illtreated and starved"
The society called attention, also, to
the alleged cruelty "iD the present method
ofconvcyingcapturcdan animals to tiepound."
All kinds OF dogs, the communication re-
cites, 'are thrown in the wagon and the
small and timid ones are therefore cruelty
treated by the larger and ficrcer ones
1T is reported that only recently" the
society declares. "the dogs got to lighting
and one was very badly hurt"
THIS communication in due time reached
Health Officer Woodward, who returned
an elaborate report
H.as is stated" DIR. Woodward says, "a
great number OF such animals frequent the
streets of the city, the matter has not come
under the observation of the employees Of
this department, nor has any complaint
been received in reference thereto. Oc-
casionaily complaints are received as to
the number OF dogs running at iarge in the
county.
Experience has demonstrated, however,
that 1t is practically impossible to impound
such animals. in view of the easy means OF
escape afforded them by running under the
fences alongthe roadin private property"
DR.. Woodward then refers to the alleged
feline nuisance, and disclaims responsible
ity for that infliction, also Nor can he
suggest a remedy for the evil He says the
cats which prowi around back lots and over
FENCES and sheds are, undoubtedly. fire.
Quent Sources Of annoyance. And whcn. in
what era Of the world, were they not?
No attempt has been made heretofore to
impound such animals" tie health officer
explains. because of the limited appropria-
ton available for the maintenance of the
pound service and the large amount OF work
imposed upon that service by existing laws
and re gulatious.''
a denial is then entered to tire charge
that the 'sI3 all and timid" dogs are abused
when en- route TO the pound. albeit the health
officer comedies that the method Of convey
ing them to tie prison may not be an ideal
one. He adds the suggestion that the NUM-
Der of stray cats and dogs can Test be re-
duced and a more humane and refined
method for their conveyance and destruc-
tion secured through the medium OF au in
creased appropriation for the pound ser
vice.
The expense of th"s department is paid
from the contingent fund, Or. Woodward
says, which is barely sufficient to meet the
general expenses.
The evening times., 1896-10-09
NOVEL FLOOR fREATrIENT.
inexpensive Floor Finishings in
Pauer, Enamels and Paint.

The last new thing in floor covering Is
paper. That is, the floor is laid with a
paper initiating or representing grained
oak. parquetry, tiles, mosaic pavement OF
what not. The process is follows: The
floor is first s;noothed, then two or three
layers of ne ewspapers. saturated with flour
paste, are applied, made smooth and LETT
to dry. Then the wall PAPER that which
represents grained OAK being preferred-is
glued down on the substratum of newspa
pers, and after being gs.Zedis Vanished. The
chief recommendation OF paper flooring is
its cheapnesS; for room no. u sed for much
traffic 1t Will answer a purpose. 1t viii
not do il there Is any dampness about the
floor.
Enameling is another novel process for
treating floors. but 1T differs from paper
ing in that i; is rather expensive, requir
ing, as it does, several coats of paint. with
vigorous intermediate rubbings down with
very fine glass paper. The ordinary en-
amels sold in the shops are not to be rec
omrnended for this purpose as, from the
nature of their composition, they are apt
to crack and chip.
EbohiZing for floors can be easily done
by boiling logwood chips in watcr-one
DDuuu tl W put iuHit w
till the liquid is well coloted- Apply this
to the floor evenly and carefully, giving
second application If the boards are
close teXtured. When this is quite dry
apply in a similar way strong solution
OF sulphate OF iron in water. 4 good cheni-
cal int. like Black will be the result. which,
after sizing, may he vanished like any
other stain, or, preferably, it may lie
polished with beeswax and turpentine. The
duller surface SO given is better, artisti-
ucally speaking, than the glaring, shining
surface given by varnish, at any rate
where black stain is used. AprOpos to
a ilCor stain, and which pretends to he
a varnish as well, and in which the varnish
is n spirit as opposed to an oil varnisb, is
q mistake in 50 far as floors are con-
cerned. 1t may answer for some arti-
clcs OF furniture, but is not durable enough
for floors. To an oil varnish suitably col
cred there is no objection; but Il stain, sub
sequeutly sized and varnisbed. is best
1t is mistake to size the floor before
staining it, although some people prefer
SO doing. 1t may save little stain. but
there is the certainty OF the stain and
the varnisb peeling off eventually in flakes
where there is much wear
DIANA CROSSwAYS.
The evening times., 1896-10-09
A CHURCHMAN'S Romance.

Elkhart, Ind. Oct. 9.-Mfss Addie Hunter.
an estinable young lady and daughter OF
ex Judge George T. Hunter, wrote an IN
terestiDg article on 'ChIistian Work. for
the Merry-Go- Round, an.EpwoIth League
publication, several months ago. Rev C.
Johnson, pastor OF the First Methodist
Church. OF Echo, Ore, read the article, and
was so impressed byit that he addressed the
fair wfiterin truly Christian spirit. After
mature deliberation, she replied, and the cur-
respondence grew apace until it ripen.d
into love. The reverend gentleman arrived
here, met his bride elect for the first time,
and they were married 4 t the home of her
parents next day.
The evening times., 1896-10-09
STOLE A cow TO GET MARRIED
His Brother Had Him Arrested at
the Altar

Fayetteville, n. c.. Oct. "a. B. Jack
son, the young man who was arrested at
the altar Thursday last, charged with steal
ing n COW from his brother, is now in Jail.
Thursday Jackson, accompanied by a charm
ing young girl, appeared before a magis; rate
and was married.
Almost before the ceremony was through
with Jackson's brother appeared upon the
scene and caused the arrest Of the groom,
charging him with stealing COW from him.
The groom did not deny taking the COW,
and il was with the money he got Cor her
that he purchased his marriage license and
his wedding outfit He was arraigned at
once upon the warrant before the same
magis rate who had married him, but the
case was postponed.
The preliminary trial came off, and Jack
son was held, He could not give Il bond
and is in Jail. Relatives and friends have
made efforts to compromise, but the
brother is inexorable, and will do nothing.
Jackson's pretty wife is hysterical with
grief
The evening times., 1896-10-09
JINGLES AND JESTS.
EiSlliuy.


Far from the busy haunJs of men,
Mid hazel, heather, g0rZc.
You are the Bcauty OF the glen.
And The Feast, of course.
l fetch and carry at your wish.
l wait your beck aud EOd,
And yet your soul is with that fish.
Your ardor in your rod.
He struggles hard. gives now a luuge,
Like boxer in The ring,
And now he executes il plunge
That makes your tackle spring:
And then again lie qu-atlies.
ASH Ill cunning thought
OF how TO lose this worst of flies
That lie SO gladly caught.
Anon We see his silver back
Rush madly up the stream.
And then he.takes another tack,
An effort that's supreme:
He tries to leap the rocky wall
That enyirons the pool.
How hot that rush! How low that fan.
While you are calm and cool.
You utter not n word, your wrist
Must surely be of steel;
For. let your captive turn or twist,
You never spend the reel.
But with your eye fast fixed you stand
Diana with a hook
Determined that good grilse to land,
And bring your ny TO hook.
Well done! lie weakensi With the gaff
I'm ready for the prey;
And now YOU give Il little laugh
That means He must give wayl"
Look out!' you cry. 1 do look out,
And then lose my head.
You've missed the fish without doubt,
But captured Inc instead!
Punch.