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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Poets Responsible.

The poets are largely responsible for
the popular notion that the normal spring
should be all sunshine. mildness and
flowers, instead of the mixture of cold
and warmth and alternate storm and
fairness which it usually is. Occasion
ally, however, a poet has caught on" to
the actual facts 1t is common. espe-
cially in this latitude, to regard each
particular spring as later and more dis
agreeable than any of it's predecessors.
But backward springs are not novelties,
as Lowell showed when he made Hosea
Biglow say:
I Father like our backward springs
That kind O. haggle with their green's and
things.
The truth is, as Fisher Ames, Jr.,
AYERS in the Boston Transcript, spring is
a very indefinite quantity, and neither
bird, beast nor man is it's accurate proph-
ct. Every year about March time peo-
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
SODIUM CARBoNATE.
Seekers After Oil Make Far More Value
able Find.

able Find.
The people of this vicinity are highly
elated over the discovery just made OF
the existence of almost pure sodium carr
Donate in and about Green river, the ex-
tent of which is yet to be ascertained,
says a Green River dispatch to the
Denver News. Prof. e. e. Slosson of
the Wyoming university was recently
sent a gallon jug Of water taken from
the well just drilled by the Green River
Fuel and Oil company. This company
was looking for oil, but the analysis in
forms it that it has struck something of
far greater commercial Importance, for
the analysis of the water as it bubbles
and foams from the 690-fsot well con-
tains 81 per cent. pure sodium carbonate,
which is worth not less than S25 per
ton, as it crystalizes by natural evapora-
ton. The overflow from the we'll has
deposited two feet of sodium about it
which many people mistook for snow,
while the latter covered the surrounding
surface, but when the snow disappeared
investigation was made of the white de-
post when its value was learned. Five
thousand acres have been recently filed
upon as mineral land in this locality.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

pie are seized with wonder at the back
wardness of the season-wonder not I'M
moved with irritation. Loud were the
recent denunciations at its dilatoriness:
Never was the month such a lion before.
Yet if my memory serves me Alright we
had a furry of snow on the 18th of
April of last year. and in many pre-
ceding years, during the first week of
that month, l have tracked the foot
prints of the rabbit in the snow It
seems not to be a question Of compari-
son. however. Winter, before it is
through, drags on the best of us. We
want the warmth, the yerdure and the
birds again before we have lived out
the allotted term of cold and snow, and
so, each year. we rebel.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Paper Telegraph Poles.

Paper telegraph poles are the latest
development of the art of making paper
useful These poles are made of paper
pulp, in which borax, tallow, ETC., are
mixed in small quantities. The pulp is
cast in mould, with core in the cen
ter, forming hollow rod in the. desired
key-shaped wooden pieces driven in on
either side of the pole. The paper poles
are said to be lighter and stronger than
those of wood, and to be unaffected by
sun, rain. dampness or any Of the other
causes which shorten the life of a wood
en- pole.-Natural Science News.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
TO PROTECT BANKERS.
A New Idea in Checks and Drafts Which
May be Useful.

A New Idea in Checks and Drafts Which
May be Useful.
Ever since an unknown man raised
check from S12 to So, O00 and succeed
ed in cashing it at the Nevada bank and
escaping with the money, bankers have
been on the lookout for a means of pre-
venting such swindles, and men of an
inventive turn of mind have been study
ing to devise a check that shall be proof
against raising.
According to one device the size and
tint of the body Of the check vary with
the amount for which it is drawn Thus,
the pink-colored paper is good for any
seven and half inches long. 1t is pro-
vided with seven coupons next the stub,
each one-quarter of an inch wide, and
separated by the blank of the same
width They read, beginning next the
body of the instrument. "Not over
$500" 'Not over $1,000 mot over
$780, $685. Not o Sysr $685. mot
$4,000" The body of the check, with
all the coupons torn off, is not good for
more than 5000. Each coupon adds
quarter inch to the body of the check.
Blank checks for more than $4,000
and up to $4,000 are eight inches long,
white, and provided with coupons. For
$4,000 up to $4,000 they are blue, and
eight and one-half inches long. The
coupons are similar.
The merit of the invention is said to
lie in the fact that the body of the check
cannot be heightened nor coupons added
after they have been torn off, even with
the pulp process. Then, again, the swim
dler will have to risk too much money
to go into the business Of raising checks
for large sums. Thus, in order to raise
a check to $4,000 he must buy one
costing not less than sic, O00.-San Fran
cisco Examiner.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
The Two-Bell Signal for Starting.

An explanation of the practice of ring
ING two bells to start a street car was
made by an old street car man, and, if
not trustworthy, it is ingenious. He de-
clared that when horse cars were first
used here one bell was used to start the
car and one bell to stop it. The horses
the knees, or their shoulders gave way
Every device that could be thought Of
was tried to ease up the strain Of start
ing. Spiral springs were put on all the
traces. but no good resulted. Finally a
countryman who had been employed a
week as a driver suggested that two bells
be used to start the car, and he averred
that when the horses got used to it they
would set themselves at the first ring
and be ready to pull at the second. The
plan was tried. and was so successful
that it has been in use ever since
Philadalnhia Record
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Thoughtful Little Ones.

At the time there was SO much talk
about the comet, the Crusaders were
holding meetings at the M. e. church
in Phillips, Wis, one day it was ru-
mored at school that the earth would be
destroyed that night, and the children
became very much excited. At noon,
without having had any dinner, three
little boys about six years of age went
over to the NJ e. church and were cry
ing and trying to get in. When asked
the reason they exclaimed with one
voice, ''the world is coming to an end
tonight and we want to get converted"
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Keep His Hair On.

In recent article on Peculiar Chill
dren,'' Max O'Rell tells the following
story: "a boy, reading from a play
that was being translated at sight in
class, came across the phrase: 'Calmez
vous, monsieur He naturally translat-
ed this by Calm yourself, SIR | said
to him: Now, don't you think this is a
little stiff? Couldn't you give me some
thing a little more colloquial! For in
stance, what would you say yourself IN
like case? The boy reflected a. few
seconds and said: Keep your hair on,
old man..
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Couldn't Escape Them.

This is a New York story Of two act.
resses: :.
Il hear you're living uptown now, Z
ION Seventy ninth street. My hus-
band and l have sweet little house up
there
ooh fancy!' exclaimed the other,
tenderly why, you're right up among
the nouveoux riches
For a moment the younger woman
looked indignant Then she said, well,
my dear, you know it's impossible to es-
cape from them. Since those Parkhurst
raids they're all over town.''-The Ma
riner's Weekly.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
To Ward Off a Cola.

After having been obliged to remain for
any length of time in wet shoes great
care is necessary to ward off a cold.
The damp shoes, stockings and skirts
should be removed and brisk rubbing
with alcohol should follow. Not only
dry, but warm footgear should be donned
and a drink of hot beef tea taken to
strengthen and start the circulation after
the long exposure.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

Two bottles of Pisos Cure for Con-
sumption cured me of a bad lung trouble
Mrs. J. Nichols, Princeton, Ind,
Mar 26 1So5
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
MINIATURES. wis

Ore WORTH $4,000 a ton has been
struck recently on Bull hill at Colorado
Springs
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
iH''''f2y,Ik'3
NAB U4 4H


Mr.. Charles S. Patterson, the
publisher of Newspaperdom, says
that it is not often that he gets so
enthusiastic as he does over Ripans
Tabules. Almost with the regularity
of clockwork he used to feel, at
about eleven o'clock, that some
thing had gone wrong with his
breakfast; especially was this true
if he had had a restless night, as
is no uncommon thing with head
workers. my stomach" said
Mr.. Patterson, "is under the stand
ard as to strength, and it seems
at these times to act only indiffer-
emily, and finally to stop. Clouds
come before my vision and a slight
nausea is felt Then reach out
for my Ripans. years Of the sort
Of thing related have made me
know the symptoms as well as my
nancy Down goes one Of the
blessed little concentrated boonA
and in few minutes the visual
clouds lift, discomfort passes away,
stomach apparently resumes opera
tons, and at 1890 or i o'clock
60 out for my usual rather hearty
1uncheon-all in delightful contrast
with my former practically ruined
afternoons-that I sought to escape
by fasting and various Doses"
Ripans TAbules arc sold by druggists. or by NAL
he price $50 cents box) s sent to Tho Mpans Chemt
81 Company, No 10 Spruce Street, New York SAlnDla
ial. 10 cents.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
EspenhaIn Dry Goods Co.

Milwaukee's greater stock of carpets,
new spring styles. We always undersell.
Send for illustrated catalogue.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO.,
ATilwaulyao Wis
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

There are Dictionaries and Dictiona-
ries but the noblest Roman of them all
seems to be Webster. 1t is still easily
in the lead in the great race for popular
ifU
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

Mary Anderson treasures a slipper
which belonged to Mary Queen of Scots.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
WHY THE ORANGE WITHERED.
A B1acksnake Had Lain CoiIed About Its
Roots IL the Winter.

A Blacksnake Had Lain CoiIed About Its
Roots All the Winter.
Mrs II. U. Johnson Of Dallas, Tex.
had a fine 3-years-old Otaheite orange of
which she was very proud. Soon after
she put the plant in the greenhouse last
fall it began to show unmistakable signs
of decay, and, in spite of her best efforts
it continued to wither, and seemed, in
fact, quite dead. Hoping, however, to
revive it, SO soon this spring as practi-
cable, Mrs. Johnson set the pot out
thinking that the genial warmth would
restore the plant. But instead of reviv-
ing, it seemed to wither the more, and
yesterday when the sun shone full upon
it on the gallery, Mrs. johnson saw the
orange culver and tremble as if pos
sessed of the palsy.
Not comprehending SO queer perform
ance on the part of the plant, she called
a servant and had him carefully turn the
pot upside down, when to her horror a
big blacksnake slowly uncoiled himself
from about the roots of the orange,
where it had no doubt comfortably hi
bernated all winter.-Dallas Times.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
A Judge Overrides the Constitution.

Helen S. Young of Osburn, Ida, has
just been admitted to the bar. 1t has
always been supposed that women were
ineligible Section 1890 of the Idaho
statutes, under the head of "Who may
be admitted as attorneys" says, ANY
white male citizen is entitled to admis-
sion as attorney and counselor in all
the courts of the territory" Chief JUS
tice Morgan. however, has decided in
favor of Miss Young. He said he de-
rived his authority to admit women to
practice from section Is, article 5, of the
state constitution, which provides that
''the Legislature has no power to de-
prive the judicial department Of any
pertains to it as a coordinate depart
ment of the government and that the
admission and control of the attorneys
were within the purview of this section
of the constitution. When asked if the
same Interpretation of the statute would
apply to the admission of negroes, the
chief justice replied that he thought it
wOul0
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
MRS. GOOLD'S GRATITUDE
HOW SHE WAS RESTORED TO
HEALTH.
Condition Before and After the Birth
of Her Child.

From every city, town and hamlet on
this vast continent, come letters from
suffering women; from those whose
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

No letters are published without the
request of the writer. The strictest
confidence is observed. The following
letter represents thousands =
81 always enjoyed good health un-
til six months before the birth of my
babe. Then was very weak; my back
ached all the time. My physicians
said / would be all right after the birth
of the child, but I was not, although
at that time I had the best of care.
The pains in my back were almost un-
bearable. I had leucorrhga in it's
worst form; transformations were pain
full.
''Any work or care would entirely
unnerve me. When my babe was IL
months old, friends persuaded me to
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Before I had taken one
bottle felt the effects. My back did
not ache so badly, and 1 felt stronger.
After taking four bottles / felt well.
My ambition returned, transformations
were painless, leucorrhpa entirely
cured, and l could take care of my
babe and do my homework. 1 shall
always recommend your Vegetable
Compound for all women, especially
for young mothers. ''-MRs. II. L.
GooLD, Oregon, Wis.
If Mrs. Goold had been well before
the birth of her child, subsequent
suffering would have been avoided.
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound should always be taken before
and after birth, in order that the
system may Withstand the shock.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

"A Chicago man has let the contract
for $4,000 hotel in Phoenix, Ariz.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

A person is prematurely old when bald
ness occurs before the forty-ffth Year.
Use Halls Hair Remover to keep the
scalp healthy and prevent badness.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

WHEN WRITING TO ADVER-
49, Users please say YOU saw tne
Advertisement i'm this paper.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20
Seals Learning to Swim.

Mrs. WinSIOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, sottens the gums, REDUCES infam-
nation, allays pain, cures wind collie 25ca bottle
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

AT Circle City, Alaska, frtswood de-
livered costs $40 a cord.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

Fits.-All Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer No Fits after the
first days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise
and $500 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send
to Dr.. Kline. 931 Arch St. PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

Ripans Tabules arc sold by druggists. by NAL .
the price ESQ cents boX) Is sent to The Rlp2ns Cheh
cal Company No. 10 Spruce Street. New York Sample
vial. 10 cents
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

Young seals do not know how to
swim. They have to become gradually
accustomed to the water, either by en-
tering it to paddle about by themselves
or by being carried into it in their moth
ers' jaws. They have great fear of the
waves that break into foam, and as soon
as they see one approaching. take to
fight in terror, and do not turn round
until they have assembled to a very high
place above the sea.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-04-20

There people using Dobbins' Electric Soap to-day
who commenced us use IN 1865. Would this be the
case were it not the pureSt and most economical soap
made ASK for it. Look out for limitations
DObbinS'.
The herald., 1896-08-13
Thus Defeating Himself to the Cause of
the Common People

ended when the foremost parsonage of
the hour, the Democratic candidate for
president, appeared and pushed through
the same doorway. The first glimpse
was of a black coated, broad shouldered
man, with a roll of manuscript held at
his side, stepping with quick, light
stride up the short flight of stairs. At
his side and towering over him was the
figure, clad In gray, of Senator Jones of
Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic
committee.
AS the young statesman stood at the
front of the platform flag W.; raised
and waved just above him in the gal
lery so that it's folds swept down as a
background for his form and made him
the one figure of the whole assemblage.
The cheer that broke forth was of tre-
mendous force. Fans, hats and hand
kerchiefs fluttered in the thick, sultry
heat and the cry was Bryan, Bryan"
repeated until the great crowd wearied.
The candidate bowed several times,
but it was only when he sat down at the
right of the stage that the people took
notice of the men who accompanied
him. Foremost among them. seated at
the left. was Arthur Sewall, the Bath
shipbuilder and candidate for the vice
presidency vigorous looking man.
There was Governor Stone of Missouri,
a thin-faced man, ministerial in his
bearing. and the presiding. officer, Hon.
Elliott Danforth, eX-treasurer of the
state of New Yovl
All standing space in the hall was
filled when the nominees mounted the
platform, but the aisles were clear and
there was no crowding, for the police had
promptly closed the doors when they
saw that the seating capacity of the
hall had been taken.
1t was twenty minutes after eight
when Senator Jones stepped to the front
of the box and lifted his hand for order.
The response came in the form Of calls
for Bryan.
After moment the senator was able
to hear himself introduce Mr.. Danforth
as the chairman of the meeting.
Mr.. Danforth, in his turn, pounded with
a gavel on the rail and in his turn was
showered with calls for Bryan.
Mr. Danforth's speech was brief one,
a formal introduction of Gov. Stone.
Gov. Stone read his notification from
printed strips but his voice carried to
almost the ends of the hall.
Gov Stone said:
The herald., 1896-08-13
BRYAN'S SPEECH
A Mastery Presentation Of Issues to B,
Decided

Decided
Mr.. Chairman. Gentlemen of the Com
mittee and Fellow Citizens: I shall at
a future day in a formal letter accept
the nomination which is now rendered
to me by the notification committee, and
I shall at that time touch upon the is
sues presented by the platform. It is
fitting, however, at this time in the
presence Of those here assembled, that
1 speak at some length in regard to the
campaign upon which we are now en-
tering.
THE GREAT STRUGGLE
We do not underestimate the forces
arrayed against us, nor are we unmind-
full of the Importance of the struggle
in which we are engaged, but, relying
for success upon the righteousness of
our cause, we shall defend with all pos
sible vigor the positions taken by our
party. We are not surprised that some
of our opponents, in the absence of better
argument, resort to abusive epithets, but
they may rest assured that no language
however violent, or invectives, however
vehement, will lead us to depart a sin
gle hairs breadth from the course mark
ed out by the national convention. The
citizens, either public or private, who
assail the character and question the
patriotism of the delegates assembled
in the Chicago convention assail the
character and question the patriotism
of the millions who have arrayed them
selves under the banner raised there
1t has been charged by men standing
high in business, in political circles, that
our platform is a menace to private Sc
curity and public safety, and it has been
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-27
BLAcKRuRN on KENTUCKY.
lie Thinks it WIN Give BrSan 30, 600 Major
itN over Mex iulcy.

He Thinks II VIII Give BrNan 1900 Major
ity over Mckinney.
Washington August @.--Scuntor Black
burn OF Kentucky WAS IN Washington TO-
dag for a conference with the dcmocNtlo
leaders concerllns plans for the caml aiSn
Ia Kentucky,
st lc'nocrpuc head quarters he met Con-
rrcssman Benton " Millin OF Tennessee.
Senator Faulkner. Congressman iNchart-
son and other politicians.
In the course 81 discussion Of the po-
Intent outlook he said to the Republic Ger
rrspoudcut: "Thc Indianapolis convention
" II do the regular dcmorratv ticket no
huim. IT GeneNi Buekner of kentu ny
IL placed on the ticket he viii undoubtedly
receive rotn,. democratic votes. lut his
support would otherwise 20 to the rCpuh-
Ucnu ticket, 30 that RrNau's chances OF
carryluE tho state win not hc uiur@l.
~ expect Kentucky 70 give the dcmo-
cratic ticket 3o"o malorfy This Is on Il
conservative estimate
Among the other visitors at d"mncrnOc
hol lquarteis was * United states bi>trot
Attorney Watts caudilat t. FOR governor of
Nest VIRGINIA Mr.. Watts preIiCts for
Rtvan and Stwau the largest democrnttc
fft. ioritN ever given candidate 10y tho
Mountain state lie REPORTS thar rN-
United States Senator Henry q, DAVIS has
conn, out FOR tht, democratic ticket. In
Senator Davis vs. the f1thcr-in-ldM oi sem
atur stephen Il. EllNus
Al "A meeting of ftor silver democrats Mt
F,uSns. W. " Senator Ellc.ns' home, on
last SautilaV night eN-S anator Davis pre-.
SIDED mud urged the election Of Bryan and
| EeWan
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-08-27
General Garcia Defeats q Force of Span
tar1s Under Iiulr5 =.

General Garcia Defeats O. Force oil span
taris Under LlNares'
New York, Aug,s st .6-The ilerald's cor
ra.,,,,d,n, ~ R,nnh,r~a gives the fol
i'9''''' az 80
loving ceiails OF IL butte at Las feid de
kasj, July 3, in which the cubtns, under
G.n,~,l G,,rc,n wcre vgctorious Tn,
XXI ,,,a ,,,,,,,n ,,os,.i,,,
SPaHaVus app odSheu tie UNA" posit'o"'
Finding comparatively little resistance,
hut when near enough 10 suit General
Garcia $ tacucs deadly Ire Was pour 81
INTO them that made tnein rel and ran
back to their starting point at the base
OF lhe hill.
The column mier General linares then
lr1ue It's appearance in 'front.' Of the Gu
ban positions. and thus re iforced the
SlD cards made another Vigorous assault,
winch t. them must haNs e IN j SicGess
| ful, inasmdch as the Cubans fell back
and let the Spanish, troops capture or
occupy The position ;hcy mad Nod on top
| OF the hlll by TINS time Ct Al Garcia
hal gathered some 1900 men ana Hkcn n
pes ton on one of the higher NUS tur' her
| back, and 50 distributed his forces
al org tn patches CT woods and brush IS