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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Employ Child Labor.

Inspector J. j. Williams, who, under the
direction of Labor Commissioner Erick-
son, is engaged in Investigating the fac
tories and workshops of the State, recent
" took a trip to points off the railroads,
in places where factories are located, to
see if there were not other places besides
the large cities where the child labor law
is being violated. He is now satisfied that
there are. At Irvington, six miles from
the railroad at Menomonie, in the factory
of the Coffin Box and Lumber Company,
he found eighteen boys, all of whom he
was satisfied were under Il years of age,
all at work. Half dozen of them claimed
to be over the limit, but he was convinced
that they were not telling the truth and
ordered all discharged In view of the
fact that in three investigations of the
factories in Milwaukee the largest number
of children found working in all is report
ed at fourteen, the inspector is satisfied
that it is a good idea to devote some atten-
ton to the country districts.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
"More Money!"

The followers of Mr.. Bryan last fall
made their rallying cry ''More money"
They did not get Mr.. Bryan into the
presidency, but they and all the rest Of
the people "are getting more money!"
and that speedily. The only way to get
money is by work. By the passage Of
the Dingley bill the home market has
been restored to American manufacture
ers. The wheels of industry are already
beginning to turn, and a wider oppor-
tunity to labor is being offered to the
American people. There will be plenty
of work in the near future, and plenty
of work means plenty of money.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Boies' New Plan.

The warehouse-certificate statement,
which was popular with the Populists
two Or three years ago as applied to
farm products only, is now proposed by
ex-Gov. Boies of Iowa as the only meth
cd by which silver can safely be made
a basis for currency. He suggests that,
in view of the continued fall of silver,
the Democratic party abandon the free
coinage proposition and propose the
purchase by the Government of silver
bullion at it's market value, issuing GER
tificates therefor redeemable in silver
may be at any time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Political Notes.

The second largest nugget of gold
ever found in California is just report
ed from Trinity County. 1t is worth
$4,000, and Klondike is invited to pro-
duce it's biggest nugget for comparison.
Iowa Populists also have placed q
distinct State ticket in the field, and
their platform, like that of the Ohio
Populists, ignores the Chicago plat
form.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Mexico is letting interested friends in
this country do the boasting about her
prosperity and admirable financial sys-
tenn. She is kept on the keen hustle try
ing to pay her debts in 10O-cent dollars
while collecting her dues in 4O-cent dol
lars. It is quite trick.-Detroit Free
Press.
Better times began as soon as the
Republican party got in power. Better
government will be secured for this
city when the Republican party con-
trolls it. There is abundance Of Demo-
cratic testimony to show that nothing
could be worse than we have had under
Democratic rule.-Louisville CONNER
cial.
The nation is now listening intently
for Mr.. Bryan's voice from the wilds
of the Yellowstone Park to inform 1t
how it is that wheat can go up while
silver is going down.
The advance Of SO per cent. in the
value of wheat and the fall Of % per
cent. in the value Of silver in the past
year does not quite justify the asser-
tons as to the relations Of wheat and
silver which We're being urged upon the
farmers of the country at this time last
year.
With American tin plate not only sup
plying the markets Of our own coun-
try, but actually making bid for the
markets of the world, the Democratic
assertions Of six years ago that protec-
ton could not make this industry sue
cessful in the United States are any
thing but pleasant reading to the men
who made them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

years just ended, the excess of ex-
ports over imports amounted to about
s2'ooo,oOoOO0, while in the preceding
qaa.ler OF a century, which was one of
10" taflH excepting the war period. the
excess OF imports over exports was ST.
4oo,OOO,0OO. These figures which cover
TWO twenty-five year periods, one Of
winch was characterized by low tariff
and the other by protective tariff. are
convincing as to the effect of protection
upon our foreign commerce.
A. B. CARSON.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
He Was Thankful.

One day there was traveller III the
woods in California in the dry season,
when the trades were blowing strong.
He had ridden long way and he was
tired and hungry, and dismounted
from his horse to smoke pipe. But
when he felt in his pocket he found
but two matches. He struck the first
and it would not light. Here's a pref
ty state of things" said the traveller.
Dying for a smoke; only one match
left, and that sure to miss fire. Was
there ever q creature so unfortunate!
And yet" thought the traveller, sup
pose light this match and smoke my
pipe, and shake out the dottle here In
the grass-the grass might catch on
fire, for it is dry like finder, and while
| snatch out the flames in front they
might eyade and run behind me and
seize upon yon bush Of poison oak; be-
fore I could reach it that would have
blazed up. Over the bush see a pine
tree hung with moss; that, too, would
fly in fire upon the instant to its top
most bough; and the fame of that long
torch, now the traueWluu WOulu tdho
and brandish that through the infam-
mable forest! hear this dull roar in
a moment ---ith the joint voice Of wind
and fire; see myself gallop for my
soul and the fleeing confiagration chase
and outflank me through the hills;
see this pleasant forest burn for days,
and the cattle roasted and the springs
dried up and the farmer ruined and
his children cast upon the world. What
a world hangs upon this moment!'
With that he struck the match and it
missed fire. THANK God" said the
traveller, and he put his pipe in his
pocket-Longman's Magazine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Footwear DESTROYED,

At 2:3O o'clock Saturday morning an
alarm Of fire was sounded at the Putnam
Shoe Company in Berlin. BY the time the
fire department reached the scene the en-
tire plant was in a blaze. The firemen
realized that the building was doomed and
they concentrated their efforts in saving
the adjoining factories. At 5 O'Clock the
fire was practically out, but the building
was completely quilted. The surrounding
buildings were not damaged. The Put
nam factory was a three-story brick build
ing, 1OOx4O feet, and located on the river
bank, short distance from Main street.
It was in the heart of the manufacturing
district. The loss on the building and
stock is placed at $50 5000, although it may
go as high as $4,000. The insurance is
$4,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Prairie States Prosperous.

Statistician Mulhall in recent arti-
Gle shows that the prairie States upon
which the silverites relied last year to
carry their free silver proposition are
not only the most prosperous sections
Of the United States, but most prosper
GUS in the world, and that their grain
production is at least as great as that
of France, Germany and Austria col
lectively, and their general food pro-
duction five times as great per each
person as in the most advanced Sec
tons of Europe
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Expenses of state institutions,

Expenses of the several State charitable
and penal institutions for the past month,
audited by the State Board of Control, ag-
gregated $53,31O.55. The expenses of
each are: State Hospital for the Insane,
Mendoza, $7,495.12; Northern Hospital
for the Insane, Oshkosh, $9,62O.79; School
for the Deaf, Delavan, 81, 1912; School
for the Blind, GAINESVILLE, $2,11334; Indus
tial School for Boys, Waukesha, 81, 9SO.34;
state prison, Waupun, $7,033.94; School
for Dependent Children, Sparta, 81
1874 "a; Home for Feeble Minded, Chippe-
wa Fills, SIS, 1921; Reformato;y, Green
Bay, $3S1.75. Total, $53, 31O.55.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Gold Lost ON the Mexico.

The Gold Lake Mining Company of
Ashland, at the head of which is ex-Gov.
Swineford, was thrown into CONSERVATION
by the news that 1000 pounds of valua-
BILE gold ore belonging to the company
went down in the City of Mexico. It was
not known that the company's representa-
tive, G. M. Archibald, had shipped it by
that boat. Steps will be taken at once
with the view Of getting back the esti-
mated value of the gold from the steam
ship company.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

place the American dollar upon the
same basis as the Mexican dollar. The
working people Of Mexico now find
their dollar worth but 40 cents and yet
are not receiving any increased number
Of them as their wages, while the prices
of articles which they are compelled to
buy with them have advanced as meas
ured by deprecated dollars in which
they are paid.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

The fifteen countries from whlc =.
hints of dissatisfaction with our Iarlh
haro come have sold us in the past de-
cade 81, s43, 943, 523 worth OF goods so a naa
honght from us only $3,Oo9,22o'.s2
xortb a balance in thir favor OF Sl'-
7s4 100, s41. 1t is scarcely probable IN
dor tlcse circumstances that they are
ao;no 10 take any steps which will en-
-, $50 o,rass Or complicate commercial rela-
tons so advantageous 10 tnein
ton 1owal Herald.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
BIG INCREASE IN EXPORTS
Nearly $5O,OoO,OoO Over the Frat
Seven Months of Last Year.

= F"O'O"OSO"O CVCT ING r1fSC
seven Months of Last Year.
The figures of the exports from the
United States for July show an increase
over the corresponding month of last year
of about $4,3OO,000. The domestic ex-
ports last year were the largest in our his
tory. The total exports in July were $780,
72o,77O. The exports for the first seven
months of the calendar year were $549,-
943,879, against $50O,572, 005 for the first
seven months of last year. The exports
of agricultural products show slight de-
crease during the period, while those of
manufactured products increased The ex-
ports Of gold for July were $5,462, 800.
against $11,931 ,43S for July, 1896, and
for the first seven months of this year,
$30,559,O71, against So, 1922 4S for the
corresponding period of last year.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Total .$41O,O00,0o0

.
To this large sum, which is already i'll
sight, must be added an estimate of $780,
100000 for the increased profits that have
been realized on crops of oats, barley,
rye, hay, flax, hops and other miscellane-
Gus but valuable products of the farm.
When Acting Secretary Brigham was
asked for an expression of opinion as to
the benefits reaped by the farmers i'll the
way of increased prices, he said:
The advance over last years prices has
already been considerable. 1t is not ad-
visable to give estimates as to amounts
based upon this years crops, as we do not
know just what the yield will be, but the
advance in the price of wheat over one
year ago would amount on the crop of last
year to $50 100000. The advance in the
price of corn over last year is more than
5 cents a bushel, and on last years crop
would amount to about $S5,00O,O0O The
advance in the price of sheep and wool on
account of the tariff legislation over last
year would amount to about $33 100000.
An average crop sufficient to supply the
demand leaves more profit for the farmer.
The four largest crops of corn grown since
1881 were worth less than the four small
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

The Democratic bargain counter be-
ing in {. seriously depleted and unat-
tractive condition at the present mo-
ment, the leaders Of that party are now
searching for new novelties. Free sill
YER and free trade have lost their at
Effectiveness despite the advertising
which they have been given, the ex-
periments by the public in that line
having nauseated them with that class
of cheap goods. 1t is probable that the
next assortment of wares which these
gentlemen will offer will be Henry
Georges single tax, a denunciation of
government by Injunction propo-
sition to adopt the initiative and the
referendum system by which the peo-
pie Of the country may be kept in u
constant uproar by having an oppor-
tunity to initiate legislation or to pass
upon measures enacted before these
measures can come actually into ope-
ration.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
sue the Ex-Treasurers.

Town Attorney A. M. Warden of
Washburn has been instructed to COM
mence suits against ex-Town Treasurers
M. Anderson and P. J. Peterson, for their
alleged shortage. Mr.. Pederson's alleged
shortage is the old Bank of Washburn af-.
fair, amounting to $21 1856; while Mr..
Anderson's alleged shortage is for $564.63,
and consists in fees which he is claimed to
have unlawfully retained.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Ki11ed ON Grade Crossings

A passenger train on the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad struck wagon on
a crossing two and half miles east of
Wilton, killing two persons-Mrs. Cusick
of Chicago and Daniel O'Rourke of Will
ton
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
No More British Tin Plate.

Before the tin plate industry was es-
tablished in the United States by the
Mckinley Tariff, there were quite
number of Americans in Liverpool who
acted as agents for American importers
of Welsh tin plate, Liverpool being the
chief port of export. Since we have
been making our own tin plate, all OF
these agents have returned home with
the execution of one who Is expected
back this month to take charge OF
tin plate factory in Pennsylvania. Ihls
will practically conclude the American
trade in foreign tin plate and practlcal-
" complete the acquisition OF the
American market by the American TIN
plate industry which was established
under the Mckinley Protective Tarln
of 1890.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Rohbed even Stores,

A gang of burglars last night broke into
seven stores in the business center Of
West Superior and got away with less
than $780, They were discovered at
Links grocery by Joseph Holden and
fred revolvers at him, escaping.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

In recently designed door lock tho
key fits into the end Of the doorknoh
and there Ia no other keyhole.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
,o,aou,s Zig Business.

There was a large volume OF business
4uansactad in London last May, the To-
ta1 Of that city's bank clearlnss a saao
eating s2,e5s, 277,21e. This was s s,ea >
200 e 600 greater than New York,s Clear ~
49,. + q same month, and greater Dy
- 80 900 ono than the April business IN
London.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
rh.r Arc We'll OFF.

Republican business gain IN .o-o CO.. zso
one month ....... pooo'oo
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
n.nreciated Dollars.

Uorr;nomen in the United STATES
oonoratulate themselves that they
rejected last year the propoS'''0
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

Democratic average -. 50, 13o, 3O6,aoo
COZ 1Renublican year,. -. 4,7S6,Oo4'ooa
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Wool-Protection and Free Trade.
Imports of wooden manufactures:
free trade ayerage, $47, O65,527,

Tee traue average, $47,U65,527
The average annual increase in our
imports of manufactured wooden goods,
during the Democratic policy Of Free
Trade in wool, was $13, 537 ,O66. Consid-
ering the shoddy character Of the for
eign goods imported, and the idleness Of
our people, since 1894, it Is safe to say
that the excessive imports for the three
years, aggregating $4O,5OO,OOO, have
displaced the product of fully 500, OOO,-
600 worth of wooden products from
American looms that would have been
made here if the American policy of
Protection had been maintained with
out interruption. The loss to workers
in American wooden mills alone has
been fully $7O,GOO,OOO.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
A Good Months Gain.

Business is improving; prosperity IS
at hand. Study the following totals Oh
bank clearings for the United States Tor
the month Of July in each year since
1891, as given by 'Bradstreets:
Total United States bank clearlngs:
Amount.
yuny. SO, 5O4, 1913, 43S
1917 1oo 4, $50, 1886, $50
1896 ...........'''
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
MONEY FOR THE FARMERS.
HIGH Prices Make Better Returns
Than Abnormal Crops.


Than Abnormal Crops.
One-half billion dollars to $7OO,0OO,oOo
is the amount which has been or will De
distributed among farmers as the result
of advanced prices for this seasons crops
as compared with those of last year.
These figures, given by Washington
correspondent, are based upon the most
careful computations made by experts OF
the Department of Agriculture. Of TINS
sum S41O,OOO,OOO has been realized On
eight specialties of agricultural industry.
The rest is divided among the odds ana
ends that represent the pecuniary result
of a farmers labor.
The eight products chosen as Alustra-
tons of the vast financial benefits to the
farmers from the recent rapid rise III
prices are cattle, wheat, corn, potatoes,
cotton, sheep, swine and wool. Careful
comparison has been made of the prices
now prevailing with those which obtained
during the whole of last year. Inc fol-
lowing table shows an inflow of $4lO,ooo,-
00O to tho DockptS of the farmers:
The herald., 1897-04-10
INDEPENDENT FORESTERS

The official visitations of High Chief
Ranger McElfresh during the past week
have been as follows: On Monday
evening last he visited Court Sierra NO
1871. Sacramento; Tuesday evening he
met with Court Chico No. 1888 at which
meeting there was an addition of six
teen new members. carrying an aggre-
gate insurance of s26 900; on Wednesday
evening the II. c. r. visited Court
Yolo No 1913, at Woodland; last evening
he met with Court Soano No. 900, at
Vallejo, and tonight he visits Court
Napa, No. $40
The next inter-court monthly social
will be held with Court Temple No. $40
at their hall, 2471a South Spring street,
on Tuesday evening next. An excellent
program of musical and literary exer-
cises will be followed by a dance. A
large attendance of Foresters and their
friends is expected.
Court Los Angeles No 422 initiated
four candidates Thursday night and re-
ceived eight applications for member
ship.
F. w. Wismer, financial secretary of
Court Los Angeles No. 422, feels some
satisfaction over the capture OF his desk
robber and is perfectly willing to drive
a nail in his public coffin. High Secre-
tary w. H. Perry would like his $50 cross
of honor returned, but is glad the thief
is caught.
Court Palmetto No. 3345 will give
The herald., 1897-04-10

Supreme Secretary q. s. Bartholomew
and Supreme Assistant Secretary e. A.
Beck went to San Pedro Wednesday
night and completed the organization of
Free Harbor lodge No. s. This lodge has
a good membership and bright pros
poets for the future. Meetings will be
held weekly on Friday evenings here
after.
The new business mems lodge Of this
city will be organized on Friday evening
next with a membership Of about fifty.
Special Organizer Tenant is at work
in Pomona, and will soon organize new
lodge in that city.
Los Angeles lodge No. had initiatory
work Tuesday night.
John Coulter. vice president OF Bar
tholomew lodge No. 3, is reported serS-
ously Ill.
West End lodge ie doing well and has
frequent limitations.
At the last regular meeting of Sunset
lodge No. lat Paulk's hall. the following
officers were elected to fill vacancies: S.
NJ. Reed. PRESIDENT; NJ. W. Martin, Sec
retary; A. W. Schonle, sergeant; F. w.
Plischke, inner doorkeeper. These new
officers were installed last evening
The herald., 1897-04-10
KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES

Los Angeles tent No. 2 held most en-
thusiastic and profitable meeting Wei
nesday night. Five candidates were ini-
tiated. six applicants elected and six ap-
plications for membership received.
There was a large attendance of visitors,
including a number from Santa Monica.
Interesting remarks were made by Sir
Knight Luckenbach, representative to
the state convention from Los Angeles
tent and Sir Knight l. II. Leighy, repre-
sentative from Santa Monica tent. in re-
gard tc the wor!. ef the convention.
Los Angeles was complimented by the
state convention with the second office
in the state organization, that of state
lieutenant commander. Sir Knight S.
Mas of California tent No. was the
fortunate recipient of the official hon.
ors.
California tent No. received four ap-
plications for membership at its last
meeting.
Deputy Supreme Commander Lucken-
bach has been crowded with office work
since his return from the north.
Los Angeles tent No. will have the
degree work exemplified next Wednes-
day evening upon number of candi-
dates by the new team of which Sir
Knight John Spiers is captain. This
will be the first work of this team.
The herald., 1897-04-10
UNITED WORKMEN

Past Grand Master Workman Booth
visited Ell Monte lodge last Saturday
night and exemplified the work upon
|, two candidates
St. Elmo lodge No. 23S conferred the
Workman degree upon two Juniors last
Monday night, and next Monday night
will give the Workman degree to one
candidate and the Junior degree to two.
The grand lodge has been in session
at San Francisco this week, with a
large attendance. Business of local in
terest to the order was transacted. The
proposition for biennial instead of an
nual sessions was voted down; also the
proposition to dispense with the official
organ of the order The number of
members initiated in this state during
the month of March was 67S; number of
new members up to April 6, 131. Past
Grand Master Booth OF this city was in
attendance.
Grand Foreman Mackey and Past
Grand Master Workman Booth of this
city visited Alhambra lodge last Friday
evening and exemplified the degree
work.
Prosperity lodge No. 800 was organized
on Tuesday evening at B'nai Birth hall,
San Francisco. in the presence of the
grand lodge. There were forty members
on the charter list The floor work was
exemplifed by the Pacific drill team of
Oakland and the Mount Hamilton team
of San Jose.
Grand Master Vintner has been re-
elected by the grand lodge to the high
and important office which he has so
ably filled the past year. This is the
first time in California that q grand
The herald., 1897-04-10
DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH

Una lodge No. 172 will give pleasing
Easter social at Memorial hall this even
ing. with the following program: Music,
Gardner's orchestra; recitation, Miss
Ella Lane: violin solo, Prof. Gardner;
soprano solo, Mrs w. II. Roam; recita-
tion. Master Elmer Booth; bass solo, j.
7 shores. There will also be an exhibi-
ton of the gramophone and hand
painted Easter eggs.
The members of Arbor Vitae lodge
No. So gave Sister Lorella Murratt, +. N.
G. a pleasing surprise Tuesday night,
in appreciation of her services as cap
tain of the degree team. She was pre-
santed by the lodge with beautltui
past noble grand's regala, an appro-
nriate presentation speech being made
bv Sister Dora Balm. Sister Murratt re-
snonded briefly and with much feeiins.
Edelweiss lodge No 81 visited silver
Wave Rebekah lodge at Santa Monica
last Friday night The attraction was
the new robes of Silver Wave and the
initiation of four candidates. The work
was done very efficiently. Refresh
ments were served and very happy
time was had.
Una lodge No. 172 had initiatory work
last Saturday night.
Columbia lodge No. 1874 had degree
work last Monday night.