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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
His Vow Broken.

For more than twenty years William
II. Jerolamen, Of MorristOwn, n. j.,
was silent in his home. He made a
vow and kept it until death faced him.
Then he broke the oath, spoke to his
wife. kissed her and died.
One day back in the seventies, after
a trifing quarrel, he said to his wife,
"I'll never speak to you again as long
as I live At that time he was IS
years old. He kept his VOW and lived
ON, utterly ignoring the woman who
had shared his joys and sorrows 50
long. They lived in a cottage at Mount
Arlington, Morris County; but, as far
as Jerolamen was concerned, it was as
If his wife was not living.
She bore the slight without a muir
muir. He dined in silence and alone,
and so did she. Often Mrs. Jerolamen
had to speak to her husband In refer
ence to household affairs, but he never
answered.
He was church member, being one
of the organizers Of the Mount Airing
ton Methodist Episcopal Church. In
1874 the town was. divided ON the Ques-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

Joseph Jefferson recently attempted
a new role to round out his career, but
he found it so pervaded by realism that
he has abandoned it temporarily until
he RECEIVERS from the inroads it made
on his physical and mental resources.
It appears he bought a bike. AS nat
ural sequence he tried to ride it. He
was seduced into making the effort by
the cajoleries Of his children. He was
persuaded to relinquish it by the cajol-
cries of the bicycle. 1t seems he select
ed a wide, level road as the theater of
action and entered 'R. u. D." But
there was more rue at the exit. He
listened patiently while enthusiastic
friends explained just how easy 1t was
to ride, and then he set off and prompt
ly fell off. He tried it again, taking
care to keep the front wheel under
him." but although he succeeded in this
the rear wheel landed on top of him.
Then he went through all the vagaries
known to beginners, including collisions
with every obstacle in sight on the
road and the adjacent fields. and hav-
ing proven to his satisfaction that he
was in danger Of rounding out his ca
reer too abruptly traded the wheel on
the spot for sofa cushion. This is one
of the reasons why Mr.. Jefferson thinks
there is too much tragedy about a BIZ
cycle for his comedy predictions.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

Rinderpest is the dealilest disease
that can oyertake cattle. 1t comes from
Asia, like so many other plaques, and
It has recently ravaged English terri
tory In South Africa with terrible Sc
verify. The Government was COMPEL
I'd at last to take active measures for
It's suppression, and to that end they
commissioned DIR. Koch to proceed to
the Cape and try to discover the mi
erobe that is the cause of the disease.
The great German bacteriologist has so
tar failed to isolate the bacillus; but he
has achieved the greater practical sue
cess of discovering that the bile of
animals that the disease had killed act
ed as vaccinating substance on
healthy cattle. BY this treatment the
plague may be successfully combatted.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
Mankind Is Growing.

A European scientist, who has been
making measurements of the bodies
of the ancients, thus summarizes the
result of his Investigations, and shows
that men are larger now than they
were thousands of years ago: II have
measured a great many Roman collins,
and my average shows that the Romans
could not have exceeded five feet five
inches. In taking measurements of an
cient armor, I find that the English
aristocracy have decidedly increased in
average height within 500 years.
measured twenty-five mummies in the
British Museum as nearly as l could
through the cases, making estimate for
wrapping. and l found the average
height of males sixty-one inches, fe-
males fifty-five inches. The mummy of
the celebrated Cleopatra measures
about fifty-four inches, about the height
of the present European girl Of 13. The
most ancient mummy Of an Egyptian
king yet discovered measured sixty-two
inches.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

ton Of prohibition. The old man tried
to induce the members of the church
to indorse the cold water ticket at the
town election, but they refused. He
swore that he would never go to church
again. He kept his word in this as he
had toward his wife.
Thus his Life went ON i'm silence and
gloom. One morning he could not
arise, for pneumonia had laid it's grip
upon him. He was so years old, and
he felt that he could not recover. His
wife BENT over him with a love that all
his harshness never had killed. He
saw the Light in her eyes, and feebly
essaying to take her hand, he sobbed:
Dear, I'm so sorry. Will you for
give me?''
Forgive him? Would she? Kneel-
ing by the dying mans bedside she
wept softly, while he, with tongue
freed at last, mmbled ON deliriously
about old times. She did not leave
him until the end came. He died with
his hand in hers and a look of haDpi-
ness that his face had not borne In
twenty years.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
He Won His Case.

The late Gov. Throckmorton. of Tex
ais, was once engaged i'm the defense of
man accused of murder.
The evidence against his client was
too strong to be overcome by any plea
except that Of saf -defense; but the
man killed was in his shirt sleeves at
the time, and no one had seen him with
a weapon exposed.
NJ. Throckmorton at the proper iunc-
ton suddenly pulled off his coat and
waistcoat, and, turning round so that
the jury could see him from every side.
inquired whether in their Judgment he
was armed or not.
The answer i'm the negative was unan-
imous. With a knowing smile. Mr..
Throckmorton proceeded to draw from
under his left arm one pistol, another
from under his right, one from each Of
his boots, and finally a huge bowie
knife from under his shirt ait the hack
of his neck.
AS he laid the weapons In a row on
the table, he said, You see, gentlemen
although in my sllirt-sleeves, it was NOT
safe to consider me unarmed.n The
counsel for the prosecution knew from
that moment that their case was lost.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
MADE BRuIN YIELD HIS LIFE.
Woman Kills a Bear with Rolling
Pin and Carving Knife,

Woman Kills Bear with Rolling
Pin and Carving Knife.
Florida has brave girl in the per-
son of Miss Marie Robinson, who lives
two miles from Fort Pierce on Cedar
Hammock. While she was making
bread the other day she was startled by
the appearance of young black bear
close beside her, standing on it's hind
feet. Raising big hard wood rolling
pin she brought it down whack on the
bears snout. Bruin did not like this
treatment, and advanced toward the
girl, fencing with it's forepaws. Again
Miss Robinson delivered blow at her
advancing foe, but the bear had learn
ed wisdom, and he deftly parted the
blow with his right paw. He then
caught Miss Robinson's dress with his
other paw, tearing it from the shout
der. In return she gave him straight
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

The Durrant murder case in Califor-
MIA may be studied for some Of the
features Of our criminal law which not
infrequently contribute to a miscar-
riage Of justice, and are strong incen-
tives in some communities to lynching.
That the man is guilty of the crime
charged; that he murdered that unfor-
tunate girl and hid the body in that
church loft, has been clearly establish
ed before a jury, and their finding in
dorsed by q court of competent juris-
diction. The Governor of the State had
the case before him on an appeal for
pardon. He is a lawyer, and he exam
ined it carefully. But he declined to
interfere with the execution Of just
sentence. Several years had gone by,
and at last, when every local device
had been exhausted by Durrant's attor-
neys to defeat the carrying out of the
sentence, they decided upon this last
resort, and so took the case to the Su-
preme Court. This works a respite,
and Durrant will get at least six
months more time. Unfortunately, the
records Of our procedure in criminal
cases are full Of this SORT Of thing. And
it extends to cases Of the highest rela-
ton. The case Of Guiteau Is directly
in point. There was never for mo-
ment the slightest doubt about that
wretch's guilt. He was taken red
handed. And, in addition, in his poor
way, he confessed his crime and ex-
To- no l<>d 70 10
victim was the President of the United
States, and every consideration, both
of example and justice, called for a
swift punishment Of the horrible deed.
But the procedure was slow. Months
elapsed before an indictment was
found and somewhat theatrical trial
begun, and it was almost a year before
the wretch, whose guilt had stood as
we'll established the day after General
Garfield's death as it then stood, was
brought on the scaffold for execution.
1t is urged. of course, that where life
is at stake an accused man should have
every chance to present his case. No
issue is fairly to be taken with that
contention. But where full and
fair trial has been had, and competent
lawyers have represented the accused
and brought out every point in his IA
vor, and verdict of guilty is then pro-
nounced, the sentence of the court
should be promptly executed. These
specious pleas and delays, founded fire.
quently upon points which the Supreme
Court has already decided, serve only
ends that mock the proper administra-
ton of justice, and account to some ex-
tent for the disposition, too frequently
INDUCED in, to try cases in the court of
Judge Lynch. ''They do these things
better in France" And very much bet
ter in England. In the treatment of
criminals, indeed, England shows much
we could copy with profit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
BRIDGE OF GREAT SIZE
It Is to Span the Mississippi Above
New Orleans.

It Is to Span the Mississippi Above
New Orleans.
e. Z. Corthell, chief engineer, and
e. Fl. Conner, assistant engineer. have
just completed the drawings and stud
les for bridge so remarkable that it
will attract general attention through
out the civilized world. It is to span
the Mississippi River at Twelve Mile
Point between four and five miles
above New Orleans.
This bridge is to be a railroad struc,
ture, double tracked, connecting all
lines ON the east and west banks Of the
river. 1t will be when the river is at
its highest, 85 feet from the waters
surface. At the point where water
meets the land, the height Of the rail
will be 100 feet above the earth. Al
each end of this great structure, the
approach will be 6,5SO feet long, the
grade being Is per cent. The length of
the structure between piers will be
$3.50 feet. The length from approach
to approach, the points referred to be-
ing those farthest from the shore, will
be 15,4OO feet, total length of nearly
three miles,
Perhaps the most interesting feature
of the bridge from an engineering
standpoint is the great length Of clear
span required, 1000 feet. This fact
must be considered carefully, because
only when this is tie case can the great
task THAI confronts the engineers be
appreciated, owing to the character Of
the river bed. The bed of The Missis-
sippi River at this point, and the
ground far ON each side, is all alluvial
material upon sand. The ground over
which the approaches pass is made en-
tirely Of river deposits. Behring'S to the
depth Of over a thousand feet have
been made in New Orleans, and moth
ing encountered except loan, sand, and
some shallow layers of clay.
The bed Of the Mississippi few feet
below the surface is of clean sand. On
either side and beneath the sites OF the
proposed approaches, bo1ings have been
made 200 feet deep. Fifty feet below
low water mark, clean SAND was found
which grew coarser as the depth of the
behring's increased. It is upon this sort
Of a bottom that the foundations of this
tremendous structure must rest The
shore piers will rest ON pneumatic CATS
sons sunk 100 feet below low water
mark. The piers are to be constructed
of what is called granite face stones
and concrete backing.
An excellent idea Of the immensely
Of the structure can be gained from the
fact that the total height of the river
piers from the bases OF the caissons to
the top Of the ornament ON the truss
post will be $50 feet. The approach
spans of the bridge are to be supported
upon steel towers of enormous tensile
strength. The total length Of the iron
structure Will be 1864 feet, let 9Th
of this sort of which NO bridge in the
world can boast.
It seems to the engineering world but
short time ago that all creation was
talking OF the Eads bridge at ST. Louis,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
Desired Information.

While preaching a sermon on the ten
der wisdom OF the Omnipotent,
preacher illustrated his point by say
ing that He knows which of us grows
best in the sunlight, and which mus
have shade. "You know you plan
roses in the sunshine" he said. ANA
heliOtlcpe and geraniums; but il you
want your fuchsias to grow, you mus
keep them in a shady nook" After flls
sermon a woman came UP to him, De-
face glowing with pleasure. "on
Doctor, am so grateful for that ser
mon," she said, clasping his hand anu
shaking it warmly. His heart gloWeo
for a mnment-only for a moment
though YES" she went on fervenu.'
81 never knew before what was ~
matter with my fuchsdas."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

right handler with the roller, which
caught him under the ear and sent him
down.
Bruin scrambled up from the second
round, and was pretty mad. He shut
fed up to the girl, warily keeping both
forepaws extending and growing an
griiy. Miss Robinson again landed a
right roller, hitting him squarely be-
tween the eyes AS soon as he rec0v-
cred from the stunning effects of the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
An Actors Ruse.

Had funny experience down in
Georgia once" laughed the actor who
has been over the whole route from
transformer to leading man in crack
company.
1--WE had played little one-night
town where the people expressed their
appreciation by vegetable lombard
ment Of all on the stage. was hurry
ing to the little dingy hotel, mad as a
hornet, when heard one of the natives
making some very caustic remarks
about my efforts to personate Claude
Melnotte. 1 was foolish enough to
pitch into him. and five minutes later
1 was the sole occupant Of the Gala
bose. After relieving myself by
swearing a few chapters, and wonder
ing how far I would have to walk to
catch up with the company, I sudden
~ struck upon possible scheme of es-
cape.
I'm my wrath had not waited at the
hall to get rid of my makeup. Now
snatched off my blonde wig, washed
the cosmetics from my dark face, stuff
ed my gay wrappings under a bunk,
made my seedy suit look a little more
disreputable by a few rents, and then
sent up yell for help. This brought
the sleepy constable, who looked as
though he wanted to run when he
caught sight of me. assumed an Irish
brogue and talked SO fast that he had
no chance to think Or talk back. told
him how some divil of pirate capered
out of the place just as Oh war passn
paceable as lam, trun me in afoor
Oh could aven spake, an barred the
dour on me-
'He hurried me out, gave me 81 II
I'd say nothing, left the door wide
open and went home. l recaptured my
bundle and left with the rest of the
company on the early train. Free
Press
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

Workmen have begun to remove one
of the historic landmarks of New York
City, the Tombs prison. This remark
able structure, built in the Egyptian
style of architecture, is one of the city's
most noted sights. 1t has sheltered
nearly all of the great criminals of the
country at some time or other, and it's
massive walls could tell wondrous tales
OF crime and misery were they supplied
with tongues as well as ears.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

Attorney Vincent, of Chicago, in his
speech in defense of Luetsert, made
the astonishing statement that NEARLY
every married man at some time or
other felt that he would like to choke
or do something to his WIFE" Mr.. Vim
cent has always been regarded as an
amiable and peaceable citizen, but it
IS evident he should be more careful
what married men he associates with
His experience appears to have been
extremely unfortunate.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

1BA1C GASUNOW1TZ. the
present year. OF all Of them fourteen
are living, seven in Chicago and seven
in Russia, where Mr.. Gasonowitz was
born.
Mr.. Gasonowitz belongs to family
noted for it's pro;ificness. His mother
had twenty brothers and sisters. His
daughter, Rachel, who is married in
Russia, is the mother of sixteen chill
dren.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

and the hitherto obscure Government
engineer achieved almost i'm a night
lasting fame. The Southern Pacific
bridge across the Mississippi above
New Orleans, while in one way less the
work Of genius than the first mention
ed, is really the most tremendous struc-
ture in the way of a railroad bridge
ever planned. The best known engi-
neers pronounce it, taken as whole,
one Of the engineering maryels Of the
century
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

IN his paws. Selling a big carving
knife that lay on the table Miss Robln-
son lunged forward with 1t, its blade
penetrating the bears neck. A bright
stream followed Its withdrawal ana
bruin was becoming groggy. Blow after
blow with the rolling pin fell upon his
head. and after few minutes the
brave girl had the satisfaction or see
ing the animal roll over on his side and
expire.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
Anneals to common Sense.


In controversies ON mooted questions,
when all arguments seem to fan, we
often hear appeals made to common
sense. as If that at least must be alike
In every ONE, and superior In authority
to every line of reasoning.
But the truth Is chat sense OF every
kind. common or uncommon, must De
allied with reason, or it loses it's signifa-
canoe.
There may be no conscious process
of reasoning going ON, but 1t always
accords with reasonable conclusions
so reasonable, in fact, that they are
often called seR-eFident-
It is rather matter OF extent than
of kind. and its limits are those Of ordi-
nary matters.
It may be called one degree of rea-
son-that degree to which most men
can attain, and without which they
would be considered most unreaSOna-
BILE.
1t does not adm to enter the arena OF
philosophy or speculation; it does not
expect to solve the problems which tax
the highest powers of the human mind;
but it does enable man to manage his
own affairs with some intelligence, to
prevent his making himself ridiculous,
to guide his conduct in relation to his
fellow men, to judge with some APP
proach to correctness, and to decide
with some wisdom in matters common
to all, or I'M those more especially con.
nected with his own pursuits.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

and an early failure was predicted, but
his venture proved success. In 1881
a morning edition came before the pub
lie from the same Office. In both pub
LEGATIONS Mr.. Lawson has made large
sums. 1t was he who started the West
ern Associated Press and began the
fight against the powerful United Press
which ended recently in the downfall
Of the latter.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

A part of the new soldiers monument
at Stamford, Conn.,, is a relic that will
be greatly treasured by the town. 1t is
one of the guns with which the Kear-
sarge sent the Confederate cruiser Ala
hama to the bottom.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

for private purposes several thousand
dollars belonging to society of which
she was the treasurer. 1t is said that
she freely admits misappropriating the
money, but gives as an excuse the fact
that times We're very hard and that she
was obliged to take the money to pay
her household expenses. Such naive
explanation is at least better than the
defenses set UP by some of Chicago's
tiefaultefS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

1t has been a matter of pride among
chose who wish to see women succeed
In walks of life other than those ap-
proved by the old-fashioned that when
woman has been given a position of
trust she has seldom proved unfaith-
3ui to the confidence reposed in her.
And this is the rule. An exception has
been found, however, In q st. Paul
~ - mi SSha haS been accused &c nstna
an from London ssaIes tsssss, ssfxsr Z {
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

from abroad had quite struggle with
the customs officials at the Hub over a
small piece of the Giants CauseWay
brought home AS relic. The naval
Office held that it was granite and
should pay duty of 9 cents. The col
lector's office pronounced it a crude
mineral, and, therefore, undutiable
In the end the latter opinion prevailed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

Charles Darwin must be placed
among the strongest advocates of for
eign missions. After visit to heather
lands he wrote: 1.-THE men who de-
nounce missions forget that human sac
rifices, infanticide, bloody wars and
cannibalism disappear with the advent
Of Christianity
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

It is said that on the third rail cleo
trio system Il man may walk ON the
third rail with impunity, but he will
be electrocuted if he touches one Of the
other rails at the same time. Under
the circumstances, the walking could
hardly be pronounced good.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

Under the new postoffice registry law
soon to be promulgated the sender Of
registered letters is Unidentified against
loss, to the extent of $40, no greater
sum being allowed on any one letter.
Ten envelopes are thus required to Sc
cure 500. This is, however, an i'm
proyement on the old law; IN which the
Government was not held responsible
for any loss.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

Advocates of short skirts say that
few women would have persisted at the
burning of the Paris bazar but for the
fact that they stumbled on their skirts
and fell In a helpless mass. Three wom-
en- who had been through q previous
panic raised their skirts and We're thus
enabled to escape.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
A SUCCESSFUL JOURNALIST.

Victor F. Lawson, President of the
Associated Press.
One of the most successful Journalists
in the United States is Victor r. Law
son. Of Chicago, who has recently been
reelected president Of the Associated
Press. AS a young man he went into
newspaper work in Chicago and soon
with Melville e. Stone established the
Daily News, the first penny paper in
the West, He was scoffed at by rivals
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24
WIN Buy Their Machines OF Us.

Three representatives OF the Russian
government who have been sent to
this country to study farming. forestry
and cattle raising problems In America
are now in Chicago. Tits our inten-
ton to abandon the machinery now
used by us, said one, "and buy our i'm
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

It is hard on Howard Gould that
he should lose 100000 if he marries
the woman he loves. The woman a
man loves however, is worth more to
him than 100000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-06-24

&C years old, and
is the father of
thirty-fye chill
dren- twenty-one
by his first wife,
who died in 1874,
and the remain
der by his second
wife. The first of
t h e S e children
was born in 1852