davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
Bread Upon the Waters.

The Greek proverbial phrase, ito
sow in the ocean," indicated thankless
labor. Said Greek poet, five hundred
years before the dawn of Christianity:
Vain is thy bounty, giving to the base,
Like scattering seed upon the salt seas
plain;
Sowing the sea, thou shalt no harvest
reap,
Nor. giving to the vile, reward shalt
gain.
But a Hebrew writer, rising above
the selfish prudence Of the Greek, bids
men not to be afraid Of doing good,
even when they may not hope for re-
turn. "Cast thy bread" he says, up
on the waters, for thou shalt lind 1t
after many days." Sooner or later they
shall reap as they have sown, even
though they scattered their seed-corn
upon the face of the thankless waters.
An item floating through the press IL
Illustrates the Hebrews meaning.
During the years Of his prosperity
Gov. Charles Foster of Ohio was
known far and wide for his kindness to
the poor and unfortunate. Years ago
his father built the house at Fostor1a,
Ohio, now occupied by Mr.. Fosters
mother. The contractor, q man named
johnson, became SO involved that the
mortgage on his house was foreclosed,
and the sheriff about to sell it. Charles
Foster learned of the builders trouble,
and advanced the money to pay Off the
mortgage, though there was a very
faint prospect that it would ever be re-
turned to him.
A year or two after Contractor john
son went West, and passed out of the
minds of his Fostoria friends He
died, but before his death he told his
sons how Mr.. Foster had befriended
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
A Baltimore husband consulted an

A Baltimore husband consulted an
astrologer as to the cause Of his wife's
death, and found out that "a scheme
of the heavens taken for that time
shows the moon afflicted by the oppo-
sition of the fiery planet Mars. The
planet Venus, indicating the lady, ruled
the ascendant, and was applying to the
evil semi-square of Jupiter, lord Of the
eighth house, that of death. The moon
had the evil sesqui-quadrade Of the sun,
who was lord Of the fourth house, de-
noting the grave. The sixth house al
ways shows the illness, and In this case
Venus ruled the sixth as well as the
first, indicating that the lady was the
cause of her own Illness" The fam
lily doctor said it was canned lobster.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

A worse blow to China than the ex-
clusion law is about to fall upon that
empire. The deniZens of Colorado and
Western Kansas have learned that a
good quality of tea can be made from
alfalfa leaves and they are proposing
to build up great home industry and
keep the millions of taels we send to
the Flowery Kingdom each year for
tea at home. Perhaps it will not be
long before chests of Maverick 90
long are on the market or Colorado
Chop Chow, or Cimarron Young Hy-
son
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
NEW VOTING MACHINE.
Almost Human Dev-ce that Makes
Unerrinp Record of Ballots Cast.

A1most Human Dev-ce that Makes
Unerring Record of Ballots Cast.
A new vote recording machine that
oyercomes several objections to voting
machines heretofore exhibited, is be-
ing built in Cincinnati The illustration
shows the machine with one booth
open ready for voting, the middle booth
partially open, giving good view or
the voting slots. The third booth closed,
as all would be when the machine Is
not in use.
This machine, as compared with
others, is inexpensive, and as three men
can vote at once, has remarkable speed.
Instead of complicated voting device
for each candidate it simply has a
plain voting slot for each office. This
arrangement admits an unlimited num-
Der of candidates without changing the
size Of the machine. But the most
salient feature is that the voter sees
exactly how he votes. In other ma
chimes the voter has no evidence what
ever, but must trust the machine with
| out knowing how his vote is cast.
The voter is registered on the poll
lists as in all elections, then he enters
the booths by means Of the swinging
| front door. By an automatic connec-
| ton the machine is unlocked. The
voter now decides whether he will vote
| straight or mixed ticket-if a straight
ticket he raises the lower latch, which
instantly opens the straight ticket slot,
and at the same time locks all the slots
for voting the mixed ticket. Then he
takes up the stamp Of his party and
prints the name Of his party on the
ballot within the machine. Walking
| out the doors swing in an opposite di-
rection and throws that ballot or vote
into the machine, locks it up and leaves
it ready for the next voter.
To vote @ mixed ticket the voter
presses down the upper latch. This in
stantly opens the slots for every Office,
and at the same time locks the straight
ticket slot, and the mechanism carry
| ing the ballot so that it cannot be
moved neither backward nor forward.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

''Some time ago." says the Philadel-
phia Record, "a well-dressed young
woman was taken i'll in the street, and
was removed in supposed dying con-
dition to hospital uptown. The wom-
an recovered shortly after admission,
and it was then that peculiar bleed
doctors at the hospital had never seen
a similar case, the woman was request
ed to remain that it might be examin-
ed. After several weeks they gave up
IN disgust, and the woman was dis
charged. This program had been car
ried out time and time again by the
woman until she had visited nearly
every hospital in town. Several physi-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
THE VOTING MACHINE.

him. The sons prospered in business
and became wealthy; but Mr.. Foster
became bankrupt. When they heard
Of the failure Of their fathers bene-
factor they invested in his name $780,
600 in smelling works between Denver
and Cripple Greek. But they said not
word to Mr.. Foster until the success
Of the investment was assured Then
they told him, and had him elected a
director in the concern. The works
now pay large dividends.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

Twink1ing Feet Illuminate Attractive
Bicycle Paths.
Genius has given fashionable folks a
new plaything with which to amuse
themselves. It is in literal obedience
to the biblical injunction regarding a
lamp unto the feet, for that is exactly
where the new light is to be worn. 1t
consists of tiny lantern with sides
of very stout glass, mounted upon a
stirrup which straddles the foot of the
user, tongue resting ON the toe of the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

Milton has left his testimony Of the
need that men have of intellectual ca
pacity and cultivation in a wife. with
out It," he says, "there must come the
unspeakable WEAKNESS and despair Of
all social delight, which turns the bless
ed ordinance of God into a sore evil
under the sun; or at least to a familiar
mischief, a dropping and disconsolate
household, "-captivity without refuge
or reputation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

A recent issue of the Pueblo (Colo.)
Chieftain contained the following in
teresting advertisement: Wanted
By competent woman, place to work
for her husbands board" This sounds
like Western echo of the ''new wom-
an" movement, but it probably is the
work of the same "old" woman who
has been doing just that thing every
where, since the time whereof the men,
DRY of man runneth not to the contrary.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

back wheel is covered with band in
which iron points are fixed, which pre-
vent slipping, and give the wheel a
better hold on the smooth surface. On
hard-ridden roads the new machine
runs at the usual speed, but on the ice
1t seems to fly along with very little
exertion on the part of the rider. A
similar machine is in use on the great
Canadian lakes, and in the United
States.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

ried in the pocket, and a flexible wire,
insulated and covered with chamois
skin, passes from the battery and
through the pocket down to the lamp
into the foot. In this way bright
light is secured, the little battery fur
nishing sufficient electricity for walk
Of half a dozen hours.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

The appearance of the Hon. Col.
Strathy, of Montreal, at the recent Ma
joribanks-B Brown wedding at Nashville
clad in full Highland costume, with
sporan, philiberg, and sturdy bare legs,
almost paralyzed the nerve centers Of
the elite of that ancient town.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
Adding Insult to Iniurx

Muggsy-Yes, he's gentleman.
That's what I've got agin' him.
Sluggsy-How's dat?
Muggsy-He stepped on me corn yes
terday an before | got chance to
smash his face he apologized, dat's
what! Truth.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

foot, and acting as a part of the sup
port.
There are several means Of furnish
ing light for this curious lamp. Elec-
tricity and oil are the most common.
The former is likely to be the most
popular method from the fact that
there is no danger Of grease leaking out
upon the shoe. A tiny storage battery
has been constructed to be used in fur
nishing the light. It is ordinarily car
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

AS still further exemplifying the truth
of the proverb that there is nothing
new under the sun, it is pointed out
that there was a horseless wagon as
early as 1861. The horse ran away.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

clans became suspicious and laid plot,
which the unsuspecting woman walked
into. Strict watch was kept from over
a transom, and just before time for the
doctors visit she was noticed sticking
a large needle in various parts of her
gums. By the time the doctor arrived
her mouth was in a frightful condi-
ton"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

Another attempt is being made to pre-
scribe exactly the kind Of food that
children shall eat, but as long as the
pantry door is left ajar the old-fash-
toned kinds Of cake and jam will be
able to hold their own.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
Praionsed conais~-h1

DO you think that it prolongs a
mans life to be insured?"
YES" replied the man who had. inst
been interviewed by an agent, at does
something toward keeping him from
being talked to death. ANSWERS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
70 CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper should be accom-
panied by the of the author; not necessarily TO,
publication bat evidence of good faith on the
If the writer Write only side of the paper. b.
particularly careful In giving and dates to have
the letters and figures plain and distinct.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

Senator-elect Harris Of Kansas is not
only classical scholar, but hog rails
er as we'll. He has six prize porkers
on his farm, which he has named, ac-
cording to an esteemed contemporary,
Acestorides, Basterhini, Callistagoras,
Pachnamunis, Pythagoras, and Arts
tides. Mr.. Harris contemplates sending
them to Greece about next killing time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

There is something really pitiable
about the ignorance Of a clever trust
representative when he is brought be-
fore a legislative investigating COM
mfttee.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
The Real Styles.

81 was downtown to-day looking at
the new styles"
'sBut isn't it rather early, my dear,
for the spring goods to be in?'
s.Who is talking about spring goods
mean wheels. Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

The nut and bolt trust, which has
been hanging together by mere
Unread, as it were, has at last gone to
pieces
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
ICE BICYCLE.
Easily Propelled, and Skins leo and
Snow Like the Wind,

In order that bicyclists should not
be deprived Of their favorite sport
in winter, a curious machine has been
made out Of bicycle in Germany,
suitable for riding ON ice and sledge
roads. The front wheel is unscrewed,
the front bars heightened, and a long
sledge runner fastened beneath. The
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

A New York court has decided that
baby shows are illegal. This tendency
of the judiciary to interfere in domes-
tic affairs is one of the crying evils OF
the times.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

If 1t is said of a man that no 10 oonio1
and good fellow, avoid him; he will
finally get you into trouble.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

Farmers are hunting wolves in the
suburbs of Chicago. Why don't they
move right down Clark street?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

Frozen dynamite is the latest ammu-
milton. It's the sudden thaw that wor-
Ffes the other fellows.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

A man who attends parties. or who
Is In love, should give .one-haIf of bis
salary back to his employer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

Mr.. Carnegie, 1t appears, has iron to
burn.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18

Japan now possesses 100 iron and
steel steamships registered for foreign
trade, with gross tonnage of 231, 139
tons.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-03-18
Dumas In Marble

A French sculptor is making a mar
Die flgure for the tomb of the younger
Alexander Dumas. The novelist will
reciine at full length in the robe he
Wore at work, with his feet bare, as
was his custom while writing. 1t was
the opinion Of Dumas that man looks
best engaged In what he can do best.
The herald., 1897-01-30
MARKETS Of THE WORLD
Local, Eastern and Foreign
Commercial Dealings
WALL STREET SPECULATION
Market More Active With the DeaIluss
Well Distributed
Toreign Demand for Northern Pacific
Stock Strengthens the Whole List.
Bonds Very Strong

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-The stock market
today was more active and the dealings,
aside from Northern Pacific and Sugar
which ranked first ana second in extent Of
trading, were fairly we'll distributed The
course of prices was irregular, with some
special movements in a few stocks, due to
particular movements. The Northern Pa
cifc was a decidedly strong feature on a
demand for foreign account based upon
rumors of impending alliances likely to
strengthen the system and expectations Of
improved earnings. The common stock
rose fractionally, while the preferred gain
ed 1% touching 36%. A favorable SYM
pathetic influence OH the general list oc-
CURED. The low-priced stocks attracted
considerable interest. Railroad shares
generally moved within narrow limits, with
an upward tendency, railway bonds being
unusually active. and In the cases of some
Of the recently depressed issues material
advances were scored. Sugar lacked sup
port late In the day and dropped a point.
The market left Off steady at slight gains.
The bond market was unusually active on
an investment demand for local and for
eign account. The dealings covered q wide
variety OF issues and some striking gains
were made. The sales were S2429 00O
Among the more important advances were:
Northern Pacific terminal lsts ~; Oregon
Short Line S. trust receipts, 1s The de-
mand for governments for investment ac-
count OF corporations and individual cap.
italists continues brisk. The new cou-
pons rose to 1884, the highest price attained
IN the present movement. The sales were
$5l, 000
The herald., 1897-01-30
Telephone. usn; Burlington. a; Mexican
CHICAGO MARKET.
The Days transactions on the Board OF
Trade.

CHICAGO, Jan. 29.--Wheat opened weak
In continuation Of the approach to demor-
alization which characterized its closing
features the day before. 1t was rumored
that big line of long wheat was hanging
over the market and fears that this would
be thrown overheard caused very wob-
bly, beginning to the days business, and
May. which sold at 747s at yesterdays
close. opened today at from 74as down to
z41A. The first Liverpool cables which
came In before the opening here showed
declines of from Id to 11ad. This. however,
was looked upon as merely rejecting yes
terday's decline on this side and any weak
ening effect which the Liverpool decline
may have caused was neutralizd when sec
0nd cables came In, showing substantial
recovery. May advanced to 75A. After
75A had been reached the market soon
took sudden turn. For time the mar
ket was rather demoralized under the
heavy offerings, and It was not until 7S
took place. 1t finally recovered to 74ssM
TAX, which was the price as the closing
bell sounded. Corn opened steady and ruled
firm with very good business. 1t did not
participate in the weakness of wheat, but
q good demand from shorts existed, and as
offerings were light the market scored a
Substantial advance. Oats ruled higher,
helped great deal by the strength of corn.
Provisions ruled strong during the first
half of the session, owing to light receipts
of hogs. Small offerings and some cover
ing late In the session, however. caused
some reaction. but most of the advance
was retained.
The leading futures closed as follows:
The herald., 1897-01-30
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS..
Call Board Prices Of Cereals and Ship
ments Received.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2s.-wheat-
December, 1.221s; May. 1.39%;. Barley
December, 76A bid; May, 777s. Corn-Large
yellow IoI77is;. California bran 12.5O0
13.O0
Flour-Family extras. 5.00d5.15; bakers
extras. 4.I5a4s5; superfine, 41O14.35
Wheat-No. 1 shipping, 1.S71s01. .3Saz
cfaoice Go. lao; milling 1.40d1.5O.
Barley--Feed. fair to good. 72ikd75
choice. 7SslMS0.
Oats-Fancy white feed, 1.S71sa1. .421a
good to choice do. 1.15d1. 80: poor to fair
1.00a1.10; surprise. l.45G1.55 gray, 1.10dD1 30
black for feed, 9jdpl.05; do for seed. LOG
1.25; red 1.1OdD1.20.
wheat. centals. is405: barley, centals'
5S93: oats, centals, 2310; potatoes, sacks,
1880; onions. sacks, CTS; corn, centahs, Og-
den, 800: beans, sacks, 81; bran, sacks,
1850; nlddlings, sacks, 60: hay tons, 2SS:
wool. bales, Is; hides, number 2S21 quick
silver, TASKS, 149; wine, gallons, 43,30O
The herald., 1897-01-30
SAN FRANCISCO PRODUCE.

reed ana MISUNDERSTANDING, 1S00lf
1850; bran. 13.O001320; outside brands, IL CO.
Hay-Wheat, S.mQ11.00 per ton; wheat
and oat, 7.G0a1000; alfalfa 60CQD7. so; clover
6.00QS.O0: barley. h.m,aS.b0 stock, 5OOQt6. %:
5000 per GENITAL; Early Rose, 75@S5; River.
Burbanks, 5Od56; sweet potatoes 10O&I. 25
new @ potatoes. 2aS per lb: onions, 1.2O@1 CO.
tomatoes. 7bGl.25 squash, =; garlic, 11sI
O. dried peppers, 7@S egg plant, 121a0ii5:
garden peas, 4g5; mushrooms, 1890 rhu-
barb. ,S@l;0 ;0o string beans. 5q9; dried
Dry Beans,.Lima, 1.65@1.75; pink, LOO
l.2o; small white. 1.2o@1.8o; large white,
Esrr-ss-.strawberries. s.oo@4oo; cranber.
ries, 6.0061I.50
Appies-Eancy, 1.oo@125 for large boxes;
common, 5oa75; eastern. per bbl.. 2.O0@3 %.
Pears-Per box, 75Q1.00; common, 25a50.
Citrus fruits-Mexlcan lines, 600G6.5 so:
California lemons. lW125: DO extras. / 81
do fancy 225@2;5O navel oranges, 1.75&2. 90:
Tropical rut-Bananas L.ooQ; 90; pine
Dried fruits. jobbing prices furnished by
ns Hp1ootsFsnsy 81 choice
do, 10; fancy do. 10; choice. S1s; standard. /
Apples 5x; sun dried. *.
ard. s; prime, IL; peeled, in boxes. sass iaH u
Pears-Fancy halves. 6h; fancy quarters
sh: choice, 4hG5: standard. 4: prime 21hQt3
Plums-Pitted. ~; unpitted. 11s
Prunes-Four sizes. 8A.
Nectarines-Fancy. 5h; choice. ~ h;stand.
ard, 4.
Figs-Choice white, 4: do black, 8; fancy
white in 10-lb boxes. 65070.
boxes, four crown. loose ~: three crown own
AZ: two crown, So; seedless Sultanas, 5% !;
seedless Musoateis, ~; in 20-lb. boxes,
three crown. London layers. 130; clusters
LEO; Dehesa clusters. 2.75; imperial clust.
Grspes-In 2o-lb. boxes: Three crown
London layers, $1.15 clusters. 1.60: Dehesa
busters. IS: imperial clusters. 800.
Butter--Fancy creamery, 20021 do, Sec
ords, 1920: fancy dairy. 15@16: do, sec
onds, l2a1S: picked. IA; frkin, 1904.
Eggs-store, 16Q17; ranch, 1S@19; east.
ern. 15016.
Cheese Fancy. mild. new. 10: fair,
to good, 7@9; young America, IL; east
ern, 1904; western, 12Q121s;.
Poultry-Ltve turkey gobblers, 1908:
hens. 1904; roosters. old, s.50a4; young,
4.o014.50; broilers large, 2.5093.0O: fryers,
4.2564.5O; hens, 3.50G74.O0: ducks, old. 5.00G
600; do young, 5.0OQ7O0; geese, per pair,
1.50@1.I5; pigeons. old. 100; do young,
Game-Hare. 70@1.OO; gray geese, 2.oO0
ESQ; brant, 1.25G1.50; English snipe, 2.50
common snipe. 15O; honkers. 400.
The herald., 1897-01-30
READ THESE LETTERS

january D, 1887.
To the Public: take this means of ex-
pressing my thanks to DR.. Wong Him of
639 Upper Main street. for having cured me
Of kidney and stomach trouble which
caused me great prostration. was unable
to get a good nights sleep for about three
years. and, acting under the advice of the
best doctors of Chicago, came here to get
we'll on the climate, but kept getting grad
Wong Him, and by the aid of his wonder
full life-giving herbs can say that in three
months time / am a new woman, and feel
stronger than ever did. Any person wish
ing me to certify this can flnd me-
ZIG North Marengo avenue. Pasadena.
MISS KLEMME.
The herald., 1897-01-30
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 29-The official
closing quotations for mining stocks today
Werc as follOwz:
LONDON MAR.HET

NEW YORK, Jan. 29-The Evening
Posts London cablegram says: The set
tiement has been finally satisfactorily con
cluoed: The stock market today was good.
a further rise in Atchisons was the main
feature until the buying was of the in
nuenIial character. Northern Pacific pre-
ferred was bought extensively BY Ger
many. All OF the best class Of American
ponds 1 were In good demand. Brasils were
nat. nnat., "A large state loan was offered In
bourse and Berlin market were firm.
The herald., 1897-01-30
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-Cattle-Sales were
made at 3.50GS.75 for the poorest up to s.
@5.15 for extra nice beeves. The bulk of
the cattle sold at 4.O0G4.9O: stockers and
feeders. 3l5d4.15; cows, 2.10G325; heifers,
3.0O13.75.
Hogs-Packers bought freely and the
supply was we'll taken for extreme range
of 3.2OG3.55 for the poorest TO the best
beeves, sales being largely at 3.3593.45.
Sheep-Common to choice sheep sold at
tive at 4.00M4.25. and lambs sold freely at
9. .75Q5.50 for common to prime lots.
Receipts-Cattle, 3O00 hogs q, 900; sheep