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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-09-29
OLD BARRIERS ARE SCARCE.

After Reaching 10 They Usually Retire
or Enter Another Occupation. 81,
Did you ever notice, y said veteran
tonsorial artist, who had shaved New
Haveners since 1878, to New Haven
Register man, 'that you only see few
old barbers?'' .-~-
"Why is it?'' s--.~. :
There are a good many reasons, !"
answered the veteran knight Of the
blade II suppose the chief one is that
BARRIERS hand becomes unsteady after
he gets to be about 40 years old and he
has to give up. A good many BARRIERS
drink hard, and that makes their nerves
and hands unfit for service, and they
retire befor> they cut their customers
Threats. Still, I will say that in all my
experience Of 81 years I never saw a
man badly cut by barber, not even by
an accident for which the barber was
not responsible. ..@
80 "What becomes of the BARRIERS after
they retire?'
"Oh, some of them go to the poor
house." he replied, with twinkle in
his eye, land some of them, who have
saved their wages, buy little places and
live on them, perhaps running a farm
Some Of them, of course, go into other
business, perhaps bookselling or else be-
come insurance agents. have heard of
BARRIERS who gave up the business and
became butchers. This ism t such wide
difference from their former business
(what are you laughing at?) as it might
seem. No, I don't mean that they learn
to carve people or even to skin them in
the barber business, but they learn how
to handle a blade skillfully and they
make first class meat cutters. -
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1897-09-29
ABE LlNCOLN'S CHiVALRY.

Helped Lawyer, Now Famous, to Win
His First Case.
His first case at the bar will never be
forgotten by ex-senator John G. s.
Blackburn Of Kentucky, for Abraham
Lincoln played conspicuous part in
helping the young Kentuchan to win
his suit. Lincoln was merely an attor.
ney, waiting for one of his cases to be
called, when the incident occurred.
Ex-senator Blackburn was only 20
years old when he began the practice of
law, having graduated at Centre cNt
lege, Danville, KY. His first case was
in the United States court IN Chicago,
presided over by Justice John Mclean,
then on the circuit The opposing couh-
sci was Isaac N. Arnold, then at the
head Of the Chicago bar, and subse-
quently member Of congress and au-
thor of the first biography of. Lincoln.
Young Blackburn had filed demurrer
to Mr.. Arnold's pleadings in the cause,
and when the case was reached on the
calendar the young Kentuckian was
quite nervous at having such formula
BILE and experienced antagonist, while
the dignity Of the tribunal and the pres
ence Of large number of eminent law
yers in court served to increase his IT,
nudity and embarrassment. In truth the
STRIPPING barrister was willing to have
any disposition made of the cause in
order to get rid of the burden of en-
barrassment and 'stage fright He was
ready to adopt any suggestion the op-
posing counsel should make. g..
Arnold made an argument in which
he criticised the demurrer in manner
that increased the young lawyers con-
fusion. However, Blackburn knew he
had to make some kind of an effort. He
proceeded with a few remarks, weak
and bewildering, and was about to sit
down when a tall, homely, loose joint
ed man sitting in the bar arose and adj
dressed the court in behalf of the posi-
tion the young Kentuckian had assumed
in feeble and tangled argument, MAX
ing the points SO clear that the court
sustained the demurrer.
Blackburn did not know who his vol
unteer friend was, and Mr. Arnold got
up and sought to rebuke the latter for
attempting to interfere in the case,
which he had nothing to do with. This
volunteer was none other than Abraham
Lincoln, and this was the first and last
time the Kentuckian ever saw the rail
splitting president. In replying to Mr..
Arnold's structures Mr. Lincoln said he
claimed the privilege of giving young
lawyer a helping hand when struggling
: with his first case, especially when he
> was pitted against an experienced prac-
: titioner. Chicago Times Herald.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04
Duck Farming in Virginia.

One of the largest and decidedly the
best equipped duck farms in the United
States is located at Riverton, Warren
County, on the Southern Railway.
John w. Morgan four years ago COM
menced raising ducks at Riverton on a
small scale, and his business has grown
until the output this year is about 5000
ducks, and he is charging his plant
and expects next years output to be
about $4,000 ducks. Mr.. Morgan's
plant occupies two acres of ground, and
this area he will increase. The plant
consists of an Incubator house, a feed
room, a brooder house, home for en-
ployes, wareroom, yards with shelter
for the ducks and water supply outfit,
including bath ponds, with running
water for the fowls. The proprietor is
now adding to this plant. In the busy
season there are fed to this farm 125
311a-gallon buckets Of mixed feed each
day. This farm marketed many thou
sands of ducklings the past season,
large number weighing ~ to pounds
per pair at seven weeks Of age.-Alex-
andria Gazette.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04

with some people she would like 70
know. She is ever ready to get nm and
express her creed at the praver-meet-
Ing, because she thinks that her ability
will be recognized. She rustles into
her pew, kneels for long time, and
then settles herself comfortablv-to
look at the congregation. She consid-
ers it respectable to go to church. Re-
yond that she gives no thought. She
forgets that, unless religion is of tbe
heart, it is of no value. She has never
understood that it is not the lo,1d
prayer, nor the wordy prayer which
makes an impression OH God, but that
IL IS the sincere cry from the soul an
peallng to Him to which He listens
Inc religious sham can usually give
you description Of all the costumes
worn by her set in church. She can
tell you of the amount of money put in
by each member as the plate is passed
along. She goes to church to observe
the outward, visible sign, and never. in
any way, troubles herself about the in
ward, spiritual grace
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04
CALLS FOR THANxs
President William Mop.
the Yearly Proc1anie Ia,

=, President Mckinley has issna an'
lows: ila1loa az M
In remembrance of Cod. II
us during the past year WIZ: GOODIES,
SO abundant, Let us offer n n,vl has l bes
THANKSGIVING and pay cur v 1,sO Hin o..
most high Under His wa t~s Unto u
dence industry has prospe aefvntul psF
tons Of labor have been im i'm, NE 8 soaa
rewards of the husbandman proved d,
increased and the comforts Of nave ks
multiplied. His mighty bo W our hoas
served served. peace and protected tbs 'as ~
Respect for law and order '4e aada
strengthened, love of freq mas be-
cherished and all sections ~ alnsntuta,
country brought into closer bo Uuf Oe,era
ternal regard and generous E y q y j.
"Fof Fer these great benefits i tj ;,
to praise the Lord in spirit ~ ~ cur dvp
and gratitude and to offer IN To r., n nanlq
most earnest supplications. That 1 MN %
acknowledge our obligation as a' We n,l
Him who has so graciousIv s rs peOpas
blessings Of free government ana Us u
prosperity, |, William McKinIarl ia II
dent of the United States. do hes,, Pet
ignate and set apart Thurs5a reieoy d.
day of November, for national IL Tue 30
ing and prayer, which all of tba T naas
invited to observe with appronr;a ,Vpe az
ious services in their resnact;r p,'oe rely
worship. 'e places d
"on this day of rejoicing and d..
reunion let our prayers ascend To t lvllest
Of every good and perfect Gift for ' NJ sl's
tinuance of His love and fayor ~ ule co.,
our cearts may be filed with cbar is, 'a''
good will and that we may be eypr , WA wy ai
Of His benefcent concern. "O''P
In witness whereof l have bororu,
my hand and caused the seal Of tb 1,l, :, ! :
ed States to be affixed. ' guy
Done at the city of Wasbinc... :,
twenfy-ninth day of October. in ' tba u, uA
of our Lord one thousand eight hn, ,sl,
and ninety-seven and of the indono nlulel
Of the United States the ono hnn Is1aela
twenty-second. ''O dal
"WILLIAM M'KINIw
"By the President: ''A''
JOHN SHERMAN
secretary of State
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04

pearance of Miss CisnerOs on the pa.
form there were a number OF 'u.,
speeches interspersed with selections
the band. Murat Halsted was challla .,I
and introduced the speakers. om','
States Senator Thurston of Nepf'ish ,, wa
the first speaker. He was very lv4 s,o
and could be heard for only a 1T lew . rsm
away from the stand. Senator lHuIs son
said it was the duty of our GoVe'li~''
to grant belligerency to the Cubans' :,
IF had my way" said he, mot oaa
would the belligerency of Cuba DC lt " n
nized, but l would send oallle'I ~ H.
anchor in>Havana harbor in ordel " o.. ),
spire with hope and courage those "D'
struggling for freedom" ror
CONGRESSMAN Sulzer was Tue na.t1,
speaker, and he was followed oy p o,snt
De Zayas, who was the chosen rep. yo,s
ative of the Cuban colony in Ne" Nv te
He described the work being aene V I'll,
Cuban army and scored Weyler', Anon.
crowd frequently applauded hnl' n ,ai
those present at the reception in p ~. md
ico's were former Ambassador Eus'i n N
wife, Col. Ethen Allen and Charles so NH
Gibson. Nearly every prominent iD
of the Cuban colony was present
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04
HONOR TO A HEROINE
Public Appearance of Sonora c;sn.-
in New York CITY.

in New York City. ''
The popular reception to Miss Fvon,,
line Cosio y Cisneros, in Madison Sonas
New York, the other night, was an av,"
ordinary demonstration. FulIv Nm
persons, probably one-third of them w,n
dressed women, crowded the upnpr hon 4
Madison Square park and filled Brcsdw,,
and Fifth avenue and waited patiently +,
the congratulatory speeches to be 6n;ba
and the Cuban heroine to appear,
j. Lincoln De Zayas was speaking WHOM
a carriage containing Miss Cosio and C,s
Decker, her rescuer, appeared at th
stand. Attired in white satin and enrl
oped in huge fur-caped cloak, the Cum
girl mounted the narrow steps to the D,t
form, bowling and smiling to the peo1b
Once ON the platform, Mr. Decker led NJ
charge down the aisle between the mus.
clans to the front of the platform. Mis-
Cosio Cisneros' appearance was the se
nal for a tremendous GemonstratiCD M
the crowd, which stretched out for 1O
yards before her. The men yelled and
waved their hats, the women waved thdr
handkerchiefs and the band played Gu.
ban battle song. With a bouquet in her
right hand and a pleased, but diffiden ez.
preston on her face, Miss CiSneros bowed
to her audience, and then turned to Mr.
Decker, indicating that she wanted him
to understand that the applause was as
much for him as for her.
For several moments the two stood
forth, while the cheering continued. Then
Miss Cisneros was led back to the rear Of
the platform, where she bowed and smiled
to the crowd ON that side of the platform
Then she descended the steps to the car
rage, which was driven around the squaN
and back to Delmonico's, and the recep
ton was continued. Previous to the aF
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04
THE PONDS FOR FISH CULTURE AT WAsHINGToy

The matter Of a national fish commits
sion was brought to the attention of
Congress and the President many times
before anything was done about it, but
in February, 1871, Congress passed a
joint resolution which authorized the
appointment Of a commission of fish
and fisheries. Prof Baird was ap-
pointed and entered at once upon his
duties, and his efficient service won for
himself the title Of the First fish cultur-
list in the world" and placed the Amer
lean fisheries in the front Of all others.
At the present time there are stations
located all over the country.
The headquarters Of the commission
is at Washington; it occupies the old
ante-bellum arsenal in that part of the
mall which is designated as Armony
square and Is a plain tall brick build
ing without suggestion Of exterior or
namentation. The basement floor is
filled with aquaria in which is running
water and growing plants and inhab-
tied with all kinds Of fishes; the west
part of this floor is finished like deep
grotto and the hanging vines and
MOSES over the glass cases, in which
the fishes are swimming, make the illu-
sion perfect. 1t often happens that the
cars in which fishes for propa CATION are
sent to the stations over the country
are standing on the side tracks near the
building and when this is so it is very
interesting to see the manner in which
the fishes are carried from place to
place.
The government owns two steamers,
the Albatross and the Fish Hawk.
which are fitted up magnifcently for
the purpose, and which are used ex-
clusively for deep sea explorations.
They are manned with men of known
scientific attachments who have added
immensely to the store Of the worlds
knowledge Of the inhabitants Of the
"briny deep"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04
UNCLE SANS FISH COMMISSION
Important Branch of the Government
of Which the Public Knows Little.


of Which the Public Knows Little.
The work of the United States Fish
Commission is perhaps as little under
stood by the people of the country gen
orally as any branch Of the govern
ment. While it is not division OF any
one of the nine great departments, 1t is
created by the President of the United
States, it's officers are appointed by
him, and the work it is accomplishing
Is Of great importance to several indus
tries of the country.
In order to supply the demand for
food, fish culture must be resorted to in
every thickly-populated country, for
with the utmost protection the demand
IS always greater than the supply I'M
less nature is aided in its production of
fish. Benjamin Franklin and other
prominent Americans were strong adj
yocates Of fish culture and practiced
the transplanting of fish in the closing
years Of the last century, but it was
not until the early sos that much at
tention was given to the matter in the
United States. At about this time the
scientific men of the country began to
investigate the American streams, and
they were not long in discovering that
they were being rapidly cleared out.
They expressed grave fears that the
coast waters might also become deci-
mated Of their fnny inhabitants. Steps
were very soon taken by the different
States to prevent such a catastrophe;
in 1865 Massachusetts, appointed the
first fish commission; in 1868 New York
appropriated $1,000 for the same pur-
pose. Gradually the other States have
followed suit until now almost every
one has it's fish commission, and since
its first appropriation New York has
spent over $35O,OOO for this object. In
1870 Prof. Baird, then Of the Smith
sonian Institution, fitted up a station
at Woods Holl, on the southern coast
of Massachusetts, at his own expense,
and maintained it for two years, max
ing many valuable demonstrations of
what could be done with hatchery.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04
A Curious SuDerstit;op

among the superstitions of the Sen
eca Indians was one most beautiful
one: When a young maiden died they
imprisoned young bird until it first
began to try it's powers of song; and
then, loading it with caresses and mes
sages, they loosed its bonds over her
grave, IN the belief that it would not
Ioio It's wing nor close it's eye until it
nad noWn to the spirit-land and de-
nVered Its precious burden of affection
10 the loved and lost one.-St. Nicholas.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04
Girl Who shams Religion.

Ruth Ashmore, writing of the "Shams
of the Modern Girl" in the Ladies'
Home Journal, and of ''the sham that
is worse than all others-the religious
sham,' says: "She is the one who is
most conspicuous in speech and some
times in work; but in her heart her re-
ligion is simply a means to very
earthly end. She is prominent in the
Sunday school, because she thinks she
can in that way become acquainted
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04

The ponds for fish culture at Wash
ington are not far from the Washing
ton monument on the mall, and they
are one of it's most attractive features.
Rare specimens of fish are brought and
careful experiments are made to accli-
mate them, and here, too, are Matched
vast quantities of the eggs Of the fish
Of commerce, which are sent to the
various stations all over the country.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04


The a
he popu
until are famous
the ntire
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04

A whale recently captured in arctic
waters was found TO have Embedded in
it's side harpoon belonging to whal-
ing vessel that had been cut Of service
nearly half q century.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04

women may supersede men In many
pursuits, but the field in which a brin-
Gle COW grazes is barred to the female
in red.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04

1t is understood that oupei aaast 40
Dufield of the United States cOS Va n Il
geodetic survey viii soon be ashs T1rar
sign, and that it is probable tllao r ~ Cal
s. Holden of the Lick obserVaVo,,', # ID
fornia, or Prof. II. S. Pl1tcrn onis vi
Washington University at d.
be appointed to the vacancy
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04

Among the passengers VINO 'Alaueb
San Francisco on the stealnel ia Hor
upon her arrival from Sydney stevensa
olulu were Mrs. Robert Louis -. stroDs
and herAdaughter, Mrs. lsaoei"
from Apia, Samoa. J
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-11-04
Originated i'm Typographical Errors

The old proof reader WIS holding
forth upon the question OF Topographic
cal errors and their occasional infiu-
ence on posterity. The word hood
lum' is an instance of this" he said, as
he knocked the ashes out of his pipe.
"Out in San Francisco twenty five
years ago there was notorious char
acter named Muldoon, who was the
leader of gang OF young ruffians.
They were a terror to the community,
and about as tough a lot OF citizens as
you could find ON the coast. A report
er who had been assigned 10 3 story in
which they had figured, undertook to
coin a word designating the gang. He
reversed the name of the leader, and
referred to them as -Noodlums' The
compOsitor mistook the n for an b,
and as hoodlums the word passed the
proof reader. And ROW hO0dIum' is a
recognized word, and viii probably
survive. Another instance which l re-
call shows how even an actress may ac-
cept as inevitable the error of COM
positor. You may not know that Ada
Rehan's real name is Ada Crehan, but
such is the case. On the occasion Of
her first appearance in speaking part,
when she was accorded the dignity of
haying her name on the play bill, the
printer divided it mp as Ada G. Rehan,
and as Ada Rehan she has ever since
been Philadeiphia Record
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Sir William Thompson calculates that
the number of molecules i'm n cubic inch
of any gas is 100000 coo, O00, OOO, O0O,-
100000, and in each OF these molecules
there are several atoms moving among
themselves at the rate OF seventy miles
a minute.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-03-20

i lave purchased the store formerly
belonging to my brotlier, Mr.. Writ
Btigeion, on Bayon Black. and IN the
future ths business will be carried on
iH ms name.
isi-20. Hams BERGRBON, JR,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-03-20
no ThE PUBLIC.

HnntiHg. trapping u treSpassing on
my iudiAn Mound plantation, Little
Caillon, is hereby forbidden. Parties
eaught ~trespassing on saial plantation
will is dealt with according to law.
jaH5-iyr. ERNEST. PICOU.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-03-20

The public il hereby untitled not 10
bunt. Trap, pick moss OF otherwise
frespass ON the St. ElOi plantation,
Bayou DnLaIge, under penalty of the
Law. III. ROUSSEAUX, Tutor.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-03-20

Tie public is hereby notified not to
hunt pick-m0ss or otherwise tlespass
on tlaa Magnolia plantation of Mrs. s..
g. Humphreys, under penalty OF law.
sepl5-1y II. H. CASEY, Ast.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-03-20
SAND r HOTEL
RRSnAWRANIp
no MY Friend. and lle pablIc

l have recently purchased the Hotel
conducted by Mr., Calvin Wurzlow and
viii conduct the same in the best posi-
BILE manner for the convenience of the
public. Give me a call and / will do my
best to please you. Free bus to and from
all trains. First-class meals scots.
YaRcey Il. Sanders
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
FIBROID TUMOR
Expelled by Lydia p. Pinknam's
Vegetable Compound.


have reason to think that would
not be here now II IL had not been for
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. II cured me Of fibroid tumor
in my womb.
Doctors could do nothing for me, and
they could not cure me at the hospital.
l will tell you about it:
had been in my usual health, but
had worked quite hard. When my
monthly period came on, flowed very
badly. The doctor gave me medicine,
but 1t did me no good. He said the
flow must be stopped If possible, and
he must find the cause of my trouble.
Upon examination, he found there
was Fibroid Tumor in my womb, and
gave me treatment without any benefit
whatever. About that time lady
called on me, and recommended Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
said she owed her life to it. - I
said / would try it, and did. Soon
after the flow became more natural and
regular. I still continued taking the
Compound for some time. Then the
doctor made an examination again,
and found everything all right. The
tumor had passed away and that dull
ache was gone.-MRs. b. A. LOMBARD,
Box II, Westdale, Mass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
ARCHIBALD.

The school board at It's session last
Monday evening elected Professor w.
A. Kelly, of Parsons, principal of our
schools, IN place Of Professor II. N.
Davis, who has served in that capac-
:'y for the past fourteen years. 1t is
hardly necessary to say that the cleo
ticn caused general surprise, especial
ly In view of the fact that no fault
was found and no complaints were
made against Professor Davis. His
dismissal was due rather to the muta.
tions of politics than to anything con-
nected with his own personality. Dur
ing his service here, Professor Davis
has given eminent satisfaction, and he
has kept the educational standard of
our schools as high as the highest in
this vicinity. 1t is unfortunate that
the school board has seen fit to dis
pense with his services, after such a
creditable record. Professor Kelly, the
new principal. is a native of Parsons,
and a brother of Dr. ]. j. Kelly, of
this place. He Is a graduate of Mans.
field State Normal school, and is said
to be well equipped for his new posi-
ton.
The festival of st. Thomas congre-
cation, which was held last evening,
was vel. attended. and it was a sue
cess in other respects as we'll. This
evening it will also be in progress and
. programme of great excellence has
been arranged. 1t is being held on
the grounds In the rear OF the church.