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The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

Miss Beatrice Harraden has become a
practical woman farmer. She can plow
a field, plant and cultivate the same,
build fences, harness horses, etc. She
rises very early in the morning.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

The well know novelist. Signor Ca
briel d'Annunzio has been elected depu-
ty for Francovilla in the Italian cham
Der.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

Bishop Huntington of the Protestant
Episcopal diocese of central New York
is an ardent single taxer.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

II is one of the worst cases in the
whole history of lynching, and shows a
murderous spirit that should be dealt
with according to it's terrible deed
St Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

They had quarreled do you love
me2" she asked. Yes he replied.
but no one loves you as much as you
love yourself
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

Which is greater, a railroad engin-
eer's responsibility or a passenger s
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

When a singer MARBLES, Take Back
| free silver?
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

What do you do here for excite
ment?" an eastern man asked today.
| We don't want any. There is nothing
| quite so foolish as excitement"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

In the country towns, a man shows
his symptoms of love by buying every
thing offered him for sale when his
best girl is with him.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

Owing to the high price that wheat
has brought, the real swell society
events in Kansas this winter will be
given in the country school houses.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

In all the annals of lynch law there is
nothing north or south to surpass this
deed of fendish violence, for no act of
such magnitude ever followed a crime
so triviaL-Pittsb burg Times
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

The Indiana lynching emphasizes the
fact that in too many parts of the
country today the people are forget
ting the old homely moral pTecept-two
wrongs do not make a right.-New
York World.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

The fair fame OF Indiana is once
again disgraced by mob law. No state
for moment can countenance demon
strations that indicate a relapse to bar
barism- Let the guilty men be pun
iz5ilv<i.--Z ZZsii-scenpes E1a Sun
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

The wholesale murders in the name of
Justice reported from Sincennes are a
Door commentary on Indiana civiliza-
ZION In these cases too the usual in
centives to lynch law seem to have
The Topeka state journal., 1897-09-21

This is an advance in the jurisdiction
of Judge Lynch. Usually he is called
on to avenge only crimes against life or
person. but in this case it was a matter
of robbery.-Pittsburg Post.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

fantastic shoes with long turned-up
toes, and all sorts Of sashes and bands
and diamonds and collars Of gold, he
prefers a modern gentleman's frock
coat, waistcoat, trousers, linen collar
and four-in-hand tie. And he dresses
his sons in the same sensible sort Of
costume.
This latest photograph of the king
was taken not long ago at Geneva by
the well-known artist Pricani. 1t shows
his majesty seated, with the crown
prince standing at the right hand and
the princes younger brother at the left.
There is nothing Oriental in the por-
traits except the features of the sit
tiers. Chulalongkorn's manly and in
telligent features are fine index to his
character. One would hardly look for
monstrous cruelty or black ignorance
in a man of his appearance, and none
is found. 1t is all the more surprising,
for Chulalongkorn was not born and
reared in an environment out of which
one would expect to see arise prod
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

uct such as he Is. When, in 1873, he
came into the full possession of his
kingly power-for there was a regency
in Siam during the Kings boyhood-
he proceeded to turn the country in
side out. He abolished, by decree,
many of the barbarous customs of the
people, and under his wise and enlight-
ened and liberal rule Siam became con-
scious of the great blessings Of modern
civilization. The King had always q
great admiration for Occidental man
ners and ideas and the extravagant n.y.
perbole and nauseating adulation Of
the Orient Disguised him. Before he
assembled the throne the Siamese mon
arch was regarded as semi-divine.
Subjects, when saluting the king, were
required to PROSTATE themselves on all
tours, and to emphasize their bound
less homage were accustomed to grovel
at the feet of royalty. All this disgust
cd the young and progressive king. He
babe his ministers, his friends and his
visitors to arise, walk upon their feet
and shake hands with him like men.
The conservative Il. e. the groyeling)
party opposed this reform, but Chula-
longkorn allowed them to see that he
was not to be trified with and, willy
nilly, the groyelers were compelled to
act like human beings.
His majesty is a firm believer In Bud
dhism, the ancient religion Of his race
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

in height and 33 inches in breadth, be-
ing of diamond shape, with the long
er points cut off, making it six-corner-
ed. The front or wind surface of the
kite Is formed Of two triangles, and at
the sides are silk wings six inches
wide at the top and tapering to a point.
The silk Is stretched loosely over the
framework and fills with air when the
kite is flying.
Mr.. Conyne expects to construct a
large kite on the same principle and
will try to fly with it by jumping off
a high building or hill. His previous
experiments have been conducted in
the vicinity of Humboldt Park. But
he will doubtless look for a more ex-
tended field in order that his expert
ments may be more satisfactory.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

Russia has closely followed Italy in
making treaty with the French pro-
tectorate Of Tunis. Negotiations have
just been completed by Count de Vau-
vineux, Charge d'Affairs Of France in
st. Petersburg. By this treaty Russia
is to enjoy with Tuniss all the CONNER
cial agreements that she had made with
France, in addition to the privilege Of
being, after France, ''the most favored
nation" 1t is doubtful whether a
Franco Russian combination has been
made to GUST the Italian merchants
from Tunis, where for twenty-eig
years they had enjoyed unique priv
ileges; but the journals of Rome look at
the new treaty askance and warn those
who have interests in Northern Africa
to be en- their guard.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
NapOleon's Check.

FULLY half of the grown-up people Of
France believe the old story that Napo-
leon Bonaparte put check for 100. 900
francs in a silver 5-franc piece and that
the coin is yet in circulation. They say
that the people did not want the s.
frame piece, and that in order to create
a demand for It Napoleon resorted to
the device mentioned. The check or
treasury order, it is said, was written
upon asbestos paper and inclosed in the
metal at the time the coin was made
thousands of 5-franc pieces are an
nually broken open and have been so
inspected since the story Of the check
was first circulated.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
SIAM AND ITS KING.
SOME EVIDENCES OF SUBSTAN-
TIAL PROGRESS.
King ChuIaIOngkorn's Personality
Iate1ligence, and Methods of Life
Wonderful Temple in the Grounds
of the Royal Palace at Bangkok.
Marvel of the East.


The King Of Siam, who has been max
Ing an extensive tour Of America and
Europe, in order to more thoroughly ia
miliarize himself with the languages,
customs and institutions Of the great
nations Of the world, is an absolute
ruler in his own country, and has
welded his autocratic powers to the
benefit Of his people.
King Chulalongkorn's personality,
intelligence and methods Of life do the
utmost violence to the traditional no.
tons of what an Oriental potentate is
and should be. The historical portrait
Of the king, decked out in headgear
that resembles Chinese pagoda, is all
wrong. He wears no Chinese pagoda,
but modern silk hat, which becomes
him as well as any other gentleman.
TO Oriental silks and brocades and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

Phrases like II don't want to-" with
the infinitive elided after the to, hay
ing been declared to be Americanisms,
the Rev. J. Erie writes to the Academy
that he had always used and heard
the form, being a native Of South De-
Won, and also quotes DR.. Watts LET
bears and lions growl and fight, for it's
their nature to-" DR.. Fitz-Edward Hall
gives a long list of English examples
for the phrase, beginning with the year
1886, and including Jeremy Collier, De-
foe, Southey, Dickens, Charles Reade,
Ruskin and George Eliot.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

ana the result has amazed those Amer
leans and Europeans who know what
has been done in Siam of late years.
AS prince he was tutored by an Amer
lean gentleman, Mr.. Chandler, who was
delighted with the rapid progress his
pupil made. When the prince became
king in 1868 he continued his studies
and nursed his ambitions. and whom
In 1873, he became absolute In power
he began to turn into realities the dreams
OF his boyhood and his youth. He sur
rounded himself with number of En-
ropeans and Americans and with their
aid and advice reorganized the army
and the navy and established a modern
police system in Bangkok. He has by
his precept and example encoura ged
his people in the practice Of tenner-
ance, truthfulness, industry and hu-
mainly.
This real reformer is little man. inst
40 years old, and as full of restless en-
ergy as his liquid, black eyes are full
OF gentleness. Without his official
crown, which he seldom cares to use
he measures feet 4 inches in height
His color is that indescribable color of
the Orient that is called orange for
want of a better descriptive word. He
has a large harem, but only one wife
The succession of primogeniture was
not law of Siam until he made it so
There IS but one woman in the king
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
WOMAN'S LONG RIDE.
Mrs. Margaret LIE Long WheeIedsS
Chicago to San Francisco

Mrs. Margaret LIE Lon. Wheeled
Chicago to San Francisco
Mrs. Margaret Valentine lie Lon
a plucky little woman with a lOngH
who recently rode, alone, from Chi
to San Francisco, her home, onat
Gle. She was on the road ninety d
covering the distance, 1000 miles v
out a puncture. She made the jOu
not to save expenses, for it cost .
as much as by rail, but for the
Of the adventure and the eyperd
She had only one accident, hl
pedal, when she had piled herselfq
the foot of a hill in the dark. She
her own washing, had the good y
not to try for a record, and restedN
she was tired. Eighty-siX miles
one day was her best performan@'
the way she lost eight pounds MA
detour from Ogden to Salt Lake
the railroad track for numN1
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

dom thay can be called cher majesty.
Tho oldest son Of this woman shall pc
crown prince. according to Chuialong-
l.orn.s decree. His present queen Is MS
second wife, and the present crown
nrinee is the eldest son or the present
queen. a..
chulalongkorn assembled the throne IN
1879 but not until about ten years iater'
at the death of the regent during Inc
kings minority, did he have an altogelh-
or free hand in government. He mas al
yanced agriculture, Increased the eA-
ports from his country, granted cnaf-
ters to companies that have laid steam
and electric railways, built State rail-
! road. cut canals, improved the roaus Ia
all parts Of his domain, and caused JUS
tice to be impartially and speedily ad-
ministered.
The favorite palace of the king stands
on an island in the river Menam. he
has several other palaces, all or great
magnificence, but the greatest of all IS
the royal palace in Bangkok, The capl-
tai. Part Of the court yard of the tenn
pie within the grounds of this palace Is
shown In accompanying picture. On
the left are seen, in perspective, three
gateways opening into the space occu-
pied by the principal building, in which
Is enshrined the sO-called Emerald
Buddha of SIAM At each of the gate
ways stand two gigantic figures OF the
mythical demons known to the Siamese
under the name of ''Yuck," and CORE
spending pretty closely to the djinn Or
genii Of the ARABIAN Nights" A few
small statues of gray marble, carved
by Siamese artists in imitation Of Euro
pean sculpture, stand near, forming in
congruous features in an otherwise
typlcally Oriental scene. Behind, and
to the right, is seen the prachadee,
huge conical mass Of brick and NOR
tar, covered with glass tiles gilded on
the inner surface, and SO maintaining
their brilliancy with no other aid than
an occasional washing. This great pal
ace at Bangkok, or rather group of
structures, is one of the sights of the
East. The buildings were put in hand
early in this century, and although one
Siamese sovereign after another added
to them, it was reserved for the pres
ent king to complete them.
Siam occupies territory about the
size of Germany. That it's area has not
been cut down to half that size is no
fault of the sly statesmen of France
and England, who have been grabbing
the kings land on either side under the
pretense of protecting" him. These
two States were about to absorb all of
Siam except small parcel Of land not
much more than enough for royal
garden when. Chulalongkorn showed
them that he could be a diplomat as
well as a patriot. He played one pow
err against the other, and thus stopped
further encroachments. There is now
no longer any danger that the land
grabbers will hurt him. In the navy Of
twenty two powerful ships he has Gre
ated and in his reorganized army he has
furnished himself with protection
that needs no increase from without.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
Valued the Home Journey Most.

An English peer, for some offense
was called out by a politician and
promptly responded to the challenge
On arriving at home again after the
duel his lordship gave guinea to the
coachman who had driven him to and
from the ground. The driver appears
to have been an exceptionally honest
simple man. He was surprised by the
largeness of the sum presented and
said: 'My lord I only took you to -
Eyes, yes; I know that. But the guinea
is for bringing me back
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

and If his fathers. and he is an adept
in its intricate and refined subtletles.
But he is far more liberal III MS lucas
Of liberation than most European iu1
ers. and perfect religious ipeI y ;
thanks to him, prevails in Siam to-day.
In him the Christians especially nave
found a friend and protector he no
sooner became master of the govern
ment than he decreed that the Chfls-
tians should not be interfered WIN III
their work or worship, and he mas seen
that this law has been enforced. 10
man SO far advanced as TO insist upon
religious liberty human slavery was W
no means a pleasant matter, ana the
king set to work to reform his people III
this respect. He has practically aDoi-
ished slavery in Siam. he set 70 Woik'
too, to reform taxation, ana he greatly
diminished all internal taxes that were
burdensome or unnecessary Inese re-
forms were but the beginning or ms
work. He had an ambition to lift ms
country out Of the depths Of degraua
ton and ignorance in which he found
it. He had a mighty task before MN,
but he had mighty power, and he has
given an excellent account or 1t to the
world.
The reign Of Chulalongkorn has been
the most peaceful and prosperous in the
history Of Siam. He gave new life to
the fettered industries of the country
by cutting new canals for purposes OF
irrigation and distribution, he bullt
railroads, steam and electric, In many
parts Of his domain, constructed tele-
graph lines that opened up communi-
cation with the western world and with
the Chinese Empire, improved the coast
with lighthouses and harbor signals,
improved the big rivers of the country,
thus adding largely to the facilities OF
commerce, and instituted numberless
other reforms connected with the COM
mercial activities Of the people.
In moral reform the king has been no
less active. How he has accomplished
so much in so short a time is indeed
wonder. Among other radical chances
he has made Is the Introduction or an
entirely new code Of laws and a judi
cial system modelled after the best
Western fashion. He has instituted a
fine system Of public instruction, built
hospitals, and has even gone SO far as
to found and open an art museum that
compares favorably with many institu-
tons of it's kind in Europe and Amer
lea. Indeed, there is nothing in the
history Of the world that can compare
with the tremendous changes from a
purely barbarous-not to say savage
system to regime of civilization which
Chulalongkorn has accomplished.
Why did not the king follow in the
steps Of his predecessors? The answer
is simple. In his youth he was a dill
gent student. He learned to speak and
read French and English and he was
supplied with books, magazines and
newspapers from Europe and America.
This literature told him what the West
ern world was like. The contrast be-
tween that and what he saw around
him was enough to fire him with ambi-
ton to lift up his people and his coun-
try. He turned to the West for light
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

received a college education and I
school. OF a mechanical bent =. Y
he spent many Of his spare momm1
experimenting. He early bec,m
terested in electricity and the rI
Of applying this force to proD0l |
Giles occupied his attention MI
periments resulted in the constrl
Of a train Of two cars, on one Of n
was mounted the motor and nj
which furnished the current ths l
being a passenger car.
The rails Of the track as bu1, {, \
were Of cast iron, and the ties ~
ers, Of wood. On these rails 70,
two cars, one for carrying pasu,]
the other being the locomotive /
electric current was generated inf
eight cells Of a Groves batter
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

A botanist insists that many neglect
ed American weeds are good to eat
The tender young shoots Of milkweed
are said to be as delicate as asparagus
with similar valuable properties. Pig.
weed is related to beets and spinach.
The nettle Is we'll favored, though
somewhat course and stringy, which
argues that the donkey may be more
Of an epicure than is supposed. 1t is
suggested that every weed has an hon
est value if it could only be discovered
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
day.

day.
For many years 1t has been an i'm
possibility to remove either of these
rings except by first cutting them to
pieces; and unless the Queen consents
to such means she must wear these
rings till the end. In order to indulge
in the very pretty sentiment Of wear
ing this simple jewelry for n lifetime,
the Queen has been obliged to suffer
tual physical pain.-New York World.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

rough and bumpety miles, anu ;"
ON an average ten miles a Jay
is muscular as few women aie' :
as brown as the proverblal Ve'l!
she even tanned her hands lll!o'.
thick channels gloves. But sH'
the least bit footsore or weary az
would do it again.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

An experimenter in Berlin claims to
have discovered the exact momentum
Of lightning, by measuring the amount
of iron fused by a stroke during thun-
derstorm. The average Is placed at
1000 horsepower. But it does not fol-
low that man who is struck by light
ming and RECEIVERS can be Indifferent to
the storage battery of one mule.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

The words we so often carelessly use
reflect force in the mind that uses
them; they are the messengers Of the
secret life of men to other men. Born
Of mental energy in one, they are
mighty for good or i'll in others. Guard
therefore well the door of your lips.
Weigh with care the words that may
poison or bless forever.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

A Cincinnati paper wants the hen
substituted for the eagle as the Ameri-
can bird of freedom, because the hen
added $133,O00,000 to the national
wealth last year. The hen can no
longer be regarded merely as lay fig
nro
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
SLIGHTLY Daft.

"Bobson is certainly daft aO0''
new baby Of his"
"What has he done" ,,n
"Why, we were all talking ,. as
tariff at the Office last oa'uls ~
Bobson only made one remain
"What did he say" ,.i,
"He wanted to know IL 'ne' c,a,5
ed the duty on catnlp tea'
Plain Dealer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

AnArlzoha astronomer who ackncwl-
edges that he was looking at Venus the
other night insists that the planet wore
a veil on that occasion. That mans
wife must be a tartar or he wouldn't
have to tell such stories.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

aerial contriyance was nothing more
than an immense kite.
The kite is the invention of Silas
Conyne. Mr.. Conyne claims to have
discovered the principle necessary to
make an airship manageable, and his
experiment was made to determine the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

And now the Chicago Council is ask
ed to grant permit for an under
ground railway system throughout the
entire city. This is running the fran
chise business into the ground.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

"a horse stepped on the face of Ho-
mer Jones yesterday" remarks the Ne
braska State Journal, "but he will get
we'll" 1t is a pleasure to be assured
that the horse will get well, but he
probably will know better than to re-
peat that experiment
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

thoughtful women. The movement
producing it was unwise and impru-
dent, and many found it irreverent, al
though no such intent could justly be
ascribed to it's originators. Their fault
was simply misdirected zeal in the
service Of their cause.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

Such are the vicissitudes of the world,
through all It's parts, that day and
night, labor and rest, hurry and retire
ment, endear each other. Such are the
changes that keep the mind in action;
we desire, we pursue, we obtain, we are
satisfied; we desire something else, and
begin a new pursuit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

A New York paper explains that
two lives were lost in an unexpected
collision of two trains on the One Hun
dred and Tenth street curve Of the ele-
waited road the other day. We nave no
ticed that the unexpected collisions
usually are more destructive than those
which are deliberately planned in adj
vance
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

True courage is shown by doing with
out witnesses that which a man is ca
pable of doing in the face of the world.
In the former case, it is certain that
ostentation has no share in the effort.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

There is a fortune for the milliner
who shall devise a bonnet that can be
worn in any part of the church and al
ways present the trimmed side to the
congregation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09

This typewriter business is getting
awful. One typewriter's smile wreck
ed Chicago bank, and now mistake
made in transcribing bill by another
In New Jersey has necessitated spe-
cial session of the Legislature Of that
State to pass the bill over again.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-09-09
TO CORRESPONDENCE.

Aiiaeomm unicatons for this paper should bs accoD
psuied By the name Of the author; not necessarily f
pubcaion but a. an evidence Of good faith on the paz
q the writer Write only on side Of the paper Be
psxcularly careful in giving and dstss to have
che letters and figures plain and distinct.