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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-02
CHAPTER WI.

Rosie Ewell, having once made up her
mind to tell her brother Wilfrid that she
would not remain at Yambscote Hall, did:
not let the grass grow under her feet.
She plainly told her brother that she and
Lena had quarreled and that nothing
would keep her from returning home the
next day. She declined to tell him the
cause of her quarrel, but referred him to
Lady Ewell. That lady was equally reti-
cent on the subject, but eagerly acqui-
esced in Rosie's departure.
When Rosie returned home she was not
at all welcome. Her mother in vain
sought to make her tell the cause Of her
Quarrel with her sister-in-law. Not sue
ceeding in this. Mrs. Ewell sought out
Lady Otto, who told her about Rosie's
meeting some gentleman in the park at
Lambscote, and Lenas discovering the
fact. She carefully concealed anything
that might have reflected on her daugh-
ter's reputation.
Armed with this information, Mrs.
Ewen again confronted her daughter with
the request that she should beg Lena's
pardon and return to Lambscote.
The poor, pestered girl took matters in
her own hands by running away from her
seeking a refuge in Chelsea with Jane
Warner.
Sir Wilfrid was dreadfully distressed
about his little sister, and accused both
his wife and his mother-in-law of having
co-operated i'll making her dissatisfied
with her home. He made every inquiry
possible, and succeeded in tracing her as
far as Waterloo. But there his discov-
-
entered Wilfrid's head to think his sister
had gone to the Warmers. He put some
mysteliously worded advertisements in
the daily papers, which never caught his
sisters eye, and he consulted Mr.. Parftt
ON the subject. But that worthy gave
him little ccnsola tom, except by scTewig
up his mouth and shaking his head, and
saying he thought it very unlikely the
young lady had left home alone. And
few lines that reached Sir Wilfrid in
Rosie's hand about a month afterward
seemed to further Mr.. Parftt's idea. They
were posted from some remote place in
Wales, where she took care to tell him
she had never been, and were merely to
the effect that he was not to worry him
self about her. as she was quite well and
happy. and with some one whom she loved
dearly, and who took every care of her.
Sir Wilfrid's mind was somewhat re-
lieved by the reception of this letter, but
he felt that SO much of the sunshine Of
his life had eyaporated with his little sis
ter, that he made many journeys up to
London for the sole purpose of wandering
about the streets, in the distant hope of
running up against her. But it was many,
many months before he did so.
With the blooming of the June roses
and the advent of the little founding in
the lily bed, Jane Warmers health and
spirits improved. She did not sing, nor
laugh aloud-she had never been merry
girl at the best of times but she smiled
far oftener than she had done before, and
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1897

are added the losses OF the country in
other ways, such as the decline in
wages and in values of real estate,
rents, merchandise, manufactured
products, and profit-producing property
Of all kinds, the grand total reaches ap-
paling proportions. It is an object
lesson which the people Of the United
States are grasping the full significance
of as the shadows of adversely gradu-
ally give way to the sunlight OF pros
perity.
In a recent issue the Economist drew
attention to the extraordinary in
crease in the wealth of the farmer as
shown in the effect Of protection upon
the values Of the sheep and wool of the
United States. Ewes which in 1894
sold in Ohio at 50 cents each now bring
advanced in equal proportion. The
Madison, Wis, Journal has the follow
ing to say about the report of the Sec
rotary Of the Kansas City Live Stock
Exchange on the great increase in the
market values of live stock:
1t is not from wheat alone that the
Western farmers are reaping prosperity
this year. The values of live stock of all
kinds have increased on an average of
about % per cent, and from the great
stock yards Of Kansas City 100000
more than in 1896 will be distributed
among the producers. This is statement
made by the secretary of the Live Stock
Exchange of Kansas City after careful
calculation, and taking into consideration
both the rise in values and the increas Sc
in receipts. Every steer now sold at the
stock yards i'll that city brings from Sc to
SS more than the same kind of steer
brought a year ago; every calf, from 81 to
80 more; every hog, from SD to 1926 more,
and every sheep, 81 more. The total value
of all the live stock handled at that mar
ket this year will reach $125, 100000 and
more. With these increased profits from
his live stock, added to the large returns
for his wheat, the Western farmer is en-
joying a season Of remarkably good for
tune and prosperity, and has good cause
for rejoicing
The whole country has good cause
for rejoicing, for prosperity begins al
the farm and extends through every
branch of human activity. When it's
harvest for the year 1897 shall have
been fully reaped and reckoned, there
will be a grand showing for protec-
tion.-American Economist
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3 1t was a little glrl-the prettleSt little
girl, Mrs. Warner declared, that she had
ever seen, and Jane, too, as she covered
the tiny face and hands with kisses, ap-
peared to have taken great fancy for
the little creature thus unexpectedly
thrown upon her care.
''Now, when is that child to go to the
workhouse?" inquired Miss Prosser, after
dinner. ''You had better get it taken
there before night, for it will keep the
whole house awake, and [ am not sure
that you won't have some trouble about
it, if you don't give notice at the police
station at once. They might refuse to
take it in, Jane"
Jane, who had been sitting by the fire
watching the baby sleep upon some shawl,
now came forward and leaned caressingly
over Miss Prosser's chair.
"And what" she asked, as her trem-
bling fingers wandered lightly over the
others hair, what If they did refuse?
Should we miss very much the drop Of
milk and bread the poor little creature
would consume?
MY dear child, you are mad! 1t isn't
the bread and milk now-that's nothing;
but it's the bread and meat, and dresses,
by. You cannot dream Of taking such an
unnecessary burden ON yourself, surely!
perhaps it would not prove such bur-
den as you anticipate, Miss Prosser. Per-
haps by and by, when poor mother has left
me, this little waif may be all my comfort.
And if I die first, she may prove a second
daughter to my mother! And-and-lf
you did not think it very foolish feel
as if l should like to indulge her in this
fancy; since she has so little to make her
happy
ooh. what I think is of no consequence
at all, my dear! The house is your own,
and the money is your own; and IT you
believe you can maintain three people on
what has been barely sufficient for two,
why. there's an end of it. Only, don't
ask my advice again, when you've made
up your mind first, that's ..ll."
'Isn't she pretty, Miss Prosser? Such
big eyes, and such wee, wee nose
81 suppose you're quite resolved not to
send her to the union!'
ooh, quite, quite!' said the girl, with
bated breath.
"Well, then, you must let me share in
some of the labor she will impose upon
us, my dear; for the little creature has
quite converted me already, and | should
be almost as sorry to part with her as
you would. l will be her godmother, and
YOU shall call her 'Helen,' after me-that
is, if you have no objection
Dear FRIEND cried Jane rapturously,
reaching up to kiss Miss Prosser, Il would
rather call her after you than anyone
81 will take upon myself the charge of
educating her, and that will be AN ex-
pense off your hands, Jane! Well, well, it
is a foolish business, but we will say NO
more about that after to-day. Little Helen
shall be the joint property of all three of
us, and we will vie with each other IN
taking proper care of her"
ooh, thank you-thank you, dear friend
You have made me SO happy!' cried Jane
as she lay down again, with the little In
| FAINT cuddled close to her breast.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-02
Playing CobEIe.

The horse chestnut trees are catching
it, nowadays, at the hands of small
boys, OF rather from stones and clubs
impelled from their hands. For the
cobble season is at hand. Cobble is a
curious game. The horse chestnut is
suspended by string which passes
through gimlet hole and is knotted.
One boy holds out his cobble at arms
length and his opponent whacks it with
his cobble. The nut which remains un-
broken adds tally to the other cobble,
and when that is smashed it adds two
to the successful youths chestnut. And
so it goes on, until peculiarly tough
nut may get record of several hun
dred.-Worcester Gazette.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-02
Better Make It Unanimous.

Only the wealthy can now afford to
buy imported carpets, rugs and tapes
ies.-Leavenworth (Kan.) Standard.
Very well; then don't buy them. If
you cover your floors with American
carpets and rugs and your walls with
American tapestries, you will have the
satisfaction of knowing that you are
getting far better value for your mon
ey than if you bought imported goods.
With the single exception of oriental
rugs, which are made In Asia chiefly
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-02

bv women and girls who receive 10 to
Is cents a day in wages, there IS no
need to buy dollars worth OF carpet
ing from abroad. No one knows TINS
better than the wealthy, who are
among the best patrons of the Amerl-
can carpet looms. They know what IS
good. and they buy it. About 70 per
cent. of the carpets used In America
are made in America. Better add the
remaining 25 per cent. and make 1t
unanimous.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-02
Calamity Crackers,

An increase Of about 40 per cent. in
compared with the preceding month
of August ought to quiet the deficit APP
prehensions of any but the most hys-
terical among the calamity croakers
Nothing can quiet the apprehensions Of
that class of cranks. They would joy
fully welcome a bankrupt national
treasury, no matter from what cause,
it they could only twist it into a free
trade argument.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-02

Finding an unopened letter means
that one will shortly have good news
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-28

cancer OF the liver for q long time pAsi'
Is somewhat better.
The son Of the late John Millais. the
former president OF the Royal Acaaeiny'
will shortly publish life OF MS lAtner'
The title OF senator ID dropped en-
tirely while Mark A. Hanna u on MS
yacht. and he Is called 'commodore' ny
everyone.
Mr.. Spaulding, n Chicago lumber dealer,
has given $4,000 for an historical society
and free library building IN ms haeise
town OF Athens. Pa.
Boston lady who has just net lbsen
An f,brlatiania writes: Dear old Mr.. Ib-
sen ID about the height OF DR.. Holmes, but
stouter and looks lust like his pictures
Clement q. Morgan, who was The Ola
tor Of the class OF 80, Harvard, IL an
alderman OF Cambridge. He is said 70 Le
the first colored man elected 10 such
place in II Northern city.
Sarah Bernhard Intends to adopt TIE
recent suggestion made to her Dy the
Prince OF Wales that she enact the CHAR
acter OF Hamlet She Is said to DC stuuy
inn the methods Of Ada Cushnnn and MISS
Marriott. both OF whom played Hainiee IN
their time.
Queen wi;helmina Of Holland fatty re-
fuses To marry Prince bernhard OF sake
WeinYar. whom her mother. the Queen ke-
gent Emma selected al the young queen
husband The little queen declares sne
will remain single until 1899 tshe was porn
In August. lSS0), and will then select ner
own husband.
Thomas Hussey bellringer OF Leigh. IN
Lancashire. SO years of age. rang the
church bell In honor OF Queen Nittoria
long reign. He had rung the mourning
peal for George ~. and also rang ior thc,
coronation and death OF William Nv, anu
| for tho accession. coronation, Weuulhe
| and ffty-year jubilee OF Queen Vlctoria'
Prince Max OF Saxony, after years OF
missionary work in Whitechapel, has re-
| turned TO Dresden. He says he awaits
| the decision of his bishop whether TO re-
| turn 10 Whitechapel, though the members
! az Tho royal family at Dresden are exert
| ing their influence to withdraw him IRON
| such work and install him In some cour'
| religious position.
| Miss Virginia Fair, the beiress ane
| beauty. has gained considerable disilnc'
! ton as an amateur photographer she !,
| frequently seen on Viewpoints streets WIZ
| a camera in her hands. and anything Una
| pleases her eye she photographs. she mai
| several hundred pictures of the c0mica
| sort in her collection, and during iniorma
afternoon entertainments shows them u
her guests.
Sir Isaac Holden. whose death was an
nouncod on Friday, was man OF sinIi
habits Throughout his whole life he ma
never missed days exercise, unless, III
deed he was confined to HIS bed Egh
miles a day he was accustomed TO VAIN
rain or shine. hot or cold. To this hahi
and HIS asbstemiousness at table he at
trbuted the splendid health which lie en-
| tnvpd ng an DCtOuenQrial.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-28
CAPTURED IN ALASKA.

Detectives Followed nm Iowa Man
Into the Cold Gold Region.
Port Townsend, August 27.-The steam
err Portland, due from st. Michacls. has on
board a murderer who was chased by de-
tectives half around the world. He is in
irons under the constant watch OF two
Pinkerton detectives. The prisoner is Will
liam Smith and he was pursued over the
continent to Juneau, to Dyea and across
Chilcoot pass. over the lakes, down the
rivers to the gold fields of Klondike. where
he was taken into custody.
Smith was a storekeeper in small town
near Cedar Rapids Iowa. up to several
months ago. One night the store was
burned and in the ruins was found the
charred body OF a man. Smiths relatives
claimed be was burned to death in the
fire. His life was insured for $4,000.
and demand was made for the money.
Investigation led to the belief that the
body was not that OF Smith, but a watch
man. The theory was advanced that Smith
had committed murder and burned his
store in the hope that the body would be
roasted beyond recognition and his rela-
lives obtain the insurance money after he
had disappeared. Pinkerton men were put
on his trail, and after one of the longest
chases on record arrested Smith In Dawson
City on July ~, and he was taken to St
Miohaels TO await the sailing OF the Port
land.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 27-Smith
the man on the steamer Portland, is ap-
parently Frank Novak storekeeper al
Walford. The man murdered by him was
| Edward Murray. Novaks relatives
| claimed the body was Novak. The insur-
| ance companies have fought the collection
| of the policies and placed detective or
| the trail with the above result, Parties
on the inside here have known Of the
| Alaskan search and expected the capture
| to be made In Circle City.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-28
HOUSTON, SATURDAY, August IS.
TEN p A G ES
THE COTTON SITUATION.

The whole South Is watching cotton QUO
fations now and endcavoring to determine
what tho future OF prices may be. Not
since 1899 has the worlds stock OF the sta
pie been reduced TO It's present low point.
and only once before in the country's bis
tory have the fields promised such large
Yield. These two facts manage TO make
the situation an acute one. With much de-
pending upon crop or trade development
within the next sixty days.
4 During the season just ending the for
eigners have bought nearly three-.ourths
abroad has been the mainstay of prices.
Not until tho last three months have the
American spinnefs been active buyers
their taklngs prior 20 June having been
much below expectations, For the season
beginning September !, 1887, good trade
In cotton goods Is expected throughout this
country, and 1t is believed that Southern
and Northern mills will need more raw
cotton than ever before.
But, on tho other hand, English ana
Continental splnners report the outlook
tor trade rather gloomy, owing to poor
grain crops abroad and depreciation OF sill
yer In India. While these Imports ere
doubtless exaggerated, they viii NATURAL,
nave some influence upon the market unt
may cause iessenlng Of the foreign dc
'mand' should there be the same trade ex
pansion abroad that now seems assured
Tor this country, nothing less than a tcl
million balc American crop would be SUI
hclent to put the worlds stocks upon
comfortable basis. consequently under sue
circumstances present spot prices woul
mot be ut all high.
II. Again, l. must be remembered TINT m
crop in all States outside of Texas is yer
late, and the Yield viii be susceptible &
Fcnrtailment by either heavy autumn rain
Or early frosts. Weather conditions coul
easily reduce the present crop estimate
100000 TO 100000 bales and then currer
values would be too low.
s Briefly summarized, the situation In r,
gard TO the future OF prices is as foIJow,
ilHood demand and big crop Qo.o0o o,
bales, should maintain the quotations no
prevailing decreased demand and blk ere
y would undoubtedly result in SHARP al
I cline; crop damage and reduced est,mat
slof probable yield. In connection with Il
/ average consumption for the last II,
/ years, would result In much higher price
Taking II all IN all. there ID no need
fear scent cotton, nor s there anythi,
yet TO make tho farmer hope for s-eei
4 values.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-28
RIOTS IN YUCATAN.
CAMPAIGN HAS
DIVIDED THE ENTIRE PEOPLE.
Dozen Were Killed and Sew
eraI Injured.

New York, August 7.-Correspondence
of the Herald from Merida, Yucatan, vnder
date Of August II, says:
Twelve persons were killed and several
injured in a riot which occurred in the
plaza in front Of the municipal palace last
Sunday evening The cause OF the out
break seems to be the prejudice Of the
their opposition to the candidacy OF Senior
Carlos Peon, the present governor OF Yucca
tan, who sought reelection.
1t is against all precedent here for gov
ernor of the province to serve two con-
secutive terms, but despite the fact Senior
Peon declared himself candidate. Cen
eral Francisco Canton, a railroad magnate,
became an independent opponent. and in
anticipation of the coming election which
takes place next November, his posters
were promptly placarded throughout the
city. The supporters of Spnor Peon took
offense at these notices. and put up posters
with the approval of the police over those
! of the independent candidate, denouncing
him in the bitterest terms. This caused
great deal Of bad feeling and resulted In
several minor conflicts.
| Several parades OF the Independents took
place Sunday afternoon, and General Can
tons admirers proceeded to celebrate In
front OF his residence, CognIzant of the
disorders which had occurred, General
Canton addressed his supporters and begged
| them to keep the peace.
| The governor. 1t is said instructed the
Il nf Nf Nlt 4.
event OF an outbreak. The chief ignored
his instructions because of a refusal on
the part Of the governor to reduce them
to writing, and as a result the governor
delegated one Of his aides as acting chief
OF police
| While the crowd was gathered around the
plaza Sunday night Pastor Toegen Rami-
req. one OF the governors party. threw a
giant fire cracker in front of the police
station. 1t exploded, and as though acting
on a signal, the police fired on the crowd.
Killing one woman and two men. The
crowd Immediately scattered
News reached the headquarters of tho
colonial guard, and detachment came out
and commenced firing on the crowd. They
killed nine persons and injured as MANY
more News of the riot was at once sent
/ 10 President Diaz and he ordered the ar
rest OF all tho officials connected with the
ahair' These officials were incarcerated
as the result OF the presidents instruc-
lions; Alvino Manzanillo formerly treas
urer OF the municipality; Ricardo Pincto
augustin Gamboa and Senior Moguel OF
me governors party, and Colonel n
francisco Iribin, deputy chief OF police.
General Garcia. commander Of the troons
N fncstan, was placed In charge OF the
government here during the absence OF
Ssnor reon. who has been summoned IA
Mexico by President Diaz. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-28
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Kaufman. Kaufman County. Texas, Au-
gust 20 The cotton market Is opening up
In good shape here, and considerable OF Il,
has began to come In. Rain Is needed by
the farmers and the late crop will be cut
short unless the drouth is broken.
Edna, Jackson County. Texas, August
21,--The weather al Edna continues dry
and unless We get rain within two weeks
tho cotton crop can not be benefited by
rain to any extent. Cotton is opening fast
and Will all be out--that Is now open--ln
about ten days.
Easle Pass, Maverick County. Texas, Au-
gust 26.--Rain has been falling here almost
every day for moro than a week and the
ground is thoroughly wet. II was a much
needed rain and fell slow and all went into
the ground. Tho Rio Grande river is as
high as II has been for four years past.
Warrenton, Fayette County, Texas, Au-
gust 26.--Stnce the rain cotton has gone
to grown and young cotton especially is
full OF blooms and squares. Another rain
shortly would do much good and keep
grass in pastures growing. About $50 bales
have been ginned at this place 70 date.
waxahachie. Ellis County, Texas, Au-
gust 26.-When approached In behalf Of
The Post, Mr.. Pat Templcton. who repre-
sents inman & Co. Of Houston said he
would not place an estimate on the cotton
crop this year. Last year Mr.. Templeton
gave out figures and many people saw them
and whole lot was said about overesti,
| mating the crop. Eleven cotton buyers
We're seen and they place the receipts for
Waxahachie. Ellis county and Texas from
as low as 10000 for the city. 70 900 for the
county and s,25o,o0o for the State TO The
great figures OF 1900 for the city. no.
GOO for the county and s.250.Ooo for the
state The receipts of Ellis county. ac-
eording 10 the best information from ali
sources, would place Ellis county's output
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-28

most conspicuous. The halt In the market
r. in the main attributed to reports tnat
the quality OF spring wheat Is poor ana W..
wolves a virtual deficit in the yield. wnile
the cold weather at the West. with re-
ports that corn was not maturing was re-
garded as a matter OF cousideraDIe IN
5ortsnoe. throughout the week, however.
stocks have been purchased freely OF de-
cllnes. and while the excited public buy
inc Of a fortnight or so back was disap-
bearing, the outside interest IN the mar,
ket is reasonably good and commission
houses report the execution OF satislas,
tory amount Of orders. Very favoraple
earnings are reported by number OF ,ns
leading railroads for ,he second ah1 h,, .nn
weeks OF August create decided oullisn
impression. The Improvement In business
is also noted with satisfaction, espec'a,ly
IN the better tendencies appearing In Tue
iron and steel industries.