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Evening star., 1897-02-27
Fun ON the Old Clipper Ships.

"One Of the youngsters asked me the
other day." said the Old Skipper III had
ever been to Europe on a record-breaking
lirer 1 told him / hadn't, and never want
ed to 90 there that way. 1t is just a ques-
ticn of engineers and stokers mere lands
men, on big liner. and I'd rather ship be-
fore the mast, even on one Of your lubberly
forty-day steel square-riggers with bows
like canal boat, than go on a steamship.
1t would be just about as interesting to me
as a trip on a railroad train.
THE kind of sailing like it will never be
the privilege of you young fellows to in
dulge in. You will never know the fun of
having a clipper craft as sharp as steam
boat under your feet jumping across the
seas under press of canvas never seen on
ocean-going sailing vessels nowadays, with
her rigging as taut as iron bars, and your
shipmates holding your hair on your head.
What she can't carry she may lug was
the text at sea then / remember when
was In the clipper Northern Light we car
ried stun'sails slap into Boston harbor,
n aking the famous passage of seventy-siX
days and four hours from San Francisco.
Our ship worked like a basket; but we had
shipped double crew for the run, and one
crew did nothing but pump ship. There
was some cracking on of sail when ships
of 2OO0 tons or more had all their top
hamper whsked over the lee side while the
skipper was turning to spit over the taft
rail. Even after that some of the ships
n ade good passages. It's funeral nova
days to lose a topgallantmast."
Evening star., 1897-02-27
The Nfcrobe of Rinderpcst.
From Invention London.


Prof E. Symes-Thompson recently deliv-
cred at Gresham College a course of four
lectures on Bacteria and Disease" Re-
ferring to the Investigations now being
made into the cause of the rinderpest in
South Africa. he expressed his belief that
the microbe discovered by DIR. Eddington [
Grahamstown might be regarded as the
microDe of rinderpest. Professor Koch ap
peared to have ascertained that the organ
isms could be transferred from animal 10
animal, but that in the case of some-the
antelope. for instance-the disease produced
was much milder than in the case of 9th
ers. 1t would probably be found that the
iloculation of the less virulent form of
rinderpest would render cattle immune 10
the more virGlent form exactly as vaccina-
ton rendered us immune to smallpox.
Evening star., 1897-02-27

commander-in-chief of the insurgent forces.
is today the center of interest. The eyes
Of the civilized world are watching him.
Suffering Cuba is looking to him TO free her
from her oppressors. His staff adores and
swears by him. The rank and file of the
army admire. fear and worship him. On
every hand you hear: "Maximo Gomez
has never yet been defeated in battle. -
True, he has often retreated before the
enemy. but ii followed. he has invariably
placed his sharpshooters in ambush, di-
vided and countermarched his column. out
fianked the over-confident Spaniards. and
by falling Unexpectedly OH their rear turn
ed apparent defeat into victory. Time and
again during his wonderful march from the
"Oriente'' to Pinar del Rio. this stratagem
was successfully practiced until Campos,
In warning 10 his officers, once said: Look
Evening star., 1897-02-27
No Shopping for Him.

From the Detroit Free Press.
See here, Robert, you've been leeturing
me about causing the clerks SO much trou-
BILE when 1 go shopping, and telling how
much better men manage these things"
said one Of Detroit's matrons, now Pm
going to trust you to get few things and
have them sent up"
I'm not like the man that couldn't do IT..
This thing of making five or six trips to do
ten minutes business Is mighty near GRIM
inal. Just tell me what you want, dear"
Then the pretty mouth of the wife went
like a talking machine run by a forty horse
engine. Get me some embroidery, lace
and passementerie, some bretelle attach
moire, embroidered in gold; willow feath-
ers, gold galloons. jeweled trimmings; a
chamois leather cape, lined with dogskin;
cream brocade. changeable lilac SIP
For heavens sake, woman, stop that
tongue of yours before 1t gets away from
you. Are you giving me the invoice of a
combination dry goods, millinery and jew
elry store? You don't want all this truck ("
Every bit of II. Have to have 1t and a
good deal more for the girls and myself
I'm so glad that you can attend to the
whole thing In quarter OF an hour or so.
] also require
Let me make list" interrupted the
husband. as he desperately seized a piece
OF paper. How do you spell that pas
sem-somethingT After he had struggled
for twenty minutes and written lot of
clerk crazy, he crumpled the paper vicious
ly, went to the little DESK filled out a gen
erous check with the rapidity Of an actor.
and, as he delivered It, said he never aaair,
wanted to tackle such q nightmare. She
must look after all such matters.
Evening star., 1897-02-27

coat alone Indicate that he is commander
in-chief of the army of liberation" His
gray trousers are much the worse for wear.
and vest minus two or three buttons
partially covers a flannel neglige shirt,
laced at the neck with a small blue silk
cord. Some ones fair fingers, perhaps the
have worked little tracing of autumn
leaves down the front of the faun-colored
shirt. Perhaps this vest, the only one I've
seen in the insurgent army. Is worn to
protect the embroidery. and thus preserve
link between cruel war and the peaceful
fireside in San Domingo.
Twelve years Of this mans life have been
given to free an oppressed people. II fate
spares him to witness the Independence of
Cuba, Gomez will ask for no greater re-
ward. RENO.
Evening star., 1897-02-27
JAMAICA's MONGOOsE TRIAL.
To Free the Island From Rats-The
Pest Exterminated by Ticks.

To Free the Island From Rats-The
Pest Extermfnated by Ticks.
From the Academy
The Introduction of the mongoose into
Jamaica marks one of the standard in
stances of unexpected results following
upon an attempt to artificialize the process
of natural selection, and takes rank as a
warning with the plague of rabbits and
thistles il Australia. The mongoose was
introduced from India, in 1872 in order 10
abate the pest of rats, which infested the
sugar canes, and after performing the salu-
tary duty it increased and multiplied to
such an extent that not only the rats and
| mice but most of the living species of the
island We're threatened with extinction.
Poultry suffered first, but the depredatio
extended to young pigs, kids lambs newly
dropped calves. puppies and kittens
Game of all kinds was attacked, both living
and in the egg. The marauder ate even
fish. and made such a specially of snakes
ground lizards, frogs, turtles and land
crabs that many kinds of these entirely
disappeared. Finally the mongoose devel-
oped ravenouS desire for bananas, pine
apples, young corn, avocado pears, cocoas
yams and the sugar canes which 1t had
been called in to protect, winding up its
tastes with an appetite for salt meat.
The result was wholesale disappear
ance of species. A few birds, like the
ground dove had the sense to shift their
breeding places to the tops of the prickly
cacti, where they We're safe: but other ami
mails, and the reptiles in particular suffer
ed so severely that many kinds We're be-
lieved for years to be extinct. AS a con-
sequence, there arose yet another plague
insects, like the ticks and 'jiggers'' tor
chigors), which used to be kept down by
the snakes, increased so overpoweringly
that men and cattle were grievously in
tested. One could not walk without being
covered with them.
The victory over the island remained
with the tick and the mongoose. until,
within the past year or two, a fresh stage
set in. The mongoose suddenly began to
be less plentiful. and 1t was found that
he had fallen victim to the tick. The re-
suits of the diminution are shown in
gradual temperance of other beasts, birds
and reptiles. Among the snakes there is a
very marked increase, and even the ground
lizard, supposed to lie quite extinct, has be-
come common again. The balance of life
has begun to reassert itself and naturalists
will watch with curiosity for a complete
reinstatement of the previous fauna. The
renewed depredations of rats hailed
an advent of salvation, and, odd as II may
sound. the increase in numbers of the
crocodile is taken a happy omen. The
Jamaicans are not likely to fake further
experiments in this interesting domain of
natural history, but will adhere in future
to such present evils as they have. For
them. at any rate, it has been no 'imag-
mary mongoose."
Evening star., 1897-02-27
AN INTERESTING EXPERIMENT.
Close Figuring on the Wear of tn,
Various Parts of n Locomotive.

Close Figuring on the Wear of the
Various Parts of a Locomotive.
From the Albany Express.
A peculiar scientific experiment has been
made with the famous engine $40 of the
New York Central railroad at the shops at
West Albany. Some months ago this large
engine, which in the opinion of many we'll
Informed railroad men excels even the IA
nous 800, was taken into the shops and
completely overhaued. 1t was taken apart
completely, and every part of the engine,
from the massive driving wheels to the
very smallest bolt and nut, was separa tely
eighed. The heavy portions were weighed
in the shops and the small parts were taken
to Watervliet avenue pharmacy, where
they were weighed on the pharmacists s
scales.
sThe greatest care was taken by the ma
chinists under tn, direction of Master Me-
chanic Buchanan to see that the weighing
was accurate. When every part of the en-
gine had been weighed a force of the best
skilled mechanics was put at work TO re-
assemble the engine. When it was COM
plete again 1t was put into active service.
A short time ago the engine was taken
back to the shops and mechanics were put
to work dissecting it again Once more
every part was weighed. The scales of the
pharmacist was brought into service again.
When every portion had been weighed the
record was compared with the former one.
Then Master Mechanic Buchanan knew
Just how much the engine had lost in
weight through the wear of a known
amount of work. The records of the weights
of the separate parts also showed which
parts were subjected to the most wear.
The test cost many hundreds of dollars,
but the New York Central was willing to
spend the money in order that 1t might be
able to know what parts of an engine wear
out most quickly and in what ratio the sew
eral parts wear out. The exact figures have
not been made public. There is no doubt
that they will be interesting to mechanics
and scientists.
Evening star., 1897-02-27
Your Health.
rom the Baltimore American.

from the baltimore American.
Olives, as a food, are considered very
Strengthening for those with lung troubles
Hot pastry and iced drinks of this coun-
try have much to do with the thinness OF
its people.
Disordered digestion in adults is often the
outcome of being compelled or allowed to
eat rich food in childhood.
A STOPPING position, maintained for any
length Of time, tends more 10 undermine
the health than is generally supposed.
Equal parts of honey, olive oil and pure
homemade wine, made from grape juice
or currants. is both soothing and strength
ening for bad cough.
Physicians are advocating the use of
olive oil, which comes from California, for
weak lungs. 1t bids fair to take the place
of cod liver oil, and it is thought by many
please to take.
The toothache caused by a cold in the
facial nerves may often be relieved by
wringing a soft cloth out of cold water
and sprinklinS it with strong vinegar. This
should be laid on the face like a poultice,
and will often be followed by refreshing
sleep.
Evening star., 1897-02-27
The LRdy'S Are.

From the Iady's Pictorial.
The Prince of Wales, about five years
ago. met a charming lady well known
in London society. at Homburg. You
are young enough he said, in the
course Of conversation, for me to be able
to ask your age" Twenty-Five" was the
ready reply. This summer his royal high
ness met the lady again. What" he ask
ed again, with a humorous smile, lis your
age. I wonder?" twenty-five" again
said the lady. But you said that the last
time met YOU" remarked the prince. with
a SMILE well, sir,'' laughed the lady,
'and would you have me contradict my
self?'
Evening star., 1897-02-27
A. 1t Seemed to Him.

From the Boston Courier.
"Doctah, 1 gwine ak yo' TO annudder of
dem ermetic powdars dat yo' glib me las
week ven done ben sick wild de- spepsy"
Then you have another attack, have
you Jasper?'
Not. 'zackly, sah but done drap mer
pipe down de well, sab. an rom de way
dat powdah pufform in de case er merse'f
got der right ter t'ink dat eff I drap 1t
down de well hit gwine bring dat pipe ter
de surface in erbout TO seconds, sah.
Evening star., 1897-02-27

added had he visited them in these days.
they arc not afraid to seize hold Of
1t when they find it." II Turkey is to be
divided you may be sure that the Greeks
Will get something out Of the leavings.
FRANK G. CARPENTER.
Evening star., 1897-02-27

T T HAS BEEN MY
privilege and pleas
ure during the last
year to study in the
camp and on the field
of battle the leaders
of the Cuban revolu-
tion. AS TO which h
may be the greatest.
il does not matter
now. Time and the
historians of the flu
ture will decide that
point. But Gen. Max
imo Gomez, as COM
Evening star., 1897-02-27
Installne.t Voices.
the Indianapolis journal,

rrom the MdianaDoIis Journal.
'Thsn." said Mr.. Watts, describing the
church entertainment to his wife who had
been too Ill to 30, ''the Jones girls rot IN
and sang SOLO"
"A solor' asked Mrs. watts. .saow could
two persona sing . solof'
Why" said Mr.. Watts. who would not
sck1owledge his mistake. 'why-er-they
had only half voice apiece"
Evening star., 1897-02-27
Dull I'm Pumpkinyflle.

From the Atlanta Evening Journal.
Hodge-"Hello, old man, what's goin' on
in Pumpkinville?"
Podge-"Nuthin'- Wy, it's got jest
blamed dull house rent has stopped, an
the interest what feller owes has
plum quit
Evening star., 1897-02-27
EntanEled.

From the Chicago Record.
Husband, 1 think Mr.. woozle is very
much In love with our Clara"
HAS he proposed to herr"
mo, but he stole her photograph-taken
at three weeks-out of the family album"
Evening star., 1897-02-27

fall back
Napoleon never more completely enjoyed
the confidence of his followers than does
this wonderful strategist. Even raw re-
cruits fight well under Gomez. 1t Is said
that no man ever fiinched, no matter how
thick the bullets flew, while Gomez's eye
was ON him.
Evening star., 1897-02-27
A Character Sketch of the Famous
Cuban General.
MILITARY TACTICS OF A SfRAFEGISF
His Discipline is Felt Throughout
the lnsurgent Forces.
A MAN WITH TENDER HEART

Copyright 1897. The s. $. Mcclure Coz
Written for The Evening Sta.
Evening star., 1897-02-27

disgraeed and degraded. Quit my signt.De-
| fCre l hang you for cur. Go to the gov
ernment: let it deal with you. you will get
| Eo mercy from me-"
Evening star., 1897-02-27

A political campaign In Greece Ii very
much like political campaign in Amer-
Evening star., 1897-02-27

Expect only Death.
Upon the possible recognition of Cuban
belligerency by the United States govern
ment he is most sensitive II have forbid
den the discussion of that topic in my
camp" he once said to me. "At one time
we all hoped. with reason. we thought,
that your great and glorious republic would
show little consideration, II not absolute
Justice. 20 people struggling for that
most precious Of all boons. liberty But
we have long ago abandoned the hope We
realize fully that no matter how uneven
the contest. we must fight 1t out alone. I
want my officers to understand the situa-
| tion, to expect only death, and to rely on
nothing but our own individual efforts to
free this unfortunate island from the cruel
grip of SPAIN"
| The occasional sllustons to 0omez a Al
adventurer seeking fame or fortune II
Cuoa are most unjust and unfoundsd No
man ever held q cause mora sacrsdiy ~
| neart There 10 no hardshiu3 no exposure
| no danger which he does not W4llinei
share with the commonast soldier Ia ~
| army - 'A--
Ths pomp and glitter Of rank have Nd
cnafm In Gomez's eyes. Two small soId
ears on the collar Of his dark blue saci
Evening star., 1897-02-27
A Nation of Politicians.

Political BOOms In Greece.
The Greeks Of today are as great stump
speakers as their forefathers were. There
is much Shrewd eIectioneering done and
the wives of the E3recian candidates help
their husbands quite as much as our
American wives DO theirs. Some of the
women even elecdoneer for their hus-
bands and was told Of one Greek woman
who, seeing that her husband would prob
ably be defeated, went to some Of the vii
lagos In the district afld said that every
one who voted .thsGright way would have
a free railroad ticket yto Athens and q
ticket to the theateF. The Greeks are crazy
for amusements and this bid gave her
husband a seat in the parliament Every
man In Greece has the right to vote. The
members Of parliament are elected much
like our congressman. Their terms are for
four years, and they receive salaries Of about
four hundred dollars session. They have
more power than our members Of Con-
gress, and 1t la they in reality who gov
6rn Greece. It IL they who will decide as
TO wars with Turkey, and 1t IL from them
that the appropriations must come. The
king has tie right to veto. but he would
not dare to exercise 1t against q large ma
tority. He u Just as anxious to be popular
with his people a. the President is anxious
to be popular here. ana he II pretty sure
to do - the people want.
How the Greeks Vote.
A political campaign In Greece II very
much like q political campaign IN Aper-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-08
ELECTRIC LIGHTS!
For Eagle Riverl Why Not Have
Them?

Every one would like to see the dark
streets OF our village lighted with electric
lights. The supposed expense OF doing
this has for d long time prevented any
move in this direction OF late estimates
have been made OH the probable cost Of
maintaining an electric light plant in
connection with the water works, and it
is believed by Mr.. Walters and others
who are competent to Judge. that the
expense OF maintaining the present
system OF water works and an electric
light plant in connection with them will
be no greater, if it be let on contract to
some responsible person, than the town
has been paying each year in the past to
maintain the water works alone. 1t has
cost between four and five thousand dol
lars each year to mail tain the water
works. Now if some responsible person
can be found who will, at his own ex-
pense, put in the lights and maintain
them and the water works for the same
price per year, why not have it done?
1t surely IS worth considering. : ct it be
carefully considered before town meeting
and some action taken at that time if
uot before.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-08

Mrs Adams, who was called here by
the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs.
J. Regenfuss, returned to her home at
Clintonyille, Friday. Mrs. Regenfuss'
condition being greatly improved.
LATER-We are sorry to state that q
change for the worse has taken place iii
Mrs. Regenfuss' condition and that there
is no hopes of her recovering.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-08
MANSLAUGHT'ER,
In the Fourth degree! Such was the
Verdict of the Jury In the GOu tier
Case.

A geat deal of interest was manifested
| in this case it being the first ever tried IN
| Villas county where murder was charged
/ The court was Gro Wded continually dur
ing the progress of the trial and great
many ladies could be seen in the audience
District Attorney Sanborn was assisted
| by Attorney Coman, while the prisoner
was defended 10y Attorneys Walsh, of
/ this city, and Hoffman, of Amigo. A
special venire was issued and theiury was
not secured until Tuesday afternoon at
four o'clock.
Coulter has already served six
months in the county jail and is now
sentenced to one year and half at Wau-
pun, the 18th day to be in solitary con-
fnnent. W. H. Bomber left, Friday eve
ming, with the prisoner for Wanpun.
! Following is a brief statement show
ing how each case on the calendar was
disposed of:
| No. /. State VS. j. f. Scholtz. Contin-
ed on application OF defendant.
| No 2. State VS. Coulter. Defendant
found gnilty OF mansaughter in the
fourth degree, Sentenced to Is months
III state prison.
| No. B. State vs. ANNA Schroeder.
Nolled.
No. 4. State vs. LaPage Found gull
| ty of resisting an officer. Sentenced to
thirty days in county Jail.
| No. 5. State vs. David Hellls Nolled
| No. 6. State VS. Robert Rolenhagen
Continued on application OF defendant.
| No. Z. State VS. Felix Campeau and
| Anna Constants. Defendants discharged
| No. s. State VS. Henry Schroeder De-
fendant had important business else
where. He sawed off one of the bars of
| the Jail and concluded not to remain to
attend court.
No. 9. State VS. Smith, charged with
grand larceny. Jury disagreed Defend
ant released on his own recognizance
No. 10. State VS. Heller; charged with
forgery. Continued on application OF
State. Defendant released on bail.
CIVIL CALENDAR.
No. /. Gillen vs Beebe. Continued
over the term,
No. 2. McHugh VS. Town OF Minocqua
Judgment for plaintiff for $4,000.
FACT FOX COURT.
No. /. Hewlett VS. Avery & Bertran.
Continued over the term.
No. 2. Coon VS. Finger. Notion on
part of plaintiff to amend pleadings,
granted. This took the case over the
term with costs against the plaintiff.
No. 3. George Denton VS. Belle Denton
Divorce granted to plaintiff.
No. 4. Lille Lucas W. Lars Lucas.
Divorce granted to plaintiff
No. 5. Cardell ( Barney VS. Tousaint.
Continued.
No. 6. Application OF Town of Eagle
River for appointment OF Commissioners
Of equalization was granted. Three dis
interested men. not residents or tax pay
ers OF the county, will be appointed,
to equalize the county tax, by the Judge.
No. Z. Marilla rambling VS. G. & NV.
R'y Co. This was condemnation pro
ceedings commenced by plaintiff to re-
cover compensation for right of way.
On motion Of defendant the case was
continued until the April term Of court
at Rhnelander.
At eleven O'Clock, Saturday forenoon,
court adjourned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land at Wausau, Wis.
ISoL @ 1OO1

February, s 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the folio wing
named settler has filed notice OF her intention
to make final proof for andHon behalf OF all
the heirs-at-law of Wilson NJ. Dockeray de-
ceased, in SUPPORT of their claim, an that
Clerk OF the Circuit Court. at Eagle River,
Wisconsin. on March 22nd, 1897. viz; Sarah
Dockeray. one of the heirs at-law OF Wilson
the E1a NWH, SWA NWA and Lot 3, Sec / 5
Il; 40 10 E. She names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land. viz:
Lyman j Cook, William II. Knox. William
Kennedy and William Diamond. all OF Eagle
River, Wis. LOUIS MARCHETTI,
Register.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-08
Accidently Killed.

just as we go to press news reaches
us of the accidental killing OF Chas. Lar
son, this forenoon, while working at
Otto's mill near State Line, We did not
learn the particulars Mr.. Larson was
we'll acquainte ted here having worked for
the Gerry Lumber Co, for long time.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-08
LADIES ATTENTION.

Henrietta Carbin. Deputy Supreme
Commander OF the L. 0. I. NJ, will meet
the ladies OF this place at the Hotel
Central tomorrow afternoon at 4:30
O'Clock in the afternoon for the purpose
of organizing an l.. o. I. NJ Lodge. All
ladies are invited to attend.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1897-02-08

-WANTED.-A young man of good
appearance Ito represent The Star Ac-
cident Company, of Chicago, i'll this city
and vicinity. Good commission allowed
All classes of risks taken. Address,
I. S. QUINCY,
Star Accident Insurance 20.
Chicago, Ill.