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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18
BATTING.

It's an i'll wind that blows no good the effect of bringing about some what better feeling between this coun- try and Spain. Of course we mean that it may have such an effect if it clearly appears that the calamity was an accident The Spanish authorities at Havana and Madrid have certainly done all they could to clear themselves of responsibility for the catastrophe. The officers and men Of the Spanish
 warship near the Maine were prompt and efficient in their help immediately after the explosion. The Havana chief
 of-police and other officers did all they | could Hearty expressions of sympa- !, thy and sorrow have come from Blanco and his generals and the Madrid gov- ernment The municipal government of Havana offered to pay all the ex- | penses of burying the dead and caring for the wounded. The newspapers of Spain are saying right things and say 1 ing them we'll. For instance, Fl Liber- 1 al says: Such catastrophe to human ity claims indefeasible rights, and the
 rancors of politics are silenced. Every i great calamity brings home to the two 
 peoples. divided though they be by anil mostly and rivalry, that they belong to one and the same family. Our noble hearted nation, seeing the victims of the Maine, forbears to think of its diff | ferences with the United States To- morrow 1t will return to the defense of
 it's rights against all. But, for to-day,it | feels only sincere and loyal compassion 1 for the immense misfortune. Happy indeed were the Spaniards who, by sav- l ing the lives If the crew of the Maine l and risking their own, were thus en- abled to prove the sentiments of all Spaniards and the traditions of Spain.
 The people of this country are con- trolling themselves we'll under most
 trying circumstances. They are re-
 training from incorporate talk, and
 they are hoping that the awful affair will be clearly shown to have been ac-
 cidental. They do nor like to think
 that anybody could have planned and
 executed such crime as the intention al destruction of the Maine would be.
 They are waiting calmly for the re-
 suit of the investigation. That re-
 suit, if it is definite, will be of mo-
 mentous importance, and hardly less
 important if it is not definite.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18

In explanation of the debilitated condition of his clothing Fogg says his wife is so ditfldent that she hasn't the courage to look needle in the eye.- Boston Transcript.
 In the Asylum. Patient (scorn- fully)-Go on! You have wheels in your head. Second Patient (proudly)-- Of course I haveI And they're chain less wheels at that!-Puck,
 Mamma, the right way to spell high is high, isn't it?" "Yes, dear. Why do you wish to know?" Cause I'm writing a composition about the highena. ."-Pittsburg Bulletin. Nell-Yes, he followed me in the street, and finally just turned around and gave him such a look that he went off in short order. Belle-Ah, then he hadn't seen your face before, dear.- Philadelphia Record.
 Mrs. Watts-Going to get chainless wheel this year? Mrs. Potts-No. The chain wheel is so much handler. Every time one wants new skirt, all one has to do is to let the old one catch In the sprocket." t."-Indianapolis Journal. A young Englishman being asked at dinner whether he would have some | birds nest pudding, said, turning tc | the hostess: 'Ah! yes, birds-nest pudding, and what kind of bird may | have made it?' "Oh, it was the cook coo made it." was her prompt reply | Short Stories
 l Anything for Excuse.-"The star, the messenger reported, positively re- fuses to sing unless the property mar | is discharged"
 Whats eatin Ter now?" queried the manager.
 "She says the footlights winked al her as she came on in the first act. ."- 1 Indianapolis Journal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18
0OLD COSTS MONEY.

There may be piles of gold in the Klondike, and much of it may be found. The Wells-F Fargo express com pany puts the total gold product of all Alaska and the Klondike during 1897 at only s3,571 ,OO0 These are rather surprising figures considering the large talk that has been going the rounds. A great deal of gold will have to be taken out to equal the amount which will be spent in get ting it. Some of the figuring to show this is impressive and calculated to give pause to some who are thinking of becoming Klondike miners. A writer in the Springfield Republican points out that nobody except those who in- tend to steal their way could think of making the journey without an invest ment of $500 or so in outfits and pass age tickets and money to use in get ting over the mountain passes, and adds: But let us assume that the in- dividual expenditure on the average for those going from the United States will amount to $500. If 100000 people make the attempt their aggregate expendit- ure would reach s6O0OO,OOO. This ex- penditure is sunk absolutely. It repre- sents not the destruction of so much
 money, but of so much capital. The
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18
FASHION NOTES,
Chance for New Reform Movement.

Chance for New Reform Movement.
 It IS a wonder that the stern and &C., tive critics of women's fashions don't tear hair and spill ink over the notice- able tendency among fashionable wo- men to adopt uniforms. This tenden- cy, which is logical outcome of seek ing to make the dress harmonize with the occasion, has a firm hold on. the fashions of the coming season. For for the wheel also, as well as for yacht ing, riding and the ''tramping" done in spring and fall. By the time the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18
REM < RK 4 RLE.
FLORETTE.

Not So Remarkable.-De Sapple-I believe my dog knows as much as do. She-Ive seen smarter dogs than that.-Puck
 The Reason Why.-The Kindly Man Why stand ye idle here? The Other Man-De benches in de parks be paint ed.-Detroit Journal
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18

creative artist in many cases has sound mind in a sound body, still he states that the exaggerated sensibility of the exceptionally gifted is a result of an inherent morbid condition of the nerves.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18

The French government has given orders to the mint to issue no more coins with the inscription, "Dieu Pro- tege La France" which has been ill use without Interruption for one hum dred years. This is a queer move. France has seldom needed divine pro- lection more than she does now.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18
ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations, Wants, Rents, and other small advertisements. One Cent a Word each h. sertlon. Five Cents Word for full week (seven times)
 < Display advertisements per inch, one in, ser' sa sseh sa m onb one year. $40.
 Obituary Notices. in prose or verse. 15 cents per line. Notices of Births, Mar riages, Deaths and Funerals, 50 cents each. Local Notices 15 cents per line
 Yearly advertisers are limited to their own immediate business Gall matter to be unobjectionable). and their contracts do not include Wants, To Let For Sale. etc,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18

The noted Dr. Toulouse has been lec- turing on the artistic temperament in relation to the nerves. Like Dr. Lom-
 broso, he believes that strong emotion al faculty and vivid imagination are signs of mental derangement, and he advises those people who, like the au- thor or the artist, live by their emo- tions to be prudent in the matter of stimulants. Not only does he condemn alcoholic drinks, but also morphia, chloral and even coffee. In fact, he believes that all drugs which excite and possibly even improve the imagin- ative faculty are detrimental to the physical state, and he strongly urges on all concerned the need for excessive caution in dealing with the nervous system. Though he believes that the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18

The national debt is now S13.41 for each individual, but it isn't the na- tiona1 debt that is troubling most in Hividuals.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18

Poor folks will be glad to know that truffies will soon be cultivated on sci- enti1c principles and are likely to be- come cheaper. M. Chatin, who discov- cred that the truffle is a mushroom, has announced to the Academic des Sciences at Paris that the Due de Les pare, brother of the Due de Gramont, spn what leaves it's spores will become Fruitful.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18

MT. Onslow Ford, the British R. A., has been most unfortunate with the blocks of marble obtained by him from Italy for the statue of Huxley, com missioned by the memorial committee. The work was put in hand a year ago, and, after 1t had been proceeded with for some time, a blue vein was dis covered in the marble, with the re- suit that 1t had to be discarded and a fresh block ordered. This also proved to be unsound, and the sculptor has therefore had to await third piece from Italy. Of course, there is now no chance of the statue being seen in the Royal Academy this summer, and it will probably be two years before the monument is placed in its final posi- tion in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18

The Union Veteran legion, whose en- campment in Pittsburg recently passed resolutions severely condemning pen- sion abuses, contains only twenty thousand members, yet they are every one men who saw long service in the civil war. To join this organization a veteran must have volunteered for three years prior to July i, 1868; or have volunteered prior to July 1, 1861, and have served a full term of enlist ment unless discharged for wounds re- ceived in the line of duty. Those who enlisted prior to July 1, 1861, for three years, must have served at least two years or have been honorably dis charged because of wounds. No one who was drafted or was substitute can join this order.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-02-18

In Berlin the firemen wear water Jackets, with a double skin, which they are able to fill with water from the hose. If the space between the two layers becomes overf1lled the water es- capes through valve at the top of the helmet and flows down over the fire doubly The smoke helmets, largely used in Germany, Austria, Holland and Italy, enable the wearer to breathe and see at his ease in a smoke-laden atmos- phere. Tn some instances the appara- tus includes a means of telephonic communication with the street below.
 According to the Orange Judd Farm CT the shrinkage in the value of live stock that began in 1893 was arrested and reversed in 1897. The gain report ed is seven per cent For the first time < in five years there is recorded an in crease in both the numbers and the prices of farm animals. Horses have advanced in price from an average of $33.65 to $35 96, milk cows from $23.14 to $2s12, cattle from $1S.47 to s19.72, sheep from $1.95 to s2.51, and hogs from s4.13 to $4.2S.i The price of mules, to be sure, fell off fraction over one per cent. during the year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29
TRANSPORT AT SEA.

throughout, was much appreciated by
all on board. The large deck space
on the st. Louis and the ST. Paul
gave the soldiers comfort. One light
proved it's advantages. Sleep was
impossible in the hot cabins and
hotter bunks-we11 ventilated though
the ships were. The second night
found hundreds Of men on the st
Louis, privates and officers, stretched
out in a confused tumble on the
spacious decks, all wrapped UP in
blankets. Mr.. Walkers picture, taken
from Harpers Weekly, faithfully por-
trays this scene. Here and there
white-clad sailors picked their ways
about silently. The soldiers needed
them not; their fatigue inducing
the soundest kind of slumber. Nor
did the troops move about much in
the day time. In fact, for three days
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29
THE VALUE OF TACT. .

Economy in woman is generally
pleasing to the husband. Hence it
is well to mention incidentally the
price of various household supplies, as
evidence of knowledge of expenses.
This should not be done too frequent
ly, as it may awaken a spirit of in
quiry, which may prove annoying if
carried too far. 1t is never wise to
inquire, on the other hand, into the
personal expenses of the husband who
is being managed.
Creature comforts having been well
considered and supplied, the discreet
manager will begin to mold the opin-
ions and direct the desires in the
wished for directions.
Contradiction is sheer folly. "Nev
er contradict" is motto emblazoned
on the creed of every successful wo-
man manager. The next step is to
never lead the husband to contradict.
This is a nice point. Definite state
ments are to be avoided. 1t is doubly
difficult to effect a change if any de-
cided stand has been taken. In this
field tact and intuition are invaluable.
Always lead the husband to believe
that the initiative, the suggestion,
comes from him. If this can be eff
fected the family will tread path of
roses. If this condition is continually
kept in mind it can, beyond question,
be finally accomplished.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29
HOT NIGHT ON :.

T. Dart Walker, the artist and war
correspondent who accompanied Cen
eral Miles expedition to Puerto Rico
for Harper's Weekly writes of the
scenes on the transports. He says:
"The rank and file were packed as
closely as the horses. Their ham
mccks were new and comfortable.
But how much room did they have in
which to swing? Just eighteen inches.
In the drill regulations of the army
the width of man is estimated at
twenty two inches. 1t is not pleasant
to have four inches Of your twenty
two cut eff when you are trying to
sleep in terrific heat, and the ship
is rolling in the bargain. The
troops on the Roumanian and the
City of Washington were simply
packed on board, and they suffered
some. They didn't complain. Why
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29
WonanAgainst Woman
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MRS. M. A. HOLMES.
ABYA
MRS. M. A. HOLMES.

mo. no." she said hurriedly; Il
must remain, it will not last much
| longer. Thank you for your kind
ness. Had we not better go to the
salon again?"
Eyes, if you wish it, the earl
answered gently. "But where is the
count-he came out with you?"
''He left me a few minutes ago."
Roy noticed the sudden fash ON
the fair face, and again that pang OF
jealously came
you like the count?" he asked
abruptly.
Alice hesitated a moment, then
looked at him full as she replied:
mo; I dislike him. :"
Roy felt his heart rise.
ssHe will not remain much longer
row. Let me lead you back; we may
be missed"
Alice put her hand on his arm,
and together they moved towards the
doorway. AS they reached it Roy
stopped.
Remember, you have promised to
come with me to see the flowers to-
morrow" he said hurriedly.
eyes, I remember" faltered
Alice, her eyes sinking beneath his
gaze.
They went on to the salon, both
their hearts filled with strange
and beautiful dream, which they
knew not was love.
AS they passed out, Valerie Ross
stole from behind statue. Her face
was bloodless, her lips compressed.
She glared after the girlish form with
tempest of rage and hatred in her
face, unconscious that she herself
was being watched.
valerie hates her, pomdered Count
Jura from a dark corner. 81 must
enlist her sympathles. She will re-
ioice to be rid of her rival, and I
shall get the girl into my hands. I
will speak now, there is no time to
be lost.
He approached Valerie, softly Whls-
pering her name. She turned after
a few words, the expression of her
face changed to fear and surprise.
Then, as he went on, to hatred, and
lastly, as he finished, to a glow of
unrestrained triumph.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29

more than / can say, FOR | feared
you did not like me-
'sNot like you, my Lady Alice!
Why, it would be impossible to do
anything else.'
''Ah, then we may be friends after
ALL" cried the girl with joy, putting
out her slender hand.
Eyes friends after ALL repeated
Valerie, with strange CLEAN coming
for an instant into her eyes, and
clasping the outstretched hand.
Despite herself shiver went
through Alice as her fingers were
held in that cold, tight clasp, but
she was too happy to give way to
pIesentiment and fears tonight.
Come, let us begin our search"
She went to the dressingtable and
bent diligently over it, while Valerie,
glancing swiftly at her, stepped to
the door and softly and noiselessly
removed the key.
II can see it nowhere here, but if
you will wait an instant I will go
into the dressing-room. It may be
there, though I am almost afraid to
hope. I think Davis would have been
sure to ell me-"
Valerie made some slight answer,
then, as Alice disappeared through
the curtains into the adjoining room,
she bent over the bed and deftly
poured the contents OF small phial
on to the lace-edged pillow. She
was back diligently searching the
mantleshelf as Alice returned.
mo it is not there, Miss Ross, .
she said, feeling really distressed.
"Now, what shall I do next?"
Nothing" Valerie answered
pleasantly. ''You have already done
too much, dear Lady Alice"
She had saturated her handker-
chief with the remainder of the
fluid as she spoke, and now drew it
from her dress, leaving the phial
hidden in the pocket.
IT feel so sorry for you," Alice
went on; if you will let me, I will
help you look in the morning
eyes, I shall be very glad if you
OWN
night"
Valerie held out her hand to say
farewell.
Alice put down the candle, and
passed her hand over her face.
'How close the room is! Good
right. What curious odor!"
''It the scent on my handkerchief
I am sorry I brought it up-it IS
some very powerful perfume given
me by a friend from India. Do you
like it?"
She put the handkerchief to the
girls face as she spoke.
cit is very strong murmured
Alice family, feeling strangely
stupid
eyes; almost too strong. Well,
now I must leave you. You look so
very tired; it is really a shame to
have reused you. Goodnight"
Goodnight" replied Alice.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29

and three nights each man seemed to
lie in the same place. They were
resting, simply resting; and the
fact that they lay still indicated that
indeed they needed rest.
There was very little seasickness
on the trip down-on this ship ct
least. Only about dozen fever
cases were developed, fact which
reveals the through work or Cap
tain Goodrich in making careful
preparation of the vessel for her
human cargo. The days were hot,
bu. the nights were delightfully."- cool;
and there were no especial incidents,
Other than those which are common
on al military transports, where the
men laugh and sing and joke and
speculate as to the future, and eat
and sleep and write home"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29
INFECTION BY THIRD PERSONS.
Little Danger and Unnecessary Fuss
Made by Health Officers.

Is all this fuss about Infection by
third persons necessary? The teach
ing of experience Almost uniformly adj
mits that infection can be carried by
means of fomites, and that if a doc
tor sits upon patients bed, and rubs
his head against him in listening to
his lungs, or gets his hands sOiled
with infectious material while in
specting his throat, and then straigt-
way goes and rubs himself against
another patient he may carry the
disease But suppose he does not do
these things, and that he properly
washes his hands-that is, the parts
that have actually touched the patient
all experience goes to show that this
infection by third persons is a mere
bugbear. 1t is perfectly well known
that in general hospitals which re-
ceive infectious diseases, and in which,
even if these are placed in separate
wards. the doctors and the students
pass direct from one ward to another,
any diffusion of the disease through
out the house is of the rarest possible
occurrence, while, we would ask, how
often is it not the case that medical
men take their own children with
them on their rounds without any
harm resulting? One of the most
eminent of the physicians practicing in
London used to take his children with
him in his carriage when he visited
the fever hospital, and either leave
them at the door or let them play in
| the garden till he came out, when
soaked with Infection, as some people
would say-he would get into the car
riage and drive away with them.
Did they catch scarlet fever? Not at
all. Let us put to one side all this
dread and fear Of infection by
third persons. Such a thing may
happen now and then. but it is not
thus that infection is ordinarily
spread, unless, perhaps, we make an
small pox in unvaccinated communni-
] ties.
We speak thus plainly because medi-
! cal men and especially medical officers
Of health, have shown themselves all
too ready to encourage what we be-
lieve to be totally unnecessary re-
strictions of ordinary work of Gaily
life. But if such a mode of spread
ing is only of occasional occurrence,
do not let us pass silly laws. We
may perhaps best judge of the manner
in which laws to regulate the move
ments of casual visitors" to cases of
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-08-29

should they? Weren't they going to
war, or something resembling it
and why should they expect home or
even sea comforts at such a time?
The long delay and uncertainty as
to starting were over, and dlscom-
fort could be endured because of that.
The point of view makes a difference
in the perspective. The men on the
St. Louis and the ST. Paul really
had some sea comforts, however.
They had room in which to sleep.
Then, too, these ships were scrupu-
lousy clean-at least, the st. Louis
was. Captain Goodrich of the st.
Louis is not the kind Of man to
tolerate even a suspicion of dirt
No troopship horrors for him. His
complete forethought, in providing
all requisite necessaries and in max
ing his ship absolutely wholesome