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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
Mirth VS.. Cheer fulness.

l have always preferred cheerfulness
to mirth The former is an act, the
latter, habit of the mind. Mirth is
short and transient; cheerfulness, fixed
and permanent. Those are often raised
into the highest transports Of mirth
who are subject to the greatest depres-
sions of melancholy. On the contrary,
cheerfulness, though it does not give
the mind such an exquisite gladness,
vet it prevents us from falling into any
depths of sorrow. Mirth is like fash
of lightning, that breaks through a
gloom of clouds, and glitters for mo-
ment. Cheerfulness keeps up kind
of daylight in the mind, filling it with
a steady and perpetual serenity.-Addi-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09

The phrase ''small vanitieS" does not
seem vague until one has asked several
people to say what they would mean
by it, Dickens liked red necktie, and
other celebrated men have been child
ishly devoted to certain articles OF
dress; but that might only indicate
their having a sense of the beautiful.
There is, however, kind of precau-
ton over personal detail which seems
to proceed from vanity and from moth
ing else.
Maclise the artist. once did full
length portrait of Sir Edward Bulwer
Lytton, and sorry time he had of it.
For the author was hard to please; now
this was not right and now that The
complexion of the hand" was to be
especially noted, and the painter must
be very particular about the feet. The
feet, indeed, caused no end of annoy
ance Bulwer insisted on having them
very small, but Maclise painted them
the natural size. Then Bulwer came
to see them. and would have them
diminished.
The artist yielded, perforce; but he
had one resource, vanishing day, when
pictures can be ''retouched' so long as
time will admit. Then and there he
quietly painted in the feet again of the
proper size, and the author had to see
them thus on the day of exhibition.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
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Trouble in Samoa,

incidentally, this clash of interests may
well give pause to those who argue that
a joint protectorate is the best way out
of the difficulties in the Philippines
Boston Journal.
The revolutionary condition Of affairs in
Samoa indicates too clearly to be mlsun-
derstood the impossibility Of maintaining
protectorate over semi-barbarouS peo-
pie when exercised by more than one gov
ernment.-Boston Herald.
The new Samoan crisis discoses num-
Der Of curious changes in the last dozen
years. In fact, the only thing that re-
mains as it used to be is the ins0ent high
handedness of the German officials. That
never changes-New York Journal.
Perhaps our policy regarding Samoa
should be changed But before that mat
ter is considered, the bold attempt OF am
bilious Germans to override treaty
which their government has agreed 10
maintain claims attention.-BoSton Glooe'
BY our own proximity to the Islands
through our neighboring possessions IN
Hawaii and the Philippines, our Interests
are superior to those of Germany. Inc
administration will take care that Amen-
can rights in Samoa are carefully guafu-
ed.-St Louis GlObe-Democrat
If the friendly spirit evinced IN TINS III
cident prevails and the German Govern
ment adheres to an impartial lnterpreta
ton of the treaty of Berlin, it ShoaIA DC
easy to arrange this unfortunate samoan On
incident without straining our 1Yleno'!
relations.-New York Herald
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
LiNCOLNIANA.
Some of the Many Wise Sayings of the
Martyred War President.

Martyred War President.
= Epigram was Lincoln's way of speech,
whether in conversation or in set rhetoric.
He had way of putting things in telling
nuggets A few of his many notable say
ings are the following:
Let none falter who thinks he is right.
If slavery is not wrong, then nothing is
wrong.
With malice toward none, and charity
for all.
Come what will, l will keep my faith
with friend and foe.
There is no grievance that is a fit object
Of redress by mob law.
All that | am, all that hope to be,
owe to my angel mother.
l authorize no bargains for the presi-
dency, and will be bound by none.
No man is good enough to govern an
other without the others consent
Gold is good in it's place, but living,
patriotic men are better than gold.
For thirty years / have been temper
ance man, and am too old to change.
| believe this Government cannot per-
manently endure half slave and half free.
Nowhere in the world is presented a
government of such liberty and equality.
Slavery is founded in the sel6shness of
mans nature-opposition to it in his love
of justice.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
WISCONSIN SOLONS.

;osoph V OuarleS was unanimously Sc.
Iected by the Republican caucus for tine
United States senatorship Monday night,
the names of Babcock, Stephenson, Cook
and Webb being withdrawn at the open
inc of the caucus. No sooner had the roll
been called when the evening session OF
the caucus convened than Assembly man
linn of Milwaukee, who left Quarles early
in the contest and went to Stephenson,
asked for recognition by the chairman
and withdrew Stephenson's name, stating
that the members who had supported the
Marinette man were free to vote Tor
whom they pleased and that he was gong
to vote for Quarles. Senator McGlillvray
then withdrew the name of Babcock ana
informed the members who had stood py
him that they were free to vote for any
other candidate. Assemblyman Williams
withdrew the name of Cook and Senator
Holton announced that the name of Webb
would be withdrawn and moved that the
nomination Of Quarles be MADE unan1-
nous. Senator Green of Milwaukee in
sisted that as the roll call had been start
ed it be proceeded with. When the roll
call was finished Quarles had every one
of the 10S votes cast.
At noon on Tuesday both houses of the
LEGISLATURE met in joint session and for
mally elected J. V. Quarles United States
Senator from Wisconsin, in accordance
with the nomination made at the Republl-
can caucus the previous night. Mr.
Quarles received every one OF the ~ !,
Republican votes cast, and Timothy t.
Ryan, the defeated Democratic candidate
for Governor received the vote OF the
eighteen Democrats. A committee, con-
sisting of Senators Arson, Stout ana
Kreutzer and Assemblymen THOMAS,
Farr and Killilea, brought Mr.. Quarles
before the convention and he made short
speech of acceptance.
A memorial to Congress was adopted IL
the Senate Wednesday morning urging
constitutional amendment providing for
the election of United States Senator by
direct vote of the people; also memorial
protesting against the seating of Brigham
Roberts as member of Congress. "A Dill
was introduced prohibiting common coun-
ellis from granting or extending street rail-
way franchises and providing that the
question must be submitted to vote Of
the people. Both houses adjourned until
Monday evening.
The following bills were introduced on
w euLeSud!: by NIL AAoohei, app wa
ating money to Otto and julius Netge;
by Mr.. Kempley, to prohibit fishing in
Briggsvile mill pond; by Mr.. Sturtevant,
amending laws relating to purchase of
stationery by the State; by Mr.. Catlin,
amending law creating the municipal
court of Douglas County; by Mr.. Buttles,
relating to law comforting criminal jurls-
diction on county court of La Crosse
County; by Mr. Buttles, relating to regis
tiers of probate; by Mr.. Wylie, amending
the general election laws; by Mr.. Gagnon,
to prevent insurance companies from writ
ing policies in localities where they have
agents; by Mr.. Wheeler, correcting errors
in revised statutes of 1898; by Mr.. Bry-
ant, making the method Of appointing
county judges uniform with Supreme
Court appointments.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
Nicaragua Canal Bill.

Paradoxical as it may seem, the NI'9'"
qua canal bill provides against Wateri"7'
Boston Herald.
A canal between the oceans has aiN"Is
been an urgent need, but never befoFe "%'
it's urgency so clearly recognized as no"
Troy Times.
Uncle Sans canal company IS 10 oe q
limited affair. He doesn't want any Pd''
ners, and if he can't control the NlS"'4
qua ditch he will dig somewhere e''''
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The immense majority which t1e s oon.
gan Nicaragua canal bill had III Inc s S'r
ate proves that the scheme for al lL l,ti.
oceanic waterway will soon be ID p."'
cal shape.-St. Louis Globe-Democf'''
The bill will pass the House even u, n' tbe
easily than the Senate, for that Oou' ond
more closely represents the peon, e tbe
the people have long been in favor VI aona
construction of this canal or some . to,
connecting the two oceans.-Na'ei''
Times.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
LINCOLN AS a LAWYER.
His Example Is Worthy of Emulation
by Attorneys Generally.

Lincoln had certain rules of guidance
as lawyer that some of our disciples Of
Blackstone might proftably copy after
to-day. In some notes made for a law
lecture in 1850 he says:
discourage litigation. Persuade your
neighbors to compromise whenever you
can Point out to them how the nominal
winner is often real loser--in fees, ex-
penses and waste of time. AS peace
maker the lawyer has superior oppor-
tunity Of being a good man. There will
still be business enough.
''Never stir up litigation. A worse man
can scarcely be found than one who does
this. Who can be more nearly a fend
than he who habitually overhauls the reg
lister of deeds in search of defects in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
Gold and Silver ReetIes.

The most remarkable gold beetles in
the world are found in Central Ameri-
ca. The head and wing cases are brill
iantly polished with luster as of gold
itself To sight and touch they have
all the seeming of metal. Oddly
enough, another species from the same
region has the appearance of being
wrought in solid silver, freshly bur-
nished These gold and silver beetles
have market value. They are worth
from $25 to $50. The silver beetles are
at q discount.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
Tosenh III, Choate.

His WELCOME abroad appears . ~
will assured as is the puDllc S" 5nno him.
of his countrymen in the honor uo'''
Philadelphia Record. limo.
Mr.. Choate is well worthy Oh iT ~. tbe
age which has been established ~ rbo
long succession of distinguished lls+ St
have preceded him in his ne" p'''
Louis GIobeDemocrat. .,.
Every Democrat who desires 10 I,o ss %
country worthily represented a n5nDe viii
the basis of merit and capacil5 a, %,' Cboate
he grateful for the selection OF NJ SLr York
for9the court of St. JameS'-->'"
World. 1,,rpr tbe
The nation could not afford to lo~s
standard of character of It's t;pp,noAaDI
tion at what is to us the most II llD has Dot
foreign capital in the world .,a m Of VI.
heen lowered in the appointmen1' that be
Choate. 1t is high praise to say o1v Of BIZ
;s the peer in distinction o. ,';rb.-NeR
~ brt it iS sss 4
York Txib@as
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09

view. III which Belle protested that she
had always considered him as Il dear
brother. and always should do so. matters
were arranged to their mutual satiSfac
zion and Leon walked home with the
dignity of an engaged man-conditional-
~ engaged, however, for it was agreed
chat the consent of all interested must be
gained.
EselIe's parents made no serious objec
ntion, except as to the age of the contract
ing parties, and the time which they must
DC content to wait for a wedding. But
an unexpected obstacle appeared in Icons
! path. While Bellies parents were wealthy,
J he had his own way to make in the world.
sanlc=sS you can call faint hope that he
cherished of being heir to his bachelor
nnclc, John Hanson. great expeditions"
When Mrs Farrell. in fear and trem-
Bling, notified this uncle of Icons wishes.
as she did as soon as she knew 1t her
self. she received a short, crisp letter in
reply.
eff my nephew Leon pleases me in ev-
cry respect. he will be my heir it ran.
-e%I have seen enough of the daughters of
wealthy men-heartless creatures!-and
the FIRST thing that I shall require Of him
ss to take wife Of my selection. But
1heye is time enough for that ten years
Srom now. Send the boy to me. Hard
work will cure his fancy.
John HANSON"
Leon went to his uncle's obediently af-
ter an interview with Belle, in which both
promised eternal fidelity after the man
ner OF lovers. and. as soon as he was
aniuated into his business. his uncle came
70 consult with the anxious mother.
Almost as soon as he was iNsthe house
bene Went tripping by, with bright
smile for Icons mother"
1t was then that he first saw his ne
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
4 VALENTINES MISSION.
By Ella HI. Stratton.
ccso->OcocOc>oCeoc<Oc>oc>oCSo

II Ellie PRESTON was the pretty
K daughter of a wealthy father so,
l. naturally, she did not lack for low
erS-sc0res of them. Leon Farrell had
been her champion knight ever since he
drew her to school on a bright red sled,
which was the envy of the other lads
both the sled and it's occupant, for that
matter
She had accepted him as her Valentine
every year since they first knew when st.
Valentines Day came, and a rosewood
box dedicated to her choicest treasures,
contained q package of flowers, cupids
and doves bound by q ribbon tied in a
true lovers knot Icons valentines were
carefully personal---very. One-while the
others. which she received without num-
Der, were carelessly thrown aside. or Civ
Ell 10 delight the hearts of her younger
sisters
StraWs show which way the wind
blows, it is often said, and perhaps it is
true, but | am quite sure that neither of
the young people noticed which way
these strawS of love-maling were point
ing until Belle was sixteen, and Leon four
years o!dGr-almost of age, as he proudly
said
= At happened in this way-the old. old
way in which love awakens by jealousy.
4 handsome engineer, named George
Wilde, came to the town, in the employ
Of the proposed railroad company. At
Gractr1 by Bellies piquant beauty, he paid
ber marked attentions, to the great dis
gust of her would-be udmircrs-of Leon
Farrell in particular.
Then they had their first quarrel. and it
ended much more happily than such af
fairs generally do. After a stormy inter-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
Fisl, that Shoots His prev.

The archer fish can shoot drop of
water five or six feet, striking bugs ana
flies that it finds resting on boughs
above the water or flying in the air.
The blow is SO sharp that the prey is
disabled and knocked down, when the
fish Immediately captures it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09


The original piece of silk which
of them in An in the
Bas possible there
unknown her father Peter of-
further history consists
sband other indicating that
the orkwas in memo o
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09
of Playing-Card Marks.

The marks on playing cards are said
to have their origin in a symbolic repre-
sentation Of four different classes of So
ciety. Hearts represent the clergy,
spades the nobility derived from the
Italian word "spads," meaning sword4,
ZpnS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09

a space of twenty years of bitter mlsun-
Outstanding was bridged, and two hearts
were reunited.
What though the sweet springtime of
life was past?-love is made for eternity.
Belle has never regretted her share in
the matter. and she has no need to.
She will soon be Icons wife, with the
cordial consent of all concerned.
What more can she wish for?-Ladies'
World.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-02-09

Don't believe that love ever laughs at
the wedlock-SmitA>
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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-09
Troubles of Our own.

The Daily Chieftain is after bus
mess, all right, but seriously objects
to life long residents OF Vinita taking
our place of business for livery stables,
blacksmith shops, grocery stores and
the doctors office. Not long since one
OF our leading attorneys called up the
Office and requested that the white
pony be sent up Immediately. Now
the only pony" that interests the
boy who is paid for answering the
telephone is that product of Papsthei-
ser and Shlitzenbush; and he so in
formed the gentleman, who at once
went into a towering rage, broke up
the telephone and said pleasant things
about wrong numbers, telephone
people, etc.
Next came lady who wanted to
know what good butter was worth,
and when told by the telephone boy
that he did not know, she expressed
her opinion of grocery clerk who did
not have brains enough to keep up
with the market price of butter, in
very forcible and eloquent terms.
On top Of this our telephone boy
has been asked thousand hard ques-
tions such as: How is the north
bound train?n Have you any fresh
eggs?" "Can you send me up ton of
coal at once?" please have the doc
tor call at our house Immediately" etc.
Today, however, was reserved for
the crushing blow. First a gentle
maa called for his horse-but the boy
refused to acc )mmodate him. Then
man, unknown, wanted to know if
he could come 10 and repair the beam
of his sod plow 1t was more than
poor weak boy could stgnd; he tried to
explain to the gentleman that he was
talking to representative OF
The Daily Chieftain, but it was
of no use. Finally the man
of-the-plow got mad and in an I'll
break-your-neck voice informed the
boy that he knew what he wanted
and where to get it, saying also that
The Chieftain force were all black
smiths anyway.
The poor boy went out in the work
room and asked the printers what it
all meant, explaining the converse
tion as it occurred. Now the entire
printaorial force is on the war path
and woe to the man-of-the-plow il he
falls into their hands.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-09
Amusements.

Gorton's Big White minstrels are
coming with an avalanche Of burnt
cork merry makers, producing a brand
new 1S9S-99 program, artistic and re-
fined. This company is catering to
the public for the lead in minstrelsy
and has already made rapid strides in
that direction. The press Of our lead
ing cities afford to them general
praise in presenting novel and va
ried, clean and elegant entertainment,
their long list of prominent minstrel
artists is an evidence of this fact.
Impress the date on your memory
Tuesday, Feb. 14th.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-09
The Play.

Last night at the opera house
Hoyt's Comedy Co. presented SIN
Old Kentucky" The performance in
every particular was good. Miss Ger
trude Hilliker as Madge gave clever
performance OF Il difficult part. Mr..
Raymond as Col. Sandusky Doolittle,
and Mr.. Hubbard as Ned, in the COM
edy characters as usual made big
hit Tonight Hoyt's famous play, "a
Texas Steer" will be the bill. This
play Is too well known for any COM
ments, suffice to say it is the master
piece of the master of sarcasm. Mr..
Hubbard will play "Fishback" the
colored politician. Mr.. Raymond "Ma-
jor YEN" New and up-to-date spec
ialties will be introduced and salts
faction will be guaranteed or money
refunded. Saturday at 2:I5 matinee
will be given for the benefit OF the
ladies and children, admission 10c to
all. Saturday live pig and possum
will be presented to the one holding
the lucky number
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-09
"The Bells" Concert.

"Thc Bellsn concert company will
appear in the chapel Of Worcester
academy this evening. The company
comes highly recommended, and those
who attend are assured a first class
entertainment. Mr.. and Mrs. Pitts,
Messrs. Carroll, Reagan and Sheppard
and Miss Nelson, compose the
company, and judging from
comments Of the press Of the territory
through which they have just passed,
every member is a star of the first
magnitude in their particular instru-
mental or vocal color system.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-09
DELAYED by a Wreck.

The Frisco passenger train due here
at 9:4S a. M, did not arrive till $50 p.
m. yesterday. The delay was caused
by the train striking stock train on
the siding at Knob View, above
Springfield, and derailing two cars Of
stock and placing them in such a
position that the track was blockaded
several hours. Two head of cattle
were killed, but no persons injured.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-09
The Masons Went.

An escort of Masons went to Chel-
sea today to attend the funeral OF
James Lewis, deceased. Those who
went were j. r. Sheehan, G. W. Mill
er, John A. Chandler, H. G. Miller,
G.. B. Chandler and Emmett Rhea.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-09
Harried.

Miss Ellie Greer and Jake Scudder
were married at Chelsea yesterday
morning. They passed through Vini-
ia last evening enroute to Checotah
their future home They were ac-
companied by Mrs. Emma Moore,
(nee Miss Scudder,) who is cousin
of the groom.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-09

| Cloudy, pTODdOly SNOW TON lghl; L II
day snow or rain; rising temperature.
The Bells at Worcester tonight.
Fresh milk COW for sale cheap. En-
qulre here.
Drug store sundries at Peoples
drug store.
DR.. Byrd came down from Farland
this morning.
Tickets for the Bells" on sale at
Cooks book store.
The Bells" made a great hit at
Muskogee last night.
L. P. Isbell went to Alton yester.
day evening, returning today.
Jewellery, largest assortment, finest
grade, at Foreman's Pharmacy.
Consult your own interest-by buy
ing drugs at Foreman's Pharmacy.
For Sale-5oo tons of hay in stack;
address Fred L. Kelly, Vinita. jaStf
Matt Hawkins went to Adair yes
terday evening to look after his cattle.
A very desirable residence lot for sale
on north Wilson street. Apply at this
office.
The members of the Bells" concert
troupe came in on the Katy this
morning
This was the coldest morning of the
season, the thermometer registered
eight below.
Medicines are a staple just now
never so great demand; at Fore
mans Pharmacy,
Mrs. c. L. Harnage (nee Miss Fan
Hunt left this morning for Talala,
her future home.
Walter Charlesworth and George
Couch leave for Tahlequah tomorrow
to attend the Seminary.
Hear the ~''Bells.n a fine musical
company and at popular prices-at
Worcester academy tonight, op. III.
Mrs. w J. Strange came IN from
Chelsea yesterday evening TO visit her
father, Mr. Raymond, who is quite
sick.
Reserved seats soc, general admis-
sion 35c, on sale at postotiice book
store, for the Bells, Feb Q, at Wor-
cester academy.
You can buy "To cure IA cold in
day" at Peoples drug store, where all
staple druggists preparations are in
stock all the time.
Geo. Badgett, of Butte, Montana,
who is visiting his brother, W. R.
Badgett, went to Sapulpa on the
Frisco this morning
Mrs Jim Kell came 10 from Chelsea
yesterday evening for few days visit.
To close out few s35 saddles for
s27, at Lee Barrett's. f9w2d1
g. w. Cox and H. n. Wood, from
across Grand river are in the city to-
day. The river is frozen over at most
places, making it difficult to cross.
The battle won. Finest and
largest line of saddles and harness ever
shown in the Cherokee nation-at Lee
Barrett's. Prices to suit the times.
The National Hotel, L. ]. Fish,
proprietor, is located third door south
of United States court house on west
side OF South Wilson street. First |
class accommodate guaranteed.
wed Wk
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-09
Notice to the Public,

Beginning Sunday, Feb. u, the
postotfice hours will be from II a. m.
to p. m., thus affording ample op-
portunity for the public to get mails
as they return from church. The gen.
eral delivery window will not be
opened again after p. NJ.
JOE II. BUTLER, 2. NJ.