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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
religious organization of

the great religious organization Of
Methodism. These young men were so
intensely earnest in their religious de-
votions and so 'methodical in their
work and actions that the other stu
dents applied to them, in spirit of
derision, the terms Methodists and
Holy Club. This was in 1929.
In the latter part Of 1879, the first
Methodist society was formed in Lon
don. 1t consisted Of only eight or ten
persons, but the movement spread rap
idly and many societies were rapidly
organized in other places in England.
When Wesley died there We're more
than 10000 members In England and
over 10000 in the United States. Now
the organization extends round the
world and it's adherents number many
millions.
In 1876, when Oglethorpe started
with his colonists for the New World
the two Wesley brothers, John and
Charles, accompanied him, the former
as missionary to the Indians and the
latter as Private Secretary to the Gov
ernor and a clergyman % the new col
ony. Georgia was the name given to
the new settlement and here John Yves
ley labored until 1873, when he re-
turned to England. During his short
stay in America he had sown healthy
seed, the plants of which were assidu-
ously cultivated by his followers in the
subsequent years
In 1867, Wesley contracted an un-
happy marriage with Mrs. Mary vi
zelle, woman Of talent and apparent
piety, who later did everything posi-
bic to ruin her husband He bore her
behavior with great forbearance. She
finally robbed him of important papers
and then left him forever On March
2, 1871, Wesley died in London. sur
rounded by number of his preachers
and other friends. His last words
were, THE best of all is, God is with
u.s.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
Platt as a Ouibbler.

Senator Plat of New York is the
most noncommittal man in the upper
house of Congress. He never makes a
statement without qualifying it..
George Gorham, the farmer secretary
of the Senate, met the senior Senator
from New York in the committee-room
occupied by the latter the other day.
Greetings were exchanged.
well, Senator, how are you to-
day." said Mr. Gorham.
Il am not as strong as a horse, but
am not as weak as a cat" was the
reply.-Washingt Times.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
weslEY's ANNIVERSARY,
Oldest Methodist University WiN Fit
Wing1y Commemorate the Event.


Oldest Methodist University Will Fit
WinR1y Commemorate the Event.
1t Is fitting that Wesleyan University
of Middletown, Conn, the oldest Meth
odist institution of learning in the
United States, should observe In June,
1908, the 2O0th anniversary Of the birth
of John Wesley, the remarkable foun-
der of Methodism.
Perhaps a greater religious organizer
never lived and no one man, perhaps,
ever accomplished SO much. Every
year for nearly so years, he Is said to
have ridden fully 5000 miles, chiefly on
horseback, and preached 500 sermons.
In addition he arranged and governed
his societies which had q membership
OF about $4,000 before his death, car
ried on an immense correspondence,
read every work of note as 1t came
from the press, wrote commentaries on
the Bible, arranged grammars Of the
Hebrew, Greek, Latin and French Ian
guages, was the author Of works on
logic, philosophy, and controversial
treatises, contributed to various jour-
nails and abridged over 100 volumes of
a Christian Library. Yet, this versa
tile man was never in hurry.
He was always cheerful, deferential
to women and fond Of children. His
generosity was unbounded. When a
Young man he walked from London to
Epworth, distance Of 160 miles, that
he might have more to give away. In
| after life, though he received fully
500, 900 for his writings and his per-
sonal expenses did not average $500 q
year, he left nothing at his death. His
principle was: Make all you can by
industry, save all you can by economy
and give all you can by liberality. he
lived in constant activity and cheerful
pass. In his younger life he was In
daily danger from the fury Of mobs
and his delicate mind felt keenly the
contempt of the higher classes, his
| equals, yet he worked on and allowed
none Of these things to swerye him
from his purpose. He lived long
enough, however, to see the tongue OF
SANDER hushed and the hand of perse
cution stayed. He won golden tributes
from such distinguished men and crit
les as DR.. Johnson and Alexander
| Knox.
John Wesley was born at Epworth
Lincolnshire, Eng, June %, 1903. WheI
years of age he narrowly escaped
burning to death in the fire which con
sumed the Epworth parsonage, where
in lived his father, Rev. Samuel Yves
| ley. The future missionary's early
! training was received from his moth
err, who was a highly educated woman
At the age of 49, he entered Oxford
the oldest and most famous university
OF England. While in this institution
OF learning, he made rapid progress II
his studies and it was here that he, his
brother, Charles, George Whitfield and
a few other students. really founded
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

the time Of King
Henry the Second.
She will inherit on
her fathers death
q fortune of $780,
900, OOO-small be-
side that of John
d. Rockefeller, but
nevertheless quite
respectable. Cas-
sci is London's
greatest merchant.
He is besides the
most nOnIl1ar man
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

Aindered the construction OF q canaA
across the continent, in Central Ameri-
ca. The report Of the canal commits
sion presents the judgment Of experts
that the Nicaraguan route is the best
The attitude Of Congress promises
prompt action. 80 the connecting OF
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, WhEn
has been a dream OF adventurous sFlr-
It's for centuries, approaches reallza'
ton. The enterprise, when begun, Will
have behind it the resources OF a great
nation; and the canal, when completed,
will be the property Of the United
States, operated and controlled and its
neutrality guaranteed by the United
States alone. That one nation should
spend two hundred million dollars, and
probably more, in building great pub
lie work in the territory of another nS~
ton is unprecedented. It Is justlheG
by the fact that the new waterway
will bring the commerce Of the PACING
coast ten thousand miles nearer the
ports of the Eastern coast. At pres
emit the distance by water from San
Francisco to Cadtz liz less than the dis
tance to New York The cutting OF
the canal will end this anomaly, and In
proportion to the length Of the water
way will save to commerce greater
distance than any other canal that
has been or could be built. The
canal will promote general peace
and international commerce. 1t will
be open to the ship { all nations on
equal terms, and will tighten the cost
and lessen the time Of transportation
for all. The day which witnesses the
turning of the first spadeful of earth
on the canal and the day on which the
| first vessel passes through it will be
historic days for the United States and
| for the whole world.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
NGlISH WOMAN's NM.
10 AMERICAN wOv "SC

Lady "Algy" Go,,.
k SHOWN in King Ed Hg'aop
o be woman b N !
s fr,e said, said while on a r Vi \ |
try recently, that the ' .m. 1
was toe best-dressse11 'p ~
world. She said: v"
.,t, ~ do not know how |
title of the best-dresssss, |
gland To my n lboS' n
women ,',on1s are the finest a., y
world. We in London i
at a glance, They I Joo, y I
because csl they look c yrrt Y
/ Comfort is the r pnIa,' !
ton of the well-dresssee,sp s y
robe The success Of ", y
woman in the art Of 5,., 10!
primary question wb G','''
asks herself: viii ttta !
She does not follow thu ,l, A.,
~, as does her French , 1'sI
after the fashion year IN iva !.
with no thought Of wbs,S \
Is becoming or not" ~
I = am an advocate Of ii.
and have several in nv ~, .t'
which l will wear on Io NJ,
in Colorado. These failing Ir's
have reyolutionized the ', ~
all over the world, # ny ;,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

According to some persons, Marconl
is either suffering from a diseased
imagination or given to unbridled men
dacity. According to history, Fulton,
Edison and a long line of other pioneers
in the field of invention were once re-
garded as crazy or worse.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

Chinese diplomats broke over an old
tradition when they attended dinner
given by Minister Conger, in which
American women participated. Former
ly it was considered degrading to dine
with foreign women. When the Chinese
mobiles expose themselves to captivation
by the charm of American womanhood
It Is easy to see a finish for the musty
traditions of centuries.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

Congress will use the District Of Co.
lumbia as a sort of experimental sta
ton for divorce reform. A law is to be
formulated for the district which shall
serve as a national model. There is call
for great wisdom in the making Of such
q law.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

Representative ddy's statement that
there are not a dozen men in Congress
who, on a strict salary basis, could COM
mand from private corporations or in
terests the salary the government pays
them is no sign that any member is to
Introduce a bill for the reduction of
Congressional pay.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
To Offset st. Louis, Heat.

An air-cooling system on vast scale
is to be tried at the st. Louis Exposi-
ton. Great fans will bring down a
current Of cold air from height Of 800
feet above the earth and pour it over
the grounds on hot days.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

The submarine boat, the Fulton, re-
Gently remained sixteen hours under
as many feet of water. Its officers and
crew spent the time in entire comfort,
unaware of the great gale that was
blowing above. If the International
Association to Prevent Seasickness
would only contriye attachments by
which the life-boats on ocean liners
might take susceptible passengers down
to the bottom of the sea while storms
rage above,-and bring them back
alive,-its claim of practical utility
would be no longer questioned.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
MISS ANNYE MAE YAEGER.

Declared the Handsonest Woman in
the Louisiana Purchase.
Competent judges have declared Miss
Annye Mae Yaeger, of Monticello, Mo-,
to be the most beautiful woman in the
Louisiana purchase, and she will be ac-
corded exceptional honors at the expo
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

A New York man has been paying his
wife's alimony in postage stamps of I'M
negotiable denominations, which sug-
gests that the champion mean man
would better look to his laurels.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

aires do not behave
we'll in this respect
far worse, for in
stance than their
American rivals,
who have spent
this year $125. 000,-
900 in the endow-
ment Of universe
ties, colleges libra
ries and art schools.
1t Is thoroughly
discreditable to us
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
Lessens the Cost of Grain.

1t is said that automobiles have so
cheapened the cost of harvesting grain
wheat can be raised at less actual cost
than in the Argentine Republic.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

When the new telephone service
which will enable takers to see each
other while conversing comes into use,
will it be necessary to cross the wires
for cross-eyed patrons?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

The fable of the dog who lost his
piece of meat in trying to reach for the
larger piece which he saw reflected In
the stream below him Is respectfully
referred to the notice of the Panama
company officials.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
MRS. PATRICK CAMPBELL
The Great British Actress Who Has
Been in America.

Americans have had an opportunity
of seeing Mrs. Patrick Campbell, the
celebrated British actress, of whom
they have read much, but who has up
until recently limited the display of
her talent to England. Next to Ellen
Terry she Is the most distinguished
actress or the day IN her country,
though she is but SO years Of age. She
began her theatrical career a,s aa ama-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

The Emperor of Germany recently
talked in eight languages during one
day. Still, that isn't much. A neighbor
who pounded his thumb the other even
ing used eleven in about four seconds.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
Not Very Commemorate,

Cone thing like about Mike is he al
ways keeps his word"
Eyes, / believe none of his friends
would take his word for anything.'-
Chelsea (Mass.) Gazette
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
A Travelled BOTTLE.

The longest measured drift of a bot
tie was in the Pacific, from 4 degrees
south of the Equator to the FIJI ISL
ands, distance of 6,700 miles, in 400
DAYS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

. There was never an innocent and i'm
proving paStime, suitable alike to the
learned and the laity, to compare in
genuine fun and literary profit with
the spelling bee" SO general has be-
come the vice of bad photography that
signs multiply in favor of revival of
the bee" There will be a little more
difficulty than Of old in agreeing upon
standard, but the words spelled more
ways than one are comparatively few
and not important. Teachers of spell
ing, the few that remain in the schools,
should be the first to encourage the
jolly bee and are liable not to be the
last to be spelled down.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

in it's 100000 people. He gives i'm
mense sums to charity every year and
knowing that King Edward the Sew
enth had particular interest in caring
for consumptives, resolved to make
this gift coronation year.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

Prof. Jacques Loeb Of the University
of Chicago has an elixir that holds off
death from sea urchin's eggs. This
ought to be a great thing-for sea
urchins.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
BRITISH WASPS NOT DAN
Rarely Use Their Stinss Sa'l
Defense,

Defense,
The common wasp, as az
its sting for seIf-defense'
q fly in two with its jaV'a
it's way on a window pane
not use its sting even Tlel |
rob a beehive. and "taciIaI
bees. The latter vii, .i Pe
away five Or six times, hu'IaI
the footboard, without pId1
sting. But if a bee eD o,,. !
the wasp, it then grapP s,,rs
stings back, killing OF ''-'-
insect almost at once 49,. !,
British wasps are , ,o,, + +
BILE, but not vicious like ~. y,
Indian wild bees. Ho' ~,
or uncomfortable they y, ID. :.
very rarely quarrel ts., VIII. ra g
o arc on the same window d .l,|
az" and az ANXIOUS to get out o ,l.,.l
ar,h q = e to their nest is I tsl.
they become actI's stt,e pSI /, i
then as a rule the a' s,cts i
till the person WHO . 51s ID
interposes between ',' spts
trance to the nest 1,tp M
noticed NJ abse to turn and ID, o.'s !, i i
pering with pain !. just ,5sa|
were sitting down 70 1. q ,' b 4
con by the side Of s a a2,t
saws the London s Spec ali 4
." The dog, being tlEs s1:. pct
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
A MILLION FOR CHARITY.

Generosity of Sir Ernest Cassel, an
English MaEnate.
The action of Sir Ernest Cassel, an
English magnate, in placing $1.0O0,000
at the disposal of King Edward for
charitable or unitarian purposes, and
which will be used to erect sanitari-
UNI for consumptives, causes London
paper to draw a comparison between
English and American millionaires. 1t
says:
1--WE hope the gift will be the precur-
sor of many more. English million
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

King Edward has decided that there
will be no court jester at the coronation
ceremonies. Waiting so many years for
the crown Is a serious matter.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

Lucy Page CASTOR finds that cigar
cites are adulterated. Evidently they
are trying hard to make cigarettes bet
ter
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

When there is talk Of a cabinet va
cancy every man in Iowa starts percep-
tibIy and wears his hand tucked into
his vest.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

So long as they keep Alfred Austin
off the work, the revision Of England's
national anthem viii not be viewed
with alarm.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

A man will cheerfully carry the bas-
ket for a woman to the picnic, but
walk off and leave her to clear I'D the
debris after the picnic Is ended
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

Italy's commercial invasion of Amer
lea, now that we think Of it, may be
reckoned among the successful affairs
Of that kind.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

After the King OF Siam has inspect
cd the United States he may signify
desire to be annexed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

A little spanking now and then Is just
as necessary, 1t seems, in the White
House as In any other.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01
What Pauperism Costs.

England spends fS,400,000 q year on
her paupers, Scotland 100000. Ireland
FL, 100000. France spends less than
Il, 5000 900.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

The cabinet is maintaining It's record
for members with one-syIable names
Gage is succeeded by Shaw.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

The government OF New Zealand,
when it came to the bridge, decided to
cross ON an American structure.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

The Methodists are trying to raise
900, 1000, 900. So are we
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

Every woman admits, in telling of
some other woman's troubles with her
husband, that the offer woman does
not use enough salas
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

The Ohio man will please sit down
and give the Iowa man a chance.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-02-01

The new Hay-Pauncelote treaty re-
moves the diplomatic Obstacles which
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-10-15
EDEN.

The Y. P. s. C. E. service will commence at
Z p. IN. next Sunday.
A small party from here went to Mt. Mans
field Friday Ask Nett about it.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs.
Onias Whttemore next Thursday afternoon.
B. B. Blake returned to Montpelier Mon
day. His wife and daughter are both much
better.
Work is going on at the Lamoille Asbestos
Co.'S property. A building to be used as a
tool houee is in process OF erection.
A, D. Robbins and Mr.. Minor have reached
a settlement. Mr. Minor, we are informed,
will soon move to the Merritt Shattuck farm
l.. V. Brown, one of our much respected
townsmen, was last week in Maine on his
wedding tour We, with many other friends,
extend congratulations.
f. d. Raymore was very sick the past week,
seriously threatened with pneumonia. DR..
Eastman was summoned and he is out again,
looking rather worse for the attack, but very
cheerful over the result of his treatment
The spirit of improvement has struck the
Corners and we all are glad to see the good
work go on. Ed Shattuck is making quite
extensive repairs on his house. This makes
the third set OF buildings renewed this season.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-10-15
The Entertainment course.

The business men of this place have
arranged the best lecture course ever
given here and announce the opening
event Monday evening, Oct. 20. at
which time Thomas MeClafy will ap-
pear. 1t is hoped that the citizens.
generally will patronize the course.
1t is not speculative enterprise, but
is arranged for the public good, the
business men standing behind the
movement. For $1.25, five excellent
entertainments are provided and no
one can afford to miss them. We are
given right at home what costs
double in the larger places. Secure
your tickets now and aid in worthy
enterprise. -ta.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-10-15
No. WOLCOTT.

Mrs. Kate Franklin was at home over Sun
day.
F. P. Sheldon visited in Barton few days
the past week
Miss Ethel Herring was a guest at Nelson
Reeds Sunday.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at Will
Wilkinson's.
Mrs. A. B. Lunt has been spending few
days with Mrs. Susie Bruce,
Bliss Farrar and friend, of Walden, visited
his father the past few days
Mr. and Mrs Chas, Robbins visited their
daughter, Mrs Bruce, last Sunday.
Charles Bailey's family are nicely domciled
in their new home in the Washburn house
Mrs. Fred Kpp is very sick with a severe
bilious attack. Dr.. Valleau is in attendance
A. N. Boynton and family will take posses
sion of their new home in MOrrsville this
week
l.. c. Boynton comes to the front with a
new horse, which Was shipped to him from
Boston.
Mrs. F o. Lunt and her mother, Mrs A. B.
Lunt, visited at the home ofJ F. HoltOn last
Thursday.
D. NJ. Holton was at home few days the
past week, but has returned to the home OF
his sister in Morrisyille.
! Ed Sheldon, who has been stopping at the
home of F. P. Sheldon for several weeks past,
returned home Tuesday.
Five generations of the Churchill family
visited Bentley's studio, in Morrisvlle, last
Thursday for photographs.
Marshall Pike, former resident of this
place but now of Chicago, is visiting his many
frinds in WoIcott and surrounding towns.
Mrs Charles Sheldon. who has been keeping
house for her son, Willie, in Barton during
the summer months, is now at home with her
son Frank.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-10-15
EDEN MILLS.

1t is DR.. Bacon and not Bates that is re-
p Ilrlng the interior o. ms house.
S. A. Stone is going to make cider in Jerry
Douglas shop. Bring on your apples.
Mrs. Z. Fl. Stone and Mrs. E. NJ Sanborn
have gone to Wisconsin to visit relatives.
There is a medicine company giving free
shows at the hotel hall every evening this
week
DR.. Bacon was called to Potion, p. Q g,
Monday to see Ashley Sargent children, who
were taken sick while visiting there.
Last Tuesday was the annual election of Of
ticers in the Dorcas society, and the following
officers were chosen Pres = Mrs Ellen " hitte-
more Vice Pres, Mrs EmOgene Adams
Sec'y, Mrs. Ida Richards Treas, Mrs. May
Emery; Committee on work Mrs Nell Stone,
Mrs. Ellen Whittemore and Miss Flora White
more. The society has had very prosperous
year and hope TO do as we'll if not better dur
ing the coming year. During the winter they
will serve dinners instead of suppers. Next
meeting will be next Tuesday.