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laration that the party proposes to give
"a chance for a fair and honest express
sion at the primaries as well as at the
polls'' 1t cheered again when he de-
clared substantially that candidates who
will not stand on the platform are trait
ors-traitors in capital letters.
There was not reference to President
Roosevelt in Chairman Bancroft's speech.
The nearest to that was clause to the
effect that "on the helm of the ship of
state rests the strong and steady hand Of
a Republican President"
The convention refused to give John
G. Spooner an unequivocal Endorsement
for reelection by vote of 7O91a votes
against and 353b for the vote being on
the adoption of a minority report from
three members of the platform commit
tee who objected to Il string tied to
the majority report in the form of a de-
mand that Spooner, in consideration of
the Endorsement, decide to indorse the
platform.
The usual committees were appointed
and announced in the usual way and the
convention took recess until 4 p. N.
On reassembling the convention, after
waiting for the committee on resolutions.
received and approved the district caucus
selections for the new State central com
mittee. The La Toilette men have an
overwhelming majority of the State COM
mittee.
The afternoon and evening sessions Of
the convention had no other features. al
most the entire time being devoted to this
one interesting phase of the platform.
1t being foregone conclusion that Gov.
La Toilette would be renominated, there
was no haste to take up that question.
Text of Platform.
We, the Republicans of Wisconsin, in
convention assembled, reaffirm our sup
port of the principles of the party as
expressed in the last national platform,
and as Loyalty exemplified in the policies
of the administration of William Nc
Kinley and Theodore Roosevelt. La
menting the enduring loss to the country
in patriotism and craftsmanship through
the untimeIy death of President McKin-
ley, we testify our confidence in the
ability of his successor fully to admins
ter the high trust, and we record our
appreciation Of his splendid courage and
enduring integrity made manifest in his
official conduct.
We approve of the public services of
Wisconsin's representatives in both
houses of Congress, and we especially
commend the official career of the Hon
John G. Spooner, who by his notably able,
conservative and patriotic course upon
questions of national and international
Importance, has become recognized rs
the leader of the United States Senate.
We again express our regret for his an
nounced determination not to serve the
State another term in the Senate. and
should he find it possible to reconsider
this decision and express his willingness
to stand as a candidate in harmony with
the sentiment and in support of the plat
form principles here adopted by Wiscon-
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door. Ind all the efforts OF Sheriff Wells
and his deputies to stop the demonstra-
ton JAILED.
The most dramatic incident was fur
nished by Disbrow himself Branded as
liar, a murderer, criminal and per
Maps u thief, by District Attorney Liv-
ingston Smith the youthful prisoner lost
control of himself, and springing from
his chair made a move as If to strike the
district attorney. Mr.. Smith became
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Attacks State Fish Tax.

Henry Clay Pierce Of st. Louis, capt
talist and president Of the Mexican Cen
trail Railroad, has refused to pay taxes
on $4,000 worth of fish stored in his
private hatcheries on the Brule river,
near Nebagamon, and is threatened with
a lawsuit by the authorities. Mr.. Pierce
has expressed a willingness to pay taxes
on the real and personal property belong
ing to him, but denies that the fish are
taxable. Legal opinions obtained by Mr.
Pierce unite in the conclusion that there
Is no precedent for the collection of these
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

Lillian Solomon, daughter of Lillian
Russell, Is years old, and promising all
tAe beauty her mother has, graduated at
the Institute of the Holy Angels. Tort
Lee, N. J. Mrs Russell was a delighted
spectator. She heard her daughter sing
with a clear, high soprano, saw her as
sumo the role of Cleopatra in the per-
Torrance, receive four gold medals as
we'll as her diploma, and at the conclu-
sion saw fifty fearful girls kiss her fare
we'll.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

anu Cpl upIAOh
c o u n t ry. The
Tweed operations
in New York were
more extensive, the
recent st. Louis
scandal broader in
scope, the Philadel-
phia explosion more
national in the per-
sons affected, but
none of these so I'M
equivocally corrupt,
nasty and almost
incomprehensible as
that of the Flour
City, hitherto I'M
agined to be one Of
the best governed
cities In the nation.
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renee on Tiana bay.
After a session full
Of dramatic Incl
dents In the court
TO 0 m at Good
Ground, L. l., the
examination of the
young man came to
an end, Justice Eos
ter holding him
without bail to
await the action Of
the Suffolk County
grand jury, which
meets at Riverhead
KIT September.
When the decision
of the court was
announced men and
women cheered and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

The village of Bear Greek was destroy
ed by fire. A dozen stores, the postoffice,
Chicago and Northwestern depot and
lumber mill were burned. The fire be-
gan in millinery store. The loss may
reach 100000. The residents fought
the fire with buckets.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19


year, Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan re-
port an increase of per cent; Peunsyl-
yania, Indiana, Virginia and Louisiana,
per cent; Georgia, Arkansas, Wlscon-
sin and Missouri, 3 per cent; Ohio, ILL
nois, Mississippi and Indian Territory, 4
per cent; Kansas, Kentucky and Tennes-
see, per cent North Carolina and South
Carolina, per cent; Texas, per cent;
Aiabama, per cent; Minnesota, per
cent; South Dakota and Oklahoma, IL
per cent The average condition OF the
rowing crop on July was S7.5, as COM
pared with 813 on July /, 1901, 800 at
the corresponding date in 1900, and ten
year average of S92. The condition in
Illinois was 81, in Iowa, Nebraska, In
f;gana, 90; In Kansas and Oklahoma, ~;
III Missouri, 1902; in Ohio, 81, and in Tex
~, Al.
The average condition of winter wheat
IMPROVED during June nine-tenths of 1
point, standing on July l at II, or 1l.3
points below the condition on July /,
1901, 3.8 points below that at the CORE
sponding date in 1900, and "a points be-
low the ten-year average. 1t fell OF
during June points in Kansas, 2 in
california and Oklahoma and l point in
Illinois, and improved during the same
period points in Pennsylvania and Ohio
Id Indiana and Nebraska, 10 in Michi-
gan and 3 in Missouri. Special field
agents report decline of 4 points in In
diana and Illinois since July 1.
The average condition Of spring wheat
declined 3 points during June, standing
at O2.4 on July /, as compared with 9o.6
on July /, 1901, $50 at the corresponding
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News of Minor Note.

Andrew Carnegie is not combining his
library gifts to this country. He is Civ
sng Ia England almost as literally as on
this side of the Atlantic.
Oxford University conferred the hon
orary degree of Doctor of Civil Law on
JOSEPH II. Choate, the United States am
bassader to Great Britain.
Forty mine persons were injured, sew
exal 81 them seriously, as a result Of
ne cnAlision OF two trains on the cleo
&c line between Blionschie and Porto
= erssius Italy.
ha seeding polo game of the series
three for the American cup was won
II khA British team at Nottingham, Eng
4ann6. 81 score of to /.
h Western branch Of the Kansas
stats smal School. founded as a re-
enil Gil gift OF the Fort Hays mill
1872 afion to the State, was opened
appropriate ceremonies.
2zsAEative Of the Standard Oil
M asked Joplin, Mo-, for a
x16hzS6 ID &arnish natural gas In that
Is eats per 1000 feet for do
4 Its1 znrp0aes and 20 cents for manu-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Definitions of Silk.

Habutai-China silk.
Louisine-A repoussee weave.
Peau de Soie-Leather finished effect
Crepe de Chine-Fine silk Chinese
crepe.
Peau de Gant-Silk with glove kid
,ish.
Chameleon Liberty-A sheer change
able silk.
Satin de Chine-A bit heavier, with q
satin finish.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
DlSBROW HELD FOR MURDER.

Muat Face Jury on Charge of Killing
Foster and Miss Lawrence.
Louis A. Disbrow must defend himself
before a jury on the charge of numbering
Clarence Foster and Miss Sarah Law
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

Judge James B. CAN'T of the Missouri
Supreme Court Is to deliver the annual
address before the Virginia State Bar As
ISOLATION Aug. 3.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

Andrew Carnegie has been chosen 8
vice-president Of the Society Of Ameri
can Authors, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death Of DR.. Thomas Dunn Eng
lish
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

The Lakeside Hotel at Delavan was
burned to the ground, together with all
it's cottages and outbuildings and two
large cottages belonging to the neighbor-
ing resort, the Log Cabin. The fire had
its origin in a defective tlue in the Ntch-
en-, and the wind was so strong the flames
were swiftly carried to the neighboring
cottages. The hotel was owned by the
late Thomas Farrell of Chicago, and 1t
had been newly furnished and remodeled
for this seasons patronage by his son,
William J. Farrell. This is the fifth hotel
fire at Delavan Lake, three within
year. The loss is about $1,000, partly
covered by insurance.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19

Preliminary re-
turns to the Stats
tician of the De-
partment of Agri-
culture on the acre
age of corn planted
indicate an increase
Of about 3,52O,OO
acres, or 30 per
cent on the area
harvested last year.
OF the twenty-five
States and terrific
ries with 10000
acres or upwards in
corn harvested last
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REPUBLICANS MEET.
REFUSE UNEQUvOCAL ENDORSE.
MENT OF SPOONER.

La Toilette Faction Controls State
Conventior-Hot Fight Over Reso1u-
tions Occupies First Day of Madison
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greatly enraged at this hostile move and
leaned quickly across the table as If to
meet any attack the young man had to
make. But Disbrow dropped his hands
10 his sides, sat down In his chair again,
pale and trembling.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
Attempts Suicide Four Times.

Miss Hattie Brown, aged 26, formerly
Of Trempealeau, from which place she
went to La Crosse some time ago, has
been sent to the Mendoza asylum for the
insane after four different attempts to
commit suicide. The first time anything
wrong was discovered was a couple OF
days ago when her parents discovered
her running around the house with
carving knife. She attempted to cut her
throat, but was frustrated and attempted
to STAY her saviors. A short time later
she tried the carbolic acid route, but
was discovered again. Then she rushed
down through town and attempted to ind
relief in the deep Mississippi river. but
was caught while making ready to leap
into the cool, inviting waters. Failing
in this, she again got hold Of butcher
knife and being caught trying to cut her
throat made havoc with the peace OF
mind of her neighbors by chasing them
with the knife brandished in air. Final
ly she was examined by Drs. G. E. Pow
ell and J. A Rowles and declared tempo
rarily insane.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-07-19
ROTTENNESs IN MINNEAPOLIS.

Mayor and Others of Prominence In
dicted for Bribery.
Minneapolis Is In the throes Of the
worst exposure of municipal nastlness
and corruntion ever made public In this
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-14


I've no more captaincies at my dis
posal To make a vacancy for Nc
Twyny I'm going to force a good for
nothing captain to resign. But you
shall both have ieutenancies - first
lieutcnancies, if possible"
"In the old regiment" exclaimed
Brainard. "Hurrahw
'Iurrahp' l echoed. The colonel
grasped our hands and almost crushed
them in his own. Then he said:
"Meanwhile on the basis Of the COM
missions to the Forty-third, I'll have
both of you as enlisted men discharged
atonce. That will enable you tog go home
and tell your story, and McTwyny's-
he came from your town, believe.
Twill also enable you to see that mag
NATIVE young woman"
Brainards pale face became a SUM-
burst in an instant. The colonel con-
tinued:
"'TWill also enable you to draw your
pay, and, as the paymaster is about
six months overdue, you'll be able to
go home in officers uniform-shoulder
straps and all-eh?"
| looked into Brainard's eyes and
saw that the fight with Phil Hamilton
was on.
Give n man an inch, and he'll take
an ell, colonel" said Brainard. Would
it be possible to get our papers at once?
l think tit might save a life if /
could start for home tonight"
at shall be done. Please say to your
captain that would like to see him."
After tattoo, and also after a howl
ing time in our company street, our
comrades having learned of our good
fortune, we started for Yorktown, II
miles distant, to catch the morning
boat for Fort Monroe. We were In time
for the Fort Monroe boat for Balti-
more and the morning train for New
York. We got officers uniforms, and
| made it my special business that
Brainards should fit perfectly. He
was in such haste to reach Summer
ton that he would have been content
with anything topped with shoulder
straps. | even saw TO II that he wore
sash and Sword belt. Meanwhile |
prayed that my letter about Branard
might reach Summerton before us.
We did not reach town till long after
dark As our house was on the direct
way to Brainard's | suggested that he
should stop with me, if only for mo
mcnt, and he did not refuse. AS we
approached the house was glad to see
that it was still lighted. Village people
retire early, and l had feared | might
have to rouse a sleeping family. On
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..g the pfazza | tiptoed tc

ag the piazza | tiptoed to the
parlor blinds and open window TO rec
Onnoiter and to increase the pleasure
of anticipation. There sat my cousin
May, and | was startled at the change
that a single year had wrought, for she
was no longer a girl but a vision Of
womanly beauty. | could have stood
there many moments for the JOY Of
gazing at her, but l heard a familiar
voice and then saw, at the left of the
room, Phil Hamilton. How handsome
he was, confOund him! oh, if | could
know that my letter about Brainard
had reached May! For Hamilton was
saying:
81 asked you an important question
in two or three successive letters, but
you did not answer it, so I've used my
earliest possible opportunity to repeat
the question in person"
Quickly | drew Brainard after me
through the doors and pushed him into
the parlor. Hamilton rose quickly, and
despite his habitual and superb cOmpo-
sure he literally staggered as he saw
two Of his late brother nOncommission-
ed officers in lieutenants uniforms.
Apparently May had received my let
ter and been properly affected by it,
for, though she turned pale as she rose
and looked at us, she quickly became
rosy, cOurtesied to Hamilton and said:
81 like you very much, but here is
my answer"
Then she hid the red scar on Brain
ards cheek with two red lips. At that
moment our dog Rover entered the
room and sprang upon me with JOY
Gus whine, and as l tried to abate his
frenzy of affection l heard Hamilton
say:
Lieutenant Brainard, esteem it an
honor to be the first man to congratu-
late you"
OF course we called on McTwyny's
Norah, a rosy, modest, dainty girl who
compelled us to recall the story of
"Eeauty and the Beast" We had not
intended to tell her all the details of
the fight for the fence. but she extract
ed them from US, and she shivered,
shuddcred, cried and laughed. She also
kissed us both and commended us to
the eternal guardianship Of all the
saints.
Brainard and May were not married
till after the war, by which time Brain
ard was a brigadler general in n high
staff position, and General Grant and
many other general officers attended
the wedding; so did Phil Hamilton and
his wife, who was as handsome and
distinguished looking as he; so did No
rah and Mick McTwyny, the latter in
the uniform of a lieutenant colonel Of
cavalry. But, as Journeys end with
lovers meeting" this story, too, must
end.
THE END.
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men and shirkers who had remained
behind began to croak n story sup
posed to have filtered from the colonels
tent through several Intermediates
that the colonel had been in a rage
about the explosions of my relics in
our old camp, that had made him sup
pose the enemy were shelling US as
we evacuated the post, and that he was
going to make an example Of the guilty
party. Sure enough, we had not been
in camp more than two hours when
the orderly sergeant Of our company
came to our tent and said:
"The colonel wants to see you two
at once"
We looked at each other and tried to
smile, but failed.
at seems to me-" said l, that our
share of the fight at the fence ought to
mitigate our punishment mean my
own punishment, for you did nothing
in that shell affair but tell about it,,
like fool. l suppose that even now
you'll try to make the colonel believe
that you had some share in it, so as to
shield me-"
81 wish / could" replied Brainard
meekly. II wish / hadn't told of it
when the colonel was so mystifed
about the shots, but really it did seem
for the good of the service"
you're too good to live" said /.
"Come along. l hope you'll come in
SOp cop,o cbnra oP tho punISbrnant Won
unspeakable lunatic."
Nevertheless for n corporal to be
summoned by his colonel has sober
ing effect, so l fought down my feel
ings and tried to assume q bold front
as l dragged BrainaTd across the
parade ground.
Pass them In, sentry" said the colo
mel from the open front Of his tent as
we drew near We stopped at the tent
flaps, saluted and stood at attention"
Come In, gentlemen" said the colo
mel with an odd smile which never
theless seemed not ugly. "Sit down."
Both Of us dropped nervelessly on the
toloners camp bed, the only seat WIS.,
lble. The colonel was handling some
papers which promptly assumed were
court martial charges against US.
II was greatly surprised and also
pleased" continued the colonel, still
handling the papers, "at receiving to.
| day commissions for both Of you-cOm.
missions as first lieutenants."
] looked at Brainard, and Brainard
looked at me- and | don't understand
why both of US did not drop dead with
establishment. The colonel went on:
II had hoped To promote both of you
in the course of time, after you had
reached sergeant's grade-Brainard,
| because of your rcscuing your party
from the enemy after capture and for
getting that dispatch through TO the
left a few nights ago, and, Frost, be-
cause I've learned that you spent lot
Of money in trying to get recruits for
the regiment at the time you entered
it. I'm not the only influence with the
appointing power. Political and other
strings are being pulled for scores of
my nOncOmmissiOncd officers, and some
of this sort of work seems TO have been
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longer than a muskct with n bay'nit or
it. Punch below the belt wild 'em
Don't fear, for Oi'm the referee in this
foight, an Oi won't cry 'foulr no mat
ter fiat ye do to 'em. A fince rail jab
below tho 1T II kape any wan av 'em
quiet till .e can rayson wild him
Whin"-
Sergeant" said Brainard. 81 beg
your pardon, but the enemy's going to
u" something"
Attn -tiCnw Mick commanded. All
of us pecred between the rails. There
was n perceptible movement along the
enemys front, and at their left flank n
single tieldpiece was pushed forward
Suddenly that feldpiece was fired. and
we heard loud volley of musketry and
hundreds of bullets whistling over US,
hitting tree trunks and cutting twigs.
Sergeant Mick, the only man who was
standing, turned suddenly on his heel
and looked behind him as If he had
dropped something. Apparently shot
or a bit of grape from the tieldpiece
had come his way, for Mick's left arm
was severed just above the elbow and
hung by strip or two of his sleeve.
"WilI somebody loose that thing from
mcT said Mick.
r | drew my knife from its sheath In
my boot and cut the shreds of sleeve,
dropping the arm to the ground. Two
other men quickly bound the stump
with n handkerchief twisted rope fash
.on, putting under it bit of dead stick
N lieu of tourniquet. 1t was every
troopers duty to know what to do in
case of accident. Mick turned and
looked again toward the enemy, laugh
cd and said:
DO yez moind the cunnin' av the
baste? That volley was to hoide the
skirmishcrs wild shmoke. Here they
come! There's not more than wan
comp'ny av 'em. Oi hope it's big. Re-
mimbcr the fince rails. min. Glory be
to the poikes nv auld Oireland! Don't
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ONE DAY ONLY
Wednesday. Sept. nth, ,0aYm, to 9p, m
PROF. j. ANGEL,
THE EXPERT
EYE SPECIALIST
OF WILLIAMSPORT,

will be at Hunt Drug Store, he needs
no further introduction as to his ability
and workmanship in his profession. He
is well known in this vicinity and he
can offer the names of many prominent
citizens of Danville and community,
whom he has successfully treated.
Those who suffer with headache, weak
eyes or defective eyesight, will be well
repaid to call on me. Hundreds of peo-
pie are going blind daily from the want
of the properly prescribed glasses, and
from delaying attention to the eyes,
from time to time. Nothing will de
stroy your eyesight quicker than cheap
glasses or glasses not properly fitted to
your eyes. l can examine your eyes at
home, by appointment, without extra
charge. If you need me at your home,
drop line to Hunt S Drug Store.
Reading or sewing glasses $1.0O and
up.
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Connections at Rupert with Philadelphia *
Reading Railroad for Tamanend, Tamaqua,
Williamsport, Sunbury, POttsyille, etc At
Northumberland with and T.. Div. +. r. X. for
Harrisburg, Lock Haven, Emporium, Warren
CORY, and Erie
Daily. = Daily except unday. fStop on
signal.
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CHAPTER XXI.
!. CHAT WITH THE COLoNE

)R Brainards sake /
was glad the fight had
occurred, for it seemed
to me that it should
have put Phil Hamil-
toms possible chance
out Of his mind. But
as soon as we reached
cnmn tho fnrU sick LIST
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-14

Conscience in some people is that
which tells them when their neighbors
are doing wrong.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-08-14
Constipation

Does your head ache? F.? Pain
back of your eyes? Bad
taste in your mouth? It's
your liver! Ayers Pills are
liver pills. They cure consti-
patton, headache, dyspepsia.
1Sc ALI drmunists