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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

one government office for seventy-four
years. The only man who held gov
eminent office before there was rail-
road in the United States and is hold
ing that same office now.
That man Is Roswell Beardsley ana
he resides at North Lansing, Iomp-
kins County, New York, being post
master at that place, an office he mas
held creditably for seventyfour years
and which he will fill until his dying
day, as he has no idea of resignlnS
and as there Is no man or woman III
all North Lansing who would seek TO
displace Uncle Roswell" as he is "a
miliarly called, in the office he has
filled nearly three-quarters OF CEN
tury.
Even should they have the temerity,
however, to ask for the postmaster
ship Of the town, the Postottice Depart
ment would take no notice Of the APP
Dlication, for Uncle Sam Is not the IN
dividual to discharge an employe who
has served him so long and so faithful
ly as has Roswell Beardsley.
."Uncle Roswell was appointed post
master at North Lansing June %, 1873,
when John Quincy Adams was Presi-
dent, John G.. Calhoun was Vice Presi-
dent, Henry Clay was Secretary OF
State and John Mclean was Postmas-
ter General. He owes his appointment
to William III. Seward, who thirty
three years after the appointment OF
Uncle Roswell, became Secretary Of
State under Abraham Lincoln.
At the time of Uncle RoswelPs APP
pointment as postmaster at North Ian
sing, Seward was associated with I'm
Gle Roswelrs brother, Nelson Boards
ley, In the practice of law. They dis
solved partnership shortly thereafter,
however, and Beardsley turned his at
tention to farming Seward continued
In public life and soon attained ma
tional prominence.
Roswell Beardsley was born July 5,
1909, near where he now resides, and
when In reminiscent moods talks en-
tertainingly of the early days Of the
republic He was born the same year
as Abraham Lincoln, only four months
and twenty-three days later Being
of the same political faith and having
served as postmaster through Lincoln's
administration, he is naturally a great
admirer of the martyr President.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
Tho Wrong Station.

1t had taken considerable persuasion
to induce the old lady to take seat
In an automobile, but finally she had
consented to do so because she was
anxious to reach the bedside of her
sick grandchild in village some TWEEN
ty miles away, the last train for which
had left some ten minutes before she
arrived at the station. The big auto
mobile was to pass through Hamp-
ton, the village where the sick grand
child lived
Everything went lovely until the al
most flying vehicle, In attempting to
pass a wagon loaded with hay which
occupied the entire center of the road,
went unexpectedly into the ditch, and
rather violently deposited it's occupants
in an adjoining field.
Recovering from the shock, though
somewhat confused from the rather
unusual method of alighting from
vehicle the old lady asked of the
chagrined chauffeur:
rs this Hampton?"
"No, ma'am," he managed to gasp.
''this is an accident"
"Oh, dear!" said the ex-occupant of
the vehicle, then l hadn't oughter
have got out here, had II"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
HOW TO PRONOUNCE THEM.

Names of Cities that Are Variously
Sounded by the Public.
The suggestion has been made that
the proper pronunciation of the name
st. Louis should be finally determined
before the opening Of the Louisiana
purchase fair in that city, and It Is
urged the council Of st. Louis or even
the Legislature of Missouri should
pass upon the question. 1t is pointed
out that an immemorial dispute over
the proper pronunciation of Arkansas
was settled by the Legislature of that
State in 1881, when it was enacted
that the pronunciation should be Ar
kansaw,"1 and the State lived happily
ever after. The name st. Louis was
bestowed by the French when the
place was settled, and the French pro-
nunciation Is Loo-ee, to rhyme with
the name of Admiral Dewey. The I'm
glish pronunciation IS "Lewiss," prac-
tically rhyming with the word jew
ess. The suggestion, once made, does
not, of course, halt lamely at st. Louis.
When the dispute Is settled there IT
Is proposed to ask Kentucky to declare
whether the name Of that Common
wealth's chief city shall be Loo-ey-
Vile or Louisville. And Illinois
might settle the point whether the
name of the thriving city of Joliet
shall be pronounced as the French ex-
plorer after whom 1t was named did
Zhole-ya--or whether 1t shall be called
Jolly-yet. All this is exceedingly slim
ulating to the mind which keeps reach
ing out for wider fields, like the mind
of a man afflicted with the habit Of in
discriminate punning. There are plen-
ty of other towns which need atten-
ton. The name of the city of Beau
fort, In France, is pronounced Bow-for.
A town in North Carolina, named after
1t, is known as Bowfort, while one i'll
South Carolina is called Bu-fert.
noted French seaport, Calais, is pro-
nounced Kal-lay, while it's namesake
up in Maine Is called Kal-lis.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

The prospective heiress to the great
est fortune in the world-a tiny, blue
eyed, blonde-haired baby with a grand
father worth $l10O00,O00 "a father
whose worldly goods are estimated at
over $5O,000,000, a great-uncle rated at
over $3OO,0O0,000 and another grand
father with q modest fortune of about
of her wealth in her fathers cottage at
Ardsley- on-the hudson.
Her $5O,OOO,0O0 father is Percy Avery
Rockefeller.
Her $11O,OOOOOO grandfather is Will
lam Rockefeller, the Standard Oil mag
nate.
Her $15,O00,O00 maternal grandfather
is James Stillman, president Of the City
National Bank.
Her $3OO,O0O,O00 great-uncle is John
d. Rockefeller, the richest man in the
world.
What the tiny lady, who is Miss Isa-
belle Rockefeller, will be worth when
she comes of age, no one will dare to
estimate, for the fortunes Of her father
and her grandfathcrs are increasing
daily at an almost incredible rate.
The occasion of little Miss Rookie
fellers coming was welcomed the more
for being a girl, for though William
Rockefeller has several other grandchil-
dren, they are all boys. The day after
her coming presents began to shower
upon her from wealthy relatives and
friends.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

eclipsed them all with coDsum,'
ease.
With all this remarkable ranco n
Helena's voice Is peculiarly purs ,
pell-like in quality. She can imlt,s,
tones of a violin and its highest \,
with ease.
She comes on the stage with vii
The audience sees her 90 throngh
motions of playing the INTERIM,
from "Cavalleria RuSticana" um
violin. She draws the bow within,
certain stroke across the strings
fingers them correctly. The audi.
hears what sounds like a violin Of 4
tone well played. In reality no MI
comes from the strings-they and
bow have been well soaped and
noiseless. The music has been mshI
the delicate strings in the throat Of
singer, who keeps her lips nearly cba
to heighten the illusion.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

named John Station, is confined in the
Michigan City penitentiary for rob
berry. The complaint asks that a trus-
tee be appointed to take care of young
Stations part of the estate until he is
released. The complaint also asks the
court to declare America Station le-
gallv dead. She is a sister of John
Station. Ten years ago she had
sweetheart to whom her father was
very much opposed. and had forbidden
him to come to the house A few days
later America Station and her lover
were seen crossing the White River
bridge hand in hand. They were
never seen or heard of since, and many
think the couple either committed sui
eide or were murdered. Their bodies
were never found Were she living her
share of the estate would be the same
as that of her convict brother, about
$1,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

The up-to-date advertiser not ID
studies methods Of advertising, but I
makes a thorough study of human
ture as 1t exists in his constituenqI
Printers Ink.
An increasing number Of eStaNN
ments, says the Philadelphia ReNJ
have adopted a rule of making y
cial efforts to stimulate trade In
duller seasons Of the year. One att
tiser said he could count on all
business he could do at the hold
time, but what he wanted was 70
duce people to buy at other times
found it profitable to pay unusual
tention to his newspaper adverS
in the summer months.
A newspaper whose columns oi
flow with advertisements of bNA
men has more influence in attracting
tention to~build up town than any
er agency that can be employed Lev
go where there is business. CapltalN
labor go where there Is an cnteTpS
community. No power on eaFth u
strong to build up town so well
paper well patronized, and It's P
should be appreciated. The man
overloOks his town paper injuries
self by injuring his town and tow
.-Wanamaker.
The first few advertisements
not bring many inquiries, but Ike
foundations of building, they aIe
filling their purposes, even II theyu
make much of a showing Keep
on building, and you will have Ill
flee of more or less value, accofu@
the building done. Keep right vi
vertising. Don't be Discourage
cause the foundation docSn SiO0
very much compared with what
expect the ultimate result 10 W.
the advertising is well done anu 4"
right medium, you are just as '"'
having a we'll built business ID
builder is sure Of having his houS'
pleted when the necessary eT'
and work are put into IT.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

Americans are plunging ahead in
business channels with amazing ener-
gy and rapidly and are restless unless
engaged i'll stupendous enterprises
which monopolize all their time, brains
and money. This extraordinary activ-
ity is rapidly developing the resources
Of the country, but 1t certainly is not
conducive to long life among the peo-
pie. Conscientious physicians are be-
coming tired of warning business men
that they are exAauSting their vital en-
ergies too early in life and are calm
iy pockedng the fees which are given
10 keep wrecked constitutions working
a little longer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

A few years ago we were all wearing
stiff, hat-brimmed straw hats. Then
came an era Of 9eXible ones, later mar
row-Htinmed. thick and rough ones APP
peared. Last spring there was a sud
den appearance of imitation Panama
hats as sudden and unaccountable as
the coming of seventeen-year-old To-
Gusts. Whence did these hats come?
What was the ultimate cause of their
being and why did so many people buy
thcm2 These are questions which no
social philosophy can fathom. They
constitute part of the deep mystery of
life.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

part of the second century of the Chris
tan era, and he is referred to In the
Sanscrit inscriptions on the pillar, so
that, although authorities differ on the
dates from this time.
Considering the appliances which
were available ut that remote period
something like 1900 years ago-it
would be interesting to know how this
mysterious pillar was made.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
Where Women Are Favored.

At the old-fashioned inns and restau-
rants in Sweden it Is customary to
charge less for women than for men,
on the theory that they do not eat so
much. AT some hotels in Sweden a man
and wife are charged as one and one
half persons IL they occupy the same
room. A husband and wife may travel
as one and one-half persons by railway
and also by the post routes, furnishing
their own carriage.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

600. He left no
will and as a re-
suit the property
will be divided
among the legal
h IRIS by the
court. To cause
q settlement of
the estate suit
h a s b G e n filed
q n d t h e com
plant discloses a
peculiar state of
affairs.
One of t h G
s, Il 600
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

'The corn CROP" remarked the 9TH
er day an old employe of the Treasury,
who has been dealing all his life with
the great movements of currency
throughout the country, has more 10
do with the finances than any other
American product. To see how things
are coming out, l always watch the
corn reports" The reason that this
cereal has so important an influence
upon the national prosperity Is not
hard to find. No other crop enters SO
largely as does this into other things,
and so diffuses it's influence. Millions
Of bushels of corn never leave the
farms on which they are raised. Near
~ all the domestic animals depend
upon 1t. Moreover, the commercial
uses to which 1t Is now put are Won
derful and diverse. When the wheat
crop Is light, it Is comparatively easy
matter to push up corn-a less expen-
sive product-into some of its places;
on the other hand, If the corn crop Is
deficient, it's substitutes entail extra
cost, and so derange the agricultural
markets Thus the question arising
each year as to the probable magnitude
of the corn crop is one Of the utmost
Importance. The yield Of the corn
fields of the United States, ordinarily
threequarters of the worlds harvest,
has five times exceeded two billion
bushels. Last year 1t was only about
threefourths of that amount. It's
highest point, reached in 1896, exceed
ed the two-billion mark by nearly three
hundred million bushels This years
crop is expected to be still larger. 1t
would doubtless be gratifying to the
aborigines who brought their little
baskets of corn to the early English
settlers if they could but know that,
in spite of the white mans boasted
progress of three centuries, their sim
pie cereal Is still the basis of his
Astounding commercial life.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

An English wit made an epigram to
describe the climate of London: In a
fine day, looking up chimney; in a foul
day, looking down one" Quite as clever
was the remark of London ''cabby,
when Informed by a brother driver that
be had us passenger "a pal of the
Shahs-what they call a worship
er" Il suppose he's come over for a
holiday" The coronation days had their
humorous side, as the cabmen could tes-
tlfy, and even the Oriental, hunting for
the sun in London fog, might forget
his defeated desire to worship if he
heard himself called pal"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

A student of the Chinese in New
York City notes the fact that when a
Ohi-lese sues an American he must
perforce take the case into the regular
civil courts, but that when one Chi
nese sues another the general public
hears nothing of the litigation. 1t is
settled by Ohinatown's own mayor,
who, although he has no legal means
of enforcing his judgments, is so back
ed up by Chinese public sentiment that
any man who fails to aNide by his de-
ctsion is ostracized. This seems an
odd situation in an American city, but
1t Is. after all, but an application of
the doctrine of extra territoriality" by
which Americans or other foreigners
In China may settle their disputes be-
fore their own consular courts.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

A memorial bell Is to hang In the
belfry of the Congregational Church
In Harpswell, Me-. where the late Rev.
Elijah kellogg mlnistered for half a
century. The young people who read
his stories or declaim his "Spartacus"
have their own way of remembering
him. Those who heard his striking
sermons or proflted by his helpful pas
torate will welcome the sound of the
bella call to prayer and praise
whether the tones reach the natural
ear. or only charm the inner sense
born OF the imagination. The sea and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

An ,.,..t,o,s for this paper should be accom-
80 No. NM, name of the luthor: not necessarily FOL
,tion but as an evidence of good faith on the par
Of IN, writer Write only one side OF the paper be
psrticulary careful In giving names ana oates 70
che ,,tters \ nd figures plain and distinct
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

The child of strict parents, whose
greatest joy had hitherto been the week.
ly prayer meeting, was taken 10 the
circus by his nurse. When he cav,e
home "Oh. mummy" he exclaimed. "if
you once went to the circus you'd
never go to a prayer meeting again In
all your lifer
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

Who eau blame King AlphOnso for
gets married to her Master of Horse
a sort of livery stable fellow, as we I'M
derstand it?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

The official figures of Canadian inn
migration for the fiscal year ended
June 30 last show total of about
10000 immigrants for the year, of
whom $4,000 were from the Uni
ted States. 1t Is noteworthy that
this movement of our people into Can
ada is increasing rather than dimin-
ishing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

One of Mr.. Carnegie's employees is
charged with the theft of about $780,
900 from his employer. 1t speaks well
for Mr. Carnegie's Scotch thrift that he
missed so insignificant an amount from
the cash drawer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

United States In
point of service.
The oldest post
master In point of
service in the Uni
ted States or in
the world. The
only man who has
held an appointive
office under twen-
ty different Presi-
dents. The only
man who has con-
tinuously Fl IL e q
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
As Usual.

Mrs. Waggles-There's a fire sale
around at the grocery store. I wonder
II he's selling his milk any cheaper.
Waggles-I guess not That's only
damaged by water.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

shore llDcs of his parish, the lovely
environment Of typical passionate, did
not limit his ministry; and the bell
which Is to send forth it's message of
bidding and benediction from its home
on Casco Bay will have its mission for
jewellers in far distant parts OF the
country
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

[ h e New y,
World, Nine. !,
son was Ques,
t h e upper n
t &c then \
Patti a note /
er' to wrest !
laureiS away F.,
years she Aela .
scepter TIL n
Beach Yaw al,
ed her BY aa,t'
full note. But /,
Misc Hi
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

Those ministers who are using NOV
ing pictures, professional whistlers and
other devices to attract congregations
should try the gospel occasionally.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
Renewing Adipose

Mr.. Welghbigg -Doc'o'' , great
fat remedies are doing u. =, rishl g
of good. I'm losing fle sr rharsss
But, seems to me- WV
ruinousiy high. 40 mart o.
Doctor calmly la, weekly =
treatment.-New York We"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

Word comes from South America that
q new volcano has been discovered in
Peru 1t really was not needed. There
were craters enough and to spare al
ready
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

A Chicago advertiser wants young
man with rising qualities for mercantile
establishment" Probably a euphemis-
tic way of saying that the youth will
be required to run the elevator.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
CONVICT HEIR TO ESTATE.

Inmate of the Michigan City Prison
Will Inherit $4,000.
When Alex. Killion, the Washington,
Ind, Land King" died few months
ago he left an estate valued at $780,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

Books do not make men, declares
President IEadlcy of Yale, and that is
true. Most men are making books,
however. il we may judge from the
publishers advertisements of new nov
els
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

The Isthmus of Panama is the vermi-
form appendix Of North America. An
operation for appendicitis might help
matters.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

"Would You for Five Million" Is the
name Of one Of the new plays. Is II
necessary to ask2
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
POSTMASTER FOR "a YEARS.

Remarkable Record of Roswell Boards
ley of North Lansing, N. Y.
There is but one man in all the world
who can boast of such record as this.
The oldest appointive officer In the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

nc our returning Arctic explorers will
kindly cut out the lecture sequel all VIII
be forgiven.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
Union of Health and Wealth.

Miss Millyun-One can be very hap.
pyin this world with health and mon.
ey.
Deadbroke-Then let's be made. one
have the health and you have the
money!-Illustrated Bits.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

IL procrastination is the thief Of time,
what does he do with the stolen goodsf
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
A Woman Wa'o mntcbI

Austria's first fe MAJ has jus
Miss Giscia Eifreschl'1' watchpi'l
admitted to the Vienna wa
Euild.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
He Didn,t believe 1t.

The typical Englishman's slowness
to grasp the point Of joke Is mat
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

There ought to be law against whin.
ing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

If man loves q girl more than
tongue can tell he should show her his
pocket book.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

When woman marries her deceased
sisters husband, all the women say she
did 1t for the sake Of the children.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

Perhaps the salt trust was sailed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01

bubLi\ CT w o''AA'Ss1
senior esada, r
who was the first AS%A
m nj S ter appointed S y
by the new govern Vgn z 81
ment, is well known q" "
at the national CAPT SfMhnstss
tai. During the days WIN
:: =: :: :: !: !: !: !:
strug e ling island - OrBJi
and at that time was ' Ao capti
made much of by society At "a from
Senior Quesada is DESCENT = bis aDt
old Spanish family. Ohe y, gordS
tors, Gonzales Quesado, was 4 i
of Porto Rico. inc w. g,ro tEa
large estates in Cuba and G ;, ',conIIs
rising were among the ricn snspet1
the island. His parents "D ,ro expd1
of disIoyalty to Spain ana We
from the island. ohout tbP]
Young Quesada, VINO ,o,atpd b
five years of age, was euut ." Of tn1
York City and is a grao'% vork
lege of the City of New iOl~
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
REACHES HIGHEST M,

Edith Helena Who Sings to y
i'm Altissimo, ~
Edith Helena sings to F sh,.
nltissimo, the highest note evar -
by a soprano singer. For voos
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-11-01
FIRST CUBAN MINISTER

Senior Quesada Represents We" WV
lie at Washington
Senior GonZal0 de y Q'lcS"u"
official representative of the 0"'''
nublic Mt Washington.
Williams news., 1902-12-20

The Williams copper smelter is preparing to start up with a new process, which, if successful, will enable low grade copper ores to be treated much cheaper than at pres ent. Its operations will be watched with interest by the mine owners of Arizona.-Our Mineral Wealth.
Williams news., 1902-12-20
GENERAL NEWS.

Eight converters are now run ming full blast at Cananea, and the big plant in all of its departments, is working to perfection. The Green Consolidated is now producing B. 100000 pounds of copper per mon h.
Williams news., 1902-12-20

Brown Gosney Co.,, of Manvel. is building a large store house at the end of the track of the old Califor- mia Eastern railway for the con venience of the northern trade. The railroad company is also building a station and freight depot and putting in "Y." There is a large force of men present and the end of the track is a lively place at this writing .-Searchlight.