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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
A Chinese Auction.

The Celestial always seems to do
things differently from other nations
and men. Perhaps nowhere is this
more apparent than at an auction sale
In China. 10 stranger it is q most
curious spectacle 1t is a quiet, SOL
enn proceeding, perfect silence being
preserved the whole time. In this
particular lit is unlike the noise and
confusion that usually reigns on like
occasions in this part OF the world.
The auctioneer leans over a slightly
elevated counter and exhibits his
wares. He says nothing, either does
the bidder. who merely steps forward
to the auctioneer and runs his fingers
up his sleeve, making pressures on
the salesman's arm, indicating in this
manner how much he is willing to pay
for the article. Then another and
another repeat the action until the
one signifying the highest price re-
ceives the article without word be-
ing exchanged on either side. Only
the auctioneer and the successful bid
der know the price offered and accept
ed. The opportunity for favoritism
in this method Is apparent, and doubt
less Is often acted upon.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

Trainmen pass a rigid examination
to ascertain whether or not they are
color-blind. It Is fortunate that adj
mission to no profession or occupa-
ton is conditioned on our being free
from Observation-Disclosures. Years ago
Lowell wrote two lines in the big
low Papers which made certain
young disciple Of the poet blush at her
own ignorance.
Red cedars blossom, tn, though few folks
know it,
An look all dipt In sunshine like poet.
Sure enough, red cedars do blossom
every spring! In the inimitable Gran
ford" Mr.. Holbrook bursts forth to his
guests: "Now what color are ash
buds in March? What color are they,
/ sayW I'm sure I don't know, sir"
said the visitor. II knew you didn't
No more did Ian old fool that am!
till this young Mr.. Tennyson comes
and tells me. Black as ash-buds In
March. And I've lived all my life in
the country. More shame for me not
to know! Black; they are jet-black,
madam 1t would be easy to add
other instances to prove that half the
world is beauty blind. How many
of us know that shadows on the snow
are blue. Or that the sunset has
sometimes the green light that Cole
ridge saw? Or
That moon-shadows from the swaying
limb
Here are sharp and there are dim?
OF course sense for beauty is often
dependent upon a sense for color, and
for these lighter touches of Dame Ma
ture keen observation is needed that
we may really taste the pleasure they
wait to give. To live among the
beauties Of the world and to be blind
to them is as pathetic as to perish Of
thirst in sight Of clear. cool spring
That we do not know we are thirsty
only deepens the tragedy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

An Englishman and German were
travelling together in diligence, and
both were smoking. The German did
all in his power to draw his compan-
ion into conversation, but all to no
purpose. At one moment he would,
with a superabundance of politeness,
apologize for drawing his attention to
the fact that the ash of his cigar had
fallen on his waistcoat or a spark was
endangering his neckerchief. AT
length the Englishman exclaimed:
"why the deuce can't you leave me
alone7 Your coat-tail has been burn
ing for the last ten minutes. but
didn't bother you about it."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
She Got the Candy.

1t was Chicago child, not yet 8
years old, who, having been punished
by her mother. called up her father
on the telephone for sympathy.
Papa" was the call that his stenog-
rapher heard on answering the ring.
why, it's the baby" she said to
her employer. The startled man, with
visions Of disaster In his mind, caught
the receiver and said:
What is II. baby?"
Mamma 'p9hked me-" came the re.
ply.
What do you want we to do about
it?" asked the relieved and amused
parent.
Come right home and bring me q
pound of candy" said the child.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
KEEPING FLOWERS FRESH.
when Properly Washed and Fed the
blossoms May Last Month.


"Cut flowers, when properly treat
ed said a Sixth avenue florist, "can
be made to look fresh for three or four
weeks.
Every night take them out of the
vases and thoroughly rinse the stalks
under faucet. removing with the fin
gers any decomposed matter. Then
put them to bed for the night in a
basin of strong soapsuds, but be care
full not to allow any water to touch the
blossoms. The soapsuds supply GER
tain amount Of nourishment. In the
morning rinse the stalks under the
water again, and, as each blossom Is
arranged for the day in the vase OF
fresh water, snip off a tiny portion Of
the stalk with pair Of scissors. Al
ways carefully trim away any faded
part.
Food for the day is supplied by sui
phate Of ammonia, few drops OF
which should be added to the water
put into the vase. At night put the
flowers into some dark, cool place
say a pantry-as it is not good either
for the flowers or the household that
they should remain all the time in the
living-rooms.
ITO revive cut flowers, put them into
warm salt water, to which has been
added few drops Of sulphate Of am
monia.
"Cut flowers are constantly sent by
express and through the mails, but sell
dom in such q fashion as to preserve
their bloom and freshness. To effect
this, pack them In a light wooden box
lined with cotton or wadding, laying
over this sheet of tissue paper. Then
lay the flowers, not on top Of each 9th
er, but in rows, side by side, the bios
SONS of each row on the stems Of their
neighbors. Pack closely, otherwise the
flowers will be displaced and injured
in the journey. Before packing they
should stand in water for several
hours in order to absorb moisture
enough to keep them from whitening.
It is not good to sprinkle them too
heavily after they are In the box, for
without air this is likely to produce
nAldew."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
SAND HEAP IN THE NURSERY.
1t Gives Children an ALI Year Round
Taste of the Seashorc.

Taste of the Seashore.
81 don't know what to do with the
children when we first get home from
the seashore," groaned mother who
has a couple of little ones below the
school age. 1.-THE older children have
plenty to do to take up their minds,
but the others miss their freedom, and
above all the sand with which they
could amuse themselves in so many
ways"
You should have brought the sea-
shore home with you." said the second
mother. THAT is what learned to do
some time ago, and 1t keeps the chill
dren happy all winter long. l have a
small barrel OF sand sent me by
freight. and keep 1t in the cellar as a
source of renewal for the small guam
tity of sand always have in the nur-
sery for the children to play in"
Mothers who have discovered the
value OF the indoor sand heap find
that they are more than repaid for the
little trouble 1t causes by the extra
dime they have to themselves while
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

There are sixteen States in the
Union no one of which contains as
many people as migrated to this coun-
try last year. The population of Mon
tana is only little larger than the
total increase in Italian population;
that OF Arizona is less than the Rus
sian immigration. II all the Austro-
Hungarian immigrants had settled in
Idaho they would have more than
doubled the population OF the State.
Nevada would be more than twice as
thicikly inhabited as ut present IL it
had received all the Germans. The
total population Of Montana, Della
ware, Idaho. Wyoming, and Nevada
does not equal the number of aliens
who landed In the United States in the
year ended June Both.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

A few weeks ago the spot where
Washington unfurled the first Ameri-
can flag was marked by the dedication
of small park and an observatory on
Prospect Hill, in Somerville, Mass.
This eminence occupied the same re-
lation to Boston on the northwest that
Bunker Hill occupied on the north, and
next to that more famous spot, was the
stronghold of Washington's troops.
How many Americans could have told
where the flag of the United States
was first raised?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

What has become Of the old time,
Ngnitied oratory that could denounce,
implore or cruelty in the choicest Of
dignified language? Is it possible that
the people who assemble nowadays to
listen to campaign speeches would not
understand or appreciate a higher
grade of language? Perish the thought.
The trouble Is with those who attempt
30 crate. Grace, dignity and force Of
language may be a gift, but 1t takes
time to cultivate the gift and the
modern politician does not think 1t
worth while. There is economy Of
time in using the weapon Samson
welded and who can successfully
deny Its effectiveness when both sides
use 1t and the counting OF the votes
always shows that Philisiines have
been slain by the thousands?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

The manner In which Gordon Nc
Kay, Of Boston. and William l.. Elkins,
OF Philadelphia, disposed Of the enor-
nous wealth each had amassed sug-
gests interesting inquiries. Both were
married. and each, when the parting
came, left behind large family,
troops Of friends and an enduring i'm
preston upon the varied activities In
which he had been engaged. In his
last viii and testament the Boston
millionaire. practically cutting of his
children. provided adequately for a
few relatives and fewer favored
friends and left the bulk OF his for
tune to one OF the higher institutions
OF learning. The Philadelphia capf-
talist. pursuing different policy. left
only a small fraction Of his estate to
philanthropic institutions. and be-
0ueathed the overwhelmingly larger
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

recftals in this country and Europe
has almost entirely disappeared and
1t is said he is now contemplating an
other world tour In order to replenish
his empty Golfers. A few years ago
Paderewski bought large estate at
Kesnia in Austrian Gaficia. The prop
erty cost a small fortune to keep 1t
up 1t has now been sold and the
women raved as over god come to
earth, is living unostentatiously In
Warsaw. the ancient capital Of Poland.
Utica Globe.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

Mr.. John Morley examined more
than three hundred thousand docu-
ments, it is said, in preparing his Life
of Gladstone" The sum which he is
reported to have received from the
publishers for the work-$50, 000-does
not seem excessive
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

American aristocracy has been
crowned with real success. There
have been sham dukes, and counts, and
princes, but now somebody has thought
it practicable to make himself up as a
sham Goelet nobly condescending to do
the King Cophetua act.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
RecoUnizcd It.

"This," smiled the fond you41
as she passed plate OF deSSeit
husband, as cottage PUDDING :
1t myself"
The man tasted Of IT, .,
ard have known 1t was c0''
ding" he asserted. ,,,,cn
"You would?" she asked uei'e :,
"Yes. I can taste the Plaslel -, 4
wall paper. What did you 90 Nv y
shingles and the bricks for 'Ds
new ?"-Judge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
Choosing the Lessor nv,

Husband really THINK "! ~
have had that ball dress ln1 10Th
higher in the neck-to say H''D
the back. ,onopd
Wife-1'n have it CHANGE M" . '
wish, but this stuff coS'S "''
New York Weekly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

The railroads Of the United States
killed 1854 persons during the year
ended June 80. Still some people go
around worrying because Of the hor-
cors of war.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
Rnsx Making Them.

Some wise man has said we should
go to school to our own mistakes
Eyes, but some Of us are so busily
supplying the instruction we couldn't
possibly find time to go to school. -.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

James r. Keene is reported to have
made $6,0OO,OOO on the short side Of
steel. 1t will no doubt be pleasing to
a large number of people in this coun-
try to receive this pointer as to where
the money went.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

China will perceive that the United
States has enough matters to interest
In Its own hemisphere without rush
ing into any collisions over Asiatic
affairs.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

Train robbers have begun to operate
In South Africa. 1t must be true, after
all, that Pat Grove has settled over
there
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

The Kaiser and the Gear are said
to be in league against thinkers. But
as long as the thinkers do their think
ing inside their heads. they need not
fear jail or Siberia.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

If Mr.. Rockefeller has secured con-
troll Of the steel trust, how would 1t
do for him to let the rest of the water
out and fill it up with oil?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

Somebody has written book Of
"Sonnets of the Head and Heart"
Now let's have some "Sonnets OF the
Lights and Liver"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

English authors have organized n
society for the temporary suppression
OF fiction. Move to substitute per
manent' for temporary"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
TO CORRESPONDENTS

AL Communications for this paper should be accens
panied By the Of the zuthor not necessarily foa
publication but evidence Of good faith the part
Of the writer Write only side Of the paper Be
particularly CAREFUL In giving and dates to havs
the letters and figures plain and distinct
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
DROPPED HIS FORTUNE.
Stock Specu1ations Are Said to Have
Brought Ruin to Paderewski.

Ignace Jan Paderewski, the world
famous pianist, is more of success as
a musician than as stock speculator,
According to report within the past
two years, owing to ruinous specula-
ton in stocks, the fortune Of more than
100000 francs which he earned by
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
orite an Aged Quadr"psDott

"How old does you fe'A'
ISL" o,,,t celeb
"Lawd knows. we 90 81
his birthday wen Gin a,on+i n
dlg Constitution.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

II mans children turn out half as
bad as he was at their age he thinks
the world is growing worse.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

It's as difficult to see how money
makes the man as 1t is to see how
some men make their money.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
Bad Teeth.
N~NN~%NNnn

Many people who coma n
nave their teeth attended to comT
incidentally Of falling eyesight !
when tell them bad tooth T.;
cases out Of ten are the causn
feel inclined to believe me-" sad
well-known New York dentist
bad sight is generally attrib0.I
oyerstudy, debilitated constituent
a. hundred and one other cauooa
have you ever heard any one n,ooJ
blame on the teeth? Bad teeth Al
direct result of insufficient apnllc1l
Of the toothbrush, and bad ovo,
resulting from the decayed moIo !
citing disturbances of the III
nerves, is the next inevitable penl
That Is a fact which seems to ho (
known.
1.-THE other day l extracted fou,
cayed teeth of a young girl who
almost totally blind; her pmus {
dilated and insensible. A week /
I had pulled her teeth her sight
practically restored. Two months
vious to this cure the girl had
examined by an expert oculist
after putting her to various eve n
designated the case as 'hysterical
blyopia,' and l guess that's abouI
the satisfaction the girl got ind
by her condition when she came IA
In saying this do not think for q
ment that l am in any way preiud
against oculists. l merely cite M
stance
"In the course Of a year I atten
the teeth Of scores of people with
paired vision, and in every case N
the teeth are drawn the sight is
after either greatly improved or al
ly restored. "-Exchange.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

Every time some women smile their
husbands are reminded Of dentists
biliM
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

Politics is only a p l'"e. if Il
with the winners it's
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

Heat Exhaustion.-Such exhau
Is a very different thing from
stroke. In fact It's symptoms al
rectly opposite. In heat exhau
the skin is cold and clammy and
temperature Is subnormal. Tha
tient often loses consciousness
looks deathly pale. The cOnditid
not as serious as sunstroke, but
dangerous and should receive
care. If at any time during the
ed season one feels weak with d
tinct vision and disturbed MIND
there is ringing in the ears and \
Of prostra ton, it Is time to stop +
and seek medical attention. ArOI
spirits Of ammonia, a teaSpoontu
wineglassful Of water, is good
edy to take before the doctor 81
Black coffee is another good
liant. A cold, wet cloth may bI
piled to the head and a hot Wate1
tie to the feet.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

About the time man begins to feel
his Importance others begin to doIbt it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18
what Did She Men" :

Mrs. Auger-I can ~ NJ nae
husband should be jean oon. my d
Her Friend-No one cDH'
Judge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-18

The ticker doesn't l. .. .s,a
that happens in Wall street
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
ACCIDENTS AT LAMOINE.

Two Men Seriously Injured-Perhaps
One Fatally.
Two serious accidents occurred at the
United States coaling station at Lamoine
last week.
Thursday one of the coal buckets got
away and struck a Mr.. McNutter on the
leg, breaking 1t.
Saturday heavy iron beam was being
raised to position when the chain gave
way, striking H. James Nelson, an iron
worker, and crushing one leg SO that ampu-
tation was necessary just below the knee.
One bone OF his other leg was broken by
an iron bolt, which was driven into his
leg. 1t is feared that the amputation OF
this leg will be necessary. He also re-
ceived a bad cash In the side and a scalp
wound. Drs. Hagerthy, Osgood and Sim
onton attended him. DIR. Simonton, of
Ellsworth, removed him to the Bar Har-
Dor hospital Monday.
The chances OF his recovery are about
even. Nelson is young man and mar
ried.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
A Remarkable Record.

The longevity OF the Tapleys, OF West
Brooksville, is well known. For thirty
five years there has not been q death in
the family of Thomas Tapley, but on last
Friday, June %, this remarkable record
was broken by the death OF a grandson,
LOOMS w. Smith, the sixteen-year old
son Of F. Il. Smith, of Sedgwick.
Thomas Tapley and wife have had nine
children, seven boys and two girls.
Thirty five years ago, baby boy, only a
few weeks old, and another boy, four and
q half years old, died at the same time OF
diphtheria. Since then there has not
been death in Mr.. Tapley's family, nor
in that of any of his children, five OF
whom are married, and four of whom
have children. Young Smith, who died
last Friday, was the oldest grandson.
Mr.. Tapley was seventy-eight years
old last Monday. June 20, and both ne
and his wife are as hale and hearty as
many couples twenty-five years younger.
One of their sons is Omar W. Tapiey, OF
Ellsworth, treasurer Of Hancock cou nty.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
WEDNESDAY, JULY l, 1908.
"WiIl be a Good Thing"

Things are come to an interesting
pass when so staunch a democratic
paper as the Eastern Argus, of Port
land, admits that any contingency
can arise under which the election of
republican President can be a good
g thing.
Yet that is what the Argus says. In
vigorous article based on the recent
alleged interview of Mr.. Cleveland
by Mr.. Bailey, of Texas, the Argus
states its conviction that Mr.. Cleve-
land will not refuse another nomina
ton if it is rendered him.
Assuming this to be true, the demo-
cratic middle is, in the opinion of the
argus, badly complicated. Mr.. Byran
is, it thinks, heir-apparent to the
democratic nomination, and will con-
tinue to be until he resigns or is put
out by force.
This is the way" continues the
Argus, sin which Col. Bryan looks at
the situation. 1t is the way most of
his former supporters look at it, and
it is the only logical conclusion to be
reached. Unless the supporters of
Mr.. Cleveland can induce Mr.. Bryan
to surrender his just claim upon the
party, there is sure to be hot row at
the democratic national convention,
and unless Mr.. Byran gets the NOM
ination, or can name the man who
shall receive it, there will be wide
and unbeatable breach in the party, a
breach which will give Theodore
Roosevelt the election without an
effort.
sMr. Bryan will never give his sup
port to Mr.. Cleveland. He holds the
ex-President responsible for all the
misfortunes which have come to the
party of late. He has said so often
and with emphasis.
"To an outsider who lives down
here in Maine it looks as if Mr.. Cleve-
land will receive the nomination in
spite of the protests and threats Of
Mr.. Bryan and his followers. If so
Mr.. Cleveland and his party will be
again showed under in November
1904, and the grand old republican
party can manage national affairs fol
at least four years longer, which will
be good thing, not only for the
country, but for both Mr.. Cleveland
End Mr.. Bryan. Let the fight pro-
ceed.D
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-07-01
lfnaI Notices,
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURES.

WTHEREAS George G. Wardwell. OF re-
w nobscot, in the county OF HancocA3;
and State of Maine, by his mortgage oeea
dated the twenty-frst day of February, D.. ~ =;
1894, and recorded in the Hancock registry %
deeds, book 776, page 800, conveyed to me, ste
undersigned. certain parcel OF real es. ~
situate in said Penobscot, and bounded as i %,
lows. to wit; it being all of that part OF ~,
number SO lying west of a straight line WI" dni
the head or eastern line of the Grant lot sU
called. and on said twenty-frst day OF fepi nd
ery, a. d. 1894, occupied by Mr.. Roberts, snu
being the same run by Samuel Leach le1cePs
ing ten acres decided by William Grinale, IT,
to Eben H. Grindle); and one other Piece, III.
Gated in said Penobscot and bounded as ~
lows; commencing at the shore at the n or.hn
west corner Of lot number 80; thence soar nIs
erly On said line forty four rods TO map az.
tree; thence southwesterly eighteen and t orT
half rods to fir tree; thence northwes.eiyy
forty four rods to the shore; thence easte ~
on said shore eight and one-hah rods 70 tue
first mentioned bounds, containing tWentSS e
five acres more or less. together with i,s sss
buildings thereon, and all the priViiessnn. '
thereunto belonging; and whereas the S
ditton of said mortgage has been ol :, me
now. therefore, by reason of the breach y. 81
condition thereof, ! claim foreclosure %
said mortgage. HORACE PEsAN''
Dated this 27th day Of June. .. d. lsoS-