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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
Too Hieh-Priced for Him.

A tall, raw-boned individual, who did
not need a grasshopper peeping out of
his pocket to show that he was Just
in from the wheat-fields, wandered into
Seattle restaurant and sat down at
table near the door, says the Post
Intelligencer. He removed a battle
SCARED felt hat, arranged himself
carefully, picked up the bill of fare
and began to read.
For nearly half an hour he sat there
studying it and figuring with pencil.
while a waiter occasionally interrupts
ed him to ask for his order. At last he
picked up his hat, rose and started for
the door with sigh.
What's the matter, sir?" asked the
waiter. isn't there anything you
want?"
TITS too steep for me- young fell
ler," said the tall man. 1--WE got mon
ey, but can't pay twenty eight dol
lars and seventy-fve cents for one
meal"
The waiter picked up. the bill of fare
ON which the figuring had been done.
The imam with money" had added the
prices Of all the items on the bill.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
Italians are industrious and thrifty

Italians are Industrious and thrifty
and are as rule excellent farmers,
market gardeners and tradesmen. In
the parts Of the South where the Ital-
ians have settled they have achieved
@ decided success as truck growers
and in other employments, and their
condition in comparison with many Of
their compatriots who have remained
In the great cities as day laborers un-
der the guidance of the exacting pa
drones is striking. If this work can
be done on a large scale for all classes
and races Of immigrants the gain for
the country will be tremendous. The
congestion In the cities will be re-
leved, the slums curtailed, many bur-
dens lifted from the charities, the
criminal class reduced and the Jail
population diminished.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

The picture represents a scene which
Is by no means uncommon in japanese
cities. During the construction Of the
elevated railway at Toxic a great mum
Der Of women were employed in carry.
ing bricks and mortar to the masons
on the walls. The women themselves
did not look upon the service as either
degrading or extra laborious, and there
were more applicants for the work
than could be taken. It has probably
never occurred to the Japanese woman
Of the poorer classes that she is in
any way less capable Of doing heavy
work than is her husband of perform.
ing the duties Of housemaid, which is
also the custom In that remarkable
land. There is no physical inequality
of the sexes in the island empire.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
loNDoN,s POLICE FORCE.
Men Are Poorly Paid, but They Get
Splendid Results.

Men Are Poorly Paid, but They Get
Splendid Results.
Consul General Evans prints in the
Consular Reports, says the New York
World, some astonishing facts about
the London police force in 1903.
The metropolitan district extends
over a radius of fifteen miles from
Charing Cross exclusive of the Old
city of London, which is about one
mile sauare) and embraces 68S.31
square miles. The number of police
available was twenty-five superintend-
ents, 474 inspectors, 1856 sergeants
md 1925 constables Oarolmen); total,
1920. The pay of the force amounts
to $7,110,63S.
That is an average of only $4S7 per
wear man on all grades. Probation
ers get 1884 week, patrolmen $o.4o
week, rising to $7.79.
But these ill-paid men get results"
The number of persons arrested in
1903 was 124 ,554, of whom 3,322 were
convicted by the law courts and 9S,oS3
by magistrates. There were 6o4 cases
Of acquittal, bills ignored by sessions,
ETC., and 21,9S7 were discharged by
magistrates. Only one arrested pris-
oner in five escaped UNPUBLISHED.
Most remarkable. Of all is the MUIR
der record. In 1903 only seventeen
murders were committed, as compared
with twenty in 1902. Nine persons
were arrested in eight of these cases;
In the remaining nine the murderers
committed suicide. The number OF
cases Of manslaughter was twenty
two.
The way London policemen handle
traffic is a wonder. Yet they cannot
even arrest a disobedient driver. Says
Mr.. Evans: "When it is necessary to
discipline any one Of the thousands of
licensed omnibus drivers or conduc-
tors, hanson or hackney drivers, or
others, they are notified to appear at
court. They appear, otherwise the
license may be withdrawn, and If once
withdrawn it is hard to get another.
It is to the interest Of the London po-
liceman to do his duty, his whole duty,
courteously, kindly, but firmly. In
this the courts sustain the force. The
result is a splendid street discipline,
with far-reaching effects in the way
of respect for the law"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

cred to partake of the open-handed
hospitality Of the great man. Mr..
Webster entertained lavishly; he did
not know the value of money, and
good friends had to tide him over his
financial disasters. In the quiet Of his
home, in his private room and study,
the windows of which opened next to
the Unitarian church, Mr.. Webster pre-
pared his famous 7th Of March speech,
which the great man said was prob
ably the most important effort Of my
life" It was here, too, that the fin
fishing touches were given the historic
and famous Hulseman letter, one of
lomatic papers.
Some Of the older persons who have
lived all their lives in the vicinity of
the Unitarian church and the Webster
law building declare that Mr.. Webster
was one of the most sociable Of men
and absolutely devoid of anything
which would indicate that he was more
than an ordinary individual, a plain,
everyday citizen. 1t was Mr.. Web
ster's habit to do his own marketing,
but taking negro boy along with him
to carry the basket. He knew the
best places to trade and the trades
people soon learned to know that he
was buying only the best. 1t is told
Of Mr.. Webster that one of his butch
ers sued him for bill long past due.
Mr. Wchster dronnnd in tho follouiDo
morning after the notice Of suit was
served and the butcher attempted to
dodge him, fearing that the statesman
would be angry. Mr. Webster ordered
steak and couple of ducks, and seeing
the proprietor peeking through a crack
in the door he called to him, Say,
Mr.. Butcher, you can sue me as much
as you please, but, sir, you shall
not cut off my supply of meat" Mr..
Webster was assured that he could
have the whole shop IL he wished It
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20


the local government board a deputa-
ton Of about 100 rural landowners to
complain Of the 'hardships, difficulties
and impossibilities" of complying with
the rural district laws by which a
landowner, whether he possesses one
acre or 1000, cannot put up a brick
on his estate without the consent Of
the rural district council. He holds
that it was never intended that the abb
solute powers welded by these coun-
ellis should be exercised by the class
OF men Gen farmers, two retired
tradesmen, retired timber merchant
and two clergymen) of which this
council Is composed The day after
the deputation had got its answer Sir
Williams bricklayer and three labor
ers started work on the cottages.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

war the great guns on the Japanese
battleships put the Russian ships to
flight before they had approached
each other closer than four miles-a
distance too great for the six and
eight inch guns to be effective. That
the japanese could strike their adj
versaries at that great distance was
an achievement in Workmanship
which has never been excelled.
Against such Workmanship and such
guns vessels of the cruiser class car
rying smaller guns would stand 10
chance. The battleship with its thir-
teen-inch guns manned by expert
marksmen, could send cruiser to the
bottom before the latter could get
within fighting distance.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
DYNAMO Run by q Windmill.

At Aikoo, in Denmark, a dynamo
has been connected to wind motor
and $50 incandescent lamps run very
effectively. Difficulties as to the stead
mess Of such power have been over
come by an ingenious American farm
er in Kansas, who has Installed a
water motor or turbine, run from the
tank Of his large windmill and con-
nected to a dynamo, thus obtaining
lights for his residence and buildings.
Wind motors and dynamos were car
ried on a recent Polar expedition for
the same purpose.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

Freshmen, even in their own coun-
try and State, seldom receive from
other members of their college so cor
dial q welcome as has been accord
ed to the Rhodes Scholars" by Ok
ford upper classmen. The undergrad
uate weekly has this to say Of the
newcomers: They are likely to prove
q most healthful cure for the blase In
difference which appears with ever
Increasing frequency in the Oxford
college captains. All branches speak
Of the enthusiasm with which the
Rhodes Scholars are supporting every
college interest. They contrast sharply
with the apathy Of many English
freshmen"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
Could Do Her Part.

Bridget" said the mistress, reprov-
ingly, this is absolutely the worst pie
/ ever tried to eat. You told me you
could bake as good pies as any cook In
the city"
The new kitchen girl placed her
arms akimbo and faced her mistress
defantly.
$50 l can, mim," she said. $50
can. But all the leddies iver wur-
ruked fur mixed the pies thimsilves
befure I baked 'em, mfmw
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
WHERE WEBSTER LIVED.
Former Washington Home OF Great
Man to Be Demolished.

Former washington nome Oh OTSdt
Man to Be Demolished.
The Unitarian church at Washing
ton in which Daniel Webster worship
ed. and which is by the side Of the old
Washington home of the great de-
fender of the Constitution" is to be
RACED to make room for new police
court building, the old church having
been used for this purpose for many
years. The Unitarians constructed the
present building in 1922, and it was
then in the ultra fashionable section
Of Washington. Mr.. Webster's home,
now known as the Webster law build
ing, is to be torn down along with the
church. In this vine-coyered cottage,
as Mr.. Webster called his residence,
the greatest men Of the nation gath
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

The war between Russia and ia
pan has taught many lessons In war
fare, both at sea and on land. On the
land it Is not unlikely that the most
important instruction will be In the
art of sanitation On the sea there
has been the most decisive test of
modern naval architecture. This test
seems to have established the supe-
riority OF the battleship over other
classes OF war vessels, and OF big
gums on such ships over smaller guns,
known as the secondary battery. At
Ens nrst naval battle In the present
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
HOSTESS WHO TAXES GUEST
New Yorker Hits Upon New Way
Meeting Expenses.

MccL1uS EApeuees'
People with social proclivitieS Al
large apartments have hit upon Nd
plan for paying their rent They 4
their visitors. At least some of thd
do. One woman who has coy 4
in Twenty-second street, New Yo1
has gone into the entertaining OaI
ness on a large scale,
II have always been fond Of atte1
ing club meetings" she said but I
expense has prevented me from 4
lowing my inclination to its full Oe1
This winter l concluded that lSt9|
OF going to the meetings would hal
the meetings come to me and MAJ
them a source of income rather IN
OF expenditure.
II know scores Of people VINO
glad to mingle with a small cTOVa
congenial souls once a week and
their opinions and ride Their hooOI
but who have neither the time 10.
inclination to join a pretenuoH
where Formally counts for more U
Pure social enjoyment. 1t Was
such people that l wanted 10 m
to my fat. Accordingly, l ICON
initiative and sent out cards Fq'
ing certain people to call Oh '1'
evenings for the purpose OF eAcnl
ing ideas and Strengthening SUI"
With two exceptions every person
yited responded, and they III
brought friends, until now nave
many callers each evening ID
we'll care for.
II entertain five evenings "
week. My rooms are large enousn
accommodate twenty-five persons
fortably. 1 have divided LILY
into companies, bearing ever III
the problem Of bringing tastes "r IN
positions most nearly a'lAe -
same division. On MONDAY e.v o,,
entertain what l call the cvnS. N
cranks; Tuesday and WedneSa az,
are more cranks. InurSu"! -,
players meet, and on Friday '"'
tific folk hold services.
Eat all these meetings Wv
music. which l generally furnish !.
self. Dancing is allowed -, l"' rsfrsl
e1 ening, and occasionally s TEL,
ments are served. These conr
to the appetite are geneI sati,,1J
light, however, and I am pFa'o and
TO expense beyond the "e"'
OH the furniture. uoat'
"The dues are % cents H Ner
continued, according to the :, I mana
Times, land as I am general "a , lnl''
president and secretary OIL ;. s' ne
all money is paid directly t5,d to p :
is mine to do with as cnoV ~ 4
mind admitting that mos. n " Il
to the landlord. 1t IS " lorce d
that more people with a 1 Ia,S' DO
OF acquaintance 90 NV nprson
in the same way. For d T 1sture
is a good entertainer ~ ~ pleaa1
education I know OF ~ ,r,e tbar
way to add to ones ,,. income :
turn the fiat into q cluOlO
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

penser of justice
who is defying the
law. Sir William,
as the squire of
Barcombe, Lewes,
W a n t s to build
some new cottages
of his own design.
The Chailey rural
district council re-
jected his plans,
so he introduced to
the president of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

Charity is symboically represented
IN the figure of a benevolent man Civ
ing aims to the beggar who clutches
at his skirts. Scientific charity ap-
proves the spirit of the picture, but
not the scene it presents. Recently
the secretary of the London Mendic-
ity Society. Sir Eric Buchanan, said
that he had never known deserving
case of street-begging.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

sroNEwALL JACKSON. broke out Ami,.
ly we'll fitted to command
1t was at the battle Of Nsr,,.
better known in the North as Rnn ~
that Jackson won the name wh,oh y
distinguished him and which antIr !,
cribes his characteristic forttudp
The battle had begun On tba n
of July, 1861, by a Federal st,s, /
Johnston had been summoned "a n
relief Of Beauregard. Jackson n
been with the command of JohDstol
In the critical part of the DAYS qry,1
ment Jackson was first brought n
action. When Gen. Bee. oyornovs,|
by a superior Federal force wac \
ing driven back, JacksOn's opnortrr,
came to the front. His cour2ga Il
firmneSs won for him the admir,sI
of Bee, who, turning to his men /
marked:
"There is Jackson. standing GEe|
stone wall"
Throughout the part of the N
which he lived to participate in lad
son lived up to the name which +!
had been given.
COura ge. Dersnvaranrn dounnl
ness, were always at the service Of II
cause he loved and served, for 4
cause for which he finally gave his h
at Charlottesville.
His last request was to be burr |
at Lexington, in the valley Of VI
ginia," the State for which he b
lived and died.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

Sir Howard Vincent wants the peo-
pie of the United States to cut out
part of The Star-Spangled Banner
because it is uncompIimentary to the
English Sir Howard probably forgets
that The Star-Spangled Banner
would never have been written if the
English had not gone to the trouble Of
furnishing the inspiration.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper should DC 500
.;d 10 Tho mama of the author; not necessarily FOL
hc.tion but as an evidence good faith on the par
a. the writer Write only side of the paper %
particularly careful giving names and dates TO paw
tha letters and figures plain and distinct
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

Your old friend AguinaldO, who
used to raise something quite differ
ent, is now engaged in raising hemp,
rice and potatoes on a little planta-
ton near Manila. Whether Aguinaldo
has gone to farming because he needs
the money or because he wants TO
career is a question remaining to be
answered.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

AS it has been decided by Penn
sylvania Judge that the hen is not an
animal, the hour seems to have arriv-
ed for the organization of society
for the prevention of cruelty to hens.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

If the Star Spangled Banner
doesn't suit the British members Of
parliament maybe they would consent
to let Poet Laureate Austin dash off
few lines for Uncle Sam to sing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
A subtle Distinction.

did the critics like your perform
ance of Hamleti"
1.-THE critics." answered Mr.. Storm
ington Barnes, ''liked It. But large
number OF persons who assume to be
critics did not Star.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

King Peter of Servia is busy de-
stroying the freedom of the press in
that country. 1t will probably not
take him long.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

President Harper's assertion that
not enough young men are entering
the ministry will be disputed by many
of the older ministers. Their expert
ence leads them to think there are not
enough congregations.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

Concerning the secret of old age, d"
it isn't a secret any longer. The peo-
pie have been told How to Live a
Hundred Years"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

So far as reported, the only time
when a woman thinks sensible gifts
are best, is when she is buying for her
husband.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

When 1t comes to buying Christmas
presents, it is cheaper to buy for q
wife than a sweetheart.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

If the meddlesome courts. continue to
interfere they will utterly ruin white
Gaping as a gentlemen's pastime.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

If any of our leaders have lent So
100000 on notes signed ANDREW Car
negie." we advise them to commune
cate with the ironmaster at once, as
the signatures may have been forged.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

Let us sing 1.-THE Star-Spangled
Banner" To oblige Sir Howard Vim
cent please omit the third stanza.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
JUDGE DEflES THE LAW.

Sir William Granthan, Judge of the
Kings Bench Division in London, is
occdpying the curious Dosition Of a dis
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

DR.. Lyman Abbott may be a good
man, and doubtless he is, but he
doesn't weigh anywhere near 300
pounds.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

The Santa Claus fires were compare
lively few. Evidently Santa is not too
old to learn.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

the the contsa Dc, (
ST. Side is that
Thomas I1 Jonsti'
jackson, poprI ,a,
known as ~Sto,'
W " a l /" Jaeks'
Serving as he n
In the NezI !,
war and an \
sUuctOr in lnj,it,I
tactics in the Nj
tary Academy |
irginia, he v,
when the civi, \
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
A Chilly Proposition.

The man who's wrapped up In himself
Whether he's young or old,
Must find his wraps of little help,
Because he's always cold.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

Cotton planters are about convinced
that the bear weevil Is a greater pest
than the boil weevtl.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

The movement for clean money
means an alarming reduction In the
per capita of circulation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
Rad Breaks

Chaffer-You can sIU IVY [ sup
very quickly, can't you
It has an eccentric brake lake all kidd
Shaffer-Huhl It's nu III eccenrl
breaks, and they're OIL
Philadelphia Press. .,isss
Would Do Away with b, t tbs y
what do you think & o. r,saIpp
forbid the marriage
people?" y, u: witbop', !.
!riage the world w0ul0
Houston Post
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

People who are in the swim are not
going against the tide.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

What different world this would
be IL the rule could be reversed, and
rich kin hunt for poor kin In order to
help them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20

Photographs, like some people, are
shy Of originality.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1905-01-20
A Little Lesson
In Patriotism
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One of the most s+rora,
personalities of the generals lafsa
civil war upon either +bo 10 VI D
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-03-11
Books, BOOkish
People and Things

The Dean Of Westminster has the
courage of his convictions and some
weeks ago expressed opinions regard.
ing the Bible which have frightened a
few very good but very unthinkins
persons.
What the Dean said, however, is not
particularly new to majority OF
church members of today, and. I ex.
pect, II voices the opinions OF a ma
lority Of the pastors Of churches too.
The following is part of the Deans
speech to some Sunday School teachers
In London:
Our whole conception Of the In.
SEPARATION Of the Bible has been altered.
A great deal which our forefathers
took literally we cannot take literal
ly today. The first chapter Of Genesis
no longer means to us that the world
was made In six days. The second
chapter Of Genesis no longer means to
rus that God moulded clay into hu.
man figure and breathed upon 1t, or
vthat he took rib from Adam and
ulade Eve.
These are allegories or parallels o
us. They still proclaim their original
spiritual lessons. They teach that God
Ia the source Of all creation; that Goo
works In patient, slow development;
that the lower comes before the high.
er; that the highest and lowest is man;
that man is akin to the beasts that
perish, but also akin to God, and that
he Is Gods image In the world.
"All this Is taught by modern dis
coyery. II Is the underlying spiritual
truth taught in a form of what was
at first literally believed, but which for
ns Is parable. And SO again we be-
Ileye that God made man out of dust,
not by moulding clay, but through q
long process Of development which fol-
lowed the course which he had marked
out, and in every step Of which he was
working out his will.
so we believe that through holy
matrimony man and woman become
intimately one in union which God
has made, and which man must not
break. This is the underlying truth
OF the old world story which makes
Adam say, Bone of my bone and flesh
of my flesh
These and many other stories. like
that Of the talking serpent and the
talking ass, we do not take now, or, at
any rate, most Of us-I do not-as
literal statements Of historical facts,
but as imagery which clothes certain
spiritual lessons.
For ourselves this is not perhaps
very difficult, but when we come to
teach II is not easy. For quite young
children there is very little difficulty,
for stories are the natural vehicles TO
them Of moral lessons, and they do not
venture to ask, is II true?' or Did II