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1850, at which time he was nominated
tor vice-president upon the Republican
ticket with Abraham Lincoln. During
the four years of the vice presidency
he was by virtue Of his office president
Of the Senate, so In the time of the
Civil War it naturally happened that be
had more of duties than usually falls
to the lot of the second on the ticket.
When the second election of Lincoln
took place it was decided that South
ern man was necessary for the vice
presidency and Andrew Johnson was
selected Mr. Hamlin was appointed in
1865 collector Of the port of Boston
In 1886, however, when Johnson had
become President, after the death Of
Lincoln, Hamlin resigned his position
because Of his opposition to Johnson on
the policy of reconstruction in the
South.
In 1869 his State, Maine, again elect
ed him to the Senate, where he served
until 1875, when, honored by men Of
every party, he left the public service
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03
FLEETS OF THE WORLD.
War Vessels Built and Building by
Leading Maritime Powers.

War vessels Built and Building by
Leading Maritime Powers.
A return showing the fleets of Great
Britain, France, Russia, Germany
Italy, the United States ot America and
Japan, on March 1. 1906, distinguishing
battle ships built and building, was is.
sued as a parliamentary white paper,
says the London Chronicle.
The number of battle ships Of these
countries is as follows: Great Britain,
81; France, %; Russia, 10; Germany
81; Italy, 16; United States, 10;
Japan, II.
Coast defense vessels armOred;
France, 8; Russia, 6; Germany, IL;
United States, II; Japan, 3.
Cruisers Of all classes: Great Brit
ain, ia; France. 81; Russia. 10; Ger,
many, A.; Italy, %; United States, 30;
Japan, Sc.
Torpedo vessels, torpedo boat destroy
ers and torpedo boats Great Britain,
251; France, 3O1; Russia, DAT; Ger
many, 1913; Italy, 1872; United States
81 Japan, III.
Submarines: Great Britain, %;
France 80; Russia, 10; Germany, l;
Italy, ,; UniteI States, s; Japan, s.
Great Britain is the only country re-
turning scouts, the number entered be.
ing eight.
Under the building return, it
shown that Great Britain is building
first-class battle ships, 10 armoTed
cruisers, IS torpedo boat destroyerS ana
10 submarines. France: Six ttrStcIaSS
battle ships, % torpedo boat destroyerS
% torpedo boats and 81 submarines.
Russia: Four trst-cl0ss battle ships
4 armored cruisers, irst-class protect
ed cruiser % torpedo boat destroy''
and IS submarines. Germany: SIX
first-class battle ships, 2 armored cruS'
erS, 6 SeCOnd-claSS protected cruisers,
torpedo boat destroyers, and l su5m2'
rine, experimental" Italy; -Four
first-class battle ships, > arNored crulS'
ers, 4 torpedo boat destroyers, 80 tor
pedo boats and 4 submarines.
United States: Eleven first-cIass bat
tie ships, s armored cruisers, > SCOUTS
and 4 submarines. Japan; -Four first
class battle ships, armored cruisers
second-class protected cruiser, p torIe'
DO boat destroyers and submarines
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AMERICAN GRIT.

Was Well shown In English Wreck
When Twenty-eight Were Killed.
1t seems the irony of fate, says
London writer, that after repeated ex-
pressions of satisfaction on the part of
the British press that the great train
disasters in America were not dupli-
Gated in this country the majority of
the victims in the first serious railway
disaster of recent years should be
Americans.
l was at Salisbury that Sunday
morning, n few hours after the terrible
tragedy in which twenty eight people
were killed, and the scene we'll nigh
batiied description. Two features of
the catastrophe especially impressed
themselves on the British mind. The
first was the absolute sang froid of
their American cousins who were
caught in the wreck and escaped with
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

trying to cheer up the other women
who lost relatives, and staying for
hours beside the beds in the hospital
wards where her friends were fighting
for life.
Taken all in all, 1 think this wreck
has given Britons-at least those who
have never visited America new in
sight into the American character.
Many people have been inclined to
gauge all Americans by an objection
able few who wear the Stars and
Stripes on their coat sleeves and talk
loudly in the London bars about the
great American eagle. But the Brit
ons admire pluck, and there was plenty
Of pluck exhibited at Salisbury.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

Persons who travel are aware that
the cake Of soap for promiscuous use
has been growing less common in the
wash rooms Of hotels, and in New York
and some other large cities has almost
disappeared. Devices by which a small
portion of pulverized or liquid soap is
deposited in the hand have largely su-
perseded the cake Of soap. The reason
: the readiness with which soap re-
ceiveS and retains the germs Of disease.
Physicians who tested cakes of SOAP
from various New York hotels found
filth and disease bacteria in nearly ev-
cry sample-in those from the highest
priced and most fashionable hotels, as
we'll as those from the cheaper ones.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

wise rs more or Tess pToIeSsIUH OF your
loyalty the devil 1t is certainly only too true that
te average man hesitate to the most awful
Language and some it he does not to think
is awful
recall asking man of singuary uprightness Of life
what wrong in cursing lit He replied, WHO made
it and all there is?' l small boy, but 1t served
to point out something that should be less OBJ
yious Curses do home to roost, If not in the
first thought, then in another way.
Men in the habit of profanity at those whom
IN their saner minds they would think Of cursng
1t certain If they had not the habit they would
never find themselves miserable plight they
must in if they have thoughtful moments boys
swearing is largely to fathers loose habits and
how who has heard his mother cursed is not likely to
have any scruples afterward In cursng his father.
Some men in what they think is gentleman-tke
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

The late Michael Dayitt, the Irish
home ruler, who had served two or
three terms in prison for his opinions
bequeathed to all his friends kind
thoughts, to nay enemies the fullest pos
sibIe forgiveness, and to Ireland my
uudyius prayer for her absolute free
dom. One does not need to agree with
Dayitt to admire the spirit which in
spired such passage in his will.
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manner by scrupulously emitting their oaths IN the pres
ence of women For much let thanks be given since
nothing is more annoying to person of sensDhtes imam
TO hear those who not that much seresrant
# IS in many cases sign that man boy swears at
home and in the presence of the women or MS own
family when does not hold in at any time OF course
If he draw the line it merely proves Ne LAS
enough command over himself not to swear at ALL
But in any event swearing is awful The proof is TO
be found in the crawling repuson felt when woman
swears.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

Addison, in one of his Sir Roger De
Ccverly' sketches, says: "A mans first
care should be TO avoid the reproaches
Of his own heart; his next to escape
the censures of the world; If the last
iuterferes with the former it ought to
be entirely neglected. If we may Judge
from experience and from the sights
and sounds around us. this Is scarcely
the principle which directs the conduct
OF many of US. And yet there is an
immense amount of practical common
sense wisdom In Addison's dictum. for
III avoiding the reproaches Of his own
heart a man IS taking the surest step
toward the highest good-happiness.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

The spelling reform brethren now
claim William Shakespeare as one of
their confraternity and they are right
A man who consistently refused to spell
his own name the same way twice in
succession certainly must be credited
with latitudinarian views in the matter
or photography.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

While the girl graduates received the
poetic advice to keep their eyes on the
stars, the only advice the young men
graduates had handed out to them
was to keep their eyes on the Help
Wanted" columns.
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telligent, efficient
p u b lie service,
marked by execu.
tive ability of A
high character, Is
the record of Han.
nibal Hamlin in
the annals Of his
country.
H a m MS first
election to the Sen,
ate OF the United
States took place
in 1S4S. He re,
manned a member
of that hO1v until
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Dumley-I'm sure if you accel'''
ne I'd make you a good husband
Miss Brightly-That's out OF Wv
question. but I'm sure I'd make you +"
.ood husband if l accepted ycu.--PDF
adelphia Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

To prevent brass from furnishing dis
solve half an ounce of shellac in half
a pint of methylated spirit, cork tight
", leave till the next day, then pour
off the clear liquid. Heat the brass
slightly and paint the solution over it
with a camers hair brush.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

1t IS announced that kerosene oil ex-
ternally applied will cure snake-bite
This may cause H. II. Rogers to take
a firm stand against the people who kill
snakes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

Prof. L. II. Bailey, director of the
Cornell University's agricultural de
partment, has been discussing the Ques-
especially of boys who go to college,
Gnd his views are hopeful and encour-
aging He Is certain that In the neal
future there will be an excellent under
standing and cordial cooperation be.
tween the farm and the college, not,
withstanding certain present tendencies
which he regrets. An Identical letter OF
inquiry to Cornell students born and
bred on farms or in rural sections
brought Prof. Bailey interesting data,
which he summarizes In the Century
One hundred and fiftytive students ad,
uitted that they were leaving the farm,
and gave their reasons for the decision.
These reasons are grouped under four
heads, as follows: Financial rewards,
physical labor, social and intellectual
interests, miscellaneous difficulties and
handicans on the farm. Many of the
students thought the farmer had no OPP
rcrtunIty either for political distinction
or for social, humanitarian service. Eff
teen expected to return to the farm in
the course Of time, after a successful
career in the city in business or the pro-
fessions Prof. Bailey Is not surprised
at the fascination exercised by the
great cities with their wealth, their in
tense life, their infinite variety, their
social and political organizations, their
amusements AID artistic and intellec-
tual attractions. But he believes that
reaction Is In course Of preparation.
Great fortunes made in trade and COM
merce have a dazzling effect, but many
Of the ambitious youths soon discover
that 1t Is impossible for every one to
get rich, and the professions are noto-
riOusly overcrowded Yale proposes to
make Its law school a postgraduate
school and admit no one without col
iege degree. and the suggestion Is gen
orally commended on the ground that
already there are too many lawyers In
the country Most physicians, archi-
tects, literary men, artists say the same
thing about their vacations. The farm
holds out no promise of great wealth.
but 1t insures mental peace, comfort
and reasonable prosperity when proper
ly and practically managed. SO far as
rural isolation is concerned, 1t is surely
becoming a thing of the past rs Prof
Bailey has pointed out In commence
mcnt address. With the ubiquitous troll
ley. the autocar the telephone. the free
delivery system, the construction Of
new railways, and-we may add-the
automatic piano players and other mu
steal nstruments-Who can justly say
the farm means dull monotony and iso-
lation? The farm needs the college
but it can in turn do much for the ed
ucated youth seeking opportunities The
city will find the farm more and more
OF competitor with college men.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

The scientists have decided that the
San Francisco earthquake was due to
rUptures in the earths crust. This re-
lieves Thomas W. Lawson of a lot of
SUSPICION.
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SWEARING IN PUBLIC.
By William Wesley.

No greater annoyance exists to-day IN pubic
places, including the streets and conveyances,
than the indiscriminate swearing on the part
of men, Most of them young, some OF
them are mature few none of them are old
and this is exceedingly suggestive; old men
know too much to swear. OF course, much of
it is entirely thoughtless and the result of
vicious habit working itself out. PROFANITY"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

We have known great many WON.
en-. and have heard hundreds of them
tell their love affairs, but never yet
knew one who received a proposal of
marriage in conservatory.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

George Bernard Shaw says he would
rather sweep a crossing than live in
idle luxury. Russell Sage might at
least encourage Mr.. Shaw with a word
or two of approval.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

A London music teacher says Ameri-
can girls have the sweetest voices in
the world. We may add that they have
the richest fathers too.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

A man Of the name Of Szisz was the
victor In a recent big automobile race.
How could they have stopped him?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

1t is said the Standard people will
furnish San Francisco with water. Oil
and water may have to mix, after all.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

Pleasestop asking concerning the pub
lie estimate of the JOY of being an ice
man in Toledo. Nobody wants to be
the iceman.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

The Cars attitude toward the Dou-
ma IS that of a little boy who owns a
dog about 20 sizes too large for him.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

No great war is now being waged
anywhere. Fighting Bob" Evans
must regard this as very inferior
sort of summer.
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He Had Less.

Bill de Bum-Chee, but got pain
in me stummick
Harry de Hobo-Well, dat's some
thin. amt t."-Cleveland Leader.
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There is one advantage possessed by
the top he doesn't have SO far to fall.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

The Panama canal Is being dug to
music. Why shouldn't it? Uncle Sam
pays the piper.
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Nobody contributes more largely to
the general good than one with
hearty good sense of hunor. Troubles
disappear at his approach, and under
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After reading the report on the pack
ing houses you are almost ashamed to
look a corned-beef can IN the face.
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sort Of challenge has been flung out to them to crcum
vent their academic masters they The only thing
that prevent cheating is strong feeling the part
Of the students themselves that 1t is dishonorable.
That feeling must precede the establishment of the
"honor system" That system is method of self gov
ernment Under 1t every student of conscience feels
bound to take notice of and report any rregularty
the part fellow student and the student convicted
of is dismissed who has broken the
and fallen short of the standards Of the
little community In such atmosphere ofenses grow
very indeed and practically escape detection.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

Never judge a man by the opinion he
Eas of himself.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

Talk isn't necessarily cheap when
money does the talking.
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TRUE BASIS OF THE HONOR SYSTEM.
By Prof. Woodrow Wilson of Princeton

The honor system is the name given to the
practice Of conducting examinations under the
self direction Of the pupils themselves. If those
who take the examinations are expected to
cheat and watchers are set to prevent them,
the more adventurous and less sensitive among
them, the lazy men who are sharp witted and
those who regard examinations as a mere Off
cial inquistorial process at BEST feel that
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

Women use calling cards in playing
the social game.
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market place and the stock exchange. He knows the
haunts and crime and familiar with the novels
the poor and the palaces of the rich He knows the
newsboy the working girl the princess the courter the
soldier miser the hero and the patriot At the END
of he arms that love is stronger than hate
that knowledge will make its way in the face OF gnor
ance that is lord DEATH that come soon or
come late God will triumph. The best is still to be-
Our times are his hand. Youth shows the path trust
God see ALL nor afraid mans reach should exceed
his grasp what's a heaven for!'
That he may prove the ultimate inevitable triumph of
good over evil Browning takes the weakest possible EN-
bodmen purity goodness and love- He passes by the
statesman and takes a little friendless waf named
Pppa, and he tells that this child Of IT, this girl
friendess homeless, untaugh by purity, prayer
faith and love become the chapel through which
God his spirit work to work miracles of trans
formation in this sinful world.
For in every realm God is stronger than the principle
of Satan Christ victorious sin, love conquers
hate and light darkness and life is victorious over
death.
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There are a good many noughts in
the sum total of the worlds inhabit-
ants.
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Little LsesSopS
in PatriotiSm
~ONN-N~~~~~

Thirty-four years service in the Sen.
ate and House of Representative Of
the United States, years of prompt. in.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

Every man who knows himself knows
how selfish other men are.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

A woman doesn't thoroughly enjoy
anything she can't cry over.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

When a man borrows trouble he puts
up his peace Of mind as collateral.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

milk train travelling in opposite direction and then
coided with the low Orders of a bridge The Orders
DETECTED the engine from pungng into the street. and it
finally collided with the engine of stationary train
third of rails The noise of the catastrophe heard
all the cathedral city, and DOCTORS officials and
breakdown gangs upon the scene 1t
hours however before the powerful could
clear away the wreckage for the of the dead
and dying from the remains of the train. The death
roll amounts to twenty
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from place place gradually becomes aenated and final
" ceases to communicate with his wife Another man Will
leave home in anger which the deciding quarrel
is usually the elimination of long series or oltter
wranges.
we'll defined class of deserters Is composed Of hus-
bands who home just before the birth Of baby
The members Of this usually return after charity
the wife safely through the crisis and has paid
all the accompanying expenses.
Certain European countries have laws against deser-
ton which appear to be worthy Of trial in the United
States Under their operation DESERVING husband is
sentenced to prison hard labor. The state munich
paty allows daily wage his work, but instead Of
paying it him pays it to his family. 1t is said that
when man once that he cannot escape the support
OF his family, he prefers to labor outside rather than
inside, the prison walls.
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WHY HUSBANDS DESERT THEIR WIVES.
By Ernest p. BickneU

One prominent Chicago society reports tnat
e-fourth of the families which applied TOT
its assistance in 1905 had been deserted py
the husband or wife. Another society rouno
that during the same period one IN ten OF
the families asking its help had been deserted.
Causes are subtle and complex. One man
will 60 away from home in good faith In search
Of employment. Hard luck attends him, he drifts
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GOOD TRIUMPHANT OVER EVIL.
By Rev. Newell Dwight HnHs'

True optimism is based on sur
vey Of all the blacklist facts III So
ciety, but it goes on to find power
that makes for Righteousness ana
love, that can overrule these dark
events and transform evil into good.
Browning has followed the prodlgal
in his downward career. He has
made his way into the wine shops.
ho hath stood midst the din Of the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1906-08-03

Vacations are like marriage: a.
ic!pation often beats the reallzaIlON
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the magic influence Of his contagious
geniality cares and worries. which
seemed so heavy, become light as air
and mere cause Of smiles. One with
sunny, hopeful, humorous nature Is like
a physician during a plague. 1t is not
possible, of course, for everybody to be
witty or humorous. 1t is just as rea-
sonable to counsel people to be poets
or to be beautiful as to urge them to
be wits or humorists. Wits and hui
morists are born, not made, and there
is hardly anything more melancholy
than the person without any sense of
humor or a grain of wit vainly striving
to win applause and dulling the edge
Of patience. Franklin said that no
fools are so Troublesome as those who
have wit, and those who with unsea-
sonable jests make light of serious and
sacred things. If we cannot all add to
the fund Of good humor by lambert
flashes of wit and the beautiful, gra-
cious charm of an Oliver Goldsmith or
a Mark Twain, 1t Is nevertheless with
in the power Of all to take a cheerful
view of things and to cultivate our own
good humor. Our temperamentS are
made for us, but our habits are Of our
own making And good humor and
cheerfulness are largely habits. A
cheerful frame Of mind comes with a
desire and determination to be cheer
full, and the habit, like all other habits,
grows with time and use. Whoever
cultivates the cheerful habit will find
his reward in his own happiness, which
will grow as he perceives how much
his cheerfulness and good humor add
to the happiness of others.