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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
.eMOMENTUM IN VARIATION"
Explanation Of Growth of "Useless
Animal Organs"

Explanation of Growth of "Useless
Animal Organs
In many animals there are certain
organs which, useful in their earlier
stages, have apparently been so greatly
developed as to become rather him
ORANGES. The horns Of certain deer,
for example, useful as weapons Of de-
tense when smaller have become so
large as rather to handicap the animals
in the struggle for life. The huge over
grown teeth, or tusks, of certain Of the
boar family may be cited as further ex-
amples. These are sometimes explain
ed as organs which have been more use
full in their present state under former
different conditions, and which have
persisted through heredity. In the
American Naturalist. however, T. B.
Loomis brings forward another expla
nation. He thinks the growth Of such
organs is due to what he calls "mo-
mentum in variation" AS variation
proceeds in a certain direction it ac
ouires. like a body moving under the
action Of gravity, a momentum which
may carry it past the stage Of greatest
utility. This factor in evolution, Mr..
LOOMS thinks. has not been assigned
the Importance it deserves.
Other evolutionfsts, however, have
suggested that when an animal or plant
has once started to vary in a given di-
rection, it acquires a tendency to go
on varying in that direction. And this,
although the word momentum is not
used, agrees with the above theory.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
HAIL STORM AT WAUPACA.
Windows Broken, Roofs Perforated and
Crops Destroyed.

WAUPACA, Wis, July 9.-[Special.
During hail storm Monday twenty
nine windows in the Waupaca Felting
mills were broken, all the windows in
e. Robinson's house, two large glass
number in the public school building, and
windows were cracked In various places
in the city Several roofs which were
covered with felt and rubber roofing
were perforated Several farmers will
plow their fields which before the storm
were a promising crop and sow them
with millet in hopes of getting small
return Hay will be scarce in this vi
cinitv
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
BUILD STATION AT WASHBURN.
Northern Pacific Expected to Make Ex-
tensive Improvements.

WASHBURN Wis, July 9.-[Spe.
cial. 1.-The Northern Pacific Railway
company expects to do something in the
way of building on large scale in this
city. At the request of one of the head
officials of the company a special meet
ing of the Washburn Commercial club
was held last evening to ap'
point committees to get the consent
of the abutting property holders on Oma-
ha street to allow the Northern Pacific
to use the street as right of way. The
company propose to build large new
combined depot and freight house on d
site just at the foot of Second avenue.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
BURLINGTON ROAD PAYS
Pays s17 900 Back Taxes and Interest
Other Roads Expected to Settle
in Full

MADISON. Wis. July 9.-The Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
company Monday made settlement in
full of the claim of the state for back
license fees accruing upon unreported
gross earnings during the last six years.
The amount is $1,000 of which about
$4,000 is interest on the principal.
The Chicago, Milwaukee Il st. Paul and
the Chicago & North-W are also
expected to make their payments with
QUE further litigation. According to Mr..
Sturdevant the total amount which the
railroads owe the state under these suits
is approximately 100000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
MUST FILE SCHEDULES.
Nebraska Railroad Commission Orders
Missouri Pacific to Comply with
Aldrich Law.

LINCOLN, Neb., July 9.-The state
railway commission this afternoon pre-
emptorily ordered the Missouri Pacific
Railway company to file schedules and
comply with the Aldrich law by July IL.
The act reduces freight rates Is per
cent on grain, hay, fruit, potatoes, and
building material, and prescribes a fine
not to exceed $1,000. The company dis
regarded the act.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
HAIR CAUGHT IN SHAFT,
Green Bay Girl Meets with Terrible In
jury in Canning Factoy-Scalp
Badly Torn.

GREEN BAY, Wis, July 9.-[Spe-
cial while working near machine at
the William Larsen Canning company
plant this morning, Mary Perrigoue, age
10 years, caught her halr IN smart.
She was ierked off her feet and her hair
wound around the shaft, Her scalp was
torn from the right ear around the fore
head and over the left ear, down to the
neck before the machinery could be
stopped. She is in a precarious condi-
ton.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
MAYOR STOPS ALL CARS.
Moline On) Executive Ties Up Traffic
When Company and City Dis
agree on Terms.

MOLINE, H., July 9-Mayor John
son of East Moline stopped the cars of
the Moline, Rock Island Il Eastern In
terurban company today because the city
and the company have failed to reach
terms on franchise ordinance. The
company offered bonus of $4,000 and
an agreement to build twenty-five miles
within FIVE years. The city insisted on
street lighting along the line and forfeit
ure Of franchise for failure to build an
extension. Stoppage Of the cars may
tories.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
SOPER GETS ONE STONE.
Man Returns Missing Diamond to AS
semblyman and Gets Reward-One
More Still Lost.

MADISON, Wis, July 9.-[Special.l
About two weeks ago, Assemblyman
Fred Soper of Ripon was robbed or two
diamonds valued at 5000 each He re-
tanned two detectives and offered Il re-
ward of 5000 for the return of each
stone, no questions asked. Yesterday,
one of the diamonds was returned, and
the man who brought it back received
his reward. He told Mr.. Soper that the
other could not be returned, 1t having
been disposed of already.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
MUST KEEP ROAD CLEAR,
Judge Vinje Issues Mandatory Order
Compelling Farmer to Remove Fence
from Highway.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, July o.
Special. Judge Vinje has issued man
datory injunction compelling Rudolph
Pitsch to remove a fence constructed on
public highway within fifteen days
and also ordered him to never obstruct
the road again or modest officers of the
town working on the road. Pitsch first
INSTRUCTED the road in April 1906, and
Mrs Pitsch fred upon town officers
when they attempted to remove the
fence Pitsch again fenced the road in
Nav.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
GLOVE COMPANY REoRGANIzED.
William LINK of Milwaukee Will Man
age Manitowoc Plant

MANITOWOC, Wis, July 9.-[Spe-
cial. THE reorganization of the Cart
wright Mattsen Glove company which,
since the partial destruction OF its plant
SIX weeks ago, has been idle, was eff
rected at the meeting held last night.
William Link a Milwaukee capitalist
nd practical tanner, was admitted as a
member
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
BIRD EXPERT EXPIRES.
Dr.. w. L. Ralph, Curator at National
Museum, and Great Authority,
Dies in Washington.

WASHINGTON, d. G., July DIR
section of birds eggs in the National
museum. died at the George Washington
University hospital in this city yester-
day. He was one Of the greatest au-
thorities on the habits of American
birds and beginning in 1892, made a
series of valuable donations of eggs and
nests TO the Smithsonian institution
amounting in all. probably to 10000
specimens.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
YOUNG BOY KILLS BEAR.
Leon Crye of Ladysmith, Aged Is, Ends
Bruins Life with Charge of
Buckshot.

LADYSMITH, Wis, July 9.-[Spe-
ial.1-While fishing in the Thornapple
river, near this city, Leon Crye, 10
year-old lad, saw a yearling bear and
killed it with shot gun loaded with
buckSh0t
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12

The Sahara has over one-halt the
area Of the United States. It's popu-
lation is very small for its area. The
Libyan and Nubian deserts are only
continuation of it n the Red Sea.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
Listening for Bombs,

What makes Bilkius jump so at ev-
cry little noise?""
"He's been over in Russia 6 year
and it's got to be habit with him. -
Detroit Free Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12
BIG DROP IN SUGAR
All Grades of Refined Product Are Re-
duced Ten Cents Hundred
Pounds.

NEW YORK, July 9-All grades of
refined sugar were reduced 10 cents a
hundred pounds today
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-07-12

There are over 1000 women in charge
Of American postof1ces.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07

tunes of the pretender until the hope
less contest was abandoned
Several months later found him in
the ranks of the Herzegovinians, who
had revolted against Turkish rule.
Later, in Bosnian ranks he fought
with the Russian army against the
Turks
His next and last active service was
with Servia in the war for servian
freedom He commanded the cavalry
with the rank of major general
MacIver next sought to raise force
in Australia to capture the island Of
New Australia and make it British
colony The British government,
however, thwarted his scheme, and he
returned to the United States, his
campaign days over for good. He
sought to enter the service of the
United States in the war with Spain,
but he refused to serve unless given
high rank, and there was no place for
him. In 1900 he sought to enlist a
force in the United States to fight in
the British ranks against the Beers in
South Africa, but did not succeed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07
A LION AMONG LADIES'
BY Helena Smith Dayton.
Pictures by Angie Breakspear.

IF we conduct any more elope-
ments it will hurt our regular bust
ness argued Lilly Googan, decisively-
Pays welI,' reminded Tilly. Three
last week and two the week before"
But we are bound to become UNI
popular with the Pursuing Parents"
interrupted Lilly. 'And parents-not
young, impecunious elopers-make
the best steady customers. The elop-
ers just 1ove-and ride away"
Parents owe us a certain gratitude
for the propriety we put into an elope-
ment case" stated Tilly, loftily- I'VE
not only are able to furnish the motor,
but we are chaperones ard brides
maids. We are exceptionally smart
bridesmaids.
Yes" tainted Lilly "The last time
we officiated you were particularly
lovely with a streak of black across
your face
1T was lucky for the clippers I did
have it You wouldn't have gone IN
der the car to make the repair" de-
Tended Tilly
well, we have a chance to square
ourselves with the opposition party"
began Lilly, cheerfully. Whom do
you think has enlisted our services
Out Peter u EASTMAN, the m1lllOndlrG!
We are to follow his daughter Mollie
who plans to e1ope in an automobile
She
; "If he knows about it in advance
why doesn't he stop her before she
starts?" began lilly, who loved an
argument.
:. IF this attempt is foiled she will
devise another" explained Lilly. His
idea is to overtake her in dramatic
manner-she is very romantic, by the
way-and impress upon the young
woman the seriousness"
Yes, yes" cut in Tilly, impatiently,
'but you didn't take the case?"
Certainly 1 took it," cried Lilly,
Indignantly. do the Googans usually
turn down anything like that? Well
get the parents trade hereafter"
WELL" announced Tilly, q have
agreed to elope them. AS you can
see it will be impossible for you to
play Pursuing Parent while I'm cast
for the role of Cupid's proxy"
''WelI-nothing of the sort, We
have the advantage of the small boy
who wished he were twins so one half
could go to school while the other
half played reminded Lilly. I'VE
will undertake both commissions
Peter @. relents, or Mollie repents?"
queried lilly.
Exactly" nodded Lilly. GAS I pur-
sue you with Mr. Eastman, 1 shall try
to win him over to Mollie's side He
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07

west sides of the py1on- One is allie
gorical and represents the four
branches OF service, surmounted by a
figure blowing 1.-The call to arms. -
The other group represents an Incl
dent in the battle of Gettysburg where
the flag staff was shot in two and one
of the soldiers from Syracuse stopped
to mend it.
The memorial consists of a huge
Barre granite pylon rising rs feet from
a large terrace. The pylon is sur
mounted by an immense globe which
will be Illuminated by electricity On
the railing around the pylon will be
several large electric lamps. 1t will
probably be another year before the
actual work of constructing the mon
ument is begun. The site is the most
conspicuous in Syracuse, being in the
exact center of the business district
and in large open plaza.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07

two objects for which Mollie Eastman
had ever cried without at once ac-
curing MolIie, on the front seat with
Tflly Googan, was enjoying herself
keenly, despite Tilly's disconcerting
words of advice
Certainly I won't regret marrying
Reginald" pouted Mollie. And if you
are going to preach to me 1 am going
back in the tonneau.''
lilly was beginning to despair. 1t
was past the spot where Lilly was to
appear in pursuit and give the signal
that Peter had relented, or she was to
blow the horn to announce Mollie's
repentance. Very well then. Nothing
should interfere With the successful
elopement-
And then the car came to an abrupt
standstill- lilly jumped to the ground
and in an instant was going through
the usual investigation of an expert
who knows every within of the ma
chinery.
The clippers were chatting uncon-
cernedly for, having engaged Goo
gan to conduct their elopement, they
felt no further responsibility about it
The moonlight sifted through the
arching trees, the road stretched out
in front a cleaning ribbon of silver,
all over the great area of park silence
reigned.
And then through the stiffness came
sound that stayed Tilly's hand in
mid-air, and froze the words and
laughter on the lips of the light
hearted clippers. 1t was a long, rum
bling sound that seemed to curl up
at the corners
The three terrified listeners waited
for it to come again, nor were they
disappointed. This time it was I'M
mistakably roar. The park suddenly
seemed turned into a wild Jungle over
run with raging beasts. Roar after
roar now chased through the stiffness.
Molly screamed with fear and lilly
crept into the front of the car, after
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07
How He consoIed the Dying Bill

Ono of PhiIade1ph.a's most promi-
nent Episcopalian lectors was sum-
noned 70 a hospital recently to con-
sole man who had been injured IA
tally The clergyman was delayed,
and when he reached the hospital the
man had died
"Too bad, sir" explained the dead
mans friend Bills dead, sir; but l
guess it's all right, sir. 1 gave him
consolation
You did?' inquired the clergyman,
in establishment. How did you give
him consolation
"Ah," replied the man, bill says to
me, says he: Jim, I'm going to die
I guess you are. says l. I've been a
very bad man, Jim,' says he. That's
what you have been, Bill says l. /
guess, Jim.' says he, I'll not go up
there says he, pointing up All, Bill,
1 guess you won't says l. jim, says
he, I guess-I guess I'll go down
down there says he. pointing down
Yes, BILL says l. guess that's
where you'll go. and you're lucky that
you've got some place to 90 at all !"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07

two little groups could move, Leo am
lbIed out into the open He had found
it beastly dull and was in search of
mild excitement-nothing strenuous,
for he was an old lion-so old that
the keepers could be pardoned for
being bit negligent about his cage
fastening His Majesty wasn't in the
least hungry, but he was lonesome
Peter G., who was unaware of the
intruder's harmlessness, fed, entreat-
ing Mollie to follow. His progress.
while not as swift as had been Reg
maids, was carried forward with the
same enthusiasm.
Nothing left but a lion among
ladies," laughed lilly. Il wish 1 had
a lump of sugar for the poor old fell
low,
Mo1lie now required the Googans'
attention, for she was in a pitiful state
of fright
sobbed. Nobody cares if I am de-
voured-'
81 do said a quiet voice at her
elbow, and Reginald Davenport,
shame-faced but determined, stood be-
of cad to run, but / thought it was
your fathers voice, Mollie, and-of
course, if l had known it was nothing
but lion 1 wouldn't have run"
Nothing but-a-lion stood at short
distance regarding the party pleasant
ly. He laid down and rolled over. He
stood up and roared. He put his head
on one side. He did every cute thing
he knew but it was no use. Evidently
these people didn't like pets. He
stalked away, waving his p1umed tail.
Hes got the BATS said one of the
policemen who were holding Peter @.
Eastman, as the Googans and the
clippers came in search of the million
aire, with his stories of wild ele-
plants and clipping daughters and
beautiful ladies in dangeri Well put
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07
Remindina the Burglar.

Jones was a very courageous man,
and when, one stormy night, he heard
mysterious noises in hts house al
Ryader. he took a revolver and de
cided thoroughly to explore the place
On reaching the hall the light from
his candle disclosed to view typical
Bill Sykes. laden with a bullying sack
and just on the point of letting him
self out
AHaIlo,'' cried Jones' Come back
you
..Ah. yes, the silver cand1esucks Per
NIT met Takes IT from the hand OF
the astonished Jones, and puts it into
afs bag-) Ten thousand thanks.
Have / forgotten anything else?"--
Penny Pictorial.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07

can't see young Davenport simply be-
cause he thinks no one is good enough
for Mollie- From what 1 know of
Davenport I believe he's a very nice
boy
And as 1 am fleeing with Mollie
and young Lochinvar, 1 shall try to
bring her to a more dutiful attitude.
Then when we meet-we'l1 make it in
Forestdale park-one or ne other will
give in and everybody win be happy"
planned Tilly.
And the Googan reputation for in
fallibility win be saved" assented
Lilly
And for an hour afterward the argu-
ments waxed SO spirited the artist
next-door was almost convinced that
for the first time in history the Goo
gans were quarrelirg-
If all plans fail" concluded Lily. 1T
length, the best Googan wins"
An amiable moon and the good look
Ing young man alone in the tonneau
of the flying motor car were the only
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07
MONUMENT AT SYRACUSE
Soldiers and Sailors to Be Honored by
Splendid Memorial.

Cyrus E. Dallin, sculptor, of Boston,
is at work on a soldiers and sailors
monument to be erected in Clinton
square, Syracuse, N The cost of
this memorial, in the neighborhood of
100000 was appropriated by the On
ondaga county board of supervisors, in
memory of the soldiers and sailors
who went out from the county in the
civil war.
The leading sculptors of the coun-
try were asked to submit competing
designs, and that of Mr.. Dallin's re-
ceived the prize. Mr.. Dallin has COM
pleted the sketch models of two
groups to be placed on the east and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07
Richest Queen in the World.

No European queen is so rich in
jewelry as the Supreme Queen of
Siam She has a huge safe or casket,
the handicraft of a London firm in
which repose marvellous necklets,
pendants, bracelets. anklets of dia-
monds, rubies. emeralds and pearls
galore The second queen owns .
scarcely inferior casket, and each of
the other wives has her own special
hoard The national jewe1er has a
standing order for 6 1O0, 900 worth Of
jewelry to be delivered to the king
every year, much of which is distrub-
uted among the favorites of the Ia
rem.-Tit-B Bits
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07

one unavailing attempt to start the
balky engine. But Reginald Daven-
port at the second roar dashed out of
the machine and was now a rapidly
disappearing speck up the road.
lilly suddenly regained her self
possession and reasoning powers.
I'VE are near the park zoo," she
said in disgust t'The lions are Gagged,
to be sure There's nothing to fear
Miss Eastman"
Mollie, though her terror subsidized,
continued to cry dismally.
my DEAR pleaded Tilly, nothing
is going to harm you"
I'm not crying about tigers"
smiled Mollie, but because Reggie
has proved himself such a contemp-
tible little coward. Why, 1 wouldn't
marry him after this if he were the
last man left on earth,''
But the poor boy was frightened
out of his wits said TiIly, leniently.
You mustn't be too hard on him"
I'm going back to father" stated
Mollie angrily.
And at the moment, as if in ac-
cordance with the spoiled girls wish,
Mr.. Eastman, beside Lilly Googan,
whizzed up in smart racing car.
It's all right, Mollie,' greeted Peter
O., jovially. q withdraw my objec-
TONS From things l hear, 1 guess
you're doing pretty well to get him.
Nice boy Smart, ambitious, good
family. no bad habits" he reeled
them of. for Reginald's good points
were very fresh in Mr.. Eastman's
mind thanks to the missionary work
Lilly had put in en- route. Yes, sir, /
have come to the conclusion it might
as well be Reginald now-as bankrupt
nobility later"
sI'n wait for bankrupt nobility,
thank you,- said Mollie, sarcastically.
Il never want to put eyes on that
Davenport puppy again." c-Puppy''
was a word borrowed from her faith
er's own vocabulary and had once
done service in referring to Reginald
Davenport) Take me home"
Now. Mollie, this is nonsense,"
exclaimed her father He was exas-
perated with this child who always
would when she couldn't, and wouldn't
when she could He had been won
over to Mollie's choice. and it wasn't
like Peter @. to change his mind twice
in so short a time
AS father and daughter argued
Lily anu lily DC6du W LAhST on LIZ
| decrepit car, crawling around it look
| ing for trouble
"Oh," cried Lilly, suddenly putting
| her head around the side
Obi" shrieked Ti1ly, in the same
breath 4 though you were the lion.
Ny goodness, never got such starr
| in my life,-
wish something would start this
blooming engine" growled Lilly
Those two have reversed theil
opinions" whispered lilly, and the
tangle is as bad as ever"
But again came the Hons roar
nearer this time Indeed, before thu
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07
A Relief.

Smith started up into sitting pos
ture.
who are your" he cried
The masked figure with the dark
lantern and sawed-off shotgun turned,
nonplused for the moment, from the
bureau, and said, confusedly:
.Why, / am a-er-burglar."
Smith settled back upon the pillow,
drawing the warm coverlets about his
shoulders.
Thank goodness" he murmured.
sleepily; Il thought you were a
plumber"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-12-07
Beware of Ointments for Catarrf1
that Contain Mercury.

rs mercury will surely destroy the of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
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viii do Is ten fold TO the good possibly
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genuine 1t is taken Internally and made in TOLEDO.
Ohio, b f j. Cheney q Co. Testimonials free.
Sold By Druggfsts- Price, 75c- per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation