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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17
HANGMAN RETIRES.
LINCoLN'S POEM.
STRONG WOMEN.
NATURES WONDERS.

John Ellis, England's hangman, re-
tires from business, giving no reason
He hanged Roger Easement and
Edith Thompson, the last woman
hanged in Great Britain.
Ellis was paid fifty shillings, about
$3.50, each time he hanged human
being. That was for the hanging.
They paid him fifty shillings more
"for good conduct"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

Good conduct" meant that he must
stay out of drinking saloons at the
place of execution before and after
the hanging. This made him lose mon
ey; in the old days public houses
would pay the hangman to stand at
their bar.
The more he drank the more the
hangman- talked, the more he talked,
the more terrible became his stories
of the groaning, begging, pleading or
game indifference" of the men
around whose necks he fastened the
rope.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

What became of the result of that
meeting? Who knows but that this
powerful Italian woman may be the
descendant of Alexander the Great?
Now, however, child moving an
electric switch could raise a thous-
and times the weight of that two-ton
elephant Mere muscle doesn't count
any more. But strong women, not
able to lift elephants, but with good
strong bodies free from nicotine, al
cohol, late hours and general foolish
ness, are as important as ever they
were.
Upon them depends the brain of
the next generation and future civili
cation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

This is a prosperous country, worth
defending. Last week 100000 stock
holders received little envelopes con
tanning dividends amounting to more
than O25O,OOOOOO. If you didn't get
any of the dividend envelopes don't
waste time envying or hating those
that got them. Save your money, in
vest it, and you can get dividends also
Except for the very unfortunate
there is no need to stay really poor in
this country.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

Nature is wonderful. There are
birds like animals, animals like birds
The strangeness of creation is mex.
haustible. The Universitys of Pennsy
lvania sends an expedition to catch a
hiazin, bird that breaks stones with
its beak, swims like a duck, flies like
a bat. The same expedition will look
also for a "BelIbird' Instead of sing
ing it tinkles like bell
There are snakes that swallow their
young to protect them, then let them
out again. There is lady toad that
lays her eggs on the. back of her hus-
band, who hops around cheerfully in
the sunlight, Matching the load. Ma
ture really is wonderful.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17
City Without Rainfall.

The little city of Manter, the termi-
nus of the Santa Fe branch west of
Santanta, bears the distinction of be-
ing probably the only city in Kansas
that has never experienced any rain
or snow.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

The ]. Pierpont Morgan collection
of valuable mss. exhibited to the pub
lie include a poem, THE Bear Hunt, "
by Abraham Lincoln, and this is how
it begins:
A wild bear chase didst never see?,...
Then hast thou lived in vain
Thy richest bump of glorious gIee,
Lies desert in thy brain.
Here you learn that it is possible
to be great man and very bad
poet.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

If you thing hanging or other CAPT
tai punishment necessary to brighten
criminals, devote a moments thought
to Ellis, the British hangman.
If a crowd rushed to see him buy
him free drinks, and listened to his
tales of horror, do you think hanging
really prevents crime?
1t does not, on the contrary, it
stimulates crime, by stimulating adj
miration for the criminal
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17
New Street Number system.

Tentative plans have been drawn
for the extension of the street-num-
bering system of Detroit, Mich,
throughout Wayne county. The sys-
TEN will greatly simplify the delivery
of mail and merchandise and make 1t
easier for strangers to find their way
about.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

What we actually SEE we FEEL.
One State in March reports 124 killed
bv automobiles. Everybody says
sThat is TERRIBLE, we must do
something about it"
In year 100000 mothers die in
childbirth, because they are neglect
ed. Nobody gets much excited about
that.
Cancer and tuberculosis kill their
tens of thousands. All that we take
for granted.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

In old days, such lady would have
been courted by many.
She might have been that Amazon
queen, who told Alexander the Great
that she would like to be the mother
of his children, message followed by
an interesting meeting. Alexander
having sent the only reply that po-
lite man could send being a bachel
or at the time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17
To Helm Home owners.

New Zealand expects to raise $5,OOO,-
600 to aid persons desiring to build
homes. The new fund, If approved by
the government, will allow an advance
I'D to IS per cent of construction costs.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

farmer called out. HE won't hurt you.
You know barking dog never bites" "
"Sure, boss, All knows dat" replied
the cautious colored man, but All
don't know how soon he's going to-
stop barkin.' Baptist Banner.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17
The Modish Suit for Spring
is THE SIMPLE TAILLEUR

The new Tailleur is straight slimpsy and
youthful in form Severely styled and
manishly executed as to narrow shoulders
tight sleeves, slightly fitted nipped-in-
waste and crisp notch collars.
But how truly charming and really
femenine this tailored costume can be!
Note the effective placing of pockets and
the emphasized seams To be absolutely
correct, of course, it must be fashioned of
mems wear textures mixtures, hair line
stripes, oxford cloth or fine twills in navy
or black These Printzess suits range in
price from
S2o.75 to $64.74
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

Caller-Is the editor in?
Office Boy-No.
Caller Well, throw this poem in
the waste basket
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17
Straight boyish lines
usher in
the Easter Season
Both Top and Dress Coats
YIELD TO THE SLENDER LINE

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And as result-a style that is interesting
ly different-a style that can be charming
ly worn by the woman of fashion. Tailor
ed by Printz from the finest teXtured
Cut Downy Wool, and Kama Cloth and
cleverly trimmed with summer furs of fox
ermine and squirrel, they are indeed won
derful creations.
The Sport Coat also comes in for it's
share of attention-being almost neces-
sity to women who motor. Our array of
sport coats is varied indeed and gives
ample range for distinctive and individual
choice Prices range from
$29.75 to $4,000
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

FOR RENT-Four room flat for
small family. Pleasantly located with
electric lights. N. L. KINNEY
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

Mr.. Albee, who collects strange
things and shows them, brings from
Italy the strongest woman in the
world. She can sustain the weight of
a two-ton elephant, and allow men on
horseback to ride over a bridge of
which the weight rests upon her.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

Employer-So you want the after
noon off to go to your aunt's funeral?
Office Boy-Yes, please, sir-if it
doesn't rain.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

John B. Ford, Pullman car porter,
who, upon invitation lectured, from
his viewpoint, on Transportation, !"
at Dartmouth and Harvard colleges.
''MoIasses catches more flies than
water" he said, referring to his
$50 per month tips.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

Papa-Why did you permit young
Gaybird to kiss you in the parlor last
night?
Daughter Because l was afraid
he'd catch cold in the hall.-Boston
Globe.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

How are you getting on at school
Jimmie?
Fine. We're learning words of four
cylinders now.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17

A colored nanny came into the
office of the estate for which she
worked to receive her monthly wages.
AS she could not write, she always
made her mark on the recefpt-the
usual cross. But on this occasion she
made a circle.
What's the matter, Linda?" the
man in charge asked. Why don't you
make cross as usual?
Why" Linda explained earnestly,
All done got married yesterday an
changed NAH name. Dry Goods
Economist.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-04-17
HIGH SCHOOL MOVIES

Below is given list of the motion
picture entertainments to be given al
the High School auditorium for the
coming month:
April Black Home and Broke
6 Reels; Advertising. l Reel; Wizar
dy of Wireless. 2 Reels; Dixie
slides.
April ga Prince of a King.
Reels; Advertising. Comedy; Tricky
Stick; Magic Glove. 1 Reel; Old Ken
lucky Home-15 slides.
May 3O-The Highest Law. 5 Reels
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. l Reel;
Chattanooga; Chickamauga. / Reel;
Illustrated Song. American slides
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-11
THE RETIREMENT OF JUDGE BRIscoE

The retirement of Hon. John
P. Briscoe Tuesday last, after
thirty four years Of service cd
the bench as Chief Judge of this
Judicial Circuit, brings to an end
a most successful career. That
he has been successful as Chief
Judge and as a member of the
Court of Appeals, is wildly and
fully recognized. His success
can perhaps be best appreciated
by those who knew him when he
first assumed his duties and who
have followed his career, but we
believe we have had sufficient
opportunity, also, to appreciate
his worth and ability.
In presiding over the courts
in this Circuit he has displayed
Enthusiastically the ideal qualifica-
tions of a Judge. He has per-
haps appeared strong and dras.
tic at times, but this only accen-
tratei his splendid ability, his
eminent fairness and determined
purpose to fulfill his duties as
should one fully mindful of the
responsibility that rested upon
him.
The splendid and able manner
in which he presided over the
courts; the profound knowledge
of the law displayed by him in
the decisions handed down from
the bench and as member of
the Court of Appeals, make his
retirement source of deep re-
greet.
His long and faithful service
to the people of this Judicial
Circuit and State entitle him to
well deserved rest, that he
may spend the remaining years
of his life (which from his pres
emit nervousness and good health
should be many in enjoying the
comforts and peace of his fire.
side, surrounded by his family,
of which his official duties have
so much deprived him.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-11

type. Many who are pressing
this measure would gain little
from it as individuals. The back
bone of the propaganda" is pro
vided by those who realize that
tax reduction is advisable in the
national interest, and that the
Mellon program is the one obvi.
ously workable system of tax re-
duction yet brought forward. =
Baltimore Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-11

strongly held that opposition to
the Mellon plan based solely on
narrow partisanship, is going to
be a risky business for those who
so indulge. 1t may be true, as
Senator Overman charges, that
the flood Of communications in
favor Of the Administration bill
now descending on Congress is
to some extent organized propa-
ganda by big interests" But
it is by no means all OF that
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-11

In delivering his ultimatum of
mo compromise" ON the Mellon
tax revision bill, President Cool.
idge has followed not only his
own political intuition, but also
the advice of the Secretary of
the Treasury. 1t is no secret in
Washington that Mr.. Melons
attitude toward the program
which he drafted is summed up
in the following words Either
the plan as presented is sound
or it is unsound. If it is sound,
there can be no compromise; if
unsound, the whole thing should
be rejected and a better plan de-
vised.
While it is not to be supposed
that this concise summary will
convert the large body of
Democratic dissenters in the
House and Senate, it does put
forward in nutshell the
strength and value of the Mellon
program. There is no sound al
Tentative.
Il is not and never has been
claimed that the Administrator
bill is perfect. In these columns
last Friday we noted certain of
its defects. Other criticisms de.
serve consideration, such as the
point made by Senator land mi
nority leader Robinson that it
is tar cry from the theory of
graduated taxation to levy the
same twenty-five per cent sur
tax on incomes of 100000 and
81, 600, 600 a year, as proposed in
the Mellon plan. But while it
is easy to pick flaws in the Ad-
ministration plan, while it is
easy to show that its direct ben
fit to those with large incomes
would be greater than to those
with small incomes, it is incon-
testible that the body and logic
of the program is sound. And,
since present surtax evasion has
to be made up by the poorer tax
payers, it is obvious that figures
designed to show that the Mel
Ion plan is of greater benefit to
the rich are misleading. If, as
the Secretary of the Treasury
believes, surtax reduction means
increased yield, the gain will be
national and not for any one
class.
Over and above its minor de-
fects, to the extradition of which
the Coolidge mo compromise"
dictum need not be held to APP
ply, there stands out the essen
tial soundness of tho Mellon
program, based on the simple
truth that forms of taxation
which are ceasing to be produc-
tive of revenue must be modified.
As against this what has the op.
position to offer ? A plethora of
destructive criticism but nothing
constructive to take its place.
United in attack, it is only too
probable that when the time
came to offer an alternative to
the Administration bill, the va.
rious opposing factions would he
themselves unable to agree. The
choice, in other words, is not be-
tween the Mellon program and
the ideal. 1t is between the Mel
lon program and the present de-
servedly unpopular basis of tax
alton. Even to such taxation
purists as Congress is develop
ing, half a loaf should seem bet.
ter than no loaf at all.
This, unquestionably, is thet
sentiment throughout the coun-
try at large, a sentiment 50
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
Two Renounce Citizenship
as Mother Is Barred Out

San Francisco.-Samuel Daniels,
twenty five, and Fred Daniels, twenty
nine, English born, but naturalized
Americans, after they fought under
the American flag in the World war,
have renOunced their citizenship be-
cause, under the new immigration
laws, they were not permitted to bring
their aged mother from England to
the United States. The brothers
planned to apply for passports to re-
turn to England. where they will reside
permanently with their mother. who
Is feeble and Ill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
More Than 100000
DWELLINGS in the u. S.

The recent increase of apartment
houses in cities, and even in suburban
regions, has given the impression that
the individual home is rapidly pass
ing. Taking the country as whole,
this is far from being the situation,
although the lack resulted in a restric-
ton of building operations.
With population Of about 10000
600, the United States today has more
than 21,000,O00 dwellings. In other
words, there are, on the average, five
and one-tenth persons to every dwell
ing. Ten years ago there were five
and two-tenths persons to dwelling;
fifty years ago the ratio was five and
six-tenths, and seventy years ago six
persons per dwelling. The size Of the
average family, in the meantime. has
decreased from five and six-tenths in
1850 to four and three tenths today.
The proportion of families to the
number of dwellings varies widely in
various parts of the country. There
are many states in which there are
more dwellings than families. Cali
fornia, for instance, has about 100000
dwellings and 100000 families. In
Illinois there are about 100000
dwellings to 100000 families; New
York, in contrast to this, has some
100000 dwellings and about $780,
600 families. In Pennsylvania the
proportion is much closer, with 1,80O,-
900 dwellings, or 100000 more dwell
ings than New York.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27

rear hall, which leads to the back
entrance. About this rear hall, which
opens from the reception hall, are
grouped the three tirst-tioor bedrooms
and the bath.
The plan provides for two cozy bed
rooms and bath on the second floor.
often it is dark and gloomy, entirely
unsuitable for anything except fur
mace or store room. AS a result the
home owner is deprived of part Of the
livableness and efficiency he is justly
entitled to.
Ii it could be changed from dark.
gloomy, place into a bright cheerful
roOm-an actually livable and useful
part of the hOuse-hOw much more
satisfied the owner would be. And
how much more quickly and easily
house with cheerful modern base.
ment could be sold,
That Is what steel windows do.
They admit more daylight, than wood
windows filling the same size masonry
opening. The narrow frames and
members permit the use of larger
glass lights.
Since these windows are made Of
steel they cannot warp nor stick and
are easily opened and closed. These
advantages may seem of little impor-
lance to man, but to the woman Of
the house light and cheerful base
ment means much. for there the laun-
dry is usually located. When clean
ing the furnace or doing the odd re-
pair job a light basement will appeal
to the man of the house.,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
By WILLIAM A. RADFoRD

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all problems pertaining to the
subject of building. for the readers of
this paper. On account of his wide
experience as Editor. Author and Manu-
facturer, he is, without doubt, the high
est authority on the subject. Address all
inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 1927
Prairie avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, and only
inclose two-cent stamp for reply.
Many families hesitate for years to
build a home because they feel that
they cannot finish as large a home as
they wish and that it would be an un-
warranted trouble and expense to
build home and then be forced to
abandon it later because of an in
creasingly large family.
Here is home that should solve
such problem. for though it does
not seem large from the exterior,
when 1t Is completed 1t contains Ave
bedrooms. And 1t Is such plan as
may we'll have the first floor finished
at the time It is built while the Sec
ond floor need not be finished until
1t may be required or the family
finances will allow. La
The hooded entrance in the center
of this stucco home gives entrance
into reception hall, placed between
the living room and the dining room.
The living room, with it's attractive
fireplace and bookcases. is made
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27

The master key system OF locks
merits careful consideration. and hav-
ing been used in hotels for number
of years is rapidly spreading to resi-
dences of all classes
The convenience of having a single
key which will pass all Important
openings, such as the entrance doors.
basement, garage. etc., is well worth
the investment.
Certain new equipment, which has
become standard in the past few
years, includes the electric door
opener, the door check or holder ard
Invisible filters.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
Raises S 361,s1O,654 Fish

Washington.-Exactly 1881, S10.654
fish eggs, fry and fingerlings. were cul-
tured during the fiscal year of 1924 by
the bureau of fisheries. This was the
bureaus chief contribution, says the
annual report Of Commissioner Henry
O'Malley, to the food supply Of future
generations, along with efforts to sup
plement the present national supply of
fish.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27

much larger by the sun porch, which,
when the French doors are open, be-
comes part of the larger room.
The dining room is at the front of
the home, directly in front of the
kitchen, which is small but very eff
GENTLY arranged. with door to- the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-12-27
Light Is Held Essential
in Basement of ANY Home

In the majority of houses the base
ment covers the entire ground area
under the house and makes up from
one-third to One-half the total floor
space. But it does not usually con-
tribute Its share of usefulness proper
tionately, due to the fact that too
The Winslow mail., 1924-12-26
Christmas Pageant
VIII Be Repeated

The Christmas pageant, "The Ma
tivity," was so we'll received by the
audience which gathered at the First
Methodist church on Wednesday even
ing that it was announced that it
would be repeated on next Sunday
evening at eight o'clock for the bene-
fit of those who were unable to attend
the Wednesday evening program. 1t
was the opinion of all who attended
the production of "The Nativity" that
it was one of the most beautiful and
instructive Bible pageants ever pre-
sented in Winslow and that many
more people should be given the op-
portunity of witnessing it. The prin
cipal characters of the story of the
coming of the Prince of Peace were
dressed in rich oriental costumes
while the music was furnished by a
score of children representing angels
and an invisible choir of mixed
voices. The church was beautifully
decorated and the colored light eff
fects were we'll worked out. Those
in charge of the production announce
that on Sunday evening several num-
bers from "The Star of the East" the
cantata presented by the choir on last
Sunday evening will be sung during
the giving of the pageant. No ad-
mission charge will be made and the
public is invited to attend.
The Winslow mail., 1924-12-26
English AS She Is
Sometimes Wrote

r. NJ Bruchman, Indian trader and
curio dealer, better known among the
Indians of the reservation as Navajo
Dick, this week received the following
business letter from customer in the
southern part of the reservation:
"Cibecue, Arizona,
E'Mr. Navajo Dick, Winslow, Arizona.
I would like to notice about my spurs.
l wish you tell me about it. II you
still gotted spurs. Please you send
to me my spurs if you done sold spurs
you can send me money for it. That
spurs cost me twenty dollars and fifty
cents. 1 want you can pay me that
much for my spurs. If you don't feel
ing like to do what I said to you |
can do the right way for it. Please
you answer my letter.-John Lupe.'
The letter evidently was about some
spurs.