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Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21

ermaker. residing at Oswego, picked up
some ore on his premises that betrayed
evidence of gold. 1t was examined by
local experts, and on advice a sample
was sent to George Archbold of New
York. and Mr.. Archbold's reply is very
encouraging. He says:
II have carefully analysed the sample
of ore sent me, which is of a dark slate
color streaked with brown. The sample
yielded $40 of gold per ton, which is
very encouraging. If you can locate the
veins on the property from which this
sample was taken it would prove of
great value, as the ore is of such a
quality that it could easily be worked
by any of the well-known wet processes. !"
-TTtica Observer
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
GOSSIP FOR THE LADIES
At EVentide.

When evening falls,
The air grows cooler and the cricket calls
His loving song
All cheerily the dewy hills along.
His little mate
Chirps sweet replies beyond the garden
gate,
And light and low
The tender music answers to and fro. :,
The sunset light
Is pllowed, blushing in the arms Of night,
And falls asleep
When soft the curtaining shadows round
her creep.
The evening star
Floats lightly Graded, .on the clouds afar,
Caressed and kissed
BY soft enfoldings of the evening mist.
The ferns and brakes
Are nodding dreamily by placid lakes,
The while the breeze
Is singing lullabies among the trees.
tired sigh,
Contented, lifts itself from earth to sky,
And vale and hill
Alone beneath the stars lie hushed and still.
Mildred McNeal in Boston Transcript.
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Modelling in Dough.

Girls who have brothers do not need
to be told that boys books contain much
that is equally interesting to girls. But
for the benefit of those who imagine
that books which teach boys chow to do
things" are solely for boys, be it told
that girls could make use of the direc-
tons to much greater advantage. For
instance. in book called Boys Useful
Pastimes'' is suggestion which, if boys
were to follow, would get them into a lot
of trouble, for they are told TO make a
mix SCOT with it. What cook would toll
crate such mess on her kitchen table ?
But girl who is used to handling -four
and water and keeping it in bread
bowl could contrive to mix the SCOT with
it in pan and make but little trouble
for any one.
Mold the dough into the shape of a
mouse (see Fig. u. At the point of A on
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Athletic Chickens.

w. r. Haynes, chicken fancier of
the state of Washington, has established
a record which, along this line, is prob
ably unequaled. His method, too, may
result in the production of an athletic
breed of chickens capable of doing the
high jump act, and other feats which bic
would add greatly to their value. The
Spokesman Review of Spokane in speak
ing of Mr.. Haynes, says that he has
shown a fondness for chickens, and for
their especial benefit planted large
patch Of ground into sun1owers; The
plants have grown to a considerable
height and the flowers that crown them
range from eight to, fifteen inches in di-
ameter. The fowls soon found that
ripening seeds were palatable, but were
hard to reach. Mr.. Haynes, seeing their
efforts and fearing they would get dis
ged-fully realizing that the exer-
else would be beneficial to the chickens
constructed a number of springboards
and began training some of the older
birds as to their use. The efficacy of
the plan can be fully realized when one
sits and watches the chickens make a
running Jump, strike the board, and re-
turn with fully matured seed as their
1.oVx-a ri -
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painted by the Queen and her daughters.
London Figaro.
The Care of Poultry.

An important factor toward success in
keeping poultry is proper feeding and
watering. Fowls which have free
range Of wood and field instinctively Sc
lect what meets their physical require
ments Under ordinary circumstances,
in a condition Of freedom, fowl travels
immense distances, in effect, before it
gets all the food it needs, being on foot
all day. The nearer one can come to
nature in treating poultry in confinement
the better. Nature does not feed in bulk.
Grain grows high on slender stalks,
swayed by every puff of air. A hen, if
she had free access to growing oats,
would have to jump up and down until
exhausted before she could eat oats to
repletion; indeed, she would have to stop
long before she could fill her crop. The
lesson of this is, before you feed grain
to fowl, scatter it far and wide among
short dry litter of some sort, SO that
they will have to hunt and scratch for it,
the more the better, as this furnishes
healthful exercise. Wheat, barley oats
and corn, named in the order of their
value, are good poultry foods. Wheat
heads the list as richest in phosphate,
mineral and heterogeneous principles so nee
eSSary for building up and repairing. the
waste to which the lazy hen is subject.
In summer fowls in confinement need
plenty Of green food. IF the runs" are
SumcIonCly spacious 10 keep up d supply
of grass it will be great advantage,
otherwise it will be well to buy period
ically supplies of fresh grass and clover
to be chopped up fine; also to have all
the vegetable remnants from the kitchen
boiled and chopped for the fowls. In the
early morning give a mixture of mid
dlings, bran, boiled vegetable Feelings
and other remnants, such as bread, meat
and scraps from the table. Scald the
middlings and bran and then incorporate
with the vegetables; add heaping tea
spoon Of salt for twenty-four hens. Let
this meal be made damp, not sloppy, and
allow tablespoonful to each fowl. Mid
dlings contain all the phosphates and the
principles of the best wheat kernel, there
fore it makes fine reproducing food.
At noon, if the runs" do not produce
enough grass, give fne-chopped grass and
clover, and if worms and insects are not
accessible, once week finely chopped
meat. Before sunset give the heartiest
meal of the day-a grain supper, wheat
one day, oats the next, then barley; but
no corn for laying hens in summer, as it
is too fattening and heating. -Harper's
Bazaar
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FIGURE 2.

rubber band. PASS the band through
the hole in the center Of the spool and
fasten it with a piece of wood or cork,
so that an equal length is at either end.
Wind the Irvine around the spool, leav-
ing six inches unwound to make the tail.
Pass the ends of the rubber bands
through the holes at A and A and fasten
them securely there with pegs, as repre-
sented in Fig. 2, or if your rubber band
be too long, you can twist it over and
fasten it on the inside with a gimp
tack. You now draw the end of the
Irvine out to form the tail and the mouse
is done. Placed on the floor and it's tail
pulled, then suddenly let go, it will
scamper with such life-like motion that
you may possibly be afraid Of your own
ENTHUSIASTICALLY Eagle.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS
In an Orchard.

Over me the grave winds go,
Voyaging beneath the noon;
Through the orchards gloom and glow
Strays the echo of a tune;
Tune in whose few notes are set
Old desire and new regret.
Here are apples gold and red
Mellowed by the patient sun;
Round about and overhead
Light and shadow deftly run;
Leaves make murmur, grass is deep,
All the orchard breathes of sleep.
Happy houghs Of apple trees
Bending to the apples weight!
Happy orchard secrecies,
Guardians of the sacred gate
Where through autumn slowly moves
Smiling on the land he loves!
Over me the grave winds go,
Voyaging beneath the noon;
Through the orchards gloom and glow
Strays the echo of tune;
Tune in whose few notes are set
New desire and old regret.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
IT FRIGHTENED THEM.
First Sight of Steamer by Scotch ISL
anders.

First Sight of a Steamer by Scotch ISL
anders.
At every general election Orkney and
Shetland came prominently into view,
for in those islands the dying sounds of
the political fray are last to be heard.
For the first time in history, Fair isle
has been got to vote. Foula, too, has
risen to the occasion, a steam yacht
being in each case the means of transit
to the mainland.
Yet it not SO many years since the
appearance of a steam yacht in the re-
mote islands of Thule was looked upon
as a supernatural event, foreboding judg-
ment and doom. There are those still
living who remember when Mr.. Darwin,
who was canvassing the country, visited
tn. various islands in his steam yacht
One day the vessel entered a lonely
bay. on the shore of which two natives
were spreading their nets to dry. The
sight of the flaming monster moving I'M
aided through the deep convinced at
least one of them that the last day had
come. for, offering his ''mull'' to his
neighbor, and taking a good pinch him
self. he exclaimed, ''Tak a snuff, boy,
for ven snuff nae mair till We snuff wi
me into the next warld. "-Scottish
NIGHTS
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Whar Dat Veal?

Judge Lamar, at political meeting in
his own state, abiding to the Civil war,
suggested as parallel case the parable
of the prodigal son, and the joyful re
ception at his home when the naughty
boy returned. He was succeeded by a
negro, a Republican, who, after some
general remarks, paid his respects to
Lamar's parallel. "Forgibenn said he;
sdey forgiben, dem brigadiers? Why.
dey'se come walkin' into de house, an
bang de do, an go up to de OF man an
say: 'Whar dat veal?"
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Photographed Through Ice.

A rather novel feat was performed re-
Gently at the Diamond Ice company's
works in Newport. A plate of ice was
stood on edge just as it was taken out
of the tank where it had been frozen,
and behind this some half dozen per-
sons interested in the company took their
positions, while on the other side a pho
tographer posed his camera and made an
exposure. The features could be seen so
distinctly through the ice that there is
little question as to the success of the op-
eration.-Boston Herald.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21


Capt Stellwagen, who died the last
hero in the War of 1872 Why it was
taken Of the grave of this early day naval
shows that Capt. Stellwagen was the last
of his kind. and. fearless and true as he
was, he died unknown and possibly I'M
mourned. In history however, the man
still lives. Many have heard of the
proWess on the waters of Capt. Stell-
wagon in the war with England in 1912.
While in command of the brig Concord,
one of the finest vessels then afoat, and
returning from Lisbon in March, 1918,
he was captured by the schooner Paz,
and a day or two later was anchored in
the blOckading squadron in Delaware bay,
which included the ships P0rctino, Com
modore Beresford, and the frigates Belar-
dera, Acasta and Spartan, together with
their tenders. After three days imprison-
ment, aided by his colored steward, Rich
ard Douce, who was the captains body
guard, he obtained possession of the
weapons of his captors. Standing back
to back. master and servant drove their
foes below deck and took possession of
the brig. Sail was crowded on, and under
the very guns of his enemies the captain
sailed out of the bay, escaping their shot,
and anchored safely in port. For gallant
services during the war the captain re-
ceived sword and a vote of thanks from
Congress. The captains ashes are now
inferred in another portion of the GENE
terry, and the grave will be decorated on
Memorial day hereafter. Philadelphia
TelegraDh
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21

hold the burning paper under it. The
air will dilate with the heat and in cool
ing will make a partial vacuum in the
interior of the glass.
This will suffice to cause a porcelain
plate to adhere to the glass, provided
you press it to the glass firmly and even
ly before the cooling of the air begins.
AS precaution, to secure an alright
joint, you might rub the surface of the
plate with suet.
The principle here illustrated is the
equal pressure of the atmosphere on all
sides, excepting in the interior of the
glass, where there is a vacuum, thus
keeping the two articles together-Phil-
adelphia Times.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Atmospheric Pressure.

The accompanying cut is not unlike
q practical demonstration of the strength
of certain cements shown along the
city streets. But this case is, not one
of commissioning; the adhesion here
illustrated is made solely by the pressure
Of the air.
1t is impossible, without an airpump.
to produce perfect vacuum, but one
sufficient for the purpose of this ex-
pertinent may be produced by means of
glass from a chandelier or the ceiling
by a string, as shown in the cut, and
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
The Cable Code.

One of the curiosities of the cable code
method of sending information is, shown
in recent message announcing the loss
by fire of ship at sea. The whole
message was conveyed in three words
of SCOTS cable code: "SmoIdered, hur-
rah, hallelujahv' "Smoldered" stands
for ''the ship has been destroyed by fire:
"hurrah," for ''crew saved by boats"
and ''hallelujah" for ''all hands saved
inform wives and sweethearts. New
York Tribune.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Saved the Secret.

A story is told in the India Rubber
World of a meek-looking. stranger, with
for permission to look over a large rub
Der factory. He knew nothing at all
about the rubber business, he said and.
after little hesitation: he was admitted.
The superintendent showed him about
in person, and the mans questions and
comments seemed to come from the
densest ignorance. Finally, when the
grinding room was reached, he fingered
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Needed a Bath.

An italian sportsman once said to a
well-known Scottish baronet: Talking
about dogs with keen scent, | have one
in Italy that will compare favorably with
m MAJ abb dog, [ SUPPOSE yawned the
listener 81 should say so. The day
after / left home, he broke his CHAIN
and, although had been away for hours,
he tracked me and found me merely by
scent What do you think of that?'
Il think you ought. to take BATH re-
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21

record of a recent voyage by the British
bark Brunei from Newcastle, n. S. w.
to Valparaiso. When he reached San
Francisco, Capt. Frampion of the Brunei
found a letter from the underwriters con-
tanning $1,000 to be divided among the
crew and officers for their gallant work
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
WHY the Sea is Blue.

The innumerable shades of blue and
green which constitutes what may be
called the natural color of sea water arc
due to greater or less proportion of salt
held in solution. The appearance of in
tense blue is the result of the presence
of large quantities of saline matter
Marine Journal.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
A New Peril.

eyes," said little Jim to his Juvenile
friend. 'I'm gointer run away from
home'
''And fight Indians?"
81 don't know about that. But I'm
goin' to get away from whut's comm.
I've had paws trousers cut down to fit
me, an never found fault But since
NAV got wheel and is wearin' bloom
ers I'm takin' no more chances
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Not a Bad idea.

The other day a stylish-looking lady
driving, and, to the surprise of the OBJ
server, in the back part of the carriage
was a basket containing baby. She
did not seem to mind it in the least, but
rode right along as if carrying potatoes
to market
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Brave Men Rewarded.

Five days on fire, a race around the
Horn to Port Stanley, sunk to the soup
pers in order to drown fire and 1000
tons of smouldering coal thrown into the
bay before all danger was past, is the
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Drain on America.

A great deal has been said of the drain
on American wealth by British fortune
hunters, but we should not forget that
our country received an immense bene-
faction from an Englishman long before
any of our money attracted British titles.
refer to the Smithson legacy, which
was paid in 1888 and amounted to more
than $5O0,0O0 Had that money been
placed at compound interest it would
now amount to $15,OOO,OOO, which is
much more than the dowry of all the
American heiresses that have married
British titles, including Consuelo, who
" ill carry off more than all the rest put
together. The Smithsonian bequest has
an additional value in the impetus given
to national taste and Improvement,
which can only be properly appreciated
by visit to the institution. Smithson.
who never married, was a scientist of
great attainment and held a high posi-
ton in the Royal society. He never
visited this country, but took so deep an
interest in our progress that he be-
queathed his entire estate for the pur-
pose of founding the institution which
bears his name and which by his direc-
ton was established in Washington. His
will created great dissatisfaction and
even indignation in London, and it was
not until nine years after his death that
the money was paid, and $500, 900 in gold
during these hard times was a wonder
full sum of money.-Troy Times.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Fad Of Married Men.

The latest fad among married men
who have not yet sown all their wild
zoned card entitled a Permit which is
supposed to be signed by their respective
wives, and gives each one permission ito
go where he pleases, dring what ne
pleases and when he pleases,' and re-
leases him from even further restraints.
The reason for this novel liberty is gwen
in the concluding sentence OF the permit
which reads II want him to ENJOY life,
as he will be a long time dead. "-Megar-
gee in Philadelphia Times
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Mrs. Grant's WASHINGTON Residence


Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant has determined
to make Washington her permanent
place of residence. She has had consid-
cradle difficulty in finding a residence
suited to her, but has at last found a
mansion that suits her in almost every
respect, and that is the large and impos-
ing house at 2111 Massachusetts ave
nue., which was built by ex-senator
George r. Edmunds of Vermont, and
occupied by him until he retired from the
upper branch of Congress. The location
is unsurpassed in Washington. 1t fronts
south, or, rather, southwest on Massa-
chusetts avenue, and all around it are
the imposing homes of prominent and
wealthy people. Her d.. daughter, Mrs Mrs Mel
mother, and it is her intention to make
her home with her, at least until the
education Of her two daughters, whom
she has just placed in the Catholic con-
vent-the Academy of the Visitation-in
Georgetown, is completed It is prob
able, also, that her son Algernon will be-
come a student at Georgetown universe
ty.-NeW York Herald.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
Hints Tor Girls on Dressing.


If you are sensible and clear-headed
girls you will not wish to have many
frocks at once. A strong, serviceable
serge for everyday wear pretty cash
mere or silk for best, simple white
frock for evening, two or three separate
waists. and an extra skirt to relieve the
serge. are sufficient for the winter ward
robe of a well-dressed young girl. In
summer one requires more changes, but
print and muslin and bingham frocks are
cheap, and if neatly made are always APP
propriate Of underclothing have as
simple a supply as you can take care of.
The dainty girl likes TO be clothed III
fresh and clean garments next the skin
and rWhere her clothing is not seen.
These garments may be of fine and nice
material but the school girl and young
woman should avoid elaborate frills and
puffs and tucks, embroidery and laces for
these are easily torn and are hard upon
the laundress. OF stockings a half dozen
pairs are necessary, of handkerchiefs two
or three dozen, and of linen for the neck
sonal perfect neatness on every occasion.
Gloves and shoes are important parts Of
a Young lady's outfit. Of the former two
pairs, one for best and one for common
wear. will probably be enough to have at
once, and of the latter, if you can afford
it, have three or four pairs for outdoor
and indoor uses A young woman whose
gloves and boots are good of their kind,
and In nice order, will always appear we'll
dressed. A waterproof cloak, a thick,
warm Jacket, and two hats, one toque,
trim and dainty,1-.the other wider and
more picturesque affair. with brim and
feathers, ribbons and, flowers. for trim
ming will meet all xigencies.--Harper'
Round Table.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21

e B. Yerington reports that while in
EsmeraIda county, New, he saw nugget
picked up on the gem o cn a IN Iver
and was worth nearly 500.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-21
A woman,s Clever Plan.

Said a society woman, known for her
tact and quantity of friends: II have
a plan-possibly not original, but certain
ly successful-of ignoring the especially
pleasant thing a man necessarily knows
about himself. Each one has a particu.
lar accomplishment that this world in
Variably 'tacks' to his name. He is
pleased, of course, to possess this one
accomplishment, but, rest assured, he Sc
cretly wonders if it can be the sum total
of his attraction. Sc I try to discover
some other quality. If / find he has
the virtue of dressing wellT-then / also
discover some immensely clever remark
of his. | make point of mentioning it
to him. If, on the other hand, he is
clever, then l particularly admire Ger.
tain suit of clothes or the fashion in his
ties. If he dances well, then find that
he has made some good business deals.
Be perfectly sure, my dear, he will think
you vastly more appreclatlve than any
other woman, and the underlined graft
tude he feels at the bright side of himself
you have reflected back brings you many
a delightful attention And she con-
Guided: "This is not hyprocisy in me,
nor silly vanity in him. I love to be
treated that way myself, and nay graft,
tude is equal to the mans.
A third point is to remember, if posi-
bic. what a man talked most interesting
ly to you about the last time you met.
1t shows interest in most subtle way.
Naturally this. is no easy task if the
lapses between visits are long, and you
meet a goodly number of men. But if
it is possible to remember the result will
prove it's wisdom ''As you once said''
has penetrating charm for the listener,
be it man or woman. 1t is useless to
deny that for human nature the first per,
son singular is the most agreeable conju-
cation in grammar. And this brings up
a final bit of advice which is one of the
well-known artss of conversation,-par
doxical as it may seem-be a patient,
Sympathetic listener.