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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
grandchildren gather to listen - this,
my story, told annually by their ador.
ed grandfather.
STRATEGY OF A GRIZZLY.
Rakes Corn Near the Barn and Then
Pulls Chickens In.


Nat Wetzell, st. Louis commission
merchant, has a huge grizzly bear,
Gagged behind strong iron bars in the
rear part of his place of business. The
bear was sent to him by some friends
in the Sierras. Within few days
after the bear was imprisoned on the
premises, Wetzell missed one and then
another of the chickens he had turned
out to fatten on the scraps and refuse
and for a time he was at a loss to
know what was taking them off, When
the number had increased to q point
where patience ceases to be a virtue
he set watch for the miscreant, and
in due time discovered that the big
grizzly was devouring them as fast as
he could lay paws on them. The
brut's process Of capturing the luckless
chicks would do credit to certain
classes of mammals that do not go
about the earth on all tours, and when
he discovered how the thing was done
Wetzell had a hearty laugh in spite of
his loss.
Corn had been thrown into the bears
cage in great quantities. AS it disap
peared with due regularity, it was
supposed that bruin was enjoying 1t
immensely, but the shaggy coated old
fellow was wiser than his keepers
knew. He learned before he had been
imprisoned single day that chickens
liked corn pretty we'll, and as he liked
chickens better than corn, he decided
that a fair exchange would be good
for his constitution.
Acting upon this theory of the case,
the bear scraped together the corn as
fast as it was thrown into the cage and
pushed the piles out close to the bars.
where the chickens could pick it up.
When no one was around he would
set his great paws down upon the
head of an unwary chick and drag it
into the cage, to be devoured at his
leisure. Not so much as a squawk ever
escaped his victims, and for this reason
his little game was not discovered until
his thievery had so decimated the
poultry yard that discovery could no
longer be avoided.
Yesterday, when Wetzell entered the
store he found old bruin sitting on his
launches, and in such apparent good
humor that he at once attracted atten-
ton. Going back to the cage, the pro-
prietor found that the bear had scrap
ed a pile of chicken feathers fully a
foot deep over into one corner of the
Enclosure, and had evidently made his
bed there the night before. The quilt
cal smile on bruins face seemed to ask
what more could good bear want than
plenty of tender chicks to eat and
soft place to sleep.
Now the old fellows rations Of corn
have been cut off, and it is WetzelPs
determination to give him to Forest
Park for the geological department,
provided the city will have him.-S
Louis Republic.
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LiOness Owned the Car.

Among the freight placed in the bag
gage car of train No. on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad leaving Chi
cago recently, was lioness in wood
en- cage, shipped by Francis Terrier
and intended for local show.
After the train had left Cayuga, G..
C. Lapham, baggage master, who was
checking his way bills, saw the ioness
crouching on the top of some bag
gage. Looking the animal straight in
the eye he backed toward the door at
the other end Of the car, and as he
threw open the door and rushed out
the lioness jumped, but he escaped
When the train arrived at Pittsburg
an iron cage was wheeled against the
side of the car, the door opened and
the 1ioness driven into the cage In
the eighteen hours she was in posses
sion of the car, she tore open 1.early
every piece Of baggage.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
Unp1owed Headlands.

1t is the practice of many farmers in
blowing grass land, especially for hoed
crops, to leave an unplowed space, us
ually called a headland, on which the
horse can turn when used in cultivat-
ing. But with careful horse this
care is not necessary in growing corn
or potatoes, though the nurseryman's
more valuable stock may justify it. In
growing corn, some farmers plant two
or three rows of potatoes next the
fence. But these scattering rows Of
potatoes are difficult to harvest, as the
wagon has to be drawn all around a
field to gather few potatoes. We
used, in the later years of our farming,
to plant corn out to the end of the row.
If, while small, a hill of corn was step
ped on, there it still time to plant hill
Of beans. Yet We always noticed that
the outside rows of corn ripened ear
Ger and had better ears than those in
the middle of the field. Most corn is
planted too closely to yield the largest
amounts Of grain.-American Cultiva-
tor
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
Arbor Vitae Hedges.

In order to have full hedge the
plants should be about two feet apart
in the row and carefully trimmed once
a year. In the fall loosen the top soil
on both sides of the hedge and apply
wood ashes. Keep a close watch for
the basket worm, which does consider
able damage to evergreen hedges of
this kind. The plant is best known 10
some as flat CEDAR because the leaf
is fiat. It is one of the most beautiful
ornamental plants grown.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21

and before the hog and hold him in
position. There is just room enough
for him to stick his nose out and while
in this position rings can be inserted.
The sides of the chutes must be much
closer together than shown in the en-
craving, SO that the hog cannot turn
about. In fact the width should be just
sufficient to allow a hog to pass
through. In the second illustration is
represented the side view of another
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
Olive Oil for the Hair.

When the hair shows a tendency to
fall cut the very best thing to stop it's
coming out and promote growth is the
abundant use of genuine olive oil. Sat-
urate the hair thoroughly, and keep
it saturated for a week. until the dry
scalp has absorbed all it will, then
wash with pure soap and water. II
this operation is repeated every two or
three months, the effect is said to be
marvellous.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21

Peanuts require a light soil, sandy
loan being excellent The seeds are
planted about three inches deep and
the soil kept loose. They seem to be
benefited by lime or wood ashes ON the
soil. The plant is very pretty while
growing, and few of them in garden
add to it's attractiveness. Plant the
seeds in May or as soon as possible
after danger from frost is over. The
seeds should be removed from the
shells, and care should be taken not to
break the crown skin covering Of the
seeds.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
When to Plant the Garden.

Do not be deceived by the advance
warm weather of spring and put in the
garden crops too soon. 1t will be time,
enough to complete the planting when
the apple trees begin to bloom. A late
frost will destroy all tender plants.
Cool nights are also detrimental to the.
growth of such plants as squash.
beans, melons, tomatoes and corn. The.
ground must be warm before plants
will make Roadway in growth i;
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
Garden Peas.

Many gardeners have planted the
extra early peas, though it is rather
soon to do so. Should they be subject
to a freezing spell, they may turn yell
low, and, though not necessarily killed.
will make but little Roadway. The diff
ficulty is that the seed may rot in the
ground if cold spell comes, but in or
der to have early peas some risk must
be incurred
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
How to Plant Onions,

Plant onion sets in rows, placing
them four inches apart in rows. The
rows may be sufficiently wide to per-
NIT of the use of a wheel hoe. 1t is
important to keep the grass from be-
tween the onions, as we'll as to have
the space between the rows clean. On
ions can endure frost and will start to
grow almost as soon as planted.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
Animal Pedigree,

What is the value of pedigree? 1t
is simply the history of an animal. If
there is no pedigree the animal is I'M
known, and its offspring may not par
take of it's characteristics. With pedi-
gree the animal can be traced back to,
several generations if necessary. Pedi
gree does not of itself make an animal
better than another. but it is valu-
able guide in breeding.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
Preparation of the Soil.

A piece of ground that is plowed Or
spaded and then worked very fine with
a harrow or rake will give better re-
suits without manure than ground that
is heavily MANFRED and not worked
fine. One-half the battle is won in the
preparation of the soil for the seed. 1t
is good start-the rapid growth the
first month-that enables plants to get
ahead Of weeds.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
The Asparagus Bed.

To make a new asparagus bed dig a
trench two feet deep and fill it with
rich, well-rotted manure to the depth
of twelve inches. Over the manure
scatter bone meal and sulphate Of pot
ash, any quantity preferred. Then
cover with three inches of rich dirt,
and on the dirt place the roots, using
2-year-old growth, about two feet
Apart, as they Will thicken in the bed
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
HANDY FARM wHEELBARRow.

which has seen it's better days. This
wheelbarrow has the advantage of hay
ing the load over the wheels and sus-
tanned by them instead Of being held
by the one wheeling it. The design ex-
plains itself, and the wheelbarrow can
be made very easily if the wheels are at
hand
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
a Hanpy Combination.

1t is happy combination to have 81.
good farm and good man together. A
coed manager is initiated in his meth
ample-what crops to seed; how to cul
tivate; what machinery to buy; when
and how to market; and in many ways
is unconsciously helpful to those
around him.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
A Hint to Fruit Growers,

It has always been thought benefici;sI
to put cinders and scales from the
blacksmith shop around fruit trees.
Australian fruit growers go further
dig bitches around the trees and pour
in a solution OF sulphate of iron in con-
siderable quantities, covering it With
earth.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
Handy Whee1barrow.

The Iowa Homestead gives an illus
tration of a handy wheelbarrow that
may be used about the farm. 1t is
made from the two front or the two
hind wheels of little express wagon
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21
fIIt}I Weddings Dream.
An Easter Story.

An Easter Story.
has not heard of Devon County?
homie Devon, with its almost
skies lis hazy stretches OF
!, 4ors," it's crystal streams, it's
,nmbes through which the sea
rsbes white as carded wool, and
,sD winding lanes, almost over
with honeysuckle and wild
tse delicious windings Of which
i designed by Cupid for his de-
alone.
rs Kingsley tells how Grenvil,
td William the Conqueror, drew
n him to these sequested spots
rsy Saxon serfs and free Morse
and dark Silurian Britons,
mingled blood still gives to
.ans their brave men and beau
women.
Eanly John Maddox and Esther
Eg fully sustained their native
ys reputation. Sweethearts
lad ever been since the days when
gent hand in hand, to the white
school house on the hill above
BID. And now John was first
On an Indian ship, and he and
; had met to bid farewell ere he
away on his long, perilous voy-
Fas the Easter Eve Of 1882.
Is sweet breath filled all that
tEl cline; and as the lovers
lin one last, passionate embrace,
Efet as she had never felt before
range reluctance to let her af-
one go.
nov you will come back again,
but do you know I have an op-
Fe dread of some foreboding
|AF up, my dearie, for come back
Eshall, and, maybe, with enough
fFOrld's goods to settle our home
| dOrd."
ilSSed her with a caress which
He Whole soul through their
70 hurried to the distant street
u the stage to Plymouth.
rs the heathery hills he rode,
\ mad famed the beacon light
.oId Of proud SPANS dread
us defeat. But John Maddox
10 that Easter Eve of love and
lOt war; Of life yet to come,
ae and Esther should walk it's
Pilgrimage together.
snip, the Scraps, conveyed a
regiment to India. When he
plymouth the quaint old streets
4ed with a crowd, gathered TO
Fedcoats pass to the beach.
4t on the ocean wave,
ae On the bounding deep"
ID the refrain Of the band, and
1Strode Justify along, their steps
ReS keeping time and tune.
'eSsel sailed away amid wom-
Is and mems hurrahs, and that
morning they watched her
Ill the highest peak faded
an opalescent sky and she dis
] below the dip of the sea.
Serapis raced before the wind
5d past the Gambian Coast and
the doldrums in the Gulf OF
while soldiers sweltered and
and sailors whistled for q
They moved again, and when
Nolloth, South Africa, a great
y gale struck her, and for two
icy rode at the mercy of the
Is Crash went the foretopmast
We oowsprit, and afterward a
~ rugged by John Maddox and
~'aAt crew, who toiled in vain
Slhe ship.
'."ptajn stood with John on the
'~|' night, and heard the distant
y On the shore.
~ope for her, Maddox" said he,
''A a shake of his grizzly head.
~'e done all"
'S~aInder John never heard.
= ~ she struck. He was thrown
y ~e poop, overheard. He look
~ There reared the stern al
+, 'ss40lcuIarly. She had run
Jaws OF a rock-riven chasm,
~'pPed her like a vice.
~ '''iilast snapped with a crack;
sAesS lashed her sides; and,
h., s'Su' enc great wave flooded
H. u! OF despair, how it haunt
. IA V"rS! He caught a falling
II. U0"'ed clear of timbers and
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gate and pen SO arranged that the door
can be opened and shut without getting
INTO the pen. These devices are so con-
tenient about the hog lots that it is q
surprise that more # them are not in
use.-Orange Judd "'armer.
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off IL or ii inches and set out as shown
way, this planted vine will raise the
best Of potatoes and it's removal will
not injure the original plant.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21

Cheap Sweet Potato Plants.
A correspondent of the American Ag
riculturist says that when sweet pota-
to vines are about IS inches long, cut
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21

every year. Cover with rich dirt, and
throw the soapsuds over the bed when
ever possible to do so. Once an aspara-
gus bed is made it should last for TWEEN
tY years
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EASTER flowers

EASTER FLOWERS
u, never STAIN
rfsa .4g,,dripping rain;
ysL !s oi as Faiths hope
'1ss' s Ia
I'd bsli0fF0p''
., white blossoms
ge!s, as the flakes
9nt in the air nra.ts.
,5s jonquils unfold,
sl 'D' their treasures
n1 :,i y and gold.
i, fell the sunshine nnon
norning and noon,
n0l ~ the warm rain
y. s'a a musical Groom
y. .n+ Of earth's darkness
|, ~ opt Of the gloom
y o or, the bright buds
5+ls rapture of bloom
,nond-tree blossoms
] y world is awake,
gys glad anthems them
! d .rnpathy'S sake sake.
!, aery sweet flower
|, ,bsnkfulness bring
,non on the shrine
\ be new-risen King.
HATTIE WHITNEY.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-04-21

UatGS tut 1AdHU11HS AAOsS'
The device shown in the accompany
Ing illustrations for handling hogs
when they are to be rung or for other
purposes, is very useful on the ordinary
farm. The first picture represents a
chute and gates which will shut behind
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-18
AMERICAN LIVES LOST.
An Engagement at Cardenas Results
in Disabling Torpedo Boat
and killing Five Men.


Last Wednesday three vessels Of the
Cuban blOckading feet had an engage
ment with Spanish gunbOats and shore
batteries which resulted in the Winslow
being disabled and five men being killed.
The men were Ensign Worth Bagley,
John VartOls, Oller; j. Denfee, fireman;
Il. b. Tunnel, cook, and G. b. Meek, fire
man. r.
The gunbOat Wilmington, torpedo boat
WinslOW and auxiliary gunbOat Hudson
went into Cardenas harbOr under orders.
The Spanish gunbOats were tied up at
the docks and had fair range The
WinslOw steamed i'm first and was fired
on at once by both gunbOats and bat
teries. The firing was spirited and the
Spaniards aim was good. All of the
Spanish guns were directed ut the Wins
low. 1t received perfect storm Of shells.
The crew acquitted itself nObly. In a
short time a solid shot crashed through
its hull and disabled the boiler The
boat then rolled and tossed helplessly,
and the Spanish fire was continued with
out abatement. The Hudson tried to aid
the WinslOw by throwing a line to 1t
and towing 1t away. Some difficulty was
experienced in getting close to it. An
officer Of the Hudson called to the crew
of the Winslow, telling the boys not to
miss the line. Ensign Bagley smiled and
replied, "I.et her come. It's getting too
hot here for comfort" Just at this time
a shell burst in the midst OF the crew,
which was grouped on the deck Of the
WinslOw, and Bagley and four others
were instantly killed. This was noted
by the Spaniards, and they gave wild
cheer of triumph and energetically con-
tinued the heavy firing. After about an
hour the Winslow was towed out Of dan
ger. Lieutenant Bernadou, commanding
the WinsIow, was wounded slightly in
his left leg. Two others were injured.
The bodies were brought into Key West,
where they were buried, with the excep-
tion of that of Ensign Bagley, whose re-
mains were sent north to his home.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-18

States service. Governor Leedy, Of Kan
sas, believing bhese companies could not
be depended upon, called In their arms
and supplies, dissolved the companies
and called for volunteers to M the quota
of Kansas, for which he was rOundly de-
nOunced by the officers of the companies,
their friends and the Governors political
enemies. But the trend OF events proves
that possibly he took the right course.
Commenting ON the matter, Governor
Mount says: Governor Leedy, OF Kan
sas, was derided because he turned down
the Kansas National Guard and accepted
raw recruits In their stead. guess the
distinguished gentleman knew what he
was doing. "-KOkOmO Qnd.) Dispatch.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-18
San Juan Has CapltuIated.

New York, May IA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
President Mckinley received dispatch
last night which came through Haytien
sources announcing the complete capltu-
lation of the city and forts OF San Juan
de Porto Rico.
The dispatch was Immediately com
municated to Secretary Long, who pre-
sented 1T to the naval strategic board
which was then in session.
Secretary Long was seen few mo-
ments after the receipt Of the dispatch
in question but he would not say who
sent 1t. He acknowledged it's receipt
however, and supplemented the Presi-
dents declaration in It's authenticity
1t was stated by Secretary Long that
the dispatch was not from Admiral
Sampson.
It is understood that the dispatch
came through representatives OF the
Haytien government in New York and
was communicated to the President by
al officer of the United States signal
corps stationed at Governors Island.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-18
Europe Suffers Because of War.

New York, May 14.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Paris says: Pierre Lott,
who has just returned from Spain, speak
Ing of the result of the present war,
says:
You ask whether this war will have
any effect on the commercial and general
interests Of this part of France. I'M
dCubtedly; but | don't go so far as to
say that 1t will have a rulnOus effect
For the last two years the rate of ex-
change between France and Spain has
been enormous. II has been for some
time lowering between 40 and so per
cent, and now just look at 1t, ia and
over that. 1t Is horrible and sad when
you think OF It. Such ruinOus deprecia-
ton is disaster which penetrates far and
wide, not only in Spain but in France.
In the counting houses of Europe and in
the family circle 1t means deprivatlOns OF
pleasure as well as reduced material COM
fort. 1t spells poverty for a great many
and forced economy for all, to greater
or less degree, in Europe"
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-18
YOIunteers MOBILIZE at chlckamauga

Almost all Of the regulars at Chicka-
mauga have been transported to the
South, most of them going to Tampa.
Only one company remains at the camp.
But the volunteers are on the way, and
General Brooke expects to have 10000
to $4,000 there within ten days. Eight
regiments are on the way now. They are
from Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and In
diana Supplies Of all sorts are arriving
on every train. The volunteers began ar
riVing in large numbers Monday.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-18
Garcia Defeats the Spanlards.

New York, May 14.-A dispatch to the
World from Key West says: The story
OF the occupation of BayamO by the vic
tOrlous Cubans was brought to Key West
by Lieutenant A. s. Rowan.
1--WE had expected to find Garcia en-.
camped somewhere In the fields or noun
tains," said the lieutenant. Imagine our
surprise to learn that his headquarters
were in BayamO. That had always re-
garded as one Of the strongest Spanish
fortified towns. But such was the case.
"Bayamo had been In state OF par
tial siege for months. Garcia simply
worried the Spaniards out on April "a,
while flags were hOisted over every Span
ish fort around Bayamo. General Garcia
was correct In his suppOsitiOn that the
Spaniards did not intend to armlstlce,
but simply holsted a flag Of truce to cover
some treacherous military maneuVer.
That maneuVer was the evacuation of
BayamO. The Cubans answered the flags
Of truce with heavy artillery and rife
fire. The Spaniards retreated in two col
umns TO O little town called EmbarcaderO,
on the Cauto river. For a distance of
200 yards on the ST. Augustine road the
CUbans planted dynamite torpedoes that
were exploded by an electric wire from
the underbrush.
From what have learned of the af-
fair believe that three entire companies
Of Spaniards and three pieces Of artillery
were literally blow to pieces.
General GarCias headquarters are in
one OF the finest houses In Bayam0. He
ron mn IgtnHIrf nIt
the information that was In his power.
The obtaining Of that information was
my official errand, so that | am not at
liberty to tell you what 1t was. But 1
believe that l shall be able to tell the
State Department all that 1t desires to
know about the eastern end Of Cuba.
Garcia wants American soldiers as
well as rifles and ammunition He Ia
kindly disposed to Americans personally,
and his whole army Is at the disposal of
the government at Washington. CubanS
soldiers are not much to look at, but they
arc the best guides have ever seen.
Their endurance and resourcefulness are
something wonderful. / don't believe In
sending them Krag- -Jorgensen rifles. The
Remington is better adapted TO their use
than any other. 1t is simpler and is more
easily repaired. After leaving Garcia
kept to the nOrthWard and crossed the
island. With two guides | explored the
north coast. There are several harbOrs
that are remarkably well fitted for the
purpose Of invasion.
'The Cubans are not only willing, but
anxious to give us all the land we want
for permanent coaling stations They
look upon the presence Of the feet in
their waters as continual protection"
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-18
A Sword Presented to rlalor Brown

The employees OF the 0sawatomie asy-
lum have presented to Major W. L.
Brown a handsome sword 1t is apprO-
priately engraved, and 1t will be the finest
one carried by a Kansas soldier. The
Topeka asylum employees gave him fine
saddle. Major Brown appreciates these
presents all the more because they were
given after he had retired from the
Board Of Charities.