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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
SKATER BELLE OF THE BALL.
His Name on Nearly All Of the Cards, Altho'
lie Did Not Dance.

General Shafter was decidedly the
belle of the recent peace jubilee ball
in Chicago He received more atten-
ton than anybody except the presi-
dent and Mrs. Palmer and accepted
the alteration of the multitude with
becoming modesty. Early in the eve
ming his box became surrounded by q
crowd Of admirers and the general
was in state Of siege during the rest
of the night. Some pretty girl had a
brilliant idea and asked the general to
write his name upon her engagement
card.
II don't Dance" said the hero Of
Santiago
81 know that" returned the eager
damsel, "but ] want your auto
graph
The general took pencil with
willing air and write his name SO large
that it covered two lines. Then every
other lady around rushed up to him
with the same request and kept him
busy for an hour Or more writing his
autograph upon the printed list of
dances. Some of the prettiest girls
in town had him down for Waltzes and
others for two-steps, and of course
they will save the cards as souvenirs
and no doubt show them to their
grandchildren in the middle of the
next century and relate how they
danced with General Shafter at the
great jubilee ball.
The autograph craze then became
general, and nearly all the famous
men present We're detained until they
had written their names upon the
engagement cards of hundreds Of
ladies. Those souvenirs will be
doubly interesting because of nov
city, but it will require further evil
dence to convince their friends that
they danced two-steps with Secretary
Gage and the Chinese minister and
waltzes with Governor Tanner and
Senator Cullom.
Excepting the president, Arch
popular guest at the jubilee. Like all
the other dignitaries, the Archbishop
went to the ball, and, of course, was
imposed upon by any number OF
pretty girls. He wrote his autograph
along with those of General Miles,
General Shafter and other prominent
men, without noticing the character
of the paper that was presented for
his signature. 1t would make a de-
cided stir in the college Of Cardinals
at Rome if some of the engagement
cards that were used at the dance last
night were submitted to them, and
fear that the holy father would be
shocked to see the name of this emf
nent prelate written in his own hand
upon the engagement list of many a
Chicago girl for waltzes, two-steps
and other dances which have not
usually been included in the accom-
plishments of ecclesiastics.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Private Market for Butter.

A farmer who has all the facilities
and who knows how to make the best
butter ought always to sell it to private
customers, who will also take his fresh
eggs and other farm products at prices
somewhat higher than he can get in the
open market. But if he does this he
must obligate himself to supply what is
needed throughout the year, and that
it shall never be below the standard. 1t
is this last condition that prevents
farmers from making such bargains.
To make the best butter in winter re-
quires care in feeding, and also in han
ding milk and cream, which too many
are unwilling to undertake.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
THE MOUNTAIN DWELLeR

ask no odds of the men who ride
With trappings that CLEAN like gold;
Nor envy the homes where they abide
'' >or the lands by their will con-
trolled.
w. sense of freedom and joy pro-
found
Ts mine as I look on high.
rhora,s only an acre or so Of ground,
Dr,+ billions of acres of sky.
,r,. beartless master, the stubborn
sod
AZ for beauty you delve and strive;
Won must blast the quarry and break
the clod
Ere Gardens and towers may thrive.
Bn+ nv clouds with castles each night
are crowned
And the radiant stars draw nigh
,rbarn.s only an acre or so of ground,
puf billions of acres of sky.
Nh tbo town is great and the town is
fine
And it's gay as town can be,
And the house Oh the height where
the suns ashine
Is humble, though fair to me;
Hn+ q universe seems to gather round,
with joys that will never fly;
There's only an acre or so OF ground,
But billions Of acres OF SKY.
Washington Star.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Vienna Coffee Houses.

The coffee houses play an important
part in all the business ventures that
are organized in Vienna, Austria. The
his coffee. When he is visited by a
fellow business man who has some
scheme to propose, they adjourn i'm
mediately to the nearest cafe, order
coffee for two, pass few pleasant re-
marks on the weather and compliment
each other on his prosperous appear
ance. When the cups are emptied one
of the gentlemen takes out his dainty
cigarette case, proffers a cigarette,
and they are ready for business.
On rainy days the coffee houses are
filled all day long. Every cafe SUBJ
scribes to scores Of newspapers and H.
Illustrated periodicals in all languages,
and it is a common sight to see one
person with a pile of papers at his
side so high that one wonders whether
he has not reserved FOR himself all
the reading matter in the establish
ment. This custom may be said to be
the direct cause of the unprogressive-
ness of Viennese journals. When the
people can enter cafe and by spend
ing few cents on cup of coffee pc
ruse all the dailies and weeklies pub
lished, and without having to wait for
their turn-for each coffee house gets
several copies of each periodical-they
are not apt to invest many pennies in
daily reading matter.-New York
Times.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01

The secret of producing choice bacon,
says the American Swineherd, lies in
the feed trough. If any one doubts
this, let him put two Poland-China,
Berkshire, Chester-White, Duroc, Jer-
sey or any of our recognized breeds of
hogs in two different pens, feed one all
the corn he can eat until fat, and the
other boiled potatoes, milk, barley or
wheat ground fine and some pea meal
until fat (the old country way. Kill
both, put in dry salt for six or seven
weeks, then take out and wash, and
hang it up in the kitchen or drying
house until thoroughly dried; then cut
off a good, big chunk and boil it, let
it stand till cold; then cut off few
slices, and you will see the corn-fed
meat is not so firm, is more oily, and
not SO many streaks of lean as meat
fed on barley, potatoes, milk, ETC., and
this is all the difference you or any one
else can detect.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
The Country's Biggest Auditorium.

The largest auditorium in the coun-
try is to be opened in Kansas City by
Sousa's Baud and ball on Washing
tons birthday. The building is be-
ing erected by stock company, and is
called Convention Hall. The outside
dimensions are 19S by 314 feet, giving
an arena floor of $4,000 square feet, an
amphitheatre floor of $1,000 square
feet, besides a second gallery and a
roof garden, bringing the total floor
space up to 15S, 100 square fee,. The
standing capacity is 16,50v people. and
the total seating capacity 10000. In
the arena there is room for six cir.
Gus rings. The cost, 100000, is con-
sidered very small for so large build
ing of stone aud cream brick.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Onions as Food.

Despite their disagreeable effects as
breath perfumers, the common onion is
much the most healthful vegetable
grown, and all would be healthier If
onions cooked in some way were part
of the daily diet. Drinking milk after
the onion will to great extent absorb
the odor. Those farmers who grow and
use many onions keep their health bet
ter than do those who are too dainty to
eat this vegetable. In southern Europe
raw onions are eaten as part Of the
daily meal, laying a slice Of onion on
the bread and then biting through both
together. The Spaniards have a very
mild onion that is quite commonly
eaten thus.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
The Cheyiot Sheen.

This excellent sheep has been too
much neglected by breeders on this
side of the ocean. While it is thought
to be mountain breed it's life is spent
only in part on verdant pastures of the
Cheviot hills, for it is bred mostly for
crossing by the Leicesters in middle
and southern English pastures for the
London markets. The cross-bred pro-
duce are excellent feeders and very
popular among the butchers, the NUT
ton being Of the first quality and hav-
ing the flesh marbled with fat, rather
than covered with it, and is thus tender
and juicy. This sheep, while not the
largest, is heavy animal, making $50
pounds at two years old when we'll fed
on good pasture with moderate allow
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
American Apples in Europe.

american apples ALuTOpCs
The United States Consul at Chem
nitz, Germany, advises Americans to
ship their apples this year to Germany.
If good fruit is chosen, such as will
stand long voyage-the Baldwin ap-
pie, for instance-he is confident that
the business will prove to be paying
one. Complaint has been made in Ger
many against American fruit because
of the fear of the Introduction of the
San Jose scale, which is one of the
most destructive diseases known to
fruit Investigation has shown that the
fear of the Germans has been exagger-
ated. 1t is not denied that the San
Jose scale is found in some parts OF
the United States, but diseased fruit is
not shipped abroad. Such a course
would soon result in destroying the ex-
port business. German experts are now
in the United States studying our fruit.
So far as known they have not advised
exclusion. Americans have much to
learn about packing fruit, but they are
gaining a strong hold in the foreign
markets. For the five years preceding
1896 the annual average Of shipments
of fruit from this country to Germany
amounted to over $4,000 OO.-Balti-
more American.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Fa1,- Rolling Winter Grain.

While the roller is good implement
for fining and smoothing the surface
soil, it can very rarely be used effect
lively after winter grain is sown. AL
most all farmers agree that If soil Is
heavy, it will produce better crops of
winter grain IL the soil is left rough
after it is seeded. All the Jumps are
dissolved by winter freezing, and they
furnish the fine, rich dust that is need
ed to fall upon the roots as they have
been lifted up by frost. The only con-
ditions when rolling is helpful to winter
grain are when the soil is light, and
liable to blow away in winter. In such
case the rolling should be done as soon
as the grain is sown. 1t will pack the
light soil around the roots, and thus
cause the wheat to make enough
growth so as to partially protect itself
from winter killing, and will lessen the
effects of winds in blowing away sur
face soil.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01

was afraid he might have straYei
away. Name him Hector
THAT'S SO common"
''Well, call him Carlo"
'But so many dogs are named Car.
To-"
"Call him Finkie.'
'"That isn't bit appropriate. He's
a mastiff, think"
"Iou want something appropriate
and unusualY'
Yes
''Well, let's see. That dog came into
our possession quite unexpectedly,
some of us are in favor of keeping him
and some are not, but it seems a great
deal easier to take care of him than it
does to get rid of him. Let's call him
philippines New York State.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
inexpensive Kitchen Table.

just had table made, and l w0ndet,
now how 7 could ever have done with
out it. What makes it superior to other
tables is it's height, which prevents SO
much STOPPING. Mine is 3 feet high,
31a feet long and feet wide. Along
the front side are arranged three draw
ers, each being 2 feet long, foot wide
and foot deep. The left drawer l use,
for flour, the right for meal. and the
one between for bran. Have one made
by all means, sisters, and you will not
complain SO much of that miserable
Observation-Disclosures Brock.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Dinhtheria.

At the first indication of diphtheria
make the room close, then take a tin
cup and pour into it a quantity of tar
and turpentine equal parts. Then hold
the cup over the fire so as to fill the air
with fumes. The patient on inhaling
the fumes will cough and spit up all the
membranous matter, and the diphthe-
ria may pass out. The fumes of the tar
and turpentine loosen the matter in the
throat, and thus afford relief,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
The Demand for Ounces.

There is a poor apple crop this year
in most places, and as a result there Is
very little demand for ounces, whose
use as fruit seems more to give flavor
to the apple sauce than to be eaten by
itself. The ounce is a very rich fruit,
and is also hard, even when thoroughly
cooked. It is therefore difficult of d.
gestion. But few pieces Of ounce cut
thin and placed in apple pie will give
it delicious flavor, such as no apple
sauce could have without it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Seeking Something Appropriate.

Mr.. Blykins had been reading his
newspaper and was looking thought
fully at the vacant wall, when his Wife
said:
..Well, have you decided? You know
/ said 1 would leave it entirely to your
judgment"
'Have I decided on what?"
"On a name for the dog. You said
you would think up something while
YOU were down town to-day"
"Is that dog still around the house,?
'sWhy, of course he is. And don't
see why you should speak of him in
that way. have always wanted
dog"
Certainly. / am glad he came. /
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
variety of Feed for Stock.

In feeding stock OF any kind It is i'm
portant that it be furnished a variety
of food This is not merely matter Of
flavor, for different kinds of food fur
nish usually different nutrition. A
great deal Of the success of animals
pastured lies in the fact that they are
able to select their own rations, and the
care they will take to do this indicates
that this iy q matter OF greater import
ance than 1t IL usually considered.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01

Add to the white Of one egg two tea
spoonfuls of sugar and a small pinch
of salt, and mix thoroughly together.
Heat one teacupful of sweet milk. ada
to the above ingredients, and stir untia
quite smooth; then strain, if the egg Is
not entirely dissolved. Pour into GUS
tard cups, cover with brown paper, ser
insa dish of boiling water, and bake in
a moderate oven. Test the custard
with a silver knife, which will come
out quite clean if it is sufficiently cook
ed. Serve in the cups with cakes or
Jelly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
AHome-Made Tooth Powder.

Procure an ounce Of precipitateG
chalk, half an ounce of carbonate OF
soda, and the same Of the sweet-Scente1
orris root, powdered. Dry the different
powders, then mix, pound together to-
remove any possible roughness, and
finally pass through a very fine hair
sieve. This powder may be used With
out the slightest hesitation, as 1t con-
tains nothing that it liable to injure
either teeth or gums.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Annie Mould.

Cook two pounds of apples, rub them
through a sieve and add to them one
quarter pound of caster sugar beaten
up with the yolks of two eggs, and one
half ounce Of gelatine previously soak
ed in a little water and dissolved over
the fire. Mix all together, then add the
whites of two eggs beaten to stiff
froth, and turn into a mold rinsed out
in cold water. When set, turn out and
serve with cream or custard.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
A Double Barn.

The accompanying illustration shows
a plan for barn with double drive
ways in which the Distinguishing fea-
ture is the great amount of loft room.
Four gables added to the main roof
space give almost another story's ca
pacity to the barn, making it possible
to use nearly the whole Of the lower
floor for stock. With a silo and the
root cellar that will be found in the
basement it will be possible to carry a
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Drink for Invalids.

A refreshing drink for the invalfG7
whose digestion has to be respected is,
iced toast water. A few slices of stale.
bread are toasted a delicate brown, then
placed ih pitcher and a quart or SO,
of clear, boiling water poured over
them. When cool, place on the ice until
thoroughly chilled. When ready to-
serve, pour off in a glass, sweeten 81
little if desired and add thin slice or
lemon.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01

Take two and one-half cups of sugar.
one cup Of melted lard, one pint sweet
milk or water, the whites of three eggs
or two whole ones, 5 cents worth of
carbonate of ammonia, six teaspoonfuls
lemon essence. Warm the milk ana
pour over ammonia, which should be
we'll pulverized. Mix dough very stiff
and pound with rolling pin ten minutes.
Mark in squares and prick with fork.
When cold, break in squares.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Potato Biscuit.

Boil, peel and mash fine one quart or
potatoes. Rub them into one quart or
sifted -four and one teaspoonful of salt
Work in one teacup of lard, then ada
enough sweet milk to make moderate
" stiff dough. Roll out to quarter
of an inch thick, cut into cakes and.
bake in quick oven. Sprinkling sugar
over the top is to many palates an ina
prOvement.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01

furrow better even though when
turned to the bottom it is soon thawed
by the earth's internal heat. The re-
suit will be that frost will penetrate to
the bottom of the furrow, giving the
soil a much finer filth than would be
possible by repeatedly cultivating it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
New Kitchen Utensil.

A new kitchen utensIl is an eggspooR
intended to lift boiled eggs from the
water 1t has long handle, at the
base of which is spring. When this
is pressed the rim of the spoon rises
and allows the eggs to roll into the
dish. The bowl, being made of wire.
does not retain the water
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01

cut. 1t consists or
a receptacle to
S urro un d the
perch S Il p p o r t
with a tight joint
at the bottom. In
to this receptacle
a liquid, such as
oil or water, is
p 0 ure d, which
catches the insects
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Maryland Bis chit.

When your light bread is ready to
knead in loaves, take the same in guam
tity of dough as you do of pie dough
Mix the two together well, roll, cut out
as YOU would a soda biscuit, put them.
in pan, stick them when raised, bake
in a quick oven light brown, and VOC.
will pronounce them fine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
BARN WITH BIG LOFT.

large stock on the fodder that can be
stored beneath the roofs. There are
many conveniences about double
barn, and when one is to be built the
form here given will prove an excellent
one to follow.-New England Home
stead.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01

The name Austria is Oesterich, signi-
flying the eastern part of the kingdom
It was applied to the territory Of east.
Germany.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
PIowing Frozen Ground.

If there is a thin crust of frozen soil,
or even light fall of snow on the
ground when it is fall plowed, it Will
be none the worse for the soil next
spring. The frozen soil holds up e.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01

Hackney Fi11y Go1dfash.
The hackney filly 10000 Goldfash is
the property of Mr.. Alexander Morton,
Gowanbank, Darvel, Scotland, winner
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Effective Trap for Vermin.

Vermin are prevented from crawling
on the perches in bird cages or poultry
house by the device shown In the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01

ance of grain. The fleece is rather
coarse, but long and glossy, and is in
demand for the best kinds of clothing
Montreal Star.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-12-01
Lemon Crackers,

as they try to gain access to the perch.
The record-union., 1898-04-25

makes up capitally as Napoleon, and
as Philip Sousa, and as the latter leads
the orchestra, closely initiating ths
mannerisms of the famous bandmas
ter For this act he received the most
applause AS an archer he is a re-
markably clever shot. He uses tiny
bow and small light shafts. Alice
Carlton and John ThoTne, fine low COM
edians, give a very witty and laugha-
BILE number, THE Rustic Actor pro-
vocative of roars of laughter. Will
lams and Walker, colored comedians,
assisted by two very graceful young
women and a skillful drum major, en-
tertain for fifteen minutes 1t is as
merry and comical an outfit as has
been seen on the Orpheum stage. Their
cake walk act is superior and besides
is very comical Helene Mora, the fe-
male baritone, is really the strongest
attraction of the bill. She has a mar
velousIy deep-toned voice of masculine
quality Her enunciation is faultless.
She sings with feeling, vigor, earnest
ness and dramatic spirit, rare on the
vaudeville stage She appeared in
three characters, the last blue jacket
of the United States navy, with song
SuTcNaISeQ WIN pdlIIollC dppCdl,
brought cheers and loud applause from
the audience In this character her
song was accompanied by Illuminated
pictures of an assault upon MORO Cas-
tie by United States battleship that
worked the audience up to high pitch
of enthusiasm But it was as moth
ing to the excitement when on re-
call she sang THE Star Spangled
Banner and the back-set showed up
Old Glory waving over Cuba. Charles
r. Sweet appears as a musical tramp
and humorous mOnologuist. On pi-
ano with odd attachments he initiates
the organ, mandolin, harp and banjo
with notable effectiveness. His num-
ber is great novelty and very pop
ular one. Ajax is a cOntortiOnist and
acrobat, out of the common. He gives
a strong performance, unique and in
some respects startling. Mcintyre and
Heath personate two stranded members
of the Georgia Minstrels, in satirical
and humorous sketch, that is very fun
ny but is rather long drawn out. The
bill will be continued for this week. 1t
is among the very best yet produced
under Orpheum management and ought
to draw full houses nightly-it is
worthy of them.
The record-union., 1898-04-25
Hotel Arrivals.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: J. Greeley, Santa Rosa;
G. E. Thurwud, Santa Barbara; Geo.
L. Sackett, Ventura; R. F. Green, j.
Cohn, w. r. Moon, L. D. origin, Miss
Helen Mora, James Hyde, New York;
c. H. Ingham, England; E. A. Curtis,
w L. Barnum, E. G. Anderson, Chi
cago; Mrs. Kate L. Donnelly, Johns
vile; E. T. Cook, Los Angeles; j. A.
Gettery, Pomona; Mrs. Frank Wells,
Miss Wells. Boston; Mrs. Henry p.
Kidder, Edgar Hendekopen, Milton,
Mass; George H. Burnham, c. A.
Swisler, Placerville; G. B. Stanford,
John Whicher and wife, San Luis Obs
DO: John Thomason, st. Helena; S. c..
Smith, Bakersfield; E. S. Denison and
wife. Oakland: A. S. Adams. Kalama-
zoo; Mrs. H. A. Grover, Markleeville;
Ernest c. Douglas, Thomas J. Duffy,
John Simmons, Harry Wagner, j. j,
Calvin, San Francisco.