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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06

Eirable to reduce the number Of Der
ries produced in order to have them
grow larger and finer.
In the drawing, which represents an
old dead cane that bore fruit last sum-
mer, is the main stem or cane, at b
are several bad buds which have
thrown out unproductive or blind
shoots (e) from small buds at their
base; c, C, C, show lateral branches that
were pruned too short and having only
blind shoots growing from them; d, d,
are lateral branches that were not
pruned, showing where the berries
were produced last summer by the
hulls still remaining on the short twigs;
at c the main stem was cut, leaving a
few 60 good buds on it. If you want
blackberries to yield large crops do not
plant on rich soil; they are more hardy
and productive ON rather poor or ele-
waited land. Give clean shallow cul-
ture, or thoroughly mulch, and last,
but not least, don't prune too closely.
A Strong Whiff1etree.
Durable whif1etrees never come amiss,
and the kind pictured herewith can be
made at small expense. All that is
needed is a piece of hardwood of proper
shape, grooved at the ends so that the
piece of round iron which is bent to q
ring in the middle Of it's length may be
brought over them and there fastened
with large staples, work which any
blacksmith can do, and the ends of the
rod then bent to hooks. In this way
the strongest kind of whifletree is
obtainable, the wood holding the iron
in proper form. Best Of all, double
trees or eveners can thus be made. The
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06

The mistake often made in pruning
blackberry canes is to cut them too
short, writes Levi Bell in American
Gardening. There are in most varie-
ties several buds on each lateral
branch nearest the main stem that
very seldom produce any fruit, often
those nearest the main stem remaining
dormant when properly, not severely,
pruned There are also in many cases
several buds on the main stem, just
above the highest lateral branch, which
have slightly started to grow in the fall,
yet did not make lateral branches.
These will not produce any fruit. The
main stem above the lateral branches
should therefore be left long enough to
secure some good buds above the
worthless ones above mentioned; if not
1t may as we'll be cut back to the upper
lateral branch. If the lateral branches
are short and stout, with large plump
buds clear to the tips, they need very
little pruning, except when it is de
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06


Some people are given to repapering
more frequently than is necessary. By
care and attention to certain detail the
life of wallpaper may be consider
ably prolonged, with the advantages of
saving expense and the perpetuation Of
art effects, those that come of ages
tOning efforts. Ii not exceedingly
dirty, for instance, considerable inn
provement can be obtained by brush
ing the wall with soft broom COW
cred with cloth--a clean, soft one.
The brushing should always be done
in straight lines in one direction, says
the New York Commercial.
If, however, the wall is much soiled,
hen stale bread will bring it up to 3
state of freshness almost equal to new.
Indeed, it will only lack the objec-
tionable sheen already referred to. A
very stale loaf should be employed,
cut up in slices. The paper must be
rubbed with it in the lightest manner,
possible, and always in a downward
direction. Not more than a yard
should be cleaned at time. The work
must be carefully and neatly executed,
so as to leave no marks between each
section as it is undertaken.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Maqnificence of the Emperor.

'"There is no sovereign in Europe,
writes a correspondent "who travels
in so magnificent style as the Ger
man Emperor, and his journeys must
cost him an immense sum of money.
Even when only spending a week at
Wiesbaden, it was necessary TO send
from Berlin forty-twO horses an |
twenty carriages, and the Emperor.
though accompanied by the Empress
and his two youngest children. mas not
a very large suite with him. 1t is said
that his IA ieSty makes I. point OF be-
ing magnificent, as his early teaching
taught him that it was bette: to err in
this way than to be too economicaA
1t is we'll known that the Empress
Frederick was always too economical
In her way of conducting her house
hold, and that often great Ofense was
taken when she and her daughters ap-
peared at great festivals in shabby
clothing, as it was said that she would
not take the trouble to put on smart
dress for the future subjects of her
husband. The Kaiser saw this 1lult
of his mother very clearly, and though
he shows a great magnificence out
wardly, and in so doing gives his peo-
pie great pleasure, his household ar
fairs are conducted on a quite econO-
mical basis. and there is no waste, as
was formerly the case, in the imperial
menage. London Times.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Chill Sauc.e..

A savory homemade chill sauce calls
for twelve large, bright, scarlet toma-
toes, pared and chopped together with
two red peppers and five small onions.
Add to these two tablespoonfuls of salt,
two cups of vinegar, two tablespoon
fuls and half Of brown sugar. with
ginger, cloves and cinnamon to suit.
Cook slowly on back Of range for four
or five hours, stirring frequently with
anagate or wooden spoon to prevent its
adherence to the kettle. Put in wide
mouthed bottles, dipping the cork in
melted sealing wax, or put in glass
fruit Jars.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
~rBr rogch OF = VANISHED HAND.

We sigh for the touch Of vanished
The hand of a friend most dear,
Who has pasted from our side to the
shadeS sld--
But, what of the hand that is near2
To the ivings touch is the soul inert
That weeps DER the silent urn?
For the love that lives is our hand
alert
To make some sweet return?
Do we answer back in a fretful tone,
When life's duties press us sore?
Is our praise as full as if they were
gone,
And could hear our praise no more?
AS the days go by, are our hands more
swift
For trif1e beyond their share,
Than to grasp-for a kindly helpful
The burden some one must bear?
We sigh for the touch of vanished
hand,
And we think ourselves sincere;
But, what of the friends that about us
stand,
And the touch of the hand that's
here?
John Troland in Youths Companion.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
PerDetual Blackberry Patches.

When q man plants blackberries he
has a plantation that with care and
spraying with fungicides to prevent
blight can be kept for all time. 1t is
very hard to root out a blackberry
patch, as any who have planted the
wild sorts and who wish to change for
better can testify. But if the best varie'
ties are secured, this tendency of the
blackberry to sprout makes it more
valuable At even very low price the
plants can be sold to neighbors so as to
bring in nearly as much as a crop OF
fruit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
To Hang Pictures,

Never hang oil paintings and water
colors near each other. OF course, the
best way is to give each variety room
to itself, but that is not always posi-
BILE. When the number of pictures Is,
limited, slant oil paintings forward at
the proper angle to catch the light.
Those with glazed surface must go
fat against the wall. A pretty idea is
to hang small etchings of photographs
with ribbon to harmonic with the pa
per and decorations of the room.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06

steel spring band fits closely when
drawn taut by means of a clasp ar
rangement on the side. AS the, dish
comes hot from the oven the clasp is
opened with fork or anything else at
hand; owing to its spring it opens easily
of itself and can be lifted off. The
cake may then be taken off the tin
or slipped upon a dish with the tin
still under it. to facilitate the cutting
Of the cake. Bakers and cpnfectioners
will find this valuable help. Il,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Helped Them to Discover Themselves.

Thomas A. Scott, a good judge of
men, "discovered'' both Andrew Car
negie and Frank Thomson. The for
mer was telegraph operator in
SCOTS office, showed himself frugal
and Industrious and on one or two oc-
casions demonstrated his ability to
meet an emergency. Colonel Scott
took an interest in him. gave him OPP
portunities, and he was shrewd enough
Go use them to the best advantage.
He picked out Frank Thomson from
among the young engineers in the en-
ploy of the Pennsylvania Railroad and
put him on difficult path. which he
was able to walk successfully. Both
these men owe much to Colonel Scott,
but much more to themselves Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
CO,raSh Pie

Boil and rub through the colander g.
good marrow squash. For one pie take
cup of the squash, one-half cup of
sugar, two eggs, half teaspoonful Of
salt, a little nutmeg and cinnamon,
half a cup Of cream and cup Of milk.
If no cream can be had, stir into the
squash a small bit of butter while 1t is
warm. Line plates with paste rolled
very thin and bake in slow oven.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06

the way. Almost every large scotsman
propagates sweet potato sets, and for
a very small sum of money he will fur
nish enough sets so that farmer can
grow several bushels of sweet potatoes
in the fall. 1t is worth trying. Inc
farmers table does not have as great
a variety of vegetables as 1t shoulo'
and the sweet potato is so universally
liked that it makes an extremely desir-
able addition during the season 1t can
be easily kept.-American Cultivator'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Small Hints.

Rub soap on the creaking hinges Of
a door.
Oilcloth is best cleaned and polished
with milk.
Pudding cloths must never be wash
ed with soap.
Celery rubbed on the hands removes
the smell of onions from them
Soak a smoky lamp wick in strong
vinegar and replace when dry.
Silver articles should be put away
with lump of. camphor, which assists
to preserve their brightness.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Rest wav to Make Ice Cream.

Where cream alone is used in making
ice cream one-half or one-third of the
quantity used should be scalded, the
sugar dissolved in the scalded portion,
and when cool added to the remaining
quantity of cream. Where cream is
not obtainable, milk may be used en-
riched by the yolks of eggs, allowing
four to each quart of milk. Scald the
milk in double boiler; beat the eggs
and sugar together; add to the hot
milk. cook for moment, then strain
into the ice cream mould and freeze
June Ladies' Home Journal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Cow Peas.

A correspondent in the Practical
Farmer says: have made short cut
to success in cow-pea growing by SOW
ing at the proper time. If sown before
the ground is warm and dry get a poor
stand of sickly plants. Weeds will
thrive in cold soil, and as peas will not,
the weeds will soon get ahead of the
peas If sown when the ground is dry
and hot, cow peas will outgroW any
thing / ever saw. Best results are OBJ
tanned by sowing when the cold nights
are passed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Feedinp Va1ues Comnared.

An experiment station has found that
when cornmeal has feeding value Of
100 per cent. when bran has S5 per
cent, where middliHg from 100 to ITO
per cent, according to quality, gluten
meal 152 per cent, old process linseed
meal 1875 per cent, and cottonseed meal
1872 per cent. For example, when corn
is worth 25 cents bushel ton Of
corn is worth SO, and ton Of corn
meal, counting in the expense of grind
ing. would be worth $40. When ton
of cornmeal is worth $40 wheat is
worth $3.50, gluten meal $500, old
process oil meal $13. so, and cotton seed
oil $500.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
For Young Chicks.
Young chicks appreciate a bit OF
shade during midday and should not
A COOL RUN.

be forced to find it in the coop, which
too often is almost air tight. Cut a
hoop in two equal pieces and to a, b
and each tack either end of three
pieces of lath Or other light wood Over
this framework stretch cotton cloth,
d, or bagging and tack firmly in place.
The open ends admit a free current Of
sun rays.-American Agriculturist.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
New German Cake Pan.

Often when baking cakes the house
wife is wishing for some arrangement
by which she could avoid the turning
over of the cake or the loosening of the
sides with knives. The difficulties of
this kind are entirely avoided by new
kind of cake dish, from which it is an
easy matter to withdraw the contents.
The new dish consists of plain base
with round edge. around which a
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Illustration, which is from the Ohio
Farmer, shows the construction.
Keeping Ice from Melting.

However procured, even if it be ice
that has been put up by the user, ice has
cost something, and should be made to
last as long as possible. Keep the ice
in a large piece so long as you can, and
wrap it in something that is a poor con-
aductor Of heat. Wooden cloths are
beffer than cotton, for they conduct
lie heat less rapidly. Paper is better
than woolen, as it will not admit air.
ne newspapers are used to wrap ice in
they can be thrown away after they
have. served this purpose without any
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Concord Chicken Pie.

Roll puff paste one-fourth of an inch
thick, cut in diamond-shaped pieces,
chill thoroughly and bake about fifteen
minutes. Put a stewed or fricasseed
chicken into serving dish, reheat the
pastry and arrange on top of the
chicken.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
A ThouehtIess Man.

He (reading item in newspaper)-It
is estimated that in few thousand
wears the human race will have be-
come entirely destitute of teeth.
She-AEd yet you want Tommy to be
q dentist.-C Chicago Tribune.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Sheep Dipping Preparations.

There are a number of most excel
lent dips on the market. These are
usually more satisfactory than home
made. Get some one of these and fol-
low the directions which go with ear
package Possibly the most satisfac-
tory home made dip is a strong decoc-
ton obtained by soaking tobacco stems
in water. These stems can usually be
obtained from cigar factories or may
be ordered through a druggist. Dip
the sheep as soon as they are sheared
and then repeat the operation in about
two weeks to get rid of any ticks that
may have Matched after the first Dip
ping.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06

Geese Are Prepared for Long Marches
According to a consular report reg
ular "goose market takes place at
Warsaw during the month of October,
through which some 100000 geese
pass, some for consumption at war
saw, but most for export to Germany.
One third of the geese come from the
government of Wilma, and many more
have come long distances, which would
ruin their feet, to prevent which they
are ''shod," as it is called, before set
ting out on their journey to Warsaw.
That is, they are driven first through
tar poured on the ground, and then
through sand. After this operation
has been repeated several times their
feet become covered with a hard crust
which protects them during their long
march on hard ground.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06

In 1880 it was estimated that there
were 1000 princes and other hereli-
tary mobiles il NslssIa and since then
the number has increased.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Wounds in Trees.

Wounds made in the stems of trees
by pruning or otherwise, should have
the wood preserved to keep it from
decay till the new bark and wood eN-
tends over it. Gum shellac dissolved
in alcohol is far better than paint. Put
the shellac into a wide-meuthed bottle,
cover it with alcohol. and let 1t stano
twenty-four hours, when it may be ap-
piled with a swab OF brush. 1t serves,
as nearly as may be- as the substance
Of bark; is not affected by heat or cold
or wet or dry weather, and retains the
sap ND to the cut, healing the wound
without a scar. Any limbs cut on
square on top will leave a dead END
from six inches to foot, which Will
eventually die and rot off. Limbs
should be cut off slanting-never
square on top-as is often done
Meehan's Monthly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Success with Cabbages.

After many years of failure in cab
bage raising sowed Maule's all head
early, siare head and safe crop cab
bage seed. The result is I have cab
base and kraut the year around. For
early use / SOW in the spring as soon
as the ground is warm and dry.
think the plants are more thrifty than
If sown in hotbeds. mix a little wood
ashes in the bed before sowing, and
always have cabbage ready for use in
June.-Mrs. III. Hess.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
Farmers Growing sw

Farmers Growing sweet Potatoes.
1t is always surprise to US why
more farmers do not grow sweet pota-
toes, at least enough for home use. The
difIiculty of keeping the seed potatoes
through the winter need not stand in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06

Eirable to reduce the number Of Der
ries produced in order to have them
grow larger and finer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-22
A Real Bottom1e.s Pit.

Few indeed are they who have pene-
trated to the innermost recesses Of VIII
lis cave-to the great rotunda where
the icy water Of the "big spring" takes
leap into the midnight blackness zof
the "bottomless pit" The entrance to
the cave is at the summit Of hill near
Versailles, Ind.
Rider Haggard, in his imaginary pic.
lures Of underground horrors, has told
nothing that would equal the true story
which single misstep would furnish
in Willie cave. A stream Of water
pours from the rock, and, pursuing d
devious underground channel for d
quarter Of mile, energies into vast
chamber with a slanting, slippery floor
inclining to sink hole in the center.
Down this hole the stream pours and ia
lost forever. By means Of ropes and
weights the sink hole has been sounded
to depth Of 400 feet, and still the
bottom has not been reached. The room
is surrounded by a narrow ledge of
rock. ON which daring explorers have
made complete circuit. One step off
the ledge upon the alippery floor would
mean almost instant death in the bot
tomless pit
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-22
Tuesdays Concert.

Bellows Falls has in the choral union an
organization which is not only benefit to
the members of the union, but to the COM
munityaat large. There is not church or
a social or religious body which will not b.
benefited by having trained singers and
must clans living among us as citizens Of
the place. The union has done excellent
work during the past year and has ar
ranged what promises to be really fine
entertainment for next Tuesday evening.
The concert will cost about 800,
and besides $50 is needed to meet obliga-
tons incurred by the weekly rehearsals
held during the winter. There are several
reasons why the opera house should be
pack ed to the doors Tuesday evening One.
and the principal reason, is that the con-
cert will merit liberal patronage. Anoth r
reason is that an organization like this ii
which the general public has vital inter-
est in its continuance and success should
receive encouragement and financial sup
port at the hands of the community. We
hope the citizens of Bellows Falls will fill
the house Tuesday and by their presence
express vote Of confidence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-22

Even Though H. Hated lawyer.
President Dreher Of Roanoke college
tells this story of the late Edward Aus
ten Of Boston; Meeting President Eliot
Of Harvard some years ago, he said.
with familiarity warranted by life
long acquaintance: Stop. Charles
What is the next building you want at
Cambridge9
president Eliot replied. The build
ing we most need now 10 new build
ing for the law school.
"'Oh, said Mr.. Austin, i hate law
yersl But what do you suppose such q
building would oostf'
"The president thought . moment
and replied: 1T would depend on the
material used. An adequate building
Of brick could be built for from 500. 000
to 100000.
"'Are You sure, asked Mr.. Austin.
shat 500. 900 would be enough to pro-
vide thoroughly good buildingi'
"'Yes, replied the president.
"'I'm your man, said Mr.. Austin. .
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-22
Death of Dennis j. Scanlon.

The relatives and friends Of Dennis j.
Scanlon a we're panied to learn by tele-
graph Monday night of his death at noon
OF that day at Fort Washaki, Wyoming.
He died of pneumonia after short sickss
ness. He lett Bellows Falls three years
ago the coming sixth Of May, but prior to
that time had lived here six years and was
for time an employee Of the Fall Noun
tain Paper company under Edward Bar
rett. His family lost all trace of him un-
til abort two weeks. ago when they re-
ceived letter from him stating that he
was a member. Of Co. E, First United
States cavalry, stationed at. Fort Washaki.
He said he had been in Cuba during the
Spanish war, but had returned to the
United States uninjured and in the best of
health.
1t was reported that the body would
have to be carried 40 miles by team to a
railroad station and so the burial was near
the fort Tuesday with military honors. 1t
is possible that the body may be taken east
later. The deceased leaves a mother,
Mrs. Johanna Scanlon, living on the New
Terrace; q sister, Mrs. Patrick Cudmore.
also living on the New Terrace; and three
brothers, Edward and Jerry Scanlon, living
in Bellows Falls, and Michael, living in
Brattleboro.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-22
Consumption ana Fresh Air.

It is matter of common knowledge,
says an English exchange. that the late
Sir Andrew Clarke cured himself Of
consumption by living as much as pos
sibie in the open air. The principle in
volved has since been generally recog.
nixed by the medical profession, with
the result that the old bad practice Of
keeping consumptives in warm. stuffy
rooms has been almost entirely aban.
doned It is fresh air which is mainly
responsible for the cures worked at such
places as Davos where the patients
spend IA hours day out Of doors,
breathing cold, bracing mountain air,
while they are exhilarated by bright
sunshine. The result is that each dis
eased spot in the lungs is cut of from
the healthy tissue by ring Of stretched
cells, across which disease germs can
not pass. and SO the malady is arrested
until the strengthened body can over