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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Polish for Dining Table.

Wash the table with turpentine, SO
as to remove any stains of grease that
may be on it, and clean this off with
linen rags. Dip soft cloth in cold
drawn linseed oil and apply it to every
part of the surface; let the oil remain
on for about twelve hours, then rub it
we'll with a wooden cloth. AS soon as
it appears perfectly dry apply linen
cloths to remove any moisture that
may remain behind. In three or four
days repeat the application of the oil
as before, and when this operation has
been performed three or four times
sponge the top all over with lukewarm
water; wipe it quickly and dry with
soft cloth. The luster may not come
out as quickly as expected, but by per-
severance a brilliant and lasting polish
will be obtained which will bid def
ance to stains from hot dishes, fruits or
boiling water. This polish is not suit
able for rosewood, as it would render it
too dark.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Food that Absorbs Odors.

Flour should not be kept in a store
room or pantry where there is cooked
food, as it absorbs 0dors. Ignorance Of
this fact accounts for poor bread often
er than an inferior quality of -four.
Articles of food that are made of gel
atine OF of milk should always be kept
covered, as both milk and gelatine are
literal scayengers of the air and alb
sorb not only odors, but germs.
Neither cheese, cabbage, fish nor
baked beans should ever be put into
the refrigerator. They all leave an
odor of which it is difficult to rid the
refrigerator, and they also favor the
food.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
kenosha Honors a Brave Boy.

The Kenosha board of education has
given Louis Ferry, high school boy, a
handsome gold medal and pin. On one
side of the medal is the inscription Pre-
sented to Louis Ferry by the board of
education of Kenosha," ON the other side,
For bravery at the Central Building
fire, March 16, 1900" On the dete nam
ed the high school gave an entertainment
in the auditorium of the Central school
building. While the hall was crowded a
lamp was upset, causing the oil to run
between the cracks of the floor of the
stage. A fire started under the stage,
which was then crowded with children.
With great presence Of mind young Ferry
rushed from the rear of the hall and at
the risk of his life crawled under the
stage through a narrow passage and
smothered the fire with his clothes. He
was considerably burned.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Brief state Happenings.

Kansas men will start broom factory
at Marinette.
Rural mail routes will be established
in Brown County.
1t is denied at Appleton that the price
of paper is gradually dropping.
The Common Council of Racine is con-
sidering paying the Mayor 5000 q year
and aldermen $3.50.
o. w. Smith, deputy revenue collector
at Racine, has resigned his position and
will remove to Seattle, Wash.
The body of Hill STANCE of Chicago
was taken from Twin lakes the other
day. STANCE, who was an ice contractor,
reached Twin Lakes on the evening of
Dec. %, last year, and Immediately dis
appeared AT the time it was said that
he had small amount of money on his
person. Nothing was found in the peck
cts. There is a suspicion Of foul play.
A. c.. Merryman and Henry Swart.
Marinette lumbermen, recently made
large purchases of redwood timber in CAL
ifornia. Mr.. Merryman bought 1900
acres having an estimate growth of 3d.
600 900 feet of redwood and pine. The
consideration was about $4,000. Henry
Swart purchased $40 acres of redwood,
which will cut about 100000 feet. The
timber is located on Humboldt bay, near
Eureka. The purchases were made as an
investment and it will be many years be-
fore the timber is cut.
August Stettberg was fined $50 and
costs at Racine for assaulting Robert
Danhauser.
Twenty-Five head of cattle and four
horses were killed in the fire that de-
stroyed the barns and residence of Au-
gust Slender at Picketts.
At Seymour lamp in the store OF
81. Rice exploded, setting fire to the stock.
The loss amounted to $500. with 5000
insurance.
Robert McLery, Wesley Wilbur and
Anson Wooster of Palmyra have invented
q device to take the place Of the old
stanchion stalls for cattle.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
HAWAI-

,;ove me, in this lovely land,
beauty smiles on every hand.
,'l toS fragrance from the balmy
u ,,rguor, dispossessing care;
81 iaD tho torrid sunshine of the
~ olnsion from the fearful ray,
f',n,ingIy await with fond delight,
E,,iing shadows of most welcome
,:bt. Hawaii.
,.,oriful the grandeur, how sub
'ns r Ioveliness of this favored
dime, =: ofs;
Ia wild DORM Oe"
les, - J.. ,,oo +ho
ges' uouo;;
..1ispt daytime and the twilight
Bsht - u
bright,
..oitb of colors, ever-changing, new,
:. ,rtpption and command the view,
'',+sntatious birds so we'll supplied
candy costumes and with lavished
pride, -
fair,
leasing perfume of the lansuid air,
4 inspire my soul to lofty flights,
!, I soar my humble muse indites.
Hawaii.
IA Collins,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Glad She's Still Alive.

as it true that Mrs. Dragger reads
such exhaustive club papers?"
exhaustive? OF course, nobody ever
says anything, but when she gets
through every woman in the club
breathes as if she had crawled through
a tunnel mile long. indianapolis
Journal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Spread of the English Language.

Writing on the decline of the French
language, NJ. Jean Finot points out that
at the end of the last century French
est number of civilized people, where
as now it stands fourth. English is
spoken by 100000, Russian by 3d.
100000, German by S0,000,000, and
French by 5S,O00,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Advice to Assessors.

The Wisconsin State tax commission
have issued little book of instructions
to assessors and boards of review. The
book is not reprint of the assessment
laws and quotes but few of them, it being
assumed by the commission that the as
SCISSORS read the statutes bearing upon
their duties 1t is in the nature Of advice
and suggestion as to the best method of
complying with the laws and at the same
time calls attention to these features of
the laws which have not been uniformly
observed by assessors in the past.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Regions of the Earti

Unexplored Regions of the Earth.
Throughout the entire world there
are about 100000 square miles of I'M
explored territory. In Africa there are
100000 square miles; Arctic regions.
3.SOO.OOO; Atlantic regions, $4,000, 900;
America, 100000; Australia, 2,O00,-
600; Asia, 200, 900; and various islands,
100000
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Easy Washing.

To eight gallons cold water add half
pint soft soap, put soiled clothes in
boiler, start fire, boil briskly fifteen
minutes, take out, rinse in one clear
water remove suds from boiler, fill
boiler as before place same clothes in
boiler and boil thirty minutes. Take
clothes out, rinse carefully, place or
line to dry. Any one following these
directions will be pleased with result.
1t saves labor, soap, and last but not
least great wear and tear in clothes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Keep the Wedding a Secret.

It has become known that Col. b. +.
Bryant of La Crosse, late Grand Army
of the Republic department commander
and a well-known politician, was married
last October to Mrs. Adeline Granke
Pierce, whose late husband, with whom
she never lived publicly, willed her all
his property. After a sensational trial
the will was broken and Pierce's son re-
ceived what remained of the estate.
Neither of the parties will say why the
marriage has been kept secret Gen.
Bryant was attorney for Pierce in the
suit in which Mrs. Pierce was defendant.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
.IsT A HINT OR TWO.

sRS. WESTON, widow of %
years, was seated upon the
Spazza Of her pretty summer
.g reading.
afternoon was warm, and she
alfred in a dainty white muslin
She was very pretty widow.
msband, Col. Weston, had been
Eo years, and she had just re-
ID from an extended trip abroad.
EDe remarked that she did not fret
about her loss.
h should she? Not likely the pref
oOgirl of Is married the million
Colonel for love.
front door bell rang, and she had
Il time to twist her hair up when
fte the French housemaid, an
bed Walter Courtenay.
turned to greet him with eyes
Hing and cheeks aglow.
Walterw she exclaimed, raptur-
Il am so glad to see you. Be
b. He grasped both her hands
pressed a kiss upon her fair fore
Walter" she cried, you forget
EN longer a schoolgirl. You must
b such thing again"
vas a tall, handsome fellow. He
Yrs. Weston Constance Keith
born and bred in the old town OF
le and although he was the son of
ah and she only a wears daughter
had always had a very friendly
lg toward each other. She often
lied the many happy times they
Osether, when he in boyish adj
E1Ol told her she was the most
l1ful girl under the sun and the
girl he could make his wife. But
he was sent to college, and old
Eael Weston, who had always adj
n her, asked her to become his
She forgot all about Walter and
pied the Colonel. But Walter did
9pear to fret much, for it soon be-
Known that he was engaged to
Clark a star opera singer. So
vas still that friendly feeling be-
them.
llOn me, Connie" he said, seating
vi IN coy rocker, but 1 was so
led to see you l could not help
!" about a year since | last saw
Think"
year and two MONTHS" corrected
W. DO you think 1 have
ware prettier, if possible"
Wy as ever; tell me about your
'Nu everyone. You are my first
'" since l returned home. Are
carried to Fiji YETI"
let US change the subject. Do
onk look well?"
RA the truth you don't look
don't feel well either. You
'Oahe, /" His voice ouiyered.
ice flushed.
'0oA both his hands in hers and
Saliy: Come now, Walter, you
Fli ME all. You know you can
~ SVur old schoolmate, your truest
us nothing, Con, only-well-
SAID Connie, smiling. II un-
,'a4-a woman"
:, hang it. If you must know, the
!! Fiji"
lsa
soF did it happen:"
found out l had little money
h. N NE over for millionaire
%pOrk packer. My folks are de-
Ou' l shall not survive it." he
aournfully."
w really loved hor,,
ldoce her
- said Constance.
y. aud always will. The light is
IN. Vu' Of my life now. | shall
s% happy again"
IA ~. 10 one else you could ever
,bon she asked. hopefully.
s uTre is no one else"
&n,, "0"ed the lump that arose in
w. and said: 1T was real cruel
$ $ like all other women: rs mon.
tOs e after" he said gloomilv.
said Constance, with a
You" mean al ex-
b vow could comfort you, Walter.
esht h,, sure this love you speak of
: out a temporary infatuation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26

ming - the COnOrhl-
us Sanguissugus,
or blood sucking
cone nose, otherwise
known as the big
bedbug which i s
due soon to arrive,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Care of the Refrigerator.

A word of caution sent out by one
of the large refrigerator manufacture
ers is to the effect that food should
never be placed in refrigerator in
a warm state, as it will cause damp
ness or moisture. Food should never
be kept in the refrigerator without ice
or with cover or doors closed. Never
put chemicals of any kind in refrig-
orator. The zinc lining should occa-
sionally be washed with soap and
warm water and then wiped perfectly
dry. Also pour warm water in the
waste pipe that it may clear the slime
that accumulates from the ice. This
will keep the refrigerator clean and
free from odor.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Death to Moths.

Benzine and carbolic acid, one gallon
to one ounce, is sure death to moths
But it cannot be used in delicate
fabrics, and from it's inflammable char
acter must be used with great caution.
a hand atomizer is the easiest way to.
apply it. The fumes of burning cam
phor gum or sulphur will suffocate'
moth millers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Valuable Copper Mine Discovered.

Copper ore has been discovered in pay
ing quantities in the hills in the kicka-
poo valley, twenty-five miles south of
Sparta. Ore taken from rude mine
when assayed yielded $142 per ton, 70
per cent of which was copper and the
balance gold and silver. Some much rich
er ore has been taken out and experts
claim there is no doubt that there are
very rich veins in the hills. The country
in that vicinity will be thoroughly pros
pected by expert miners.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26

A good business man never makes
useless acquaintance or tells business
lies.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
Burned While a Play Was On.

While the Willard Dramatic Company
was giving an entertainment for the BEN
eft OF the Modern Woodmen of Amherst
junction lamp was upturned on the
stage and the whole building was in
flames IN few moments. Some of the
audience barely got out without injury.
many OF them getting their hair snged
the cali was so close. Ten buildings We're
burned and the loss is about $4,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-04-26
The Cannihal Bug.

The Canniba1 Bug.
Every one is on the lookout for the
insect with a desire for human blood
and with long legs well fitted for run
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
now he WOW THEM.

From The Youths Companion.
Bishop Whppe says that when he Went INTO
the West to preach he exceedingly anxious
TO reach artisans and railway operatives Of
whom there We're hundreds in Chicago. He
called upon William McAlpine. the chief engl-
neer Of the GaIena Railway. and asked mis- ad-
vice 20 the best way OF approaching the
pOyes Of the road.
How much do YOU know about steam en-
giue2" said McAIpine.
Nothing"
Then said McAlpine read Lardners Rail
way Economy until YOU are able to ask an en-
gineer question about a locomotive, ana he not
think you fool
The clergyman had the practical sense To- So
the justice Of that advice. So he read W. ana
in due season went to the rouudhouse Of the
GaIena Railway where he found number Of
engineers standing by a locomotive which the
fremen were cleaning. He that il was L
Taunton engine, with inside connections. and
asked. a venture.
Which do you like best inside outside
cOnnecuOns2'
This brought out information about steam
heaters and variable eXhaUsts and i'm half an
hour he had learned more than his nook had
ever taught him. When ne said goodhy. he
added:
Boys. where DO you go TO church. I have
free church in Metropolitan Han where 7 shall
he glad to see you. and if at any time Won need
I shall be glad 10 go to you.
The following Sunday every IN
church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

trajectory than might have been expected would
result, and The aim would be high. This de-
feet may lead before many years 20 the intro
ducuon Of new powder in the British service.
In the March 'FortnightIy' W A Baile-
Grohman declares that both British rifles and
ammunition have become unpopular with Brit
ISL sportsmen. The best marksmen. he asserts.
VIII not cordite. He adds: "Of the twenty
four rifles that We're used last year by the three
teams that shot for the great event OF the year
lthe Elcho Shield, twenty were .25S Mann
uchers Of Austrian manufacture. At the Mar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
W-1ORK TRIBUNE ILL STRATED SUPPLEMENT

trouble has been experienced in keeping il in
good condition. II deteriorates and even be-
comes unsafe. II is now charged that some of
the cartridges sent out to South Africa belonged
te lots that had already come under suspicion
However that may he, il is practicable to prove
only mat the heat had affected some Of the
cartridges in such way that the soldier could
not calculate to a nicely on its power, and con
seQuenuy was likely to make hunders in his
aim Coryiite that has been subjected for long
time to a temperature of 1870 degrees expIodes
with greater violence than that which has been
always kept in a cool place. Hence a fatter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

tile weak il artillery Later IT was dIscoV-
s.5 that the small arms with which Lord
r--rusuis and General Buffers forces wer- pro-
-5-5 we're aot equal ,a those of the Zoe. And
TIA ttat the conflict IS apparently near lis
rise the matter VIII undoubtedly receive stiU
crater publicity.
The British service -iae for the last eight or
.r wears has been the -e-M-tford. This is
..B5 10 D. somewhat Inferior 10 several other
s---y rifles and 1a--5r-. a-ly 10 the Mauser- with
sreH the Bo-r infantry seem 70 have been
.rned /, The frs, place. the muzzle velocity
Of ne proJecr.le IS lower. Hence che range IS
srr-sr and -E- trajectory u The bullet not so
1a- The Disadvantage Of the latter quality &
--t z he soldier over-s-i-nates The distance q
zoe and fires over the alters head The error
I'll. De exagc-rz.-d he Rtll IRE twenty-five feet
BOO nigh. f1- instance instead Of only ton OF
Twelve feet The muzzLe velocity II the Lee
A--t-ri IS - 600 f-4- a second that IF The span
ISL Mauser 900 and mat nj the Lee straight
jill. me United States Navy rife 800.
RI is alleged that the sights IN the L-e-AIet-
+.rc rifles IN South Africa we're defective and
thai Il colsequ-1r- T. has been necessary 70
replace most 4 them since -he war began Just
how many n these pieces were faulty in this
RESPECT il is difficult 90 say but the shops we're
Et busy tor d time IN making new sights.
H1i-a We're sent aut % africa and were sub
STUFFED for The old ones Fortunately. the
change could be- Effected easily. Before this
-9-o.e vas 7bviarel The rifles had a slight
sgunt- Il Vas necessary TO aim about fifteen
inches 20 IL Jeff u mans head al 800 yards
70 order TO hit him and twenty-five inches for
81 Yards
Ike most II The other modern army rifles. the
----Ae-tord 8as a magazine holding five car
--s-s when full AFTER -xnausting the maya
11e IF MS Mauee- the Boer can put IN five
1-s cartridges al once. The latter being held
agsra=r IN q clip but the British soldier Is
gei 70 -ehI Try f-positing The cartridges
s1sy Practically. ta-n. mis- gun IS a single
-czr Il IS estimated r1at n firing hundred
--s for instance be- must consume four
---zs as much tine as me enemy.
Fault has also been found aith the ammuni-
supplied one drawback is due 10 the cali
a Z TIE rife. The L---Me1ford has com
.4auve-y large bore. and the cartridge Is
-@1essariiy heavy Hence il is not feasible TO fur
--sa ne soldiers Ei-1 as many rounds y ammu-
a.1- as il would he with a smaller caIibre- The
most serious criticism however. relates TO the
'7' @'le power of he powder owing to exposure
't weather Erer since cordi1e was adopted
-As standard powder for TIE British army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

un-Smith contest, which is generally considered
the best test Of all. twelve of the fifteen prize
winners shot with it
one count in The Fortnghtly" critics indict-
ment relates to the craftsmanship of the British
soldier. The citation of official reports concern
ing bad work in the American Revolution is out
of place, perhaps and even the Crimean War
occurred more than forty years ago. But there
are numerous instances Of much later date. In
one engagement in the Kafir war according to
Colonel Wexford. eighty thousand shots were
fired ana only twenty-five of the enemy were
slain. rather better record was made at Dek
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

Sarrak- in Afghanistan, where twenty eight
thousand rounds were fired at ranges Of less
than four hundred yards, and eighty were
knocked out In another Afghan conflict, and
again at Maiuba Hill, the British fought at short
range with their 400-yard sights up. Mr.. Balle-
Grohman says that he has heard similar stories
concerning the troops IN South Africa within the
last few months. He even goes so far as to say
that regulars on one OF the armored trains
where they too well protected to be ner-
vous, fought the Beers close at hand with the
1000 yard sights,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
IN BULLS ARMY RIFLE.
- CRITICISM OF THE LEE NET
FORD GUN.

LIZ SPEED, ACCURACY AND wEiGHT-BAD
.xsUNIrIoN AND @ARNShANSHiP
...sh nress IS indulEing in good deal
Tns 0'.. IN, y regard TO the equipment Of the
NAN - Africa. During the earlier stages
rae rsr it was noticed that the British were
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-05

When you need soothing and healing
anti-saptic application for any purpose,
use the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel.
Salve. we'll known cure for piles and
skin diseases 1t heals sores without
leaving a scar. Beware of counterfeits.
All druggists
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-05
PROGRAM FOR k[DAjS
Papers to Be Read Before the Meet.
ing Of the Iowa Central
Society.
Doctors to Meet in This City Next
Week For Business and Mutual
Discussion.
Lieut.. Ed Bseson Promoted to a
CaptaincyMrs. Linter
Improving.

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$ : ss''.' = Try T = q = =
Iowa Central State Medical Society will.
be held in this city next Tuesday, De-
cernber III at tf,e nar,ors of tho PHI
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- ii's''s '''As = = oo.u ~ o''ss s"'
only and vii begin with business ses-
sion, held at ii O'clock, al which time
will be received the reports Of the COM
mittee ON credentials the election OF
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