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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

placed the fork, wooden handled af-
fair about a foot long, between his
teeth. The first turnip went wild and
the second struck the spike on Bedinps
headgear, stunning him severely. He
rallied quickly and caught the third
turnip squarely on the tines Of the fork.
He took the terrific shock unfinchingly,
and though his lips bled freely and he
went tumbHng backward, he clung to
the fork with set teeth. The Londoner
was given a tremendous ovation by the
throng He began his peculiar calling
as juggler, and used to catch vegeta-
bles thrown from the galleries of thea
tiers. He says he has caught turnip
thrown from the Brighton Tower in
England, a distance of $50 feet, and
he intends to catch one dropped from
the Paris Eiffel tower.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

0N general half of the deaths In the
human family are known to be
caused by microscopic organisms.
Just how many other deaths may be
traced to the same germ source is not
known. They may be many, however.
Almost every day new portions Of the
body are found to be infested with the
tuberc1e bacilli, and that this germ, so
long known, has habitats undreamed OF
a few years ago indicates the possibili-
ties Of growth in the whole theory OF
germs.
The germs of all disease, broadly, are
low animal or vegetable organisms.
They may be cultivated by artificial
means, just as plants are grown from
seeds. AS to the number Of these
germs, it Is a problem, but for the most
part the several hundred germs listed
are innocuous. Those Of pathological
significance are pretty well determined;
many Of the others, so far as known,
are harmless.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

Some germs are homebodies, and
never care to wander or to roam. If an
unkind fate shifts them into unaccus-
toned, even though comfortable sur
roundings, they pine away, refuse
nourishment and die.
Take the bovine tuberculosis microbe.
DR.. Koch discovered and proved to his
own satisfaction that this little animal
will perish in the midst of plenty If vio-
lently taken from it's birthplace and
transferred to the human body. Yet
such action on the part Of the trans
planted animalcule can be but a sense
less whim, for the overwhelming ma
jority Of germs are agreed that human
beings are by far the most aristocratic
dwellings on the list.
By actual count some one has placed
the number Of microbes infesting the
mouth and teeth at 159. He might
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
Brother Dickey ON Poverty.

Poverty" said Brother Dickey, chez
been a great blessin' ter me an mine.
l never had money huff in all my life
ter make me set up in bed en- ak my
self, How long fo' daylight? 1 never
had no money in de bank, en- never
felled down en- broke my neck tryin' ter
ketch de cashier Wen he lef word dat
he was takin' exercise for his helt en-
never had one dollar in railroad fer
Gle receiver ter be thankful fer what he
wuz bout ter receive Rich men is ez
necessr ry ez taxes, en- des about ez
popular, sometimes; but dey got mo-
troubles dan what l got. Dey all hez
desc highfalutin' diseases what no
mems can pernounce, Ell no matter how
much money dey gives de church, de
preachers private opinion is dey amt
ez fur firm hell ez next month is fun
Christmas! But de POI mems pull
throo' somehow; en- Wen dey gives I'D
de ghost hits allus wild some good. OIL
fashion complaint like de measeIs. or
de brokebone fever, or de seven-year
estch, en- de rundown rheumatism. De
patch is on dey britches, but de peace
is In dey mtn'!'-Atlanta Constitution
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
WHERE THE DEADLY MICROBES ATTACK MAN.

have made 1t $50, but 1t speaks volumes
for his accuracy that he did not. Most
of these germs are harmless, but in the
mouth Of a healthy person may be
found the microbes Of dangerous dis
eases.
Oddly enough, few germs are found
in the stomach. An uncertain number
perhaps fifty or more-occupy the all
mentary canal and digestive apparatus
Of the individual. The skin at all times
is the haven Of microbes Of all kinds.
While the mucous membranes are most
always harboring germs, there are few
est in the eye for the reason that 1t IS
washed with the salt tear secretions.
All through the air passages are disease
germs, depending upon the environ
ment and exposure Of the person.
Germs of diphtheria, influenza, pneu-
monia, and even tuberculosis, are found
in the throat and bronchial tubes.
The liver and kidneys harbor germs
of tuberculosis, malaria, and typhoid
fever And yet the person in whose
system these are found may never de-
velop one Of the diseases.
In the arm may be found the pyogenlc
organisms which produce pus and sup
puration. These germs also are found
in the heart.
MalariaI germs are in the blood for
the most part, but they are concen-
trated particularly in the spleen. Also,
they are found in the liver.
Endocarditis germs are found in the
heart
Furumculosis, or boils, is the effect Of
germs, and the seat Of these are most
commonly about the neck.
The germ Of erysipelas may be found
in the side Of the face and neck.
The germ Of alopecia, or badness,
finds lodgment in the scalp.
That the air everywhere is swarming
with these minute vegetable organisms,
that the body is infested with them,
and yet that thousands of people die
every year from old age are seeming
anomalies.
The worst enemy Of the microbe in
the machinery Of the system is the
white corpuscle in the blood. To be
certain taking hold in the system, the
microbe must get somewhere that the
white corpuscle cannot go. Thus in
some sac containing abnormal secre-
tons from the blood and tissues, the
micro-organism finds lodgment and
food, while the white corpuscle in the
same surrounding dies.
The one condition in nature which no
microbe can stand is sunlight. With
some Of them minutes will suffice to
kill; with others days are necessary;
but sooner or later all the known organ
isms fall victims to sunshine.
AS to microbes and diseases, as cause
and effect, there are some further pos
sibilities for the microscopic 1t is not
known If that dread disease cancer, is
Of microbe origin. The microbe of rheu-
matism has not been discovered, pro
viding there is one. Nobody has isolated
the possible germ Of hydrophobia. But
the field is open.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

To the man who has not dallied with
Crookes tubes and does not know an
X-ray from an ampere the work Of ex-
tracing sunbeams from cucumbers
would seem to be mere kindergarten
game compared to getting light from
decayed meat. And yet this apparently
impossible trick has been performed by
Prof. Gorham of Brown University.
Instead of trying to extract light from
old shoes or cigar stumps or saWdust,
as most any ordinary scientist would.
Prof Gorham tackled the decayed por-
terhouse steak. In it's undisturbed state
the passe porterhouse has never emit
ted anything but odor; under the magic
wand Of the professor it will emit
enough light to run a photograph gal
1ery. The phosphorescence Of frefies,
of decaying fish and vegetable matter,
which gives a glow to summer seas, has
long been known to science. The phOs-
phorescence of these minute animal and
vegetable organisms is produced by oxi-
dation, the same as the heat of our
bodies. This oxidation, Of course, is a
chemical action. Starting with this
knowledge as a basis, Prof. Gorham be-
gan experimenting to find the materi-
ais that would produce the greatest
luminosity in these decaying organ
isms. He has at last found three chem
ical salts which when applied to decay
ing meat will produce enough phos-
phorescent light to take photographs.
The object Of the experiments is to
finally produce light that is entirely
devoid Of heat. In these days when
the servant girl problem fills the culin-
airy department Of the average home
with doubt and uncertainty, almost any
refrigerator may contain complete
phosphorescent light plant. A bottle Of
the professors salts would thus make
any well-regulated home independent
Of the gas trust. Hereafter the family
need not hold it's nose as the odor Of
the decaying feline is waited from IN
der the porch. Let the dead cat be
dragged forth, suspended from the
porch ceiling and made to glow in phos-
phorescent beauty. This is an age Of
science, when even the decayed things
Of life may radiate light and beauty in
stead of smelling to high heaven.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
house is kept at a tropical heat con-

house is kept at a tropical heat con.
stantly.
The rich soil, the suns light and the
condensation of steam from the hot
water make an ideal combination for
the growth Of vegetation. Lettuce, 1t
is said, comes up from the dry seed in
two days, and good-sized heads Of let.
tuce were gathered in from Is to Is
days after planting. In % days a
head Of lettuce measured % inches
across, and the condensation of the
steam would even break down the larg.
er leaves with the weight Of water upon
them. Cucumber vines grow from %
to 35 feet in length in less than 60 days
without being watered, except for the
moisture in the air. On some of the
cucumber vines five full-sized cucum-
bers were gathered from single joint.
Three pals Of water have been suffi.
Gent for watering the plants in the
greenhouse on even the hottest day.
Scientific American.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
A Belated Concert

Nine. Nordica and her husband. FOL
tan Dome, were spending the last sum-
mer in little village in the Black For
est. For six weeks in summer the no.
tel is full, but the guests during this
particular season had no great love for
music.
One day some strolling musicians an
nounced a concert, but when they took
their places in readiness an audience of
only two, besides Nine. Nordica and Mr..
Dome, put in appearance. Fifteen min
utes passed in waiting, and then Mr..
Dome disappeared.
In half an hour procession was seen
coming up the street; he had awakened
the villagers, and on strength of an
invitation to be his guests they dressed
themselves and came to the concert
which, as result, was begun by the
comforted musicians at about the honr
1t should have ended. = PHILADELPHIA
Post.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
A Peculiar Accident.

A peculiar accident occurred in a
Western town recently. The big iron
safe in a satisfactory refused to open,
and the bookkeeper and engineer con-
ceived the idea that they could burn out
the combination by use of carbon and
electricity. 1t took several hours to
accomplish their purpose, but they
finally succeeded, but not until they had
stood for several hours in the glare Of
the electric light taking turns at hold
ing the wire and carbon. When the
work was over both complained of a
dizziness and pain in the head which
increased as the hours passed, and in a
short time both went suddenly blind
at about the same time All efforts to
restore their sight have been unavail-
ing, for while the eyeballs appear all
right, the sight is destroyed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
Ma Patch.

A hot water geyser, in the upper gey-
turned to practical use by building q
dollhouse over 1t and thereby enabling
several crops to be raised yearly, where
otherwise such a thing would be i'm
possible because Of the almost daily
frosts in this region. The structure
was built by W. P. Howe. 1t is rough
ly made, and is 25 by 30 feet. A stream
OF hot water flows from five-inch hole
in the southern end OF the building.
passing out the other end. The tenn
perature of the water Jacks only eight
degrees Of the boiling point, and the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

Genius for government and genius for
business are not even distantly related.
Take the United States for example.
Washington was a successful business
man, but he might be called the first
and the last Of American statesmen
who deserved the title. Nearly all the
other bright names in the history Of
American government, from jefferson
to Mckinley, have been possessed by
men, who, if they We're not slothful in
business, were by no means success
full.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
The Trials of Genius.

John, DEAR" she SAID Ill w ~.
and affectionate voice, Vnlcn ., :
used on rare occasions, ARE !00'
with your Christmas WORK I'D
"Pretty WELL" he sighed a. ID y j
period to a poem when l'a 4
given him nervous prosua''0D'
do you ask?" ..,u rtI
Because, dear, I'm alIa,u IN
undermining your health, an ..I+s
you to take a recess ana WV. W. 1ss
short story to pay for my new .od II
couple of poems for my hal Id az. sasg
and a good, stirring campais ~, ID
will bring in enough for 5s ri
and one or two Of those ua an,,fS
poems for some lard and la w. y I'd
ham, and ham dear, is only ',n II
mound. ATLANTA Constltu'IUI.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

The court physician who has King
Edwards health in charge gave express
sion to views full Of good sense In a re-
cent interview. Summing up the rules
of correct living he said: ITO live long
do anything you like, but do nothing to
excess. The best rule of life is modera-
ton" Moderation eonserves the life
forces, intemperanee dissipates them.
And temperance. be 1t remembered. is
O much wider term than is contemplate
ed In abstinence from the excessive use
of intoxicating liquors. Macy a tenn
peEance advocate is intemBerate in
business, or in eating or in speech,
Many a man who does not drink To ex-
cess leads an unnatural life because of
the demands of business, or Of society.
or Of ambition. Many a woman who
Rbhors intoxicants strains every nerve
center to keep up appearances. But
this court physician was not giving
away any professional secrets. ANY
physician who has made study of the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

One Of the latest fads, a corallary of
Palmistry, is the reading Of the soles
of the feet. People who are credulous
enough to have their feet read are
usually disappointed in results because
they are Of that long eared variety Of
the human species that are more likely
to present hoofs than soles to the palm
list and the lines in hoofs are somewhat
obscured. The crying need Of these peo-
pie is a blacksmith rather than a palm
smith.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
THIS CHILD WAS SOLD BY
HER FATHER FOR ONE MI

For the sum Of one dollar .n|
becca Lowenwitb, of Brooklyn ,
into the possession of a pretty glh
The dollar was paid to the cH
father, Louis Katz, who lived
his wife in Brooklyn when
baby was born in April
Mrs. Katz died three weeks afs
birth of the child, and then the ID
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

There is a certain qualification and
satisfaction in the knowledge that
France has in prospect the establish
ment of a school in this country for
the purpose of studying American in
dustries. To be recognized as the lead
ing Industrial nation of the world Is q
compliment, however well we may al
ready know this to be true. France an
nounces that it is not her purpose to
pry into the secrets of the various in
dustries, but merely to round out the
education Of her industrial students
with a practical knowledge OF Ameri-
can methods ard enterprise.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
NOTABLE MONUMENT
TO A LOVED HORSE.

In the beautiful Lakeview Cemetery
at Seattle, Wash, can be seen as
strange monument and grave as one
can find. The monument was erected
by W. l. Wadleigh. 1t marks the grave
Of his favorite horse Buck. This horse
had been his constant companion for
years. He was a magnificent animal,
a thoroughbred which stood fifteen
hands high and was so affectionate that
he followed his master about like dog
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
His Theory.

L can't see,' said Mr.. Meekton's wife
how any man can persuade himself 70
be a mormon
Well" answered her husband.
thoughtfully, maybe some people are
such moral towards that they want to
get more members into family debate
and SO shirk their half of an argument ;,
Washington Star.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

"As the twig is bent the trees in
ciined," Ia a proverb which time has
not discredited. Modern pedagogy con-
Germs itself more and more with the
careful training of the twig. The value
Of early habit in play, work, associa-
ton and conduct is acknowledged
everywhere. This is, we are often told,
the era of the young: children receive
every advantage, youth is barred from
no opportunity. Great enterprises are
in the hands Of young men; young wom-
en- mold in the schools the citizens OF
the future, serve great charities, or
step forth from a sheltered life to
share the labors of the world. Fitting
~ this young country sweeps forward
toward it's destiny, borne on an impetu-
Gus wave Of youth. But what Of age?
What of the ancient tree, no longer
supple, it's twisted trunk hardened into
shape, broken, storm-rent, yet vener-
able? To the understanding eye it is
more interesting, more beautiful than
the fresh and f1exile sapling. But do
the eyes Of our triumphant young folk
see and understand? Too frequently
they do not Our young people often
fail sadly in reverence for age; often,
too, they reverence yet shun it. With
the marvellous rapidly Of progress, re-
Quiring an unprecedented adaptability
of mind and habit to material and intel
lectual changes, has come increased i'm
patience of the conservatism and men
tai rigidity natural to age. 1t is re-
grettable mistake and one not at all to
the credit Of intelligent young people.
The tree full grown cannot bend. AT it
grew, so it stands. Only fret, failure
and injury can result from trying to
effect change. Nevertheless comfort,
counsel, and that wisdom which Is
higher than mere knowledge are found
in seeking the cool tranquility Of it's
shade.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

disappeared, leaving his nelslonI
take care Of her burial and lo@ Y
the baby. Then Mrs. LowenVl'l
had no children of her own, toa i
on the little one and nursed lt'0Fs1
and then the father again appeaa1
the scene. To Mrs, LoWenWl'ls y,
osition to buy the baby for a"D'
gave assent, and made out tl' \ \
sary papers, giving her ezcluS. -. !,
to the child. Recently he agall +
on Mrs. Lowenwith, and tellAS
that he had married again, dell1
the baby, and was refused p''''
of it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
BEDlNlS DARING ACT.
Catches Turnip Thrown from Chicago
Skyscraper on a Fork.

Chicago people were treated to an
astonishingly daring feat the other
day, when Johan Bedini, Of London,
England, holding an ordinary carving
fork in his mouth, caught a turnip
hurled from the nineteenth floor of the
Masonic Temple. An immense crowd
watched the performance, and the cars
were blocked for some time. Bedini ap-
peared in a headdress like that Of a
cannibal king, with a spike on top, and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
An EXTRAORDINARY Chnroh.

One Of the most curious churches in
the world exists in Lao Vincente, Ma
deria, being cut out of large boulder
on the shore. All the work of excava-
ton was carried out by the natives with
great labor, and the church is excep-
tionally quiet, and perhaps unique.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

human system will freely agree as to
this recipe of moderation. Habit Is
stronger than advice and habit leads
most persons to live unnaturally. Ma
ture stands up under the strain so long
and then rebels. "They that are whole
need not physician" but the average
man will not live wholesome life.
Therefore the doctor.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
cE:pQ9aSs,1'
CCaQI1pJ
90 S, y

-, Harvard Try, College paid 90,
the city of Boston last W. SSS2
mainly for the property 5 Ssa y
ment. ned ss
A memorial tablet to II,
the student volunteers Of NJ T,I n'p
University, who died in 1 t1s
Spain, has been put in ' Ut. w
Academic ca Hall of the un g,a'
Will soon be unveiled WIKI WY
services. ''u appMI
Fifteen little princesse, =. ,
tend a school at Bangkok oU VI "
English lady. They receive Y iaa
day In reading, writing and ,' y
much more time is spent in I. aaa
duties of housekeeping. Tb np'ap
meals in turn, set the tabla "
menus and arrange the aors, Wy
1t is interesting to no+a A,
priations that have been m, ,1s I
the last nine years by the coa.
semblies of Missouri for tbo ~
versity. In 1892, the Year tb a' ss.
ity was destroyed by fire IN, oa'
was $3.50, 900; 180+95, S1330nS.'' -
$780, 900; 1898-99, $142, 100 a ,S, "A y
$472, 400. 0'
supt. j. NJ. Greenwood 4, j,
City, has no faith in the ahr,, y
boy who smokes cigarettes y,
II have yet to find an inyqto,,,,
cite smoker who began early
that ever completed the siv,
work in the ward schools Ala,
jority of them drop out Of so,,'
ing the fourth and fifth year. III,
Of cigarette smoking is posityer
full without one single redeemh
ity. 1t dwarfs and enfeebIqs IN
lectual faculties. 1t units tbn NJ
any mental exertion Or the Co,
ton of attention on any subie
studied. Finally it DESTROYS fl
power and the victim loses the
Of self-determination. The a
may be summed up in a brief
ment: 1t is the most efficient
for human wrecks that has yet
into our civilization.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
BY Chance.

Olive Marriage is SO uncertain. A
girl has to take her chances"
May-"Chances! Goodness me, some
girls don't even get one chance."- Phila.
delphia Bulletin.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

Evidently the higher cultivation is in
need Of some polishing up. A lot Of
COWS were lately shot by a party Of
New York hunters under the impression
that they were herd Of deer. In view
of this and the many casualties of the
Maine hunting fields natural history
ought to be insisted on as a necessary
branch in the schools.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14
The Water Boatman.

The insect known as the water boat.
man has a regular pair of oars, his legs
being used as such. He swiIns on his
back, as In that position there is less
resistance to his progress.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

something else may be the trouble and
hot water will serve the purpose better.
It is an easy way of applying hot or
cold congresses to the head, and, the
bag being divided into compartments,
only one or two of them may be filled, if
preferred
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

Either 500 children were named af-
ter Mark Hanna in the last four years
or 500 parents have considered him
easy. At least that number of persons
have written.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

Deportation and permanent Danish
ment would, perhaps, come nearer the
popular conception Of the punishment
which ought to be inflicted upon those
who conspire against the government
by propaganda and who advocate it's
overthrow.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

Some of the war veterans who tasted
blood in Cuba or the Philippines think
the sword should be abandoned, as it
gets between the legs and trips the
generals up. There is nothing so de-
moralizing to the morale of an army as
to seee a fat general take header over
his sword.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

An communications for this paper shculd Be EesssA
Nautad BY the name Of the author; not necessarily tai
publication but evidsncs Of gscd faith OF the par
Of the writer. Write only SIDE Of the papeF -
particularly careful in giving and ektss, TO havs
tbs Isttars and figures plain and dstxnct.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-14

A Chicago woman saved her hus-
bands life with a broomstick; this,
however, is not the traditional purpose
to which this humble domestic imple-
ment Is put,