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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
THE CHOP sUEY FAD.
How the National Dish of the
Chinese is Prepared.

How the National Dish of the
Chinese is Prepared.
Chop suey, the national dish of
China for at least twenty-five CEN
turtles, bids fair to become a stand
ard food in this country. There are
some sixty Chinese restaurants scat
tered over the different boroughs of
Greater New York whose chief attrac-
ton is this popular composition, and
several American restaurants have
endeavored to take advantage OF its
popularity by adding it to their daily
bill-of-fare. There is a ridiculous
amount of mystery concerning the
dish. It is simple, economical, and
easily made. The general formula is
as follows: One pound of moderately
lean fresh pork, cut into pieces quar-
ter of an inch thick, a half an inch
wide, and an inch long; two chicken
livers, chopped up to the size Of dice,
two chicken gizzards, cut into slices
the size of nickel, and each ring
pinked with the lines almost meeting
in the centre.
The heat of cooking causes the
fibres to shrink, and converts the
circle into a many-pointed star. A
quarter of pound Of celery cut into
slivers, quarter of a pound of canned
mushrooms, and quarter Of pound
of green peas, chopped string beans,
asparagus tips, bean sprouts, or sal
sify. These are thrown into frying
pan over a hot fire, covered with cup
of water, four tablespoonful OF pea
nut oil, olive oil, or melted butter, a
tablespoonful of chopped onion, half
a Glove of garlic, grated salt, white
pepper, and red pepper.
If the fire is hot enough, these will
cook in five minutes. The contents of
the pan should be stirred to prevent
burning, and the moment the water
boils out, fresh water should be added
in small quantities, to prevent frying.
The dish should be served promptly,
and is not only palatable but whole
some and easily digested. In place OF
pork, mutton can be employed, while
chicken liver and gizzard may be re-
placed by those of the turkey. Some
Chinese cooks use the Indian soy,
which is sweeter. The effect can be
initiated by adding teaspoonful Of
table sauce and another of brown
sugar or a teaspoonful of molasses.
An agreeable modification results from
the use of asparagus tips along with
the other vegetable ingredients, while
the Singapore variety is obtained by
stirring in a tablespoonful of curry
paste. In the Chinese restaurants the
cost varies from ten to twenty-five
cents plate, the more expensive dish
containing a fair amount of the best
imported French mushrooms.-New
York Post. ,xz
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
A Good Cook Wasted.


She had studied not philosophy, nor had
dallied with theosophy,
Which often tries to lift the veil for
just little look;
She avoided the piano, did Miss Ann
Eliza Hannah,
And devoted all her intellect to learning
how to cook.
With an earnest air and serious she
studied stews mysterious,
And mastered all the processes of
making wholesome bread;
Her pies were each poem, and she
would proudly show 'em;
'Oh, how lucky will her husband be:'
her friends and neighbors said.
But, alas! for all endeavor, that forever
and forever
Showeth Fate to be a carping fiend, Of
disposition cruel;
For the fellow that she married by dys-
pepsia was so harried
That he wouldn't let her cook thing
but toast and tea and Cruel.
indianapolis Journal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30

nature. So che very first post the next
morning brought Flora a note in
well known handwriting. 1t ran.
my dear Miss Winston: I need
hardly say how shocked and grieved
was at the terrible result Of your acct
dent. / had no idea that you had sus-
tanned such injury until | saw you
yesterday, and I was rather surprised
that you considered 1t unnecessary
to acquaint me with the facts of the
matter at an earlier Gate. Under the
circumstances you will, l think, re-
alize that it is impossible for our con-
nection to continue on it's present foot
ing. / mean-you will of course con.
slider our engagement thing Of the
past. If, however, you still desire to
consider the contract binding, I must
ask you to communicate with my law,
yer, to whom have already written.
Believe me, my dear Miss Winston,
Yours faithfully,
"SILAS QUARTZ"
amused smile on her face until she
came to the last sentence. Then 2he
stamped her little loot angrily
"The horrid beast, she exclaimed,
as she tore the missive into tiny
pieces. Fred was right after all. He's
vulgar enough for anything. He thinks
that want to get his money-that I
shall sue him for breach of promise.
Oh, I am glad that I have escaped
from his clutches. Fred is dear, but
Mr.. Quartz is-oh, I don't know what
to call him!"
An hour or two later Fred called in,
and was overjoyed at the good news
which awaited him.
"Flo, dear!" he cried; 81 must have
one little, two little, three little, four
little, five little, six little kisses! and,
oh, I shall want great many more
than that, too!"-New York News.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Toast.

Trim the crusts from stale slices you
wish to toast and move it carefully
over a clear red fire for two minutes.
Then turn it over and let all the mois-
ture be drawn out of the bread. But
ter and serve Immediately. Toast may
be utilized, especially for breakfast, in
all sorts of ways. Plain toast Is a Ca
vorite in most households, then there
is milk toast, cream toast, dropped
eggs on toast water toast, and the ex-
cellent dish Of bread soaked in egg and
milk which has all sorts of names,
French, Spanish, German and Scotch
toast, but more properly egged toast.
At the luncheon and dinner table
toast appears in all forms, under chick
en- and with such vegetables as aspara-
gus and spinach, under minced meats,
fricassees and creamed mixtures or In
the delicate canape.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Homemade Windmills.

A farmer of Dodge County, Neb.,
writes as follows to Iowa Homestead:
81 have had some experiments with
homemade windmills that would like
to contribute for the benefit of your
readers. have been experimenting
with three designs, shown at l, 2 and
8. The shaft to which the arms are at
tached are upright, the four arms pro-
jecting at right angles across the up
per end of the shaft. By placing swing
ing frames covered with canvas on the
arms the wind will catch and turn the
shaft by blowing against the fans on
the sides indicated by arrows. AS they
pass around to the opposite side they
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30

What the Public Appreciates Most.
The public appreciates more and
more the Importance of investing
money in men, not in buildings. When
hear of large gifts to erect magnifi-
cent halls at our colleges, think what
greater good would be accomplished il
that money were used to help num-
Der Of deserving young men and
women through their college courses.
When these young people have finished
their work in the world, they may each
and all be able to erect fifty-thousand
dollar buildings for their alma-maters.
A certain generous-minded man once
said to me, II have given money quite
freely to help the distressed, to soften
the bitterness of helpless age. and 10
alleviate the condition of the unfor-
tunate; but there was little or no In
spiration in it. When, on the other
hand. I have helped bright boy to
secure for himself good education,
my imagination has become affected.
I have seen my dollars-won by hard
application, in sordid ways-trans-
muted into intellectual agencies power
full to affect the thoughts and feelings
of generations which will live when I
am dead" This sentiment is becom.
ing prevalent among the thoughtful
men Of Advantageous j. Gage, in
Success.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30

will open as seen at G. In Figure 1 at
A will be seen one of the wings catch
ing the breeze and is held in place by
a rope attached to the arm in the rear
of it; as it passes around to B its edge
is towards the wind. Passing a little
further the wind strikes it on the OPP
posite side, and, having nothing to re-
sist, it raises out Of the way until it
comes around to the point D, when it
falls in position to again catch the wind.
The same principle is found in Figures
2 and 8. These wings are so construct
ed as to become pendulous and unre-
strained when returning against the
wind, to be caught rigid when the wind
acts upon them so as to obtain power"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
IN RIGHT ON WORKING.

49,. the task is hard it's true,
AL b. chats the use of signing?
nu. w. soonest with their duties
through,
,,,t S brayely keep on trying.
81, W." w.. no advantage to be found
! I ~ - Borrowing or Sinking;
-, - With success are soonest crowned
ne ITbo lust go right on working.
Strive patiently and with a will
mat shall not be defeated;
keep singing at your task until
AV yon see it stand completed.
,,,r Ipt the clouds of doubt draw near,
~ brave. and fill your heart with
cheer,
And Just go right on working.
NIXON Waterman, in Success.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Tutti Fruit.

Make custard with one pint of milk
and five eggs. When cold beat into it a
quart Of rich cream, and put in the
freezer. When half frozen open it and
stir into the cream half a pound each
Of crystallized figs, peaches or apricots,
and lines or cherries, all chopped very
fine. Beat in with these the juice and
grated peel of one lemon (sweetened)
and glass of pale sherry or white
wine. Cover again, and freeze hard.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Boiled Tongue, Cornish Fashion.

Soak the tongue for twenty-four
hours, changing the water twice; then
take it out of the water, scrape it and
cut off any discolored bits of fat, and
stick about two dozen cloves in it; put
it into deep saucepan with enough
cold water to quite cover it. When
it boils skim it very we'll and let It
simmer gently until it is quite tender.
Take it out of the saucepan, skin 1t,
brush it over with beaten egg and
sprinkle thickly with fine bread crumbs.
Brown it nicely in hot oven, basting
it constantly with plenty of butter.
Serve with brown gravy. r..
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Cream Filling.

One pint Of milk, the yolks Of two
eggs, piece of butter the size of
hickory nut, and two tablespoonfuls
of cornstarch. Wet the cornstarch in
little cold milk; add to the remainder
in a double boiler, also the eggs and
butter, sweetening to taste, and favor
Ing with vanilla, not forgetting salt.
When cold fill the crust and make a
meringue as for lemon.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30

enough. By using this binder you can
tie the stalks firmly. 1t is made by
taking a piece Of barrel stave about
eighteen inches long, and two sticks
three feet long, with rings to slip over
end of stick. When closed together,
fasten hook about one foot from lower
end. Use a pair Of hinges to fasten
sticks to the stave, and, taking strap
1-3 feet long, with one end fasten to
stick as shown. Cut several holes In
the end Of strap to fit any bundle.
When the bundle is bound, take Irvine
and tie. Then release the binder and
you have firmly tied sheaf.-A. V.
Heron, in Farm and Home
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
will Craze in Canada.

A considerable number of Texas
ranchmen have leased grazing land
from the Canadian government and are
now establishing ranches In Alberta
along the eastern slope Of the Rocky
Mountains The Canadian government
win give leases on ranges in that local
ity. it is said, for twenty one years at Q
nominal rental Of 2 ceats Per acre. II
is claimed to be very ARe stock coun-
try.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Cucumbers and Melons.

Cucumbers, squashes and melons pre-
fer rich soil and an abundance Of well
rotted manure. Old sawdust, or rotten
wood mixed with manure, are said to
be serviceable. 1t will be an advantage
to allow cucumbers to grow on stakes
or bushes the same as peas. Tomatoes
may also be fastened to stakes. One
of the best plans is to grow cucumbers
along a fence if the location Is not too
shady
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Lamb Salad.

Two cups cold roast lamb, one cup
cold boiled potatoes, two cups beets,
two cucumber pickles. Cut the lamb
and potato into neat cubes, the beets
into small morse1s. Arrange in q nest
of lettuce. Mix the meat and potato
and sprinkle with the chopped beets.
Dress with mayonnaise in which onion
juice takes the place of mustard Gar
nish the mayonnaise with finely chop
ped pickle.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Remedy for Gapes.
shown.

Gapes are usually due to filth, the eat
Ing of the residuum of food previously
given and feeding in damp places. It
is believed that they are propagated in
earthworms, but facts have been dis
covered substantiating this claim. The
best remedy for gapes, if the chicks will
eat, is to add teaspoonful Of spirits Of
turpentine to a mixture Of one pint of
corn meal and half pint Of middlings,
says an exchange. Thoroughly incor-
porate the turpentine with the dry ma
terial, then scald as much Of the ma
terial as may be required and feed to
the chicks on clean board. Put ten
drops of carbolic acid in every pint of
drinking water and change the water
frequently every day. There is no sure
remedy for gapes, and inserting feather
tips into the windpipe to draw out the
cape worms can be done only by an ex-
perienced person. There are suggested
remedies, but they are sometimes as ia
tai to the chicks as the gapes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30

found Of great use, shifting all objec-
tionabie characters with commendable
Not only will intruders
be smartly looked after, but the gander
will make as much noise as possible
while performing his duty, thus giving
the poultry keeper and game rearer
warning when all Is not right"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
RaanherrY Shrub.

Four quarts of red raspberries, cover
with one quart of vinegar and let stand
ever night. Strain, then add one pound
m sugar to every pint Of Juice. Boil
twenty minutes, bottle and keep In .
dry place.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30

the food, which may be thrown in from
the outside of the coop, although the
chicks cannot get their feet in it. Fig
ure shows the roosts, which are SIM
ply heavy cleats nailed to the box, and
the roosting poles secured to them, as
shown ii
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Tie Ruut Pig.

We have heard people say that a
runt pig was not worth raising, and it
would be better to kill it at birth. This
may be true where the litter is large
one, but if the SOW has milk enough for
it and the others it costs but little to
raise it to weaving time. Then take it
from the others, that they may not
crowd it at the trough or in the sleep
ing quarters, and feed it regularly to
fatten quickly. 1t will never eat very
large amount or make very large hog,
but if healthy it will fatten quickly and
soon be almost as broad as 1t is long.
The cheapest and best pork we ever
made was a runt pig that we killed
when it weighed a little less than $50
pounds, so fat that he would not stand
up long enough to eat. We never heard
it squeal for food.-American Guilt
vator.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
An Old Gander ON Guard.

Keep an old gander," says writer
In a gardening paper, 'if you wcald
protect young chicks from their enc
mics In the shape Of dogs. cats. crows
and magpies. The gentleman win be
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30

SCdTCC LHIS year CUTH-
top fodder will proba-
bly, be worth more
than usual. Farmers
know that when ty-
ing tops they often
get out Of order from
not being tied tightly
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
Binder for Corn Fodder.

1t is coming time when Southern
farmers are getting ready to top their
corn for fodder. AS corn has been so
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30
The Matter of Brains

The female brain commence IS
decline in weight after the age of 80;
the male not ELL ten years later.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-08-30

AS soon as the millionaire was out
of the house, Flora ran to her bed
room. When she returned to the par
lor her face was as pretty and as kiss
able as ever. She had not passed more
than an hour in solitude when Fred
Denton was announced. AS matter
of fact it was not his first call that
afternoon. But his previous entry
and it's obiect-had been only known
to Flora's French maid and Flora her
self. Denton came into the room and
seated himself with elaboration.
"Well?" he asked.
"I think it will be quite right, dear, -
answered Flora.
HE did not ji1t you on the spot,
them" asked Denton, little dlsap-
pointedly.
ooh. I don't think that even Mr..
Quartz is vulgar enough for that,
said Flora, good naturally.
Hes vulgar enough for anything,
cried Denton, irritably, "still, II he
gives you up, 1 don't care what else
he does-so there.
Have a little patience, Fred said
Flora, earnestly; wait for day or
so. and I believe you will get me for
YOUR wife-thanks to your clever
ness"
"Cleverness." exclaimed Denton,
raising his eyebrows; why, l racked
NV brains to discover way out OF
the difficulty. I don't call that clever
ness. Necessity is the mother OF IN
vention, you know"
ooh, but it was clever, dear! per
sisted Flora; sit was such an original
idea to begin with, and then you
painted the scar so awfully well! The
success of the whole thing really de-
pended on that, you know"
only we haven't succeeded yet,
said Denton, gloomily.
Don't worry, Fred, dear, said
Flora, encouragingly; I'VE shall sue
ceed-T'm quite sure"
And Flora's prophecy came true AS
Denton had supposed, Mr.. Quartz
merely wished to make Flora his VIE
because she had pretty face and
graceful figure. He had no apprecla'
ton for the deeper qualities OF her
Evening star., 1902-03-29
Christian EndeaYorers.

The Christian Endeavor Society of Marvin
nj. e. Church South have elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Mr.. Harry A.
Beck; vice president, Mr.. VIM. Brayshaw:
recording secretary. Miss Robie Drennon;
corresponding secretary. Mr.. John Bray
shaw, jr.; treasurer Mr.. C. L. Bickster;
delegate to union, Miss Rode S. Cooksey.
The society is very well attended and has
good meetings.
At the annual congregational meeting OF
Gurley Presbyterian Church Thursday
evening Mr.. Hengstler president of the
Christian Endeavor Society, presented a re-
port showing that for the church year Just
closed the society had collected and ex-
pended over 500. OF this amount $50 was
church debt. The report showed the so
ciety to be in a aourishing condition, with
a total membership of sixty-seven.
i The Christian Endeavor Society of the As
sembly's Presbyterian recently held the
regular bi-monthly missionary meeting the
topic being "Home Missions" Brief mes
sages from each of the different branches
given.
The Christian Endeayor meeting. March
%, as suggested by the United Society, was
held in the interest OF home missions The
whole missionary committee led, and dur
/ ing the evening letters were read from the
scholarship correspondent at the Asheville
Farm School. N. C. Also letter from the
other societies. are supporting. Miss Fannie
g. Childs. treasurer OF the Woman's Presby-
teFia1 Home Missionary Society Of the pres
bytery OF Washington city, then gave q
very interesting talk on the subject Of
home missions, especially giving an account
Evening star., 1902-03-29

of the origin of the Asheville Farm School
and the good work 1t Is doing among the
mountain whites. The choir rendered spe-
cial music appropriate to the occasion.
Plans have just been completed for BAN
Quet at Mt. Vernon Place NJ E. Church
next Tuesday evening. in commemoration
of the one hundredth anniversary of the in
PRODUCTION of Methodism into the city of
Washington. 1t is expected that several
bishops and all the living ex-pastors-nine
In number-win be present and make ''af-
ter-diRner remarks
At New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church meetings preparatory to communion
service Sunday, March 30 were held each
evening this week. These special church
meetings Were addressed by Rev. G. n.
Luccock, D. D., of Metropolitan Presbyte-
rian: Rev. A S. Fiske of Gunton Temple.
Rev. Luther B. Wilson. Foundry Methodist;
Rev. j. P. E. Kunder, formerly of Pitts
burg. and Rev. 7. C. Easton Of Eastern
Presbyterian
most successful social, consisting of an
International flag drill, was held by Ia
koma Park Christian Endeavor Society
Tuesday evening, March 25. The following
countries were represented: United States,
by Miss Mary Campbell and Mr.. Johnson;
England, by Miss Cora Whitmer and Mr..
Horace Gosorn; Ireland. by Miss Laura
Skinner and Mr.. Lisle Morrison; Scotland,
by Miss Jeanette Macallister and Mr.:
George Miller; Germany, by Miss Mildred
Dyre and Mr.. Arch Miller; France. by Mrs.
H. s. Knight and Mr.. ]. n. Webb; Spain,
by Miss Maud Watkins and Mr.. Harry
Campbell; Italy. by Mss Mabel Bailey and
DR.. L. c. Palmer. During the drill the fol-
lowing songs were sung: America God
Save the King" Wearing of the Green"
Aud Lang Syne.' "Marsellaise;" solo.
Spanish love song; solo, accompanied by
guitar, Italian love song. and Stars and
Stripes" Other numbers on the program
were solo by Miss Nicholson; recitation.
Mrs: K. Campbell; solo, Miss Davis; various
renderings of ''Mary's Little Lamb" in
Irish, by Mr. LiSle Morrison; French, Mr..
j. n. Webb; German, MIR. Arch Miller; Bos-
tonian. Miss Mary Campbell; recitation by
Miss Grace Favorite.
The EndeavorerS of Vermont Avenue
Christian Church held a committee meet
ing and social at the residence OF Miss
Mabel baltimore last Tuesday night. The
attendance was larger than at any meet
Ing of the society for many months. After
the various committees had concluded their
conferences musical and literary program
was rendered, in which Mrs. Phillips, Miss
Shelley and Miss Peterson took part and
refreshments were served.
Evening star., 1902-03-29
History of the Earth.
From the New York Sun.


Prof. Chamberlin of the University OF
Chicago concludes that the nebular hy-
pothesis of Laplace needs to be replaced or
greatly modified. The parent body obt of
which the earth was evolved had only
limited amount Of matter; only very
small proportion of this matter, near the
exterior, was possessed of high energy of
motion: the central portion had necessarily
history may be conceived to have been a
small body growing gradually by the iufall
of material from without, and lacking in
Its early stages an atmosphere. Gradually
the accretion of atmosphere permitted the
gathering OF water yapOr and the oceans
were in time formed. From this time for
ward the oceans protected the infalling
matter, for decomposition takes place more
slowly under water than under free ex-
posure to air. This process continued gave
rise to areas of higher specific gravity, and
thus the superior specific gravity of regions
lying under oceans is explained. From a
very early stage volcanic action arose from
the excessive generation of heat in the in
terror through self-compression. Volcanic
action affects certain substances more than
others and the present distribution of vol
canic products is to be explained on these
lines. If the temperature of the earth's in
terror Is sufficiently accounted for by COM
preston, then the temperature developed
by the infall Of matter may have been
available for the sustenance Of life from a
very remote epoch, and the opposing time
estimates Of biologists and Of biologists
may be reconciled in this way.