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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Billions for Pensions.

The pension roll lost Il, 40 names last
year. This was the largest decrease in
its history, but the Commissioner of
Pensions predicts even a larger falling
off for this fiscal year.
According to Commissioner Warner s
annual report, there were added to the
roll last year 80, $50 new pensioners and
1905 reservations and renewals, making
the total addition of 34,974, and increas-
ing the total pensioners to 1,033.415. The
number of pensioners dropped was A.
Al, leaving total on June 50 of $780,
OIL
The maximum number of pensioners
in the history of the bureau was reached
January 81, 1905, when it was 1904, 1876
since which date there has been a steady
decrease, aggregating to June 80, 1916,
1925.
Death was the principal cause Of the
decrease last year, the number dropped
on that account being 1890. VI these
%. 2OS were survivors of the civil war,
leaving 666, 453 survivors OF that war
on the roll.
There are still four pensioners on ac-
count of the Revolutionary war, one a
widow and the other three daughters;
$50, all widows, on account OF the war
with Spain, and II ,472 on account OF the
Mexican war. 1884 being survivors.
While there has been a material decrease
in the number of pensioners, the amount
paid is nearly as large as last year be-
cause the ratings of many invalid pen
sioners are constantly increasing, the
average increase last year being ST.
Pennsylvania has the largest number
of pensioners 800. Ohio follows
with 96, 564, New York has 1920
The report shows that in the entlre
history Of the country the total eXpen-
diture on account of pensions has been
Sc 459. $50, 311. of which only SOC, 40, IA
had been paid out prior to the civil war
OF the total, $3,259, 1915, 800 was on ac-
count of the Civil war. The total pay ai
ment of pensions on account OF the
Spanish war reaches sio,Iooooo up 70
date. ,o,,e;onc
during the wear were $4,204, 004, and the
income from the navy fund available
for pensions was $363,618, or less than
9 per cent. of the amount required
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
BOGUS ELK TEETH.
An Industry That Proves Profitable tt
the Northwest Indians.

tourists in the Black Hills this fall
say that the Sioux Indians are doing a
good business in working off artificial
elk teeth upon unsuspecting visitors.
The Indians take small pieces of bone,
polish them and fashion them into the
shape OF the real elk tooth. A squaw or
a buck will dangle one of these at the
end OF string necklace and mingling
with crowd of tourists will easily find
purchaser. They usually get So for
one of the limitations, which cannot east
~ be told from the genuine. They carry
the fraud to the point even of brown
ing the end of the tooth to indicate that
it is of considerable age.
Elk teeth have been the principal
ornaments of the Sioux, Crows, Crees,
BannockS and other northwestern tribes
Tor centuries. They are supposed to also
have value i'll warding off back luck, and
1t has always been part of the Indian
creed that 1t is necessary to bury them
with the dead owner.
The principal demand for the teeth
comes from members of the Elks and
has caused big increase in prices in the
last few years. Two years ago d well
marked tooth could be bought for $40
and the best for SIS. Nowadays a good
one brings $50.
Most of the real elk teeth now in the
market came from the graves of dead
Indians. From the grave of Sioux
chief at Pine Ridge, S. D., 626 teeth
were taken. This chief. according to
legend, was one of the greatest hunters
of his time. Many of the teeth were
beautifully colored from the gay shades
of the Indian blanket in which the chief
had been buried.
E. r. Pelz, wealthy manufacturer
of San Francisco, is reputed to have the
largest collection of teeth. He is said to
have more than $4,000 pairs, the result
of of To hot oil
of them were obtained in the northwest
from Indians who dug them from graves
for him. Only the two eye teeth of the
animal are available as ornaments.
These are usually perfect and well
grown, while the others are deformed
and ugly. An Indian, even in these days,
will seldom sell the tooth of any elk
he has himself killed. They have no
compunctions, however. about opening
the graves of the dead for them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
FATE OF A HISTORIC FONT
That Was Made in Church
at Home of Pilgrim Fathers

Substitution That Was Made in Church
at Home of Pilgrim Fathers.
1t is reported that the font in the old
parish church of Austerfeld, North Tin
colnshire, the home of the Pilgrim Faith
ers, at which the leader of the little
band, William Bradford. was bantiZed
is nothing more than farmers stone
cattle trough.
Every summer dozens of Americans
visit the parish of Austerfeld, and one
of the chief objects is naturally. the mar.
ish church wherein the Pilgrim Fathers
worshiped, while the font has ALWAYS
been pointed out as the one from which
the water was taken for Bradford's han
tism. With a view to obtaining the
facts press representative has paid a
visit to the district and gathered many
interesting details. He learned that
about fifty years ago the then sexton. a
man named Miner, was ordered to re-
move a quantity of rubbish and to soil
what he could. This he duly carried
into effect and among the rubbish
removed was the historic Norman font
which he sold to d local farmer named
John Jackson.
After time the font passed from
Jackson to his son William, who was the
tenant of the New Park Farm. Auster-
field, and he had it placed in his garden
as an ornament. in 1895 the younger
jackson ceased to be the occupier of the
farm mentioned and the font, along with
other fixtures, passed to the new tenant,
w. f. Fielding. In the auctioneer's in
ventory award, dated April Is, 1895. if
is described thus: "Garden-Stone ban
tismal font, formerly in Austerfeld par
ish church,"
Mr. Fielding presented the relic to his
mother, who was born i'll Austerfield.
and she in turn handed the font over to
the trustees of the Primitive Methodist
chapel at LOund, small village near
Retford. where it now remains 1t is
alleged that when the then incumbent of
AuSterteld became aware that the font
had been removed he sent for the sexton
and explained the gravity of the situa-
ton. Miner, in order to avoid further
trouble. consented to present the church
with a stone trough which he had at his
farmstead. This he did, and it is the
substituted trough, So it is stated, that
has been pointed out TO the American
visitors as the identical font at which
Bradford was baptized.
During the past few weeks Auster-
field churchmen have endeavored to per-
suade the Lound Primitive Methodist
chapel trustees to give up possession of
the font, which they consider rightly be-
longs to Austerield. but without sue
cess.-Londen Guardian.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

MES MES mos: precious fluid. Whom -
onira physician had come he rolled i liz
Eyes ;, solemnly and said: Il viii Wiz hla nl
mn ntIl. We both tried that said The tha
o tta doctors, Yes, l know anno mon .n
d dne con as sage. but if blood-ettin@
d doee n NOT - reheye him must increase the
ing@i IN v Whinh After the third bleed
I learn that Washington's arm yielded IL -
hIe-nuld more slowly than if had be~c nc
n IN sore throat continued. in spite Of the
last consulting doctor. and When biS
meafled body failed to respond to = he he
rolc roc; overdose. of calomel the two " con
SUING nataag physicians retired and left Wash
his 'G dao 10 ole. Is there any mystery in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
The Last Straw.

It was I in the evening, after long
day, and the relay ticket seller Eu, OF the
Knickerbocker theater., New York was was!
ont tickets for The Red MILL making
cha Change lseN and answering questions. He
had lust refrained from selling two be-
hind i the-post seats to a fond mother OF #
a 5-year-old son. because he couldh !
her boy would understand the show:
And then woman loomed up III front
Of fhe box with an order for two seats
ION the aisle.
The ticket seller handed the woman
brace of tickets.
ION the aisle?" she questioned.
con the aisle. madam the treasurer
answered
Then the woman asked ANOTHER ques-
ton:
"Both?" e
And then the relay ticket seller faint
cd
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Religion and Trousers.

-7t the chiefs in the protectorate
lnaa wish to have their sons edu-
i in the new Mahometan school of
sI0l; but there was Il bar to their
E anympnt Of the education they
likely to receive. The pious Ma
Nh papas were afraid tl.at the
II. Of modern trousers was part of
. z5ld curriculum. and therefore.
. TlTad the school with peculiar sus-
1 The governor Of Gambia now re-
Dat the parents have been assured
tec children will not be converted:
auer men, and the prospects of
.@ are now very bright.
would be interesting to learn how.
|Elcion Of the modern neither COW
lEe and whether the dry goods
aS denied the natives their Ordi-
Material But it may be interest.
FcaII the fact that the British.
f2Flt forbade HlghIanders to.
he kilt for some years after the
d CuL!oden. However. the gov
ut was in tight corner duringI
a1tnental wars, and they We're
y mise several regiments of High,
" who resumed the kilt, and the
y wearing edict died a naturali
.-Illl0r and Cutter
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
InvigOrate the Digestion.

To invigorate the digestion and stimu-
late the torpid liver and bowels there's
nothing so good as that old family remedy,
Brandreth's Pills, which has been in use
for over a century. They cleanse the
blood and impart new vigor to the body.
One or two every night for week will
usually be all that is required. For Con-
stipation or Dyspepsia, one or two taken
every night will in short time afford
great relief.
Brandreth's Pills are the same fine lax
alive tonic pill your grandparents used
and being purely vegetable are adapted to
every system.
Sold in every drug and medicine store,
either plain or sugar-coated.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
SUMMER IN THE SHOPS

The blizzard bowls about the TOWN
with Ice ana snow along its wake:
In furry coat l wander down.
OF winter bargains to partake
Before the dry goods mart | stand
With mud fast freezing to my spats
an m gaze on an assortment grand,
OF tilmy laces and straw hairs
My breath is frescoing the pane.
And how the wind bowls in it's glee!
Yet as my eager glance | strain
l see but gauzy lingerie.
Shirt TT waists yi,ts 6 designed for August heat,
On every hand my vision greer
As | remain half frozen there
What garb is this?'' amazed 7 CIV
ITO don as winters tempests roli9,
And then across the street | HE
And buy another ton of coal.
L. 5. Waterhouse in New York SIM
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Fight "Sweatshop System"

Labor men and settlement workers of
Chicago are preparing to wage a vigor-
Gus and relentless war on the sweat
shop system in that city this fall and
winter. An exhibition following similar
ones given in Berlin and London will
contain booths modelled in exact repro
duction OF the typical ''sweat shop"
with men, women and children at work
in them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

4s 5aoEn as the largest growers of
r. SoyeFS, Oats, Barley. Corn, Po-
y, a.: :i taFm Seeds in America. Oper-
FREE
L .a-moth l4S-pase cataIog is nail
" all Intending buyers; or send
SCENTS IN STAMPS
MI. sample Of perfect balance ra-
!, S' ~ seed, together with Fodder
II T 1--WE, etc, etc, and big Plant
\ A. 4: >aller Seed Co, Box c, La
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Let Children Cry.

Children in italy are not allowed to
rub their eyes. When an infant bursts
into tears no effort is made to repress
the emotion. but the youngster is al
lowed to have it's cry out. 1t is asserted
that this beauties the eyes and makes
them clear, while rubbing the eyes in
jures them in many ways.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
what prima Donnas Earn.

Paroness Cederstrom, as plain Nine
Patfi. has made as much as S3oO,ooo IN
single year. though at present, Il Is
tban $4,000. Melba earns Sloo.oUO
liz. III, IN full work. and Sarah Bernhardt
makes an average of $4,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Arizona's Copper Production.

Almost daily we hear great things
about the copper product of Arizona,
which impress US as we hear them, but
hardly to the extent that the fonoWlns
Year bv year, from 1898 to 1905. will
bring the value of the industry to Ari-
coma and to the United States homes
TO our minds:
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

was in a terrible) condition. at times
a complete stoppage occurring.
Began with Doan's Kidney Pills, and
soon felt better. Keeping On, found
complete freedom from kidney trouble
The cure has been permanent. l owe
my good health to Doan's Kidney
Pills"
Sold by all dealers so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. 7.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

says: For twelve
or fifteen years !
was suffering fire.
quent attacks OF
pain III the back
and kidneys that
lasted for three
weeks at a time.
/ would be un-
able 10 turn In
bed The urine
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
This Will Interest Mothers.

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, nurse in Chill
drens Home, New York, cure Constipation,
Feverishness, Teething Disorders, Stomach
Troubles and Destroy Worms; 10000 testi-
monials of cures. All druggists 25c. Sam
pie FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Rev, n Y
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

Let each endeavor everywhere to be
OF use to himself and others. This is
not precept or a counsel but the utter
ance of life itself Goethe.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

we must not only cultivate our
trends, but our own power of friend
snip; we must preserve it with care. tend
1t and water it, so to speak.-Joubert,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

Be not uneasy, discouraged. or out of
humor because practice falls short of
precept in some particulars. If you hap
pen to be beaten, return to the charge
Marcus AureluS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

ldleness and pride tax with a heavier
hand than kings and arliaments. If
we can get rid of the former we can
easily bear the latter.-Franklin.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

Almost six-fold increase in only
4,rai,-o Years. and the 1906 figures will
exceed those of 1908.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

A man without decision belongs to
whatever can make capture of him; and
one thing after another vindicates its
rights to him, by arresting him while he
is trying to go on.-John Foster
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Train with Hammncks.

In Nova Scotia the experiment has
been tried of running train with ham
mocks instead of the usual hunks in the
sleeping car. 1t was a great success.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Most Crimes in Fall.

Taking all crimes more are committed
in the autumn than during any other OF
the four seasons of the year.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

Observe what direction your thoughts
and feelings most readily take when you
are alone and you will then form a toll
erably correct opinion of yourself-Ben-
gel.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

No man or woman of the humblest
sort can really be strong, pure and good
without the word being the better for it,
without somebody being helped and com
forted by the very existence of this
gOOdneSs-PhilIips Brooks
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles in to IA days or money refunded.
SOC.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

We must not care for length of life,
but for life sufficient for our duties
Life is long if it is full; but it is full
when the soul hath completed it's devel-
opment and hath shown all its latent
pOWers.-Seneca.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Baths for Dogs.

Dresden has opened bathing estab-
lishment for dogs. It is owned and gov
erned by the municipality.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

"A mans nature runs either TO herbs
or weeds; therefore. let him seasonabIy
water the one and destroy the other
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Seven Acres to Each Inhabitant.

WestmoreIand, with seven acres to
each inhabitant, is the most Sparsely
populated county in England.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
AWFUL ATTACKS OF PAIN.

Most Dreadful Case of Kfdney
Trouble and How 1t Was Cured.
Thomas N. Mccullough, 32l South
Weber street ColOrado Spr;nos T,olo
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

am nigh even though your point Won miss
TGme d higher mark you gain by this, '''''s
WA 1nah II; lest failure should befall
lou took no lofty aim at all MHarhor+
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

O5ten do the spirits of great events
S Strloe IN before the events, and in to-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

IN matters of conscience, frs thoughts
~ gest' IN matters of prudence last
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for
Children teethng; softens the gums, reduces in
Examination, allays pain, cures wind collie. %
cents a bottle.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
SAYINGS OF THE sAGEs.

nv, Our longing prayer is fully heard
men would we claim Thine answer nov.
ne ai 40 stay our fainting hearts On God.
10 do. Thy will is our desire,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Some of the ADVANTAGES

The phenomenal increase in railway mileage
main lines and branches-has put almost every
portion of the country within easy. reach Of
churches, schools, markets, cheap fuel and every
modern convenience.
The NINETY MILLION BUSHEL WHEAT
CROP of this year means $6o,ooo,ooo to the
farmers of Western Canada, apart from the
results of other grains and cattle.
For advice and information address the
Superintendent of immigration, Ottawa, Canada,
or the authorized Canadian Government AGENT
W. D. Scott, Superintendent of Immigration.
Ottawa, Canada or L. o. Currie. Room IL, B.
Callahan Block, Milwaukee, Wis, Authorized
Government Agents.
Please say where YOU saw this advertisement.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
NOR BOAT FOR MISSION.

BY Seamen's Protective Society
ii North Sea.
I,wboat is to be utilized for mis-
|rTre in the North sea by the
h 10 Seamen Society. 1t will be
| he Frances Roget, and will be
| d at HaTwick.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
M Of 8UNH Jury
w .,,.na Is "a Good
Tusdicir'@'

ls'} s3B.iSsib 5s' and Loan Co.,
Es5S4 e,.,ca In the
{: I'D i i 5s a :' :5sTs5 P Ss5:;
8: g. /: NJ. s5o i 5s'S oss 5'., i cannot
@.g , 55p TOO highly"
osg1d IOO
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
Clover 4 Grass Seeds,

s!oody loves lots and lots of Glover
" III hogs. COWS. sheen and swine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
a Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm
IL rstickiv ahsorhed.


Gives Eeiiei at Once.
It cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased mem
brane. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
Taste and Smell. F,
gists or by mail !; Tri
Ely Brothers. SIS w,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-02-01
| aslSTEn1 West is the
Wc6GIla1 Best West

The testimony of tens of thousands during tho
past year is that the Canadian West is the best
West. Year by year the agricultural returns
have increased in volume and in value, and still
the Canadian Government offers 100 acres free to
every bona fide settler.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-01
An old, old Question.

A writer In Boston paper says:
sThere are many people who believe
That the servant question, d solution.
Tor which the whole world Is now maxi
ing efforts to discover, Is a product OF
the present time. This Ii not the case,
however, and were the wise Akiba stili
alive he might with right use his tru-
ism 'It has all been here before I'M
connection with the problem This
may be demonstrated by no less an au-
thority than Goethe. lii his wilhelm
Meister, written In the latter days Of
the eighteenth century. there is d scene
whore the hero comes to tf,e home Oh
Therese. sent there by Lothario and Jar
no. Receiving Wilhelm. Therese asks
10 be excused because OF her scant
board: My cook, she says. just ran
away at most inopportune time, and
our man nangied his hand. I had to
prepare all myself Nothing bcthers
,ne more nowadays Than servants; no
ma will serve. not even themselves. /, Z Z
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-01
STRANGE Antiquity. of Eoypt,


Many tourists who have crossed the
Mediterranean to Alexandria and have
made the three hour journey thence by
express to Cairo establish themselves
In one of the fashionable hotels, do a
little shopping in the native quarter,
see mosque or two, native wedding,
ride a camel the quarter mile distance
from the Mena House to the sphinx,
and perhaps go as far as to visit Saq-
quara--a days excursion from Cairo
then turn homeward fancying, and also
declaring, that they have seen Egypt.
So they have, in a sense, but Cairo is
no more representative Of Egypt as a
country than New York is of. the en-
tire United States. To see upper
Egypt, with its fellaheen life, its mud
cities and it's quaint scenery, is like
turning the leaves of an old history
and studying the engravings, for
neither the country nor the people have
changed to any appfeciable degree
since the days Of Mohammed unless it
be in the accomplishment in which all
seem to be equally well trained-that
Of begging baeksheesh. Egypt Is
spoken Of as becoming modernized, but
there is no Indication Of anything more
modern than 2,00U years ago between
Cairo and Luxor.-Harrfet Quimby ia
Leslie's Weekly. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-08-01
A CAMPING Party,


In getting up a camping party find
enough congenial companions, to make
the party up to four or Ave, rarely
more, never less. Two Is too few in
case of accident or the Inevitable camp
squabbles; three permits the associa-
ton of two as chums, leaving the third
one to himself; four, two pairs, is the
most satisfactory number, although
i've can travel very comfortably. Get
as well acquainted as possible with
all members Of the party before start
ing. An uncongenial member may
spoil the pleasure Of the whole party.
If possible, let one man know well
how to do camp cooking. Try him on
a short outing before you trust him on
the real trip. The comfort Of the
whole party depends most on the abil-
lty Of the cook. Fancy cooking or
.chafng dish adeptness amounts to but
little when it comes to frying bacon,
making fiapjacks and building fires
with green wood when the rain Is
pouring down and the others of the
party are begging for something hot,
and mighty quick about it too
Travel Magazine. N