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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

The necessity, which sailors under
stand SO well, of making everything
fast on shipboard, was illustrated by
a recent neglect of the precaution on
the steamship Persian. The vessel was
coming up the coast from Philadelphia
to Boston. when a heavy steel safe
broke loose from its checks. and for
an hour fought battle with the sail
ors like that which Hugo, in the IA
nous chapter of ''Ninety-three." de-
scribes as taking place on the French
man-Of-war. The safe first dashed
from the captains cabin, and plunging
through the door, started down across
the deck Fore and aft and from side
TO side it lurched and plunged. smash
ing or carrying away everything i'll it's
path. and threatening the lives of the
men at every rush. Finally. by the aid
of ropes. furniture and capstan-bars, it
was checked. lasSoed and made fast
Those who had part in the battle will
read "Ninety-three" with new insight
hereafter.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
Gave Herself Away.

The group of friends stood admiring
" before the latest picture by well
known illustrator which ornamented
the wall of the bachelor girl. It repre-
scented an exceedingly athletic young
man in the act OF engulfng fluffy
ruf1ed young lady and imprinting a
passionate salute upon her upturned
lips.
The young ladies gushed over it with
enthusiasm, while the men agreed that
it was very lifelike.
There Is one serious defect in the
picture" announced the bachelor girl
after the first o1tberst. THE artist
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

ratons governed by small body of directors whose
chief function select experts These directors have
to be capable of directing the grand policies of the
corporation.
We want in our cities who have proved their
competence in their private business. The commonest
objection is all in the word "un-American." So many
good things nowadays un-American So many have
heard called that when first proposed have later proved
their worth and been adopted Undemocratic is another
such word.
Whatever policy will get the work Of the people we'll
ought be Democratic if it isn't Those
the conditions of the life Of democracy But form
of government will be good unless there be
behind it the voting population which desires good
eminent.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

One and one-half cups banana mi
~ cups milk, one beaten egg, one,b,
cup light brown sugar, one Level te
spoon cinnamon, one-haIf Level t.
spoon ginger, one-half level teasDo
salt. Add the milk gradually 70 +
banana pulp, then the beaten cgg Al
stir the mixture into the sugar. spic
and salt mixed. Line a deep pie pIs
as for custard pie. pour in the mixtu
and bake in a modern oven until brow
ed over the top.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

dustpan it is impossible for +ho y
and dirt to drop on the foor wy
dustpan, when closed. is in the ro,-
a box one of the sides of the box for,
ing the front edge of the dustnen ,r,'
the latter is opened. In the ton If \
box are slots, through which nvt,n1
the rods of the handle. These rods !
pivoted to the front edge of the bo
After the dust and dirt have bs
brushed into the dustpm the hov
lifted by the handle. As the Iat+or
drawn up the front of the dustn,n
drawn up, throwing all the dust il,
the box, the lid effectuaIIy sealing t
front and preventing the accidental
cape of the contents in any way
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

In mid-Ocean. during heavy weather,
hour while the ship surgeon and anoth-
er physician operated on one of the
coal passers for appendicitis. The oper-
alton was successful The incident is
pleasant to think about-a great ship
lying as steady as possible III pitching
seas while Il skilIful, cooI-headed sur
geOn makes his sure strokes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Chop separately the whites and yoi
Of several hard-bOiled eggs, also sIic
of cooked bacon. Dispose on slices
hot buttered toast, placing thereon fir
a row of the finely chopped bacon,
the right of that row Of the bits
egg yolk, then bacon, then whites
eggs, lastly bacon. Heat a few III
ments in the oven and serve. This re
ipe furnishes a good way to ut..i
left-overs.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Woman's ingenuity with a hairpin,
and her invincibility when armed with
a hatpin, are we'll known A new i'm
plement has now been added to the
feminine equipment-a pair OF rubber
shoes. Four persons were entangled
in the coils of live wire in New York.
No one dared to help them until a
young girl came along, took off her
rubbers, and using them as gloves,
handled the wire skilfullv and safely.
When she had tied it round a telegraph
pole, she walked quietly away. after
having refused to give her name.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Clean a caulifoWer anu separate
into its fiowerets. Soak in cola "''P
water for one hour. Drain, cover VII
boiling sailed water, and cooh "u IN.
tender. Drain and cook. Sprinkle VIII
cracker crumbs, then dip in egg Opap
with tablespoon of cold water Nv
in crumbs. and brown in deep 10, !"
Serve on folded napkin gaFllIS"'
with DarSley.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

One cup sugar, one-haIf cup boiIin
water, one-fourth level teaspOonf
cream of tartar, whites of two eg.
and one teaspoonful vanilla. Boil t
gether the sugar and water until
threads when dropped from tip
spoon. Then add the cream of tarta
and pour it gradually over the 7s
whites beaten stiff. Beat CONSTANT
and vanilla and continue beating unit
stiff enough TO spread.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
10 Pickle Fish.

In reply to an inquirer, an old sl,
fisherman had preserved many barre
Of fish as follows: Dress the ifs
splitting clear through TO the backbo
the entire length and removing d
backbone if you wish. Wash off Il
blood, and put down a layer of sa
and a layer of fish, so that the laye
of fish will not touch one another.
not put in any water; the shad ma
their own brine" as the fisherman e
presses it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Scissors are so useful in the Nl''I e,
that a pair should be had eSl''r'"I'' 49,,
that room. Raisins are nicer cut 'D@ .
chopped grapefruit and ora'i5'S .r in
more easily scooped from the" Sn~
if the pith is clipped in fe" place. 81
lettuce may be cut in ribbons ANU s.,
cry cut up for salad. therefore
sors is almost Indispensable
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Mix one cup Of mOlasseS with Ok
half cup of sugar, add a haIf-cap
melted butter and Il Tablespoonful
ginger. When thoroughly bIenae
stir in quickly four cups of -four
which has been sifted Il teaSpoonl0
soda. Knead the dough until smoo'I
then set on the ice-oyer night If p"
sible. Roll as thin as paStehoard' Gu
into rounds and bake in quick oven
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

"Mythomania'' is the new scientific
name of the disease that affiicts people
who prevaricate merely because they
prefer not to tell the truth. But old
shorter and uglier" will continue to
be used when men get angry.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
EXPERTS TO GOVERN OUR CITIES.
By President Eliot of Harvard.

l believe that a board of five select
men would be safer, more intelligent,
and in the end more democratic, than
an autocratic mayor or our present
system. We need men as agents of
the people who are competent bust
ness men and have proved themselves
to be such. Municipal business has
become very complicated and needs
expert service.
We can only get expert men into
our city business as great business
oo,roro 4;o%a .,o+ +I,o,,, Tt,ono ooroo
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

The Oregon Short Line Railroad
Company is going to distribute an
extra dividend of 10 per cent among its
stockholders. 1t ought to be easy for
the officials of that road to find good
jobs in the East
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

In the opinion of Chicago preacher,
a girl who can't cook shouldn't marry.
1t might also help some if the average
married man knew little more than
he does about cooking
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
Rats Grind or Their Teet,

A curiously marked stone has been
found at Colebrooke, Devonshire. En-
gland, in the middle of a wheat rick.
and biologists who have seen it ex-
press the opinion that the markings
on the stone were caused by rats using
1t to grind their teeth, which other
wise grew to an inordinate length.
Some rats have been known to starye
owing to their teeth getting too long.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
ou,cL Ruckwheat Cakes.

One cup buckwheat -four one -,
tablespoonful sugar, one-haIf Level s ,sa
spoonful salt, two level teaSpo0u ~,
baking powder, one and one-tou I,...S ,Ir
milk. Sift together the Du'N"l pon
sugar. salt and baking powder, r
in the liquid and beat vigofousis 90, 90
smooth. Cook at once on we'll grease
griddle,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

position or wealth influence do And If they do
not do things and prevent things which they 90
not approve it is because they indifferent and I'M
worthy of their citizenship or have sold the dema-
gogues the birthrght of the primary and the ballot
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

hailed by the London critics on her
appearance in England as 1.-The new
Patti" She has been singing in opera
for eleven years. Nine. Tetrazzini is
a native of Florence, and first appear
ed in opera in her native city as Inez
in "L'Africaine" She has sung in al
most every country of the world,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

A German officer has commented adj
versely on the standing army of the
United States. Like a good many 9th
er people, he may change his views if
he ever sees our army in motion in
stead of standing around awaiting or
derS
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Chicago is soon to have the worlds
largest hotel, containing LIP rooms.
Just imagine what a force will be need
cd to keep them all supplied with ice
water,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

After all American heiresses have
married foreign titles there will still
be left the sensible girls to become the
happy wives of American men.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

We are rather inclined to like the
scientist who says a man should lie in
bed at least twenty minutes after wax
ing up in the morning.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Young Maxim has invented a silent
firearm." First they took away the
smoke of battle, then the gay uniforms
and now the noise. War itself will
have to go next.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

One gentleman blew off another
mans collar with a shotgun. This
seems a rather heroic method. but if
it was cellulOid he was justified.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

was desjgnaa
one object IN
to 0vproon,
objection Of
0rdiD,r
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

nieces are masterpieces Therefore longer attempt
to read them But at time do not make prca
tce my quest of enjoyment of dscardng every book
that threatens to prove tedious.
The main principle which should underle the reading
of every man is the esthetc intellectual bliss to be
derived reading His perusas should fall into TWO
divsions-the disciplinary and the purely joyous when
he Is beginning to form his taste in imaginative liter
allure his disciplinary reading should consist OF classical
imaginative masterpieces AS time proceeds the mex
perenced student growing experienced will discover that
his joyous reading approxmates more and more TO MS
disciplinary reading will discover that the verdict
Of the ages right, though it did not accord
with early views. He will discover that the rea-
son why the classical writer's from Homer to whom you
please are esteemed and immortal not primarily be-
cause they deep and correct, and restrained and
shapely primarily because they give JOY sheer JOY,
to the largest number Of cultivated readers
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

We notice the statement that the
problem of aerial travel is to be solved
again this year.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Evidently members Of the Thaw fam
fly never discovered the secret Of living
happily ever afterward.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Who says artists are not practical?
A Berlin artist has just married a
woman worth $6,GOO,O0O.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Even a remarkable streak of good
lack wouldn't cure q born pessimist.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

in his successors they will accomplish final vic
tory for his aspirations.
The nations in many respects, it appears
the successful peoples in the world because Of their
stern ethics undaunted struggle to which they have
adhered since prehistoric times. It disgrace for
the Teutonic warrior be Sain dishonor be
uuished: but it infamy than death to be
coward it disgrace to gain victory by dishonest
means The enemy releptessly combated, maybe he
was hated yet it would have been blot ones es-
cucheon treat him with meanness. 1t was not I'm.
among these barbarans for the to place
a laurel wreath the grave of his foe whom in life
he had combated with bitterest hatred.
wonderful harmony results from the conflict of an
agonstic principles. All order proceeds the an
tagonism of factors that opposite directions
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
HAILED AS THE "NEW PATTI. -

Nine. Lusa Tetrazzini, who scored
success at her first appearance in New
York, singing in ''La Traviata," was
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

Success is not always pleasant. There
is the successful vaccination, for in.
stance
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

are represented them their selfrespect suf
fer by any degradation Of the instruments Of their self
government. And this is why chosen represent
alive rulers can afford forget whom they
That Of Governors that 1.-The people
want governor to them" the opposite Of the
truth It could be reversed and be true The people
should rule the Governor. They make the laws and the
institutions and they determine the person who shall be
called Governor. And he rule nobody. He
sinplv act for the people carrying their ruership
and enforcing weil-defned limitations their laws
He has absolutely nothing that they have not given him.
And any assertion Of any other authority is usuaton
and an impernence Even his discretion is buoyed,
unmistakable channel.
The citizen Is supreme. Onehalf and Of the ct
zens of the State absolutely by the choice
of one of number to execute their will And they
have said what number the whole shall amend conSt
tutons or make laws All of the Governors and Judges
and Presidents and Cabinets combined cannot do it.
The people, however humble and unlearned and OBJ
sre can do what no persons by virtue of any office
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

well-known confidence operator
confesses that he can rob three wise
men while he is becoming acquainted
with a fool
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
ORDER COMES THROUGH STRUGGLES.
By DR.. Paul Carus.

Ethics teaches us all struggle must be I'M
dertaken in the service of a higher and
greater cause than our egotistlc self. He
alone will conquer who fights for something
greater than his personal interests; and even
II he is vanquished he will still have the
satisfaction that his ideal is not conquered
with him. He will find successors to do his
work His ideal, If genuine, Will rise again
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
AMERICAN CITIZENS REAL RULERS.
By Chancellor Day of Syracuse University

By ChancelIOr Day Of Syracuse University.
The citizens always have been greater than
the oficeholders for they create the offices and
select offceholders who cannot select them
selves. The people the President, the
Governor.
These are names for their will, their au-
thority, and their power, their agents. This
is good reason why they should defend such
offices and those who occupy them for they
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
WHAT TO READ AND HOW TO READ IT.
Rv r. p. O'COanOr. M. p.

Reading is part Of the great universal "pur-
suit of happiness" Also it is sea to drown
care and sword to kill time 1t is past1me,
like golf, only much better one l read be-
cause I enjoy reading. l try not to pretend
to like things 1 don't like-and when am
bored 1 try candldly to admit the fact.
have again and again failed to get through
masterpieces or even to perceive that master
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
ajlKSSSgksl { I'M s7Is
Novel Dustpan

A novel device recently
a West Virginia woman - '1'SuIed
dustpan shown In the i]Ins+r. VAC ua
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27

though having yet to make her frs
appearance in France.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
Ohio Cakes.

One-half pound butter one p."I hal
molasses. half pound brown sugal H., III n
pound -four, ginger to taste. Bon 50. ID ID
butter and molasses together 10 bo
minute. Stir in the sugar WIZ" 4ho foul
then pour in over one-hall u 4;mp Wit
Stir in the rest little at ! ''""
the ginger.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-03-27
HOW to Wash Lamp JIM ,.I,,war

Wash chimney first IN d I'M I'M vate
suds. then rinse well III a. Until dr.
and polish with a soft clotn ,,u un then
This is an excellent way to clean -
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-02-26
Official Notice
Primary Election.

List of offices for which candidates are
10 be nominated, and the number OF
party otfi ,ers to be elected, on Saturday
April 1lth, 1908.
Notice is hereby given to the qualified
electors of Forest County, in the state OF
Pennsylvania, thai an election will be
held under the provisions of the Act of
February 18th. 1906, the "Uniform Pri
maries Act" in every election district of
said County, on
Saturday, April 11tII, 1905,
oetween the hours uf 300 p IN. and 500
p. m., for the nomination f candidates
iOr the following State and County offices,
To he voted Tor at the General Election,
November 3D. 1908:
One Representative in Congress.
One Representative in the General
A semblv.
One Judge of the Court of Common
Pleas.
One person for Prothonotary, Register,
Recorder and Clerk ot Courts
Hne person for Sheriff.
Three persons Tor County Commits
~iOner.
Three persons for County Auditor.
Two persons for Jury Commissioner.
One person Tor Cou ty Surveyor.
Also for the purpose of ele,ting The
hereinafter named party officers, as we'll
4s the respective NUM- her OF Delegates to
The National and State Conventions of the
following political parties:
REPUBLICAN PARTY.
Two persons Tor Delegate to the Repub-
lican National Convention.
Two persons fIr Alternate Delegate to
ID" Republican National Convention.
One person for Delegate to the Repub-
lcan State Convention.
One person from each election district
Tor memher OF the County Committee.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
Two persons for Delegate to the Demo-
cratic National Convention.
Two persons Tor A lteI nate Delegate to
the Democratic National Convention.
One person for Delegate to the Demo-
cratic State Convention.
One person for Chairman of the County
Committee.
Eighteen persons for County Commit
teemen Of Fores County.
PROHIBITION PARTY.
One person for Dele! ate to tho Probibi.
tion National Convention.
One pes n Tor Delegate to the Prohibit
tiOn State Convention.
Petitions suggesting the names of per
sons to be placed on the official ballots
for the above election must he filed on or
before March 2l~i. 1908. Blank petitions
are now ready fpr distribution and will
he furni he'd any elector upon application.
LEONARD AGNEw,
ANDREW WOLF,
PHILIP lEMERT,
County Commissioners.
Attest: J. T. DALE, Clerk.
February 10, 1908
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-02-26
CALL FOR PUBLIC FUNDS.
Approximately $S5,ooo,ooo to Be Re-
turned to Treasury by National
Banks.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The secre.
tary of the treasury announced call
upon national banks for approximate
ly 25 per cent of the public funds now
held in inactive depositaries, having
on deposit such funds in the sum OF
100000 or more, and 25 per cent of
the public funds now held by active
depositaries where the deposit is
100000 of such funds, or in excess
thereof, and where such withdrawal
can be made without inconvenience
to the treasury department in the
transaction OF public business.
Under the call approximately $685.
100000 will be returned to the treas
ury Payments under these will be
made as follows: Ten per cent OF the
amount called on or before March 9
and the remaining Is per cent on or
before March 80.
Secretary Cortelyou stated that ad-
vices from all portions of the eoun.
try are to the effect that this proper
to- O. TIE government Jnds now on
deposit with the national banks can
be withdrawn without detriment to
financial conditions in any section
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-02-26
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
WASHINGTON CITY-THE MAGNET OF
THE PEOPLE,

The eyes of eighty million American people now
on Washington, the Capital of the Nation
The wheels Of the National Government are now in
full notion Congress is in session and the busy whirl
Of the legislative mill is intensely interesting Many
hours may be spent the Senate House gallery watch
ing the Legislators at work
The Capital ITSELF aside from it's Importance as the
home of Congress and of the United States Supreme
Court, is imposing building Seven hundred and ff
yone feet long by three hundred and fifty feet wde
its massive proportions visible from almost every
ton Of Washington. The great dome in the center
mounted by the statue of Freedom towering three hun
dred feet in the air. looks out superb ykept gardens
and hundreds of handsome buildings in which hous
ed the many departments of the Government
The other workshops of the Nation are also well
worthy of visit The White House, the home and of
flee of the President the State War and Navy Building
with its museums and models; the Treasury Building
with its huge vaults; the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing where the postage stamps made and bank
notes printed; the Government Printing fce the
Patent Office and the Congressional Library: the Ma.
tiona Museum, the Smithsonian Institute the great
Monument, the Union Station are all attractive
features pf the Capital City.
Fine hotels magnificent private residences erected by
during the official season but the whole year round
handsome pubicbudings ornamened circles and superb
statues make Washington one of the most beautiful
cities in the country, and well worthy of comparison
with the other capitals of the world
The service Of the Pennsy sylvana Railroad to Wash
ngton wide territory Its trains afford direct
means of reaching the National Capital and tickets at
reasonable rates are on sale at all ticket offices.