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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Company, Chilean Navigation Company
and Pacific Mail Steamship Company.
The first two conduct a regular passen-
ger and freight service between Ancon
and the rest Of South America. The
Panama railroad and steamship line
runs a regular fve-day passenger and
freight service between Cristobal
(Colon) and New York city, and there
are many freight boats bringing coal
and various other supplies to both sides
of the Isthmus for the canal commits
sion and the merchants. No duties or
charges are imposed by the United
States government on shipping facilities
at the ports Of Ancon and Cristobal,
and no collections are made by the
Panama customs authorities on any
material or supplies for the use of the
canal commission or the Panama rail-
road in accordance with the Taft
agreement of December 3. 1904.
Unusual opportunities are given to
every one renting lands in the zone.
Good agricultural lands that will grow
all sorts of fruits and cereals, bananas,
ETC., may be rented for $1.5O per acre
per year. The rent for building land
varies according to the location. For
the first three-quarters of 1907 the rev.
enue from land rent was $6,653.2O.
There are fifteen hotels in operation
for white Americans and the price per
meal is 80 cents. The stewards aud
cooks are generally white men. There
are % kitchens for Indian laborers and
a days board is supplied for 80 cents.
The food is prepared by Indian cooks.
The income from the hotels last year
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
Facing the Enemy.

Major Cary, who died a few months
ago in England, was the leader of the
search party which rode through the
African bush to find the body of the
Prince Imperial of France. 1t was
with Lieutenant Cary of the Ninety
eighth Regiment that he went out on
the fatal ride in the Zulu War. Ellen
Barlee gives an account of the tragedy
in her life of the prince, and alsa men,
lions a little incident of his boyhood
which is curiously prophetic of the
spirit he showed IN his last fight.
The prince was a bright, jovial
youth, with high spirits. 1.-THE Dear
Boy" he was called in camp. When
the corps Of volunteers under Cary's
command found his body in the tall
grass it was seen that he had received
seventeen assagai wounds, all in front.
When the prince was a small boy he
was attacked by deep-seated abscess
in his back. An operation was order
ed, and the little fellow submitted
bravely. Something troubled him,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

The Isthmus of Panama has under
occupation of the Isthmian Canal Com
mission, writes DR.. A. DeClairmont, ex-
consul for Peru from Ohio, who recently
returned from South America by way
Of the Canal Zone.
The wonderful progress in the cut
ting through Of the canal is now quite
apparent to the traveller. From now
on, it will be a question Of hard work
hitherto it has been more or less a
question Of organization, such as at
tending to the sanitary department, put
ting up dwellings and commissary
stores for the employees. Hundreds of
men are being discharged every week,
such as carpenters, machine men, boil
double bed of the railroad and built
the machine shops so that the work
will go on without interruption.
The regular employees and engineers
will devote their time to the actual
work, which is moving so rapidly that
it Is the belief of every one on the
tsthmus that steamers will be passing
through the canal within five years, a
prediction which appears quite reason
able when it is remembered that all
that has to be done now is the cutting
Of the Culebra, cut Of about eighty
feet to canal level, and the building
of the locks
While the city Of Panama is han
ding many more millions of dollars
than it ever did during the French oc-
cupation, there Is much dissatisfaction
in that the profits are not so great as
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

1t was severe trial to Mr.. Harding
that his only sons memory was not all
that could be desired. where in the
world he got such forgetful streak
from Is beyond me-" said the exasper-
ated father to his wife on one occasion.
"What has he forgotten now?" asked
Mrs. Harding, with eyes downcast and
a demure expression.
'NThe figures of the last return from
the election on the bulletin board" And
Mr. Harding inserted a finger in his
collar as if to loosen it and shook his
head vehemently. 'Looked at 'em as
he came past not half an hour ago, and
now can't tell me-
"As l asid to him, If you're so stu
pid you can't keep few simple figures
in your head, why don't you write 'em
down on a piece Of paper, as I do, and
have done all my life, long before I was
your age?"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Light has 1awned in the minds OF
some managers Of the Pennsylvania
anthracite companies, and they are
said to be planning to open schools in
which operatives can be taught by ex,
perts how to meet the technical and
foreseeable exigencies Of their danger.
Gus calling. Better late than never
No discipline, however strict, can de
feat the perfect works Of ignorance
An ounce Of prevention in mining, as
in everything else, is worth a pound
of remedy. State supervision Of ODE,
dience to law is necessary, but can be
diminished in cost and severity by such
action as is now contemplated.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

We have learned that the Cubans
have a real national sentiment, not to
be ignored either now or in our future
relations with the island. They have
no desire to be anything but a nation.
They do not want to be a dependency
and annexation is viewed with abhor-
renee by the masses. What annexa-
ton sentiment exists is limited to the
capitalistic element, which cannot ex-
coed 10 per cent of Cubas population.
So pronounced is popular aversion to
annexation that only conquest could
bring it about, in the opinion of army
officers on the island who, in the midst
of present activities, have endeavored
to store up information for the future.
That there will be either closer COM
merciaf or political relations between
Cuba and the United States than now
exist is not the teaching of their horo-
scope.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
every few miles there is a clean tropical

every few miles there is clean tropical
village.
There is a station on the isthmus
for lepers and new insane quarters at
Ancon. The lepers have now been plac-
ed on a point in the bay west Of La
Boca, near Panama.
The death rate on the isthmus has
been as follows: In 1905 it was So per
cent, in 1906 40 per cent, in 1907 ~ per
cent, and the total deaths in 1907 num-
bered 1878, Of which 1O4 were due to
accident. The native death rate, COM
pared to the whites, is 3.21, and the
cause Of this is that the white man
stands the conditions on the isthmus
three times as well as the negro,
statement that would have been con-
tradicted three years ago, but which
experience has proven true.
Pneumonia claims more victims than
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

any other disease. In 1907, 11,745 were
treated at the commission hospital. A
newcomer on the isthmus nowadays
wonders at the absence Of mosquitoes at
Panama and Colon and the settled parts
of the canal strip. The reason is found
when it is stated that during the
last year more than 2,736 gallons OF
MOSQUITO oil was sprinkled on the
streets and low places. A very rigid
inspection is made of all passengers and
crews on boats, and those touching at
unclean ports are held in quarantine for
five days. The vaccination against
smallpox for 1907 amounted to 1859
cases. The immigration for the same
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
The Postoffice Department has issued

The Postoffice Department has issued
an order under which users of large
quantities Of postage stamps may have
them perforated with letters to iden-
tify their ownership and prevent pilfer-
ing. The perforation must not be over
1872 inch in diameter, and the perfo-
rated letters must not occupy space
privilege, if taken advantage Of, will
make it impossible for Office employees
to steal stamps and sell them to stamp
brokers, or dispose Of them in other
MaYS=POnuIar Mechanics
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

The supporters of Gen. Gomez were in
the majority in every province. 1t is
better that that should be SO. There
is no one part Of the island which is
likely to be the center Of discomfort
with and opposition to the government
which is soon to be installed. The
American officials will step aside. The
American troops will be withdrawn,
with the exception Of the marines at
the naval station at Guantanamo. Cuba
will again be ruled by Cubans, and pos
sibly fairly well ruled, at least for the
next few years. There hardly will be
any trouble until the next presidential
election. Four years hence, when Gen.
Gomez may be anxious to succeed HIM
self and resort to customary Latin
American methods to retain power, an
other crisis will be reached. Some dis
appointed rival may raise the cry Of
fraud and the standard Of revolution.
If the insurrection could not be put
down promptly the United States would
intervene the last time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
ShOrt Suggestions.

To cover the pan in when ISA 7
cooked will make the flesh SOIL
Honey should be kept in the DARK y
exposed to light it will quickly SiaD'
late.
If the wooden chopping bowl IS S% ~
upside down when not in use lneie w.
be no danger of it's splitting
Raise some okra in your saIu,.
Dried it keeps indefinitely anu ID
best flavor soup and bouillonS 'an
A pinch of borax stirred lnIo q's
Of milk will keep it sweet il !vu
iect to the taste of it after poi"H'
Lemons that have become haFa !, NV X
long standing can be made uSaO ~,
covering them with boiling ""''i
few minutes.
The creaking of door can DS ~ Nh
ped at once by rubbing the hinge ""
piece of soap or with the tau
black lead pencil. .,,
To clean paint use powdered SDn nfl
on a damp cloth, and rub EVEN! =, ID
the grain in the wood, Ini'
spoil the paint in any way i
Nails in bathrooms and kitchens y
which damp cloths and towels art It. nv M
should be dipped in enamel 81 'D
may not leave rusty marks >.
When making hot starch aoo 5ia
blespoonful of sugar. This VIII i, :, =,
the linen a good gloss when lfon, tba1
make it retain it's stiffness IonS''
usual. .,4
Do not throw away lettuce O E, rots
is withered. First wash in colu :. Nd
place on plate, cover with crOcA rilI h
over night, and your lettuce ", Will n
more tender and crisp than W"
taken from the garden. sd
Dry a piece of rag in par4 thi,. {.
rub the sink well over VIII ~ N@
will remove all stains ana sleS S,r sid
rinse the sink very tnor Oos been u
some hot water, to which ha' ada
ded small lump of Wasnin0
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

in the past, because the commissary
stores of Uncle Sam supply it's en-
ployes with goods at a reasonable
price.
Admiral Walker, who first reported
in favor of the Nicaraguan road, so
angered the French Panama company
that they made a reduction of $7O,OO0,-
600 On their previous figure, so that of
the $4O,OOOOOO paid to the French
company, 27,474,O0O went to the canal.
The Panama railroad received $685.
600, and there was paid for the plans,
maps and abstracts $2,00O,0OO This
also included 10000 acres Of land that
went with the railroad; $4,000 acres
Of land under the Wise concession.
1896 buildings in the city Of Panama,
in Colon and along the line Of the call
al, and three steamers Of 1000 tons
each.
The Isthmian Commission, May 4,
1904, took possession Of the property,
which included, at that time, 115 store
houses, Is large warehouses and Al
parks or yards scattered along the 46
miles Of canal lJad.
FrencS Inventory.
According to the last inventory Of
the French, the canal property repre-
scented a book value of $29,OOO,0OO.
Most Of the stuff has been thrown on
the scrap heap, and in 1906 dealer
in old iron bought two shiploads, pay
ing 100000, while hundreds of tons
have been going to New York as ballast
on the Panama steamers.
Many hundreds Of engines and ma
chimes have been put in service and are
now at work on the canal. The Ancon
hospital, one Of the finest on the 18th
mus, cost the French upwards of 3d.
100000, and De Lesseps' house, also at
Colon, 100000 The building now oc-
cupied by the American legation cost
$6O,OOO The commission is now quar-
tering and caring for about $4,000 men.
and the experiment with laborers FROM
Spain has proven very satisfactory.
There were 4,317 Europeans at work
on the canal June 80, 1907, as well as
14,6O6 natives of West India.
The Panama railroad has force of
5000 laborers and 5000 Europeans.
During the year 1907 nearly 1900 men
were out of the ranks every month. At
the present time the labor cost is small
er, owing to the progress of work and
the reduction Of forces in many of the
departments 1t seems that the labor
problem is still unsolved
The wonderful progress of the Ameri
cans on the Isthmus is seen every
where Cottages are well built and Of
picturesque appearance. There are 537
houses for married employees and 223 for
single men; all told there are 52S ho-
tells, 16 mess houses and 10 kitchens.
There are 55 miscellaneous Offices and
club houses, making total of 2,20S
buildings.
The American department, called the
Canal Zone, is divided into two Gus
tom districts, known as Ancon, on the
Pacific, and Cristobal, on the Atlantic
side The steamship lines entering An
con are the Pacific Steam Navigation
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

The second Cuban presidential cleo
ton, conducted by Cubans, was tainted
with fraud. The third, supervised by
the American government, was fair and
free. There was q reasonably full vote
The Conservatives went to the polls,
though they did not look for success.
They may have done so in order to get
all the seats they could in the house
of representatives under the proportion
al, or minority, representation plan.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

In these days wealth getting is so
frequently spoken of in connection with
success that the two terms have about
come to be accepted as synonymous,
and conviction is forced that this is
essentially mammon-worshiping gen
GRAFTON. There probably never was a
time in the history Of this nation when
the desire and determination to get
wealth were SO universal, and when the
popular estimate Of a mans worth wal
so largely made up on the score Of his
bank account. The poor man has
very pronounced feeling in these times
of mot being in it." Outside Of the
president himself, there is not states
man in America to-day who is half so
important in the popular mind as John
D. Rockefeller or J. Pierpont Morgan
And except it be the presidency itself,
nine-tenths Of the eager young men
now pushing forward to the firing line
OF the zestful battle Of life would pre-
fer to be such men rather than have
any political Office the nation could
give them. In other countries the men
of wealth feel and acknowledge inferi-
ority to the great statesmen, but in this
country our rich captains Of industry
look rather contemptuously down upon
mere mayors and governors, judges and
congressman. We have need of
broader meaning to the word success.
We may keep on producing the great
est aggregation Of money makers the
world ever knew, but if we do not learn
better to appreciate the achievements
of scholarship, of science, of great
work in every department of intellect
ual activity, we shall not produce the
worlds greatest writer's, it's greatest
scientists and it's greatest scholars
We need to learn, too, the old, old story
that wealth has it's limitations, and
that there are countless desirable
things it cannot buy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
Baked Banana

The skin contains conSiIo
tine, which is we'll to have "0Ie N
clean the fruit and only str,n One pq
third of the skin of each ha = VI o
with a spoon loosen the -" y
from the fruit, Arrange 6ro DD'pds
In a baking pan, the stripnad q, VI
permost. On each lay one.b, sue =
teaspoonful of butter in bits s... o.
with one teaspoonful of Inn,oS <p'lAG
Bake for twenty minutes in . 'sl'
oven. Serve with a chocoIato S
any desired. ""uN
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was $4,000, expenditures $475,OOO.
The average number of meals served in
a month is about 100000.
Health On ISthmus.

The average number of meals served in
a month is about 100000.
Health On Isthmus
The Isthmus has been very healthful
since the medical commission cleaned
up the various cities and villages along
the zone. There has been no yellow
fever for three years. The department
Of sanitation is magnifcently equipped
and goes into every part Of the zone.
There are two splendid hospitals at
Ancon and Colon and line hospitals at
all the principal settlements along the
canal route. There are numerous dis
pensaries, and a district physician and
an inspecting force are maintained in
each. When DR.. de Clairmont passed
over the zone in 1904 on his way to
Peru, the jungle refgned supreme in all
the settlements built by the French.
Now one sees numerous well ordered
villages, with the jungles and grass cut
away, drainage bitches run in every
direction, there are good sidewalks and.
in many places electric lights. It is a
pleasure to ride over the new road from
one end of the isthmus to the other, and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
Cheese FOndr

Put into double boiler .,
spoonful of butter, a cunfnI o. @l'
scant cupful of fresh sof+ ''N
crumbs and two cupfuls of d 1'a
grated. Cover and cook until all >l ICY
dfents are blended and cream DS y
two eggs, whipped light. and ST, l.. @
the mixture thickens; put in . nin@ l4
cayenne and a teaspoonful of s.It W.
serve on toast or crackers D
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Set a sponge as for white broad ,.
it stand in warm place all nigb+ a
in the morning work into If or, u.
graham flour to make a good donrh '
add to 1t three scant Tablespoonful
molasses. Knead thoroughly and no,
into loaVes' Put into creased paDs 4,
set to rise until light, then bata ~
steady oven.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Emperor William has raised his
daughter-in-law, the crown princess, to
the rank Of colonel of the regiment OF
which her husband is only the major.
Many husband readily admits that at
home he is the second in command, but
what did the Kaiser mean when he
gave the princess higher military rank
than that Of his son?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
A Dainty Breakfast n;..

Toast your bread light brown INIT,
and salt. Beat the white of egg ST,
and pile on the toast, scoopiDg ont
little round center; into this droD A.
whole yolk. Set in the oven and Mov,
again. Put bits of butter and salt m
pepper on the egg and serve on tpdivl
ual plates.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Four large ounces, grated; three
pounds Of graduated sugar, one pint
OF water, alum the size Of a pea put
the water, sugar and alum in a kettle
boil and skim; put in the ounces and
boil for ten minutes, then turn into
jars and seal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
Steak Stew,

One round steak, cut into pieces d
the desired size, then fried in drip
pings. When we'll Drowned sprinkle
with salt, cover with hot water and
simmer gently for one and Oneht
hours. Thicker the gravy and serve
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

The French are going to reform theil
spelling, and, while they are about ii,
we wish that they would put few OF
those irregular, not to say disorderly,
verbs in straight jackets.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
Canned Tomatoes, Not Boiled

Peel ripe tomatoes and put in cle,
jars. Pour boiling hot water in ar
put tops on, set in boiling water s.
they are all covered and let stand mt1
cold. See that tops are all on tigbr
and that rubbers are good. Keep h
dark place. Be sure to use sound 10
matoes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
Court and Witness Aaree

AN amusing incident occurred in one
OF the New York courts the other day
the lawyer for the defense was maxine
a very lengthy cross-examination of . .
ola lady when he was interrupted bv
the judge with the remark, 81 think
you have exhausted this witness"
Yes, judge" she exclaimed az do
feel very much exhausted"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Count Boni de Castellane has not
been saying much recently, but we feel
safe in assuring the public that he Is
not saving wood.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

A Baltimore man has won twenty
seven hats on the election. Let us hope
the time may never come when women
will get to betting hats on their favor.
tie candidates.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

The premier Of England says there
should be no talk of "isolation' among
the great powers. Who has been boast
ing Of the splendid" variety Of it fol
a great many years?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Every school in the United States is
asked to have Lincoln's Gettysburg adj
dress read aloud on Feb. II, the hun,
dredth anniversary Of the birth Of the
great president Every school in the
United States cannot do less than com
ply.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

A Chicago judge has decided that a
baby-carriage must have lighted lamps
If it is pushed on public ways after
dark. This will reduce the terrible
mortality caused by over-speeding baby
carriages.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Mr. WI thinks one Of the great needs
Is a universal language. The golfers
and the baseball devotees are doing
their best to build one
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
Rye and Indian Pancakes.

One pint milk, one teaspoon Sa
two eggs, a little salt; mix firm enousl
to cut off with a spoon in boiling laH
with half rye and half Indian meal
molasses to sweeten.
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however, which at last he confidad r.
his father.
Inc abscess being in his back. he
would have wound behind.
II scar remains he said, "per-
maps my enemies some day will think
ran away
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

You are asked to spell it "skyology'
hereafter. When that is clearly fixed
in your mind you will be ready fol
"fizZyology,"
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Som Meat Balls.

Put cooked soup meat, cold 0olH
potatoes and onions in the food clF|
per, add pepper and salt to taste loD
into balls, press fiat and fry brown
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

According to Gov. Hughes official
statement his election expenses wert
only $369.65, and his Office is worth all
Of that
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11
French Salad Dressing.

Three tablespoons Of olive oil, one
tablespoon vinegar. Mix salt, red pep
per, a little mustard and a trife O
sugar, stir smooth with oil. To th&
ingredients add the oil and vinegar
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Soulmates seem to be able to WELD
chairs and rolling pins with as much
color effect as the old-fashioned variety
Of angered spouse.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Maybe the woman who walked 1,10t
miles to find her husband had some
thing in mind she wanted to say to him
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-12-11

Kaiser Wilhelm is familiar with sew.
eral languages, and it is suspected that
he has conversed too much in some OF
them.