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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Nothing in the development Of Amer
lean taste is more hopeful than the
waning Of the spread-eagle oralory
and Of turgid rhetoric in writing The
passing Of the pOmpOus and artificial
in public discourse may be witnessed
throughout the English-speaking world,
for the faults of the old style, like
many American failings were not pc
clsliar to this country. In recent
address at Edinburgh University Mr..
BalfOur said that good public speak
ing is merely heightened conversation.
That is. it is natural, sincere, but pol
ished and correct; just as in fiction
the conversation sounds like people
talking, but is easier and more firmly
constructed than the spoken sentences
Of real life. In the old days the flow
cry manner, employed by a master,
could convey great matter and achieve
poetic beauty. Webster could talk in
periods and not Sound like play
acting" But much which passed with
our forefathers for elOquence would
seem to us proliX and false. The mas
ters Of the old style were splendid,
but their imitators were dull and hys-
terical. The beginning of the change
came when men like Lincoln and
Beecher and the cool-headed politi-
clans of modern England and America
turned their thoughts, not to the
sounding-board nor to a select audi
ence, but to millions of people. Their
words had to stand the test of print,
and be read by a growing multitude,
which wished above all things to I'M
derstand what was meant The Speak
er of the British House of Commons,
in a recent address, gave q hint which
explains the change. He said that the
most effective orator at the present
time is he who best understands and
has mastered his subject. In former
times the purpose Of the orator was
to stir up his hearers-to lead them
to act, although they might not know
why they were to act. To-day the OBJ
tect is to convince, and thorough
preparation and simple, direct dis
course are more effective for that than
ornate sentences and the abundant
gesticulation of the earlier method.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
LEAP YEAR PROPOSALS.
Many Happy Marriages Where
Women Popped the Question"

Many Happy Marriages Where
Women Popped the Question:
It's leap year! Shall the women pro-
poser In these enlightened days when
there are women in every profession
IA every trade, in every corner of the
world, sharing dangers and duties with
men, demanding and sometimes getting
suffrage with them, is there any rea-
son in the world why they should not
take advantage of the time-honored
custom Of leap year and ask the men
Of their desire to wed with them? Why
not?
When a woman can 60 out and sup
port the family as she has to do in so
many cases nowadays, why shouldn't
she at least have the privilege of pick
ing out the man she wants to take
care Of?
II she sees that she can support two
on her salary and has really decided
that she win be much happier doing
1t, why should she hesitate at mere
convention when she might share the
happiness with some natural protector
of womankind whose inherent modesty
prevents him from requesting her to
take him in on the deal?
If she knows that her own Judgment
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

In the very American state of Okla
homa is little group Of fifteen indi-
viduals of as pure American blood as
can be found in the country. They
own property to the extent of twelve
square miles, and are reported to be
in a fiourishing condition. They are
fifteen buffaloes which were formerly
part of the herd in the New York Zoo
logical Park. Their new home is like
that to which their ancestors were ac-
customed, and it is hoped they will
thrive better than they could in a city,
and that they will have thousands of
descendants.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
BALLOON sHARPs DIFFER.
/ One Thinks Airships, Like Autos,
| VIII Soon Be Common Enough

One Thinks Airships, Like Autos,
VIII Soon BE Common Enough.
Lieut.. Thomas E. Selfridge, q. S. A,
who recently made an ascension from
paddock, Cape Breton, in Prof. Alex
ander Graham Bells new tetrahedral
kite Cygnet, is Of the opinion that in
time airships will excite no more inter-
est than automobiles do to-day. He
says that the first experiment with
Prof. Bells creation was a success.
The lieutenant declared he had COM
plete control of the ship during every
moment Of it's flight and spoke with
enthusiasm of its dirigible qualities and
the ease with which it was manipu-
lated. His experimental ascent is be-
lieved to have furnished data that will
be of great value for future trials of
the aeroplane.
by taking into consideration the
pull on the flying line, the velocity of
the wind and the angle of flight, we
now know" said Lieut. Selfridge, "the
power that will be required Of motor
to keep the airship in flight without the
aid of any outside agency. It lie quite
practicable to construct motor suited
to the conditions of aerial navigation
and capable of furnishing the neces'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

"A man. says newspaper story,
made millions in his ninety years of
life by never doing the usual thing
These are some of the things he never
did: He never travelled; he never
Joined anything; he never paid for a
ticket of admission he never ate in a
hotel or restaurant; his total expendi-
ture for car fare was less than one dol
lar; for forty years he had not voted !;
he wouldn't smoke, not because it was
harmful, but because it cost him twelve
cents week. And when he died he
had amassed $1,500,OOO. Poor, lone
some old man! The world was no bet
ter off for this man. He took all it
would give. but he gave nothing in re-
turn, either of money or sympathy or
life. SO, when he died. they told about
him in the newspapers, and now others
will spend the money that he gave up
everything TO gather. There can't be
many who care whether he is gone or
not Probably he had a few who loved
him, because the most unlOvable of us
are nearly always loved by somebody.
But there isn't any street full of friends
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Boil together in a poro0,,,.
saucepan a half-cup each Of o., aa
chocolate, sweet milk and brown s g
When as thick as cream tot 1 Slsa
the fire and set aside to COOL ' INe
a half-cup Of butter with on, reg
brown sugar, add two welI.bpato ,uP
and two-thirds of cup of mill I'LL q 3
vanilla tiavoring. Into this m9. 'a'
beat the boiled portion of tho h.|
and add two cupfuls of fonr y "a.
with a large teaspoonful of hokin' S''S
der. Bake in layers and put tosa Wv
when cool, with boiled icing oos ss~s
the top of the cake with the SOW ns'4
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
He Got 1t.

A woman in Lebanon gave banana
to the older of two boys.
Divide it with your little brother F."
she directed, land see that he gets the
lions share"
The younger child, a few minutes
later, set up great bowling.
Mamma" he shrieked, John hasn't
given me any banana"
Whats this?' said the mother b,,r
rying in.
Its all right" explained the elder
boy, lions don't eat bananas. "-phil-
adelphia Ledger.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

who feel that something has gone out
Of their lives. He hasn't left an empty
place. for he never cared about other
people or other things, or to see and
know and understand and feel, and to
put out his hand and get hold of the
hand of the throbbing, living world
around him. People say That's a
queer story!" It's more than queer
story. It is a real tragedy, because it
is the story of a man who died before
he had begun to live.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
Short Suggestions,

Never stir a cake after final beating
Beating motion should always be IaS'
used.
1t is said that if little boraX IS pu'
in the water it will remove fruit SlaIH
from the hands.
A crust of bread put into the "8"'
in which green's are boiled VIII aOSo'
all Objectionable rankness OF naVoI'
The rollers of clothes wrinser ma'
be easily and effectively cleaned O' IOO
bling them with cloth which mas O''D
dipped in coal oil.
In order to be sure that the cocoaHu'
for pies and candy is perfectly ii'1
it is well to buy the whole frul' "D'
shred it in the meat chopper
1t is said that if an onion is cut Ii"
small pieces and placed about d iO.r .
it will absorb many disasreea0Ie GUNS
including fresh paint aud tlrpen'In'
A few economical housewives nav
tried grinding their tea leaves IKE ~ :,
fee. and they declare that the FeSu'
excellent, only about half the "'s w.,
quantity being used. Of course ID' w b,
strainer must be as fine as Can "
bought.
To do away with mice, mixture =. u
equal parts of -four and plaster u rs i.
is said to be excellent. NO moISs"Is i,
applied to the powders, but al lO'1
put away and the mixture lell r+o,
plate where the mice will get IT, Nv
one repast they return 10 more
To whiten your doorstep put La" IA
pound of glue size in a saucepa" , ~
a pint and half of water. anu S'o, ~,
dissolve on the stove. VINE" w. ,..oi
melted add one pound OF po"U' a.
whiting, stirring it in gradually ,ari
ply with a stiff brush, and II to' ~"
add more water.
For a bixed fruit sorbet ln'n nh
sirup that spins a light thread wiz noi
pound of sugar and a pint OF "a'1 ,, "a,
chill it. When ready to freeze "0' ,,r,
cupfuls of currant juice, hall Il ,rsd
full of orange juice, pineappI7 nora
ded finely and bottle Oh ~
water. Freeze to mush'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
Baked Liver.

Put two pounds of calf's liver in a
pan and sprinkle with pepper and salt
Cut up two carrots and three medium,
sized tomatoes and put with the liver
add a little spice, then make a dress
ing Of stale bread crumbs seasoned
with sage, put this in the pan with The
liver, add a pint of water, cover the
pan closely and bake for one and one
half hours without taking off the lid,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

By a happy coincidence, the unve1l-
ing of a memorial statue to Queen Vic
toria at Leith, Scotland, fell on the
day of the publication Of the first vol
unes Of her letters. Lord Rosebery
made the address at the unve1llng,
and although he did not allude to the
letters his grafton was precisely IN
the spirit Of them. They reveal
simple, earnest, womanly nature, with
no hint Of the intrigue and jealousy
and self-seeking which so commonly
hedge a throne The queens devotion
to the duties Of every day, as her let
tiers reveal 1t, her rigid impartiality
when she was called upon to deal with
men some Of whom she disl1ked as
much as she liked others, her gentle
f1rmness when her ministers tried to
ignore her, and her insistence that she
would not delegate her actual respon-
sibility to any other hand-these are
the traits of a good mother quite as
much as those of a great queen. Lord
Rosebery dwelt upon her womanlfness
and it's unreckoned powers for good.
Speaking of the day when, as a mere
girl, she came to the throne, he said,
Queen Victoria was then, as 1t were,
the child, the darling Of the people,
and she lived to become their venerat-
ed mother" "Mothering'' her subjects
was a noble work for lifetime. To
this Lord Rosebery had the courage
to add one other ground for national
obligation to her mot the least Of
the services that she rendered to us"
he boldly declared, sis the effect Of her
training and example upon the present
King" 1t was fitting time and place
for a grave tribute to the royal moth
er's royal son. AS adviser, wise diplo-
matist, peacemaker, he is doing honor
to her training, and showing the world
how the mother-be she high or lowly
Yields a power beyond the queens.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
Mock VeniSOn,

Soak a leg of lamb in buttermilk o.
vinegar-preferably the former-an1
leave for two days. Wipe very dry and
cut in the meat incisiOns about an inch
in length, and put in each hole half
onion, add a little pepper and salt Put
the meat in the pan, pour a haIf-cup Of
boiling water over it, and roast until
brown, then pour about the roast
half-pint of cream, and simmer fol-
about ten minutes before serving.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
Potato EritterS

One-half pound of cooked Dot.,,.
one ounce of butter, pepper and wy
oneyolk and two whites of egg. Rrb r'
tatoes through a wire sieve Nolt Nv
ter in a saucepan, and potato volt ~,
egg, pepper and salt, and mix WI,
Beat the whites to a stiff frotb y,
mix them lightly into the potato mi,
ture. Drop the mixture in pieces ,h,
the size of a walnut into boiling +,
and fry until nicely Drowned IA
out with a perforated spoon, drain a
paper and serve in a hot dish
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

1t seems like the most natural thing
in the world to hear a Russian prais-
ing our navy. Indeed, it is one of the
distinctive characteristics of the Rus
slams that they have always kind
words for the United States.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
Corn Meal Mullins.

One cup of flour, one cup Of 2orl
meal, two tablespoonful of sugar
water enough to make Il thick batter
Cor sour milk is better mix at night
in the morning add two Tablespoonful
of melted butter and one teasp0Onlu
of soda. Bake in cake rounds.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
Southern Sweet Potatoes.

Peel and slice two pounds of para.
boiled sweet potatoes and put in a but
tered pudding dish. Pour over them
syrup made by boiling together two
cups of water and one cup Of brown
sugar. Dot the potatoes with bits Of
butter and bake in moderate oven
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

1t is alleged that the eagle on the
new $50 gold piece looks like a goose.
We have been SO busy keeping our 500
gold pieces in circulation that we have
had no time to notice the contour Of
the bird.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Surgeon-General Rixey has recon-
mended in his annual report that an
order be issued forbidding the use of
cigarettes to all persons in the navy
under p years old. If the order we're
made and enforced, DR. Rixey says. the
sick records would be smaller and the
general efficiency of the service would
be improved
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Please emit sigh for the woman
who sued a New Yorker to recover
$4,000 as damages for two kisses he
had taken without permission. She
got nothing. The jury at least might
have been sympathetic enough to rem
der verdict that he return the Kisses
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

A faint idea of the restitution pre-
vailing in certain portions Of India
may be gathered from the fact that
some Of the nabobs have only thirty
automobiles apiece.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

That was wise word which Ambas-
sador Bryce uttered at the opening of
the international Young Mems Chris
tian Association convention in Wash
ington the other day, when he said that
every upright life counts for good gov
eminent. The source of reform in gov
eminent has always been in the pur-
poses of on awakened voter.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Two Pittsburg men have been sen
fenced to the penitentiary for stealing
3 cents. Let people who are addicted
to the habit Of robbing their babies
banks beware.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

A Brooklyn magistrate has decided
that no woman has the right to compel
her husband to scrub the floor. How
can there be equality Of the sexes
while such decisions are handed down?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

AS usual after financial crisis,
bankers urge the need of establishing
In this country something like the
Bank of England to manage the ma
nonai currency. The present system
is antiquated and bad, and any sug-
gestion for improvement deserves re-
spectful examination.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Mrs. Pease-My husband and l nev-
er dispute before the children. We
always send them out when a quarrel
seems imminent. Miss Sharp-Ah, I've
often wondered why they're so much
in the street.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

A steer from Canada has taken first
honors at the Chicago livestock show.
We may have to annex that presump-
tuous country yet.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
A French Joke.

Two doctors were called to attend a
man who had suffered an accident ~
his hand
I'VE shall have to amputate three
fingers" said one.
No, two" said the other
Three maintained the first
"Oh, Well, three, then" replied tba
second I'VE won't quarrel over a rt.
tie thing like that. Nos LoisIrs
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
What They Will Make

Leftover meats-SaladS and sal
Tops.
Cold fish or fowl-salads.
Stale bread-bread crumbs for ror
ing.
Cheese-rarebits, crackers, macsrm
GRAVES, bones, etc.-a stock not fn
soups.
Stewed tomatoes-scallops and Som
flavorings.
Mashed potatoes-breakfast balls
luncheon puffs or souff1es. purees. ernst
for meat pie.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

A book is always an acceptable
Christmas gift, but a single leaf from
a check book generally brings more
happiness in it's train.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Some men are weighed In the bal
are wanting something all the time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Some of the men who this season
were mistaken for deer and shot, prob
ably left families who are now trying
to keep the wolf from the door.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
Cab Charges It's own Fare

The day when it is necessary to dis
pute with the Gotham cab driver eth
er before the starting of the trip or
at the conclusion of it regarding the
fare charged is nearing it's end. thanks
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

A California man named Pitcher has
wife drank to excess. Pitcher must
have grown tired of seeing her rush
the can.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Generally 1t is the man who does not
own but hires an automobile who leads
the fastest life.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

1t was cheap philosopher who said
knowledge is power. There ia rao,1u
nothing so helpless as the man ~
Knows all about things that happened
long ago, and who contracted a hack-
ing cough while acquiring his know,-
edge.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
O. E. BOWEN, Publisher.

Speaker Cannon says congress will
go slow. And he knows, If anybody
does
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Do you know man who does his
work with greater ease than you do
yours? Why not learn from him?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17
1t Didn't Work.

Il can't keep the visitors from com
ing up" said the Office boy, dejectedly
when l say you're out they don't be
lieve me. They say they must see
you"
WELL" said the editor, "just tell
them that's what they all say. I don't
care If you cheek them, but 1 must
have quietness."
That afternoon there called at the
Office a lady with hard features and an
acid expression. She wanted to see the
editor, and the boy assured her that ii
was impossible.
But I must see him !" she protested
I'm his wife,
That's what they all say" replied
the boy.
That is why he found himself on the
floor, with the lady sitting on his neck
and smacking his head with a ruler
and that is why there is a new boy
wanted there.
y ~ u
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Ii man is healthy he can afford r.
take chances on health food,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Some men are able to do nothing
well except eat, sleep and find fault
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-01-17

Any boy will have money with which
to buy gun. The boy who saves
money with no gun in view, Is the one
deserving credit.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-06-23
TEXAS NEWS NOTES.

Five negroes were hanged and one
was shot after having been taken
from the county Jail at Hemphill.
Three other negroes are reported to
have been killed in the county in the
past twenty-four hours.
Alvin is making preparations for
the handling of the fig crop.
A Mexican was found dead near
Goliad, having been stabbed to death.
The Houston city council has re-
duced the price of gas to $1.15.
The board of directors of the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College lis
tened to arguments of the opposing
lawyers and last night were discuss
ing what best to do.
Rice men in eastern Harris county
are in excellent spirits as a result of
the rain of Saturday.
Orders have been issued for the
mobolizing of the Texas National
Guard for the maneuvers at Leon
Springs.
Attorney McGregor for the Ameri-
can Book company, says the governor,
in pronouncing the company guilty of
being trust, went too far.
The Texhoma case has been decid-
ed adversely to the railroad commits
sion.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-06-23
Sedition In the Philippines.

Manila, June 22.-Inflammatory
anti-American circulars have been
issued here anonymously and distrib-
uted. They bear the cabalistic signs
of the old Katipunan Society and de-
nounce Americans, saying they
brought tyranny instead of liberty.
and their purpose is to rob and en-
slave the Filfpinos 1t calls them
shameless, dishonest, drunken thieves
and attacks the morality of American
women, and accuses the government
OF graft. Pending open revolution it
urges campaign involving assassi-
nations, the burning of homes and
killing animals. 1t concludes with
wish for Long Life to Filipinos" and
Death to Americans.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-06-23
". B. LEEDS DIED TODAY
Former President of the Rock Island
Railroad Passed Away In Paris.
A Native of Indiana.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New York, June 23.-Messages re-
ceived in Wall street this morning
from Paris announce the death of w.
B. Leeds, a former president of the
Rock Island railroad. He was a ma
tive of Indiana. With his brother,
Daniel Leeds, he made a fortune in
the tin plate industry, and invested
his. fortune in railroads, and these in
vestments increased his fortune. Mr.
Leeds resigned many directorships
two years ago when he suffered par
aletic stroke
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-06-23
MOVING TO DENVER.
johnson Headquarters Closed In Chi
cago and Moved to Denver.


Special to the Herald.
Chicago, June 23.-The campaign
headquarters of Governor Johnson of
Minnesota, located in the Grand Pa
cific Hotel have been closed, and the
managers are going to Denver to open
headquarters. The managers for
Johnson refuse to concede the nomi-
nation to Bryan and will carry the
fight to Denver.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-06-23
Spain Is Celebrating,
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Madrid, Spain, June 23.-All Spain
is celebrating today over the birth
of second son to King Alfonso. The
monarchists are happy because they
believe the two heirs will insure the
continuance of the dynasty.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-06-23
TAFT HAVING FUN.
Marched With Students at Yale, anc
Made Speech.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New Haven Conn, June 23.-Secre=
dy OF War Taft is having a great
time at the Yale commencement. He
made a speech dedicating a new flag
staff, and marched with the students
and alumni. He attended the re-
union of the class of 1878, and this
afternoon will attend the baseball
game between Yale and Harvard.