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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
GETTING LIGHT FROM JORDAN
to Supply Electric Current For
Cities of Palestine.

When one has seen Niagara fret
ting in it's harness and made to light
Toronto and to pull it's street cars,
there seems no limit to the affront
which the engineering genius Of
utilitarian age will put on nature.
To be fair to the American and Cana
dian exploiters of the great falls, their
chains are cleverly concealed from
the tourists eye, and it is possible to
watch the wonder of their rainbows
and to listen to the music of their
voice without suspecting the bases
uses to which they have been put.
II there is one river on earth which
might, one would have thought, be
immune, by right of it's sacred past,
from such malpractises, it is the Jor-
dan. Yet, If the scheme now mooted
in Constantinople be given effect, the
river of Israel will no longer have
but the single use of healing the sins
of long-haired pilgrims from the Vol
ga, coal-black Abyssinians and pale
Copts from the Nile. 1t will hence,
forth work an electric lighting plant to
give illumination in Jerusalem and
other cities of Palestine. From the
purely progressive point of view, 1t
Is a matter for congratulation that
the new Turkey should have advanced
so far along the lines of modern de-
velopment as to contemplate such an
enterprise. On the other hand, seeing
that, so far as l remember, Jerusalem
has electric lights already, and in
view also of the fact that the far
swifter Barsda, the river Of Damas-
Gus, could, though more distant. be
easily converted to do the same work
without defiling the sacred stream,
1t is almost to be hoped that the pro-
posal may fall through. If, however,
it Is adopted, here will surely be light
out of darkness, for the Jordan is the
muddiest stream in all the near east.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
BICYCLE" HAS FOUR WHEELS
torcycIe Design, Bringing it
Nearer to Automobile.

An improvement has been recently
made in the design Of the motorcycle,
which brings it nearer to the automo-
bile class 1t has carriage body and
seat which gives it more the appear
ance of an automobile, but the great
auxiliary wheels, one on either side,
by which the vehicle is instantly
transformed into four-wheeler. This
change is desirable when the operator
Is vending his way through crowded
streets where it is necessary 10 move
slowly or when it is necessary to come
to a stop. The additional wheels are
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
PLANT LOOKS LIKE INSECTS
Spots on Orchid Resemble Flies and
Determinations Are PuzzIing
to Flower Scholars.

Orchid limitations are a puzzle to
dover scholars. The whole appear
ance of the flower is suggestive of
some insect, sometimes to quite re-
markable degree. 1t does not seem
easy to find any real purpose that
could be served by this resemblance,
yet no one imagines that it can be
accidental.
Any one who knew of the bee or
child, a native of Europe, and came
upon it for the first time would at
once recognize it. 1t seems to be
large velvety brown backed bee
variegated with yellow The two
lateral petals might serve well for the
wings of the insect.
In the center of the lip of the fly
orchid there Is small blush spot
like the body of a fly. The two lateral
petals are slender and curiously like
the antennae of an insect. The whole
illusion is complete and suggests to
the casual glance that d few flies are
hanging on the stem of some plant
which has cast it's flowers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

being square and plain and without
oTnamentation, yet the low hip roof,
The grouping of the windows, the pro-
lectng sill courses and the general
proportions of the parts unite to make
this very pleasing design.
Cement plaster on wood lath is the
method of construction used for this
design. Stucco siding has been used
almost to the entire exclusion of clap
boards, shingles, etc, on all houses
built during the past three or four
years, and has proved entirely salts
factory. When this form of siding was
nrst introduced the claim was made
Tor 1t that NO painting would ever be
required over It Experience has
proved otherwise however, especially
in cities where there is a great deal OF
smoke and dirt, cement plaster walls
require Frightening up with paint the
same as any other surface. There are
special paints and preparations for
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

markable speed with this device and
can have many a good race with his
friends. Another use for it is as
regular coaster, for gliding down hill,
though as has been seen it can be
pushed up hill and has therefore an
advantage over most coasters, espe-
cially those that depend on snow.
Finally, the device can be used as
cart, there being an attachment that
serves as seat. Being of such light
construction, the small boy will find
it much easier to pull his comrades
on this than on the ordinary wagon,
and 1t is very strongly made so there
is no danger of breakdown.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

feet inches by Sc feet, and costing
$4,000, this house gives ample accom-
modations for a large family. The
first floor is very little broken up, most
Of the space being given to the large
living room, 10 by % feet, the dining
room. 10 by Is feet, and the large CEN
trail stair hall connecting these two
rooms. Thus more than three-fourths
Of the entire downstairs space is avail
able for the activities of the home
life. The large porch, rs feet inches
by Z feet, forms valuable addition
also to this space.
The second floor, on the other hand,
Is divided into five bedrooms, each
rather small, yet large enough for all
practical purposes. Each bedroom has
a clothes closet in connection.
The general design and exterior ap-
pearance of this house is of a type
which right now is enjoying great
popularity 1t is exceedingly simple,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

,rn William A Radforu will answer
..ions and give advice FREE OF
E,nsT on all subjects pertaining to the
-ntsst of building for the readers of
. ~anrr On account of his wide expe-
-,ca as Editor, Author and Mapufac-
rs. he is. without doubt, the highest
-.rr~ftv on all these subjects. Address
~ trr,,ir;es to William A. Radford, No.
T., rtf+n Ave. Chicago, ILL.,, and only en-
so ryvo-cent stamp for reply.
II is sometimes quite a problem to
lasigu a house of medium size and
moderate cost for a large family. If
oro is able to put up residence of
unlimited size with wings and ellis and
tnird-story additions, at the same time
having no thought as to the cost, the
task of the architect in providing suit
able accommodations for all the mem
hers of a large household is compare
tfvpIv easy. All he has to think of
is rbe architectural effect; and, other
things being equal, the larger the
house the more beautiful and imposing
r. is from an architectural standpoint.
Unfortunately, however, or rather for
unately, the great majority of home
builders in this country have to count
the cost and have to figure to get the
required accommodations in a resi-
dence of medium size and cost.
And it is just this which has brought
he science of house planning to such
perfection during the past four or five
years. Architects have made a spe-
cial study of the requirements of the
small or medium sized residence, with
the result that today American house
planning has reached degree of per-
lection never before equaled.
The house illustrated herewith is
one of these designs. In size 20
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
FINGERS AND FORKS.

You must not use your fingers, dear,
A fork will do instead"
Mamma looked down upon her son.
And gravely shook her head.
cit is not nice for little boys
To use their hands that way.
I'm sure, to hold a knife and K TX
You learned the other day"
But why?" asked Jacky. little rogue;
His eyes aglow with fun.
He glanced from mothers earnest face,
To breakfast just begun.
I'm sure in ev'rybody's mouth.
This silver fork you've seen,
My fingers only go in mine.
And they are nice and Clean
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

this purpose which do double duty in
this respect. acting both as a, water
proofing coat and as an artistic color
ing Cement plaster does not require
painting so often as clapboards, it is
true. One coat every five years should
be enough to keep the building in
first-class condition in any atmosphere
AS general thing the cement plas-
ter siding is liked because it gives the
impression of permanence and dura,
bility at a cost only slightly in excess
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

The rules are very, very strict
In Bugtown, SO they say;
And so it's very hard to battle
Upon a summers day.
For instance. on a pitcher
OF lukewarm milk a crowd
OF bugs once spied this warning:
mo Bathing Is Allowed"
One bug, who was more daring
Than all the rest exclaimed:
'T'H show you that I'm not afraid.
And make you all ashamed"
So he put on his bathing suit,
And took. a little dive
The bugs who We're less daring
Are even now alive.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
NOVEL COASTER FOR YOUTHS
HeaIthfuI Device Can Be Used as
Racer, Cart, or to Glide Merriy
Down Any Hill.

An entertaining and healthful de-
vice for children has been invented by
an Ohio man. 1t consists of triangu-
lar base portion with two weels in
back and a steering wheel in front.
From the steering wheel a handle
rises high enough to be within COM
Portable reach of person standing on
the footboard in the rear With one
foot on this board and pushing with
che other foot, boy can attain re-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

quite small, but large enough to an
swer all purposes and are controlled
from the handle bar This improve
ment will make the motorcycle avail
able to many who otherwise are
afraid to make use of it, on account
of the necessity of maintaining
rather high rate of speed in order to
ton
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
Had II Somewhere.

Now said the lawyer, cycling the
witness severely, I must have some
thing concretesin this case. And your
statement so far is not concrete"
mo" said the witness, doubtfully.
but Frightening as he added, but our
new suburban cottage is"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
Durable Bubbles.

To make bubbles that can be blown
big and will last take piece of pure
white soap about the size of walnut
and cut it UP in a cupful of warm wa
ter. Then add teaspoonful of glycer
inc. Stir well and blow from small
pipe. Strawberry juice will make pink
bubbles, and orange juice will make
yellow ones
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29


taken active
P Morgan
the do
ma O poratef finance md
committee the United States
indicated Enthusiastically the father to am1arize the son
Young Nor
well mentally He TALL
brusque saturnine Morgan Jr Is
made him extremely popular n
banking the world and ardent sportsman Sci
Island sound
in
fashio
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
Second Floor Plan

of that of clapboards. At the same
time it affords a slight protection
against fire, even though wood lath is
used. With metal lath the cement plas-
ter coating may become real fire.
.proof1ng.
This design, combining these desira-
BILE modern features of materials, in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
in THE LIMELIGHT
TO HEAD MONEY HEPTARCHY

j. Pierpont Morgan Jr, whom Thomas Ryan
says is to head American financial heptarchy,
recently has been visiting some of the vast prop
erty interests to which he is to fall heir. Young
Morgan marveled at the huge steel plants In
Pittsburg, part of the United States Steel cor
poration-the trust-which is controlled by his
father. He also visited the mills at Gary, Ind.
which are growing rapidly, and found much
to ponder over there.
Although the impression is far from general.
young Morgan is in many ways much like his IA
Their. He may not have the latters organizing
genius; that remains to be seen.
But he has the dominating personality and ap-
titude for business that made the elder Nor
CON even q decade ago and before he crowned
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
RAIL CHIEF HAS A SCHOOL

H. E. Byram. vicepresident of the Burlington
system. has been teaching school In ST. Louis.
Naturally 1t Is railroad school and notable from
the fact that the occasion the first upon
which the man who recently shouldered the re-
sponsibilites of operation Of the Burlington Sys-
tenn had been in st. Louis.
From the time Mr.. Byram left the Chicago
headquarters he became peripatetic pedagogue--
travelling teacher as 1t were-for he is going
all over the Burlington System meeting members
of the operating and traffic staff at division and
district headquarters and holding little education
al meetings.
He had school composed of local celebrities
in ST. Louis. One was W. A. Taloe, assistant gen
eral messenger agent, who Is studying the question
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

distinction He appointed special attorney OF the de-
Of the
led the sensational charges made
him federal
matte
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

The famous speech which Col. Theodore Roose-
welt made in London, following the one which he
made in Egypt, has attracted attention to that
country and to Sir Eldon Gorst British agent and
consul general in Egypt, who was the real ruler
in that part of John Bulls domain.
Sir Eldon Gorst succeeded Lord Cromer in
Egypt little more than three years ago, but
previously he had had much experience In that
country. He first went to Cairo in 1885 as an
attache and has been promoted gradually to his
present position. The criticism against him is
that he is too conciliatory that he has not been
sufficiently firm in dealing with the Nationalist
press which even goes so far as to advocate as
sassination of the British government represent
atives He is a native of New Zealand and is for
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

the Brit
be
that
taking the exprsents
with a curb bit in the future
but
Naonalsts buny told
sefgovenment would be for several
In this telling the British their du
In Britain had
right there then should rule with firm hand
ande at all
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29

to riding Then there
the Missouri
rapid and safe transportation OF
a
study to be division
course
the genera department
Depne in the art of guiding right the
headed Chicago 81
last examination papers remarkably high
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-07-29
OLD GUERRILLA CHIEF OUT

Col John s. Mosby, the famous Confederate
guerrilla of Civil days has lost his position as
special attorney in the department of justice.
after eight years there.
In the absence Of Attorney General Wicker
sham explanation was made at the depart
ment Old age that nightmare Of superannuated
government employees it is understood, was the
main reason for the dismissal
Col Mosby Is about seventy-three years Of age.
To his old friends he appears active and energetic.
He has been blind in eye since he was a
young man. and lately has been getting deaf.
The colonels history fighting man. his
achievements with small band Of guerrillas dur
ing the great war between the states, has given
him a place in history that has marked him for
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-02

for medicinal purposes on physicians
prescriptions. presented at drug stores
having ffth.class licenses. To keep down
u minimum those other saloons, the
unlicensed dives Of the twenty cities and
towns, win be the duty, consequently,
Of the prosecuting officers Of the towns
and the county, supported BY The public
sentiment, which, by majority, declared
against the licensed saloon at the last
March meeting. X Il readily admitted
that this win be no light task, and its
performance win require cooperation on
the part Of all the officials who took the
oath 90 carry out the duties Of their
Office to the best OF their ability. States
Attorney Gates, as the head Of the
states prosecuting machinery in the
county, has made his first move in Barre,
the largest center q population, and
where, undoubtedly, there is the greatest
amount Of Illegal liquor selling. From
May until May II win Be necessary
70 constantly watch for violations Of the
law in Barre. Montpelier and the eigh.
teen towns, Il there Is to he anything
Ike sincere operation Of the no-lieense
principle; or, If not. We shall be guilty
Of equal hypocrisy with that Of the
old days Of prohibition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-02

The side Of the farmer in the milk war,
which has been stirring Boston for sev-
eraI weeks Is wen taken By the Spring
field Republican ia the following para
graph
The decision 81 the cooperative milk
association few weeks ago to keep the
price of milk for the summer at the point
it has been oil winter IS not entirely I'M
expected The farmer have maintained
for long while that there was little
profit III producing milk at the former
prices. and the cost Of production this
spring IS greater than ever before. Grain
II high, and tie cost Of cows Is high, and
the dry spring has held back the pastures.
These considerations, with the high cost
Of the necessities Of life give their claim
this year greater weight han ever be-
FORE II Il indisputable that the number
oi COWS II this vicinity i much smaller
than II was few years ago. and this
would not Be so If the farmers had not
found that there we more profit in other
lines Of endeaYor than III producing milk.
There Il much reason back Of the
protest against the reduced prices in the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-02
Current Comment
Union puhIle AcoountInE

Wanted q uniform system Of town
accounts says The Springfield Reporter
That would Be worth more to the state
81 Vermont than almost any other one
thing. Mafrisville Messenger.
Wen. let us talk about the plat
form, then. Let as talk up this and
either questions and debate them Sc.
rionsly now, while there i plenty Of
time TO give consideration 70 AL their
phases. 80 tnat when VIE come 70 make
& platform IN the hurry Of convention
time whe shall have something like an
intelligent idea Of the drift Of public
opinion and shall be able 70 drsft reso-
buttons that viii Be campaign pledges
involving party faith because they ac-
finally express the sentiments Of the
rank and file Of the party.
There are many things to be said IN
favor Of the adoption 81 a system Of
uniform public accounting, but il is
very likely that, if the idea is to re-
caiye much favor from the next legls.
lature, it must be presented in some
kind of a measure that leaves the mat.
ter more or less optional with towns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-02

Speaker Cannon is stiil blindly cropping
about 10 the dark, and be won't see
until he is deposed, that the loud minor
ity" IS the voice Of the people Of The
United States, and not the weaker side
IN the national House. The temerity Of
the speaker IN repeating 70 q Boston
audience Saturday night the same senti-
ment as has always been expressed by
him i an indication that he mistakes
the trend Of the public sentiment en-
tirely.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-02
Setting a Good Example.

~The election Of ex-congressman Kit
tredge Haskins as one Of the Brattle-
boro listers Is an excellent example Of
civic patriotism IN willingness on the
part Of Of one who has held high sta
ton 70 serve his town IN its routine
affairs II Is also an Illustration Of the
wisdom Of choosing the best man for
a municipal Office al great Importance.
-North6ed News.
Nothing can be added 70 this COM
ment to point it's moral, bat ID viii
bear the emphasis Of REPETITION Our
American civic ideals. our public serv-
ice, our political life win be al the bet.
ter when the strong men that have
demonstrated fitness and capacity and
are past the FIRST temptations Of ambi-
ton still keep in the harness and serve
the city and the state wherever their
usefulness may be best employed This
country never saw better example IF
this than IN the life OF John Quincy
Adams, who served So long in Congress
after the glory Of the White House
had been his This county never viii
IS content until It has drafted Theodore
Roosevelt once more into some public
service. And 70 these shining lights
that belong on historys page We cen
make our own local addition 20 suit
ourselves. But tie principle is there.
the very same principle, whether in ma
fional life or in the school districts af-
fairs st. Adams Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-02

Rutland Is extremely anxious to revive
the old Northern league. and The Herald
Of chat city has been booming the pro
iect On Saturday it presented the FOL.
lowing, pardon us if we have cause
for iubilation in the fact that efforts to
revive the Northern league Of baseball
clubs in this state are meeting with
more general support than was expected.
with a four-team league. consisting Of
clubs in Barre. Montpelier, Burlington
and Rutland, the sport would 8 placed
on something like the old basis. Fans IN
this vicinity include men, women and
children from all walks of life and there
is no more healthful recreation than that
Of witnessing good, snappy baseball
game, between clubs which know how TO
handle the spheres, mitts and bats ar
tistcally.7 The time seems quite ripe
for starting another season Of the sport
ia Barre and Montpelier. Il anyone should
have the courage 10 shoulder the under.
taking but It is probable that Barre
Montpelier team would have 70 be-
hnanced BIZ private individuals. rather
than BY al association and that the pri-
vate individuals should 90 into the
scheme with view to making money,
rather than because Of mere enjoyment
Of sport. Il would b difficult to get
popular subscriptions, with no hope Of
dividends.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-02

The Vermont state fair Is showing
signs o. activity again IN the election Of
the association officers for the ensuing
year. 4 suggestion may be pardoned
Tie Times would advance the proposal
that the annual meeting for the election
De held shortly after the close Of tht
fair each year. Of as soon as the accounts
can he Strengthened out, as this earlier
action, in case change Of officers is
made, would give the new board plenty
Of time 70 get q line on the administra,
tion of affairs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-02
Jingles and Jests
cheap Thing

Cheap Things.
The only thing not costly now,
And quite a distance from II,
The only thing not high ID price,
Is Brother Hallay's comet.
Boston Herald.
There is another cheap thing yes
To griaves us much % tell It'll
IT'S anything that we possess,
When we are forced to sell It.
Chicago Record Herald.
This talk about the comet
Being 90 very, very cheap,
Is huneombe; don't believe it--
The cost is 10 e's peek.
Detroit News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-05-02
yale Stock Company.

One Of the good repertoire companies
Of the New England circuit, Yale stock
company, viii b the attraction at the
opera house for three nights and satuF.
day matinee, commencing Thursday Nav
Is. Peter Murray, clever comedian.
heads the acting company, The plays
include Princess Of Patches" THE 1rsv.
cling Man How Hopper Was Side.
tracked and Jha Country Girl.n A
namber Of good specialties viii Be offered
between acts and Incidental 70 perform-
ances. The opening play Of the engage
ment on Thursday night will BE- eThe
Princess of Patches Seats OH sale Is
Hendricks.