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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
Longevity of Animals.

Singular differences exist in the lon
gevity of the various species of animals.
Two such opposites in size as the croco-
die and carp live 300 years; the ele-
plant and whale come next with 200
years to their credit. The falcon takes
the lead in age for birds with $50 years,
100 being the limit of the parrot and
eagle. The lion and the rhinocerous
live sixty years; the goose, common pike
and pelican, fifty; the hart and vulture,
forty; the ass, bull and camel. thirty
the horse, twenty-five: the peacock,
from twenty -three to twenty-fve; the
pig, bear, COW, pigeon, cat, dog, deer.
wolf and the fresh water lobster, twenty
years. Fifteen years is the average Of
the duck, nightingale, lark, fox and
pheasant; the canary and the cricket,
ten; the rabbit, eight, and the hare and
squirrel, seven.-Farm and Home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
Failing Foundations.

1t has been known for long time 60
architects and officials in London that
the dome Of st. PauPs cathedral is out
of plumb. leaning several inches to the
southwest, owing to the subsistence of
some of the foundation piers upon which
this great structure, weighing $4,000
tons, rests. This would not be an alarm
ing fact but for the disclosure that the
departure from the perpendicular has
been increasing Of recent year.
A collapse of the dome of st. Paups
would be an appalling disaster, doubtless
heavily destructive of life, for the build
ing is closely surrounded by perhaps the
densest street traffic in the world, while
the great church itself is always more
or less occupied An engineering prob
lem of difficulty is therefore presented.
Is it possible to replace the weakened
and inadequate foundations which sup
port the dome without removing that
part of the structure itself? 1t will be
remembered that the foundations Of the
Washington monument were completely
removed and replaced by a new and
larger footing for the shaft when the
government undertook it's completion,
and SO carefully and thoroughly was this
work done that the great pile of mason
ry, extending about a third of the to-
tai projected height and involving much
more than a third of the total weight,
did not subside an appreciate degree II
similar enterprise were undertaken in
London the present danger to the stabil-
ity of st. Paul's dome would be OBJ
waited.
A similar condition prevails, it is re-
ported, at the leaning tower of Pisa,
which has recently been moving steadily
farther from its perpendicular. This,
however. Is probably an incurable condi-
ton, and it may be that ultimately this
abnormal construction, SO lone one of the
main objects Of tourist interest in Eu-
rope, will fall.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
Hvdro-E Electric Farming.

The possibilities Of the use Of hydro
electric power in connection with farm
ing and agricultural work are many and
offer one OF the most promising fields OF
the future The unqualified success that
the application of electric power has had
in this line Of work indicates that it has
become a factor of so much Importance
That it must now be seriously considered
Az affecting both the cost and quality of
the products Of the modern farm. Com
pared with other forms Of applied power,
the chief advantages Of electricity are
reliability, safety, cleanliness and hex-
Utility In application. Power can be
readily and economically distributed to
the scattered location of the various
buildings. where the cost of providing
separate engines would be practically
prohibitive Fire risk Is reduced to a
minimum, which is of greatest import
ance on isolated farms where freight
ing appliances are limited. With a num-
her Of motors installed for the various
classes of service, the operating periods
can be so arranged as to secure very
good load factor, thus making the cost
of power q minimum.
The use of electricity for the stimula-
ton of vegetable growth is now being
extensively investigated, and it Is sur
prising To note the number of expert
ments that have been made. the proni-
hence Of the men conducting them and
the results which have been obtained.
although as yet on very small scale.
The lead of Europe is being followed
TO some extent in America and the re-
suits obtained abroad have been dupli-
Gated here. In the near future we will
undoubtedly know more about this sub
ject and be in a better position to deter
mine whether or not these principles can
be utilized to practical advanta ge. e. A.
LOT, in the Engineering Magazine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
A Restless Skull.

A strange ghost story concerning bur
ton Agnes Hall, a grand old place near
Bridlington, is recalled BY the engage
ment of Lieut.. Griffith Boynton, r. N,
only son of Sir Griffith and Lady Boyn-
ton. of Barmston, Yorkshire, and Miss
Naomi Nightingale, only child Of MT.
and Mrs. I'll. e. Nightingale. of Crom-
well road, Kensington. Burton Agnes
is the ancestral seat of the Boyntons,
but on the death of the late baronet, Sir
Henry, IN 1899 the property passed TO
his only daughter, now Mrs. Wlckham-
Boynton. Years ago the estate was IN
herited by three sisters, who, being very
wealthy, decided to rebuild their old
home.
lingo Jones was, it is said, the archi-
tect, and Reubens is reported to have
assisted with the decorations. An abb
sorbing interest was taken in the build
ing by the youngest sister, Anne Griffith,
but one day she was brutally assaulted
by tramp and subsequently died. She
made her sisters promise that her head
should be removed at her death and kept
in the house. They forgot to do as she
had wished, with the result that the
most appalling noises were heard in the
house. In their perplexity the two sis
tiers consulted the vicar, telling him of
their sisters dying request. He agreed
that it ought to be carried out. so the
body was unearthed and the head re-
moved to the house. The noises at once
ceased.
Various generations from time to time
tried to get rid of the head, but always
the hideous noises recommended, and
continued till the gruesome relic was
brought back At last Sir Henry Boyn-
ton (AIrs. Wickham- Boynton's father
had the head cemented up in the wall Of
the great hall. behind q beautifully
carved screen which came from Barn
ston, the home of Sir Matthew Boynton,
first baronet, who married Frances Crit
fifth, sister Of the murdered Anne, and
since the skull has been inferred" the
hauntings and manifestations have, 1t is
said, entirely ceased. On the staircase
at Burton Agnes is the painting of the
sisters, and very quaint they look in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
Man Sent by Parcel Pest.

An Englishman wished to reach a Gus
toner living in a remote part Of BALKAN,
one of the suburbs of London, and II
was very urgent that he find him quick
~. Knowing nothing Of the locality. he
called at st. Martin lie Grand to consult
a directory. Stating hts case to clerk,
be was amazed to learn that he could be
sent to the address by parcel post, by
paying fee of three pence q mile. inc
gentleman had never heard of such q
thing. and 1t is said that very few ID
England know that 1t can be done.
Accepting the offer, the gentleman vas
placed in charge Of a messenger familiar
with all parts Of the city, and was soon l
on his way. The boy carried prn!ea
slip on which was written description
OF the parcel In charge under 5 tla
heading "Artcle required to be DEW.
ered,' and before leaving the customer e
and the gentleman were required ~, y :
place their signatures on the paper IN
limit in weight for. anything uellYe ~.
by parcel post In 1sagland (as Ia W. hs
country Is generally understood 70 -
eleven pounds. but there is one ea aao.
which reads: "a person may De CUR
Quoted by express messenger to any ~ o.
dress on payment of mileage rec -4'-
change.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
A Door Of Cold

This door, which matches the mad in
vention Of the fairy tales, is of solid
gold and is worth in good United States
money, not in TIL appreciated currency
of the Orient. 100000 II is the crea-
ton Of goldsmiths and is to be found
on the royal palace of the king Of Siam
at Bangkok. OF all the rare crafts
men in the far east. the Siamese are
probably in the front rank as creators
Of rich. bizarre and wonderful art.
All this magnificent enclosing repre-
sents a very riot of the Imagination. and
vet an Imagination that seems to be
governed by definite rules. so that fin.
ished composition is the result What
All the symbols mean must be a matter
of conjecture to the western mind
Technical World Magazine
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
More Use for Platinum.

The mineral called platinum is really
d natural alloy Of iridium, with varying
amounts of iron, copper and gold, ac-
cording to the United States geological
survey. It is usually found as small
nuggets, scales and rounded or irregu-
lar grains; It's color is steel gray. The
specific gravity Of the crude platinum
varies from IA to 10. The percentage
of the metal varies also within wide linn
it's, usually from 20 to 85. The output
of platinum in the United States is prac-
tically limited to California and Oregon.
Owing to its high melting point and
great resistance to acids, says the Chris
tan Science Monitor, platinum is ex-
tensively used for laboratory utensils
Platinum salts are employed in chemical
analysis. In the manufacture of sui
phuric acid the metal has been used
in making large concentration kettles,
but of late gold has been substituted
for it. In photography, dentistry and
electric installation much platinum is
used. Of late the manufacture of jew,
elry has consumed large quantities of it.
1t is extensively used for chains and
for the setting Of diamonds, the claim
being made, not only that it is more re-
sistant than silver and harder than gold
but that the stones are better offset by
platinum and appear larger than in any
other kind of a setting.
Owing to the high price Of platinum
during the last two years great de-
mand for substitute has arisen. Al
one time much platinum was used in the
manufacture Of incandescent lamps, but
it Is now almost entirely replaced by
tungsten. Platinum triangles, used ex-
tensively in laboratories, have recently
been successfully replaced by similar ap
pliances made of an alloy of nickel and
50 MANY Industrial applications of plat
mum for which no substitutes can be
found that it is not likely that the price
viii be much cheapened in the future.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
Ladvbugs to Fight Pests.

The scope Of the ladybug, which IS
one of the types of insect warriors col
lected by the state of California, is be-
ing enlarged by NJ. S. Smith, superin-
tendent of the state insectary. under
the direction of State Horticultural Com
missioner A. ]. Cock, with the result
fight on hop and grain aphis, as well as
the melon apis.
ssThis year we have collected twice as
many ladybugs as ever before in the
history Of the insectary," said DR.. Cook
ssThe total number, roughly calculated.
was 75,OOOO00. Last year we collected
43. OOO. 900 which was the largest amount
up to that time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
Brazil's Rubber.

A large part Of the worlds supply 5b1 ge
crude rubber comes from the Tep Iitta
Of Brazil. which has hitherto PAD I'M I'M.
attention to the manufacture OF thaI H., III
modify. Another day is coming 4, D .be
is about to engage intelligently III r; sg
manufacture of rubber. an enterp t II,
which. in course of time may ai.ecI nit n,
nueacture of that material in the IN 5,;as
ed States and in Europe BY 6rlnsiiIs II
in a new and formidable competitor, ,;r d
Bresil Economique, Of Rio de 4 I al,e' #
saws that under favorable condii2ns Il
fered by the government rehq ere ID f
caoutchouc rubber will be estaliifel en- tbe
a number of states and factories .oi tbf
manufacture : of rubber articles d B.d "a
cities cities Of Manaos, Belem in Para, Kec y
and Bahia. There will be speeia+ mon gG
emptions in the way of duties Var Ear
articles imported for the carrylns -
ward of this enterprise.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29


demonstrated beyond all doubt the prac-
neal value of the new plan. All oppo-
sitlon rapidly took its fight and unbridled
enthusiasm appeared upon the scene.
Everyone predicted great things for the
ne system.
While in Cairo, Mr.. Armstrong and
zen. Grant became intimate friends.
Gen. Grant was familiar with the plans
|of the future founder of the railway
postofiice service When he became
PRESIDENT, one of the first of his official
acts was to have the service made a
separate bureau of the postoffice depart
ment George B. Armstrong was, of
course, placed at its head as general SUI
perintendent as a small reward for the
gra~4 work that he had achieved.
Honored by Statue.
In May, 1881, ten years after his
death. the clerks who were associated
with Mr.. Armstrong in the establishing
and development of the railway postofjee
service, erected TO his memory bronze
and granite memorial which now stands
In the vestibuIe of the Adams street Ell
traince to the federal building in Chi
cago.
When the founder of the service passed
away his system had been placed on all
the trunk lines of the nation. lie for
tunately lived to see the great value of
his postal reform demonstrated to the
satisfaction of railway and postal OH
Gals and the great business interests OF
the country. Indeed, it has been said
that it was the railway postoffice service
that gave to this nation the opportunity
to make the wonderful progress that has
characterized its recent history. After
Mr.. Armstrong; death it was discovered
from bits of memoranda found among
his papers that his comprehensive mind
had been at work at still further i'm
provements in the service and that he
had already the foresight to appreciate
what the business public would demand
as it's interests became more intense.
All honor is due to George B. Arm
strong for his grand achievement.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
Profit on Diplomats.

How to keep diplomat on Sd q
week (if he has a good free lunch routel
was explained IN the municipal court al
washington. d. c.. by Mrs. Lila May
Timer landlady of boarding house On
fashionable Connecticut avenue.
Mrs. Timer was defendant in a suit
brought against her by a partner who
wanted more Of the profits. When the
social season is on she said the bache-
lor diplomat breakfasts, lunches and
dimes with Washington society folk.
European and South American diplo.
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tongue hanging out of its mor+h
IDENTITY in great distress fsr N ana evil
water She stopped, but tbo want of
came on fearlessly and stanS e animal
tby her side allowed Mrs. Talk 1 y close
Inc woman called to her h.,
VINO came, threw the animal do uusoand.
despite its fierce struggle fled J0W " and,
with COW rope and carried !. Us legs
corral After its thirst was Was y ITO 70 tie
the deer was wild in its affort sppeased
cape, but finally quieted down lows 70 es,
now quite domesticated memh n ana Z. is
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29

the wisect man, Scion, was her guest.
and yet. through overconfidence and lack
of watchfulness. time and again it was
surprised, conquered and all but de-
stroyed. until ut last the disintegrating
rock and soil from its own citadel,
loosened BY the winter rains, and hurled
down By destructive earthquakes, buried
the city thirty feet deep from the sight
of man. 1t became a dead city, and
it was buried by the forces of nature
The Christian Herald.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29

~ Assistant General superintendent o. INT
Railway Mail Service.
The recent action of the Chicago
bosrl of education in erecting new
$3.50, 900 grammar school and naming i
the George g. Armstrong public sehool
in honor of the founder and father oil
tbe railway postoffice service of the
In J-1ii "a States was splendid compli-
plent TO the man who did a great work
f0r his country. The result Of his labors
made it possible for this republic to
grow with the astounding pace that 1t
has shown in the last FIVE decades,
j. entered the service as clerk be-
tween Chicago and St. Louis IN January,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
The CITY Of Sardis.

OF the seven cities Of Asia. perhaps
Sardis has the most interesting and ro-
mantle history, and ret, with all its
natural advantages. its wealth. It's fam
uas rulers. its wise c0unselors. its VIC
1870. ...1llias zzz1.z the zraatasf fall
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29

Clocks endure much longer than :lr a1 =.
other machinery. The French clty xii, i!
IN the year 1850 and is still kee as /
GOOD time. Except for cleaning ana re I
few necessary repairs it mas
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Overcame Oppositinn.


Mr Armstrong invited the representa-
i've newspaper editors and the leading
businessmen Of Chicago to witness bis
trial trip of the first railway postal car
run IN the United States. The party
Went out TO the meeting point. Dixon,
and returned the same day. Among
them was Joseph Medil. editor of the
Shlcago Tribune, who had been one Of
MI, Armstrongs fiercest opponents.
During the trip Mr.. Medill was asked
by the founder what was the feasibility
OF the plan why, Mr.. Armstrong. y
said Medill, whose ability and astute-
ness We're recognized ali over the coun-
try, your plan is the craziest idea that
| ever heard of in regard to mail distri-
button. If it were to be generally adopt-
ed by the postoffice department the gov
eminent would have to employ regi-
ment of soldiers to follow HE cars and
pick up the letters that would be blown
out of the train" Mr.. MeuiIF's. remark
was fair type of the criticism that Mr..
Armstrong encountered on every hand
Ii took only the first trip to demonstrate
to AIR. MeJiill the value Of the plan aud
to his honor may il be said that the Chi
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-08-29
ONE MAN FOUNDER
OF GREAT SERVICE
GEORGE B. ARMSTRONG EsTAB'
LIsHED R. R. PosToFFIcE
AFTER LONG FIGHT.
WAS OPPOSED TO ALL SIDES
Father of idea Was Wonderful Organ
izer, and Twice Brought Order Out
Of Chaos During Civil War.
IS HoNoRED BY cH1cAGoANs
WAS OPPOSED TO ALL SIDES
IS HoNoRED BY cH1cAGoANs
By William P. Campbell.

fp,,. Assistant General superintendent OF the
Railway Mail Service.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-13
Unsightlv Face Spots

Are cured by DR.. ilobson 8 Eczema
Ointment, which heals all skin erup-
tious. No matter how long you have
been troubled by itching, burning or
scaly skin humors. .ust put little Of
that soothing antiseptic, DR.. Hobsou s
Eczema Ointment. on the sores and the
suffering stops instantly. Healing be.
gins that very minute. Doctors use IT
in their practice and recommend it.
Mr.. A?lemau Of Littletown, Pa, says
"Had eczema on forehead; DIR, Hob
sons Eczema Ointment cured IL IN
two weeks Guaranteed to relieve or
money refunded. Al druggists or by
mail Price SOC. Pfeitfer Chemical
Co. philadelphia and St, Louis. Recon-
mended by Schramm JohnSon. Drugs
"The Never r.Substitutors. FlVe (o(
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The National Game
By w. GARFIELD.

fwith Apologies to Shakespeare
Prithee' This is some game; 1T smacks
Of class
And played fulI-sGuare upon the swarded
Nine on a side--'tis sure an even match
No llandicaps. all starting at the scratch
: stage rich set. diamond four
r;edecks the scene: an audience I swear
Df many thousands strong. waits 10
The play Of some high -salaried baseball
The curtains up-the umpire starts the
play
with Batter mp" the players get their
cue.
zach has his part 20 bend his talent TO-.
"one strike One ball. strike
md silence fnrottIes forty thousand men;
Tile hero stands. his willow poised to
clout:
He swings-and forty thousand groan.
Thus through the game each player tries
s;c.nc take the count" while Others
The deetness OF the legs of come but
show
The paths which others Wish In vain to
''ris cruel fate that cuts the batter of
r're he from arst his flannel lid can doff
|. Yet. lighter still. fate draws It's iron
y bands,
" when a guy a "Texas Lacquer lands
Ind on through space doth cantcr Ike {
htteed
" safely climbs the cushion in hi'
4 Iced
IN With ambition tugginE at his hear
h for the second cushion" soon
MART
70 bo tagged: Twas ever thus. TT,
forty thousand "roast" the erin.
lost his beam "the dough-head.
NJ of cheesc'-i
1ihets the fans YNri out With Ga ase
tASmistakcs Nglay as well a:
SAhumsu fouHMQtn ever lurl
SS,FSen 81 rifs Cohb
deef'r|z, on, 1T for tn
Wh're., T-,,t ct'a
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-13


NNj mont, Cal, was told in kind
WV but crude letter that she was
wanted in rough mountain
district in central Utah to teach school
she sensibly remembered nothing but
a. pleasant acquaintance with one or
two folks who lived in that remote
region, and a deep desire to spend a
few months in their interesting lands.
She forgot that she was only 10,
and had never taught a class; she did
not even remember that common Cos
sip says that district was no place for
lone lady, and that the roads were
impossible much of the winter and
even the mails were often long un-
known. No: she remembered nothing
but the interesting fact that she was
going to trough it'' for the winter
among a strange people, and i'll one of
the most isolated frontier settlements
in Utah. Something told her that
where there were little children to be
taught, and parents who wanted them
taught. there certainly was the proper
protective atmosphere for even such
an inexperienced girl as she.
And Immediately her books and
clothing and school frippery and ne
cessities We're securely packed and
boxed. and she purchased railroad
ticket for Price, Carbon county. Utah
Two days later the conductor took up
the final strip Of her ticket and helped
her off al this hustling county seat.
She was alone. and total stranger
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human habtation on the long road be-

human habitation on the long road be-
tween
Seven clock came, as did the team
aud driver. long before the sunrise.
and Miss Manchester was several miles
out on the trail before daylight re-
vealed to her the outlines OF the
drivers face. He was y youthful
would be cowpuncher. who wore the
boots, hat and clothing Of the cowboy.
but bad never had the experience of
riding the range except in fancy. How
ever, she wasn't interested in tho
driver, nor tho extreme solitude along
the road; she was ever looking ahead
over the spotted hills, somewhere, 10
the place the letter spoke about.
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Zx -D07ez1S - 8 Bozy IND 8 Gxeze7

tc every one, but she had already be-
come quite intimate and aftectionate
with that little log schoolhousc and its
family Of children still forty long
miles through the mountains And
thus, she did not feel ut all lonely, nor
at loss for something TO do. The
coIdest places in Utah had driven all
the California fIavors and temperatures
from her nostrils, but she sighted a