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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15

S4S. This statement shows that il is de-
cidsdly cheaper to smeIt here and ship tine
bullion. And il the railroad was here an"
the ores were shipped direct to Aurora os
rail, the ore owners would save some
thing like $50 on three tons by smelling IL
Reporter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15

The question has been asked, "In what
resp.s t are st. Patrick's Pills better than
any other" Try them. You will find
that they produce a pleasanter cathart'c
effect, are more certain in their acton,
and a lat they not only physic but cleanse
the w hole sy stem and regulate the liver
and H. owels. For sale at 20 cents per box
by w. w. Dewitt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
FOR SALE.
A Bargain for Anyone Desiring to Engage
in Stock Raising.

For 81. q lash you can buy "A ranch oil
800 acres located on the Musselshell, this
count v. lust across the riverf from Roundup.
The land lies along the river bottom, is
well fenced, has good improvements ana is
one OF the finest hay ranches i'll the county.
1t is well adapted for cattle, sheep or
horses. Perfect title given. For particu-
lars address this office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
Taken Up.

Came to my ranch on Ross Fork, about
the first al May, u buckskin pinto; weight,
about 700 pounds; no visible brand; about
ten years old. Owner can have the same
by proving property and paying for this
advertisement
l.. III. ~SwEETLAND,
Ian. /. Philbrook, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
NOTICE.

Tie regular annual meeting OF the stock
holders of The Gold Mining & Reduction
Company will be held at the office OF the
company, on January 22d. 1891, at 3
o'clock, r. NJ.
JoHN SELLERS. Secretary.
Utica, Ian. 9TH, 1891.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
NOTICE.
/.

Mr.. l.. III. Hamilton. Sage Creek. Mont
Iou are hereby notified to move all prop
erty belonging to you which now stands or
SWk NEk Sec. 81. TIP. Is N, r. Ii f..
within thirty days.
j. Il. FETZER.
Jan. 3.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15

James A. Shields Post. No. 10 OF
% Lewistown, meets the last Tues
Gu day OF each month. at 2 p. 1.
fWb Ii. H.. BowNAS.
A c. NJ. SPENCER. Commander.
~ Adj't.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
NOTlcs--sAlE OF COUNTY BONDS.

Jan.S 8.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
Carried His Rarors with Him.

Sergeant Daily found William Traynor,
acolored man, wandering around in dazed
condition last night and took him to the
South Washington station. In one pocket
was found comb, pair of scissors and
a razor and in another an open razor. In
the Police Court this morning the prisoner
was charged with carrying concealed
weapons.
Traynor explained to the Judge that he
had been at work in barber shop in
Philadelphia, but got ON lark and was
discharged lie came to Washington
yesterday and had the implements of his
trade in his pocket. II am stranded,
your Honor and looking for work. CON
tinued the prisoner.
After asking Traynor to give an exhibit
ton Of how he handled razor the Judge
said that be was convinced that he was
bnrberand discharged him. His Honor,
however, ordered his kit of tools 10 be
turned oyerto the property clerk until the
defendant obtained work in Washington
<rrousers marked down TO IS. Eiseman
BIAS. Seventh and u streets.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
THE BERLIN OF AMERICA.
The Board of Trade In Favor of Nor
Educational Facilities.

The Board of Trade in Favor of More
Educational Facilities.
The committee appointed on UNIVERSE
ties by the Board of Trade at its its an
nual meeting in November last held its
first meeting yesterday afternoon. Mr..
A. y. Anderson presided and made a
lengthy statement In which he called at
attention to the unequaled facilities Of
Washington for educational purposes.
He gave facts and figures which he had
collected, and which showed that nearly
$500, 100000 annually went to Europe by
Americans for purposes Of travel, pleas
ure art and education.
He said this custom would soon be q
matter Of the past, for the various move
mcnts for the establishment OF high grade
universities at Washington are rapidly
taking shape.
Washington" said Mr.. Anderson, us
already the Paris of America in beauty
and attraction, and soon will be the Berlin
of America in educational advantages,
and the Rome OF America in nrt.
Mr.. Dos PASSES Of New York, Mr.. New
lands and others spoke encoliragingly,
and it was decided 10 have the matter
gathered by Mr.. Anderson printed iii
pamphlet form for distribution. Re-
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

Yesterday edward Cavorly filed a bill
against Walter J. Watson, administrator
Of Marvin Eastwood, alleging that East
wood carried on the business of money
lender or banker and that his admins
traitor has begun suit against the COM
rlainant for si7 900, an alleged loan from
Eastwood to the complainant. He alleges
that interest was charged on the loans at
10 rer cent. per month and compounded,
and that in all he never received from
Eastwood more than $1,000. and that he
las repaid about $1,000, all the residue of
coycry of the facts, an injunction to stop
the suit at law and decree for the doing
of Justice in the case. m
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
rHE LArEsr plscovERY.
what the Greatest OF All Modern
scientists Has to Say Upon tho
Most Important of All subjscts.


Most Important OF All Subjects.
Professor Kocb the great German physi-
clan, who discovered the microbes which
cause cholera. claims to have discovered
way Of curing consumption by vaccination.
AS more than half Of all the deaths which
occur every year are caused by consump-
ton, IN DIR. Koch's claim is true, II Is the
greatest discovery of the nineteenth cen
fury. But there seems TO be some doubt as
to whether IL can be made practicable in
all cases, while In every case II is certain TO
be a very expensive cure and ono that can
only be INDUCED in by the very wcalthiest.
In the course OF his remarks upon the
subject, however, Professor Koch makes a
most wonderful statement, which is as
follows; "Alcohol is food In consump-
tlon.n lie does not say that II Is tempo
rary aid, but an absolute food, sustaining
restoring the health. This Is n most im-
portaut statement aud proves beyond
question the great value of alcohol in the
treatment Of disease. II should be re-
membered, however, that alcohol is never
taken In It's natural form, and that whiskey
Is the finest manner in which alcohol Is ever
combined. Even then, 1t must be pure be-
You'd question, or II Injuries instead OF aids.
II is the possession Of this quality OF
purity and its medicinal power, which has
made Dufry's Pure Malt whis<ey so i'm
measurably superior to any other known
whiskey In the world. II has saved the
lives OF many men and women, who were
on the downward road TO consumption, and
twill check the first stages OF consump-
ton, or prevent pneumonia in every case.
Great care should be exercised TO secure
only the genuine, and no dealer, however
inscriptions, should be allowed 10 slbstl-
tute inferior, and, perhaps, injurious
whielpv
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

AT the regular monthly meeting of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps the fol-
lowing persons were elected to active
membership. James NJ. Faily, Coy L..
Himebaugh, Walker Il. Randall, 4. v.
Mcintosh, I. Il. Balmer, w. J. Hendricks,
J. ii. Keisler and w. I. Shrove. w. D..
Campbell and Leroy d. Willet were
elected honorary contributing members.
The corps decided to attend the Concordia
Iahrmarkt held in the armory, Wednes-
day II o II thu bs dress IN bonnr
Of Washingtons birthday win take place
Monday afternoon, February %. Charles
Ebert was appointed rifle inspector with
the rank of first lieutenant
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

A lady living on Capitol Hill yesterday
told Critic reporter the following
amusing story: She has colored man in
her employ who is somewhat of q dandy,
and devoted admirer of all the maidens,
old and young, of his own sable persua-
sion. He came to his mistress Monday
last and asked her, with great diffidence,
If she would kindly write short note for
him. 1t was of tile first importance that
this note should be sent Without delay,
and that was why he made SO bold as to
ask her to write for him. The lady po-
litely compiled. This note was to Miss
Pearl Butting stating that he would call
for her ut 1880 o'clock to escort her to
lodge meetin'."
When this much was written the lady
asked If there was anything else he
wished TO have added.
He replied: "Oh, yes, nam. Say
Please scuse bad writin'.'"
To say that the lady was amazed at this
undeserved affront would be putting 1t
mildly; but when she looked up and saw
the earnest face before her. it required her
best efforts to repress her desire to scream
with laughter. However, she added the
important postscript in fine Spenceran
chirography and finished the note. She
supposes that the letters received by her
man servant invariably contain this post.
script, and that he regarded its omission
from his note as an objectionable breach
of sable etiquette and good FORM
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
Tho Cable snapped.

The cable of the Sevcnth-street line
snapped suddenly about s O'Clock last
evening, stopping all the cars along the
struggled WITH the broken cable trying to
get the ends together. Thirty OF forty
horses were hitched to the broken ends
and they were slowly pulled together.
Then the cable was quickly spliced and
the cable was ms strong as ever. This
was the second time that the cable has
snapped.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

Mr.. Thomas J. Foley chairman of the
mass-meeting Of laboring people held
Tuesday night, has, under the resolution
adopted at The meeting, appointed the fol-
lowing additional committee TO assist the
sent The demands of the workingmen to
the Senate: Paul I. Bowen, ID. A. 66;
Denis reyry Bricklayers' Union; Max
Georgii, Nationalist Club; Stephen A..
Clements, plasterer; c. NJ Cunningham,
painter.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
LEMON ELIXIR.

It's Wonderful Eject ON the Liver,
Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys and Blood.
DR.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir is n pleasant
lemon drink that positively cures all Bill.
iousness, Constipation, Indigestion, all
Sick and Nervous Headaches, Kidney Dis
ease, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Feyers,
Chills, Palpitation Of Heart, and all ether
stomach and kidneys, the first great cause
of all fatal diseases. 80 cts. and II per
bottle. Sold by druggists. Prepared only
by II. Mozley, NJ. d., Atlanta, Ga.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
Berkeley pure rye whisky.
Mr. Heller DYING.

The condition of John II. Heller the
,mnloye OF the Census Office, is not so
favorable. The physicians who attended
him cay that the only hope of recovery is
he made to-day Two arnputations have
ALREADY been made, as has been stated in
TuE Critic.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
Berkeley is pure.


Mrs. Bessie Starr Keefer said many Wig
orous and uncomplimentary things about
The liquor traific last night at the North
Capitol NJ. u. Church. She made strong
argument for prohibition, and kept the
interest Of the audience to the end Of her
address. The meeting, which WAS fairly
well attended, concluded with prayer
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
a per gallon, 81 per quart, SOC. a pint.


Mr. George Buckler, the young ira.
godian, commences threo-nights en-
eagcnent at Lincoln Hall tonight open
ing in "Ricbelieu.' He viii give liam
lef tomorrow night and Saturday
matinee
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
Popular Instaiiment Houses.

10 commence your New Year properly
among the fret things you should do Ia to put
your house IN order, and the place to buy Your
Ruddcn'a Pc, lar instaimcnt Houses ut $50
and pS2 Sever street northwest There Is no
article of not ch,ld goods but what can be
found ut these double etorcs--nt the lowest
cash pricc~-on tho inrtallmcnt plan. A small
fash payment and the balance TO suit the pur-
chascr--in other words, state your own terms
and they will he complied with
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
rharn. sls I sIrocl norlh west.


Mr.. Charles II Manning, the champion
pool player Of tho United States, who has
been in tho city for the past four or five
days on his way West, will give two
exhibition games at Scanlon's billiard
rooms, Ninth and streets, tomorrow
llsriday) afternoon aud night
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

One of the pleasant surprises at the
Elks' benefit yesterday was the singing of
Helene Mora, the card of Hydes Star
Specially Company. She took the house
by storm. II was her wonderful baritone
voice, cultivated by thorough musical
education and under her complete mas
terry, that proved the striking feature Of
the excellent programme.
Many had never heard her and enjoyed
treat, indeed. Others who had heard
her were only too glad to hear her again
For, unlike the average vocalist, Helene
Mora possesses All endearing charm. She
is not only wonderful singer, but an
actress, imparting to her songs that depth
Of feeling that Invariably moves the list
ener. Besides this, she is an artistic
dresser and displays rare taste in her cos
tunes.
Everybody looked for "That Is Love-
Morals original song and greatest success,
but she did not present this vocal gem.
She has virtually abandoned the song, but
has been compelled to give several verses
at Kcrnans this week ON encores. Ii Is
one Of the most touching songs Mora
sings; but like most singers, she has grown
tired Of II and prefers something new. But
the audience still call for THAT Is Love
and Mora never fails to sing II with that
depth of feeling which has made 1t SC
popular She will, by request sing til,
entire song at Kernans tonight.
For over fifty years Mrs. Winslow';
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
cry SPECIALS.


OSr IIuNDpxp CuAmBFn Surr- At w. H.
IiouuifroN y Cos, 1918 AND 1870 n SrnEEr
NorrnwEsr, AZ Borrom-RocK FIGURES roH
Sror CASH ONLY.
Read these prices aud take the fret car 10
their store, because NJ these figures they will
not iaet long, and the ofrcr Is ONLY ron ONE
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

GO TO MILLER'S.
For Fine Dress Shirts,
ts 60 TO
MILLER'S.
For Working Shirts,
GO TO
MILLER'S.
For Negligee Shirts.
60 TO
MILLER'S.
For Night Shirts,
GO TO
| MILLER'S.
For Ladies' Shirts,
GO TO
MILLER'S.
For Plated Shirts,
GO TO
| MILLER'S.
For Flannel Shirts.
MILLER'S.
For Cheviot Shirts,
cote
MILLER'S.
For Silk Stripe Shirts,
GO TO
| MILLER'S.
For Pique Shirts,
GO TO
MILLER'S.
For all kinds Of Shirts,
MiLLER'S.
MILLER
has a full line Of Shirts
always in stock.
MILLER'S
is the Only House in Wash
ington that has an expe-
rienced and expert Shirt
| Cutter.
MILLER
is making the highest grade
Of Shirts ever before at
tempted in Washington.
MILLER
imports his own Linens di-
rect from Ireland.
!. Mil rs
ShirmakGr and Ladies' and Gentle
mems 0utdtter,
Eighteenth Street and Pa. Ave
Repairs a speciality.
\
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

Trousers marked down to &c. Eiseman
Bros, EtYenih and u streets.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

For over fifty years Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup has been used for children
teething. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie,
and is -the best remedy for dlarrhma.
Twenty-Five cents q bottle.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

FLOUR, FEED AND HAY.
MCDOWELL d SONS. N. Cap. and Mass ave.
wAsH'N FLOUR q FEED &C. 4th ct q Va ave.
THOMAS W McKNRw. Ills st n ".
II. D. COCHRAN, 1917 14th st NV.
FISH, OYSTERS AND PoULTRH.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
WASHINGTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY

uhuHh"usS" uvHsvNov p"srs's WV
DR UGGJsTs.
PRANK p. WELLER, col 9Th st.
Y. D. GILMAN. or Pa ave.
II. K. OGRAM. 1911 Pa. ave.
SAMUEL 4. S,rOTT. National Hotel Building
HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, 1907 II at.
GEO. A. BENTLEY, 18th and Corcoran SITS.
GIN. sOTHORN, .. o. cor. 8sd and o sts. n. W.
REMsBuBG & ELLIOTT, 1908 18th at. II. W.
W. d. BRACE, Soth and NJ SITS. NV.
CCHR1sT1AN1, 4sf Pa ave.
ca sIMMs. cor N ave and 18th st.
JOHN n MAJOR. 800 nth St W.
ENgRf VERS a. LITHOGRdPBERS.
j. l.. KERRARD. f0ie Pa avo.
GEO. HAAS, jr, 1903 Pa ave-
A. D. CHATHAM, 1890 Pa ave n W.
ELEC TRIO LfGHT O ONTRAO TORS
ROYCE q MAREAN, 1908 Pa. ave.
j. II. KUEHLING, 1906 Pa. ave.
J. U. BuRKET & CO.. 1909 N. Y. ave.
wASH'N CONSTRUCTION co, coo 18th st.
ETC IYINGS, ENGRATIN6S, ETC.
McRLROY's ART STORE, 1908 Pa ave.
w. II. vEBRHOFF, 12si Pa. ave. and Ill and
4i6 9TH St. n. W.
FLOUR MILLS.
PIONEER FLOUR MILLS. A. D. CROpLEY,
FLORTSTS.
W. 8. FISHER, 1925 Pa ave n W.
| j. II. SMALL, 14th and G SITS. W.
N. BTUDER, 938 r st, n. W.
A. GUIDE q BRO, 1i12 r st W.
A. GARDIsR, fioS Conn ave n ".
| @. STRAUSS q co. 1858 Centre Market.
THEODORE DElDRICK. 1871 Est.
| FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
| FfREMEN's ms. CO., 9TH st. and La. ave.
| COLUMBIA FIRE ms. CO., 1915 Est. n. ".
| CORCORAN FIRE fNS. CO., 004 nth st. n. ".
NAT. UNION FIRE ms. CO.. 6%3 La. ave.
LINCOLN FIRE ms. CO., 400 9th at.
POTOMAC ms. CO.. 1919 32d st NV.
| PEOPLES FIRE INSURANCE co. OF d. C.,
800 Pa avese. -ts
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

BUTTER, CHEESE AND EGGS.
JAS. r. OYSTER. Pc. ave. and 9th st.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

W. Il. LOUDRRMILK q co., 1424leo +. ,i
WIN. BALLANTYNE & SONS, lcS nth st.
A. X. WILLIAMS. b2i-o3 7th st. n. VI.
w. Il. MORRISON, 1884, rs
CHAPMAN & TAYLOR, 9i5 Pa. ave. NV.
EAsTON \ RUPP. 49f f1thst NV.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

BOTTIERs. fr
s. O. PALMER, 1924 Goth at. NV.
THE ARLINGTON BOT. CO., eth and x NV.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

MONUMENTAL WORKs.
GEORGE l. BERNER. $50 Mass ave.
THos. HEANY. 4eo6s Mass ave.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05
BIO YCLES,
ovERMAN WHEEL co, us 18th 1t NV.

BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS.
J. II. MORAN. 4S4 9th OF.
A. l.. HAzLKTON, as 9TH st.
N. STRICKLAND, $50 Pa. ave.
GEO. w. RICH. TIT Market Space.
HOWELL q MURRAY, 900 nth &C. ny
JOHN @. wILI.Ks, jr., 9is 7th st.n.w
L. HBILB RUNS, 4oc nth st. n. ".
J. BOOL. One Price Shoe House, 10 9TH st.
NATIONAL H0TBLsH0E STORE, 400 Pa.av.
II. WALKER TUCKER, 1923 Pa. ave. '',s
JOS. A. RRPKrTI. afT Pa. ave. Sc.
N. GREENBAUM. 3181 II st.
B. RICH b SON, 1924 18th NV.
J. j. GEORGES q SON, Ills Pa ave.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

BARERS.
J. II. RE1sINGRR. 1918 18th st. n. W.
JOHN sTEINLE, 700 z. Cap. at.
SCHNEIDER. ala I ct. n. W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

HARDWARE. va
BARBER g. RoES, nth and @ SITS.
Ftp. MAY q CO., 634 Pa. ave.
CHAs. II. CARTER & CO., COG Pa. ave.
JAS. D. LAMBIE, 1915 N. Y. ave.
W. WAGNER, eC7i Pa. ave.
+. A. SCHNEIDER, Pa ave and 18th st W.
L. II. scHNEIDBRs SONS, 1OOs-i0 Pa ave.
j. b. KENDALL. 6is Pa ave.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

LINKS.
CENTRAL NAT, BANK, 18th ct. and Pa. are.
SECOND NATIONAL. 800 18th at. n. ".
COLUMBIA NATIONAL. oil r ct. n. W.
NAT. BANK RRPUBLIo. nth and SITS.
FARMERS 8 MECH. IS NAT, cor. N and sist.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

rtfrtV ~. BANKERS. ir+''
RIGGS d CO., Pa. ave and nth st.
LEWIS JOHNSON & CO., 10th and Pa. sve.
CORS0N q MACARTNEY, 1919 Est.
BATEMAN b CO., 1li1 + st. n. ".
WIN. MAYSE d CO., SIC 9th at.
WOODS d CO.. 1106 r at. n. ".
LEWIS G. TEwKSBURY q CO., 1886 F.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

GAS FIXTURES.
SCHULTZ, Gas Fixtures, 1915 r st. n. W.
8. 8. SHKDD 4 BRO, 4S2 9th INV. Plumbing
O. A. MUDDIMAS, Ola isth st. n. ".
4. r. BROOKS. b3f 18th ".
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

DEC ORATOR.
HENRY +. REH, 800 18th NV.


]. j. FISHER a. co. $40 y stnw.
BRIGGS MY STEAM DYE HOUSE, 700 9th st.
ANTON FISCHER, COG q st.
j. BIRKNER. III A st n W. Established 1851.
II. A. REEVES, 8i4 X st. NV.
ANTON LERC1I, hob N Y ave.
NINE TAULELB. 0ib 18th ct n W.
j. j. FISHER 4 CO., $50 y stnw.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

CARPET CLEANERS.
EMPIRE STEAM, 8a1-5 Mass ave.
r. II. YOUNGS, 1402 Pa ave n W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

JEWELERS.
HARRIS q SHAFER, t1is Pa. ave.
MOORE d LEDING. 1909 Pa. ave.
A. L. sALTzsTEIN, jr., 800 7th st.
W. s. TAPPAN, G0i 9th st.
W. BRUNINGER, 0a9 Pa. ave.
J. II. ALBRR'S, 1908 1ath st.
j. s. BLACKBOARD, 1925 NJ st. n. W.
n. THOMPSON. Si43 NJ ST. n. W.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-05

FOUNDERS.
EN- GRAY d co. Ne ave. bet ID b ~ SITS.
POTOMAC IRON WORKS, s1o6 Water ct ".
WIN. Il. DOUGLAS. 1870 D st w.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-22
THE COCOANUT TREE.
It's Fruit and the Uses That Can Be Made
Of Il.

The native proverb says, "a cocoanut
tree is BRIDES dowry," and really the
many uses to which the palm and its prod
ucts are put are wonderful. They provide
family with food, shelter. fuel, house,
utensils and, if need be, clio thes.
1t takes long time for the cocoanut
tree to attain its full condition of bearing
seven yearS-but when this time has passed
ii is mlne of wealth, and happy ha who
can call plantation of hundred acres his
own.
The nuts when ripe fall to the ground,
and where necessary are plucked by men
who climb up. 1t sometimes makes ones
blood run cold to see them run up the trees
like monkeys. Two ways are practiced for
mounting the trunk. In the case of a small
tree or at an odd moment, the man walks
up the trunk, keeping his feet fiat against
1t and throwing his weight back from it as
much as possible, retaining his position at
the same time by the tension of his arms.
The other and safer plan is to pass a loop
OF cord around the feet, which are thus kept
close together, and grasp the trunk of the
tree, the arms in the meantime assisting the
climber. who moves upward in series of
jumps.
The busy season on a cocoanut planta-
ton Is when the nuts ripen, which they
seem to do all at once, and every hand is
engaged In gathering and conveying them
with carts to the drying ground, which is al 1.
ways IN close proximity to the bungalow,
so as to be as much as possible under the
eye of the manager. Here they are split in
half. longitudinally, with an AKA feat that
is dextrously performed with one blow by
the man appointed for this duty-and then
spread out to dry The intense heat of the
sun rapidly shrivels the kernel, which curls
up into ball the size of your fist and de-
taches itself from the shell. This is now
what Is called 'icoDra," and is shipped TO the
nearest point of lading in sacks, where it is
either transported in bulk to Europe or
more generally made into oil, the refuse,
oi-cake or 'poonak," being sold locally for
feed for cattle.-Frank LesIe's Monthly.