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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

wake. when sunrise floods the world
or sleep, after dinners where you have
fed and tattled to solemn dowagers?
loved that grand, golden-haired, rat,
Ting femininity because-because
loved her!
When Hal Harebrane again wei.
coined me under the old country home
roof, | felt as very king coming to his
own For Betty was there-alone; and
was her brothers chosen class-chum,
his equal with the gloves, his coach in
classics and in-footbalL. The grand old
oaks and murmurous pines invited
woodland strolls; the soft midsummer
nights attuned all thought to wooing,
where only the moon might see.
The old-time cordiality of welcome
toned, bnt not cooled by the state
ly dignity-of the grand-dame lady
mother UNDERSIGNED my satisfaction
at the outlook; and literally beamed,
US acknowledged her introduction on
the porch:
"Mr. Smythe-Col. Markham"
The tall, soldierly man-with his
Cravely quiet air, gray-streaked mus
tache, and the red scar lining the
cheek behind it--might have marveled
at my cordial grip of his slim, brown
hand. But happiness foated in the air
about me; conventions were not for
country outing; and, when Miss Betty
at last appeared, my brimming cup
stopped over into sentiment, that,
drying, had seemed to leave the
stain OF mere twaddle upon MEN,
ory's page. But Beranger was a phil
osopher; and he wrote truth.
At tea, the mullins were ambrosia.
the Jersey cream nectar; and later.
Betty's voice-in simplest ballads
though 1t came-seemed music un-
matched by my rather slim memories
OF the academy or the metropolitan.
Then, that one delicious moment of
good night-under the full moon. on
the broad old piazza-drew from me a
sigh that drowned, for the nonce. the
ceaseless murmur of the tree tops. The
moon shone a whittier silver. and the
scent OF the pines was as of Araby!
Islept in Elysium! Who had not, in
such atmosphere. on such bed, in such
q hopeful haven? In fact, Halls CHEEKY
hail woke me so late that hurried tub
and hasty toilet-with only brief peep
into the draped old mirror-left me still
the last at breakfast.
You'll not look for ceremony, Mr..
Smythe," Miss Betty beamed across
the table. Were such old friends. Won
know; and I've promised Col. Mark
ham a view of the mill-dam all this
week he's been up here with u.s."
Two impatient steeds champed bits
rs we emerged from breakfast; but
twas who felt that tiny foot press
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

Tho above Chicago hotel, under the capa'
BILE management Of Mr.. Chas. f. Leland, IS
having the patronage it deserves: 1t is not
. fre-trap but is built OF steel and nre-
proof tile, combining absolute safety with
reasonable prices. Its location-southwest
corner Midway Plasance Goth ST. and
Madison ave.--is unsurpassed, as 1t faces
the Fair Grounds. Is accessible by steam,
cable and elevated lines. Write or tele-
graph in advance of your coming for 40
Communications, or look The Worlds Inn up
when you arrive. You viii not be disap-
pointed.
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lit may .ave surprised some folks to

--it may .nve surprised some folks to
learn that it would ESQUIRE five years
for the mints of the United States gov
eminent to coin 167, 0O0, 900 silver dol
lars, but the time is not so surprising
when one has done little figuring.
The mints have scarcely 800 working
days in year, or less than 100000
working minutes in five years. To
coin 167, 000, 900 in that time, therefore,
it would be necessary to turn out more
than $50 doller pieces minute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28
PuNeENT PARAGRAPHS.


Lord G.--"You're a girl after my
heart" She-"How do you know?
may be after your title. "-Brooklyr
Life.
-"Bluair can now speak four differ
ent languages. "When will he find
use for so many?' "This winter, when
he's making the kitchen fire. Inter
Ocean.
Tom she whispered, nesting on
his shoulder, ''have you found your
ideal?'' ''Wcl', if 1 haven't t, was HIS
guarded answer. 1--WE found a mighty
good substitute. -Demorests
-Debtor-.Don't get scared, the &C
count will be paid in time" Creditor
That's what I'm afraid of."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
-Beloved-"Papa says he sees no
reason why we shouldn't he married. y
Lover (ecstatically)-.'Then he wasn't
pinched in that last deal after all. ~
Detroit Tribune.
"A lady reader wants to know If we
believe in cures by 'slaying on hands, -
We do, madam, we do most fervently,
but slipper or pine shingle is better
Galveston News.
-Johnny-''Pa, there's Mr.. Foote;
they say he's poet" Pa-"Sh! Don't
mention 10; nobody can tell what mis-
fortunes may befall him. BOSTON
Transcript
And yet" said the ice dealer, as
showed up the price another notch,
people think there is no such thing as
a cold snap in summer. "-Washington
Star.
-Suitor-sT have come, sir, to ask
you to give me your daughters hand"
Paterfamilias-''Why, sir, when saw
it, it was in your possession. Chips.
-He-sYou see that man across the
road there with the long hair?" She
"Yes." Howell, he hasn't a cent of
money To-" She-'sO, dearl Whv
couldn't you have made long story
short and told me he was poet?"-
Inter Ocean.
The kind but firm gentleman who
offlciates as conductor on the ice wagon
would do well in modern literature.
He would never be tempted to give his
readers anything heavy.-Washingto
Star.
Experienced. = Patent Medicine
Vender, lin Oklahoma)-"Have you
ever experienced that tired feeling?''
Prominent Citizen-sThat tarred feel
in? You beti An that feathered
feelin', too, by Jingr'-Puck.
-Yabsley-"Did Bings apologize for
kicking you yet?' Mudge-s.No. He
said he knew he owed me an apology,
but times were so hard that he could
not think of paying il" -Indianapolis
Journal
1t is often remarked that the home
grown, hand-spanked, ragged bare
footed country boy makes a better
fight in the battle of life than does the
well-clothed, dainty-fed city
boy, the seat of whose pants are busted
with golden slipper.
-Yellowly-'It is the scarcity of
bills that is paralyzing the business of
the country" Brownly-.You are de-
cidedly wrong, my boy. / had seven
bills presented to me before II o'clock
Y. Press.
Henry is such a simpleton.
He's like the ostrich that hides his
head in the sand and then thinks no
body can see him." He-'sO, but that
isn't bit like Henry" She-'Why,
you know how indiscreet he is" He
''Yes, but he hasn't got the sand"
Boston Transcript.
"A missionary in London asked a
woman recently if she had Bible in
the house. 80, yes!" was the reply,
we would not live without one" ssDo
fou read it?" he asked. NO" she
answered. "Then what do you keep it
'or?'' he inquired. so, you see, sir, it's
always ready in case of sickness"
Novelty Quit.
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after graduation. A rough-and. tumble
battle with that determined giant-and
the CLINT of his eye was evil, even
through the dusk-would certainly moi
leave me very fit" l could not hope
to knock him out without scratch;
SO diplomacy was best-a moral victory.
put on my Hottest air.
"Fellow! you are insolent-and an
asst"
"P'raps, but I'll lick yer, all a-same!''
he responded quietly; and threw him.
self into an easy guard as he added:
Come on! Yer amt feared, eh?"
Like a ffash--as on the brains of
drowning men-I saw my past with
Betty; all the happy future! 1 forgot
the very existence of Dolly Vance. But
In trice, threw myself into an atti.
tude-I was leading man" in college
dramatics-slipped my hand to hin
pocket, and cried:
Stand by, fellowi or I'll blow day.
light through your'
Standing, oak-rooted, Jock gave an
evil grin as he dropped out slowly:
Yer amt got no pistol: and bluff
won't win! I'm goin' ter lick YER
goodf"
And he did. When pulled together
1.-The remnants of fall'n tower, he
left in that road, and staggered dizzilv
toward the house, dared not show nv
bruised and bleeding face-my torn and
draggled clothes-before the future
bride. Painfully skirting the lawn,
steadied by the fence, entered the sta.
bic yard-just as Col Markham lifted
Betty from her foaming chestnut.
'.Oh! you poor, dear boyr' she cried,
running toward me. what is the mat.
ter? Did you meet the vance's bull?"
May the reco riding angel blot it out,
but l muttered: ''Ycs, / did!--con.
found himr'
The old soldier turned my face to the
waning light, felt my ribs, and, through
suspicious twitch in his mustache.
said tersely:
Raw beef and rest Let me make
you toddy. Then, go to bed!'
was sore and feverish next MORN
ing, eating my breakfast upstairs, in
smoking jacket and plasters, when
came soft tap on the door, and NV
gruff Come in!' opened it enough to
show Miss Betty's face, blushing rosiest
red
You poor. dear, unlucky boyp' she
said gently. Mamma is i'll, and ! had
to come and look after YOU" How nv
own heart smote me for The pain / had
given that loving one. But the door
opened wider, and she added:
'You see. l brought the colonel; for
you know -" she was crimson now
''you know-we are to bel promised
him, the day after you arrived! Are
you in so much pain?" she added gent
ly; for groancd as / turned away.
A sudden twinge," answered. not
up ''Tll be all right-later!'
After awhile Hal came up. all SYM
pathy and offering aid But his ewes
twinkled with some suppressed Joke al
he added:
"Confound that bull! I'll tell Mrs.
Vance she must send him to the
butcherr'
l protested against any complaint.
md he at last assented. Then he said.
quietly:
Mamma has sad news. Death of
her old aunt in the south. But she
caves Bet cool hundred thousand: so
he coionel's lucky fellow-eh, old
ooy?"
l made no reply in words, but am
lot sure that the recording angel had
ear ready this time to blot out my in.
ward gronu:
!'cursa the coleaelr
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

- I'LL tne eplcS
of our lives are
written in he
roic verse. Dull
prose has oft
times bled as
sacred blood, in
social battle, as
e'er was shed
on fr e e dom's
fields of honor.
Why did l
! o v e Betty
H a r e brane?
Why d O yo u
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

THERE are thousands of young men stand
ing on the very threshold of life, irving to
make wise decision as to what business or
profession they will follow. To all such we
would say, before deciding the question
write to B. F. johnson & Co., Richmond, Va.
They can be Of service to you, as they have
been to others.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28
As He Understaud. n,

30, Charlie! almost wish were not
rich. am afraid yoa would not love
me if the money should CO."
''At any rate, it is better to have
loved and lost than nsver TO iasa loved
Of all.".-Lifs -
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

Bridges-My son took first honors in
oratory this year.
Brooks-Going to make a professional
man of him?
Bridges-No; his speciality was agri-
culture. tell you, the lawyers of our
district will have to hustle if they
mean to get into the legislature after
thik-Puck
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Natural Mistake.

what break that was for the min
ister to say dust to dust when they
were married!''
HE probably had in mind that two
great fortunes wsre united BY the ALL
anee. TRUTH.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

WHILE vacation always begins with Y
It always ends with a scarcity Of them
Baltimore American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

ANYONE would be justified in recommend
ing Beecham's Pills for all affections Of the
liver aud other vital organs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

e. b. WALrHALL & Co., Druggists, Horse
Cave, Ky esay: s'Hall's Catarrh Cure cures
every one THAT takes it." Sold by Druggists,
&c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

THERE, mamma, I" said the small boy, as
he gazed at the dromedary, s'tbat must be
the camel that had the last straw put on his
back.n
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

FREsHNEss and purity are impaired to the
complexion by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, SOC.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

THESE are the nights when the man who
Il covered with glory has over him all that
Is necessary to keep hum warm. Buffalo
Courier
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

Fn4r MorH-"Are you going furi'' SEQ
ond Moth-sI intend to spend the summer
on the cape"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

THOUGH the ships crew may boast his abil.
ity to prepare good meal, he generally
makes q "mess" of it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

WHILE the elevator man gives many q fel-
low lift, he doesn't hesitate to run achap
down.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28

THB chain which holds the COW TO the
stake is like hard conundrum. 1t con-
tracts the browse.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28
MY TRAGEDY.
BY I. c. DE LEON.

Copyright, 1893, by the Author.l
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28
Novelty Quilt.

-
1t you want something quite new in
the shape of a bedspread you can
initiate one that was recently sent to a
young homemaker by her friends across
the sea in Londor. The material is
cotton and resembles Bedford cord.
The pattern consists of four large DAFT
fodils punched together with leaves,
the stems being tied with ribbon. This
design is set in each corner, far enough
from the border to be seen as a square
group when the bed is made. Tomake
this spread trace the pattern upon the
right side of the cloth. On the other
side, directly under the pattern, sew
coarse, white Brussels lace, work the
outline in very coarse whitewash-silk
floss over a cord. Let this line of but
ton-hole stitch be solid and even. Then
cut the cotton material away. leaving
the lace as filing. Upon the lace en-
broider the interior of the daffodils in
yellow silk, shading them from the
center outward in satin stitch. Make
a similar cluster of the blossoms in the
center of the spread. Finish the edge
with a binding of the material with
row of cross-stitch just above and
slightly fulled rufYle four inches wide
attached. N " World
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
Il aUSTEES' SALE.

pY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST Enc
- cuted to the undersigned trustees on the 1st
day of june 1891, by w. ID. Myers and Capitola
a. Myers which deed OF trust is duly recorded in
the clerks office of the Hustings Court for the
city OF Roanoke, Va, in decd book No 81, page
III, in trust to secure to the holder of the herein
after described notes the paym, mt of the sum OF
S3,2c0, evidenced by one hundred and twenty
negotiable notes, all OF date, herewith drawn
by said W. D. Myers, payable to his own order
and Endorsed by him, negotiable and payable ut
the First National Bank OF Roanoke, Va, rs fol-
each, payable monthly one on the first day OF
each month, beginning with the let day OF July,
leol uutil all are paid, and ono note for s27.I6,
payable at one hundred and twenty months from
said date and default having been made in the
payment Of the following notes falling due on
1899; September 4th, 1892; October lth 1892; No
veneer 4th, 1922 January 18th. 1893. February 4th,
1S s March 9TH. $685. April lth, 1893; May 4th,
$685. September 4th, 1893; October 18th, iSes. and
November 4th. 1898, each in the sum of s23.G6,
ing been requested by the holder of said notes go
T TIFF grin DAY OF NovE%BER, 1888 S5SS A q
city OF Roanoke, Va, sell to the highest bidder
the following lot or parcel of land ying and being
IN the city OF Roanoke, Va, and bounded and
described az follows:
Beginning at point on Ernest avenue 80 feet
west west OF Eighth street Qormerly Twenty-third
grees 10 minutes west 80 feet to q point thence
north II degrees so minutes east 1880 feet to an
aiiey. thence with said alley south 70 degrees IS
mil ntes cast 30 feet to point, thence south II
degrees 81 minutes west I0O.75 feet to the be:
ginning 1t being the same property conveyed
said w. ID; Myers by the franklin Bank, j. A.
Dupny and X; e Scott, by deed dated the 18th
day OF May, 1890.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash Sufficient to pay the
COSTS or executing this trust, and to pay or and
discharge the amount due on said notes at the
day Of sale. Balance will be required as the re-
naming notes above described will become due
and ayable, and the residue, IL any, In ons and
two years from day OF sale. deferred payments to
be evidenced ny the negotiable notes OF the pur.
chaser and secured by q deed of trust on the
property above described.
JAS. c. LAMB, r.
IL IL ids II. E. SCOTT. I trustees.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19
TRUHTRRS SALHa.

Tyrse to the party OF the first part by deed dated
'nT TE Eis IS! S q, MOye%Ser, r, lSol
Sls2 secured by the above set forth deed OF trust
TOD. Gillian and als.. trustees, OF which BOG
payable, ono third cash, balance in sir and
twelve months respectively IRON date OF sale.
IN .6a e,y OF aose esrtan parcels OF land lying
to wit: Beginning a, a point ON the LynehSmrc,
and salem turnpike At ID. corner to lot No. 5,
1912 feet to No. 10, thence south degree ,ysst
$, thenee with line oflot No north si1 degrees e
Nos. and 5, thence with line of lot 30. north
degree east l16 feet to the place o. beginning.
2. Beginning Il; II point in the center of Lynch
burg and Salem turnpike at IL, corner to lot no.
4; thence along said turnpike sonth san west
l2l2 feet to ID corner to No u; thence with No lG
SOUTH west ,l6 feet to a stakc at ii, corner 10
No. 2; thence with No. north s4s east 124a feet
to stake OF No corner. to Nos. and 4; thence
with 20. north east i76 ieet TO beginning.
Beginning at No. in the road crossing 10
No.. thence along the said road north s94 west
l231 feet to No IL, conner to MS. thence with
NO. tontn west li6 feet to stake at No. 5,
corners to Nos. and /, thence with No son,h
S9S east 1881 feet to II stake at No.6, thence
the came properly conveyed to the PATTI Of the
first part by deed bearing date January let. 1891,
and recorded In the clerk g office of the Hastings
Court of the city Of Roanoke, Virginia, to which
reference is hereby made for more particular
description of said property.
500 secured by deed of r.t and nsv %, Ioon.
Koiner, Gale Il Starkcy, the residue. II any. will
be payable In six and twelve months respectively
rom T gate Oh sale IN equal instaments.
purtenances thereto belonging situated in the
city OF Roanoke, Va, bounded and described as
follows, to wit:
Beginnink at q point south side of line of an
alley which is In Center street produced 9lU feet
cas-, OF Rark street, thence with said line south
is degrees cast 2S feet to point thence south is
degrees 20 minutes west 9S.2 feet to an alley
thence north a degrees minutes west 2S feet
north is min uta n l..-T
to the beginning.
TERMS: Assumption by purchaser OF debt OF
Sl,9So with interest there on from September 15
e. Scott and secured BY deed OF trust to j. A.
tSiEp% the SSalance any will be payable one
payable respectively in six and twelve months
from date of sale. X. RANDOLPH HICKS,
II IL tus Trustee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-19

q RUSTEE'S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
deed OF trust executed by j. A. White to
the Undersigned trustee on the 10th day of Scp-
TEMPER. 1872, conveying certain properly therein
mentioned, which deed Is of secor( in the clerk's
ONCE OF the Hastings Court of the CITY of Roa.
noKe, va, IN trnst TO secure W. NJ. Wager and
D. d. Levy the payment OF the sum OF 81 1913 80
ne evidenced by two negotiable notes OF even
oa'c with said deed OF the sum OF Sl,1G6.G each
payable twelve and eighteen months after dntc
with interest ut First National Bank of Roanoke
virginia. default having been made in the paw.
mcnt OF the fir OF said Totes and being required
pubic auction, to the highest bidder in front OF
the courthouse in the city OF koanoke Va.. AT
II O,C OCk NJ, on THURSDAY, THE 23D
DAY OF NOVEMBER, lSg3 the following LOT or
parcel of land situated in the city of Roanoke
state OF Virginia, bounded and described ms fol
lowe, to-wit: -
beginning at Il point on the southeast side of
JEFFERSON street GU0 feet southwest from Rice
street, and running thence south IL degrees i50
rect 10 an alley, thence with said alley south a.
degrees west 200 feet TO point, thence north 81
degrees west $50 feet TO Jefferson street, thence
with same north 40 degrees east 200 feet to the
beginning.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay the cost Of
executing this trust, including a trustees com
mission of per cent, and pay the past due note
OF Sl,16G.66 with interest from date to day of
sale and protest fee S12S, as to 81 166 sc credit
will be given TO Marchl0, 1894, with interest ON
same from September 10, 1892. The balance. if
any. will be payable one and two wears from dav
of sale, evidenced by the negotiable notes of the
purchaser and secured by decd OF trust on the
property. JAMES A. YAGER
III "a tbs Trustee.
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,CRUsrEE,s sALE-BY VIRTUE OF A GER.

TRUSTEES SALE-,BY VIRTUE OF "A GER
tain deed OF trust ated tho 10Th day of Sep.
iemher 1890 and recorded in the clerks Office Of
the Hustings Court for the city of Roanoke In
deed book IS, page %, whereby George T. Moore.
conveyed the property hereinafter described to
the undersigned trustee in trust to secure to the
Oak Ridge Land Company the payment of the
sum OF one hundred and fifty dollars (Sl5O), evil
d d by two interest bearing negotiable notes
WITH said deed and payable in one and two years
from date. default having been made in the pay
ment or the last of said notes and being re.
qnircd so to do by the beneficiary in said deed, |
will ON WEDNESDAY. THE 30TH DAY OF
DECEMBER, 1898, AT - O'CLOCK NJ, at the
trout door OF the courthouse in the city OF Roa
noke. sell Mt public auction to the highest bidder
the following described property situated in the
city of Roanoke, Va:
Lot No; section -, as shown by the map OF
the OAK Ridge Land Company, now on file in the
clerks office OF the city OF Roanoke.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash sufficient to pay the
cost OF sale and the sum OF seventy five dollars
(SI5) balance, II any, payable In one and two
years from day of sale with interest from said
date; deferred payments TO be evidenced by the
notes OF the purchaser and secured by n deed OF
trust on the premises conveyed.
LUCIAN II. COOKE, Trustee.
Note: The above property has been sold by
Geo L. Moore and the payments assumed by his
Vehuee. IL 16 tide.
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FIG. Assertion OF wELI-BUILT GRAVEL
WALK.
obtained, broken slate stone will an.
swer; that of dark color will prove
best, as it is not SO readily dissolved by
the action of the atmosphere. All the
stones and gravel used should be as
free as possible from earth, as the OBJ
ject is to prevent the growth of grass
or weeds in the walk; however, if they
should become established, they may
be killed by heavy sprinkling of COM
mon salt, or where they are few and
scattering strong brine made boiling
hot, if applied in a dry time, will kill
them root and branch. A strong solu-
ton of I've or potash will accomplish
the same purpose. They may also be
removed by pulling or digging, but the
latter should be avoided if possible.
Hard burned brick, when properly
laid, make good durable walk, the
particular objection being the liability
of particles of brick to adhere to the
bottom of shoes and thus be tracked
into the house, but that is not observed
in the improved bricks that have
surface almost as hard as glass, and
some material is often added in mixing
that, when burned, gives a density al
most equal to stone.-L. d. Shook in
American Agriculturist.