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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-01-27

NhW 1Ohh hAhhETS.
Reported by Palmer, Rivenburg Co., Whole
sale Commission Merchants In Fruits and Pro
duce. 166 Reade Street. New York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-01-27

TNOR sALR-THE RUPERT HOTEL, FORMERLY
E owned by W. X. Tubbs, deceased. For
terms call on or write to j. H. Maize, Agent,
6lOomsburg, Pa. l2-2i-tf.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
The May wide Awake

Ha, an entertaining description OF
life on a Lighthouse island in the
China Seas by the q. S. Consul at
Singapore. He calls it "How we
played Robinson Crusoe." Grace
Dean Mcleod has q characters
tic Nova Scotia story-"Petit Pere
Felix" q tale of the invasion of Acadie;
Joseph Hatton tells an exciting incl
dent connected with the coin room q
the British Museum, ''The Princes Di-
lemma;" Crawford Capen writes OF
STAMPS and Stamp Collecting;" Annie
Sawyer Downs tells how the Young
Folks at the Eddy" dealt with the
servant-girl problem; Penelope Palmer
writes of the wonderful Welsh boy in
the Pennsylvania mines who made
marvellous Underground Music;" Mrs.
Muller has q paper on the dolls of the
world; bright short stories; Hugh S.
Hart contributes to Wide Amdke Athl6t-
les, Golf: the Coming Game;' the poet
~ of the number is from Celia Thax-
ter, Marion Ames Taggart, Sallie Mar
garet O'Malley, and Price Collier. A
delightful account of a delightful boy
is Louise Imogen Guiney's sketch of
Hartley Coleridge, Ten Years Old"
illustrated by Wilkes portrait.
Price 90 cents a number, $40 a year.
On sale at news stands or sent postpaid,
on receipt of price. by d. LothropC Com
pauy, Publishers, Boston.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
THE FARMING WORLD.
THE MAKING OF A

1 Secure Foundation Is. Of Course, tho
First Essential.
Necessity is the best school of road
making, and the best first lesson for
the younger members of a family may
be given between the front and back
doors of a home and the street. Where
ths native soil turns to mud with water
and trampling, take out the loan and
pile it in a heap for use, when fine and
mellow, IN grading or dressing the
dooryard. Make the excavation con-
cave and from six to fifteen inches
deep in the middle, according to the
porous or watcr:holding capacity of the
subsoiL Think out these and many
cognate points to the end and make n
plan on paper before the actual work is
begun. Distrust yourself or anybody
else who sfn't tell what they propose
Into this vacant space shaped like
the bottom of a birch bark cancel fill
the best path-making material to be
had Coarse sand may, in some places,
be the cheapest u most useful sub
stance for the bottom filling, because
water never stays in sand to be swol-
len by frost. Upon the sand place
hard and heavy gravel with its coarser
stones and pebbles burIed-rounding
the surface in a form pleasant to the feet
and along the middle make the walk
three or our inches higher than the
bordering grass and the edges of the
gravel on either side flush with the
bordering turf Turf should be re-
pcated here, for good walks, roads and
fine turf will always go together.
Avoid the road member who fills the
street with mud. dust and loose stones.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
What Hurt His Feelings.

Say, boss, yer ought not a done
that. 1t hurt me feelin's. 1t did" re-
marked a 'longshoreman, almost ear
fully, as he peered in ut the door of a
Water street saloon. from which he had
just been dragged bodily. "Ah. ONT
now, Reddy, non of that" replied the
barkeeper, as he reached for the bung-
starter. from which he proceeded nor.
chalantly to remove races of blood
and hair left by ec early morning Wis
itor. Pausing an instant TO dip the
corner of his apron in the rinsing pail.
he continued: You've been butted
an throwed out often enough to get
used to it. Besides, l didn't mean no
harm. 1t was only plavin' with you, 1
was. i didn't slug you" "TaIn't that"
replied Reddy, ruefully. "Idon't mind
bein' buttcd an slung ont; that's
manly an fair-that is It's bein'
dragged out what hurts me. Dragged
out agin the grain of a rough f1oorin
what's full of slivers ! amt used to
that an me pants is stuck as full as a
pin cush'n. 'Ta:n't playin' fair, an il
hurts me feelin's IN. Y. Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
ARMY AND NAVY.

Is this century France has lost 6.OOO,-
900 lives by war.
II is said the Amazons in Dahomey
have pctitioncI their king for dccollctc
armor.
ONE result of our quarrel with Chill
has been the curtailmsnt of the scant
liberty allowed the sailors on board
our mcn-of-war. Jack is not permitted
to go ashore at Valparaiso lest he meet
with some hoodlum bent on renewing
the fight. Officers go ashore. however,
and make ne complaint of i'll treat
mcnt.
THE United States army as author
lied by congress consists of ten cavalry.
five artillery and twenty-five infantry
regiments, an engineer battalion,
ordnance department, Indian scouts,
the West Point corps, signal service
and general service. The authorized
strength is 5000 men, but last year
the actual strength was u ,Si9 men.
THE Captain Pratt, the last of the
three ironclads ordered in Toulon by
President Balmaccda for Chilli, was fin
ished n few weeks ago and has just
been armed. The total cost is about
eGOO,OJ0. She is 1000 tons, is 100 yards
long by 20 yards wide. draws 90 feet of
water, and is of 1000 horse power, has
IL Canet and 90 Hotchkiss guns and )
Calling mitraillcuses, n Fiske tele-
meter, and Bullivant anti-torpedo net
ting. The crew number $50 men.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
ISLAND.

BY settling the sand aforesaid, solid
with water, or by trampling it with
horses or men, and by adding one
third of good hydraulic lime to sharp,
sandy gravel and finely broken rock,
%tempcring and mixing the whole thor
oughly with water, the top course of n
walk may be done in artificial rock.
This will be Il grand lesson in road
building for all the children and grown
people concerned in it, because the
principles involved in permanent work
are always the same however details
may vary with local circumstances.
There must be undertakings, either
natural or artificial; the walk or road
should be water shedhng-a roof
over its foundations, as Mr.. McAdam
said-and rounding enough to clean
itself" as TelfOrd said; while the fric-
tion of travel should wear at the sur
face only. Methods for making our
paths straight should be taught in
the common people may never be
cheated in these everlasting matters.
Earth roads will wear longer upon n
cOncave bed of solid sand; and whether
the superstructure, TO receive the tread
of animals and the grinding of loaded
wheels, be Of selected natural gravel,
or of broken tor (which at best will
be an artificial. coarse gravel), or of
asphalt, or pressed or fired brick, or of
selected pebble pavement (fit for
pressing the frog of Il horses foot,
nothing can be better for foundations
than the solid bed of natural or arti-
fetal sand. To get foundations right
is the most important thing in road
mending as in road making. Careless
workmen, as ignorant of what has
been as of what should be, continually
spoil our highways. We have our
selves felt, perhaps, how carefully the
conscientious dentist remove all de-
cayed and insecure material from the
cavity he intends 10 fill. He'll give us
n costly or a cheap wearing Sill face,
but the founda tion must he scrupulous-
ly secure and firm in each case. So it
is in road building or in any building
whatever. Let me see TIE road maker
dumping rolling gravel upon n ridge of
ncwly-scraped-up mud or sand. 1t is
like driving to market with Il load of
potatoes and no'sidc boards. And we
see the same sort of workman hauling
road gravel upon some sandy fiat in n
dry time. smothcring himself and the
travelling public with dust, when a
single load Of wafer on gravel damp
frrm the pit would be worth ten loads
.[f gravel in finishing his work.
Nothing can be positively and fifty
said here about the. depth, width or
length of road work, except in the
language of the old masters: "Wisdom
shows a narrower path" Avoid the
broad road"-make plenty of mar
rover ones, with here aud there a COM
Portable traveller. Dimensions. how
ever. must be nicely adjusted to local
conditions and especially to our
pockets. We don't want to be driven
to Heaven with earthly taxes.-J. b.
Olcott, in n. Z. Homestead.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
BOOKS AND WRITERS.

IT is reported from Tunbridge
Wells, England. that Mrs. Navarro,
formerly Mary Anderson, is engaged
in writing the memoirs of her stage
life.
BILL NYE, the famous humorist, pro-
poses to write n history of the United
States, which, he says, will contain n
few facts, as it is almost impossible to
keep them out.
Mrs. WELD says in her article on
Tcnnyson in the Contemporary Review
that mo clergyman was eve n moro
earnest student of the Bible than the
late poet laureate"
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES has writ
ten to n Philadelphia man n letter in n
chirography SO neat and legiblc that
it might have been the work of a
young bank clerk rather than an octo-
gcnarian poet.
Mrs. EMMoNs BLAINE, the daughter
of the late Cirrus II. Mccormick, of Chi
cago, has given $4,000 to found n IL
brary for the city of Augusta. Me. The
rift is in honor of her husbands mem
ory.
4 Dozen bright college girls in Lon
don have started n truly cducativc
club. 1t is called the "School of Fic-
ton" and each member is supposed to
write n story n month. These crea-
tions are read at the fortnightly meet
ings and arc then bound in 4. precious
volume, which becomes the joint prop
erty of the club members.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value 10 health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive .effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevcrs
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts IN the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
sists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
dfactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
iccept any substitute If offered.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
HOW TO MAKE CHEESE.
A Simple Process Which Insures Satisfac-
torv ResuIts.

A Simple Process Which Insures Satisfac-
tory Results.
We are asked for the process of
cEcese making. After the milk is
properly ripened, heat it to 81 degrees
in the summe and 81 degrees in the
spring and fall during cool weather.
After the proper heat is attained. add
the rennet in quantity to coagulate
milk in from so to 60 minutes Then
cut the curd in cubes of about three
eighths of an inch each, then stir gen.
tly 10 to Is minutes, then apply heat
slowly at first and raise the heat to
from 90 to 92 degrees, when the heat
a be raised rapidly to 9S degrees,
when the whey can be drawn. Then
stir the curd gently until it begins to
pack. When sufficient acid is devel-
oped in the curd and cooled down to IS
degrees, grind and salt, about two and
a half pounds of salt TO 1000 pounds
milk. Then the curd is put to press.
Apply the pressure gradually until the
whey is pressed ont. The cheese should
be in press about "a hours The curing
room should be of u uniform tempera-
ture of about 20 degrees. After the
cheese is properly cured. If not mar
keted, it should be placed in q cool
so the curing process will be re-
tarded. Curing rooms should be SO
constructed that the temperature can
be invariably kept at from go to 20 de-
grees.-Farmers' Voice.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
A SPRINKLE OF SPICE.

SHE-"So, you're fully determined to
marry her, are you?" Iic-"Absolute,
ly." She-"H'm! Don't you cvcr feel
sorry for hcr?"-Detroit Tribune.
Miss CLIcKER 1.-THE new stenographcr)
You dictate better than any person
I ever heard" Joblots the clothicr)
-"You ought to hear my wife,
Clot.icrs' and Haberdashcrs' Weekly
YoUNG MANI wish your opinion,
sir, as to whether your daughter would
make me a good wife?" Lawyer-"No,
sir. She would not. Five dollars,
please "-Hoston Commercial Bulletin.
DAGLEY-"There goes n man who
once cut n big figure with me-"
Tubbs-"Hc did? In what way?"
Dagley-"Reduced my salary five hum
drcd dollars a year, blast him."-Buf-
falo Courier.
ITO THINK that my Ethel should
have spoken so impertinently to papa
at dinner. She never hears mamma
talk that way to him." Ethel STOUT
ly)-"Wcll, but you choosed him and !
didn't It'd Bits.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
FACTS GATHERED ABROAD.

THE New Anio nqueduct at Rome
was sixty-three miles long.
THE japanese never mix different
kinds of flowers together in one vase.
WHEAT taken from q mummy vase in
Egypt 1000 years ago was planted and
some of it grew.
CARLSBAD is to have o new bath
house of unusual beauty and elegance,
which will cost two hundred thousand
dollars
In some parts of China n formal in
PRODUCTION is given in these words:
This is my friend. II he steals any
thing I will be responsible"
A COPY of the first edition of Column
bus letter, in Latin, announcing the
discovery of America, printed at Rome
in 1893, sold in London for eS15.
SrIEET-cAR conductors in Berlin have
to work long for very little money.
They are on duty eighteen hours a day,
and their daily pay is sixty-two and a
half cents
GIRL babies are so little thought of by
the Chinese that they are seldom
named. They are merely numbered in
the order of their appearance, as No. 1.
No. ., No. 3, etc.
WHENEVER n strict Mohammedan
pronounccs the name of the prophet
he piously kisses his thumb nails,
presses them to his forehead, and says:
THE prophet of God. to whom be all
glory"
IN 1899 it was lawful in Hungary
that only he who had killed q Turk
should wear feather, and for every
one slain he was allowed to wear one
feather in his cap. Hence the origin
of the term, as applied to success o.
achievements: "a feather in his cap"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

Syrup"

I must say a word as to the ef-
icacy of German Syrup. 1 have
used it in my family for Bronchitis,
the result of Colds, with most ex-
ceilent success. Ihave taken it N.Y.
self for Throat Troubles, and have
derived good results therefrom. l
therefore recommend it to my neigh
bors as an excellent remedy in such
cases. James T. Durette, Earlys-
vile, Va. Beware of dealers who
offer you something just as good"
Always insist on having Boschee's
German Syrup. o
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
moor

Going 10 Washington to look after that ap-
pOlntmenf, who want TO be sure of ''gerting
there should 90 by she Ohio & Mississippi
Short Lin Through Car Rou from st.
Louis. Republicans, POpulists and all 9TH
crs will also find it 10 their advantage TO
take this route.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

Robert in the corner by the stove.
lodged out the car door rs soon as ZAP
| pleton" was called. and, outstripping
the other passengers, reached the trot-
ting park first
A man came toward him, swinging
his cane, as if he were a person in au-
| thority.
"'Tain't open yet" he said to Robert
81 only want to see James johnson
q moment; is he here?"
.sHe's over there" and the man
pointed with his thumb to . row OF
STALL sheds.
Robert an in the direction indicated,
to find johnson groomin" L~ongshanks
till his bay coat shone like damask.
Hes 4 beauty, amt he?" was John.
sons %salutation, showing no surprise
at Roberts appearance. "Come after
your gold tcn?"
NO" said Robert, but I've brought
you another if you'll give II. tb7t cleo
| trio spur business"
johnson whistled, then broke into Q
laugh.
'tGot to think it's wrong. have you?"
he said, at length.
Yes" replied Robert, 81 do
think it's cheating"
well, I'll tell you what I'll do" said
Johnson, since you conscience is sd
tender. I'll ride him round the track
for a try OF the 'lectric spurs, then I'll
come right back, and you may unhitch
the battery for all and good, and hand
me the ten"
A relieved expression spread over
Roberts face. What was his only gold
piece, what was q silver watch, what,
indeed, was anything to a clear con
science?
johnson had already mounted, and
clutching the bride was off in a fash
OH bare back Longshanks.
Robert waited. and several others
gathered to watch .Johnson's prelimi.
nary dash, as they considered it
High-mettled Longshanks, in perfect
condition and fresh from the stall,
flung his hoofs in the gayest spirits.
Its well to take the edge off" said
some one. as suddenly the horse broke
his gait, and reared and plunged. Us il
stepping on needles.
1t was the touch of the electric spurs
he felt. Springing forward he came to
so sharp n halt that Johnson was flung
head first upon the turf.
Longshanks dashed on again, far
around the smooth, rolled track, but
johnson did not stir.
Robert ran quickly toward him.
while others hastened to catch the val
liable horse DC fore he had spent all his
speed in his mad course round the
race track.
Are You hurt?" asked Robert, in n
tremble. as he bent aver Johnson.
Yes, some" he answered, like one
collecting his senses after a stunning
blow. Get the battery away quick
before they find it."
In an instant Roberts nimble fingers
had abstractel it, and shipping the
wire that held it to the spur no
plunged both wire and battery into his
own pocket.
A surgeon FASTENED toward them.
Robert pushed the promised gola piece
into Johnson's pocket, then stood one
side to make way for the surgeon.
Poor fellow, he's off in a swoon,"
said the surgeon. having him lifted to
a stretcher. but he'll pull through"
With this verdict Robert FASTENED to
take his train for home.
y
1t was a month later when Johnson,
his arm still in splints. entered the
electric station.
I'm going to set up a fruit-stall on
the corner. Rob-" he said. Horse
riding hasn't brought me no good, and,
Rob
"Ycs?"
They've just made 4 rule 'gainst
connecting up spurs with '~lcctric bat
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
the YEARS.

-
o. he first years, fairy-nufsed years whom
VIC happy. childishe eyes
She out the blossoms underfoot, the waving
boughs o'erhead.
Tho dew upon the meadow grass tn gplendof
Of the skies,
Tho apples ripe for gathering. the rose tree
blushing red,
O the bright years, the diliccnt years, when
the earth seems fairy fraught,
When wandering songs and perfumes MI tie
Gnchauted air,
And following rainbow visions, stnl pursued
and stin uncaught.
We see the flying shape Of love about US
everywhere
o., the long years, and the strong years, when
the tide OF life brims high
And bears US rushing onward with . fierce,
impetuous thrill,
And In desperate. drowning efforts the crowded
days go by,
And we strengthen half-unknor.ng to the
manly heart and will.
O, the feet years are the sweet years, when the
sunrise skadowz kind
Fit lightly on before US rs We pass along our
way,
But the rest years are the best yesrs, when the
shadows fall behind
As we press on toward the sunset and the
perfect end Of day.
Susan Coolidge, in Boston Traveller.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

teries. Glad they can't say used one.
like they do Of Jim Flanders" here he
cast a sideloug glance at Robert, land
Rob"
Yes"
Here's the two tens | found in
my pocket after my throw, and the
other | oughter have given You, as !
promised, the evening you rugged up
the spurs. Don't say nothing, there's
nothing to be sad. I'd be proud to
see you with that watch Harper was
a-telling me you wanted, so don't Cav
nothing" and he laid the geld pieces
near Robert
Before the surprised Roocrt could re.
ply johnson &as gone.-M. C. Hydc,
in Philadelphia Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

4 mother tells the following story on
her two young children. At the time
she was not at home, and the nurse, in
of the tots, allowed them to take a
small lunch to their Don They knelt
down, as is their nightly custom, and
all was still, as became the solemuity
of the OCCASION when n Of the carly
heads was raised and a startling an
nouncement was made:
"Mr. Lord, please 'scuse me a min
ute; Kits takin' a bite Of my pickle"
After a short hut decisive engage
ment devotions were resumed. Civ
cinnati Enquirer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

To be nervous Starting at the slightest
sound, uneasiness by day and fitful slumber
by night. unreasonable apprchensions, odd
sensations, constant resilcssness-these are
among its diabolical symptoms. Dyspepsia
is the fountain head Remove this with
Hostetter's Stomach Ditters, and the food
il assimilated, the body nourished. the sleep
grows tranquil, nervousness vamoses. The
Bit.ers suDducs malaria. constipation, liver
complaint and kidney affections.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
Good Roads and Happiness.

The prosperity of our country de-
ponds SC largely on the prosperity of
Dur farmers that everything possible
should be done to render life in the
rural districts agreeable sss well as
profitable, and nothing could conduce
more to the comfort and happiness Of
u people than the improvement of
the roads-Joseph Wheeler. NJ. c.,
Alabama, in Memorial to Congress on
Road Exhibit at Worlds Columbian
EXPOSITION
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

Start the day well by drinking q cup Of
good coffee. The celebrated brand Of
EMAIL POUCH" coffee makes a delicious
beverage because it possesses QUALITY,
and is FRESH ROAS1ED daily. Get it at
your Grucer's. Sold only in one-pound sealed
packages. Hanley & Kinseila Coffee and
Spice Co., ST. Louis.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

IT is 4 great thing for Il young man to get
ont a little and cone In contact with other
people and see how they live. b. F. Johnson
4 Co, Richmond. Va, arc giving many
Young men n chance 10 do tins. and at the
ssIme time to put money in bank rapidly.
Try them and see.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

DROPsY is a dread disease, but it has lost
its terrors TO those who know that II. ii.
Green d Sons. the Dropsy Specialists Of
Atlanta, George, treat IL With such great
success. Write them for pamphlet giving
fuII in formation
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

daughter in their new dresses" said the
narksman's wife, '.They are sights"
I've seen them,'' replied the opticians
wife. 81 never saw such spectacles."-
Washington Star.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

ALL the worlds a stage, but 10 anyone
who has ever witnessed an amateur thcatri
cal performance the fact is apparent that
all men and women are not actors.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22

Mistress lat breakfast)-'l told
you to always bake the potatoes not
fry them" Bridget-''Yis, mum; but
it's not mesilf that can ate baked pota-
toes swim mornin's in the wake
Texas Siftings.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-04-22
A. W. GLEASON,
VIII

USE Of the great problems of the day is
how 10 reach the inebriate. Order up the
drinks for all hands and the chances are
that you will nave reached him.-Detroit
Eraa ProSS