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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27
A SQuaw's Purchase.

An unknown Indian woman has APP
peared on Sand Mountain, near Island
Creek, Ala, and has bought, in quiet
way, options on all the lands she can
get in certain locality on the noun
tain range. She now claims there is
untold wealth in the hillsides she has
bought, and the secret of it's where
abouts was communicated to her by
her people, who once occupied that
section, but who now live in the In
dian Territory. The mountains lie
along the Tennessee River and legends
of untold quantities of silver being in
them have long existed. The old
squaw says she will develop her treas.
ure without delay. Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27
A Curious Story.

There is a spot in the northeastern
corner of Galloway County, Missouri,
that has a curious story connected
with it. In the winter of IA an i'm
mense flock of wild geese alighted on
the place, which was then a shallow
pond. A sudden cold snap came up
in the night and froze their feet in,
hard and fast. In the morning the
flock arose as though by common
impulse and carried the pond away
with them, to the great disgust of the
farmers thereabouts, who had no place
left to water the cattle. New York
Mail and Express.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27
THE FLAX CROP.

Flax is very exhaustive crop. 1t
takes all it's nitrogen from the soil,
and both the grain and stalk are rich
in nitrogenous matter. If the fibre
could be separated from the stalks
before they are stepped in water and
partly rotted, the stalks would make
a rich fertilizer. But as the flax is
usually placed in running water to
rot, most of the plant food it con-
tains is washed away and lost. We do
not believe it pays Eastern farmers to
attempt to grow fax for its seed
alone. 1t exhausts fertility too much.
At present flax seed can be bought for
less than it ought to sell, provided the
Western farmers who grow this crop
were as careful as they should be
about maintaining the fertility of their
SOIL Boston Cultivator.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27

What is the oldest tune in the world ?
An English journal maintains it is the
tune which is now welded to the
words "We won't go home till morn
ing" Napoleon's soldiers played it
in the shadow of the pyramids in 1779
and the Bedouins who heard it wept for
joy. 1t was found among the children
of the desert by the Crusaders No
doubt it was howled by ChaIdean chap
pies when they were merry with wine.
1t is, according to experts, the ele-
mental protoplasmic tune, and when
you come to whistle it to yourself it
is simple.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Have you provided for soiling
crop this summer?
Pumpkins are an excellent fall and
winter feed for cattle.
The hens will now do better and lay
better if the males are removed.
Overlooking is one of the fruitful
causes of leg weakness in young
chicks.
The Houdan crossed on Partridge
Cochins makes excellent fowls for
broilers.
With good management in most
cases two garden crops can be grown
| in one season.
1t is throwing away money to trust
your horse to the charge of an already
overworked trainer.
1t is economy in little things that
makes the profit in the poultry busi-
ness above all others.
If new rooster is introduced every
year, more eggs will be obtained than
from a flock that has been closely in
bred.
A ration of one part cracked wheat,
one part cornmeal and two parts
whole oats constitute an excellent
grain food.
As rule, the cross is harder than
the thoroughbred, because the latter
has been SO inbred as to lose its origi-
nal hardness.
No plant on the farm will respond
more readily to good treatment than
the potato. Clean culture is an
absolute necessity.
The wise farmer gets ont all the
early Matched chickens he can, sells
all the males, and keep the pullets for
eggs for the Christmas holiday trade.
If it pays to raise turnips in Eng
land as food for sheep, why cannot
it be done in this country, where the
farmer is not burdened with an enor.
nous rent?
The feet of the mule are not so liable
to injury as those of the horse. The
animal itself is hardie and less dainty
in it's food. Hence it is to be pre-
ferred for some purposes
After all the juice has been ex-
tracted from the stalks of = sorg-
hum, the crushed refuse or bagasse,
as it is termed, forms nutritious
food for cows, by which it is greedily
eaten.
1t is useless to grow onions, no
matter how rich the soil may be, if
the rows are not kept perfectly clean.
Weeds and grass will destroy an onion
bed in short order, as onions prefer
the land undisturbed by other plants,
hence the ground must be kept loose
and fine.
The Texas Live Stock Journal con
tinues to urge the cattle raisers of the
Southwest to breed for top grades.
1t is the supremest folly to breed for
and raise scrub for two cents O
pound, when top grades that will
bring four and five cents eau be as
easily bred and as cheaply raised and
fattened.
There are certain principles which
are equally essential whether one is
growing stock or cultivating crops.
One thing that must be done IN either
case is to weed closely. Some men
never think oil wedding out the in.
ferior calves or pigs, but go on breed
ing them, aud SO porpetuate their
bad qualities
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27
Thought There We're Diamonds in IT.

Bully Bill Camp, Montana cow
boy, sent S10to a Maryland terrapin
dealer with the request that dia-
mond-back terrapin be forwarded to
him, and full directions how to re-
move the diamonds. The dealer, a
very honest man, sent back the money
and shipped mud turtle to the cow
boy. On the turtles back he pasted
piece of paper on which was written:
''You are as slow rs this. New York
Mail and Express.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27
hay MULCH AS A rERTm1zEa.

Wishing to use piece of land that
was apparently most barren, worth
less plot of ground, one of my neigh
bors tried some experiments. writes
Thomas Brabazon. of Connecticut, in
the American A2riculturist. The only
vegetation apparent WIS scanty
growth of daisies, few buttcrcups,
and large quantity of sour grass or
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27

Louisville, KY, has the largest to-
bacco warehouse in the world. 1t can
store 1000 hogsheads. 1t has also the
greatest handle factory, where handles
of axes, hammers and all sorts of tools
are made of the best hickory. and are
shipped by millions to all parts of the
world.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27
LIVE STOCK THE SHEET ANCHOR.

Stay by your live stock, no matter
how hard times get, and if there is
any one on earth who will be able to
live with comparative ease You will be
that one, for when stock husbandry
fails there will be but little show for
anything else.-New York World.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27

Nevada is the most sparsely settled
State There are nearly two and
half square miles to each inhabitaut.
Next comes Idaho, with one inhabitant
to each square mile. Montana and
Wyoming each has less than one.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27
An American Substitute for Cork.

An interesting paper by William
Trelease, reprinted from the annual
report of the Missouri Botanical Gar
den, treats of Leitneria Floridana,
small tree which grows sparingly in
swamps in Florida and Texas, and has
been found more abundantly in Mis-
souri,. The wood is used for floats by
fishermen; and, as it is even lighter
than cork, it would seem as ifit might
prove that we have domestic prod
uct which would be an excellent sub
stitute in many respects fdf the Span
ish article. New York Independent.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27

Tagging" has become entirely OBJ
solete at Eton, England. Thirty years
ago it was carried on with great bru-
tality. The story of ''Tom Brown at
Rugby" has, it is said, done more to
kill the old system in English colleges
than any other agency.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27

In this country 1887 per cent. of
the population is native born, but of
foreign parentage.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use the California liquid lax
ative, Syrup of Figs, under all conditions
makes it their favorite remedy. To get the
true and genuine article look for the name of
the California Fig Syrup Co., printed near the
bottom of the package.
DR.. HoXsie's Certain Group Cure
Is the chIldrens blessing, because it cures
Group thout opium in any form 80 cts. \.
P. Hoxsis, Buffalo, n. Y, Mfr.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27

DIR. Kilmer's SWAMP Root cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton. n. Y.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27

ONE out of every $50 inhabitants of the
United States owns or rides bicycle.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27

st. Louis has 60, 937 swelling houses
and 81, 756 families.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-07-27
Halls Catarrh CuI
Is taken internally. Price 75c.

PLEASANT. Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs
is Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
karl's Clover Root, the great blo) puriier,
gives freshness and clearness to the complex
ion and cures constipation, . cts, 80 cts, 81.
Ifaficted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thonp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at PC per bottle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
LOCAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS.
To be Discussed by the Graduating
Glass Corcoran Scientific school.

The candidates for the degree of civil en-
gineer in the department of engine ering Of
the Corcoran Scientific School, Columb ian
University, will give the public reading and
defense of their theses this evening at 3
o'clock, in University Hall, 10Th and II
streets. Each member OF the class will
read his paper before a board of experts
In tie particular subject which he has
chosen. and will then be called upon TO de-
fend his position and theories from their
criticisms.
1t promises TO be an unusually interesting
event, as the subjects chosen are all local
matters. timely and important. The theses
to be read and the boards of experts are as
follows: THE Protection of Washington
City from Floods" AIR. George Franklin
Perry Of the District of Columbia. Board of
gineers, United States army: Civil Engineer
NJ. T. Endicott. United States navy; Geo.
w. Littlehales. civil engineer.
"A Solution OF the Railroad Problem in
Washington City" Mr. Harold Davis of
Ohio. Board of experts Commissioner Geo.
Truesden, Royal Inspector G. Tn. Hoech.
c. E: j. f. Greiner. c. E, Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company. baltimore.
me Improvement of the Rock Creek
District, Washington. ID. c." Mr. William
l. Deming OF the District of Columbia.
Board OF experts, Col. J. NJ. Wilson corps
OF engineers, United States army; Repre-
sentative j. Frank Aldrich. c. E.; c. c. ].
Norris, C. Il.
Board for the award of the Fava prize in
engineering-Prof. T. C. Mendenhan. Phi.
D.; Bernard r. Green, c. E; Conway b.
Hunt, c. E. The public exhibition OF draw
ings will begin June IL, 1884, in university
hall No .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
The PhOtO-LithOgrnph Contract,

The approval Of the final award of the
annual contract for the photo-lithographic
work of the patent office has been delayed.
The contract was recommended by the
committee appointed to open the bids for
award to the Norris Peters Company of
this city. and the recommended ton was APP
proved by the Secretary of the Interior.
This usually disposes of the matter, but
under recent legislation a final committee
Of three assistant cabinet officers are re-
qui-ed to examine all proposals and for
mally recommend the award to the Secre-
tary. The matter has not yet been consd-
cred by the final committee but immediate
action will have to be taken, owing to the
preparations necessary before the COM
mencement of the futillnent of the con-
tract, which goes into operation July l.
The National LithosraphIng Company of
this city and NJ. ID. Helm of Baltimore, who
submitted bids, have protested against the
award to the Peters Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
Sanitary Sewage Treatment.

From the New York Tribune.
The decision made by the city of Glas-
gov that the most sanitary and feasible
method of disposing of its sewage is that
of precipitation was announced some time
ago, involving also the problem of chemi-
cal trea tment. On entering the works for
this purpose. the sewage runs direct into
the catchpits, where the heavier constit-
uents are precipitated by gravity. and re-
moved by the same agency into sludge
tanks, whence. In the form of cakes, mold
ed in presses by compressed air II is util-
liable as a fertilizer. The lighter and more
aqueous flow from the catchpits Is lifted
by cen trifugal steam pumps into the mix
ing chamber. where the chemicals-sulphate
of alumina and milk Of lime-are added for
precipitation of the sewage. The liIuid
then passes into the precipitation tanks
twenty-four in number. ard with a capac-
ity of 10000 gallons; the work of separa-
ton over. the fluid on the surface Is emit
ted through self-foating valves into a cor
responding number Of aerating tanks of
similar dimensions. The eflluent is then
discharged as q clear and colorless stream
into the Clyde, after filtration in sixty Ill
tiers covering some three acres of ground
The authorities of Glasgow have to cope
with 5O.OOo0O0 gallons of liquid sewage per
diem, in addition to which is the Immense
quantity Of solid refuse. estimated at about
1000 tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07

From the London Daily News.
Phere- is band of thieves in Naples
which. like rats. frequent the underground
sewers and bore their way into shops for
the purpose Of robbing tills and goods. on
the morning of the I'd a leather dealer. on
unlocking his warehouse. found large hole
in the flooring. and skins and money gene
to the value of 3,0Of. He called the police
and several of them. together with some
sewer men, penetrated into the dark vaults
slipping and sliding along the mud of the
sewers. and with a single lantern. They had
not gone far when they discovered a man.
and called TO him TO stop. But with cry,
'Madonno! Don't kill me-" the man fed
along the sewer. the police firing after him,
and following him for at least a mile. pass
ing under three or four streets but without
success. The police are now watching the
sewers like cats, but there are many escape
holes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
A Dig Luminous Tree.

From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat
Every one has heard of luminous plants
and shrubs" said Ernest F. Gould of Ham,
ilton. New. yesterday, but comparatively
few people are aware Of the existence I'm
our state of luminous tree of !ars,e pro-
portions. The Indians have always enter
tanned wholesome dread of this tree. and
have a number of legends connected with
1t, some of which are clearly founded On
the biblical story OF Moses and the burning
bush. AS result of their superstition the
tree has come to be known as the witch
tree AMI Is quite source of interest
among people for miles around. 1t is a
valuable landmark at nighs. as IL can be
seen a half rlile away. and the phosrhorous
substance which eXudes from il is SO DOW
erful that IL is possible TO read a few
words of print held close to it, Several
botanists and tree scientists have made
journeys to inspect and report on the tree
but l have never seen really intelligent
explanation of what seems TO be quite a
unique phenomenon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
A PREACHER OF PEACE.
He Claimed 10 BE. but He Lacked the
Practical Application.

William Cradle, negro. who says he 10
a Free Will Baptist preacher, will have an
opportunity to do missionary work among
the prisoners I'm the Jail during the next
twelve months. William is 4 rniddle-aged
man. and until few months ago he lived
With Susan Cradle. his wife. in Howardtown.
He did not perform any manual labor to
support his family. so it is said. but as he
puts il, he preached in the hig' ways and
hedges TO spread the gospel Some time
ago his wife was taken IN and during her
sickness the colored divine, as he calls him.
self. deserted her and went 10 live in
Clicks alley. When Mrs. Cradle recovered
she also left Howardtown, and recently she
has lived in Clicks alley, not far from the
house in which her truant husband re-
sided.
The grass widow became tired of this way
of living and having neighbors talk about
her. and SO last night she called to see him
and have settlement or understanding OF
some kind. But the Rev Cradle did not
feel so inclined. He was found seated at
the supper table, but he was by no means
prepared 10 give his wife hearty welcome
Nothing she said seemed % please him. and
IL was but a short time before there was O
personal encounter.
A bottle figured In the fight and there
were several cuts inflicted, all OF them
in the husbands face. The blood from
them dyed his shirt. coat and vest. and
badly disfigured his appearance. Some pep
per and salt also figured IN the encounter,
ard the wife charged in Judge kimballs
court this morning that her husband threw
the mixture in her eyes. She told the Judge
that her husband spent $40 OF her money
when she was sick and also deserted her.
The prisoner claimed that the wife
brought the pepper and salt with her. and it
got in her eyes when she tried 10 throw IL
On him. He denied that he was the lawful
husband Of Susan Cradle. and said that
the papers she had to show this fact were
bogus.
Judge Kimban was satisfied that they
were legally married, and that the hus-
band was guilty of an assault that required
N ore than an ordinary sentence. lie gave
him 36i days in jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
Don't COddle the ThroRf.

From the London Daily News
Don't coddle the throat is piece Of ad-
vice which is supposed to find favor in these
clustering days and nights only with the
hardy few. 1t finds support at least in the
testimony Of NJ. Edward Lloyd. who has
certainly as deep an interest in avoiding
huskiness as any living Englishman This
eminent teno- has assured the Strand Mag
azine interviewer that he never nuilles his
throat up in huge silk scarf. but believes
In the low collar and ''weathering it," The
only time he muffied his neck he caught a
fearful cold. His advice is: "Brea the
through the nose and not through the
mouth when coming out of a hot room
Don't wrap up; whilst an egg beaten in a
Ve-y little whisky and water will be found
an excellent fertilizer" On the other hand
contrary to the general opinion. Mr. LLOYD
has never found smoking affect his voice.
though he has been a smoker from an early
age. Still. he would not advise singers TO
follow the example of Mario. who is said TO
have smoked as many as thirty cigars IN a
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
OLD WORLD MATTERS.
Settlement of the Sutherland Will
Case.
7. M. C. A. DELEGATES GO TO WINDSOR
Germany Against the AngIo-Congo
Agreement.
LEWISTON HELD FOR TRIAL

LONDON, June THE delegates to the
International conference and jubilee cele-
bration Of Young Mems Christian Associa-
items visited Windsor today, and were re-
oeived at the railway station by the mayor
and municipal authorities. The delegates
later. by special permission of the queen,
inspected the Albert mausoleum at Frog
more. the royal gardens at Frogmore the
late Prince Consort's model farm, the royal
stables and the state apartments
Luncheon was served in a marquee in
Windsor Park, after which the delegates
assembled on the queens private garden
terrace and were photographed. The fare
V ell meeting of the delegates took place on
this terrace.
During the afternoon a number of the
delegates visited Elton College and viewed
the ancient school rooms, chapel and
library
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
To Receive the Pnsteur Cure.

The Star has received 81 from -four
Georgetown children" for little Randolph
Robertson, who was so severely bitten by
a mad dog few days ago near Ballston.
Va. As already published. the parents of
the boy are very poor. and an effort is be-
ing made TO secure sufficient funds to send
the little fellow to the Pasteur Institute.
New York The amount necessary is sl15.
OF which amount $50 has already been
raised. and The Star will be glad TO receive
and acknowledge any further subscriptions
for this worthy cause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
Dispute Over the Sun Dance.

GREAT FALLS, Mont, June Gov.
Richards having issued proclamation for
bidding the celebration by the Cree Indians
Of their annual sun dance. to be given here
on June Is, those interested have applied to
the district court for an Injunction against
Gov. Richards. Attorney General GaskeIl
Sheriff Hamilton and County Attorney
Freeman interfering with the dance. The
managers say II will proceed regardless Of
the proclamation. The Crees are Canadian
renegades and the legal situation is very
delicate, involving the power Of the federal
government and of international law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
Latest Returns From Oregon.

PORTLAND, Greg, June Incomplete re-
turns from four counties and incomplete
estimates from the remaining twenty-eight
give Lord republican,, for governor Is, 795;
Pierce (populisD, 22.O21; Galloway demo
craD, 49, 141.
In the first congressional district Her
mann republican, has 20,537; Weatherford
(democraD, 1883; Miller (populisD, 1O34S.
In the second congressional district Ellis
republican, has 1874; Reilly (democraD,
9335; Waldrop (populisD, 9,072.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07

Attempt to Smuggle Japanese Girls
Boxed Up as Freight.

SAN FRANCISCO, June THE steamer
China, which arrived yesterday from the
orient, brings a peculiar story of the
methods employed to smuggle girls into
this country.
While the vessel was at the wharf at
Yokohama receiving her cargo a Japanese
passenger came on board and asked to
have four large boxes taken to his state
room. but was refused, as the boxes were
too large.
The boxes were left on the wharf to be
placed in the hold with the other cargo.
Just as they we're being hoisted up q pecu-
liar noise issuing from one of the cases
attracted the attention of the stevedores,
who rolled the boxes to one side and called
the police, and upon examination the boxes
We're found to contain the almost lifeless
bodies of four Japanese girls, who were
nearly suffocated. The boxes were only
two feet three inches in length and one
and one-half broad and deep. There was a
small airhole at one end, but the boxes
were laid on the wharf end up and the
holes closed
The japanese who attempted the outrage
was not apprehended. Three of the girls
were destined, If they lived, to a brother
in Portland and the other was going to
Tacoma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
Likely to Get u Fortune.

GALENA, H., June Mrs. Lou NJ.
Wheeler of Toledo. Iowa, is in fair way
to gain possession Of a fortune of half mil
lion dollars. a few months ago wealthy
miner Nicholas Lutte died in California. He
bequeathed the bulk of mis- fortune to his
daughter and the heirs OF his sister. If they
could be found, and enjoine1 his executors
to continue search for him, which he had
pursued unsuccessfully for years Attor-
neys in Galena, Lutes home many years
age, were communicated with 1t was
learned that Lutte had deserted his wife and
babe here in 1854, when he went to Cali
fornia. Now Mrs. Wheeler appears here
with evidence that she is Lute's daughter
50 strong that the attorneys are convinced.