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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
EASTERN,

CLEVELAND special: The National
Electric Light Association is in annual
convention with 500 delegates present from
all parts of the United States.
ASHLAND, Pa, special: The fire in
West Bear Ridge Collicry, where five men
were killed IL seven injured by an en-
plosion OF gas, has been cxtinguished. The
Tour men taken to a hospital arc still alive.
but two cannot recover.
BALTIMORE special: A dispatch from
Easton, Md, states that the city is being
destroyed by fire. The hotel, Jail and
many stores are already gone. The flames
are spreading. adds the dispatch, and
threaten the extinction of the place.
CINCINNATI special: Hirsch, Lowcn-
stein Il Levi, whisky dealers and distrib-
ntors OF the whisky trust, brought suit in
the federal court of appeals to test the
ownership and, if valid, whether such
claims are preferable or common.
BALTIMORE special: VIM. C. Rosicre of
the firm of II. s. Lansfair g. Co., who COM
mltted suicide a few weeks ago, is found to
have swindled the Second National Bank.
the Bank OF Baltimore and the Canton Ma
tional Bank out of several thousand dol
lars each by hypOthicating receipts for
a stock of canned goods.
PHILADELPHIA special: Much anxiety
Is felt here over the safety of the British
steamship Kingdom, Capt. Jones, which
sailed from Hamburg December is last for
this port via Charleston. The last report
of her was on December a, when she was
signalled from one of the Orkney Islands.
AT Lloyd's a premium of 60 guineas was
asked for her insurance. She has a crew
of forty.
WASHINGTON special: The House
Committee on Ways and Means has de-
cided to favOrably report the resolution
introduced by Representative Cockrell of
Texas, t%oauthorize the President to suspend
the transportation of goods from the Uni
ted States into Mexico under bond while
the Mexico free zone is established. An
amendment submitted by Representative
Grain, which eXempts all the territory be-
low and including Loredo to the Gulf of
Mexico, in Webb County, was adopted.
NEW YORK special: Bradstreets's will
say: Milder and pleasanter weather fol-
towing the severe storms and extremely low
temperature, have with few exceptions,
failed to stimulate orders for seasonable
ksods or the distributive movement gener-
ally. The January gross earnings Of rail-
ways indicate the bottom has been touched, !
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
OUR MILITARY STRENGTH.
Uncle Sam Could Put an Army of
100000 In the Field.

Secretary Lamont recently sent to the
House an abstract of the military force
of the United States for the year 1894,
compiled from the latest returns received
by the Adjutant General of the army.
The statement shows the organized
strength by States, gives the number of
commissioned officers, non-commissioncd
officers, musicians and privatcs and the
number of men available for military
duty unorganizcd. A grand aggregate
shows 9,505 commissioned officers. 2O,41O
non-commissioned officers, 4,O47 musi-
cians. 1O1,394 privates, and places the
number of men available for military
duty unorganized at 9,5S2,SO6.
Given by States, the aggregate organ
lied strength commissioned and non
commissioner and u~norganizcd men avail.
milo 10 nc follows.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
A NEW YORK FIRE.
ARBUCKLE MILLS DAMAGED
100000
Lake Captain Discovers What He Think.
to le wreckage from the Lost Steamer
Giicher-More Land Will He sown to
Oats In Texas This Year Than Ever.
A Gigantic Coffee Roast,

BROOKLYN, N. V, special: Fire broke
out in the eight story building owned by
Arbuckle Brothers, and known as the Ar
buckle Coffee Mills. In the main building
225 girls and 80 men were employed.
The rescue of these e and girls caused
great excitement for the time being, the
report being circulated that many had
burned to death. II is known that large
stocks of coffee and considerable valuable
machinery have been destroyed. The
damage will reach fully 100000.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
Mississippi's Big Corn Crop.

BALTIMORE special: \ dispatch to the
Manufacturers Record from Mississippi
says that the state produced a surplus of
corn, and that for the first time in its his
tory corn is beng shipped from Mississippi
To the west. IA .sas City grain houses
now have buyers located in Mississippi
purchasing corn.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
Texas Dat Cran.

DALLAS, Texas, special: North Texas
is putting in the largest crop of oats ever
known in the history of the state. The
January and February SHOWS and ice left
the ground in a pulvcrized condition and
since the sun came out thousands of plows
have been put to work preparing the land
for outs. On account of the long dry spell
in the fall and early winter the wheat:crop
suffered.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
Last. Of sam Houston,s Vets.

PHILADELPHIA special: William C..
Murphy, the last OF Sam Houston's army
in the war of Independence for Texas,
died at his home in this city, aged IS years.
He was one of the Eighty first who took
the Mexican fort at the Alamo against $50
MeNicans after a three days battle. From
this engagement only eight of this party
escaped alive. The rest were butchered.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
Cost s.7s,ooo, Sold For $4,000.

TOLEDO, Ohio, special: j.. X. Tillot-
sons disastrous venture, the Hotel Victo-
ria at Put in bay, Ohio, was sold in the
federal court here to reimburse his credit
Ors. -Four years ago the hotel cost $275, 900:
it brought $l7 900. The Phoenix Furniture
Company OF Grand Rapids, Mich., bid in
the furniture, which originally cost $7?,5OO,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
His Condition critical.

LINCOLN, ILL.,, special: Gen. Oglesby
suffered Il relapse from his attack of heart
failure. The family physician announces
that he is in a critical condition. Fears
are entertained that lie is liable to die sud-
denly. The veteran himself scouts the
idea.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01

The Aleutian Islands were SO called
from the River Olutora, in Kamchatka,
The people living at the mouth of this
stream were called Alutorsky, and a
modification of the name was given to
the islands.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01

Among her most favorite treasures
and "reminiscences Of the past the
Queen keeps a brooch which belonged
originally. to Robert Bruce, Of Scot
land.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
stole 10000 worm Of III. monde.

NEW YORK special: A middle aged
man, who refused to give his name, stole
$4,000 worth of diamonds from NJ. Fox &
Co., but was arrested soon after. He had
another package in his pocket,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01

from the census Of
flee, and offer u o
inviting subject of
study. There are
12,GN. 152 families
in the United States.
OF these 4,767.1T9
occupy farms and
7,922,973 occupy
homes in cities,
towns and! viii
iages. OF the total
per cent. OWN
their farms a d
homes and 1920 per
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1895-03-01
FARMS AND HON S,
WHAT CENSUS sTAr,sT,cssHo
CONCERNING THEM.
Of tile l2,ooo,l5e Families in the
United States 1880 Per Cent. Own
Their Own Farms and Homes. While
1920 Pc Cent Pay Rent.
Some Interesting Figures.
Washington correspondence:

"HE final and complete
statistics concerning
Il Il farms. homes and
mi mortgages in the United
Nfs4a States have been issued
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22
REARING YOUNG TURKEYS.

Confne the brood for week after hatch
ing. Should the mother hen then become
restless, she may be let out during the
middle of the day. As the turkey retIes
early and dislikes being disturbed after
settling down for the night be sure to coop
them before the sun sets The young tur-
keys will eat but little the first week
Feed separate from the mother, for she will
devour all the food within reach Dry
bread soaked in sweet milk is one of the
best foods for the young, as is cured from
fresh buttermilk. When , months old,
feed whole wheat part of the time and
mix cornmcal with their feed This
should not be fed exclusively Allow
liberty as confinement will kill young tur-
keys When the mother hen begins tramp
ing wildly from one side of the other, let
her out unless the weather is unfavorable.
When the size of partridges and old enough
to follow the mother in long rambles, the
young will need but little attention, sim
ply little feed morning and evening. Do
not neglect to bring them home at night and
and put under shelter until old to enough
to fly into trees and care for themselves.
This advice is from American Agriculturist.
1t is also suggested that you teach the tur-
keys to come at the sound of your voice.
1t will save many weary tramp in search
ing woods and fields.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22
100000 In Muslin.

Underwear sales used to mean clap-trap
assortment poor muslin and poorer work
manship, and the wary buyer stayed away
from the most widely advertised Offering of
this character. In those days garments were
hurriedly put together, just for the sale,
and if they did not rip apart on the first
wearing it was owing entirely to the good
luck of the purchaser. sale such as is now
in progress at Wanamakers is very differ
ent affair from one of this flimsy character.
The great stock, instead of being specially
prepared for a quick riddence, is the COM
bined buying from two of the foremost I'M
derwear makers in this country, one having
sold 900 worth and the other Just half
that amount making in all a grand total OF
100000 worth of muslin garments. Then
there is S5S,000 worth of infants wear-from
maker who for thirty years has stood fore
most in the fashioning OF garments for the
wee folk. A catalogue will be mailed on re-
quest, but visit to this greatest American
store is so delightful that every lady within
reach should give herself that pleasure az
frequently as she can.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22
MARRIAGE OF THE DEAD.

A strange custom prevails among GER
tain tribe in the Caucasus When a sim
gle young man dies, some one who has
carried to the grave manageable daughter
in the course of the year calls upon the
bereaved parents and says:
"Your son is sure to ,nt vile. Tll
give you my daughter, ard you shall de-
liver to me the marriage portion in return. !"
A friendly offer of this description is
never rejected, and the two parties soon
come to terms as to the amount of the
dowry, which varies according to the adj
vantages possessed by the girl in her life
time. Cases have been known where the
young mans father has given as much as
80 cows to secure a dead wife for his dead
son,-Buch fur ALE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22
MEs#sAiRnwGARpgN
c1$
S PRAYING APPLES AND GRAPES.

| have been spraying for six years with
good results, but never did the work so
well as last year. AS soon as the blossoms
fell and the apples were as large as peas,
| sprayed them very carefully. In a week
to ten days | sprayed them again, except
ing five rows, which | left to see if there
would be any difference in spraying once
or twice. | used one pound of London
purple to 100 gallons of water, making the
spray as fine as possible and putting it on
with force so as to reach every part of the
tree. The trees that were sprayed twice
gave ninety per cent. of perfect crop.
Where sprayed once | got the Goblin
moth, but there seems to have been some
insects which sting them more or less, so
that there were not more than seventy-five
per cent. of crop of good apples. | am
convinced that it will pay to spray apple
trees twice.
Some years ago was the only one in
this township that sprayed and was the
only one that grew good crop OF first-class
apples. An orchard adjoining mine planted
the same time with the same varieties
from the same nursery, promised up to the
first of June good crop when they COM
menced to drop, and when they were
gathered there were not more than ten per
cent. OF a crop of good apples. My orchard
has been in clover for few years. | do
not always cut it. If | do, the hay re-
mains upon the ground to act as mulch
and assist in retaining moisture. Observa-
ton and experience has convinced me that
bare, hard ground in July and August
does not give the tree the moisture sutfi-
cient to perfect their buds for the following
years crop; also that mulching is the best
cultivation. No one should grow good
crop of apples that is not willing to give
the tree the entire use of the ground. /
have been growing apples for over twenty
years as business, and have not had a
failure in the last seven years. The road
to success is to feed the trees and kill the
insects. My grapes were sprayed six times.
My plum and pear trees were also sprayed
and all gave good crop.-Amcricon Agri-
~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22
New Money Order Form.

The Postoffice Department has begun to
put on the market the new forms Of money
orders. The new blank differs somewhat
from the old and is improved very much 1t
is slightly larger than the ordinary bank
check, and is Autographed instead of being
printed. 1t is Of bond paper and resembles
a draft from one bank to another. The
figures used to designate the amount of the
order are somewhat smaller than in the pres
ent one The use of money orders is rapidly
growing, especially since postal notes were
done away. In some of the larger cities the
orders pass current as checks and are taken
in the clearinghouse. This arrangement
meets the approval of the postal authorities
The new orders will be supplied to the var
ious postofflces as rapidly as the present
stock is exhausted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22

The Washington College, Chestertown'
base ball team has had very successful sea-
son and is an unusually strong club. 1t has
defeated all of the local teams and also made
such an excellent showing before the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania team that the latter
team has made dates to play with them next
year. 1t is claimed that the Washington
College team is able to defeat the team of anv
college in the country except Yale, Harvard,
University of Pennsylvania and Princeton.
The excellence Of the team will no doubt
draw many students to the college next year
as the boys like school which is successful
in sports.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22
MERITS OF PAPER HORSE
SHOES.
Horses Hold Their Feet Better When
Thus ShOd.

A veterinary surgeon of Berlin manufac.
lures horseshoes of paper, impregnated
with Oil or turpentine to make it water
proof. After being saturated, it is glued
together in thin layers, with a cement.
which does not become brittle in drying,
which consists of mixture of Venetian
turpentine, powdered chalk, linseed oil
and lacquer. These horseshoes are made
in various thicknesses. The holes, admit.
ting the nails by which the shoe is fastened
to the hoof, are stamped through the paper
when moist. 1t is subjected to very
strong pressure under a hydraulic press,
and, when dry, can be filed and planed to
fit the hoof snugly, The inventor has
also attempted to make these horseshoes of
paper pulp, adding chalk, sand, turpentine
and linseed oil in such quantities that the
material is impermeable to moisture. This
composition possesses the necessary elas-
tlcity and toughness for the purpose. 1t
can be pressed in moulds and dried
afterward, or cut out of blocks of the mass
and placed under strong pressure The
shoes can be fastened to the horses hoof
either by nails, as usual, or be cemented
with glue consisting of gum of ammonia
one part and gutta- percha two parts The
great advantage claimed by the inventor
for the new shoe is the impossibility OF the
horse slipping on slippery roads.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S BOYHOOD

Franklin worked while other boys spent
their time in idle sports. The money they
spent in beer he spent in books. He
pledged himself against strong drinks and
lived frugally While working at the
press he found ample time for severe study.
The Spectator gave him style; De Foe on
Projects made him an inventor, Mother
on Doing Good made him a philanth-
ropist; Cooke and Zenophon made phil
osopher, and the Bible made him a Chris
tan.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22
"TruSt those who have tried"

Catarrh caused hoarseness and difficulty
in speaking. also to great extent lost
hearing By the use Of Ely's Cream Balm
dropping OF mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improved.-J. w.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
used Elys Cream Balm for catarrh and
have received great benefit.
| believe it q safe and certain cure Verv
pleasant to take.-Wm. Frazer, Rochester
n. Y. Price of Dream Balm is fifty cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-06-22
ONE COINCIDENCE EX-
PLANNED.
A New Advertising Trick In the Book
Trade Which Had Its Success.

Trade Which Had Its Success.
"Have you novel called -, by -
asked young woman of an attendant in a
city library.
"No, and we never heard of the book
until today, but we have had at least ten
applicants for it since 8 o'clock this morn
ing | beg your pardon, but would you
please tell me how you heard of that
bookm
"Why,' she replied hesitatingly, 81
received a note from friend telling me to
read it."
WELL" he said with smile, ''the
Others who applied had heard of it in the
same way"
The young woman looked surprised,
but said nothing and passed out. A man
who had overheard the conversation spoke
of it to his wife that evening as curious
coincidence.
Coincidence, fiddlesticks!' she said.
wait a moment until show you what |
received this morning. And going to
her desk she brought this note for him to
read
Ny DEAR-If you want a surprise read
-, by. You will Immediately
recognize the character -. Hastily
yours, L.
We'll, thought over all of the Elias.
Evas, Emmas and Elizabeths of my ac-
quaintance, she went on, but could
not recognize the handwriting. 1t was
a clear, round hand, but uniformed, like
child's Coincidence. indeed 1t is a
clever advertisement, new in the book
trade, but | have seen similar letters.
Four years ago furniture firm sent out
clever imitation of letter. written in a
delicate feminine hand, dated at country
villa and addressed Ma chere annie. 1t
was gossipy, pleasant letter, and at the
end requested the friend to buy her two or
three pieces of furniture, little pen and ink
sketches of which were pinned to the
corner. OF course the price and where to
buy them were not overlooked New
York Sun.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-20

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-A careful com.
pilation of the figures of the Chinese ma
tional debt shows that at the present mo
ment it aggregates only about 10000, 600
a sum Insignificant in view of the great
resources Of the nation. The first Chinese
loan was emitted in 1875, and since that
date there have been various issues, mostly
for small amounts. The rate of interest
on these loans varies considerably, prob
ably owing to the different character OF
the security offered but the highest figure
is 10 per cent, and it may be significant
that the last made during the pendency
of war last year, was placed as low as
per cent Most OF these loans were PAID
to the Chinese in silver but in only two
instances is it stipulated that they shall.
be repaid in the same metal and the bal
ance must be refunded in gold. 1t is be
lieved here that the Chinese will have M
difficulty in raising the entire amount o
the indemnity to be paid Japan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-20
The Rush for Western Homes.

GUTHRIE, o. T., May 20.-The publica-
ton of the presidents proclamation open
ing the Kickapoo Indian country to set
tlement created great excitement in this
section. Everything from horse to bi.
cycle is being got in readiness for the com
ing race for farms, which bids fair tC
equal the great rush to the Cherokee strip
Next Thursday at noon l32, 900 acres will
be thrown open to settlement. Eighty
three thousand acres have been reserved
for school land purposes, but Governor
Renfrew gave out word today that he will
Immediately throw open the school lands.
This fact will help hundreds of people who
will fail to get in on the ground floor in
Thur. ly's race. IL is estimated that by
Wednesday night 1000 people will belin-
ing the border of the KiokapOO country,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-20
ALMOST INCREDIBLE.
A Professional Nurse Afflicted With
Bright's Disease of the Kidneys
Finds a Cure.
fFrom the BilGalo News.)

Mrs. A. E. Taylor has resided in Buffalo
for over 40 years, her address is 25O Her
kinier Avenue, as professional nurse she
has nursed back to health many sufferer.
Disease in all its varied forms have be-
come as familiar to her as to the regular
practitioner. Her occupation is one that
taxes the strongest constitution, but the
fatigue of long watching and nursing at
last brought her to a bed of sickness. Mrs.
Taylor speaks of her complaint and cure
as follows: "After being confined to my
bed for some time my disease assumed
such a serious aspect that doctor was
called in. He pronounced my ailment
Brights disease of kidneys in the third de-
gree and very bad case. My limbs
swelled up SO that could not walk across
the floor, or, indeed, help myself in any
wav. My face bloated up and my eyes
swelled so that the sight was badly i'm
paired. This condition continued for
nearly two months without any marked
improvement from the doctors treatment.
] have taken quarts of buchu and juniper.
I tried battery treatment, but all without
any lasting benefit until felt like finally
giving up in despair Hearing of Doan's
Kidney Pills / gave them trial, and after
taking three boxes l was able to get up
without assistance and walk, something l
had not done in months l continued
steadily to improve with their use. The
swelling in my leg left, the color returned
to my face, changing from a chalky color
to healthy bloom l now consider my
self entirely cured and shall never rest
praising the little pill that saved me.
"Doan's Kidney Pills are certainly sur
prising discovery for kidney ailments
shall be glad TO tell anyone of the won
derful cure they performed on me" q
For sale by all dealers price, so cents.
Mailed by Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the .. s.
For sale in Shenandoah at Kirlin1
Pharmacy.