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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-18

If you van the cheapest coal in the
city hny Andrews aemi-bituminous
Red Ash" You may know mir seAmr
bv the bells
The advocate., 1896-08-26
To Drive Away Flies.

Housekeepers are always glad of any
information that will help them to con.
quer those enemies of their summers
pesoe-hies. Here are two items that
experience has proved of use in the
battle:
We all know how flies settle upon q
screen door in rainy weather, or. those
Of the kitchen in any weather, waiting
for an opportunity to slip in as soon as
it is opened. If q cloth dipped into
kerosene is rubbed over the outside of
the wire and frame of the screen the
flies will not settle upon it. They do
not like kerosene. One application
will usually prove effective for several
days.
The other sgent--oil Of lsVender-is
for the purpose of disposing of such of
the enemy as have already gained an
entrance to the house. Darken all the
windows but one. The flies will soon
cOngregste upon that, for flies enjoy
sunshine as thoroughly as moths detest
1t. Now with an stomizer spray the
WindOw.casing with the oil of laYen.
der, and either leave the open bottle
upon the sill or ssturste q small cloth
with some of it. The flies will soon
become stupe6ed, and can then be
brushed down and disposed Of. If an
atomizer is not at hand, rub the casing
with the saturated cloth. It Is also a
good plan to rub the oil over any place
that the flies particularly like to light
upon. A hanging lamp has often a
great attraction for them, but il the
shade and chains are rubbed over with
the oil they will not light upon it,
Farm and FireSide.
The advocate., 1896-08-26

Besides, this volume contains a large
fund OF documentary historical materials
pertaining to the troublesome times in
early Kansas, including the official
papers Of the period OF the admins
trstions Of Governors Robert j. Walker
James W. Denver, and Samuel Medary,
and Of Acting Governors Frederick P.
Stanton, Hugh S. Walsh, and Geo. NJ.
Beebe. These papers for the most part
have been lying hidden in the archives
of the Department of State, at Wash
ington, during period OF over thirty
six years. AT the personal request of
Hon. R. w. Blue, Secretary Olney
directed search to be made, which
resulted in securing copies Of these
records. These documents complete the
publication Of the entire documentary
history of the period of the Kansas
Territorial government from 1854 to
1861, the papers of former administrations
having been published in the third and
fourth volumes of the "Historical
Society's Collections"
The advocate., 1896-08-26
Sleeping Rooms in Summer.

To be heslthful, the sleeping apart
ments should be the most esthetlc rooms
of the house; the furniture should be
simple, the floor uncovered and the bed
comfortable. No rooms on the sunny
side Of house can be kept cool without
inside blinds, or sun-awnings outside.
Many housekeepers make the mistake
of excluding sunlight and air from the
house In order to keep itcool. Windows
ard doors should be thrown open early
in the morning, SO as to freely admit
sunshine and light, then they may be
closed to exclude the heat in the middle
Of the day, to be again thrown open in
the cool Of the evening. Management
and method must be exercised in order
to keep cool in summer, as in all else
pertaining to the family comfort, and
will be found to produce good results in
even the Warmest climates.-AWgWSt
Ladies' Home Companion.
The advocate., 1896-08-26

Some women are born stronger than
others. Some are born with what are
called constitutional weaknesses" 1t is
easier for some women to retain health and
strength than it is for others. Some seem
able to do anything they IKE, whenever they
like, without serious results. Still, there
Is no reason why women should not enjoy
perfect health. Those who do not, need
only take the proper precautions and the
proper remedy to become perfectly well
and strong. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription will cure any arrangement of the
distinctly feminine organism. It is abso-
lutely certain. There are some who have
neglected themselves so long that a COM
plete cure is next to impossible, but even
these will find comfort and improved
health In the use Of the "Favorite Pre-.
scription," 1t has cured hundreds of
women who have received no relief what
ever frcm years of treatment with good
physicians. 1t is absolutely unique in the
history Of medicine. Such a remedy can
be discovered only once. There is nothing
in the world like 1t, nor has there ever
been. It's sales exceed the combined sales
Of all other medicines for women.
The advocate., 1896-08-26
State Historical Society.

The fifth volume of the collections Of
the Kansas State Historical Society,""
which has just been published, contains
nearly 700 pages, and is q well-printed
book. 1t contains most of the addresses
delivered before the society during the
past six years, including the address Of
Rev. Doctor Cordley, on the Convention
Epoch in Kansas History" that of Col.
G. K. Holiday, on the Fremont Cam
paiRn Of 1885," Of Hon. James S. Emery,
on History and Historical Compositions"
Of DIR. Peter McVicsr, on School Lands
on the Usage Indian Reservations" of
W. H. 7. Wakefield, on "Squatter Courts
in Kansas" Mrs. Lois H. Walkers
"Reminiscences Of Early Kansas Times"
@. H. Dickson's "reminiscences Of 1885,"
Hon. J. r. Mead's "Trails in Southern
Kansas" Hon. P. G. loves account of
"Army Service on the Plains in 1882"
memorial proceedings on Col. William
A. Phillips; Hon. Albert R. Greene's
account Of the battle Of Wilson creek;
Prof. o. E. Olin's "Romance Of Kansas
History" Hon. John Speer's "Incidents
Of Pioneer Days." Doctor Cordley's
discourse on Judge s. o. Thacher; and
Governor Morrill's address at the annual
meeting Of the society, last January, on
the "Trlals, Privations, Hardships and
SufferingS ofthe Early Kansas Settlers"
The advocate., 1896-08-26

even our artists may, in the near future,
not only get along without Europe, -
such is already the fact In many cases,
but even Qn some instances it is al
ready done) export to France and find q
market there for products that France
has for years been sending over to US. If
such is the confession Of these French
men, engaged in the very business about
which they are writing, Americans must
see that Paris exhibition is the best
kind of an advertisement for our wares,
and offers golden opportunity to &C
complish the very end the Frenchmen
predict aud fear. The official statistics
of our government prove this. They
show that after these fairs our trade
with the countries where the fairs are
held increases, except when, now and
then, some financial crisis or tariff
legislation interferes with the normal
play of the laws governing trade
LippincOtt'S.
The advocate., 1896-08-26

before us; richer than any upholstery
the velvet OF the grass, the graceful
dropping Of the branches, bright touches
Of color added by Towering vines and
plants.
/ cannot but think that this close COM
munion with nature on one hand, and
hearty good-tellowship with our kind on
the other, is making our summer living
room potent factor in the great work
Of character building.
Under the open sky, at one with nature
in her hsppiest season, we must uncon-
sciously outgrow mean and petty
thoughts, and give entrance to little of
the joy that is ours for the taking
BertG KnOa0ytO1a Broom, IN Farm and
FITeSide.
The advocate., 1896-08-26
HOmeseeksrs' Excursion.

Cheap rates via Burlington Route. On
August IS, September l, Is, 80, October6
and 20 the Burlington Route win sell ex-
cursion tickets at very low rates to points
in Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah,
Black Hills and other territory. Ask your
ticket agent. L. w. wAKELEY, G. PA,
ST. Louis, No.
The advocate., 1896-08-26
HO, for St. Paull

Be sure to find out about the official G.
A. r. train that win leave Kansas on the
Great Rock Island Route Sunday, August
30, and run directly through to st. Paul,
arriving Monday noon. Address
7. j. ANDERSON, Asst. G. P. A.,
Topeka, Kas.
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A, Chicago !.
The advocate., 1896-08-26
Our Summer LlYing.ROOm.


II is out of doors, of course, and the
particular spot in our yard where the
family most frequently gathers has
come to have all the homelikeness and
individuality Of an indoors living room.
A jovial old minister remarked re-
Gently, "The room we use commonly is
the only one in the house," and SO he
did not deign a look at the parlor, but
spent the day with us in what we have
fallen into a way Of calling simply "the
ROOM"
] have often reflected upon the truth
of that chance remark. Had our friend
visited us few weeks later he might
very truly have said, "The only room in
your house is outside oft"
Under the spreading branches Of
maple trees the hammock swings from
morning until night; chairs, rustic seats
and pillows made for rough use are left
out the whole season, only hammock
and cushions being taken in at night.
During a rain some member OF the
family makes a spirited dash for the
yard, turns the chairs over so that the
water will drain off, and leaves them in
that humble attitude to the mercy OF
the weather. The chairs are very
strongly built, and painted frequently,
80 that they stand this hard service
very well.
Two OF our rustic seats are we'll worth
special mention. Some Portland cement,
left over from work about the stables,
was left standing in a barrel. It har.
dened to solid stone in the barrel, was
easily removed, sawed across the center,
and behold, two stump seats that will
last for centuries. Another of our seats
Is real stump or section Of a log. These
are grouped at the base Of large tree,
and to our partial eyes are artistic as
we'll as useful. They are SO near the road.
side that more than once l have seen a
weary wheelmRn dismount, look half apol-
ogetically at the house, then yield to the
inviting shade and sit down to cool off.
1t is needless to say stock laws are on
forced, and there is no fence between our
yard and the public road. We suffer no
undue intrusion on this account, as ours
is a quiet country road, and we gladly
offer the kindly shade of our dooryard
and the cupful Of cold water to the occa-
sional passer-by who needs it.
Often in the morning we come to the
hammock or easiest chair to shell our
peas and peel our potatoes, and in the
afternoon we sit with our sewing or
books But it is evening which endears
the spot to all. Friends and neighbors
gather from far and near; children romp
aud play, while the older peopls discuss
topics of interest until the sun goes
down, and twilight deepens to darkness,
or brightens to moonlight. More beauti-
tul than any work OF art is tho landscape
The advocate., 1896-08-26
Tho RegpOngIbIIItIeg Of a HOusekeeper.

The Responsibilities OF HOuSekeepeF.
The washing Of dishes, securing pans,
milking COWS and cooking meals are not
all of housekeeping. Our work only
seems drudgery to us when we become
engrogsed in the petty details and lose
sight Of the broad work we are doing
the great end we have to accomplish.
There was a man once-I am sure q
woman would never have been so foolish
who started on days journey to sec
q friend. But he kept looking at his feet,
and as he picked them up and set them
down, over and over again, it occurred to
him that he was doing a very foolish and
needless thing. "Why can't there be
some other way Of journeying," he cried,
"than this weary, monotonous process Of
putting down first one foot and then the
other, time after timel The birds can
fly, and why can't II Oh, am 80 wearyp
and before he had gone a half mile he
sank by the roadside utterly discouraged.
His wife, who wasn't listening to his
walls, walked on, taking step at a time,
but instead Of looking at her feet she saw
the beauties Of the landscape; she looked
at the growing grain and at her neigh
bors' houses, and / have no doubt at the
condition Of their yards and window
glass; she thought Of the friend she was
going to see at the end Of her journey,
and almost before she knew it she was
there, and not at all Wearied.
Now doesn't that seem a good deal like
our housekeeping II it only meant the
cooking Of meals and the washing Of
dishes over and over again, we might in.
deed grow weary, but housekeeping is
more than that. 1t is the making Of a
home, and the developing Of the bodies,
the minds and the souls Of those in that
home.
just think OF the responsibilities Of the
housekeeperl Man spretty much in life
what his home is. If there are children
in the house, there are their precious
bodies to be cared for, to be watched
over, to be tended and cultivated and de-
veloped into the bodies of vigorous men
and women; and there are their more
wonderful minds that must be guided,
directed and kept from growing sluggish
or expending their heavenly energy on
that which cOntsminates; and most of all
there are their souls, that mystey Of crea-
tion, to be kept pure and spotless and to
be developed for eternity. In no other
place can this work be done so we'll as in
the home; no other person can do it 30
we'll as the housekeeper. Is such work
drudRery? Can you imagine any greater
work? Then let us cease looking at our
feet, and remember what this great work
is in which we are engaged; let US watch
the beautiful landscape that unfolds
around US as we journey on, let US think
Of the glorious results We will accom-
plish, and with proud hearts rejoice in
our well-done work, whatever it is. That's
good rule for happiness, It's been tried
and tested by Your SISTER ELLEN.-
Farm NetoS.
The advocate., 1896-08-26
HOME READING

AZ Che DEVILS booth sll things are sold;
Zach ounce OF drOsg costs fits ounce OF gold;
For q cap and bells our lives we pay;
Bubbles we buy with whole souPS tasking;
'TiB heaven alone that is given away,
It's only God may bs had for the asking.
Jones Russell LOWELL
The advocate., 1896-08-26
Advantages Of international exhibitions.

There are other and even more con-
vincing proofs of the direct advantages
we gain by participating in these fairs.
II you run over the score or more reports
written by the specialists sent by the
French government to Chicago in 1893,
and now being published by the Minister
Of Commerce, you viii find these close and
interested observers frequently admit
ting that our manufacturers, farmers, and
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-09
Stoned as a Witch.

Mrs. Irene Oles, an alleged witch,
of Washington, Pa, pleaded for RELIEF
from public osctracism in Common
Pleas No. l court recently. She
Is sixty years of age and supported her
self and daughter by nursing the sick
and selling home remedies. She lives In
a neighborhood filed with superstitious
people. Among these is family named
Newman, which has boy fourteen
years old. In November, 1898, he was
seized by a peculiar nervous malady.
He became delirious and in his delirium
he repeatedly told them to keep Mrs.
Oles away, that she had put something
in his mouth.
Neighbors heard those remarks and
seeing the boys condition Pumors began
to circulate that he was under the evil
spell of the Oles woman. DIR. Irwin, the
family physician, pronounced the boys
condition the result of a serious nervous
shock. He might have been frightened
by Mrs. Oles. a local newspaper took
the matter up and published so much
about it that Mrs. Oles was stoned and
huniliated by her neighbors. She was
pointed out as a witch People refused
her services as a nurse, she was driven
from house to house and practically
forced to hermitage.
She sued for damages. During the
trial the boys father and mother testi-
fled that Mrs Oles had been at their
house Just before his illness, and that
'he boy had aided her down the steps
and part of the way home. on the con-
trary, Mrs Olnes testified that she had
never met the boy, never had been es-
Corted anywhere by him and had never
treated him. Mrs. Oles told her story
IN such a sympathetic way that the jury
gave her a verdict for $600.-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-09
NyE's EFFECTIVE SPEECH.


n Made .tvcn Summer Laugh, hut Did tho
business.
stcwart's colleague during a portion
Of tie reconstruction period was j. w.
ryc. a violent partisan. but man of
sterling common sense and homely yet
chustlc and delightful wit. In earlier
lie he had been an extremely popular
stump orator. and in the Senate he was
trten able, with a telling anecdote or
laugh provoking Illustration, to demol-
ish ut blow the labored arguments OF
an opponent
ON one occasion a bill to admit the
Chinese to equal privileges of citizen-
ship was under discussion in the Sem
ate. and Mr.. Sumner had the floor His
areech--as usual elaborate, studied and
clusgical-was an earnest appeal for the
children of the fowery kingdom, and at
its conclusion II was evident that he had
made deep impression. But as soon as
Mr.. Sumner had taken his seat Mr.. Nye
sprang to his feet. and spoke somewhat
as follows:
Mr.. President:-I was born in the
grand old county of Steuben, New York
state. and raised upon a farm. My par
cnts We're Woodworking, God-fearinS
people, and we had morning and even
ing prayers, in which appeals were al
ways offered for the freedom of tho
slaves. My good mother-green be her
incmory-wGs a careful housewife, and,
among other standard dellcacies, dough-
nuts were always provided. We all
loved doughnuts. and / often watched
my mother when she made the dough,
and kneaded and shortened it until 1t
was in IL condition. The result of my
observation was that she always took
a small piece of dough and fried 1t in
the fat before she risked the whole
batch. She tried It first, and awaited
results. / live on the Pacific coast, and
know a good deal about the Chinese.
They have nothing in common with us.
They save their money, and then re-
turn, pigtall and all, to China. You cam
not make a citizen of man who Will
not sacrifice his pigtail We have en-
franchised the blacks-they are now
free and citizens and l am content My
friend from Massachusetts, has made an
able and exhaustive argument, but L
suggest to him that 1t Is far better ana
safe to follow my good mothers ex-
ample and fry little piece of this sun .
rage dough before we risk the whole
Chinese batch.
The effect OF this speech was marvel
Gus. Mr.. Sumner seldom had ready
appreciation of humor, but on this oc-
caslon he leaned back in his chair and
laughed until the tears ran down his
cheeks. He did not attempt to reply
and the bill failed through the home
spun argument adduced by Senator
Nye.-Washingto Star.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-09
A Strange Bed-Fellow.

a. II. Goodwin tells of rather an
amusing incident but what might have
proved q serious accident which occur
red near the Lincoln county line. Aaron
Woody, with his family, lives in a small
duG-out near Barnard, and one night
last week Sam Whites cattle broke out
sud one of the steers weighing about
s'~tcen hundred pounds wandered onto
the roof of the dug-out and went direct
~ over the bed occupied by Mr.. and
Hrs. Woody. He went like McGinty, to
the bottom, striking the bed, but for
t:ne' ely he fell across the headboard
ara Cot directly on the sleeping occu-
rants Mr.. Woody finally got the steer
C and looked after the injuries of his
wlre and child. The latter he at first
thought had been killed, and doctor
|25 .ont for but 1t speedily recovered
foi 10 serious injury except terrific
scare resulted from the accident This
" q sreat country, where cattle wander
On iPp OF the houses and fall in on people
Mhile they are asleep.-Minneapo
Messenger.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-09

Mrs. Jane Norton, of Irish Valley,
and her daughter, Mrs. Hannah
Foster, of Treverton, gave birth to
babies at the Norton home last
week. Both children were born
about the same time and the attend
ing physician had to hustle to keep
up with the procession. One child
was boy and the other girl. The
doctor put them both in the same
cradle and no questions were asked
by the mothers.
When the doctor called to see
how his patients were, the mothers
asked him which baby was Mrs. Nor
tons and which was Mrs. Fosters.
The astonished physician racked his
brain to solve the question, but finally
admitted that in the confusion of the
double confinement he got the babies
mixed and was unable to tell which
was which.
Mrs. Norton has several boys so
she took the girl as her child. This
was Mrs. Fosters first babe and she
will start her family with the boy.
Although the mailer has thus been
settled, the mothers are not yet salts
fed and would like to know if they
have the right child.
Mrs. Foster was sent for Saturday
morning by her mother, who did not
know that her daughter, like herself,
was in delicate condition. The
journey from Treverton to Irish Val
ley made Mrs. Foster i'll and brought
on the birth of the child.-N0rtAAm-
beriand County Democrat
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-09

did you ever hear the story of how
the Prince of Wales asked the Sultan to
go and see the derby run?" said Or
lando Jones recently. well, it was this
wise; The race for the derby was about
to be run, and as the Sultan was then
visiting England the Prince sent one
Of his lords-in- waiting to inquire if the
eastern potentate would like to go and
witness the classic contest. The son of
tho moon and stars was seated, propped
up by cushions, smoking placidly when
the royal emissary was ushered into
lis presence.
'iis Royal Highness bids me ask
your majesty If IL would please you to
witness the race for the derby?" said
he, howlng low.
Does His Royal Highness mean that
] should go and see a horse racer" in
CURED the Sultan blandly.
" He does, Your Highness.'
Tell the Prince that l cannot do
So replied the ruler of the faithful
Why should l want to go? All men who
are not fools now that some horses are
swlfter than Others '"-Philadelphia
Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-09

ed it is duly recorded that the holder
was present. These tickets not only
require the presence of the holders,
but they must be in attendance at the
services promptly on time. The tick
ct punchers stop work the moment
the pastor steps upon the platform to
open the service. If the ticket hold
er comes in late, it is the same as
though he were absent, so far as the
record is concerned.
In order to induce the young
people to take pride in having their
ticket punched, Pastor Hummer has
offered prizes to those who show a
good record of attendance at the ex-
piration of six months. Francisco
Eraminer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-09
PUNCH WITH CARE.
Novel Device Adopted to Fill the Pews Of a
Church.

DR.. Alfred Hummer, pastor of the
First Methodist church of Oakland,
Cal, has introduced a novel plan in
his church to induce the young mem
-bers of his congregation to attend
services twice on Sunday.
Under the pastors system record
is kept of all backsliders. AS re-
suit of his innovation the pews in the
First Methodist church are crowded
on Sunday.
DR.. Hummer has issued to the
young members of his church a sort
of Communication ticket, good for SIX
months Every time the holder of a
ticket attends service the ticket is
punched. Doorkeepers are in attend
ance at the church morning and
evening, and as each tickets present