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New-York tribune., 1896-10-25

lipsburg and there are records showing that Har-
mnson occupied the house far back the year
l7l7 On April OF that year, appears In the
records in the Registers office at White Plains John
Harminson filed the following description OF pri-
yate earmark and brand for cattle:
"A slot upon the underside OF ye of and ye
brand Is this: j. H.
The letters Of the brand placed IN the form Of
q monogram. Harmnson apparently accom-
panied TO East Chester then the county seat. by
his ncighbor Barrent Doutcher, whose home was
upon what is now properly OF Charles l.. Tiffany.
AT Irvington as Doutcher's earmark and brand fol-
low Harminson's and were recorded on the same
date
John Harminson's name appears upon the roll OF
the first members OF the old Dutch Church in Sleepy
Hollow and there are records to show that he held
property en- the opposite side OF the Hudson River
At what IL now called Piermont and Tappan and that
he conducted country store there dealing in every
thing from groceries to drygoods, not omitthg SUM-
dry .'ankers" of and other spirits. for which
charges are occasionally made in bills rendered by
him that are still extant. The following receipt.
given by OF the executors OF his estate. shows
that Harminson died time previous to the year
1742
Orange County. June 16 1s42.
Received OF Abram Ackerson the sum OF nineteen
shi,ngs and threepence in behalf John Harnilnson.
In full OF all account, by me- nxo,or,
f0:193 THOMAS LC CDLOW-
From the HarmInson family the house and farm
upon which 1t stood passed to the Odells, by whose
name II has since been known. Captain Odel. the
nrs Of his name to own the place. was an o1cer In
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
. RECEIVER NAMED FOR PHILLIPS.

Peter ~ Phillips. weil-to-do contractor OF Long
Island city. is alleged to have thought great deal
of Miss Mary McDonough few years ago. rut sne
later brought breach of promise proceedings against
him. and Il jury awarded $500 damages to her sac
has mn, ve, received the money Her counsel. Louis
Grant had Phillips up in the Queens County
Court before Justice Garretsoii, Long Island CITY,
Yesterday on supplementary proceedings 10 as
cover lust what assets Phillips has. Before he got
through he succeeded in having receiver appointed
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
HORSE MEAT FOR TIE FRENCH MARKET.

From Tho Helena Herald.
The general freight agent OF the ~ T.. s. L..
Moore. has entered upon scheme for clearing the
Montana ranges of their constantly growing sur
and bcyce-within the next year or two. EX-
perlnental trainloads are TO go forward from the
eastern part OF the state the present AUTUMN One
shipment has already been made. MI. Moore mus
'"Five dollars and $40 n head IS the price now
asked several hundred thousand horses. branded
and roaming the plains 100 valuable 10 be destroyed
and too expensive 10 keep alive. These horses vary
I'm weight from 150 10 l,l0J pounds each. and as a
rule are branded on the hip or shoulder. or some
other conspicuous place. TO prevent loss by theft
these animals drift hundreds OF miles from the
home ranch. but the owners can always identity
their stock with very little difficulty Large droves
of these horses destined to be killed and served
by butchers 10 tho trade in Paris ana other cities
In Europe. 4 tranload Is now en- route over the
Northern Pacific Railway from Washington, in
cars especially provided with bay racks and water
New York Iiarbor and sent across the Atlantic
Ocean.
,fre experimental the rail lines east or Chicago
having refused 10 make a rate proportlonate TO the
Central Traffic and Trunk Line Associations would
apply cattle horses worth about one-third
would AT once be assured; bur they have refused
10 apply less than their tariff rate for valuable
rate for cattle. Many Of the individual lines are
fayorSble TO the proposition; and 1t IS hoped that
tho association Will reconsider the proposition for
a reduction to a basis proporonate TO the present
cattle tariff TO apply on animals OF low value in
tralnloads when destined for Europe. IIe ocean
ships arc provided with stationary pens for the
safe handling Of livestock and all that remains TO
insure clearing tho ranges Of the cheap horses Is
the adoption OF the rates proposed
.Tf the Government officials at Washington are
pean authorities for the removal of the restriction
against horse meat In packages from Amer Americ,
open a large and expensive plant. constructed by
the Marquis de Morcs several years ago, at Medora
y D. for the purpose Of saughtering cattle and
Will add 10 It a picl,lng and canning branch for the
purpose OF saughtering these horses.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
BOVyTZ HELD IN DEFAULT OF BAIL.

Jo,eoh iiowiiz. who assaulted rroeeiick smith
late on Friday afternoon while AZ work III ihe zen
tral Stamping Companys work. ana c'usod 80
- r,n.xc,teroent among the several hundred hands.
mas held Yesterday by Justice Lemon in the Even
street Police Court for rial IN deiauit OF , Da,i
SMITHS condition was somewhat improved yester'
Sav and he will be able to be out In Few days
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
Astrakhans, Seal Pushes an
CiOakingS.


for him. and Miss McDonough's chance of getting
her money appears much brighter ,,,,, ,
81 a preyi5us hearing Contractor Phillips de-
clared he had property, and said he was de-
pendent on his mother FOR support ana that she
allowed him 81 a week TO live He said he had
nothing with which the 5000 Judgment could he
satisfied and Sheriff Don't. when he tried to execute
the Judgment could not find anything 10 levy on
Ex-Justice Maney. counsel for Phillips, was asked
by Judge Garretson u ne had anything 10 say IN op-
postiou TO the application for receiver and ne
vigorously opposed il. Thomas r. kadien. n law
yer was ma med by tho Judge as receiver
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
I1-sTrcE INJURED BY A COW.

I Haj.ey Young. o. Jamesport. a Justice OF the
Peace and we-known resident OF the village hau an
x-,,,,c ,luc with a COW on Friday evening He s
over seventy years old and was leading the COW ny
f, ron. The cow became frightened and ran Mr..
Young being thrown to the ground lie became
,ancied In the rope and was dragged over The Tousn
am f,r conside ra bic distance He was rescued
iDa scmi-consclous condition, and Drs l'enlamliii
and Rlume. OF RIvcrhead. VINO attended nm !ounu @
a. a. "a Jrs,ica 10 be in A serious condition. IL was
found that while ne had not broken any bones: ms
IA, y,e all hrlised and he received numerous GUS
~ Iii ho snme ijmc before nc Will be out again
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
A BATTLE WITH AN EAGLE.

H. L. Terry and Clifford Green, of sayville. were
cunning on the beach on Friday, when an eagle
swooped down upon them. They fired upon 1t. and
the shots took effect in Of the birds wings and
he dropped at the hunters feet. The men tried 70
capture the bird alive, but II turned upon Its back
and with ~ claws gave desperate Tight After
fierce clubbing q was overpowered tied with ropes
and carried over 10 the mainland. The bird meas
ured seven feet from tip 10 tip.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25

The Cause OF Fop.-"You don't mean TO tel
me you are going vote for Mckinley? ! thought
you one of the hottest silver men that ever
so speak
Il was. but began too soon ! used up all my
arguments. and had to either begin repeatihg my
self or 90 over TO the other side OF the question:
Gndlnnapolis Journal
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
THE WAY OF THE WORLD.

1rown-There Is one thing that has struck me
about female suffrage. s,
Erown-As soon as q woman becomes unconven-
tionaI she does nothing but stteno coh'sn'''"'
Judge.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
THE OLD ODELL HOUSE.
A PICTURESQUE REMINDER OF EARLY
wEsTCHEsTER COUNTY
IT Is KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN OCCUPIED IN l7i7
THERE MANY A TORY SECRET WAS
LEARNED EY A sHREwD AMERI-

I.EAHNFD III q SrIrNr1''D 7f'r1IVf-
AN PATRIOT.
The old Odell house. on the Albany Pos, Road. In
the town OF Greenburg near the village Of Irvington
is one OF the few remaining structures in that neigh
borhood which date back to the early settlement of
Wcstchester County.
The exact year in which It erected Is not
known but It's builder, John Harminson.
tenant OF Frederick Phillips. OF the manor Of Phil
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
Particularly Good
Value in Fancy PetticOats.

$50 Wool Moreen Skirts. full umbrella rufle
with narrow rufi1e. faced and bound with vel
vet, value $2.4S at....................$ at. $1.79
IS Changeable Taffeta Silk Skirts. in the newest
shades. made with full umbrella corded ruffie,
value $500 at Observation-Disclosures. .$4.9S
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
Black Goods.

DId(N NOOuSs
4G-inch Fancy Weave Novelties. fine wool,
good styles. :}Jc. per yard.
44-inch Arlington Mills Cheviot Serge. double
warp extra weight, SOC. per yard.
36-inch Worsted Storm Serge, DC per yard.
Rough Boucle Cheviots 0upln's). special at
79c. S9c. 9Sc, S1.15, S1.25, $50 per yard.
New Rough Matelasse, bright mohair, SL2J.
S16J. S2.5O per yard
special at J9c.. 79c., Ole. Sl.O9 per yard.
silk Warp and All SILK Wells and Veings by
the yard. made by Ecroyd at special prices FOR
the coming week.
For Monday only. 45-inch Fine Twill Coating
Serge black only will only be shown to those
asking for same in the department. at 69c. per
yard You will be surprised when you see the
quality.
Specials in Cloth.
52-inch Fine Broadcoth. already shrunis the
new coors and black, good values at Sl'-o'
54-inch Franklin Mills Habit Cloth all colors
and mixtures. usually I5c.; for the week DC
per yard.
52-inch Ladies' Cloth, fine wool. all shades
52-inch Ladies' Cloth. absolutely pure WOOL
Gle per yard.
Astrakhans, Seal Pushes and
CiOakings.
Black Astrakhans. close curl Persian Ia lamb nh
GRAY Astrnkhans. S32J,, 50 80 $3.50 PER yard.
60 nsh @ q ss ssai vRra Pgsh best made
50-inch American Plush. S275 and s375 per
| yard.
two-tone effects. sl.'o $40 500 so'oo per
Black Boucle cloaklngs s125. s15o. $1.7a
50 80 per yard
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25

Capes, 80 & 33 inches long, with l42 inches
sweep-made to sell at S2IO.OU go al $174.oO
Capes 81 inches long-136 inches sweep. made to
sell at STOOD, go at. t..............$ .$IS4'oO
Capes SO inches long-150 inches sweep, made to
sell ar $4,000 60 at. $4,000
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
AR7A!4!M!!S !!:!'!!| I! !: N! MSS7RAJs,
Splendid Silks at Subdued Prices.

Monotone and Figured Taffetas OF very brilliant
and rich lustre-regularly sold from $1OO to
$l3J yd-at. .IOCs ~
Black Pekin Gros Grain and Taffeta Silks with
colored satin stripes-at. .......... $50. -
All Silk Black Satns and Gros Grain Brocades
in new, elegant designs at. $50. ID
Siks-main. left.
WOmen's Waists.
What a boon to the economical
woman is the separate waist!-With
a few pretty waists and a couple OF
graceful skirts, she has wardrobe at
fording a variety of costumes suita.
bic for almost any OccasiOn-And
where else can you find such pretty
waists so low priced as these?
Flannel Waists of good quality in black. navy
and cardinal. we'll made. lined throughout
double pointed yoke in back full front. Guns
on the sleeves and collar Of the same material.
at Observation-Disclosures. ........ ....... .$A.SO
Changeable Tafyeta SILK Shirt Waists n a choice
line Of colorngs. made with double pointed
yoke in back, full front, white linen collar
lined throughout at. .$3.So
Second door
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md Do,l, to the amount of Soc and upward.

DESIRABLE
"Up-to-Date"
Millinery Goods.
At Half Usual Prices.
Ladies' and Misses Hats, trimmed with latest
novelties in ribbons. ruchngs. bows and tips.
complete for sos and $4.9S.
Untrimmed French Felt HATS. all colors and
shapes value 6jc.: at 29c.
Fine Fur Felt Hats. black and colors, short
back sailors and shapes. value 91c.: at 49c.
Black and Colored Ostrich Tips. three In
bunch. were CSC. and S5c.: special at 25c.
Black and Colored Three-quarter Plumes.
value 125, at 4Sc and CSC
Black and Colored Coque Feathers at 10c.
Artificial Flowers and Plants.
Our assortnen. includes the selection Of our
European representative. We guarantee our
stock cannot be excelled for variety and low
prices. Roses. Daisies, Poppies Chrysanthe-
NUNS. Asters. all kinds at &C.. lie. lie. 19c
+Jc.
JEWELRY.
Sterling Silver Orange and Sugar Spoons, 9sc
each.
Sterling Silver Hatpins 4Sc-
Solid Gold Rhinestone Earrings. $50
Sterling Silver Thmbes. 19c
Gents Ribbon Fob Chains. charm attached
9Sc.
Fine Chain Purses nickel and gold plate. s9c
Childrens Cold Rings. turquoise and garnet
settings. Soc.
Gold and Silver Plated Chain Bracelets with
lock and key. 4Sc.
Side Combs. sterling tips 90
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25

4S inch Canvas Novelty Of Mohair and Wool IL
Illuminated effect-imported to retail at 800
yd.-goes at .....................$ .$l.45 yd
46 inch Mohar and Wool figured Novelty-jm-
ported to sell at $500 yd-goes at. 1.20 I'd
A limited quantity Of 46 inch Camers Hair Nov
city in rich subdued coorings-imported to sell
at S2.00--will be closed out at. t...... .SSc. I'd
$500 Down COmfOrtableS at
$3.50.
Full size. best quality Domestic Satine Comfort
ables-illed with pure down-Good patterns
regular price, 800, at. .3.S0 each
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
Interesting Items
for Horse Owners.

Burlap wool lined Stable Blankets-with Sur
cingle attachment ................ .0Sc each
Extra strong Fancy Square Blankets-9Ox0V-
10 lbs 2.05 each
h., Fawn squares-S4x9O. ....... .3.76 each
Plush Lap Robes-Dark Green one side-Brown
the other--full size. .Z.4S eaeh
Basement
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25

Capes. q inches long-134 inches sweep. made q
sell at S2O0OO-gO at. .............. $lZ1s0&
Capes. 30 inches long-1OO inches sweep. made {.
sell at S1SoOO--go at. .............. .$1l0.O(
Capes. "a inches long-120 inches sweep, made Z
sell at S22J OO-go at .4l74.6(
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
More Sensational Shoe Selling.
Women's $500 to $500 Shoes at $l.95 1928 Pair

More Sensational Shoe Selling.
Womens So 90 to $500 Shoes at $l.95 & 1928 Pair.
pairs Button Boots
shoe making
Rochester your buying onthr onehalf less
retail prices The comprises different
Mckay sO, suitable
the 2O Century last the New Coin the
Piccadil Common New and Empire last.
service placed
combination of the materials and
workmanhpn fact they models Of shoe pereconThe
sell and which they do sell regularly
$3.50 pair-Weve divided
lots will sell the $500 $3.50 shoes at
$l95 Pair,
md $500, $3.50 &
1929 Pair.
ARAHASM SL.,,,. A1RAhAM.
SIRA0s STRAJ$.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
Surprising Dress Stuff Values.

Al inch Silk figured Bengallne in rich Persian
co!orings-very stylish-imported to sell ae
SID yd.-goes at. .$1.o0 "a
An assortment of Novelties-in desirable ana
stylish weaves-newest colorngs-imported to
sell from S1.:5 to 1.45 yd., go at. .06c. I'd
30 inch Fancy all wool Cheviots. In very attrac-
tive effects--sold regularly at 75c yd.-go at
40o. ~
Main aisle
S4.75 All Wool Blankets, $3.47
Pair.
Good quality-Strictly all wool Blankets-11@
(72xSO inches). regular price 4.75, at 3.47 pats
White Cotton Blankets-11-4 size. :. sec. pair
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-04-09
A BRIDE FOR THE ASKING.
Pleasant Way Of Selecting Wife PF1c-
tRNnSl In No u1nn

Pleasant Way Of Selecting q Wife Prac-
-ticed in Naples.
In the church of Santa Maria Annun-
ziata, at Naples, girls assemble once a
year for the purpose of being chosen
in marriage. On the day of Our Lady,
before it's altar knee!s a silent row OF
70 girls dressed in black, and with
folded hands. They are orphans of the
neighboring founding asylum, and
cnce a year those who have reached
the age of IS have 4 chance of being
chosen in marriage by any honest man
whose character is good.
At the door leading to the sacristy,
says the Richmond Star, stands Il
gray-haired priest, the head of the
founding institution. BY and by a
young man approaches him and hands
him packet of papers. These tn.
priest reads carefully, and, being sat
isfied, leads the candidate toward the
row of girls. The man walks slowly
along the row-at last he stops; his
choice is made, and he stretches out his
hand. The girl rises, puts out her hand
into that of the stranger by way of
consent, and together they disappear
into the sacristy. The ice having been
broken others follow, and this goes on
until the suitors are exhausted, or all
the girls have been chosen.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-04-09
The Country Butter Buyer.

We refer to the country grocer who
buys for goods the butter made by his
customers. He is frequently at: the
mercy of the poorest butter makers in
his township. They can't sell their
butter to private customers or to the
commission houses; hence it turns up
at the grocery. The grocer pays ten
or twelve cents pound for it, and
that is frequently more than it is worth,
as the same butter if sent to a city
would be graded as grease" Does the
grocer tell the farmer his butter is not
good? Far from it; he can't afford to
lose a customer. Often he gives the
butter word or two of praise, which
convinces the farmer that his wife is
not to be beaten as a butter maker. It
would never do for the groceryman to
set himself up as judge over the but
ter of his Eatrons.-Farmers' Review.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-04-09

cred salt box similar to the one shown
in the illustration. The box is II inches
long, 0 inches wide, inches high at thu
back and inches in front. The DO,
is firmly nailed to the fence board or t.
q post or side of n building, as mos
convenient. The cover is hinged, ant
has bevel-shaped piece (E) nailed
the top to prevent splitting, also t.
cause the cover to fall back into posi-
ton. The front end of the box (A) l.
cut away, exposing the salt, and in try
ing to get it the cover is raised. Cat.
tie readily learn to raise the cove,
when they are salt hungry. The stake
placed under the box in front holds il
firmly in position, and the whole makes
a cheap and convenient arrangement
as from a weeks to several weeks sup.
ply of salt can be placed in the box al
once.-Farmers' Review.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-04-09

to the field and spread. This is the
most sensible way. When the coun-
try was new the soil filled with
sweet native grasses and the butter
made had a delicious flavor. BY the
lax system of dairying the soil gradual
~ became depleted of fertility, the
tame grasses slowly went out and
weeds and coarse grasses came in. The
butter made now is not of as good quoli-
ty as formerly. A few of the best
dairymen, observing whence they were
drifting by this system Of depletion,
changed their methods, fed more grain,
especially cottonseed meal, carefully
husbanded and applied all the solid
manure made, and now the tame
grasses are driving out the weeds and
other wild growth. This is farming on
right lines. It must be understood
that most dairy lands are not tillable.
The dairymen might 60 further now
and utilize the liquid manure, which
is almost wholly neglected. -Galen Will
son. In n. Y. Tribune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-04-09
Historical Records Of MARYLAND.

In speaking of the records of the
provincial court of the province of
Maryland, from 1857 to the revolution.
now preserved in Anne Arundel county,
the Baltimore Sun says: "The historical
value of these old records is inestimable,
1t is believed that no other state in the
union has such records of family his
tory showing the manner of living
among the people of the colony as far
back as $50 years ago. In the wills,
families can be traced back from father
to son for century. The court record
books containing inventories of per-
sonal estates make complete exhibit
OF the character of household furni-
ture, kitchen implements, farm uten-
sis. etc.. used by the early settlers and
their descendants during the first CEN
tury and half of the colony. From
these things we can read much of the
habits and customs of the people,"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-04-09

by his shiftlessness. Is not this seri-
GUS leak? One might just as well throw
so much money in the fire. Attention
Is called to this matter now because
it is the most suitable time to get a few
logs out of the woods and have them
manufactured into suitable lumber for
a shed. In such case all the cash shed
would cost would he the price of q few
nails and the saving bill. Ordinary
dairymen have a dread of contracting
any unnecessary expense. A shed is
looked upon as involving more expendi-
ture to construct than is necessary. A
man having "a COWS and no shed re-
fused to subscribe for farm paper be-
cause he ''could not afford it," 1t is
hoped this will set some such manure
MASTERS to thinking.
Persons who have not been on tours
of observation through dairy sections
can have but faint idea of how ex-
tensive the waste is in this respect.
1t amounts to many millions of dol
lars annually in the state of New York
alone. Probably one-half of the dairy
men would plead guilty to this indict-
1nent. But there are many honorable
exceptions. Some keep their manure
under a shed cover, and the more able
have their COW barns SO constructed
that they can drive team through
behind two rows of cows. A vehicle
is kept standing in the stable, and
when a load is obtained it is driven
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-04-09
ABOUT FEEDING CALVES.
Important Points Which Are Overlooked
by Many Dairymen.

Important Points Which Are Overlooked
BY Many Dairymen.
Certainly no one will deny that it is
wrong to fatten q dairy heifer," says a
writer in Country Gentleman. us it
not wrong to starve them? The ma
jority of farmers are not willing to
overfeed their calves, because it is ex-
pensive; but if they see an article say
ing calves must be kept thin, and fed
on coarse fodder to develop the diges-
tive organs, surely they will have an
excuse for raising thin, weak calves and
COWS having impaired constitutions.
DO not think it is to be understood that
highly concentrated ration, strong in
fat, is recommended, as that is as wrong
as the short ration. 1t would seem, if
the young calf is required to consume
large quantities of coarse food to get
the necessary quantity of nutrilnent,
some of the organs will he overtaxetl
and others will be undeveloped. Re-
garding I calf having large stomach,
or, what is vulgarly termed a pot
BELLY it will almost invariably be
found to have small, poorly developed
chest and heart girth. In reference
to this last your correspondent surely
has, in judging, overlooked this vitality
important point.
"All animals are in the natural state
smaller than those which have been
domesticated, and the tendency is to
grow smaller in the hands of breeders:
therefore, it seems logical to try and
keep size, health and constitution, but
always having production in view. An
example might be made by taking two
heifers from the same class of dams,
roth physically equal at birth; one
to be fed on heterogeneous, properly
balanced ration, to grow fast. produce
bone and muscle to be fully developed
and able to produce strong calf when
two years old; the other fed on coarse,
Hon-nutritive fodder, to be always
weak and understood, that when two
years of age would be of yearling
size. Now the question is. which will
prove the better dairy and breeding
animal to reproduce her species, and
also prove of value in the dairy? Does
any herd improve where the young
stock are neglected? Most breeders
have bred for an object. production
sacrificing size and constitution; thu
result being that soon their goal, pro-
auction, is also lost Go slow, and
breed for all points; in the future they
will be required more than at present"