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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
New York Herald.

ut WERE"
"Aluch obliged"
Don't mention II. You femme ride
and Ill call II square, pard.
every well. How far are you go,ng"'
"New Orleans"
Then they both smoked In silence Nc
Keena examined his companion casually.
lie was tall man of athletic figure. aud
Il was evident that he possessed enOrm.
ous strength. His face was covered with
a bushy growth of whiskers and with
eyes about as bright as two Goals. lie
puffed at his cigar with evident enjoy
ment.
Flows potatocs;" he said.
"Good."
"Any family?"
Eyes; wife and two, and miss them
especially on Christmas eve"
The tramp took another Whit, and
something like moisture appeared in his
eyes.
II had a wife once" he remarked.
"Indeed" said the other with IA show
| Of interest. "Where Is she now!"
"She was sent TO = ! mean, she
died. She had consumption"
McFeena attempted to give evidence
/ of sympathy and the ragged intruder
tipped back his head and his eyes cleaned
more than ever.
Had kid, too" he remarked.
"What's become Of him."
"He's In the reform-that il to say,
| stranger, he IL now prosperous mer-
chant in New York. He lives on Fifth
avenue, he does, and has an English
| cOachman."
"You don't tell me?" commented Nc
Keena. endeayoring TO look ms though
he believed the others narration.
"'POn honor"
Again there was silence. which was
finally broken by the tramp.
"Any vittels"
| "Yes."
| McKeena produced his lunch-baske
and his visitor ate rayenously, as though
he had not touched food for twenty-fou
hours.
"You turn In, pard," remarked thu
tramp. "Tll keep up the fires
The other hesitated, but finally lai'
down and took a nap. All the way t,
New Orleans this programme was fol
lowed. Early one morning as the trail
stopped. the tramp said:
Goodbye. ! think III light out befor
we git to town"
Then he turned TO the other and hand
ed him an enNlope. Before Mckeen
could answer he was gone. The forme
mechanically handled the envelope an
gazed doubtfully at the new, crisp "
bill and the following message:
"You Did me good Turn. Bi
Christmas present fur de Kids. ! w
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
IN ENGLAND.

A MONG all the Gcrmanic nations
u Christmas has ever been the most
n popular of all church festivals
,,,.ia,,,i -. ,J l., Oh, A,,ii,,,
ua'iun"i lcuS'' anu w '"c ~. "'
church and among the IIthcrans OF Ger
many tho exclusion of many minor fes,i.
,,i. fr,,,, Oh, o,i,,,,, L,s ,nlv cannon.
'"'s ,'v." Tue V"'"u"' ne '"'. -,
tratcd the popular affection upon Cnrist-
mas.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

sorts and are imbucd with a religious
spirit Of almost another ngc. In each
house. where the residence can afford 1t.
u little nacimicnto (altar, is raised IN par.
lor. drawing.room or library. which is
supposed to typify the birth Of the Holy
Child. Wealthy people go to great
lengths at times, having mnngcr and
n burn constructed. and hire men to
play the parts of the wise men Of the
East and st. Joseph.
Another curious custom consists In
friends going from house to house. tap
ping on the door. and on being asked:
who Is thcrcY' replying: "rhe Holy
VIRGIN and Snint Ioscph ask lodgings In
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
Taz Coco 0sD DaMGs AsA.N

Hard pressed Wen | cum TO de train an
yu Took stranger In an Nourished Him.
Civ mi Regards to dc little wife; Like.
wise dc Kids an hi Drum fer dc Boy.
at first thought ia Bore you. But I'm
glad | diddent Now. ! Had do gun on
you wen w com In. but yu were Kcrte.
Gus an diddent Shoot. | wuz thinkin'
to Lay w out IN | Amt sorry l did,lcnt.
with Kind Regards. From yur ole Pal.
believe me. very Faithfully yourn, Bill
McGinnissy."
Bill McGinnissy was the name of the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
WHEN THE STAR SHONE.
Twas the Signal for Bethlehen,'s
First Christ maa.

Nineteen hundred years ago, less four,
witnessed one of the most remarkable
epochs known to secular history, and the
most remarkable period of which spirit.
ual man has ever conceived. 1t was by
the decree Of Augustus, then emperor Of
Rome. that We prophets words were
verified and the Christ born In the town
of David. The circumstances were these:
by an official order census Of the terri
tory of Palestine was called for, and to
that end from every part of the province
the inhabitants betOok themselves, NC
cording to the Jewish custom, to tho town
from which they claimed their origin.
From Nazareth In the north to Bethle-
hem In the south was long journey,
eighty miles over wintry roads and w and
down the hills of the rolling country. Bur
Joseph. who was as good subject AZ he
was a Hebrew, obeyed tho command.
and started for the city Of David at the
bidding. The first stop was probably at
the house Of Chimham ct Besroth. which
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

In Servia.
The Scrvans have many curious
Christmas customs. half pagan. half
Christian In their origin. There Is the
Badnjak. q piece of wood. corresponding
somewhat to the yule log. cut down aud
brought into the house with great cere-
mony. and then. after being bastcd with
honey and butter. in the hope that bees
and cattle may he prosperous In the
coming year. In bnrncd: and there Is q
sort of Father Christmas or Santa Claus,
in the person of Polazcnik. n specially
honored visitor. who Is the first person
received into the house on Christmas
morning. Then there Is the cooking OF
the national Christmas dish. What
turkey Is to the American. pork Is
to the Servian. Even the poorest fam.
lily will save up all the year round
40 as to be able to purchase n pig ut
Christmas. On Christmas Eve the pig IL
killed. and on the following day. after
dinner has been served and the roast
pig duly discussed. toasts are drunk. AMI
heroic songs sung to the accompaniment
of u onc.stringcd instrument. The room
Is sircwn with straw. In memory of the
stable In which our Lord was born.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

In Paris Christmas Day Is kept rs a
religious festival. and many who would
not dream of going to church on Sun.
days make a point of attending mass on
10 Jour dc Noel. md the blaze of the
,apcrs falls on crowded congregatiO tons,
men. women and children. knccling.
standing and sitting on the wide area
of the Madeleine and Notre Dame. Of
late years II has become chic TO attend
midnight mass ON Christmas Eve. and
81. pouring down along the boulcvnr,ls.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
In Germany,

At home around the tree. is the cul.
mina,ing point of Teutonic rcvclry In
Yulc,idc. The enthusiasm and the scnti.
ment of youth and age have then at.
tanned their pitch. and they are permitted
to give full vent to II for the evening.
The tree Is illuminated NJ the appointed
hour: "Still night. holy night" is sung
In the domestic circle: n sweet vapor of
domestic unity l. inhaled amid smiles and
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

The devout of Mexico go to early mass
on Christmas morning. The minority de-
vote themselves to q toothsomc break
fast. in v'hich tortilas. chile con cnrne
tboilcd beef and red peppers). tomalis
(corn husks stuffed with force meat). are
the leading features. After breakfast
come the festivities. These are of all
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

establishment. The rooms In that tavern
were all besp0ken, and the sole place of
shelter left to the travellers was one OF
these cell-like apartments, In which there
was neither couch, table nor chair.
1t was understood that any guests who
would accept these lowly quarters should
provide their own bit of carpet as a pro.
lection against the damp and would be
content and satisfied with the bundle Of
straw which served as a bed. These
were the surroundings Of the Virgin
Mother on the night Of the advent Of the
Son Of God.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

As early rs the 9th of November. vi.
emma assumes an air of fcstivity: her citi.
gcns have not forgotten that II Is the
anniversary Of their patron saint. It.
Nicholas. After weeks intermission.
the public squares are once more cram.
med with booths of NIL dimensions and
description. forming regular avenues,
crowded several weeks before Christmas
with representatives Of every social
grade. II We take n stroll through the
llings,rassc. Christmas Eve. We shall
find that aris;ocrntic thorouuhfare dc.
serted. but all the fats or apartments
are illuminated. Christmas trees. loaded
with presents, form the evenings chief
attraction.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

with that he seated himself again before
the stove. Mckeena also drew up a
chair. Then he took cigar case from
his pocket.
"Smokel" he asked.
"Thanks."
After a few whiffs the tramp remark
ed:
he you the Teller that runs the pota'
tOes."
~ am"
McKeena himself lighted a weed and
then said:
II presume 1t was you who arsd the
Oesvssr'
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

your household" This custom continues
for nine days before Christmas TO Illus
tratc the Journey of Mary and Joseph to
Bethlehem
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

all the world and his wife try TO find a
place In one or other of the fashionable
churches. and, after the service is over.
all 20 round TO see and cri,icise the
Creche.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
SURPRISE WAS MUTUAL.

Exchange Of New Years Gifts In
the Pi6kins Household.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

HIS Is the first New
Years Day In ten
years that Maria
b a sn' quarreled
with me about CIV
ing up tobacco, and
now I've done it Of
my own ccOrd !
How pleased and
how surprised Maria
will be" Thus Mr..
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

train r0bber whose misdecds had made
him the terror of the South. lie was
wanted for about fifty crimes. The
young merchant shuddered and then
gazed doubtfully at the new, crisp $50
hill
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26

remains for them to finish at their leisure
through the winter,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-12-26
{|iE3SaQSltN@ yN MNNN! zn!alN lizs|


tears. and the feast Of the Nativity |:
thus initiated.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
ALFALFA AND CLOVER,

Alfalfa has been grown several years
at the Indiana Experiment Station,
and w. @. Latta, agriculturist of the
station, speaking from experience,
says that although alfalfa can, when
well started, endure drought better
than clover, it cannot produce three
or moro crops the same season without
irrigation. This information is nee
essary to counteract statements made
by some enthusiasts, who may, unin.
tentionally, mislead some into displac.
ing clover with alfalfa, on account of
the alleged immense yields OF the lat
ter.
At the station it was found that al
falfa is more feeble than clover sat the
start, and IS very liable to be choked
| by weeds tue first season; that it in
creases IN vigor until the third year at
least, and thus maintains itself better
and longer in the soil than common
red, mammoth or alsike clover; that
in very dry seasons like lS95l it may
| yield more hay than clover, that in
normal seasons it sometimes yields
less than clover that but two cuttings
OF alfalfa may be expected the same
season without irrigation.
In any fertile soil, having sufficiently
porous suEsoll to permit it to strike
deep root into the lower, permanently
moist earth, the alfalfa will probably
do well. 1t Is said to do best in light,
calcareous loans, underlaid with
porous subsoil. The land should b,
thoroughly and deeply drained, anj
may be plowed to advantage. Subsoi
in the fall, but SOW tho seed in the
spring.
Close pasturing by any class of stool
is injurious to alfalfa, and sheep shoul,
not be allowed upon it, but if no
grazed too close it will endure pastur
ing fairly well. 1t is, however, bes
for hay.
In any soil where red clover thrive
it is not wise to discard it for alfalf,
without first experimentiPg with tn
! latter, II experience prcN it super
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
DESTROYING sKuNKs.


The skunk is one of tho most useful
of animalst to the farmer, and should be
protected rather than injured. 1t is
certain that it is not an agreeable ami.
NAL, but it is quiet and unobtrusive,
and NEEDLES with no one who does not
attack it. 1t feeds on grubs, worms,
beetles and mice, all of which do moro
damage to tho crops than is thought,
Cutworms and the white grubs arc
especial dainties to this useful ami.
NAL, and if one will examine the corn
rows early in the morning the traces
of the skunk's good work will be casi-
ly seen, and, if duly appreciated, this
humble-although unsavory-servani
will be protected as it deserves. New
York Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
SmOkeless Powder.

"There are many who imagine that
in the use of smokeless powder the
United States and other Nations are
seeking to do away with smoke on
battlefolds," said a military man.
"Ihere is no opinion more erroneous
than this, as the smokelessness of the
new powders is merely a secondary
consideration. The old black powder
was found TO be inefficient to produce
the necessary velocity for the new
guns, and experiments wero made to
get u higher explosive. When this
was put in use, the discoyerers of the
new explosives were surprised to find
that very little smoke followed its ex
plosion. Smoke is often very useful
ON a battlefield, and no deliberate at.
tempt was made to eliminate it. -
Philadelphia Call,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
use of Court Plaster.

To prepare court plaster for use,
first, fold the piece lengthwIse direct.
ly through the middle. The plaster
should be considerably larger than the
wound, to keep well over the edges.
Then slash the plaster lengthwise near,
ly to the edge. Straighten the court
plaster out flat and cut the slashed
pieces at opposite ends. Place the
straight edges of the court plaster to
the flesh on either side OF the wonndi
bringing the strips across tho wound.
Moisten them, and, taking q atrip!fron
each side, draw thom together gently
closing the cut, and stick the plaster
in place. Continue with all the strips
and .he cut will be dressed in a man
ner to insure a perfect healing, and a
well as any doctor could DO II,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
Hoods Pills cure biliousncss, headache
A Forly.eight- Vile Tunnel

Colorado is going to have the long
est tunnel in the world, said Richard
Jones, IN conversation with a st. Louis
Globe Democrat reporter a few days
ago. "Within few years tho Mont
Cenis, st. Gothard and Simplon tun.
nels under the Alps will not compare
with the one to be constructed.
"a company has undertaken to do
forty eight miles of tunneling under
Pixies Peak and the territory near by.
1t will begin at Sunderland Creek,
near Colorado City, and run in
southwesterly direction tc q creek
some distance beyond Independence
and Victor. 1t is to be built for
double track of railway and have the
regulation dimensions of railway tun.
nels, fourteen feet wide and eighteen
high. A branch line will leave the
main tunnel at point under Inde-
pendence and run to Cripple Creek,
placing that mining center within six
teen miles of Colorado City. Tho dis
tance between the two is by rail at
present ffty.four miles.
'"The two mouths of the main tun-
mel IRE to have the same altitude, $500
feet, and the grade of the tunnel will
be one foot to the 100, enough to drain
it we'll. This will give the divide an
altitude of about 7400 feet. The sum-
NIT of Pixies Peak is II, 600 feet above
the sea and Cripple Greek nearly TO-
600. The plan includes also laterals,
or cross tunnels, at several different
points. Ono is to be at or under
Crystal Park and another under Cam
eron's Cove. The longest one will cut
the main line not far from Bald Noun
tain, and run under that peak in one
direction and under the summit of
Pixies Peak in the other. This cross
tunnel will ba-over fifteen miles long.
Then "a ssnSS!her tunnel s-te e66aRaeet Thu .hhis
lpff55ss arm with the main line, joining
the latter near the south and the
branch on the west side of Pixies Peak
II will run under the mining camp ot
Gillett and not far from Grassy.
'"The amount needed for the tunne'
work is $40, 100000. A contract now
in escrow in Colorado City requires
that the work shall be commenced
within ninety days. The intention ii
to have forty-eight miles tunneled ant
the main line in operation before
March /, 1906"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
TREATMENT OF SPAWN.

This disease is an inflammation OF
the covering membrane of the bones
of the hook joint, and affects all farm
animals under similar circumstances.
Tho causes are Over-exertion, sprains
aud natural tendency by inheritance.
The treatment is to first remove the
inflammation by cold water applica-
tions, as pounded ico in a bag tied
over the part; then TO use liniments,
aud let the animal rest. To locate the
seat of any inaammatory disorder
apply cold water, and notice where it
soonest disappears by drying, There
may be Inflammation without soreness.
American Farmer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
Mhnt IL Costs 10 Mnko nIcrcles.

In lottor to the Now York Sun the
writer says:
While in Buffalo recently ] ran
across an employo of one of the BIZ
Cycle works in that city. Being per.
sonnlly known to him, asked what
was tho absolute cost of production of
800 high-grado wheel. He began
TO figure II out.
"rhe best way TO got at IL, " no said,
''is to take tho highest prices paid to
mechanics to produce certain parts
until the wheel is complete and ready
for the market. Taking tho wages
paid the men to manufacture all these
parts, the absolute cost TO the bosses
to put upon tho market q 800 high
grade wheel is $500. Tho bosses of
the shop where l work sell their
wheels to retail dealers for S50."
NOW, as an employo," / nskcd,
"what would you have TO pay your
employers for n 500 whool?"
ooh they sell them to MS for $40,
but wo cannot resell them unless we
want to got discharged.
"Don't you think n 500 high-grade
wheel can be sold for $50 with profit
to the manufacturer and still maintain
the present rate of wages paid mo-
chanios who make them2"
Certainly. What is moro, sales
would bo increased also, and moro
men employed to produce them. The
big end OF the profits goes to tho re-
tail dealers, whereas If the manufac-
turcrs had their own selling agents
they could woll afford to sell Sl00
wheels for $50, yes. and $40, with
good profit. They pay low wages.
Their rents are small. the shops being
generally located in country places.
AS mechanic, / know the parts of
wheel arc not nearly so intricate or
delicate in mechanism as those of a
sewing machine, yet j am told by
brother mechanics who mako sewing
machines that it costs but Sl1.75 to
produce q 500 machine for tho mar
ket. To produce nn $50 bicycle, we
figure II out in tho shop that tho nbeo-
lutte cost Of manufacture Is but tri6o
over $40. or course, whom rs n work
man on bicycles I give you tho cost Of
their production to our bosses, mean
the cost OF thoir manufacture by the
hundreds. The making of bicycles is
generally regarded by mechanics as
the simplest kind of mechanical labor,
with less loss to manufacturers by i'm.
perfectly constructed wheels through
bad workmanship than is tho case in
the construction of a sewing machine
with its finer mechanism"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
TO CAN Strawberries.

Crush one-fourth of tho berries
selected for canning, strain out the
juice, and put in q preserving kettle.
To each pint gof juice add one pint of
granulated sugar aud one-half pint of
water, let simmer twenty minutes,
and remove the scum. Fill glass cans
with the remaining berries and set on
racks or rests in q boiler containing
sufficient warm wNter 20 cover the
racks. Fill the cans of fruit with tho
prepared syrup and screw on the caps
loosely. After all the cans have been
filled, add hot water TO that in the
boiler until It comes halfway to the
top of the cans, put tho lid on the
boiler, let the wator boil half an hour,
then screw the caps tightly on the
cans, cover them with a towel to pro-
toct them from exposure to cold air,
remove from the boiler, and set away
to cool. When perfectly cold tighten
the caps, If necessary, wrap tho cans
in paper, and keep in a cool, dry
closet. Other berries may be canned
in q similar manner, either with or
without sugar.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
PLANTING CORN IN DRILLS or nn.ns.

The old fashion of planting corn in
check rows is not practiced now, ex-
cept where 1.-THE land is very weedy.
1t is so much b etter to plant in drills
that all the best farmers do it. The
land may be kept quite clean in this
way by beginning the cultivation be.
fore the weeds appear, and keeping at
work at it until the corn is too thick
to get through. If the land be har-
rowed by light sloping tooth harrow
before the young is seen, myriads
Of weeds will :be killed and the har.
rowing may be repeated soon after the
young plants appear, as the harrow
will do no damage to speak OF. Corn
should never be worked by pillow, as
this will surely inIure the roots. Only
shallow cultivation is permissible. -
New York Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22
A Bar HarbOr Summer,

Mount Desert upon which island the
town of Bar Harbor, Me-, is situated,
has been cut nearly in two by the sea,
and the tides rush into the narrow in
let with impetuous force, as if anxious
at every food to complete its work of
dismemberment. But the solemn peak
of Mount Desert looks down unmoved
upon the fretful sea. The mountain
rises out of the waters as an emblem
of eternal peace and quietude in the
midst of eternal restlessness. 1t is
this close combination OF mountain
and ocean that makes the island OF
Mount Desert SO inspiring and SO
popular q resort. Bar Harbor, where
the summer visitors chiefly gather,
was, until the last decade or two, a
simple, primitive village of fishermen,
and even now the artifcielity of its
summer life is mere grating upon
the sturdy parent tree. There is not
much sea bathing at Bar HarGor. The
surf is too violent and the water too
cold and the shore too abrupt for the
fayorite pastime of more southerly re-
sorts. The days are passed in rowing
and yachting, and in climbing over
cliffs for the wonderful views of the
mountain and the sea. And these days
pass quickly, as does the Bar Harbor
summer. 1t is intense and merry
while it lasts, but before the middle OF
September it is dead. In October
ieicles begin to form on the cliff, and
Bar HArbor goes to sleep. A goodly
proportion of those to whom it has
extended its hospitality have gone to
Lenox, the autumn social Mecca il
the Berkshire Hills, or are reveling il
the glories of the White Mountains
Demorest's 8 MagaZine.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-07-22

"Boy at the head OF tho ;lass, what aru
We paying for liquor ns Il NatlOuI'
$1,000, ,0t0, 600 annually"
"Step TO the blackboard, my boy. First
take rule and measure this silver dollar.
How thick Is ltY''
"Nearly an eighth of an inch"
swell, sir, how many of them can YOU put
in an inch?n
between eight and nine"
"Give the benefit of the doubt; call II nine.
How many inches would It require to pile
these $500 00, 900 inI'
900, 900, 900 inches"
CHOW many feet would that by2'
"S 339, 1888 feet"
"How many miles iSthat2"
"I579 miles"
"Miles OF what2n
"l57S miles Of silver dollars laid down
packed closely together, our National liquor
bill would make. This is only ono year;
grog bill"
Reader, If you need facts about this ten
perance question, nail that TO post aud
read It occasionally. 1t would take ten mel
with scoop shovcls 10 throw AWAY money u,
fast as We are wasting it for orgrUg.-Christiar
Observer.