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THE coMB1Ne WOOL MEn1No.

The so-called Rambouillet sheep is
large.bodied, long-wool sheep, for a
merino, that was originally brought
here from France, where at the viii
lage of Ram bouillet the French Gov.
ernment established flock of Spanish
merinos more than hundred years
ago. Since that time the sheep has
been quite changed in character, and
instead OF having the short wool of the
original sheep, it has wool from three
to four inches long, and has increased
in size of body more than double. II
is an instance of the effect of feeding
upon an animal, by which ample food
of the best kind and breeding have
thus altered an ancient race of sheep.
These sheep were brought into the
United States in 1S42 by Mr.. Col
lins, of Connecticut, and gradually be-
came popular and spread into the
State OF New York, where they were
carefully bred for some years, and are
now kept in almost every State in the
Union. This large-5odied sheep is
excellent for mutton; the carcass
reaches a size of 800 pounds for the
males, and 200 pounds for the ewes.
The fleece weighs frequently twenty
four pounds or more, and has much
less yolk and grease than the small
merino. The body is also smoother
and less wrinkled. There are now
many breeders of these sheep all over
the States, and they are gradually be-
coming more and more popular as
they become known. The wool is fine
and long enough to be combed, when
it is woven into class OF goods known
as delaines. These are printed as
calicos are and are largely used. New
York Times.
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Highest Of all in Leavnng Power Latest Govt Report
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Hercules and the Hawk.

Some passengers over one of tho
Berlin Canal bridges the other day
noticed the sudden appearance of two
black points in the sky at consider
able distance away, which developed
into two ducks. Behind them, accord
ing to the Cincinnati Enquirer. at
lower level, few another bird, which
suddenly rose into the air above the
ducks, and then shot down on them
like an arrow. One OF the ducks few
sideways toward the Thiergarten; the
other, closely pursued by its enemy.
flew slanting into the canal, and,
reaching the water exactly bealnd the
bridge, dived, while the hawk, in his
blind haste, struck against the head of
statue of Hercules and fell, once
more tapping its great wings, dead
on the pavement of the bridge. The
bird was a splendid specimen, the
wings having an expansion of more
than three feet
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-01-10
A DINNER APPETIZER.

The dinner appetizer par excellence,
is made of anchovies. This obtains
more favor as quickener OF tagging
appetites than anything else. Tns
boneless anchovies are preferably nsed
for this purpose. They come in small
cans, are denuded of head, tail and
bones, and are covered with an oil
like sardines. Squares of bread with
out crust should be toasted to nice
even brown. Two anchovies are then
placed thereon, in opposite directions,
in order to produce an equality o.
arrangement. Over the whole are
then sprinkled the yolks of hard
boiled eggs, crumbled up fine, the
whites being chopped into cubes and
disposed over the top. A dusticg o.
white pepper and very little salt
completes this remarkably delicious
appetizer. They are frequently more
relished than the Blue Points which
follow SO speedily in their wake. For
supper and teas broiled sardines on
toast are frequently served and are a
most appetizing preliminary. St.
Louis Star-Sayings.
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Expensive Nest.

Among the bills recently presented
for redemption at the United States
Treasury were ten of 500 denomina.
tion, one of $500. one of $1,000 and
five OF $50. They we're nibbled around
the edges. but enough remained to
render them good.
This S2750 constituted mouse 8
nest. The bills had been laid away in
trunk and when the owner went to
look for them, they were gone.
Search was instituted, but no trace oI
them could be found. Finally q
mouse's hole was noticed through the
bottom OF the trunk. leading under
the floor. The boards were taken ny
and a moase scampared away. leaving
five little pink and white creatures too
young to walk lying on the pile ol
Greenbacks. Washington Star.
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CLEANING CARPETS.

A clean barrel which will hold
twelve gallons is required. Put into
the barrel three gallons of luke warm
water (sott water is best) then add half
a pint of ammonia. Take an iron ket-
tie, and put in three pints of water
and six ounces of soap bark, which
you will find at druggists's; boil
twenty minutes; then strain into the
barrel. Shave very thin five bars of
good soap, and put in boiler with
one gallon of water, and boil until
soap is all dissolved, then add one
pound of pulverized borax and boil
ten minutes, stirring all the time, then
pour it into the boiler, and add eight
gallons of soft water, stir we'll and let
stand until cool, and it is then ready
for use. Brussels carpets can be
cleaned nicely with this soap, also in
grain carpets which are soiled, if they
have no dust under them. Take two
pals of water; with brush put on a
little of this soap, and scrub with warm
water, one breadth, not over one yard
in length at one time. then, with an
other brush and the clean water, scrub
it over to rinse it, then proceed with
the rest until you have cleaused the
whole. 1t should be done on a sunny
day. unless you have heat i'll the
room.
An excellent scheme for cleaning in
grain carpets and art squares is to
shake the carpets free from dust, then
spread them on the bare floor, make
good suds with this soap, and with
stiff brush scrub the carpet, one
breadth at time, after you have
cleaned a place; have pail of clean
water and scrub it we'll to get the suds
out. This takes out grease and dirt.
1t is equally good for cleaning chill.
dren's and mems clothing. Lay the
garment on clean board and scrub
with small brush, which you can
purchase for dime, then rinse. At
lanta Constitution.
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Wonderful Power Of Frost.

Speaking of the wonderful powers
of nature, well-known architect says
that the frost is one of the most pow
erful forces in the whole category.
Electricity has great and peculiar
power, gravity is in immense evidence,
the wind and the sun and the rain and
the clouds have their respective
forces to marshal or command, but he
had found that the frost, when once
it got below building, was more pow
erful than could be we'll estimated. A
whole building, in one case, large
and substantial brick structure, was
raised several inches by the powerful
expanding force of the confined frost.
Foundation walls supposed to be
strong enough to last a century. and
certainly as strong as all ordinary de-
mands would call for, have been
known to be thrown far out of plumb
because they were too near the frost
of the ground, which, in its invisible
and silent might, would push the mas
sive masonry out Of place in order to
give Jack Frost little more elbow
room. Minneapolis Journal.
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FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.


Never "break" an animal; edu.
cate it.
Oats and peas make good pasture
for pigs.
Who opposes the the general pur-
pose hog?
Don't let the noon hour eat up the
other ten.
Rats in the crib give the teams
pains in the rib.
A little salt on the farm helps to put
salt in the dish.
A big farm sets too many chairs to
the dinner table.
A few choice sheep on the farm are
always profitable.
A broken window pane may bring
the doctor again.
Little seeds make tall weeds, but
tall weeds make short corn.
The farmer that burns much gun.
powder will soon fad hole in his
pocketbook.
If all that is wasted in the kitche n
could get back to the farm the farmer
would become rich.
If you have a jumping COW fix a
pickle barrel for her to jump into,
and she won't Jump long.
If your pullets are not laying yet,
it should be warning to you to
hustle them out month earlier next
year.
The old hens are now nearly through
mouiting, but it will require few
weeks for them to brace up to the lay
ing point.
Pour the corn into any pens that
you want to fattsn. But be sure and
separate them from the others, Tor fat
hens can't lay we'll.
Make as little noise as possible when
milking. Yelling at COW during
milking never increases the flow OF
milk, hut tends to decrease.
Don't let the stable be dark. AMI
mails are unhappy in DARK stables. anl
when coming out the sudden change
from darkness to light is Injurious to
the eyes.
A good dow OF water on the f.rm is
blessing that cannot be rated toe
high. This We know by actual ex'
perience, fer we have learned what il
is 10 ''miss tho water when the vel
runs dry"
II you ara to have any eggs this
winter you must have everything IA
yosib.e for the hens. Il your house
ueeds attention. in the way OF stop
ping leaks. ani knosholes aud crew
ices, attend 10 n npx, for when the
snos covers al' you surely won't do
II. ani yoa a. sufey won't get any
eggs.
fae i.rectofs Of the North caroiina
station sag IN Gus ol taesr bulletins
That as shose the crap season "a
North Carolina has Dase pro osperoai
oae. Farmer hare workei oa lssl
borfoaei meaeY tosa usual; and
aos. reseiyiug soot prices for theii
products. lhef ars pr1haalf saess iFsi
IRAN dent ihta saF .nsny gesrs.
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to turn their attention to raising
horses to supply this want. Horses
should be raised of the best blood, not
for the turf, but for the carriage, and
as much more should be taken in their
training for this purpose as is neces'
sary to produce good conditioned,
quiet, trusty horses suited to driving
through all the hustle and noises Of
the city.
This will require time and care in
the trainer, but such horses will al
ways have good sale, and can be
profitably raised.
Give us good family horses and the
demand will be sufficient to pay the
producer good profit. Atlanta Jour-
nal.
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First American University.

The University OF Virginia did in
lis early days great and needful
work for the whole United States.
For many years there was nowhere on
this continent another place where it
was the aim, in the words Of the foun-
der of this school, "to teach every
science in its highest degree" The
honor system, which was natural
outcome of the plans of government
and instruction proposed by Thomas
Jefferson, and which was slowly and
painfully developed at the university
into its present torn by faculty of
rare wisdom in dealing with young
men, produced results which are even
now incredible to Northern educa-
tors.
Nor is the Importance Of this school
simply of the past. She is at this day
a center and leader of Southern edu-
cational work. If her activities were
lessened or crippled, the cause of
Southern scholarship would suffer i'm
measurable damage, and those who
care for the higher clements of social
and moral life in that great section Of
the country believe that it would be un-
wise to let that work cease. If, for
no other reason, many friends OF the
University of Virginia say. its build
ings ought to be restored and the in
stitution fostered, because it is the
only important material monument to
the fame of the great American states
man, Thomas Jefferson.
Jefferson gave to the university
some of the best thought of his life
and the affection of his declining
years, and he WAS active in its service
up to his last hour. New York Times.
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SALT AS A PREsERvATIvE.

Many people imagine that the only
way to keep butter any length of time
is to salt it. This is mistake. Salt
is undoubtedly a preservative. but not
to the extent generally believed. The
keeping qualities of butter depend
chiefly upon the mode of manufacture,
the salt being added to bring out the
flavor the butter already possesses. So
we'll is this fact recognized that the
dairy associations abroad are including
in their prize.lists class for the best
keeping butter, the distinction being
made that while two supplies are often
equally good when fresh, yet one will
be way off flavor if consumed long
after making. New York World.
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RECIPES.

Roasted Almon5s-Take nice al
monds, blanch and roast in a moderate
oven until lightly Drowned; salta very
little; serve mixed with raisins.
Caulihower Omelet-One cup cold
boiled cauliAower, sauce included.
chopped into small pieces; four eggs,
one .teaspoonful corn starch; beat
eggs thoroughly, add caulidower and
cook as other omelets.
Fried Mush Out the mush into
cubes two inches square. Dip in "A
batter made OF one egg and one table
spoonful of water then roll in fine
bread crumbs or cornmeal, drop into
hot lard, fry golden brown.
Cranberry Jelly-Scald the berries
and express the juice as for other iel-
lies. Measure the juice aud allow
three-fourths OF a pound of sugar to
one of juice. Boil twenty minutes,
add the sugar hot, then boil twenty
minutes from the time it bubbles all
over.
Crescents-Take nicely raised bread
dough, roll it on the board until
about one-eighth of an inch in thick
ness and cut into five-inch squares;
then divide through the center into
triangles; roll up, beginning with the
wide side, place in the pan to rise in
circular shape and bake IN n
quick oven.
Citron Apples-Select nice tart ap.
pies. pare and remove the cores, ill
the cavities with sugar. first placing in
each apple q few bits OF chopped cit.
ron. Cover closely and bake till per.
fectly tender, but not till they have
fallen to pieces. When cold serve
with or without spoonful of whipped
cream on each apple.
Farina Fruit Mold-pnt u quart o,
red raspberry juice, well sweetened,
into the inner cup OF "A double boiler
Heat to boiling and stir in four heap
ing tablespoons of farina. first moist
cned with little OF the Juice, Boil
M until thickened. then set into the
outer boiler and cook fer an hour.
Pour into molds, previously wet ia
cold water.
Creamed Swee. Potatoes cold
potatoes left from dinner the night
before; cut into blocks aud warm IN u
cream sauce made by beating one-haii
cup OF milk in your skillet; thea put
in one tablespoonful o: Hour rubbed
until smooth with one tablespoonful
of butter, season with salt anl pepper,
an stir until cooked then put ia tha
potatoes. let them get heated throuso,
| aud serve.
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There is more Catarrh in this section of ths
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to bs
incurable. For great many years doctors pro,
remedies, and by constantly falling to cure
with local treatment, pronounced 1t incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a constttu-
tional disease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured By F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio,
is the only constitutional cure on the market.
It Is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer
one hundred dollars fer any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials
free. Address
y. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
sFSold by Druggists, 75c.
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NN[1|J|fXV~EY' {
W % q &N|
Msszs s ssEss|

A reporter called, on Wednesday
evening, May 8, 1895, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. William Mcmahon, No.
1858 Pearl street, Brooklyn village
(Cleveland), O., to learn, If possible,
the cause OF the noticeable i'm
provement in his physical condition
over that of year ago. when he
was sufferer from indigestion and
various organi: disorders. You
see," began Mr.. Mcmahon, Ito start
with, my worS-thlt of setting type
Mt the case-allows me little chance
for bodily exercise, AMI is alto
gether too combining for anybody who
is in the least subject to indiges-
ton or dyspepsia. Perhaps not moro
sothan many another mechanic or
artisan who is constantly indoors ami
under severe mental strain, while
the physical development is sadly in
need of something to keep it in
trim. Well, that has been my COM
plant for years. and some months
ago became very bilious, and con-
stipation made lite miserable for
me at times. Then it took seat in
my LIVER, which became no.iceably
inactive, and became alarmed
about it. The first thing turned
nv attention to was to secure Il
'liver regulator which, however,
failed to regulate; next | sought
relief in liver pills, which SO panied
and griped me that the cure was,
thought, worse than the disease.
The next thing 1 did was 10 throw
away the whole shooting match.
and resolve to take no more proPri-
etory medicines. However, on
hearing my tale of woe, one day, ut
the office, n fellow-workman offered
me q small Tabule-Ripans. he
called it-which. he said. he would
guarantee to act on the liver.
took 1t under protest, expecting to
be doubled up in about fifteen MIN
utes with the 'gripes. But | was
agreeably surprised in its action. It
was very gentle, and resoivedto
try a box. Since then l have Sradu-
ally noted an entire change in the
working of my system, and think
that Ripans Tabules are the best
remedy for liver and stomach
troubles this side Of anywhere.
They are really substitute for
physical exercise. Have one before
YOU go?' And Mr.. Mcmahon pro-
duced his box OF "stand-bys' from
his inside pocket as the reporter
took his leave.
Il t,,..f 81 III hy
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A Dog Win ArtIIIeIal leels.

II is said that de4 in Mallikaa.
Mich. possesses ami uses daily fail
set OF artificial teeth. The log is worry
old, and is . family pet. whep Il los'
its teeth recently it, owasr, acsoriin I,
10 the story, hal tho local dentiss
make the animal full set OF teeth.
ani they are said 10 be eerfeei sork'
lug success.
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BUTTER LOSES IN WEIGHT.

The best time to sell butter is when
it is first made. The longer it is kept
the larger its deterioration both in
quality and quantity. It may sur
prise some persons to know that but
ter loses in weight, and if much ex-
posed to the air this loss IS a material
one when the price is high. There is
some water in all butter and as the air
evaporates its place is filed by air.
This introduces germs into the butter
and Injuries its keeping qualities. =
Boston Cultivator.
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FARM OWNERSHIP.

It does not require the compilation
of figures to show that there is q
change gradually working itself
through the ownership of farm lands.
It is fact open to general observa-
tion that the farms of the country are
gradually dropping into the hands of
tenants, and in our opinion it is that
much worse for the country. No one
will dispute that the farmer has many
advantages in working land owned by
himself that can never accrue to him
while the land is owned by another.
One of the leading causes to be as
signed for this state of things is the
fact of desire to overreach ones self
in the possession of lands. To make
use of significant Western express
sion, it comes of biting off more than
one can "chaw." We have long advo-
Gated as the best policy for farmers to
pursue in this matter that of cutting
down their possessions in lands rather
than that Of extending them. To il
lustrate: ANY farmer in Eastern Ne
braska ought to be able to work to
the very best advantage on 100 acres.
We know of great many who do
good work and never feel cramped for
room with this acreage at their com.
mand. They would prefer to cell
than buy. When the farmer makes up
his mind to this order of things it will
be some time before the Sheriff closes
him out. In the course of the next
ten years we look for a stronger pres
sure than ever before to be brought
to bear upon this matter of reducing
the size of the farm. A new style of
farming is gradually to come into
vogue that will necessitate it. The
extension of irrigation systems and
the growth and expansion of the sub
soiling idea are destined to lead in
the direction of intensive farming in
the West. We are aware that it used
to be fashionable to spread ones self
over a large area in his farming opera
tions with view of reducing the cost
of production of crops. This day has
passed. Things have changed, and if
the farmer of to-day expects to con-
tinue to own his own land he must
give moro attention to each individual
acre and see that it does its share. =
Nebraska Farmer.
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There is not human being physically per-
feet Much of this imperfection comes from
heritage, much more from accident, neglect
or ignorance. All Of this mass OF mortal
suffering is manifest in aches and pains oil
more or less intensity. or in some kind OF
unnatural distress. Hence all strive for re-
lief. The simplest and surest is OF course
tho BEST and true economy demands to have
il always at hand. When we know that an
ordinary sprain may make II cripple for lie,
we should seek the best remedy at once, and
Mt once we know that it is found in bottle
of ST. Jacobs Oil. Those who In any way
doubt this can experiment and be sure OF
cure. Thousands have done so.
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HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
TO CLEAN KID GLOVES.

Clean your kid gloves with naphtha,
remembering that it is very explosive
if exposed to fire or lamp light. Put
one glove on. dip piece Of clean
white flannel in the naphtha and rub
over the glove, rubbing the spots very
hard. Then rub dry with second
piece of flannel and hang in the air
until the odor has evaporated. Ladies
Home journal.
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Frank Mskeazie. of Tam foga.
ship, Ohio, has hos which b eiasfl
enough 10 shake the apple tree ia ef'
der 10 gsl tbs ifuli.
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Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispeis colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F7c syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
snucUutr w NeW y0RK Mk.
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"Iarsezaos.as "4rloT = the sign
ever hlasksm.lA's sAo9 h 'rrsgsgzu
citF. I4ea. AL eallass. nos ilstii,
easasss. ssas.i tas iassE'pllqa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-01-10

King Leopold Of Belgium is perhaps tho
healthiest ruler in Europe.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1896-01-10

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP ROOT curos
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet End Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton. N. Y.
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RUpyARp KILLINGS contribution to the
O. ristmas number of The Century is con-
sidcred one of the most powerful stories that
has ever come from bis hand. 1t is called
1.-THE Brushwood Boy" and the scene is lad
in England India, and the world of dreams.
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Three Chicago policemen were routed by
n gang of small boys armed with snowba!ls
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FITS stopped free by DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE RgsToaER. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and $500 trial lot
tie free DR.. Kline, g3l Arch ST., Phila., ia.