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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-04-30

The Hartsville College, situated at Harts.
vile, Indiana, was founded years ago in the
interest Of the United Brethren Church,
when the state was mostly wilderness, and
colleges were scarce. The college is we'll
known throughout the country, former stu.
dsnts having gone into all paEts Of the world.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-04-30
The man who
has been struck

has been struck
by a locono-
tive a nd is
picked up alive
and carried on
by the cow
catcher has had
a miraculous
escape. The
M a n W h o
through neg
slect has sacri-
feed his health
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-04-30
Gladness Comes

With q better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant e forts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative. Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get it's bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
# in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
Used andgives most general satisfaction.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-04-30

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. csc. 6w26
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13
'here | flrs. saw Amelie de Bour-

where ! FIRST saw Amelie de Bour-
sons.
We entered the gates and walked
to the chateau that stood in the
neglected grounds. An old wc-
man admitted as, the care taker,
and at the notary's request allowed
MS to visit the gallery.
The notary threw back the shut
ters and the sun came in and food
ed the portraitof . beautiful girl
whose violet eyes regarded me with
the same sweet expression | had
noted in my bride of the previous
evening.
sit is Amelie de Boursons, said
the notary in q gentle voice. "I
have seen this picture often, and
heard the girls pitiful story, and
that is Why knew her to be a mere
phantom. Her father was a stern,
hard man who insisted upon her
marrying a person utterly distaste-
fG! to the young girl. She was
captured and brought home to con-
front her fate. On the wedding
morning they found her dead. She
had taken her own life. That was
forty years ago, monsieur
As we left the room l glanced
curiously at the ruby that sparkled
on my finger.
1t is the only evidence | have ever
possessed Of my phantom BRIDE
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

COOP REAsoNING.-At q session
of the Kentucky Legislature an ef-
fort to repeal the law which offered
bounty on foxes scalps was de-
feated by the appeal of member
from mountainous and sparscly
populated region. "Do the gen.
tlemen want to deprive my constit-
uents and me of the benefits OF hear
ing the gospel preached 2" he de-
manded with Indignation in his
tone and overspreading his rugged
countenance. "We are all Metho-
dists up my way aud our preachers
won't come withou: we can give
'em chickens, ] know. We can't
raise chickens unless the foxcs are
killed by somebody. that's snre;
and there amt nobody that can af.
ford to speHd their time hunting
foxes and get nothing to pay for
it," This reason was too much for
the Legislature and for the time be-
ing the law was not repealed.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

"Do you think, Harry, you could
induce one or two boys TO come to
Sunday school ?"
al could bring one," he replied:
"de udder .fellers in our alley kin
lick me. Dublin World.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

There are many vegetables that
can now be planted, and which
should be done without delay, among
them being English pole beans,
Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips,
beets, sweet corn, cucumbers, mel
ons, squash, okra, tomato plants,
cabbage plants and early turnips.
1t is the variety of vegetables that
makes the garden valuable. 1t is
impossible to procure them in as
fresh and good condition as they
can be grown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

"There are six necessities, yon
know, for happy marriage"
"What are they 2"
"First, y good husband"
"And the others 2"
"The other FIVE are money
La Caricaturc.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

Wiggs-The doctor told Browns
wife to give him wbiskey If he bad
another attack Of the fever and
ague.
Waggs-Has be had a relapse
Wiggs-Well, he's been shaking
for the drinks all the afternoon
Evening journal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

What's the matter . said the way
farer who was approached by q men
dicant. Something on your mind !
No, sir, was the reply. Wot wor-
ries me amt somethin' on me mind.
It's nothin' on me stomach. Wash
ington Star.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS.

Walnut trees require about 20
years before they can be considered
ready for use in market. The prac-
tice of those who have gone into
the business of growing walnut
trees is to plant the trees about 80
feet apart, gradually cutting out
alternate trees as they reach the
proper stage of growth. They are
of slow growth, and time is required
before returns can be secured, but
after a walnut grove begins to pay
it gives large profit OH the invest
ment. Land that is idle can be
planted to walnut trees to advant-
age aud the nuts will be partial
source OF revenue in few years.
A little cultivation and care at the
start is all that is required.
go
An emulsion which has been over
looked compared with its advant-
ages is that made of soap, kerosene
and crude carbolic acid. The crude
acid is very cheap compared with
the refined article, and those who
have tried it report that the kero-
sene emulsion is greatly improved
by the addition Of the crude acid.
Kerosene will not mix with water,
nor will the crude acid, but they
form an emulsion with soap. Shave
one pound Of hard soap and boil
and dissolve in a gallon of water.
While boiling remove it from
the fire and add one gallon of ker-
osene and one pint Of crude carbol-
ic acid. Agitate briskly for ten
minutes with sprayer and q creamy
substance will result. Now add IL
gallons Of cold water, agitating
briskly, and the mixture will be
ready for use. 1t costs but little,
is not injurious to plants, and des-
troys all kinds of parasites, lice and
many insects.
1t will psY to use supports for all
vines or plants requiring such.
Peas, Lima beans, tomatoes, grapes
and even cucumbers, will give bet
ter results when supported by stakes,
wire or twine. Tomatoes may be
prevented from rotting when kept
clear of the ground.
The tomato is one of the most
valuable articles that can be grown,
not only because tomatoes can be
marketed and large yields secured,
but also because a small plot will
provide a full supply for family
during the season and for canning.
As tomatoes can be used in many
ways. and at all seasons Of the year,
they are indispensable 10 some fam
lilies.
/ IL young strawberries can be cul-
tivated with hand wheel hoe they
will entail but little labor compared
| with using the old-time hoe. The
wheel hoe will work on any soil
that has previously been well pre-
pared for the plants.
H%
| In Europe bulls are made to work.
and prove more seryiceable as we'll
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

20 me with penetrating look
said:
Il must know your name, mon
sieur.'
Richard Harrington
Your residence p
Il am m American.
lie wrote the answers in his book
Then, glancing toward the arm
chaif, he.cohfinued
The lady's name
| waited for her to reply. but as
she remained silent. l answered
'Amelie de Boursons %
'Who?' cried the notary in q
loud voice, springing to his feet,
while look Of fear and consterna.
tion spread over his wrinkled face.
'Amelie de Boursons. repeated
slowly, infected by the mans agi-
tation in spite of myself.
The notary stared wildly at the
muffied form of the lady. Then
he drew out his handkerchief and
wiped the beads of perspiration
from his forehead.
What does this mean monsieur
demanded, angrily.
The man needed me not the
slightest, but clutching the edge of
the table to steady himself, and ex-
tending his long, bony finger to-
ward the girl, he exclaimed
Are you Amelie de Boursons p
Slowly, with admirable grace and
dignity, the lady drew back her
mantle, and her marvellous beauty
wss again revealed.
The notary, with dlstended eyes
fixed upon the vision, saak back in
his chair with low moan.
This must be explained, mon
sieur,' | cried, striding to his side
and grasping his shoulder. is
there any reason why should not
marry Mile. de Boursons
mile. de Boursons,' returned
the notary, still regarding her with
horror, has been dead these forty
years =
Dead p | echoed, staring first at
the notary and then at the girl,
while a sense of bewilderment over
came me.
Mile. de Boursons arose with q
charming smile and came to my
side.
See, monsieur she exclaimed
mockingfy, and gave me her hand
'do you also think me dead p
The hand was as cold as ice, but
its touch sent me a strange thrill
through my body.
Come, monsieur | said to the
notary, who watched the scene in
amazement, read the ceremony at
once. We are in haste
Slowly and with trembling voice
the notary obeyed, the girl at my
side returning the answers in q
sweet, collected voice that disarmed
my fears and calmed to some ex-
tent the notary himself.
| drew seal ring from my fing-
er and placed it upon her icy hand,
and in its place slipped a large ruby
from her own hand upon mine.
The ceremony concluded, paid
the notary, thanking him briefly
for his services, and followed by
my bride walked down the path to
my carriage. The notary stood in
the doorway lighting us with the
candle.
At the carriage turned to hand
my wife to her seat, but she had
disappeared. | ran back to the
doorway.
where is my wife?' | asked.
she followed you down the
PATH said the man.
'But she is not there"
Without word the notary ac-
companied me back to the carriage.
No trace of the girl was to be seen.
Right and left among the shrub
berry searched; / called aloud her
name, entreating her to come to
me, but no sight of the beautiful
face rewarded my efforts.
| returned to the notary's study
filled with vague misgivings.
Where can she be p / asked dis.
mally.
In her grave was the hoarst
answer.
Monsieur Y
Il told you, before that she wa
dead. 1t il true. You have we'd.
ded a ghost p
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

as less dangerous. They are con-
sidered expensive BY farmers who
have but few cows, but If the Young
bull is trained to work he can fur
nish tread power and perform much
labor that would more than pay for
HE keep. ldleness begets vices.
and the bull is no exception.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

Land plaster is cheap and ia
special Fertilizer for Young clover.
One hundred pounds per acre will
show excellent results. though it
can be used more freely il preferred.
1t is excellent on the floors of the
stalls and in the manure heap.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

The frequent collection OF eggs
for market is important. The fresh
egg has a "bloom" upon the sur.
face that cannot be restored by
washing. When eggs become soiled
in the nests they will have stale
appearance, which detracts from
their value. II eggs are collected
once day, or oftener, sale eggs
cannot find u place in the egg bas-
ket.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13
Washington City and
Potomac Railroad Company

Time 4ass-ra Effect Monday $50 a. M, October s, 1896.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

1t viii pay TO buy nice new boxes
for strawberries every year. Old
and dirty boxes from last year may
be cheaper than the new, but more
than the difference in cost will he
lost on the price of the berries.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

1t costs just as much in labor,
plowing, cultivation and fertilizer
to produce poor article AS a good
one, hence the variety of fruit or
vegetable must not be overlooked.
Animals and plants are adapted to
certain conditions aud for particu-
lar purposes, and should be used in
their proper places. There is
heavy loss to farmers in disregard
ing these facts. Good stock and
the best varieties OF plants are the
foundations of success.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

The next morning. in company
with the notary, drove down the
road till we came to the brick wall
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13
l2-INCH STOCK
BOARDS ALSO
$l.OO

per 100 feet, the finest lum-
ber. We keep everything i'm
MiIIwork, Lumber and Build
ers' Hardware.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-05-13

In Europe bulls are made to work.
and prove more seryiceable as we'll
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-03

Mahara'a Minstrels are without doubt
one Of the best that has ever appeared
in our city s, T Examiner Jan. II.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-03
The MORhI kG APPEAL,

ey Carrier Is ,nts per W k.
Entered at the Posteffice ...at Carson
City, Nevada, "a second class matter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-03
IT voU re- in a hurry for groceries

# you're in hurry for groceries
th"r. : always Il wagon ar your door,
ready to bring them to you. We have
everything that's choicest in GROC-
ERIES, TABLE LUNURIES, WINES
ETC. Lots of danties not found in
other stores. Prices no higher than
you viii pay for inferior goods.
Walsh & Wylie, The Nevada Boys,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-03
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, h@~
5yaen used for children teethtng II
,39oths the child. softens tie gums.
alays all pain, cures wind collie. ami
the best remedy Cor Diarrhoea
Twenty We cents a bottle.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-03

Ask your SO called tailor made
clothing people to show you the
number Of journey men they have at
work, We show ours at the Empor-
ium.
Aipa"aline the new dress lining, at
F. ". Days
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-03
he Ozark Saloon.

The Ozark is now the leading re
sort in this city for those who like a
good game Of billiards and the right
sort OF wines and liquors. febl7 Il
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-03

All the newspap eTs, magazines
east and wesf-at publishers pri as
Desk ard uffica stationery, Legisla-
tnre bill files, etc, etc, at Cagwin s.
Noteware's. Opposite the Bank.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-03-03
STREET PARADE AT NOON

N NLi-E II DE NUN.
More exciting than a Coon camp
meeting
Reserved seats on sale at SteinmetZ
Drug Store.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
OLD FOLKS CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
hey Should Garry Years Brigh tness
Into the Recipients Lives.

Edward W. Box writes in the Ladies'
home journal that he would not be sur
prlsed II the dear old ladies of our land
should rebel at the customary presents
Wnlch people send them at Christmas
time,' gifts that are severely practical,
and ever reminder of their years. II
wish at this Christmastide, he con
tinues, every young girl might bring
her mind to hunt out some aged saint
and bringsnew brightness into that life
by some holiday thought or attention. A
bunch of bright flowers can bring a
the gift be ever SO simple; the attention
ever SO small; but let it be bright; let it
be suggestive of cheer, of hope, of fresh
ness OF youth-something that will bring
the sparkle to the eye, the tinge of color
to the cheek. 1t will be a double Christ
masifor you; fresh, new Christmas for
the old. while to you, my girl, it will
mean more than you think. We always
gain more than we give by associating
with old people. The poorest old lady in
the land is rich in knowledge for young
girl. 1t always does a girl good to come
in scontact with an old lady. The girl
may be the most brilliant college gradu
ate who ever addressed valedictory to
her class, but in the comfortable chair
before her sits one who has learned from
experience what the girl has learned from
books. AS a man takes off his hat to a
woman, so think young girl should
always bow with respect to an old lady.
Let our young girls think over this with
the approaching holidays and seek to
throw brightlray of sunshine into some
old lady's life Let every girl who can
see to it that it shall be no longer said
that young people care very little for old
people these days. There are hundreds
of dear old ladies in our land whose lives
would be heightened by some fresh,
bright Christmas thought from the hand
and heart OF young girl. For many
such 1t would be new Christmas; d
sunrise at sunset.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

ing grades, and electricity is the motive
power. The speed attainable is estimated
at one hundred lmiles an hour.
u rro1esstor Langley's recent expert
menus may BID taken as indicative of re-
sul's' The flying trolleysline is an improve
menu OF the near future. The mistake
hitherto.made by Investigators in aerosta-
TICS mas been the conception that human
beings, in order to fly successfully, must
ny nigh. The new idea is to fly low, by
means aof aeroplanes ( and az. revolving
windmill propeller, with a trolley wire.to
hold on to while in transit for steering.
RENE BACHE.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
SHOPS NOT FOR SALES.
Chinese Merchants Discourage tho Pat.
ronage Of Americans.

The worst statesmen In New York are
the Chinese whose shops are in Doyersa and
Mott streets, whose windows are filled
with Chinese handiwork as bilafor the
curious TO enter. When would be pur.
chaser once gets inside shop the propri-
etor treats him as an intruder. Most OF
these shops are modelled on the same plan.
Near the door IL little boxlike office, and
from this extends a counter half the length
of the store. The back of the store Is Shut
off by board partition. and if the visitor
Is curious and pokes his head around ii q
Chinaman is very likely to appear from
the darkness and gently push him toward
the front of the room. II the storekeeper
chooses to entertain few friends back
there, II is no ones business, and he
doesn't propose to have intrnders get any
idea Of what sort of entertainment he may
be furnishing. The dull, heavy odor that
fills most of these little shops makes 10
possible TO guess pretty accurately as to
what Is going on behind the partition.
Each shop has about the same collection OF
wares. Chinese edibles fill the shelves,
and in the windows are brightly colored
Chinese vases bowls, fans, children's toys
and occasionally a piece of carved ivory.
There ism much demand for carved ivory
in Chinatown, and the small dealers say
shat it Is too expensive to carry in stock.
An American customer who enters one of
these shops is greeted by the proprietor
with an Indifferent "HelloP' and per-
fectly expressionless face. The proprietor
stands behind the counter, but he isn't
anxious to sell his goods.
"Have you any carved ivory?" asks the
customer.
The Chinaman stares at him suspicious
ly and answers:
fNo. No ivly. No got"
There are three pieces in the case behind
him, and the customer points them out.
The Chinaman turns and looks at them
as if he had never seen them before.
Let me see Them" asks the customer
WANT to buy?' says the Chinaman,
still without interest.
The customer mods, and the shopkeeper
goes over to talk to q Chinaman who has
just come in Incidentally he looks at the
customers shoes to see if they have the
heavy soles and the square cut toes which
stamp the wardman. If his conversation
with the other Chinaman proves Cninter-
esting, he will come back to his customer
and eye him susplciously. He may even
be persuaded to take the worries out of the
case and tell their prices. He shows no in.
terest in it, and it apparently doesn't &C.
cur to him that it is his business to sell
his wares New York Sun.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
FIFTY CENTS.

The DAILY PRESS is sent to any
address by mall Tor so CENTS A
MONTH. 1t is delivered by carriers
in Portland and vicinityat the same
rate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
CHRISTMAS GIFTS

What can make a more appropriate
present for gentleman than handsome
HOUSE COAT or BATH WRAP?
We always make these the leading fea-
lures of our Christmas stock. In our
assortment this year you will find some
fine
SILK MATL.ASSE JACKETS
in various designs and colorings Vel
vets in Black, Garnet and Brown, Cor
duroys, Covert Cloth made with fancy
cord edge pockets and sleeves trimmed
with same. Meltons unlined made up
with cord edge. Imported double faced
Coats with fancy collar and cuffs, etc. to
We are also showing some elegant
styles In
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
CHRISTIANS DAY.
How 1t Is Celebrated by the PEG.
pie Of Many Lands.
CUSTOMS WHICH EXPRESS THE
SEASONS GOODWILL.

The Germans Make Much of the Day and
Have Many Interesting Observances-It
Isa Great Time for the Italians and
Even the Chinese and the Japs Mark
Its Coming.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24

TrolIy Hearses tie the Csmetery-Passen-
gers Transferred on the Rail Without
Stopping Trains-Bathing Cars and
Other Oddities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-24
BATH WRAPS.

Look over this line of goods before de-
Gliding what you will buy and at the
same time we can show you good many
other desirable articles suitable for
Christmas Gifts for gentlemen.
The herald., 1897-06-09

this matter. England has her own in
terests to subserve. and It would! be an
unparalleled piece of folly on the part
Of Great Britain to countenance any
disturbance OF the present monetary
standard, by which she is drawing more
than $500, 000.0 900 in gold annually from
the United States in the forms of inter-
est alone. 1t is the shallowest folly tc
expect any such action. 1t cost Great
Britain too many millions to fasten this
system upon the United States as busi-
ness scheme, for her to idly surrender
her advantage now as q matter of SEN
timent. These facts were all known be-
fore the appointments were made, and
hence 1t Is that we were prepared to
forecast the fortunes Of the commits
sion at the moment Of its birth. The
naked effrontery of the scheme is still
its most prominent characteristic, and
1t only remains for us to recall and dis
miss the commission before the con-
tempt Of Europe is made to supplement
her present ridicule.