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Willmar tribune., 1897-09-21
STICK TO THE FARM.

riculture Pays Digger Profit Than
Country storel<ecping.
A friend of our owned good farm
lew years ago, about two miles from
thriving city. He and his sons lived
on it and had fine home and were
prospering slowly. But they got it
into their heads that they could live
easier and do better by moving to town
and going into some business. And
they went, renting the farm. They
borrowed money on it, and put that
with what they had and started gro
Gerry store. He is man of more than
average ability. They all worked early
and late for success. Last year, how
ever, was too much for them. They
had to trust out too much, and the
laboring people had so little money,
and there was so much competition
among the dealers to get that, that the
weakest had to go down. The sheriff
has sold the farm, and everything else
is gone. They have nothing. AS they
are particular friends of ours, we feel
doubly sorry for them.
Now, my good friends, don't you
often think that farming is a poor
business, and wish you were out of it
and at something else? And you don't t
know that the usual result would be
about as described above? You cannot
sell your farm and put your money
into any business to-day that is honor
able and legitimate and safe that will
pay you as well. Let US look this mat
ter squarely in the face, then, and take
courage and go ahead and make the
best of our business. There is no
chance to do any better, as rule, nor
as well, all things considered, with the
capital invested. I was talking the
other day with shrewd old gentle
man, who has considerable property.
He remarked: II keep enough money
in farm land to support myself and
family well if everything else went to
the dogs. risk the rest in business" :"
There is nothing safer than good
farm land. We have got enough, too,
to support us well, no matter what
comes. People must eat, and farmers
can always live, on the average. A
family out of debt, owning good
farm, reasonably improved, are we'll
fixed in this worlds goods.-T. B. Ter
ry, in Practical Farmer.
Willmar tribune., 1897-09-21
POULTRY ON THE FARM.
Prof. Gilbert Explains Why 1t IL
Source of Profit.

Prof. Gilbert Explains Why 1t Ii a
Source of Profit.
Prof. Gilbert, of Ottawa, Canada, in
answer to the question: Why is poultry
valuable to the farmer? gives the fol-
lowing reasons:
/. Because he ought by their means
to convert a great deal of the waste of
his farm into money in the shape of
eggs and chickens for market.
2. Because with intelligent manage
ment they ought to be all-year revenue
producers with the exception of per-
haps two months during the moulting
period.
3. Because poultry will yield him n
quicker return for his capital Invested
than any of the other departments of
agriculture.
4. Because the manure from the
poultry house will make a valuable
compost for use in either vegetable
garden or orchard The birds them
selves, if allowed to run in plum or ap-
pie orchards, will destroy all injurious
insect life.
S. Because while cereals and fruits
can only be successfully grown in GER
tain sections, poultry can be raised for
table use or layers of eggs in all parts
of the country.
6. Because poultry raising is an en-
ployment in which the farmers wife
and daughters can engage and leave
him free to attend to otherdepartments.
z. Because it will bring the best re-
turns in the shape of new laid eggs
during the winter season-when the
farmer has most time on his hands.
8. Because to start poultry raising on
the farm requires little or no capital.
nder any circumstances, with proper
management, poultry can be made with
little cost a valuable adjunct to the
farm.-Farm News.
Willmar tribune., 1897-09-21

the exact sum, Master Thcrn.
dyke" was Duncan's parting injunc-
ton. "Feefty thousand dollars is a
fearful deal O money to ding cot at ane
clatter."
"I've been thinking that over since
we spoke of it" rejoined Philip, land
I've changed my mind. They'll pay a
hundred thousand, or go to jail"
Protheroe laughed heartily at Dun.
cans dumb show of amazement when
they We're out of hearing. II hope
you'll win," he said. do you want me
to go with you?"
mo; I fancy can manage them bet
ter alone; but I'm much obliged. I'd
be glad to have you with me afterward,
though. I imagine Sharpless will be in
an assassinating mood if I do win."
Willmar tribune., 1897-09-21
HOW TO MOVE BOWLDERs.

amount of power, unless much hand
digging is given bef forehand. The-sketch
herewith shows a way to lift the stone
sit is dragged out by team Of horses
or. oxen. The inclined stick can be
placed as near to the bowlder as is prac-
ticable and as itrises to the perpendic.
yular it Of course lifts the Stone. The
height he Of the prop will depend upon the
size and depth Of the stone. The
5knack of TX lkn owing how % do such
things often saves a vast amount ot
Grange Judd Farmer. s
Willmar tribune., 1897-09-21
ECONOMICAL HEATER.
1t Makes the Warming of Water fol
Stock Comparatively Easy:

1T Make8 the W0rm1nE of W0fer for
Stock Comparatively Easy:
The warming of water for stock, es-
pecially for milch COWS and animals
being fattened, is something which de-
serves attention in all sections where
the winters are long and cold. Many
farmers, however, neglect to do it, sim
ply because they think it is too expen-
sive.
The cut presented below represents
a heater which does the work effective-
ly, at the minimum cost of construction
and running. It is made of gall
vanized iron, and a cylinder about 20
inches in diameter and eight inches
high, provided with two pipes. The long
er one is fouT inches in diameter. and
Willmar tribune., 1897-09-21

THE CHEF THING

In Maintaining Good Health Is Pure, Rieh'
NourishiDg Blood.
The blood carries nourishment and
furnishes support for the organs, nerves
and muscles. It must be made rich and
pure if you would have strong nerves,
good digestion, sound sleep, or if you
would be rid of that tired feeling, those
disagreeable pimples, eczema, or scrofula.
No medicine is equal to Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla for purifying the blood. 1t is medi-
cine of genuine merit and will do you
wonderful good. Try it now.
Willmar tribune., 1897-09-21
ShnEe into YOuP ShOeSs

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the teetI; I
It cures painful, swollen, smarting teet an9
instantly takes the sting out of c9rns ana
bunions. It's the greatest comfort dlscoveLy
of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes 1lgnS
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain eur eutc
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists an and shoe
stores, 25c Trial package, FREE. Write to
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Rubbed 1t In.
@I told her there were plenty of other
fish in the sea when she refused to marry
me.''
What did she say?"
THAT they won't all bite at clam bait. ;"
philadelphia North American.
Willmar tribune., 1897-09-21
LABOR-SAvlNG DEVICE,

1T Lifts Large Rocks Out Of the Ground IL
with Perfect Ease.
Field powders are usually buried
either wholly or in part in the surface
of the ground. To pull such bowlder
out of the ground requires an enormous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23
ABATING A NUISANCE.
Sprinklfng OIL Along Railway Tracks
to Prevent Dust.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, it
is understood. is about to try the expert
ment of sprinklirg a specially prepared oil
on it's line between Lanhams and Deane-
wood, on the Baltimore and Potomac di-
vision, near this city, as a means of reduc-
Ing the dust nuisance
Between these stations the trains run
rapidly, and the discomfort to passengers
from dust is very annoying. While this
will be the first experiment of the kind in
this part of the country, the use of oil to
abate the nuisance caused passengers by
dust and dirt has been undergoing n test
on the PENNSYLVANIA lines running to the
New Jersey seashore, and it is stated that
the results are highly satisfactory.
The oil is distributed along the roadbed
by means of specially constructed car
The "spreader,' as 1t is known, is a COM
paratlvely simple contrivance, and, with
gum hose and pipes, is connected to an or
binary oil tank Car filled with the oil. The
spreading of the oil over the roadbed is
accomplished at the rate of about four
miles an hour.
The spreader is so constructed that not a
particle of oil falls on the rails. This. of
course, is necessary precaution. since it
would be impossible for a locomotive to
Oil.
Between 1000 and 5000 gallons of oil are
required per mile of double track, and it is
claimed THAI one application will allay the
aust and dirt for a year. Should the eX-
pertinent prove satisfactory, it is probabl
the entire line between Washington and
New York will be sprinkled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23
. PULPIT THEMES.
Subjects Discussed From ynrious In
cal Pulpits Yesterday

Rev Arnold S. Yantis of BROOKLYN NV
preached at the Church of Our Father
yes terday. Mr.. Yantis was a member of
this church when he lived here, and stud
led for the ministry under Dr. A. E. Rodg-
ers, He chose for his text the words of
Nehemiah, And l arose in the right 7
ard some few men with me; neither told
l any man what God had put in nv heart
to do"
AT Congress Street NJ. P. Church Rev.
w. S. Hammond preached from the text,
And the Lord added unto the church daily
such as should be saved"
Rev. Alexander Kent spoke at the Peo-
pies Church upon Signs of the Times and
the Duty of the Hour
Rev Henry Baker preached at the Met
ropolitan NJ. E. Church yesterday morn
Ing, his subject being based on the punish
ment dealt to mankind through remorse
for wrongdoing.
The character of Stephen, with its COM
bination of meeknesS, temperance gentle
ness. piety, love and reverence, was the
subject of a discourse at Foundry Churc h
by Rev. DR.. Lemon, the former pastor of
Gorsuch NJ. E. Church.
Prof J. Fraise Richard of the Modern
Normal College spoke at the Ninth Street
Christian Church on the Educ ton for
the Times"
The pulpit at Hamline M. E. Church was
occupied by Rev. H. N. Cowden, chaplain
of the House of Representatives He took
his text from st. Matthew, vi:21, For
where your treasure is, there will your
heart be Also
Rev. C. C. Meador pastor of the Fifth
Baptist Church, spoke at the young mems
Gospel meeting at the Y. NJ. C. A. hall
yesterday afternoon. Dr. Meador has just
celebrated the fortieth anniversary of his
pastorate at the Fifth Baptist Church,
having filled that pulpit since the building
OF the house of worship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23
THE CAPITAL RAILWAY.
Equipment ON Navy Yard Bridge tC
he Installed September IL.


Under the term OF a contract entered into
between President Randle of the Capital
Railway Company and the owners of the
Brown underground railway patent, the
&C mrany's line across the Navy Yard bridge
is to be fully equipped and ready for opera
ton by September Is, at which time the
electric cars, it is expected, will be run
over the entire route between the navy
yard gate and Congress Heights. Since the
rails of the electric road from the south
end of the bridge to it's terminus have be-
come settled to their places the cars have
run smoothly, rapidly and in all respects
satisfactorily.
President Randle told a Star reporter that
1t is his intention to build branch line, as
soon as possible, to point some distance
beyond Overlook Inn, and also to extend
the main line from its present terminus to
the District line opposite Alexandria.
Mr.. Randle stated also that he Is in nego-
tiation with New York capitalist for the
erection at Congress Heights of a large
hotel which. when completed. will be among
the finest in this section of the country
Already, he said, the site of the proposed
hotel has been selected, and, If finally
adopted. the building will command a SUI
perb view of Washington and It's surround
ings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23
THE DORCAS MISSION.
Day nursery Esta blished for Children
of Worthy Mothers,

Great interest is being manifested in the
Dorcas Mission. located at No % Pierce
street. and its work, and the management
Is very anxious that the general public
shall become better acquainted with the
enterprise. In this connection Mrs. Annie
4. Brown, the president said today to a
Star reporter:
The Dorcas Mission is now open as a
day nursery, for the reception of children
of worthy mothers, and also of unworthy
girls who desire to live an upright life in
the future. The managing committee in
tends to do all in it's power 10 raise the
fallen. wherever found, irrespective of
color.
THE mission was instituted May last
and was furnished through the generosity
cash contributions have been subscribed by
The charitably disposed dealers in the
markets have supplied the necessary pro-
visions We are in pressing need, how
ever. Of money with which to pay rent.
while clothing and shoes will be thankfully
received. Religious services are held at
the mission every Sunday afternoon at 4:3U
o clock, in charge of pastors from different
churches"
Those directly in charge of the mission
are Mrs. Annie E. Brown, president; Mrs.
Eta J. Webster, vice president, and Mes
danes NJ. Hickman. Mary Thomas. Alice
Thornton, Mary Hamilton, Matilda Rich
ardson, Katie Herbert and S. America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23

To the Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
1t is well known that the experts Of the
Department of Agriculture understand how
to prevent and destroy nearly. every form
OF fungus and insect that is injurious to
shade trees, flowers or vegetables and
grains. They publish admirable instruc-
tons for the use of the farmers and ga
deners, but only small proportion of those
living in city like Washington can be-
come expert in following out these instruc-
tons. Those who have small ornamental
plots would. l am very sure. be very glad
TO give occasional employment to any ono
man. woman or child-who would bring
around his portable, spraying apparat rs
and clear off the bugs and the fungi 1t
IL generally supposed that the official gar
deners and other employees can rarely be
utilized for private work. SO that here is
an opportunity for some one to start a new
business If only the entomoogist and the
pathoiogist at the Department of Agri-
culture will give it a popular name and
instruct the beginners. A fine tree is worth
more to the community than a horse. and
botanical surgery ought to be as profitable
as the veterinary art. G. A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23
WHEEL EQUIPMENT STOLEN.
Washington Bicyelists Met With
ROEueN Last Evening mt Rockville.

]. W. Allen and George E. Hebbard, two
local wheelmen, took a trip cut in Mary
land Saturday evening on their bicycles.
and on their way back TO the city Sunday
evening they stopped in Rockville to attend
the evening services at one of the churches
leaving their wheels in what was supposed
TO be a safe place. After services they
found their wheels minus lamps and bells
and the contents of their tool bags. AS
they had only few minutes in which to
make the late train to the city, they had
TO ride through the town to the station
without lights. and We're contemplating a
walk to their homes after reaching the
city Upon reaching the station one of the
party noticed young man, named Roy
Hilton. and his brother. Earnest. acting
rather Suspiciously. and. upon being ap-
preached. they started to run. They were
cvertaken, and the missing lamps recov-
cred one of the two wheeimen left on a
morning train for Rockville today, and in
tends 10 prosecute the Hiltons to the fullest
extent of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23
ARTHUR PILLING's FUNERAL.
Services to BE Held mt Family Resi-
dence This Afternoon.


dence This Afternoon.
Funeral services over the remains of Ar
thur T. Pilling, the Harvard student who
died Friday evening, at Gloucester, Mass,
will be held at the family residence, No.
1901 Massachusetts avenue, this afternoon,
at 4:30 o'clock. The body was accompanied
from Gloucester by the mother of the de-
ceased and the second son, Walter.
The death Of the young man resulted
from heart trouble, caused, it is said, by
entertaining in college athletics, COM
bined with hard study. He had been a
student at Harvard three years, and dur
ing all that time had been a moving spirit
in all branches of college athletics. He
was warned that If he did not take rest he
would suffer in consequence, but paid little
heed to this He was a pitcher for the
Harvard base ball team, and was engaged
in forming the nine. In the last three
months he attended college he had very
bad health but continued his physical
labors as well as the mental ones.
Finally, the breakdown came, and the
family took a cottage at East Gloucester,
Mass, so that he might recuperate. He
recovered somewhat. but ten days before
his death grew worse. His condition was
not thought to be serious, but Thursday he
had relapse, and died Friday night at Z
o'clock.
The interment will be in Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23
ANACOSTIAH HAPPENINGS
Congress HeightstAttractions Drew Large
Crowd Yesterday.
Temperance Rally and Camp Meet
hg-Lawn Fete by Order of the
Eastern Star.

1t Is estimated that 1900 persons passed
through Anacostia yesterday on their way
10 congress Heights The attractions there
were great temperance meeting in the af-
ternoon and the camp meeting at night.
Inc nrst was attended by representatives
OF most OF the temperance organizations in
the District, and an enthusiastic meeting
was the result
Kew Mr. Cannon, pastor of the Congress
Helshts NJ E. Church presided, and spoke
prieny. The others who made addresses
were Rev. c. o. Isaac of Anacostia and
Messrs. A. E. Shoemaker and S. J. Hart
SOCK OF Washington. The music was in
charge of Mr.. G. Medairy, with Miss Quinn
of Tenleytown as organist.
me meeting at night was a continuation
OF the series of meetings which were com
mehced Two weeks ago. and in which
the preacher in charge, Rev. Mr. Cannon.
mas eeen assisted by number of pastors
from various parts of the District and
mons aids during the present week will
pc Rev Mr.. Isaac of Anacosta. Rev. Mr..
Murray of Washington, Rev. Mr.. Spielman
OF Tenleytown and Rev. w. L. Orem of
music of the camp is in charge of Mr.. G.
Med2lry, with Miss Cooksie of Congress
HelghtS as organiSt.
Randle Park, where the camp meetings
a. o iciu' Is pTlliantly nSnted at night with
electricity, and Wilson Park, which adjoins
1t on the north, is also Illuminated in the
same way, but not to as great an extent
as is the former. Both supplied with
electricity from the power house of the
railway company at Anacostia.
The members of the boys choir of EN-
manuel p. f. Church. who. accompanied
by their director, DR.. Hollingsworth, and
orsanist. Mrs. DIR. Pyles, have been enjoy
ing ten days picnic at Piney Point are
expected to return home today.
The members of Electa Chapter Order of
the Eastern Star. gave a lawn fete at Con
gress Heights a few evenings ago. The at
tendance was very large. and the receipts
corresponoingly gratifying. Mr.. j. w. Toll
son was chairman of the committee of ar
engagements.
1t appears to be pretty generally conceded
that Mr.. Henry Johnson will succeed Mr..
). w. Tolson as postmaster of Anacostia,
out 1t is understood the appointment will
not be made for several weeks. When the
candidacy of Mr.. Johnson first an
nounced some opposition was manifested
toward him, but the conclusion appears to
have been reached that the appoint mem
VIII be satisfactory to the people of the
town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23
New Transfer system In Force.

The new system of transfers of the Capi-
tai Traction Company was put in opera
ton yesterday morning and passengers at
the Different functions of the lines We're
given transfer slips by the conductors. in
stead Of being compelled 10 go to the boxes
on the corner as formerly and procure
tEem from agents stationed there Trans
IerS were given at the navy yard gate for
lle cars OF the Capital City electric road
"Ach IL now operated from the south end
OF Anaco-tia bridge to Congress Heights
ana which VIII shortly be in operation TO the
terminus OF the Capital Traction COMPANY
on Nth street. The change in the custom of
sltHS transfers was regarded with great
satisfaction by the patrons of III, road on
the various lines O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23
ROBBING THE ORCHARDS,
Providers Visit the Farmers' Trees
and Steal Fruit.

Complaints against fruit thieves are be-
ing made to the authorities in the coun-
ties of Maryland in the vicinity of this city
and the local police are on the lookout for
the offenders about the markets. Several
large orchards in Prince Georges county
have been visited and robbed during the
pest few days, and the farmers are deter
mined TO take the law ir their own hands
Many of them have employed men to
watch their fruit trees at night and the
watchmen. of course, are all armed and
are under instructions to use their weapons
should thieves appear.
Thieves invaded an orchard about six
miles from the city Friday night about IL
o'clock, and g battle ensued. A number of
shots were fired. but none of them took eff
feet, and the suspects escaped
one night last week an orchard not MANY
miles from here was visited by men who
had team, and II is reported they sue
ceeded In getting away with a load of frui.
for market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-23

Growing Interest In the Sad Case of
SenOrfta CisnerOs,


The interest in the case of Senorita
Evangelina Cassie Cisneros, who is now
lying in prison at Havana, and who Is ex-
pected to receive sentence of twenty
years imprisonment, is growing more and
more animated and petitions addressed to
her majesty. the queen regent of Spain
are being circulated widely and receiving
numerous signatures. The petition asks in
the name of civilization and humanity
that royal protection be extended to Senor-
1ta Cisneros, and that the innocent girl be
freed and sent to live among the women
of the United States. cablegram was
sent on Saturday to the queen regent, ap-
pealing to her, in humanity's name, to
lnterpose for the girl. 1t was signed by
the officers of the National Relief Asso-
cation of Cuba in aid of the American Red
cross, who are Mrs. julius c. Burrows
wife of the senator from Michigan, presi-
dent; Mrs. j. Ellen Foster. advocate gen.
eral, and Mrs. Emily c. Kilvert, secretary
Mrs. E. ID. f. N. Southworth the vener-
able novelist, also cabled to Queen Chris
tina Saturday. Her message was as fol-
lows:
IN the name of the Father the Son and
Holy Ghost, and of all mothers. sisters
ana daughters Of civilized countries. |
ehtreat You to use your power to free
Senorlta Evangelina Cisneros from the ter
rlpie rate that awaits her.