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The Penn's Grove record., 1897-06-04

An Oklahoma man, says the Boston
Transcript, has made a proposition to
the Interior Department to corral
what are left of American bison. All
of these animals outside of private es-
tate or public park collections, and
still in a wild state, are, according to
this authority, in the Yellowstone
National Park and do not exceed thir-
ty in number. If we are to preserve
the remnant of these once mighty and
almost countless rovers of the plains,
we must be prompt in measures Of pro.
lection.
1t is hardly more than twenty-five
or thirty years since the biographies
and encyclopedias used to tell, as
feature of unvarying interest in Yves
tern life, how these animals travelled in
herds of thousands and tens of thous-
ands. In those days every old farmer
covered the seats of the family carry
all with buffalo skins, as they were
called, because they were the cheap
est protection with which he could
provide himself, but a genuine buffalo
robe is nov a thing of the past.
Whether they could be profitably do
mesticated may be doubtful, but as
one of the most interesting associa.
tons of the primitive life of the coun.
try the race should not be permitted
to become extinct.
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Management of domestic Animals,

There is a very striking likeness
between the dispositions of our do
nestle animals and the superior crea-
lures who own and control them. In
deed, one philosopher calls our dumb
friends "our inferior children" and
with some show of reason.
The close student OF nature will tell
you at a glance what sort of q master
or caretaker an animal has had. The
friendly and kind spirit makes friend
illness and kindness everywhere among
beasts, while ill temper, spite and
viciousness show at once in their
reflected results upon the instincts Of
all inferior creatures.
The vicious driver approaches his
horses head. The animal at once
draws back and tries to pull away.
This angers the man, and he beats the
poor beast for reeoiling from his hand.
Everything is susceptible to kind
ness, and the signs and indications q
9 good heart toward the helpless ans
dependent are u~nmistakable.
In one farmyard a single word viii
bring every fowl and bird to the mis-
tress as fast as feet any wings cal
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Washington was nicknamed the
Father of His Country, Americas
Fabius, the Cincinnatus of the West,
Atlas of America, Lovely Georgius Ia
sarcastic nickname applied by the
English soldiery), Flower of the For
est, Deliverer of America, Stepfather
of His Country applied by bitter OPP
ponents during his Presidency, and
Savior of His Country; Adams was
nicknamed Colossus of Independence;
jefferson, Sage of Monticello and Long
Tom; Madison, Father OF the C03sti-
tuition; Monroe, Last Cooked Hat; J..
@. Adams, Old Man Eloquent; Jack
son, Old Hickory, Big Knife and Sharp
Knife, Hero of New Orleans, Gin'ral
and Old Hero; Van Buren, was Little
Magician, Wizard of Undertook,
Follower in the Footprints, Whiskey
Van and King Martin the First; Bsrri-
son, Ti%ppecanoe, Old Tip and Wash
ington of the West; Tyler, Young
Hickory and Accidental President;
Polk, Young Hickory; Taylor, Rough
and Ready, Old Buena Vista and Old
lack; Fillmore, the American Louis
Philippe; Pierce, Purse; Buchanan,
Old Public Functionary, Bachelor
President and Old Buck.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
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Oats contain just the kind OF nutri-
ment that is needed to make growth
in all young animals. We do not
think much or them for laying. hens
as the bulk of the hull makes them
too light. But when they are ground
and most of the hull sifted out, this
oatmeal is Just what is required to
make rapid growth in young chickens.
But it should not be fed wet; Inc
best way is to wet it with milk, and
bake il into cakes over a slow fire, so
as not to burn it. Or the oatmeal may
be mixed with sou milk curd until 1t
is dry and crumbly. Either way 1t
will make young chickens grow rap
idly. But the chicks should also have
some whole wheat, so as to exercise
their digestive organs.-Amerlcan
Cultivator.
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Increase in Egypt,s Population,

Some very interesting facts are
brought to light in the Egyptian Gem
II Report just published. The gem
eral increase in the rural population
during the last fifteen years has been
very nearly thirty per cent. or two per
cent. per annum, which is about dou-
Bile the normal rate of increase in Brit
ish India. The Christian Copts num-
Der about half a million, or one-six-
teenth of the whole rural population.
The Greeks, who are the village usur-
ers and sellers of alcoholic drink, have
not increased, but there is a very large
increase of other European rationale
ties.
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According to the Chicago Times
Herald J. Norwood Clark, of Iowa
City, Iowa, is the Oldest living mem
Der of the order of Odd Fellows. 1t
is more than fifty years since he was
initiated into the order at Baltimore in
the first Odd Fellows building ever
erected in this country. He was then
q member of Gratitude Lodge, No. 5.
In 1871 Mr.. Clark took his card from
Baltimore Lodge, and placed it with
Western Lodge, No. "a. He removed
in 1s43 from Western Lodge to Ohio
Lodge, No. 1, and his last change was
made in 1856, when he deposited his
card with Eureka Lodge, No. A, of
Iowa City, where it remains to this
day. Since that time he has never
missed q meeting of the lodge. save the
session which was held at Cedar Rap
ids in 1872. In 1S6S-69 Mr.. Clark
was grand representative to the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge of the United
States. He is widely known among
Odd Fellows in all parts of the conn
try. Mr.. Clark is a native of Phila-
delphia and is eighty-three years old.
He was initiated while still a young
man into the first encampment of Pa
triarchs in the world. He has been a
member of the Grand Encampment Of
Iowa since 1859.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me thi
10th day of March, 1897.


10
To the merchant who is happy if he
can sell his goods at an increase of ten
to twenty per cent. oven the cost, how
almost Incredible must it seem that
typewriting machines and bicycles.
which costfrom about sixteen totwenty-
five dollars to manufacture, can be
sold for S100-or even $50-each?
What machines are more universally
used to-day than these two, excepting
the sewing machine?
How hard the merchant struggles
for his ten per cent. profit while the
typewriting machine and the bicycle
sell at q price which is from Jour te
six times the cost of manufacture.
Judicious and continuous adyertis-
ing has made this possible.
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THE ALASKAN PROBLEM.
An Agricultural and Geological Survey o
the Territory to Be Made.


the Territory to Be Made.
The Secretary of Agriculture has decided
to send o commission to Alaska for the pur-
pose OF making what may be termed an
agricultural ant geological survey OF the
Territory. His object Is to ascertain how
far the Inhabitants can be made self-sup-
porting, to ascertain what food products
can be grown there, and what can be done
to encourage a native meat supply as a sub
| stitute for the reindeer n the seal, which
| have been the chief means of subsistence to
the natives. There is a general knowledge
that q little wheat and corn and potatoes
| have been grown on the coast, and that the
season is long enough to allow other hardy
| vegetation to mature. But the rapid In
| crease Of population and the cost of i'm
| problem to the Alaskans, and 1t is believed
that information that may be gathered and
| published during the present season will
be utilized by the people next year. Along
the coast the climate is quite mild, and
Secretary Wilson believes that on the PEN
insuias that extend into the sea the soil is
sufficiently fertile, and that other condi-
tions are suitable for the production OF
regular crops of hardy grains and yege-
tables. The commission will consist OF Dr..
| Seton Jackson, who has charge or Gov
eminent schools in Alaska and knows more
about that territory thar any other man;
Professor W. H. Evans, of the botanic dtyt.
sion of the Department OF Agriculture, and
Professor B. Killen, OF Oregon. The latter
gentleman is an all-round scientist and q
practical farmer. He is one of the regents
of the agricultural college of the State, and
is sufficiently familiar with both the ami
NAL and vegetable kingdoms to enable him
to lake q report of great value.
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CANADIAN IMMIGRATION.
The Total Number of Newcomers for 1896
Was 25,4T8.

The annual report of the Department OF
the Interior Of the Dominion OF Canada
has been printed. II shows the total immi-
grant arrivals to have been 25.473 in 1896,
against 25, 7SS in 1895, q decrease of $40.
settlement for the year in the Northwest
Territories is represented by the number
of homestead entries, 1857, representing
5556 souls, compared with 1894, representing
1854 souls, in 1895, u falling OF in entries
Of 597, and of settlers of 1893. The entries
of Canadians returned from the United
States number 4S, against LOG in 1895.
There were 142 natives of the United States
who took up land during the year, against
452 in 1895. OF English there were 27S.
Irish SO, Scotch 70, French o., Belgians II,
Austro-Hungarians SO, Germans Al, lee
landers II, russians SO, and Poles ~.
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Young tomato plants, when growing
up thickly in hotbeds or flats, will
invariably become spindling and weak.
If planted out in the usual way they
have either to be inserted so deep
that the roots will come in direct con
tact with the poorer subsoil, or the
stems bend over and the tops fall upon
the surface of the ground and will
V make strong, healthy plants
OF course strong, short, stocky plants
are the best to set out, but if they
cannot be had spindling plants may
be made just as serviceable. BY this
method the fine roots are nearer to the
surface and the part of the stem
underground will Don strike addi-
tional roots, thus giving the plant
still more s~ustenance and nourish-
ment.-American Agriculturist.
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One of the most puzzled men in town
is a Montgomery street restaurans
keeper who recently took in a s2o goid
piece which filled all the ordinary re-
ouirements Of genuipeness so far as a
superficial test could reveal the true
facts. But a few days ago a banker
stepped into his place and saw the SZo
gold piece which the restaurant man
had received only a short time before.
The banker had q queer look IN ms
ewes as he took the coin and raped 1t
sharply with his knife and the restau-
rant keeper had a stranger expression
as he saw his supposed $50 piece break
into two pieces.
GLOW is this?" he demanded.
The banker answered; ut 10 the
same old game. l had n OF these
pieces myself, and since that L have
tested gold pieces of the $50 denomin-
alton very carefully. If that had been
genuine my test wouldnot have broken
it."
Then the restaurant keeper and the
banker carefully examined it together.
The outside of the gold piece was all
right, seemingly, when the dlssevered
parts were placed together. The mil
ing seemed to be up to the standard.
The weight was correct.
But the inside of the piece was hall
filed with n composition which was
not the customary gold and alloy. Still
closer examination revealed that the
gold had been sawed through with ex.
ouisite care and skill just inside OF the
milling. Then the milling had been
removed and from the interior OF the
piece some of the gold had been ex-
tracted and the haser composition was
made to take the place of the more
precious metal. Then, with equal
dizziness and skill the milling had been
replaced and soldered in some way,
and the trick was done.-San Francis
IN Call
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Little Alice Elizabeth Doherty, who
was born in Minneapolis, March IA,
1889, is covered with fine, silken hair
from four to twelve inches in length.
When born the hair was about three
inches long, but has kept constantly
growing until it attained its present
length. From below the eyes it hangs
downward and from above them up
ward, passing backward and mingling
with the hair of her head, which is two
feet long.-Courier-Jonrna
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Regulating the pitch of Bells.

In the casting of bells of large size
for chimes or given tones, the skill aud
secret of success lie in getting the
thickness of the ring which is at the
mouth of the bell Just right. 1t will
be noticed that just q little back from
the edge of the bell, on the fange, the
metal is thicker than in any portion.
The maker, in order to get the desired
tone, makes a drawing of the bell, and
in a cross section of this thicker ring
describes o circle the diameter of
which determines the tone.-Albany
Express.
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State with the Longest strawberry Season

State with the Longest Strawberry Season.
There are few sections in the world
that have a longer strawberry eason
than Montana. First the California
berries are received. After being in
the market at a reasonable price for
several weeks they drop out and the
famous Hood River berries take their
place. The berries from Washington
and Oregon extend their visit to Mon
tana until the native berries are in the
market. The Montana berries are SUI
perior in flavor and are usually from
great distances. They remain in the
market for about a month, and SO be-
tween the California, Hood River and
native berries, Montana people may
eat strawberries, and still not pay hot.
house prices for them, for weeks after
less favored States have hidden good.
by to them.-Helena Independent.
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5GARnEN
S@l40

carry them. They flutter and chirp
for notice, and the pigeons alight on
her head and hands, and even cling
to her clothing. She can pick them
ND anywhere, and they rarely draw
back from her hands when they are
extended. Children are not well
Taught on these lines. They are
allowed to annoy and irritate animals.
The dog is brought to the house for
the baby's amusement. The child pulls
it and pinches it, AMI if the little thing
barks or growls it is punished until It
understands that it must bear without
resentment or retaliation whatever
cruelty or pain the new owner chooses
to inaict. As the child grows older
the idea is kept in mind that the dog
is his property, and soon he acquires
and exhibits the proper feeling. TITS
mine, and l guess / will do as 1 please
with it," is often the beginning of a
career of brutality.
The humane societies are doing
great good, but there is room for q
great deal more. There ought to be
Kindness clubs for the children Of
every neighborhood. There are many
persons who do not know that horses
and other animals sometimes die 81
loneliness and inconsistencies. Many Q
beast has dragged through a long siege
of heart-breaking sorrow, and has
finally died of a broken heart.
We understand far too little of the
sufferings and feelings Of animals. Be
cause they do not speak our language
and we cannot comprehend theirs We
are wont to think that they hav,
neither reason nor sense. Who car
tell but that in the grand economy O
nature their intelligence ranks well VI
with ours, and that their usefulness
is quite as marked in the estimation o.
the great Creator Of us all as is that o
many of those who attach such grea'
Importance to their own sayings ant
doings?
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ON several South African farms ex-

On several South African farms ex-
periments have been tried with Bur-
chell's zebra. The zebras become as
tame as ponies, and are readily broken
in for draught work. The object OF
their tanners has been to breed a mule
which, like the zebra, is proof against
the tsetse-fy. The zebras themselves
run well enough in a mule team,
though they cannot stand overdriving,
Tho Spectator,
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The United STATED Treasury's reserve is
still forty-four millions in excess OF the
conventional limit, and the Clearing House
banks of New York City hold no less than
lightweight millions. There is, ! n short,
more gold in the country than at any time
in fifteen wears,
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the Free Methodist Church, Yincennes,
Ind, and while kneeling at the altar in
prayer was stricken with heart disease,
dying instantly. The congregation was
| thrown into a panic.
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HORSES FOR EUROPE.
An Eastern syndicate Buying Them in
michigan.

Buyers representing an Eastern syndicate
ars travelling through the southern tier of
Michigan counties buying horses, which
are being shipped to Buffalo and New York,
ana thence across the sea to Europe, where
they will be used to mount the cavalry OF
toe great Powers. Germany, England and
Russia, 1t is said, are buying most of the
Host. 1t Is estimated that since the buy
an made their appearance no less than
1000 of the finest horses have been pu5r
chased and shipped. The horses command
COCA prices. The Michigan horses were
selected on account of the smaller siz9' OF
tas animals, IL being believed that they are
mora endurable for travel in the moQntaip-
Gus country than larger horses found else
u-Prc.
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An ~enterprising Postmaster of Putnam,
Conn, has adopted fires mail delivery at
his own expense, his-oiice net doing quite
the business necessary to secure TINS ad-
vantage from the Government.
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The lions share of Africa is owned
by France, with 3 $500, 900 square
miles; next comes Great Britain, with
$3.50. 900; Germany and Portugal,
900, 600 square miles each; Italy, 600,-
600, and Spain, $50, 900 square miles.
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The INQUIRY into the IRE at the Charity
Bazaar In Paris shows that the men rowe
a great deal of eowardiee, striking women
and taking from them their means Of pres
erYation.
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Over 1000 cured. Why not let No-To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobaceoi
saves money, makes health snd manhood.
Cure guaranteed. 80 cents ard S1.OO at all
druggists,
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A. NJ. Priest. Druggist, Shelbyville, Ind,
says: HALLS Catarrh Cure gives the best of
as Il cures every one who takes IT," Druggists
sell it. 75c.
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ALIENS Foot Ease, a powder for the feet. 10
cures painful, swollen. smarting feet, and in-
stantly takes the sting out Of corns and bun.
ions. It's the greatest COMFORT discovery OF
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ft-
ting or new shoes feel easy. 1t Is certain
cure for sweating. callous and hot. tired, och-
ing feet, Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. by mail for 25c. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen ). Olm-
sted, lie Roy, N. y.
For whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is a suo-
cessful remedy.-M.P. DIETER, 81 Throop Ave,
Brooklyn, N. Y, Nov. IL 1884.
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Stranger latter an examination-.
III, doctor, what do you thinks
he ! the CONT?
i"aome?
undred a year.
We got q sore foot"
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Some time ago he had a severe illness
which was cured almost miraculously. A
reporter hearing of this, interviewed him
regarding his experience. Prof. Bowman
was in the midst of his work when the re-
porter called, but he cheerfully gave him a
hearing
"a year age last fall" said the professor,
and was unable to properly attend to my
duties. I tried different physicians but with
no relief, and also used many different pres
prietary medicines, spending almost fifty
dollars for these medicines alone. / then
succumbed to q seige OF the grip in the
middle of winter, and was left in n much
worse condition. My kidneys were fearfully
disordered, and my digestion became very
poor. 1 was indeed in a bad condition.
"a minister in conference learning of my
condition advised me to tried DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. / had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
of this medicine, but 1t was with reluctance
that I was finally persuaded to try it, as 1t
seemed that nothing could do me any good.
However, / procured three boxes OF pills
and took them strictly according to direc-
tions. By the time the last dose was taken
l was almost cured, and in better health
than 1 had been for years. I continued using
the pills awhile longer and was entirely
cured. / can cheerfully recommend Dr.
williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
Such was Professor Bowman's wonderful
story, which was fully endorsed by the fol
lowing affidavit:
HABrsvILLE, Ind, March 16, 1887.
affirm that the above aeeords with thu
facts in my case.
R. W. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me thi
10th day of March, 1897.
LYMAN j. ScUppER, Notary Public.
STATE OF INDIANA, IS.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peopl
contain all the elements necessary to Civ
new life and richness to the blood and re
store shattered nerves. They are sold IL
boxes (never in loose form, by the dozen o
hundred) at 50 cents a box, or six boxes 10
$3.50, and may be had OF all druggists o
directly by mail from DR.. Williams Medi
cine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
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Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
ieething, softensth gums reducing
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Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. S2trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. II. H. KLINE, Ltd. S3t Arch St, PhilR.,Pa.
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All Disorders of the LIVER.

Observe the following symptoms, resulting frotn
diseases of the digestive organs: Constipatien, ~
| ward piles, fullness Of blood in the head, acidity O
tie stomach, nausea, heartburn, disgust OF 1000
fulJness Of weight of the stomach, sour eructatlons
sinking or f~utiering of the heart, choking or SUMO
| eating sensations when in q lying posture. GUINNESS
of vision. dots or webs before the sight, fever ana
| dull pain in the head, deficiency of perspiration, vel
] lownesa of the skin and eyes, pain IN tine side ehesI
limbs. and sudden Pushes OF heat burning IN NV
flesh. AZ.
system of all OF the aboye-named disorders.
Price rs etc. q box. Sold by druggists or sent
by mail. :. osx
Send to DIR. RADWAY g. CO., lock box 100,
| New York, for book of Advice.
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CAscARErs stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe; l0c.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-06-04

When bilious or costiye, cat q Cascaret
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; lOc., CSC.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-06-04

To keep the pores open is essential to health.
Gienn's SULPHUR Soap does this. OF druggists.
Hill's Hair Whisker Dye. black or brown, Toe.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-06-04

The late NJ. MERCER predicted that
by 1910 there would be more French
Canadians by birth and descent in the
United States than in Canada.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-06-04

Just try a 10c. box of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-06-04

Three women served as judges at the re-
cent election in Wallace, Idaho.