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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
Tic Penris of an Emprcss.

An interesting story is told con
corning some of the jewels belonging
to the Empress of Germany. She
owns very fine necklace, made OF
large pearls, well matched in size and
singularly pure in color. The neck
lace, however, had bean laid aside fol
some time from the light and air .q,9l'
as natural result lie lie color of the
pearls had slered considerably. In
fact, wheTthe Empress took out her
neck re it was so discolored that she
!. tdnd she could not possibly wear it
in its then condition. The court
ieweler, when appealed to, gave it as
his opinion that nothing would restore
the pristine purity of the pearls except
very long immersion in the sea. A
glass case was accordingly made, with
holes in it to admit the water. the
pearls were deposited in it, and it was
sunk ''full fathoms five in the waters
of the North Sea. The spot chosen is
close to the shore, and it is said that
sentries are on duty night and day.
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In the assures of the feet They should
be examined from time to time (say
every six or eight weeks), to detect any
defects of shape that might be taking
place. III the feet are not growing level
and symmetrical, they should be rem
dered so by rasping away the horn
which is not naturally worn down.
If that is neglected, the animal will
soon have the fetlock joint bending
over towards the outside. On no pre-
tence whatever should the front of the
walls be interfered with, for the
glazed coating of it's surface protects
the horn beneath; it should therefore
be left untouched. 1t would be as
well to disabuse peoples minds of
very popular fallacy, viz, that wet
soft ground; and even manfred yards,
are the best places to keep your
horses-and some would even have
the frogs and soles pared thin to al
low the moisture to penetrate more
easily. No greater mistake is made
than that, for the preservation of the
hoof depends to great extent. on the
soil the animal was reared on. The
| best-footed horses are bred on dry
soils, and that is undoubtedly the
kind of ground best adapted to the
healthy growth of horn. Young
horses require plenty of exercise, and
unless they are allowed it, the growth
of the horn, etc, is sure to be defec-
tive. Then the question arises When
ought a horse to be shod? The an
swer is, when the work required of the
animal wears the horn away faster
than it is formed or grown, or in other
words, so long as the horn of the foot
eau stand the wear required, il will
not need protecting, (shoeing). More
over if the horses are not shod so
early, they will not be worked so hard,
and fewer would be ruined in their
youth, as is often the case at the pres
| ent time
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
Fashion Notes.

A gray feather boa is one OF the
necessities of fashionable outfit Just at
present.
Long, narrow envelopes are taking
the place of the square ones for we'd
dings and other invitations.
Monograms are smaller, and are en-
closed in ring not larger than ten
cent piece, and are frequently backed
with blue or green enamel.
Striking novelties in writing paper
are plaided, blocked aud brocaded in
elaborate fashion. Pale tints are also
fashionable in blue, gray, pink and
cream.
A sHlful needlewomau can make
collars from a pattern collar with very
little trouble, with one or more inter
Innings of cotton according TO the stiff
ness desired.
A homespun wool material is n new
weave, very loose and thin like grena-
dine, is in the market II comes in
stripes and is made mp over the in
evitabe taffeta silk lining.
Swiss embroidered muslin Of the
finest kind is made up into dainty
summer gowns over silk Innings, and
pretty figured lawns are tucked from
the knee to the deep hem as they werg
years ago.
Transparent effects play large part
in millinery, aud null. chiffon.
net and tullc are shirred into the
prettiest-shaped hats, with both light
ness in color and weight to recommend
them to favor
Lace is more in demand than ever.
and the woman who has n lot of old
real lace is TO be cnvied. Yet fbe
limitations are cxquisitely fine, and the
art Of producing pretty effects with in
expensive lace is we'll known to tho
dressmakers.
Ribbon belts made OF two Iengfbs
Of ribbon folded and crossed ON the
hips so that they form points back
aud front arc a useful accessory of
dress, since they are boned aud hooked
in front, and, consequently, are al
ways in place.
To utilize last summers hats one
should, for n white straw. brush it
well, then remove the stifeninq wire
and wash it with cold water and good
soap. After rubbing we'll, dip IL in
clear water and dry Last Of all.
sponge it with the white Of egg well
beaten to make the straw taut,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
Inve ntions CT the Ancients.

1t is singular feature of many in
ventions that they are subsequently
found to be repetitions of old ideas.
The inventors are honest enough but
the ancients anticipated them by hun
dreds of years.
Professor Goodman says the thing
that most impressed him, when visit
ing Pompeii, waB the resemblance be-
tween many of the implements OF
eighteen hundred years ago aud those
of to-day. On looking at the iron
tools grouped together in an old fac
tory there, he could almost imagine
he was gazing into a modern tool shop,
except for the fact that there was a
heavy coating of rust on the iron.
Sickles, bill hooks, rskes, forks,
axes, spades, blacksmiths' tongs, ham
mers, soldering irons, planes and
shovels are much like those used to-
day; but the most marvellous instru-
ments found are those for surgery,
beautifully executed, and of design ex-
actly similar to some recently patent
ed and reinvented.
Unlikely as it may appear, Pom
peiians had wire ropes of perfect con
struction. Their bronze brazier and
kitchener had boilers at the side, and
taps for running off the hot water.
Ewers and urns have been discover
ed with interior tubes, and furnaces
precisely like the arrangement now in
vogue in steam boilers. Metal safes
had substantial locks. Many of the
locks and keys are ostingenious, and
some very complex. The water sup.
ply of Pompeii was distributed by
means of lead pipes laid under the
streets. There were many public
drinking fountains, and most of the
large houses were provided with foun.
tains, many of them being of very
beautiful design.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

There is no way to prevent the bean
weevil from depositing its eggs in the
young green beans. What can be done
to lessen the evil is to destroy the lar
vac in the beans after harvesting, SAYS
Nick's Magazine, and thus prevent any
great increase of the insects. Those
making business of raising beans are
careful to destroy the larvae or grubs,
and this is done by placing the beans
IN tight casks or compartments and
there evaporating, or volatilizing, car
bon bisulphide; another method is to
subject the beans for an hour to tenn
perature of l45 degrees-this can be
done without iniuring the vitality of
the seeds.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
Well Paid forneinp jolly.

A iovial old lady of Paris after pro-
vidipg literally for some distant rels-
tives, left by will 100000 in small
sums to large number of casual &C.
quaintances that she picked mp in the
streets. She was an invalid and had
been left without near relatives or
connections, but, being determined to
have jolly people about her, she gave
balls and parties to which she invited
any person whose face attracted her
in omnfbuses or shops. When she
died she remembered all in her will.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
A Jnnnnoso prisnnN InN.

The Xrjsap-Si -rils from Toxic,
-s7vssias TO be n model in its perfect
IL Engagement We approached lot
of handsome buildings, and / asked if
they did not b,loDg to the university.
"No; the prison where we are going"
the guide said, aud we entered the
beautiful grounds, laid off artistically
and planted with flowers. The build
ings are OF brick, one story high, and
are filled with many comforts. Every
prisoner saluted us.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
NInrnccn,. strcnt I1n,,i.rrs

In Morocco, tho street hawker 70.
commends bis wares by plcdging the
credit of saint. "In the name Of our
Lord Mphammel Al Hndyi Popcorn.
Popcorn. I'm tho nHmo Of Sidna
AliDukbola, Melousl Nice, sweet
melons" "God is grnrious Cool
water These aud the like are heard
at every turn. Even tho auctioueei
who is calling out the price Of "a slave
girl or the bids for carpet, is care
full to iotcrl0id his professional tall
with illusiou o. his Maker, aud IA,
plethoric roll Of Moor Do saints.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

II is estimated that American heir
esses pay annually to foreign titled
fortune-hunters the aggregate sum of
$50, O)O,OOJ to induce the titled for
eigners to marry them. Referring to
this evil one OF the United States Sen.
ators, i'm q speech ON the Hoor Of tine
Senate the other day, compared such
American hciressea to "hcifers ftt.
tened for the foreign market is
TO say. fa,tcnel Win their fathers
miilionr, which makes them attractive
Ia tho eyes %. their aristOcfa,.. lords.
s. pt ayalent has become tn, fashion
a. iic,t American women MARRYING
Foreigners that the last New York I,eg.
islature felt constrained to pass n law
90 protect such women aud their heirs
from the disposition of their husbands
TO grab everything they possess. This
law provides that any woman born n
eihzen Of the United States. who shall
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
Too Active.

While in Constantinople, an Eng
lisman was going home late one night,
when man ran past him pursued by
'our zaptiahs, writes a contributor to
CasseIl's Family Magazine. Directly
they caught the man they belabored
lim vigorously with the butt ends of
heir guns. The Englisbman inter
.ered. ''Ii he Is thief, why not take
bim TO prison and let linn be tried
properly? Don't half kill the man
without trial" 40 efTendi," said
the spokesman OF the party, 1--WE don't
mind his being a thief. We're only
hitting him because of the trouble he
gave us to run after him" And that
is an offence which the average Turk
never fOrgives.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

slwly, as needed, along the rows. let
ting gravity do the most of the work
of watering. Such n plan, however,
frequently results in wetting the
clothes or feet.
Where much of such Watering or
spraying is to be done, have a pail
made with one side extended down
ward as shown, to protect the carrier.
Hanging from the side of the pail a
curved piece of tin or sheetiron will
answer the same purpose. New York
Tribune
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
Princess of Monaco.

The tlniest dominion in Europe is
that of Monaco. The Princess of
Monaco, who was beautiful New Or
leans girl, is said to he the kindest
sovereign on the continent. A pretty
md pathetic little tale is told of her
eldest daughter, the lovely young
Duchess of Richelieu. AS a child she
was extremely proud, and her mother.
wishing to soften her naughty DISPOSE
ton, used to send her every week
while in the country, to learn sewing
aud knitting in the village school with
the little peasant girls. This dis
pleased the small lady, who did not
refuse to go, though she hated it. but
would not open her mouth during the
whole afternoon, never deigning to
join in the merry laughter of the chill
dren. At tea time her governess was
sent to bring her home, and the Prin-
cess, the Duchess of Richelieu. reon-
larly met her with the same question.
What have You said to the little girls
today" Nothing ut all, g." was the
proud answer 81 cannot find any
thing to say to those common things"
VERY well, neither can find anv-
thlnS TO say to you, mademoiselle, 8"
and, turning on her heel, the lady
would leave the child alone in the hall.
and refuse to see her for the rest of
the day. For long time the little
Duchess would not yield, and Mt last
she was not allowed to come down
stairs to her mother However. one
afternoon, unable TO stand it any LONG
er, and rs she was coming back from
the school with swollen heart. she
fell into her mothers arms, and said.
with great sobbing, I'LL have
asked them if they liked knitting. and
If they prefer to knit with blue wool
or with gray?' The ice was broken.
and now the naughty little girl has be-
come an amiablc young lady. as chart
table as her mother New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

A little Greek peasant girl was
wounded ut the battle of Carditza while
fighting side by side with her brother.
When her brother was called out to
the war, she, having nowhere to go,
accompanied him. She thinks she
shot about ten Turks before being
wounded herself.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
Artificial Rubies.

With the aid of the electric furnace
minute diamonds can be made, but
none large enough to be employed in
jewelry have yet been produced. But
rubies of large size, and as fine In
color and appearance as the best ma
tural gems, have been made. A GER
tain method of detecting artificial
rubies is by examination with a mi
croscope. The natural gem is always
filled with minute cracks, invisible 70
the naked eye, but perfectly discerni-
bic with high magnifying power.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
Hills on an Acre.

As there are 1860 hills on an acre
when crops are planted three feet apart
each way. it is easy to see that the
maximum crops of corn or potatoes are
very much above the average. One
bushel of potatoes to thirty hills would
give 1G7 bushels per acre. One bushel
of corn to 49, hills would give 101 40
bushels of corn. 1t should seem as if
these yields might be attained by any
farmer, but they are not.-Boston Gull
iiNntnr
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

projection, two three ourths inch
holes are bored. and pin fitted to en-
ter them. The board front is then
hinged at top, where it can be fastened
mp "A an awning for protection against
the sun and showers, aud fastened
down Mt night to prevent the entrance
of animals. American Agriculturist.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

Where one has tub or barrel of
water or liquid dressing at hand to put
upon the rows of growing crops the
most expeditions method of applica-
ton is with an old tin pail having it's
bottom perforated One can thus dip
up n pailful and walk quickly or
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31
Shading and Fastening a Coon.

The device shown in the accompany
ing illustration can be applied to al
most any form of chicken coop, whether
already built or to be constructed. A
narrow board nailed on each end pro-
jer'', rs shown in the sketch. In the
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31


The idea that flock g sheen will
get along almost anyway, so far as
wa'"T enters into sne consideration.
hl-,ssEss2st -Rreedts more money than
many of them are aware of. That
numbers have passed through the en-
tire summer without water is true. and
that those accustomed to daily access
TO water can be deprived of it for sew
eral days without apparent serious in
convenience is fact that may have
been demonstrated; but aside from
theSe FACTS every man of experience
KNOWS that sheep not only relish
water, but that full and regular SIM
ply Us necessary Co their comfort and
thrift, from which alone is 70 be ex-
Ie't'd the maximum profit The best
source Us % good running stream. The
less TINS is affected by drouths aud
ireshcts the better. 4 stream ia bet
ter than wells. from the fact that it is
always accessible. AZ better tempero-
t1r' in hot weather. aud seems in
every respect more inviting with
thus u.s. associated the added care aud
labor go keep within really reach of
the Hook "a constant aud liberal gupplv
"i water. The iroughs about IL ahonld
DE Kept full, so a. go avoid the cytre,ne
variation in tho temperature Of the
water where the pumping f. done onl,
nl such times ns the animals nre nj
l'"ei access % IT, Wind pumps. with
trough $50 arranged that the surplus
water is returned to tho we'll. seem
ABOUT %" reach Tho limit Of convent
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

Invctig1dons made by the Bureau
nt Labor Statistics of Massachusctt.
showed Chat of $3.50 pnupcrs exam.
inrl BIOS 0r G- 2G per cent. were
addicted tp tha use Of liquor. sec. on
2H 7I per cont vere total nb.toiuers.
0hi.o iu rcnrl t1 Tho other 25G. on
l'j per cent. np information could
hr secured or the total ajstainors a
prr cont were minors Ont Of 27OI
cases 1919. or 1T17 per cent. attri.
hutei ihsr paUperism 90 their own
Incorporate LIhita In 1912. or "a. 80
per cent ont of 1870 cases one or botl
parents were addicted to drink.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

II is n fragrant. unctuous ointment ~ great
,ooling c. healing power. Ii IS good for letter,
RinCwoIuI. EczemJ ana all rcughncss oi the skin.
IL stops pain and itching at once and II properly
Used Will positively C7lre even the worst Of chronic
.nses. ~ cents ut dI store or by mil for 80
:cnts in stamps. j. Il. shuptrine, Savannah, Ga
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

man In South Dakota believes that he
las found uranium on his EARN.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

sydney, Australia, has lashlight town
clock, so that the correct time may be seen
miles away.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

Crocodiles. like ostriches, swallow pebbles
and small stones for the purpose of grinding
heir food.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days uee ~ DR. Kline's q reat
Nerve Restorer. s. triHl bo tile and treats free
DR. IL. ii. KLINE Ltd. o1l Arch ST. Phila Pa
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

Albert Burch, West Toledo Ohio. SAYS:
HAIRS Catorrh Cure saved my life" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

Mrs NiI11 aaalaw's Soothing Syrup for children
teetbinQ softcns tf-S-s'ul rs, reducing infiamma-
ton aliays pain, curcs,.s collie 2Jc.a bottle
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

Piso's euro for Consumption is an a No l
Asthma mcdicine.-W. R.WILLIAMs, Antioch,
Ills, al ril II, 1894.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

means OF renewing the filament In cleo
:ric light burners has been discovered.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

If afiictelwith sore eyes use DR. Isoac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists soll.at2Jc. per bottle
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

a German doctor OF reputation prescribes
aluminium as n cure for rheumatism.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-08-31

Some insects arc In state OF maturity
thirty minutes after birth.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-05-27

4.l43ly COAT 3t-T
No~, old chap. Ia roing 70 tell
Tol secret al.d r1t yo,. .. % a good
tAi1g u the barga.n I've chQmuel
mp lately With fellow named Nars-
worth, Fho. 81 a~iui.v clever chap
az up TO a.l sorts o:tsp-. Wen. he's
Got Ole q two ri u T. 70 shares with
h..n II grand scheme I'm no. at
liberty 70 tell yon exactly what j, il,
bat It's big affair. He knows more
about the ms AMI oats Of company
promoting than | 10, and he's ,us.
started syndicate for booming the
taing, and II you want q good invest
meat, ! think can say il VIII pay vou
nearly cent for cent, at any rate,
worth says It ought to. wouldn't
tel any one else. but for the sake OF
OH times ve gwen you the tn.
Somehow my soul did not yearn for
this tip, and gave Rulge distinctly
to Qndorstan1, and urgci this point
cmpAaticaliv, that was absolutely
short of spare cash
"Wcu, hc aail, "IIn sorry, for
you might have male !. good tang
out Of it. }nt iet me tell yon home-
thing else NAr9@orth's rut nc on as
secretary, nal TINS morning h rame
u me N rather VA; IL lglde
some technical mistake Jn-t = littic
legal slip, or something AMI there
WAS only one way ont of lt-tho slraa-
t1fcs Of the dlr. ctors 70 some doen-
mont or other u1ver bother aoont
th,=c fIirgr,e yau AuDW Hold got one
INN nan t. sn a 111 @ vaaist sant, IT, i nn@@ "ae~
an1 ho,s nro,"i.al ~ both a lnu,lrod
r.,nJ- ~ SATURDAY Dill sleD
p.,I.r ~
..Ent !. ! Ill r;obt1,
.oh Mr. Nar-worth's,safe as nails,
al - bnnn.+ !. ~. l,.l H. hen
,rf,fl,. 80. ..,.,,a.au oi9r~.,
..yvsn .Lonl1,,t toncb tbat
,,o,a,
az. 80, - yvo,,,+.J tbo,c.},
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@ ~ - i NJ -. ~ 80. @'..,- - - l.rntc on'
zee, bf1''4. 1 t fnn pos, ,n, q 'lay'' Gav J, m ~
~ 1 o.,
best man Tor "a u, s9lnS o, 70 nave 'he
o'.4a' -, ~ ,t.ar -. ,h,sI 49,. p,1rl
= =" ,"J IT, ~ va n' .,aortIy tl 1rn..3S
10 the city. ne W"7 s'nn51lY y, afcsse.
nm 20 lilo ',l'' ~ 49, - +hat - - ~
nm the money ana A'so 'ilAl cin no u IiA =
sola some q rs Sna.", .oi - Ia la
~ ,,,' - ~ iN.' =.
Old chap. men '"'o'I " "eeA "ller
ward , nau II ip''er ION a nlIn .h las a, ~
he naa taken mousse f'ip' 1AAo' 'lio '",
!. oi the Wedding.
|, I. eIne wei e. ~ W
= ~o..A.;no Le;pr tha onIv one
mn in tbo house. when knock cam,
~ tha door | carefully Withdrew til,
bolt ana latch. \ man With his Goa
collar turned up, muller over hi
face. AMI a hat slonched down over hi
ewes dashed III, almost knocking IN,
Down sFor moment was staggered
and tlIen made rush for the IL
trnler.
"Hush, For heavens sake shut til
loor"
II voe Eulcel | shut and boltc>
thc.l.ar
.Nhat 1o vou want"
.J.. ,nn ca,a. into yonr study
,,Iao.o ),
t,al I'm, th,rn. onl he threw him
,ft ,h,;r .v,1a,n,inr
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