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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

Some time ago he had n severe illness
which was cured almost miraculously. A
reporter hearing of this, interviewed him
regarding his experience. Prof. Bowman
was in tho midst OF his work when the re-
porter called, but he cheerfully gave him a
hearing.
"a year ago last fall" said the professor.
II broke down with nervous exhaustion,
and was unable to properly attend to my
duties. tried different physicians but with
no relief, and also used many different pro-
prietary medicines, spending almost fifty
dollars for these medicines alone. I then
succumbed TO a seigc OF the grip in tho
middle OF winter. and was left in n much
worse condition. My kidneys were fearfully
disordered, and my digestion became very
poor. L was indeed in bad condition.
"A minister in conference learning Of nv
condition advised me to tried DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. 1 had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
OF this medicine, but it was with reluctance
that was finally persuaded to try it. as it
seemed that nothing could do me any good.
However, L 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 had been for years. 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:
HARTsyILLE, Ind, March 16. 1897.
affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case.
II. W. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day OF March, 1897.
LYMAN ]. ScUDDER, Notary Public.
STATE OF INDIANA, S.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are sold in
boxes (never in loose form, by the dozen or
hundred) at so cents box, or six boxes for
$3.50, and may be had of all druggists or
directly by mail from DIR. Williams Medi-
cine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
Straw berries.

Select large crimson berries. hold
by stem and dip in powdered sugar.
one by one, serve uncapped.
Strawberries an Whipped Cream
-Sift powdered sugar over LAYER Of
hulled and washed berries, in deep
dish, cover with berries again. then
with sugar till nearly filed. Pour
over large cup of whipped cream
with the whites of two eggs and two
tablespoons of powdered sugar. Serve
az once.
Strawberries and Oranges Cover
quart of berries with powdered
sugar, pour over half teacupful Of
orange jules and serve at once.
Strawberry Mould-Put fresh Der
ries in iar and place in kettle Of
hot water till juice flows freely. then
strain. Have half cupful of sago
soaked for an hour in Just water
enough to cover Boil the sage in n
quart Of the fruit juice until thick like
Jelly Pour into moulds, put in cold
place, and serve with sugar and
whipped cream.
Strawberry Custard Make boiled
cuStatd with the yOlk OF five eggs, n
quar-; Of milk, half cupful sugar and
little flovoring. Crush and strain one
pin. OF berries. mix in half cup Of
powdered sugar, and gradually beat
this into the well beaten whites of four
eggs with twoor three tablespoonfuls o.
sugar. Serve the custard in shallow
dishes with two tablespoofuls of tho
float upon each
Strawberry Pudding Mash fresh
berries and sweeten TO taste. Spread
o. slices Of light bread, and pile in
dish Pour over the whole thin cream
suiiicient 10 moisten we'll cut into
pieces and serve. a simple cusiard
may he used in place Of cream.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
Vegetable Down.

Inc fur or vegetable down of the
tail is not so valuable or useful as
elder down, but it approaches it close.
~. A great many persons are today
using articles covered with cat tail
products who have no idea where the
material come from, although the work
OF gathering and transporting the
down and then weaving it into the
many forms it must take before be-
coming salable. constitutes consider.
able industry. One of the most elab.
crate uses to which the material is put
is that of covering sofas. Very many
OF the supposed plush covered diyans
are really covered with fabric of cat
tail. 1t wears better than the plush
and is infinitely cheaper. The family
album which graces the centre table in
the parlor of SO many farmhouses is
also In many instances adorned with
cat-tail covers, although the house
wife cannot be convinced that they
are not plush. 1t is becoming a pre-
vaient custom to use tail fur on
the back of hand mirrors and brushes,
which have heretofore been backed
with plush. Some say that the sub
stitute is really proving better than
the original. The head rest, too, seen
on the easy chair, is often of cat-tail
and it is none the less comfortable
Tor that.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
peppermInt Culture.

In answer to inquiries about raising
peppermint, how the oil is extracted,
an cost OF plant, we give the follow
ing:
We understand there is small area
in Michigan devoted to the culture of
peppermint, though most of the pep
permint oil produced in this country
comes from Wayne and adjoining
counties of New York, where there are
about three thousand acres devoted TO
the cultivation OF the peppermint
plant, the annual product being not
far from fifty Thousand pounds of oil.
1t is raised by division of the old
plants and not from seeds. The Guilt
waited plants are preferred to those
growing wild, and are set out in
the spring and given very thor
ough and clean cultivation. The
harvest begins in August. After
the mint is mown it is allowed to wilt
from eight to ten hours in the sun.
then raked up aud placed in cocks,
where 1T must not be left for more
than day or two, else it will heat
and spoil, but should go to the still
while fresh and but slightly withered.
The stills consist of wooden tubs
strongly hoped, and into these the
stems and leaves are packed by tread
ing with the feet. When the tubs are
filled, the covers, made steam tight,
are put on and fastened with clamps. A
steam pipe connects the lower part of
the tub with n steam boiler. Another
pipe connects the top of the tub with
the condensin9 worm. When the
steam is introduced from the boiler it
permeates the contents of the tub and
escapes through the pipes connecting
with the worm, and at pressure of
about forty pounds the oil is volati-
lied aud mixed with the steam, then
carried through the pipe to the worm,
where it is condensed aud the mixed
water and oil discharged into n re-
ceiver. The oil being lighter than the
water 1t rises TO the top and is easily
removed.
The cost of the apparatus required
for distilling the peppermint oil will
/ depend very much upon its capacity,
and may cost from five hundred mp to
many thousands of dollars. Farm,
Field and Fireside.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
Culture of Dewberries.

The proper culture of Lucretia dew
berry is not generally known. l dis
covered it by accident. 1t must have
just as far rs possible the chance that
1T has when growing wild by fences.
Cover 1t winters with leaves piled on
plentifully; and in spring tie the plants
to stakes aud let the leaves lie between
the rows, held down if necessary with
few shovels of earth, or few poles.
The vines will thensbear heavily and
secure for you paying crop. Other
wise the fruit is liable to be only knobs
and hard, useless, half-developed ber-
ries.-E. p. Powell, Oneida County,
New York, in American Agriculturist.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
Judicious Expenditures Cause Big
Returns.

To the merchant who is happy if he
can sell his goods Mt an increase of ten
or twenty per cent. over the cost, how
almost incredible must it seem that
typewriting machines an6 bicycles,
which cost from abont sixteen To
twenty-five dollars to manufacture,
can be sold for S1O0-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 bicycle sell
at price which il from four to si1
times the cost Of manufacture.
Judicious and continuous advertising
has made this possible.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
IL Preventive.

Brass aud iron bedsteads are sup
,osed to he irreproachable SO far as
my insect trouble is concerned, but
,ve1 they are sometimes invaded from
galls aud baseboards in old houses.
Many of the ordinary cleaners are i'm
2ossible to be used in such emergen-
mes because of their corrosive quail
6cs. One, however, which will not
'ust iron, and whose efficiency may be
:elied upon, is benzine collas. This
IS rather an expensive drug. but well
worth its price on occasions.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

To make lemon extract, pare or CRATE
the yellow rind of the lemon: it is the
yellow part that contains the essential
oil of the fruit. Be very careful to
avoid the white underlying skin;which
IS very bitter, and would spoil the deli
,aey of the flavor. Put the grated rind
in a bottle, and cover it with simple
cirup; then cork the bottle tightly,
.and let stand for three weeks, after
which it is ready for use. If you desire
very strong extract, pour the same
liquor over fresh peel, and let it remain
three weeks longer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

in bringing about certain changes,
since they connect numberless small
towns with the large cities, aud carry
their cars past the doorways of farmers.
The steam railway. of course, does the
Same thing. but with n notable differ
ence; on it the cars stop only Mt few
stations. usually several miles apart.
and the number of accommodation
trains is limited to relatively few day
each way, while the electric cars stop
at any point. aud several of them run
every hour until midnight
BY their means the country is made
suburb, and the influence of the city
IS radiated more extensively than ever
before. The farmer whose home fronts
on country road, aud who has been
compelled heretofore to hitch up his
team and drive five miles to railway
station, or to the country town, now
has car running directly past the
door: and this car stops in response to
his signal. If lie has business in the
town, he can use the car, leaving his
horses at home to DO their work in the
care of others; lie can make his trip in
any sort of weather without inconveni-
ence, and the cost is inconsiderable.
The rapidity of the trip saves his time,
while there is economy in employing
his horses on the farm he keeps more
in touch with the markets. and he is
improved by contact with active men.
The isolation which has always been
one of the great drawbacks and in
conveniences of country life is reduced
l a. al lAl 6
farmer is able to go more frequently
to town, to see more of people. TO
reach not only the nearest town but
the city as WE'LL by constant friction
with outside people fashion and art
have an increased influence on the
rural dwellers; the manners and style
OF speech of the towns are spreading
in the country places, aud the provin-
cial spirit is disappearing more aud
more before the metropolitan spirit
The farmers along the electric lines,
or near them, will soon be practically
suburban residents, and their children
can, when desired, attend very con
veniently the town schools by paying
tuition.
A large number of people who en-
Joy country lie, but who have not
been able TO indulge themselves here
tofore, can now take mp their abode
at considerable distances from the
cities, and yet reach their business
places with little expense for trans
portntion. These roads will have n
distinct effect in relieving the con-
gested condition of the cities; they will
also have an effect upon the health of
many bY giving the opportunity to live
away from crowded streets.
The electric roads are also affecting
the price of land favorably. A farm
that is connected with the towns and
cities by having these cars pass with
i'll few yards of the doorway will
necessarily be considered much more
desirable place of residence than il
was before.
Thus the electric roads that reach
out from the cities far into the country
are producing many changes thai are
all favorable to progress Calvin Dill
Wilson.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
Map the Orchard.

When trees are set out they usually
have tag describing the variety at
lached either to a stem of the tree or
TO some limb. This is necessary so long
rs the tree is ont of the ground. But
after it is set map of the orchard. with
each tree located on it and described,
should take its place. AS the tags are
generally attached to trees by wires,
this, as the tree grows, prevents the
circulation of saps and, unless removed
soon, may cause the tree to be nearly
girdled by the wire Home and Farm.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

Prosperity is consistent with intense
worldliness, intense selfishness, in.
tense hardness of heart, while the
grander features Of human character
--self-sacriiice, disregard of pleasure,
patriotism, love Of knowledge, devo-
ton to any great and good cause
these have no tendencies to bring men
what is called fortune.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

Probably the oldest tree IN Della
ware was cut down near Newcastle re-
Gently W was tall oak, 157 years
old, aud squared twenty-five inches
sixty-three feet from the stump. It's
owner claims he will get $3.50 out Of it.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
Keen ON Scratching.

Dig clear into the bono and the letter will
only he the worse There's only one way 10 treat
an irritated, diseased skin. Soothe IL. Kill the
germs that the trouble aud heal IL UP
sound and strong. Only one thing I'm the world
will do this-Tettcrine. It's 30 cents n box nj
drug stores postpaid for 80 cents in stamps by
j. L. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
PHYSICIANS BAFFLED.

frof. TX. ;. bowman, Instructor of Natural
Science In Iartsviile College, Cured
ora Severe Illness by DIR. Will
Jams Pink Pills for Pa,e
People After Physi-
clans Failed.
From re Republican, Columbus. Ind
Prof. Il. S. Bowman. the able instructor
OF natural science in the famous Hartsyille
und.) College, is well and favorably known.
not only rs an educator, but also as a min.
ister OF the gospel as for number OF wears
he was pastor OF the United Brethren
church a. Charlotte. Mich. before comip,.
TO Hartsville.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

a. NJ. Priest. Druggist. ShelbyviIIe. Ind
SAYS: Hail. Cata-rh Cure gives the best OF
satisfaction. Can get plenty of testimonials
sell il, 75c.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

Over 10000 cured. Why not let No-To> Bac
regulate or remove your desice for tobacco?
Saves money, makes health apd manhood.
Cure guaranteed. 30 cents and SlO0 at all
druggists.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

am entirely cured OF hemorrhage OF lungs
by Piso Cure for Consumption.-LoU
LINDAMA y, Bethany, Mo. January 3, 1884.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days Use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve ResLOrer Sc trial bottle ana treatise free
DIR. X. II. kline. Ltd. Y3I Arch s.. Phila.. Pa
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing infinm NINA
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie 25c.a bottle.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

Just tyy l0c box of Cascarets, the fine.
liver ana bowel regulator ever made.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

False economy tries TO fry its doughnuts
in water.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

More folks blame the wrong man than
credit he right one.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

Even the chimney sweep hates slovenly
wife.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken Or gripe- l0c.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13
No-To-pao for Fifty. Cents.

A porous plaster is successful because fl
sticks TO one thing
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

Water alone has been known to sustain
life for hfty-ilve DAYS.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

When bilious or costivc, eat y Cascarct
candy cathartc; cure guaranteed; 1Oc., 25c.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

The man who tries to see everything goes
It blind.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

II man had hundred eyes he would
still fall into error.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

The biggest brutes walk on two legs.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-07-13

A bad habit has hundred mouths.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-03

Having settled his hat ITO his satis-
faction, so THAT its corners bore their
customary relation to the cue into which
thee ends OF lthe wig were gathered. Colo
mel SEWER Tearranged his uniform ccoat,
Shifted his dress sword q HhUtle more to
the left, and remounted with the dig
nifty of n revolutionary hero exhibiting
his superiority to q greater generation
calculating everything with all the pow
or Of his remarkable intellect to punish
General Jackson to the utmost possible
extent. He +. undoubtedly succeeded.
Jackson was fond OF being m~iaGnahimous'
himself, and nothing could have CALLED
him more h being victimizcd by this
spectacular display OF his opponents su-
perlortty.
He would infinitely have preferred be-
ing shot at, as both SEWER and my
grandfather knew. And. alrhough' Sex
vier assumed an expression of gravy
and dignifed politeness as jackson rode
forward, it was impossible not to believe
that he was laughing behind his mask.
THE corners of Jackson's mouth were
drawn lower still, and the central wrin-
kle in his forehead was still deeper rs
he rode up ITO SEWER. 'Et 1-' ~
Colonel SEWER" he said '"I' Will Az
ways admire you, but 1 Viii never rf6f7
| give YOU" -
Sewer bowed. Gentlemen" ne said
THE road is now open. I believe, and /
wish you both good day"
He rode way. sitting very straight
in the saddle. until he was out OF sight,
where the road turned roundAicIfoal1 OF
the h:l. II havc always Thought" said
my grandfather, "irhat as soon as he
was out Of sight, he threw up his hat,
laughed. and gave his old Cherokee
whoop, for I heard n noise that remind
cd me OF it, and he always was some
thing of n boy to his dying day. Ee-
sides, The had something General, Jack.
sol never hal the least trace !}of--a
sense OF humOr. IF CoionGlN Scvicr
Thought that proceeding on the Knox
willie road n joke, he was undoubtedly
entitled ito laugh his fill. but as for my
pant. I never was fond of jokes of that
kind"
When Sewer was out OF sight Grnc-
raj jackson IN my grandfather rode
on in silence. for at least two niles
G'anuing furiiyely at JACKSON my grand
father saw THAI his face had relaxed,
and having himself n sense OF humOr,
which llc could not resist indulging at
every opportunity, he said:
II think. General jackson. that when
we were interrupted You were about 10
make some remarks on the beauty Of
the landscape
Colonel Upton" replied Jackson.
with great elaboration. Il hcpe' vourdu
net intend TO lie a fool. There are
enough in rtf!e world without you-and !
ain one OF them"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-03
NOTED DUEL RECALLED
The Personal, SPECIFICATION" Between Col.
SEWER and Gen. Jackson,
IT PROVED 10. Be BLOODLESS BATTLE
Described byE.RsGrnndson or tho Only
Other Person I'rcsent-Jach,on,.
interrupted Dtscourse-Shots Ex.
changed Promptly Jackson,s
Ltfe Was I'm Sewers Hands.

tsE.;Louia pbs-Democrot ,

81
No two historians agree on the locality
where the personal explanation no.
tween General Jackson and Colonel So
Vler occurred, but as my grandfather
was with General jackson, and as he
mas often shown me one Of the flint
lock Pistols used on that occosion, l am
IN a Position to assert tina it was ius,
hve miles out on the Knoxville road.
10 nave ridden along the Knoxville
road between eight and nine O'Clock
an h morning In the middle
OF May. when the Cherokee roses
and sweetbrters blend their seen,
IN the air with that of the bios
some offthe wild grape. Is TO have a
fragrant memory that will last forever
terhaps there are bluer skies than those
which overlook the Knoxville road ir
May; perhapsthere are times In the Val
d Arno or in Tempe when the sunligh,
sitting through the foliage falls or
greener grass and turns 1t more nearly
10 the primrose gold which Ruskin loved
10 see on grass In the morning. Perhaps
these things may be, but I do not know,
n neither did my grandfather and
General ackso as they rod together
with loosened rein. 1t was the Genera
who was talking.
Il am not n religious man, as you
know, Colonel Tipton." he was saying,
put you, sir, arc 4 gentleman, q mar
or refinement. and I may speak on such
subjects without the danger of being
misunderstood. 1t IL my misfortune to
be a rough soldier. and to have lived
all my life among scenes of violence, but
! assure you tina. on such a morning as
this, In the presence of SO much beauty,
1t Is Impossible for me not to feel the
deepest reverence for It's Creator, T am
hlled-ah!'
My grandfather knew that under the
Generals impctuous and fiery temper
there was n deep vein Of religious feel
Ing, peculia. in It's manifestations, no
doubt, when manifested at all, and gen
orally carefully concealed: for like mos;
sensitive men, General Jackson took
pains to conceal what was finest and
highest In him from those he thoucht
likely to misunderstood him. lie was
genuine in his emotion under the effect.
Of the Tennessee May morning, however.
as he was when on his death-bed he ask
ed God to forgive all his enemies-excI,.
those who a s%iandcred Mrs. Jack son.
Undoubtedly he was Il deeply religious
man in his way, though he allowed it To
be known only by the few who knew
him intimately. Being one Of these, my
grandfather was not so much surprised
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-03
A Life Saved.

Marvellous cures of throat and lung
affections are made daily by DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Miss Annie Swan,
Petersburg, Va, writes: "Aly brother
was attacked by n bad cougl, and cold,
and it was thought he had consump-
ton. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup was
used, and to our great surprise it made
him we'll and hearty. There is no
better cure in the world than This
Syrup" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup i
acAa Anaruwhara for. 26. cantn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-03

Attorney General Hancock has given
an opinion in which he holds that the
office of Chief Of Police of New York
City is exempt from civil service exami-
nation.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-03
The Electric Company Of Virginia
Established in 1884.

Operates the Edison System. furnishing
direct electric current for incnEdcScCnt
lamps. motors for manufacturing, electric
fans and other purposes. Current ll2 and
224 volts. brush and American System for
arc LAMBS.
General Offices No. ga Main street, Mt
GnvInIs Bank OF Norfo!k: station and su-
perlntendcnt's office, 81 cove street,
iyl3-lS. -.