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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
IN The WORLD IF FINANCE
NEW YORK STOCKS.

New York, Jan. 4y-There WAS IL
slight increase in volume Of transactions
ut stock exchange today footing up ILL.,,
1SS shares, of which -, 200 were Northern
Paci lic preferred and y, 100 Sugar. The
only feature OF the speculation was firm
ness throughout the session despite n
sharp break in the coalers. The latter
declined > > for I.ackawana and | 3 i
for Delaware and Hudson and Jersey
Central, after details of Delaware. Lack
3wGnan and Western were nude known.
There was some deficit of $50, 0G0 and the
road earned DO per cent. on its stock
against Ill the previous year, while the
balance sheet showed an increase in ac
counts payable OF $1,000 GOO and Il bal
ancc of about $4,000 book value
Even the depression in the coalerS was Of
short duration, and Lackawanna and Del.
aware ANA Hudson closed with net gains
of 4aJ ) Fer cent, while Jersey Central
lost one. half per cent. The general list
III the early trading improved TO the cX
tent of .lal SIS per cent, the latter in
Northern Pacific preferred which was
brought freely for foreign account. Sub
sequently American Tobacco yielded -
and the other shares 14al per cent. out
side OF Manhattan, which broke points
10 - IA on Il revival OF the rumors about
impending new issue OF bonds. The
stock finally rallied to - Ia on semi. OIL
cial statements that the rumors in pues-
ton probably grew out of the fact that
the company had taken up ror extension
certain OF it's lines in the upper part OF
New York city. OF course if such extern,
,i0ns are decided upon bonds Will have to
lie issued. Consolidated Gas declined
Ia to iiS -, Long Island on the other
hand jumped 4 Is TO 10 81 on reports
that the original deal with the syndicate
will go through. 1t is stated that Expert
I.ittle's report will be made public short
ly. The Changers, General Electric, l. ou.
isvile and Nashville, and Northern Pacific
| received excellent support Speculation
closed firm. Net changes show GAINS of
| 4a1 80 per cent, Northern Pacific pre
| ferrcd leading Manhattan and Tobacco
| cost 1-2 respectively. Long Island
closed $ IA per cent. higher. The bond
| market was strong and active. The trans"
actions aggregated 81, l63. 900. Treasury
balances: Coin. :3l22, i6S, III, currency,
| So. 056, 01i. :.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30

Doll babies, doll babies, doll babies.
Gravttt's Fair, Salem avenue.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-03
How to Lime Eggs.

We have had some inquiries from
subscribers as to the proper method
of lining eggs. In general it is well
to observe that this method of pre-
serving eggs is gradually declining
in popular favor. Improvements in
methods of refrigeration have given
a marked preference for stock car
ried in cold storage over that held
in pickle, chiefly because the refrig-
orator eggs are more available for
mixing with fresh in the hands of
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-03

the lime has not been fully removed,
they should be laid out, and all the
lime cleansed off before packing.
When the eggs are carefully washed,
as before described, they can be set
up or out in a suitable place to dry
In the crates. They should dry
quickly and be packed as soon as
dry. 1t is essential to dry the eggs
as quickly as possible and they
should only be taken from pickle in
the most favorable weather to &C
complish this result. In packing, the
same rules should be observed as in
packing fresh eggs. Brick watts
built in cellar around the walls,
with about half their depth below
the cellar surface, about four or five
feet deep, six feet long and four feet
wide, are usually considered best for
preserving eggs, although many use
and prefer large tubs made of wood.
When wooden watts are used they are
best made of spruce, though pine an
swers a good purpose. Oak should
never be used, as it stains the eggs.
The place in which the watts are built
or the tubs kept should be clean and
sweet, free from bad odors, and
where steady low temperature can
4 I>< ;r+o tha tha
that is, down to any point above
freezing.
The details of handling described
above may be varied according to cir
cumstances and the ingenuity of the
operator. The essentials are to Sc
cure proper pickle, thorough cold
ness before use, perfect quality of
eggs to preserve, proper conditions
of temperature, etc., while holding,
and rapid cleansing and drying when
taken out. The eggs should be fire.
quently examined during the period
of holding in pickle and if any signs
of souring are observed the pickle
should at once be drawn off and re-
placed with fresh. For this contin-
gency it is well to have the watts con-
structed with spigots at the bottom
which will permit drawing the pick
lie off without disturbing the EGGS
New York Produce Review.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-03

People with hair that is continual
ly falling out, or those that are bald
can stop the falling, and get a good
growth of hair by using Halls Hair
Remover.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-03
Essentials in Poultry Raising.

In poultry raising, success depends
upon common sense, perseverance
and experience. The greatest of
these is common sense. [ would sug-
gest placing the supervision of the
poultry in the hands of the farmers
wife. 1t is light work, and she, be-
ing always at hand, can give the
fowls better attention than the man
who is in the field the greater part
of the day. Among the different va
rieties of poultry, chickens rank
first. They are easily raised, prolific
and therefore profitable.
[ have no special breed of chickens
but have tried several kinds, and
find each variety has some character
istic worthy of recommendation, but
the farmers wife who has a thrifty
flock of hens of mixed blood need
not despair. The keeping of pure
bred fowls possesses two serious
draw backs. First, the difficulty OF
infusing new blood into the flock
each year, and second, the necessity
of keeping the fowls within an en-
closure. Where chickens are confin-
ed any length of time in dry pen
so much attention is demanded and
such variety of foods required to
keep them in a healthy condition
that the returns hardly Justify the
labor and expense. Pure breeds must
be separated from each other and
kept from the neighbors' fowls, OF
they will certainly mix. The best
way to raise chickens on the farm is
to fence the flower and vegetable
gardens and allow the hens all the
range they want.
New blood should be introduced
every year. This is imperative, nc
matter how fine your male birds are
may be. Get rid of every one, old and
young, before the breeding season
begins. Now if your hens are full
bloods, the task of hunting up a new
and reliable fancier each year and
perhaps depending upon the precari-
Gus method of Matching shipped eggs
OF paying for male birds without see
ing them, is difficult one. If your
hens are mixed, so much precautiOn
is unnecessary. In almost every
neighborhood persons may be found
who raise one of the standard breeds
and nothing else. See them early in
the fall if possible and engage as
many male birds as you will need. 1t
is best to get them all from the same
flock or they may fight. On my hens
| have used with success for three
wears cOckerels of the Brahama,
Plymouth Rock and Langshan
breeds This year it is the Brahma
again. Next it will probably be the
Plymouth Rock, etc. With fifty hens,
which is a good number for begin
ners, three cockerels will be requir-
ed.-American Agriculturist.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-03

er than formerly, especially during
the fall months. But the risks of
carrying in refrigerator are perhaps
somewhat greater than in carrying
in pickle, and the latter method GER
tainly preserves quality for longer
period. Consequently a certain guam
tity of eggs will probably continue
to be held in this way.
The directions for lining, to the
best of our information, are as fol-
lows: To make pickle use strictly
pure stone lime, fine, clean salt and
pure water in the following proper
tons: Two to three quarts salt, six
ty-five gallons of water, three-quar-
ters to one bushel of lime. A pound
of cream tartar added is found to
sweeten the pickle and give the
shells of the eggs more natural ap-
pearance and two or three ounces of
saltpeter is sometimes added. There
are differences of opinion as to the
proper proportions of salt and lime
to produce the best results, but the
range in quantity is about as stated
above. The pickle must be entirely
free from sediment. Slack the lime
with a portion of water, then add
the balance of water, salt and cream
TOW
at intervals, and then let stand until
well settled and cold. 1t is very es-
sential that the pickle should be
stone cold before using. Either dip
or draw off the clear pickle into the
cask or vat in which it is intended to
preserve the eggs. When the cask
or vat is filled to a depth of fifteen
or eighteen inches, put in eggs about
one foot deep, spread over them
some pickle that is a little milky in
| appearance, made so by stirring up
some of the very light lime particles
that settle last, and continue doing
this as each foot of eggs is added.
When the eggs are within about
four inches of the top of the cask or
vat, cover them with factory cloth
and spread on two or three inches
of the Stacked lime that settles in
making the pickle. 1t is of the great
est importance that the pickle be
kept continually up over this lime.
For putting the eggs into the pickle
it will be convenient to have a basin,
punched quite full of inch holes, and
large enough to hold six or eight
dozen eggs. The edges of the basin
should be covered with leather, and
it should have a handle about three
feet long. Fill the basin with eggs,
put both under the pickle, and turn
the eggs out; they will go to the bot
tom without breaking. When the
time comes to market the eggs, they
must be taken out of the pickle,
cleaned, dried and packed. To clean
them secure half of a molasses hogs
head. or something like it, filling the
same about half full of water. Have
sufficient number of crates to hold
twenty to twenty-five dozen eggs,
made of Stats, placed about three
Quarters of an inch apart Sink one
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-02-03
POULTRY DEPARTMENT..

Address all communica tions to Poultry De-
partment, Box 200, DeLand, Fla,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-09
PROMOTED FOR BATHING.
A Young French Soldiers Piece OF
Good Fortune.


An incident related by the late Mar
shall Canrobert, a French general OF
his own experiences in the Crimean war
sheds n curious light on the French
character; 1t shows how much the
French like a picturesque incident-and
also, perhaps, how heroic an episode
might appear to them which was at
least not far from the ordinary TO a
northern people.
In the Crimea, during the winter, Gen.
Canrobert was in the habit OF going out
among the men of his command, incog-
nito, 10 see what they were about, ana
TO learn their wants and encourage the
soldiers il they needed encouragement
One morning, on one of these tours, he
came upon a young conscript who had
stripped himself TO the waist, and was
bathing his body with handfuls of snow
That's an odd sort of soap you nre
using" exclaimed the general.
"Oh, it's good enough" said the sol
der. "You see I'm young, and, more
than that, I'm Lorrainer, from Nancy
and fellow provincial of Gen. Druot,
who shaved himself with snow on the
march from Moscow, you know, with
the mercury 30 degrees below freezing.
The old fellows in my company, you see,
bother me and make fun Of me because
haven't any beard, and, since / can't
shave out OF doors, like Druot, / have
20 do this 10 show those old fellows that
I'm no more afraid OF cold than / am
Of the enemyl"
"Well," said Canrobert, what IL /
should give you another way Of getting
even with those old fellowsw
"Why, / shouldn't mind" answered
the young soldier.
"Tll make you n corporal" said the
general.
The soldier laughed. "I guess that
won't GO" said he. "You'd find my
colonel wouldn't have It,"
I'm higher than your colonel; am
Gen. Canrobert."
The soldier was In transports-espe-
cially as the same day he was made a
corporal In the presence of the regi.
ment
The story Is authentic, and IL Is a
good illustration OF the ways which
served TO mike Canrobert the most pop.
ular general in the French army; but n
IL unsatisfactory In the respect that Il
does not tell whether the young cor
poral went on taking baths In the snow
lin the hope Of being made sergeant
Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-09
STRENGTH.
or whatever Character IL brings
with liz Responsibility.

OF whatever Character IL brings
with IL Responsibility.
Strength is power, and power always
involves responsibility. Physical
strength is not the most important kind
10 be cultivated. Mental strength Is
the mightier and intelligence often ac-
compllshes what force cannot do. Spir-
itual strength Is the superior of either.
The world conceded long ago that a
character sturdy in righteousness is the
most striking illustration possible Of
conquering vigor.
AS our day is, so Is the strength given
us. That is, we can do, or endure, what
ever God ordains for us. We have suth-
cient strength. And as our strength Is,
so is the divine requirement TO use IL. IL
Is not given us, whatever It's character,
merely that we may have IL, but that we
may be the more useful, both TO our
selves and others, by reason OF its pos
session. Whatever Of good we can do
because we are strong, especially If II
be something which others cannot do,
we are bound 10 do. So far as we neg
lect, or fail, TO do what Is reasonably
possible 10 us we must consent TO be
held accountable. To regard our
strength as a divine gift and n means
OF unselflsh service is both privilege
and n duty.
ave that are strong ought 10 bear the
infrmities OF the weak" declares the
apostle. This Is a most important ele-
ment OF our responsibility. We cannot
relieve even the weak OF their own re-
sponsibility. Up to the limit OF their
power, however little they may possess,
| they have their own duty TO be done.
But we who are stronger can supple
ment their ability. BY the relief af-
forded by our sympathy and coopera-
| ton their efforts are rendered more
successful, their comparative feeble
ness is developed into greater sturdi-
ness and efficiency. And, by the blessed
! law OF reflex influence, In helping Others
we grow stronger ourselves. Our own
powers are enlarged and a wider field
OF possibility Is opened before us.
Strength promotes courage. Boast
fulness and even silent over-conhdence
are TO be condemned. But IL is right 10
estimate our own powers justly and TO
trust In them, always recognizing also
dependence upon God Nobody accom-
plishes much who Is continually In
doubt about his ability. He succeeds
who dares. This Is as true In spiritual
matters as elsewhere. The strong IRE
expected 10 be brave, active, success
| f,,I kecouaa thev are STRONG and the ex.
pectation Is fair. The responsibility OF
strength ought 10 be appreciated and
Observation-Disclosures.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-09
QUIET HOUR THOUGHTS.

A mans charity cannot be measured
by his profession.
II you wish to sleep well take clear
conscience 20 bed with you.
True religion consists not singly In
believing or In doing, but In both.
The charity that has In view polit-
ical Office ought 10 be spelled "b-r-i-b-e."
1t is n great deal easier to make an
enemy OF friend than 20 make n friend
OF an enemy.
The greatest need Of our government
a. n fuller application OF the principles
OF righteousness TO public affairs.
A person may be rich, and great, and
learned, and honored, and still not be
happy. The way TO be happy is 20 be
good.
IL Is much more important TO be
ready for Christ's coming AZ any mo-
ment than TO know just when lie will
come again.
A costly monument indicates that the
person whose memory IL Is TO perpct-
uate was rich, but IL does not Indicate
how the riches were secured.
II the devil can get possession of the
tongues OF few people in each church
he can accomplish great deal through
them 20 destroy the good influence OF
the church.
No one ever increased In happiness,
or goodness, or usefulness because he
discarded the Bible; but many have
been happier, better and more useful
because OF the influence OF the Bible
upon their lives.
lisa greater honor 10 us that we are
allowed to serve God. than IL Is 20 Him
that we offer Him that service. He can
do without such earthly servants, but
W. cannot do without such n Heavenly
Mastcr-Rev. J. w. Neyman, In Chico.
! 70 Standard.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-09

features. "But here is the spot. Now,
don't let anyone come here but Mr..
Hendricks" she added 20 the others;
"you ought not TO track il up till he sees
my footprints. There they are, Mr..
Hendricks: don't you see where my
sharp heels went in? You can see that
1 was facing that way. The man stood
over at the corner of the fence"
"I see," said Hendricks. "What did
he look like? How was he dressedP
81 am afraid can't describe him ac-
curately. He seemed of medium height,
had on gray clothes, and wore n long
dark beard"
''The smoke may have given you the
impression that his clothes were
gray" said Hendricks. MAY take
your place n moment?"
She stepped back, smiling Mt the
others, who stood ON the walk, and he
changed places with her. lie stuck his
umbrella In one OF her tracks and left
Il there. "0nly TO mark the spot" he
said, indifferently. Now let's all go
over 10 the fence. and see II the rascal
left any footprints there"
They all walked to the corner of the
fence, and looked over towards the
trees near by. 81 think" Mrs. Wal
ters caught the sudden, sharp glance Of
Hendricks, and paused. 81 started to
say that Il looks as II there were foot
prints over there" she said, pointing 10
spot where the yellow clay showed in
the short grass; 'but / may be mis-
taken"
Hendricks moved into her place, low
cred his height 10 hers, and gazed at the
spot for n moment, then he looked NJ
her sharply. "Your eyes are better
than mine, Mrs. Walters. can't make
out anything"
"You have the keenest eyesight IN
America" said Capt. Welsh, with q
smile. eve have all heard about your
experience with The Brooklyn blood.
specl1s-"
snow think see whatMrs. Walters
means" Hendricks broke in, with Z
slight frown. att il easy 20 see what
we know exists. Tie put his hands OF
the rail OF the fence. and, with the grnc,
and ease OF an acrobat. sprang over thu
sharp-pointed palings. The other
passed through gate near by, ant
came round 90 him as he was on hi
hands and knees. examining two deep
" marked tracks in the yellow clay.
"wore number tcn." he said. "IIa,
any rain out here in the last two days .
Tie was looking up at Fred Walters.
Il think not--none fer o week." re
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-09
waiting 60 Help.

We are taught TO trust in God MS the
henrer Of our prayers, as one ready TO
come TO our help. But how much more
precious Is the thought that He is
eeyatchlng and waiting for an oppor-
tunlty 70 helpus. "The eyes OF the Lord
run TO and fro throughout the whole
earth 10 show Himself strong In the be
half OF them whose heart Is perfect 20
wards Him" Watching TO help us, 90 a
father watches his boy In his first eff
fort, or IN some dangerous place, rendy
10 help "a may be needcd.-United
presbyterian
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-09
piled walters, looking inquiriusly


round the group.
Hendricks said nothing. but, mo-
tioning them TO stand out of the way,
he stood behind the footmarks and.
with half-closed eyes. steadily sighted
at the umbrella he had stuck In the
earth. slowly moving from side 20 side
and up and down.
That's all we can do here" he said.
finally. IT shall run over In the yard
and see II l can see anything of the
bullet" Again no vaulted over the
fence. walked hurriedly across tho
grass. passed his umbrella, and began
10 examine the plastered wall OF the
conservatory beyond. He did not turn
his head or make any remark as the
others approached.
"Did you expect TO find II there"
asked Mrs. Walters. with a smile.
Hardly" he replied. 81 only wanted
TO confirm my belief that it was not
there"
"Ahl" she said, and her eyes fell be-
fore his sharp glance.
IF you are through, we will go In out
OF the sum-" said the mayor, trace OF
impotence In his tone. "You may use
my telephone IL you want 70 communi-
cate with your men,"
81 want TO nose around little out
here" said Hendricks, lightly. Where
does your gardener keep his toolsW
Mr.. Roundtree called Robert, the
gardener, who stood on the veranda
with the other servants, and he came TO
him.
"Where do you keep your tools?"
asked Hendricks-''your hoes. rakes,
knives and such things2"
"In the little room in the conserva-
tory, sir" Robert replied.
ooh, in here" Hendricks entered the
conservatory and tried the door of the
little room near the entrance.
at is locked, sir" said Robert, pro-
ducing a bunch OF keys.
1T was not last night" said Hen
bricks, as he thrust the key into the
lock.
mo, sir, forgot it last night" And
Robert looked at the detective super
stitiously.
"No harm DONE" replied Hendricks
He opened the door and glanced al
heap OF gardening implements on Tho
floor.
"You ought to hang up your water
ing pot" he remarked to the servant
at will rust the bottom TO set IL dowr
damp"
81 usually do, sir" the man STAN
mered. 81 thought did the last time.
fro BE CONTINUED
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-09
The MEN WHO LOSE.

Here's 10 the men who iosei
What though their work be e'er 30 nobly
planned
And watched with jealous care.
No glorious halo crowns their efforts grand !;
Contempt Is failures share.
Here's 10 the men who loseI
II triumph's easy smile our struggles greet.
Courage Is easy then;
The king Is he who. after fierce defeat.
Can up and fight again.
Here's TO the men who losei
The ready plaudits OF fawning world
King sweet In victor's ears;
The vanquished's banners never are un-
firled-
For them there sound no cheers
Here's TO the men who losei
The touchstone Of true worth Is not sue
cess;
There Is n higher test
Though fate may darkly frown. onward TO
press.
And bravely do ones best.
Here's 10 the men who iosei
IL Is the vanquished's praises that sing,
And this the toast / choose:
"a hard-fought failure Is a noble thing
Here's luck 10 those who lose"
George III. Broadhurst. in Pittsburgh
Commercial Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-09
CHAPTER VIII.

Capt. Welsh showed considerable ex-
element when he read the note OF warn
inRwhich the mayor placed in his hands.
Mr.. Minard Hendricks was looking over
bundle Of New York papers which had
been sent TO him, and did not look up
when the mayor entered the room.
without word, Capt. Welsh held the
note before his eyes, and waited for him
10 speak. After reading IL, Hendricks
stroked his beard thoughtfully for a
moment, and then said:
"I don't think you need have any FEAR
mn az your place, Mr.. Roundtree, but IN
der such circumstances women are
usually uneasy. 50 should advise you,
Capt. Welsh, to have a couple OF police
men in citizen clothes hang about the
grounds for few days
This WINS done for n week, but, as
nothing occurred 10 indicate the pres
ence OF danger. the men were ordered
away. Everything went on smoothly
til the day following Col. Warrenton,s
visit 20 WILDLY. Mayor Round
tree. accompanied by Fred Walters
had zone downtown, leaving his wife
and Mrs. Walters alone with the serv'
ants. Mrs. Roundtree was In the SIT
tlnp-room giving orders to the cook
and Mrs. Walters had strolled down the
g~ovelcd walk among the rose-bushes.
The cook had just left her. when Mrs